This week at WHPC
February 18, 2016
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News of the Family
Ann Laughlin (husband, Jim) died February 15. A service will be held on Friday, February 19, at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Parlor.

Louise Vine died February 17. A service will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Parlor.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 21, immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service // Sanctuary // The meeting will include reports from Mark Ramsey, the Board of Trustees and the Forward in Faith Task Force, as well as the election of officers for the Class of 2019. Elder nominees are Genia Blanchard, Christie Bybee, Betty Hewell, Vaughn Mankey and Ed Perry. Deacon nominees are Andrew Assir, Heather Bacon, Dave Gabriel, Cindy Gangstad, Chris Lingan, Todd Smith, Carol Swearingen and Shane Williams.
Noonday Lenten Organ Series
Wednesday, February 24, 12-12:30 p.m. // Sanctuary // Join us for personal reflection and meditation with rich devotional literature of the pipe organ on Wednesdays throughout Lent. The guest organist next week is Gregory Eaton from All Saints Episcopal Church in Austin. Lunch will be served in the Parlor following the program. // More info and a schedule here.

Easter Choir Kick-Off
Sunday, February 28, 12-2:30 p.m. // Choir Room // Join us for lunch and stay to sing through our 2016 Easter music. Everyone is welcome and you may join just for this season. // More info: Emily Craven

Previous Sermons
Click here to listen to Mark Ramsey's sermon from this past Sunday, February 14, or other recent sermons.
Wednesday Dinner Reservations
Remember to make reservations by Monday at noon if you or your family plan to eat dinner at the church on Wednesday evenings as part of Wednesday Night Life. // More info and registration here.

Monthly Bridge Day
Friday, February 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. // Ross Hall // Newcomers and beginning players are welcome! Please bring a dish or snack to share. // More info or RSVP: Martha King

Student Ministry Parent-Leader Gathering
Sunday, February 28, 5-6:15 p.m. // Dining Hall // Middle School and High School parents are invited to join the youth staff and small group leaders to get to know each other and talk about how we can partner together to facilitate spiritual growth among our students. // More info: Kyle Bender

1st Thursday Women's Lunch
Thursday, March 3, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. // Dining Hall // Guest speaker is Mark Ramsey. All women are invited to come and bring a friend! Cost is $10. // Register here by March 1. Childcare is available with a registration.

Annual Church Retreat
April 22-24 // Mo-Ranch, Hunt, TX // Join us for fun and relaxation with your family and friends and get to know Pastor Mark Ramsey who will be leading us in spiritual reflection. // More info and registration here. 
Lenten Sermon Series and Life Group Study
It's not too late to join a Life Group during Lent and delve deeper into the Sunday sermon topics. // More info and sign up here.

GriefShare
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. // Room 202 // This national program is designed to assist people in walking the journey of grief with support along the way. The 13-week session includes videos and small group conversation. You may join any week during the session. Cost is $15. // More info: Carolyn Strickland

Missionary Visit
February 20-21 // Please join us for coffee and pastries as we celebrate The Reverend Matthew Jun, his wife, Jennifer, and their ministry, Hope Nicaragua, on Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Dining Hall. // Contact: Nancy Pickett // Matthew will also be sharing his account of God working in his life during months of great suffering in two adult Sunday School classes on Sunday, February 21:
  • Christian Perspectives/Dearman class, 9:30 a.m., Room 200
  • Fine Art of Marriage class, 11 a.m., Room 205

2016 Vacation Bible School
Save the dates: June 13-17 // VBS this summer will be an over-the-top, underground adventure! The theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus, The Light of the World. // Watch for volunteer and registration information.

Christian Sports Camps
WHPC is hosting two Triumph Camps this summer for boys and girls ages 5-12. Sports Camp will be July 5-8, 8:30-11:30 a.m., and Dodgeball Camp will be August 1-4, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $75 before June 1 and $85 after June 1. // More info and registration here.
WHPC Nicaragua Family Mission Trip
June 2-11 // Sports camp, women's seminars, Vacation Bible School, micro-loan program and much more! No special talent is required, just a willingness to serve and share Christ's love. All ages are welcome! // Applications are due by April 1. // More info: Nancy Pickett

2016 Africa Mission Trip
June 18-July 2 // This trip to Lusaka, Zambia, will include building our partnership with the Lusaka South Congregation through a shared construction project at Westlake Hills Prayer House. No experience needed, we will "work" as we are able. We will also meet with our sponsored seminary students, work with community schools, make home visits and go on a three-day safari. // More info here or contact Susan Bright

Middle School Mission Trip
June 19-24 // Save the dates for the annual San Antonio Summer Trip with Blueprint Ministries. Watch for details! // Contact: Cherryl Rainey
Meal a Month Bags
Remember to bring back your blue Meal a Month bag with food and items for Manos de Cristo and drop them off in the Parlor or Children's Ministry Entrance. Requested items for February are: cereal, sugar, canned peas, canned carrots, mayonnaise, soup, Vienna sausages, dish soap, body soap. Optional item: $5 HEB gift card

IHN Toy Drive
WHPC will soon (March 13-20) be housing families in our lower classrooms as part of the InterFaith Hospitality Network homeless ministry. Toys are needed to entertain children during their stay. Requested items are: Legos, Duplo blocks, children's DVD's, building blocks, coloring books, washable crayons. Please drop toys off in Nancy Pickett's office now through March 13.   
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