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Church Newsletter Volume 16 - Issue 19 November 1st, 2016

The Chimes

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1015 Winthrop Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60435 815-725-6687

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 ~

725-6686

Church Office ~ 725-6687

FAX ~ 725-7866

Office Hours ~

Mon. thru Thurs. 9-4:30 Fri. 9-12

Website: www.westpresjoliet.org

Email: [email protected]

www.facebook.com/westpresjoliet

This Saturday, October 29, we’re having a party - Trunk or Treat that is.

From 2:30 to 4:30 we’ll have games, food, Trunk or Treat and lots of fun. I

hope our whole church family will turn out for this party.

Did you know that the name “Halloween” actually has Christian origins?

The ancient Celts of Ireland and the British Isles had a festival of Samhain

(pronounced sow-hen). Samhain marked the end of summer and

preparations for winter. Winter was harsh, resources could be scarce and

survival was tenuous. The festival of Samhain acknowledged that just as

the warmth and bounty of summer gives way to the cold and scarcity of

winter, human life also gives way to death.

Around AD 300 Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Gradually, the Gospel

spread throughout the British Isles. Typical to Christianity's spread to new cultures, the church put a

Christian slant on existing holidays. Samhain was no different. All Saints Day, celebrated since the

7th century, came to fall on November 1, the day after Samhain. And Samhain was renamed All Hal-

lows’ eve, or Halloween. Hallow is an archaic word for Saint, so “Halloween” literally means “All

Saints Eve.”

Okay, enough of the History Lesson. Find a zany costume and come join your church family for

Trunk or Treat this Saturday, October 29 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM here at the church. See you there.

Shalom,

Matt

The Reverend

Matthew T. Robinson,

Pastor

Musings From Matt. . .

Supplies needed for

KidsHopeUSA

If you have been wondering how you might support

our KidsHopeUSA volunteers and program, we are

in need of donations of various supplies.

There will be a basket in the narthex (or the mail

room) to accept these donations.

The other way to support our mentors and the

children they will work with, is with prayer!

Thank you,

Linda Evans, Leader/Trainer

Items needed include:

Games such as Connect Four, Life, Trouble,

Sorry, Checkers, Jenga, Go Fish, Uno, Scrabble,

Guess Who, Mancala, Yahtzee, Battleship,

Boggle

playing cards, dice, kids puzzles, flash cards

(multiplication/fractions)

blank note cards

blank thank you cards

markers

sticker books

hidden pictures

dry erase markers with eraser

dry erase boards

small packages Kleenex

wipes

A collection box for letters for Hannah Robinson is on the congrega-

tional table. Matt and Peggy will be sending care packages a couple

of times a month if you would like to send a card or note.

Thanks.

Called Meeting

There will be a Called Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday,

November 6th, immediately following our Worship Service, for the

purpose of electing church officers. Please plan to attend.

1ST

Annual Trunk or Treat

Kids Fall Extravaganza!

Come One! Come All! Traditional Trick or Treating with a twist,

all at the safety of

Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot!

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016

Time: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: 1015 Winthrop Ave., Joliet

Supported by Church Communities of:

Westminster Presbyterian and Nueva Esperanza

Remember those years gone by, when we ran from house to house

and yelled Trick or Treat? Trunk or Treat is a safe alternative

for today’s youth to experience that same JOY.

Join us Saturday October 29th for the

First Annual Trunk or Treat Kids Fall Extravaganza.

Volunteers are needed for the following:

Creatively Themed Decorated Car Trunks – Prizes Awarded

Safety Ambassador to help with questions and guidance

Social Hall activities

Committee members needed:

Please contact Mission Team Members

Dawn Banks or Sheila Huckins to volunteer.

Sanctuary Flowers For November

November 6th – John Sikes in loving memory of his wife, Ruth Sikes.

November 13th – Ardith Efner in loving memory of her husband, Robert Efner.

November 20th – Louis & Gayla Audia in celebration of their anniversary.

November 27th – Lois McMillin and Nancy Dock in memory of Joan Stoner.

To The Glory Of God...

In Loving Memory Of...

In Celebration Of...

LOGOS Themes Fall 2016

Nov. 2nd Pirate Night Wear an eyepatch.

Corn dogs, chips, veggies & dip, milk and dessert.

Nov. 9th Minion Night Wear your minion shirts.

Chicken nuggets, green beans, fruit, milk and dessert.

Nov. 16th Count Your Blessings Think of what you are thankful for.

Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, milk and dessert.

Nov. 23rd NO LOGOS - THANKSGIVING Eat with your Family.

Nov. 30th Sports Night Wear sport shirts.

Hot dogs, buns, chips, veggies & dip, milk and dessert.

Dec. 7th A Heavenly Event Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, rolls, milk and dessert.

If you don’t like

what is being

served, you may

bring your own

dinner, but no

fast food or pop,

please.

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Bible & a Brew

We will meet again on November 9th.

Please join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

to study God’s word to us in today’s world.

At the same time, enjoy some home-brewed craft beer, craft soda, or brewed coffee!

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1015 Winthrop Ave., Joliet, IL 60435

Call 815.725.6687 for more information

or email [email protected]

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.

Our Breakfast Schedule:

November 5th Bakers Square in Joliet.

November 19th Pancake Breakfast at church.

December 3rd Matty’s Restaurant in Shorewood.

December 17th 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

Tom & Ruthann Bone

Family of Doris Cartelli

Jan & Frank Chandler

Maria Garcia

Rev. & Mrs. Carl Geider

Dorie Glidden

Lori Kerschbaum

Gladyce Kleck

Laura McCloud

Mike Matay

Betsy Nurczyk

Cheryl Sheridan

Ruth Shuma

Margaret Sebby

Mary Udell

Amy Zbroskewich

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

Barb Gutierrez 815-729-2282

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.

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 date: November 19th, 2016.

Come and help us,

come and eat with us,

or come and do both.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN NEWS A huge thanks goes out to everyone who helped to obtain all the materials that we needed to put together the three kits that were our goal for this year. Our heart-filled thanks goes out to everyone who helped to support this program. People who have seen first-hand the distribution of CWS kits…over and over again they have heard, ‘Thank you! This is just what we need!’ Penny Thomson , Moderator Marlene Jones, Vice Moderator

Number of Kits

School Kits 100

Hygiene Kits 65

Emergency Clean-up Buckets 5

P.W. SECOND HAND SALE


We did it.

With your hard work and support, we made $757.94 on the 2nd Hand Sale.

Thanks to everyone, so very, very much.

Contact Us

Westminster Presbyterian

Church

1015 Winthrop Avenue

Joliet, IL 60435

815-725-6687

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