Westminster Presbyterian Church - Peoria

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024
The Church Campus is closed.
The WestMark Food Pantry is closed.

GOOD NEWS! The Gretchen R. Iben concert with David Hoffman and Friends "A Tribute to Duke Ellington" has been rescheduled for this coming Sunday, January 21 at 4 PM. We hope to see you there!

We are aware of the wind chill warning and want everyone to be safe. The Session met this afternoon and has decided on the following:
DUE TO THE COLD...
Sunday (Jan 14) – The morning service for in-person has been canceled. So while we cannot gather together in the same place, we can gather together in different locations to worship. We encourage you all to join us at 10 a.m. for live streaming. Click here.

It was also decided that the Gretchen R. Iben concert that was scheduled for Sunday, January 14 will be postponed. We will let you know when a new date has been decided.

The WESTMARK FOOD PANTRY will be closed on Monday, January 15, to keep everyone safe – as our operation is entirely outside. The forecast has the temperatures dropping to extreme cold weather. This decision is always a hard one to make, but we feel it is the right decision.
Stay Safe!
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Come join us for our CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE. 4 p.m. this Sunday, December 24.

The Greatest Light The night Jesus was born, a great light appeared in the sky. A light so powerful, that the worst things we had done had been exposed, cleansed, forgiven and ...

THIS SUNDAY | DEC. 10 | 4 PM

- Festival of Lessons & Carols

- Christmas Dinner

- 1000 Luminary Walk

The Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held at four in the afternoon. The reading of the Nativity Narrative from the King James Bible is accompanied by congregational carols and choral carols by Peter Warlock, David Willcocks, Stephen Cleobury, John Rutter, and others. Join us for this charming afternoon service which, for many, is the real start of the Christmas celebration.

Following the service, a festive Christmas dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall. All are cordially invited to join us. You do need to reserve your seating if you plan to attend. This will be a catered meal of Turkey, Dressing, Mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetable medley, rolls, and dessert. There is no charge for this meal. Free offerings will be accepted. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, December 6 at noon.

Then after a beautiful program of music, and good food, and fellowship, enjoy a walk down Moss Avenue in the glow of nearly 1000 luminaries, hosted by the MBRA (Moss Bradley Residential Association.) This will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. also on December 10. Hot chocolate stations will be along the way. So, bundle up and come enjoy the GLOW of candlelight! If you are attending the Lessons and Carols and/or the Christmas dinner, please park in the parking lot and not in the street so all can enjoy the lights.

Sunday Service 10 am. Come, and join us this Christmas Season.

Advent Week 2 - the Candle of Peace The peace of God allows us to look at others through heaven’s eyes and help guide the world to see God’s here and not-yet here kingdom. Peace from God, bibli...

Why did God tell Moses to build a tabernacle in the wilderness?
A. as a reminder to the Israelites of their God
B. so there would be a place for the priest to live
C. so he could dwell among them
D. as a testimony to other nations

A prayer responding to war in Israel and Gaza
Lord, hear our prayers.

Eternal God,

You know our history of complicated conflicts, tense polarization, and situations so politicized that we are afraid to say or pray anything. Yet we know you grieve the violence of war and condemn acts of terrorism. We know you grieve the historical suffering of Jews and Palestinians. May our prayers for peace be uttered out loud for all to hear, our prayers for diplomacy, and for difficult, yet faithful conversation to resume.

God, we groan in grief over the news of this war in Israel and Gaza. Pave a path toward peace in this age-old, tragic conflict. Protect the innocent wherever bombs of destruction fall. Be with those who are captured and the families of those who are captured. Offer a way out for those who are trapped. Awaken us to our common humanity, our common human needs no matter the walls we build.

Amen.

by Teri McDowell Ott, Outlook Magazine

Majestic Sounds Organ Concert on August 23 at Westminster Presbyterian Church

The concert series finishes with Dr. John Orfe, the organist at the First Methodist Church in Peoria. Admission is free.

visit https://westminsterpeoria.org/ago-concerts-2023/ to read more

AGO SUMMER FEST 2023 - JOHN ORFE AGO SUMMER FEST 2023 - JOHN ORFE

American Guild of Organists summer concert series continues with not one, but two organists teaming up – Jon Giblin and Walter Stout. Jon will present a program of organ fantasies from the 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries; Walter will present the music of J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, and contemporary American composed Rebecca Groom te Velde.

Make plans to join us on August 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1420 W. Moss Ave. in Peoria. No price for admission. A free-will offering will be collected for the ongoing AGO concerts.

Visit https://westminsterpeoria.org/ago-concerts-2023/ for more information.

We praise you, O God, for the life of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your church, gave generously of his life and possessions for the relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel. Grant that we may follow his example and by our actions give glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever - Amen.

All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, our Saviour, and Lord

God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God; Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Almighty Creator and ever-living God; we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.