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Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship-10:30 am
Fellowship - coffee and
snacks right after worship
in Roberts Hall
Friday Church Office Hours
On Friday the church office is open 8-12. If you need a pastor, please call Pastor Tim at 242-1824 (church) or 242-2926 (home).
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study Join us on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 at Keim Bakery. For more information contact: Jack Bushman - 242-2947 or Keith Gaeddert - 242-2306.
Men's Evening Bible Study meets on Wednesday in the parlor at 7:00. |
Ongoing
Collections
Hope House Needs
When doing your grocery shopping, consider adding a few items to your list and take them to Hope House or bring them to church and place them in the Hope House box.
Pantry Needs: canned fruit,
peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, toilet tissue, toothpaste, dish soap, shampoo.
Beverage Tabs
Collecting the tabs from beverage cans for the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House is an on-going Westminster Mission project. The tabs may be deposited in the wooden Ronald McDonald house in the foyer.
Best Choice Labels
Remember to save your Best Choice labels for the Preschool. The only thing needed is the bar code from the label. They may be turned in to the church office or the container in Susan's office. The Preschool will receive 3 cents for each one. Thanks so much for your support! |
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The Messenger
March 8th, 2012 - Volume 46 - Number 8 |
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Soule Searching
Thoughts from our Pastor - Rev. Tim Soule
I am about to meet with a couple who is planning to be married soon. Part of our conversation will be about covenants. Covenant is not a word we use everyday but it has deep roots in the Bible. Some covenants are what we call contracts, legal commitments between two or more parties. We still have all kinds of covenant/contractual agreements today. As I said, marriage is a covenant. It is a legally binding agreement between a man and woman. Certainly a good marriage is more than a contractual agreement but that is one aspect of marriage.
There are two other forms of covenants in the Bible that are not so common in our contemporary world; promissory covenants and obligation covenants. Promissory covenants have no articulated requirements for the person or people receiving the blessing. The emphasis is all on God's activity, what God does. The covenants with Noah, (Genesis 9:8-17), Abraham (Genesis 17:10-14) and David (2 Samuel 7:12-17) are examples of this type. While an obligation covenant, is a covenant in which responsibilities are assigned to those who are part of the covenantal agreement. Moses and the Israelites (Exodus 19-24) were part of an obligation covenant and were given the 10 Commandments as their responsibilities as part of the agreement. But, whether promissory or obligation, these covenants begin with an act of unexpected and undeserved grace from God. God approached the recipients and announced the divine intention to engage them in a life defining relationship. Nothing the humans did or did not do formed the foundation of the relationship. God's gracious love fashioned and maintained the agreement. Thank you, God, for initiating relationships with us.
Another important thing to remember about God's covenanting work is it creates a bond among the people who are involved in the covenant. They are to show proper respect before God and to treat one another justly and with compassion. Active love for neighbor was one way God's people had to demonstrate their loyalty to God. The covenant generated relationships. Life together is an expressed response to God's covenanting work. Thank you, God, for our life with one another.
In reflecting on God's covenant work I am reminded of what God says to us through Jesus. "I do not want you to be alone in this world. I want you be with me and to draw others into your circle as well". When we covenant with others, we are part of a relationship that is established by divine love. Thank you, God, for our church family.
God's covenantal work culminates in Jesus who says, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." (Luke 22:20). This is the length to which God goes to be in relationship with often unfaithful human beings and to bridge the loneliness and separation that plagues so many today. This thought is just another reminder that as we approach Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter that we are totally dependent on the initiative and grace of Almighty God as made known to us in Jesus Christ.
Humbly and gratefully, Tim |
The next Messenger will be published April 5th, 2012. Please have all articles in writing to the church office by 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 2nd. |
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 Upcoming WPC Events
Westminster Presbyterian Church Events |
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SPECIAL MUSIC ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11th
- The "baby bells" children who are 3 years old - 2nd grade will be playing in worship this coming Sunday, March 11th. Their final practice will be before Sunday School that morning, 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Even children who have not been attending Sunday School regularly are invited to play as the song is chorded and thus easy to learn. They just need to be at practice on Sunday morning. Please have children here by 9:15 this coming Sunday so that they have a full 15 minutes to practice before Sunday School!
