Youth Sunday May 5, 2019

Westminster Presbyterian Church

CARILLON PEAL—BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Calvin Acolytes

CALL TO WORSHIP IN MUSIC A Jubilant Peal Michael Helman “Though I May Speak” (Hymn 335) arr. Dan R. Edwards “For the Beauty of the Earth” (Hymn 473) arr. Sondra K. Tucker

(During the Call to Worship in Music you are requested to enter into a time of silence, actively opening your spirit to God’s presence in your midst.)

INTROIT - “Peers from the Past” (Youth theme Song) We celebrate the very young who listen to God’s call; Like Timothy who spread the word and journeyed far with Paul; Like David who against all odds in faith found victory; Like Mary who fulfilled God’s plan with strength and bravery.

*WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP IN WORD Sarah Hall

*PASSING OF THE PEACE (Please greet your neighbor with a Christian welcome. For example, "Peace be with you" or

"The peace of Christ be with you." Respond with "And also with you.")

*HYMN 464 - “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Hymn to Joy

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Madeline Staub Merciful God, although we have not always made the best decisions, we know that you for-give us when we confess our sins. We are not consistently faithful to you or the ones we love. Please help us to live more faithful lives, so that we may be a reflection of you and your love.

(Silence is kept for personal confession.)

All Sing:

DECLARATION OF PARDON Leader: Jesus Christ died on the cross for us so that we may live. People: We are God’s beloved children. Leader: Friends, believe the Good News, People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Service for the Lord’s Day

*GLORIA PATRI H. W. Greatorex Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

2019 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION Conor Bullerman, Lily Knorr, and Elena Whitlock

ANTHEM - Alleluia Round William Boyce, arr. Richard Proulx

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Anna Boezi

SCRIPTURE - 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Pew Bible, p. 209 NT Nessa LeDonne

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM - “Be Thou My Vision” Irish folk song, arr. Carlton Young Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, my presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I thy true son; O thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.

High King of Heaven, my victory won, May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, O still be my vision, thou ruler of all.

THEME INTRODUCTION Elena Whitlock

*HYMN 426 - “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak” Canonbury (At the beginning of the hymn, children in Pre-K - second grade may leave for Children and Worship and Come and See. They will be met in the Narthex, the main Sanctuary entrance, and escorted to Rooms 102 and 104.)

FAITH STORIES The Class of 2019 Focus: “Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” —1 Timothy 4:12

*STATEMENT OF FAITH Josh Bodey We believe that God created us for a purpose, here in this church and in the world. We believe that God calls everyone. God understands us at whatever stage of life we find ourselves, and uses all of our gifts, no matter where we are or what we are doing. We believe that Mary, Jesus’ mother, was called as a young woman to fulfill God’s plan, and that Jesus himself was called to serve at young age in the temple. Jesus knew what it was like to experience prejudice because of his ideas, his race, his age, and his beliefs. Jesus also understood that people of all ages were needed to do his good work, like the

young boy who shared his lunch so Jesus could feed the 5,000. We believe that the Holy Spirit has been at work throughout our lives showing us how to serve God and others.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS (During the Offertory, please fill out the Fellowship Pads and pass them up and down the pews

in order that we may greet one another by name after worship.)

Offertory Anthem - “For the Beauty of the Earth” John Rutter For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth over and around us lies…

Lord of all, to thee we raise This our joyful hymn of praise.

For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light…

For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild…

For each perfect gift of thine to us all so freely given, Graces human and divine, flowers of earth and buds of heaven…

SILENT PRAYER, PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Olivia Collins and Abby Lachman

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN 525 - “Here I Am, Lord” (As a symbol of our call to “Take the light of Christ into the world,” the Acolytes carry the flame out of the Sanctuary. At the beginning of the hymn, children attending CrossRoads: Education for the Journey will be met in the Narthex.)

*CHARGE AND BLESSING Sam Stack

*RESPONSE - “Go, My Children” Ar hyd y nos Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me. Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free. Here my Spirit’s power filled you, Here his tender comfort stilled you. Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.

CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY - Bell Jubilee Matthew Prins (The Concluding Voluntary is the final Alleluia of our worship.

You are invited to remain in silence.)

*Please rise in body or spirit.

Head Usher: Erik Collins Head Greeter: Marge Hazelton Church Office Receptionist: Dominique Myers CPR/AED: Anne Proulx, Sean Hearrell

Sharing their Faith Stories this morning are (in alphabetical order): Charlie Almoney, Zach Brennaman, Alex House, Valerie Kronson, Agatha Shafer, and Kelsey Wolf.

2018-2019 Youth Advisors are: Ann Bailey, Graham Bailey, Laura Bascom, Sean Hearrell, Shawna Kidd, Margaux Mayhew, Vail McGuire, Gene Saunders, Sarah Saunders, Sarah Sessions, Joseph Shonle, and Sandra Swanson.

Each year the Presbyterian Youth Council (PYC), a ministry team of the Education and Practice Committee made up of youth and adults, chooses a theme of study and reflection for the youth fellowship group. This year’s theme was Peers From The Past. The group studied stories of young people in scripture. Members of the Senior High Youth Fellowship wrote the liturgy for this morning’s service.

Music Participants: Knox Ringers (grades 7-12; Brent Manley, Director) – Knox Choir (grades 7-12; John Neely, Director; Brent Manley, Pianist) – John Neely is Organist-Director.

Today’s Music: “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak” (Hymn 426) is based on Romans 14:7: “We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves.” The hymn is a fitting commentary on the life of the author, Frances R. Havergal, whose delicate health forced her to conserve her energies and restrict her activities. It is a reminder that it is our duty to use the talent God gives us to share with others, pray-ing that God will strengthen, teach, fill, and use us according to God’s will for our lives.

Knox Ringers Grades 7-12

Brent Manley, Director Assisted by Abby Bowling

Josh Bodey Anna Boezi Conor Bullerman Olivia Collins

Madeline Dembiczak Kessler Hackenberger Sarah Hall Abby Lachman

Nessa LeDonne Regin Potter Will Potter Madeline Staub

Knox Choir Grades 7-12

John Neely, Director Brent Manley, Accompanist

Anne and Bill Potter, Choir Parents

Seniors of the Knox Choir are wearing the white stoles.

Soprano Grace Almoney Anna Boezi Madeline Dembiczak Clementine Davies Sarah Hall Lily Knorr Abby Lachman Nessa LeDonne Enyonam Nenonene Agatha Shafer Caroline Shoup Amelia Staub Madeline Staub Elena Whitlock

Alto Trinity Dornbusch Anna Bragg Jenna Briggs Olivia Collins Sarah Honious Valerie Kronson Breanna Moore Mawuena Nenonene Kelsey Wolf

Tenor Josh Bodey Conor Bullerman Alex Hardy

Andrew Hicks Regin Potter Will Potter

Bass Charlie Almoney Jackson Brennaman Zach Brennaman Braden Hicks Alex House Sam Stack

Lives of Love and Service

It’s long been known that we support what we love… with our time, with our talent, and with our treasure.

That was certainly true in the Clute family. David and Miriam (Mim) Clute moved to Dayton at the end of World War II and connected quickly with Westminster Presbyteri-an Church. David and Mim treasured their times with what were then called the Beta Presbyweds and travelled on mission trips to Alaska and San Francisco with other Be-tas. Those friendships were a significant piece of their very active lives. They raised their children, three boys and a girl, in church school, choir, and confirmation class.

Deeply interested in peace and justice, Mim volunteered many hours with Westminster Presbyterian Women and continued her interest at the national level with Presbyterian Women conferences. Westminster was the center of both her spiritual life and her deepest friendships.

Dave, an engineer at WPAFB, was a bit quieter in giving back to the church. The Beta Presbygroup was equally important to Dave and, following retirement, he and a fellow Beta went downtown daily to work on projects and missions at their beloved Westminster. Together they traced all of the electrical circuits in the church, labeling every connection in all seven circuit boxes. They built cupboards, repaired “tired” areas, and performed feats of carpentry wonder all over the building. They even had daughter Karen, slight of frame, crawl through the plenum under the Sanctuary and above Fellowship Hall to trace a wire’s path above a hallway to an outlet in a storage closet in Stargazer Square.

