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MONDAY
TUESDAY
10:00
Worship Service
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
AA 10:00 AM
Knitting
10-Noon
2
Communion Sunday
Seminar 8:45 AM
Worship 10 AM
Noon-2:00 Rehearsals
3
AA 11:30AM
AA 5:30PM
4
Mary Martha Circle 11:30
at Bay Club Quarterdeck
MOJO 7PM, Library
5
Alternative Worship
7PM, Library
6
Prayer 7AM
9:30 AM Lit., Library
6:30 PM Choir
7
AA 5:00 PM
8
AA 10:00 AM
TalentToAmuse
Theatre @ 7PM
9 Seminar 8:45 AM
Worship 10 AM
New Begin 11:30 AM
KFC 9-1:00
Noon-2:00 Rehearsals
TalentToAmuse 4PM
16
Seminar 8:45 AM
Worship 10 AM
KFC 9-Noon
Noon—1:00 Rehearsals
10
AA 11:30AM
AA 5:30PM
11
NB Group Leaders meet
7:00 PM in the library
12
Alternative Worship
7PM, Library
13
Prayer 7AM
9:30 AM Lit., Library
6:30 PM Choir
14
AA 5:00 PM
15
AA 10:00 AM
17
AA 11:30AM
AA 5:30PM
18
Session 7PM, Library
19
Alternative Worship
7PM, Library
20
Prayer 7AM
9:30 AM Lit., Library
6:30 PM Choir
21
AA 5:00 PM
22
AA 10:00 AM
23
Seminar 8:45
Worship 10
KFC 9—1:00
Noon—2:00 Rehearsals
24
AA 11:30AM
AA 5:30PM
25
26
Alternative Worship
7PM, Library
27 THANKSGIVING
Prayer 7AM
9:30 AM Lit., Library
6:30 PM Choir
28
AA 5:00 PM
Email Session
Reports
30
Seminar 8:45
Worship 10
KFC 9—1:00
31
AA 11:30AM
AA 5:30PM
November Volume 10
Westminster News
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
PASTOR’S MESSAGE: “What’s the End Game?”
Pat Shank
04
We have just one small group meeting left in our New Beginnings process—
November 9. We have worked hard in our discussions as we have focused on
ways of answering three major questions:
Amanda Trompas
09
Paula Schmid
10
Carol Berridge
11
1. What can our congregation be best at given our context for ministry in this
community?
2. What level of passion do we have for this ministry? and
3. What resources do we have to facilitate this ministry?
Don Worley
17
Jerry Symanski
29
Kristin Hoadley
30
It’s important to review what will happen after the small group meetings have
concluded in order that the whole congregation will know what to expect in terms
of the decision-making process regarding future directions for Westminster. As
soon as possible after November 9, the small group leadership team will meet to
review the information revealed in each group’s discussions. They will evaluate
that material to see if there is any growing sense of consensus among the groups,
what conflict or resistance may have emerged, and what level of excitement/
worry there may be about the emerging possibilities.
November Calendar
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8:45 AM
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The leadership team will then design a process of decision-making based on the
small groups’ discernment regarding future directions in mission for our church.
The team will write a report with recommendations to be presented to session for
its discussion, adoption, or revision (if necessary). After session’s review, a plan
will be proposed at a congregational meeting for discussion and adoption. If the
meeting reveals that further discernment processes are needed, we will proceed
in that direction. If the plan is adopted by the congregation, session will follow
up with design and implementation strategies to aid us in living into the decision.
VOLUNTEER TO PROVIDE
FLOWERS FOR
SUNDAY WORSHIP
We still need volunteers to provide
fresh flowers for
 November 2
 December 7 and 28
The flower chart is located on the
wall in the foyer, please sign up this
Sunday so that fresh flowers are
included in our worship services.
There remains for us a lot of work, prayer, and discernment of the Spirit’s guidance before we will be ready to make a decision about the shape our ministry will
take in the future. Each person’s most considered and prayerful reflections will be
needed. May we be able to feel God’s grace and to draw on our congregation’s
historic boldness as we move ahead.
WORSHIP IN NOVEMBER
29
AA 10:00 AM
November 2
“Un-masking”
Micah 3:5-12, Matthew 23:1-12
November 9
“Living Expectantly”
Amos 5:18-24, Matthew 25:1-13
November 16
“The Whistle-blower”
Matthew 25:14-30
November 23
“Fit for A King”
Psalm 95:1-7a, Ephesians 1:15-23
November 30
“Restored”
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
CALENDAR OF NOVEMBER 2014 EVENTS
Thanksgiving Proclamation
Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty
God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His
protection and favor; and—Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint
committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a day
of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful
hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them
an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and
happiness:”
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November
next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and
glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or
that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and
humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favor,
able interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war;
for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to
establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with
which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful
knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has
been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our
national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private
stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to
render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a
Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such
as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace,
and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue,
and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally, to grant unto all
mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year
of our Lord 1789.
Geo. Washington
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at 7:00 PM ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP SERVICE
Join us for Alternative Worship. Bring a snack to share, open mind and willingness to experiment with different ways of experiencing God through music, video
clips, Bible study and discussion. Child Care Provided.
