SUNDAY WORSHIP BULLETIN

May 31, 2009Pentecost Sunday

SUNDAY WORSHIP BULLETIN

August 16, 200920th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ’s name,to all who would worship here or join us in fellowship.

We affirm that there can be no exclusion within the body of Christ.We invite all children of God to join us as disciples of Christ

and participate fully in the life of our congregation.

1502 West 13th Street · Wilmington, DE 19806302-654-5214 · Fax: 302-654-5706 · www.wpc.org

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Welcome to Westminster

Whether you are worshiping at Westminster for the first time or returning for a visit, we sincerely welcome you in the name of Christ!

Following our 10:00 a.m. worship service, we invite you to meet today’s “ambassador,” Bill Nace, at the back of the sanctuary. He will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. He can also guide you to the hospitality area to enjoy fellowship or lead you on a tour of the church.

Children are welcome in worship! Westminster’s Kids’ Notes and worship bags are available each Sunday from the ushers. Kids’ Notes, a weekly companion to Westminster’s morning worship, emphasizes listening and seeing during worship. The bags include storybooks for children of all ages, coloring paper and crayons, a children’s bulletin for those age three to six, and bookmarks for hymns and Scripture.

Worship Aids - Large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices may be obtained from any usher.

Would you like to know more? Check out our new website at www.wpc.org.

Summer Schedule through August 30 8:15 a.m. Worship with Communion in Rodney Chapel

9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler)

10:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary

10:00 a.m. Sunday School for Under Six in the Under Six Classrooms

11:00 a.m. Tea and Fellowship on the Church Lawn

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Sunday, September 6, there will be one morning worship service at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Schedule Beginning September 13

8:45 – Noon Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler)

9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Westminster Choir and organ

After TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN, if you wish, your children may leave the Sanctuary and go to:

Godly Care - A unique opportunity for children ages 2 – 4 to get to know God through music, crafts, prayers and stories. Classes are in the Under Six Classrooms A & B.

10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for all ages.

11:15 a.m. Worship with old hymns, new songs, and creative liturgy.Children are always very welcome in worship, however, childcare is available in Under Six for ages 2 – Grade 2.

Hospitality and FellowshipThe Holy Toast Café, located in Community Hall, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship are free. A variety of breakfast foods is available for one dollar per item.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 8:15 A.M.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Mighty God, you hold the heavens in your hands and all the stars rejoice in your glory. You come in the sunrise and the song of morn and bless the splendor of the noonday. The stars in their courses magnify you, day and night tell of your glory. Your peace blows over the earth and your Spirit fills all space. Your voice comes in the thunder of the storm and the song of the wind whispers of your majesty. You satisfy all things living with your abundance and our hearts delight in your presence. Amen.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

*CALL TO WORSHIP God is the heart of life,

and we are the heartbeat.May our hearts be filled with thanks and praise,

as we rejoice in the miracle of life.

*HYMN NO. 464 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY

PRAYER OF PRAISE

Loving God, we are grateful for your grace that nurtures and sustains us through both the peaks and the valleys of life. We pray that when our journey is fraught with danger and when dreams of the future are shrouded in mist, your Spirit will encourage us to trust your goodness,and inspire us to live in hope.In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Lay Liturgist, Barbara Jobe

OLD TESTAMENT Psalm 98:4-9

NEW TESTAMENT John 15:9-11

SERMON “Make a Joyful Noise” Greg Jones

OFFERING

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE TABLEWhen Jesus attended the wedding in Cana

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he demonstrated the extravagance of God’s love.We accept God’s invitation to join the amazing feast and to drink the nourishing cup of salvation.

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.Passages in bold print may be said by all.

THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.

Eternal God…

LORD’S PRAYER

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLEThe communion set we are using today to celebrate the Lord’s Supper

belonged to Chad Miller and was given to Westminster by Chad’s family.

PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION

Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and earth.You have fed us with the bread of life, and renewed us for your service.Help us who have shared Christ’s body and received his cup,to become his faithful disciples.May our daily living be part of the life of your kingdom,and may our love be your lovereaching out into the life of the world. Amen.

