Prayer List

Friends,

This Lenten season we are exploring questions that deepen our faith, that help us foster deeper relationships with God and with one another, and our planet.

Hope you join us on this journey of healing, transformation, and renewal!

Today I invite you to reflect on this question:

Jesus asks for a drink (John 4). When was the last time you asked for help?

Empathetic God, for some reason, asking for help is not very easy. I tell myself that I’ll be a burden to others. I tell myself that I should be able to do it all, when in reality, we all need a little help from time to time. Remind me that even Jesus asked for help. He asked the Samaritan woman for a drink. Let that be a holy reminder to me that it’s okay to ask for help. Amen.

~ Prayer by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

This week we pray for:

Amos Wright, Relles' son-in-law

Prayers for healing for Amos who sustained some hairline fractures in his spine in a snowboarding accident.

Pastor Enikö

Prayers for Enikö who continues to grapple with an upper respiratory infection.

Garry Marrie, Victoria Birk's dad

Continued prayers for healing for Garry who is recovering from a stroke.

Bob Iams

Continued prayers for Bob as he is gradually regaining strength.

Deb Hostettler

Continued prayers for Deb who is hoping to regain her appetite and energy following an adjustment in her medication to reduce side effects.

Barbara Mykkanen

Continued prayers for Barb as she participates in a study to help others with similar cancer diagnosis.

We pray for

• all who struggle with illness and other challenges;
• all who are recovering from natural disasters and winter storms.
• all who are seeking safety from wars, conflicts, the impact of climate change; for continuing unrest in Israel/Palestine, in Ukraine, and other areas; 
• all whose physical and emotional wellbeing is threatened in the wake new anti LGBTQIA+ legislations passed in many states; for all who fight against hate and work for a world where all people are respected, no matter their gender or sexual identification.
• light amidst the darkness – in our hearts, in our communities, and around the world.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 9

• Dance & Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place
• Lenten Study - 6:00 pm - The Lounge

Sunday, March 12 - Third Sunday of Lent - Communion Sunday

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

Monday, March 13

• Scout Troop 61 - 6:00 pm - Mackey Hall

Tuesday, March 14

• Worship Committee Meeting - 1:00 pm - The Lounge
• TACO Tuesday - 6:00 pm - Dutch Kitchen (14278 Lincoln Way E, Dalton)

Thursday, March 16

• Dance & Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place
• Lenten Study - 5:30 pm - The Lounge
• League of Women Voters Event - Becoming American - 7:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church (621 College Ave)

Sunday, March 19 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

• Worship Service - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• “Open Arms Hispanic Ministries: Welcoming and Accompanying our local Latinx Immigrants.” Lunch following worship
• Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

Lenten Study on Thursdays

Madeline Fields Halva and Pastor Enikö are inviting you to join us for our Lenten Study. Each week, we'll be reflecting on the theme/question of the week guided by scripture readings and a short article.

GATHERING 2 - Thursday, March 9, 6:00 pm - The Lounge

Question: Will you give me a drink?

Scriptures: John 4: 4-52 | Exodus 17: 1-7

Article: “Only Bridging Can Heal a World of Breaking” by john a. powell. Yes! Solutions Journalism, The Building Bridges Issue, Winter 2020. November 11, 2019. 

GATHERING 3 - Thursday, March 16, 5:30 pm - The Lounge

Question: Who sinned?

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Article: "We're Blankets, Not Sheets of Steel" from Original Blessing by Danielle Shroyer (Fortress Press, 2016, p. 131-139)

*Note time change for this week.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

This is a great opportunity to invite a friend!!

Lenten Devotional E-reader

The authors of our Lenten study at A Sanctified Art have provided a special e-reader version of this year’s Lenten devotional, which you can access on your computer and mobile devices: online.flippingbook.com/view/928029194/ 

In order to protect their work, please refrain from sharing this link on the website or posting it on social media.

Taco Tuesday

You are invited! Westminster supports the Open Arms Hispanic Ministries' fundraising banquet, TACO TUESDAY, on March 14th, 6:00 p.m.

A free-will offering will be taken. Please RSVP by March 10^th to the Church Office (330-263-2398) or if you have questions. 

March 19th Sunday Worship Service and Lunch: 

"Open Arms Hispanic Ministries: 

Welcoming and Accompanying our local Latinx Immigrants.”  

 We hope you can attend that morning. 

Open Arms Director, Haroldo Nunes, will give the reflection followed by 

a Central American lunch,

after service with Open Arms’ Tutoring Coordinator, Kathy Troyer, sharing about Open Arms’ successful tutoring program.

Sunday Morning Hospitality & Liturgist

March & April

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.