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2018 STEWARDSHIPCAMPAIGN
As of Tuesday, November 28, we have received $1,950,580 in pledges toward our 2018 budget goal of $2,514,739. For your convenience, pledge cards are in the pews, or you may mail in your pledge or send it by email to the Church Financial Secretary, Sherri Owens at [email protected].
W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C HW E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, December 3, 2017
9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
First Sunday of Advent
THE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H
PARKINGWe have permission to use the parking lots at the Uniform Shop and Augusta Commons Mall.
TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICERA Greenville city police offi cer will be on duty from 9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to help people cross the street from the other side of Augusta Road.
STREAMINGAll worship services at Westminster are broadcast via live video streaming. Navigate to the home page of the church website at www.wpc-online.org and click the link “Worship via Live Streaming.”
CHURCH NOTESMusicians leading in worship this Sunday are:
Nancy Smith, organist9:00 a.m.
Judy McKenney, alto11:15 a.m.
Sanctuary Choir
NURSERYChildcare is available for infants through four-year kindergarten. Our childcare program provides safe, secure nurseries for our babies and toddlers during worship services. Our nurturing staff of experienced caregivers and parent volunteers offers a welcoming environment to all children.
CHILDREN’S CHURCHDuring the worship service, childrenin rising K5 - 1st grade follow one of our ministers out for Children’s Church in Room 206. The leaders for Children’s Church this Sunday, December 3, are: 9:00 a.m. Aaron & Paige Cizon 11:15 a.m. Bo & Mae Todd Mullins
NURSERYPARENT SCHEDULEFOR DECEMBER 3
9:00 a.m.Toddler Josh & Lauren RoachK2 Will & Reid Murphy
11:15 a.m.Crawler John & Roselle Bonnoitt Toddler Buddy & Sarah-Ann DavisK2 Matt Delfi no & Lizzy HoltK4 Brandon & Laura Coker
SYMPATHYWe extend sincere sympathy to Tiffany Rhodes on the death of her mother, Jan Rhodes, on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Dallas, TX.
We extend sincere sympathy to Viviane Till on the death of her father, Roger R. Varin, on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Greenville.
CONGREGATIONALCARE FUND
A special offering for The Congregational Care Fund is received on Communion Sundays. Specifi c envelopes for your contributions may be found in the Ritual of Friendship booklets. This fund is used to assist members of the congregation in a time of fi nancial need. Please make checks payable to Westminster Church and mark for Congregational Care.
HEALTH MINISTRYWe are offering free blood pressure screenings this Sunday, December 3. The screenings will take place in the Friendship Court following the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. If you have any questions or if you are a healthcare professional and would like to help, please contact Tim Miller at 627-0725.
BIRTHA son, James Matthew Smith, was born to Cory & Jane Grills Smith on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Colorado.
A CHERUB CHOIR CHRISTMASYou are invited to hear the youngest voices of Westminster proclaim the birth of Christ through traditional music and storytelling at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 10. Gather among the newly decorated Chrismon trees as we prepare for the coming of the Savior.
NEW MEMBERS: SAVE THE DATEAll new members who joined the church in 2017 are invited as guests of the New Member Committee for the Wednesday, December 13 - Churchwide Christmas Dinner. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 6, so that we can reserve a place at special tables for you. Questions? Contact New Member Committee Chair, Sarah-Ann Davis ([email protected] or 553-2425).
WHAT IS “REVERSE ADVENT?”In addition to opening a window on the Advent calendar that WPC children received in the mail, we are encouraging everyone to “give” something on each day of Advent. Beginning December 1, you can join our Reverse Advent by adding one can of food to a basket or box at your home each day. The goal by Christmas is to have 25 cans of food you can bring to our church at the New Year. This food will be donated to the United Ministries food pantry. Start your Advent countdown by helping others in Greenville.
The Lord’s Table is open to all who profess
Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
*All who are able may stand ** 11:15 a.m. service only
HEAD USHERS: 9:00 a.m. Dick Allen 11:15 a.m. Josh HowardSPONSOR: Mike HallGREETERS: 9:00 a.m. Kathleen Reynolds, Collin Mackie Paul Grier 11:15 a.m. Christa Likes, Melinda Dumpert Rob WarrenLITURGIST: Jean Weaver
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD SOLO (9:00 a.m.) Southern harmony
“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE — II Kings 5:9-14 (Page 336) Jason Palmer NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE — John 4:46-54 (Page 96) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SERMON Ludwig Weaver
“Do You Believe Jesus?”
