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Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Children and Adult Classes
Sunday Worship-10:30 a.m.
Fellowship - Coffee and snacks right after worship
in Roberts Hall.
Church Office Hours on Friday - The church office is open from 8-noon on Friday. If you need to get a hold of Pastor Tim, after noon 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 the church in Roberts Hall. 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: jell-o, pudding, jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit, fresh fruit, canned pasta, juice, paper towels, disinfecting wipes, fruit cocktail, small boxes of cereal.
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. The Preschool will receive 3 cents for each one. Thanks so much for your support! |
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The Westminster Messenger
November 8th, 2012 - Volume 46 - Number 38
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SOULE
SEARCHING
"I want to give!" Those were Dick Bittner's words to us last Sunday and they touched several people's hearts because we could tell they were from his heart. "I want to give in response to all that God has done for us in Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection. I want to give as a sign of standing with other disciples who share the conviction that God is at work in us and through us as we work to share the gospel message in word and deed. I want to give because of the feeling it gives me to know I am working to obey God's call in my life. I want to give because it gives me a sense of peace deep in my soul." Thanks Dick for a brief, heartfelt message about why you give.
Each year at this time we ask all the members and friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church to make a pledge toward next year's budget. This helps the session make plans for the coming year. I believe it also helps us, the people of the church, as it invites us to think about our giving and the ministry our congregation provides. What would our community and our lives be missing if Westminster was not part of it? Your gifts make ministry and mission possible through this congregation.
Mark Reynolds gave a very good presentation Sunday on the proposed budget for 2013. To meet this budget will require an increase of $20,000 in pledges/offerings. We will need to average about $240 more a year per giving household/pledge to reach this goal. This would be a $20 a month increase or about $5 a week. Of course not everyone will be able to do this, so we ask each of you to prayerfully consider what you can do. I do trust that God will continue to provide for the needs of our church as he has over the past 145 years, thanks to you and other many faithful disciples.
Next week you will receive a pledge card in the mail. You are asked to fill it out and bring it with you to worship on November 18th when we will collect and dedicate them to God. I hope you will plan to be with us for this special service of worship.
Another aspect of giving also occurred last Sunday. Dawn Ferguson, Kenny Nelson and Paula Patterson agreed to give of themselves as elders for the coming three years. They were elected unanimously. Along with them, Joyce Records, Wayne Baylor and Chris Brewer were elected to form our new Board of Deacons. They will help set the course for this new ministry. Linda Tucker and Wade Hepner were elected Trustees of the Endowment Fund. Thanks to all eight of you for giving of yourselves as leaders.
You have yet another opportunity to give. The Ottawa Ministerial Association is working with North Baptist Church to have a free Thanksgiving meal on Friday November 23 for anyone who wants to come. We are planning on serving 500 people between 3-7 pm at North Baptist Church. I volunteered that our congregation would provide a minimum of 20 pumpkin pies. Will you help me fulfill this commitment? You can do so in two ways, bake a pie or two, or make a cash donation for a pie. There will be sign-up sheet in the entryway for those who will bake pies or you can bring your donation to the office. Other churches are helping with other dishes. Hope House is furnishing the turkeys which are being cooked by North Baptist folks. This meal is a big undertaking and we are certain working together we will meet this need in our community.
Thanks for all the ways you give to the mission and ministry of our Lord! There is no better way to say thanks to God, than by giving of yourselves to serve and minister in our Lord's name.
A blessed Thanksgiving to each of you, Tim
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The next Messenger will be published December 6th, 2012. Please have all articles in writing to the church office by 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 3rd, 2012.
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 Westminster Thanksgiving Luncheon
Sunday, November 18
following worship
Join your Westminster family for a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 18th following worship. We will have a catered dinner complete with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings--even pumpkin pie! Since we are having this meal catered, we need to have your reservation by November 13th. The suggested price for this meal is $11.00 per adult, $5.00 for youth ages 3 to 6 and there is no charge for children 2 & under. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer or you may call the church office to make your reservation.
