NEWS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE…. We are glad that God brings us together to worship. We invite everyone to enjoy refreshments, conversation and fellowship with us after worship. We look forward to talking with you. We are a caring, inclusive, diverse church and welcome people of all races and nationalities, those struggling with addictions, rich and poor, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. The church belongs to Christ. Christ welcomes all, and so do we. We are committed to lives of service to people in need and to changing the unfair systems that keeps them in need, and we invite you to join us in our ministries. Trust in Christ is the sole requirement for membership. Anyone wishing to take this important step is cordially invited to contact the church office.

Hearing assistance devices and large print bulletins/hymns are available for use during worship. Please ask a Greeter for assistance.

https://wpcgainesville.com 1521 NW 34th Street Gainesville FL 32605 352-378-4032

This Week at

Westminster Presbyterian Church Christ welcomes all, and so do we

Christ the King

November 24, 2019 Worship 9:30 • Worship 11:00

Refreshments 10:30-11:00 Sunday School 11:00

Why I’m a member of WPC:

I moved to Gainesville in 1997 with a brand-new nursing degree and a job offer from Shands. Except for the interview, I had never been to Gainesville, knew nobody here, and was taking a huge leap. While I was raised very strongly in the Presbyterian church, my attendance had faltered although my faith had not. Making this new start seemed like the time to renew my church affiliation and I visited several churches before settling on Westminster. From the first day, the people were incredibly welcoming. The church encouraged the social idealism from my youth but put it into Christian framework. I became part of a church family which supported God’s justice in the community, and I attended weekly study to gain a deeper understanding of our faith. It was a safe place to express both joy and doubt. All the while, I did not become a member. Then after several years, one Sunday, Glenn Dickson was baptizing a baby. He would always hold the baby up with it facing the congregation, then ask if the congregation would promise to support, love, and guide this baby in the faith. I realized that as a non-member, I could not technically make this promise. Very quickly thereafter, I set the process in motion and was able to transfer my church membership from my previous Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alabama to my current Westminster. My faith and the support of this congregation have sustained me through that 20 year nursing career and into my retirement, and I am grateful every day. Linda Clary

2020 Stewardship Campaign found faithful - in little - with much - with all.

From the teachings of 1st Corinthians we are admonished as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries “it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.” Thus we are to live faithfully, with a vision toward today and tomorrow’s prospects for our ministry and mission at Westminster. This refocusing of our values leads

to a faithful life of simplicity, contentment, generosity and courage. God is able to do far more abundantly than anything we are able to ask or even think about asking for. Perhaps even more amazingly, God chooses to work through us to accomplish more than we can imagine. During the month of November, stewardship emphasis for our congregation is called “Being Found Faithful.“ We will learn how to become more dedicated stewards as we explore what it means to live out our faith by our gifts. You will find Time & Talent Survey and 2020 Stewardship Pledge cards in the foyer. You may also learn more on our Stewardship Campaign for 2020 on our website. On November 24th we will join together to present our estimates of giving in support of the ministry and mission to which we are called as the Westminster Presbyterian congregation

Annual Garage Sale to benefit The Preserve. Saturday, Dec. 7th 7am—noon

There will also be a Quilt Raffle. When to Bring Your Items For Garage Sale. Please place items in Community Building Sunday 12/1 8:30-12 Monday-Thursday 12/2-12/6 3-5pm Please do not bring any items past this date. It makes it very hard for the volunteers to complete the task. Thank you..

Help Needed for Garage Sale We really need help. Please consider giving two hours of your time. Tasks are sorting items, pricing, and placing them on tables. Sign up sheet is in the foyer.

The annual Westminster Church Earth Bound Fair Trade Sale will be held December 8th in the Dickson Foyer. Earth Bound supports the efforts of indigenous women artisans from Latin America who are facing tremendous obstacles to survive. Fair Trade insures fair wages, no child labor, and respect for the environment. We look forward to seeing you December 8th.

Next Sunday, December 1, 2019, is Holy Communion

Sunday. If you are unable to worship with us in church

and you would like to receive home bound communion,

or if you know someone who would like to receive home

bound communion, please notify the church office at

352-378-4032. The Pastor and an Elder will come to you

after worship service.

We are unable to accept plastic caps because the collection site has changed its focus and no longer accepts plastic caps. Thank you for all the previous contributions to support our Military Dogs.

Westminster will be hosting homeless families with Family Promise the week of December 8. Please consider helping in the following ways: Set Up and take down on Sunday mornings (7:00-9:00), make beds, clean up kitchen, make community building look homey.

Breakfast: 6:15 am-7:30-8:00 pm: Help with serving breakfast. We have cereal, coffee. May bring fruit, bagels etc.

Evening Host 5:00-8:30: Hanging out with guests, Help serving dinner.

Dinner: 6:00 pm Prepare meal to be served at 6:00. Dinner can be prepared at home or at church. Helen and Carol will help coordinate menu.

Overnight Host 8:30 pm-6:15 am: Hanging out with guest until bedtime. Lights are out at 10 pm.

Please see Helen Mccune (hcmccune@hotmail.com) or Carol Alderson (vvncarol@hotmail.com) for more information.

Thank you for all of your empty juice containers. At the current time we lack storage for many more containers so we're requesting that you suspend bringing your clean, empty juice bottles to the church for a few weeks. However, we would encourage you to make an ecobrick with your next empty container. To learn how to make an ecobrick you can search your computer for "how to make an Eco-brick," or ask Ina Boyd, Burton Bennett or Nancy C. Griffin.

