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Rev. Tim Soule, Pastor     
 785-242-1824   

401 W. 13th St.  
Ottawa, KS   66067  
Regular Activities

Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
 
Sunday Worship-10:30 am
Fellowship - coffee and
snacks right after worship
in Roberts Hall

 

Church Office Closed on Friday - Beginning Friday, May 25th the church office will be closed all day.  If you need to get a hold of Pastor Tim, please try the church, 242-1824 or his home telephone, 242-2926.  If he is not home, leave a message on his answering machine and he will return your call as soon as possible.

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:  Paper Goods:  toilet paper, diapers, tooth paste, tooth brushes, hand soap, laundry soap. 


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! 
 

The Westminster Messenger   

May 10th, 2012 - Volume 46 - Number 17

Soule Searching
Tim Soule
Thoughts  from our Pastor - Rev. Tim Soule

 

A little bit about several matters of importance to the congregation.

 

The story is told about "Mister Rogers" (aka: Fred Rogers, did you know he was a Presbyterian pastor) addressing the National Press Club. He said that he knew that the room was filled with many of the nation's best reporters - men and women who had achieved much in their lives. Rogers took out his pocket watch and announced that he was going to keep two minutes of silence. He invited everybody in the room to remember the people from their past -parents, teachers, coaches, friends and others - who had made it possible for them to reach this point. As the seconds ticked away, he could hear, all around the room, people sniffling as they were moved by the memories of those, coaches if you will, who had made sacrifices on their behalf and who had given them countless gifts, the voice of wisdom and encouragement.

 

This year I will have to pause in quiet and remember my mother.   I was fortunate to have her in my life for 56 years. So I am going to try Mr. Rogers' exercise on Mother's Day and remember my Mom.   I will sit in silence for five to ten minutes and remember her impact on my life. Moms and those who mother/nurture us are one of God's great gifts to us. We will give thanks for moms in worship this Sunday, recognize our High School graduates, and remember some of the voices that have shaped and encouraged us on our life's journey. I hope you will join us. Attendance has been a little light since Easter. You are missed when you are not with us.  

 

Most everyone is aware that Susan Sachse is stepping down as our Christian Educator and Preschool Director. Susan's last Sunday in this position will be June 3rd.   Her last day in the office will be June 15th.   To mark this occasion there will be a reception in her honor following worship on June 3, in Roberts Hall. Susan has asked us to keep this a low key event and I have promised we will do so. Still it is important to say thank you to her for a career of service and devotion to this congregation, its children and her and our Lord. So set aside this time to come and thank Susan and to wish her well as she pursues a new adventure or two. Watch the bulletin for more details.

 

With Susan leaving, we are fortunate to have Debbie Soule stepping in to become Children's Christian Educator and Preschool Director. Debbie will begin her work on June 11. She and Susan will spend a few days together to make this transition as smooth as possible. Debbie brings professional experience as a teacher and administrator. She is a life long church member, church volunteer and paid staff person, and for thirty plus years she has been this pastor's best friend and chief counselor. So yes I am biased, but I do believe we are blessed to have her come and serve Westminster in this capacity.  

 

As I wrote last month a time change for worship is coming on May 27. Remember worship is at 9:00 am throughout the summer.

 

Blessings, Tim 

 

 

 

MESSENGER SCHEDULE
      The next Messenger will be published June 7th, 2012.  Please have all articles in writing to the church office by 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 4th.  
 
 
 
  
 
Thought for the DayDon't let your worries get the best of
 
 you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
upcomingwpc2Upcoming WPC Events 
 
Westminster Presbyterian Church Events

                                 CHURCH WORK DAY

                                          SATURDAY, MAY 12TH

                                       8:00-noon

                                 Your help is needed!!

              We need the help of lots of people to accomplish the many tasks to make our church property look nice! Please join us this Saturday, May 12th  and come help plant flowers, spread mulch, pull weeds, and help with many other tasks. We would appreciate any time you can give -- if you are available for one or two hours, please come and help. Bring your garden tools, rake, gloves, shovel, wheel barrow, and hat. 

