Presbyterian Church News Vol. 61 No. 5 October / November

Dear Congregation,

As we enter this season of fall, our attention is turned to the themes of harvest, thanksgiving and stewardship. These are three building blocks modeled by the ancient people of the Old Testament, and very much called for at our church.

Here at Westminster Presbyterian Church, we are experiencing a true harvest of blessings. Our fall season is bustling with creative and energetic programming in all of our departments. Our fall season is witnessing the first actual steps of our Westminster 2020 renovations, as we begin work on our environment systems, and

the sound and video systems in our Sanctuary. Our fall season is offering rich worship experiences, as our musical ministry is back at full strength, our worship theme brings much needed attention to the Beatitudes, and Holy Days such as World Communion Sunday,

Reformation Sunday, and All Saints Sunday, bring us to the mountaintops of the liturgical calendar. Yes, in these and many more ways, it is harvest time here at Westminster!

In the Bible, the theme of harvest is always tied to thanksgiving. Ancient people had a keen awareness that it was by God’s providence that the harvest was plentiful. God was the one who provided the rain and the sun, and everything needed for the harvest to be good. As we experience a fruitful harvest here, we too are called to recognize the role that God’s providence has played in it all. This is a time in which a spirit of thanksgiving should fill our lives and our church.

Once we recognize the harvest, and respond in thanksgiving, there is one final step that the biblical pattern offers us. It is to bring the first fruits of our harvest back as an offering to God. As we enter this fall season, we too are asked to bring the first fruits of our blessings back to God. Our 2016 Stewardship season begins this month. Please remember that even though we are giving to a capital campaign, our first and primary call is to support the annual budget of our church. Please be prayerfully considering the kind of pledge you can make for the year ahead, and respond generously to our budget goal for 2017.

Harvest, Thanksgiving, Stewardship. These are the three focuses of fall. May we fully embrace all of them, as we continue to journey into the exciting future God has planned for us here at Westminster Presbyterian Church!

In God’s Love,

Dr. Paul J Kirbas

From Our PastorFROM OUR PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Paul J. KirbasPastor/Head of Staff

405.524.2224 ext. 275pkirbas@wpcokc.org

STAFF PHONE EXTENSIONSAmanda Breninger 279Nicole Brown 282Cindy Cannon 236Joan Cave 224John Engell 269Linda Ferguson 221Tyler Frederickson 241Anisa Gonzalez 237Patty Harrison 239Lori Jirousek 228Jamie Keith 274Jo Ann McFarlin 223Josh Phelps 240Jean Price 235Joel Rayburn 227Heather Selement 248Bridget Stevens 235Melissa Tisdell 234Whitnee Walker 230 & 231June White 249Kitchen 242Mobile Meals 243

Westminster Presbyterian Church

4400 North Shartel AvenueOklahoma City, Oklahoma

73118Sunday Schedule 8:30 am - Chapel Worship9:30 am - Christian Education10:30 am - Sanctuary Worship

Office HoursMonday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Phone (405) 524-2224

I would like to speak with a pastor...Rev. Dr. Paul KirbasPastor / Head of Staff(405) 524-2224 ext 275pkirbas@wpcokc.org

Rev. Michelle JunkinAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care(405) 524-2224 ext 222

Rev. Abbey WalkerAssociate Pastor for Youth and Education(405) 524-2224 ext 233awalker@ wpcokc.org

Left to Right: Kelli Smid, Dorian McCall, Megan Perdue, Andrew Wannigman,Stanley Hall, Nicole Pearce, Zachary DeVault , Keegan Rose, Lisa Lane,

Guillermo Delgado, Katie Votaw

Welcome Our Music Interns

Our St. Francis Day, ANIMAL WELL FAIR!Sunday, October 2 is known as St. Francis Day in the historical church. St. Francis was passionate about the needs of animals, so in his honor, we will be holding an Animal Well Fair on the Manor Lawn on Sunday, October 2, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Our Fair for Animal welfare will include the following:

A Pastoral Blessing of the AnimalsOur pastors will offer individual prayers for your pets, and will offer your pet a special tag for their collar or cage to commemorate the blessing

Ask a Vet BoothA veterinarian will be on hand to answer questions you may have concerning the care of your pet. Please know that this is just an advice event, and no medical treatment will be offered.