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 Upcoming WPC Events
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 Warm houses, the smell of baking, children laughing, people shopping, wrapping, giving, excitement, happiness, anticipation, mystery, wonder...I bet you know what I am going to write about. Yep, it's here! At the stroke of midnight on November 1st as the Halloween section of Wal Mart was transformed into Christmas, we knew it was coming. It seems to sneak up on me every year long before I'm ready to contemplate all that the season has to offer. One of the greatest joys of working in the church is seeing Christmas carried out in a truly "Christ centered" way. As we gathered this afternoon for our weekly staff meeting I was overwhelmed by all the things on the calendar that we, as a church, will be doing in the coming weeks. It only took about 2 seconds for that overwhelming feeling to become elation. Here is what we have to look forward to!!
- Sunday, November 18...the first phase of our "Stars of Light" program. Pick up a star so you can
give a gift!
- Sunday, December 2...the first Sunday of Advent. We will have a special presentation of Bibles to our 3rd (and some 4th) graders. This is always a time of celebration! These kids have spent the past couple of months learning how to use a Bible and now they will have one of their own to read, study, and learn from. Following worship our "Stars of Light" program will continue as we wrap our gifts and prepare them for delivery. After all that hard work we'll be treated to a pizza party.
- New this year (I'm very excited about this), on Sunday, December 16th at 5:00, we will have an all-church potluck dinner followed by carol singing, special music, the children presenting a Christmas pageant and the youth performing a skit.
All that and I didn't even mention the on-going every day/every week activities. Logos will continue through December 5th and Sunday School will be held every Sunday through Christmas (we'll take December 30th off).
Looking forward to the best Christmas season ever! Hope you'll join in all the festivities.
Debbie Soule, CE Director
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 One of the things I appreciate most about our Presbyterian denomination is its connectionialism. What is connectionalism? It is the state of being connect ed, one to another, by a common cause or event. At church, we are connected by our faith, our denomination, and our weekday activities/interests (Bible studies, Sunday school classes, youth group, LOGOS, choir, bells, fellowship groups, etc.). We are also a connectional people in our everyday lives. We are connected by both our immediate and extended family systems, friendships, co-workers, neighbors, social events, even those we receive services from (banks, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.). And although it may not always be a positive interaction, we are connected by all those around us who are driving on the streets and highways we travel. In Psychology, Abraham Maslow (1908-1970), an American
Psychologist we studied in graduate school, was perhaps
best known for his theory of self-actualization. This theory basically proposes that individuals have a hierarchy of needs as shown to the right. Notice the middle section, entitled "belonging". This correlates to being connected.
From a Biblical perspective, connectedness is not only discussed, but was both exemplified and encouraged by our Lord, Jesus Christ. Not only did He walk with, eat with, teach, and even admonish those he was closest to (the Disciples), He likewise did the same with the common person. He understood the common person to their inner core; cared for and met their needs (when invited to do so); and ultimately, gave His life in place of ours. All this He did because He desired to be connected with us and us with Him. In Gen. 2:18-23, God said it was not good for man to be alone, and as a result, gave Eve to Adam as a helpmate. In Hebrews 10:25, we are admonished not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, we are to join together in worship and ministry. In Matt. 22:37-39, we are commanded to love the Lord our God, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. And in Romans 12:4-5, we are taught that the body of Christ is in need of every member in order to function effectively. Each of these verses exemplifies our interconnectedness with Jesus and with one another. He created us to be connected to each other and to be connected to Him. .... Isn't it great to be reminded that God didn't plan for us to "go it alone" in this world? Check out The Messenger....Westminster offers many opportunities to be active in the body of Christ.... BE and STAY CONNECTED! Joyce Records, Volunteer Lay Counselor |
 WOMEN, have you missed the fellowship of a morning Bible study? Here's an opportunity you won't want to miss! Beginning Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 10:00-11:15 a.m. or so, we will be offering a 7 week (Introduction + 6 weeks) study on "Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy" from Kelly Minter's "The Living Room Series". This is a non-DVD study and is considerable less homework than the Beth Moore studies. Special thanks to Shirlene Taylor for agreeing to be the facilitator of this study! This group meets in the fireside room. Study books are $13 each and are available in the church office. Come join us on our journey (for any or all of the study) as we "study the virtuous character of Ruth, her unique relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her blossoming love with Boaz. If you've ever felt devastated, struggled as a stranger, longed to be loved, or wept along the way, you'll find a loyal sister in Ruth." For questions, feel free to call Joyce Records (242-1824 or 418-5841) or Shirlene Taylor (242-4109). |
LAY COUNSELOR/SMALL GROUP COORDINATOR ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
On Aug. 28, 2012, WPC's session formally approved my capacity and sense of call as Volunteer Lay Counselor/Small Group Coordinator for Westminster and I officially began Sept. 4, 2012. Since that time, I have dived head long into my work and have thoroughly enjoyed my duties! Thank you to those who have opened your doors and hearts to me for home, hospital, and spontaneous visits; those who have sought counsel; those who have shared in a vision to expand WPC's small group ministry; and for those who have prayerfully and verbally encouraged me in this call. What began as a response to a sensed need has turned into a mutual blessing!
