Tim Soule, Pastor    
     
401 W. 13th St.  
Ottawa, KS   66067  
  
785-242-1824
 
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The Mini Messenger

March 15th, 2012 - Volume 46 - Number 9

 

                PALM SUNDAY WORSHIPEaster basket

LUNCHEON

and

EASTER EGG HUNT

APRIL 1ST

            On Sunday, April 1st, Westminster Church is inviting the neighborhood and friends of the congregation to Sunday School, worship, and lunch followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and fun activities 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 main course will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert.

 

            The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled following lunch (approximately 12:30). Children up to 5th grade will be divided into three age groups and will hunt for eggs filled with candy and a scripture verse. There will be many other fun activities for the kids.

 

            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. Everyone is invited to any or all of the planned activities.

 

            If you would like to make a contribution to help with the expenses of the egg hunt or activities, please contact Ray Daisy or Deanna Fox.

Easter Lily 
                                             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.  Forms are available in the church office or in the bulletin on Sunday.  Please complete the form 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.

 

 

                                                  RECEPTION FOR BARB NELSON

 

         Barb has resigned from the City of Ottawa after serving for 23 years.  All members of Westminster Church are invited to attend a reception for Barb on Wednesday, March 21st from 2:00-4:00 p.m.  
                                                                   

   

                                                       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 will 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.      
         Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased from Mayor Ramsey, City Hall or the church office by March 22nd.
                

   

          Oldest living member of Westminster Church to turn 105 years old....

 

                                IDA SANDS CELEBRATING 105th BIRTHDAY
 
                Ida Sands will turn 105 years old on March 28th.  Her family has said that birthday cards would be appreciated.  Help Ida celebrate this special birthday by sending cards to:  Ida Sands, Ottawa Retirement Village, 1100 W 15th, Room 158, Ottawa, Ks.                                                                  

                          

                                             LOGOS STUDENTS SERVICE PROJECT


         Many thanks to all the LOGOS students who picked up 16 boxes of sticks from the church grounds this past Wednesday afternoon.  It was a beautiful afternoon to be outside and there were lots and lots of sticks.  The students worked hard and got a lot done in half a hour and the church yard looks much better.  If you see one of the LOGOS students, tell them you appreciate what they did!