A Memorial BoothFor those who have lost a dear pet, we will offer a place for you to remember your pet. You are welcome to bring flowers to lay at this booth.

A Portrait BoothYou will have the opportunity to have a picture taken or portrait made of your pet, either on its own or with you.

The Humane Society Adopt a Pet TentThe Humane Society will be here with adoptable pets. A sponsor has graciously underwritten the adoption fees, so a simple $25.00 processing fee will be all you will need to pay for a lovable pet.

Oklahoma Food, Farm, and Family BoothThe Oklahoma Food, Farm, and Family Organization will have a booth with important information concerning upcoming issues regarding animal welfare and environmental care for our state.

Food TrucksWe will have a few food trucks on hand for tasty snacks and treats. We will also have treats for the pets!

Our Animal Well Fair event is a great event for the whole community. Please help us share the word with anyone who has a pet, or wants a pet. Let’s fill our Manor Lawn with all creatures, great and small!

From Our PastorFROM OUR PASTOR

Drivers NeededMobile Meals is in need of two

gentlemen to deliver meals once a month on Tuesday or Thursday from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Please contact

Judy Hamra at 642-3974.

DINNER5:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Cost: $7 Adults; $5 Kids (age 2-10) $25 family max

RSVP by noon on Monday!

PROGRAMMING6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

FALL SEASON PROGRAM PLAN10/5 - Supper Worship / Table Communion

10/12 - Host: Christiane Faris Speakers: Renate Wiggin and Dr. Klaus Rossberg, Overcoming a Traumatic Past 10/19 - Supper Sessions10/26 - Pastor Led Program: All Saints Halloween Focus11/2 - Supper Worship / Table Communion11/9 - Speaker: TBA11/16 - Supper Sessions

Dinner: 5:45 PM - 6:15 PMProgramming: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Your Urban Mission Committee delivered another load of donations and many thanks to all of you for your great help! The grand total now is (drum roll) 628 pounds!

Urban Mission

From Our Pastor

“The After People”People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People.

Stephen Ministers are there:

- After the phone call you hoped you’d never get.

- After the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you.

- After the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.”

- After the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, “Welcome to your new home.”

- After the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away—and the house suddenly seems empty.

- After the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible.

Stephen Ministers are ready to come alongside you—or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives—and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

Sundays on The Exchange, Where Faith and Science Meet, we’ll tackle an epidemic in our culture. Join us for this eight week series entitled “Faith and Fear.” Bringing together the lessons of science and faith, we’ll learn how our brains process fear, and how our culture overloads that process. Once we understand how our culture and our brains overdose us with fear, we will go on the road to several faith traditions, to see if there is a clear path to living a fear free life. Join us for “Faith and Fear,” presented at 7:30 AM on KSBI Sundays on The Exchange, Where Faith and Science Meet.

October 21 & November 185:30 PM

October’s PINT will be at: The Pump Bar

November’s PINT will be at: The Rockford (on 23rd Street)

Adult Bible Study: The theme for the fall quarter of study is God’s sovereignty. During these thirteen weeks we will explore images from the authors of Isaiah, Hebrews, and Revelation to discern the sovereign nature of God.

We’re examining Isaiah’s rich images of God as the one who rules the whole universe. The Sovereignty of Jesus through images of the reign of the resurrected Christ found in the Letter to the Hebrews. And finally, the Alpha and Omega metaphors in Revelation of one who makes all things new.

Join us in the Library upstairs. For more details contact Gil Mitchell (820-5150).

Adventurers Class: Comprised of adults ages 40 and over, the Adventurers meet downstairs in room LL30. Genesis Class: This 50 and up singles class meets downstairs in LL28.

Adult Christian Education Classes

Sundays at 9:30 AM

You may purchase a Pew Bible for $35 to be used during worship and dedicate it in honor or in memory of a loved one.