              Come rain or shine - there are indoor tasks to be done!                                              

                                                                           

                                                         SUMMER WORSHIP TIME CHANGE
         Beginning Memorial Day weekend, May 27th and running through Labor Day, September 2nd, worship will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.  This is one way we are trying to reduce our electrical bills.  Worshipping earlier means we will cool the room when it is not as hot outside.  It will also give us more time on Sundays with our families enjoying various activities. 

 

 

                                                                    SUNDAY BRUNCH

                                                                     Sunday, May 27th
       To kick off our new worship time, we are planning a brunch to following worship on Sunday, May 27th.  Please join us for breakfast casserole, homemade cinnamon rolls and fruit cups.   Be sure to put this date on your calendar for worship at 9:00 and brunch following.

                                                                           

                                                       RETIREMENT RECEPTION
                                                                              for
                                                                   SUSAN SACHSE
                                                                       June 3, 2012
      You are invited to a reception for a very special lady who is retiring, Susan Sachse, our Christian Education and Preschool Director.  The reception will follow worship on Sunday, June 3rd and will be held in Roberts Hall.  Help us express our appreciation to Susan for 28 1/2 years of ministry and service to Westminster Church.  The number of children, youth and adults that Susan's dedicated ministry has impacted is tremendous and we look forward to the opportunity to express our thanks to her.

                                                     Christian Education/Preschool Director Hired

A search committee consisting of myself, Nancy Baylor, Janet Huddleston, Melissa Spratt and Jenise Hepner began meeting in late January to begin the search for a new Christian Education/Preschool Director. Our first task was to review and revise the job description. We were seeking an individual who had Christian education and teaching experience, and more importantly had a calling to be a Christian educator.

We began advertising in March. As we reviewed the applications it became clear that one person had all of the qualifications we were seeking. Our initial interview was March 29th. The committee was very excited about with the candidate's prior experience and new ideas for our youth programming. I met with the candidate again the following week and made an offer. Before accepting the position, the candidate felt like they needed to follow through with two other interviews that were already in progress to make sure they were making the right decision.

On Sunday, April 22nd I met with the candidate and she agreed to accept our offer. I made a recommendation to Session to approve the hire during the April 24th Session meeting and the Session approved the hire.

I am pleased to announce that Debbie Soule will be our new Christian Education/Preschool Director. Debbie will work with Susan to transition into the position in early June. Debbie will need the same support that we have given Susan over the many years of service Susan has provided to our Christian Education.

I also want to point out that our employee handbook states that employees do not report to another family member without Session approval. Session gave their approval for Debbie to report to Pastor Tim.

I want to thank those members of the search committee for all of their input and assistance during this process.

Mark Reynolds, Chair, Personnel Committee

                                                                            

                                                             High School Graduates
This Sunday, May 13th we will be recognizing Westminster's two high school graduates.  Elisha Carlson, daughter of Craig Carlson is graduating from Ottawa High School. Katya Warren, daughter of Steve and Rae Warren, is graduating from Bethel Christian Academy. 
Micah Bittner, grandson of Joanne and Dick Bittner, will graduate on May 31st from Numonohi Christian Academy, Papua, New Guinea. 
 

                                                                  College Graduates

John Casady received his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Pittsburg State University in December.  His emphasis was International Business and he is currently seeking employment.

 

Kaitlyn Records graduated Friday, May 11th from North Central Technical College with a Culinary Certificate.  Kaitlyn is seeking employment in the food industry.

 

Jack Sachse received his Master's Degree in Counseling and Student Development this month from Kansas State University with an emphasis in Student Services for Intercollegiate Athletics. 
He's seeking employement as an Athletic Academic counselor.
 
Theresa Wiggins received a Master's of Science in Reading from Pittsburg State University in December.  Her emphasis was Reading Specialist Licensure.  Theresa currently teaches at Ottawa Middle School.

 

Ashley Young graduated in December with a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration.

 

Jeff Young is graduating this month from Dubuque Theological Seminary with his Master's of Divinity.

