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Sunday Bulletin

May 11, 2008

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday Worship Bulletin

October 11, 2009

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ’s name,

to all who would worship here or join us in fellowship.

We affirm that there can be no exclusion within the body of Christ.

We invite all children of God to join us as disciples of Christ

and participate fully in the life of our congregation.

1502 West 13th Street · Wilmington, DE 19806

302-654-5214 · Fax: 302-654-5706 ·

Welcome to Westminster

Whether you are worshiping at Westminster for the first time or returning for a visit,

we sincerely welcome you in the name of Christ!

← Following our 9:00 a.m. worship service, we invite you to meet today’s “ambassador,” Bill Nace, at the back of the sanctuary. He will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. He can also guide you to the hospitality area to enjoy fellowship or lead you on a tour of the church.

← Children are welcome in worship! Westminster’s Kids’ Notes and worship bags are available each Sunday from the ushers. Kids’ Notes, a weekly companion to Westminster’s morning worship, emphasizes listening and seeing during worship. The bags include storybooks for children of all ages, coloring paper and crayons, a children’s bulletin for those age three to six, and bookmarks for hymns and Scripture.

← Worship Aids - Large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices may be obtained from any usher.

← Would you like to know more? Check out our website at .

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|This Morning at Westminster |

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|8:45 – Noon Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler) |

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|9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Westminster Choir and organ |

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|After Time With Our Children, if you wish, your children may |

|leave the Sanctuary and go to: |

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|Godly Care-A unique opportunity for children ages 2 – 4 to get to know God through music, crafts, prayers and stories. Classes are in the Under Six |

|Classrooms A & B. |

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|Godly Play-Children in kindergarten through second grade gather in |

|the Ruth Christie Room to learn the language of God’s people through |

|sacred space, stories, parables and liturgical actions. |

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|Godly Kids – Worship education for children in grades 3 and 4 in the Meeting Room. Godly Kids return to the sanctuary during the final hymn and sit |

|together until their parents meet them following the postlude. |

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|10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for all ages. For a listing of Adult Education classes, see page 6. |

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|11:15 a.m. Worship with old hymns, new songs, and creative liturgy. Children are always welcome in worship, however, childcare is available|

|in Under Six for ages 2 – Grade 2. |

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|Hospitality and Fellowship |

|The Holy Toast Café, located in Community Hall, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |

|Coffee, tea and fellowship are free. Breakfast foods are available for one dollar per item. |

ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 9:00 A.M.

Preparation for Worship

In this moment

draw me to yourself, Lord, and make me aware,

not so much of what I’ve given, as of all I have received and so have yet to share.

Send me forth in power and gladness and with great courage

to live out in the world what I pray and profess, that, in sharing, I may do justice, make peace,

grow in love, enjoy myself, other people, and your world now, and you forever.

From Guerillas of Grace, by Ted Loder

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

Organ Prelude Invocation Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Call to Worship

When work lays claim to us, and busy-ness seduces,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When we put pressure on ourselves to be more, better, faster,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When decisions loom and choices multiply,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When worries wake us up at night,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When faith makes its claim upon our time, ourselves, our lives,

Jesus says to put first things first.

*Hymn No. 11 “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?” Valet Will Ich Der Geben

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

God of abundance, through your grace we are blessed.

We try to live in obedience to your commandments,

but we cling to our goods and want even more.

When called upon to give sacrificially, we go away grieving,

for we have many possessions.

We are afraid to give them up.

O God, forgive our selfish fears.

Turn our tightfistedness into generosity, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Silent Prayer

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

All who put God’s will first in their lives will know that God can accomplish

what is impossible by our own efforts.

We will know, even when life is difficult, that salvation has come

and eternal life is a reality. Praise God!

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

Anthem Jubilate Deo Charles Villiers Stanford

Westminster Choir

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before His presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him, and speak good of His Name. For the Lord is gracious, His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth from generation to generation.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

- Psalm 100

Time With Our Children Greg Jones

Prayer for Illumination Barbara Hoover, Lay Liturgist

Scripture Lesson Mark 10:17-22 New Testament, page 40

Sermon “Holding on Tightly” Anne Ledbetter

* Hymn No. 388 “O Jesus, I Have Promised” Angel’s Story

*Affirmation of Faith

Christ calls us to live for our neighbors.

