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Westminster Times

As our pastor indicated in his annual report, several groups of persons meet with one another on a regular basis to pray for our church and to address personal prayer needs.

Recently I have spoken with some of you who are "newer" friends of the church. Some are anticipating church membership.

Through our conversations I have learned that some of you hope to become active in a prayer group. Indeed, church members have contacted you with invitations.

If you have been worshiping at Westminster for years or have come to us only recently, a prayer triplet or group may be part of our ministry that is calling to you.

Our prayer/worship team is only a phone call away. Contact me at 602-277-7389 or call the office at 602-274-2122.

Our Session enthusiastically voted to endorse Naomi as this year's recipient of the "Senior Service Award." At our Presbytery's annual awards luncheon, which will take place on April 17, Naomi and honorees from other churches will be recognized for their many contributions in the church and in the community.

Dear Congregants of Westminster Presbyterian Church,

Thank you for your donation of $248.65 to ICM. If you have supported ICM for a long time or are just starting, thank you for hanging on with us to help make a difference in people’s lives.

With the new year, we are noticing that some things never change: many people are still coming to us for their basic needs. It seems that our economic problems sift down and hurt the poor people more than some of the rest of us.

Frequently we serve 50 - 60 families in one day. That’s an average of approximately 250 total individuals. Many have children with them — little ones who know nothing of life’s luxuries. Our children are cared for in Love Corner, an area where they play while parents receive services they came in for. We stock the Love Corner with educational toys, big cars and kitchen sets. The children run towards that area early in the morning when the family first comes in.

Jack had worked hard all his life in construction. But he was no longer working because of multiple surgeries for a bad back and knees. He was raising three grandchildren by himself and had a disability income of $900 a month. Jack came to ICM as school started last fall, and needed school supplies and clothes for the children. He described it as being "down on his luck." ICM staff helped him with food and other basics, and helped him pick out clothing for his grandchildren. Jack has been back since, and tells staff he "prays for this place."

We really appreciate you and your commitment to this agency. Of course, we couldn’t do it without you!

Sincerely,

Renea Gentry, MC, CFRE

Executive Director

Class news

Our adult class meets in the lounge every Sunday, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. During the entire year of 2008, we are studying the Heidelberg Catechism. This remarkable document, produced in 1563, is designed to introduce all the basics of the Christian faith in the course of one year. We’re using a guide to the Catechism written by Rev. Randal Working, From Rebellion to Redemption. We’re having a great time, and would be delighted to welcome newcomers. You’re invited to join us on a Sunday morning for a challenging and encouraging discussion of the foundations of our faith. Topics for April are: "God in the Flesh"; "God’s Greatest Gift"; "Death, Where Is Your Sting?"; and "God’s Stamp of Approval."

Westminster Presbyterian Church
4735 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix,AZ
602-274-2122
602-274-1405

We are on the east side of 19th Ave. in between Person and Elm just south of Camelback.

We will be having a Food Drive for ICM on April 27th. We will have bags for your convenience in the Narthex on April 20th. Please pick up a bag and fill it with non-perishable food items and bring it back on the 27th. Your generosity is so greatly appreciated by ICM. Thank you very much.

Lauren Holmes is going to Kindergarten in the fall!

I’d like to get her started in Christian Education at Light & Life School which is part of the district where Mom teaches.

There is a program that allows people to donate $500 per person ($1,000 per couple) to defray a child’s tuition expenses. When state income tax is filed the donor is allowed to deduct the entire amount. If anyone would like to help out in this way, please contact me for the paperwork.

Kevin Holmes