Bibles that are purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one will have a sticker placed inside the cover, naming your loved one and the donor.

Sign-up cards are available in the Garden Court.

New Pastor’s Class Begins October 2

The Fifth Gospel: Discovering the Bible’s Message

through the Lens of the LandThe Bible was written in a particular physical location, along with the ancient understanding of that geography. Since we live in a different part of the planet, and in a different time of understanding how nature works, we often miss the real and full meaning of the stories. In this Pastor’s Class, Dr. Paul Kirbas will lift up Biblical stories in which the land and the time impacted the meaning of the text. We will view the land as a kind of “Fifth Gospel”, in which a deeper revelation is offered by considering the dirt from which the Bible blossomed. Join us as we read another Gospel, the Fifth Gospel, and see the Bible’s message through the lens of the land!

Downtown Bible Study We have started a new downtown Bible study on Fridays at noon. It is a brown bag lunch program held at the offices of McAfee and Taft, on the 8th floor of Two Leadership Square at 211 North Robinson Street. Rev. Dr. Paul Kirbas is leading this group through a study of the New Testament book of James. If you would like to attend, please contact John Kenney at:

john.kenney@mcafeetaft.com

Tuesday Morning Men’s Breakfast

All men are invited to our Men’s Breakfast held in room LL29. Once again, we will be led by Pastor Paul Kirbas. We begin with a hearty breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by our lesson. We aim to end by 8:30 AM. This fall, Paul will lead us in a study on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. This summer, the General Assembly of the PCUSA asked for a study of the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions). This men’s study will put that in perspective as we look at the long and complicated relationship between these two populations. All men are invited!

From Our Pastor

June WhiteChurch Records

405.524.2224 ext. 249june@wpcokc.org

WESTMINSTER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTAugust - October Deacon Of The Week

September 25-October 1 – Nancy Darnell, 341-3553October 2-8 – Tammy Donnell, 528-1979October 9-15 – Jeff Earnest, 751-1379October 16-22 – Karen Frederickson, 818-7408October 23-29 – Kathy Funston, 443-0085October 30-November 5 – Ryan Furnish, 607-8485November 6-12 – Kelly Gentry, 842-4961November 13-19 – JJ Gourley, 831-2168November 20-26 – Dorothy Nan Gray, 528-2673November 27-December 3 – Ben Harris, 209-5117

In Memoriam of Westminster MemberDelores “Dee” George died April 16, our thoughts are with her husband, Bert. Jacqueliine Winton died July 16, condolences to her family and friends. John Shawver, II died August 30 our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Paula, son and daughter-in-law Tripp and Carrie Shawver and grandchildren Keith and Carlie Shawver. Walter Spencer died September 3, condolences to his family and friends. Babara Paul died September 20, our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, William Paul, brother-in-law Homer Paul and other family and friends.

RemembrancesThe following members who have lost a loved one are remembered with prayer and concern: Robert Thorpe, whose sister, Carol Foilas, died August 14 in Orlando, FL.; David and Ellen Morgan, whose sister-in-law Betsy Morgan, died August 31; Vickie Stewart and Izzie Stewart, whose mother and grandmother, Lila Parker, died August 20; Debbie Towns, Christa, Elly and Kevin Towns, whose father and grandfather, Bobby Douglas, died July 31 in Lubbock, TX; Ran Leonard, Peyton and Karoline Leonard, whose father and grandfather, Carl M. Leonard, died September 2 in Tulsa. Karen Frederickson, Kelsey and Tyler Frederickson whose father and grandfather, Ted Mosher, died September 27 in Portland, OR., Judi Jones and Richard Duncan, whose husband and step-father Jerry Jones died September 17.

CongratulationsMollie and Samuel McCurdy named their daughter, born August 8, Frances Louise McCurdy. Proud grandparents are Louise and Clay Bennett, proud aunt is Christy Bennett, and uncle is Graham Bennett.

BaptismBaptized August 14: Ward David Rainbolt (5/29/16), son of Adam and Whitney Rainbolt.

