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

ina.boyd@yahoo.com 352-538-4909 (cell)

Gail W. Acree

Administrative Assistant gail.acree@wpcgainesville.org

Office Hours: Closed until further notice

Church Website: https://wpcgainesville.com Email: contact@wpcgainesville.org

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)