Lynn George
Donate Your Furniture
8:00 – 11 am Saturday, November 2 • Your Home
Do you have tables, chairs, mattresses, couches, etc., that you would like donate? The Community Warehouse Project can help! This nonprofit collects and redistributes donated furniture to individuals and families in need within the region. The Outreach committee of Westminster Presbyterian will pick up your gently used furniture and deliver them for you! All you need to do is email Nancy Tuttle with your name, address, and pictures of the items you wish to donate, and we will make the arrangements. If you want to help us that day, please let us know as well, as we could use some strong bodies! For other smaller furniture and all household items, we encourage you to donate them to Westminster’s Thrift Shop. Due to the high demand in the past, we must limit this service to Westminster members.
Prison Ministry Art Show Begins Tomorrow
7 pm Friday, October 11 – 7 pm Sunday, October 19
Westminster partners with a Prison Ministry Art Show featuring artworks from the inmates at Coal Township State Correction Institute. Last year we generously raised nearly $4,000 with half going to the inmates to restock their art supplies as well as Christmas gifts for their families. The other half, at the artists’ request, goes to our charities. The Art Show is online and ends on Sunday, October 20. The original art as well as calendars and greeting cards of the original artwork will be on sale.
Westminster Launches a New Website!
We’re thrilled to share with you the good news that Westminster launched a refreshed website! Here’s a screenshot of the new home page. Our hope is that it is more user friendly and easier to navigate especially for those viewing worship at home. You’ll also find time sensitive notifications like snow closings on the top blue banner. Take a look around and let Director of Communications, Lynn George know if you have any questions.
Meet Glen Bell: Sunday’s Guest Preacher and Speaker
Rev. Dr. Glen Bell hails from the Louisville area, where he serves as Senior Vice President of Development for the Presbyterian Foundation, which has been in existence since 1799. Glen dedicated 30 years as a pastor in a wide variety of Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations, serving churches in North Carolina, Indiana, and Florida. His roles and duties have spanned preaching, teaching, and pastoral care; leadership, management, and operations; and stewardship and funds development. Glen has written for Journal for Preachers, Presbyterian Outlook, and Family Ministry. He has been the opening preacher for the PC(USA)’s Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference. He has served on the boards of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, NEXT Church and Presbyterian Outlook.
Blanket Drive Begins
October 10, 2024Help us to provide warmth this coming winter season by donating new single, double or queen-sized warm winter blankets, with a heavier emphasis on singles and doubles. The Blanket Drive will run throughout the month of October. There are bins set up in Café 10 West for donations. You can also mail blankets directly to the church.
What is Consecration Sunday?
Sunday Worship, October 20
This year we are implementing a new stewardship model, Consecration Sunday, one we believe will help draw us all closer to God by asking what is God calling you to do? This question illuminates a new perspective on financial generosity, one of growing spiritually in our relationship with God. Here is the process:
- RSVP to the Celebration Brunch Fill out a Reservation Card in worship or online to let us know you are attending the brunch, which is free of charge to you. Please RSVP for the Celebration Brunch even if you aren’t able to come. We look forward to preparing a place at the table for you.
- Discern Your Level of Giving
We ask for your discernment as an act of worship when you answer what God is calling you to do to support Westminster’s mission of Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known with your financial commitment. You can use the Westminster’s giving breakdown & step up chart or calculate a percentage of your income to help you think about what is God calling you to do? - Attend Consecration Sunday Worship on October 20
Rev. Dr. Glen Bell will share his talents with us as he preaches. With over 30 years of experience as a pastor at PCUSA churches across the country, Glen currently serves as Senior Vice President at the Presbyterian Foundation. - Make your commitment DURING worship on October 20
Instead of sending you a card in the mail, this year during worship we as a congregation will prayerfully commit to what is God calling us to do by filling out an Estimate of Giving Card together in worship. Those present in the Sanctuary will be asked to come forward to dedicate their commitment. Those online can submit an electronic Estimate of Giving Card. - Gather at the Celebration Brunch
Following each service Chef Matt Stone will cater a delicious brunch. Enjoy French toast, frittata, sausage, salad (and more!) and time of fellowship. RSVP for the Celebration Brunch.
More Volunteers Needed for Rise Against Hunger
9:00 am – 5:00 pm October 12 & 13 • Spellman Hall
Help us pack over 50,000 meals in October for Rise Against Hunger. We need hundreds of volunteers from ages 4-104! Click here to register for this weekend of fun and service. Unavailable that weekend? Help us prepare for the event by building boxes, filling bags with vitamin packs and putting stickers on bags or click here to make a donation. A $100 donation will feed a school age child for a year! Questions? Contact Angela Emrich.
Emergency Response Efforts for Hurricanes
October 9, 2024Westminster joins the PCUSA in responding to those impacted by Hurricanes over the last few weeks. The impact of Helene & Milton is felt across multiple states, with devastating storm damage in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is in communication with affected presbyteries to share information and coordinate resources as wind and flooding damage is assessed. PDA deployed a National Response Team to several local presbyteries to respond to needs in their communities. Along with your prayers, your generous financial gifts will bring hope, help, and encouragement. Click here to support the PDA’s efforts or make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church, designating “Hurricane Relief” in the memo line. We will forward the collected funds to PDA. For updates on the response efforts click here.
Make Your Reservation for Consecration Sunday
October 8, 2024Sunday Worship, October 20 • Brunch in Spellman after Worship
What is God calling you to do? This question illuminates a new perspective on financial generosity, one of growing spiritually in our relationship with God. Join us on Sunday, October 20 for Consecration Sunday, when Rev. Dr. Glen Bell will share his talents with us as he preaches. With over 30 years of experience as a pastor at PCUSA churches across the country, Glen currently serves as Senior Vice President at the Presbyterian Foundation. We ask for your discernment as an act of worship when you answer what God is calling you to do to support Westminster’s mission of Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known with your financial commitment. Immediately following both worship services enjoy a Celebration Brunch. RSVP to let us know which brunch you’ll attend.
Hurricane Helene Emergency Response Efforts
October 3, 2024Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26 as a very dangerous category 4 hurricane. The impact of Helene has been felt across multiple states, with devastating storm damage in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is in communication with affected presbyteries to share information and coordinate resources as wind and flooding damage is assessed. PDA deployed a National Response Team to several local presbyteries to respond to needs in their communities. Along with your prayers, your generous financial gifts will bring hope, help, and encouragement. Click here to support the PDA’s efforts or make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church, designating “Hurricane Helene” in the memo line. We will forward the collected funds to PDA. For updates on the response efforts click here.