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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Remember in Prayer
Hospitalized: Jean
Patoka in Omaha
Comfort for Susan Letheby and family on the death of her
father-in-law, Sam Letheby on January 15.
Journeying Together:
Westminster's
New Member Class
If you are interested in becoming a
member of Westminster and would like to attend the next new
member class, please mark the ritual of friendship pad
during worship, speak to Dr. McDonald or Rev. Dingman, or
call Marge at 475-6702. A new member class begins today,
9:00 a.m. in the Lounge. |
Taizé Worship Tonight
Tonight should be just about right for a warm-up. You are welcome to
warm your spirit at Taizé worship in the chapel at 7:30 pm.
Many say Taizé is a worship form that helps them center their
life in God in a musical, meditative, quiet, prayerful setting.
Candles and scripture round out the 45 minute service.
Nancy Stuckey and Dal Ronnau will read the scriptures: Psalm 63,
Mark 6: 32-44, and Acts 2:42-47. The musicians will be Darin
Anderson-cantor, David Anderson-French horn, Meera Bhardwaj-oboe,
Preston Bradley-violin, Jon Jackson-bass guitar, and Boyd
Bacon-keyboard.
 Have you ever tried changing some behavior as a way of increasing
your awareness during the 40 days of Lent? This year you can do that
with a lot of support as we make a church-wide effort to "give up or
take up" changes that improve our care of God's creation. Maybe you
would "give up" using styrofoam products or "take up" recycling
plastic bottles. Or make a point of learning more about climate
change. Start thinking now about what you will do, and be ready to
join forces with your Westminster friends when Lent begins on
February 6.
Learn Green
The Green Team has a limited number of tickets
available for three important events at the Lied Center:
• Tuesday, February 12 Armoroy Lovins,
Cofounder, Chairman
and Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute -
Winning the Oil
Endgame
• Tuesday, February 19 Richard Louv,
author of "Last Child in
the Woods: Saving Our Children from
Nature-Deficit
Disorder,"
and chairman of the Children & Nature Network -
Nature-Deficit Disorder
• Monday, February 25 Richard Cizik, Vice
President for
Governmental Affairs, National Association of
Evangelicals, the
"Green Evangelist" - For God's Sake
After each event any who wish will be gathering at the Coffee
House to "debrief". Contact Tom Pappas if you want to reserve one of
the tickets.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Today - Join
us in Fellowship Hall AB today for discussion of
the Iranian film,
Baran. Contact Clay Bradley for a copy of
the DVD, or check
the website at:
http://cinemajidi.com/baran/.
January 27
- Dr. Rita Lester from Nebraska Wesleyan
University will
lead a discussion in understanding Muslim
faith and
traditions.
CELEBRATE ANOTHER WESTMINSTER
TREASURE!
Westminster's Art Month
(February) begins with a focus on the art of quilting. A series of
lectures and a quilt show will be offered February 3 through
February 5. More information and a form to share your quilt(s) and
stories behind your quilt(s),are available on the
bulletin insert
today.
Spiritual Discipline in a
Growing Faith
How do I create a more meaningful relationship
with God? How do I incorporate my Christian beliefs into my daily
life? During Lent, the Adult Education seminar will look at answers
to these questions by highlighting specific activities to help you
understand and serve God. Watch the Vine for more details.
Westminster Bible Class
- Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Parlor
Westminster Bible Class
uses the Presbyterian
publication, The
Present Word and is now studying
"Awareness of God's
Instruction" from the book of
Luke.
Judge
Arlen Beam leads the study today. New members
and guests are always welcome.
 "CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
Crossroads is a Bible
study class for young adults,18-35's,
who
meet each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in the Library.
The class is based on three themes: Study,
Community
Building, and Service.
this month we
are concentrating our
study on the book of Isaiah. Please
come join us!
Financial Peace University
Beginning Wednesday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m.,
Financial Peace University (FPU) will meet. In FPU, you will meet
with your class each week to watch a video lesson (led by FPU
founder Dave Ramsey) and participate in discussion groups that will
change how you think about money.
Learn how to save money, live on a budget,
communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains and
experience the joy of giving.
Each family will need to purchase class materials at
a cost of $96, if purchased through the church. Plan to attend this
class. You'll be so glad you did! Contact Jenny or Jeremy Gegg at
420-9243 for more details.
Westminster Club,
a fellowship group for senior
members of our church, will have a very special program on Tuesday,
January 22nd, at 5:45 p.m. in Cole Hall. You will want to
be there! Francie Knosp has written an original script about
Abraham Lincoln and his mother. Mr. Lincoln (Ken Govaerts)
and his mother, Nancy Hanks (Kathryn Govaerts) will entertain
you. You are asked to bring $7 for a delicious catered meal and your
own table service. Please make reservations through your caller or
by calling the church office (475-6702) by Monday, January 21st.
 SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
On Sunday, February 3, 140 million Americans will
watch the Super Bowl. At the same time, there will be people
worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal.
Westminster youth will hold soup pots at church doors on "Souper
Bowl Sunday", joining young people in churches across the country to
collect money for those who are hungry and hurting. In 2007, over
14,500 groups participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring generating
over $8 million. All of the money collected by Westminster youth
will be donated to the Gathering Place and Matt Talbot Kitchen.
Since the Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990, more than $41 million
has gone to help people in need. Please support the youth of
Westminster in this effort to "love our neighbors" by dropping your
donation in the soup pot on February 3.
 Youth Group Tonight - R.A.K. Night!
Tonight marks the long-awaited return of R.A.K.
Night! Please join us at 6:30 pm (note the later start time) for
some light snacks. We'll be done at 8:00 pm. All youth are invited
and encouraged to attend!
So, what does R.A.K. Night mean?
Random Acts of Kindness Night, of course! We will divide up into a
middle school group and a high school group and brainstorm "random
acts of kindness" that we could do to assist/cheer up/help out
someone/some group in need. We will have to agree on what R.A.K.(s)
we want to complete -- and complete the act(s) before youth group is
over!
Questions? See a Youth Advisor -- Sarah Boehler,
Rob Baltensperger, Dane Patterson, Maggie Stuckey or Pastor Andy.
Or, you can email Maggie at
magjostu@gmail.com.
Come ready to spread some kindness!
Youth Group Email Alerts!
♦
Are you a parent who wishes you knew what
was happening at Youth Group before you
dropped off
your youth?
♦
Do you want to know if there will be Youth
Group
on Super Bowl Sunday?
♦
Have you ever opened up your email inbox and
wished there
was an email from one of your friendly youth group
advisors?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions,
then you should receive the Youth Group Email Alerts! Once a week,
we send out an email with information on upcoming Youth Group
activities and opportunities. Send an email to Maggie Stuckey at
magjostu@gmail.com if you'd like to be added to
the list.
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
The Westminster Men's Fellowship group will meet January 22ndat 6:45 a.m. in the Parlor for a Continental breakfast. ($2 and free
for first timers.) At 7:00 Dr. Bob Glenn will present the
program, "Evolution and Creation." All men are welcome.
Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger,
Roberta Bergeron, Penny Ford, Dorrie Gage, Keith Garrett, Dottie
Hof, George Klems, Judith Klems, Todd Peterson
DEACONS: Harry Wimer, Brian Lammers, Kevin
Bryson
GREETERS: Susie Hughes/Mark Whitehead
HOSTS: Larry and Vicki Jurgens/Rose Ann Dowty
ACOLYTES: Thea Kerns/Jake Kerns
CHURCH SACRAMENTS
The next communion will be
February 3rd . Baptism will be February 10th,
please call Marge 475-6702, by
January 23rd.
Worshipers are Invited
to join in a time of hospitality and Christian fellowship before and
after 10:30 a.m. worship. Coffee, juice and donut holes are provided
by Food and Festivities Ministry in the Garden Room.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2110 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, Nebraska
Ph. 402-475-6702; Fax: 475-3148
www.westminsterlincoln.org |
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Pastor |
Reverend Dr. Andrew L. McDonald, x 110 |
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Associate Pastor |
Reverend Sara Dingman, x 116 |
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Parish
Associate |
Reverend Ellen Davis, x117 |
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Business
Administrator |
Cheryl Rennick, x 105 |
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Director
of Fine Arts |
Boyd Bacon, x 111 |
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Associate Director of Music and Fine
Arts |
Dr. Masako Nakamura, x 111 |
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Preschool Director |
JoEllen Beil, x 103 |
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Director
of Children's Ministries |
Betsy Guyer, x 104 |
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Administrative Secretary |
Marge Tomlinson, x 102 |
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Receptionist/Secretary |
Jean Kutscher, x 101 |
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Custodians/Maintenance |
Edina Bilic, Richard Gruenemeyer,
Mehmedalija Plicanic |
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