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Westminster
Volume XIII Issue I
January 2010
Presbyterian Church Monthly Newsletter
In this Issue:
My Abiding Place 3
A Note From Maria 4
Westminster Foundation Update 4
Adult CE in January 5
Annual Meeting: Jan. 31 5
Mosaic: Young Adults 5
Christmas Memorials 6
Christmas Memories 8
Christmas Memories: Youth 10
Upcoming Events 12
WPC Message Board 13
Fellowship Updates 14
January Birthday List 14
Elder/Deacon Assignments 15
Church Directory Updates 15
Blood Drive: Jan. 14 16

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2155 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Thomas W. Young, Pastor
Maria Wiblin, Pastor of Congregational Care
Wade Pond, 2009-10 Seminary Intern
Janet Metelak, Financial Secretary
Sharon Nichols, Church Administrator
Melanie Case, Interim Director of Youth Ministry
Tim Till, Custodian
Jim Mathis, Sunday Custodian
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Every Sunday, Westminster sponsors four different
local ministries with funds or material items:
• 1st Sunday of the month we receive canned
food items for the Dubuque Food Pantry,
• 2nd Sunday we accept paper towels, and toilet
paper for the Theresa Shelter
• 3rd Sunday we accept cash donations (that
are placed in the gold envelope in the pews)
for the Deacons Emergency Relief Fund
• 4th Sunday we collect cash donations to support
the work and ministry at Camp Wyoming.
If you would like to make a cash donation to any
of these offerings, you may use the WHITE PEW
ENVELOPE (or the yellow envelope for the Deacons
Fund) and write on the outside the ministry you
are supporting. You may also write a check and in
the memo line state the offering of your choice.
Sunday Morning Schedule
Fellowship 8:40-9:20 a.m.
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.
Christian Education Classes 10:40 a.m.
Worship on Wednesday:
Wednesdays at 6:45 pm
Our Worship on Wednesday services are
continuing throughout the summer. We gather in the
Board Room at 7:00 for a forty minute spiritual oasis
in the middle of the week. These services include
song, prayer, scripture and a brief sermon. You will
find this a time of renewal and refreshment.
www.WestminsterDBQ.org
westminsterdbq@mchsi.com
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Volume XIII, Issue I
Patricia Williams & Beverly Nichols, Organists
Pam Crawford, Adult Handbell Director, Adult Choir Director
Karmella Sellers, Praise Band Director, Children’s Choir
Director
Sally Stulken, Band Director; Youth Handbell Director
Julie Fox & Latrice Brown, Cooks
Sandra Fals, Nursery Attendant
SCRIPTURE AND WORSHIP THEMES
FOR JANUARY
Sunday, Jan. 3, Second Sunday After Christmas
Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20
Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:10-18
Sunday, Jan. 10, Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Sunday, Jan. 17, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11
Sunday, Jan. 24, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21
Sunday, Jan. 31, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30
Wednesday Evening Schedule
4:00-5:25 p.m. 4-Fs (I/IIs rotate weekly)
5:00-6:45 p.m. Evening Meals
5:00-6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group
5:30-6:25 p.m. Adult Handbells
5:30-6:25 p.m. Childrens Choir
6:00-7:00 p.m. Spanish class
6:30-7:25 p.m. Youth Handbells
6:45-7:25 p.m. Worship on Wednesday
7:30-9:00 p.m. Adult Choir

Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
I hope you had a blessed Christmas and are enjoying
the reflective moments of the last days of the
year. Reginald H. Fuller, a British-born biblical
scholar and teacher, wonderfully describes the days
from Christmas to New Years as a time in which we
worship together because thats where God seeks us
out through sacrament, sermon and mission. This is a
time to celebrate the mystery of Gods self-disclosure
in Jesus. This is a time to gather for growth and spiritual
maturity. It is the grand reunion of the faith family
to renew our commitment to embody the blessing
of God from generation to generation. I pray that
these days will offer you the opportunity for the kind
of reflection and renewal Fuller describes.
As I reflect on the year, I am thankful for the generous
and willing spirit of the Westminster family of
faith. We have come a long way in the past year.
Thanks to the diligent and creative work of the Personnel
Committee, staff changes were opportunities
for renewal and refocus for Children and Youth ministries,
Music and Pastoral care. Among the most
visible changes has been the creation of Timbrel &
Lyre under the direction of Karmella Sellers and
partnering with Hillcrest Family Services for Maria
Wiblin to be their Chaplain and our Minister of Congregational
Care. Jim Mathis joined us as the Sunday
hospitality Custodian, bringing his bright smile and
Child Care Provided
Wednesday Evenings
This year, child care will be offered
in the nursery from 5:30 7:30.
This will allow parents with young
children to participate in Adult
Handbells, Worship on Wednesday
or conversations with other adults
after dinner.
MY ABIDING PLACE
BY REV. DR. THOMAS YOUNG
willing spirit to the church. Melanie Case continues
to offer solid and creative leadership as Interim Director
of Youth Ministry and Cheryl Betts did a great
job helping with Christian Education and Pastoral
Care. Our continuing staff members in administrative,
music, child care and custodial positions helped
make our transitions go as smoothly as possible.
