Sunday, May 24, 9:15 a.m.
Online Streaming Only
www.westpres.org
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- Seventh Sunday of Easter.
- Pastor Bill will be preaching.
- Members of the Westminster Chorale will be singing the Doxology on Sunday as a Virtual Choral Ensemble.
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We have created yard signs to share the message that we are all in this together – no one is alone! Help us spread these words of encouragement by putting a yard sign in front of your house.
Simply pick up a sign inside the Elevator Entrance to the church, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Friday.
Together we can encourage others to worship with us, and experience God’s love during this challenging time.
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Westminster Fine Arts Series presents:
Mini Concert Series
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The Mini Concert Series will feature short and intimate virtual concerts; captured in spaces such as a living room, recording studio, or chapel. The second concert is now ready!
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Mini Concert #2 :
Juli Bey
This concert features Juli Bey playing our Continuo Organ, currently located in the Chapel.
After 25 years as a musician, administrator, and missionary for Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran (ELCA), and Reformed churches, Juli Bey is currently organist and handbell choir director for Westminster.
Bonus video! Learn more about our Chapel organ
here
!
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Mini Concert #1:
Natalie Sherer
As a pianist and vocal coach, Natalie R. Sherer thrives in collaboration with singers and instrumentalists. Ms. Sherer is currently earning a D.M.A. in Collaborative Piano, studying with renowned pianist Martin Katz, at the University of Michigan.
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I wish to take a moment to say thank you. Over the past eight years I have had the opportunity to grow in my faith through community and service at Westminster. Though I love serving as the Director of Christian Education at Westminster, I have found myself called to transition into the career I have dreamt of for more than a decade and been working toward for the past four years.
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The WPC Kids are excited to announce our Re:FOCUS 2020 VBS Family Experience! Families are invited to come together to experience this summer’s premiere family event.
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Scott to Lead Class on the Book of Revelation
Pastor Scott is presenting a class about the Book of Revelation.
There are two ways to access this class.
- Join the Zoom class after worship this Sunday. Get the Zoom meeting code and password at westpres.org/class.
- Watch the lecture series on video here. A new video is uploaded every week.
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Sister Parish Update
We have received an update from our sister parish in Berlin, El Salvdor detailing how the situation in their country is effecting their community.
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We are blessed to be able to broadcast our worship services live every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. While the Coronavirus is preventing us from worshipping together in person, we can still connect with each other as we engage in worship from our screens.
Join us for worship!
- Go to westpres.org at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays.
- Sign in on the attendance form.
- Download a bulletin.
- Submit a prayer request.
If you miss the service or would like to watch it, or past services, later, they are available
here
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If you have any questions, please email Laura at lsherlock@westpres.org.
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Book Club to hold Zoom discussion on June 3
The Westminster Book Club will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry
, by Fredrik Backman.
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God’s Garden Volunteers Needed
Volunteers have been busy planting vegetables and flowers in God's Garden. As gardeners well know, the work is never completed! There are multiple jobs that need to be done, and they change regularly. Almost all of the jobs can be done while social distancing to keep everyone safe. If you would like to schedule a time to work in the garden, or get a list of current needs for the garden, please email Susan Denton, Director of Connections & Outreach at sdenton@westpres.org, or call 274-1534.
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Upper Room
and
These Days
Devotionals Available
The devotion booklets
Upper Room
and
These Day
s that are usually in the tower entrance, and published quarterly, are available in the office. Call the office, 274-1534, if you'd like one mailed to you.
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Monday, May 25 Church Closed
The church building and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
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If you are in need of a face mask, or if you have face mask(s) you wish to donate, please contact the office at 274-1534. Thank you to everyone who donated them!
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Westminster is working hard to stay connected with our members. Here are some ways to stay connected:
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Congratulations
- to Heather Blue-Belieu, who has graduated from Upper Iowa University earning a Master of Education degree with a Reading Specialist emphasis.
- to our preschool teacher, Angelia Patiño, who graduated from Simpson College with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice.
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Prayer Requests for the Week of May 17
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We pray for our homebound and those in care facilities.
We pray for the needs of our members and friends:
- Prayers for Archie and Ginny Rohden.
- Sasha Kamper requesed prayers for her Mom, Lynn Muir, who is struggling with lower back and related problems. Please pray for continued recovery.
- Roxanne Neary requested prayers for her nephew, Kody, who recently had brain surgery.
- Nancy Lewis requested prayers for her daughter, Carrie, in her job search. She worked for years in International Admissions at Drake and has been without a job since January.
- Rebecca Miller requested prayers for all residents and staff at Calvin Community. COVID-19 has now infected some residents and a couple staff members.
- Diane Kirk requested prayers for those suffering from COVID-19 -- especially Scott and Jill's niece-to-be and other friends and relatives of the Westminster church family -- and for those caring for them. Also, prayers for this year's graduates as they face an unclear path to an uncertain future right now.
- Prayers for and thanks to the Westminster Staff.
We pray for those on the front lines and impacted by COVID-19:
We pray for those known only to God who are in need of prayers.
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Do you have questions about how to watch worship?
If you have questions, or are having issues connecting with worship online, please call the office at 274-1534 during office hours:
Monday - Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - noon.
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Miss worship at 9:15 a.m.? Don’t
worry! You can watch it anytime!
Each worship service is saved online so that you can watch it anytime.
If you have any questions please call the office at 274-1534 during office hours:
Monday - Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - noon.
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How Can I Contribute My Offering or Pay My Pledge?
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Thank you for your continued tithing to Westminster, as together we support one another and bring the love of God to the Des Moines area, and the rest of the world.
- Mail - Westminster Church, 4114 Allison Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310-3398
- Call the Church Office - 515-274-1534, for credit card or ACH contribution, ask for Ruth Bloxham, accountant.
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