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Westminster Presbyterian Church, Joliet, Illinois

Come, let us worship the Lord. A Church Newsletter Published For

Our Members and Friends.

1015 Winthrop Ave. Volume 17, Issue 05

Joliet, Illinois 60435 March 1st, 2017

815-725-6687

THE CHIMES

Palm Sunday April 9th

March 1st

Ash Wednesday

Services

2:00 & 6:30 p.m.

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MUSINGS FROM MATT

Ash Wednesday is this next week (March 1st) and that means the season of Lent is upon us. This

penitential season is so often related to sorrow and shame for our sinfulness. The gloom of sack

cloth and ashes can be so overwhelming. But remember there is more. Because Lent concludes

with Easter morning. We know the end of the story. This path, no matter how foreboding, ends at

an empty tomb - a victory, a celebration. That is why in the Ash Wednesday worship service, the

imposition of ashes is followed by Holy Communion. As the ashes remind us of our finiteness, the

Lord’s Table brings us together in God’s infinite grace.

Think about that for a moment. In one brief service of worship, we already walk the entire Lenten

road. From mortality to resurrection. And we have the entire season of Lent then, to give thanks

to God for that all powerful and mysterious grace. Oh don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a little old

fashioned Calvinist Repentance. Bring on the sack cloth and ashes and solemn worship. I’m all for

it that is, as long as it concludes with the celebration of Christ’s victory. Lent leads us from the

doom and gloom to the light of our salvation.

We will begin this Season of Lent with Ash Wednesday worship on March 1st at 2:00 and 6:30 PM.

Join us for prayer, singing, ashes and the Lord’s Supper. And to continue

your Lenten Spiritual nurture, we will be having a series of Worship/

Dinner/Studies on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Social Hall.

May you have a Holy Lent and may you draw near to God.

Shalom,

Matt The Reverend

Matthew T. Robinson,

Pastor

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Come and help us,

come and eat

with us, or come

and do both.

FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SO OTHERS MAY EAT

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1015 Winthrop Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60435

815-725-6687

Served from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

Next breakfast date: March 18th, 2017.

FOOTPRINTS . . . AL EVANS

There’s a North Pole and a South Pole. Is the North Pole better

known because that jolly white whiskered red suit fella lives there?

Or does the South Pole also have a jolly red suit fellow and togeth-

er share an equatorial border? You know it’s ‘tough sledding with

no snow.’ Oooo aaaah maytee, ya arra a pushing things a wee bit.

Whaale ya know magnets have a north and a south pole too. And

we know they can “pull things together” or “push things apart.”

We have poles too, but not like the Polish, their ‘genetic Poles!’

What’s in your genetics – your magnets?

At men’s’ group discussion, it was stated “genetics statistics differ-

ences are minimal!” I’m not going this route, except to note, we all have ‘magnetic make ups to: Motivate;

Advocate; be a Giver; to Nurture; be Enthusiastic; a Teacher! That’s life! We are magnets – to ourselves and

to others around us. Jesus’ magnet is always attracting us to “come, follow Him,” walk in His footsteps, be a

magnet for Him to others, sharing His magnetic ways in you, with others, so they too, learn to ‘cling to Him’

and ‘attract’ others to follow. We know, in Jesus – there is no east or west – just “love one another – as I

have loved you.” “What a magnetic together journey” we experience – nurturing and sharing with others the

warmth of His overflowing loving grace placed in us to share. Let God’s ‘Magnetic Blessings’ motivate us to

be advocators for Him, be givers, nurturing enthusiastically, as teachers do and occurs, is seen, dis-

played and heard in Westminster Church.

Yes, we can be, we are “Magnets for Christ” that helps others to see eyes of caring, to hear ears of under-

standing, to feel the heart of compassion Jesus has for them. Nurturing His love to glow brightly in all on the

journey Jesus desires each to follow. “Shine Jesus, shine . . .”

S O M E GOOD PANCAKES

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When you pray to God, sometimes he sends a human. . .

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!! If you or

someone you know is going through a difficult time, please contact our Stephen Ministry.*

Let us help!!

Linda Evans 815-725-6218

Jean Gutierrez 708-995-7472

Linda Henize 815-467-2705

Pastor Matt 815-725-6687

*Confidential lay caring ministry. Stephen

Ministers are caring Christians who are

trained to offer a listening ear.

STEPHEN MINISTRIES

LENTEN DINNER, STUDY AND WORSHIP

Please join us during this Lenten season

for a series of Dinner, Study and Worship.

We will meet on Wednesdays, March 8th,

March 15th, March 29th and April 5th at

6:30 p.m.

There are sign-up sheets for each evening

on the congregational desk.

Please sign up! Children welcome!

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S LUNCHEON

Monday, February 27, 2017

Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Lunch will be provided by the

Coordinating Team. Dessert will be provided by BYKOTA Circle.