Thanks to everyone in the church for making this
an outstanding year. The Session and Board of Deacons
have great plans that you will be hearing about
as 2010 unfolds before us. 2010 begins another year
of great promise in our service as Christs People
Called to Glorify God in this place.
Your participation and financial generosity make
it possible for us to begin the process of searching for
a full time Associate Pastor for Youth and Christian
Education ministries. We will continue discussion
about how we prepare for establishing the position
and calling this pastor after worship beginning
January 10.
Let us look forward to 2010 with an anticipation
that welcomes Gods presence and looks forward to
the Spirits leading as we grow and mature in our
commitment to serve Christ.
Yours in Christ,
Thomas W. Young
Taizé Services to Continue
3rd Wednesday of the month
Taizé services are times for scripture,
silent meditation, prayer and
song. The Taizé community is an
ecumenical community in Taizé,
France, and developed a style of
worship that is known for its
prayer, meditation, music and sense
of community. These services are
forty minutes and will be part of
our Worship on Wednesday experiences
on the 3rd Wednesday of
each month.
Pastor’s Bible Study:
Tuesday mornings, 9-10am
You are invited to meet for prayer,
Bible study and conversation about
the scriptures to be used in Sunday
worship. The Pastor's Tuesday
Morning Bible Study meets in the
Board Room from 9:00 -10:00.
You'll be amazed at what gets included
in the service and sermons
from our discussions. Drop in and
discover another way to make your
week more interesting and worship
more meaningful.
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' . , News and Updates . "- "'
Has it really been two months? I
am so grateful for the welcome that
I have received from the Westminster
Families. It is hard for me to believe that two months
ago I was walking around the snow covered streets of
Minneapolis and here I am walking around the snow
covered hills of Dubuque. I would like to thank everyone
for the warm greeting from a wave to a smile. I am
sincerely grateful for the warm welcome and that has
been extended. It is fitting that my arrival has been
around Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas as I have
been able to think of many blessings that I have had this
year in particular. As I have been able to join you on the
Advent journey, I look with hope and eagerness to the
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION UPDATE:
As Presbyterians, we celebrate our faith in many
ways. Sharing our wealth, both spiritual and material, is
one of the cornerstone principles of our Presbyterian
heritage. Consequently, many Presbyterians choose to
make gifts of their accumulated resources to their
church. Over the years certain members of this
congregation have generously made gifts or
bequests to the Westminster Presbyterian
Church Foundation. The Foundation was established
for the purpose of acquiring and providing
financial resources in order to support
specific projects within the Church and in its
mission and ministry within the community and the
world. All gifts and bequests received by the Foundation
are assigned to a permanent endowment fund and thus
continue to grow and give in perpetuity.
The 1850 Society was created to recognize and honor
those who over the years have made gifts or bequests to
the Foundation and those who have indicated that they
have made provisions for the Church or the Foundation
in their estate plans. The first annual dinner and recognition
event for members of The 1850 Society was held last
May, and a specially designed plaque located at the rear
of the sanctuary lists the names of both living and deceased
members.
Annually the Foundation may award one or more
grants for the purposes enumerated above. The size of
the grant(s) awarded depends upon the dollars available
from investment income. In turn, the dollars available
from investment income are directly related to the size of
the permanent endowment fund. This past year the
Foundation awarded a grant of $4,000 to Hillcrest Family
Services in order to help fund a half-time chaplains
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continued journey that we will share.
Some of you I have had the pleasure
of meeting personally and have been
able to begin putting a name with a face; others I have
yet to meet and wait with joy and anticipation. As we
begin a new year together, I am excited for the possibilities
of our ongoing ministry together.
In God's Grace,
Maria Wiblin
Maria will be leading worship on
January 24— don’t miss it!
position. This grant played a role in acquiring the services
of Maria Wiblin, Westminsters new Minister of
Congregational Care.
The Foundation has developed a new attractive and
informative brochure copies of which have been
placed in the narthex and adjacent to The 1850
Society plaque in the sanctuary. If you have not
already done so, you are cordially invited to
pick up a copy of this brochure and to read and
reflect upon its contents. If you have any questions
about the brochure or the Foundation,
please feel free to contact any of the following
members of the Board of Managers for the Foundation:
John Adams, Jim Huff, Ed Blinks, Sally Madden,
Wally Brown, Lois Pearce, or Jim Edwards.
If you have made provisions for the Church or the
Foundation in your estate plans and have not yet informed
the Foundation of this fact, you are respectfully
requested to do so by completing the form included in
this issue of the newsletter and subsequently mailing or
returning it to the Foundation at the Church.
One of the important goals of the Foundation is to
appreciably increase the size of its permanent endowment
fund and thereby enable it to significantly increase
the dollar amounts awarded through its grant program.
Consequently, the Foundation sincerely encourages
members of the Church to seriously consider making
gifts to the Foundation and/or to make provisions for the
Church or the Foundation in their estate plans. By so
doing, you will enable the Foundation to more effectively
support the Church and affect the lives of others
for years to come an enduring commitment which will
continue to grow and give long beyond your lifetime.