- Also playing chimes Sunday, March 11th, during the worship service will be the LOGOS participants. Their final practice will be at 10:00 a.m. that morning in Roberts Hall. Only the youth who indicated to Mr. Fox that they will be playing in the chime choir need to attend the 10:00 practice.
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Chili Luncheon for the Youth Mission Trip!!
Sunday, March 11th
Join us right after church for lunch and fellowship
All arrangements have been made.
We need you to come and support us with
your presence and donations.
Hello, we are putting on a chili and soup luncheon this Sunday after worship. We invite everyone to stay and join us for a meal. As many of you know, we are planning on taking a mission trip to New Orleans. The camp is going to cost each youth and sponsor about $300 which covers the camp costs and food during the camp. We will be responsible for travel expenses, gas, van rental, etc., which is why we will be doing a few fundraisers. The chili luncheon will be by donation and all the money goes towards the mission trip.
We really appreciate all that the church has helped us with and we hope that you are excited for all the work and growth we are going through. In the last few months we have had one new high school youth attend and 5 new middle school youth attend. We ask that you keep our group in your prayers and help us to keep growing and spreading the good news to the youth around us. Thanks so much. Hope to see you all after church Sunday! God Bless -Keith Niemeyer
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MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Tuesday, March 27th - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
We are honored to have the Mayor of Ottawa, Gene Ramsey, as a member of our congregation. It is fitting that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast this year be held at Westminster Church. Plan now to join Mayor Ramsey and representatives from the Ottawa religious communities for fellowship and friendship on March 27th. The keynote presentation will be given by Richard D. Hedges, former mayor of Fort Scott, Past President of Fort Scott Community College and past member of the Kansas Board of Regents. Pastor Tim Soule and the Westminster Men's Chorus will be participating. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased from Mayor Ramsey, City Hall or the church office by March 22nd.
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NEW Adult Sunday School Curriculum
- The adult Sunday School class meeting in the Parlor, and taught by John Coen, has just started a new study and would welcome you to join them. They are using a study by Rev. Adam Hamilton, pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, entitled Confronting the Controversies. The study consists of a DVD presentation by Rev. Hamilton, followed by class discussion. Books are available in class for $10 each.
- Also beginning a study by Rev. Adam Hamilton will be the Sunday School class of adults which meets in the basement youth room and taught by Bill Allegre. Due to spring break schedules, the class will NOT meet March 11th and 18th but will start back up on March 25th using the book When Christians Get it Wrong. This study also begins with a DVD presentation by Rev. Hamilton, followed by class discussion. Books will be available in class on March 25th for $8 each.
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NEW PRESCHOOL TEACHER HIRED
It is with great pleasure that the Preschool Board announces the hiring of our new teacher, Paula (Hepner) Patterson. Paula has an elementary teaching degree and several years teaching experience. She is currently filling in as an assistant in our Monday-Wednesday-Friday preschool class. Paula has done an excellent job and works very well with our other teacher, Allison Thompson.
For the next school year, 2012-2013, Miss Allison has been retained as the lead teacher for the 4 years olds on Monday-Wednesday-Friday mornings and the assistant on Tuesday-Thursday. Miss Paula will be the lead teacher for the 3 year olds on Tuesday-Thursday and continue as the assistant on Monday-Wednesday- Friday mornings. The Session has approved Paula's hiring.
Paula grew up in Ottawa, attending Westminster as a teenager. She and her husband, Erik, are current Westminster members and have 2 young sons, Andrew and Kale. The Preschool Board could not be more excited to welcome Paula to the staff and knows that she will be a blessing to our preschoolers and their families!
