Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Worship Service Sunday, October 24, 2021 Stewardship Dedication Sunday Westminster Art Exhibit The sermon "Persisting in Humility," based on Job 42:1-6 and Mark 10:46-52 will be presented by the Rev. Dr. Blythe D. KIeffer. Music will be provided by Westminster Choir, Lyle VanDeventer, bass, and Dale Rogers, organist. Westminster Artist's Exhibit
Sunday, October 24 Westminster, among its many blessings, has a congregation of many gifted artists. On Sunday, October 24, check into Parish Hall for an exhibit of paintings, drawings, pastels, pottery, photography, collage and other medium created by our members. The exhibit will be on view prior to the 10:00 a.m. service and following the service with a reception and a time for the artists to speak about their work. We will mount the exhibit Saturday, October 24. Artists may collect their artworks at noon on Sunday the 24th. 
The Annual Spud Bake
Sunday, October 24 On Sunday, October 24, Junior and Senior High Youth will gather in the kitchen from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon to prepare loaded baked and sweet potatoes to raise funds for the Contact Ministries Christmas Gift Distribution. SAVE THE DATE: We will shop on Sunday, December 5 to share God’s love with other youth in need using the donations received from the Spud Bake Sale. Community Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, October 23 from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church 501 S. Douglas Avenue The Illinois Department of Public Health, Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, Wooden It Be Lovely, Fifth Street Renaissance, and Alderwoman Erin Conley are sponsoring a free clinic offering first, second and booster shots of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Vaccine recipients may also receive free gas cards and grocery gift cards, free hamburgers, hot dogs, and snacks. Help our community return to normal! Compass for Kids begins Tuesday, October 26
Compass for Kids in-person gatherings begin at Westminster on Tuesday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. This weekly tutoring after-school program also offers a life skills class. A snack will replace the weekly dinner this year. We are grateful for the following ministry partners who will serve on the 2021-2022 team: Cathy Allen, Ann, Collins, Rance Carpenter, Kris Gates, Carole Kennerly, Mary Caroline Mitchell, Lynn McMenamin, Kate and Michael Morthland, and Kate Wilson. Compass for Kids Orientation was rescheduled to Tuesday, October 12, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Parish Hall.
I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS is the 2022 Stewardship theme, selected by Pete VanGieson who is chairing this year’s committee. I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS springs from an understanding of giving as a time to respond to God’s grace. Stewardship is celebrated with joy. It becomes the expression of a Christ-centered community that intends to be a compassionate, courageous witness to the world. Serving on the 2022 Stewardship Campaign with Pete are Meleah Berkowitz, Robyn Hovey, Tom Massey, Julie McDonough, Pat Moore, Bill Schlosser, Gregg Swanson, Brinton Wilkey, and Bob Zerfas. The campaign will be introduced in worship on Sunday, September 19 and the Stewardship Dedication will be Sunday, October 24. The Stewardship letter will be mailed the week of September 19 following the Session’s approval of the 2022 budget. Stewardship brochures and pledge cards are located in the pew pockets. You are also welcome to pledge online by clicking here. Please pledge by Dedication Sunday, October 24. 
Each September and October, Westminster receives the Peace & Global Witness Offering. It draws Presbyterians together and provides education and exposure to those who show us how to do peacemaking well. It allows us to create resources for dealing with conflict, provide nurturing reconciliation, and stand in support of our global sisters and brothers, because the peace of Christ belongs to people everywhere.
Please consider supporting this fund by making a donation for the Peace and Global Witness Offering. If paying by check, please indicate PGW on the memo line. Online donations can be made by clicking here. Message from WPC COVID-19 Task Force
September 15, 2021 To stem the transmission of the highly contagious Delta variant, Governor Pritzker recently mandated the wearing of masks in public indoor spaces in Illinois for all residents over age two, independent of vaccination status. Westminster is doing its part to protect the most vulnerable of our congregation -- masks are to be worn inside the public areas of the church building. This includes church services, formal meetings, and informal gatherings. Masks may be removed to publicly speak when appropriately socially distanced. Individuals should use appropriate caution when eating in groups, as this is likely the time of greatest risk of transmission. Read the complete September 15 Covid-19 Task Force Report by clicking here. 
Church Mice on Saturdays
11:00 a.m. in Second Floor Classroom Church Mice is for infants through age 4 and begins Saturday, September 18, at 11:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Classroom. Led by Dale Rogers, this experience is for young children and their parents. Follow the cheese once you enter the West Narthex. Click here to sign your child(ren) up weekly for this class. Place Adult names in the comments only. The class size is limited to 10, due to COVID 19 precautions and limited space. Spots will fill up fast. |
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Featured Hunger Missions at Westminster
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.
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.
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
Helping Hands Meals
Every second Friday of the month, Westminster members prepare meals to feed 50 hungry men at Helping Hands Shelter at 1023 E. Washington St. Currently, meals are covered through the end of 2021.
This is a great project for friends or several families to do together. Volunteers may cook food in their own homes or use the church kitchen. Many thanks to the members of the Elizabeth Circle for preparing the meal.
Please consider taking one or more dates (the 2nd Friday of each month) to prepare and deliver a much-needed dinner for the men at the Helping Hands Shelter. Dates in 2022 are available. Reimbursement is available.
Learn more details and sign up to help!
This is a great project for friends or several families to do together. Volunteers may cook food in their own homes or use the church kitchen. Many thanks to the members of the Elizabeth Circle for preparing the meal.
Please consider taking one or more dates (the 2nd Friday of each month) to prepare and deliver a much-needed dinner for the men at the Helping Hands Shelter. Dates in 2022 are available. Reimbursement is available.
Learn more details and sign up to help!
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Give-A-Meal-A-Month
October Menu |
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Canned chili or soup with pop tops, biscuit mix, and 100% juice or water canned fruit.
Items in High Demand: feminine hygiene products, shampoo, diapers & wipes, granola / nutri-grain / breakfast bars, individual cereal packs, soap.
Thank you to all who place items in the West Narthex for the Central Illinois Foodbank.
Items in High Demand: feminine hygiene products, shampoo, diapers & wipes, granola / nutri-grain / breakfast bars, individual cereal packs, soap.
Thank you to all who place items in the West Narthex for the Central Illinois Foodbank.
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. Westminster Presbyterian Church has been certified as an Hunger Action Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.), committed to (1) acknowledging and celebrating the faithful work of Presbyterians working around the country to alleviate hunger and end its causes, and (2) encouraging these ministries to be even more holistic and justice-oriented. Click here to see how Westminster is helping fight hunger in our community. |
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