Westminster Presbyterian Church
Monday, February 08, 2010
Where People Care
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Come get warm with us . . . Join us every Sunday for Worship Celebrations
9 a.m. (Traditional) & 10:30 a.m. (Contemporary) EVERYONE WELCOME!  PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HAITIAN PEOPLE AND THEIR LOVED ONES
 As most of you know, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The massive earthquake and the multiple aftershocks have devastated the already impoverish country. The damage is indescribable and the needs of the people immeasurable.In response to the Haiti tragedy, Westminster Presbyterian Church is collecting donations to be distributed to select organizations that are currently providing immediate relief. All donations will be distributed to these organizations:
The International Red Cross, the World Food Program, Doctors Without Borders and the Yéle Haiti Foundation. All of these organizations were active in Haiti before the earthquake and have well established networks within the country to address the basic needs of the Haitian people. Information about each of these organizations is included below. Please help Haiti and the Haitian people in this time of urgent need. "To the people of Haiti, we say clearly and with conviction, you will not be forgotten. In this, your hour of greatest need, America stands with you. The world stands with you," President Barack Obama said.
Checks may be made payable to “Westminster Presbyterian Church” with a note “Haitian Disaster Relief Fund”
in the memo section. You may mail your donation to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 8955 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN46321. The WPC YOUTH GROUP is collecting items to make emergency kits to be sent to Haiti by Children of Abram.
(click here to see the list)  "For your thoughtfulness and generosity, from you I have learned much of life's philosophy - Thank you sincerely." - Author Unknown Thank you to our congregation and the local community . . . so far we have raised over $37,000!
For more information on donating to the Haitian Disaster Relief Fund or programs at Westminster call 219-838-3131.
Thank you & God Bless! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Westminster began 2010 with prayer. Pastor Bruce's messages for worship celebrations,
January through mid February, will focus around prayer. Lord Teach Us to Pray . . . You will notice that there are birds in the sanctuary, flying high above the heads of the worshipers. On their wings they carry prayers -- prayers of hope, prayers of thanksgiving, prayers for peace, prayers of healing. These birds were lovingly created by hands old and young. With every fold they prayed!
The next Sunday Night Supper will be held on Sunday, February 21 at 4:30 p.m. in South Hall. The theme is "LOVE". Free tickets are available during Fellowship Hour or from the church office. Volunteers are needed -- pie makers, hosts and servers.
The Green Group will meet on Tuesday, January 26, at 7 p.m. in Room 209. Speaker Karen Lansdowne will discuss "green household cleaning products and what makes produce green." All are invited to attend.
FOR MORE CLICK ON THE 2010 BROCHURE BELOW . . .
 To view or download upcoming events and
Adult Education at Westminster click on the The Annual Congregational Meeting was held Sunday, January 31. The evening will began with a pot luck supper! THANK YOU to all who were a part of this event! Feel free to read the Annual report here or pick up a hard copy available in Fellowship Hall.
Please view our video . . . and become a part of the WESTMINSTER family at http://www.vimeo.com/7358047
 Because of you. . . Westminster Reflects God’s Glory Stewardship 2010 On November 15 we celebrated who we are as a congregation and who
we are yet to become. Many of you missed the DVD titled Reflections of Westminster which was a project of Ellen Cunningham. It is outstanding! Call the office at 219-838-3131 to view this video or go to www.vimeo.com/7358047 to view a piece of it! Heart for Africa is a faith-based not-for-profit 501c3 charity that provides self sustainable homes for orphans and vulnerable children through long term programs and short term service trips that deliver quality care, shelter,
food, water, clothing, health care, social work, mentoring and education. http://www.heartforafrica.org/who.htm. Heart for Africa is looking for women who knit or crochet to make hats for the orphans in Swaziland. For more information on Heart for Africa click on details or overview. PEACEMAKING OFFERING- Go to pcusa.org, then search Peacemaking Offering. For more information on
PCUSA watch this video http://vidego.multicastmedia.com/player.php?v=7a7wq750 GREATER HAMMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD PANTRY is in need of any non-perishable food
items to help a family. The July suggestions are boxed cereal, canned fruit (all varieties), powdered or canned milk. Please bring cans or other unbreakable containers. Also needed is bathroom tissue, tissues, baby wipes and unopened travel sized toiletries. You may bring items to the shelves in the South Hall. GREAT BANQUET
Indiana Dunes Great Banquet is an opportunity where we all found how important God is in our lives.
For more information take a look at the website www.idgb.net.
 Our mission statement continues to be
“Westminster is a community where people of all ages are
transformed by God’s love to serve and grow as disciples of Jesus.” 8955 Columbia Avenue, Munster, Indiana 46321-2999
Phone: 219.838.3131 * Fax: 219.838.0702
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