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UD Chorale Returns to Westminster
Friday, April 28, 8:00 p.m.
You won't want to miss one of the highlights of our musical season, when the University of Delaware Chorale makes its annual visit to Westminster. Under the direction of Dr. Paul Head, the prize-winning ensemble is noted for its wide-ranging programs of choral music to astound the audience and showcase the choir's amazing virtuosity. Be prepared for an evening of music-making of the highest order. No admission charge; free-will offering. Festive Westminster-style reception follows.
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Event Canceled - 'Young at Heart' Luncheon
Saturday, April 29
Our Young at Heart planning team regretfully canceled the luncheon scheduled for this Saturday, April 29. It appears that many of our 'retirement age' members and friends had other plans for the day! We plan to schedule another event in the next month or two, rather than waiting until Fall. So watch the Weekly Word and Sunday worship announcements for details! And if you have any program suggestions, please contact one of us - Sally Brooks, Sue Linderman, Fred and Donna Nelson, Joyce Ruston, Frank Waldburger, LaVerne Weaver. See you soon!
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Delaware Greenways
Sunday, April 30, 10:10 a.m. in Classroom 6
Lynne Kielhorn, Westminster member and Delaware Greenways Board President Emeritus, will introduce us to the Greenways project and expand on the project's mission to create outdoor connections for active living and healthy eating. We will learn about the three primary program areas: Trails & Pathways, Scenic & Historic Byways and Historic Penn Farm. The goals are to enable and encourage use of trails and parks, inspire growing and eating of fresh local produce and foster an appreciation of our natural resources.
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Men's Fellowship Plant Sale
Sundays, April 30 and May 7, 10:00 a.m.
It's that time again! The Men's Fellowship group is holding their annual Plant Sale on Sundays, April 30 and May 7, in Community Hall between our two worship services. A variety of flowering and vegetable plants, great for neighborhood and home gardens, will be available. Proceeds benefit local mission efforts.
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Are You Considering Membership?
Sundays, April 30 and May 7, 10:10 a.m. in Classroom 5
Are you interested in learning more about Westminster? Have you considered membership in our church family? Please join us on April 30 and May 7 at 10:10 a.m. (during the education hour) to learn more about our community of faith. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Support Mental Health Awareness
Saturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m. at Glasgow Park, Newark, DE
Did you know one in five Americans lives with a mental illness? May is Mental Health Awareness Month! A great way to get involved is to help raise awareness and support the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware (NAMI Delaware). On Saturday morning, May 6, there will be a 5K leisurely walk (two shorter routes available) at Glasgow Park, and there are fun activities and live music before the walk. Josh Thomas and Rick Suarez are team captains.
Click here
to sign up to join their team. You can reach Josh at
jthomas@namide.org
or 813-849-8494 (cell/text). Thank you for your support.
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POLO Brunch
Sunday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. (location TBD)
Calling all Parents of Little Ones... Please join us for a casual brunch on Sunday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. for fellowship, fun, and support. Stay tuned next week for location details. Childcare available at the church in the Preschool Suite free of charge by our very own trusted nursery staff. Please contact Teresa Wemhoff (484-947-3200,
teresalunardi@gmail.com
) with questions. Hope to see you there!
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"The Adventures of Mago: In the Beginning"
Sunday, May 14, 10:10 a.m. in Community Hall
Don't miss the children's musical during the 10:TEN hour on Mother's Day. The Joyful Noise and Sing-to-Praise choirs, along with some of our 180° youth, will present the story of creation in a "creative" new way. The script for the musical, "The Adventures of Mago: In the Beginning," was written by Merideth Hite Estevez and Edwin Estevez and will be performed for the first time at Westminster. Please support our children and youth with your presence on May 14.
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Cookie Sale Benefits Youth Trip to Guatemala
Sunday, May 14
As most of you know, several Westminster youth will travel to Guatemala this summer for hands-on work and fellowship with our mission partners there. The Westminster deacons are planning to help launch these exceptional young people on their trip...with COOKIES! We're hosting a cookie sale on Sunday, May 14, in Community Hall between the two worship services. For a small investment-just $5-you'll enjoy a box of delicious home-made cookies and the satisfaction of supporting our kids on their remarkable journey. We're preparing 100 boxes of cookies, and we hope you'll help us to sell every one.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2017
Deadline: May 30
Westminster Church would like to acknowledge the class of 2017 on Sunday, June 11. If you would like your name listed in our bulletin, please send an email to Susan Moseley (
smoseley@wpc.org
) with the following information by May 30. Please put "Graduation" in the subject line.
- If graduating from high school:
- Full name
- Name of your high school
- Plans for the fall - in one sentence
- If graduating with a college or advanced degree:
- Full name
- Institution name and location
- Degree
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Featured Photo
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Phung Luu, owner/operator of Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections, engages our children with colorful winged creatures at "The Birds" event this past Sunday, June 23.
Click here
to see more photos!
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Attention: Verizon Email Users
Westminster is aware that Verizon has closed down their verizon.net email business, which has caused several of our church members to choose a new email provider (
click here
for Verizon's frequently asked questions on the topic). If you have already changed, or are planning to change, your email address, please be sure to let us know! Contact Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management, at
nhughes@wpc.org
or
(302) 654-5214 ext. 130. Thank you to those who have already notified us of your new email.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
Accepting donations through May 7
Westminster joins others throughout our denomination in collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering. This offering helps restore hope to those affected by disasters, empower the poor and oppressed, and provide food to the hungry. We will gratefully accept your gift to OGHS through May 7. Please make your check
payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church and write "OGHS" in the memo line or give online at
www.wpc.org
(click on "Donate Now"). During this holy season, let us prayerfully consider our commitment to share God's abundant love with neighbors near and far.
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Congratulations on Your Little Ones!
We welcome these children into the Westminster family.
- Claire Kennedy Daley ~ Born April 12, 2017
She is the daughter of Matt and Jaclyn Daley and granddaughter of Joe and Tammy Daley.
- Zetta Leigh Gnade ~ Born April 12, 2017
She is the daughter of Mike and Rose Gnade, sister of Penelope, and granddaughter of Mike and Shelley Gnade.
- Simon Stewart Horton ~ Born April 21, 2017
He is the son of Louis and Krissy Horton.
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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.
- Anne S. Rundquist (obituary)
March 22, 1929 - March 25, 2017
A memorial service will be held at Westminster on Friday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m.
- Vernon J. Albright (obituary)
October 5, 1933 - March 26, 2017
- James S. Clark (obituary)
July 9, 1930 - April 12, 2017
A memorial service for Jim will be held at Westminster on Saturday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m.
- Vera B. Walker (obituary)
Died April 12, 2017
- Robert K. Churchill (obituary)
July 16, 1942 - April 17, 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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