Chimes Deadline Reminder

Monday, August 5, 11:00 a.m.

The deadline for the SEPTEMBER 2019 issue of our newsletter, The Westminster Chimes, is Monday, August 5, at 11:00 a.m. Please submit your articles online. Go to www.wpc.org/communications and click on "Submit an Article." If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Hughes ( [email protected] or 302-654-5214 ext. 130).

Church Office Hours and Closings

During the month of August, the church office is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed on the following days:

• Fridays in August - On these long weekends when the office is closed, if you have an emergency and need a pastor, please call the church office at (302) 654-5214 and press 6 to leave a message on our emergency voice mailbox.
• Wednesday, August 7 - It's our 12th Annual Summer Cleaning Day! While the phones will go to voice mail, the staff will be busy cleaning out closets, going through files, and straightening up. They will be preparing for the coming program year starting September 8.

Coming Up

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 18, 8:15 and
10:00 a.m. worship

August 18th will be a special day in the life of Westminster! Please plan to attend one of our worship services that morning. Our pastors will bless children's backpacks, helping launch the school year with God's abundant blessings and the love and support of our church family. If you are a student, be sure to bring your backpack that day! Everyone else, join us as we launch our children and youth into the upcoming school year. Our goal is to distribute 600 backpacks to students at EastSide Charter, Highlands, UrbanPromise, and Shortlidge elementary schools. There's still plenty of time to make your donation! Thank you so much for your support.

Have You Tutored or Mentored
a Child?

Study after study has shown that the presence of a caring, involved adult can make a huge difference in the life of a child. If you have experienced the gift of serving as a tutor or a mentor to a child, we would love for you to share your stories in informal conversation with others in our congregation during the Ice Cream Social following the "Blessing of the Backpacks" on August 18. Please contact us (302-654-5214 or [email protected]) with your name and the school(s) of your student(s). With deepest gratitude for your generous spirit!

Westminster Family Night: Blue Rocks Game & Fireworks

Friday, August 30, game time: 7:05 p.m.

All are invited for a fun evening at Frawley Stadium to watch the Wilmington Blue Rocks close out the summer with a blast. Select seating on the third base line offers premier views of the game, fireworks and other festivities. To participate, email John McGraw at [email protected] by August 16 with "Blue Rocks" and the number of requested tickets in the subject line, or call with any questions (302-507-4989). Hope to see you at the game! (No outside food or beverages, except water bottles or necessary dietary items.) This event is funded (no ticket cost to you) and organized by the Westminster men's group. Singles, couples, and families are all welcome!

Women's Retreat - Register Now!

October 4 - 6, 2019

The registration form for the October Women's Retreat is here! The forms, which contain all the details for registering, are also available on the literature table in the main hallway at church and by email from Registrar Patti Ridout ([email protected]). Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to accept online credit card payment, but to register, mail your check and form to Patti or confirm with her either by email, text or by phone (C: 302-584-7011) that you will be attending the full weekend or Saturday only. Your place will be held for 48 hours until your check and registration form are received by her. Registration is limited and is on a "first come" basis, so get yours in early! We look forward to seeing you there.