' . , News and Updates . "- "'
ADULT CE OPPORTUNITY:
Sundays, January 10-24, 10:45 am
One Step At a Time
Peter C. Hodgson, in Revisioning
the Church, says that the church
must have the courage to think and
act. Peter M. Senge, in The Fifth
Discipline: the Art and Practice of
The Learning Organization, challenges
us to think about how we
learn to live as a faithful, responsive
people in a complex world. We
will spend the month of January
examining who we are and how we
can grow into the church God is
calling us to be.
Adult CE Opportunity:
The Matrix and the Gospel:
Sundays, Jan. 10— Feb. 14, 10:45 a.m.
Led by Wade Pond in the Board Room.
The Mosaic Young Adults of Westminster are excited
to host an Adult Education option for January:
The Matrix and the Gospel. This six-week course invites
participants to reflect on characters and scenes
from all three Matrix movies as portals into biblical
text and excerpts from our Reformed statements of
faith. By comparing and contrasting, we will explore
how the Matrix movies and our tradition relate to
such questions as: Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ?
Who are we? What is the church? What is our hope
for the future? And what is our purpose in Life?
Study Guides are needed for this class and may be
purchased in the office for $9. Class size is limited to
10 so register now!!
Planning Committee:
Monday, January 18, 7:00pm at Panera Bread.
Mosaics next planning meeting is set for Monday,
January 18. Everyone is invited to share their
ideas as Mosaic moves into 2010!
ANNUAL MEETING:
Sunday, January 31, 10:45 am
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation
of Westminster Presbyterian
Church will be held in Fellowship
Hall after worship (around 10:45
am) on Sunday, January 31. A light
brunch will be provided after
the meeting. (We invite
you to make a contribution
to cover the costs.)
All church organizations
will report and the financial
report will be provided for
your information. Everyone is
invited to attend this important
meeting!
Mosaic: Young Adults Ministry News
Mosaic is a ministry aimed at men and women ages 22-40ish.
Matrix Movie Day:
Saturday, January 9
Havent seen the movies but want to take the class?
No problem! We will be hosting a Matrix Movie
Event on Saturday, Jan. 9, in the high school room
(big screen + comfy couches). Come for one movie
or all three its your choice! Here is the schedule:
10:00 am: The Matrix
2:00 pm: The Matrix Reloaded
6:00 pm: The Matrix Revolutions (plus pizza!!)
Dinner and a Movie— Date Night in the
Afternoon!!
January 30, 4-8pm (actual times are tentative)
Join your Mosaic friends for dinner and a movie!
Well plan on going to a matinee in the afternoon and
then heading to dinner. Details will be nailed down as
we get closer to the date. Childcare
WILL be provided for this event
call or stop by the office by Jan. 27
to sign up!!
2010 Stewardship Campaign:
“ For lo, the days are hastening
on……”
Thank you to all who have made
their financial commitments for
2010. We have seen a net increase
of 9% to date, and need your participation
in order to be ready to
call an Associate Pastor for Christian
Education and Youth. And
so, we ask those who have yet to
respond, Bring it on home!
Its time to let the office know
how you will support our ministry.
If you have misplaced your
card, just call the office (583-
1729) and let Janet know what
your pledge will be.
Find us on
Facebook:
Mosiac
Westminster
Young Adults.
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'. , Christmas Memorials . "-'
DEACONS WREATHS AND POINSETTIAS
Thank you to everyone who contributed towards making our church so beautiful this year!! Funds from our
poinsettia and wreath sales will support the Westminster Deacons Fund. The disbursements from this Fund are
used to assist area families with utilities and rent payments, food, gasoline to get to doctors appointments, and
prescription drugs. So often we wish to do something for our neighbors that will actually make a difference.
With your help and contribution, the Deacons Emergency Fund does just that.
Don & LeAnn Keller in memory of
their parents, and in honor of
their children and grandchildren.
Carolyn Dausener in memory of her
deceased family members.
Edie Norman in memory of
Wayne Norman.
Kelli Lines and family in honor of
Pam Crawford: for the joy that
her musical talents bring to us!
Milt Boyes in honor of Milton Fred
Boyes.
Dennis & Susie Williams in memory
of dear family members.
The Tom Williams Family in memory
of their parents and grandparents,
and in honor of their
children and grandchildren.
Janet Metelak in memory of her
father, Joseph R. Buss.
THIS YEARS POINSETTIAS ARE GIVEN BY:
Bob & Shirley Behnke in memory
of Gen (Genevieve) Middleman.
Mark Niemer & Yasyn Lee in
honor of Westminster's gifted
congregation.
Barbara Olson in memory of Gen &
Rudy Olson, and Eva & Lloyd
Dewey.
Rich Henderson in memory of
Susan Henderson.
Tom & Julie Young in memory of
Bob & Hazel Young, and Elvin
& Ruth Wright.
Tom & Julie Young in honor of
their children and grandchildren.
