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

April 4th, 2012 - Volume 46 - Number 13

 

              Bring a Flower with You

to Worship on Easter Morning

 

Palm Sunday was a very good day here at Westminster. Sunday school classes, worship, dinner, along with egg hunts and train rides, parachute fun, crafts and games all made for a fun, happy and exciting time for everyone. Thanks to all of you who came and participated. Thanks too, to the Outreach, Fellowship and Worship Committees for all their hard work.

 

Do not forget that the congregation will gather for communion on Thursday evening at 7:00 and again on Friday evening at 5:15 to remember Jesus' sacrificial death. Holy Week is central to what God has graciously done for us. Take time to worship, remember and be thankful.

 

This Sunday for Easter worship I would like to try something that will only work if the congregation participates and helps me. I would like for every worshipper to bring some type of flower, it could be a very small flowering branch from a tree or a bush, a tulip or some other cut flower. We will use these flowers to transform the cross that is in the front of the church, from an instrument of death to a symbol of new life and beauty.

Will you help me do this? I think it will be a meaningful moment in our service of Easter. If you have some flowers in your yard that can be shared, maybe you could bring some extra to share with those who will be visiting with us or for some who just may forget. I'll bring a small bouquet and see what we can create together.

Thanks in advance for your help and support.

                                                                                Tim  

                                       HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES

 

What great opportunities we have for worship during Holy Week.
We hope you will join us in worship at each of the Holy Week services
 
 

                                              APRIL 5th - MAUNDY THURSDAY     7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Worship and Communion Service

Chancel Choir and the Handbell choir will provide special music

Nursery will be provided

 

APRIL 6th - GOOD FRIDAY    

5:15 p.m. Good Friday Service

Westminster Church

Nursery will be provided

 

APRIL 8TH - EASTER SUNDAY

7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service

Our Youth will participate in the service outside around the cross tower

(weather permitting) - inside if inclement weather. 

 Bring your lawn chairs

 

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

 

10:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE

  Special Music: Chancel Choir and the Handbell Choir

The Hallelujah Chorus at the conclusion of Worship

Children's Church and Children's Sermon

Nursery will be provided

 

                                   Come and rejoice with your church family the new Life

                                     we have received through resurrection of Jesus Christ

                                                                                                                                       

                                           AFTER WORSHIP FELLOWSHIP TIME 
         There will not be fellowship time following worship service on Easter Sunday, April 8th.  (The insert in the bulletin last week said there would be.) 
                
                                                                 
                                              ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING 
       Our OGHS offering totals $982.56.  The coins and currency in the Fish Banks totaled $287.56!  Wow! 
       Thank you to everyone for your contributions.  Donations can still be made this Sunday.  Place your donations designated OGHS in the offering plate or bring to the church office.
       Thanks to your generosity, we are helping to "Sow Seeds of Hope".
        
                                                          COME VOLUNTEER
                                                                      NUMANA        
                         SOUP FOR THE STARVING FOOD PACKAGING EVENT
 
                                                        Saturday, April 14, 2012
                                                           9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
                                                         National Guard Armory
                                                208 W. 17th - Ottawa, KS 66067
 
Register Online:  soup4starving.com
          Volunteers can work :  9-11:00 a.m., 11-1:00 p.m., or 1-3:00 p.m.
 
Learn More About Numana:  numanainc.com; facebook.com/numanainc
 
More Information: 
          For more information contact:  Russ and Tori Wilson, 785-242-2937
                                                                     toriwilson316@gmail.com
 
Donations:  Your donation is greatly appreciated.
          An offering for Numana will be taken during worship on Easter Sunday. 
                   Please indicate "Numana" on your check or envelope. 
          To donate online, please visit numanainc.com/donate
                   Please select "Ottawa" under Designate my gift to
 
Make Checks Payable to:
           Numana, Inc., P.O. Box 572, El Dorado, KS  67042