In the spirit of being accountable to my church family, I wanted to share with you how I have been spending my time these past 9 weeks. General Work: 30 Home Visits; 13 Hospital/Home Visits; 160 Misc. Visits; 91 Telephone Calls; 7 Counseling Sessions; Sunday School Prep/Teaching; Completion of 4 Genres of Cataloging Adult Curriculum; Working on Youth Curriculum; 16 hrs. Professional Training (including becoming a Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator); KCMO Women of Faith Conference. Small Group Activities: 2 Book Clubs; 5 Women's Morning Fellowships; Hasty's Hot Dog Roast; Trunk-or-Treat; 1 Women's Afternoon Fellowship Group. Small Group Development: Plan/Promote fall RUTH Bible Study by Kelly Minter-(Shirlene Taylor, Facilitator); Co-developing 5 Love Languages Study/ Workshop by Gary Chapman with Gina Dearing; Working with Kathy Reynolds to plan/promote 2 spring Women's Bible Studies and brainstorm for summer; Discuss Youth Curriculum Options/Ideas with Jessica Coen; Discuss Curriculum/Ideas for Men's evening Bible Study group; Develop/Promote Curriculum Needs Survey with Gina Dearing; Discuss Small Group Options with Aaron Nichols; and Discuss/Plan future morning Bible Studies with Shirlene Taylor.
These past weeks have been filled with amazing adventures of connecting to the body of Christ....energizing, challenging, encouraging, uplifting, teachable, God-inspiring adventures. I'm looking forward to the continued journey!
~Joyce Records, Lay Counselor/Small Group Coordinator
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CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
(WPC BIBLE STUDIES/SMALL GROUP OFFERINGS)
WOMEN
BIBLE STUDIES
Mondays-
Current: 5:30-7:30 pm/Kathy Reynolds' home, 1829 Ash/Matt. II (Kay Arthur- Precept Upon Precept Study)/Facilitator Kathy Reynolds. Future: Jan.-March, 8 weeks (Kelly Minter Study) "Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break"; March-May, 9 weeks (Kelly Minter Study) "No Other Gods: Confronting Our Modern Day Idols".
Tuesdays-
Current: 10:00-11:15 am~/Fireside Room/7 weeks (Kelly Minter) "Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy/Facilitator Shirlene Taylor.
Future: Both "Nehemiah..." and "No Other Gods..." (see above). Dates yet to be set.
MISC.
Wednesdays-
Breakfast Fellowship: 8:00-9:00 am/Old 56 Restaurant. Coordinator: Jane Shields
Westminster Presbyterian Women: 1st Wed. of month, 12:00 - Roberts Hall
MEN
BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays A.M.-7:30-8:30 Breakfast Bible Study/Roberts Hall
Current: Book of 2 Cor./Facilitators Jack Bushman & Keith Gaeddert
Future:Study to be determined.
Wednesdays P.M.-7:00-8:30/Parlor
Current: Book of Mark/Facilitator Wade Hepner
Future: "Work in Progress"...Possibly "Discipleship Essentials-A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ" (Greg Ogden)/Facilitator Wade or Pastor Tim.