Ross & Sally Madden in memory
of Ken & Polly Madden, and
Arthur & Felice Echternacht.
Darren DeMoss & Kim Bemboom
in honor of John & Kevin
Bleile.
George Hellert in honor of Bud &
Mardelle Hellert.
Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner in
memory of Barbara Gill, beloved
aunt, and Dr. Cleo W.
Stevenson, wonderful father.
Lois Farley in memory of Bess,
Chris, and David Gratz.
Bonnie Sue Lewis in honor of Mr.
& Mrs. Spencer Lewis.
Russ & Leona Hibben in memory
of their son, Steve.
Judy Schuster in honor of her family.
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Del & Arlys Williams in memory
of Delbert & Cecile Williams,
Harry & Sara Kannegieter, and
Grace Kannegieter.
Jack & Glady Porter in memory of
their parents.
William G. Kruse in memory of his
parents.
Don & Sally Stulken in memory of
their fathers: Russell R. Swanson
and Donald C. Stulken.
Peg Law in memory of John W.
Law and Kathy Law Laube.
Jim & Sue Huff for the joy of
Christmas.
Helen Watts in honor of the Deacons
who serve us so faithfully.
Don & Denise Reyerson in celebration
of family and Christmas.
Paul & Myra DeLong as gifts of
love, health, and happiness.
Ken Evers in memory of Dolores
Evers.
George Maruyama in memory of
Helen Maruyama.
Don & Sharon Carlson in honor of
their supportive family.
Tom & Julie Johnson and family in
memory of Walter & Mary
Stout, and Arnold Johnson.
Rex & Lois DeMoss in memory of
their parents.
Max & Carlotta Schmidt in honor
of family.
Steve & Dee Mosiman in memory
of Elmer & Grace Blumeyer,
and Eldon Mosiman.

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Dorothy Sanchez in memory of
William & Marie Kaynor.
Lois Farley in memory of David
Gratz and their parents, Chris &
Bessie Gratz.
Marlene Boland in honor of Joshlyn
Boland.
Bob Casper in honor of Jack & Alta
Casper.
Ross & Sally Madden in memory
of those who have died for our
freedom.
Mark Niemer & Yasyn Lee in
honor of Westminster's dedicated
and creative staff.
Todd & Lisa Stevenson in memory
of their grandparents.
Lois J. Heitzman.
Don & Denise Reyerson in honor
of family.
Jim & Sue Huff in honor of their
parents.
Don & LeAnn Keller in honor of
their family.
(poinsettias, cont.)
Frederick & Barbara McMurray in
memory of Dad & Mom
McMurray, and Dad & Mom
French.
John & Shirley White in honor of
their four generations family.
Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner in
memory of Mary Ayres, loving
aunt, and Fannie Brown, beloved
friend.
The Turner Family in memory of
their beloved Gus.
Arden & Elaine Woodrum in memory
of their parents, Ed & Laura
Snider, and Elmer & Arlene
Woodrum.
THIS YEARS WREATHS AND GARLANDS ARE GIVEN BY:
Boyd & Beverly Nichols in memory
of Janie Nichols.
George Maruyama in memory of
Helen Maruyama.
Maxine Griep and family in memory
of Clarence Griep.
Dennis & Susie Williams in honor
& memory of their family.
Shirley Sheehan in honor of her
parents, Lee & Ila Larson, and
older brothers, Robert, Jym,
Roy, and Dayle.
Helen Watts.
Bill & Donna Sue Peck in
honor of Aunt Thelma
Holt.
Pam Crawford and Karma
Quick in memory of Larry
Quick.
Pete & Sandi Apel in memory
of Sandi's parents, Don &
Jeanne Heitzman.
Kent & Jennifer Peterson in
honor of friends and family.
Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner in
honor of Jean McCarley
Stevenson, loving grandmother
and mother.
Norma Smith in memory of Wes
Smith.
Robin Beadle.
Pat Gabrielson.
The Sykes Family in memory of
Williams & Ruth Sykes.
Marlyn & Joyce Bausman in memory
of Jodi Bausman.
David & Jeanne Moessner.
Doug & Lois Pearce in memory of
their parents.
Jerrilyn Maxwell in memory of
Henry & Audrey Mammen, and
Lyle & Corinne Maxwell.
Patt Carmack in memory of Bob
Carmack.
Bill & Joyce Brittain in memory of
Richard & Helen Henneman,
and Willis & Dee Brittain.
Marge Nauman in memory of Dick
Nauman.
Gene & Charlotte Lytle in memory
of their son, Peter.
Fair Trade Gift Shop:
1141 Main St., Dubuque, IA
If you enjoyed having access to Fair
Trade items at Westminsters SERRV
Shoppe this holiday season, you might
also check out Global Goods. Global
Goods is a new non-profit shop in
downtown Dubuque that offers Fair
Trade goods and supports ethical business
practices, both locally and around
the world. As a non-profit, they rely
on the help of volunteers to run the
store and consumers to shop there. If
you are interested in volunteering or
have questions, please contact them at
588-3000.