 

Congratulations to all of our graduates on their accomplishments and our prayers to each of them as they begin a new phase of their life.                                                  

                                                           Scholarship Awarded

            Congratulations to Elisha Carlson, daughter of Craig, who is the recipient of a Westminster Presbyterian Church $500 Scholarship. Elisha will be graduating this weekend from Ottawa High School and plans to attend Washburn University. Following is the essay Elisha wrote as part of the application process on "What Westminster has meant in my life":

 

Growing up, my family was split. With a divorced mom and dad and a sister that left the household at a young age, church was something I could count on to be stable for me. I'd always be happy to see the same familiar faces at Westminster, Sunday after Sunday. This gave me a sense of what support was. Having those people sitting next to you, knowing they were going through hard times like I was, helped me to realize that it was ok not to be ok. Reading in the bulletin and praying for those in need, helped me to see I had a second family I could count on that would always be there for me. People who maybe didn't even know me well would still think about me and pray for me. What a great feeling to know I belonged to a church where I was welcome and cared for; the way a family works and provides help for one another.

            But when the church split, I was faced with some disappointment; how could a family of mine split in two again? Although in despair, my faith was still strong. Westminster showed me how strength can continue even in low times. The church grew in my eyes. With most of our elders staying at Westminster, I thought to myself ... elders are wise so they knew what the right decision was and I am glad I made a wise decision to stay as well. I have a little grey hair myself, so that may have helped, too! This experience helped me to realize that even if things go wrong, one must rely on their faith to get through it. And as a church we did just that.

            Westminster to me means a loving church that is now strong again. To me it shows how I can get through anything and how my faith will never fail. I am glad to belong to such a church and I appreciate the love and support everyone has shown. You have given me a sense of a real family, something I'll never forget.                 

 

Youth Time!

 

Thank you all so much for your generous donations for our potato bar! We raised just under 400 dollars!!! As you know, the mission trip is a little over a month away, and we are all getting very excited. We have raised quite a bit of money and could not have done so without your help. Our sub sandwich sale was delicious and helped us to raise over 500 dollars, hopefully we can do that again next year! As the date of the mission trip comes closer, we still have work to do and a couple fundraisers left. We thank you for all your support and prayers. We can't wait to get back from New Orleans and tell you all about our adventures! It's going to be a huge blessing and a great way to grow the youth group. Thanks again for all your support and just know that all your time, effort, and money is the only way we are able to serve others in New Orleans! Thank you so much, and God bless!

                                                      

                           Presbyterian's Women's Spring Luncheon
          On May 4th, seven WPW ladies traveled to Paola to for a spring luncheon with ladies from Paola and Osawatomie.  A very interesting program was given by Mary Jorgenson, Heartland Presbytery Stewardship and Missions Committee on her trip to India.  These ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch and interesting program:  Jan Brigham, Carol Gorton, LaWanda Gorton, Evaline Hazen, Nedra Porter, Jane Shields, and Shirlene Taylor.
                            Church Office Closed on Friday
          Beginning Friday, May 25th the church office will be closed all day.  If you need to get a hold of Pastor Tim, please try the church, 242-1824 or his home telephone, 242-2926.  If he is not home, leave a message on his answering machine and he will return your call as soon as possible.                         
 

Last Day of Sunday School

            The last day of Sunday School until fall is Sunday, May 20th. On that day we will recognize our Sunday School teachers and Bible Study leaders of the past school year. Please join us in saying thank you to these faithful Westminster members for their commitment to the Christian nurturing of children, youth and adults!

                                    Children's music - Marci Gentry

                                    Preschool class - Patty Griffin and Nancy Hatfield

                                    Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades - Mary Cearfoss and Janet Huddlestun

                                    3rd, 4th & 5th grades - Jennifer Daisy and Marci Ferguson

                                    Middle School - Jessica Coen

                                    High School - Keith Niemeyer

                                    Adult classes - Bill Allegre, Bill Ballinger, Jack Bushman, John Coen,

                                                Henry Roberts, Shirlene Taylor

                                    Men's Bible Studies - Jack Bushman, Keith Gaeddert, Wade Hepner

                                    Women's Bible studies - Kathy Reynolds, Shirlene Taylor, Jill Thompson

                                    New Member's classes - Pastor Tim Soule

 

                                                                  Best Choice Labels

            Westminster Preschool recently received a check for $120 for the redemption of 3000 Best Choice labels! We received 3 cents for each of the labels ($90) plus an annual $30 donation from the company for participating.

