"When faith gets in the way"
Donovan Drake preaching
Psalm 98
Anthem (11:00 a.m.)
Let Everything That Has Breath
- Joseph Martin
Luke 20:27-38
Anthems:
8:30 a.m.
Laudate Choir
Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep
- Barrie Cabena
Lord of the Dance
- Shaker Tunearr. Allen Pote
11:00 a.m.
Children's Choirs
Ally Hard, Conductor
Alleluia | Kindergarten
Nancy Bieschke & Dave Goodridge, Directors
Gloria | First, Second Grades
Roberta Rodgers & John Semingson, Directors
Jubilate | Third - Fifth Grades
Ally Hard & Dale Nickell, Directors
Chiming Children | Handbells | Ally Hard, Director
God Rejoices Over Me
- Tracey Craig McKibben
Prayer of the Norwegian Child
- Ruth Artman
Hymns:
267 Come, Christians, Join to Sing
188 Jesus Loves Me
547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing
For those of you worshipping with us online,
the hymns are available at the back of the bulletin.
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Retirement Reception for the Arnns
12:15 p.m. • Parlor
Sunday, we celebrate Sally Mae Arnn’s retirement as Music Assistant, including the administration of our Children’s Choirs, handbell director for Chiming Children, and Changing Gears (now Westminster Bells) for 35 years.
Sally Mae was in that position when I arrived as Director of Music Ministries 25 years ago. Sally Mae is one of the finest (and most fun) colleagues with whom I have ever had the privilege of working. She gave fully of herself to the nurture and care of both our children and adults during her tenure. I miss working with her every week, but I am glad she and John can enjoy retirement together.
Speaking of “John of Arnn” (as the music folk fondly call him), John has always been there supporting Sally Mae and all our choirs by composing arrangements for handbells, choral anthems for both adults and children, and musicals. He composed at least three musicals for our Summer Music Camps. They are the best musicals we’ve done.
It is impossible to thank Sally Mae & John adequately, but please join us for refreshments and a time to celebrate them with appreciation and love at a reception in the Parlor immediately following 11:00 a.m. worship, Sunday, November 9. It is especially fitting on this “Children’s Sabbath.” Sally Mae played a major role in these annual worship services for many, many years. Thanks be to God for the ministries of both Sally Mae & John at Westminster.
They are a treasure! And don’t worry! They aren’t leaving Westminster, simply retiring from a long and fruitful tenure on staff.
Gratefully,
John Semingson, Director of Music Ministries
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Canned Food Drive Starts This Sunday
In light of the SNAP crisis, there is a need to help support the Martha O'Bryan Center Food Ministry. They are the busiest food bank in the city and have partnered with Second Harvest. Due to their location in public housing and close to Downtown, they are experiencing high food demand. Learn more about this in this Sunday's bulletin.
Boxes will be at the Mayfair Entrance and North Entrance.
Items in Need:
- Proteins: Peanut butter, canned or dried beans, lentils, canned chicken, tuna
- Whole Grains: Brown rice, whole-grain pasta, and whole-grain cereals or oats.
- Canned Goods: Vegetables (preferably low-sodium), Fruits (packed in juice or water, not syrup), Soups, stews, and chilis (low-sodium)
- Cooking Staples: Cooking oil, and spices like salt, pepper, and other dried herbs.
- Healthy Snacks: Granola bars, nuts, and dried fruit (with no added sugar).
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November 9
Study Trip Information Meeting
Associate Pastor for Adult Faith Formation, Guy Griffith, and Keith Cole are planning a study trip, "The Roots of Celtic Christianity:
Wales and Scotland" for April 19-30, 2026.
There will be an informational meeting for those
interested in learning more or participating in the trip
on Sunday, November 9th, after the late service at
12:20 pm in the Overlook Room.
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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. The link is provided below, and the sermon text is based on Luke 20:27-38.
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At Westminster Presbyterian Church, we embrace Jesus' heartfelt call to "Let the children come unto me." Your generosity reflects a commitment to providing resources and programs that support their growth, ensuring they feel valued and empowered. We believe that when we invest in our children, we are not only shaping their lives but also enriching the entire congregation. Together, we are building a foundation of faith that will
carry forward, as our children learn to embody Christ’s teachings of love, compassion, and service in their everyday lives. Our children show how God is doing “new things” for all.
