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This Weekend at Westminster
Please join us for worship this weekend. Rev. Sarah Iliff McGill will preach on Saturday, September 24. The title of the sermon is "Nothing or Nothing Less." The scripture readings are: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 and Matthew 6:19-21.
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer will preach on Sunday, September 25. The title of the sermon is "More Than Enough." The scripture readings are Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 and Luke 16:19-31.
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer will preach on Sunday, September 25. The title of the sermon is "More Than Enough." The scripture readings are Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 and Luke 16:19-31.
Fifty and Sixty-Year Members Honored this Sunday, September 25 during 10:00 a.m. Worship
This Sunday, September 25, during 10:00 a.m. worship, we will honor members who joined Westminster Presbyterian Church in 1966 and 1956. We are grateful for all the ways these members have enriched the life of our congregation over the years and we look forward to this opportunity to celebrate their milestone anniversary. The congregation is invited to a reception in Parish Hall following worship to express our congratulations and appreciation.
Fifty-year members:
This Sunday, September 25, during 10:00 a.m. worship, we will honor members who joined Westminster Presbyterian Church in 1966 and 1956. We are grateful for all the ways these members have enriched the life of our congregation over the years and we look forward to this opportunity to celebrate their milestone anniversary. The congregation is invited to a reception in Parish Hall following worship to express our congratulations and appreciation.
Fifty-year members:
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Grady M. Chronister
Linda Chronister Gerald E. Davis Marilyn L. Davis |
Margot L. Kramer
Robert Thomas Massey Morley Peura Marlene Rinehart |
Linda K. Schlosser
William W. Schlosser Dorothy H. Wire |
Sixty-year members: Gaynell W. Peters and Logan Schlipf
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Westminster Women Salad Supper
Tuesday, September 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Parish Hall “Celebrating Friendships across Generations” Enjoy an evening with your Westminster sisters and bring your favorite salad. The evening will include a reflection, musical presentation and sign up for prayer partners. RSVP to Liz Maxey at lmaxey@wpcspi.org. |
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Children of Abraham Kick-off
Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Westminster Children in Grades 1-6 are invited to quarterly Wednesday gatherings to foster interfaith fellowship and understanding, hosted by three faith communities, as we build friendships with children from The Islamic Society of Greater Springfield and Grace Methodist Church. Each gathering will include activities to build friendships, a tour of the religious facility and sharing a vegetarian meal. |
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PW Retreat Led by Dr. Kieffer
Saturday, October 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s PW retreat is "The Unforgiving Streets that Trip Us: Learning to Forgive." Dr. Kieffer will lead us as we explore forgiveness and its development in biblical faith and in our personal lives. We will talk about some of the myths around |
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forgiveness, some of the unforgiving streets that trip us, and the importance of understanding forgiveness as a journey. We will gather at Rock Creek Presbyterian Church which is in a beautiful rural setting and offers historic grounds for conversation and meditation. Lunch will be prepared by their PW. The registration fee is $13 per person; to be collected in advance. Space is limited to 80 people.
