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VOLUME 48, ISSUE 7 July 2016 Worship Joyfully, Serve Faithfully, Give Generously
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VOLUME 48, ISSUE 7
July
2016
Worship Joyfully, Serve Faithfully, Give Generously
Worship Attendance
FROM THE WESTMINSTER PULPIT
July 17 Luke 8:22-25 Who is this Man? He Calms the Storm Akery Baptism July 24 Luke 8:26-39 Who is this Man? He Casts Out Demons Teitsort Baptism July 31 Luke 8:40-56 Who is this Man? He Raises the Dead Peterson Baptism
June 5 195
June 12 220
June 19 199
June 26 239
From the Pastor
FOUR IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
In the past few months, the newly elected Deacons and Elders have been reading, studying, and meeting together to prepare for their active service to the church. In worship on Sunday, July 10, we will ordain and/or install 6 New Elders (serving 3 year terms) and 12 New Deacons (serving 1, 2, or 3 year terms). It’s a great group of leaders, and I am excited about their commitment to the Lord and to his church. At the June Session meeting, the current elders interviewed and examined these 18 new leaders. We had a great time sitting around tables and having faith-filled conversations about the church, the Bible, the Book of Order, and the Book of Confessions. I want to share four important questions from the “exam,” because they are questions every Christian should be able to answer. These four important questions are actually the first and last questions of the exam. Take a minute and think- how do you answer them? 1. Tell us about your faith journey and relationship with Jesus Christ. 2. In what ways are you currently growing as a disciple? 3. What areas of ministry are you most interested in being part of at Westminster? 4. What hope and prayer do you have for Westminster Presbyterian Church? I’m grateful for Westminster and the ways we’re growing together. God’s doing a good thing through the church. Yours in Christ,
In Honor of Clif Green For the Music Fund From David and Ann Morris
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE JUNE 2016 SESSION MEETING
We spent time examining the new Deacons and Elders. They are well
prepared and enthusiastic about the areas of ministry where they will serve.
New Members:
Mark and Stephani Peterson, daughters Hailey and Kayten, joined May
22, 2016 by letter of transfer from Friendship Baptist Church, North
Charleston.
Matthew and LeAnn Teitsort, daughter Sophia Jane, joined May 22, 2016
by reaffirmation (Matt) and profession (LeAnn) of faith.
Ruth McSweeney joined by letter of transfer from Park Circle
Presbyterian Church (by way of the C-A Presbytery) on June 12, 2016.
Geoffrey and Allison Fender, their daughters Nora and Abby joined on
June 12, 2016 by transfer of letter from James Island Presbyterian
Church.
Request of Transfer
First Scots Presbyterian Church sent request transfer letter dated June 6,
for Mary Ellen Millhouse
Approval of the May 2016 Financial Statements
Baptism approvals for:
July 17- Eleanor and Jane Akery, daughters of Matthew and Natasha
Akery.
July 24- LeAnn and Sophia Teitsort. Sophia is the daughter of Matt and
LeAnn Teitsort.
July 31- Hailey and Kayten Peterson, daughters of Mark and Stephanie
Peterson.
Administration Committee:
“Westminster Presbyterian Church Emergency Response Plan” to be
renamed the “WPC Hurricane Emergency Response Plan”. The plan was
adopted and will be finalized in the next months.
Building and Grounds:
Cutting a door between the Toddler Nursery and the 2yrold Preschool
Room and painting the Preschool room. $3800 to be paid from the WPC
Endowment fund.
Gratitude was expressed for the service of Elders concluding a three year
term on the Session. They have served during an important transition of the
church. Allyn Bruce, Mary Fulmer, Sara McCoy, David Morris, Debbie
Redmon, Betsy Williams, and Clerk, Dick Patrick.
May Year to Date
Contributions Budgeted 50,509.29 249,605.36
Contributions Actual 47,327.07 261,950.72
Expense Budgeted 58,073.05 290,364.41
Expense Actual 41,427.62 232,018.28
Sunday, July 10, during the
11:00 am worship service we will have ordination and
installation for Elders:
Ann Froneberger, Johnnie Harvey,
Rita Livingston, Nancy Parrish, Henry Shepard,
Chuck Towne.
Deacons: Donna David, Shelby Earnst, Lynda Higgins, Fran Ligon, Karen Norman,
Christine Towne, Meghan Ward,
Ginnie Yarborough, Sarah Sams,
DeeBee Wright, Meredith Boyd,
Blair Wade.
Special thanks to
Elders: Allyn Bruce, Mary Fulmer, Sara McCoy, David Morris, Debbie Redmon, Betsy Williams.