Christ teaches us

to go beyond legal requirements

in serving and helping our neighbor,

to treat our neighbor's needs as our own,

to care passionately for the other's good,

to share what we have.

It is part of our discipline

to live in simplicity,

avoiding greed and luxury

that threaten our neighbor's survival.

-A Declaration of Faith

Offering

During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row.

As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

Offertory Anthem “Like as the Hart” Herbert Howells

Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God. My soul is athirst for god, yea, even for the living God. When shall I come to appear before the presence of God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God?

- Psalm 42:1-3

Prayers of the People

Lord’s Prayer (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*Hymn No. 392 “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord” Hall “ ”

Benediction

Organ Postlude Allegro in D major Denis Bédard

*Going Forth

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassador, Bill Nace,

following the service at the back of the sanctuary to receive a gift and information.

ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

Beginning Today, 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Paul’s Letter to the Church in Rome - Classroom 6 - Leader, Dr. Greg Jones, today through October 25. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is the longest of Paul’s letters and is widely acclaimed to be his masterpiece. This letter, more than any other, spells out Paul’s understanding of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Further, it has had a major impact on the doctrines of the church since early times. However, there is by no means a consensus on the interpretation of Paul’s thinking. This class is a combination of lecture and discussion as we wrestle with Paul’s message and what it means for our lives today.

Enough – Discovering Joy Through Simplicity & Generosity – Daughtry House Classroom A DVD-series with presenter Rev. Adam Hamilton, Pastor of Church of the Resurrection (UMC) in Leawood, Kansas. Led by class participants through October 18. Enough is an invitation to rediscover the bible’s wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This program could change your life by changing your relationship with money.

Parenting – Ruth Christie Room Group led, with regular guess Yvonne Nass, Parenting Consultant on the first Sunday of the month. Class discussion built around a powerful DVD series called Nooma. Each viewing session deals with a particular “real life” topic as seen through Jesus’ perspective, and serves as a means to generate discussion and sharing. Nooma encourages group members to search, question, and join the conversation.

Westminster By Heart – Rodney Chapel Meeting Room Led by Biblical Storytellers Shelley Gnade and Mary-beth Howard. This new class offers a unique opportunity to study scripture, foster a deeper personal connection to stories of the Bible, and develop skills for telling Scripture on a regular basis in worship. Be a part of expanding the art of biblical storytelling, connecting to the stories of our faith, and sharing the story with the congregation. Join us whether you are simply interested in Bible study, or know that you want to develop skills in Biblical storytelling.

Living Fully Dying Well – Classroom 5 Led by Dr. Anne Ledbetter today through November 15. Our best decisions about life’s most important events are seldom made in a time of crisis. This study for all ages inspires us to talk openly about faith and mortality. What does our faith say about death? What are the opportunities and challenges of aging? How may we recreate our lives to live fully, joyfully, productively, as long as this life lasts?

Cost of course book is $10.

ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 11:15 A.M.

Preparation for Worship

In this moment

draw me to yourself, Lord, and make me aware,

not so much of what I’ve given, as of all I have received and so have yet to share.

Send me forth in power and gladness and with great courage

to live out in the world what I pray and profess, that, in sharing, I may do justice, make peace,

grow in love, enjoy myself, other people, and your world now, and you forever.

From Guerillas of Grace, by Ted Loder

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Worship

When work lays claim to us, and busy-ness seduces,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When we put pressure on ourselves to be more, better, faster,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When decisions loom and choices multiply,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When worries wake us up at night,

Jesus says to put first things first.

When faith makes its claim upon our time, ourselves, our lives,

Jesus says to put first things first.

*Hymn 522 “Lord, When I Came Into This Life” Land of Rest

Procession of God’s Light and Word Acolyte: Jake Prein

As the acolyte lights the candle, we remember that Christ is the Light of the world.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

God of abundance, through your grace we are blessed.

We try to live in obedience to your commandments,

but we cling to our goods and want even more.