Karen Clute grew up knowing how important the church family was to her parents. She followed in their footsteps. Returning to Dayton as a young adult in 1986, she taught mostly 4th graders in the Miamisburg schools for 30 years. She served the church as a Deacon and an Elder, but her pas-sions follow her parents’ passions. Like her dad, she main-tains a laser focus on the integrity of the building. She smiles every time she opens a circuit box and sees her dad’s labels from 25 years ago. She took her mother’s love of working

within the church to heart when she worked as a youth advisor and, today, she leads her Filia Presby-group.

For Karen, the light blazed in 1989 when a church member spoke from the lecturn asking for volunteers to become involved in Habitat for Humanity. She jumped in and has been involved in Catch the Building Spirit ever since. At Nancy Hodgkins’ suggestion, she combined the opportunity to serve and the opportuni-ty to teach. She shares her skills as a leader of our In-tergenerational Mission trips for WPC.

Karen also followed in her parents’ footsteps by designating Westminster Presbyterian Church in her legacy planning. “The church is very important to me. It’s my faith; it’s my family; it’s the people who encourage and support me. Westminster is a spiritual place to grow and to feel safe. Every faith journey has its ups and downs. At Westmin-ster, I don’t always have to be up but I’m always safe in my journey.”

Thank you, Karen…for your faith story, for your service, and for your love of our shared worship experience.

Karen is a member of our Te Deum Society which means she has informed the church that she has included Westminster Presbyterian in her legacy planning. For more information on how to let the church know that you’ve included WPC in your estate planning, please call Craig in the Church Office (937-223-7285). Let us thank you today for a gift we hope doesn’t come to us for many, many years.

Noonday Organ Recitals Four Thursdays in May

12:10 - 12:35 p.m.

This Thursday, May 9 – Carson Cooman Nationally known composer and organist and Composer in

Residence, The Memorial Church, Harvard University

May 16 – Rachel Spry Lammi Organist, Kettering Seventh Day Adventist Church,

and Dayton Organ Academy Chair

May 23 – Marcia Weygant Organist-Director of Music, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Xenia

The organ console will be visible by way of a projection system.

Each recital is free and open to the public.

A quick lunch will be served for $6 following the program.

MADD DAYS at Westminster Music, Art, Drama, Dance Day Camp July 29 - August 2, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration is now open for those in grades 3-8 (as of fall 2019). Enjoy choir, handbells, dance, drama, Christian education, and art. The cost for the week is $80. For more information and to register visit www.westminsterdayton.org

Lunch with Richard. For several months now, twice a month Richard Baker has been sharing an informal lunch with members of the Westminster Congregation. It’s a little bit of a vision sharing occasion and a great deal about getting to know our members outside of worship or church business. These small, Dutch-treat lunches last about 90 minutes and are generally sched-uled at a restaurant in the downtown Dayton area. Upcoming dates are May 8 (12:00 p.m.) and May 30 (6:00 p.m.). Please call Amanda in the Church Office to RSVP for the date of your choice. All are welcome.

Parking: The lot on the corner of Second and Perry Streets is owned by Montgomery County. The county, at its discretion, opens it for us as a courtesy. However, this is not a guaranteed arrangement, and we have no recourse when it is closed.

Large print bulletins, hymnals, Bibles, and sermons are available in the Narthex, from an usher, or on the table by the elevator.

During the service, if you notice someone who appears to require medical attention, please raise your hand or contact the head usher. Response Team members will care for the person.

If someone asks you for money, we encourage you instead to give them one of Westminster’s Emergency Assistance Cards, which are available in the Narthex or the Church Office.

Each week the churches of the Presbytery of the Miami Valley keep one particular congregation in their prayers. This week the churches are praying for Seven Mile United Presbyterian Church.

