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Sunday Bulletin

May 11, 2008

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday Worship Bulletin

November 1, 2009

All Saints’ Day

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,” Julia Stone, at the back of the sanctuary. She will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. She 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.

← The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the first Sunday of the month at both services.

← Worship Aids – You may obtain large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices 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. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C. |

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|Godly Kids – Worship education for children in grades 3 and 4 in Rodney Chapel. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom D. |

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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

On All Saints’ Sunday, the church celebrates the witness of the people of God who have gone before us. Originally, it was an occasion for the church to commemorate those martyred for their witness to Christ. Eventually, it became a day to remember all of God’s faithful people who have died. In the New Testament, the word saint refers to any follower of Christ. The Greek word for saint means “one being made holy.” Thus, a follower of God is anyone of us who is being transformed. Today, we celebrate All Saints’ Day by giving thanks for those loved ones who nurtured us in our faith and now live eternally with God.

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

Organ Prelude In Paradisum Théodore Dubois

*Call to Worship

 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,

let us lay aside every weight and the sin which easily distracts us.

And let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.

Let us look to Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross,

and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1&2

*Hymn No. 451 “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” Lasst Uns Erfreuen

Prayer of Praise

God of all time and space,

we praise you for the faithful ones who have gone before us;

For those who lived justly, loved mercy,

and walked humbly before you;

For apostles and martyrs, for teachers and mentors;

For generations gone by,

for grandparents, parents and extended family;

For all those who in life and death

were shining lights in the world;

For those who shared their faith with us,

nudging us to grow in our love and commitment to Christ.

We give you thanks for entrusting us with children and grandchildren,

and for inviting us to share your story of grace with them.

We are indeed blessed, O God.

Help us to be faithful and become a blessing for your sake. Amen.

Time With Our Children Greg Jones

Prayer for Illumination Clark Collins, Lay Liturgist

Scripture Lesson Revelation 21:1-7 New Testament, page 230

Sermon “Honoring Our Saints” Greg Jones

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 Psalm 84: Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Fauré

Westminster Choir

O Lord of Hosts, How lovely are Thy dwellings, My soul longs for Thy courts, O Lord. My heart and flesh cry out; O Lord, for Thee my heart and flesh cry out. O blest are they whose hope is forever in Thee; Who praise thy name, who sing their songs within thy holy house. O Lord, incline Thine ear; Look down, my spirit longs for Thee. A Sun and Shield is the Lord of Hosts. In Thee I trust; Look down and hear my prayer.

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

On the night before he died, Christ instituted the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

as a sign and pledge of his love.

We share this meal as a remembrance of his death

and a celebration of his resurrection.

*Hymn “Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table” Copeland

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The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Eternal God…

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

Words of Institution

Communion of the People

Music During Communion (Organ) Elegiac Romance John Ireland

Prayer following Communion

Everlasting God, number us among your saints,

and join us with the faithful of every age,

that strengthened by their witness

we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us.

And give us the courage to serve you faithfully

until our promised day of resurrection,

when with the redeemed of all the ages

we will feast with you at your table in glory. Amen.

*Hymn No. 526 “For All the Saints” sine nomine

Verse 1: All

Verse 2: Men (all join for “Alleluia”)

Verse 3:Women (all join for “Alleluia”)

Verse 4: All

Benediction

Choral Postlude

*Going Forth

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

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

On All Saints’ Sunday, the church celebrates the witness of the people of God who have gone before us. Originally, it was an occasion for the church to commemorate those martyred for their witness to Christ. Eventually, it became a day to remember all of God’s faithful people who have died. In the New Testament, the word saint refers to any follower of Christ. The Greek word for saint means “one being made holy.” Thus, a follower of God is anyone of us who is being transformed. Today, we celebrate All Saints’ Day by giving thanks for those loved ones who nurtured us in our faith and now live eternally with God.

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

*Call to Worship

 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,

let us lay aside every weight and the sin which easily distracts us.