When called upon to give sacrificially, we go away grieving,

for we have many possessions.

We are afraid to give them up.

O God, forgive our selfish fears.

Turn our tightfistedness into generosity, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

All who put God’s will first in their lives will know that God can accomplish

what is impossible by our own efforts.

We will know, even when life is difficult, that salvation has come

and eternal life is a reality. Praise God!

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

The Sacrament of Baptism Matthew Mark Hoopes, Jr.

Chase William Martin

The congregation is asked to please refrain from taking photographs

or video recording during the worship service.

Presentation of the parents and Children Elder: Barbara Jobe

Song “We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus” John Ylvisaker

Verse 1

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Opening Words

Baptism is an act of naming and knowing one’s identity,

Within the community and before God.

Baptism is a recommitment of a creation with its Creator.

Baptism is a bond of love.

Questions For Parents and the Congregation

Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? We do.

Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to live the Christian faith

and to teach that faith to your children? We do.

Will we, the people of the church, promise to nurture and support Matthew and Chase

and their parents, and will we encourage them to become faithful Christians? We will.

*Affirmation of Faith

I believe in the living God, the Parent of all humankind,

Who creates and sustains the universe in power and in love.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God incarnate on earth,

Who showed us by his words and work, suffering with others, and conquest of death,

what human life ought to be and what God is like.

I believe that the Spirit of God is present with us now and always,

and can be experienced in prayer, in forgiveness, in the word, the Sacraments,

the community of the Church, and in all that we do. Amen.

Prayer of Thanksgiving over the Water

The Act of Baptism

Response “We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus”

Verses 2 & 3, previous page

Time With Our Children Greg Jones

Song for Illumination “Thy Word” Michael W. Smith

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Scripture Lesson Mark 10:17-22 New Testament, page 40

Anne Gunn, Lay Liturgist

Sermon “Holding on Tightly” Anne Ledbetter

Offering

During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row.

As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

Offertory Anthem “Love That Binds” Gilbert/Skillings/Gillard

Vocal Ensemble

Prayers of the People

Prayer Refrain “Come and Fill Our Hearts” Jacques Berthier

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Lord’s Prayer (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

* Closing Song “Together We Serve” Daniel Charles Damon

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*Benediction

*Congregational Response “Go Ye, Go Ye into the World”

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The music in this morning’s worship was reprinted with the following permissions:

“Come and Fill Our Hearts” Words and Music: Jacques Berthier

© 1991 GIA/Taize, Les Presses de, Used with permission: #A-715702

“Together We Serve” Words and Music: Daniel Charles Damon

© 1998 Hope Publishing Company, Used with permission: #A-715702

Calendar for the Week

Sunday, October 11 Location

8:15 a.m. Choir Warm-up Adult Music Room

8:30 a.m. Holy Toast Café Community Hall

8:45 a.m. Child Care Cribbery

9:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary

9:00 a.m. Godly Play Ruth Christie Room

9:00 a.m. Godly Care for Ages 2, 3 and 4 Under 6 - Classroom A

9:00 a.m. Godly Kids for Grades 3 and 4 Meeting Room

10:10 a.m. Prime Time for Grades 6 thru 8 Classroom 7

10:10 a.m. Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5 Grace Hall

10:10 a.m. Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5 Classrooms 1-4

10:10 a.m. Confirmation Class Classroom 8

10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Paul's Letter to the Church in Rome Classroom 6

10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Discovering Joy.... Daughtry House Conf. Room

10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Westminster By Heart Ruth Christie Room

10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Parenting Meeting Room

10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Living Fully Classroom 5

10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Employment Assistance Rodney Chapel

10:10 a.m. Senior High Gathering Library

10:30 a.m. Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal Adult Music Room

11:15 a.m. Worship Sanctuary

11:15 a.m. Baptism~Matthew Hoopes & Chase Martin Sanctuary

4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Youth Music Room

5:00 p.m. Living with Loss Ruth Christie Room

5:30 p.m. Dinner Theatre Dinner~Rehearsal~Set Design Community Hall, Classroom 6 & Kitchen

