Card Shower for Rev. Chris Stewart
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Rev. Chris Stewart will be finishing his time as our transitional pastor at the end of this month. We are deeply grateful for the guidance and care he has shown to Westminster during his time with us as we have all waited for our called pastor, Eniko Ferenczy, to arrive in Wooster.
We would like to give Chris a "card shower" of appreciation notes sent to him in care of Westminster Presbyterian Church (353 E. Pine Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691). During this stay-safe-at-home time, please feel free to use a card or stationary that you might have handy. It is the message that will be remembered and appreciated.
On May 30th, we will gather all your messages for delivery to Chris's home in Shreve. Thank you all.
—Westminster Congregational Care Ministry
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Announcement from People to People
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People to People is now distributing boxes of food to last for two weeks to needy families and seniors. The State Highway Patrol is helping deliver to these families. If you know of a family/senior in need, please let People to People know. They are also receiving shipments of food from the local food bank in addition to donations from the public. They appreciate any additional help by dropping off any food or money you are able to donate.
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May 17, 2020 Online Service
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As we continue to shelter-in-place, Westminster is offering our Sunday worship services online for you to access at your leisure. Please
click here to directly access the service for Sunday, May 3. All services are available from the homepage of our website.
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Call to Action: Volunteers Needed to Sew Masks
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Volunteers who can sew face masks safely from their homes are asked to consider donating cloth masks for the staff and patients at Planned Parenthood's health center in Canton. If you are willing and able, please contact
Gayle Noble (330-464-0784). Masks can be dropped off on Gayle's front porch (1521 Wildwood Drive, Wooster), and will then be delivered to the Canton health care center. This effort is a wonderful way to contribute to the safety of our health care providers.
Please see the guidelines for making masks, below.
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Olive Oil and Hand Soap are In Stock!
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Many of us are cooking at home and washing our hands more as we do our part to avoid COVID-19. If you need gentle soap and high quality olive oil, both fair trade, we have both in stock and they can be delivered to your home.
Olive Oil - 750 ml — $20.00 per bottle
Pure Olive Oil Soap — $3.50 per bar
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Your finance committee encourages you to continue your stewardship support by mailing contributions to:
Financial Secretary
Westminster Presbyterian Church
353 W. Pine St.
Wooster, OH. 44691
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People to People Ministries will not be open for public entry until further notice. People to People Ministries is currently in great need of financial donations. Donations can be mailed to 454 E. Bowman St., Wooster, OH or you can go to their
website to donate online.
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Immigrant Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of the Hispanic community has been great. Locally, many Hispanics are either in unsafe work conditions or without work and without government compensation at this time. Our local support of Hispanic Immigrants is through the
Immigrant Worker Project (IWP) with this excellent
guide to imperative measures to protect rural Hispanic immigrants, and also through our Wayne County
Open Arms Hispanic Ministry.
Due to the COVID-19 related cancellation of the Open Arms annual fundraising banquet, a matching fund drive is underway to compensate for lost revenue for Open Arms. All funds received over and above what is needed to replenish personnel costs will go to the Open Arms Compassion Fund, with money going directly to meet the needs (food, rent, clothing, etc.) of immigrants who are in the most need during this time and will not qualify for government assistance. Please
click here for more information and to donate online.
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Spring is here, and plants are again for sale to support the annual Ice Cream Social. To arrange for pick-up, email orders to
Dave Schmidt, or call/text 330-464-5070.
Click here to view a list of plants that are available. The Ice Cream Social will be held once it has been deemed safe to do so.
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How to Submit a Prayer Request:
In order to keep our church family more connected through this time of transition, we have started sending out prayer list emails every other Friday.
To submit a prayer request for the prayer list email, please
click here and fill out the anonymous form. If you do not receive the prayer list email and would like to, please
email the Office.
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Congregational Care Ministry
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contact the Westminster Church office (330-263-2398) if you would like your name added to the Congregational Care Ministry Group. This group of church members provides care in times of need, for example meals following surgery or transportation to church when needed, and stays in touch with members and friends who cannot attend church regularly. If you have any questions about the Congregational Care Ministry group, please contact
Cheryl Weiss.
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Ongoing Fellowship Opportunities — TEMPORARILY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19
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Men's Breakfast meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the downtown Buehler's at 7:45 am. Sometimes we are many gathered and other times we are only two, but it is always a meaningful time of friendship, food, and conversation. All men are invited!
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The Westminster Dance Group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Westminster Church House. Anyone who wants to try a little bit of floor exercise and some free form dance is welcome!
This is a low-impact, gentle movement group where non-dancers and newcomers can feel right at home!
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On the second Sunday of each month, we invite you to join us at the Chupp Residence beginning at 8:30 am for a contemplative worship service. Contact Joel Chupp with questions.
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Westminster's fellowship time is an important way to build relationships with one another. We invite you to join us after worship for light refreshments and conversation! If you would like to provide refreshments or serve as our Sunday Morning Host, please visit the
SignUpGenius link.
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities — TEMPORARILY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19
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Westminster delivers Meals on Wheels every Friday of the year to homebound and nutritionally at-risk individuals in the surrounding area, in partnership with Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties.
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On the last Wednesday of each month, Westminster carpools from the church to the Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO) warehouse in Orrville to support the hospital in Sata Rosa de Copan, Honduras. Join us as we sort donations and build community with one another! For more information or to volunteer, contact
Sherry Hatter-Miller.
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Westminster Bed and Breakfast Program
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Westminster combines hospitality and missions through its Bed and Breakfast program!
Church volunteers host guests, and all donations received through the program are contributed to charitable organizations. The Bed and Breakfast program offers a comfortable and welcoming stay in support of local and national organizations and their work, such as: Wayne County Hospice, Viola Sartzman Free Clinic, Every Woman's House, the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Church World Service, and more.
If you are interested in being a host or know out-of-town visitors looking for a comfortable stay in this area,
contact us.
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Click below to access Westminster's calendar for more information on meetings and events.
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WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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