Beloved Congregation,
I have two encouraging pieces of news to share with you this week. First, I am pleased to announce that Mr. James Ensley has accepted a call from our Session to be our Youth Ministries Director. The search committee, of which I was a member, holds James in the highest regard, and we are confident that he and his wife Anna will be faithful and fruitful co-laborers with us in the work of the kingdom. Please pray for a smooth transition for the Ensley family. Lord willing, James and his family will be able to join us sometime in early March. On behalf of the search committee and our Session, thank you for the prayers you rendered in this process.
Second, we will have the privilege of hosting one of our missionary families this coming Lord's Day. Steve and Amy Robertson began serving with Mission to the World in 1999. Since then, God used them to plant a church in Mexico and provide regional leadership for church planting efforts. In 2018, Steve began serving as the international director for MTW in the Americas (a region including ministry to indigenous peoples in Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean). Steve provides leadership and pastoral care to more than 140 missionaries throughout the region, thus helping MTW fulfill its mission of making disciples among all nations. Amy serves alongside Steve and also serves Latin American wives through the ministry of Parakaleo.
Our Session has invited Steve to preach during the morning worship service and present his ministry work during the Sunday School hour. I believe that opportunities like this are invaluable for connecting more deeply with those we support on the mission field. Please make every effort to be here so that you can encourage the Robertsons and be better equipped to pray for them in this coming year.
In the bonds of Christ's love,
~Pastor Joe
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The worship service bulletin for Sunday is available HERE. It contains the hymns we will be singing and suggestions from Pastor Steele regarding ways for you to maximize the sense of corporate worship at home. We have also added the announcements for congregants who worship at home.
The Livestream is available HERE and will start on Sunday at 9:25 a.m. for the morning service and at 5:55 p.m. for the evening service. The Westminster Facebook page also supports the Livestream option.
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Sunday, January 17th
We need your help to stock the Huntsville Assistance Program food pantry with needed food and supplies. Please drop off non-perishable food items at the Church beginning Sunday, January 10th through Sunday, January 17th. You can bring items to the church from 9:00–4:00, Monday–Thursday and from 9:00–12:00 on Friday.
Accepted items that are of particular needs are as follows:
Canned vegetables other than corn and green beans • Boxed cereal • Spaghetti sauce • Rice • Dry beans • Canned beans • Shelf milk • Meal starters (like hamburger helper) • Canned fruits • Bar soap • Small bottles of shampoo • Toothpaste • Other healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, low-sugar products.
You are welcome to bring the following if you already have them:
Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.) • Canned and boxed meals (soup, macaroni and cheese, etc.) • Peanut butter and other nut butters • Canned beans and peas • 100% fruit juice • Laundry detergent • Toilet paper
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Join us for a fishing day with Daniel Palmer (6314 Midtown Lane, Huntsville) on January 23rd from 1-3 at the lake in their neighborhood. Bring a pole if you have one and dress for the weather. We do have an alternate plan if the weather is not good for fishing. RSVP to Mary Katherine Keel and plan to join us for some fun!
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Are you interested in learning more about church membership? Our next
New Members Class is scheduled for February 7, 14, 21, 28, & March 7th.
We will meet on Sundays at 11 am during the Sunday School hour. This five-week class is designed for you to learn more about our beliefs, values, and opportunities for service. It also serves as the first necessary step toward membership. If you are interested in attending in person or virtually, please email the church office or sign up on the blue sheet on Sunday!
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MEN’S RETREAT POSTPONED!
Due to the uptick in COVID-19 and the availability of the camp facility, we have postponed the Men’s Retreat until November 5-6, 2021.
MEN’S GATHERINGS THIS MONTH!
On January 22, from 6-8 pm, you are invited to join with other men to sit by a fire and simply enjoy one another’s company at either the home of John Davis (Shelly) or the home of Daniel Palmer (Meg). You are free to go to either home but consider the following suggestion: If your last name begins with A-M, go to John Davis’ home (1042 Split Rock Cove, Huntsville). If your last name begins with N-Z, go to Daniel Palmer’s home (6314 Midtown Lane, Huntsville). Whichever location you choose, please RSVP to John or Daniel so they can plan accordingly.
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Calling All Men: The church is in need of additional volunteers to provide building security during events for the women's ministry including the Thursday night Bible study. Responsibilities include monitoring the side entrance and ensuring that only appropriate attendees are allowed in. Also securing the door at the end of the event when you depart. We are particularly encouraging men to volunteer who can attend with their wife and do not have childcare responsibilities while their wife is at an event. Click HERE to sign up to serve.
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We are excited to begin Children's Catechism Classes next month! In order to offer these classes, we need volunteers to teach or to be an aide for all grades! If you are interested in having great fun, growing your faith, and being amazed by the growth in our children's faith, please contact Sydney Knight.
If you have children (ages 4 - 5th grade) that would like to join us for Catechism class on Wednesday nights, please contact Sydney so she can plan accordingly. If you will need nursery services for Wednesday nights, please contact Jessica Perez. We are looking foward to seeing the children again on Wednesday nights!
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Bridal Shower honoring
Emily Thompson
Saturday, January 16th
WPC Parlor from 2-4 pm
Please join us in celebrating Emily Thompson, bride-elect of Dustin Joiner. The shower will be held in the parlor of the church, and masks are highly encouraged. However, those who might not be comfortable with an indoor setting are welcome to drive-by and drop off gifts at the side awning entrance. Emily and Dustin are registered at Zola and Target. If you are interested in contributing to a group gift, please contact Renee Lowrance. We look forward to showering Emily with love!
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Prayer and Praise
If you are unable to attend corporate worship in person, we still want you to make your prayer requests known so we can pray for one another. Send your prayer requests to office@wpc-hsv.org and put "Prayer Request" in the subject line. The Prayer & Praise email is sent out every Tuesday.
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Church Giving
We do have a virtual option for making contributions for those who are unable to attend corporate worship in person. For online giving, click HERE. You may also mail a check to the church office. Thank you all for your continuous, faithful and generous stewardship of God's resources.
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work"
(2 Cor. 9:7-8).
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Missionary Spotlight:
Jim and Karan Romaine
Former PCA pastor Jim and his wife, Karan, minister in New York City to the Muslim population. The Romaines recently transitioned from Mission to the World as their sending agency to Church Planting International (CPI). Though they live and minister in the United States, Jim also travels to Turkey, India, Myanmar, and Uganda to train national pastors. Jim expresses his desire to continue these ministry trips as soon as it is possible due to the pandemic restrictions.
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College & Career will resume meeting on January 13, 2021.
Wednesday night meals, Catechism classes, Prayer meeting, Choir, & Youth Group will resume meeting on February 3, 2021. Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up.
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