Westminster Presbyterian Church
Let the doors of this church be a way to service.
Saturday Worship, October 21
Saturday worship at Westminster is in Parish Hall is held at 5:30 p.m.
Reverend Trajan I. McGill will preach. We are grateful for the innovative music provided by Deb Watts and members of the Westminster Jazz Trio. 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.
Reverend Trajan I. McGill will preach. We are grateful for the innovative music provided by Deb Watts and members of the Westminster Jazz Trio. Members are encouraged to join us on Saturdays for this meaningful communion worship service.
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Sunday Worship, October 22
10:00 a.m. Worship Service Reverend Trajan I. McGill will preach. The title of the sermon is "To the Emperor, to God". Scripture readings include Exodus 33:12-23; Matthew 22:15-22. Mission Emphasis On October 21 and 22 mission will be the emphasis of our worship. Westminster has been growing our level of mission work over the past two years, both in financial commitment and in personal involvement. You are invited to explore how you can be involved in carrying Christ’s love to the whole world. On our Mission Emphasis weekend, we will be sharing ways we already are connecting with our community, and asking you to consider additional ways our church can grow its giving and discern the places we are called to serve. Many thanks to everyone in the Westminster family who continues to care about living out our mission and contribute to our ability to do so. Mission Committee: Joe Fierstos, Julie James, Carole Kennerly, Judi Mier, Kay Smith, Alan Wallace Community Service Committee: Peter Kieffer, Al Manson, Brad Milliman, Brad Steller, Kevin Simonson |
UPCOMING EVENTS
DMA (Don’t Mention Age)
Friday, October 20 - 6:30 p.m. Potluck & 7:15 p.m. Program
We welcome Steve Gossard, Curator of the ISU Circus and Allied Arts Unique Collection. He will present a program entitled “The Illinois Circus Connection.”
Please come for the program, even if you are unable to attend the potluck and fellowship. Guests and youth are always welcome.
Friday, October 20 - 6:30 p.m. Potluck & 7:15 p.m. Program
We welcome Steve Gossard, Curator of the ISU Circus and Allied Arts Unique Collection. He will present a program entitled “The Illinois Circus Connection.”
Please come for the program, even if you are unable to attend the potluck and fellowship. Guests and youth are always welcome.
HARVEST FEST - Sunday, October 29 - 5 p.m.
The evening begins with supper in Parish Hall at 5:00 p.m. followed by a costume parade at 5:30 p.m. Children are then invited to the following activities from 5:45 –6:45 p.m.:
Story-time (Children’s Library)
Hands-on Activities (2nd Floor Classroom)
Games in the Glow (Youth Room)
The evening will conclude with Trunk or Treat in the Parking lot hosted by the Board of Deacons. If you would like to participate in the Trunk or Treat, contact Becky Huston at bec0731@hotmail.com Please RSVP by Thursday, October 26. Donations to support UNICEF will be collected to assist families in developing countries.
Story-time (Children’s Library)
Hands-on Activities (2nd Floor Classroom)
Games in the Glow (Youth Room)
The evening will conclude with Trunk or Treat in the Parking lot hosted by the Board of Deacons. If you would like to participate in the Trunk or Treat, contact Becky Huston at bec0731@hotmail.com Please RSVP by Thursday, October 26. Donations to support UNICEF will be collected to assist families in developing countries.
New beginnings at Westminster!
COMMOTION SUNDAY
HIGHLIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
COMMOTION SUNDAY
HIGHLIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
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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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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