MarriagesJOHNSON-HOWARDJeremy Johnson and Marci Howard, daughter of Robert and Linda Howard, were married August 20, WPC Sanctuary.

MEADORS-MITCHELLAllan Meadors and Aubrey Mitchell were married September 9, Westminster Chapel.

Adam & Amanda Bowen

Frank & Mercy Nartey

Jeff & Doris Frederick

Mary BankDon Davis

Corey Walker

New Members

Greetings!

I love autumn. I think partly it is because I grew up in the mid-west and always marveled at how beautiful the hardwood forests transformed from hues of green to a brilliance of red, orange, and yellow. I loved how the heat of summer would fade into the pleasant coolness of a fall day and how children delighted in pumpkins, candy, and costumes. Especially, I loved thanksgiving as family and friends gathered to share in the holiday meal. While distance now separates me from the mid-west, I take these past memories and all the fondness wrapped within and celebrate that I see God’s handy work ever-present in the ordinary and the extraordinary, in the mundane routine of our lives and within both celebrations and milestones. Fall is a wonderful time to not only notice God’s handy work in the world, but also respond by getting involved as we transition from summertime to harvest and the preparation for the Advent Season. Please read below regarding many ways that we as a community, can engage in developing spirituality, building Christian relationships, and serving others. Please join us this fall in our many ministries that strive to enrich our congregational care, outreach, and discipleship. If you have questions or want to learn more – please contact me at Michelle@wpcokc.org

CONGREGATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Rev. Michelle JunkinAssociate Pastor forCongregational Care

405.524.2224 ext. 222mjunkin@wpcokc.org

For Widows: A Fellowship Event and Lunch Widows’ Fellowship Event and Lunch at OKCMOA will be held on Wednesday, November16 and we will meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. We will depart promptly and carpool down to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for a 10:30 guided tour of the exhibit of the illuminated manuscripts of Saint John’s Gospel and then head to the café for lunch. Tickets will be $6.50 for Seniors. Space is limited. Please sign up in Garden Court to secure your spot or contact Rev. Junkin.

Women of Faith Fall Luncheon / Speaker Dr. Laura GarrettSave the date! Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Women of Faith Luncheon at Noon, Wednesday, October 26th, 2016. The luncheon will feature guest speaker Dr. Laura Garrett and is open to all Women of the Church and their friends. Dr. Laura Garrett has Doctorate of Education in Family Studies and Child Development from Oklahoma State University with a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. She currently serves as the Director of Resident Life at Epworth Retirement Community. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the table in the Garden Court or at the reception desk beginning Sunday, September 25th. The luncheon is kept to 45 minutes in length so that those who are working might join us during their lunch hour. Friends welcome. If you need childcare, RSVP must be made in advance to http://www.wpcokc.com/children

Loaves And Fishes / Save The DatePlease mark your calendar for Sunday, November 13th for the Loaves and Fishes Annual Sale of Prepared Meals and Baked Goods benefiting local charities earmarked by the WPC Women’s Ministry Team. The women of the church will be cooking for Loaves and Fishes on Sunday, October 30th and Sunday, November 6th and your helping hands are needed to help prepare the freezer meals. Please contact Carol Lee and Sarah Frank about volunteering to cook. We also will need items for the Bake Sale which will be sold the day of Loaves and Fishes Sale. Barbara Hill is coordinating the intake of baked good items on the morning of Saturday November 12th, 2016.

Wichita Mountains, Elk Bugle, and Sunset HikeJoin Dave Thompson on an excursion to the Wichita Mountains on Saturday, October 1. We will depart the church around 3:30 PM, arriving at the Refuge and the Sunset area a little before 5:30 PM. Those who don’t want to hike can enjoy the Sunset Picnic area, from where they can surely hear elk. Dave will lead others on a cross country hike in a westerly direction toward Sunset Peak. Sunset that day is 7:13 PM. Refuge regulations require that we be back at the parking area by that time.