MISC.
WEEKLY:
Sundays-Various Sunday school classes (ages/options) 9:15-10:15 am
Mid High & Sr. High Youth/3:00-4:30 pm/Youth Room
Worship/10:30-11:30 am/Sanctuary
Fellowship/11:30-Noonish/Roberts Hall
Wednesdays-Men's Chorus Practice/6:30-7:00 pm/Choir Room
Handbell Choir Practice/7:00-8:00 pm/Sanctuary
Thursdays-Chancel Choir Practice/7:00-8:00ish pm/Sanctuary
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 WESTMINSTER DINING GROUP
Do you ever find yourself after worship looking around, seeing someone and thinking - "I wonder who that person is?" The Fellowship Committee would like to offer a way for our church family to meet and get better acquainted with others in our church family by enjoying dinner and fellowship together. We are going to start a Westminster Dining Group and we invite you to be a part of it.
The Dinner Club will meet for their first dinner together sometime during the month of February. Details will be shared later--what we are looking for now is how many people might be interested in participating and if you would like to be host a dinner or be a guest. Be thinking about this and look for a questionnaire in the bulletin that you can fill out if you are interested. If you have any questions, contact Deanna Fox, 242-6874.
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 Helen Cronin Celebrating 90th Birthday On November 16th Helen Cronin will be 90!! As many of you know she has gone to Texas "for the winter" to be with family. She will be visiting her brother at the time of her birthday this year, so her family and friends, not in Texas, won't be able to have a party to celebrate this momentous occasion with her. Her daughter, Jeanine Smith, suggests in a letter that we can help her celebrate by sending a card, call, or whatever type of recognition you desire to let her know that this is a special day, both to her and to you. Her address in Texas is: Helen Cronin #176, 3501 North Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX 78574, Phone: 615-604-4031 |
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PRAISE BAND CONCERT
The Praise Band Concert scheduled for this Sunday, November 11th has been postponed. Another date will be set after the first of the year.
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BOOK CLUB 
Calling ALL BOOKWORMS!!!!! Our BOOK CLUB has now officially reviewed/discussed two books. Last month, Kathy Reynolds facilitated our review/discussion of "The River Of Doubt" by Candice Millard and Jessica Callaghan led us in our discussion of "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. Plans for the next several months are as follows:
11-28 "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese; Facilitator, Barb Davis
No Dec. Book Club
1-23 "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards; Facilitator, Joyce Records
2-20 "The Devil in Pew #7" by Rebecca Nichols-Azalo; Facilitator, TBD
If you have an interest in reading and reviewing/discussing literary works, please join us on the Wednesdays listed above in The Fireside Room from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (approximately). Have questions? Feel free to call Kathy Reynolds 242-2459
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Church Member Needs Ride to KCI Airport and Return
Don Carr would like someone to take him to the airport on Tues., Dec. 4th. He needs to be there by 4:00 p.m. He will return to KCI on Tues., Dec 18th at 3:00 p.m. and would like a ride home. He would be glad to pay for the gas or you could drive his car. This way he will not have the expense of $140 to park his car at the airport. He really would appreciate any offers. Call Don at 248-1414.
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LOST AND FOUND
Several items have been turned into the church office over the last several weeks. Come in to claim any of the following:
1 lg red/white umbrella (left at worship in the park)
1 "fold up" black umbrella (left at worship in the park)
1 gas key with small Country Mart card
purple drink cup
pearl colored sunglasses
1 leather glasses case
1 very small glasses case
electric adapter for a game/phone
also check the dishes on the rack outside the kitchen door and the coat racks, too!