And let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.

Let us look to Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross,

and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1&2

*Hymn of Celebration No. 364 “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” Grand Isle

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.

Prayer of Praise

God of all time and space,

we praise you for the faithful ones who have gone before us;

For those who lived justly, loved mercy,

and walked humbly before you;

For apostles and martyrs, for teachers and mentors;

For generations gone by,

for grandparents, parents and extended family;

For all those who in life and death

were shining lights in the world;

For those who shared their faith with us,

nudging us to grow in our love and commitment to Christ.

We give you thanks for entrusting us with children and grandchildren,

and for inviting us to share your story of grace with them.

We are indeed blessed, O God.

Help us to be faithful and become a blessing for your sake. Amen.

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

Response “We Sing of Your Glory”

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Time With Our Children Greg Jones

Prayer for Illumination Julia Stone, Lay Liturgist

Scripture Lesson Revelation 21:1-7 New Testament, page 230

Sermon “Honoring Our Saints” Greg Jones

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

Celebration Of The Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

On the night before he died, Christ instituted the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

as a sign and pledge of his love.

We share this meal as a remembrance of his death

and a celebration of his resurrection.

Upon direction, please come forward with your bulletin and gather around the communion table.

You may also feel free to sit on the front pew.

*The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Eternal God…

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

Words of Institution and Communion of the People

Hymn “This is the Body of Christ”

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Prayer Following Communion

Everlasting God, number us among your saints,

and join us with the faithful of every age,

that strengthened by their witness

we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us.

And give us the courage to serve you faithfully

until our promised day of resurrection,

when with the redeemed of all the ages

we will feast with you at your table in glory. Amen.

*Closing Song “Soon and Very Soon”

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*Benediction

Calendar for the Week

Sunday, November 1 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 ~ All Saints' Communion |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 |Rodney Chapel |

|10:00 a.m. |Bazaar Silent Auction Preview |Community Hall |

|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: Westminster By Heart |Meeting Room |

|10:10 a.m. |Adult Ed: Parenting |Ruth Christie Room |

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

|10:10 a.m. |Adult Ed: Jesus and His Vision of Mission |Daughtry House Conference Room |

|10:10 a.m. |Adult Ed: Art and Religion |Rodney Chapel |

|10:10 a.m. |Senior High Gathering |Library |

|10:10 a.m. |Under Six Sunday School |Under 6 Classroom - ABCD |

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

|11:15 a.m. |Worship ~ All Saints' Communion |Sanctuary |

|12:00 p.m. |Bazaar Set-up |Downstairs Level |

| 1:00 p.m. |Homebound Communion |Rowell Conference Room |

| 4:30 p.m. |Youth Choir |Sanctuary |

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

| 5:30 p.m. |180 Dinner~Rehearsal~Set Design |Community Hall, Classroom 6 & Kitchen |

Monday, November 2

| 7:00 a.m. |Bazaar Set-up |Downstairs Level |

|10:30 a.m. |Close Knit |Ruth Christie Room |

| 1:15 p.m. |Program. Staff |Rowell Conference Room |

Tuesday, November 3

| 7:00 a.m. |Bazaar Set-up |Downstairs Level |

| 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 |

| 5:30 p.m. |BPI |Daughtry House Conference Room |

| 6:30 p.m. |Stewardship Phone Calls |Rowell Conference Room |

Wednesday, November 4

| 7:00 a.m. |Bazaar Set-up |Downstairs Level |

| 1:00 p.m. |New Castle Presbytery~Trustees |Rodney Chapel & Meeting Room |

| 3:00 p.m. |New Castle Presbytery~Budget Committee |Rowell Conference Room |

| 4:00 p.m. |New Castle Presbytery~Presbytery Council |Rodney Chapel & Meeting Room |

