WHPC Weekly Update                   August 19, 2016

 
This Sunday, August 21
 
Christmas Eve, 11:32 p.m.  (Growing Together)
Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 13:1-9  

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
It's GROW Sunday.  Come check out the opportunities for this Fall.

Free Breakfast Tacos!
Breakfast is on Austin Pilgrimage this Sunday.  Come by the tent on the upper deck of the parking garage.

Meal a Month:  Helping Fill the Pantry at Manos de Cristo  
Return your filled blue bag this Sunday.  

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.
 
Elder/Deacon Recommendations
This Sunday is the final day to submit your elder/deacon recommendations.  Submit electronically here.  Paper forms are located in the Narthex and the office.    
Children's (K-5th) Sunday Morning Schedule
August 21, 28 and September 4
      Sunday School at 9:30 and 11
September 11 - All Church Pancake Breakfast (gym/dining hall)
8:30 - Breakfast begins serving
9:00 - Bible Study/Table Talk
10:30 - Worship* (gym)
  *Programming for children in Bethlehem.
September 18 - New Schedule Begins
9:15 - Sunday School 
10:30 - Worship 

Children's Choir Registration
Parents and children, join us in the choir room this Sunday at noon for a registration/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
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    Youth Choir Registration
    Parents and students, join us in the choir room this Sunday at noon for a registration/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.  
    New and Exciting Opportunities to Grow this Fall!
    Come to the Parlor this Sunday and see what's in store.
    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.

    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.
    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.
    To learn more about the mission and ministry of WHPC, visit whpc.org.
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