Prayer List

Friends,

Diana Butler Bass writes that "thoughts and prayers can really mean something — if those thoughts and prayers reveal the extent of evil and break our hearts with the love and sorrow of God. In lament and litany, we can discover we have the power to act."

So let us pray:

God of Peace,

Where are you?

Show us your face and make us a path for faith.

We cry out to you in agony

as we grieve the loss of your children,

as we lament the endless pain in your world,

as we dread what news might come next.

Envelop us in your mercy and hope.

Empower us to be agents of peace

that stand up for the sanctity of life

and hold each other accountable for the safety of our neighbors.

Holy One,

renew our minds and transform our world with your peace.

May your Spirit be among us,

Amen.

*Prayer by Rev. Catherine E. Foster & Rev. E. Bradley Kibler

This week we pray for:

Greg and Linda Barbu 

Continued prayers for comfort and peace for Greg and Linda as they celebrate the life of Greg's sister Barbara who died recently.

Janelle Collier

Continued prayers for healing and smooth recovery for Janelle her knee replacement surgery. Pray also for Jim as he supports Janelle in this process. 

Debbie Hostettler

Continued prayers of strength and comfort for Debbie and her family as Debbie is undergoing chemo treatment. 

Ilona (Helen) Ferenczy, Pastor Enikő's mother

Continued prayers for healing and peace for Ilona who needs further tests for a health concern.

Sandra, Erica Ewing's Aunt

Prayers for wisdom and guidance for Sandra.

Otis Whitmore

Continued prayers for Otis whose new home is at Liberty Residence I in Wadsworth, OH (250 Smokerise Drive, Wadsworth, OH 44281).

We grieve the senseless tragedies of the past weekend in Buffalo, NY, and at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church and Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, CA. And today we grieve the 19 children and 2 teachers massacred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. May we be galvanized to stand up for justice, speak out against violence, and work toward healing; May the anger, pain, and fear we feel deep inside be transformed into actions that create communities that nurture life. 

We pray for everyone who is uncertain about their future and what the next best step may be; for those who struggle with illness, treatments, and life transitions. 

We pray for peace and safety for those caught up in warfare and violence - in Ukraine, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Yemen, Iraq and many other places; the many people around the world seeking asylum, help, and care.

We pray for guidance, wisdom and courage for all Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly committee leaders as they prepare for the work of the assembly to discern the will of Christ for our denomination at this year's GA meeting between June 18 - July 9. Pastor Enikő is vice moderator of the Theology, Worship and Education committee. 

Today, as we commemorate the 2 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, we recommit ourselves to continuing the fight for justice. And we celebrate the positive outcomes that resulted from the joint efforts of our community members, the Wooster Police Department (WPD) and the Wayne County Racial Justice Coalition. The WPD is amending its existing policies on chokeholds, carotid control holds, and no-knock warrants. Read the joint press statement here.

Wednesday, May 25

• CAMO Volunteering - 10:00 am - CAMO, Orrville, OH
• Session Meeting - 6:30 - The Lounge

Sunday, May 29

• Sunday Service - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall

Tuesday, May 31

• Church Office Closed

Come enjoy great food and meet the 2022

Ohio Light Opera Company!

The full OLO season is back and we would like to 

welcome them in our 

Westminster welcoming style. 

WHEN:    Monday June, 6 -   5:00 PM until 7:00 PM

WHERE:   Mackey Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church

WHO:     2022 OLO Company and the Westminster Community

Please Join Us!

If you are also able to help with set-up, clean-up or food preparation with this special event, please click here. As in the past, some of the area churches will also be in attendance to meet the Company and give them the opportunity to perform at church services.  

We will continue to follow safety protocols in place by the College of Wooster.

Public Health Safety Update

Given the significant number of positive tests on campus, the College of Wooster will continue to require masks to be work indoors through 5/27. 

Westminster Church will also continue to follow these guidelines

and encourage safe health practices.

We continue to monitor the situation, and will adjust our guidelines as needed.

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

Sunday Morning Hospitality & Liturgist - June and July

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.