West Side Presbyterian Church
Seattle, Washington

Bulletin for Month of January 2012

Note: personal information (home phone numbers and addresses) has been removed from the web version of the Weekly Bulletin. To contact individuals listed on this web page, refer to your WSPC Membership Directory or contact the church office at 206-935-4477 or office@wspc.org.

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For your special attention
Opportunities available
Community ministry
Social and fellowship

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Women's and Men's Ministries
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For your special attention

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RICE AND MOREY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - Applicants for the Virginia and Barrie Rice Memorial Scholarship must be active members of West Side or young people active in the youth program who plan to attend an evangelical four-year college, graduate school, or a theological seminary as a full-time student. The Harvey Morey Memorial Bible School Scholarship is available to those who wish to attend a Bible School or to pursue a Bible curriculum at an approved college. Applicants may be any active member of West Side, regardless of age, or young person active in the youth program, or a currently funded missionary or child of a missionary. Scholarship applications are available in the church office or on the church website and must be completed and returned to the office by Wednesday, April 14.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH ISSUE of the The Good News is Friday, February 10 at 4:30pm. Submit your articles to the newsletter box in the office or e-mail them to wspc.newsletter@gmail.com.
SMALL GROUPS are open to anyone who would like to commit to meeting with other adults on a regular basis. We have groups that meet in members’ homes, while some meet in the church. There are groups that consist of just men or women or a mix of men and women. Some of the groups will be starting a new study in January. We would love to meet you and help you get involved. Contact Jan Neupert** if you are interested. Small group catalogs are available in the narthex.
Blood Pressure Clinic - The Parish Nurse program will be checking blood pressures Sundays at 10:40am. Look for their table in the hall near the library across from Howell Auditorium.
MEN’S MINISTRY - WANTED: “A FEW GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN” - The Saturday morning Oasis group is seeking men to join us Saturday mornings for fellowship, learning, accountability, and prayer. We meet each Saturday morning 7:30-9:00, starting September 10, in Boppell Parlor and will be studying "The Beatitudes" by John Stott. We would like to invite all men that are interested. Just show up....coffee, tea, and snacks provided.
Women's Ministries
-- Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
-- Bible study
-- Moms in Touch prayer group
-- Fall retreat
-- more...
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION - Please come and enjoy fellowship and a refreshing beverage in Howell Auditorium on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Opportunities available

DON’T “FALL” OUT IF THE SCRIP HABIT! – The mission trip to the Dominican Republic is over, but our youth program goes year round. You can help fund these activities painlessly by using scrip for your everyday purchases. We have scrip cards in stock for Safeway, Met Market, QFC/Fred Meyer, West Seattle Thriftway, PCC, Target, Taco Time and Starbucks, and there are hundreds of others available to order. Scrip is available in the church office weekdays and Sunday, and is a great way to manage your budget AND simplify your shopping.
THE CHURCH WELCOME Office - The Welcome Office is looking for people who would be willing to be substitutes from time to time, to greet and welcome people coming into the church. If this would be a good place for ministry for you, please call Nancy Fuhrman**.
SMALL GROUPS - Did you know that West Side sponsors over 20 small groups consisting of anywhere from four to twelve people in each group? They meet regularly in homes or at church, study God's Word, pray for each other and reach out to others. If you would like to participate or just find out more, please contact the church office, 935-4477, or office@wspc.org.

Community ministry

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - You are invited to be part of this support group for family members and friends who provide care for a person with memory loss. They meet the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at Providence Mt. St. Vincent (4831 35th SW). For more information contact Maggie Sparks (206-920-4706).
FRIEND TO FRIEND - Americans share a wonderful heritage. Fortunate are those who have parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents close at hand. A treasure house of stories, experiences, and wisdom can be passed on when young and old can come together. Friend To Friend is a one-to-one visitation program that matches volunteers in the community with residents in local nursing homes and assisted living communities. If you would like to increase your “family ties” call 206-870-4266 or 1-888-FTF-7818 or email marilyn@friendtofriendamerica.org for more information.

Romans 12:13 -- Share with God's people in need, practice hospitality.

Social and fellowship

LADIES BUNCO NIGHT - This is always a great evening of FUN! Don't know how to play, its easy to learn! Please come and bring a friend to this free event. Questions: Contact Lisa West** or Shelley Boogaard**.
WEDDED RINGERS - You are invited to a special Valentine dinner and program at 6:00pm on Saturday, February 18. No need to bring dishes or food! A volunteer group will prepare dinner for $7.50 per person. Our speaker will be Keith Putman, who is involved in languages of Chad, including Dangaleat in which the Burkes worked for so many years. He is a Bible translation consultant with Wycliffe and is the husband of Jaci (Smith) who was the Pastoral Intern at West Side in 2008. Please call Betty Aronson or Charlotte Loski for reservations.
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