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Needed: Pak 'n Plays and Lap Top Computer
 From time to time we have needs at the church that might be taken care of through things you may be getting rid of. A new safety standard for cribs was put into place last year. The new crib regulations prohibit the sale and use of drop side rail cribs in a child care center or other public venue. We have three very nice cribs in our nursery, but unfortunately, they have drop side rails. The cribs aren't used very often and they take up a lot of room in our nursery. While visiting Village Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, I noted that they had gone from full-size cribs to Pak 'n Plays. With this they solved two problems...they are safe and meet regulations and they take up far less room. The Pak 'n Plays can be stored easily and set up only if there is a need. If you happen to have a Pak 'n Play in excellent condition that you would like to donate to the church, we'd gladly take it.
The church has three cribs that we will be giving away. They are in good condition, but can no longer be used in our nursery due to regulations. If you would like one,please let Debbie know.
Second, the Preschool teachers put in a lot of hours preparing lessons here at the
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PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE
As the winds and waters subside from Hurricane Sandy, the road to recover for millions of people across the northeast United States is only just beginning. What can you do? GIVE If you would like to make a donation to help in the recovery, you can write a check to Westminster Church designated for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and put it in the offering on Sunday or bring it to the church office. PRAY Please pray for those who have been impacted by the storm and those who are helping with emergency relief and recovery efforts. Pray that the hope of Christ will be evident in our response.
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School of Nursing and Health Science
Dear Westminster Family,
During January 4-13, 2013, I will be departing on a medical mission trip to the Western Highlands of Guatemala for approximately one week. This will be my fifth trip to Guatemala - taking students and working with Dr's Juarez and Rivas. This year will be very different as my dear friend and mentor for this mission - Delia Pittman - passed away on October 21st from a sudden brain aneurysm. Our Guatemalan 'extended family' is hurting and very distressed. This journey will be especially emotional and very, very special. I would ask for strong prayer for everyone and specifically prayer for my personal strength to lead this group as well as Dee would have done.
The anthem this past Sunday, November 4 - "I Am Not Afraid" has been inspirational for me and reminds me so much of God's certainty in all things - like putting me at MNU and being chosen by Delia to be her mission partner these past years. God 'put me in this place' for a purpose, and He has given me a 'peace' and 'sense of rightness' of continuing onward in this endeavor. This year I have ten students and one other faculty sponsor plus myself. So a total of twelve of us will go south.
I so appreciate all that WPC has done for this group over the past trips, and as before, we only have the medicines, vitamins, etc that we carry down with us. We plan to provide medical treatment to the orphaned children of the region. Many of these children have never seen a doctor. The treatment will include a complete physical exam, treatment for intestinal parasites, and all other primary medical care within the capabilities of the team. We anticipate treating 300-500 children. Whatever potential further treatment/care is continued through the program with a monthly stipend that is provided for each child, i.e. dental/vision - if agreed to by the Guatemalan family and the distance is not too great to travel.
This trip is funded entirely through donations and by those going on the trip.
Every penny collected will be used to directly benefit the children of Guatemala. Any unused supplies will be left with the Nazarene missionaries in Guatemala.
I am seeking your prayers and your support for this mission trip. To financially support this project, please make checks payable to MNU (MidAmerica Nazarene University) and note "Guatemala Mission Trip" on the memo portion of your check. Please do NOT write my name anywhere on the check.
I thank you in advance for your gracious prayers and your support.
Yours in Christ,
Dawn Ferguson RN MSN
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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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THANK YOUS . . . .
From Joyce Records, Thank You to my Westminster church family! For the many acts of kindness shown me during my recovery from knee surgery--Your prayers, cards, phone calls, concern, etc.--all have been greatly appreciated! It's a blessing to be loved by the church family!!
From Anne Ramsey, My heartfelt thanks for the caring concern during my surgery, for healing prayers of Pastor Tim (and his warm hands) for the prayers and healing hands of Bill and Wanda, for Megan who got me up and moving, for Joyce for a special visit, for all the many cards and flowers, and most of all to Gene, Marci, Kent and Bonnie who loved me even when I was "crabby". You are all precious in his sight.
From Deanna Fox, Thanks you to everyone for their thoughtfulness following my surgery. The prayers, cards, calls, visits and food were all greatly appreciated and helped the recuperation time pass faster. We are very lucky to have Sherril Unruh who so willingly and capably worked in the church office while I was gone. She does a GREAT job and we really appreciate all the hours she worked. Also volunteering in the church office was Joyce Records and Carol Gorton. The visits, prayers and support from Pastor Tim were very encouraging. Thanks to my church family for being so thoughtful and supportive!!
