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April 18, 2019 |
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Holy Week at Westminster
- TONIGHT: Maundy Thursday, April 18
Worship at 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Nursery care provided from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. for infants and toddlers.
- Good Friday, April 19
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (silent prayer and meditation in the Sanctuary)
- Easter Vigil, April 20
Worship at 6:30 p.m. (begins on Westminster's front lawn)
See more details in the Easter Vigil announcement below.
- Easter Sunday, April 21
8:00 - 11:00 a.m: Easter Breakfast in Community Hall
9:00 and 11:00 a.m. (not 11:15): Festive worship services in the Sanctuary, with an inspirational sermon by Dr. Jones, and joyous music led by the Westminster Choir, trumpets, timpani, and organ
10:15 a.m: Easter Egg Hunt (parents and children through 2nd grade meet in Grace Hall)
For full service descriptions, please see the April Chimes newsletter.
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Church Office Holiday Closing
April 19 and 22
The church office will be closed on Good Friday, April 19 (at 12:00 noon) and Monday, April 22 for the Easter holiday.
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The Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 20, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (worship begins on Westminster's front lawn and travels to Rodney Chapel)
Since the early days of the church, Christians have gathered on the eve of Easter to remember God's work throughout time, beginning with creation and culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us for a family-friendly worship service as we tell the story of God's love for us, receive our Confirmation Class into membership, and celebrate Communion. Please note: The Easter Vigil is a traveling service and includes opportunities for congregational participation, so comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended! For more information about our Holy Week schedule, please see the
April Chimes.
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Easter Breakfast
Sunday, April 21, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Nurture your body as well as your spirit and soul on Christianity's most glorious day of the year...Easter Sunday! The deacons are busy planning the annual Easter Breakfast. Join us starting at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served continuously until 11:00 a.m. in Community Hall. Remember that the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services are identical on Easter Sunday. Due to the generosity of a Westminster family, the costs of the Easter Breakfast have been covered and there will be no charge this year. Questions? Contact Deacon Amy Bickhart (
abickhart1713@gmail.com or 302-547-5631).
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"One Great Hour of Sharing" Special Offering
Accepting donations through May 19
On Palm Sunday, Westminster joined other churches throughout our denomination in collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering. This offering helps care for communities affected by disaster, provide food to the hungry, and change the structures which perpetuate poverty and injustice. We will gratefully accept your gift to OGHS through Sunday, May 19. 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"). Let us share God's generous love.
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Memory Care Speaker
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. in Grace Hall
On Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Grace Hall, the Stephen Ministers will host a speaker from the Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation. Cyndy Fanning, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and program manager, will present a continuing education program on dementia including community resources that are available. All are welcome.
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No Weekly Word on April 25
Thursday, April 25
The
Westminster Weekly Word will not be distributed on Thursday, April 25. It will resume the following Thursday, May 2. Please schedule your announcements accordingly and submit online at
www.wpc.org/communications. The deadline is always Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
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Westminster Hosts Dynamic Speaker on Criminal Justice Reform
Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
Adam J. Foss is a former Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in Boston, MA, who was recognized by the Nelson Mandela Foundation as its 2017 Changemaker of the Year. He is a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform and the importance of the role of the prosecutor in ending mass incarceration. Delaware's incarceration and recidivism rates continue to be far higher than the national average. As momentum builds for criminal justice reform, we sponsor this community-wide event to enhance our awareness and move ourselves to action.
Register online for this free event! For more information,
click here.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Adam Foss Event
Saturday, April 27
The Peace and Justice Work Group anticipates an enthusiastic community response for the April 27 event at Westminster featuring Adam Foss (see above). Volunteers are needed from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. to greet and register people coming into the church. Could you give one hour of your time to be a greeter before the start of this not-to-be-missed event? To say "YES," please email Marlys Kerr (
marlyskerr@aol.com).
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Family Planning, Population Growth, and Reproductive Rights in the U.S. and the Developing World
Sunday, April 28, 10:10 a.m. in Classroom 6
The Earth Care Task Force has invited Stacie Murphy of Population Connection to Westminster to talk about a number of issues we must face on our increasingly interconnected and fragile planet. These include our consumption patterns, contrasting the U.S. with other countries, and the history and future trajectory of global population growth. She will also discuss U.S. policy on domestic and international family planning, and explain how lack of access to family planning contributes to too-rapid growth and poor outcomes, specifically for women and girls in the developing world. Please join us on the 28th at the 10:TEN hour.
