Dear Westminster Family,
So many wonderful things are happening at Westminster that I sometimes get a little anxious wondering whether everyone knows about them! We communicate in so many ways, yet sometimes, even when we're communicating, we still fail to connect!
So, in an effort to relieve a little of my anxiety (and perhaps yours), here are a few things I really want you to Taste and See!
Show up Sunday for Celtic Sunday! Some of the best music of the year, and as an added bonus, a short sermon! What's not to love?
Come to Know Tech November (in October)! Yes, you read that correctly. Join us in Fellowship Hall, where the temperature will be perfect! Jesus tells us to love God and love our neighbors. That's getting harder to do when we're all glued to our technology.
Room In The Inn needs Innkeepers! Without innkeepers, there won't be much of an inn. This ministry is one of the beautiful ways Westminster puts faith into action, but it takes people willing to show up. Please sign up here.
Habitat needs some muscle! In November, we'll be setting walls, and we need willing hands and strong backs. You don't have to be a master builder to make a difference.
Your generosity helps make it happen. Read the announcements, click the links, invite a friend, and most importantly, “Taste and see! Come be part of what God is doing among us.
With gratitude and a little less anxiety (I hope!)
- Donovan
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The Prelude will begin 20 minutes before the service begins.
"Taking up the Offering"
Donovan Drake preaching
Stephanie Boaz assisting
Matthew 22:34-40Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Anthems:
Westminster Choir
John Mock, whistles
Matt Combs, violin
Ron Sorbo, percussion
Phyllis Sparks, Celtic harp
Jeff Taylor, accordion
Jerry Kimbrough, guitar
Sam Levine, arrangements
Still I Sing Alleluia
LOCH LOMOND
Traditional Scottish melody
Arrangement and additional music by
KYLE PEDERSON
You Do Not Walk Alone
- Elaine Hagenberg
The Falconer
Text by Richard Leach
Music by Alfred V. Fedak
Hymns:
664 Morning Has Broken450 Be Thou My Vision726 Will You Come and Follow Me
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No more glitches! Westminster Streaming
The Good News: We've moved to a brand-new streaming service! It's a fantastic upgrade with exciting new features, higher-quality video, improved sound, and more ways than ever to watch and worship with us online.
The Not-So-Good News: Like any big change, there may be a few growing pains. The transition will take several days to complete. For example: If you’ve been watching us on a TV APP SUCH AS ROKU OR APPLE TV, you’ll need to delete your app. We are working on a replacement, but you can watch us on your YouTube app.
The Great News: Once all is set, you'll enjoy a clearer picture, richer sound, and a more reliable viewing experience that makes being connected to Westminster easier than ever!
Thank you for being so patient as we make something good even better!
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New Member Reception
During the 11:00 a.m. service, we will welcome 30 new members to WPC.
Join us for a reception at 12:00 p.m. in the Parlor to welcome and celebrate these new members.
Everyone is welcome!
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Know Tech November
9:45 a.m. • Fellowship Hall
Week 1: Incarnation (Choosing to be Human)
Question for the week: Does the incarnation (God taking on human flesh) matter in the conversation of tech, social media and AI? If so, why? If not, why?
Overall Summary
The world is not lacking in conversations, books, position papers, movies, podcasts, political persuasions, and opinions on the effects of tech, social media, and AI on the human community. What *is* lacking is more conversation about the ways our relationship with a God who took on flesh might shape our understanding of what it means for us to be human, too... particularly as it relates to tech, social media, and AI.
Know Tech November is a four-week opportunity, six months in the making, for Westminster to join in conversation and shared curiosity about how our faith informs the ways we think about and use technology and experience being human.
As followers of an incarnate God, what does that matter to this conversation? No matter your age, this one's for you.
Unable to join one week? Click here to receive a weekly recap and resources.
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New Member & Inquirer Class •
Goodpasture Hall
Interested in learning more about Westminster? Contact Stephanie Boaz.
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9:45 a.m. • Koinonia Cafe
Join us in Fellowship Hall for the know tech november class
6:00 p.m. • Last Sunday Worship
The Last Sunday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
we gather for dinner, worship, and communion. These
Sunday night worship spaces are open to the whole
congregation and provide youth another unique space
to receive and lead in worship. Join us and bring your
families for Last Sunday Worship.
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Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.
Two-year olds, 3-year-olds, 4s and 5s, and kindergarten
These children will go directly to their rooms for Sunday School.
First, 2nd, and 3rd grades go directly to the Chapel and will be picked up on the Wilson wing.
Fourth and 5th grades go upstairs to their classrooms on the second floor of the Wilson wing. Sign-in sheets are at the bottom of the stairs.
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Sunday Rehearsals
4:00-4:50 p.m. - Children's Choirs
Alleluia Choir
Gloria Choir
Jubilate Choir
Tintinnabulation Intergenerational Handbell Choir
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Laudate Youth Choir
Chiming Children
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Men’s Bible Study:
Scripture for Today
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WPC Chancel
For men at Westminster who are currently (or who are holding on to the glory days of being) 30 to 55, we will be hosting a Bible study on Sunday evenings this year, led by Donovan. Join us as we study the book of Philippians and how it informs our life of faith.
Contact Thomas Bernstein, thomasjbernstein@gmail.com or Donovan Drake for more information.
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Last week...
Help us kick off our Room In The Inn hosting season by helping our guests have a warm, quiet night.
Below is a link to purchase items to start this mission season off on the right foot.
Click here to purchase items and have them sent to the church.
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Bells and Banners for All Saints' Sunday
All Saints' Day is November 1st and one way we will celebrate is with banners processed down the aisle to stand at the front of the Sanctuary. In the Parlor, we invite you to attach a bell to the banners for those loved ones who have already gone on to be a part of the Communion of Saints. As the bells process, the tinkling and ringing of the bells will remind us that we are surrounded by so great a Cloud of Witnesses.
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We’re talking the text! Each Tuesday, the pastoral staff discusses the sermon text for the upcoming Sunday, and we publish it each Wednesday in our eBlast and our YouTube channel on Wednesdays. We invite you to listen in and hear our conversation about God’s Word.
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