Westminster Presbyterian Church
Let the doors of this church be a way to service.
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Sunday, January 16, 2022 Second Sunday after Epiphany MLK Weekend The sermon entitled “When the Wine Runs Out" based on John 2:1-11 and Psalm 36 will be presented by the Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer. Music will be provided by Eleanor VanDeventer, soprano, Julie Blythe, alto, Lyle VanDeventer, bass, Dale Rogers, organist. Adult Ed Forum hosts No Malice Films
MLK Sunday, January 16, 11:15 a.m. – 12 noon Students in Illinois were challenged to explore the topic of racial healing using the medium of film through the “No Malice Film Contest.” Westminster's Abigail Eldridge won third place for the 11-14 age group with "We the People." Join us Sunday, January 16 at 11:15 a.m. in the Second Floor Classroom for a special presentation of Abigail Eldridge’s film and others. 
The Annual Martin Luther King Breakfast
Monday, January 17 The 47th Annual MLK Breakfast will be held in person, with a mask and social distancing in place, on Monday, January 18, 8:30 a.m. at the Wyndham Hotel. This year’s speaker is Dr. Charles Person who was the youngest of the original thirteen Freedom Riders sponsored by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). Westminster continues our support as a Platinum Sponsor, donating $1,500 from the Endowment Scholarship Fund. It is symbolic and meaningful for us to have a presence at this community celebration especially considering our rich history as advocates for racial justice and equality. If you would like to join the pastors and attend, please contact Jennie Alt at jalt@wpcspi.org. Westminster is this year’s recipient of the Community Service Award. 
Egg-tastic Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, January 30 8:30 - 9:45 A.M. Members are invited to an egg-tastic breakfast served by youth attending the 2022 Youth Mission Trip. Come support the Mission and be well-nourished for the work of the church at the Annual Meeting following worship! 10:00 A.M. Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. Annual Meeting of the Congregation 2021 Annual Reports from the Session and Deacon Committee chairs are due Thursday, January 13, 2022 by noon. Please submit your reports to Jennie Alt at jalt@wpcpi.org. They will be included in the 2021 Annual Report. Message from Coronavirus Task Force
January 5, 2022 The pandemic has taken a turn for the worse as new cases are once again in record territory, nation-wide, state-wide, and in Sangamon County. Considering this situation, the CVTF makes the following recommendations for the duration of this current surge:
Egg-tastic Breakfast at our next meeting. Read the complete January 5 Covid-19 Task Force Report by clicking here. 
Apostles Read Library Book Group
Fourth Tuesday of the Month The Adult Education Committee is introducing a new book group called "Apostles Read" which will gather in our newly renovated Ziegler Library on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. beginning in January. The group will be led by Aaron Berkowitz. Participants may sign up on the church website and are responsible for purchasing their own books. Peaceful neighbor: Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers by Michael Long is the book selected for the first discussion on Tuesday, January 24. Sign up here to join this book group. Sign up here to join the Apostles Read FaceBook group. 
Nursery Guild
We welcome Caroline Haynor to our nursery staff. Caroline is a junior at Springfield High School and active in our youth group. She will work under the supervision of Nursery Coordinator Leigh Milward. New Nursery Guild is being formed to create an intergenerational space in our church nursery. Many members received a personal invitation. Please consider signing up as a Ministry partner in the nursery on Sundays from 9:55 - 11:00 a.m. If you are interested contact Karen Sherrick (ksherrick@wpcspi.org) and to sign up click here. The rotation begins January 2022 and will include two ministry partners per week. |
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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. We need ministry partners to prepare meals from March to December..
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 Nancy Canady and Sandy Bellatti for preparing the meal on January 14.
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. 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 Nancy Canady and Sandy Bellatti for preparing the meal on January 14.
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. Reimbursement is available.
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Give-A-Meal-A-Month
January Menu |
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Spaghhetti and meatballs in can, canned veggies, Canned fruit in 100% juice or water, Instant Jello
High-Demand Items: baby wipes, personal hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, soap (soap, laundry, dish), granola / nutrigrain / breakfast bars, individual cereal packs, soap.
High-Demand Items: baby wipes, personal hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, soap (soap, laundry, dish), granola / nutrigrain / breakfast bars, individual cereal packs, soap.
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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