Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Worship Service
The Sacrament of Communion
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Live stream service at 10:00 a.m.
The meditation, titled "Opportunities in Grown" and based on Psalm 119:105-112 and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 will be given by Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer. The ministry of music will be provided by Diane Dietz, soprano, Lyle VanDeventer, bass, and Dale Rogers, organist and Director of Music. This Sunday we will partake of the Sacrament of Communion. The elements will be available to be picked up in the West Narthex for those attending worship. Those who are watching from home are invited to prepare their own elements. Westminster will live stream our 10:00 a.m. service. The video will remain available on our web site and YouTube channel afterwards as well.
Members who would like a video recording of Westminster worship services may contact the Church Office to receive a DVD.
The Sacrament of Communion
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Live stream service at 10:00 a.m.
The meditation, titled "Opportunities in Grown" and based on Psalm 119:105-112 and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 will be given by Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer. The ministry of music will be provided by Diane Dietz, soprano, Lyle VanDeventer, bass, and Dale Rogers, organist and Director of Music. This Sunday we will partake of the Sacrament of Communion. The elements will be available to be picked up in the West Narthex for those attending worship. Those who are watching from home are invited to prepare their own elements. Westminster will live stream our 10:00 a.m. service. The video will remain available on our web site and YouTube channel afterwards as well.
Members who would like a video recording of Westminster worship services may contact the Church Office to receive a DVD.
Ways to Watch Westminster Services
Westminster Sunday service videos and Wednesdays with Westminster slide shows are stored on YouTube. Past services may be viewed on the church site by clicking this link to the Worship Services Page or by viewing the services on YouTube.
Click the link below to view the video services on YouTube. If you have a Gmail account, you may log in to YouTube with your Gmail login information and subscribe to Westminster's YouTube channel by clicking the red Subscribe button on the YouTube page. Subscribing to the channel could make it easier for smart TVs to display our services. You may also search YouTube.com for Westminster Presbyterian Church Springfield IL to find the channel. Link to Westminster's YouTube channel.
Westminster Sunday service videos and Wednesdays with Westminster slide shows are stored on YouTube. Past services may be viewed on the church site by clicking this link to the Worship Services Page or by viewing the services on YouTube.
Click the link below to view the video services on YouTube. If you have a Gmail account, you may log in to YouTube with your Gmail login information and subscribe to Westminster's YouTube channel by clicking the red Subscribe button on the YouTube page. Subscribing to the channel could make it easier for smart TVs to display our services. You may also search YouTube.com for Westminster Presbyterian Church Springfield IL to find the channel. Link to Westminster's YouTube channel.
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Westminster COVID-19 Task Force Report
At their March 18 meeting, Session approved the formation of the COVID-19 Task Force (CVTF). One of the CVTF’s responsibilities is to relay the information provided by reputable sources to the congregation. Westminster Reopened Friday, June 26, 2020
In June, Session approved the reopening of the church building on June 26 with gatherings that follow the CDC guidelines. In-Person Worship Resumes
Members and friends are invited to in-person worship on Sunday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship will be limited to 50 attendees. The church’s worship team has recently decided to change our Sunday attendance limit to 50, down from our earlier limit of 100. This change was made in light of the uptick of cases in Sangamon County. Those who choose to attend are invites to register on Signup Genius using the links below. Those without internet access may call Church Administrator Assistant Jennie Alt to reserve a spot. The church will also use this information as contact tracing should an attendee test positive for coronavirus. When signing up for church service attendance on SignUp Genius, worshipers will be asked five questions:
Some other features and precautions as we re-gather include the following:
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God’s power. Ephesians 6:10
Church Officer Nominations
The 2020 Nominating Committee is now receiving nominations for the following positions of leadership at Westminster. Deacon (Class of 2023) Elder (Class of 2023) Nominating Committee (Class of 2021) Strategic Planning Committee (Class of 2023) Nominations may be completed online by clicking here or emailed to the committee chair, Jim Kincaid, at jbkin@comcast.net. Please complete by August 16, 2020. Nominees will be presented at a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 11, 2020. 2020 Nominating Committee: Jim Kincaid (Chair), Carolyn Swanson, Amanda Kurmann, Jim Bryans, Camille Massey, and Julie Sundquist. Wednesdays with Westminster
During this time of sheltering in place, we are introducing "Wednesdays with Westminster." Courtesy of Elsie and Bob Fox, we will provide a link to some of the videos or slideshows they have taken over the years of the Westminster community. We hope you will enjoy reminiscing these delightful gatherings and reach out to one another with other memories they inspire. Previously posted slide shows in this series may be viewed here.
Westminster's Little Pantry
Our Little Pantry is now up and active, located on Cook Street on the south side of Graham Elementary (near the main entrance of the school). Members are invited to take part in this exciting opportunity to share with neighbors. To ensure it is visited regularly per week and kept clean and well-stocked, we are maintaining a signup list for checking on the pantry. Sign up below by clicking the link. Reimbursement is available for items purchased, and a supply of items is kept at the church. Donation suggestions:
www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B49A8AE22A3F85-little Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Proceeds Faithfully
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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
For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Galatians 5:14
Click here to view and complete the
Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Matching Grant Guidelines and Application.
Click here to view and complete the
Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Service Week Guidelines and Application.
Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Matching Grant Guidelines and Application.
Click here to view and complete the
Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Service Week Guidelines and Application.
