Westminster News

November 3, 2022

Preparation for Worship

Beloved congregation,

Last week was an encouraging time to reflect upon God's faithfulness to us as a church. Thanks again to those who sacrificed their time and resources to make our celebration possible. I hope you will join us on Sunday as we, Lord willing, start another 65 years of worshipping together!

I have some bittersweet news concerning our pastoral staff. Our dear friend and fellow minister, Nick Robison, has accepted a pastoral call to Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Atoka, Tennessee. Nick has increasingly felt the pull to move into full-time vocational ministry for about a year. Though he will sincerely miss the classroom at WCA, we join Nick in believing that the Lord would have him devote the fullness of his time and energy to the local church. The Salem church is a beautiful mix of people who reflect the heart of what he loves about WPC. They have a heart for God's Word, his ordinary means of grace, and value fellowship with one another. Please join us in praying that God will provide for all the needs of Nick and his family during this significant transition. Nick has served our congregation with grace and humility, and we will miss him tremendously. Our loss, however, will be to the gain of our fellow saints in Tennessee. Nick will be with us through the end of the year, so you should have ample time to express gratitude and say goodbye.

This Sunday, we will observe the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Please join me in praying that God will use this covenant meal to strengthen us against sin, support us under troubles, encourage us in our duties, inspire us with love and zeal, increase our faith, give us peace of conscience and comfortable hopes of eternal life (from the PCA Book of Church Order 58-4).

In the bonds of Christ's love,

~Pastor Joe

Online Worship

The worship service bulletin for Sunday's services is available HERE. It contains suggestions from Pastor Steele regarding ways for you to maximize the sense of corporate worship at home. We have also added announcements for congregants who worship at home.

The Livestream is available HERE and will start 5 minutes prior to the start of each service. The WPC Facebook page also supports the Livestream option.

WPC East Community Cookout

On Saturday, November 5th from 5:30-7:30, the Fulchers are inviting all who live near or east of the Parkway for a time of food and fellowship. Sign up on the Blue Sheet and bring a side to share. Questions? Email Eric Fulcher.

Hope to see you then!

Operation Christmas Child

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Shoebox distributions provide an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and to make disciples of all nations. We will continue to collect items through Sunday, November 6th.

Please click HERE to see a list of items needed.

Questions? Contact Isabella Berhow or Teresa Henderson.

Ladies S’mores Fellowship Nights

Ready for chilly nights and campfires? Consider attending one of six homes closest to you for some gooey s'mores and sweet fellowship the week of November 7-10. See the Blue Sheet on Sunday for the dates, locations, and times and contact the hostess to tell her you will attend!

FALL FAMILY CAMPOUT!

The leaves are gold, the air is crisp, the nights are cool – a perfect time to fellowship with one another and enjoy God's handiwork! Please join us for a campout on Thursday, Nov. 10 - Saturday, Nov. 12 at Lake Guntersville. All singles and families are invited. The cost will be $50 per family or group to camp, which includes two nights of camping and a communal meal on Friday evening. A limited number of cabins also are available for a higher fee. You may also just attend the Friday night meal for $5/person with a $20 family cap. Please note on the Blue Sheet which option you want. Checks or cash can be placed in the offering plate (please notate it is for the campout) or dropped by the church office. Questions? Contact Daniel Palmer at palmer9751@yahoo.com.

College Care Packages

The Student Ministry team will be sending out care packages to our college students during exam time. Please see the insert for information on ways you can participate in this ministry. The deadline to bring in items is Sunday, November 27th.

Poinsettia Orders

Help us decorate the sanctuary with poinsettias this Christmas season. Flowers may be dedicated in memory of or in honor of a loved one and names will appear in an insert beginning November 27^th. The poinsettias will be displayed each Sunday of Advent and will be available to take home after the Christmas Eve service. The deadline to order is Sunday, December 4th. Please see the insert on Sunday to place an order. Questions? Contact Suzanne Wellborn at 256-585-9461.

Sermons on Spotify!

Westminster's Sermons are now on Spotify. In Spotify, search for WPCHSV and you'll find our podcast. Sermons will be uploaded weekly!

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.

Church Giving

We 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: P.O. Box 5389

Huntsville, AL 35814

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).

Wednesday Night Activities

November 9, 2022

Schedule:

5:15: Fellowship Dinner (Narthex)

6:10: 4 Year Olds - 4th Grade walk over to WCA with an adult

6:15: Youth Group

5th & 6th (Room 105)

7th-12th (Cafeteria)

6:15: Nursery opens

6:30: Prayer Meeting (Narthex)

6:30: Choir Practice (Sanctuary)

7:30 - College & Career (Parlor)

College & Career

meets every Wednesday night at 7:30 in the Parlor.

Children's Ministry

Click HERE to read the most recent Children's Ministry Newsletter. Have a child age 4 - 4th grade? Email the Church Office to get added to this distribution list.

Student Ministry

Click HERE to read the most recent Student Ministry Newsletter. Have a child in grades 5 - 12? Email the Church Office to get added to this distribution list.