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships for up to $500 each are available to Westminster high school seniors who meet these criteria:
1) An active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for at least one year
2) An overall 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale
3) Plans to enroll as a fulltime student at an accredited college, university or vocational-
technical school
Applications forms are available in the church office and need to be submitted by Friday, March 30th along with an essay entitled "What Westminster has meant in my life" and a transcript of grades. |
EASTER LILIES
Our Easter celebration this year will again include a beautiful array of Easter Lily plants in honor of or in memory of a loved one. The cost of each lily plant is $15.00. On Easter Sunday the bulletin will list the names of the donors along with the names of the people they are honoring and/or remembering.
The church will order your lily and arrange for delivery. The plants can be picked up after the Easter worship service on April 8th. Please complete the form included in the newsletter this week and send it to the church office or place it in the collection plate on Sunday morning with your payment, no later than Monday, March 19th. |
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP, LUNCHEON AND EASTER EGG HUNT
SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST
On Sunday, April 1st, Westminster Church is inviting church members and friends of the congregation to Sunday School, worship and lunch followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for children.
Activities will begin with Sunday School at 9:15, followed by a special Palm Sunday worship service at 10:30 with everyone receiving a palm frond. After worship will be our luncheon in Roberts Hall.
The Easter Egg hunt is scheduled outside following lunch. Children up to 5th grade will be divided into age groups and will hunt for eggs.
This is a great opportunity for you to invite someone you know who does not have a church home. Invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, relatives and spread the word about this fun-filled time of egg-stra special activities with our Westminster family. |
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING
Palm Sunday, April 1st
OGHS gifts are divided among three ministries that are critical to the work of the church. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is the emergency and refugee program of the PC(USA) and responds in times of disaster, but also partners in long-term recovery. The Presbyterian Hunger Program works with Presbyterians and other partners to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes, responding with compassion and justice to poor and hungry people in communities in the United States and across the globe. Self-Development of People carries out the PC(USA)'s global commitment to support the self-development of economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people and facilitate long-term change in their lives and communities.
OGHS fish banks and giving calendars were given to the children during the children's sermon this past Sunday. If you would like a fish bank to collect your coins during Lent and return on Palm Sunday, you may pick one up in the church office or in the foyer at the welcome center. |
CHURCH CAMP
As you are making plans to attend Presbyterian Church Camp this summer, remember not to schedule camp the week of July 22nd. That is the week of Vacation Bible School at Westminster!
Remember, too, that scholarships for half the camp fee are available to Westminster members. To receive your scholarship, indicate on your registration that the church is paying half the fee. Once you receive your camp confirmation, bring a copy to the church office by MONDAY, APRIL 30th. The scholarship check will be sent directly to Heartland Camp. |
WESTMINSTER CHURCH
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
We are now accepting applications for our Children's Christian Education/Preschool Director. The Christian Ed Director portion of the position will be responsible for youth programs 5th grade and under and will work closely with the Christian Education Committee to coordinate Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, LOGOS and other educational opportunities. The Preschool Director portion of the position will be responsible for overseeing the Westminster Cooperative Preschool. This position will require 30 hours/week, including Monday through Friday mornings while preschool is in session and Sunday mornings. The application materials and position description can be found on our website at http://westpresottawa.org/?page_id=785 or at the church office. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 13. Mark Reynolds, Personnel Committee Chair
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WINTER QUARTER SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
What great attendance we had at Sunday School this past quarter! Do you suppose our mild winter weather had anything to do with that?
