January 30, 2020 Friends and fellow disciples, Serving others is at the very heart of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I would again like to offer a word of gratitude to Amy Hill, Anne Sherman, Jim Young, and the members of our Neighborhood Mission Team and Local Mission Committee who helped make our MLK Day of Service such a wonderful success. We had more than 100 people – from Westminster plus our friends from the Divan Center in Cary – come together and then head out to work. We served alongside our neighbors for the benefit of the broader community, at sites of key partners, three local schools, and working here at Westminster. It was a really special day! And check out the nice note below that we received from our friends at CASA.

A Big Thank-You from CASA  “Many, many thanks to the loving hearts at Westminster who gave so much to assemble 20+ Welcome Home baskets for new CASA tenants as they move into their new homes. Your truly remarkable generosity will do much to smooth the process of settling into new quarters. Staff at CASA are overwhelmed by your generosity, and I am too! Special thanks to Anne Sherman for her leadership on this mission project.” ~ from Nancye Bryan, WPC's liaison to and long-time supporter of CASA

As we look ahead, I need to you sign up to join our family at the All Church Retreat . Now! It will be a wonderful time together. Please also see below about our youth fundraiser on Sunday, as well as a new elective class. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!

LAST CHANCE to Register for the All Church Retreat Hurry, this is your very last chance to register for the All Church Retreat! Don't miss this weekend of relaxation, fellowship, and exploration, February 28 - March 1, at Montreat Conference Center. We begin Friday evening with fun and games for everyone. Saturday includes a great program in the morning, then plenty of free time for hiking, relaxing, or exploring Black Mountain. Topping off Saturday’s fun is a squaredance! We’ll close with worship for all ages on Sunday morning. The cost is $85 per family or $40 per individual, plus lodging. Download the registration form , and bring it (or email it) to church office by Friday at 12:00 noon . Contact : Marietta Wynands

SUNDAY: WPC Youth's Souper Bowl Fundraiser Enjoy hearty soups and delicious baked goods, all for an excellent cause: To help fund scholarships and summer mission and education trips for our youth! Join us for lunch on Sunday, February 2 at 12:00 noon, on the second floor of the Mission Center. The cost is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family, but contributions of any amount will be gratefully accepted.  Contact : Alex Stayer-Brewington

Begins SUNDAY: "On Being a Quiet Christian" Sundays, 9:45am, February 2-23 This is a class for teens and adults who want connection at church, but also crave quiet and reflective time – perhaps by themselves – for spiritual growth. It's also ideal for those who need time alone with God at least as much as they need time with a church community; who relate to the solitude and quiet spaces in the Bible and the figures who sought them out; who, when alone, often find greater calm, clarity, and creativity as Christians; and those who may simply be looking for new ways to reflect on and engage with the upcoming season of Lent. Join us in exploring these topics and more through four Quiet Practices to help us connect with ourselves and with God.  Facilitated by Geoff Vaughn  Contact : Marietta Wynands

Next Sunday is Mission Day! February 9, 9:45-10:45am   Come to Church School next Sunday to learn about homelessness, hear what some of our community partners are doing to end the crisis, and find out how you can help.  PreK-–2nd grade – Families Moving Forward 3rd-–4th grades – Urban Ministries of Durham        5th-–7th grades – CASA + Housing for New Hope 8th grade thru Adults – Families Moving Forward  On Mission Days, we feature a single mission focus across all our Church School classes. The goals are to get all ages excited about the important work our church does and equip you with ideas and opportunities for hands-on involvement. Contact :  Rachel Chang

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