Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Saturday Worship Service
September 22, 2018 5 p.m. - Parish Hall Reverend Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer will preach. The title of her message is "Angels Unaware" based on the scriptures Proverbs 31:10-31 and Mark 9:30-37 Sunday Worship Service
September 23, 2018 8:30 a.m.- Parish Hall 10:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Reverend Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer will preach. The title of her sermon is "Angels Unaware" based on the scriptures Proverbs 31:10-31 and Mark 9:30-37 Music: Westminster Choir and Dale Rogers, Organist Please join us in honoring our 50 & 60 year members this Sunday, September 23, during 10:00 a.m. worship. 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 the West Narthex following worship to express our congratulations and appreciation.
Fifty-year Members: Cathy L. Cragoe Jacqueline Schroeder David L. Mitchell John Schroeder Stan Papp Jan B. Schuermann Gloria St. Lawrence Sixty-Year Member: Phyllis B. Collins 
WELCOME REV. CHRISTIAN K. CHOI
Associate Pastor for Family Ministry THE REVEREND CHRISTIAN CHOI was elected by the congregation last Sunday, September 16 to serve as Associate Pastor for Family Ministry. Rev. Choi will begin December 1, 2018. We anticipate our partnership in ministry with great joy. Keep Christian, Sophia and Diana in your prayers as they prepare for this time of transition in their lives and bid farewell to the Korean Presbyterian Church of Fresno congregation Christian has served since 2013. Christian is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree (2008) and a Master of Theology degree (2009) with an emphasis on missions and ecumenics. Prior to seminary he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004). UPCOMING EVENTS
Enjoy an evening with your Westminster sisters and bring your favorite salad.Join us as we travel to Kenya with Jen DeJong to learn more about the natural beauty of this country and its people. Kenya is a country rich in tradition and resources, yet unfortunately juxtaposed with crime and poverty. Jen will share pictures and stories about her multiple experiences (building a church, volunteering in an orphanage, partnering with a social enterprise, training Kenyan pastors, and of course safaris) along with ways that you can pray, support, and encourage the Kenyan people. Click here to register online or call Jennie Alt at 217-522-4415.
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CHURCH WORLD SERVICE CROP HUNGER WALK
Sunday, October 7, 1:30 p.m. starting at Grace Lutheran Church
Join walkers from area churches as we fight hunger locally and globally together. The 3-mile walk passes several of our supported food pantries. Sign up online to pledge or walk or see Becky Martin in the West Narthex on Sundays in September.
Sunday, October 7, 1:30 p.m. starting at Grace Lutheran Church
Join walkers from area churches as we fight hunger locally and globally together. The 3-mile walk passes several of our supported food pantries. Sign up online to pledge or walk or see Becky Martin in the West Narthex on Sundays in September.
Fourth Annual "Swinging on a Prayer"
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Golf Scramble
Sunday, October 7, 3:00 p.m. at Long Bridge Golf Course.
This is a four-person scramble and players of all skill levels are welcome. Non-golfers are welcome for dinner at 6:00 p.m.
The committee is collecting prizes to present at this event. Those who are interested in golfing or are able and willing to make a prize donation, please contact Meg Kontio at megannek@hotmail.com
RSVP Deadline - October 1
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP TODAY
Golf Scramble
Sunday, October 7, 3:00 p.m. at Long Bridge Golf Course.
This is a four-person scramble and players of all skill levels are welcome. Non-golfers are welcome for dinner at 6:00 p.m.
The committee is collecting prizes to present at this event. Those who are interested in golfing or are able and willing to make a prize donation, please contact Meg Kontio at megannek@hotmail.com
RSVP Deadline - October 1
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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