WHPC Weekly Update                       April 29, 2016

 
This Sunday, May 1
 
With a Friend Like This...
Acts 10:44-48; John 15:9-17 
Mark Ramsey 
 
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

Fun Family Photos 
Click here to see all the fun and fellowship from Mo-Ranch last weekend.
Save the date for next year's Annual Church Retreat:  April 28-30, 2017

Session News
Read this month's Session Notes here.


Board of Trustees News 
For 2016 the Board of Trustees recommended and the Session approved a 2016 budget for WHPC that would be reviewed quarterly and potentially revised at midyear based on the performance over the first six months. This budget was based on the pledges that were made by the congregation. The first quarter budget information is listed below:

Q-1 2016 
Q-1 2016 Q-1 2016 Annual 2016 
Budgeted Revenues Actual Revenues Revenue Deficit Budgeted Revenues 
$633,601 $524,587 $109,014 $2,593,894 

As you can see, after the first three months, we are $109,014 behind on revenues. If you have not made a financial pledge for 2016, it is not too late to make one. If you are behind on your pledge please consider bringing your pledge current if you are able to do so.
 
In late June or early July the Board of Trustees will recommend to the Session a budget for the last six months of 2016 based on the revenues received during the first six months of 2016.
Vacation Bible School - only a few spots left!
If you have not yet registered, please register today.
There will be no walk-up registration.
June 13-17, 9 a.m. - Noon
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 Seniors:  Graduation Sunday
High School Graduate Recognition in the 9:30 and 11 Worship Services.  Reception in the Parlor.  Sign up here.

High School:  Celebration 18
September 3-5, Camp Buckner
Staff Registration open for WAITLIST
Participant Registration opens THIS SUNDAY, May 1 at midnight.
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.  Register here.
  • 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
First Sip of Summer
Ladies, join us for fun and fellowship as we kick off the Summer!  We will also have an opportunity to participate in The Dove Tile Project for The Refuge.
Thursday, May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 9500 Saugus Lane, 78733

Stephen Ministry Speaker Series
Pastor Mark Ramsey - Pain and Suffering...and God
Join us as Mark shares about the importance of vulnerability in our lives.
Monday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Room 200

1st Thursday Women's Luncheon
May 5, 11:15 a.m.
Speaker:  Vickie Gabriel
Register here

Wednesday Night Life Dinner

Make your reservations by Noon on Monday
Details and registration here

Annual Men's Crawfish Boil  
Sunday, May 1, 5-8 p.m. 
The Pavilion at Barton Creek Preserve
$20/person - pay at the door.
Environmental Stewardship
Come find out what the Green Team is all about and help us cast a vision for the future of this ministry.  Bring a lunch and meet us Sunday, May 1 at 12:15 in room 201.  Get more details here

Share Joy! 
Bring donations now through Sunday, May 8.   
  • 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 - Registration closes this Sunday!
June 19-24
A few spots are still available for the middle school mission trip.  Spend a week with Blueprint Ministries restoring homes in San Antonio.  Register here
To learn more about the mission and ministry of WHPC, visit whpc.org.
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