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' . Christmas Memories . " -
Mosaic Progressive Dinner: December 19
The Mosaic Young Adult Christmas Progressive
Dinner was a great success! Ten young adults
gathered for appetizers and soup at Jeff & Ashley
Youngs home and then traveled to Jeremiah &
Cassidy Bocks home for the main course. Dinner
finished at Wade & Jessica Ponds home
with a variety of desserts. Special thanks
to all who hosted and to
all participants.
Operation Christmas
Child Gift Delivery
By Wade Pond
In October of this year, Mosaic,
Westminsters young adults
group, packed 24 shoe boxes full
of small gifts to go to underprivileged
children. In early December,
my family took these boxes
to an Operation Christmas Child
(OCC) collection and distribution center in Minneapolis
and took a tour of the facilities. Little did we realize the
extent of the outreach of OCC and the commitment of its
volunteers.
OCC begins accepting volunteer help requests in
early August and fills up rapidly. On any given shift, as
many as 250 volunteers assist in sorting, preparing, and
processing the gifts.
The volunteers come
from wide and far,
often including youth
groups. The gifts,
which include a small
personalized note, are
received by children
throughout the world.
Annual Christmas Brunch, Dec. 13
What a wonderful sight to see so many of our church family eating brunch together
following worship! We filled Fellowship
Hall with laughter, conversation, and great food.
It was great to see so many groups sitting around
and talking and enjoying the Christmas season.
We send a special thanks to everyone who
helped make this event possible, including our
High School youth, Matthew & Mark Niemer, Karla Maxwell, Craig & Sue
Case, and Kim Bemboom & Darren DeMoss.
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For many of these
children, it will be
the only Christmas
gift they receive. OCC is the largest Christian outreach
program in the United States. This year, they will deliver
boxes to nearly 8.2 million children in over 100 countries.
It is very humbling to realize that a couple of dollars
and a few hours will result in a smile that lights up
an entire village in a foreign land. Though a child receives
the gift, that child will often share the priceless
items in their shoebox with friends and family. The staff
of OCC says that one
shoebox impacts 10
people in the village.
Mosaic is very
thankful to the Westminster
family who so
generously donated gifts
to be included in the
shoeboxes this year.
Visit Operation Christmas
Child: http://
master.samaritanspurse.
org/index.php/occ/

' . Christmas Memories, cont. . " -
The Night The Animals Sang: Dec. 13
Thank you to all of the youth that participated in this years Christmas program. Everyone did an excellent
job making animal noises and showing us the manger animals perspective on the Christmas story. A special
thank you goes out to the cast of this fine production:
Youth Handbells,
directed by Sally Stulken
• Narrator: Sam Sykes
• Cow: Kevin Pond
• Old Sheep: Will Stipanovich
• New Sheep: Abby Peterson
• Dove 1: Alyssa Honey
• Dove 2: Rachel Stipanovich
• Donkey: Jake Stephenson
• Camel: Josh Husemann
• Other Manger Animals:
Korey Pond, Tristan Evans,
Nate Obbink, Nick Obbink
• Mary: Scarlett Adams
• Joseph: Matthew Niemer
• Angels: Madison Fast,
Gareth Honey, Tiffany Birch
• Shepherds: Alison Fast,
Juliann Pond, Hannah Peake
• Wisemen: Zach Obbink,
Danny Peterson, Kate
Peterson
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' . Christmas Memories: Youth . " -
Middle School
PROGRESSIVE
DINNER: DEC. 6
A very special thanks to the Petersons,
Peakes, Shellabargers, and Ponds for
hosting the Middle School Youth
Groups Progressive Dinner. All of
the courses were excellent and everyone had a
wonderful time together! We even had a few unusual white elephant gifts this
year like a potato with a smiley face! Thank you again to everyone that was a
host for this event and to all of the youth that participated!
High School
Christmas Luau:
DEC. 12
Mele Kaliklmaka!
Thank you to the Cases for hosting the
High School Hawaiian Christmas party.
Everyone was dressed in their best Hawaiian
apparel and stayed nice and warm that night! There was even talk of planning
a youth group trip to Hawaii for Christmas next year! Thank you again to the
Cases for hosting and to all of the youth that were able to come.
Middle School Sledding:
DEC. 19
The Middle Schoolers had a great time sledding!
Thanks to everyone who participated!
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' . Christmas Memories: Youth . " -
4F Cookie Drive: Dec. 2-13
This years 4F Cookie Baking was a great success! A great time
was had during the baking, the packing, the selling, and finally using the
money to shop for gifts from the Westminster Gift Tree. Thank you to all
of the youth and adults who participated in this years 4F
cookie baking: Jodie Evans, Phyllis Mathis, Melanie
Case, Kristi Obbink, Phil & Carrie Sykes, Katie Peake,
Hannah Peake, and Julie VanderVelden. We also thank
everyone who purchased cookies. AND, a special thank
you goes to Diane Peake for all her planning, coordinating,
and creativity!!
Westminster Gift Tree
Thank you to everyone who participated in this years Westminster Gift Tree.
