Prayer List

It is not over,

This birthing.

There are always newer skies into which

God can throw stars.

When we begin to think that

we can predict the Advent of God,

that we can box the Christ in a stable in Bethlehem,

that’s just the time that God will be born

in a place we can’t imagine and won’t believe.

Those who wait for God

watch with their hearts and not their eyes,

listening, always listening, for the whispers of angels.

~"It Is Not Over" by Ann Weems

This week we pray for:

Joel and Dianne Chupp

Continued prayers for comfort and peace for the Chupp family as they grieve the recent sudden death of their granddaughter Rey Chupp Wylde (13).

Kimberly Roberts, friend of Jason Owens

Prayers for comfort and strength for Kimberly who is coming to terms with a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Anitha, friend of Jason Owens

Prayers for peace and comfort for Anitha, who recently lost her husband Tino Kodjo Adognravi. Tino was the first person Jason became friends with at OARDC.

Eric Miller

Continued prayers for healing for Eric after his heart attack.

David Noble

Continued prayers for healing for Dave as he is recovering from back surgery.

Barbara Mykkanen

Prayers of gratitude for successful treatment. Barb continues to participate in a study to help others with similar cancer diagnosis.

Deb Hostettler

Continued prayers for Deb as she continues her treatments.

Justin, friend of Dixie Harper

As Justin's health is failing, we pray for God to touch his heart and soul, give Justin comfort, peace, and a revelation of God's great love. 

We pray for

• in gratitude for all who made the last vegan dinner with students from the college a great success. Thank you for setting and cleaning up, cooking up a storm, and for sharing the joy of the season with our neighbors.
• all for whom this season is full of anxiety, grief and heavy memories;
• friends and loved ones grappling with unfortunate circumstances, health concerns, heartache, and loss;
• all who live amidst terror, amidst poverty and hunger, without homes or hope, and for God’s redeeming ways across the globe;
• Every message-bearer, wound-healer, hope-sharer who make us know God's love, healing and peace.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 14

• Final Advent Dinner Conversation - 6:00 pm - Mackey Hall

Thursday, December 15

• Dance & Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place

Friday, December 16

• Salvation Army Bell Ringing - 9:00am-3:00pm - Save-a-Lot

Sunday, December 18 - Advent 4 - Commitment Sunday

• Choir Rehearsal - 9:00 am - The Meeting Place
• Worship Service - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place
• Longest Night Service with the Many - 8:00 pm - online

Thursday, December 22 - Monday, December 26

• OFFICE CLOSED FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

Final Advent Dinner Conversation Tonight

Friends, our final Advent dinner conversation for the season is happening tonight, Wednesday, December 14 at 6pm in Mackey Hall. All are welcome! Brings a dish to share.

Come and enjoy fellowship,

hearty talks and good laughter as we celebrate the season.

This is a great opportunity to bring a friend!

Here is a sneak peek from last week's gatherings to wet your appetite :)

An Online Gathering for the Longest Night with The Many

Sunday, December 18 - 8:00 pm - online

In Western Christianity, there is a long-standing tradition of coming together on the longest night of the year to sit in the darkness and share stories of loss and longing from the year. The Chicago based group The Many invites all for a service of lament and hope, to share stories of hurt and grief and longing from this year... to share stories of sorrow, hope and longing so that together we may find hope.

As poet Padraig O Tuama, "In a world that is so interested in being comforted by a blanket of bad stories, we need stories of belonging that moves us toward each other, not away from each other."

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Service - with Communion

Saturday, December 24 - 7pm - Mackey Hall

Christmas Day

Sunday, December 25 - NO in-person service



We invite you to worship with kids, college students, musicians, pastors, leaders, and staff from the Synod of the Covenant, who offer this Christmas Day Worship Service for us for Christmas Day 2022.

Christmas Day Organ Recital at the Washington National Cathedral

Sunday, December 25 - 1:30pm - online

New Year's Day Service

January 1, 2023 - 10:15am - First Presbyterian Church (621 College Avenue)

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Westminster has committed to ring bells for the Salvation Army on Friday, Dec. 16, from 9 am to 3 pm at Save-a-Lot. We will be located in their breezeway. If you are interested in joining those who have already signed up, please go to the Sign-up Genius link here.

Westminster Kindness Tree

for Christmas 

Once again we are growing the Westminster Kindness Tree for Christmas in Mackey Hall.

We begin the collection of non-perishable items on December 4 and it will continue through January 8, Epiphany. 

We invite you to bring canned goods to structure the tree, and boxed items (i.e. boxed instant potatoes) for the foundation. 

We will gift the collected food to the Salvation Army kitchen at the end of the season.



Let us celebrate the season with a true spirit of generosity!

Congregational Care Committee

Sunday Morning Hospitality & Liturgist

December & January

Westminster's worship and fellowship time is an important way to build relationships among all attending.

We invite you to participate as a liturgist, assistant, provide flowers to decorate our alter or supply treats for our after worship fellowship time.

If you are able to fill one of these areas,

please click here to sign up.

Thank you for your contribution to our worship service.

Celebrating the end of semester

with students from the College of Wooster

Last Thursday we hosted the final Vegan Dinner of the year and shared hearty laughter and sumptuous food with students and Westminster community members. Thanks for all who made this event a great success!

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