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Fellowship On The RunJoin me this fall for Runtoberfest, a 5k run with a party at the end. Open to any who want to join in, come race with Rev. Junkin and her husband Peter on Sunday October 16 in the RuntoberFest 5K. Race begins at 3 PM. Individuals pay their own registration and individually pick-up packets. You can sign up online using https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/115837/SMUCalendar. All participants are encouraged to sign up and pick up their packet early to guarantee t-shirt size. Childcare is available from 2-6 PM at the church with a prior reservation, contact Anisa, agonzalez@wpcokc.org, for childcare. Details about what to bring and where to meet will be sent to those who sign-up for the event. To learn more about this event, please visit the official page for the event at http://www.redcoyoterunning.com/runtoberfest.html

Meet Me At The RiverFirst come, first serve on sign-ups for a water-sport adventure. Saturday, October 8th at 11:00 AM. Space is limited to the first 8 people to sign-up in the Garden Court or on-line. Join Rev. Junkin and her family at Lake Overholser for some water-sport fun, weather permitting. There are kayak and stand up paddle board rentals on site, starting at $19 for one hour rental. Childcare will be available from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the church with a prior reservation, contact Anisa, agonzalez@wpcokc.org, for childcare. Details about what to bring and where to meet will be sent to those who sign-up for the event. If you have questions, contact Michelle@wpcokc.org.

Knit ‘n PurlsMeetings will always be held in the New Member Lounge/Parlor at 10 AM. Coffee and water will be provided by the church and feel free to bring snacks. Next meetings: Friday, September 30th / Monday, October 31st / Tuesday, November 29th (bring all completed hats)

Poinsettia Sales Begin Poinsettia sales begin November 6th– Come visit our table in the front entry next to the Garden Court. Poinsettias may be purchased for $10.00 and designated in honor or in memory of a loved one. Order forms are also available at the Information Center during the week. Poinsettias will be used to decorate the church during Advent a n d taken to our homebound members. Proceeds benefit the Westminster Women’s Ministry.

Urban Mission Santa StoreDeacons will be collecting women’s jewelry and assorted gifts suitable for a child to give to a parent. Your donation for the Santa store helps create a place where children can go pick out Christmas presents for their parents and your donations make this special exchanging of gifts possible for those who otherwise would not be able to do so. Jewelry can be gently used or new. Gifts for fathers also needed – such as small tool sets, watches, wallets, etc. If dropping off of items in the fall, please bring to Rev. Junkin’s office during September 4th – October 31st and after that please look for the collection table with donation basket located on the table in the Payne Garden Court from November 6th – December 18th. Questions? Please contact Jane Adair: janeadair@sbcglobal.net

Your Helping Hands Needed to Decorate The Church For ChristmasDeacons request additional helping hands to join us on Sunday, November 20 immediately following the worship service. A light pizza lunch will be served for volunteers. Please consider helping prepare the Church for Christmas whether fluffing greenery, hanging wreaths, decorating trees or placing poinsettias, your time will be a gift which is greatly appreciated during this busy time of the year.

Christmas Dinner Ticket Sales begin November 6th Save the date for the annual Christmas Dinner with Winter Wonderland Silent Auction benefiting the Children of the Church; including our Child Development Center and Kingdom Kids Academy. This year will feature a festive dinner program given by the WPC Worship and Music interns as they spread holiday cheer in the singing of a wide variety of Christmas music from old Christmas standards and new Holiday songs.

Tickets: $12.50 adults, $25.00 per couple, $5.00 children, or $30.00 family max (two adults and children)

Which includes: Wassail (hot, mulled, yuletide wine based punch) Hot Chocolate, Tea, or Water. This year’s Dinner Menu: Pork Loin, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Salad and Dessert

Children’s menu: Chicken Nuggets, Mac and Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Chips, and Dessert.

Service of Wholeness and Remembrance On Dec.4 at 3:00 pm in the Westminster Chapel, you are invited to attend a special worship of remembrance, healing and hope. The twinkling lights coupled with joyous songs of Christmas and the merriment of Christmas preparations can contrast deeply to those who have experienced a loss of a loved one or feeling gloom due to struggling with depression, illness, pain, or a major life disappointment. For this reason, we offer a special time of worship during the Advent season to offer comfort, to celebrate and remember loved ones, while looking to the persistent light of Christ in the darkest areas of our lives. Call Michelle Junkin for more information, 524-2224 ext. 222. A Reception to visit with friends and neighbors will immediately follow the service in the Payne Garden Court.