Need to speak with a pastor after worship? Here is where you can find them: Richard – Narthex; Nancy – Narthex.

ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS Just Friends, Senior Fellowship Group, is planning to visit the Grotto Gardens of the Soldiers Home in Dayton on Friday, May 17. Afterwards we will enjoy lunch at the Second Street Market. The group will leave by bus at 9:30 a. m. from the church parking lot and will return by 3:00 p.m. Please contact Rosalie Jennings (937-294-3784) to indicate your interest.

Men of Westminster Fellowship Group, age 50 and above, will enjoy a tour of the B-17 Flying Fortress Res-toration Area and Museum in Urbana on Wednesday, May 29. Following our time at Grimes Field, we will

WELCOME VISITORS! We are glad you are here. During the offertory, we hope you will take the opportunity to provide your name and contact information on the Fellowship Pad when it gets passed to you in the pew. After the service today, please stop by our “Welcome Center” just out-side the Sanctuary’s double doors. We have a small gift for you today to say, “Thanks for being here today” and for adding to our worshiping community.

Have you enjoyed visiting Westminster? Would you like to know more about us, how to become a member and what it means to be a Presbyterian? If so, you are invited to our Spring Investigating Church Membership class. This class is condensed to a one-day class meeting Sunday, May 19, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (dinner and childcare provided). Join with us to learn about both the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Westminster Church in particular. Anyone curious to know more, as well as those who have already decided to become members, are invited. Let us know if you plan to attend by writing “ICM” and circling it on the Fellowship Pad, e-mailing Denise Weaver (denise@westminsterdayton.org), or calling the Church Office (223-7285).

PARISH NOTES Don't miss the opportunity to have your blood pressure checked in the Chapel Reception Room immediately following worship.

Please join us following worship for Coffee and Conversation, downstairs in Fellowship Hall. You are invited to enjoy some light refreshments and fellowship. Donation containers for members are placed near the coffee.

Electronics recycling is available today and the first Sunday of each month—sponsored by the Earth Stew-ardship Ministry Team (ESMT). Bring old power cords, cell phones, remote controllers, even fax machines and laptops, and ESMT will ensure they are properly recy-cled. Deposit items in the bin beside the Fair Trade products table in Fellowship Hall after worship.

Fair Trade food products will be on sale today during Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. The Earth Stewardship Ministry Team will be selling coffee, tea, nuts, and choc-olate. Put your faith into action as together we create a greener and more just food system.

Come walk the Labyrinth, noon-7:00 p.m., this Tues-day, May 7, in Fellowship Hall. Invite a friend to come along for the journey. All are welcome.

God’s Providential Hand: The History of WPC—Taught by Richard Baker. This class is in honor of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton (as a merger of First Presbyterian Church and Third Street Presbyterian). We will trace the key events and persons in our history, with a special eye to how God has provided in unex-pected ways throughout. The class will meet April 28, May 5, and May 19.

DONATIONS Text donations may be made by texting 937-709-4967.

Our iPad giving kiosks are located in the Narthex near the Sanctuary doors. They accept contributions for any program of the church. Donations may be made by Visa, Master Card, or Discover credit cards. Dona-tions may even be made anonymously.

Use your smart phone to scan the QR code on the back cover of the bulletin to visit our website and donate now electronically.

INFANTS AND CHILDREN Infants and Toddlers (Infant - 4 years old) are cared for from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 108. Parents of infants are provided a beeper by the nursery staff in case immediate communication is needed while they wor-ship in the Sanctuary. During the worship hour, they take part in an activity and enjoy a snack.

We welcome young children to worship in our Sanctu-ary at Westminster today with cloth worship bags fresh-ly stocked with new quiet, worship-related activities, including a Children’s Bulletin and felt board designed specifically for today’s service. Not all bags are the same! Next week, your child will likely find a different, new activity inside his or her bag. The bags can be found in a basket on a bench in the Narthex (main Sanctuary entrance) and upstairs in the balcony. All children are invited to use one throughout the worship time and then return the bag to its original location, taking the papers home with them.