            What a great fundraiser which does not cost the Preschool anything except time to count the labels. And for that, we say thank you so much to Anne Ramsey who counted all 3000 labels, bagging them in piles of 100. Anne's help and the help of all of you who save labels for the Preschool, is very much appreciated!

                                        
  

Vacation Bible School

  • VBS will be held July 22nd - 26th, starting with family meal time at 5:30, followed by VBS activities, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • VBS registration is Sunday, May 20th, in the foyer, before and after worship. All families registering on May 20th will receive a free CD of VBS music. A VBS registration form is included in this Messenger.
  • Tammy Gorton, crafts director, has planned awesome crafts for the VBS kiddos. She could use your help to save supplies for her between now and July 1st. They may be brought to Susan's office at anytime. Needed are: 

                              baby wipe containers w/lids

                              2 L. clear pop bottles w/lids

                              Lids from gallon milk jugs

                              individual size water bottles w/lids   

         

FREE Children's Videos

          We have several children's videos which are no longer being used and we would like to offer them FREE to our church families. All are Christian videos and are available in Susan's office. Please stop by and take 2-3 per family!                                      

                                                          Hope House Food Pantry
Canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, cereals, hand soap, laundry soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, diapers, toilet paper.

 

                                             New Faith Based Movies In Our Church Library

                                                                            

Amish Grace: Based on the book: Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy. This is a powerful true story of a tragedy that takes the lives of five Amish schoolgirls in Pennsylvania and the journey of one child's mother as she faces a profound test of faith. It was the highest-rated original film to ever appear on the Lifetime Movie Network. No rating (should be suitable for teen and up) 

 

Like Dandelion Dust: Based on the novel by Christian author Karen Kingsbury. An emotionally gripping story of the heartaches and struggles of  the natural and adoptive parents of a child.  Don't miss the personal adoption stories of author Karen Kingsbury and producer Kevin Downes about the children they adopted from Haiti. Rated PG-13 for Mature Theme including domestic violence and alcohol abuse.  Truly moving picture and Dove Family (12+) awards

 

WWJD: Based on the best selling Christian Novel. A powerful and thought-provoking story. Four individuals-including a Minister who lost his faith-all vowing to walk in "the steps of Jesus. Rated PG  (pre-teen to adult movie theme)

                                           
                                          FRANKLIN COUNTY CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE          Food items will be for sale following worship this Sunday, May 13th in the foyer.  All proceeds will go to the Westminster team to help them reach their goal.  If you would like to contribute items for the sale, please bring them to church this Sunday.
                                                       Support your Westminster Team
                                                        June 1 - 7:00 p.m. - Forest Park
            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.  Because of your support, we are creating a world where cancer can't claim another year of anyone's life.  Walking in the Relay for Life or contributing to someone who is walking is helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

  

                                                           Relay for Life Luminary Bags

          Craig Carlson has luminary bags for sale in honor of loved ones affected by cancer.  The bags are $10 each and can be taken by the purchaser and decorated any way they want.  All proceeds go to ACS, it also goes to the Westminster Church team to help reach our goal.  Call Craig Carlson, team captain, at 418-8772, or sign up on the sheet in the church foyer, if you would like to join our team.

 

                                                               Relay for Life Bake Sale

          Food items will be for sale following worship this Sunday, May 13th in the foyer.  All proceed will go to the Westminster team to help them reach their goal.  If you would like to contribute iteems for the sale, please bring them to church this Sunday.

 

                                                 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.       
                                               SUMMER WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY  

       Calling women of the church and their friends! If you would be interested in a SUMMER women's Bible study please let Kathy Reynolds, Shirlene Taylor or Susan Sachse know. The 6 week study would be held Tuesday mornings, beginning June 12th. The study being considered is on RUTH: her loss, love and legacy.                      

congratsCongratulations, Thank You's & Praise
 
We want to follow up with our recent events and let you know all about them.

Congratulations to...

     Dr. Matthew and Nicole Waldron on their marriage on April 27th in Amelia Island, Florida.  Matthew is the son of Randy and Sandy Waldron.  Dr. Waldron is in his 2nd year of Residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl.  Nicole is a speech pathologist.  Congratulations to Matthew and Nicole! 
 
