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Bradenton, FL 34205 Manasota, FL 342

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Paul wrote: Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds. - Phil 4:6-7

Our November worship services will focus on a place where we all have visited and even sojourned there, Scare City. Each week we will focus on the sense that there is not enough. These fears drive greed, fear and exclusionary behavior. We begin to live in "Scare City" where it seems that death, starvation, feelings of being overwhelmed and swallowed up can lurk around every corner. The Good News is that this is an illusion. A spiritual journey into the truth of abundance offers us an alternative vision of where to live our lives. This series will have us "Moving out of Scare City" and traveling to the vast, open habitats of God's abounding grace. Come and learn to trust more fully and serve more joyously.

Advent worship will center main characters of the Christmas Story and the angels who visit them.

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point–their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring #morehope, #morepeace, #morejoy, #morelove, and #morelife to the world.

I hope to see you at each of the services which will present God’s Love in some new and exciting ways.

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LOVING GOD,

We are a community of faith, called together by Jesus Christ to love God with all our heart, and all our soul, and all our minds, and all our strength. (Mark 12:30)

LOVING LIFE,

Southwest Florida is the best place we know to live out our faith with one another, learning together and loving each other.

LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS

We were created by God, each with a unique gift to share with our neighbors. We are encouraging

Our Mission

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Do Not Be Afraid, said the angels.

Do Not Be Afraid, said Jesus to His Disciples.

Finally, we are exploring ways to share our faith and grow Christ’s Ministry to and through Westminster. Simply, invite a friend to worship with us or to come to our Bible Study of John’s Gospel.

I remain ready and able to visit and help you and your church in any way.

The Reverend Dr. John Wintringham

Mission: 

Many thanks for your continued support of Our Daily Bread and Beth-El through your donations of non-perishable food items each month.

Your generous contributions to Three-Cents-A-Meal on the 5th Sunday of each 5-Sunday months is also greatly appreciated by these groups.

The next 3 Cents a meal collection is on Sunday, December 31. The suggested amount is $5.67 which represents 3 cents for each meal since the last collection which was on October 29, 2017.

Angel Tree …. Once again we will be partnering with the Salvation Army in their Angel Tree Program. Angels will be available for you to choose on the Sundays of November 5, 12, and 19 from the tree in the narthex.

You can help needy children in our community have a happy Christmas by: 1. choosing an Angel (or 2) from the tree 2. shopping for your Angel(s) using the suggestions on the Angel tag 3. returning your Angel’s gifts in the provided bag no later than Sunday, November 26.

The Salvation Army will be picking up the gifts beginning on November 28, 2017. If you have any questions, please see or call Joyce Johnson at 792-2393.

Notes from Beth-El: From Kathleen Dain, Executive Director at Beth-El: Thank you for your donations for 3-Cents-A-Meal (August collection), school supplies and backpacks. Through donations such as yours we are able to assist the local Hispanic farmworker community.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, we couldn’t do all that we do without your support!

Joyce Johnson, Mission Committee Chair

Sanctuary Flower Dedications are:

November 5, Nancy Regal; November 12, Dale and Sandy Crandall; November 19, Mr. and Mrs. Butler; and November 26, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Richter.

December 3, Joyce and Woody Johnson; December 10, Andrea Stokes; December 17 and 24th Christmas flowers; December 31, Marge Justice.

The new Flower Chart for 2018 is now in the narthex. If you would like to sponsor flowers on a Sunday next year, please sign your name in the date you’d like to reserve. If you have any question(s) please call Daphne-Ann Haynes at 776-1085.

Happy Birthday to all of you born in November!

Happy Birthday to all of you born in December!

November/December Footprints is due so I am checking up to see how many of our snowbirds are coming back to Church. There seems to be a lot of activities planned for the Christmas season. I heard flowers have been ordered (for Christmas) so we will have a form to fill out as to whom we wish to remember or honor.

When I ran over looking for treats in the office I saw the Salvation Army left a big red bag. Of course I peeked and saw all the tags for little boys and girls who are hoping to have a wonderful Christmas. Since I cannot go to the stores I am giving money for someone else to shop. Every child needs gifts for Christmas just like the Christ child received when he was born. The Angels will be out in the Narthex on the first Sunday in November, so I hope everyone takes at least one. I hope someone puts some candy in their gifts. You know how much this mouse loves candy.

