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We are called to be and to make disciples who love God and who love our neighbors.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

THIS SUNDAY

AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, March 19

9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Following Jesus:

It’s not for Everybody

Matthew 8:18-34

Nursery and

Children's Church Available

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9:00am Acolytes

Eleanor Akery

9:00am Ushers

George McAbee

Mary McAbee

Graham Wade

10:00am

Sunday School

View a Full List

of Classes Here

11:00am Acolytes

Griffin Maki

Ahlora Lewis

11:00am Ushers

John Dounian and son

The Fergusons

11:00am

Children's Church

Amy Kenzel

Alissa Ferguson

11:00am Wee Church

Bryan & Mandi Mills

Livestream Worship

available at 11:00 a.m.

at WPCCharleston.org

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

Cereal and/or Grits

Dried Beans

Spaghetti Noodles

WPC PRAYS

Prayer List

Updated March 2023

Need to add someone to the prayer list. Email Nita at [email protected].

CALENDAR

Click for Full Church Calendar

FROM PASTOR DANIEL

In the past weeks, I have been sharing some details about the recently adopted WPC Mission Statement: We are called to be and to make disciples who love God and who love our neighbors. Last week I wrote about our calling to love God, and this week, I want to share about the last part, and who love our neighbors.

We see the call to love our neighbors explained in two ways. We love our neighbors:

through participation in a community of divine fellowship, celebrating each other's joys and bearing one another's burdens.
through discipleship that relies on the grace of God in Jesus Christ and demonstrates compassion for all people.

You can see the first part is way of describing the community of believers who are bound together in Christ. In the church, we are neighbors to each other, and our calling is to show love and support in the good times and in the difficult times.

The second part brings others into focus. Following Jesus who told the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate the universality of our neighbors, we rely on God’s grace to show compassion to ALL people. Showing compassion means to suffer with another, taking on their burdens. It may be sharing kindness, a cup of cold water, or speaking on behalf of the ones who have no power or no voice of their own. And, there are no people we can skip over in those efforts.

This Mission Statement will serve to guide us in mission and ministry at Westminster. Next week, I’ll share how we can keep it in front of us in all we do!

With much love,

Pastor Daniel

VOTE FOR THE WESTMINSTER PRESCHOOL

Mom's Choice voting is open! Let's see if we can win the Best Preschool and/or Best Private School categories this year! For the last 6 years we have either been in first place or runner up! You should be able to vote daily. Voting is through March 19th. VOTE HERE!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Registration Open Now

June 25 - 29 (Sunday - Thursday)

It's Christmas in June! Joy to the World the Lord has come! Join us this summer for a wonderful week of worship, fellowship, and fun. Please note that camp is Sunday, June 25 thru Thursday, June 29th.

Sunday: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

VBS Registration Form

Adult Volunteer Form

Youth Volunteer Form

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Full Time Office Administrator

to begin in May

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charleston S.C. is seeking FT Office Administrator to begin in May. We are a busy and growing 500+ member church, where every day we are focused on enriching the lives of God's children; young and old, strangers and friends. The right person is committed to the mission of the church, is a team player, and has just the right mix of people skills and task-oriented productivity. Primary responsibilities require proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent hospitality in person, on the phone, and via email, ability to manage calendars, volunteers, vendors, and custodial staff.

Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 5:00; Friday 9:00 – 1:00
Salary range: $36,000 - $42,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, death and disability, retirement
Paid time off
Job Description available HERE
Link to Website Job Posting

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

VOLUNTEER AT NEIGHBORS TOGETHER

Wednesday, March 15

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Westminster provides a group of volunteers the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., serving meals to our neighbors in need. Join us on March 15th, SIGN UP HERE!

WEEKLY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays beginning March 16

10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor

(room beside Pastor Lissa's office)

Beginning Thursday, March 16 a group of women will begin a Bible Study called The Attributes of God and you are invited! Books will be available at the stud. ($10 donations for the book are appreciated).

For more information please email Pastor Lissa at [email protected].

NOMINATE DEACONS AND ELDERS

All are encouraged to nominate those in our Congregation you think would be good Deacons or Elders. Remember your nominating committee in prayer: Lindy Coleman, Karen Norman, Sandy Pennekamp, John Dounian, Carol Patrick, Blair Wade.

Nomination Form for Deacons and Elders

SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP

Sunday, March 19

Covenant Hall

5:00pm Middle School Youth

6:00pm High School Youth

Dinner provided from 5:45 - 6:15pm

Click here to provide dinner one night this Spring!

YOUTH TO VISIT THORNWELL & PRESBYERIAN COLLEGE

March 23-24

High School Youth will take a trip up to Clinton to serve with our Mission Partners at Thornwell Children's Home AND take a college tour and join a campus bible study at Presbyterian College.

NEW HERE? MAKE SOME CONNECTIONS

Sunday, March 26

10:00 a.m. in Pastor Daniel's Office

Connections Class is an opportunity for those visiting or new who want to meet others and learn more about LIFE at Westminster. The next Connections Class is March 26, 2023. We meet from 10:00 – 10:40 in Pastor Daniel's office at the end of the Admin Hall. Kids are welcome or can go to Sunday School/Nursery. Save your spot by emailing [email protected]

CLUB 3,4,5

Sunday, March 26

4:00 p.m. in Covenant Hall

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited for fellowship and fun. Club 3,4, 5 will meet once a month from 4:00 to 5:00 in Covenant Hall.

MEET A WPC MISSION PARTNER: METANOIA VISIT

There are a few spots open for our visit to Metanoia, one of WPC's local mission partners. If you would like to attend, please call (843-766-8311) or email Pastor Lissa ([email protected]) to reserve your spot. Visits will be about an hour long.

Monday, March 27 1:00 p.m. (spots for 8)
Wednesday, March 29 10:00 a.m. (spots for 8)

http://www.metanoiasc.org/

SAVE THE DATE

2023 Southeastern Intentional

Grandparenting Conference

April 28-29, 2023

The Christian Grandparenting Network exists for grandparents who want to intentionally pray for and promote the faith development of their grandchildren. For more information about the ministry and the upcoming conference, check out christiangrandparenting.com

LOWCOUNTRY HANDBELL WORKSHOP

This past Saturday, the Westminster Handbell Choir participated in the Lowcountry Handbell Workshop with Clinician David Harris, Director of The Raleigh Ringers.

MINUTE FOR MISSION

WPC Ministry in the Community and Beyond

Youth Ministry is fun, and it is so important in the faith formation of young people. Sunday, some of the youth gathered for a 70’s and 80’s themed “Oscar Night.” Every time you give, it supports the mission and ministry to young people. Thank you!

Think of providing them a Sunday Night meal this spring, SIGN UP HERE!

GIVE NOW

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