     Trisha Gentry and Michael Everhart on their marriage on Saturday, April 29, 2012 at the home of Trisha's mother, Marci Gentry. The newlyweds live in Hutchinson.  Trisha is the granddaughter of Gene and Anne Ramsey.
 

 

Thank yous...

 

to Joni Scribner for washing some of the church windows which needed washing very badly and for getting the hoses out.

 

From Hope House...
"The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself."  Proverbs 11:25  Thank you for the donation of many plastic Easter eggs filled with scriptures and goodies.  You helped many families have a better Easter.  Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.  God Bless, Hope House

 

From Norma Albright...Thank you to my church family for all the prayers for my recovery.  I also want to thank all the people that have helped me get to my appointments.  I feel fortunate to belong to this church family.

 

Sunday School Attendance - Many thanks to Marissa Kinn who has so graciously distributed and collected our Sunday School attendance envelopes this past school year. Her help is so very much appreciated!

 

Preschool Thank You - What a thrill it was for our 3 year old Preschool class when on Thursday, May 12th; Rae Warren visited with her miniature horse, Cindy. The children loved petting her and seeing her purple shoes, halter and hair ribbons. Thank you so much Miss Rae for this wonderful service you are providing Franklin County elderly residents and preschool children!

  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to our Westminster family and friends who will be celebrating their birthday during the month of JUNE!! 

 2   Jim Hepner

 3   Jack Bushman

 4   Karen Reynolds

 5   Cameron Reynolds

 8   Tessa Estes

10  Aiden Demoret

13  Susan Trendel

17  LaWanda Gorton

19  Jack Porter

22  Pam Leitnaker,

           Gregg Colbern

26  Bob Reynolds

27  Barb Nelson

28  Landon Jones

29  Louise Harrell, Jill Spratt

30  Joanne Bittner,

            Brett Callaghan

prayersPrayers, 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 
  

 

Congratulations:

We have been praying for Kasey and Sara Weishaar, niece & nephew of Bob and Kathy Reynolds. They had their baby boy on Saturday, May 5th.  Baby Easton weighed 4 lb ½ oz. Mother and baby are doing well. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

 

Sympathy:

Mary Cearfoss and family in the death of Mary's brother, Art Johnson, who died suddenly on May 4th in San Diego, CA.

 

Prayers:

Tyler Jones, recovering from injuries sustained from bicycle accident;

Jerry Thompson, had a stint put in last week;

Kathy Reynolds, surgery on 5/14 to remove malignant melanoma on left temple;

Ken Cardwell, Judy Hasty's cousin, complications following heart attack;

Raymond, Nedra Porter's brother, severe pain in back and legs;

Edith Hogle, home recovering from surgery;

Donna Dunn, home recovering from a mild stroke;

Wynona Hayward, home following fall, hospitalization and rehabilitation;

Dar Welborn, Gina Dearing's aunt;

Lee Chambers;

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:

Herb Langley, Kishawn Ferguson's grandfather, later stages of Alzheimer's; Mary Lou Sheldon, shingles; Melda Cutting, Richmond Care Center, for rehabilitation; Dale and Ruth Ahlquist, friends of Hasty's, multiple physical problems; JoEllen Hall, recovering from leg surgery; 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; 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 Dunn, 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 Dunn's son, Air Force, Iraq; Jerrilyn Barker, Jennifer Daisy's sister, Afghanistan.

                                                      WESTMINSTER VISITORS

  

           The following people have attended worship at Westminster in the last few weeks:
   

Guests/Visitors:

 

Katie Wiley, Dawn Monson, Billy Leib, Roland Jaworski, Bryan McNees, Jane Ebeck.
 
           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.   
 

wpccalendarWESTMINSTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

 Saturday, May 12

                  8:00-Noon  Church Work Day - help needed!

