Church News (Page 4)
Live Stream worship service this Sunday
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…
News From Westport Presbyterian
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Greetings in the spirit of compassion and friendliness that all of us, as Jesus followers, are striving for. I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in a space of grace regardless of whatever physical conditions you might be encountering. We hope for your joy, for sure, yet even our hard paths have something to teach…
News from Westport Presbyterian
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Greetings in the love and spirit of Jesus! May you be filled with a spirit of courage, inner tranquility and compassion for others and for yourself in these days of uncertainty in personal and global life. May we pray and act as we are able for world peace—for healing and recovery of the ill—and relief and rescue for…
Bluegrass Mass, Willow Woods Renovation Hope, Pledge Drive,
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, This Sunday, Nov. 10, 10:50 am is a special Westport Concert Series in the worship service: A BLUEGRASS MASS, shared with us by our supernatural Westport Choir and a talented group of musicians. “Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Bluegrass…
Bob Russell is a grandfather, Baby Joe Raach is home and other news
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Bob and Elaine Russell are grandparents! What a blessing! Robert Barron Russell, son of Jacqueline and Grant Russell, was born early last week at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. He was 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and 21 inches long. We praise God! And Joe Raach,…
Joseph is born & other news
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Joseph Raach, son of Rita Marie and Joe Raach was born yesterday, Aug. 20 at Overland Park Regional Hospital. We praise God! Joseph was 4 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long. A challenging time as Rita Marie had to go through several days of brave faith after her water only partially broke; and since he was about 2 months…
Exciting Video from heART and SOUL week
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends! Here is a link to a 10 minute video/slide show of our heART and SOUL week. Well worth watching! https://www.facebook.com/westportpresbyterian/videos/338250363731492/?v=338250363731492 Thanks to Deanna Capps for making this visual sermon. Thanks to Emily Davidson and Deanna for many photos, and all the other people who made it…
Breaking news for Westport Presbies and friends
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, We are having a wonderful, beautiful week in heART and SOUL, our arts and spirituality day camp for young people. We have 12 disciples (smile), and a lot of dedicated staff and volunteers. See attached photos of some of our activities! This Sunday, Joe…
heART and Soul poster, breakfast, sermon, prayers
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Excitement is building for heART and Soul, an art and spirituality camp for young people in our congregation and community. July 29-Aug. 2. Awesome artists Stan Morgan and Deanna Capps are leading this great work, along with adjunct staff(smile) in…
Father’s Day, Interfaith work, heART and Soul,
Dear Westport Presbies, family and friends, Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16. As one way of honoring fathers, please bring to worship any personal items, photos, etc which help celebrate, remember, and honor your father. We will have display tables set up in the sanctuary. We also…