Pre-K and Kindergarteners are invited to Children and Worship, a unique and interactive introduction to the stories and practices of our faith. As the second hymn begins, these children will be met in the Narthex (main Sanctuary entrance) and escorted to Room 102. Children and Worship concludes at 11:30 a.m. From there, children will be escorted to Genesis Singers

have lunch at the Grimes Field Airport Café, famous for their hamburgers and pie! This will be followed by a visit to the museum. Meet at the church parking lot at 11:00 a.m. The church bus will return by 3:30 p.m. To reserve your seat on the bus, please contact Glen Gallaway (937-426- 8046, home; 937-760-8332, cell; or ggallaway58@gmail.com).

Between Jobs, a Westminster support group, assists people looking for work opportunities on their spiritu-al and vocational search. WPC volunteers also mentor some of these individuals. If you know of someone looking for work, please have them contact Vic Barnett (vic.barnett@daytonaero.com). We will try to support with companies, contacts, and information. If you own a business or are a key decision maker, Between Jobs can use your ideas, a little bit of your time, and your talent.

ADULT EDUCATION

The Following Classes Continue Today

Marriage in Different Seasons of Life—Taught by Ray and Sue Merz. Each season of married life brings new issues to the forefront, and how we address those issues in faith determines whether our marriage thrives or slowly stagnates, or perpetual conflict leads to a dead-end. After Ray's 7 years of a failed marriage, and now our soon-to-be 48 years of a healthy marriage, we are convinced that the church needs to do more to strength-en marriage. Ray and Sue Merz will interview two Westminster couples each week and talk about their marriage. We look at raising young children (April 28), raising youth (May 5), empty nesters (May 12), and ad-vancing seniors (May 19). Come join us these four weeks as we look at "Marriage in Different Seasons of Life."

God’s Sent People: Who Are We and What Are We Doing Here?—Taught by Margaret Haney, Ruling El-der; retired Executive Presbyter of Miami Valley Pres-bytery; PCUSA Life Coach for church professionals; and seeker of faithful living in community. As people of the Reformed tradition, we believe in the concept of “the priesthood of all believers”—that all of us are called to ministry by our baptism. In this class, we will be ad-dressing the questions: What is my call to serving God’s world? How do I know that is my call? What does that mean for me in my everyday life—at work, in my com-munity, in my family—and in relation to the Church? Come and reflect on these questions through the eyes of the Scriptures and through the sharing of understand-ings with other members of the class.

11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Knox Choir (grades 7-12), Sanctuary John Neely, Director

YOUTH Junior High and Senior High Youth Fellowships will meet this afternoon for the End of the Year Party. The party will be at the home of the Brennaman Family in Oakwood. The bus will leave from the Westminster Parking lot at 12:30 p.m. immediately following Knox Choir Rehearsal and return at 3:00 p.m. please let Nancy know ahead of time if your parents will be transporting you to the party.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY Please help your pastors help our members, especially in times of illness or accident. When you, a relative, or friend enter the hospital, or are scheduled for inpatient or outpatient surgery, please phone the Church Office with that information - name, place and date.

No members are known to be in the hospital as of Thursday, May 2. Recently hospitalized and released: Palmer Schumann.

Sue Hamilton and Denise Weaver are away on the Scotland Heritage trip.

(Pre-K) in Room 104 and Cherub Choir (K) in the Thea-ter. Children not attending choir need to be met by their parents at 11:30 a.m.

Children in grades 1 and 2 are invited to attend Come and See/Godly Play, a unique and interactive worship experience for younger elementary children. As the second hymn begins, these children will be met in the Narthex (main Sanctuary entrance) and escorted to Room 104. From there, they will be led by their shepherds to their CrossRoads workshops at 10:55 a.m.

CrossRoads: Education for the Journey features varied and engaging activities for children in first through sixth grade, 10:55-11:30 a.m. As the final hymn begins, chil-dren are invited to meet their age-group shepherds in the Narthex (main Sanctuary entrance) and be escorted to their workshops. Choir children will be escorted directly to their rehearsals. Other children may be picked up from their workshops at 11:30 a.m. Workshop location signs are posted in the Narthex and on the stage in Fel-lowship Hall.

