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Lord, Lord, Open Unto Me
Open unto me, light for my darkness,
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair,
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow,
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion,
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness,
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself,
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
-Howard Thurman
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Allison Allison
Prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for our new Westminster Office Administrator. Welcome, Allison, and blessings on this new season of ministry with you as part of our team!
Carroll and Jimmy Wilkinson Meyer
Prayers for peace and comfort for former Westminster pastor Carroll Meyer and his wife Jimmy as they grieve the death of Carroll's brother Charles Robert Meyer. You can read Charles' obituary here.
Phil, Joel Chupp's brother
Prayers for healing for Phil from a bypass surgery he had last Thursday.
Jean Brazee
Continued prayers for long-time member Jean, who has just been moved to the Danbury memory-care unit. The family asks that we pray for her to be as happy as is possible in her new surroundings. We also pray for her family in their love and care for Jean. Danbury advises about a month's time for new residents to acclimate, and we will be kept updated about when we can visit Jean. Cards to family and Jean can be sent in care of daughter Kay Wagner at the following address:
1243 North Honeytown Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Stephanie Spangler, spouse of Barbara Mykannen
Continued prayers for healing for Stephanie, who is recovering after a knee-replacement surgery.
Barna Ferenczy, cousin of Pastor Enikö
Continued prayers for healing and peace for Barna (Brown, living in Hungary). Barna is still receiving treatment at home and is awaiting further testing.
Barbara Mykkanen
Continued prayers for Barb who started a new immunotherapy cancer treatment.
Dave Gillespie's sister Patricia and brother-in-law Marvin
Continued prayers for comfort and strength for Patricia and Marvin. Patricia is the full-time caretaker of her husband as Marvin is grappling with a sudden decline in his health.
Deb Hostetler
Continued prayers for healing, peace of mind and strength for Deb. We also hold husband Gabe and their children in our love as they support Deb on this journey.
Brandy, Eric Miller's niece
Continued prayers for Brandy as she prepares for complete mastectomy at the end of October.
Jim Taggart
Continued prayers for healing for Jim.
Chris Stewart
Continued prayers for healing for Chris, who is recovering from heart surgery at home.
Tom Ewing, Erica Ewing's dad
Continued prayers for healing for Tom. He has resumed his cancer treatment.
Tom Battles
Continued prayers for Tom and Elaine in this new season of life with Tom living in a nursing home.
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We also pray for:
- those healing from medical procedures, and who are dealing with ongoing health concerns and difficult personal situations in our midst;
- all who live in the midst of conflict and war - in many places across the world; a year after the war started in the Middle East, we pray for all whose lives have been forever altered in the violence and devastation of the past months; we pray for end of war, for release of hostages, for peace and justice for all people in the lands of Lebanon, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
- communities in Florida, George, Tennessee and Western North Carolina, grappling with the devastation and grief in the aftermath of Helene; and all who are in the path of Hurricane Milton - we pray for protection and safety;
- authentic conversations about difficult topics, bridging chasms between us;
- our nation as we face another election--may we be united in working for the common good;
- all in our midst who create space for welcome, laughter, friendship, healing and wonder;
- God's love to grow within each of us, spilling over into every aspect of our lives, every interaction with humanity, with creation, that we might see glimpses of you reflected all around us.
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Thursday, October 10
- Dance and Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place
- LWV Candidates' Night - 6:30 pm - Shisler Conference Center/OARDC
Sunday, October 13
- Choir Rehearsal - 9:00 am - The Meeting Place
- WPC Worship - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
- Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place
- Homeward Bound Luncheon - 11:45 - 1:00pm - Fellowship Hall, Trinity UCC
Monday, October 14
- Scout Troop 61 - 6:30 pm - Mackey Hall
Wednesday, October 16
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One Eighty 50th Anniversary Celebration - 4:00 - 6:30 pm - Main Office (104 Spink St)
- Book Discussion: Solito - 7:00 pm - The Lounge
Thursday, October 17
- Dance and Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place
Saturday, October 19
- "Humanizing Migration" Workshop - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm - Mackey Hall
Sunday, October 20
- Choir Rehearsal - 9:00 am - The Meeting Place
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WPC Worship with guest speaker Dora Rodriguez - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
- Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place
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Welcome to Allison Allison
It is with delight that I share the news that Allison Allison will join our Westminster staff as our new Office Administrator tomorrow, Thursday, October 10.
Many of you know Allison from her wide-ranging engagements in our Wooster community, from the NAACP, Community Action, Wooster City School, Wayne County Public Library, to the Wayne Center for the Arts. She is an experienced event organizer and project manager, with great technical skills and artistic talent.