* Please bring a special Christmas Ornament, as a memento of your loved one, to place on the Memorial tree. Ornaments may be picked up after January 8.

Pastor’s Class – Watch for the LightThis Advent Season join the Pastor’s Class to explore how advent expectation becomes more and more essential in a world focused on commercial wants instead of being grounded in the spiritual focus towards “waiting in the dark” coupled with the lasting promise of Advent as the church prepares for the coming of Christ, our Light to the world. Come learn how Advent is not a season for passive waiting and watching but rather it is a season filled with longing and yearning, and of opening our lives and our souls with active anticipation and renewed hope.

Save the Date The Women’s Ministry Team is happy to announce the selection of author, Sarah Thebarge, as the 2017 Retreat Speaker for the One Day Women’s Event to be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 from 8:30 PM - 3:45 PM.

CHILDREN

Fall is in the air! This is one of my favorite times of year. Programs are back in their normal routine and the fun fall activities are on their way! If your child is involved in fall sports please send me their schedule so that I can try to attend a game. Here’s what is happening in Children’s Ministry in the coming weeks.

I hope to see you and your family at some of these events!

Heather

Heather SelementDirector of

Children’s Ministry405.524.2224 ext. 248Heather@wpcokc.org

K.N.O.W.S.

Full Circle

Friday FriendsFriday Friends is back this fall and we have had some fun Fridays already. If you are in 3rd-4th grade join me on Friday afternoons from 3:30 PM - 5 PM for games, devotion and snacks. It’s a great time to bring your friends and hangout! Our dates are October 14 & 21, November 4 & 11.

Sunday SchoolSunday School is every Sunday at 9:30 AM. We would love to see you each week as we dive deeper in to God’s word and have fun while doing it. For nursery age children please check in at Room 106 (ladybug class). This is where you will get any new information for the day and can register for upcoming events. For 1st-4th grade head on upstairs to the Children’s area. We open in the game room until 9:35 when we head to large group to hear our story for the day.

Full Circle fellowship is during the 10:30 service for our Kindergärtners to 2nd graders. We leave the service directly following the children’s sermon. During this time we will be learning about how and why we worship the way we do. Some of our upcoming themes are World Communion Sunday, We Praise and Thank God, Stewardship and Prayer. There is no Full Circle on Reformation Sunday or November 27th for the Hanging of the Greens.

K.N.O.W.S. (Date night) is October 14th & November 11th from 5:30-8:30pm. The cost is $5.00 per child and includes dinner. Space is limited. RSVP to agonzalez@wpcokc.org by Wednesday before each event at 5pm. Fall Fest

October 28th is our annual Fall Fest from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM on the manor lawn. We need people to decorate their trunks for our trunk or treat and to help man the games. Youth- this is a great night to get service hours! We also need candy and prize donations to hand out. If you are planning to attend as a volunteer or as a family please rsvp to heather@wpcokc.org so we can plan accordingly.

Wednesdays At WestWednesdays at West this fall has a brand new curriculum, Spark Rotation, the children will study the same lesson for 4 weeks at a time but in different ways. There are drama, games, cooking, and study rotations. I hope to see you on Wednesday nights for these great activities.

November 27th there will be no children or youth Sunday school, instead we would like to invite you and your family to the social hall to make Advent Wreaths. This is a special time to make a live wreath with your family that you can use during advent. Wreaths are $10 a piece.

Fall Fest October 285 PM - 7:30 PM

7th & 8th Grade Lock-In

Nicole BrownMiddle School Coordinator

405.524.2224 ext. 282 nbrown@wpcokc.org

GET EXCITED!! Our 5th and 6th grade lock-in this year is Friday, October 14th from 5:00pm to 8:30am Saturday morning and is $10 per person. Our verse for the lock-in is 1 Samuel 17: 47 which says: “And everyone assembled here will know that the LORD rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!” Our theme is Pokemon Go. We are going to participate in a real life Pokemon Go game and catch the Pokemon.