| 6:00 p.m. |Dining for Donations |Off Site Location |

| 6:15 p.m. |Reverberations Bell Choir |Sanctuary |

| 6:30 p.m. |Stewardship Phone Calls |Rowell Conference Room |

| 7:30 p.m. |Westminster Choir Rehearsal |Sanctuary |

Thursday, November 5

| 7:00 a.m. |Bazaar Set-up |Downstairs Level |

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

| 5:30 p.m. |Yoga |Rodney Chapel |

| 6:30 p.m. |Parenting Class |Daughtry House Conference Room |

| 6:30 p.m. |Adult Ed.~Invitation to the New Testament |Meeting Room |

| 6:30 p.m. |Stewardship Phone Calls |Rowell Conference Room |

Friday, November 6

| 7:00 a.m. |Bazaar Set-up |Downstairs Level |

| 11:30 a.m. |F.I.S.H. |Meeting Room |

| 1:00 p.m. |Women of Westminster Bazaar |Downstairs Level |

Saturday, November 7

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

| 8:00 a.m. |BPI |Daughtry House Conference Room |

| 9:00 a.m. |Women of Westminster Bazaar |Downstairs Level |

| 9:00 a.m. |Yoga |Rodney Chapel |

Thursday evening Adult Education Classes

Invitation to the New Testament – led by Bob Cox

Thursdays, through 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, November 19, December 3 and December 17

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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|Worship Notes |

The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in love and honor of those Westminster members going to Israel by Suzie Hurlock.

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 December 6, 20, and 27.

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: Marty Knepper and Charles Uhlinger.

❖ 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 Rachel Lowthian, 330 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390 and Grace Austin, Apt. 3613 and Edie Lennox, Wesley Wing, HC 3969, both of Methodist Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

❖ 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 and Daniel Reinsenberger

Iraq: Ken Bachman

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

Staff Sergeant Bradley Espinoza, age 26, of Mission, Texas, October 19

Lance Corporal David Raymond Baker, age 22, of Painesville, Ohio, October 20

Specialist Kyle Coumas, age 22, of Lockeford, California, October 21

Private 1st Class Kimble Han, age 30, of Lehi, Utah, October 23

Specialist Eric Lembke, age 25, of Tampa, Florida, October 23

Sergeant Eduviges Wolf, age 24, of Hawthorne, California, October 25

Private 1st Class Devin Michel, age 19, of Stockton, Illinois, October 25

Captain David Mitchell, age 30, of Loveland, Ohio, October 26

Corporal Gregory Fleury, age 23, of Anchorage, Alaska, October 26

Captain Eric Jones, age 29, of Westchester, New York, October 26

Captain Kyle Van De Giesen, age 29, of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, October 26

Major David Audo, age 36, of Saint Joseph, Illinois, October 27

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

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|Westminster Church Bazaar 2009 |

Westminster’s Bazaar has made $281,100 in mission giving possible over the last 14 years. This week of November 1-7 will be another very busy time for many people who set up and run this event. Please take one of the bright yellow Bazaar 2009 fliers from the literature table and post it somewhere or share it with a friend. All are welcome to come, shop and have fun this Friday November 6th (1:00 – 8:00 p.m.) and Saturday November 7 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Written requests for the Women of Westminster Benevolence Giving Committee can be addressed to Sandy Johnston and sent to Westminster Church.

SILENT AUCTION...The Silent Auction Preview will be held today in Community Hall from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.  Come see what our members have donated this year and begin the bidding!  The Auction will conclude on Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m.

Baked Goods and Specialties - If you could donate baked goods or specialty items, please contact Jean Custin at 302-998-4932.  Please drop items off this Thursday afternoon or Friday morning before the Bazaar, or contact Jean for an alternate time. 

All white elephant donations must be received November 2nd – 4th (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) from

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can find complete set-up schedules on the literature tables outside of the sanctuary.  

To order pecans, call Jane Stabler at 302-478-2115.