With gratitude we pray for God's guidance and blessing on our shared ministry as Allison joins our Westminster staff. May this be a new season filled with inspiration and joy as we strive to build the Beloved Community and sow seeds of hope!
I'd also love to share these words from Allison:
I am so excited to be a part of the Westminster Presbyterian staff. I have never experienced such a massive amount of kindness in a work environment, I am very thankful to Pastor Eniko and others who supported her decision in choosing me. I am looking forward to working with the church and getting to know its members. This opportunity is truly a prayer answered. Thank you
Allison(2)
You can reach Allison at wpcwooster@gmail.com or (330) 263-2398.
Beginning October 15, the Westminster office hours will be:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hope you join me in welcoming Allison into our community!
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Madeline in Klaipeda, Lithuania
We continue to hold Madeline in our prayers during her semester abroad.
Here is an update from Madeline from her recent trip to Estonia:
We went to Tallinn first and walked around old town before having dinner at a medieval style restaurant. The next day we went to Riga where we saw some traditional dancers at a market, took a tour of old town, and tried some traditional Latvian food. The next day we tried some Latvian chocolate, visited an Anglican church, and headed back to Lithuania where we stopped at the hill of crosses. People have been leaving crosses here for decades and the soviets would destroy the crosses but people would just keep bringing them back. It was a great trip!
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First photo - Tallinn, Estonia. Second & Third photos - Riga, Latvia | |
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Solito Book Discussion
In preparation for our upcoming "Humanizing Migration" workshop, on Wednesday, October 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church House Lounge we will host a book discussion facilitated by Barbara Tartir. The novel Solito was written by a young poet who tells the story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in a "gripping memoir" (NPR) of bravery, hope, and finding family.
You may purchase Solito on Amazon or borrow from the public library. The church also has several copies for you to purchase.
We look forward to seeing you at the discussion and at the workshop!
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Save the Date: "Humanizing Migration" Workshop
Westminster is sponsoring a "Humanizing Migration" workshop on Saturday, October 19th, from 9:30am to 2:30 p.m. in Mackey Hall with Central American lunch provided. Free admission for this timely, informational day with our area immigration-agency leaders and special guest, Dora Rodriquez, Director, Salvavision in Tucson, Arizona.
Please plan to attend and support this day devoted to shifting perspectives and narratives around immigration issues.
You can register at: https://wpcwoo.org/humanizing or office@wpcwooster.org
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Homeward Bound Luncheon
On Sunday, October 13th, 11:45 - 1:00 pm, the Trinity Mission Team with Susanne Feltner will be hosting a fall informational and fund-raising luncheon for the new Homeward Bound Shelter.
Wyn Jones a volunteer for the shelter and Doug Jones a board member of the Homeward Bound Shelter will provide the program in the newly remodeled Trinity fellowship hall. A light lunch will be provided and donations for the Homeward Bound Shelter will be accepted.
Join this informational session to learn ways in which you can support the new shelter mission.
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One Eighty 50th Anniversary Celebration | |
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To Submit a Prayer Request:
If you would like to submit a prayer request for yourself or someone else, please fill out this anonymous form. You are also welcome to email Pastor Enikő directly, or call her at (330) 263-2208 during her office hours (Tuesday–Friday, 9am–5pm).
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Congregational Care
Session members and our Congregational Care Ministry team continue to provide calls, cards, and emails to our Westminster Presbyterian Church family. You are the eyes and ears who help the church meet the needs of our faith community. Please contact the church office by email or phone (330-263-2398) and make the needs of our church family known.
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For Spiritual Growth
Daily Scripture
Lectionary readings provide a disciplined way to read through the Bible. Read today's Daily Lectionary reading and find previous and future readings. Click here.
World News in Prayer
World news This Week in Prayer is (normally) compiled and posted every Thursday. World in Prayer is a ministry of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist Lodi, California, USA, and is written by a team of writers representing different denominations throughout the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Click here.
The Our Bible App
Check out the Our Bible App platform — a progressive Christian devotional resource centering the voices of marginalized communities and people of faith. Click here to visit the homepage and download the app to your smartphone.
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Prayer Request and Privacy Laws
Please note, that because of government privacy laws, hospitals and care centers no longer are allowed to notify churches that a person has been admitted (even if the person lists their home church at admission). The only way that the church staff will know if someone is hospitalized is if a family member or friend lets us know. We'd rather get 20 calls about the same person than none! Thanks for your help in making Westminster a caring community. Contact the Westminster Office by phone 330-263-2398 or email to notify the church if you or someone you know is hospitalized or otherwise in need of our prayers!
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CHURCH DIRECTORY: If you would like a current digital or paper copy or if you know of an update to be made, please contact the office.
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