*HYMN NO. 555 “Now Thank We All Our God” NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT

*BENEDICTION

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ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 10:00 A.M.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Mighty God, you hold the heavens in your hands and all the stars rejoice in your glory. You come in the sunrise and the song of morn and bless the splendor of the noonday. The stars in their courses magnify you, day and night tell of your glory. Your peace blows over the earth and your Spirit fills all space. Your voice comes in the thunder of the storm and the song of the wind whispers of your majesty. You satisfy all things living with your abundance and our hearts delight in your presence. Amen.

PRELUDE Richard StraussHorn Concerto no. 2 in E-flat

I. AllegroElizabeth Pfaffle, French horn

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

CALL TO WORSHIP

God is the heart of life;and we are the heartbeat.

May our hearts be filled with thanks and praise.as we rejoice in the miracle of life.

*HYMN NO. 464 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY

PRAYER OF PRAISE

Loving God, we are grateful for your grace that nurtures and sustains us through both the peaks and the valleys of life. We pray that when our journey is fraught with danger and when dreams of the future are shrouded in mist, your Spirit will encourage us to trust your goodness,and inspire us to live in hope.In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Lay Liturgist, Alex Sprague

OLD TESTAMENT Psalm 98:4-9 Pg. 514

NEW TESTAMENT John 15:9-11 Pg. 96

SERMON “Make a Joyful Noise” Greg Jones

*HYMN NO. 555 “Now Thank We All Our God” NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT

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At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.Passages in bold print may be said by all.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life.The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church.In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,to unmask idolatries in church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasksand to live holy and joyful lives. A Brief Statement of Faith

OFFERINGDuring the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row.

As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

OFFERTORY Horn Concerto no. 2 Richard StraussII. Andante con moto

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn No. 591)Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Christ, all people here below;Praise Holy Spirit evermore;Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN NO. 155 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Darwall’s 148th

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Horn Concerto no. 2 Richard StraussIII. Allegro molto

*GOING FORTH

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassador,Bill Nace, at the baptismal font at the rear of the sanctuary.

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You are invited to the front lawn for ice tea and fellowship.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, Aug. 16 Location 8:15 a.m. Worship with Communion Rodney Chapel 9:15 a.m. Session Meeting Room 9:45 a.m. Child Care Cribbery10:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary10:00 a.m. Sunday School Under Six Under Six Classroom D11:00 a.m. Summer Tea Church Lawn11:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Rowell Conference Room 2:00 p.m. POLO Pool Party Off Site Location 3:00 p.m. 180 Pool Party Off Site Location 6:00 p.m. Congo Cookout Off Site Location 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room

Monday, Aug. 17 Location 10:00 a.m. Close Knit Ruth Christie Room 1:15 p.m. Program Staff Rowell Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Worship Planning Rowell Conference Room 5:15 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Room 7:00 p.m. AA Club Room

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Church Offices Closed Location 8:00 a.m. Staff Retreat Off Site Location 8:30 a.m. Food Bank group Off Site Location10:00 a.m. Mental Health Support Group Club Room 4:00 p.m. Mary Ellen Schauber rehearsal Rodney Chapel 5:30 p.m. BPI Daughtry House Conf. Room

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Location 5:00 p.m. Blessing of the Backpacks Meeting Classroom 7 7:00 p.m. Mental Health Support Group Club Room

Thursday, Aug. 20 Location12:00 p.m. Women’s Depression Support Group Classroom 5 5:00 p.m. Blessing of the Backpacks Meeting Classroom 7 5:30 p.m. Yoga Rodney Chapel 5:30 p.m. Stephen Minister Meeting St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 6:30 p.m. Teen Parenting Class Classroom 8 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room

Friday, Aug. 21 Location 8:00 a.m. Pre-Bazaar Garage Sale WPC Parking Lot 6:00 p.m. Recovery on the West Side - NA Classroom 5 9:30 p.m. AA Club Room

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Saturday, Aug. 22 Location 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Club Room 8:00 a.m. Pre-Bazaar Garage Sale WPC Parking Lot 4:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight – NA Club Room

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God in loving memory of our parents from Art and Barbara Gorman.

