Serving Others
Westminster......Service to Others....Through Christ, You can Make a Difference!
These opportunities are ways to serve both at Westminster and in the community.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provides disaster relief funds through donations. Check their website as to how you can donate to relief efforts.
A Meaningful Way to Serve
The Funeral Reception Committee needs volunteers who can spend 2 or 3 day-time hours a year (yes, you will be gently used) helping to either set-up, serve, or clean-up at funeral receptions. Please contact Funeral Reception Chair, Dail Stutsman at 815-654-3319 or email if you are interested in helping. Thank you and God bless!
Rock River Valley Food Pantry
NEED increases! How about picking up a can of Chunky Soup-it makes a whole meal for someone. Check out this website for a list of those items most needed: www.1extrabag.org.
(Peanut butter and cereal are also great selections). Place in the designated barrel at both entrances just inside the coat rooms. Also needed are large paper grocery sacks. Many, many, thanks!! To know more details about the pantry ask Hank Curran or Wayne Taylor (815-703-3119).
Be a Shepherd! A wonderful way to meet your WPC neighbors. What's a shepherd? A person who serves as a contact person for your neighborhood. Shepherds send out birthday cards, occasionally meet for coffee or desert at church and provide a connection to the church. If you're interested, be sure to contact Joan Slack (815-877-5372) or Rev. Bill Ward (815-282-1500).
Prepare a lunch for the homeless at Carpenter's Place one day each month. You are needed to prepare, transport or serve food! This is a unique opportunity to both feed the hungry and build community with our brothers and sisters who serve at Carpenter's Place. You can serve by helping with the evening preparation as well as serving during the day. Call the church office-282-1500 for more info.
The Children’s Clothes Closet is in need of good, used clothing (infants thru sz.14) In short supply right now are winter coats, size 3 girls clothing, and short sleeved t-shirts. There is a wicker trunk located at the Spring Creek entrance stairway.
Want to help? The easiest way to find out more is to contact the office at (815) 282-1500!