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Let's Talk About It - A Periodic Series
Sunday, April 28, 10:10 a.m.
in the Ruth Christie Room
Facilitated by Sue Linderman
White people are unaccustomed to talking about race and its implications in their lives. Yet, at some level, everyone recognizes that racism and prejudice have a profound impact on our communities and our country. We need opportunities to experience the challenges and benefits that come from bringing racial issues into the light of day. All are welcome to join us on April 28 as we continue the journey of exploring our beliefs about race, with openness to differing opinions and respect for one another.
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UD Chorale in Concert at Westminster
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
The award-winning University of Delaware Chorale makes its annual visit to Westminster with a program showcasing the choir's amazing artistry. Dr. Paul Head conducts the choir, and for this concert our own Paul Fleckenstein will be accompanying at the organ and piano. Tickets are being sold for this performance, but complimentary tickets are available for any Westminster members who wish to attend. Tickets are available at the reception desk during the week, or contact Paul Fleckenstein at (302) 654-5214 ext. 121, or
paul@wpc.org. You can also get tickets from Paul if you can catch him after Sunday morning services.
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Hanover Church Super Sale
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(1801 N. Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802)
This annual event includes the sale of baked goods, meals-to-go, household items, furniture, special clothing, collectibles, plants, etc. All proceeds benefit Hanover Church's local mission services, including the Hanover Food Pantry and Clothing Closet.
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God's Amazing Winged Creatures: An Interactive Experience
Sunday, May 5, 10:10 a.m.
in Community Hall
Experience and appreciate God's amazing winged creatures! Plan now to join us for a visit from Phung Luu and his birds. Phung Luu is owner/operator of Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections. Our goal is to help Westminster members and children realize their intimate and spiritual connection to the natural world by experiencing the wonder of these birds. Author and environmental activist Thomas Berry said:
We need the sun, the moon, the stars, the rivers, and the mountains and birds, the fish in the sea, to evoke a world of mystery, to evoke the sacred.
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Family Promise Training Offered at WPC
Sunday, May 5, 10:10 a.m. in Rowell Conference Room
Three or four times a year, Westminster needs 14 individuals willing to serve as overnight hosts for up to 14 homeless family members. On Sunday, May 5, during the 10:TEN hour, there will be an information session about Family Promise in the Rowell Conference Room. This vital community mission has been supported by a faithful group of dedicated members, but there is an urgent need to grow the list of potential volunteers. Please contact Marlys Kerr (
marlyskerr@aol.com) for more information. If you have a schedule conflict on May 5, Marlys will gladly arrange another meeting time.
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Open Invitation: Sarah McBride to Speak at Kutz Senior Living Donor Luncheon
Wednesday, May 8, 11:00 a.m.
at Harry's Savoy Grill
The Auxiliary of the Kutz Senior Living Campus wishes to invite you to its Donor Luncheon. Sarah McBride, a Wilmington native and member of Westminster, will be the guest speaker. She is the first trans woman to intern at the White House and also spoke at the 2016 Democratic Convention. McBride is presently the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign. The topic of her talk is "Tomorrow Will Be Different: The Journey Toward Gender Equality." For more information, contact Bobbi Levitt (302-652-1193).
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Sanctuary Flowers
Dates available in May
Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at (302) 571-6719 or
lwatson@ycst.com. Dates available are May 19 and 26.
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Featured Photo
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Dr. Jones gave a talk about Peace Drums in Ardmore on April 13.
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Thank You Cookie Lovers
Our Deacon Cookie Sale was a great success! Many thanks to everyone who purchased a box of cookies on Palm Sunday. Our Deacons baked an assortment of delicious cookies and sold 154 boxes. After expenses (boxes, ribbon, and plastic bags), the grand total raised from the Deacon Cookie Sale was over $750.00! This will provide a nice boost to the Chad Miller Mission Fund and help our youth on a future mission trip.
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New Website for the Guatemala Partnership of New Castle Presbytery
Our Guatemala Partnership is growing by leaps and bounds - and so is the website! Please visit the brand new site at
www.ncpguatemala.com to learn about our partnerships, projects, programs, and ways to participate. There are plenty of photos and videos - you will certainly see some familiar faces. To learn more about this partnership and how you can get involved, please contact Carrie Saathoff or Cathy Higgins (
ncpguatemala@gmail.com).
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PC(USA) Grief Resource
Most of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. In 2005, PC(USA) National Health Ministries offered a Grief Resource that remains current.
Click here to access this excellent information.
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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.
- REMINDER: A memorial service for Beatrice "Betty" Bright Kelley (April 1, 1924 - February 19, 2019) will be held at Westminster on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m., followed by a tea reception. (obituary)
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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!
If you would like to submit an announcement for our
e-newsletter or monthly newsletter, please visit
www.wpc.org/communications
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