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Weekly Happenings
November 17, 2023
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| Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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“Giving Thanks”
Donovan Drake preaching
T.J. Piccolo assisting
Deuteronomy 8:7-13
Psalm 90Luke 17:11-19
Anthem: Eva Tatum, cantor
8:30 a.m. Laudate Youth Choir
11:00 a.m. Westminster Choir
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending719 Come, Labor On
If you would like a copy of the hymns in large print, they are located in the Narthex
and on the Welsh dresser in the Parlor.
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On Generosity Sunday, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Those in attendance overflowed the gym and the Café in a joyous gathering of many members, one Body, remembering our past and looking to the future. As we look back on Westminster’s amazing collective history and story of faith, we also look forward to the multitude of stories we will continue to write and tell, today and tomorrow.
Thank you! We are so grateful for your generosity. We still need commitments for every gift of every size. Please prayerfully consider your promise, your pledge to this community of faith so that Westminster will be welcoming everyone to God’s Table and serving God’s people for years to come.
In Gratitude,
The Generosity Committee
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Adult Education
All classes begin at 9:45 a.m.
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Covenant Class
Fellowship Hall
Special Class Series
Led by Carole Bucy
11/19“Westminster’s Response to Race & Gender Issues”
Although women always played a critical role in the life of Presbyterian churches – teaching Sunday School, comforting the sick, consoling those who grieved, teaching Sunday School, and raising money for the work of the church, they had no voice in the governance of the congregations. It was not until 1974 that women were elected as elders. In this congregation.
The Presbyterians and other denominations in the United split in the 1850s as the country moved closer and closer to the Civil War. Southern churches left the denomination and formed a separate General Assembly The cause of the division was the institution of slavery. When the Civil War ended, each time the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly met, the Northern General Assembly sent a resolution to the meeting, asking for reunification. Each time, the Southern churches declined the overture for reuniting. It was not until 1983 that the two assemblies came together. How did this congregation respond to the Civil Rights Movement that began after World War II?
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Faith & Fellowship • 214
Join us for a discussion on A.-J. Levine's book, Sermon on the Mount.
Young Families • Overlook Room
Please come join us Sunday for the last of three Sundays discussing Grace-Forgiveness-Sin-Faith-Roots of Bitterness
and Charity. This Sunday, we will look back over the last two Sundays and discuss Faith, Roots of Bitterness and
Charity.
Led by Tom Wylly.
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Coffee and Conversation
Sunday School for Parents of Youth and Young Adults
Regular Sunday
School Class in the
Parlor. Mark 12:31
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” How do we teach this to our children when the culture is telling all of us to compete and win in order to be successful? We will
continue our discussion of how to help our adolescents and teens not always STRIVE but THRIVE in God’s world.
Regular Sunday School Class in the Parlor. Sissy Wade will lead the class in discussing thankfulness.
Contact: Fran Linley, fran.linley@gmail.com
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Murdoch MacLeods • Library
We will discuss this week's gospel lesson.
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Spiritual Practices for the 21st Century
Room 208
Led by Will Wellman
This new Sunday school class will look at the many obstacles and pitfalls facing those seeking to live a spiritually grounded life. Through discussions of these issues, we will seek out ways to live that are balanced and healthy. The class will study Christian spiritual practices from the broader tradition and explore how they can be adapted for us today. In addition to learning about this rich tradition, we will actively
engage in these practices during our time together.
This Sunday, we will study Scripture: Lectio Divina and the Psalter.
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9:45 am • Children's Sunday School
These classes go directly to their rooms...
2s are in room 149, in the preschool hall
3s are in room 161, in the preschool hall
4s are in room 163, in the preschool hall
Godly Play/Kindergarten is in room 183, near the big cross on the corner
5th and 6th are in room 292, upstairs on the Wilson Wing
1st - 4th comes to the Chapel and then will be picked up on the first floor of the Wilson Wing We look forward to seeing you!!
November 26
We will not have children's Sunday School for ages two through sixth grade. We will, however, have childcare available for the 8:30 and 11:00 am services.
