"Jesus replied,'A manwas going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead.Now by chance apriest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side.So likewisea Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.But aSamaritan, as he journeyed,...

by McLeod Meek This year I turned 50, and I have to admit I've been having some difficulties with it. Ages ago, when I was 49, I felt as spry as a spring chicken, but now every joint and muscle in my body screams out in pain. To this, the problem worsens since I can't hear them screaming because my ears feel like they have cotton shoved in them and I can't pull out the co...

by Brandi Pillow I have terrible vision. Lee and Angela can both attest to that, they've seen the results of my eye exams! I happen to be very near sighted, so much so that I am totally dependent on my glasses and my feet barely hit the floor in the morning before I'm reaching for them. If things are up close, I'm kind of ok but from far away, everything is just a blur, l...

by Dal and Beth Stanton Dear Westminster family, We are thankful to our Lord for your partnership and prayers over the years! Thank you! Our partnership began in 1994 when we responded to God's calling to Ukraine where we served for 8 years doing church planting work. Our partnership continued when the Lord brought us to Western Europe serving in Madrid, Spain, for 2 yea...

by Tyler Blocker Most of my Christian life I have struggled with the weight of sin and the feeling that God's view of me depended on my adherence to the law. One would think that type of burden or fear would drive me into a closer relationship with God and a desire to be more faithful to Him. I found that it gave me many years of stagnant faith where I wandered through li...

by Stacey Hall Maine is a state of true beauty. On a recent trip with a group of friends, I saw the beauty of God's handiwork throughout creation. The leaves were in the early stages of changing to a vibrant mix of yellows, reds, oranges, and deep greens. The sea was calm and soothing one minute followed by the next minute with angry waves striking the cliffs leaving upwa...

by Chris Lanclos By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 ESV Sometime in 2011, God changed my heart and created a desire in me for Him. I really didn't have a defining moment or a day that I can pinpoint, but it was clear that things changed. Up to that point, I was at best a nominal Christian who was probably ...

by Kathryn Dyksterhouse Have you ever felt nervous walking into a room by yourself and wondering if you will see anyone that you know? Will there be a seat at the table for you? Will you be welcomed in or glared at as the stranger? I went to a reunion last weekend. On Saturday night, there was a great banquet. There were long tables reaching the length of the banquet hal...

Westminster's Mission of the Month for October is French Camp Academy. If you aren't yet familiar with this ministry, it is located less than an hour from Greenwood. French Camp Academy, or "FCA," is a Christ-centered home and school that exists to serve young people and families for the glory of God. In 1885, a group of Presbyterian ministers established a school for gir...

by Mary Grace Conrad It's been a year to remember for the Conrad family: Jane turned ONE yesterday, (Can you believe it!!!) a new job for Alec, new school for me, and trying to figure out where to plant our feet in a church. As most of you know, Alec and I have been living in Grenada since 2015. I'm a school-based Speech Therapist, and when a job opportunity came up in Gr...