November 4-5th, 20166:00p-9:00a

Caring About Our Whole Family / November 12Youth, come and get some service hours by helping the Deacons do small home projects at members’ houses! There will be opportunities to do minor repairs, rake leaves, and do other small tasks, all while visiting with these members of our church family. If interested, please contact Cindy Cannon at: ccannon@wpcokc.org

Wednesday Night Small GroupMiddle Schoolers (5-8th grades) are invited to attend a weekly Bible study on Wednesdays throughout this Fall. We’ll have dinner with the church from 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM and then move to the basement for study. We’ll finish at 6:45 PM--the same time as the rest of The Bridge programming. Don’t forget to sign up for meals if you’ll be joining us so we make enough food!

Contact Nicole Brown at nbrown@wpcokc.org with any questions or for more information.

Rev. Abbey WalkerAssociate Pastor for Youth

and Education405.524.2224 ext. 233awalker@wpcokc.org

Ski Trip Sign-Up Deadline

November 16th$250--includes all ski

equipment, lift ticket, lodging, and transportation. You will

need spending money for food.

After 11/16, the cost is $310!Angel Fire, NM

January 13-16th, 2017Sign-up and pay at: wpcokc.com/ski-trip

YOUTH: MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL

10/23-5 PM - Animal Well-FAIR Sunday8:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

10/310:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir AM4:00 PM Care Team Meeting

10/47:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals

10/5 7:30 AM Spiritual Formation8:30 AM Walking The Psalms9:30 AM Girls Of Grace12:00 PM CDC Board Meeting5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10/67:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min. Mtg

10/712:00 PM Downtown Bible Study

10/98:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

10/1010:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir AM

10/117:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals4:30 PM Board of Trustees5:15 PM Stephen Min Leaders6:00 PM Stephen Min Meeting

10/127:30 AM Spiritual Formation8:30 AM Walking The Psalms9:30 AM Girls Of Grace12:00 PM CDC Board Meeting5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10/137:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min. Mtg

10/1412:00 PM Downtown Bible Study3:30 PM Friday Friends5:00 PM Lock-In: 5th & 6th5:30 PM K.N.O.W.S. (Date Night)

10/168:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

10/1710:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir AM6:00 PM Dinah Circle

10/187:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals

10/197:30 AM Spiritual Formation5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir

10/207:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min Mtg5:00 PM Personnel Team Mtg

10/219:30 AM Blanketeers12:00 PM Downtown Bible Study3:30 PM Friday Friends

10/238:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

10/2410:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir

10/257:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals5:15 PM Childcare for BOD Mgt5:15 PM Stephen Min Leaders5:30 PM Board Of Deacons Mtg6:00 PM Stephen Minister Meeting

10/267:30 AM Spiritual Formation1:00 Pew Crew5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir

10/277:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min Mtg5:00 PM Child Care for Session5:00 PM Session

10/285:00 - 7:30 PM - Fall Fest8:00 AM Westminster School Conf Day12:00 PM Downtown Bible Study

10/309:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

10/3110:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir5:00 PM Operations Team Mtg

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YOUTH: HIGH SCHOOL

YOUTH: MIDDLE SCHOOL

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CDCCommitted Staff

The WCDC is so proud of our committed staff! Ms. Bridget (13 years with the WCDC), Ms. Brandi (12 years with the WCDC) and Ms. Kristen (11 years with the WCDC) all received scholarships to continue their educations in early childhood. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful and long term staff working for the Westminster Child Development Center. The funds received from our upcoming Christmas Auction make these scholarships possible. Please consider a donation and make plans to attend this fun event.

We are also preparing the children for a busy Fall Season! Trick-or-treating on October 27th, 2016, in the Church will be a fun time to see all the kids in their costumes. We will also begin preparing for the WCDC Christmas Program on December 16th, 2016.