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Children’s Choirs @ Westminster
4:00 p.m.
Children's Choirs rehearsals
Tintinnabulation Intergenerational Handbell Choir
5:00 p.m.
Laudate Choir
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9:45 a.m. • Sunday School
7th - 12th grade
6:15 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
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Mondays
Centering Prayer
11:45 am • Chapel
Are you searching for stillness? Looking
for a way to calm your anxious mind? Craving the felt presence of God?
Then Centering Prayer may be for you. Westminster holds a Centering Prayer gathering every Monday from 11:45 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. in the Chapel. The time begins with an opening prayer followed by 20 minutes of silence. It is open to all and
no experience is necessary! Participants find it to be a refreshing start to the week and with practice, it can create deep
peace. In the words of theologian Cynthia Bourgeault, "Centering Prayer trains practitioners to recenter themselves
in God, become more aware of God's presence, let go of anxiety when it arises, and respond to life's struggles with
composure."
For more information, email elizabethtrabue@gmail.com.
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Educational Opportunities from the WPC Earth Care Task Force
Did you know that up to 40% of food grown in the U.S. is wasted and that 50% of that is from our homes after purchase? Many people are not well informed about food labels and how that contributes to food wastage. To learn the straight skinny, view this webinar on Labels, Food waste, and Climate change Food Waste
Questions? Email Curtis Baysinger at cbaysinger2@gmail.com
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Save the Date!
The Alternative Christmas Gift Market will be on December 3, 2023. Members can stop by the Parlor and see some of the nonprofits and missions that are participating and purchase at that time or go online and make purchases as well.
Look in our weekly email blasts for more information.
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Sunday, December 3
Service of Hope and Healing
7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
As we enter the Advent/Christmas
season, many feelings well up in us. Joyful Christmas carols seek to bring good cheer, yet for many, experiences of grief and loss, anxiety and health concerns, depression and painful relationships are on our hearts.
Through scripture and prayers, candlelight and music, this service is for all people seeking hope and healing during this
season. Join us as we claim the promise of God in Emmanuel, God-with-us, and pray for Christ’s peace to make us whole.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.
So truly, you can make a difference with every ring.
Westminster Ring Dates and location:
December 7 & 14
One-hour shifts from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kroger in Green Hills
Volunteer by clicking the button below:
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The church campus will be closed on Thursday 11/23 and Friday 11/24.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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Sunday Morning Childcare
Nursery - Room 146
Toddlers & 2s - Room 152
3s, 4s, 5, & kindergarten - Room 151
Childcare is available on Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Hearing Aides Now Available
For those needing hearing assistance for services, we offer personal FM Receivers with an earpiece. These devices are located in the Narthex and the Welsh dresser in the Parlor.
There are directions at each location. Ask an Usher for assistance if needed.
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If you need to be in the building before 6:00 a.m., please contact Troy Carpenter prior to your event.
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Director of Music Ministries, Dr. John Semingson, has led Westminster’s extensive and renowned music program for more than 20 years and talks about the many aspects that make our music program so special.
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Tuesday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Where you find that 2 or 3 are gathered…
”I’m there!”
Matthew 18:19-20
The café will be closed next week.
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Cockrill Elementary students need warm coats this winter in sizes 4 - 14.
James Lawson High School needs coats in sizes xsmall to 3X. Hoodies and sweatshirts are welcomed, too.
Please bring your donated winter items to the bins in the coat closet in the Mayfair Entry of the church campus.
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Tuesday, November 28
Westminster Book Group
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for socializing
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for program
Location: Room 10 (near Goodpasture Hall)
Leader: Curtis Baysinger
Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World
By Katharine Hayhoe
United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling “optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized” (The New York Times).
Buy a copy of the book here.
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| If you would like to volunteer, please click the button below.
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Vases Needed!
The flower delivery team that makes bouquets of flowers from the worship flowers each week and delivers them to homebound members is running very, very low on vases.
Please check your closets to see what you might donate and drop it off at the church office. Small vases are especially good, and clear glass ones, but anything will do. Many thanks!
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