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Sunday, June 25
Join us for worship at 10:00 a.m.
- Scripture Readings: Romans 6:1b-11 & Psalm 86:1-10, 16-178
- Sermon: Pastor Ken will preach "Submit is a Dirty Word."
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Words
By Tim Wilson, Director of Development and Stewardship
"Home." It is a word most of us speak or hear daily and perhaps hourly. It of course has different meanings depending on usage and context. When we use "home" personally, it refers to our residence; a place with at a minimum, a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. I suspect that I am like most reading this article in that "house" and "home" were one and the same to me as a child developing language skills. In my case, "home" meant the same house to which my parents brought me from the hospital until I went away to college. Only when I had grown up did I fully appreciate the blessing this was, especially since that stability had been in jeopardy because when I was about five years old, because my father's business went under and my...
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Classes, Groups and Activities
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Save the Date(s)!
We will have a special dinner on Saturday, July 29 to honor Pastor Ken as he retires. In addition to dinner we will have a reception following worship on Sunday, July 30. If you would like to help with either activity, please
e-mail Bret Voorhees, Human Resources chair at [email protected].
Watch upcoming newsletters for more information about this events.
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New name tags are here!
The new name tags are made of heavy-duty plastic with magnetic fasteners. These new name tags are being made for everyone!
- Currently have a church name tag,
- Lost your name tag,
- Never had a name tag
- You are a member, regular or frequent visitor.
- If you're reading this!
We would like everyone to be able to greet others by name when we join together in worship and fellowship. After worship you are welcome to drop your name tag where you picked it up or at the bags near the exits.
Please contact Laura to sign up for one now! E-mail
[email protected]
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You're invited to our Summer Choir!
Summer Choir has begun and will continue through August. All singers of all ages are welcome to join the choir at 9:05 a.m. in the Sanctuary each Sunday morning to prepare an anthem for the morning's worship. No commitment is necessary, come when you can!
If you have any questions please e-mail our Choir Director, Kris DeWild at
[email protected]
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Calling all Superheroes!
YOU are invited to Vacation Bible School 2017. At VBS Hero Central, our Heroes will experience God's love, explore God's mission for their lives, and seek and learn ways to be God's Heroes by following a call to action.
All kids age 3 to those entering 6th grade are invited to join in the action! Invite friends and neighbors to join us from July 10-14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We'll share what we've learned at our VBS Sunday Celebration on July 16.
To be part of all the SUPER fun at VBS Hero Central, please visit www.westpres.org/vbs or contact Erin at [email protected].
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Pastor's Reception
Please note that the July Pastor's Reception for visitors will be held on the second Sunday of July because of the holiday weekend.
On July 9 at 11:15 a.m., visitors are invited to join Pastor Scott in Simmerman Lounge after worship. This reception will be a great way for visitors to meet Scott as well as ask questions about our church. It is held monthly to give visitors a constant opportunity to connect with more people at Westminster.
If you have any questions about this reception, please stop by the Welcome Center or the Main Office. When you meet our visitors, please let them know about this monthly reception.
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Nursery Accepting Donations
The Westminster Nursery is accepting donations of supplies and toys throughout the month of June. Here is a list of items that we currently need or would like to have available for the children in our Nursery:
- Size 5 diapers
- Board Books (religious and non-religious)
- Dress up clothing
- Little People play sets
- Duplo or wooden toddler building blocks
- Rolls of paper towels
- A set of toddler instruments
- Stickers
- Batteries (AA, C)
- Spare clothing (3-6 months, 6-9 months, 12-18 months, 2T, 3T).
If you prefer to donate cash, visit www.westpres.org to donate online, drop your donation in the offering plate or stop into the office to donate in person. Please indicate your donation is meant for the nursery to ensure it is credited properly. Donations of items listed above can be dropped off in the office during normal business hours or on Sunday mornings. All donations are greatly appreciated.
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Where Will Flat Jesus Go this Year???
In the summer of 2016, Jesus was seen with Westminster folks at baseball games, camp, concerts, and so much more... Where will we take Jesus in 2017? Our Director of Development, Tim Wilson, recently returned from Italy where he took Flat Jesus to many beautiful places, including visiting Da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan.
Flat Jesus is a paper figure you can cut out and color.
Kids of all ages are invited to join the fun with "Flat Jesus." Adults, too!
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Read "I'll Never Be French" for July 5 Book Club
"I'll Never Be French (no matter what I do)", a memoire by Mark Greenside, will be the subject of discussion at the July meeting of the Westminster Book Club.
All readers are welcome to join the Book Club on July 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Simmerman Lounge. While supplies last, books from the public library's book discussion set are available for check-out in the church office. You may also borrow, download or purchase the book on your own, or contact a Book Club member to share a book.
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Gallery Now Featuring Pentecost Art
The Westminster Gallery is now featuring a new display of Pentecost art created by the Visual Arts Committee. The exhibit includes two wall hangings that utilize fabric, ribbon and yarn to represent the wind and the flames of Pentecost. Suspended doves symbolize the coming of the Holy Spirit. The biblical text from Acts 2 creates the context for the art. This display will continue through June 23. Visit the Gallery, located on the lower level of the church near the Franklin entrance, any time the building is open.
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Church Office Schedule Reminders
Please note the office will be closed July 3 and 4 in honor of the holiday. Additionally, the church offices close at noon on Fridays through Labor Day weekend.
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Hospitalized or in Health Care Centers...
- Arlette Hollister - Mercy (Downtown)
- Ed Peterson - Methodist (Downtown)
- Ken Meeker - Ramsey Village
- Willie Glanton - Luther Park Trinity Center
- Marcy Nelson - Calvin Healthcare
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Click here
to watch past sermons.Our sermon archive has sermons from as far back as 2014. To watch any of them click on "Watch" for a video screen to pop up.
If you click on "Guide" you will find a PDF of the sermon transcript. These are available approximately 3 weeks after the sermon has been preached.
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Westminster is a fairly large church with nearly 1100 members. Small groups help bring the church down to a manageable size. We have numerous small groups. They bring together folks with similar interests.
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Afternoon Bridge
meet Thursday, June 22, at 1:00 p.m. in Simmerman Lounge.
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Stitchin' Time will meet Thursday, June 22, at 1:00 p.m. in Hope Alcove. Bring your current project and come to chat and stitch, knit, crochet, etc.
- Restaurant Group I will meet on July 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenbriar Restaurant, 5810 Merle Hay Rd.
- Men's Group group meets each Wednesday for breakfast at 6:30 a.m., at the Waveland Cafe.
- Men's Basketball meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in The Commons.
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PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski, Senior Pastor/Head of Staff -
Email Scott
Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Arentson, Executive Associate Pastor -
Email Ken
MISSION STATEMENT
Westminster is a welcoming Christian family, joined in discipleship to pray, learn and serve.
INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
We welcome all persons as participants in our congregation, regardless of age, race, gender, marital status, physical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, or any other human condition.
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4114 Allison Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310
At the corner of Beaver and Franklin
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