The flowers in the narthex are from yesterday’s memorial service for Forrest Guth.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the sanctuary flowers for Sunday worship. Your gift of God’s natural beauty to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, expresses praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or lwatson@ycst.com. Available dates for flowers are August 23 and September 6 and 27.

Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag allows others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all entrances. Extend hospitality, kindness and friendship by wearing a nametag every Sunday.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available. Please use the sign-out sheet when you borrow them from the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables the following week and on our website at www.wpc.org.

Our Month of Musical Masterworks continues at the 10 o’clock service this morning with a dazzling horn concerto by the grand German late-Romantic, Richard Strauss. Many thanks to Liz Pfaffle for sharing this great music with us today. The next two Sundays bring two more unique works you won’t want to miss:

August 23Heitor Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concerto

Glenn Lyons, guitar

August 30Johannes Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin & Cello

Timothy Schwarz, violinLawrence Stomberg, cello

Gifts donated in memory of Rev. Chad Miller will be used to support Westminster Youth Mission Trips. Shortly before his death, Chad wrote, “Mission trips not only change us, they also have the potential to change the world. When we come home we know that we are accountable for what we have learned and cannot leave things the way they are.” Please make contributions payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church and indicate “in Rev. Miller’s memory” on the memo line.

ANNOUNCEMENTSWORSHIP NOTES

MUSIC

IN MEMORIAM

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It’s not too late too express your sympathy and concern to the Miller family. Recently they expressed their gratitude for continuing to receive kind notes from Westminster members regarding the deaths of Chad and Chris. To express your personal sympathy or to share a memory, you may write:

Their parents: Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Ellie) Miller, 1210 N. Division Street, Creston, IA 50801Their sister and brother-in-law: Amy and Wes Clark, 1038 Minnow Avenue, Afton, IA 50830Chris’ wife: Mrs. Nicole Miller, 114 First Street, Yonkers, NY 10704

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We are delighted to have The Reverend Jill Getty on an interim basis as our Pastoral Care Assistant. With Westminster’s loss of Rev. Chad Miller, the Personnel Committee and session have been pursuing ways to fill in the gaps in staffing created by Chad’s death. Jill will work one day a week visiting members who are hospitalized as well as homebound members in declining health.

Please remember in your prayers:

Those recently hospitalized include Virginia Reichert, Barbara Ross and Helen Thompson.

Westminster’s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us. Send a card, say a prayer, visit! This week we ask you to remember Mrs. Virginia Mentzer #309 and Mrs. Anne Burrough #308, Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806.

The families of Florence Herr and Forrest Guth on their recent deaths.

Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry (see back page).

Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group is committed to praying weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone with prayer requests may leave a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or fill out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and place it in the offering plate.

A Centering Prayer time occurs every Thursday at noon in the Ruth Christie Room. Anyone is welcome to participate. Basically, those who come spend thirty minutes in silence. Silence allows us time and space to empty our minds, quiet our brains’ chatter, and be still and attentive to God.

If you find your heart is heavy as you worship this morning – a Stephen Minister is available to meet with you following both services and to offer compassionate support. If you go to the piano at the conclusion of either service, someone with a Stephen Minister nametag will be there to speak with you, and if desired, pray with you.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, Afghans, and members of coalition forces, continue to die each day. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in these wars, we ask that you let us know so that we may include that person on our prayer list. (Contact Suzie Hurlock: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or suzie@wpc.org).