Spaghetti Dinner tickets will be on sale today in Community Hall. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 10 and under. The dinner will be on Friday, November 6, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Classroom 6.

|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 |

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| |Our 180° Youth Ministry will present the comedy Paper or Plastic on Saturday, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. and |

| |Sunday, November 22 at 12:15 p.m.  Seats are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 and under.  The cost |

| |includes a meal catered by The Greenery Caterers.  To reserve your seat, call 302-654-5214 ext. 370 or email your|

| |reservation to dinner.theatre.WPC@.  A perfect opportunity for both young and old, plan now for a night |

| |full of laughs and good food!  Reservations are necessary and limited. |

Holy Land Pilgrims Please remember in prayer the 18 members of Westminster who will be walking where Jesus walked in Israel/Palestine, November 1 – 16. They include: Greg and Camilla Jones, Ned Bedrossian, Fred Carspecken, Bob Cox, Babs Harris, Suzie Hurlock, Bob and Carolyn McKeown, Bill and Ruth Nace, George and Jan Patrick, Stephen and Elizabeth Poole, Charlie and Linda Reinhardt and Gill Timon.

Don’t Forget THE CHIMES! The deadline for the December/January issue of our newsletter, The Chimes, is Monday, November 9th at 12:00 p.m. Please submit your announcements and articles to news@ with the publication name/issue and title of the article in the subject line (e.g., “Dec/Jan Chimes – Christmas Concert Celebration”). We’re sorry, submissions sent after the deadline will not be included.

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|[pic] |Have You Pledged Yet? |

| |The Stewardship Committee has set a goal to complete the stewardship campaign and receive 100% pledge participation by |

| |November 15. With two weeks remaining, volunteers will begin calling those who have not yet made their pledge for 2010. |

| |To demonstrate your support for Westminster in areas such as worship, music, Christian education, mission, fellowship |

| |and congregational care, please drop it in the offering plate or place it into the box at the receptionist’s desk or |

| |submit your pledge online at .  Pledge cards are available in the pews and at the receptionist’s desk.  “How |

| |does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?” 1|

| |John 3:17 |

Coffee Cans - Please bring clean coffee cans (11-14 oz) to the Receptionist desk for the Cookie Walk and Christmas Boxes.

Echo Gifts Keep Christ in Christmas. For the people on your Christmas gift list who have everything, Echo Gifts offer a meaningful alternative. In the name of a friend or loved one, you can buy meals or shelter for a homeless person, nails to build a Habitat house, sponsor an at-risk youth in an after school program and more! There is an entire shopping list on page 18. These gifts are tax-deductible and 100% of your “purchases” go to the missions you select. For each gift, you will receive an Echo Gift card that tells your friend or loved one how you have remembered them this Christmas. Since its inception, the Echo Gift program has raised over $118,000.

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 next Tuesday, November 10.

Update on Homeless Sleeping on WPC Grounds

Westminster is committed to many different ministries that provide shelter for the homeless in our community and assistance in their efforts to regain sobriety, employment and independent living. Yet there are still those who resist these ministries and choose instead to camp out on Westminster grounds. We have instituted new security patrols and signage, which will remain in place until the current situation is resolved and will be restored periodically as circumstances require. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Urban Mission Committee Convener Sue Linderman, 302-239-7650 or srlinder@.

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 |

| |‘Girl Talk’ Continues on Sunday, November 29, 12:15 p.m., Ruth Christie Room |

| |'Girl Talk' is a women's reading group that meets monthly. 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 |

|[pic] |church office 302-654-5214 so that we know how many to expect. |

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| |This month’s featured book is Still Alice - Alice Howland is a Harvard professor, gifted researcher and lecturer, |

| |wife, and mother of three grown children. One day, she sets out for a run and soon realizes she has no idea how to |

| |find her way home. It's a route she has taken for years, but nothing looks familiar. She is utterly lost. After a few |

| |doctors' appointments and medical tests, Alice has her diagnosis -- she has early-onset Alzheimer's disease. What |

| |follows is the story of her slow but inevitable loss of memory and connection with reality, told from her perspective.|

| |Author Lisa Genova, who has a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Harvard, uniquely reveals the experience of living with |

| |Alzheimer's. Hers is an unusual book -- both a moving novel and an important read. |