Twelve members had perfect attendance! Special recognition goes to Andrew Patterson, who was our only child or youth to be here for Sunday School every Sunday during the quarter! We also need to recognize these 11 adults who had perfect attendance (* indicates teachers):
Norma Albright *Marci Ferguson Aaron Nichols
Dick Bittner *Marci Gentry Joel Nordeen
Joanne Bittner Wade Hepner Marilyn Nordeen
*Mary Cearfoss *Janet Huddlestun
Thirty-six other members only missed 1 or 2 classes during the winter quarter. Congratulations to them for their faithful attendance (* indicates teachers):
*Bill Ballinger Seth Ferguson *Keith Niemeyer
Wanda Ballinger Deanna Fox Paula Patterson
Cliff Burke Connie Gaeddert Anne Ramsey
Lou Burke *Patty Griffin Gene Ramsey
*Jack Bushman Ethan Hatfield Bob Reynolds
Abigayle Daisy *Nancy Hatfield Kathy Reynolds
Carli Daisy Nicholas Hatfield *Henry Roberts
*Jennifer Daisy Caleb Hepner David Schwarzer
Kennison Daisy Carter Hepner Ed Taylor
Barb Davis Brandon Jones *Shirlene Taylor
Bret Ferguson Landon Jones Abbi Watts
Jared Ferguson Sydney Jones Kale Watts
There are 2 Sunday School teachers who have not missed a single Sunday School class this entire year. Very special congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Mary Cearfoss and Marci Gentry for your wonderful example of faithfulness!
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FRANKLIN COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
June 1 - 7:00 p.m. - Forest Park
Join the Westminster Church Relay for Life team. We are looking for people who are interested in being a part of our team and/or making a donation. The event is June 1st beginning at 7:00 in Forest Park. Money raised from this event goes to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
Your reasons for walking in the Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives.
Call Craig Carlson, 418-8772, team captain, if you would like to join our team. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer of the church.
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2012 PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT
The 2012 per capita apportionment is $33.70 for each active church member. With 219 active members, Westminster's total per capita apportionment is almost $7400. Everyone who can help with their portion ($33.70) assists the church in upholding a big responsibility. Per capita money is used to do the administrative work of the denomination at the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly levels. |
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB?
2012 Summer Staff Heartland Presbyterian Center is looking for young men and women with a committed faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to work in the outdoors and love campers with the unconditional love of Christ. Why work here? Change lives! Have fun! Get paid! If this sounds like an excellent summer, then you should work at Heartland Center. We want to help young people experience Christ in an environment that fosters personal, loving relationships and memorable learning experiences. Every summer, we host nearly 1,100 kids at camp and in the surrounding community. Over 30 staffers keep things running smoothly--and we need you! We'll compensate you with a weekly salary, food and housing. And of course, an amazing amount of fun. For more information, questions, or to receive an application; please contact the Program Director Michael Megraw by calling 816-891-1078 or email program@heartlandcenter.org or go online for an application: http://www.heartlandcenter.org/heartland/wpcontent/
uploads/2011/10/2012-Summer-Staff-Application.pdf. |
FEBRUARY FINANCIAL REPORT
February Receipts $ 19,650.54
February Expenses 28,029.80
Year-to-Date Receipts 60,806.60
Year-to-Date Expenses 52,893.79
General Fund Balance 2/29/12 $ 10,279.75 |
HOPE HOUSE FOOD PANTRY
Plant a Row for the Hungry: as you get ready to plant your garden this spring, consider planting a row of veggies for the less fortunate! Hope House will gladly accept extra produce from your garden, so plan for it!
Cleaning Supplies: paper towels, bleach, all purpose disinfectant, disinfecting wipes.
Food and Pantry items: Jell-O, pudding, jelly, peanut butter, soups with meat, milk, shampoo, dish soap, size 3 diapers.
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Congratulations, Thank You's & Praise
We want to follow up with our recent events and let you know all about them. |
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A note was received from Melda Cutting's step-daughter, Luanne Debrick thanking those that helped with Melda Cutting's 100th birthday party: "What a fabulous birthday party. I think Melda was totally shocked and it was quite a day for her. Please convey my thanks and appreciation to all who helped. It made a very special day for her. I think she's even looking forward to her next birthday!!!"
From Jan Brigham: A "huge" thank-you to everyone who responded to my requests for help to make Melda Cutting's 100th Birthday Party a wonderful day for her and her family!