Please support the ministry of our children through your pledge. Click the button below
to make your 2026 pledge or use the card and envelope in the pew and place in the
offering plate on Sunday.
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| Adult education classes start at 9:45 a.m.
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Covenant Class •
Fellowship Hall
"How Luther and Calvin Connected Worship and Faith
Formation—and the Musical Blessings That Continue to Flow
to Us."
Luther and Calvin experimented with new approaches to
many facets of church life, including both music and faith
formation practices. The Psalms played a huge role. Gifted
poets and composers produced songs still sung today.
Learning about these experiments may well give us new
music we will learn to love—and pray. It also may help us encourage poets and artists today who work in counter-cultural ways to strengthen faith and Christian witness through their craft.
Meeting ID: 829 7833 4580
Passcode: 995837
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This class will be led by John D. Witvliet, Ph.D.
Senior Scholar and Program Advisor, University Missional Initiatives
Professor of Theology, Worship and the Arts, Belmont University.
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Faith & Fellowship • 214
The Bible and Justice -
From Amos, Adam & Eve,
through Jesus; How does
the Bible handle Justice?
For more info, please
contact Donna Schwaber,
dkschwaber@gmail.com.
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Murdoch MacLeod • Library
We will discuss this week's gospel lesson.
For more info, please contact Paul DeWitt, pdewitt@comcast.net.
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Journeys • Overlook Room
We are welcoming Sissy
Wade this week to share
things she learned while
raising her children in the
church. We would love for
you to join us!
This is a class for young families.
For more info, please contact Krissie Self,
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9:45 a.m. • Sunday School
Koinonia Youth Café
6:00 p.m. • Youth Group
Koinonia Youth Café
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Deadline This Sunday
Church Ball Registration
Register by November 9
Churchball season is almost here. Register today.
Payment $100 this year
How to sign up:
1) Complete your registration through the league's website: CLICK HERE.
2) Pay $100 registration fee to Westminster (be sure to put your "child's name/churchball registration" in the description line): CLICK HERE
Need more info: Contact Julius here.
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9:45 a.m. • Sunday School
2s are in room 149 3s are in room 161 4s are in room 163
Godly Play/Kindergarten in 183
1st - 3rd Chapel first and then will be picked up in rooms.
4th & 5th Grade in room 292
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Children, Youth & Intergenerational Choirs
4:00 p.m. Rehearsals
Gloria
Alleluia
Jubilate
Tintinnabulation - not rehearsing today
5:00 p.m. Rehearsals
Laudate Choir - not rehearsing today
Chiming Children
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For women in their late 20s to early 50s
Women’s Bible Study: Making Space When it Doesn’t Make Sense
Sunday | 7:00 pm | Kim Crafton’s Home
Meeting Dates: November 9, 23; December 14
W.B. Yeats once said, “Things fall apart.” They do. But we
believe, in the words of Craig Barnes, that “God is not
nearly done pulling together the things that have fallen
apart.” Join us for a 7-part series where we make space
to wrestle with the things that fall apart and the One that
holds all things together. Leader: Ashley Higgins
Contact: Dana Hildebrand, dana.m.hildebrand@gmail.com
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Poinsettias will once
again grace our Sanctuary for Christmas Eve worship services.
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory of or in honor
of a friend or family member, please
place your order online, complete a form available at the Information Desk or email Terri Eckert at teckert@nashvillewpc.org.
A donation of $10 per name is requested.
The deadline for submitting names to be
included in the Christmas Eve bulletins is Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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2026 Sanctuary and
Parlor Flowers
Reserve your date now to
provide arrangements in the Sanctuary or Parlor in 2026.
Celebrate your friendships and honor your
loved ones with arrangements provided
by our talented Flower Guild members.
Email or call Terri Eckert to select your special Sunday. Please note that
org or 615.292.5526).
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New Printed Directories
The second round of printed directories are now available. If you signed up for one, please stop by the office, Monday - Friday.
If you would like one and have not signed up to receive one, please contact Hannah Boles.
Suggested donation, $10.
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