Deacons: Sylvia Coker, Sara Dwyer, Jenny Fulwiler, Beth Georgen, Brenda Haile, Carolyn Niblock, Sherry Niblock, Tim Pennekamp, Beth Shepard, John Wright, for completing their terms of active service to the church.
In Memory of Bob MacInnes For : General Purpose Endowment From: Lance and Jean Lewandowski For: Building Maintenance Fund From: William N. West William M. Turner For: Music Fund From: Jenny and Howard Fulwiler Duncan and Susan Newkirk For: Undesignated From: Joe and Tami Bellisario
JULY BIRTHDAYS
3 Carolyn Drose 4 Henry Ramsay Robin Zemp 5 Anne Camburn 6 Debbie Baskin Chut Moody Nathan Snider 7 Teresa Butts 8 Norma O’Brien 10 Nancy Parrish 11 Patty Fei John Gilbert 12 Leslie Jonsson Stephani Peterson 13 Cam Patterson 14 Pat Coggins Mattie Housley Carol Patrick Zachary Ward 16 Russ Mallette 17 Anne Powell 18 William McGlynn Catherine Patrick 19 Thomas Spangenberg 21 Lindy Coleman Rachael Stokes 22 Emily Gibson Nick Shepard 24 Jim Seay 25 Kitty Kenney Will Patrick 26 Erik Jonsson Carol Mattox 27 Elizabeth Anne Boling Rosalee Smith Mike Stokes Avery Walters 31 Joe Smith
To My Westminster Church Family,
I have been so touched by the outpouring of love and
support shown to me during my illness.
I am full of gratitude to God and to
each of you for the prayers, cards,
flowers, and food. Fran Ligon
Dear Westminster, June 21, 2016
The flowers you brought me are beautiful in my
room—just as they were in church Sunday. Flowers
lift my spirits and I thank you so much. Daniel’s
sermon touched our hearts, especially since this is our
first father’s day without him. Daniel nailed it—Bill
got teary eyed and has mentioned it.
Everyone has been so welcoming to us and we
are grateful. My attendance will sort of depend on
when my son, Bill ,is able to bring me. He arranges
his college classes around my doctor’s appointments
so he can take me. He is also
chairman of the board of Leonard’s
music school. He plays professionally
and works for a contractor friend in
summer.
Again, thank you for the loving
kindness that has been shown.
Sincerely,
Ruth McSweeney
June 26, 2016
“Our hearts and tummies are full and grateful for all the lovely cards and delicious food you have
shared with us after Howard’s fall in May and his shoulder replacement on June 8. We have felt
your prayers and concerns! Thank you to our
church family for loving and supporting us in so many
ways. God is so faithful. We continue to know God’s love
through you! With gratitude,
Howard and Jenny Fulwiler”
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S CIRCLE 5 Just a reminder of our luncheon on Tuesday, July 12, at the Tomato Shed at Stono Market.
You can meet at the church at 10:30 am and carpool, or meet us
at the Tomato Shed at 11 am. Let’s
catch up on summer happenings, have a good time, and enjoy a good
lunch. See you there.
Buildings and Grounds Committee:
A project to landscape the azalea bed at the
Church entrance has been approved and will be
going on in the next few weeks. Once it is
finished we will hold a work day to plant shrubs
and flowers to help produce an attractive
entrance.
A project in the Preschool to cut a door into the
Nursery will begin July 18. This is a safety
measure to give an added means of exit, plus a
more efficient way to get from one classroom to
the nursery. Your patience for any inconvenience
during construction will be appreciated.
The Buildings and Grounds has postponed work
on the walkway roofs until we can investigate
upgrading the egress in this area. A
subcommittee has been formed to seek an
architect to help with suggestions. Once these are
available we will consider the work necessary on
the walkways.
The Building and Grounds Committee has
postponed the installation of new carpeting in the
Sanctuary until after Hands of Christ and to study
more the effects of the new HIVAC system. We
hope to get back to considering this project in
September.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Announcing publication of the book
“The Flowers Speak” by Rosalee M. Smith. This spiritual meaning of flowers book may be found on the circulation
desk in the church library. To check out the book.
1.Sign your name on the book card. 2.Place card in the check out file.
3.Enjoy your spiritual reading. 4.Return the book for other readers.
Thank you! The Library Staff Rosalee Smith, Roberta Shepard, Dee Bee Wright
June 20, 2016
To Sylvia and Jenny,
as co-moderators of the
Westminster Deacons,
Please tell each member that I send
my heartfelt thanks and grateful
appreciation for your many kind
expressions of welcome since I
recently joined Westminster Church. I
am impressed and deeply touched by
the warmth and friendliness of each
word!
