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Music of Saint-Saëns This Sunday
Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. worship
This Sunday, the third week in our Month of Musical Masterworks, and we are fortunate to have violinist Timothy Schwarz return to join with organist Paul Fleckenstein to present Camille Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto #3 at our 10 o'clock worship service. In addition to an active performance schedule, Tim is Assistant Professor and Head of Strings at Rowan University, as well as the founder and artistic director of Techne Music, a high-level summer chamber music festival. The first movement of the concerto (Prelude to the service) will begin before 10:00 a.m., so be sure to come early so you don't miss it! Click here for more information and the complete listing for the month.
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Blessing of Backpacks THIS Sunday!
Sunday, August 20, 8:15 and
10:00 a.m. worship
This Sunday, during both morning worship services, Dr. Jones will bless children's backpacks, helping launch the school year with God's abundant blessings plus the love and support of our church family. Children of all ages (not just young ones) are encouraged to bring their backpack to worship and come forward during the Time With Children to have their backpack blessed. We will present the filled backpacks to representatives of UrbanPromise, Shortlidge, Highlands and EastSide Charter elementary schools, whom you'll have an opportunity to meet informally during the Ice Cream Social after worship. This is an event you won't want to miss!
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Westminster's Mission Challenge
Sunday, August 20, 11:00 a.m.
in Community Hall
Are you at a stage in your life when you could offer a few hours of your time to build a relationship with a child in our city, to make a life-transforming difference for both of you? Each of our Backpacks schools has a mentoring program serving an essential need but without sufficient volunteers. Think of the effect Westminster could have in helping to combat violence in our city if each us played even a small part in this essential work! Join us at the Ice Cream Social after worship this Sunday and learn more.
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Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 20, 11:00 a.m.
in Community Hall
BEAT THE HEAT! Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social this Sunday, August 20, at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy ice cream, treats, face painting, and games in Community Hall!
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Church Office Hours and Closings
During the month of August, the church office is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed on the following days:
- Fridays in August
- Tuesday, August 22 - It's our 10th Annual Summer Cleaning Day! While the phones will go to voice mail, the staff will be busy cleaning out closets, going through files, and straightening up. They will be preparing for the coming program year starting September 10.
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Brewing Questions Returns September 7
Thursday, September 7, 7:00 p.m. at the Brew Haha! in Greenville
Do you want to meet other young adults in our community and discuss questions of faith? Join us for Brewing Questions - a monthly gathering for adults in their 20s and 30s. We will resume Brewing Questions on Thursday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brew Haha! in Greenville (3838 Kennett Pike, 19807). For more information, or to get on the Brewing Questions email list, please contact the Rev. Sudie Niesen Thompson at
[email protected]
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Special Event: Taking on Violence in Wilmington
Saturday, September 9, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Opening remarks from Mayor Mike Purzycki and Wilmington City Council Hanifa Shabazz will be followed by an inspiring keynote presentation by Gregory Boyle, author, award-winning humanitarian, and founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, California. The vendor expo will include local organizations sharing their proven methods for positive change in Wilmington. Learn how you can help make a difference. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please
register online
, or call (302) 654-5214, ext. 100. Light refreshments will be available. Sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church and the City of Wilmington. See our
July/August newsletter
for more detailed information, or download and share the
event flyer
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Explore Guatemala With Our Youth This Fall!
Sunday, September 17, 10:10 a.m. in Community Hall
Save the date! Our youth who visited Guatemala are excited to share their stories with you. Travel through Guatemala with us and get all your questions answered. In addition, Emerson Morales, a mission partner in Guatemala from the Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America (CEDEPCA), will be in attendance. Feel free to share with friends and family. All are welcome! RSVP at
tinyurl.com/WPCguate
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Featured Photo
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Westminster members Joyce Ruston, Peggy Brown and Charlie Ingersoll are joined by Friendship House volunteers from The Harford Area Youth Ministry in reorganizing the New Life Furnishings garage. New Life Furnishings is a Westminster program that provides household goods to people moving from homelessness to independent living.
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WPC Seeks Part-Time Custodian
Do you know someone who might be interested in this position? Westminster is seeking a part-time Custodian to work every other weekend and a couple evenings during the week. Must be able to pass background check and drug testing. No phone calls, please. Send resume to [email protected]. Attn: Facilities.
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Member Deaths - Those Who Have Joined the Church Triumphant
Please remember in prayer those who are grieving the loss of their loved one.
- Lucille M. Greth (obituary)
February 8, 1931 - July 25, 2017
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John Watson Christie, Jr.
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obituary
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Died August 3, 2017
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Photo Prayer
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The Westminster Weekly Word features a new Photo Prayer once a month. You may browse all Photo Prayers by Danny Schweers at any time by visiting
www.photoprayer.com
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Welcome to the Westminster Weekly Word!
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www.wpc.org/communications
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