This week we pray for: Those known to the Westminster community presently serving in the Middle East:

Afghanistan: Neal Moody, Andy Stoffer and Daniel ReinsenbergerIraq: Ken Bachman and Beau Biden

The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently:Captain Matthew Freeman, age 29, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, August 6Lance Corporal James Argentine, age 22, of Farmingdale, New York, August 6Lance Corporal Travis Babine, age 20, of San Antonio, Texas, August 6Corporal Christian Guzman Rivera, age 21, of Homestead, Florida, August 6Sergeant Jay Hoskins, age 24, of Paris, Texas, August 6Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Garcia, age 21, of Tyndall, Florida, August 6

Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may be deep and long-lasting.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER

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The Church Offices are closed Fridays through September 4th. If you wish to contact a pastor during an emergency, please use the home number in our church directory. Also, this Tuesday, August 18, the staff will be on a retreat and the offices closed.

The deadline for the Sunday bulletin and the “Westminster Weekly Word” is Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Send announcements and articles for either of the publications to news@wpc.org.

Gardeners Needed Each year a dedicated group of Westminster members helps care for the Memorial Garden by weeding and

pruning the plants.  Volunteers are asked to work a few hours in a designated two-week period.  If you can help sometime this summer, please call Ellie Furry at 239-4937 or e-mail ejfurry@aol.com.

More Weeders Needed! The Weekly Weeders gather every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to tackle weeds in Westminster borders and beds. Bring a bucket (we will have extras), a digger, clippers, gloves and water to drink. Invite your friends and meet at the 13th street entrance where we will determine the day’s target, or look for us on the WPC grounds. Plan to work for roughly one hour. Call Kris Qualls 652-7272 if you have questions or suggestions. We are making great progress!

Stephen Minister Meeting - Thursday, August 20, 2009; 5:30 p.m. Supervision Groups 1, 2, 3; 7:00 p.m. Devotions and Supper or Snacks (bring your own); St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church; Contact Person: Pam Bailey, 484-508-8186.

A pre-bazaar garage sale will be held in WPC parking lot on Friday and Saturday, August 21 and 22 beginning at 8:00 a.m. with Antiques and Collectibles for early sale. All proceeds will go toward the  bazaar and End of Year Benevolence Giving.

WHOLENESS IN BODY AND SPIRIT

HealthySteps is an exercise program to improve mobility and quality of life for cancer survivors and those with chronic immune disorders. There will be a free, introductory class on September 11, from 9-10:00 a.m., at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Naamans Road in Wilmington.  The class will regularly meet on Friday mornings.  Please call the instructor, Joy Mulholland, at 397-1134 for class details.  See www.gohealthysteps.com for information on the program. 

Thursday evening yoga continues through the summer, with one exception: no yoga on Sept. 3. Saturday morning yoga will resume in a few weeks at 9:00 am. Look for additional information soon. Both of these sessions are led byprofessional instructors and are suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Please try one or both of them on for size!

Girl Talk Continues! Please plan to attend the women’s summer reading group on Wednesday at 7:00 pm at host Nancy Doyle’s home, 4912 Threadneedle Rd., Wilmington, 19807. If you’ve enjoyed the southern charm of Fannie Flagg or “The Secret Life of Bees,” you’ll find “The Help” a delight. Miss Eugenia Phelan (“Skeeter” to her friends) is a young woman of privilege who enjoys her fellow Junior Leaguers but sometimes finds their ways at odds with her own principles. She plays the part of her station in 1960’s Mississippi but can’t help feeling dissatisfied with keeping house and acting as recording secretary at league meetings, and yeans for something more.

NEWS TO NOTE

ADULT EDUCATION AND SMALL GROUPS

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If you are interested in joining Westminster Church or learning more about membership, please plan to attend the New Member Class on Sunday, September 13th, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Classroom 5, downstairs across from Community Hall.

A new 12-week Grief Support group, Living Through Loss, will be offered this fall on Sunday evenings from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ledbetter will lead this education and grief support group Sunday evenings September 20 – December 6, and enrollment is limited to 10 people. Cost is $30 for materials. Please contact Anne directly (654-5214, ext. 124) if you are interested in registering for this group.

CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

Please join the Parents of Little Ones (POLO) group today at 2:00 pm for a fun afternoon at Graylyn Crest Swim Club (2002 Marsh Rd.). There is a baby pool for the little ones, and the bigger kids will (probably) love the 3-meter high dive. Cost is $2.00 per person, which can be paid that day. Please RSVP to Karen Dietz at kfdietz@verizon.net or (302) 656-0343 and plan on bringing drinks and snacks to share.

Ice Cream Social - Sunday, August 23. Please join Westminster’s Deacons for our annual Ice Cream Social in Community Hall. There will be three kinds of ice cream and a variety of toppings, too. Contact: Sally Bittel Thomas (302)743.6923.

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Blessing of the Backpacks – Sunday, August 23, will be a special day in the life of Westminster. Please plan to join us during the 10:00 am worship service for our BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS! If you are a student, be sure to bring your backpack to church – everyone else, be sure to join us as we launch our children and youth into the upcoming school year with God’s abundant blessings and the love and support of our church family. We also will present the filled backpacks we have gathered to the principal of Shortlidge Academy Elementary School, who will distribute them to students when they return in September. If you haven’t made your donation yet, it’s not too late! Thanks so much for your support.

Congo Cookout Welcoming Rev. Kabasele. Please join us for a casual potluck dinner today at 4:00 pm at the home of Brud and Liz Bacon. There will be a short talk by Rev. Kabasele regarding the current state of affairs in the Congo. RSVP to Liz Bacon at (302) 658-8419 or elizabeth.bacon@comcast.net.

Westminster goes to the Food Bank of Delaware. Join us on Tuesday to help at the Food Bank, preparing lunches for low income children (in July, we helped pack 1200 lunches) and sorting crates of donated food. We will meet in the Westminster parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and carpool to the FB, and work 2-3 hours. Please wear sneakers, and old clothes as you will really be doing what Christ commanded us to do when he said “feed the hungry.” Anyone from age 11-101 is welcome to come. Please contact Camilla Jones at (302) 421-9249 or camillagreg@yahoo.com. WE NEED YOU!

Friendship House Clothing Bank - As a result of the economy, the Clothing Bank is experiencing fewer donations and a higher level of needs for back to school clothing for families with young children. If you have items you can donate, please bring them to Community Hall on Sunday, August 23. Thank you in advance for your kindness. Direct any questions to John Doyle at 636-9061.

Computer Mentors Needed! The second basic computer class for the residents in Burton House and Daughtry House will begin in early September. At the conclusion of last spring’s class, the volunteer mentors critiqued the results and made some basic changes. These revisions include: lengthening sessions to 1 ½ hrs, and clearly explaining the course content to the potential students so they understand the commitment and class expectations, including homework assignments. The course consists of 7-8 weekly evening sessions at Daughtry House to “cross the digital divide.” We need two more male or female computer mentors. There will be more residents coming through Friendship House’s transitional housing program all the time. The teaching plan covers computer basics, the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, and keyboarding. It’s directed to computer literacy, online job applications, writing résumé’s and enhancing employability. Interested? Call Jim Clark at 996-0406 for more information.

It Really Isn’t Finished Yet. Join your fellow Westminster members in New Orleans for a week of fulfilling work and fellowship. We will be hosted again by St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church through their RHINO projects. Accommodations are a bit more posh than past trips, as participants will be staying at Brent House, a residence hotel. Act now – only two chances left! The first trip will be on November 16-22 and second March 1-8, 2010. Contact Liz Bacon at (302) 658-8419 or elizabeth.bacon@comcast.net to reserve your spot.

Mission Fair in Honor of ChadWe all know that our Chad Miller had a passion for mission. In recognition of his strong support of mission, the Joint Mission Committee is hosting a Mission Fair. The Fair will be held on Sunday, September 20 th and Sunday, September 27th in Community Hall. All members are invited to attend and learn about the mission efforts Chad was so passionate about. We also hope that in his honor each member will give of their time to one (or more) of these efforts. So please come and honor Chad by learning about our many different mission efforts and how you can help. Groups wishing to participate should contact Sue Weissinger at Dulcy@aol.com or (302) 652-5910 or Sue Linderman at srlinder@dca.net or (302) 239-7650.

