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Get Involved
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Help make Westminster the warm and inviting place we are called to be! Sign up to be a Sunday morning greeter, to provide flowers, or bring goodies for fellowship time after worship. If you are interested in helping, please sign up through Sign Up Genius, on t he sign up sheet in Mackey Hall, or by contacting Carly Jones 330-263-2398) in the church office.
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COW Symphonic Band
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The Scot Symphonic Band, along with the Pipe Band and Highland Dancers, will perform their pre-tour concert at 2:30 pm this Sunday, March 1, in McGaw Chapel. This concert is FREE and will include some awesome music!
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Open Arms Hispanic Ministry
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 Open Arms Hispanic Ministry cordially invites you to a Fundraiser and Thank You Banquet at Kidron Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall, 3987 County Highway 52, Kidron, OH on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
If you are interested please contact Carly.
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Easter Sunday Flowers
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 Help us celebrate Easter by purchasing flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Any money raised over the cost of the flowers will be donated to People to People Ministries. You can find the form here or in your bulletin on Sunday. Orders are due by Palm Sunday, March 29th.
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| Reflection of The Week |
This week we continue our Lenten journey with the theme, "I am Human: Created in the Image of God". On Sunday we will explore the intersection between our Christian witness and oppression, especially as it relates to the dehumanization of people using the biblical narrative, reformed theology, and our interpretation of science. Pastor Dries will have a short reflection on Genesis 9:18-28, and College of Wooster sophomore Linnea Johnson will speak on "Embracing Our Animal Selves: A Personal Essay. Linnea states:
"We must embrace our animal selves, for if we, as human beings, consciously accept that we are a biological species with needs, instincts, and an evolutionary past, we will treat both the Earth and one another with greater respect".
Looking forward to seeing you in worship.
Blessings,
Dries
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Learn more about the work of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in the Middle East
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 Two members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency who are currently working in the Middle East will be visiting Westminster on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Events include the Men's Breakfast at 7:45am at the downtown Buehler's (women are welcome to attend) and an "Evening of Conversation" at 7:00pm in the Meeting Place of Westminster.
For their safety, as well as that of the people with whom they work, we cannot post any personal details in the Weekly News. For more information, contact the church office. Fliers will also be available in the church office and in Worship.
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Dessert needed for Mission Event on Tuesday
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 We are looking for people attending the Tuesday, March 3rd event to bring a dessert to share with the group. Whatever you would like to make would be great! Just let the church office know so we can anticipate what will be provided. Thank you for helping Westminster host our PC(USA) Mission Co-Workers and guests.
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What You Think Matters Campaign
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"What You Think Matters" is Westminster's Session campaign to get your input on how we can best communicate with you and the community at large.
As we engage in ministry, communication has become increasingly important. Over the past years we have seen an increase in ways that churches can communicate to their members, visitors, and the global community. Within the next month you will have the opportunity to complete this online survey that will help us better communicate with you. You will also receive another survey via US postal service to be completed with your updated personal information for our church directory.
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Lent at Westminster
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"Journey with us this Lent as we affirm that all of creation is a reflection of the Creator God"
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Pastor Dries preaching with College of Wooster sophomore Linnea Johnson speaking on the 2nd Sunday in Lent. Worship service at 10:45am in Mackey Hall, Westminster Church House. Communion will be celebrated. Child-friendly worship. Westminster is an inclusive church.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Pastor Dries preaching and women of the congregation leading worship on the 3rd Sunday in Lent/International Women's Day. Worship service at 10:45am in Mackey Hall, Westminster Church House. Child-friendly worship. Westminster is an inclusive church.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Guest Pastor preaching on the 4th Sunday in Lent. Worship service at 10:45am in Mackey Hall, Westminster Church House. Child-friendly worship. Westminster is an inclusive church.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Bobbi Douglas, Executive Director of Liberty Center, speaking and Rev. Andries Coetzee leading worship on the 5th Sunday in Lent. Worship service at 10:45am in Mackey Hall, Westminster Church. Child-friendly worship. Westminster is an inclusive church.
Sunday March 29, 2015
Pastor Dries preaching on Palm Sunday and PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer Devin Johns speaking on Palm Sunday. Worship service at 10:45am in Mackey Hall, Westminster Church House. Child-friendly worship. Westminster is an inclusive church.
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Daylight Savings Time Reminder
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Don't forget to "Spring Forward" next Sunday, March 8th for the start of Daylight Savings Time (and more sunshine and better weather hopefully!).
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Update from Carolyn Hockey
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 Dear Westminster Community,
Greetings from South Africa! I hope you are finding meaning in the fast for Lent in anticipation of a lovely Eastertide! I'm writing to you to ask you for your continued support and prayers during a time of transition in my program.
Since the new year it has become clear that I cannot finish my YASC year in Burundi. I am so heartbroken to be leaving this country. The people, the culture, the mountains all mean so much to me. I am so glad that I was able to come here and have the experiences that I did. I'm grateful for all of the people that I encountered and everything they taught me. I will also cherish the growth in my faith that the people of Burundi taught me.
I am so lucky and glad to say that I will be finishing my YASC year in Grahamstown, South Africa! I arrived here a week ago and have begun settling in to new work and a new environment already. I am working at Holy Cross School, an independent primary school. I will be focused working with the third grade teaching reading and helping with math, as well as doing administrative work for the school and planning Reading Camp!
Another interesting part of my new placement is my housing: I am living in the guesthouse of an Anglican monastery. The brothers are of course all very welcoming, supportive and fun to talk to. I feel lucky to have this community to help me transition into life here.
Again, thank you all for your continued support. I know that with such a powerfully supportive community behind me that I will have support from all sides as I make this transition. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
In Peace,
Carolyn
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| Green Tip of the Week | 
Turn off lights when you leave rooms or go home. Turning off lights will save lots of energy and money, but this is not always done. If people in your workplace get in the habit of turning off their lights when they leave rooms for meetings, lunches, and/or when they leave to go home this will save a significant amount of energy and money.
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What's happening at Westminster this week?
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All events can also be found on our website
www.wpcwooster.org
We hope to see you there!
Sunday, March 1st
9:30am- Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
10:45am - Worship in Mackey Hall, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Pastor Dries preaching
Tuesday, March 3rd
7:45am- Men's Breakfast at Downtown Buehler's
8:30am- UKirk's Agape Latte at Kauke's Old Main Caf�
5:30pm- UKirk Dinner with Rev. Elmarie and Scott Parker
7:00pm - Dessert Reception with Rev. Elmarie and Scott Parker
Wednesday, March 4th
7:00pm- Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
Thursday, March 5th
6:00pm- UKirk Meeting in the Meeting Place
6:30pm- Dance Group in the Lounge
Sunday, March 8th- Daylight Savings Time starts
9:30am- Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
10:45am- Worship in Mackey Hall, Pastor Dries preaching
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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.
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Andries J. Coetzee
Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church
353 East Pine Street, Wooster, OH 44691
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