From Hope House - "Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to serve." I Timothy 6:18 Thank you for the $1000 donation and a truckload of food. Your members are very generous and thoughtful. Your help is greatly appreciated. God Bless
From Life Care Center -
Dear Friends, I could put together a nice list of all of the items your gift this month helped to accomplish at LifeCare. And sometimes, that is important. You need to know exactly where your funds are being used.
Yet I'm captured by the bigger picture. Your gifts do so much more than pay for this line item or that one. The truth is, every purchase we make, from the utility bill to a staff member's salary, is designed to do two things: change lives and save lives, it's that simple. And every time you send a gift our way, we become partners in one of the greatest endeavors any of us can imagine. In truth, your gifts make it possible for a mission to be accomplished. And because of this, moms, dads, and a lot of little children join me in saying , "thank you."
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 Thank you to all who helped make our annual Preschool Pancake Fundraiser a huge success. A special thanks goes to our kitchen crew...Captain Lee Lojka, Brandon Riffel, Brandon Jones, Jason White, Chad Caylor, Wade Hepner and Landon Thompson. Thanks to the Presbyterian Women for their generous donation of a Country Mart gift card and to the Christian Education Committee members for all the delicious toppings. Thanks also to those who attended and made donations. Through our efforts we raised $655.00. If you weren't able to attend the breakfast and would still like to contribute, please place your gifts in the offering plate with an indication that they are to help with our preschool program. With your help we are able to provide the necessary supplies and resources to offer a top-notch program while keeping the cost of preschool affordable to families. THANKS!
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TASKS ACCOMPLISHED ON CHURCH WORK DAY
Many tasks inside and outside the church were accomplished on October 13th from trimming some trees, cleaning out some gutters, raking the playground mulch, pulling up flowers, putting away the hoses, to working in the basement. Those we have to thank for helping are: Bob and Kathy Reynolds, Jack Porter, Tim Soule, Ed Taylor, Cliff Burke, and Linda Tucker. Steve and Jill Thompson drained hoses and cleaned up all the flower urns. All of your time was greatly appreciated! When you see these people around church, let them know how much we appreciate their willingness to help.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to our Westminster family and friends who will be celebrating their birthday during the month of DECEMBER !!
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1 Maxine Griffin
Jill Thompson
Coutney Miles
3 Todd Coen
4 Randy Waldron
6 Phil Hatfield
7 Dave Schwarzer
12 Mark Reynolds
15 Jill Ferguson
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17 Nedra Porter
18 Dimon Hall
22 Maleah Morris
23 Autumn Hall
24 Wanda Ballinger
26 Eliza Allegre
Sandy Edmonds
28 Hank Dearing
30 Jackson Clark
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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. |
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WESTMINSTER IN PRAYER
Prayers:
Marci Gentry;
Gregg Colbern;
Henry Roberts, home recovering from surgery;
Wayne Baylor;
F.A. Records, George Records' brother, Pampa, TX;
Helen Cantrell as she struggles with the loss of her husband, Loren;
Nedra Porter's sister's great grandson, Jack Alan and his parents. Jack was born with a heart murmur, he is now home and doing well;
Elmer Kinsinger, Cherry Coen's father;
Joyce Records, recovering from knee surgery;
Donna Dyskra, Stage 4 cancer;
Christie Massengale, Ashley Lloyd's mother;
Joel Nordeen home recuperating;
Karen Ebert, breast cancer and cancer in spine;
Suzy, Barry, Zachary, and Micah Gaeddert and their families;
Lee Chambers;
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:
Monte Otto, friend of Judy Hasty; Trevor Riley, Shirlene and Ed Taylor's son; Herb Langley, Kishawn Ferguson's grandfather, later stages of Alzheimer's; Mary Lou Sheldon, shingles; Bob Clark, Edith Hogle's brother-in-law, prostate cancer; Dusty Ballantyne and family; Asher Leonard, 3 yrs old, cancer; Kathy Jordan; Karen Johnson, friend of Sherril Unruh, cancer; Casey Ward, Cyndi Brewer's sister, MS and Peripheral Neuropathy; Lee DeVore, Sherril Unruh's mother; Jerrilyn Barker, Jennifer Daisy's sister, brain aneurism; Cheryl Wieneke, pancreatic cancer; Chris & Peggy Bittner, missionaries in New Guinea.
