Year: 2024
Wills Emphasis Sunday: Faithful Generations, Future Impact
May 27, 2024Wills Emphasis Sunday
Faithful Generations, Future Impact
Sunday, June 2 in Worship & Fellowship
What things excite you so much that you want them to continue after your lifetime?
Planned giving allows us to do God’s work when we are no longer here to do it ourselves. Though death is a difficult subject, making our intentions known to family and other recipients can bring comfort and clarity to all involved.
Wills are about more than just money. They also make our wishes known about guardianship of children, our health priorities, and end of life care. On Sunday, The Legacy Task Force hosts an informational gathering and fellowship time in Spellman Hall after each worship service. They will have toolkits and materials to help you begin or revise your will and legacy plans. This conversation is for every generation, whether you are in your 20s or 90s.
Each and every one of us is touched by the legacy gifts of those who went before us – now it’s our turn.
Update from the Strategic Visioning Lead Team
May 28, 2024“… the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart so that you can do it.” -Deut 30:14.
Building on the foundation of our March retreat, the WPC Strategic Visioning Lead Team continues to explore God’s path for us. Our Team will work in four phases: Data Gathering, Listening, Discerning, Planning/Dreaming. This one-page update gives more information.
Our next update will provide additional details for the listening phase. In the meantime, we ask for your prayers and encourage you to prepare by reflecting on the role of WPC and God’s church in your life.
New Journey Series: Psalms in the Fabric of Our Lives
May 29, 202410:45 am Sundays, June 16 – July 28 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
Our summer Journey class sessions, facilitated by Dr. Sue Fry, is a series of reflections on the psalms in conjunction with sermons on the psalms from the pastors and Westminster staff. Come as able. Click here to attend via Zoom.
June 16: Psalm 23: Its Texture and Its Text
June 23: Psalms in the Seasons of Life
June 30: When It Is Disorienting
July 7: Communal Lament, Reorientation and Thanksgiving
July 14: Psalm Presentation by Ann Hatfield
July 21: Out of the Depths: Heart Cries to God
July 28: Praying With the Psalms (Sue Fry)
& The Psalms and Music (Tim Evers)
Fill a Backpack for Bridge Academy
May 30, 2024Send a child back to school well prepared through Bridge Academy in Coatesville. Buy a backpack and fill it with school supplies or buy specific items to fill a backpack. Click here for a full list of supplies. Money and Walmart gift cards are welcome, too! ($50 to fill a backpack or $75 to buy and fill a backpack.) Drop off the filled backpack or individual items in Café 10 West by June 30. Questions? Contact Laura Davis.
Last week to donate to the Pentecost Offering!
June 6, 2024This offering supports the development of children, youth and young adults in our community and throughout the country. Westminster’s local portion (40%) of the offering will go to Hearts Holding Hands (AHHAH). Donate to our Pentecost Offering.
We welcome guest preacher, Dori Hjalmarson and Juan Rodas to Westminster
We welcome guest preacher, Dori Hjalmarson and Juan Rodas to Westminster.
Dori is the mission co-worker serving in Honduras with the Presbyterian Church of Honduras. She was born and raised in the Southwest U.S. border region. Dori earned her master’s degree in divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary and is third generation of Presbyterian pastors called to mission service in her family. She was also trained as a journalist at the University of Missouri and has worked as a reporter and editor.
Juan grew up fishing and farming. He became a Christian after meeting his future wife, Yolanda Samayoa, and became a pastor in his father-in-law’s Presbyterian Church in Tegucigalpa. Over the past 25 years, Juan watched the Presbyterian Church in Honduras grow from 12 congregations to 30. He has three children and five grandchildren. Juan is currently moderator of the Honduras presbytery’s board of directors and in general acts as a pastor to the pastors, visiting congregations and caring for leaders of the churches.
Stephen Ministry Commissioning
9:30 am and 11:00 am Sunday, June 23 • Sanctuary & Live Stream
We will commission seven new Stephen Ministers during worship on June 23. These dedicated individuals attended weekly training sessions since early January. They are now ready to begin their caring ministry! We thank God for all our Stephen Ministers and pray that God will continue to bless this Ministry. If you are one of the “all time” active or resting Stephen Ministers, please wear your badge on June 23. We will invite you to come forward for the commission blessing. Please help us celebrate the completion of this important training!
Last Week to Fill a Backpack
June 19, 2024Send a child back to school well prepared through Bridge Academy in Coatesville. Buy a backpack and fill it with school supplies or buy specific items to fill a backpack. Click here for a full list of supplies. Money and Walmart gift cards are welcome, too! ($50 to fill a backpack or $75 to buy and fill a backpack.) Drop off the filled backpack or individual items in Café 10 West by June 30. Questions? Contact Laura Davis.
Westminster Thrift Shop’s Summer Hours
June 19, 2024The last day for thrift shop’s regular hours is Saturday, June 29. The Thrift Shop is closed July 1 to July 7. Starting Monday, July 8 through August 21, the thrift shop will operate on its summer hours which is 10 am – 3 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Welcome Gift for New Cheyney Students
July 2, 2024Help us welcome all new Cheyney student to campus with a gift from Westminster. 90% of the students at Cheyney Qualify as low income, disabled, or are the first in their family to attend college. Many students rely on the generosity of the community for school supplies. Each student will receive an aluminum water bottle filled with goodies. Please donate any of these items listed below:
- $5 Wawa Gift Cards/hoagie coupons
- Pens
- Sticky Notes
- Highlighters
- Candy
- Microwave Popcorn
Collection bins located in Café 10 West.