Thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who made Bible School another great success at Westminster. ANother Joint VBS with Faith United Presbyterian wrapped up last night – THursday – July 18th ! We learned – we laughed – we made new friends and renewed some old friendships as well !!! Hope you all had a great year !
First night of BIble School and we are off on our journey through some of the stories in the book of Genesis. Tonight we “created” our own creatures … learned, laughed and had a great time ! Pretty sure God looked down tonight and said “Behold – it is VERY good!:
Service of the Longest Night: A Time of Prayer and Music for People Who Grieve at Christmas
Friday , December 21 2018
7:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Though many do alright with their Christmas of white, many others battle the blues during the holidays. Persistent images of parties full of guests and homes full of love can deepen feelings of loss and loneliness. Peaceful manger scenes and angels make us wonder: what’s wrong with me when all seems so right with the world? Join other midwinter mourners in a service of music and prayer exploring hope hidden in the dark side of the Christmas story. As we offer prayers with candles and written notes placed in our own “wailing wall,” pastors will anoint and pray for any who seek blessing. Discover a Savior born into the darkness of poverty and tyranny, whose ministry led him to the darkness of death and the tomb, and whose resurrection promises that God’s light shines in the darkness and darkness did not – and will never – overcome it.
Faith United and Westminster Presbyterian Churches present
The Living Nativity: A Christmas Gift for Siouxland
Free and open to the public
Sunday, December 16 2018
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Faith United Presbyterian Church
See the Biblical Christmas story come to life with live actors, animals, lights and music. From the comfort of your vehicle, enjoy six scenes from the Christian scriptures depicting the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary; Joseph, Mary on the road to Bethlehem and at the door of the inn; the shepherds’ vision of angels; the throne room of evil King Herod and his three wise visitors; and baby Jesus in the manger. An interpretive brochure of each scene will be provided. Freewill offerings will be accepted for The Warming Shelter in downtown Sioux City. More than 100 volunteers of all ages from Westminster Presbyterian and Faith United Presbyterian churches, plus barbershop choruses and church choirs, join together to bring the ancient story of Christ’s birth to present day Sioux City.
