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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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. 
Let the door of this church be a way to service.
 

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This Week at Westminster  

Holy Week Services 

Maundy Thursday Communion Service, April 17
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
The meditation “A Decisive Night” will be presented by Dr. Kieffer.  
Westminster Choir will sing Cross-Cry and In the Silence of this Moment. 
The Communion Service will conclude with the solemn stripping of the church.  

Good Friday, April 18
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Good Friday worship will be centered on the reading of the Passion 
according to John with music by The Walnuts and masterpieces 
of art depicting the events of the last hours of Jesus’ life.

Saturday Worship, April 19
5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
"The Fullness of an Empty Tomb" - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer

Easter Sunday, April 20
8:30 and 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
"The Fullness of an Empty Tomb" - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
On Easter Sunday, the Westminster Choir will sing Come, Ye Faithful, 
Raise the Strain and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s oratorio 
Messiah with members of the Millikin Brass.  
The Chancel will be filled with the massive cross of lilies, 
a cherished tradition at Westminster. 

Vacation Bible School: Mission Possible

Sign up now for a fun and inspiring week of Vacation Bible School at Westminster Presbyterian Church!  Any child in our Springfield community ages 3 to 5th grade is invited.  Bring your friends to enjoy the Bible stories, arts and crafts, music, games, and delicious snacks. Register online here or you may print the registration form and return it to Liz Maxey at the church office. For more information or to volunteer, please call Lynn McMenamin at 787-5638.

The New Church Directory Needs Your Picture!

Westminster is creating a new photo directory and we need you to help make it complete! By participating, you will receive a printed directory. The professional photography sessions will take place the weeks of May 13 and 20.  Sign up in three convenient ways:

• Schedule your appointment online at the Lifetouch website dedicated to Westminster scheduling
• Look for sign-up tables on weekends, located in the West Narthex
• Call the church office at 217-522-4415

Make up sessions will be available in June. Sign up today!

Blood Drive on Sunday, May 4

The Board of Deacons will host a blood drive on Sunday, May 4. There will be sign up tables in the West Narthex on Sundays in April. You can also sign up on-line at https://www.bloodcenterimpact.org/index.cfm by clicking "Donate Blood" on the right side of the page. Enter 05/04/2014 as the date and Westminster Presbyterian Church as the sponsor name.  Any questions can be directed to Lucas Carpenter at lcarp2@hotmail.com. Thank you and remember "Your donation can save a life!”