Monday, October 12

1:15 p.m. Collegium Dr. Jones Office

5:00 p.m. Church in the World Classroom 5

5:15 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Room

5:30 p.m. Rainbow Chorale Music Department

6:00 p.m. Committee Night Dinner Classroom 6

7:15 p.m. Urban Mission Classroom 6

7:15 p.m. Joint Finance Committee Rowell Conference Room

7:15 p.m. Membership and Evangelism Committee Meeting Room

7:15 p.m. Worship and Music Committee Classroom 5

7:15 p.m. Christian Education Committee Classroom 7

Tuesday, October 13

9:00 a.m. Staff Worship Rodney Chapel

9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Meeting Room

10:30 a.m. Worship Planning Rowell Conference Room

12:00 p.m. Listening to the Lessons Rowell Conference Room

4:00 p.m. Chapel Chimes Youth Music Room

4:30 p.m. Chapel Club Chapel Club

4:30 p.m. Sunshine Choir Adult Music Room

5:30 p.m. BPI Daughtry House Conf. Room

Wednesday, October 14

8:30 a.m. Property Committee Rowell Conference Room

5:00 p.m. Dialogue Rowell Conference Room

6:15 p.m. Reverberations Bell Choir Youth Music Room

6:30 p.m. Nominating Committee Rowell Conference Room

7:30 p.m. Westminster Choir Rehearsal Adult Music Room

Thursday, October 15

12:00 p.m. Women's Support Group Classroom 5

12:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Ruth Christie Room

1:00 p.m. BPI Board Meeting Daughtry House Conf. Room

5:30 p.m. Yoga Rodney Chapel

7:00 p.m. Pacem in Terris Grace Hall

Friday, October 16

7:00 p.m. Movie Night - Food Inc. Grace Hall

Saturday, October 17

7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study Club Room

9:00 a.m. Yoga Rodney Chapel

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|announcements |

|Worship Notes |

The Chancel flowers today are presented to the glory of God in honor of our parents, Jessie and Cerd Marsh, on this their 68th wedding anniversary by Barbara and Jerry Fedeler and Rick and Nancy Marsh.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the sanctuary flowers for Sunday worship. Your gift of God’s natural beauty to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, expresses praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or lwatson@. Available dates for flowers are November 1, 8, and 29.

Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all major entrances. Extend hospitality, kindness and friendship by wearing a nametag every Sunday.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available. Please use the sign-out sheet when you borrow them from the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables the following week and on our website at .

|Congregational Care and Prayer |

Please remember in your prayers:

❖ Those recently hospitalized: Richard Franklin, Marty Knepper, Clark Miller and Virginia Reichert.

❖ Westminster’s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us. Send a card, say a prayer, visit! This week we ask you to remember Anne Burrough #308 and Virginia Mentzer #309, both of Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806.

❖ Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry (see back page.)

Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group is committed to praying weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone with prayer requests may leave a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or fill out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and place it in the offering plate.

A Centering Prayer time occurs every Thursday at noon in the Ruth Christie Room. Anyone is welcome to participate. Basically, those who come spend thirty minutes in silence. Silence allows us time and space to empty our minds, quiet our brains’ chatter, and be still and attentive to God.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, Afghans, and members of coalition forces, continue to die each day. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in these wars, we ask that you let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. (Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or cfalasco@.)

This week we pray for

• Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in the Middle East:

Afghanistan: Neal Moody, Andy Stoffer and Daniel Reinsenberger

Iraq: Ken Bachman

• The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently:

Sergeant 1st Class Christopher Shaw, age 37, of Markham, Illinois, September 28

Staff Sergeant Jack Martin, III, age 26, of Bethany, Oklahoma, September 28

Specialist Ross Vogel, III, age 27, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, September 29

Staff Sergeant Alex French, IV, age 31, of Milledgeville, Georgia, September 30

Specialist Paul Andersen, age 49, of Dowagiac, Michigan, October 1

Sergeant Roberto Sanchez, age 24, of Satellite Beach, Florida, October 1

Specialist Russell Hercules, Jr., age 22, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, October 1

Captain Benjamin Sklaver, age 32, of Medford, Massachusetts, October 2

Private 1st Class Alan Newton, Jr., age 26, of Asheboro, North Carolina, October 2