MISSION Today is Hunger Sunday. Please place canned food for the needy in our area on the table in the Narthex. A monetary gift may also be given.

From the Garden — Pick up fresh vegetables and plants grown specifically to support an important local mission—helping to feed God's flock beyond our walls. The money donated each Sunday for these delicious, home-grown products is combined with our monthly Hunger Sunday Offering and given to support our local Food Bank. We hope you will enjoy all that is From the Garden. Donations of herbs, flowers, houseplants, perennials, and vegetables are always welcome.

MUSIC Choirs for children and youth. New members are welcome! 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Genesis Singers (4 and 5 year olds, Pre-K) - Room 104 Holly Martin, Director Cherub Choir (grades K-2), Theater Rachael Boezi, Director Calvin Choir (grades 3-6), Room 100 (Choir Room) John Neely, Director

MINISTERS All members of the Church

STAFF

Richard L. Baker, Jr. .................................. Pastor/Head of Staff John W. Neely ...................................... Assoc. Pastor for Music Nancy S. Hodgkins ...........Assoc. Pastor for Youth & Mission Susan G. Hamilton ...... Pastoral Affiliate for Congregational Care Denise C. Weaver ....... Interim Assoc. Pastor for Spiritual Growth Brent Manley ..................................................... Music Associate Jenne Gross ..................................................... Mission Associate

Craig Showalter ................................... Business Administrator Amanda Newhart ................. Executive Assistant to Dr. Baker Kate Stephenson ............................... Administrative Assistant Miranda Watt .................................... Administrative Assistant Brittany Campbell ............................ Administrative Assistant Wayne King ........................................ Maintenance Supervisor Marvin Fleming ................................................................. Sexton

A SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR VISITORS THIS MORNING Thank you for your presence here in worship today. Every Sunday God blesses us with the gift of new visitors. Some of you have come across town or across the country and found your way here today. This may be your first time ever, or first time in a long while to be in a church on a Sunday morning. Or you may be a member of another congregation. Whatever tradition you may have come from, we are delighted to have you here today and invite you to experience our worship, Coffee Hour, Sunday classes, or whatever captures your imagination and need. To learn more about us, visit our website, www.westminsterdayton.org, “Like Us” on Facebook, take a brochure from the pew rack, or contact the Church Office. We have good news for you: Westminster is a safe place to ask questions and to live the questions of life that have no easy or pat answers. We believe that Jesus welcomes all people, just as they are, and so do we. We understand the life of faith to be a journey better walked together than alone. Westminster is an exciting congregation where you can grow in faith and discover meaningful opportunities to be a part of a community where loving God and neighbor is transforming lives. That’s our purpose. And that takes all of us. God’s grace and peace to you this day, Westminster Pastoral Staff and Congregation

Officers of Westminster Presbyterian Church

ELDERS

DEACONS

Associate Pastor Nominating Committee 2018

Standing Committees of Session

Building and Grounds Education and Practice

Evangelism, Hospitality and Membership Fellowship

Mission Personnel

Stewardship and Finance Worship, Music and Fine Arts

Class of 2019 Sarah Kiewitz Sharon Norton Ross Padak Tom Perry

Class of 2020 Paul Bascom Kay Berg Bob Knechel Amy Lachman

Class of 2021 Jan Culver Bill Kasch Jim Latham Vail McGuire

Class of 2019 Roger Bailey Dixie Bowsher Barbara Groff Becky Mann Jerry Snyder Jeff Thomas

Class of 2020 Mark Anderson Sharp Sara Frease Sean Hearrell Ernie McCallister Judi Weaver

Class of 2021 Terry Biers Peter Davies Betty Hoevel Eric Knorr Jeff Moore Lou Ann Wilson

Kay Berg Eric Collins Peter Davies

Gloria Pugh Gene Saunders

Dave Weaver Elizabeth Weibel

Westminster Prayer Ministry To ask for prayer, fill out the Prayer Request card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or take it to the Church Office. Requests for prayer received are shared with the Westminster E-mail Prayer Ministry Team and remain confidential. Please secure permission before sharing an individual’s name, or use generic words such as friend, parent, child, or spouse. Requests for prayer can also be emailed to wpcpray-ers@westminsterdayton.org. You may also submit your prayer request on the Quick Links section of our website (www.westminsterdayton.org). To join the Westminster Prayer Ministry Team, please e-mail wpcprayers@westminsterdayton.org.