Those serving in Military service and their families:
Kyle Gorton, grandson of Garry and LaWanda, 1st Responder on USS Laboon; Jerrilyn Barker, Jennifer Daisy's sister, Afghanistan;
Church Family in care centers:
Vintage Park: Melda Cutting, Bob Hill
ORV: Maxine Griffin, Shirley Barnes, Lorraine Hull, Jean Ehly
Out of town: Loraine Hanscum, Virginia Cordle, Jim Chandler.
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WESTMINSTER VISITORS
The following guests and visitors have attended worship at Westminster in the last few weeks: September 30th-November 4th;
Liam, Ann and Kiera Yarbrough; James Winsky; Bill Burgess, Bryan McNees; Marc Champlin; Chelsy Coen, Alan McArdle; John and Linda Johnson; Patti, Paul and Kathy Gillett; Dru, Emilie, Dylan and Foster Nichols; Julie and Vienna Vago; Shawn, Tina, Teagon, and Eliza Lucas; Kimberly Adams; Jamie Kempfe; Aaron, Christy, Jenna, Jaylee Soule; John and Cheryl Wells; Kathy, Jason, Hannah, Chloe and Tyler Maxwell; Steve, Anne and Alex Hasty; Ed and Sharon Coulter.
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.
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WESTMINSTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday, November 9
No school
Church Office closed
Saturday, November 10
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Historical Society - Pie Eaters - RH
Sunday, November 11
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
3:00-4:30 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth
Monday, November 12
5:30-7:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Reynolds'
6:30 p.m. Preschool Parents night - RH
Tuesday, November 13
Presbytery meeting - Maryville, Mo.
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - FR
6:00-7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts - DR
7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee - parlor
Wednesday, November 14
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel
3:00 p.m. LOGOS
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Practice - sanctuary
Thursday, November 15
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir - sanctuary
Friday, November 16
8:00 a.m.- Noon Church Office Open
Sunday, November 18 - Stewardship Sunday
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Stars of Light
Thanksgiving Luncheon following Worship
3:00-4:30 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth
5:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service - 1st Baptist Church
Monday, November 19
7:00 p.m. Quilters - RH
Tuesday, November 20
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - FR
4:00 p.m. Finance Committee
5:00 p.m. Personnel Committee
Wednesday, November 21 No Preschool
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Practice - sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Book Club
Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving
Church Office Closed
Friday, November 23
Church Office Closed
Sunday, November 25
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
3:00-4:30 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth
Monday, November 26
7:30 p.m. Fr. Co. Landlords - FR
Tuesday, November 27
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - FR
6:00-7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts - DR
7:00 p.m. Session - FR
Wednesday, November 28
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
3:00 p.m. LOGOS
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus - choir room
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbell Practice - sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Book Club - FR
Thursday, November 29
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Friday, November 30
8:00 - Noon Church Office Open
Sunday, December 2
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Pizza Lunch and gift wrapping
3:00-4:30 p.m. Mid High and Sr. High Youth
Tuesday, December 4
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - FR
7:00 p.m. Worship Committee - parlor
Wednesday, December 5
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast and Bible Study - RH
12:00 p.m. WPW - RH
3:00 p.m. LOGOS
6:30 p.m. Men's Chorus
7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study - parlor
7:00 p.m. Handbells - sanctuary
Thursday, December 6
9:30 p.m. Newsletter volunteers - FR
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice - sanctuary
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Ottawa and the Surrounding Area
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 18th
The Ottawa Ministerial Association will have a Community Thanksgiving Service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 at the First Baptist Church.
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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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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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