The gifts were delivered to Bethany Home, Operation: New View, and Audubon
Elementary School for distribution in the week before Christmas. In all,
Westminster gave a total of 131 gifts to seven families and provided Christmas
to a total of 36 people. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Middle School Youth Group :
Sundays, 3-5pm
January 10th: Sardines
January 17th: NO YOUTH GROUP
January 24th: Middle School vs. High School
Dodgeball Tournament
January 31st: Wells Fargo
High School Youth Group :
Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm
January 13th: Movie Night (Movie TBD)
January 20th: Charades
January 27th: Board Games
4Fs Schedule:
(4F I: K-2nd grade 4F II: 3rd-5th grade)
Jan. 6: 4F-I Jan. 20: 4F-I
Jan. 13: 4F-II Jan. 27: 4F-II
Dodgeball Tournament!!!
Sunday, January 24th 3-5pm
Practice your dodgeball skills and come to our Middle
School versus High School Dodgeball Tournament.
We will combine both youth group for a fun afternoon
of dodgeball and other fun games. Hope to see you
there!
Do you have a fun activity that you would like to do during youth group? Please let Melanie know. You can
leave her a message in her box or send her an e-mail at westminstermelanie@mchsi.com (note new email).
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' . , Upcoming Events . "- "'
CHRISTMAS CLEANUP!
Sunday, January 10, 12-4pm
All good things must come to an end even Christmas!
Mark your calendars NOW to help pack up the
Christmas decorations. On January 10, we will meet
after Sunday School to put away our Christmas gear.
Theres a lot to do, but many hands make quick work!
Everyone is invited especially those who helped
decorate on Nov. 29 (because you know exactly where
to put things away! ). Hope to see you there!
RESCUE MISSION DINNERS:
January 24, March 14, May 16, July 11, September
12, and November 14.
Westminster has committed to host a total of six Sunday
dinners at the Rescue Mission throughout the
coming year. Each meal needs volunteers to help coordinate
and plan, fundraise, and serve. A signup sheet
is available in the office it is never too early to sign
up! For more information, please contact John Carlson
or Dick McMurray.
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MUSIC APPRECIATION SUNDAY:
Sunday, January 31
Join your Westminster friends on January 31 for our
annual Music Appreciation Sunday! Our congregation
has been blessed by many fabulous musicians. This
will be an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the
talents and gifts within our congregation! Dont miss
it!
PASTOR’S COMMUNION CLASS
Saturday, March 6, 10am-12pm
We invite children who wish to learn more about communion
to bring their parents to Pastor Toms Communion
Class on Saturday, March 6, from 10 noon.
We will learn about the sacraments of communion and
baptism while making the bread for the communion
service March 7. We recommend this class for parents
and baptized children who have expressed a desire
to receive communion. Call the church office
(583-5729) to join the class.
Westminster’s Blood Drive—
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 2-6pm
NOTE: Westminsters Annual Red Cross Blood Drive has a new date!! Because of an anticipated blood
shortage in early January, the Red Cross asked Westminster to have our Blood Drive earlier in the month.
We are now scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 14.
Last years drive was a great success, and we are hoping this year to be even better. Heres how you can
help:
1. Sign up to donate! We are now taking appointments for the Blood Drive! Appointments arent required,
but we request them for two reasons: 1) they help us to anticipate the number of personnel
needed for the drive, and 2) they help YOU if you need a specific time slot. Call Sharon at the office
(583-1729) or visit givebloodgivelife.org to schedule an appointment.
2. Volunteer: We need people to help with:
• Advertising;
• Calling appointment-holders to remind them of their appointment;
• Checking people in on the day of the drive;
• Helping to load/unload equipment on the day of the drive;
• Working in the canteen area on the day of the drive;
• General assistance.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact the office.
Thanks for all your help, Westminster! Together we can save lives!

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Save the Date!
For the wedding of
Sharon Nichols and Scott Patten
at 2:00 p.m.
on Sunday, May 30, 2010
at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
All are invited to attend the wedding and reception
immediately following the ceremony.
RSVPs are not required but will help us know how
many people to plan for! RSPV to Boyd & Bev by
calling 563-582-5277 or emailing
sixnix@mchsi.com.
Hope to see you there!
SYNOD SCHOOL 2010
JULY 25-30
BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY, STORM LAKE, IA
This years theme is Grace Notes. Synod School offers
a variety of courses for kids and adults (clergy and laity)
to stretch our minds, nurture our souls, and offer hope.
More information is available at their website:
http://www.lakesandprairies.org/school.html.
TUTORS STILL NEEDED
The Westminster Tutoring Program is always in
need of tutors and substitute tutors. We tutor on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 pm; tutors sign up for
one or both days. If think you might be interested but
dont want to commit quite yet, then think about substituting!!
This is a great way to minister to a needy child in
the Dubuque area. No skills are needed just a willingness
to be there for a child, help with homework,
and go the extra mile. Please call Sharon at the office
for more information.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN ANNOUNCEMENT:
Westminster Presbyterian Women (P.W.C) has an
extensive mission budget. Annual $1600 is contributed
to the mission of the Presbyterian Church, USA,
Wednesday Evening Menus for January:
Jan. 6: Baked ham, baked potatoes, veggies, salad
bar, and dessert.
