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A widely respected minister, who planted churches decades ago that still thrive, preaches throughout the U.S. and England and coaches newbie ministers. He has earned a wide following by pointing to Jesus loving people when they are most vulnerable. I am grateful for a long friendship since the day he held my hand as a newbie minister. At least once or twice a year, he reminds this vast network of…
By The Refugee Resettlement Committee So many of us grow up dreaming about the day we will own a home of our own. That has also been true for our first refugee family. Now, thanks in part to the wider Westminster family, that dream has come true for them. As background, their early dreams in America centered on getting a car and then a home. Through the blessing of a Westminster family, they…
By Laura Bentley, Associate Pastor Many beginnings and endings govern the rhythms of our everyday lives. The beginning of a new school year, New Years’ Eve celebrations, birthdays and anniversaries, the start of football or soccer or cheer, the last night of the musical. We have seasons that each year are busier than others. We may carve out space in the summer to escape to the beach or in the w…
By Christine Hestwood, Director of Music & Communications Photos by Sue Faust My friend Sue takes unique and stunning pictures. We can stand at the same vantage point, and I see a mundane fence and a field. She sees a small flower right by the fence and captures it in a photo. Her photo also captures the fence and field, but the tiny flower is the focus. She takes time to notice the little…
By Kathy Long, WROC Director Have you ever heard the joyful sound of Christian fellowship? In the WROC it takes the form of drumming, singing, flushed faces, and big smiles. The WROC introduced cardio drumming this year with 42 drummers, men and women of all ages and fitness levels rocking to the sounds of familiar songs. The big benefit of cardio drumming is that you get your heart rate up and…
By Faith Kemmler Director of Children's & Family Ministry When the magi set out to find Jesus, they followed a star, embarking on a long journey to find the new king. We celebrate the end of their journey on Epiphany Sunday in early January. I have always loved the juxtaposition of the newness of Advent with the end of the year. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, we also spend…
By Jerry Malarkey Youth Commission Chair “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 In baseball a sacrifice bunt is a play in which the batter is called on to lay down a bunt in order to advance a runner and put him in sco…