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucifi ed under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorifi ed, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
SERVICE OF GIVING Offertory Overture to Messiah Handel ** Anthem “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” Shepherd * Doxology (Hymnal, No. 606)
Praise God, from whom all blessings fl ow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* Prayer of Dedication
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Assembling of the Elders
Words of Institution
Prayer of Consecration
Partaking of the Elements (The bread will be held and taken together. The cup will be taken individually.)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
* HYMN No. 93 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” TRURO
* BENEDICTION
** CHORAL RESPONSE “Come, Come Emmanuel” Chepponis
* POSTLUDE “Swiss Noel” Daquin
OUR APPROACH TO GOD
RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, COMMON CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
MINUTE FOR MISSION Kate Weaver Patterson
** CHORAL INTROIT “Come, Come Emmanuel” Chepponis
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Happy is the one whose help is in God.
People: I will sing praises to God as long as I live.
Leader: Trust in the Lord, and worship God’s name.
People: Our hope is in God, who made heaven and earth.
Leader: Let us worship God.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
9:00 a.m. – Kevin Lancaster & Stephen Woods and Preston
11:15 a.m. – Jae & Margaret Lowe, David and Louise
The candle of hope is the fi rst candle on the Advent Wreath. It symbolizes
the hope of Israel for the Messiah and the Christian hope for the coming of
Christ in fi nal victory.
* HYMN OF PRAISE - No. 104 VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You”
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
You have taught us to be patient, and promised to supply our needs,
O God. Yet we grow weary of waiting and restless with our wants. We
blame our troubles on sisters and brothers, withholding from them the
tolerance and care you have shown to us. O God, forgive our indulgence
and help us to stand fi rm. In Christ you showed patience with the world
in spite of the cross. Teach us to be patient, that in Christ we may have
endurance in spite of our need.
* ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
* GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal, No. 581)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in
the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
** CALL TO PRAYER “Wait for the Lord” Taize
MORNING PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal page 35, Traditional
Children in K5 and fi rst grade will leave for Children’s Church.
LET US PRAY FOR:
Jesse Stafford and family
Vickie Taylor and family
Sallie Beth Todd and family
Tiffany Rhodes and family
Viviane Till and family
It is the aim of this church to present a religion as considerate of persons as the
teaching of Jesus, as devoted to justice as the Old Testament prophets, as responsive
to truth as science, as beautiful as art, as intimate as the home, and as indispensable
as the air we breathe. For the achievement of this goal we bid you welcome, and
invite your attendance, your prayers, your gifts, and your service.
W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H
the HARBINGER WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
VOL. LXIX Sunday, December 3, 2017 No. 28
CALENDAR OF EVENTSDecember 3 - 9, 2017
SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Combined Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. WestFest 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
MONDAY 9:30 a.m. Weekday Chapel 9:45 a.m. Weekday Chapel 6:15 p.m. NAMI 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous
TUESDAY 12:00 p.m. Administrative Committee Meeting Al-Anon meeting Women of Westminster Advent Luncheon 3:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Westminster Bell Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Men’s Book Study Group 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY 3:00 p.m. “It’s Elementary!” & Tweens 4:30 p.m. Junior & Senior Choristers 6:00 p.m. Lightly Seasoned Tree Decorating Event 6:30 p.m. Sharing Creativity Group Needle Arts Group 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study 4:00 p.m. Senior High Girls Tree Decorating Event 6:00 p.m. Bite Sized Missions Tree Decorating Event 6:00 p.m. Men’s Group Christmas Party 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous
THE HARBINGER
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2310 Augusta Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29605
(864) 232-2424
www.wpc-online.org
THE HARBINGER: (USPS No. 764160)
Published weekly by the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 2310 Augusta Road,
Greenville SC 29605. Periodical postage paid
at Greenville SC 29605.
CHURCH STAFFChurch 232-2424 School 232-5766Pastor Ludwig Weaver Home Phone 292-5128 [email protected] Pastor Barbara Stoop Phone 313-6956 [email protected] Pastor Leigh Stuckey Home Phone 451-7688
[email protected] Pastor Mary Kathleen Duncan Phone 283-0092 [email protected] Associate for Adult Education Jean Weaver Home Phone 292-5128 [email protected] Emeritus Zane MooreDirector of Music Mark Kemp [email protected]’s Choir Coordinator Kathryn Knauer
[email protected] Outreach Coordinator Susan McLarty [email protected] Nancy Smith
[email protected] School Director Cara Puntch [email protected] Secretary Sherri Owens
[email protected]! ce Manager Michelle Little [email protected] Wendy Bagley [email protected]
YOUTHThis Sunday, December 3, the youth will attend WestFest from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. for good food, music and fellowship.
