Prayer List

Friends,

As we prepare for the "Humanizing Migration" workshop that Westminster is hosting this Saturday, may the words of this John Bell song center us:

Christ has no body on earth now but yours.

No hands, no feet but yours.

Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world.

Yours are the feet which walk to do good.

Yours are the hands which bless all he meets.

Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,

yours are the eyes, you are the body.

Christ has no body on earth now but yours.

May we be Christ's hands and feet as we strive to build communities where all are welcome, feel seen and can flourish. May it be so. Amen.

This week we pray for:

Allison Allison

Prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for our new Westminster Office Administrator. Allison started this week. Welcome and blessings on this new season of ministry with you as part of our team!

Carroll and Jimmy Wilkinson Meyer

Continued prayers for peace and comfort for former Westminster pastor Carroll Meyer and his wife Jimmy as they grieve the death of Carroll's brother Charles Robert Meyer.

Jean Brazee

Continued prayers for long-time member Jean, who has just been moved to the Danbury memory-care unit.

Barbara Mykkanen and spouse Stephanie Spangler

Continued prayers for Barb who started a new immunotherapy cancer treatment and for Stephanie, who is recovering after a knee-replacement surgery. Prayers also for son Colin, who is preparing to move out into icf housing at the end of October.

Dave Gillespie's sister Patricia and brother-in-law Marvin

Continued prayers for comfort and strength for Patricia and Marvin. Patricia is the full-time caretaker of her husband as Marvin is grappling with a sudden decline in his health.

Deb Hostetler

Continued prayers for healing, peace of mind and strength for Deb. We also hold husband Gabe and their children in our love as they support Deb on this journey.

Brandy, Eric Miller's niece

Continued prayers for Brandy as she prepares for complete mastectomy at the end of October.

Jim Taggart

Continued prayers for healing for Jim.

Tom Ewing, Erica Ewing's dad

Continued prayers for healing for Tom. He has resumed his cancer treatment.

We also pray for:

• all who are involved in the preparations for the Humanizing Migration workshop hosted by Westminster, and all those who will be presenting on Saturday;
• those healing from medical procedures, and who are dealing with ongoing health concerns and difficult personal situations in our midst;
• all who live in the midst of conflict and war - in many places across the world; we pray for peace and justice for all people;
• all the communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton, may they feel our prayers and our support as they grieve and begin to clean up;
• authentic conversations about difficult topics, bridging chasms between us;
• our nation as we face another election--may we be united in working for the common good;
• all in our midst who create space for welcome, laughter, friendship, healing and wonder;
• God's love to grow within each of us, spilling over into every aspect of our lives so that we might see glimpses of you reflected all around us.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 16

• One Eighty 50th Anniversary Celebration - 4:00 - 6:30 pm - Main Office (104 Spink St)
• Book Discussion: Solito - 7:00 pm - The Lounge

Thursday, October 17

• Dance and Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place
• Benevolences Committee Meeting - 2:00 pm - The Lounge
• NAACP MLK Day Planning - 4:30 pm - Zoom

Saturday, October 19

• "Humanizing Migration" Workshop - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm - Mackey Hall

Sunday, October 20

• Choir Rehearsal - 9:00 am - The Meeting Place
• WPC Worship with guest speaker Dora Rodriguez - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

Monday, October 21

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

Thursday, October 24

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

Sunday, October 27

• Choir Rehearsal - 9:00 am - The Meeting Place
• WPC Worship - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• Wooster Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

Westminster Office Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

We are excited to have Allison with us. You can reach her at wpcwooster@gmail.com or (330) 263-2398. Hope you join me in welcoming Allison into our community!

Madeline in Klaipeda, Lithuania

We continue to hold Madeline in our prayers during her semester abroad.

Madeline will be in Georgia in a couple of weeks. Look out for updates. She is sending her prayers to Westminster as we prepare for our migration workshop.

~ sunset in Klaipeda

Solito Book Discussion

In preparation for our upcoming "Humanizing Migration" workshop, today Wednesday, October 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church House Lounge we will host a book discussion facilitated by Barbara Tartir. The novel Solito was written by a young poet who tells the story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in a "gripping memoir" (NPR) of bravery, hope, and finding family. 

You may purchase Solito on Amazon or borrow from the public library. The church also has several copies for you to purchase. 

We look forward to seeing you at the discussion and at the workshop!

This Saturday: "Humanizing Migration" Workshop

Westminster is sponsoring a "Humanizing Migration" workshop on Saturday, October 19th, from 9:30am to 2:30 p.m. in Mackey Hall with Central American lunch provided. Free admission for this timely, informational day with our area immigration-agency leaders and special guest, Dora Rodriquez, Director, Salvavision in Tucson, Arizona. 

Please plan to attend and support this day devoted to shifting perspectives and narratives around immigration issues. 

You can register at: https://wpcwoo.org/humanizing or office@wpcwooster.org

One Eighty 50th Anniversary Celebration

People to People Donations November

November Pantry Needs

Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti Noodles

16 oz Peanut Butter

Pasta Sides

Gravy Packets or Jars

Dessert Mixes

Hygiene Items

Razors

Deodorant for Men and Women

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