Jan. 13: Enchiladas, Mexican rice, salad bar and dessert.
Jan. 20: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn,
salad bar and dessert.
Jan. 27: Chili, hot dogs, salad bar and dessert.
to the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and to the John
Knox Presbytery. Contributions are also made to:
• The Mission and Birthday Offering,
• The Thanks and Medical Mission Offering,
• The Presbyterian Hunger Offering,
• The Least Coin Offering.
During December, checks for $100 each were
mailed to four special mission projects:
• Dubuque Rescue Mission,
• Mustard Seed Program, a mission for children
in Kenya which is organized by Linda
Masey, a missionary from Oelwein, IA, who is
also a member of John Knox Presbytery,
• Native American Heritage Association, a mission
of the Lakota (Sioux) Indians in South
Dakota,
• Brethren Service Center, which is an overseas
mission utilized by the P.C.USA.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES
Westminster has two Circle groups. All Presbyterian
women are invited to participate in any PW activity.
Friendship Circle meets on the third Friday of
the month in the morning at 9:30 a.m.; this group usually
meets in members homes. For more information
about Friendship Circle, please contact Margaret Callaghan.
Wednesday Afternoon Circle meets on the third
Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm; this group also
usually meets in members homes. For more info
about Evening Circle, please contact Maxine Griep.
NOTE: Beginning in March, 2010, Wednesday
Evening Circle will begin meeting in the afternoon
and become Wednesday Afternoon Circle. More details
will become available after the first of the year.
We are hoping that the new time will make it possible
for more women to join the group. All are welcome!
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For more information, please call Maxine Griep at 557
-8158.
WESTMINSTER BOOK CLUB:
Westminsters Book Club meets the first Sunday
of each month. Join us even if you have not read the
book: new members are always welcome! We meet at
3:00 pm. New insights, good fellowship, and snacks
are all part of each meeting. Call Maxine Griep at 557-
8158 to learn more. Upcoming meetings (and books)
include:
January 3, 3pm: The Shack.
February 7, 3pm: Whistling Season, by Ivan Doig.
March 7, 3 pm: Waiting, by Ginsberg.
ESPANOL, ANYONE?
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Westminsters premier Spanish class is taught by veteran
Spanish teacher Lueann Bregman. Take this opportunity
to learn how to communicate in another native
tongue. Everyone is invited even if you have no
Spanish experience. Please contact the office or
Lueann for more information or just show up!!
THANK YOU!!!
A special thank you to Lisa Fast for helping out
with the Halloween Party on October 30.
Thank you to everyone who helped with decorations
on Nov. 29! The church looks great. Our decorators
include: John Carlson, Ross & Sally Madden,
Myra DeLong, Darren DeMoss & Kim Bemboom,
Mark Niemer & Yasyn Lee, Matthew Niemer, Kent
Peterson & Jennifer Peterson, Danny, Kate, and Anny,
Tom & Julie Young, Jim & Phyllis Mathis, Jodie Evans,
Jacob and Tristan Evans, Rory & Karmella Sellers,
Melanie Case, Sue Case, John & Pam Adams,
Scarlett Adams, Gini Gordon, Wally & Gerda Hartman,
Max & Carlotta Schmidt, Dennis & Susie Williams,
Pat Gabrielson, Merrill Crawford. If we forgot
you, let us know so that we can add you to the list!
Thanks everyone!
We thank all the kids, parents, and teachers who
helped with this years Youth Christmas Presentation
on Dec. 13! Thank you, everyone, for all your hard
work and dedication.
Thank you to everyone who helped out at Stress
Free Saturday on Dec. 12. A lot of creativity went into
the planning! Thanks!
Fellowship Updates
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We thank Fritz Cabalka for making a temporary
step for our back entrance way. This will make access
to Westminster much safer. Thanks, Fritz!
Special thanks to Ashley Young, Wade Pond, and
Jeremiah & Cassidy Bock for hosting the Mosaic Progressive
Dinner on Dec. 19. You made the evening
incredibly special! Thanks for your hospitality!
Thank you to Wilda Betts for her office help on
Monday, Dec. 21. You are a life-saver, Wilda!
Thanks!!
We send a special thank you to everyone who has
contributed to the life and ministry of Westminster in
the past year by volunteering. The church simply cant
operate without you. Thanks so much for all you do
you are appreciated!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
We congratulate Megan & Marty Frain on todays
baptism of their son, Harper! Harper Michael was born
on July 20, 2009. He is the grandson of Michael &
Michele Malone and the great-grandson of John &
Shirley White. Congratulations!! Everyone is invited
to join the Frain family in the Narthex after worship
for a reception.
Congratulations to Jack & Glady Porter on the
birth of their grandson!! Asher Porter Hassan was born
on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, to David Porter and
Naureen Hassan. He weighs in at 8lbs 4oz and measures
21. Congratulations, Grandma and Grandpa!
Congratulations to Jocelyn Gillette on the birth of
a new grandchild! Grace Charlotte Hibben was born
on October 30 to Chelsea & Nate Hibben of Torrington,
Wyoming. Grace weighed in at around 9 lbs 6 oz.
