Last week was a “full heart” week for all of us. In worship we celebrated the Baptism of Brooke Atkinson and welcomed her mother, Brittany, into membership of the church. We also welcomed home Jimmy and Susan Montgomery back into the life of WPC. In addition it was the last time for us to be… Read More »
Because You Can
Because You Can by Rev. Josie Holler In 1989 George H. Bush was President and Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the U.S.S.R. In the fall of that year, after graduating from college, I backpacked through Europe for several months. In October I had the opportunity to go to East Berlin. Driving into the city,… Read More »
New Hymnals…”Glory to God”
NEW HYMNALS….”Glory to God” A decision was prayerfully brought about by the Music and Worship committee and approved by the Session to obtain new hymnals for our church! For generations, hymnals have been a primary tool of worship for churches across denominations. Hymnals are a testimony of God’s beauty, goodness, and grace. One of the… Read More »
Farm Fresh Faith
“Ask the animals, and they will teach you.” Job 12:7 While passing out meager rations of powdered milk during the Spanish Civil War, Indiana farmer Dan West was distraught when the milk ran out with children still waiting in line. He realized that they needed “not a cup, but a cow.” In 1944, this simple… Read More »
Mission Study Update
The Mission Study Team plans to finish up their work by the end of June. They have two goals that they would like to accomplish by the end of the month. The first is a congregational survey. There will be printed copies in the church office and the sanctuary this Sunday. We also included printed… Read More »
Mustard Seeds
“The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which is the tiniest seed you plant. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such large branches that birds of the air can perch in its shade.” This familiar parable comes to us from Mark 4:30-32. Sunday in worship… Read More »
Is it I Lord?
The children sang beautifully in worship Sunday. For the anthem they sang a hymn that has always tugged on my heart. At my ordination service almost 30 years ago we sang it; Here I am Lord. Years ago I did not make it through the first verse before the tears flowed, and even to this… Read More »
It’s Time to Start!
It’s Time to Start! A few weeks ago I sent a letter out to all members of the church explaining the Mission Study and why it is so important for everyone to participate; as members of this body of Christ every voice is valued and needs to be heard! It is important to hear how… Read More »
Let’s Get Started
Dear Church family, The congregational lunch for the kickoff of the Mission Study has been rescheduled for March 5th. For a while now, I have been telling you about the congregational Mission Study and I hope that you will make every effort to attend! During our time together on March 5th the Mission Study Team… Read More »
Grateful
When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians he spoke of their solid trust in Christ Jesus as their savior and their outpouring of love to all Christians. He said, “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in Jesus and your love for the saints I have not stopped giving thanks for… Read More »
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