Sergeant Ryan Adams, age 26, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, October 2

Specialist Stephen Mace, of Lovettsville, Virginia, October 3

Specialist Christopher Griffin, of Kincheloe, Michigan, October 3

Sergeant Joshua Kirk, age 29, of Thomaston, Maine, October 3

Private 1st Class Kevin Thomson, age 22, of Reno, Nevada, October 3

Private 1st Class Brandon Owens, age 21, of Memphis, Tennessee, October 3

Sergeant Aaron Smith, age 25, of Manhattan, Kansas, October 3

Sergeant Thomas Rabjohn, age 39, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, October 3

• Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.

|Halloween Fun |

|[pic] |Special "Movie Night" at Westminster: |

| |Friday, October 30, at 8:00 p.m.  |

| |The Phantom of the Opera  |

| |Join us in the Sanctuary (yes, in the Sanctuary!) for a journey back to the days before movies "talked,” |

| |and the actors had to convey everything without words. For this special almost-Halloween celebration, |

| |we’ll be screening the 1925 silent movie classic, Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney and Mary |

| |Philbin, and with live organ accompaniment by Paul Fleckenstein. The 80-minute movie has been called an |

| |“unforgettable cinematic experience; a quintessential horror film.” Feel free to show your Halloween |

| |spirit by coming in costume! Following the movie will be a fabulous array of desserts provided by members |

| |of the Westminster Choir. Suggested donation $10. |

|180˚ Imago Dei: Youth Ministry at WPC |

Today

4:30 Youth Choir

5:30 Fellowship Dinner

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Dinner Theatre rehearsal and set design

|News to Note |

Less is More! Get Noticed!

Rule of thumb: your audience is more likely to read and note your article submissions when they are down to the basic facts. When submitting your articles for the Westminster Weekly Word, please keep your word count to less than 100 words. For more on submission guidelines for all of Westminster’s Publications email a request to news@. Submit all announcements for bulletin or Weekly Word to news@.

|[pic] |IT’S TIME TO PLEDGE – Make your 2010 pledge online! Go to give-to-the-church/ to access our quick and convenient |

| |form! You can also complete a pledge card available at the church and drop it in the designated pledge box at the |

| |receptionist’s desk or mail it in. No matter how you choose to pledge, remember, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will|

| |be also,” Matthew 6:21.“Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth," Deuteronomy |

| |8:18. Making a Stewardship pledge allows you a chance to repay God for this ability and helps spread the Christian word and |

| |mission. |

 Having trouble finding a parking space in our main lot? We have four additional locations in case you find that the main lot at 13th & Rodney is full: 1508 Penna. Ave. (Directly across from WPC), 1606 Penna. Ave. (Cadillac Dealership – in front), 1611 Penna. Ave. (Boston Market) and behind 1600 Penna. Ave. (access from Clayton Street). As a reminder, print out a map from our website, , or help yourself to a blue copy at the main entrances.

Stephen Minister Meeting

Date: Thursday, October 15

Time: 5:30 p.m. Supervision Groups 1, 2, 3

7:00 p.m. Supper (please bring your own)

7:30 p.m. Continuing Education Program

Place: Westminster Presbyterian Church

Contact Person: Pam Bailey, 484-508-8186

Hanover Presbyterian Church invites people from all faith traditions to support health care reform on October 15th. This event does not endorse a specific plan, but seeks to share a moral perspective on our responsibility to care for the ill and the poor. The following three activities are open to your participation: “Keep Watch” involves holding signs on the bridge at the north end of the Washington Street Bridge by Wilmington Hospital. You can take a one or two hour shift between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (contact alicewilm@). In Brandywine Park next to the old Sugar Bowl pavilion adjacent to the bridge, there will be a rally with speakers from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. followed by a candlelight vigil with readings from different faith traditions from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory will host their annual Candlelight Remembrance at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22 in the Music Room of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike. Information to help families cope with their loss during the holidays will be handed out at the service. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Diana Pinkerton at Chandler Funeral Homes 302-478-7100 by Tuesday, November 10.

