WHPC eNews August 12, 2016

WHPC Weekly Update August 12, 2016

This Sunday, August 14

The S Word (Church Together)

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

This Sunday in the Parlor

Come get all the details about the new Fall choir/handbells schedule for Children and Youth.

Meal a Month: Helping Fill the Pantry at Manos de Cristo

Pick up your blue bag/menu this Sunday and return it filled Sunday, August 21.

Preschool Staff Opportunity

WHPP is seeking flexible, fun and creative preschool Lead and Assistant Teachers. High School diploma or GED and an FBI background check are required. Early Childhood Education and/or experience preferred. Must be willing to attend at least 30 hours of paid annual training and be CPR and First Aid certified. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Contact Susan Bright.

The Gathering Assistant Director Staff Opportunity

WHPC is seeking an Assistant Director of The Gathering ministry which is a once a week respite program for people with Alzheimer's disease and similar dementias who are being cared for at home by family members. The Gathering is a joyful and loving program involving music, art, food and fun and is held on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This is a part-time position, $15/hour, 10 hours a week. Submit completed application to Debbie Wilder.

Elder/Deacon Recommendations

The Congregational Nominating Team is seeking your recommendations for Elders and Deacons to serve beginning Spring 2017. Submit your recommendation here. Paper forms are located in the Narthex and the WHPC Office. The deadline for submittal is Sunday, August 21.

Children's Choir Registration/Kick-off

Parents and children, join us in the choir room Sunday, August 21 at noon for a Popsicle Party!

Children's Choir Fall Schedule

August 28 and September 4: 12 - 1 p.m. (pizza provided)

September 11 and beyond: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (snack provided)

Handbells, Wednesdays this Fall (Combined 3rd - 12th grades)

Popsicle Party registration Sunday, August 21, at noon in the Choir room.

Handbells begin Wednesday, August 31 in the Sanctuary.

Fall Kick-Off Dates

August 31: JAM (6-7:30 p.m.) and Signulls (7:30-9 p.m.) start up again! Yes, they are both on Wednesdays. More info coming soon.

September 3-5: HS Celebration

September 11: MS & HS Small Groups Kick-off

September 18: MS & HS Sunday School moves from 11 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

October 15-16: MS Breakaway Fall Retreat

Youth Choir Registration/Kick-off

Parents and students, join us in the choir room August 21 at noon for a Popsicle Party!

Youth Choir Fall Schedule

August 28 and September 4: 12 - 1 p.m. (pizza provided)

September 11 and beyond: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (snack provided)

Handbells, Wednesdays this Fall (Combined 3rd - 12th grades)

Popsicle Party registration Sunday, August 21, at noon in the Choir room.

Handbells begin Wednesday, August 31 in the Sanctuary.

Austin Pilgrimage 42

Feeling kind of stuck in life? Not sure if God hears your prayers? Want to learn how to deepen your faith? Austin Pilgrimage is a lay-led retreat where you will be inspired, challenged and equipped to live the Christian life. Join us in the Hill Country September 15 - 18. Check it out here or contact Kent Redding.

Women's Daytime Book Club

Thursday, August 18, 11:00 a.m.

Book: Being Mortal; Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande

Location TBA

Club Contact: Peggy Greenawalt.

GriefShare Fall Session

A new 13-week session of GriefShare has begun. It's not too late to join. Learn more about GriefShare here or contact Carolyn Strickland.

Missionary Visit This Sunday

Long-time WHPC missionary, Rob, will be with us this Sunday, August 14. Rob will share his story, of serving with South Sudanese refugees in Egypt, at 9:30 a.m. in the Dearman class and at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Rob will also be available to meet/greet in the Welcome Center, just off the Sanctuary.

Mobile Loaves and Fishes now Accepting Applications for Community Corps

Community Corps is an exciting new missional volunteer training program.

The Community Corps is an immersive training program, empowering its members into a lifestyle of service with those who have experienced homelessness through work, discipleship and community life.

Learn more about Community Corps and begin the application process here.

Fun Opportunities to Support the Work of Austin Samaritans

Dodgeball Tournament - September 10 here at WHPC. Register your 6-person team by September 6.

9th Annual Golf Scramble - September 26 at Forest Creek. Sign up here.

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