by Portia Collins It is no secret that theology is a necessary component of the Christian faith. No matter how intimidating it may seem, there is simply no way of getting around the practice of theology if we desire to mature as Christians. The word theology is derived from the Greek word ί (theologia).[1] In its simplest form, theology is understood to be the study of G...

Westminster's Mission of the Month is Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). RUF is the Church going to college campuses with the message of Jesus Christ. As a ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America, RUF holds to the convictions of historic Christianity which motivate hearts for God and love for the university. These convictions include the need for new life in Chri...

by Michelle Hodges Three weeks ago, I started a new online class through Mississippi State. I entered this semester thinking this one class would be super easy and require the minimum amount of my time. After all, it's only English Composition II, a freshman level class. This should be a breeze Now that I'm three weeks in, I can tell you that all of those assumptions wer...

by Georgeanne Smith It is a privilege and a blessing to be leading the Women in the Church at Westminster Presbyterian Church! I am surrounded by godly, Jesus-loving, Bible-studying Daughters of the King! The WIC Council consists of the following committees and members: Vice-President: Meredith FletcherDiscipleship: Anne Marie OwensFlowers: Selena NauseMercy: Co...

by Gary Dyksterhouse Dear Westminster, In October of 2010, a few weeks after my son was born, I gratefully accepted the opportunity to serve you as a Deacon. Less than a month later, I accepted the responsibility of becoming the chairman of the Deacons. With the assistance of the other deacons, under the supervision of the Session, and through the companionship of so man...

by Shelbi Lamb First of all, let me thank the kind folks at Westminster for your support. YoungLives is very thankful for your investment in our ministry to teen mothers and their children in Leflore County. We could not continue to do this ministry without people like you who take missions to heart and believe in investing in our community. We are in the middle of ano...

It is hard to believe that 2020 is already upon us. This is the time of year for plans and resolutions, clean crisp pages on the calendar that are waiting to be filled. Some of us are planners, some wish we were planners but can never quite seem to follow through, and some are of the "just wing it" mentality. No matter which category you would say that you fall into, hav...

by Meredith Buford As we wrapped up our annual Christmas musical Sunday evening, I was able to reflect on the weeks leading up to that special day. I sat in awe at how much time, energy, and effort was poured in by our children, volunteers, church members, and parents. Ittruly takes "a village" with all hands on deck, serving as one body, to make special events like thes...

by Richard Owens Dear Westminster Church Family, We've often talked about how Scripture describes believers as those who"one another one another." Specifically, throughout Scripture we are called to"forgive one another,""encourage one another,""restore one another,""accept one another,""care for one another,""submit to one another,""carry one another's burdens," and"bear...

Westminster's Mission of the Month for December is Palmer Home for Children. Palmer Home is a Christian organization that provides residential care without charge and an introduction to God through service, to children who have a need for viable placement. There are currently two locations: Columbus and Hernando, MS. Serving individual children as well as sibling groups, P...