Posts from 2020

Greetings in the Spirit of Advent! The Spirit of Advent is symbolized by the color purple. This past Sunday, everyone who joined us in the Livestream worship service saw the color purple everywhere—the cloth draping over the cross, cloth draping over our little altar table, the color of many small candle holders and three of the large Advent candles themselves. In the…

Dear Westport Presbies, family and many friends, The Westport Church Session is creating a learning opportunity for anyone and everyone who wants to watch the Netflix documentary “13th” and join in small group ZOOM discussions of the film. YOU ARE ALL INVITED WHEREVER YOU LIVE! (link for pdf flyer) This Oscar nominated documentary explores the living history…

Hello Westport Presbies, family and friends! Greetings to all of you in the power of Jesus Christ and the love of God! We hope you are staying strong and safe in the midst of these hard, harsh, joyful, challenging, encouraging and discouraging times. The beautiful spiritual expresses it well: Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down; Oh, yes, Lord. Sometimes…

Hello Westport Presbies, Family and Friends, We are ever grateful for you and all your encouraging words and deeds during this upsetting, tragic, heartbreaking time. Jesus said that you “gain your life by losing your life”. Here is an idea by which we are all finding meaning together in our collective struggle to transcend the pandemic that has surrounded us now for three…

Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Our EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND is already doing a lot of good for those who have lost jobs, been laid off or experienced severely reduced hours and pay. In the past month,  $3,800 has been given to people in need in our extended church family. Thanks to all…

Dear Westport Presbies, families and friends, We are saddened by the death of our oldest member, Maxine Lindsey. Maxine died last Friday night at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was 99 years old, and her family was planning a 100th birthday party at church on Memorial Day Sunday. Very sad for adult…

Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Greetings in the Spirit of the Living God to all Jesus followers at Westport! We pray you are staying safe, staying well, staying aware and taking all steps necessary to stay alive during this terrible time. The church is still working both within and beyond the walls. We are staying in contact with the sick, continuing to serve…

Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Good morning, church! And welcome to all our friends! A shout out to our international friends, from Canada and Africa! We are now on a far flung mission together! When we cross this dangerous territory that we are now in, we will understand more, love…

Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Along with the rest of the Earth’s peoples, we are in a state of shock and sorrow over the Covid-19 pandemic, the dead and the dying, families and friends, and everyone who is suffering loss, fear and panic and lonely isolation. We pray for all, especially prayers of thanks and safety for all doctors, nurses and health care…