WHPC Weekly Update                        April 8, 2016

 
This Sunday, April 10
 
Gone Fishing
Mandi Richey
 
8:15
Traditional Worship in the Chapel
9:30
Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30
Coffee and fellowship in the Parlor
11:00
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

Family News
 
Luke Powers, son of Lauren and Courtney Powers, was born March 5, 2016.
 
Patricia  Respondek, mother of Amy Bloomquist (husband Larry), died April 5, 2016.  Service to the Witness of the Resurrection to be held Saturday, April 16, 1:00 p.m. in the WHPC Sanctuary.  Reception following in the Parlor.
Vacation Bible School
June 13-17, 9 a.m. - Noon
Register by May 15 
No walk-up registration
Registration is open for children and volunteers
Donate supplies here

Christian Sports Camps 
WHPC is hosting two Triumph Camps this summer for boys and girls ages 5-12.
Register here
High School:  Celebration 18
September 3-5, Camp Buckner
Staff Registration open for WAITLIST
Participant Registration opens May 1
Get details here

Middle School:  Discover 
Calling all incoming 6th graders!  Save the dates and join us on an adventure as we welcome you into middle school.  Registration opens April 17! 
  • June 6, 6-8 p.m. - Fun and games at WHPC
  • June 7, 6-8:30 p.m. - Bowling
  • June 8, 6-8 p.m. - First JAM of the summer
                             Pizza and t-shirt signing
Wednesday Night Life Dinner
Make your reservations by Noon on Monday
Details and registration here

Annual Church Retreat at Mo-Ranch
April 22-24
There are a couple of rooms still available! Join us at amazing Mo-Ranch in Hunt, TX, for a fun, relaxing weekend with your family and friends and get to know Pastor Mark Ramsey. Details and registration here.

Annual Men's Crawfish Boil  
Sunday, May 1, 5-8 p.m. 
The Pavilion at Barton Creek Preserve
 
 April Book Clubs
  • Women's Evening Book Club
    Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.
    To Kill and Mockingbird and/or Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
    Contact Dian Hansen for location 512.922.4783
  • Women's Daytime Book Club
    Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m.
    Shakespeare Saved My Life:10 Years in Solitary with the Bard by Laura Bates
    Contact Peggy Greenawalt
Meal a Month
Help fill the pantry at Manos de Cristo.  Pick up your blue bag this Sunday, April 10, and return it filled next Sunday, April 17.

Share Your Joy! 
Share your Mother's Day joy by blessing a mission partner who ministers to mothers and children. Bring donations now through Mother's Day.   
  • South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center
    Donate bottles and diapers*
    Sponsored by WHPC Women's Ministry
  • Side by Side Kids
    Donate markers and crayons*
    Sponsored by WHPC Children's Ministry
  • Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services
    Make a donation toward Summer camp scholarships for students**
    Sponsored by WHPC Student Ministry

*Collections boxes are located in the children's area, Narthex and Parlor.
**Click here to donate to PCHAS or bring your donation to the Finance Office.

 

Nicaragua Family Mission Donations 
Drop off in Nancy Pickett's office by May 10
  • Umbrellas
  • Women's Hygiene Items
  • Travel Size Toiletries
Vacation Bible School Donations
Donations are needed for items to be used for crafts, snacks, etc. 
View the list and sign up here

San Antonio Mission Trip
June 19-24
Spots are still available for the middle school mission trip.  Spend a week with Blueprint Ministries restoring homes in San Antonio. 
Register here

Volunteer Opportunities with Manos de Cristo
  • Teach/Assist (bilingual) with Computer Literacy and Adult Basic Education
  • Help with summer registration
  • Work in the Food Pantry
Send a message or call 512.628.4202 to sign up or get more information.
To learn more about the mission and ministry of WHPC, visit whpc.org.
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