The Weekly Word at Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Thursday, June 30, 2022

The Lord's Prayer

During Lent this year, several of us took part in a six-week study on the Lord’s Prayer. It was a chance for us to look more in-depth at this familiar prayer that we all have known by heart since we were children. I found it really helpful for me, as I think it was for those who participated, as it allowed us to look more deeply at what this prayer means, what we are asking of God when we pray it, and how it might shape our faith whenever we begin to say, “Our Father . . .”

In the month of July, I am going to be preaching a series of sermons on the Lord’s Prayer, using the study we did during Lent as a guide. We will look at the different petitions we make in the prayer and how they relate to our faith. We will center on different scripture lessons that reflect those specific petitions, and we’ll use different forms of the Lord’s Prayer in worship as a way to hear afresh what we are asking God when we turn to God in prayer.

There’s no doubt that sometimes we can get into ruts in our faith, or get into set routines in the church. Sometimes it’s helpful to step back and look at something that is so familiar with a new set of lenses. I hope you’ll join me on this journey as we look anew at the Lord’s Prayer and how it speaks to us in deep, meaningful ways every time we offer this prayer to God.

With a full and grateful heart,

Frank

THIS SUNDAY AT WBPC

Worship Service – 10:30am – This Sunday's communion bread is gluten free. Click HERE for the bulletin.

No @The Table Worship Service this Sunday.

Please click HERE for the Christian Education brochure.

No Sunday School until Fall – Sunday school and Children’s Chapel are on summer hiatus.

WBPC T-SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!

The WBPC youth are a bit short of their fundraising goal and have extra t-shirts to sell! Claim your desired sizes on the Sign-Up Genius link HERE. There is a $20 minimum donation per t-shirt. Anna will be in touch about payment and pick-up once the t-shirts are claimed. Email youth@wbpresbyterian.org if you have any questions!

MISSION OUTREACH

Presbyterians Engage in God's Mission: “Bringing God Back into Social Justice Work” Click HERE to learn more.

BIBLICAL JUSTICE FORUM – NO MEETING JULY 4

Biblical Justice Forum will not meet Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) – JUNE 18 - JULY 9

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) begins on June 18, and for the first time in history, will be held in a hybrid format. This means part of the assembly will take place in-person in Louisville, at the denomination’s headquarters, and the rest will take place online. The assembly will conclude on July 9. To learn more and follow updates from the assembly, go to its homepage at ga-pcusa.org. And please be in prayer for all those who will gather for this national meeting of our denomination, including commissioners, staff, and visitors, that God’s Spirit might guide them all in their discernment for our church’s future!

THE CONNETTE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY

An anonymous donor started a fund for The Connette Scholarship in honor of our previous pastor, Betty Connette. The fund had $24,017.66 as of April 30, 2022. Applications for the Connette scholarship for Fall Semester 2022 are being accepted with a deadline of June 30, 2022. The scholarship amount available is $1000 for Fall semester and will be for one scholarship or split for two scholarships depending on applications. The scholarship will be renewable for Spring semester 2023 if the recipient(s) make satisfactory progress. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to church members or active youth fellowship participants to attend a University, College or Community College. Criteria include church participation, community service, academic achievement, and financial need. The applicant must have been accepted for enrollment for Fall Semester or be a continuing student for the Fall Semester. You may access the application HERE.

If interested in applying, please contact Phil Westerman (westerma@ncsu.edu or 919-851-1332) or Anna Richardson Raab (youth@wbpresbyterian.org) or Quentesa Pierce (admin@wbpresbyterian.org or 919-851-4713).

If anyone would like to contribute to the Connette Scholarship to enable students to benefit from it for years to come, write a check to WBPC and earmark it “Connette Scholarship”.

SAVE THE DATE

Save the date for a reception celebrating the upcoming wedding for our Music Director, Dr. Elizabeth Davis and James Everhart. Please plan on joining us immediately following church service on July 17, 2022, in the Fellowship Hall. Further details coming soon!

DIVORCE CARE

If you are considering separation or divorce, don’t try to go through it alone. Connect with a DivorceCare group either in person or online. You’ll find caring people who understand the issues you face and practical counsel for decision making and managing stress. Contact DivorceCare HERE or speak with a Deacon or Elder for a list of several groups that meet in The Triangle area, churches or online.

PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS

If you have a prayer concern, please contact Frank Mansell (frank@wbpresbyterian.org), Marcia Bennett (sen1969@hotmail.com), or Betty Dean (betdean@nc.rr.com) and request that it be added to the Prayer Chain. Please note that any confidential prayer requests will not be added to the Prayer Chain.

RESERVATIONS, PICTURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

Please refer to the Calendar if you have questions about meetings. If you want to reserve a room, please email admin@wbpresbyterian.org. If you have photos from Church events this year, please share them with us. You may upload your pictures directly to our shared Church album by clicking HERE.

If you would like your birthday included on the monthly birthday list, please update your personal information on Realm or contact the church office.

Click HERE for June birthdays and HERE for July birthdays!

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