Prayer List

Friends,

I am filled with joy and gratitude as I share with you that after 8 years of not being to visit to the land of my birth, today, June 19th I am finally heading to Hungary/Romania.

Thank you for the lovely send-off in and after worship on Sunday. Your support, love and prayers mean so much to me. I look forward to visiting with family and friends in Hungary and Romania, inhale the mountain air of the Carpathian, and doing some sightseeing. There is a "business" side to my travel as well since I need to renew my various documents and get a visa stamp for my return to the US. My visa appointment at the US Embassy in Budapest is on July 25. I covet your prayers that all these processes will go smoothly. I plan to return to the US on July 31.

During my time away, I won't send the regular mid-week emails. Instead, you are invited to follow my trip through a weekly travel blog that I will send you. You will be able to read about my experiences and see pictures of some of the places I will visit. That way we'll stay connected.

While I travel, you will be able to enjoy the preaching of my pastor colleagues, who will fill in as guest preacher. Members of our congregation will join in worship leadership as liturgists.

Rev. Dr. Tom Shaw will be the primary contact for pastoral emergencies. You can reach him via email at woostershaws@aol.com or by phone (land line): 330-260-0295.

Our office administrator Rev. Dr. Jim Henery is ready to assist you with your questions. Please feel free to email at wpcwooster@gmail.com or call the Church Office at 330-263-2398.

Rev. Erin Guzmán is also available for pastoral needs. Her contacts are: eguzman@wooster.edu and cell 319-240-1209.

During these coming weeks, may the Spirit guide and keep us. I will travel nurtured by our mutual love and care for one another, and look forward to sharing about my experience upon my return.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Enikö

This week we pray for:

Sue Coleman

Continued prayers for peace and comfort for daughter Amy and their family, and for all in our Westminster Church family who grieve Sue. We are planning a memorial service at Westminster for Sunday, August 4 at 2pm. A reception organized by the Benevolences Committee will follow the service. You may ready Sue Coleman's obituary here.

Jason, husband of Dave Schmidt's niece

Prayers for Jason who is being treated in the hospital with a brain aneurysm.

Nahida and Don Gordon

Continued prayers for healing for Nahida and Don who are recovering from a car accident. Nahida is at Wooster Community Hospital, Room 408. She'll have a laparoscopic surgery to repair a heart valve on June 25. Don is at West View Healthy Living (1715 Mechanicsburg Rd), Room 615. He is doing well with his rehab and loves visits. They appreciate your love and support for them.

Dave Noble

Continued prayers for healing for Dave who is in rehab for a broken femur. Dave would love your visit. He is in room 10 of Second Floor Rehab unit at the Wooster Community Hospital. Prayers for strength also for Gayle as she cares for Dave.

Deb Hostetler

Continued prayers for healing, peace of mind and strength for Deb as she continues her chemo treatment and grapples with nausea. She is receiving her next treatment tomorrow. We also hold husband Gabe and their children in our love as they support Deb on this journey.

Deborah, Sherry Hatter-Miller's sister

Continued prayers for peace and comfort for Deborah as she continues her cancer journey.

Tamara, Sherry Hatter-Miller's niece

Continued prayers for healing for Tamara as she continues her treatment on her finger.

Tom and Charlotte, Susan Shaw's brother and his daughter

Susan and Tom Shaw ask for prayers for Susan’s brother Tom and his daughter Charlotte. Her brother has been dealing with debilitating stomach issues since his return from Haiti and is awaiting diagnosis. Daughter Charlotte has been struggling with mental health issues and is receiving care. 

Tom, son of Linda and Greg Barbu

Continued prayers for healing for Tom who had a successful heart valve repair surgery.

Jim Taggart

Continued prayers for healing for Jim who is recovering at home after having his big toe on his right leg amputated due to an infection recently.

Caryl Slater

Continued prayers for healing and comfort for Caryl, who has been grappling with health challenges caused by a kidney stone as well as high blood pressure.

Chris Stewart

Continued prayers for healing for Chris, who is recovering from heart surgery at home.

