Participate

Women's Night Out is Monday, September 11, at 6 pm at Garibaldi Mexican (1151 Lancaster Dr. NE). RSVP to Diane Stegmeir (distegs@aol.com or 503-509-9854).

Come join the Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am. The fall starts up Sept 12 and we will be reading through the Narrative Lectionary Year 2. Everyone is welcome.  

Go Deeper

Considering becoming a member at Westminster or interested in learning more about being Presbyterian? Join the new members' class meeting October 8 and 15, 11:30-1:00. RSVP to the church office (office@salemwestpres.org) or talk to Pastor Kelly or Katie Nelson.

Want to contribute musically at WestPres? If you are a vocalist or instrumentalist and are interested in being on the worship team, please reach out to Ariana Recher (ariana@salemwestpres.org) or Jeffrey Larkin (music@salemwestpres.org) for more details on rehearsals and Sunday service!

The Outreach Committee is looking for a few more volunteers to be on the Greeter/Welcome Desk Team. If you enjoy smiling and being the first friendly face that welcomes others as they enter our narthex Sunday morning, then this opportunity is for you! Most greeters sign up monthly on a rotation basis. Training provided. Please contact Katie Nelson, 503-580-5631 (text) or nelsonkatieallstar@gmail.com.

Save the Date

September 10: Sunday School Resumes

September 17: Youth Mission Dinner--RSVP in narthex or email vik@salemwestpres.org.

September 24: Youth Collective Kick-Off

September 24: Budget & Finance Update

September 25: Red Cross Blood Drive

October 12-15: Fine Arts Festival

In the Community

Salem Pastoral Counseling Center invites us to attend a lunch and presentation on Suicide Prevention and Intervention 101 on September 20. RSVP required. More info and sign up here.

Women are invited to join with other women from around the Presbytery for a fall gathering on September 30 right here in Keizer at John Knox. More info and sign up sheet here.

Member Deanie Anderson recommends "A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast", which addresses issues of faith, social justice, and church life. Listen here.

FYI

Access the full church calendar here.  

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

Thanks

The Outreach Committee would like to thank Westminster for their generous contributions to the annual School Backpacks and Supplies Giving Tree Project. A total of 39 backpacks filled with supplies for grades kindergarten through eighth grade were donated to four elementary schools and one middle school. The office staff at each school were delighted to receive them. Additionally a tub-full of supplies was collected and given to South Salem High School. Special thank you to LeAnn Goodenberger and Pam Garland for making the deliveries.  

Pray

Pray for the current family in Winola House. Hanaa contacted us wishing to find a permanent home soon. They and Salem For Refugees are looking for a place for them, but please pray and if you know of anything available, please contact the church office (503-364-3327), and we will put you in touch with them. They are looking in South Salem, preferably for a detached house with two or three bedrooms, for $2000 or under including utilities.

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

Give

Give blood September 25 (1:00 pm to 6:00 pm). The whole blood appointments are nearly half full already which is great! There are still many appointments in the desirable 5:15PM to 5:45pm times AND we need some Power Red donors 😃 As always to schedule your appointment, contact Bill Nelson at bnelson@pacificomm.net or (503) 576-1278 or Pam Garland at (503) 551-2998.

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