MEN’S GROUP BOOK STUDYThe Men’s Group will continue a book study on Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 212. We will study the book, The True Measure of a Man, by Richard Simmons. All WPC men are invited to participate. For more information, contact Rick Carpenter (608-1881).
ADULT GROUPSHiking Group:
• Will meet this Saturday, December 2, for a hike at Paris Mountain State Park. For more details, contact Durden Collins at 414-6142.
Sharing Creativity Group:• Will meet Wednesday, December
6 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 211 to make Christmas cards for Westminster’s homebound members. Supplies will be provided. Leader: Cathy Grills ([email protected]).
Needle Arts Group:• Will meet Wednesday, December
6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Entrance Pavilion. Leader: Terry Gentry ([email protected]).
LIGHTLY SEASONEDThe Lightly Seasoned Fellowship will decorate the Sanctuary Atrium Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. A Dutch-treat dinner will follow at Blockhouse Restaurant (1619 Augusta St.). Contact Jean Atkins ([email protected]; 803/463-1627) or Susan Grier (@grierfamily.org; 864/230-5459) for more information.
BITE SIZE MISSIONTREE DECORATING
Families and their children are invited to help us decorate our sanctuary Christmas trees on Thursday, December 7, at 6:00 pm. We will start with a pizza supper in the Sanctuary Atrium, and then adults will go decorate while the children have fun making Christmas crafts and playing games. There is no cost, but we ask that you sign up so we will know how much food to buy. Sign up on the church website (wpc-online.org) or by calling the church offi ce at 232-2424.
MEN’S GROUP SOCIALThe Men’s Group will celebrate the holiday season on Thursday, December 7, at the Swansgate Community Clubhouse (400 Swansgate Place) at 6:00 p.m. All Men of Westminster, their wives, and friends are welcome to join us for a festive evening and a catered dinner. Call the church offi ce (232-2424) to make your reservation by Tuesday, December 5. Dinner will be $10 per person payable at the door.
THEOLOGY READING GROUPThe Theology Reading Group’s Christmas Gathering will be Saturday, December 9, at 3:00 p.m. at the Foothills Presbyterian Community (205 Bud Nalley Dr.) in Easley. This is a special time for sharing and fellowship. Contact Sandra Wallace ([email protected]) with questions.
GREENVILLE AREA INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY
NETWORK (GAIHN)DECEMBER 10-17
A few spots remain where we need your help as we welcome the United Ministries program called GAIHN which allows families with children to stay together as they confront the daunting challenges of tackling homelessness. This is one of the best ways to engage yourself or your family in making a difference to stabilize a family right here in our church on the 300 hall. Sign up using the SignUpGenius link at www.wpc-online.org/greenville-interfaithhospitality-networ.php. Questions? Beth Edwards ([email protected]) or Julia Bellew ([email protected]).
OLD BUT YOUNG GROUPJoin your OBY (Old But Young) friends for our Annual Christmas Social at the home of Judy & Paul O’Neal (112 New Beechwood Ct., Piedmont), on Sunday, December 10, at 5:30 p.m. Iced tea and punch will be provided. Bring a white elephant gift and an appetizer. Also, please bring womens socks to be distributed through The Family Effect.
YOUTH CHOIR CAROLINGTO ATLANTA
On Friday, December 15, Westminster’s Youth Choir will head out on the 15th Annual Caroling trip to Atlanta. We’ll leave after school at 4:30 p.m., sing at Foothills Presbyterian Retirement Home, do a little shopping at Lenox Mall, spend the night in Buckhead, and return by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Total cost of the trip is $30 to cover hotel rooms, payable in the church offi ce by Sunday, December 10 to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Contact Mark Kemp, Music Director ([email protected]) for more information.
CONNECTIONSConnections will meet at the Westin (120 S Main St.) on Sunday, December 17, at 12:30 p.m. Respond by Friday, December 15, to Edna Ruth Miller (288-8645 or [email protected]). New members are welcome.
