Prayer List

Holy One, make us instruments of your peace:

where there is hatred, let us sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy. 

~ adapted from St. Francis' prayer

This week we pray for:

Rosie Peterson, Shelley Peterson's granddaughter

Prayers of joy and gratitude for Rosie who will be baptized at Westminster on October 15. She has been an exuberant participant in our Compassion Camp the past 2 years. We rejoice with Rosie and her family as they are making this commitment to have her become a child of the Church.

Jen Peterson, Shelley Peterson's Daughter-in-law

Prayers for healing for Jen who is at Mercy Hospital in Canton with a severely inflamed colon. We also hold Shelley's son Josh and their children Addie, Evan, and Rosie in our prayers as they navigate these challenging days.

Donna, Lemoine Peart's cousin

Continued prayers for comfort and guidance for Donna who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

The Illinois Math and Science Academy, Madeline Fields Halva's former high school

Prayers for peace and comfort for the Illinois Math and Science Academy as they grieve the sudden death of their German teacher, as well as several other recent losses in their small community.

Candace, Juli Douglass-Gillespie's neighbor

Continued prayers for healing for Candace who is recovering at home from a serious illness (the younger son Ben participated in the Compassion Camp this summer).

Nahida and Don Gordon

Continued prayers for Nahida and Don as they grieve the death of Nahida's brother Fouad.

Kara Akers

Continued prayers for healing for our custodian Kara who has been experiencing severe knee pain.

John Dryer

Continued prayers for John as he is undergoing testing regarding his heart arrhythmia in the coming weeks.

Deb Hostettler

Continued prayers for Deb, who is still experiencing fatigue - a side effect from her medication.

Barbara Mykkanen

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

We pray for

• those among us who are grappling with grief, illness and changing life circumstances;
• those recovering after flooding in the north eastern part of the US;
• a renewed sense of connection with one another and God's creation;
• our elected leaders on local, state, and national level that they may have the pursuit of the common good on their hearts;
• peace to become a reality in our hearts, across our divisions, and around the world;
• courage and hope, to lead us in the way of God's abundance and light.

Friends, as we continue our ministry, may the fruit of the Spirit guide our hearts and minds in service and worship, bound together in love!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 5

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

Sunday, October 8

• Walking-in-Mindfulness - 7:30 pm - Oak Hill Park
• Worship service - 10 am - Mackey Hall
• Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place
• Song & Salsa - 5:00 pm - Salem Mennonite Church, Kidron

Monday, October 9 - Indigenous People's Day

• Scout Troop 61 - 6:00 pm - The Meeting Place

Tuesday, October 10

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

Thursday, October 12

• Dance and Exercise - 8:30 am -The Meeting Place
• Candidates' Night presented by the League of Women Voters - 6:30 pm - Shisler Conference Center CFAES/OARDC

Sunday, October 15

• Worship service - 10 am - Mackey Hall

Baptism of Rosie Peterson

• Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

Sunday Morning Hospitality & Liturgist

October

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.