THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WESTFIELD
Week of August 1, 2010 -- Schedule of Events
Services at 8:00am in the Chapel, 10:00am in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Readings come from Acts 8:26-31.
The Reverend Dr. Raymond Roberts will be preaching
and the theme for this week's sermon is:
Running With the Chariot.
Schedule for Sunday, August 1st:
8:00am Worship-Chapel
9:30am Summer Choir Warm-up-Choir Room
10:00am Worship-Sanctuary
10:15am Sunday School for 2 years - 4 years -CE Building, Room 103
10:15am Sunday School for Kindergarten - Grade 5 - CE Building, Room 201
CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 3 IS AVAILABLE IN THE CRIBBERY beginning at 8:00a.m. for parents who are attending worship. The Cribbery is located in the lower level of the Christian Education Building.
CHILDREN'S SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL AT THE 10:00AM SERVICE : Loving Care in Cribbery for Infants and Toddlers (Birth-23 months) is available in room 104 every Sunday. Infants and toddlers may be dropped off before the worship service.
Children age 2 through 5th Grade are dismissed from the worship service for Sunday School after the Time with the Younger Church. Children ages 2-4 years go to room 103. Kindergarten through Grade 5 go to Room 201 for Awesome Adventures: God's People on the Move. Each week children will explore a biblical story about people who left their homes to faithfully follow God. A take home page invites families to be part of the adventure, too. Parents will get ideas for talking with their child about each lesson and doing follow-up activities at home.
Summer Choir continues through Sunday, August 29. We meet in the Choir Room (lower level of the Sanctuary) at 9:30 a.m. to learn a simple piece of music to help lead worship. If you have never sung in the Chancel Choir but want to sing with a choir with little time commitment - this is your group! Summer Choir is multi-generational, so please bring your children! We look forward to seeing you. Other musicians and soloists are still needed for both the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. worship services over the summer. Please speak with Jason Klein for more information.
USHERS ARE NEEDED for both the 8:00a.m. and 10:00a.m. Services through July and August. Please consider offering your time and talent. Sign up sheets are outside the Chapel (for 8a.m.) or in the Narthex (for 10a.m.) You may also contact Kim Taylor at kimtaylor720@gmail.com or Barbara Star at bwstar9@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help!!
WE EXTEND CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Marian Templeton, who died on July 28th. A memorial service is being planned for early August. We will notify you when the arrangements become finalized. Please keep the Templeton family in your prayers.
Rally Day Organizational/Planning Meeting! Rally Day is scheduled for Sunday, September 19th and will be here before we know it. On Tuesday, August 3, at 7p.m, there will be an organizational meeting in the Christian Lounge. Moderators personally need to attend or send a representative. If you are a commission or committee member, you are welcome to join us. If you would like to tell others about your group or sign up new members, this is the best opportunity to make it happen.
Rally Day is The Presbyterian Church in Westfield's Church-Wide Event that showcases who we are, what we do and all the things we offer our members and potential members. Please R.S.V.P. to Dawn Adam at dadam@westfieldpc.org or 908-233-0301, ext. 47.
The Agape Community Kitchen Needs Help This Summer! We need adult volunteers to work On-site and to pick up cake and/or ice cream on Wednesdays. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity for the summer and would like to help, please contact Kristin Pirich at 973-601-3371 or kpirich@westfieldpc.org
FIFTH ANNUAL MEN'S RETREAT is scheduled for January 21-23, 2011 at Harvey Cedars Retreat Center on Long Beach Island. Dr. Martin Cook, Admiral James Bond Stockdale Professor of Professional Military Ethics at the Naval War College, will lead this year's Retreat. The author of numerous books and articles, including, The Moral Warrior, Dr. Cook is one of the world's foremost authorities on ethics in war. Working to bring the Christian Just War Tradition to bear on contemporary military practice, Dr. Cook has taught or influenced many in our nation's senior military leadership and is sought out by the top military brass all over the world. He will help us think about these things as Christians.
Dr. Cook is a wonderfully engaging, knowledgeable retreat speaker. Men have responded to past retreats with comments such as, "He may be the best teacher I've ever had." "This has been one of the most stimulating weekends of my life." Mark the date! Men, you do not want to miss this!
PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Institute of Theology
"Theology in Service to the Church"
Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13, 2010
Princeton Theological Seminary will be offering the original continuing education program, begun in the summer of 1942. This year's theme will be "Theology in Service to the Church," with dedicated tracks on missional theology, interdisciplinary theological approaches, and reformed theology. Participants will choose one track, which will meet daily. All participants will also be invited to plenary lectures, joint worship, and Bible studies. The fellowship will continue around the meal table. Clergy and lay leaders are welcome to attend. For more information, visit their website at: http://www3.ptsem.edu/offices/coned/index.aspx?id=3765
PCW is looking to build up our Meals Ministry! Our mission is to serve members and regular attendees of the church who need help with meals for themselves and their families for a limited period of time.