Add your prayer to our Prayer Wall, located in the Sanctuary near the Chancel on the east wall. You will find blank prayer papers and pencils in the four mini-desks built into the wall. Write your prayer on the paper, roll up the paper, and insert it between the bricks of the wall. These prayers are completely private, between you and God. After the first Sunday of each month, the wall will be cleared and all prayer papers will be respectfully burned. Prayer Wall postcards are now available to send to someone for whom you prayed. They are located in the Prayer Wall mini-desks and the Narthex.

I will call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me: give ear to my voice when I call to you. Let my prayer be counted as incense before you. Psalm 141:1-2a.

Westminster Presbyterian Church: Where Loving God and Neighbor Is Transforming Lives

Event Schedule Visit our website at www.westminsterdayton.org for possible calendar changes.

Sunday, May 5 8:30 Hunger Sunday Narthex Nursery 108 9:00 Blood Pressure Check CRR 10:00 Worship Sanctuary 10:20 Come and See 104 First Lessons in Faith 106 Children and Worship 102 10:55 CrossRoads 103, 107, 109 11:00 Coffee and Conversation FH Fair Trade Sale and Electronics Recycling FH Blood Pressure Check CRR 11:20 Adult Education God’s Sent People Library God’s Providential Hand WP Marriage in Different Seasons of Life 207/209 Knox Choir Sanctuary 11:30 Genesis Singers (ages 4-5, Pre-K) 104 Cherub Choir (grades K-2) Theater Calvin Choir (grades 3-6) 100 12:15 Te Deum Society Luncheon FH Youth End of Year Party Offsite 7:00 Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 100

Monday, May 6 10:00 Document Storage Ministry Chapel, CRR 7:00 Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 100

Tuesday, May 7 12:00 Labyrinth Walk FH Staff Meeting WP 4:30 Miami Valley Pipe Band Lessons 207 6:00 Session Meeting WP 6:30 Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 100

Wednesday, May 8 10:00 ID Ministry Chapel/CRR 12:00 Women’s Therapeutic Court Lunch FH Dayton Business Technology High School Baccalaureate WP 2:00 Document Storage Ministry Chapel, CRR 6:00 Earth Stewardship Meeting Library 7:00 Serendipity Circle Offsite

Thursday, May 9 10:00 Coffee, Caring, and Crafts Circle WP 12:10 Noonday Organ Recital Sanctuary 12:35 Lunch FH 6:00 Presbytery of Colombia Network Library 7:30 Westminster Choir Rehearsal 100

Friday, May 10 10:00 Document Storage Ministry Chapel, CRR 5:00 Von Holle-Hochadel Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:15 Bach Society Rehearsal FH

Saturday, May 11 5:45 Von Holle-Hochadel Wedding Sanctuary

Sunday, May 12 8:30 Nursery 108 9:15 Westminster Choir Rehearsal 100 10:00 Worship Sanctuary 10:20 Come and See 104 First Lessons in Faith 106 Children and Worship 102 10:55 CrossRoads 103, 107, 109 11:00 Coffee and Conversation FH 11:20 Adult Education God’s Sent People Library God’s Providential Hand WP Marriage in Different Seasons of Life 207/209 11:20 Knox Choir Rehearsal 100 11:30 Genesis Singers (ages 4-5, Pre-K) 104 Cherub Choir (grades K-2) Theater Calvin Choir (grades 3-6) 100 7:00 Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 100

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CRR—Chapel Reception Room FH—Fellowship Hall HH—Heritage Hall WP—West Parlor

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