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BACKPACK PROJECT

This year, Westminster’s Urban Mission and Membership and Evangelism Committees are teaming up with a local school to help students in need gear up for the start of their academic year. We have purchased 200 backpacks that will be donated to neighboring Shortlidge Academy. The school has provided a list of supplies most needed by students and it is our challenge to fill the 200 backpacks by August 23 rd. To make this happen, we need your support!

You may also write a message of encouragement to these K-5th grade students on a WPC postcard. Your message will be included in the backpacks upon delivery. Postcards are available for your use at the reception desk.

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Contact Sue Linderman (239-7650), Karen Dietz (656-0343) or Elizabeth Langlois (529-0927) if you have any questions or would like to be part of the team filling the packs in mid-August. Thanks in advance for your support of this wonderful mission opportunity.

Don’t Forget ……to register your child

for Chapel Club

Chapel Club, our “tried and true” midweek program for children (Grades 3 – 6) is getting a face lift! Beginning September 2009, Chapel Club will finish 30 minutes earlier, at 7:00 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m.

Chapel Club begins Tuesday, September 15and ends Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Our Closing Celebration is Tuesday, March 16

Early registration is very important for planning the year’s program. Participation in the program (September – March) is $110 per child. Scholarships are available in addition to payment plans. Please call Susan Moseley to discuss a plan that best fits your family.

Chapel Club registration forms are on the literature table in the main hallway.

Please return the form by mail or leave in the church office (attention: Jeanne Checkel) as soon as possible.

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For years, Chapel Club has offered the children of Westminster an intergenerational fellowship experience as a means of spiritual nurture, emphasizing the core value that everyone is a child of God. We are eager to welcome your child to this rich experience!

PASTORAL STAFFGregory K. Jones, Head of Staff

Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT: Jill Getty

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFFPaul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music

Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and HandbellsSandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAMSusan Moseley and Mary Beth Davis

SUPPORT STAFFSusan Alexander, Receptionist

Jerry Hunter, Financial AssistantSuzie Hurlock, Administrative Secretary

Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database ManagementJerry Reed, Facilities Manager

Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

EDITOR OF WEEKLY WORD AND CHIMES: Nikki Thorn

WORLDWIDE MINISTRYMalawi – Sue Makin, M.D.

Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Dennis and Maribel Smith and the Mam PresbyteryCongo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and

Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala ParishKenya-Rev. Dr. Lyle and Terry Dykstra, PCUSA Mission Volunteers

SESSIONLiz Bacon, Meg Burich, Martha Carper, Jim Carter, Clark Collins, Suzanne Curry, Charlie Depfer,

Mark Gerstenschlager, Ross Getty, Shelley Gnade, Dick Haden, Denison Hatch, Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst,Barbara Jobe, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Bunny Michener, Jan Patrick, Bruce Petrovick,

Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Alex Sprague, Kathryn van Amerongen, Frank Waldburger

BOARD OF DEACONSKen Barnaby, Beth Bowersock, Kim Carrick, Jack Coleman, Peggy Carroll, Ginnie Chagnon, Craig Checkel,

Bob Cox, Eadie Churchill, Tammy Daley, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman, Barbara Fedeler, Todd Gray,

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Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis, David Mathe, Carolyn McKeown, Carol Mosher, Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Polly Pyle-Carter, Teri Richmond, Patti Ridout, Robin Rosser, Ann Shadduck, Ellen Slade, Cora

Sparling, Mike Sprague, Melissa Stabler, Judy Stoffer, Julia Stone, Sally Thomas

DEACON TEAM OF THE MONTHRuth Nace, Carolyn McKeown, Judy Stoffer, Barbara Fedeler

TRUSTEESBob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, John Johnston, George Krupanski, Bob McKeown,Bill Nace, John Richmond, Christine Schiltz, Stan Stevenson, Philip Timon, Helen Walker

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