THE FLOCKCHRISTMAS PARTY
Join the Flock families (children included) for a fun night of caroling on Wednesday, December 20, hosted by the Palmers. More details coming!
SAVE THE DATEWomen of Westminster:
February 23-25Women’s Retreat
More details and sign-ups to come!
LIBRARY/POINSETTIA MEMORIALS
" ose who wish to remember loved ones during the Christmas Season may do so in two ways. Poinsettias for the sanctuary may be purchased for $15.00, or money may be given to buy library books. Poinsettias will decorate the sanctuary at the Lessons & Carols and Christmas Eve Services. Please # ll out the slip below or contact the church o! ce, 232-2424. Donors may pick up their poinsettias a% er the Christmas Eve Service you choose to attend. Orders must be placed by Sunday, December 10.
Donor _____________________________________________________________
In Memory of _______________________________________________________
In Memory of _______________________________________________________
In Honor of _________________________________________________________
In Honor of _________________________________________________________
Library Amount $ __________ OR Poinsettias x $15.00 = $___________
II Kings 5: 9-14
John 4: 46-54
I am someone who operates best with a plan. While spontaneity has its
merits, I prefer to go in with all the decisions made so that I can adjust my
expectations. My wife, Katie, and I o% en ask each other on Friday nights,
“What are your expectations for this weekend?” I don’t mind spending
some of my Saturday doing yard work, but I like having a heads up. Un-
fortunately, few things in life work that way. You leave on time for an ap-
pointment and get stuck in tra! c. You plan out your meals but get home
too late from work. You teach your church basketball team a play, and they
forget what to do in the game (Just me?). Even when things don’t go as we
planned, we as Christians lean on our faith in God who has the ultimate
plan for our lives.
Both of the men in today’s scripture readings seek God’s help with a
plan in mind. Naaman, looking to cure his leprosy, goes to Elisha expect-
ing a grand gesture from the prophet himself. Instead Elisha’s messenger
tells him to just go wash in the river. Similarly the royal o! cial travels 20
miles from his home to Cana in a desperate attempt to convince Jesus to
come back and save his son from death. Instead Jesus simply says, “Go;
your son will live.” Naaman and the royal o! cial # nd themselves in hope-
less situations. " ey each have an idea of how to get what they need. When
God presented them with a change of plans, they put their faith in Him.
On this # rst Sunday of Advent, we shi% our focus to the coming of our
Savior. When Jesus was born, the people of Israel were yearning for some-
one to save them. " ey expected a great leader who would rise up and
free them from Roman rule. What they got was a baby born in a barn. We
can plan out and organize every detail based on what we think we need.
" ankfully we have a God who loves us so deeply that he sent us what we
really need. We only have to have faith and believe.
Allen Reid
2017 ADVENT DEVOTIONALSThe 2017 Daily Advent Devotionals will be delivered by email beginning Sunday, December 3. If you prefer to receive a paper copy, contact the church offi ce at 232-2424. We invite you to take a moment out of your day to read and meditate on this daily devotion that will lead us through the Advent season.
W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVALWednesday, December 13 5:45 p.m.
Piñatas, ginger snaps and Belgian chocolates. Ta� y pulls, marzipan pigs and spiders on your tree. What are some Christmas customs, desserts and traditions around the world? Join us at our annual Christmas dinner, on Wednesday, December 13, at 5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A! er an amazing dinner of turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole, and salad, you can sample international desserts, play games or make a cra! to help you know about Christmas in other nations. You can pick up a “passport” and go from table to table. We will even have door prizes! Plan now to join us for this festive event for all ages. Sign ups end on Wednesday, December 6.
Name:___________________________________________________Adults ($7.50) _________ Children 3-11 ($3.50) __________Children 2 and under _______________
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVALWednesday, December 13 5:45 p.m.
Piñatas, ginger snaps and Belgian chocolates. Ta� y pulls, marzipan pigs and spiders on your tree. What are some Christmas customs, desserts and traditions around the world? Join us at our annual Christmas dinner, on Wednesday, December 13, at 5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A! er an amazing dinner of turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole, and salad, you can sample international desserts, play games or make a cra! to help you know about Christmas in other nations. You can pick up a “passport” and go from table to table. We will even have door prizes! Plan now to join us for this festive event for all ages. Sign ups end on Wednesday, December 6.
Name:___________________________________________________Adults ($7.50) _________ Children 3-11 ($3.50) __________Children 2 and under _______________
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVALWednesday, December 13 5:45 p.m.