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[pic] Food Crisis in Congo

Westminster is responding to an urgent plea from our brothers and sisters in Congo. $3,600 in donations from individual Westminster members and an additional $1,000 from Church in the World, is on its way to Congo, being carried over by a volunteer from another church who leaves today for mission work

The situation is dire in our sister church in Kananga, Congo. The food crisis and its effects can be felt through words and thoughts from Dr. Cecile De Sweemer.

“The Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. has officially recognized that Western Kasai is close to famine conditions… All observers and local people agree that people in Western Kasai suffer tremendously. They are the most severely malnourished of Congo; [with] very short lifespan (average 40y; 1% of the population is over 55 years). They cry out to God in their suffering, constantly…”

Our Mission Emphasis for November is “Homelessness”

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| |Recycle Calendars and Cards for Christmas Boxes: If you don’t need those calendars and greeting cards that arrive in your mail, |

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Dining for Donations -All women are welcome! You are invited to join your WPC sisters at the next gathering of Dining for Donations. We will meet on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Liz Bacon. The focus charity for the month is our very own Family Promise. Dinner will be provided and the $20 donation for the evening will go to help with start up costs for Family Promise. If you are able, you are asked to bring bedding to help us furnish our rooms for the Spring opening. Items needed include twin sheets, blankets, mattress pads, and pillows. RSVP to Peggy Carroll 302-429-6690 or Liz Bacon 302-658-8419.

[pic] Kenyan Mission Opportunity

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Martin and Ruth Shikuku with their children in Kenya

We have an exciting opportunity to join other volunteers on a work trip to Kitale, Kenya. We will work with Ruth and Martin Shikuku, a Kenyan couple who have been taking AIDS orphans and special needs children into their home. They currently have 36 children that they are raising.

We will build dorms, a kitchen/dining area, showers, toilets, dig a well and put up a water tank. The work teams will each come for a two week period between June 24 and August 21, 2010. All skill levels are needed. Construction will include brick laying, carpentry, roofing, placing concrete and painting.

Please contact Penny McFarland at 302-595-4167 if you would like more information or email jdmcfarland@.

|BURTON HOUSE / DAUGHTRY HOUSE |PER ITEM |

|One day of shelter and counseling for a man in transitional housing………………… | |

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|EMMANUEL DINING ROOM | | | | |

|Two meals…………………………………………………………………………………… |$7 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|FAMILY PROMISE | | | | |

|Breakfast for a family for a week………………………………………………………….. |$20 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|Linens and towels for the homeless families……………………………………………. |$35 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE | | | | |

|One backpack filled with nutritional food for a child at risk of hunger………………… |$6 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|Sixty-seven hot, nutritious meals for individuals and families in need………………... |$20 x | | | |

|FRIENDSHIP HOUSE | | | | |

|One night’s shelter for one disabled homeless adult…………………………………… |$15 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|Morning Hospitality for 100 homeless people [coffee, tea, cups, etc.]……………….. |$35 x | | | |

|HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | | | | |

|A 5-pound box of nails……………………………………………………………………. |$10 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|A 5-gallon bucket of paint…………………………………………………………………. |$25 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|HANOVER FOOD CLOSET | | | | |

|One 64-ounce bottle of apple juice……………………………………………………….. |$2 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|Five large boxes of cereal…………………………………………………………………. |$15 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|LCS/FAITH CENTER | | | | |

|Electricity to run a refrigerator for a month………………………………………………. |$10 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|One day of rent for a decent apartment………………………………………………….. |$25 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|MEETING GROUND | | | | |