Elizabeth (Ellie) Carlson, who has been a museum curator for twenty-five

years, will present a program on "Aprons". Ellie is presently the Curator of

Costume for the Winnetka Historical Society.

Ellie completed her professional internship at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in the

Division of Costume. She performs several characters in the 19th and early 20th century at first person

interpretations. She gives lectures, workshops and programs to groups on various Domestic Arts topics.

From Adam and Eve to the Food Network, aprons have been a part of human existence. They cover clothing,

sometimes act in place of clothing, carry food, kindling, children, and have even played a role in seduction.

Come and hear more about the apron. If you have a favorite apron or one from your own collection, please

bring it and share your story.

Reservations are necessary. Please sign the sheet on the congregation desk or phone the church office (815-

725-6687) by Thursday, February 23.

Looking forward to our first get-together in 2017.

Penny Thomson, Moderator

Marlene Jones, Vice Moderator

Presbyterian Women

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Join Us For Our

Potato Bar Lunch

March 10th, 2017 11 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Baked Potato with Toppings - $7.00

Includes Dessert & Beverage

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Westminster Presbyterian Church Clara & Larkin Avenues

Joliet, Illinois Cordially invite you to a

Ladies Victorian Tea/Luncheon Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 per person

R.S.V.P. to the Church Office 815-725-6687

by April 3rd, 2017 Seating is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door

Program - "Eleanor Roosevelt" Hats are Encouraged, but not necessary!

Monies Support Missions

TO THE WOMEN OF WESTMINSTER CHURCH “Life is a Garden

and Friendship is in Bloom”

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The Men’s Fellowship

All men of the church are

always invited to join us!

Breakfast is usually at 8 o’clock and then we have Bible Study

from 9:15 till 10:30 in the library at the church. The food and

fellowship are always great and the bible study can be a

challenge. Please join us.

Our Breakfast Schedule:

March 4th Happy Place Café.

March 18th Pancake Breakfast at church.

April 1st The Southern Cafe (formerly Southern Belle’s)

April 15th Pancake Breakfast at church.

OUR PRAYERS

FOR:

Please take a few

moments to pray for

these members and

friends of our church

family:

Helen Anderson

Ann Berg

Tom & Ruthann Bone

Gavin & Dylan

Connolly

Rev. & Mrs. Carl

Geider

Dorie Glidden

Gladyce Kleck

Steven Kuk

Janet McNabb

Mike Matay

Norma Metzler

Betsy Nurczyk

Barbara Pierce

Margaret Sebby

Family of Ruth Shuma

Amy Zbroskewich

HEY! HEY! 2ND HAND SALE

It is coming up fast. March 23rd, 24th & 25th to be exact.

We will take in used, but not abused, items: No exceptions.

The 2nd Hand Sale will take place on

Thursday & Friday, from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m.

and Saturday from 8 a.m. till Noon.

Dates and times for drop-offs:

Sunday, March 19th Noon till 4 p.m.

Monday, March 20th 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21st 8 a.m. till 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22nd 8 a.m. till Noon

Come and share the fun. We work hard,

we play harder. See you there.

Thanks so much.

Karen Williams & Kathy Webb

SALE

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To The Glory Of

God ...

In Loving Memory

Of ...

In Celebration

Of ...

March

5th Everett Patmore - In loving memory of his wife.

Also by

Shirley Gill - In celebration of her granddaughter’s birthday.

12th Helen Anderson - In loving memory of her son Kevin Anderson.

19th Joe & Shirley Swithin - To the Glory of God.

Also by

Everett Patmore - In celebration of all March birthdays.

26th Dawn Banks - In celebration of her mother, Margaret Smith’s,

birthday.

As of January 1, 2017, flowers will be $20.00 each.

Don’t forget to fill in your name for the Sunday you can celebrate.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS Westminster

Presbyterian

Church

Minister - Every Member

of the Church

Pastor - The Reverend

Matthew T. Robinson

Music Director -

Barbara Pierce

Organist- Steven Eaklor

Administrative Assistant

- Linda Bromer

Custodian - Mike Riley

Parish Associate -

The Reverend

Charles E. Glidden

Church Building ~

815-725-6686

Church Office ~

815-725-6687

FAX ~ 815-725-7866

Office Hours ~

Mon. thru Thurs. 9-4:30,

Fri. 9-12

Website:

www.westpresjoliet.org

Email:

office@westpresjoliet.org

www.facebook.com/westpresjoliet

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church,

Thank you for the ongoing support you supply to the St. John Food Pantry.

We want to especially thank you for the Multi Faith Thanksgiving Service

and the gifts you provided through it.

On behalf of the 28,774 families we served last year and everyone at the

Food Pantry, thank you for your ministry and kindness.

St. John Lutheran Church

Food Pantry

stjohnfood.org

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