Piñatas, ginger snaps and Belgian chocolates. Ta� y pulls, marzipan pigs and spiders on your tree. What are some Christmas customs, desserts and traditions around the world? Join us at our annual Christmas dinner, on Wednesday, December 13, at 5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A! er an amazing dinner of turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole, and salad, you can sample international desserts, play games or make a cra! to help you know about Christmas in other nations. You can pick up a “passport” and go from table to table. We will even have door prizes! Plan now to join us for this festive event for all ages. Sign ups end on Wednesday, December 6.
Name:___________________________________________________Adults ($7.50) _________ Children 3-11 ($3.50) __________Children 2 and under _______________
W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH W E S T M I N S T E R P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH
Sunday, December 3
The First Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Advent Wreath Lighting
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
5:30 p.m.
WestFest in Green Lot
Tuesday, December 5
12:00 p.m.
Women of Westminster Advent Luncheon
Wednesday, December 6
7:15 a.m.
Senior High Girls Breakfast
6:00 p.m.
Lightly Seasoned Tree Decorating Party
6:30 p.m.
Sharing Creativity Cards for Shut-Ins
Thursday, December 7
4:00 p.m.
Senior High Girls Tree Decorating Party
6:00 p.m.
Men’s Group Christmas Party
Bite Sized Mission: Sanctuary Tree
decorating
Sunday, December 10
The Second Sunday of Advent
Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network
(GAIHN) families arrive
9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Advent Wreath Lighting
5:00 p.m.
Middler Youth Group meeting
5:30 p.m.
Old But Young Christmas Party
6:00 p.m.
A Cherub Choir Christmas
Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Senior High Youth Group meeting
Wednesday, December 13 2:30 p.m. “It’s Elementary!” & Tweens Christmas Parties at WPC 5:45 p.m. Churchwide International Christmas Festival with dinner and New Member tables
Thursday, December 14 10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study Christmas Luncheon
Friday, December 15 - Saturday, December 16 Youth Choir: Atlanta Caroling Trip
Sunday, December 17The Third Sunday of Advent GAIHN families depart 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - preaching Advent Wreath Lighting 11:15 a.m. Children’s Christmas Musical Advent Wreath Lighting 12:30 p.m. Connections Group Lunch 4:00 p.m. Middler Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. Senior High Christmas Party Youngish Adult Christmas Drop In
Wednesday, December 20 The Flock Christmas Party
Thursday, December 21 11:00 a.m. Youth Open Gym
Sunday, December 24The Fourth Sunday of Advent 11:15 a.m. Worship Service Advent Wreath Lighting 57th Annual Service of Lessons & CarolsChristmas Eve 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship Services Advent Wreath Lighting
Sunday, December 31 11:15 a.m. One Worship Service (no Sunday School) 12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour
ADVENT SCHEDULE
Join us for the2017 Women of Westminster
Advent LuncheonTuesday, December 5
12:00-1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Childcare will be provided and the cost of the meal is $9.00 per person.
This year we have the opportunity to support the women and children atThe Family Effect by providing them with Christmas gifts.
All gifts will need to be wrapped, labeled with the correct name, and brought to theAdvent Luncheon or dropped off in the church office prior to December 5th.
Visit the following link to sign up for these gifts:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa8ae2dabfe3-christmas Thank you in advance for supporting these women and children.
We look forward to celebrating this special time of Advent.Visit the WPC website to sign up for the luncheon!
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ADVENT SCHEDULE
Join us for the2017 Women of Westminster
Advent LuncheonTuesday, December 5
12:00-1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Childcare will be provided and the cost of the meal is $9.00 per person.
This year we have the opportunity to support the women and children atThe Family Effect by providing them with Christmas gifts.
All gifts will need to be wrapped, labeled with the correct name, and brought to theAdvent Luncheon or dropped off in the church office prior to December 5th.
Visit the following link to sign up for these gifts:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa8ae2dabfe3-christmas Thank you in advance for supporting these women and children.
We look forward to celebrating this special time of Advent.Visit the WPC website to sign up for the luncheon!
ADVENT SCHEDULE
Join us for the2017 Women of Westminster
Advent LuncheonTuesday, December 5
12:00-1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Childcare will be provided and the cost of the meal is $9.00 per person.
This year we have the opportunity to support the women and children atThe Family Effect by providing them with Christmas gifts.
All gifts will need to be wrapped, labeled with the correct name, and brought to theAdvent Luncheon or dropped off in the church office prior to December 5th.
