Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Worship Service
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Reformation and Stewardship Dedication Sunday
Live stream service at 10:00 a.m.
The sermon "Embraced" based on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 and I Thess. 2;1-8 will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer. Music will be presented by Dale Rogers, organist, Lyle VanDeventer, Bass.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Reformation and Stewardship Dedication Sunday
Live stream service at 10:00 a.m.
The sermon "Embraced" based on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 and I Thess. 2;1-8 will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer. Music will be presented by Dale Rogers, organist, Lyle VanDeventer, Bass.
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Ways to Watch Westminster Services
Westminster Sunday service videos 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. Mission Emphasis in Worship on October 18
On Sunday, October 18, mission will be our emphasis in worship. Thanks to all in the WPC family who contribute time, effort, and expertise to the church’s mission. For a list of work in which we participate, see our mission brochure, an updated version of which will be available October 18 and downloadable from our website beginning that day. Find ideas there for getting involved in our mission work, or bring your own ideas to anyone on WPC’s mission leadership team. Mission and Community Service Committee: Kathy Germeraad (Chairperson), Roe Stone (Vice Chairperson), Rance Carpenter, Rachael Hickman, Nancy Huston, Bob Leffler, Becky McDonald, Trajan McGill, Mary Caroline Mitchell, Mary Peura, Peter VanGieson, Alan Wallace. Steadfast Neighbor Mission Task Force: Christian Choi, Keith Hamilton, Blythe Kieffer, Todd Knox, Bob Leffler, Trajan McGill, Brad Milliman, Mary Caroline Mitchell, Mary Peura. Earth Care Team: Peter Kieffer (Chairperson), Keith Hamilton, Charlie King, Becky McDonald, Lynn McMenamin, Maribeth Norton, Susan Shaw, Brad Steller. Hunger Action Team : Linda Chronister, Virginia Dolan, Kathy Germeraad, Mary King, Becky Martin, Mary Caroline Mitchell, Tom Owen, Marilyn Rigney, Sue Sawers, Karen Sherrick, Dale Smith, Krista Steller, Jeanne VanGieson. 
Hunger Action Team
Our application to become a certified Hunger Action Congregation has already been approved by the denomination! This broad-ranging program looks into many areas of the church’s life (education, worship, mission and community service, and elsewhere) in seeking ways to grow our work against hunger worldwide and in our own community. This issue appears to have a place in the heart of our congregation, as the response has been strong—thanks to the many people who have stepped forward with interest in directly working on this initiative. |
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Church Officer Orientation
Sunday, October 18, 11:00 A.M. in Parish Hall
Newly elected elders and deacons will meet Sunday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Parish Hall with Dr. Kieffer and Rev. McGill for orientation and lunch.
Sunday, October 18, 11:00 A.M. in Parish Hall
Newly elected elders and deacons will meet Sunday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Parish Hall with Dr. Kieffer and Rev. McGill for orientation and lunch.
WESTMINSTER SUPPORT AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS
STEADFAST NEIGHBOR ENDEAVOR
Earnings from the principal of Westminster’s Support and Endowment Fund provide the loan payments and resources for the mission component. A minimum of 1/3 of the cost of the Site and Landscape Plan is designated for mission.
In May of 2015, on the 180th Founders’ Sunday, Westminster dedicated the BUILDING A LEGACY OFFAITH TWENTY-YEAR Anniversary Endowment Campaign and established the ALBERT HALE CIRCLE with a goal to grow Westminster’s Endowment from $1.7 to $5 million by 2020. As of June 2020, $1,589,490 from the 100 pledges totaling $1,648,120 has been received. Additionally, non-pledge gifts of $2,762,287 were donated. The current market value of the Support and Endowment Fund is $7,297,336. This does not include planned gifts.
Support and Endowment Committee: Todd Wise, Chair, James Bryans, Secretary, Christy Pound, Dale Smith, Lucy Stafford, Jeff Wilday. Steve Arbuthnot, Treasurer, Advisory Members: Randy Germeraad and Diane Rutledge, Staff liaisons: Dr. Kieffer and Lisa Runkle
STEADFAST NEIGHBOR ENDEAVOR
Earnings from the principal of Westminster’s Support and Endowment Fund provide the loan payments and resources for the mission component. A minimum of 1/3 of the cost of the Site and Landscape Plan is designated for mission.
In May of 2015, on the 180th Founders’ Sunday, Westminster dedicated the BUILDING A LEGACY OFFAITH TWENTY-YEAR Anniversary Endowment Campaign and established the ALBERT HALE CIRCLE with a goal to grow Westminster’s Endowment from $1.7 to $5 million by 2020. As of June 2020, $1,589,490 from the 100 pledges totaling $1,648,120 has been received. Additionally, non-pledge gifts of $2,762,287 were donated. The current market value of the Support and Endowment Fund is $7,297,336. This does not include planned gifts.
Support and Endowment Committee: Todd Wise, Chair, James Bryans, Secretary, Christy Pound, Dale Smith, Lucy Stafford, Jeff Wilday. Steve Arbuthnot, Treasurer, Advisory Members: Randy Germeraad and Diane Rutledge, Staff liaisons: Dr. Kieffer and Lisa Runkle
Adult Bible Studies
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YALE BIBLE STUDY - GENESIS
Participants gather by Zoom on Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. led by Rev. McGill or in person with social distancing on Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. led by Dr. Kieffer during the months of October and November. |
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READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Beginning Sunday, November 1 This is a self-directed program utilizing The NRSV Daily Bible: Read, Meditate, and Pray Through the Entire Bible in 365 Days (paperback). No in-person or Zoom gatherings are planned. However, an opportunity to share thoughts and reflections with one another on a private Facebook page will be provided. If you are interested, contact Jim Kincaid, Chair of the Adult Education Committee (jbkin@comcast.net). |
YOUTH GROUP PEER-HELP / TUTORING SESSIONS
Begins Thursday, October 1
4:00-5:00 P.M. Third Floor Classroom
On Thursdays, Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to an hour of study time to ask questions about their classroom work. If you are interested in tutoring youth, please contact Rev. Choi at cchoi@wpcspi.org. Facilitator: Rev. Choi
Begins Thursday, October 1
4:00-5:00 P.M. Third Floor Classroom
On Thursdays, Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to an hour of study time to ask questions about their classroom work. If you are interested in tutoring youth, please contact Rev. Choi at cchoi@wpcspi.org. Facilitator: Rev. Choi
COMPASS FOR KIDS
This year’s Compass after-school program for at-risk children will be online and started Tuesday, October 6. Adult leaders are needed to help lead social-emotional lessons, as well as fill other needs, including meal delivery. Contact Rev. Trajan McGill to find out more about getting involved.
This year’s Compass after-school program for at-risk children will be online and started Tuesday, October 6. Adult leaders are needed to help lead social-emotional lessons, as well as fill other needs, including meal delivery. Contact Rev. Trajan McGill to find out more about getting involved.
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.
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's Little Pantry
Our Little Pantry is located on Cook Street on the south side of Graham Elementary (near the main entrance of the school).
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:
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
Our Little Pantry is located on Cook Street on the south side of Graham Elementary (near the main entrance of the school).
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:
- Peanut butter, jelly, bread
- Canned tuna, meats, fruits, veggies, beans, soups, pasta, sauce
- Cereal, rice, chips, crackers, and other nonperishable dry foods
- Granola bars, nuts, trail mix, and other snacks
- Juice boxes, drink mixes, tea bags
- Cleaning supplies, soap, shampoo, and personal toiletries
- Books, crayons and coloring books, small toy items
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
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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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. |