Brandy, Eric Miller's niece

Continued prayers for Brandy as she undergoes treatment for an aggressive type of breast cancer.

Tom Ewing, Erica Ewing's dad

Continued prayers for healing for Tom. He has resumed his cancer treatment.

Tom Battles

Continued prayers for Tom and Elaine in this new season of life with Tom living in a nursing home.

Barbara Mykkanen

Continued prayers for Barb as she participates in a study to help others with similar cancer diagnosis. She has been recently diagnosed with age related macular degeneration on her left eye.

We pray for

• those who are healing from medical procedures, and who are dealing with ongoing health concerns in our midst;
• those in our community who are unhoused;
• those who are overwhelmed by the difficult personal situations;
• those affected by extreme weather conditions and ensuing natural disasters worldwide--heat, floods, landslides;
• all who live in the midst of violence and war - in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel, Haiti, South Sudan, Ukraine, and many other places across the world; we call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and tangible expressions of working for peace for all people of those lands;
• your peace, O God, to overcome our dependence on violence and warfare; 
• those who strive for justice, may their voices be heard and heeded; 
• in thanksgiving for all who use their skills and resources for the common good;
• your church to build up the beloved community across the world.

Come, Holy Spirit!

Move in and through us, whisper hope into every corner of despair.

May we embody God's light, love, compassion, and hope to all we encounter.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 10 - Juneteenth Day

• Office Closed for the Federal Holiday
• Juneteenth Rally - 12 noon - 1:00 pm - Downtown Wooster
• Juneteenth Story Time - 2:00 pm - Wayne County Public Library
• Juneteenth Festival - 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Christmas Run Park

Thursday, June 20

• Dance and Exercise - 8:30 am - Mackey Hall

Sunday, June 23

• Worship service - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

Monday, June 24

• Scout Troop 61 - 6:30 pm - Mackey Hall

Wednesday, June 26

• CAMO - 9:00 am - noon - Orrville

Thursday, June 27

• Dance and Exercise - 8:30 am - Mackey Hall

Sunday, June 30

• Worship service - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

The next mid-week email will be sent out on Wednesday, August 7.

Until then I'll be in touch via weekly blogs.

Juneteenth Celebration in Wooster

The Wooster-Orrville Chapter of NAACp is inviting all to these events to celebrate Juneteenth - freedom from slavery. Let us show our commitment to working create a world where all people are seen and celebrated, where all can flourish across various backgrounds and identities!

14th Annual Break the Cycle

Westminster will once again be a Gold Sponsor of Break the Cycle in support of OneEighty on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Our church's donation will support treatment and prevention services for the homeless working with OneEighty. Last year we fielded a team of 20 bikers and walkers. Walkers and bikers can choose to begin their walk or ride at the fairgrounds in Wooster or at the Hipp Station in Millersburg.

If you would like to bike or walk with our Westminster Team, please complete a registration form and return it to Lemoine Peart at church or to her mailbox in the church office. Registration forms are available in Mackey Hall, the church office or from any Benevolences Committee member.

There is no cost to participate if you turn in your paper registration and release forms at church. If you sign up by Sunday at church by July 28, you will receive a free Break the Cycle T-shirt on the day of the event.

For more information check out the Break the Cycle website or email or call Lemoine at lwmn@bright.net or 330-624-7506 (home).

Hope to see you there! 

Volunteer with Open Arms Kids' Camp this Summer

The Kids' Camp at Orrville Mennonite Church serves local Latinx youth and is a fun, rewarding experience. Westminster has provided a number of summer camp volunteers. 

• choose which age group you prefer: pre-k through 4th grade or 5th grade through high school. You can be a helper or leader, and there will be a number of other volunteers with you. 
• meet with your age group every other Wednesday from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m (There will also be some local field trips)
• choose where your interest lies: learning themes, kitchen help, outdoor activities, art, drama and dance projects, etc. 
• choose as many days or half-days as your schedule permits.

Contact Cheryl Weiss via email for more information. A knowledge of Spanish is not needed.

Helping out with the Kids' Camp is fun and rewarding!