Decorated Cake: Pastor Henry and Kerstin Roberts, Keith and Connie Gaeddert;
Melda's History Presentation: Pastor Henry;
Vocals: Abigayle Daisy, Jazmin Jones;
Flowers: Presbyterian Unique Birthday Group: Evaline Hazen-Pritchard, LaVon Hettler, Donna Blaue, Martha Yancey, Wynona Hayward, Gretchen Kille; Nola Ogle;
Corsage: Edith Hogle;
Words of Thanksgiving: Pastor Tim Soule;
Cakes: Sandi Edmonds, Cherry Coen, Sherril Unruh, Wendy Dickinson, Deanna Fox;
Ice Cream: Melissa Spratt, Kathy Reynolds, Nedra Porter;
Punch: Westminster Presbyterian Women;
Snacks: Bev Colbern, Connie Thompson, Tiffany Griffin, Judy Kinn, Shelly Lojka, Nancy Hatfield, Barb Nelson, Craig Carlson;
Paper Goods: Cliff and Lou Burke;
Serving: Jane Shields, LaWanda Gorton, Melissa Spratt, Mary Cearfoss;
Photography: Steve Thompson;
Cut up cakes: Cyndi Brewer and Sandi Edmonds;
Blow up Balloons: Scott Davis;
Memory Board: Sara Hirt (Vintage Park, Ottawa);
Clean-up: Garry and LaWanda Gorton, Judy Hasty, Jack Porter, Mary Cearfoss;
Balloons, ribbon, balloon weights, candles and programs: Jan Brigham.
Leftover ice cream was donated to Westminster Youth Groups. Pastor Henry and Kerstin delivered the leftover cake, nuts/mints, the decorated cake with 100 candles and balloons to Vintage Park to use at the party they had for Melda on Tuesday, February 7th. Several of our members attended and reported she had a second wonderful celebration that day with Don Carr playing the piano and Gene Ramsey presenting her with birthday wishes from the City of Ottawa.
from Melda Cutting: Thank you so much to the WPW ladies for making the cookies and fixing the wonderful baskets of fruit. I appreciated meeting and visiting with the youth who made the delivery to me. I enjoyed getting to know Jessica Burchette, Bradeon Brewer and Tremmon Rundle. Thank you to everyone for making it a very special day.
from Charlene Duncan: Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. I have enjoyed the fruit and cookies and also the baskets they were delivered in. It has been so much fun to have home made cookies to munch on whilte wathcing the KU-K-State basketball game.
from Debbie Soule: I want to thank you for all your acts of kindness to Tim and me during the past month. Have a bout with kidney stones was not something I had planned to take on for Lent. Nonetheless, your thoughtfulness through food, cards, phone calls, visits and prayers were appreciated far more than you'll ever know. It's great to be a part of such a wonderful church. Thank you.
from Hope House:
"Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share." I Timothy 6:18. Thank you for the box of food, socks, and mittens. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.
Thank you for the five bags of groceries. It will help keep the food pantry filled for those in need. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated. God Bless, Hope House
from Presbyterian Church (USA) - "Thank you for your contribution of $300 to the Christmas Joy Offering. Half of the gifts to the offering keep faith with those who have spent their lives returning God's gifts through service to the church, and half enable students at racial ethnic schools and colleges to discern what gifts they have to offer. Clearly your congregation takes joy in praising God's love by sharing it with others. At a time when most Americans have been feeling the effects of the economic crisis, these gifts are even more important as the need of both racial ethnic students and the faithful servants of the church is always greater in time of economic stress. So especially at this time, we thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity. May the Spirit of thanksgiving with which you gave continue to overflow abundantly within both your own lives and the life of your congregation." from Hope House: |
 CONGRATULATIONS....
