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Weekly News Friday, March 8, 2013
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March 10: The Rev. Virginia Birks preaching on this Fourth Sunday of Lent.
March 17: The Rev. Virginia Birks preaching on this Fifth Sunday of Lent. We also welcome home Pastor Dries & Beth as they will be in worship.
March 24: Passion / Palm Sunday with Pastor Dries preaching. "Passion / Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, a time in the church year when we remember how Christ gave his life in love for the world.
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March Vegan Meal
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We look forward to seeing you at this month's Vegan Potluck on Thursday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m. in Mackey Hall. This month's Vegan meal will wrap up in time for those who would like to attend the 7pm Maundy Thursday service in The Meeting Place.
RSVP through following the link to Sign Up Genius or contact Carly Jones in the Church Office at cjones@wooster.edu or 330-263-2398.
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| Pastor Dries and Beth Coetzee Out of Office |
Pastor Dries and Beth are leaving for South Africa on Tuesday, February 12 and will return on Friday, March 15th. While in South Africa they will be joined by members of Westminster to explore Dries' native country from Friday, February 15 through Friday, March 8. Before and after the Westminster trip, Session approved vacation for them to spend time with family. Pastor Virginia Birks will fulfill pastoral duties and preach. Please contact Carly Jones in the church office with concerns or needs during this time at 330-263-2398. |
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ECUMENICAL ADVOCACY DAYS FOR GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE CONFERENCE 2013 Dates: April 5-7
(Optional participation in "Lobby Day" on Monday, April 8) Theme: "At God's Table: Food Justice for a Healthy World" Location: Doubletree Hotel, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia For detailed information about the 2013 EAD Conference, see: http://advocacydays.org/2013-at-gods-table/ or contact Westminster Presbyterian Church office. |
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Update from South Africa
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This week's message is a brief one as Dries & I are soaking up the sights, sounds, and smells of the sea at his parents' home in Franskraal. Franskraal is a small village on the Atlantic coast, east of Hermanus. By the time you read this, all of the other Westminster travelers should be nearly home or there already. Together we saw so much in a country of such diversity...of people, terrain, and nature. But we not only saw, but experienced the richness and hospitality of South Africa. However, the two of us continue to bask in the glow of family....sitting by the braai, eating lamb chops from the fire, walking beside the sea, and enjoying the birds and the flowers his parents have so patiently nurtured. This weekend we will join Dries' siblings for a few days on the west coast; Afrikaans will flow freely and so will the love.
Totsiens,
Beth & Dries
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| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Worship This Week |
 Fourth Sunday in Lent Gospel:The Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother
Westminster Presbyterian Church is a safe place for all people to worship regardless of race, creed, age, cultural background,
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Reminder
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 Daylight Saving time begins at 2:00 am, Sunday, March 10. Remember to "spring forward" Saturday night before you go to bed. Turn your clocks an hour ahead.
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Holy Week Schedule
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Palm Sunday- Sunday, March 24
Passion / Palm Sunday with Pastor Dries preaching at the 10:45am worship service in Mackey Hall. "Passion / Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, a time in the church year when we remember how Christ gave his life in love for the world.
Maundy Thursday- Thursday, March 28
Maundy Thursday Service with Communion in the "Meeting Place" after our Vegan Meal at 7pm. Pastor Dries will be leading worship. "Maundy Thursday begins the Three Days (or Triduum), remembering the new commandment that Christ gave us in word and deed as he taught us how to love one another, washing our feet as a servant. We also celebrate the Lord's Supper, remembering the meal Christ shared with his disciples before his death.
Good Friday- Friday, March 29
Good Friday Service with Pastor Dries leading a meditative worship at 7pm in Mackey Hall. "Good Friday is the day we remember Jesus' crucifixion.
Easter Sunday- Sunday, March 31
Celebration of a Risen Christ. Easter Morning Meditation Service at 8:30am in The Meeting Place. Followed by breakfast at 9:00am in The Meeting Place and a 9:45am Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. Traditional Easter Service at 10:45am in Mackey Hall. Pastor Dries preaching.
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Easter Sunday Flowers
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We have ordered Tulips, Daffodils,  Hyacinths, and Easter Lilies to decorate Mackey Hall on Easter Sunday. A maximum of 25 flowers will be ordered. In lieu of receiving a flower, you are able to donate the cost to People-to-People Ministries. Deadline to order is Sunday, March 24th. Order forms can be found in the Sunday bulletin announcement insert or online at: Easter Flower Order Form. |
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| Gas Saving Tips |
If you live in a typical U.S. home, your appliances and home electronics are responsible for about 20 percent of your energy bills. The following tips could save energy and money. Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation. Also, consider air-drying clothes on clothes lines or drying racks.
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All events can also be found on our website
www.wpcwooster.org
We hope to see you there!
Sunday, March 10, 2013 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Day Light Savings Begins- Turn your clocks ahead an hour.
9:30am - Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
9:45am - Children's Sunday School in Sunday School Room
10:45am - Worship Service in Mackey Hall. Rev. Virginia Birks preaching.
Monday, March 11, 2013
12:00pm- Building Committee Meeting in The Lounge
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
7:00pm - Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
8:00pm - Worship Committee Meeting in The Lounge
Thursday, March 14, 2013
7:00pm - Dance Group in Mackey Hall
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
9:30am - Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
9:45am - Children's Sunday School in Sunday School Room
10:45am - Worship Service in Mackey Hall. Rev. Virginia Birks preaching.
Pastor Dries will be back from South Africa and in Worship.
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 "We are an Intentionally Inclusive Church"
Westminster Presbyterian Church embraces the "house" metaphor for our community as we worship at the Westminster Church House and have a strong sense of hospitality and desire to be a welcoming and inclusive church for all. We endeavor to give voice to a "progressive" expression of Christianity that emphasizes among other things:
- intellectual integrity in matters of faith;
- acceptance of all people regardless of race, creed, age, cultural background, or sexual orientation;
- openness toward the value of other religious traditions;
- a strong commitment to social justice, peacemaking, and the care of our planet.
Sincerely,
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Andries J. Coetzee
Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church
353 Pine East Pine Street, Wooster, OH 44691
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