The closing of Park Circle Church was
a sad and bittersweet experience I
had never encountered before and I
was comforted by the wonderful way
I was accepted by Westminster.
When I received the card signed by
Elders and Deacons I read each
name and look forward to meeting
each of you.
A special thank you to these persons
who attended the special service at
Park Circle on May 1st. Thank you for
your visits to Presbyterian Home. It is
always a joy to see you. (you always
surprise all of us by bringing special
gifts)
It just seemed “right” to join
Westminster Church, and I look
forward to continuing my faith
journey with so many wonderful
friends.
Westminster
Deacons are to
be congratulated
for the wonderful
things you do to
“take care of
your flock.”
Blessings to you !!
With love, Inez
News from the Preschool
The halls are eerily quiet without the sounds of children talking, laughing and learning. The only sounds are from the occasional teacher coming to make plans for next year, cleaning by our wonderful cleaning staff and on Sunday mornings when Sunday School and children’s church give it a boost. Otherwise the only noise is from the office where plans are being made for a great school year. Last month the recently vacated four year-old position was filled by Janet Boswell, a former pre-school parent and a retired Charleston County School Preschool Intervention Teacher. For many years Ms. Boswell has been working with students at our school through CCSD and has shared so much of her knowledge of teaching Preschoolers with our staff. She will have really large shoes to fill of Ms. Sue Smoak who retired after 36 years. Ms. Boswell’s children were students of Ms. Smoak’s over twenty years ago. We are truly excited to have her on our staff next year. Please continue to pray for the continued success of our Preschool and the children who begin their faith journey here. And as always please continue clipping Box Tops for Education and using your Publix cards to earn money for our school. Have a wonderful rest of the Summer. Blessings, The Preschool
One 80 Place, the shelter downtown, has some summer needs. If you would like to donate umbrellas, bug spray, sunscreen, or reusable water bottles for the men at the shelter, please put them in the basket outside of Daniel’s office.
Senior Adult
Ministries
Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 17, 2016
4:00 til 6:00 pm Covenant Hall Please make reservations by
Tuesday, July 12
Deacons, Just wanted you to know there will be a brief, called Diaconate meeting on July 10, 2016 in the church parlor right after the 11 0'clock church service. You will have been officially ordained as deacons!! The purpose of the meeting is to elect your new deacon officers for the coming year. We have those who have agreed to serve. Just need to take a vote and/or get other nominations. Please plan to attend this meeting as we need a quorum present. Please email if you will not be present. I will send a brief agenda a few days before the 10th. Thank you for your commitment to our church family. You will be blessed in so many ways in the coming months! Blessings to you,
Jenny Fulwiler and Sylvia Coker
Retiring co-moderators
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WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Daniel Lawrence Smoak………………….Pastor
Nita Rushton. . …………….…. . . . .Office Administrator
Anne Camburn……….. . . . . . . . . Business Administrator
Robin Zemp……………………..……...Director of Music
Alicia Crosby……………………….…Preschool Director
Pam Smith…………………..Preschool Assistant Director
Janie Bruce. . . . . .Director of Youth/Children’s Ministries
Joan Foster…………………….…..Childcare Coordinator
Carol Smith……………………………....Hostess/Caterer
SUNDAYS AT WESTMINSTER
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
COMMUNION is celebrated the fir st Sunday of
every month.
2ND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
12:00 noon Second Sunday Luncheon
Resumes September 2016
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
CHURCH FAMILY DINNER
6:00 p.m. Dinner—Resumes July 13, 2016
WESTMINSTER SESSION
CLASS OF 2017 CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019
Chris Camburn Lindy Coleman Ann Froneberger
Robert Dadin Brad Earnst Johnnie Harvey
Jim Frye Priscilla Holtzclaw Nancy Parrish
Donna Purcell Mark Patrick Rita Livingston
Jerry Smoak Charlie Powell Henry Shepard
Patty Stokes Carole Russell Chuck Towne
Clerk-Priscilla Holtzclaw
Treasurer-Betsy Williams Assistant Treasurer-Patty Stokes
Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA) www.westminstercharleston.org
843.766.8311 Fax: 843.766.8312
Rev. Dr. Daniel Lawrence Smoak, Pastor
(843) 872-1001
Robin Zemp, Director of Music
Janie Bruce, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries
Nita Rushton, Office Administrator
Anne Camburn, Business Administrator