Visit the following link to sign up for these gifts:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa8ae2dabfe3-christmas Thank you in advance for supporting these women and children.
We look forward to celebrating this special time of Advent.Visit the WPC website to sign up for the luncheon!
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Sunday, December 3
The First Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Advent Wreath Lighting
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
5:30 p.m.
WestFest in Green Lot
Tuesday, December 5
12:00 p.m.
Women of Westminster Advent Luncheon
Wednesday, December 6
7:15 a.m.
Senior High Girls Breakfast
6:00 p.m.
Lightly Seasoned Tree Decorating Party
6:30 p.m.
Sharing Creativity Cards for Shut-Ins
Thursday, December 7
4:00 p.m.
Senior High Girls Tree Decorating Party
6:00 p.m.
Men’s Group Christmas Party
Bite Sized Mission: Sanctuary Tree
decorating
Sunday, December 10
The Second Sunday of Advent
Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network
(GAIHN) families arrive
9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Advent Wreath Lighting
5:00 p.m.
Middler Youth Group meeting
5:30 p.m.
Old But Young Christmas Party
6:00 p.m.
A Cherub Choir Christmas
Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Senior High Youth Group meeting
Wednesday, December 13 2:30 p.m. “It’s Elementary!” & Tweens Christmas Parties at WPC 5:45 p.m. Churchwide International Christmas Festival with dinner and New Member tables
Thursday, December 14 10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study Christmas Luncheon
Friday, December 15 - Saturday, December 16 Youth Choir: Atlanta Caroling Trip
Sunday, December 17The Third Sunday of Advent GAIHN families depart 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - preaching Advent Wreath Lighting 11:15 a.m. Children’s Christmas Musical Advent Wreath Lighting 12:30 p.m. Connections Group Lunch 4:00 p.m. Middler Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. Senior High Christmas Party Youngish Adult Christmas Drop In
Wednesday, December 20 The Flock Christmas Party
Thursday, December 21 11:00 a.m. Youth Open Gym
Sunday, December 24The Fourth Sunday of Advent 11:15 a.m. Worship Service Advent Wreath Lighting 57th Annual Service of Lessons & CarolsChristmas Eve 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship Services Advent Wreath Lighting
Sunday, December 31 11:15 a.m. One Worship Service (no Sunday School) 12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour
Sunday, December 3
The First Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Advent Wreath Lighting
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
5:30 p.m.
WestFest in Green Lot
Tuesday, December 5
12:00 p.m.
Women of Westminster Advent Luncheon
Wednesday, December 6
7:15 a.m.
Senior High Girls Breakfast
6:00 p.m.
Lightly Seasoned Tree Decorating Party
6:30 p.m.
Sharing Creativity Cards for Shut-Ins
Thursday, December 7
4:00 p.m.
Senior High Girls Tree Decorating Party
6:00 p.m.
Men’s Group Christmas Party
Bite Sized Mission: Sanctuary Tree
decorating
Sunday, December 10
The Second Sunday of Advent
Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network
(GAIHN) families arrive
9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Advent Wreath Lighting
5:00 p.m.
Middler Youth Group meeting
5:30 p.m.
Old But Young Christmas Party
6:00 p.m.
A Cherub Choir Christmas
Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Senior High Youth Group meeting
Wednesday, December 13 2:30 p.m. “It’s Elementary!” & Tweens Christmas Parties at WPC 5:45 p.m. Churchwide International Christmas Festival with dinner and New Member tables
Thursday, December 14 10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study Christmas Luncheon
Friday, December 15 - Saturday, December 16 Youth Choir: Atlanta Caroling Trip
Sunday, December 17The Third Sunday of Advent GAIHN families depart 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - preaching Advent Wreath Lighting 11:15 a.m. Children’s Christmas Musical Advent Wreath Lighting 12:30 p.m. Connections Group Lunch 4:00 p.m. Middler Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. Senior High Christmas Party Youngish Adult Christmas Drop In
Wednesday, December 20 The Flock Christmas Party
Thursday, December 21 11:00 a.m. Youth Open Gym
Sunday, December 24The Fourth Sunday of Advent 11:15 a.m. Worship Service Advent Wreath Lighting 57th Annual Service of Lessons & CarolsChristmas Eve 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship Services Advent Wreath Lighting
Sunday, December 31 11:15 a.m. One Worship Service (no Sunday School) 12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour