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The Vine January 27, 2008
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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Remember in Prayer
Comfort for
Max Larsen and family on the death of his
father, Harry Larsen, on January 19.
Welcome to FarmHouse Fraternity
who are worshiping with us today at the 10:30 service.
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 meets today,
9:00 a.m. in the Lounge. |
 Observe
Lent; Honor Creation
Join your Westminster friends in observing the forty days of Lent
with some action that honors creation. Maybe this is the nudge you
need to buy a car that gets better mileage. Or on a smaller scale,
to reuse your plastic bags. Look for the
insert in the Vine for more
ideas
and a way to sign up.
Green Team Playing Next Week
Westminster's Green Team will have a special meeting in the lounge
for planning and strategizing creating and playing
following worship next Sunday, February 3rd. Bring your
lunch if you'd like, plus your ideas, energy, and an open mind.
Newcomers will be warmly welcomed!
Join us for WOW
Join us on Wednesday nights for WOW dinner before
attending a Wednesday night rehearsal, class or event. WOW dinner
begins at 5:50 p.m. and has continuous serving until 6:30 p.m. Cost
is $2.50 per person or a maximum of $10 per family. (During Lent the
dinner will be 5:30-6:15 p.m.). This week the menu will include
Brats and Hotdogs, sauerkraut, baked beans, salad, fruit and
dessert. Everyone is welcome!
On Wednesday nights beginning in February, WOW will offer
mid-week Lenten services. A special Ash Wednesday worship service
will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary on February 6. The following
Wednesdays, February 13 - March 12, all ages are invited to attend a
brief midweek Lenten service at 6:20 p.m. led by Rev. Sara Dingman
in the Chapel. After the service, all adults are invited to stay for
a Lenten Bible study.
 The
2008 Flower Chart is posted in the Narthex. If you would
like to provide flowers for the chancel during a Sunday worship
service, please sign up. For information, please call Marge or Jean,
475-6702.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Today -
Islam and the United States -
Fellowship Hall AB
Dr. Rita Lester
from Nebraska Wesleyan
University will
lead a discussion in understanding Muslim
faith and
traditions.
CELEBRATE THE
ART OF QUILTING!
 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 in Fellowship Hall.
Quilt
Show: Feb. 3 (Sun.) 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Adult Education
Class 9:00-10:00 a.m.
"International Quilt Study
Center"
by Greg Jensen and Pat Hackley
Quilt Show:
Feb. 4 (Mon.) 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lecture: 2:00
- 2:30 p.m. "Bible Quilts"
by Ginny Welty
Quilt Show: Feb. 5
(Tues.) 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lecture: 2:00-2:30 p.m."International
Quilt Study
Center" by
Mary Ghormley
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.
Feb.
10: "Showing Faith by Living Green" - the
Green Team
Feb. 17: "Faith
Through Community: Church identity as a
spiritual resource" -
Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald
Feb. 24
- "Faith Traditions: A look at Faith and Fasting"
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.
Steve
Solomon 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!
Ordination/Installation today: See
insert
 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.
Financial Peace University
Beginning Wednesday, February 13, at 6:40 p.m.,
Westminster will offer the class, Financial Peace University (FPU).
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. You'll be so
glad you did! Contact Jenny or Jeremy Gegg at 420-9243 for more
details.
Pay it Forward:
Youth Group Tonight
During our Random Acts of Kindness night
last Sunday, the Westminster Youth bought coffee for a parking
garage attendant, helped three people pay for their movie tickets,
and surprised a few college students with $5! We learned that
kindness does inspire kindness...and were greeted with hugs, smiles,
and sincere thanks. Tonight, all youth are invited to join us as we
watch portions of Pay it Forward, a movie about a young boy's
attempt to make the world a better place. We'll continue our
discussion about spreading kindness and joy in our homes, our
schools, our church and in the community. Join us in the youth room
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. tonight! Questions? Talk to Sarah Boehler,
Rob Baltensperger, Dane Patterson, Maggie Stuckey or Pastor Andy.
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