Concert Today at 3:00 p.m. at Hanover Presbyterian Church celebrating diversity and the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. Free and Open to the Public (an offering will be taken). Performers include the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware; Patrick Evans, baritone (Yale Institute of Sacred Music); Frank Voltz, harp (recording artist and popular national jazz clinician); Krystal Rickard, lyric soprano and conductor, University of Delaware Music Department; Hanover Presbyterian Choir; readers from AIDS Delaware, Delaware Pride, Just for Youth, Hanover Presbyterian Church; Yale Institute of Sacred Music. The concert will conclude with members from multiple choirs singing two numbers together: Beethoven's Hallelujah from his oratorio Mount of Olives, and "I Will Make a Difference" by Moses Hogan.  For further information about the concert, contact Larry Peterson, Hanover organist. (peterson_larry@)

|Yoga in Rodney Chapel |

Relax and Renew with Yoga at WPC: Join us at one or both of our ongoing yoga classes. There is an evening class each Thursday at 5:30, and a morning class each Saturday at 9:00. Both classes are held in Rodney Chapel. Bring a yoga mat. Suggested donation is between $5 and $10. No age or ability restrictions.

|Small Groups |

|[pic] |Girl Talk Continues: |

| |Tuesday, October 27, 7:15 p.m., Ruth Christie Room |

| |At Ballou Senior High, a crime-infested school in Washington, D.C., honor students have learned to keep their heads down.|

| |Like most inner-city kids, they know that any special attention in a place this dangerous can make you a target of |

| |violence. But Cedric Jennings will not swallow his pride, and with unwavering support from his mother, he studies and |

| |strives as if his life depends on it--and it does. At Brown University, finding himself far behind most of the other |

| |freshmen, Cedric must manage a bewildering array of intellectual and social challenges. Having traveled too far to turn |

| |back, Cedric is left to rely on his faith, his intelligence, and his determination to keep alive his hope in the |

| |unseen--a future of acceptance and reward that he struggles, each day, to envision. |

'Girl Talk' is a women's reading group, begun last summer during which we met every two weeks. Beginning this fall, we will meet monthly on different days / nights of the week to accommodate people's different schedules. All members and friends of Westminster are cordially invited to participate - the discussions have been wonderful! If you plan to attend a discussion, please RSVP to the church office 302-654-5214 if possible so that we know (about) how many to expect.

The author of our October book - "A Hope in the Unseen" - is Ron Suskind, a graduate of Conrad High School here in Wilmington, who was featured in a recent News-Journal article.



Thursday evening Adult Education Classes

Invitation to the New Testament – led by Bob Cox

Thursdays, October 15 – December 17

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Meeting Room

Cost - $25 for materials

Developed by Disciple Bible Studies, this short-term eight week class uses in-depth study of the biblical text, weekly preparation, video mini-lectures, and small group discussion to nurture personal discipleship. Using Matthew’s Gospel as a starting point, this study examines how New Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the implications of the story of Jesus for their lives and their communities of faith.

Isaiah I, II, and III

Thursdays, October 29 and November 19

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Rowell Conference Room

Journey into the depths of ancient prophecy. Engage the Old and New Testaments.

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Our Mission Emphasis for October is “Employment Assistance.”

The uncertainties of the recession have created an employment crisis with rates reaching historic highs. The October emphasis on employment assistance has been designed to help both those in the congregation, as well as those in the broader community, who are out of work, under-employed, or unhappy in their current positions. Those who don’t have current employment issues may want to attend so they can have a better understanding of how to help those who do. See page 6 for details about this morning’s class.

• Next Sunday, October 18, at 10:10 a.m. in Rodney Chapel, we will welcome Darnyelle Jervey, Director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at the YWCA Delaware. She will offer an alternative strategy for those who are out of work.

Please join us for what promise to be two very informative and, possibly, life-changing experiences. For more information, contact Helen Walker 302-478-9022, Trina Hogan 302-654-4552 or Steve Tindall

302-764-1167.

The Samaritans are looking for volunteers to help us with pickups and deliveries of furniture.  We also need a truck periodically, and if anyone has a truck to loan us that would be a big help.  Please call John Bowman at

302-984-1181 or email him at johnrbowman@ if you can help.