|A week of emergency food for a family of four………………………………………….. |$10 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|A day & night of housing, meals, transportation & friendship for a homeless family.. |$20 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CHRISTMAS BASKETS | | | | |

|A game or toy for a child’s Christmas…………………………………………………….. |$10 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|A grocery store gift card for a Christmas dinner turkey or ham………………………. |$15 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|SATURDAY BREAKFAST | | | | |

|Juice, pancakes, sausage, fruit and beverage for 6 people…………………………… |$10 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|Saturday breakfast for 30 people…………………………………………………………. |$50 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|SOJOURNERS’ PLACE | | | | |

|Three meals for one day for one homeless person……………………………………. |$7 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|One week of bus tickets for a job searcher……………………………………………… |$10 x |__________ |= |____________ |

|URBAN PROMISE | | | | |

|Sponsor a child for one month in the After School Program…………………………... |$10x |__________ |= |____________ |

|Provide one week’s wages for a Teenage Street Leader……………………………… |$35 x |__________ |= |____________ |

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In Memoriam

On this day we remember those who have died since All Saints’ Sunday last year. Included are the names of members and others whose names were requested to be remembered by their families.

Marjorie Anderson

Dorothy Barkley

Pauline Best

John Biggs

Grif Bowen

Bob Butler

Carol Christie

Phil Crandon

Reid DeBlieu

Grechen Dennison

Margaret Dockstader

Ken Eller

Agnes Ellis

Edward B. Evans, Jr.

Dick Franklin

Shirley Glisson

Forrest Guth

Alma Guzman

Doris Marie Hanby

Walter Heldt

Florence Herr

Ellen Hickmott

Nancy Hoff

David Holmes

Edna Hume

Thomas Huntington

Earp Jennings

Bernice Johnson

Kathryn Kaelin

Phyllis Keirstead

Margaret Kenneally

Juanita Latham

Sarah Lynch

Louisa McBee

Lenore McIntire

Lisa Meffert

Chad Miller

Chris Miller

James Monkman

Louisa Morse

Elsie Perry

Ann Pickering

Betty Pilcher

Wanda Ritter

Dorothy Robinson

Don Schmitt

Katie Seaman

William Simeral

Carlton Smith

Martha Smith

Virginia Stephens

Bill Swayze

Juan Trevino

Elizabeth Van Horn

Rebecca Warner

Margit Wassen

Timothy Whitney

Billie Wild

Helen Williams

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 Koll 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

David Mathe, Kim Carrick, Melissa Stabler, Ralph Lewis, Sally Thomas

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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SHOPPING LIST

Helping God’s Family In Need

ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

This Morning, 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Art and Religion: Beauty, Order and the Search for God – Rodney Chapel

Led by Dave McBride – November 1, 8, 15, 22, and three classes in January 2010

This course will address three interrelated topics; each as a part of a larger search for evidence of God in the nature of human experience and scientific knowledge. We will consider the historical relationship between art and religion, and the subject of various art forms that religious institutions often sponsored. We will consider the significance that humans have an intellectual and emotional appreciation of order and artistic beauty, including music, dance and storytelling. We will consider whether art can communicate truths that cannot be ascertained by empirical methods or expressed in words or math, and the relationship between beauty and science and math.

Jesus and His Vision of Mission – Daughtry House Conference Room

DVD series with Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey - through December 6

Ken Bailey gives six presentations on how Jesus viewed mission. Lectures include:

• Isaiah and the Great Commission;

• Mission in Luke's Gospel: Evangelism, Justice and Compassion;

• Matthew 28: Great Themes of Mission;

• Reaching Out To Those Around Us; The "Sent out" and "Call In" of Mission;

• Cross Cultural Mission;

• Flowers From The Valley Of Terror: Witness of Middle Eastern Christians.

Living Fully, Dying Well – Classroom 5 Led by Dr. Anne Ledbetter, today and next Sunday, 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 – Ruth Christie Room - Group led, with regular guest 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 – Meeting 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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