On Sunday, April 26, the congregation took a historic vote and overwhelmingly approved the Steadfast Neighbor Site and Landscape loan for $1.2 million from the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program. The interest will be between 3.5 and 3.76% and the loan will be paid back over 20 years. On April 7, the Presbytery of Great Rivers guaranteed the loan.
The Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor is possible because of the successful "Building a Legacy of Faith" Twenty-Year Anniversary Endowment Campaign. The loan payments will be made from the interest earned from our General Endowment which had a market value of $4,062,600 on March 31, 2020. This General Endowment is part of the total Support and Endowment Fund, which had a market value of $6,599,400 on March 31, 2020.
This endeavor fulfills the vision of our congregation, who voted to remain in our present location and to be a steadfast presence in this neighborhood 20 years ago. Today we are investing in our neighborhood by beautifying our grounds, expanding our parking, and reaching out to the neighborhood in the mission component, which will be one-third of the renovation costs. The mission funding will be made from the interest earned from our General Endowment. Neighbors will be invited to apply for matching grants or partake in the Steadfast Neighbor Service week August 10-14, 2020. A team of members are being recruited to do minor repairs and small landscape projects for homes in the neighborhood. Click here to view and complete the Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Matching Grant Guidelines and Application. Click here to view and complete the Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Service Week Guidelines and Application.
At their April 15 meeting, Session unanimously approved the Steadfast Neighbor bids presented by Strategic Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Todd Knox. Our parking lot was designed by Vasconcelles Engineering and will be constructed by O’Shea Builders. The West Terrace and East Entry were designed by Architect John Shafer and will be completed by Sexton’s Landscape Concepts. Lighting will be provided by Springfield Electric and installed by B&B Electrical Contractor. One of the silver linings of this cloud called “COVID-19” is that the parking lot work will begin immediately and completed with no phasing, saving close to $100,000. Thank you to the members of the Strategic Planning Committee and task forces for their perseverance, collaboration, and fortitude.
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2020 Strategic Planning Committee: Todd Knox (chair), Pat Hildebrand Culler, Sally Godbey, Keith Hamilton, Beth Kincaid, Carolyn Swanson, Brinton Wilkey, Todd Wise, Dr. Kieffer
Hardscape Task Force: Linda Chronister, Randy Germeraad, Mal Hildebrand, Gregg Humphrey, Mark Vasconcelles, Gary Warnick (staff liaison)
Landscape Task Force: Scott Day, Peter Kieffer, Becky McDonald, Andy Sherrick, Dale Rogers
Mission Task Force: Keith Hamilton, Bob Leffler, Brad Milliman, Mary Caroline Mitchell, Mary Peura, Rev. Trajan McGill, Rev. Christian Choi
Founders’ Sunday, which was planned for May 31 and intended to be a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction work, will now be a ribbon cutting celebration sometime in July, God willing!
The Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor is possible because of the successful "Building a Legacy of Faith" Twenty-Year Anniversary Endowment Campaign. The loan payments will be made from the interest earned from our General Endowment which had a market value of $4,062,600 on March 31, 2020. This General Endowment is part of the total Support and Endowment Fund, which had a market value of $6,599,400 on March 31, 2020.
This endeavor fulfills the vision of our congregation, who voted to remain in our present location and to be a steadfast presence in this neighborhood 20 years ago. Today we are investing in our neighborhood by beautifying our grounds, expanding our parking, and reaching out to the neighborhood in the mission component, which will be one-third of the renovation costs. The mission funding will be made from the interest earned from our General Endowment. Neighbors will be invited to apply for matching grants or partake in the Steadfast Neighbor Service week August 10-14, 2020. A team of members are being recruited to do minor repairs and small landscape projects for homes in the neighborhood. Click here to view and complete the Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Matching Grant Guidelines and Application. Click here to view and complete the Steadfast Neighbor Endeavor Service Week Guidelines and Application.
At their April 15 meeting, Session unanimously approved the Steadfast Neighbor bids presented by Strategic Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Todd Knox. Our parking lot was designed by Vasconcelles Engineering and will be constructed by O’Shea Builders. The West Terrace and East Entry were designed by Architect John Shafer and will be completed by Sexton’s Landscape Concepts. Lighting will be provided by Springfield Electric and installed by B&B Electrical Contractor. One of the silver linings of this cloud called “COVID-19” is that the parking lot work will begin immediately and completed with no phasing, saving close to $100,000. Thank you to the members of the Strategic Planning Committee and task forces for their perseverance, collaboration, and fortitude.
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2020 Strategic Planning Committee: Todd Knox (chair), Pat Hildebrand Culler, Sally Godbey, Keith Hamilton, Beth Kincaid, Carolyn Swanson, Brinton Wilkey, Todd Wise, Dr. Kieffer
Hardscape Task Force: Linda Chronister, Randy Germeraad, Mal Hildebrand, Gregg Humphrey, Mark Vasconcelles, Gary Warnick (staff liaison)
Landscape Task Force: Scott Day, Peter Kieffer, Becky McDonald, Andy Sherrick, Dale Rogers
Mission Task Force: Keith Hamilton, Bob Leffler, Brad Milliman, Mary Caroline Mitchell, Mary Peura, Rev. Trajan McGill, Rev. Christian Choi
Founders’ Sunday, which was planned for May 31 and intended to be a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction work, will now be a ribbon cutting celebration sometime in July, God willing!
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.
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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Information about who we are is in our Welcome Brochure located in the pew pockets
and on our website at www.wpcspi.org.
Information about who we are is in our Welcome Brochure located in the pew pockets
and on our website at www.wpcspi.org.
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