Greet Scholarship Recipients: The Delaware Technical and Community College students, who are the recipients of the 2009-2010 Educational Talent Search/WPC Scholarship, will attend the 11:15 a.m. service on October 18. The students will be available to meet church members before and after the service. Please take a moment to extend your welcome and encouragement.

|[pic] |Help Wanted: Hearts and Hands - It’s time to recruit elves for Westminster’s traditional Christmas Box Project. Tasks are |

| |varied; time commitment is one to three hours depending on assignment. We need elves to: monitor the donations, shop for |

| |last minute gifts, bake cookies, purchase food gift cards, call recipients to remind them when to pick up their box, and |

| |distribute the boxes on December 21st. No experience necessary; training provided; benefits everyone – including you! |

| |Contact Sara Geuder at 302-478-2210 or by e-mail at Geuder@ to sign up. What better way to share the joy of |

| |Christmas with those who need more joy in their lives! |

“There’s No Place Like Home” Meeting Ground’s 6th Annual Autumn Gathering will be held Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club in Newark. It will include a buffet luncheon, silent auction and an overview of Meeting Ground’s programs and services.  Tickets cost $45/per person and all proceeds support the emergency shelter and transitional housing programs of Meeting Ground assisting those who are experiencing homelessness. Meeting Ground works “with and among the poor, homeless, the sick, and any who are outcast, living on the margins of society, or those who seek a refuge or a home.”  Annually, Meeting Ground provides 30,000+ bed-nights of emergency and transitional housing, as well as 45,000+ meals to the homeless.

Save the Date: Tony Campolo is the guest speaker at the Urban Promise Annual Banquet on Thursday, October 29 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Activities include a 4:30 p.m. seminar, a silent auction starting at 6:00 p.m., and a dinner and program starting at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are available separately for the seminar, for the auction and dinner, or for both events.  For Information and to purchase tickets, go to UP's website () or contact John Doyle, 302-636-9061.

Westminster Church Bazaar 2009

Friday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Our annual bazaar is an exciting event for people of all ages in our church and community. All proceeds are designated for local and global mission projects which are important to the Westminster congregation.

Now is the time to contact the following people to offer gifts of your time and talents. Items to be sold may be delivered to church during set up week. More details can be found on our church literature tables.

White Elephants Barbara Miller

Antiques & Collectibles Carolyn Kleinpeter

Silent Sharing Auction Ellie Furry, Caroline Darling, Kris Qualls

Great bargains also will be found in the book room, children’s department, mission market place, Christmas Shop, and the Bazaar Café.

Please call Susan Williamson or Barbara Clough now to sign on for one of the many times when help is needed. The bazaar requires a very large work force!!

Bazaar Silent Auction

The Silent Auction committee is again seeking items donated by Westminster members. It is now time to start thinking about what you can contribute to make our “sharing” auction a success this year. The possibilities are limitless, but here are a few ideas…

• Donate a special handcrafted item or artwork

• Give tickets to a play, concert or sports event

• Offer a weekend or week at your vacation home

• Cook a special dinner at your home or the recipient’s home

• Offer to wash a car, babysit, petsit, plant bulbs, or rake leaves

• Put together a basket with a theme

• Prepare a special dish or baked good for a future event

• Solicit a donation from a business that you frequent

• Offer tutoring services

Bidding will begin at the preview to be held in Community Hall on Sunday, November 1 between services.  All items for the Silent Auction should be submitted by Friday, October 23.

We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact any of the following people with your ideas and donations. Remember that all donated items are tax deductible.

Ellie Furry ejfurry@ 239-4937

Kris Qualls ksqualls1@ 652-7272

Caroline Darling lymanjr@ 478-0701

Pastoral Staff

Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff

Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life

Pastoral Care Assistant: Jill Getty

Church Administrator: Debbie Brown

Church Educator: Susan Moseley

Music Staff

Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music

Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells

Sandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir

Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

Youth Ministry Team

Susan Moseley and Mary Beth Davis

Support Staff

Susan Alexander, Receptionist

Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant

Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant

Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Secretary

Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management

Jerry Reed, Facilities Manager

Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

Editor of Weekly Word and Chimes: Nikki Thorn

Worldwide Ministry

Malawi – Sue Makin, M.D.

Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Dennis and Maribel Smith, Karla Krol and the Mam Presbytery

Congo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and

Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala Parish

Kenya-Rev. Dr. Lyle and Terry Dykstra, PCUSA Mission Volunteers

Session

Liz Bacon, Meg Burich, Martha Carper, Jim Carter, Clark Collins, Charlie Depfer,

Mark Gerstenschlager, Ross Getty, Shelley Gnade, Dick Haden, Denison Hatch, Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst,

Barbara Jobe, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Bunny Michener, Jan Patrick, Bruce Petrovick,

Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Alex Sprague, Kathryn van Amerongen, Frank Waldburger

Board of Deacons

Ken Barnaby, Beth Bowersock, Kim Carrick, Jack Coleman, Peggy Carroll, Ginnie Chagnon, Craig Checkel,

Bob Cox, Eadie Churchill, Tammy Daley, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman, Barbara Fedeler, Todd Gray,

Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis, David Mathe, Carolyn McKeown, Carol Mosher,

Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Polly Pyle-Carter, Teri Richmond, Patti Ridout, Robin Rosser, Ann Shadduck,

Ellen Slade, Cora Sparling, Mike Sprague, Melissa Stabler, Judy Stoffer, Julia Stone, Sally Thomas

Deacon Team of the Month

Donna Nelson, Cathy Edge, Carla Krupanski, Eric Etshman

Trustees

Bob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, John Johnston, George Krupanski,

Bob McKeown, Bill Nace, John Richmond, Christine Schiltz, Stan Stevenson, Philip Timon, Helen Walker

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ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

Today, 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Employment Assistance – Rodney Chapel We welcome Mary Davies and Laurie Bick who represent the Community Matters Networking Group (CMNG), a newly established community support group for people in employment transition. Community Matters "addresses the challenges of employment, providing support and the detailed information required for a successful job search. The mission is to build a proactive attitude and apply networking skills to secure employment in the current employment challenges. These efforts bring together specialists in human resource technologies, networking, business and communication with those looking to secure employment." For those with or without employment

Enough – Discovering Joy Through Simplicity & Generosity – Daughtry House Classroom Led by class participants through October 18. Enough is DVD-series with presenter Rev. Adam Hamilton, Pastor of Church of the Resurrection (UMC) in Leawood, Kansas. Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This program could change your life by changing your relationship with money.

Living Fully Dying Well – Classroom 5 Led by Dr. Anne Ledbetter, today through November 8. Our best decisions about life’s most important events are seldom made in a time of crisis. This study for all ages inspires us to talk openly about faith and mortality. What does our faith say about death? What are the opportunities and challenges of aging? How may we recreate our lives to live fully, joyfully, productively, as long as this life lasts?

Cost of course book is $10.

Parenting – Meeting Room - Coordinator, Rick Thomas. Yvonne Nass joins us to lead a discussion on teaching RESPECT. As a Parent Education consultant, Certified Family Counselor and Delaware Level II Parent Educator, Yvonne joins us monthly to discuss topics of special interest to parents with young children. 

Paul’s Letter to the Church in Rome – Classroom 6 - Leader, Dr. Greg Jones, today through October 25. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is the longest of Paul’s letters and is widely acclaimed to be his masterpiece. This letter, more than any other, spells out Paul’s understanding of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. It has had a major impact on the doctrines of the church since early times. However, there is by no means a consensus on the interpretation of Paul’s thinking. This class is a combination of lecture and discussion as we wrestle with Paul’s message and what it means for our lives today.

Westminster By Heart – Ruth Christie Room Led by Biblical Storytellers Shelley Gnade and Mary-beth Howard. This offers a unique opportunity to study scripture, foster a personal connection to stories of the Bible, and develop skills for telling Scripture in worship. Be a part of expanding the art of biblical storytelling, connecting to the stories of our faith, and sharing the story with the congregation. Join us whether you are simply interested in Bible study, or know that you want to develop skills in Biblical storytelling.

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