.... to John and Tiffany Griffin on the birth of their son, Blake Richard, who was born on Tuesday, February 28th. Blake has a big sister, Emma, who thinks he is pretty special. Blake's maternal grandmother is Patty Griffin. |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to our Westminster family and friends who will be celebrating their birthday during the month of APRIL!! |
6 Kori Demoret
7 Kyle Nelson,
Alexei Reynolds,
Ashley Records
8 Megan Jones
9 Jan Brigham,
Connie Gaeddert
10 Faye Hunt, Quinncy Morris
12 Roy Dunn, Dalen Brewer
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13 Marci Ferguson
18 Shirlene Taylor, Ray Daisy
19 Nancy Baylor, Emily Sands
24 Rose Hanes,
Evaline Hazen-Pritchard
25 Tucker Brown
27 Chris Brewer,
Rick Carlson |
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Prayers, Concerns and Praise to God
We're using the power of prayer to lift up these individuals
Visitation & Prayers -
If you are sick or scheduled to have surgery, or know of someone in the congregation who is sick or in the hospital, please call or e-mail the church office or Pastor Tim and let us know. If you would like to have your name on the prayer chain, please call Cliff Burke, 242-1164. |
WESTMINSTER IN PRAYER
Sympathy:
Jim and Evaline Hazen-Pritchard and family in the death of Evaline's sister-in-law, Maxine Collins.
Praise:
Keith Wiedeman, friend of Jim and Judy Hasty, has completed his treatment and is completely cancer free.
Jeffrey Keith, great nephew of Norma Albright, National Guard, has safely returned to the states from Africa.
Thanks to the church for providing the facility and hosting the Love and Respect small group couple's workshop.
Praise God for the wisdom and learning that the couples in the Love and Respect group are enjoying.
Barbara Davis had a couple of job interviews this week.
Prayers:
Harveyville, Ks recovering from tornado;
Sherry Eckman, knee surgery, 3/1;
Cynthia Montague, friend of Sherril Unruh, recovering from back surgery on 2/28;
Melda Cutting, Richmond Care Center, rehabitation following a fall and surgery to repair broken femur;
Nancy Bourque and family;
Alex Hasty, grandson of Jim and Judy Hasty, health issues;
Adam Hasty, grandson of Jim and Judy Hasty, knee surgery;
Jim Hammond and family, friends of Records, Gene recovering from heart attack;
Judy Good, Phil Eckman's mother, home following heart surgery;
Louise Harrell, recovering at home from a fall which broke her leg in two places;
JoEllen Hall, recovering from leg surgery, broken bones, infection;
Bill Ballinger, recovering from back surgery;
Mary Lou Sheldon, shingles;
Herb Langley, Kishawn Ferguson's grandfather, later stages of Alzheimer's;
Scott Sands, back surgery;
Lee Chambers, pneumonia;
Barb Nelson;
Jim Hasty;
Marci Gentry;
Ed Taylor, melanoma on lung, chemo;
Those who have lost their jobs;
Those who are looking for employment;
The Westminster Session.
On going prayer concerns:
Bob Clark, Edith Hogle's brother-in-law, prostate cancer; Dusty Ballantyne and family, surgery for brain tumor; Asher Leonard, 3 yrs old, Stage 3 cancer, radiation; Kathy Jordan, chemo; Karen Johnson, friend of Sherril Unruh, cancer; Trevor Riley, Ed & Shirlene Taylor's son; Casey Ward, Cyndi Brewer's sister, Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy; Suzy, Barry, Zachary, and Micah Gaeddert and their families; Lee DeVore, Sherril Unruh's mother; Deatra White, friend of Wendy Dickinson; Sherry Eckman, cancer; Jerrilyn Barker, Jennifer Daisy's sister, brain aneurism; Cheryl Wieneke, pancreatic cancer; Chris & Peggy Bittner, missionaries in New Guinea; Damien Brewer.
Those serving in Military service and their families:
Daniel, Sherry Eckman's son, Air Force, Iraq; Jerrilyn Barker, Jennifer Daisy's sister, Afghanistan; Brett Davis, son of Margo and Jeff Davis, Special Forces, Afghanistan. |
WESTMINSTER VISITORS
The following people have attended worship at Westminster in the last few weeks:
Adam Newton; Sherie Giffin; Marlene Wagner; Karen Lightle; Steve Lightle; Gary Giffin; Grady Debrick; LuAnne Debrick; Gretchen Kille; Peggy Kille; Marilyn Rice; Carl Rice; Virginia Gilroy; Edith LeValley; Roger and Dorothy Bell; Louise Dietz; Bob and Donna Dunn; Dan Scheneman; Jamie Kempfe; Mark Flory; Kevin, Debbie & Allie Brewer; Joni Scribner; Marlin & Julie Porter; Jack Reynolds; Susan Callaghan; Barbara Maes.