 Sunday, May 13 - Happy Mother's Day

                  9:15 a.m.  Sunday School

                10:30 a.m.  Worship

                                    Graduate Recognition

                                    Bake Sale for Relay for Life

                  5:00 p.m.  Sr. High Youth Group

                  6:00 p.m.  Middle School Youth Group

 Monday, May 14

                10:00 a.m. M-W-F Preschool Graduation - sanctuary/RH

 Tuesday, May 15

                                   Last day T-Th Preschool

                  4:00 p.m.  Finance Committee - FR

                  5:00 p.m.  Personnel Committee - FR

 Wednesday, May 16

        7:30 a.m.  Men's Breakfast and Bible Study-Keim Bakery

                         Last day M-W-F Preschool

        6:00 p.m.  Sr. and Mid 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, May 17

                  7:00 p.m.  Chancel Choir practice

 Friday, May 18

                  8:00-noon  Church Office open

 Saturday, May 19

                  8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Session Retreat

 Sunday, May 20

                  9:15 a.m.  Sunday School (last day)

                10:30 a.m.  Worship

                                   VBS Registration

                                   Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - RH

                  5:00 p.m.  Sr. High Youth Group

                  6:00 p.m.  Middle School Youth Group

 Monday, May 21

                  7:00 p.m.  Sunflower Piecemakers - RH

                  7:30 p.m.  Franklin County Landlords - FR

 Tuesday, May 22

                  7:00 p.m.  Session meeting - FR

 Wednesday, May 23

        7:30 a.m.  Men's Breakfast and Bible Study-Keim Bakery

        6:00 p.m.  Sr. and Mid 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, May 24

                  7:00 p.m.  Chancel Choir practice

 Friday, May 25

                                   Church Office closed

 Sunday, May 27

                  9:00 a.m.  Worship

                                   Brunch - RH

                  5:00 p.m.  Sr. High Youth Group

                  6:00 p.m.  Middle School Youth Group

 Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day

                                   Church Office closed

 Wednesday, May 30

         7:30 a.m.  Men's Breakfast and Bible Study-Keim Bakery

         6:00 p.m.  Sr. and Mid 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, May 31

                   7:00 p.m.  Chancel Choir practice

 Friday, June 1

                                    Church Office closed

 Sunday, June 3

                   9:00 a.m.  Worship

                                    Retirement Reception for Susan Sachse

                   5:00 p.m.  Sr. High Youth Group

                   6:00 p.m.  Middle School Youth Group

 Monday, June 4

                   9:00 a.m.  Newsletter articles due

 Tuesday, June 5

                   7:00 p.m.  Worship - parlor

 Wednesday, June 5

         7:30 a.m.  Men's Breakfast and Bible Study-Keim Bakery

       12:00 p.m.  WPW meeting - RH

         6:00 p.m.  Sr. and Mid 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, June 6

                   7:00 p.m.  Chancel Choir practice

 Friday, June 7

                                    Church Office Closed                                         

CommunityUPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

      Events in Ottawa and the Surrounding Area

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.

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                                                       Westminster Presbyterian Church

VBS ~ 2012 Registration Form

BABYLON: Daniel's Courage in Captivity

Vacation Bible School ~~~~~ July 22nd - 26th ~~~~~ 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Parents______________________________________________________________________________    

Address__________________________________________________ Home phone_________________

Mom cell phone____________________________ Dad cell phone_______________________________

Church home_________________________________________________________________________

Email________________________________________________________________________________

CHILD 1                               CHILD 2                             CHILD 3                                CHILD 4

Name______________       Name_____________      Name_______________      Name_____________

Birthday____________      Birthday___________      Birthday____________       Birthday___________

 

Circle grade entering:    Circle grade entering:   Circle grade entering:  Circle grade entering:

(Nursery & 3's only             (Nursery & 3's only       (Nursery & 3's only            (Nursery & 3's only

Westminster members   Westminster members   Westminster members Westminster members

or volunteer's children)  or volunteer's children)or volunteer's children) or volunteer's children)

 

Nursery     3 yr.     4yr.      Nursery   3 yr.   4yr.     Nursery   3 yr.   4yr.        Nursery   3 yr.   4 yr.

Kindergarten   1st   2nd    Kindergarten   1st   2nd  Kindergarten   1st   2nd  Kindergarten   1st   2nd

3rd       4th        5th                3rd       4th        5th             3rd       4th        5th               3rd       4th        5th       

Allergies/special needs:Allergies/spec. needs:   Allergies/spec. needs:   Allergies/spec. needs:

 

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