1/18/13 – Westminster Weekend Update / El Semanario de Westminster – 1/18/13
SUNDAY, January 20th, 2013
“New Wine“
Fr. Richard Murphy, preaching
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 & John 2:1-11
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AT WESTMINSTER THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Richard Murphy was the rector of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, Santa Fe, until he retired last year. St. Bede’s and WPC have collaborated in ministry in several ways, including Vacation Bible School and the Immigrant Companeros Ministry. Fr. Murphy is a lover of Jesus, a die hard Red Sox fan, and his heros are truth-tellers including Desmond Tutu, Mother Theresa, Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Jr. We welcome him to the pulpit on this Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. ¡Bienvenido!
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Queridos Todos: “Kind” is such a simple word; it’s hard to say it without thinking of that elementary school teacher with glasses hanging off of her nose standing over me saying, “Be Kind;” or thinking of our web footed friends. It’s a concept familiar and common, but often ignored. We would like to be described as kind, but how often are we aware of kindness motivating our actions? What happens when we ignore kindness? This weekend is a three-day weekend thanks to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was born on Jan 15, 1929, which would have made him 84 this year. Margaret Sandoval was born on the same day as he was – can you guess how old she is? Many of us will give a day of service, hear King’s voice on radio or TV clips capturing his memory, or rest and recreate this weekend. All of us can make an effort to be kind in everything we do. May God’s loving kindness be made evident in our living. Upcoming Sunday’s (a mini series on Speaking Truth to Power) Jan 20 – John 2:1-11, “New Wine” Fr. Richard Murphy, preaching Jan 27 – Luke 4:14-21, “Home Crowd” Chester Topple, preaching Feb 4 – Luke 6:1-11, “Rules” Chester Topple, preaching Every Thursday 5:30 – 6pm – Taizé Contemplative Worship Peace, Chester
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IN THE COMING WEEKS:
Stand Up for Kindness Week:
January 18th – 23rd, 2013
Join in a community-wide initiative to remember the power of kindness and to prevent acts of bullying.
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:
1) Sign the pledge at the doors Sunday after church, to be sent to the schools:
“I pledge to speak in a kind way and to help others throughout my day. I will not harm others with words or deeds and I will stand up when there’s a need.”
2) Attend on Tuesday, Jan 22nd, 7-8:30 p.m. at United Church, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso:
“Religious Life in Action”
Rev. Dr. Melanie L. Harris, Asst Prof. of Religion and Ethics, TCU, Reflections on the ethical implication of kindness and a religious life. 3) Attend on Wednesday, Jan 23rd, 6-7 p.m. at DeVargas Middle School, 1720 Llano:
“Bystander to Upstander: Conversations on Bullying Prevention”
Panel discussion with experts from SF Public Schools and Archdiocese to present thoughts and provide practical advice on standing up against bullying in schools and society at large Sponsored by the Interfaith Leadership Alliance, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools, and Christus St Vincent’s
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February/March Farolito – Helen is starting to assemble the February/March Farolito. Deadline for articles is Wednesday, January 23rd. Please let the office know if you will be submitting an article.
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Connect with Kenya/Transform a Life – This Sunday at First Presbyterian (Rendon Room) from 12:30-2 pm. A time of fellowship with Rev. Tom and Anna Abungu. Connectwithachild.org. See flyer attached.
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From Erik Mason: Is New Mexico one of the “5 Worst States to Spend Your Childhood?” Check the article on the bulletin board in the hallway.
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Support St Elizabeth Shelter. During January 2% of the cash proceeds at the new Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen will be donated to Santa Fe’s oldest shelter for homeless men and women. The new restaurant is in Bldg B of Pacheco Park, at 1512 Pacheco St. It grinds its own flour daily for its pancakes, breads and pastas. Fast counter service for breakfast and lunch, table service for dinner.
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The Cub Scouts are going to collect food for scouting Sunday (Feb 10th). There is a collection bin in the Sanctuary.
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From Jennifer Frisch: Patrick and I participated in a fundraiser this summer to raise funds to help a young girl named Renne Jeglegat get a desperately needed heart surgery. She had been turned down for this procedure previously due to lack of funds. The fundraiser went well and many people from WPC graciously gave money. Unfortunately, Renne is still facing obstacles. Doctors scheduled the surgery but in the evaluation before surgery decided she was too weak and her health was too poor for her to survive heart surgery. She was given medication and continued care. Her condition has now improved and doctors have tentatively scheduled her surgery for the week of February 14th. Right now we ask that everyone include Renne in their prayers in hopes her condition will be stable enough to allow the surgery to occur.
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Office Hours: Contacts: Helen Newton, Office Administrator, 983-8939, [email protected]. Rev. Chester Topple, Pastor, 795-4890, [email protected] Rev. Georgia Ortiz, Parish Associate, 505-692-9599, [email protected] Rev. Richard Avery, Music Director, 983-8303, [email protected] Chester on Vacation – Chester will be on vacation from January 18th thru the 23rd. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact the church office, Rev Georgia Ortiz (505-692-9599) or Rev. Richard Avery (983-8303).
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OREMOS POR … The family of Tammy Lopez; Cat Dearden; Margaret Sandoval’s brother, Fred Sandoval; Cindy Kennedy; Keri Brinegar’s mother, Karole Felts; Michael Brinegar’s mother, Helen Brinegar; Renne Jeglegat; Elizabeth Ethelbah; Margaret Walsh; Mary Jane Roybal; Jan Chesnut’s sister, Elaine Imady; Carlos Spector; Suzanne Dreith; Gaspar and Libby Naranjo and their friend, Maribel Valdez de Luna; Donna Ormerod’s friend’s 11 yr old grandson, Dillon Buckley; Sherl Rehn; her brother, aunt, niece and her friends, Niki Nichols and Maria Rios; Marilyn Penner; Leroy Dominguez; Jeanie and Frances Hurtado; Lois Morse; Evelyn Castner; Sandra Oriel; Zia Topple; Miguel Cardoza; John Burnett; Kathleen Kelly; Monica Brugger’s father; Cipriana, Victor and Isabel Jurado; the Holts; Brian Garcia; First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe; the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba; God’s Creation, and World Peace. Oremos por: If you have a prayer request, you are welcome to call any one of the following: Margaret (986-8178), Lois (982-5882), Chester (795-4890) or Libby (983-7333). You may also call or email the church office to make an addition to the list or modify an existing entry.
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From our friends at First Presbyterian:
- Sundays at First Presbyterian:
8:30 am: MorningSong service 9:45 – 10:45 am: Children’s Classes 9:45 – 10:45 am: Adult Enrichment
- Morning Prayer: Wednesday’s at 7 am.
- Religion and Science: 1st and 3rd Monday evenings at 7pm – This group meets to discuss faith and science. All are welcome.
- The Prayer Shawl Gathering meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 9:30 am. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 4th. The gathering involves meditation, prayer and community, as those participating knit or crochet shawls for our members, friends and neighbors going through the hard places in life. All are invited and if you would like to learn to knit you will find many helpers. Call Betty Kersting at 982‑4548 or Gay Hill at 983-7279 for more information and to find out where they are meeting.
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