Prayer List

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because God has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor.

God has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,

to let the oppressed go free..."

Luke 4:18

We are dear to the heart of God whose steadfast lovingkindness follows us in all ways – from before the cross and through eternity. God surrounds us with communities of care so that we don’t have to be alone even when we are by ourselves. God calls each of us beloved. Hallelujah!

*Prayer by REv. Ruth T. West written for the Opening Worship of the 225th GA Plenary on July 5, 2022.

This week we pray for:

Judy VanWie

Prayers of healing and comfort for long-time member, Judy Van Wie, who had a stroke on June 29th. She will be transferred soon to a rehabilitation facility, with the address to which to send cards forthcoming. 

Debbie Hostettler and her cousin Kristine and John Steiner

Prayers for comfort and peace for Debbie and her cousin Kristine and husband John Steiner after a tragic motorcycle accident that took the life of the Steiners' daughter, Jessica, on July 1st. 

Joe Hartzler

Continued prayers for healing and strength for Joe who is recovering from a serious heart attack last week. You may send get well cards to him to encourage him during the journey ahead.

Ilona (Helen), Pastor Enikő's mother

Prayers for healing and peace for Ilona who was briefly hospitalized on Sunday after a panic attack. 

Barbara Mykkanen

Continued prayers for healing and comfort for Barb during her chemo treatment for uterine and ovarian cancers.

Debbie Hostettler 

Continued prayers, love and support for Debbie throughout the remaining chemo treatments. She is experiencing a lot of fatigue. 

We pray for the family of Jayland Walker, 24 year old man shot dead by police at least 60 times in Akron last week; we pray also for the family of the 6 people killed and the more than 30 injured in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4. 

We pray for those who face discrimination and fear for their safety and wellbeing.

We pray for the 53 migrants who suffocated from the heat in the back of a truck in Texas this past weekend; for all who are forced to leave their homes and risk their life in search for safety and a better life.

We pray for people and places around the world caught up in warfare and violence and for refugees and immigrants seeking safety, and sustainable homes.

We pray for guidance, wisdom and courage for all Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly commissioners as they discern the will of Christ for our denomination at this year's GA meeting. The plenary meetings take place between July 5-9 online. 

Today the General Assembly offered an apology to African Americans for the sin of slavery and its legacy. You may read it below:

We give thanks for people here in our Wooster community who actively work for racial equity and justice; who decry the recent Supreme Court ruling that takes away rights of women to make decisions regarding their reproductive health. On Monday, July 4, many joined together in the Black Lives Matter protest and Reproductive Health Rally. 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, July 5 - Saturday, July 9 - PCUSA General Assembly Plenary (online) continues

• Pastor Enikö is representing Muskingum Valley Presbytery as a Teaching Elder Commissioner.

Sunday, July 10,

• Sunday Service - 10:00 am - Clear Creek Nature Park
• Picnic Lunch following the service - we invite you to bring a dish to share

Tuesday, July 12

• Worship Committee Meeting - 1:00 pm - The Lounge

Wednesday, July 13

• Finance Committee Meeting - 6:30 pm - The Lounge

Thursday, July 14

• Building Committee Meeting - 10:00 am - The Lounge

225th GA Plenary 

is here!

The plenary sessions of the 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) commence on Tuesday, July 5. All sessions are streamed online here.

In my capacity as a commissioner from Muskingum Valley Presbytery, and Vice Moderator of the Theology, Worship, Education Committee, I, Pastor Enikő and Moderator Rev. Joe Scrivner presented the report and recommendations from TWE before the assembly on Tuesday, July 5. While our committee's recommendations were approved unanimously, items brought to the floor by other committees stimulated lively and passionate debate that lasted until almost the stroke of midnight.

I commend the co-moderators of the 225th GA, Rev. Ruth Santana-Grace and Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis, and all commissioners for creating brave space where people could speak their hearts. 

Later this summer Pastor Enikő will offer a presentation of the main issues addressed at the 225GA. Stay tuned for more information!

Olive Oil and Olive Oil Soap in Wooster Weekly

Between Linda Barbu and Nahida Gordon, these ladies were able to supply Ellen Pill, writer for The Wooster Weekly, with pertinent information about Westminster's involvement and connection with the sale of the Palestinian peacemaking Olive Oil and Olive Oil Soap.

Since many in the community no longer have this weekly paper delivered or go on-line to view it, you may like to click here to read the article that begins on page 12 and continues to page 16. 

Thank you Linda and Nahida for taking time to supply Ellen with the needed information.  We have so far had three contacts from the community about purchasing.

Public Health Safety Update

We are happy to share that COVID cases have been dropping on campus, therefore starting May 27,

we will implement Mask Optional. 

As masks may be required in specific, private areas,

please make note of any exception signage. Westminster Church will continue to encourage safe health practices and will adjust our guidelines as needed.

Thank you for your understanding and support to keep all of us safe.

Sunday Morning Hospitality & Liturgist - July and August

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.