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Friday Newsletter

June 2, 2023


This Sunday



Worship Service: 10 am

Nursery Care available

Coffee Hour: following service

Worship Notes


Summer is upon us! The summer calendar for Westminster begins THIS WEEK! 


SUMMER 2023

“Old School: Bible Stories”

Westminster friends and families – We are going old school this summer with all of your favorite Bible stories. It is like Vacation Bible School…but for everyone. We’re bringing back Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale, plus Daniel in the lion’s den. Join us for a summer of these beloved classics. June 4 – Sept 3.


THIS WEEK

“Adam & Eve” plus Recognition Sunday. We are kicking off the summer with an exciting presentation in worship called “The Danger of a Single Story.” If you would like to preview it ahead of time, click here. If you prefer a transcript, click here.  


A Note from the Music Directors….

Music is at the core of our human existence; its melody provides more than most words could ever say. This Sunday we joyfully celebrate all of our musicians at Westminster! Each week, multiple ensembles comprised of many members gather at Westminster in a common goal: To provide spiritual growth and rejuvenation through song. With a combination of over 6 hours of in-person rehearsals a week and early morning Sunday rehearsals, we have never been so blessed to work alongside such committed musicians and leaders of the church! For each of us, music holds a special place in our heart with varying experiences, preferences, and memories, however a commonality we all share is that it is a core pillar in how we experience God’s love and message. At Westminster, we are all the musicians. Whether you are playing in the Worship Team, ringing with the Handbell Choir, singing with the Chancel Choir, or musiking from within the congregation, we thank you! Let us continue Westminster’s legacy of the beautiful arts by joining together in this sacred ministry: all are welcome. ~Ariana and Jeffrey

Participate

Women's Night Out is June 12 at 6 pm at Gold Dragon Restaurant (4645 Commercial St SE). Please RSVP to Betty Fennell at 503 851-5333 by June 11.


Help out at VBC this year--contact Teri Mohney (ctmohney@comcast.net or 503-851-6160) to discuss how you can help with this fun, impactful event. Forms with various roles will be available at church on Sunday.


Take a moment to sign a card for our high school graduates in the narthex--we will honor them in service on June 11.


Plan to attend the Congregational Meeting on June 11 immediately following the worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve a plan for the reorganization of the Boulder Hall loan. Read the proposed plan and background information here. An informational session will be held Thursday, June 8, at 7 pm via Zoom.


The Pastor’s Bible Study on Tuesdays @ 10:30am is shifting into its summer schedule with a variety of interesting topics. They are open to everyone--feel free to drop in any week!


  • June 6: Off
  • June 13: Movie w/ Michele
  • June 20: Movie w/ Michele
  • June 27: Off


Vacation Bible Camp: 6/26-6/30 for current Kindergarteners-5th graders. Register here or pick up a form in the narthex.

From Your Session


Your Westminster Presbyterian Church Elders met on Wednesday, May 31, at the church. There was a pre-session potluck dinner to thank and celebrate the outgoing Elders-Rachelle Hughes, Lynnea Lyman, Susan Ray and Terry Crall (who is stepping down to take on the job of church Financial Secretary). They also welcomed new incoming Elders-Teri Mohney, Bill Faust and Steve Kandra.

The Elders voted to approve a congregational meeting for June 11 instead of June 4 to approve the building loan renewal and approved new members--Colleen Peissig and Beverley Arthur. Funds to support a 2024 Lenten Palm Sunday choral Masterwork presentation were also approved. The next meeting will be held on June 21, 2023.



Sandy McLean, Clerk of Session

FYI


The nursery will be closing for the summer after June 4. The space will be available as an "escape room" if needed with service-streaming capabilities. A reminder that worshipers of all ages are welcome in the sanctuary when we gather and practice together how to be the body of Christ!

Access the full church calendar here.  


Deadline for placing info in the Friday Newsletter is every Thursday at 9 am!

Prayers for


Crystal V., who requests prayer for her finances and help sleeping at night.


**If you would like a written prayer included in Sunday's worship bulletin, please email or call the church office (krisha@salemwestpres.org; 503-364-3327) or fill out the prayer request form on the website by Thursday at 10 am each week.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

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3737 Liberty Rd. S 

Salem, OR 97302

PHONE: 503-364-3327

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