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The fundamental task at Westminster Presbyterian Church is to help people grow in their faith. This involves doing as well as verbalizing. In working toward this goal of spiritual awareness and fulfillment, Westminster's adult programs enable people of all ages to express thoughts and ideas, and to share in the Lord's work. Westminster is indeed a vibrant community of believers and doers.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF WESTMINSTER Presbyterian Women is a group of Westminster women whose purpose is to commit themselves to nurture their faith through prayer and Bible study, to support the mission work of the Church worldwide, to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women who strengthen the Presbyterian Church (USA), and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom. There are nine different circles for women to take part in. The circles are small groups of women who meet regularly for fellowship, study, mutual support, and action. Feel free to visit and/or join any of the circles , they involve women of all ages. For more information, please contact Marilyn Lawrence or Nancy Cook, moderators of the PWW.
WESTMINSTER DEACON MINISTRY
Caring Ministry - Persons are called from the congregation to the office of Caring Deacon. Their purpose is to provide care and support for Westminster members who are hospitalized and in the midst of a life-changing situation. In general terms, this is a "short-term" one-on-one ministry.
Sustaining Ministry - Persons are called from the congregation to the office of Sustaining Deacon. Their purpose is to provide supportive care for people on a long-term basis. Generally, these are Westminster members who are homebound, chronically ill, alone, or otherwise isolated from the community.
Eucharistic Ministry - Deacons and Elders serve communion to homebound and hospitalized members.WESTMINSTER CHURCHMEN'S LUNCHEON The Churchmen's Luncheon takes place on Wednesdays at noon throughout the year in the dining room of Westminster Presbyterian Church. This is an ecumenical program for men of every faith. It is a time of Christian fellowship and an opportunity for mid-week meditation. The meeting format consists of a buffet luncheon, followed by a hymn sing, meditation from guest preachers from the area, and prayer.
MEN'S TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP The Men's Tuesday Morning Prayer group meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00am in the church dining room for a time of Bible study and prayer. Leadership is shared among the participants and the meeting concludes at 8:00am. For further information, contact the church office (616)456-1456.PEANUTS Peanuts are a group of adults who prepare and sell peanuts. Volunteers work every Tuesday at 9:00am to wash, roast, and package peanuts. Volunteers work from April 1 until Memorial Day, and then again Labor Day until Christmas. Volunteers make an average of 90 to 150 pounds per week. In 1997, they prepared and sold 2,800 pounds of Peanuts! The peanuts are sold locally and make a great gift for the holidays! The group has purchased major furnishings for the church with their proceeds. Peanuts utilizes anywhere from 10-25 volunteers every Tuesday. Men and women are welcome, and not just church members. All are welcome and it is a wonderful time of fellowhsip and fun for all! For further information, please contact Vera Hendricks at (616) 364-9253.
PROGRAMS FOR THE FAMILY Westminster schedules a variety of special activities for families throughout the year. Among the most popular events are the annual Family Camp, a week-long summer retreat at Camp Henry on Kimball Lake in Newaygo, MI, Dinners for Eight, Potlucks, St. Nicholas Breakfast, Advent and Pentecost Celebrations.
PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS The Older Adults Committee plans monthly meetings and social and spiritual activities throughout the year for adults aged 55 and older. Entertaining and devotional programs are presented. Large print books are available from the committee, as well as information for senior citizens on opportunities for serving others. Anyone is encouraged to join this group! Please contact Donna Boman, Elder for Adults, for more information.
LUCILLE M. NEWLAND BOOK GROUP The Lucille M. Newland Book Group of Westminster Presbyterian Church is a discussion group which welcomes all who wish to attend. The Book Group reads and savors books of fiction, poetry and plays, and occasionally views a film or video. We peruse a wide variety of authors, styles, and viewpoints, always seeking to nurture our own Christian growth through fictional circumstances and characters. The Book Group meets monthly, eight times a year, on Sunday evenings, at 7:30pm in the church parlor. Each discussion is led by a group member or guest who has done a little research into the author's background and how has chosen some interesting aspects of the book to initiate discussion. Everyone who wishes, adds his or her insights and opinions.