Westminster Presbyterian Church
Let the doors of this church be a way to service.
Saturday Worship, August 19
Saturday worship at Westminster is in Parish Hall is held at 5:30 p.m.
We are grateful for the innovative music provided by Deb Watts and members of the Westminster Jazz Trio. Reverend Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer will preach. Members are encouraged to join us on Saturdays for this meaningful communion worship service.
Saturday worship at Westminster is in Parish Hall is held at 5:30 p.m.
We are grateful for the innovative music provided by Deb Watts and members of the Westminster Jazz Trio. Reverend Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer will preach. Members are encouraged to join us on Saturdays for this meaningful communion worship service.
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Sunday Worship, August 20
8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Reverend Dr. Bythe D. Kieffer will preach. The title of the sermon is "Listen and Understand". Scripture readings include Genesis 45:1-15; Matthew 15:10-11,21-28 |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Young Family Swim Party Sunday, August 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Young families (parents, grandparents and children ages birth through grade 5 are invited to a Swim Party at the Kieffers' (26 Island Bay Lane) as we splash into a new year. Please bring a towel and snack to share! Annual Youth Kick Off Swim Party Sunday, August 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Incoming junior and senior high are invited to a swim party at the Knox Home (2004 Maryknoll Place) as we kick off a new year together. Friends are always welcome. Please bring a towel and snack to share. |
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COMMOTION SUNDAY IS SEPTEMBER 10!!
Plan to join us on Commotion Sunday, September 10 for one service of worship at 10 a.m. We will commission the 2017-2018 Education leadership and bless the backpacks of our children and youth as they begin a new school year during worship. A brunch reception in Parish Hall will follow and include ministry displays and children's activities. Commotion Sunday got its name because it describes the enormous energy and excitement aroused by God's Spirit within WPC and can be traced back to Dr. Ziegler, pastor of Westminster from 1944-1969.
2017 Summer Highlights at Westminster
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Westminster Day Laborers...
Many hands make light work. On Monday, July 31, Westminster members and staff picked sweet corn at the Hale Farm. The harvested corn was delivered to local hunger and homeless agencies. |
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2017 Youth Mission Trip July 1-8
Theme: Love in Action
Twenty-four youth and 9 adult leaders joined Natalie Knox, Interim Director for Youth Ministries and the Rev. Trajan McGill, Associate Pastor for Parish Life on an Appalachia Service Project in Fentress County, Tennessee.
Crews of five worked on painting, drywall, roofing or construction projects of specific homes. The youth built relationships with the residents.
Theme: Love in Action
Twenty-four youth and 9 adult leaders joined Natalie Knox, Interim Director for Youth Ministries and the Rev. Trajan McGill, Associate Pastor for Parish Life on an Appalachia Service Project in Fentress County, Tennessee.
Crews of five worked on painting, drywall, roofing or construction projects of specific homes. The youth built relationships with the residents.
Presbyterian Habitat Build Dedication
On Friday, June 30, WPC members joined Presbyterians from 12 congregations who raised over $50,000 to build a new home in Springfield, Illinois. Because we met our goal of $50,000, two additional homes are being built in Bangledesh.
Thank you to all the members who gave their time and talent and a special thank you to Brad Milliman who served as the Construction Coordinator.
On Friday, June 30, WPC members joined Presbyterians from 12 congregations who raised over $50,000 to build a new home in Springfield, Illinois. Because we met our goal of $50,000, two additional homes are being built in Bangledesh.
Thank you to all the members who gave their time and talent and a special thank you to Brad Milliman who served as the Construction Coordinator.
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Vacation Bible School: Digging for Treasures
The week of June 12-16, WPC welcomed 82 children and 47 youth and adult leaders as we discovered the treasures revealed in Christ's parables about the Kingdom of God. Through music, art, Bible stories, and games we learned that God is present with us in surprising, kind, and loving ways! The kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Come, Lord, and open in us the gates of your kingdom. Taize |
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All Church Cookout at the Kieffer Home
On Friday, June 9 the Membership Committee hosted the annual cookout to welcome new members at the Kieffer Home. We welcomed over 125 and honored our new members. Since June of 2016 we received 34 new members. The evening included a fabulous potluck with burgers and dogs, boat rides and a sing-a-long. New members were invited to "Consider themselves part of the family!" |
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NOMINATIONS WELCOME
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THE 2017 NOMINATING COMMITTEE is now receiving nominations for the following positions of leadership at Westminster.
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Deacon (Class of 2020)
Elder (Class of 2020)
Nominating Committee (Class of 2020)
Strategic Planning Committee (Class of 2020)
2017 Nominating Committee
Dr. Glen Pittman (Chair), Marc Anderson, Cathy Brower, Jim Dolan, Harold Hale, Stephanie S. Moore and Cathy Schwartz.
Click Here for On-Line Form
THE 2017 NOMINATING COMMITTEE is now receiving nominations for the following positions of leadership at Westminster.
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Deacon (Class of 2020)
Elder (Class of 2020)
Nominating Committee (Class of 2020)
Strategic Planning Committee (Class of 2020)
2017 Nominating Committee
Dr. Glen Pittman (Chair), Marc Anderson, Cathy Brower, Jim Dolan, Harold Hale, Stephanie S. Moore and Cathy Schwartz.
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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2017 Easter Lily Cross Construction
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2017 Easter Lily Cross Construction
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