Westminster Presbyterian Church
Let the doors of this church be a way to service.
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Worship Service
Sunday, January 24, 2021 Third Sunday after Epiphany Ordination and Installation Live stream service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday's sermon "The Reluctant Preacher" based on Jonah 3:1-5, 10 and Mark 1:14-20 will be presented by the Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer. Music will be provided by Dale Rogers, organist. Logan Campbell, bass, and Lyle VanDeventer, bass. With the Governor's most recent order, Sangamon Country has returned to Phase 4. Beginning Sunday, January 24, up to 50 people will be allowed attend the worship service. Please use the sign up link below so that attendance may be monitored. The worship service will continue to be live streamed so members may view the service from home. New Officer Ordination and Installation
Sunday, January 24 On Sunday, January 24, our newly elected Church Officers will be ordained and installed during the 10:00 a.m. service of worship. The following persons were elected at the Congregational Meeting on October 11, 2020. Background information about church officers can be found on the church website by clicking here on Church Leadership. Session Class of 2023 Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, Mal Hildebrand, Robyn Hovey, Becky Huston, James Kontio, Lynn McMenamin, Mary Ray, Krista Steller and Sam Magalis (youth) Board of Deacons Class of 2023 Erin Ekstedt, Terry Haynor, Mary King, Richard Leary, Bruce Strom, Robert Stuart, Jess Weitzel and Jessica Borland (youth) January Board Meeting Dates Both Session and the Board of Deacons will meet on Wednesday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m. Thank you to Church Officers Class of 2020 We are grateful to the following elders and deacons who have served our congregation faithfully: Session: Rance Carpenter, Linda Chronister, Kathy Germeraad, Nichole Magalis, Brad Steller, Marty Stutz, Mark Vasconcelles, Dr. Will Wright, Avery Pound (youth) Board of Deacons: Ted Babcock, Robert Bradford, Steve Cobourn, Dr. Virginia Dolan, Amanda Kurmann, Dr. Michael Nenaber, Maribeth Norton, Roe Stone, Grace Batterman (youth) 
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 31 The annual congregational meeting of Westminster Presbyterian Church will be a hybrid gathering which includes those attending worship in the Sanctuary and those on Zoom immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service of worship. 2020 Annual Reports from the Session and Deacon Committee chairs are due Thursday, January 7, 2021. Please submit your reports to Jennie Alt - jalt@wpcpi.org. They will be included in the 2020 Annual Report. |
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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.
Additional Dates Available for Stocking Westminster's Little Pantry
The Mission Committee voted to fill the Little Pantry daily, which is an increase from the previous five times weekly. Members are encouraged to sign up for the additional dates using the SignUp Genius link below.
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
Donation suggestions:Peanut butter, jelly, bread
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.
Additional Dates Available for Stocking Westminster's Little Pantry
The Mission Committee voted to fill the Little Pantry daily, which is an increase from the previous five times weekly. Members are encouraged to sign up for the additional dates using the SignUp Genius link below.
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
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
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 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 OF FAITH 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 September 2020, $1,593,022 from the 102 pledges totaling $1,648,120 has been received. Additionally, non-pledge gifts of $2,779,453 were donated. The current market value of the Support and Endowment Fund is $7,649,013. 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
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 OF FAITH 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 September 2020, $1,593,022 from the 102 pledges totaling $1,648,120 has been received. Additionally, non-pledge gifts of $2,779,453 were donated. The current market value of the Support and Endowment Fund is $7,649,013. 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
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. |
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