She joins big brother, Mac, who is 2½. Congratulations,
Jocelyn!
JANUARYS BIRTHDAYS:
Jan. 1: Carlie Durant
Jan. 2: Clark Stevens
Jan. 3: David P. Moessner, Scott Harris
Jan. 4: Bill Kruse, Allison Becker
Jan. 5: Juli Harris
Jan. 6: Howard Wallace, JC Roy
Jan. 7: Dan Wegner, Jean Volkens
Jan. 8: Ed Babka, Larry McMullen, Doug Miller
Jan. 9 Delbert Williams
Jan. 10 Tara Otting, Rachel Stipanovich
Jan. 11 Paul DeLong, Karen Cowell, Bob Woodward,

Fellowship Updates, cont.
Heidi Langas, Tiffany Birch, Kamryn Ludovissy
Jan. 12 Virginia Murray, Eric DeMoss
Jan. 13 Barb Olson, Jenna Specht, Joshua Wu
Jan. 14 Tom Neumeister, Bill Seiffert, Theresa Benz
Jan. 15 Gwyn Osuch, Shirley Babka, Deborah Dremmel
Jan. 16 Gabrielle Van Paemel
Jan. 17 Maxine Horman, John Hearn
Jan. 18 Louise Turner, Hans Becker
Jan. 21 Deb Seiffert, Jenna Law
Jan. 22 Ed Hannon, Loren Shellabarger, David Shellabarger
Jan. 23 Robert Carroll, Tom Williams, Rory Sellers
Jan. 24 Sam Phipps, Nate Stevenson, Nicholas Obbink
Jan. 25 Pearl Drummond, Bill Fuerste, Jocelynn Gillette,
Carolyn Sinsky
Jan. 26 Mary Ellen Carew, Ruth Cabalka, Cole Chapman,
Gretchen Voga
Jan. 28 Nancy Wallace, Renee Henderson
Jan. 29 Lexie Apel
Jan. 30 Wade Pond
Jan. 31 Rita Clark, Bobby Bean
Member Updates:
Erna Berzins: passed away (June 28,
2009)
David Gratz: passed away (July 22,
2009)
New Entries:
Curtiss & Danielle Ettema
(Children: Lydia, Trenton)
3600 Pennsylvania Ave
Apt. 8
Dubuque, IA 52002
Loren & Becky Shellabarger
(Children: Loren, David)
69 Collins St. Unit A
Dubuque, IA 52001
972-567-3223
Jeff & Ashley Young
(Child: Braylon)
95 Collins St. Unit B
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-581-3758
Phone Updates:
Jeremiah & Cassidy Bock:
563-564-2439
Dorothy Furda: 563-582-9469
Gary & Holly Honey: 563-513-5302
Rick & Kathy Knight: 563-876-3299
Michelle Malone: 563-580-0584
Bill & Barb Olson: 563-564-6536
Address Updates:
Laura Becker:
6400 Sandwedge Ct.
Dubuque, IA 52002
Jodie Evans:
2596 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Bill & Pat Hesse:
11 Wilbur Lane
Bella Vista, AR 72715
Sharon Jensen:
91 Collins St. Unit A
Dubuque, IA 52001
ELDER Assignments for January:
Head Usher: Julie & Erik Johnson
Upcoming meetings: Jan. 28, 7:00 p.m.
Clerk: Merrill Crawford
DEACON Assignments for January:
Card Ministry/Opening Devotion: John Carlson
Hospital Calling:
Nov. 30-Dec. 4: Carolyn Dausener
Jan. 4-8: John Carlson
Jan. 11-15: Susan Williams
Jan. 18-22: Pat Williams
Jan. 25-29: Margaret Callaghan
Communion Set-up:
Jan. 3: Sue Becker, Bev Nichols, Arden Woodrum,
Elaine Woodrum
Communion Serving:
Jan. 3: Bev Nichols
Upcoming Meetings: THURSDAY, January 7 , 7:00
p.m.
2009 Church Directory Updates:
Below is a list of all the corrections and updates for the directories distributed earlier this year (italics indicate new updates
for the month):
Rebecca Nichols:
22410 94th Ave. S.
Kent, WA 98031-2409
Michael & Kristie Palovcsik:
420 New Castle Way
Madison, WI 53704
Jim & Jessica Shetler:
411 Edwards St.
Epworth, IA 52045-9804
Lee Skaife:
Attic Angel Place
8301 Old Sauk Rd.
Middleton, WI 53562
Norma Smith:
1959 Spyglass Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
Sam & Mary Yamoah:
1605 Kebbie Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52002
515-770-7181
Dorothy Sanchez:
400 Winding Way
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-873-4837
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2155 University Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Second Annual Blood Drive
at Westminster:
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 2-6pm
See details on p.12.
Now taking appointments!!!
To schedule an appointment, call Sharon at
the Westminster office (583-1729) or visit
givebloodgivelife.org.