MOM Annual Christmas
Toy Drive
Sunday October 12 - December 6
MOM needs unwrapped new toys
for infants and children to 12
years of age. Please put your toy
donations in the MOM basket in
the sanctuary foyer. Contact Fred
Gestra if you have any questions.
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CALENDAR OF NOVEMBER 2014 EVENTS
Playing at
Westminster Theatre
Talent To Amuse Presents
BITTER BIERCE
November 8th at 7:00 PM
November 9th at 4:00 PM
For tickets call: (619) 940-6813
Website: www.talenttoamuse.com/
Ambrose Bierce
lived from 1842
to 1914. He
was a pioneer in
various genres
of writing,
fiercely opinionated in bitingly
funny journalism and grimly
realistic war
stories. In addition to his journalistic work, his short stories are
considered some of the best American
literature. However he is best known
for the biting social satire of his
“Devil’s Dictionary,” written in 1911
and still quoted today.
His writings are shaped by his life; he
abandoned the wife he adored because he suspected her of infidelity.
Both of his sons died early, one committed murder then suicide; the other,
an alcoholic, froze to death. Bierce
was at Shiloh during the Civil War, an
experience that changed his life.
Bierce disappeared without a trace
while covering the war in Mexico.
“Bitter Bierce,” is a 90 minute oneman play created by Mac Wellman.
HELP Fund A New Sound System
Purchase “Spokes on A Wheel”
David Brauner is donating half the proceeds from this new CD
toward a new church sound system.
Purchases may be made in the Church Office; CDs are $10.00
and that results in a $5.00 contribution to our new sound system. Enjoy fantastic music and a great message while improving our Sunday sound system! You can visit David's website for more information; www.christianfaithmusic.com.
Westminster News
LAST NEW
BEGINNINGS SESSION
NOV. 9th
Contact Information
11:30 AM in the theatre lobby
Bring a dish to share
As we embark on this last New Beginnings Session it’s time to get a good sense
of how you see the future. Does our vision meet needs of our community? How
can the things Westminster Presbyterian is best at serve this community? What
strategies do we need to develop for moving forward? What are the reasons to
support our strategy? What barriers must Westminster overcome to achieve our
vision? Share your thoughts with your small group at this last session.
2014 VANGUARD
FALL YOUTH SHOWS
Murder at Brantley Manor &
You Can’t Cancel Christmas: The Musical
Saturday, December 6th, 4 PM
Sunday, December 7th, 2 PM
For more information or to purchase tickets call Westminster
Theatre Box Office at:
619-224-6263
MOJO is the name for the Westminster men’s fellowship. This group
meets the first and third Tuesday of
each month at 7:00 PM in the Library.
The teaching format encourages sharing and open conversation.
Currently MOJO is studying and discussing Joan Chittister’s book, The Gift
of Years.
Beginning in December we will be
watching a film version of the lives of
Peter and Paul.
If you enjoy lively and thoughtful dialogue, this group is for you.
Pastor, Dr. Tony Wolfe
619-223-3193
Clerk, Marilyn Thoman
619-208-7872
Dir. Music, Pam Monroe
619-216-8679
Youth, Clark Lampard
858-292-4557
Treasurer, Robyn Owens
619-223-1307
Website, Shawn Sickler
619-223.3193
Office, Suzanne Carlson
619-223-3193
Vanguard, Cindy Ryan
619-223-4702
Vanguard Box Office
619-224-6263
Peace & Justice, Jean Willson
619-223-3193
Christian Education, Don Gullans
619-223-3193
Members, Carol Berridge
619-223-3193
Mission, Bill Hodgkiss
619-226-2799
Outreach, Todd Shinohara
619-223-3193
Worship, Don Worley
619-226-3193
Property, Jon Schmid
619-223-3193
Hospitality, JoAnn Landis
619-224-4985
Stewardship, Jerry Monroe
619-216-8180
Deacons, Tom Haine
619-223-3193
Preschool, Deb Batchman
619-224-7403
Prayer Shawl Knitters
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool
November Events:
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Preschool Closed for Veteran Day, Tuesday, November 11
Parent/Teacher Conferences, November 17-20
Thanksgiving Day Feasts, November 14 & 25
Preschool Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays, November 26-28
SUNDAYS @ 8:45 AM
ADULT SEMINAR
Pastor Tony Wolfe leads the early
morning Sunday Adult Seminar. The
class is working through the DVD series, Reformation Roots. During the
month of November the group will
begin a new study. All who are interested in exploring the word of God
are welcome to participate in this
study and discussion group.
November 2014
MARY MARTHA CIRCLE
Tuesday, November 4th
11:30 AM
RSVP: Deb Mitchell at
[email protected]
Saturday, November 1
10:00 to Noon
at Mary Harris’ home
WPC Prayer Shawl
knitters meet the
first Saturday of
each month to
create shawls of
comfort for those
in need. Our Deacons pray over each
shawl before it is given.
Did you know that According to “Knitting
& Crocheting Are Hot!” (February 2012),
the number of women knitters in the U.S.
ages 25–35 increased nearly 150% between 2002 and 2004? Time to Knit!
Our Prayer Shawl Knitters will teach willing learners to knit. To learn more about
how to participate in our Prayer Shawl
Ministry Contact: [email protected]
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