WEEKLY WITNESS
November 29, 2015
SANTA PARADE NEXT SATURDAY
The annual Santa Parade is taking place Saturday, December 5th, at 11 AM. If you are interested in being
a part of the Santa Parade, please contact Kelly Wheeler at 360.388.5400.
POINSETTIAS
Poinsettias from De Goede’s Bulb Farms are available in Memory/Honor of your loved ones for $11.
They will be displayed in the sanctuary and you will be able to take them home after the last Christmas
Eve service. Please make checks payable to Presbyterian Women and return them no later than November
30th to the church office. Order forms are on the ushers’ table in the back.
WESTMINSTER BELL CHOIR
Our very own Westminster Bells will be performing for the holidays here at the church and also at
Harrison Square. Make time to come and enjoy this special ministry this holiday season.
PASTOR STUDY
An exciting three week class will be taking place starting at the end of November. It will be
offered twice a week and covers topics that relate to what we as a church believe and how we
build our Christian lives through these beliefs.
 November 29th & December 2nd—Books & Connections; Order, Confessions and the Bible.
 December 6th & 9th—Great Ends; the mission of the Church.
 December 13th & 16th —We Confess; confessing Christ, confessing sin.
Make plans to join us and learn more!
ADVENT SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES
November 29 - Hanging of the Greens Service
December 13 - Celebrating the Lord’s Supper
December 20 - Christmas Story Worship Service; special teaching featuring the children.
December 24 –Christmas Eve Worship Services 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM.
Prayer vigil 11:00 PM.
NOTES FROM THE PRAYER TEAM
If you have any questions about the new corporate prayer team or wish to become a part, even for just a
short time, please contact Jean Bluhm at jeanbluhm@comcast.net. When you join you will receive a list
of requests, needs and praises that you can pray for when you have time. Your prayers will join with us
praying for the same important requests for the church and its people. Blessings. - Jean Bluhm
LIKE HOT CHOCOLATE?
Who doesn’t? We are looking for volunteers to help with the handing out of hot cocoa during the Santa
Parade. If you can help please contact Chuck Emerick.
HORIZON BIBLE STUDY
The Horizon Bible Study meets each Thursday at 10:30 AM, in the Giffey Room and is studying “Come
to the Waters.”
PRESBYTERIAN WORKERS LUNCHEON
Presbyterian Workers (and that’s all of you!) put December 3rd on your calendar and join us for our last
luncheon of the year. Presbyterian Workers started as a Guild in early the 1860’s and we are continuing to
transform and grow. On the program, you will hear from the Prayer Team, Adult Education the ½ Day
Retreat and hear a Christmas story from our own Beverly Ramsey. The Yesterday Table will have a new
display. At the November tea many olden days’ hats were displayed. If you have an old item you wish to
bring, please do! Elizabeth Currie will host.
BE SOMEBODY’S HERO
Every 3 seconds someone in America needs a blood transfusion; YOU can save a life! Our American Red
Cross blood drive is on December 3rd, 1 PM—6 PM. To volunteer or provide cookies and juice please
contact Peg Warren.
WESTERIAN CIRCLE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GATHERING
The Westerian Circle will have its annual Christmas gathering at the Riverside Golf course December 8th
at 12:00. This year we are inviting all the circles to join us in celebrating Pearl Miller’s 97th birthday.
Please reserve your place by contacting our co-moderator Meri Bretthauer meribretthauer@yahoo.com.
MEN’S SALT GROUP
Men’s SALT Bible Study held at Sunbirds resumes Wednesday, December 2nd after taking a rest on
November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday season. We will pick up with Acts Chapter 16, so study
ahead. Questions? Call Hank 748 8761.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
End of the year financial statements are ready and are available for pick-up in the fellowship hall. Please
pick up yours today; thank you for your support!
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Westminster Bells meet each Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Church Sanctuary.
Chancel Choir meets each Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
SO MUCH HAPPENING AT…. WPC CALENDAR
 Wednesday, December 2 – 6:00 – 6:45 PM Pastor’s Study – Books & Connections
 Wednesday, December 2—Men’s Salt Group at Sunbird’s Restaurant, 7:30 AM
 Thursday, December 3 at 11:00 AM PW board meeting followed by a Christmas luncheon that will
include the installation of new officers. Elizabeth Currie Circle will be hosting.
 Thursday, December 3 - American Red Cross Blood Drive in the CCC.
 Saturday, December 5 - Santa Parade and Hot Chocolate Ministry at 11:00 AM
 Westminster Bells Concerts - Saturday, December 5 7:00 PM, WPC
Sunday December 6 - 3:00 PM WPC
Sunday December 6 - 7:00 PM at Harrison Square
 Sunday, December 6 – 9:00 – 9:30 AM Pastor’s Study – Great Ends
 Tuesday, December 8 - Westerian Circle Christmas, Riverside Golf Course 12PM.
 Wednesday, December 9 – 6:00 – 6:45 PM Pastor’s Study – Great Ends
 Sunday, December 13 – 9:00 – 9:30 AM Pastor’s Study – We Confess
 Sunday, December 13 - 10:00 AM Celebrating the Lord’s Supper
 Wednesday, December 16 – 6:00 – 6:45 PM Pastor’s Study – We Confess
 Thursday, December 24 – 12:00 – 2:00 PM Office Open House
UNIVERSITY PROGRESS IN MALAWI
Progress continues on the women’s hostel (dorm) at the Ekwendeni campus of the University of
Livingstonia in Malawi, Africa. Women from the school of Theology and Social sciences are to be
housed there. WPC has contributed to this project through funds designated by MOCC; it is exciting to
see God at work here!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Thank you so much to the ladies who have graciously come in to help in the office! Alissa Read is
covering the church office for Melodee but assistance with general office tasks is still needed while
finishing end of the year reports. Please contact Alissa at 748-0091 if you can come in for a few hours to
help.
CONTACT US
Ed Wegele, Pastor—360.748.0091 or 360.269.0545 —ewegele@chehaliswpc.org
Alissa Read, Interim Church Secretary—mbailey@chehaliswpc.org
Kelly Wheeler, Preschool Director—360.388.5400
Peg Warren, Deacon Moderator—peg0316@gmail.com Phone: 360.996.4040
Carol Days, Director of Chancel Choir and Westminster Bells -btrdays4@aol.com
Carolin Auvil, Pianist-cmauvil@gmail.com
Jan Snider, Organist-j@cascadenetworks.net
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Westminster Presbyterian Church of Chehalis WA
349 North Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532
128 NW Prindle Street Chehalis, WA 98532
Hours: M-TH 9:00am—3:00pm (360) 748.0091
PO Box 710 Chehalis, WA 98532