We may not have gotten the names of all the visitors. We hope you personally welcomed them and let them know we are glad they worshipped with us. When welcoming our visitors, please make sure they write down their name and address on the attendance registration sheet so we have a way to get in touch with them. |
WESTMINSTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday, March 9
8:00-Noon Church Office Open
Saturday, March 10
Daylight Savings Time Change - spring forward!
Sunday, March 11
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Youth Chili Cook Off
3:00 p.m. Meeting - RH
5:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
Monday, March 12
4:00-7:00 p.m. Preschool conferences
5:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Reynolds'
6:00 p.m. Love and Respect Couples Group - parlor
7:30 p.m. CE Committee - fireside room
Tuesday, March 13
9:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - DR
7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee - parlor
Wednesday, March 14
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast & Bible study - Keim Bakery
3:00 p.m. LOGOS
4:00-7:00 p.m. Preschool conferences
5:30 p.m. Mid High Youth - FR
6:30 p.m. Sr. High and Mid High Youth - Youth Room
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus rehearsal - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir practice - sanctuary
Thursday, March 15
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice
Friday, March 16
Spring Break - no school
Church office closed
Sunday, March 18
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
Monday, March 19
Spring Break - No school
5:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Reynolds'
7:00 p.m. Sunflower Piecemakers - RH
Tuesday, March 20
Spring Break - no school
9:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - DR
4:00 p.m. Finance meeting - FR
5:00 p.m. Personnel meeting - DR
Wednesday, March 21
Spring Break - no school
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible Study-Keim Bakery
6:00 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir practice
Thursday, March 22
Spring Break - no school
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice
Friday, March 23
Spring Break - no school
Church Office closed
Sunday, March 25
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
Monday, March 26
5:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Reynolds'
7:30 p.m. Fr Co Landlords - FR
Tuesday, March 27
7:30 a.m. Mayor's Prayer Breakfast - RH
9:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - DR
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel - sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Session - FR
Wednesday, March 28
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible study - Keim Bakery
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel - sanctuary
6:30 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth - Youth Room
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus rehearsal - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir practice - sanctuary
Thursday, March 29
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice
Friday, March 30
8:00-Noon Church Office Open
High School scholarship applications due
Saturday, March 31
Shower - RH
Sunday, April 1 - Palm Sunday
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
OGHS offering
Easter Luncheon
Easter Egg Hunt
5:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
Monday, April 2
9:00 a.m. Newsletter article deadline
5:15 p.m. Preschool Board - preschool room
5:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Reynolds'
Tuesday, April 3
9:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - DR
7:00 p.m. Worship Committee-parlor
Wednesday, April 4
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible Study-Keim Bakery
6:30 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth Night - Youth Room
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus rehearsal - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir practice - sanctuary
Thursday, April 5 - Maundy Thursday
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service
Worship and Communion
Friday, April 6 - Good Friday
No school
Church Office closed
5:15 p.m. Good Friday Worship |
ARE YOU UNABLE TO ATTEND CHURCH OR MISSED A SUNDAY?
You can watch the live broadcast each Sunday morning. Go to our church website www.westpresottawa.org and click on Westminster Worship Live-Watch Here and you can watch our service live each Sunday morning at 10:30 and watch services from previous Sundays. |
NEWSLETTER PROBLEMS??
If you open your newsletter and there is only one column to read, go to the very top of the newsletter where it says: "Having trouble viewing this e-mail?" and click on "Click here". That should bring up both columns. If you received this newsletter in the mail and have an e-mail address, please send your e-mail to the church - westpres@sbcglobal.net so we can send your newsletter in a more timely manner. |
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