Dear Friends,
Worship Leadership this Sunday, November 9 - Communion Sunday
This Sunday, November 9, Harper Huston and Nathan Affrunti will be Acolytes. Charlotte Affrunti will be our Worship Leader. William Affrunti and James Maeda will be our Bible and Cross Carriers.
Worship leaders, cross and Bible carriers are ninth through twelfth grade, senior high youth. Acolytes are fifth through eight grade youth. Mary Ray will confirm the week prior.
Confirmation Sunday School - Sundays
Pre-Confirmation Sunday School will continue to met Sundays. Their next class is November 16 following the children's sermon in the Conference Room for their next lesson on the Old Testament. Thank you to our teachers: Meridith Bryans, Cara Barnett, Marc DeJong, Joe Fierstos, and Mary Ray
Confirmation Sunday School will met Sunday, November 9 following the 10:00 a.m. worship service in the Conference Room. Thank you to our teachers: Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, Rev. Sarah Bishop, Rev. Dr. Anne Marshall, and Mary Ray
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Sunday, November 9
Senior High Youth Group (9th grade - 12th grade) will have their next gathering on Sunday, November 9, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m in the Youth Room. Together we will gather for dinner, fellowship, Bible study and games! Our next meeting is Sunday, November 23.
Dinner will be prepared by Lisa Metzger.
Thank you to this year's Youth Mentors: Cathy Brower, Susan Day, Kyle Duffy, Mary Ray and Jack Sherrick.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Wednesday, December 17
Junior High Youth Group (6th grade - 8th grade) will have their next gathering on Wednesday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 pm in the Youth Room. During this monthly gathering we will enjoy dinner together, build relationships and experience fun as well as Bible study in the Youth Room.
Thank you to our Junior High Mentors: Aaron Berkowitz, Rev. Sarah Bishop, Cathy Brower, Tara Fritsch and Mary Ray.
The youth group schedules for Junior High and Senior High are also downloadable below.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Children of Abraham -Wednesday, November 12
Westminster will host Children of Abraham Wednesday, November 12, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Children and Youth (Kindergarten through High School) are invited to join us as we welcome our friends from other faith communities. The 2025-26 theme is “Strength in Diversity” We explore the diversity of houses of worship, including a walk through Westminster’s sanctuary.
You can support our mission collection for Heartland HOUSED by bringing: bath towels, wash cloths, shower curtain/liner, hygiene items, toilet paper, broom/dustpan, trash bags, and/or cleaning chemicals for their Welcome Home Basket Initiative. Please join us for fun, songs, crafts, music, and a vegetarian meal.
Sunday School Teachers Sign-Up
Youth are encouraged to join the Sunday School Teacher's rotation as an Assistant any Sunday. There is Assistants needed in the Pre-School, Kindergarten through Second Grade and Third through Fifth grade. Youth over fourteen can also sign-up to assist in the Nursery. Just follow the links on the Westminster's website to the appropriate Sunday School/Nursery Sign-up Genius and sign-up. The schedule is open through the end of the year.
Blessings,
Mary Ray (cell 217-494-3810)
Director for Youth
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Sarah Bishop (cell 574-298-2295)
Associate Pastor for Family Ministry
Worship Leadership this Sunday, November 9 - Communion Sunday
This Sunday, November 9, Harper Huston and Nathan Affrunti will be Acolytes. Charlotte Affrunti will be our Worship Leader. William Affrunti and James Maeda will be our Bible and Cross Carriers.
Worship leaders, cross and Bible carriers are ninth through twelfth grade, senior high youth. Acolytes are fifth through eight grade youth. Mary Ray will confirm the week prior.
Confirmation Sunday School - Sundays
Pre-Confirmation Sunday School will continue to met Sundays. Their next class is November 16 following the children's sermon in the Conference Room for their next lesson on the Old Testament. Thank you to our teachers: Meridith Bryans, Cara Barnett, Marc DeJong, Joe Fierstos, and Mary Ray
Confirmation Sunday School will met Sunday, November 9 following the 10:00 a.m. worship service in the Conference Room. Thank you to our teachers: Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, Rev. Sarah Bishop, Rev. Dr. Anne Marshall, and Mary Ray
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Sunday, November 9
Senior High Youth Group (9th grade - 12th grade) will have their next gathering on Sunday, November 9, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m in the Youth Room. Together we will gather for dinner, fellowship, Bible study and games! Our next meeting is Sunday, November 23.
Dinner will be prepared by Lisa Metzger.
Thank you to this year's Youth Mentors: Cathy Brower, Susan Day, Kyle Duffy, Mary Ray and Jack Sherrick.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - Wednesday, December 17
Junior High Youth Group (6th grade - 8th grade) will have their next gathering on Wednesday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 pm in the Youth Room. During this monthly gathering we will enjoy dinner together, build relationships and experience fun as well as Bible study in the Youth Room.
Thank you to our Junior High Mentors: Aaron Berkowitz, Rev. Sarah Bishop, Cathy Brower, Tara Fritsch and Mary Ray.
The youth group schedules for Junior High and Senior High are also downloadable below.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Children of Abraham -Wednesday, November 12
Westminster will host Children of Abraham Wednesday, November 12, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Children and Youth (Kindergarten through High School) are invited to join us as we welcome our friends from other faith communities. The 2025-26 theme is “Strength in Diversity” We explore the diversity of houses of worship, including a walk through Westminster’s sanctuary.
You can support our mission collection for Heartland HOUSED by bringing: bath towels, wash cloths, shower curtain/liner, hygiene items, toilet paper, broom/dustpan, trash bags, and/or cleaning chemicals for their Welcome Home Basket Initiative. Please join us for fun, songs, crafts, music, and a vegetarian meal.
Sunday School Teachers Sign-Up
Youth are encouraged to join the Sunday School Teacher's rotation as an Assistant any Sunday. There is Assistants needed in the Pre-School, Kindergarten through Second Grade and Third through Fifth grade. Youth over fourteen can also sign-up to assist in the Nursery. Just follow the links on the Westminster's website to the appropriate Sunday School/Nursery Sign-up Genius and sign-up. The schedule is open through the end of the year.
Blessings,
Mary Ray (cell 217-494-3810)
Director for Youth
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Sarah Bishop (cell 574-298-2295)
Associate Pastor for Family Ministry