Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Saturday Worship Service
Saturday worship at Westminster begins at 5:00 p.m. in Parish Hall. Rev. Christian K. Choi will preach the sermon titled "Looking through a Spiritual Lens" on August 17. We are grateful for the innovative music provided by Deb Watts and the Westminster Jazz Trio. Members are encouraged to join us for this meaningful worship experience! Sunday Worship Service August 18, 2019 8:30 a.m. Service in Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. Service in Sanctuary Rev. Christian K. Choi will preach the sermon titled "Looking through a Spiritual Lens" based on Scripture reading: Hebrews 12:1-2 and Luke 12:49-56. The ministry of music will be provided by Katie Moore, Flute and Pat Moore, Euphonium and Theron Strike, Organ. Upcoming EventsSunday School Teacher Orientation
Sunday, August 18 Sunday school teachers for Pre-K through Grade 5 will meet Sunday, August 18, from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Tower Classroom for orientation and lunch. Thank you to the following teachers who nurture our children’s faith: Pre-Kindergarten: Meleah and Aaron Berkowitz, Chelsea and Adam Ekstedt, Valerie Leonatti; Leigh Milward Kindergarten through Grade 2: Cathy Brower, Cara Barnett, Meridith Bryans, Erin Winn Grades 3-5: Sue Cull, Marc DeJong, Sara Eldridge, Mary Ray. Youth Assistants Grade 8-12: Braden Barton, Grace Batterman, Drew Borland, Jessica Borland, Ben Brower, Emily Brower, Sam Brower, Charlie Eastvold, Kristianna Eastvold, Louisa Eldridge, Caroline Haynor, Will Hovey, Clayton Kurmann, Ella Kurmann, Samantha Magalis, Mia Marcy, Jack Milliman, Avery Pound, Bryce Pound, Mack Shepherd, Olivia Simonson, 
Annual Mission Trip Reunion Swim Party and Potluck
Sunday, August 18 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, August 18, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., participants of the 2019 Mission Trip will gather for a reunion and a potluck dinner at the Home of Elsie and Bob Fox (112 S. Fox Mill Lane 62712). Remember to bring a towel and a dish to share. Freshman and sophomores are invited to bring dessert, juniors and seniors to bring a salad or side dish, and adult leaders to bring chips and a drink. We will serve hot dogs and brats. Along with sharing memories and photos, youth will impart how their experience changed them and discuss types of local missions in which they would like to participate in the future. Blessing of the Backpacks - God’s Got Your Back!
Sunday, August 25 during 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. 
On Sunday, August 25, the children and youth of Westminster are invited to bring their backpack to the 10:00 a.m. worship service for the blessing of backpacks as our childrenand youth begin a new school year. Along with a blessing, each will receive a monogrammed carabiner with a Bible verse for their backpack as a reminder of God’s loving presence on their journey throughout this school year.
Splash into the New Year!
Children and Youth Swim Party Sunday, August 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. On Sunday, August 25, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., families (parents and children ages birth through grade twelve) are invited to a swim party at the Kieffer home (26 Island Bay Lane) as we splash into a new year together. This year we are combining the children and youth and adding boat rides for families. Please bring a towel and snack to share! Friends are always welcome and encouraged. 
Commotion Sunday
September 8 One Service Of Worship 10:00 A.M. Commissioning Of Education Leadership Join your Westminster family for Commotion Sunday on September 8! We will celebrate one service of worship at 10:00 a.m., which will include commissioning of the 2019-2020 Education Leadership Team.
A brunch reception in Parish Hall will follow worship and include a slide presentation looking back on the 2018-2019 program year, ministry displays and children’s activities as we begin the year together. Commotion Sunday got its name because it describes the enormous energy and excitement aroused by God’s Spirit within this congregation. The term “Commotion Sunday” can be traced back to Dr. Ziegler, pastor of Westminster from 1944-1969. Do not miss this new beginning at Westminster! 
Steadfast Neighbor
How precious is your steadfast love, O God? All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wing. Psalm 36:7 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Galatians 5:14 Session approved the Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor in April 2019 empowering the Strategic Planning Committee and related task forces (Hardscape, Landscape, and Mission) to continue to groom their plans, communicate to the neighborhood, seek permits and bids, and develop mission opportunities.
The significance of the name: “Steadfast Neighbor” affirms our commitment to the neighborhood and resonates with the “steadfast love of God.” Steadfast in the sense of continuity, consistency, resilience, being there, and staying the course provides rich imagery for God’s faithfulness to us and God’s call for us to be faithful to our neighbors. Learn more by clicking here. THE 2019 NOMINATING COMMITTEE is now receiving nominations for the following positions of leadership at Westminster.
Deacon (Class of 2022) Elder (Class of 2022) Nominating Committee (Class of 2020) Strategic Planning Committee (Class of 2022) Nomination forms may be found in the bulletin or by clicking here. You may complete the fillable online form and print it or email it. Nominations may be placed in the offering plate, emailed to the committee chair, Jim Kincaid, at jbkin@comcast.net or placed in the Nominating Committee’s mailbox on the wall in the West Narthex by the Edwards Street doors. Please complete by August 18, 2019. Nominees will be presented for election at a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 13, 2019. 2019 Nominating Committee members: Jim Kincaid (Chair), Norma Adams-Johnson, Bill Donels, Amanda Kurmann, Camille Massey, Julie Sundquist, Phil Wheat. 
Kenya Mission Trip
January 14-30, 2020 We are delighted to introduce the Kenya Mission Team as of July 4, 2019. Dr. Jane Arbuthnot, Dr. Marc and Jen DeJong, Bob Fox, Drs. Todd and Judy Knox, Mary and Charlie King and Harold Hale have committed to join Rev. McGill on this exciting mission. It is not too late to join this exceptional team. If you have interest, contact Rev. Trajan McGill at tmcgill@wpcspi.org. This is Westminster’s first international mission trip as we partner with the Outreach Foundation and participate in the funding, construction, and dedication of a church building and new classrooms, with a commitment of $15,000 in mission funding from Westminster's endowment. It is not yet too late to join this exceptional team. If you have interest, please contact Rev. Trajan McGill right away. You may learn additional details by clicking here. 
Mission Statement
With each new day, we reaffirm our common purpose to join in the worshipful praise of God, to teach children, to lead and inspire the young, and to call everyone to life-long learning in the church, to be influential participants in society by being accountable to the Gospel,to show the love and compassion of Jesus Christ toward each other,and toward those who are hurting, to be a caring community welcoming both friends and strangers to own our Presbyterian heritage, reformed and always reforming, to be prayerfully open to the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. |
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and on our website at www.wpcspi.org. Please complete the Ministry of Friendship
folder located on the end of each pew.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church is an Earth Care Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.), committed to caring for God's earth in worship, education, facilities, and outreach, promoting environmental stewardship in property decisions, administrative practices, and teaching. Click here to read the latest Earth Care tip. Presbytery of Great Rivers highlighted WPC's Earth Care efforts in their weekly newsletter on Mar. 28, 2019. Click here to read the newsletter, in which Dr. Peter Kieffer shares his passion of leading environmental justice ministry at Westminster. |