Mission is also collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss for the new Dental Clinic at Beth El. This is the first time for many to see a dentist. We still collect non-perishable food for Beth-El and Our

1 Joan (Eslinger) Young 2 Polly Gilliam

3 William Richards 3 Susan “Sue” Lance

6 Juanita Starkweather 7 Chris Lance

8 Johnna Darling 18 Georgina Townsend

18 John James 21 Betsy Bates

23 Joyce Richter 26 Jeanine Shimandle

28 Helen Holmes 29 Margaret Cornish

1 Susan Lloyd 2 Richard Haynes

2 Jeanie Scott 3 William “Bill” Ames

5 Sandy Crandall 8 Betty Butler

15 Roy Lawrence 17 Florence Barnhard

19 Priscilla Arvidson 21 Meaghan Skillman

22 Perry Matz 22 Charles Bacon

23 Marge Justice 26 John Hardesty

26 Laci Arvidson 27 Joyce Penrod

29 Doris Lee Donatelli 30 Walter Sewell

31 Jane Clark

Daily Bread. Our Mission Committee sent $1000 to Misión Peniel. They lost the ceiling and many they serve lost their homes to the hurricane. Misión Peniel is supported only by Peace River Presbytery.

December 17th will be our special Christmas Concert during the regular church hour. I love listening to the wonderful voices in our choir. Woody finds very special music for this Advent season.

I hear that the Worship and Music committee is planning something special with Pastor John for this Advent season. It sounds like it’s about Angels and Candles. I think everyone will be happy.

Calvin (the church mouse)

HolidayTrip,SaturdayDecember9,2017

Congregational Fellowship Committee has made reservations at the Royal Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers for the lunch buffet and to see a production of A Christmas Story.

A Christmas Story takes place in the 1940’s in Indiana when a boy named Ralphie wants only one thing for Christmas: an official Red Ryder Air Rifle. The infamous leg lamp and outrageous pink bunny pajamas scenes from the movie make this a perfect holiday show for everyone.

We will be leaving the church by coach at 9:30 am on Saturday, December 9 and will return at approximately 5 pm. Cost for lunch, the play and bus is $75.00 per person.

Sign ups begin in the Fellowship Hall, Sunday, October 29 and will be held November 5, 12, and 19. If you have questions, please call John James 941-746-5818.

Be sure to get your reservations in early.

Memorials In Memory of …. Given by …..

Bob DeBruin MG (USA ret.) and Mrs. Richard Haynes Gloria and Bob DeBruin John and Joyce James Bill Barnhard John and Joyce James Jane Fantaski John and Joyce James Bill Barnhard Neil and Phyllis Redford Bill Barnhard Mary Jane Tenny Jane Fantaski Mary Jane Tenny Bill Barnhard Dick and Daphne-Ann Haynes Frances Morse Dick and Daphne-Ann Haynes Margaret Brock Scott and Susan Starkweather Margaret Brock Neil and Phyllis Redford Frances Morse Mary Jane Tenny Margaret Brock Eugene and Joan Sommerfeld Margaret Brock Mary Alice Sutton Westminster Presbyterian Women

Westminster Presbyterian Women will resume their meetings the first Tuesday of each month, beginning on November 7. We serve refreshments at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Bible Study begins at 10 a.m. The following meeting, on December 5, will be their Christmas program. Donations are given to special missions: Our Daily Bread and Misión Peniel. All women of the church are invited.

Thank You Notes:

Thanks a ‘WHOLE BUNCH’….What a wonderful surprise. Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and for thinking of me in such a lovely way. With love in Christ, Dorothy Nuttle

Addendum#13 (to the 2015 Pictorial Telephone Directory)

Akins, Leila, Surrey Place, 5525 21st Ave W, Room 106B, Bradenton, Fl 34209 Anderson, Roy, went to live with Jesus on 10/01/17 Battan, Faith T., add her cell number: (941) 962-0444 Brock, Margaret, went to live in her heavenly home on 09-19-17. Fischer, Grace, in Surrey Place, 5525 21st Ave W, Rm 157, Bradenton, Fl 34209 Harris, George, went to live with Jesus on 10/2/17. Klousnitzer, Donald, went to live with Jesus on June 4, 2017 Morse, Frances, went to live with Jesus on 08/29/17. Regal, Nancy, new phone number is 666-5054 Spencer, Lillian, phone number is 207-356-8367 Spyker, Jon, home phone number is (941) 757-2958 Thorn, Trudy, address correction, remove room number in Health Ctr.

Finance and Stewardship announcement: The pledge forms have been mailed, but if you have not received one, there are copies in the narthex.

Upcoming Meetings:

Tuesday, November 7, at 1 pm there will be an Interim Congregational Meeting for all members, affiliates and friends and visitors of the church who can attend.

Wednesday, November 8, at 1 pm, Reverend Wintringham will hold Bible Study either in the Fellowship Hall or the library.

Tuesday evening, November 14, Pastor John will hold an Interim Congregational Meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

Please consider joining us with the Eat Around Lunch Bunch, at noon, Demetrios, Saturday, November 18, call Marilyn Thompson at 727-3321 for seat reservation.

Want to see something beautiful? Take a look at all of these lovely quilts the sewing group ladies have made this past summer. You can’t find that quality anywhere. Blessed recipients will enjoy wrapping themselves up in these warm and colorful quilts. Save your twin sheets…..they need the material.