Prayer List

Our little lives, our big problems—these we place upon Your altar!

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We do not know how to do what we know to do.

We do not know how to be what we know to be.

Our little lives, our big problems—these we place upon Your altar!

Pour out upon us whatever our spirits need of shock, of life, of release

That we may find strength for these days—

Courage and hope for tomorrow.

In confidence we rest in Your sustaining grace

Which makes possible triumph in defeat, gain in loss, and love in hate.

We rejoice this day to say:

Our little lives, our big problems—these we place upon Your altar!

~ from Howard Thurman, Our Little Lives

This week we pray for:

Bob and Dorothy Iams

Prayers of gratitude for Bob who has had an amazing recovery from an intestinal blockage and is now back home from the hospital. Bob and Dorothy are thankful for all the love and support our community has shown them in the past few days. Your care has really carried them through these recent challenges. Please continue to pray for Bob as he regains his strength and for Dorothy who is struggling with sciatic pain.

Tom Shaw and his family

Traveling mercies for Tom and Susan Shaw as they return from a visit to their newborn grandson Noah and family. Welcome to the world Noah! We wish joy and many blessings to you and your family!

Prayers also for Susan’s mother who has been dealing with a recurring infection that has not responded to medical treatment.

Joel Chupp

Prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for Joel who responded to a call to serve as Interim Executive Director of the Viola Startzman Clinic, a longtime mission partner organization of Westminster. Prayers for wisdom and strength as Joel offers guidance to elect a new leader for the clinic.

Sani Athisü and his family, dear friends of Pastor Enikö

Continued prayers for peace and comfort for Sani's wife Hriyiia, and children Caitlyn (13) and Jordan (8) as they grieve the sudden death of their father. Sani (54) passed away in a hearth attack last week.

Nahida Gordon

Continued prayers for healing for Nahida who sustained a wrist fracture this past week.

Candace, Juli Douglass-Gillespie's neighbor

Continued prayers for healing for Candace who is awaiting test results related to a serious illness, and will require additional surgery (the younger son Ben participated in the Compassion Camp this summer).

Donna, Lemoine Peart's cousin

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

Kara Akers and her husband

Continued prayers for healing for Kara and her husband who have both been grappling with health challenges.

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;
• a renewed sense of connection with one another and God's creation;
• Acapulco, Mexico, after Hurricane Otis hit this morning;
• the people of Israel, Gaza, the West Bank - Our hearts grieve as we witness ongoing attacks of innocent people, all children of God. We pray for the cessation of violence, for aid and resources to reach those who are injured and caught up in war and violence. We keep praying for God's peace and for the peacemakers;
• Ukraine, Russia, and all who live under threat and fear across the world;
• for justice and peace to guide the hearts of leaders in our communities and around the world;
• for God's extravagant mercy and love to inspire all creation.

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

Wednesday, October 25

• CAMO - 9:30am - noon - Orrville
• Journey Toward Advent study Pt. 2 - Mary - 7:00 pm - The Lounge

Thursday, October 26

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

Sunday, October 29

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

Monday, October 30

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

Thursday, November 2

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

Sunday, November 5 - All Saints Sunday

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

A Journey toward Advent

Where: Westminster Church House Lounge (353 E. Pine Street)



When: October 11 & 25; November 8 & 22, @7:00pm

In our study, we will be guided by an inspiring little book titled Light of World, written by renowned scholar and teacher of the New Testament and Jewish Studies Amy-Jill Levine. Each week, we will watch a 10-minute video presentation by the author to start our conversation. We’ll have copies of the book ready for you.

Drawing on her insights, we will enter the familiar stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Mary and Joseph, the magi and shepherds to seek what they can tell us about finding hope in a world where “imperial” and “heavenly” values clash—where the ways of our culture come head-to-head with the alternative ways of God’s reign characterized by wholeness, peace and justice. We’ll engage these characters in the hopes that they will spark our imaginations, and help us to see “otherwise”… to see what is possible when we open ourselves to the divine creativity in the midst of our daily lives. 

If you seek to find courage and hope in the midst of challenging times, if you desire to experience community with “eyes that see otherwise,” this study is for you… and for your friend or neighbor who longs for a deeper sense of connection, an experience of the holy in our midst.

Hope you join us!

Community Vegan Dinner with COW Students

Friends, we are hosting another vegan dinner for students and members of our community on Tuesday, November 7 @ 6pm in Mackey Hall. If you'd like to help with setting up, cleaning up or making food to share, please sign up here.

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.