Save The DateNovember 1, 2016

The Christmas Season will be upon us before we know it. Each year a silent auction is held at the Christmas dinner and the proceeds go to support our program. Some of the proceeds have gone for teacher education, new walkie-talkies to improve safety, communication and learning materials for the children. If you or someone you know would like to contribute an item to the auction like tickets to sporting events, vacation homes, golf outings, gift certificates or business services, we would appreciate any donation. We also would love to have volunteers as this is a big project! If you are interested, please contact us at 405-524-7120 or childcare@wpcokc.org.

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SPARK (Support Program of Art and Reading for Kids) is back in full swing, with an enrollment of 21 first – third grade students from Horace Mann Elementary School. Most of the children are either Burmese or Hispanic, and many come from non-English speaking homes.

Our SPARK program has been serving neighborhood children since 1992. Children selected must meet at least one criteria: reading below grade level or financial need, and it is taken into consideration if they are being raised by a single parent or grandparents. Funded by inclusion in the church budget and donations, there is no cost to the families involved.

Due to the staggered bus schedule for some OKC schools, our meeting hours this year are from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Monday through Wednesday. Children receive one on one

tutoring every day . Throughout the week they also may participate in art, Bible study, music, recreation, dance, and Kids’ Café, where they prepare a portion of their dinner. The children are also served a snack and dinner each day which are made possible by our volunteer cooks.

We couldn’t function without our faithful 21 volunteer tutors, who give us 1 ½ hours of their time each week. Our tutor list is full at the current time, but we always need volunteers for the tutoring sub list. Contact Jody McLain to sign up (478-4740).

Being a volunteer at SPARK is one of the most rewarding and fun things you can do. SPARK is much more than homework and reading skills. Close mentoring relationships are formed, where children are nurtured and given encouragement and support. Feel free

to come over to the SPARK House (located on NW 43rd adjacent to the parking lot) to see for yourself what SPARK is all about!

7:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals

11/2 7:30 AM Spiritual Formation12:00 PM CDC Board Meeting5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

11/37:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min. Mtg

11/412:00 PM Downtown Bible Study3:30 Friday Friends 5:00 PM Lock-In for 7th & 8th

11/58:00 AM Loaves & Fishes9:30 AM Dwight Mission Inc. Board Meeting

11/68:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

11/710:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir AM4:00 PM Care Team Mtg

11/87:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals4:30 PM Board of Trustees5:15 PM Stephen Min Leaders6:00 PM Stephen Min Meeting

11/97:30 AM Spiritual Formation12:00 PM CDC Board Meeting5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program

6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

11/107:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min. Mtg

11/1112:00 PM Downtown Bible Study3:30 PM Friday Friends5:30 PM K.N.O.W.S. (Date Night)

11/138:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

11/1410:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir AM5:30 PM Foundation Trustees

11/157:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals5:15 PM Childcare for Board of Deacons5:30 PM Board Of Deacons Mtg

11/167:30 AM Spiritual Formation11:30 AM Missions Team Mtg5:45 PM The Bridge Dinner6:15 PM The Bridge Program6:30 PM Grief Support6:30 PM M.S. Small Groups6:45 PM Chancel Choir

11/177:00 AM Men’s Morn Bible Study8:30 AM Mobile Meals11:30 AM Stephen Min Mtg5:00 PM Personnel Team Mtg

11/189:30 AM Blanketeers12:00 PM Downtown Bible Study

11/208:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

11/2110:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir6:00 PM Dinah Circle

11/227:30 AM Men of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals9:00 AM Westminster Sch. Grandparents Day5:15 PM Stephen Min Leaders6:00 PM Stephen Minister Meeting

11/237:30 AM Spiritual Formation6:45 PM Chancel Choir

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11/278:30 AM Chapel Service9:30 AM Christian Education10:30 AM Sanctuary Service

11/2810:15 AM Matins Bell Choir11:30 AM Chancel Choir5:00 PM Operations Team Mtg

11/297:30 PM Men Of Westminster8:30 AM Mobile Meals

11/307:30 AM Spiritual Formation11:30 AM Missions Team Mtg6:45 PM Chancel Choir

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