They are going away to school. They are our young people, the youth of Westminster Presbyterian Church. But, they are not the same ones we have already said "good-bye" to. Those were our three graduating seniors, Mary Dudley Pillow, Madeleine Coleman, and Sara Butler Makamson, who will be entering college this fall. Now, two other young people in the church are going away...
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Keep ReadingYesterday, we began the new Sunday school quarter, in which each of the Elders will be presenting their testimony. Sharing each other's personal story of faith is a great way of sharing the Good News: Jesus saves, and this is how he saved me. With Father's Day, many of you had to leave after worship and didn't get to stay. So here's my story, and I hope it's an encourageme...
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Keep ReadingDear Daddy, Thank you for taking Kathryn and me to the park, the fair, and everywhere else! I really like your bacon and biscuit breakfasts. I enjoy when you read to us every night. I especially liked the books Pippi Longstocking and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Thank you for giving us lots of hugs. Happy Father's Day.Love,Julie Day ************************************...
Keep ReadingDr. Norton is dean of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. He is also a friend of Westminster and the uncle of Kathryn Dyksterhouse. You can learn more about Dr. Norton here. His father's bio can be found on the RTS Charlotte website here. On this Father's Day I have countless memories of my father and his influence on my life. La...
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Keep ReadingHi Westminster family! I am really excited about Westminster starting a recycling program! It is a fantastic way to teach your children to be good stewards of God's land. I applaud Westminster for taking the challenge of switching up habits, which we all know is tough to do! There are two bins outside the by the carport - one is just for bottles and cans and the other is...
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