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https://wpcgainesville.com 1521 NW 34th Street Gainesville FL 32605 352-378-4032
This Week at
Westminster Presbyterian Church Christ welcomes all, and so do we
August 16, 2020
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship 9:30 Streaming Live
All of us at Westminster share your concern about the ongoing outbreak of the
respiratory illness caused by COVID-19 coronavirus. This is especially true
about how it relates to ways in which we gather as a faith community. Our
services at the church building have been suspended.
We will be live streaming our services during this time.
If you would like to join us, call the church office at 352-378-4032 (leave your
name and number) and the link will be provided.
Treasurer Note
Thank you all for generous support of Westminster and the other agencies.
*Of Note:7 families have paid their yearly pledge in full.
Other donations for July: Family Promise $100, The Preserve $100, Aid to
Special Families $100, Sanctuary $215.45, Memorials $685, Mutual Mission $25,
Gainesville Community Ministry $125
July 2020 Year to date % of Budget
Expenses $15,290 $108,437 40%
Income* $11,922 $156,917 58%
We now have a secure-locked mail box so please
continue to give by mailing in your donations to:
1521 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32605-5033
Or with On-Line Giving at:
https://www.churchofficegiving.com/App/Giving/wpcgainesville
Via Zoom
• Bible Study 10:30 am each Tuesday
• Called Session Meeting, Sunday, August 16, @ 10:45am
• Worship Committee, Sunday, August 23, 10:45 am
Contact Committee Chairperson or Church Office for Zoom information.
Marjorie Lindell has transferred her letter from First Presbyterian
Church in St. Petersburg. She will be formally received as a member
when we return to public worship.
Highlights from the August 9, 2020
Stated Session Meeting
• Welcomed Penny Woodward as a replacement Ruling Elder in the Class of 2021.
Realigned Elder Call Lists to reflect the arrival of Elder Woodward.
• Confirmed Elder Colin Hines as Commissioner to the Called Presbytery Meeting
on August 25, 2020.
• Accepted the Letter of Transfer for Marjorie Lindell from First Presbyterian
Church in St. Petersburg. She will be welcomed as a member when we return to
public worship.
• Established October 18, 2020 as the date for the Annual Congregational and
Corporate Meetings required by the By Laws of Westminster Presbyterian
Church United. Elders in the Class of 2023 will be elected during this meeting.
• Approved the recommendation of the Administrative Committee that the
stewardship theme for the year will be based on 1 Corinthians 13. Theme is:
Faithful, Hopeful, Loving.
• Approved the stewardship “asking” budget of $269, 926 as recommended by the
Administrative Committee.
• Approved November 22, 2020 as Stewardship Commitment Sunday with the
Stewardship Sermon being delivered during worship. A “Minute for
Stewardship” will be presented during worship on the Sundays leading up to the
22nd.
• Called a joint meeting of Session and the Worship Committee for 10:45 AM via
Zoom for August 16, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the ways in
which the webpage and social media presence integrate with possible future
formats of worship.
• Called a Session Meeting for a date to be determined to consider a possible
candidate from the Interim Pastor Nominating Committee for the part-time
Interim Pastor position.
While we are unable to meet at the church
for services, Gail will be at the church
building each Tuesday and Thursday
from 10am—12 noon to accept you
canned and non-perishable food
donations. The big blue bin will be
outside the Community Building door.
The donations will be delivered to
Gainesville Community Ministry.
Congregational Care – As we live in these uncertain times due to the
coronavirus, the members of Congregational Care Committee [many who are
nurses by profession] are ready to assist you however possible. If you need
medical equipment, we have a small loan-out supply; or if you or your loved one
is in the hospital or rehab facility, we can coordinate meals brought to your
residence; or if you would like a phone call for general emotional support, that
can be arranged too. Phone or email the Parish Nurse or CCC member on-call for
the month, or leave a message with the church office. Caring for one another and
reaching out to each is who we are.
Congregational Care Committee Representatives
August Barbara Scott @ 352-372-7191
Betty Jax @ 352-215-4486
“The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” James 5:15-16
• Louise Black’s sister (surgery) & granddaughter
• Lina Colondres & Family • Jeanette & Keith Hostetler • Betty Jax’s sister • Lee Johnson, Jr. (son of Lee & Martha) & Family • Kelly M & her sister Linda M(friends of Nancy & Wayne Griffin) • Rev. Charles Landreth • Doug Migden (friend of Gladys Lane) • Beth Miller • Luther Pierce • Hugh Putnam’s sister, Jean
• Brenda Robinson • Roger (friend of the Carter’s) • John (Barbara Scott’s brother) • All students • Our County and the World during this pandemic. • All the first responders • Our Country & those that serve in all
military branches • National Farm Worker Ministry • All those affected by natural disasters,
as well as victims of acts of violence. • Missionaries from our Presbytery • Our sister church in Havana, Cuba
Wayne Griffin 08/05
Dick Menzel 08/08
Alli Green 08/12
Jonah Carter 08/13
Mike Hazlett 08/15
Caleb Noh 08/17
Macky Barrett 08/23
Carol Alderson 08/24
Bob & Gwen Lombard 08/10
Mike & Hazel Hazlett 08/25
How to reach us at WPC
Rev. Dr. Ina Boyd Parrish Associate
[email protected] 352-538-4909 (cell)
Gail W. Acree
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Office Hours: Closed until further notice
Church Website: https://wpcgainesville.com Email: [email protected]
Church phone#: 352-378-4032 Church fax#: 352-378-0914
Rev. Dr. Glenn W. Dickson, Pastor Emeritus
Helen McCune, Treasurer Julian Gilder, Music Director Katie Parrish, Nursery Worker
Oscar White, Custodial Services
Elder for the Month of August is Colin Hines @ 352-642-8680
Please contact the Elder regarding emergencies in the absence of the pastor.
Session Elders:
Colin Hines
Norma Green
Anne Newman
Erica Carter
Susie Gonzalez.
Bob Lombard (Clerk)
Peggy Guin
Committee Chairpersons:
Administration: (Liaison, Bob Lombard)
Building & Grounds: Colin Hines
Christian Education: Bob Lombard
Congregational Care: Betty Jax
Earth Care: Jeanette Hostetler
Membership: Susie Gonzalez
Outreach: Linda Spurny (Liaison, Norma Green)
Presbyterian Women: Daryl Mullee
Worship: (Liaison, Peggy Guin)