April 19, 2018
Vol. #2 Issue #15
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Preaching This Sunday: Ken Henry
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Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00
April 22 - 4th Sunday of Easter - Earth Day
Psalm 23
Acts 3:1-11
This Weeks Offerings: April 22
Westminster’s Mission and Outreach: Our Westminster Mission statement calls for us to: Serve, Share, Work. (Library)
Faith and Work: Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life? (Jim Cauthen, Lounge)
Contemporary Theology: The class will continue its discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates'
Between the World and Me (Choir Classroom) (through May 13)
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Memorial Service for Church Member, Robert Fair
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A memorial service celebrating the life of Robert "Bob" Fair will be held on
Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Rotunda Room of Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville.
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A congregational meeting is planned for
April 29th after the 11:00 a.m. worship service to elect officers (deacons and elders) and members of the Nominating Committee.
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For Youth and Parents: HAZE, a film about drinking on college campuses
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On
April 29, youth from the J2A, YAC and YAC+ classes and their parents will meet in Common Grounds at 9:30 AM to see the HAZE, a film about drinking on college campuses.
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The Sprunt Lectures: May 7-9 at Union Presbyterian Seminary
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“Redeeming the Creature: Race, Place, and the Hope of the Church”
Dr. Willie Jennings, a major figure in theological education across North American, is the featured speaker at the 2018 Sprunt Lecture series May 7-9...
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Graduate Recognition Sunday, May 13
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“We will recognize our graduates – high school, college and grad school – on Sunday, May 13 at the 11:00 AM worship service.
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Music Notes – April 22, 2018
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This week is the fourth Sunday of Easter, which is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, as both the Psalm (23) and Gospel reading (John 10:11-18) for the day refer to God or Jesus as a shepherd.
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Westminster and Earth Day
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This April we observe the first anniversary of the installation of the solar panels on the kitchen roof. This has produced excess electricity that has been sold back to Dominion for about $677.
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IMPACT’s Nehemiah Rally on Tuesday, April 24, will seek support affordable housing progress in Charlottesville/Albemarle. The rally begins at 6:30 in the MLK Auditorium at Charlottesville High School. Contact
Steve Wilson for further details.
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A Climate Conversation, April 23 7-9pm, Carver Recreation Center.
Charlottesville-area Immigrant Resource and Advocacy Coalition (CIRAC), is holding its quarterly meeting on Wed., April 25, 2018.
Unaccompanied and Immigrant Minors Information Session, Wednesday, April 25 at 11:30am.
A Concert Conversation with Natalia Serna, Wednesday, April 25 at 5:00pm.
Join other
PACEM Shelter supporters on
April 29th from 2-5pm at the Barn at Pea Ridge Farm for a spring fundraiser.
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Great Ping Pong Tournament!!
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Thanks to everyone who participated. We hope everyone had a great time. Congratulations to Jonathan on winning!!
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Summary of April Session Meeting
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Westminster’s Session held its Stated Meeting on April 15. Among the business conducted:
· Met with candidates for church membership
· Approved the Personnel Committee’s recommendation to elect an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee for a position in university ministry and mission & outreach
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Here are some of the prayers shared during "Prayers of the People" this past Sunday
Odell Covington asked for prayers of gratitude for a friend who was initially diagnosed with lung cancer, only to find out later that it was pneumonia.
Winston asked us to keep the citizens of Humbolt, Saskatchewan, who suffered a horrific loss when a bus carrying the town hockey team crashed into a tractor trailer.
Judy Dunscomb, prayers for her friend Jan Preddy, whose friend Shawn Bates was shot and killed by her ex-fiance. Prayers for all who have died from gun related violence.
Carol Brinkerhoff, her daughter Zoe's mother-in-law who is dying of cancer.
Rozanne Oliver would like prayers of gratitude for a group of women volunteers who visit the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women to offer solace to the residents.
Bob Fair's memorial service will be held at Westminster-Canterbury next Saturday, April 21 at 2:00PM
Jim Craig is now home from the hospital.
Please keep Tom Mullen in your prayers, he had been having some heart related issues,
Ron Evans asked for prayers for his son who is in Istanbul working with Syrian refugees.
The Kleinschmidt's would like our prayers for their niece who has cancer.
Jim Hassmer in the choir asked us to pray for our elected leaders across the nation and those who wish to do harm.
Prayers for Zach Mayo as he joins an organization called,
Missions to the World and travels to Honduras for a year-long experience as part of a medical team. Prayers for his parents Mary Anne and Marty, too.
Prayers of healing for Beth Smallwood after she took a fall down the stairs at her home.
Chris Gale died on Thursday, April 19. Please keep Pam Gale and her family in your prayers.
Amen.
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April 22 - Ken Henry
April 29 - Ken Henry
May 6 - Ken Henry
May 13 - Lynne Clements
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Sun., Apr. 22
8:30 a.m., Worship
9:30 a.m., Church School
11:00 a.m., Worship
12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hour
12:15 p.m., Singers, Choir Room
12:15 p.m., UKirk Brunch, Common Grounds (undergrads, grads & young adults)
12:15 p.m., Youth Committee, Lounge
Tues., Apr. 24
6:00 p.m., UKirk Student Fellowship, Common Grounds
Wed., Apr. 25
6:00 p.m., Immigrant Coalition, Library
Thurs., Apr. 19
4:00 p.m., Choristers, Choir Room
4:00 p.m., Benevolence Committee, Lounge
7:00 p.m., Adult Choir, Choir Room
Sun., Apr. 22
8:30 a.m., Worship
9:30 a.m., Church School
11:00 a.m., Worship
12:00 p.m., Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hour
12:15 p.m., Singers, Choir Room
12:15 p.m., UKirk Brunch, Common Grounds
(undergrads, grads & young adults)
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Michaelene Elzinga | Westminster Presbyterian Church | 434-2967208 | 434-293-3133 | info@westminsterva.orgl | www.westminsterva.org
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