WHPC Weekly Update                               March 18, 2016

This Sunday, March 20 - Palm and Passion Sunday
How Do You Plan for This?
Mark Ramsey

Noonday Lenten Organ Series
Wednesday, March 23, 12-12:30 p.m. // Sanctuary // Come for personal reflection and meditation with rich devotional literature of the pipe organ on Wednesdays throughout Lent. The organist, for this final week of the series, is our own Paul Keith. // Lunch in the Parlor following the program, $8.

Holy Week at WHPC

Maundy Thursday, March 24

Worship and Communion // 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Good Friday, March 25
Noon - 3 p.m.* in the Sanctuary // Every 20 minutes from noon until 3 p.m. there will be a hymn, scripture, meditation and prayer in observance of the hours of darkness as Jesus hung on the cross.  Come worship and hear the words that Jesus spoke.
*Stay the entire time or come and go.  Please enter and leave the sanctuary during the hymns.

Easter Day, March 27
  6:30 a.m. - Sunrise Service
  8:15 a.m. - Traditional Communion Service
  9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Communion Service
11:15 a.m. - Traditional Communion Service

Sunrise service will be held outside, weather permitting.  All other services in the sanctuary.  No Sunday School for children or youth.  Children are always welcome in worship.  Childcare is available, for ages 3 and younger, at 9:30 and 11. 
Parking shuttle service will run 5:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. from The Overlook (6836 Bee Cave Rd) and the WHPC downhill parking lot on Barton Creek Blvd. 
 
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. // Details and registration here

1st Thursday Women's Luncheon
April 7, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in the Dining Hall // Guest speaker is Christie Bybee // Register here

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 lead us in spiritual reflection. // Details and registration here.

Pre-Tourney Breakfast with Zach Johnson
Tuesday, March 22 // 7:15-8:15 a.m. // Barton Creek Country Club //  WHPC Men's Ministry invites you to be a part of this special event prior to the WGC/Dell Match Play Championship, sponsored by SEARCH Ministries // RSVP and get details here.

Spring Cowboy Breakfast
Tuesday, April 5 // 7 a.m., WHPC Campsite/Picnic Area

2016 Men's Crawfish Boil
Save the date for this year's event // Sunday, May 1 // 4 - 6 p.m. // The Pavilion at Barton Creek Preserve

Vacation Bible School - Register now!
June 13-17 // VBS 2016, Cave Quest: Following Jesus, The Light of the World, will be an over-the-top, underground adventure!  // Registration is open for children and volunteers.

The Armor of God
 by Priscilla Shirer
March 22 - April 26, 6-8 p.m., Room 200 // Ladies, join us on Tuesday nights as we learn more than merely a description of the believer's inventory, but an action plan for putting on the full armor of God and a personalized strategy to secure victory. // Cost of study guide: $15 // Facilitated by Ki-Mi Fields // Register here.
 
Parenting Seminar
The Porn Problem:  Why It's a Problem and How to Talk About It  

Wednesday, April 6 // 6-7 p.m., Room 200 // WHPC Student Ministry welcomes all parents to join us for this seminar lead by Leanne Spencer, LP-S, and Stephen Thorne, Licensed Psychologist.

Christian Sports Camps
WHPC is hosting two Triumph Camps (Sports Camp and Dodgeball Camp) this summer for boys and girls ages 5-12. Details and registration here
Austin Samaritans Mission Trip
April 16-23 // Join Austin Samaritans as we finish out a computer room, paint a mural and lead VBS at Christian schools in Managua, Nicaragua. Skills needed are enthusiasm and a love for serving others in the name of Jesus. // Contact Ki-Mi Fields

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 April 1. // Contact Nancy Pickett

Middle School Mission Trip
June 19-24 // Registration opens March 1 for the annual San Antonio Summer Trip with Blueprint Ministries. Cost is $475. // Contact Cherryl Rainey 
Donuts for Donations - This Sunday in the Parlor  
Come enjoy a donut with your coffee and support the work of Agua for Managua.

Easter Lily Dedications - Order by Monday, March 21, at Noon
Dedicate one or more Easter lilies in memory of, in honor of or in celebration of a loved one. // $12 per plant // Order here or contact Catina Guevara.  
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