November/December issues of Presbyterians Today are located on the bookcase in the Foyer. Take one while supplies last.

Advent Luncheon will be held on Sunday, December 15th. The Worship Committee is in need of volunteers on Saturday, Dec 14th at 10am to assist with moving the (heavy round) tables to the sanctuary as well as set up for the luncheon. If you are able to assist, please contact Louise Black.

The Children’s Connection

On-Line Giving at

https://wpcgainesville.churchofficechms.com/

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Sunday School Classes for Elementary age children will meet in Classroom #2. Middle & High School age will meet in the Community Building. Adult Seminar I meets in Classroom #3 and will study The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller. Don Eitzman is the discussion leader. Adult Seminar II meets in the Community Building. This is an interactive opportunity open to anyone who wants to extend their understanding of the scripture and sermon in today's worship service. Paul Carter is the discussion leader. Adult Seminar III meets in the Community Building and will study “Call It Grace: Finding Meaning in a Fractured World” by Serene Jones. . Gwen Lombard is the discussion Leader.

Children, even noisy children, are very welcome during worship.

A changing station, available is located in our Nursery (room#1) and

In the “family” bathroom in the back hallway.

NURSERY CARE is available for children birth to 5 years old, during Worship through Sunday School. (9am-12:15pm) Please register your children to ensure the best care for them.

CHILDREN'S BULLETINS & WORSHIP BAGS with activities are available on the Children’s table in the Dickson foyer. At home go to games.childrensbulletins.com and enter the secret code for the week to unlock games related to this weeks Scripture readings. Age 3+ is JZEYZ3 and Age 7+ is JZEYZ3.

TIME FOR CHILDREN during worship provides a way for children to become more involved in the service. All children are invited and encouraged to come forward at this time or they can remain seated with their families.

• Louise Black

• Marie Black

• Lina Colondres & Family • Mike Hazlett • Lee & Martha Johnson • Rev. Charles Landreth • Chad & Rachel Maik (WNGriffin) • Lori Nason • Hugh Putnam • Brenda Robinson • All students • Our Country & those that serve in all

military branches • All those affected by Hurricane

Dorian, especially the Bahamas, tornadoes, fires, floods and acts of violence

• Missionaries from our Presbytery • Our sister church in Havana, Cuba

Congregational Care – If you or someone in the congregation would like a visit or phone call from the Pastor or someone else from the church, please share this information with the Pastor, one of the Elders, or contact the Church Office. If you are ill or aware of someone else that is ill, please contact the church office or the Congregational Care Committee (CCC) representative for the month. The CCC members will handle the following parish nurse responsibilities for a short term need following surgery, traumatic event or birth: resource for transportation to medical appointments when feasible and appropriate, medical equipment loan outs, provision of meals, and general emotional support.

Hazel Hazlett 11/03 Beth Miller 11/04 Susie Gonzalez 11/09 Mary Lou Eitzman 11/12 Barbara Scott 11/12 Elizabeth Neilson 11/21 Mandela Marsh 11/23 Sam Trickey 11/28 Joselyn Watson 11/30

Congregational Care Committee Representatives

November Barbara Scott @ 352-372-7191

Mary Lou Eitzman@ 352-316-1563

How to reach us at WPC

Rev. Dr. Ina Boyd Parrish Associate

ina.boyd@yahoo.com 352-538-4909 (cell)

Gail W. Acree

Administrative Assistant gail.acree@wpcgainesville.org

Office Hours: Tuesday –Friday 9am—1pm

Church Website: https://wpcgainesville.com Email: contact@wpcgainesville.org

Church phone#: 352-378-4032 Church fax#: 352-378-0914

Rev. Dr. Glenn W. Dickson, Pastor Emeritus

Helen McCune, Treasurer Dr. Will Kesling, Music Director

Julian Gilder, Pianist/Organist Katie Parrish, Nursery Worker

Oscar White, Custodial Services

Elder for the Month of November is Linda Spurny @ 301-979-2415

Please contact the Elder regarding emergencies in the absence of the pastor.

Session Elders:

Mike Hazlett

Colin Hines

Linda Spurny (Clerk)

Norma Green

Carl Henriksen

Anne Newman

Louise Black

Erica Carter

Susie Gonzalez.

Committee Chairpersons:

Administration: Mike Hazlett;

Building & Grounds: Tom Webster;

Christian Education: Bob Lombard;

Congregational Care: Betty Jax;

Earth Care: Jeanette Hostetler;

Membership: Susie Gonzalez;

Outreach: Linda Spurny

Worship: Louise Black.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR EVENTS

Sunday 24 Worship Service @ 9:30am • Sunday School @ 11:00am • Worship Service @ 11:00am • PNC @ 3pm Tuesday 26 NO Bible Study Wednesday 27 NO Choir Practice Thursday 28 Thanksgiving Day

December

Sunday 01 Worship Service @ 9:30am • Sunday School @ 11:00am • Worship Service @ 11:00am Tuesday 03 Bible Study @ 10:30am Wednesday 04 Choir Practice @ 6pm Saturday 07 Annual Garage Sale @7am-noon Sunday 08 Fair Trade Sale @9am • Worship Service @ 9:30am • Sunday School @ 11:00am • Worship Service @ 11:00am • Family Promise Week begins • Stated Session Meeting @ 5pm Tuesday 10 Bible Study @ 10:30am Wednesday 11 Choir Practice @ 6pm