If you are interested in providing meals on occasion to help a church family going through an illness, coping with a death, or welcoming a new baby, please contact Kelly Werder, 317-0016 or kawerder@aol.com.
Do you or your family need meals for a short while? Contact Rev. Mike Samson at 233-0301 ext. 37 or msamson@westfieldpc.org or Joy Hoffacker at joyhoffacker@yahoo.com.
Do you have furniture, appliances or household items you no longer need or want? Please consider donating items in good condition to Furniture Assist, Inc. We will take your gently used items and provide them to local families in need. Please call 973-868-6007 or find us on the web at furnitureassist.com. If you need to arrange local pickup and delivery, please call Paul Roth at 908-317-5038.
SEARCHING FOR WORK meets in the Jim Cole Room on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am. If you are currently out of work, this group is for you. Please contact Reverend Mike Samson for more information. Phone: 908-233-0301, ext. 37, or msamson@westfieldpc.org . We ask members of this congregation to be aware of job postings at your places of employment and forward the information to Mike.
Have questions or need more information?
Please contact the Church Office at 908.233.0301
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Westfieldpc: New Spire is now Online. Lots of important events and dates for the Fall. http://ow.ly/2ixDG
Westfieldpc: New Spire is now Online. Lots of important events and dates for the Fall. http://ow.ly/2ixDG
Westfieldpc: USHERS ARE NEEDED for both the 8am & 10:00. Services through July and August. Please consider offering your time and talent.
Westfieldpc: USHERS ARE NEEDED for both the 8am & 10:00. Services through July and August. Please consider offering your time and talent.
Westfieldpc: Middle School Mission Trip to Philadelphia-new pictures on church website
Westfieldpc: Middle School Mission Trip to Philadelphia-new pictures on church website
Westfieldpc: MSMT - were back home and it was a great trip. Had fun tubing today. Thanks to the advisors for a great weekend.
Westfieldpc: MSMT - were back home and it was a great trip. Had fun tubing today. Thanks to the advisors for a great weekend.
Westfieldpc: MSMT - saw karate kid, now late dinner.
Westfieldpc: MSMT - saw karate kid, now late dinner.
Westfieldpc: MSMT - 1800 bags of pasta filled so far today! -woohoo :)
Westfieldpc: MSMT - 1800 bags of pasta filled so far today! -woohoo :)
Westfieldpc: MSMT - back today at Philabundance
Westfieldpc: MSMT - back today at Philabundance
Westfieldpc: MSMT - packed pasta into 1 lb bags, boxed them &made greeting cards to go in the boxes with food, positive and encouraging messages on them
Westfieldpc: MSMT - packed pasta into 1 lb bags, boxed them &made greeting cards to go in the boxes with food, positive and encouraging messages on them
Westfieldpc: MSMT - we are at philabundance hunger relief. Its hot today, but working hard!
Westfieldpc: MSMT - we are at philabundance hunger relief. Its hot today, but working hard!
Westfieldpc: MSMT - arrived!
Westfieldpc: MSMT - arrived!
Westfieldpc: Middle School Mission Trip countdown! :)
Westfieldpc: Middle School Mission Trip countdown! :)
Westfieldpc: Searching for Work meets each Tuesday at 9AM. Looking for work or have skills to share? Please contact the church office. http://ow.ly/27TtW
Westfieldpc: Searching for Work meets each Tuesday at 9AM. Looking for work or have skills to share? Please contact the church office. http://ow.ly/27TtW
Westfieldpc: High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible Camp for children age 4 - 5th grade held July 19-23, 9am- 12:15pm. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON JULY 12TH.
Westfieldpc: High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible Camp for children age 4 - 5th grade held July 19-23, 9am- 12:15pm. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON JULY 12TH.
Westfieldpc: HSMT - new pictures added. Check link on church homepage at www.westfieldpc.org
Westfieldpc: HSMT - new pictures added. Check link on church homepage at www.westfieldpc.org
Westfieldpc: HSMT - just landed!! Welcome Home!
Westfieldpc: HSMT - just landed!! Welcome Home!
Westfieldpc: HSMT - taking off on time. See u soon :)
Westfieldpc: HSMT - taking off on time. See u soon :)
Westfieldpc: HSMT - in Orlando airport awaiting 12:45 departure. Eating junk food and playing cards.
Westfieldpc: HSMT - in Orlando airport awaiting 12:45 departure. Eating junk food and playing cards.
Westfieldpc: HSMT - fantastic final night in Florida. Senior kids are amazing. Looking forward to coming home after a great week.
Westfieldpc: HSMT - fantastic final night in Florida. Senior kids are amazing. Looking forward to coming home after a great week.
Westfieldpc: HSMT - heading off to the fun day at a local lake. A great day is planned...
Westfieldpc: HSMT - heading off to the fun day at a local lake. A great day is planned...
Westfieldpc: HSMT - new pictures are scrolling on the front page of the church website at www.westfieldpc.org
Westfieldpc: HSMT - new pictures are scrolling on the front page of the church website at www.westfieldpc.org
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