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Serving Our Community Adult Christian Education

Room 2 at 9:25am Walk as Jesus Walked.

A five week DVD/Discussion. This exciting

adventure is guaranteed to make the Scriptures come alive like never before! This DVD

contains life-changing “FAITH LESSONS”, hosted by historian and teacher

Raynard Vander Laan. This study takes viewers to archaeological sites few people ever see, where the geographical and historical contexts of the Bible

take on powerful relevance for present day believers. Join us this Sunday, all are welcome.

Leaders: Mike Montgomery, Bill Iler,

Karen Wiederaenders and Kathy Montgomery.

Blustery winds, Plaza lights taken down until next year, it’s February in Kansas City. I was hurrying from the

parking garage to meet friends at Ruth’s Chris as I passed the store windows filled with all the new "must haves".

A couple was shopping with their eyes. The coats were new and warm and their hair was trimmed to the latest style. As I passed I heard from the wife say, "Remember this time last year?" The way she said it told me it was not a fond memory. How could this seemingly affluent couple

have had problems? Was it a lost job or a stolen identity? A fire? A flood? A Katrina? A Sandy?

I had the sudden realization that this could have been me. We all will have setbacks. We will all need help at times.

Give to Harvesters so that they can help us all in our times of trouble.

Ann Butler

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Sunday Worship,10:30am Christian Education,9:30 am

Office Hours M-F 9am-1pm

816.361.2200

Email: office@wppresbyterian.org

Church Staff Pastor, Connie Happell

Office Administrator, Tina Hill

Director of Vocal Music, Joseph Hill

Accountant, Ruth Meyers-Melching

Custodian, Scott Curry

Preschool Directors, 816-361-2201 Kathy Montgomery

Kim Manford

Our Officers

Elders Worship: Steve Guthrie

Fellowship & Hospitality:

Lynne Crossette

Mission and Stewardship: Jim Durig

Outreach: Ashlea Wirken

Personnel & Administration: Steve Nelson

At Large: Diana Justus

Operations: Bob Liepsner

Clerk of Session: Mardy Cottrell

Presbytery Commissioner &

Communicator: Dorothy Clarke Deacons

Barbara & Bob Rohlfing, Jane Coleman,

Rosemary McDaneld, Ann Butler & Janet North

Trustees Bill Iler & James Lusk

Mike Lochmann-Treasurer

Glorify God Grow Disciples Go Serve

youth@wppc

One Sunday evening each

month the youth of WPPC

and their friends gather for

dinner, prayer, singing, Bible

stories and fun. We've been

telling and acting out the

stories of Jesus and sharing

food and fellowship. If you

would like to be a part of this

adventure (participant or

volunteer) contact Candis

Lochmann or Pastor Connie.

February 2013

Christmas Caroling Morning Devotional

Billboard

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 13 @ 6:00pm

Consider bringing a friend as we begin

our journey to the cross.

Scout Sunday,

February 3

From the Spirit into the spirit Of a human soul, A great mystery grows Beyond passion and ecstasy Toward realms of Divine transcendence - Love, definable, indefinable. Love is creativity, and mess, And pain, and fulfillment, and peace, A miracle, an enigma, more Than words can ever express. Love connects and holds spirits together With visible and invisible bonds. What love is not is obsession; What it is not is selfish intention. Love surrounds devastation, Moves amidst confusion, Brings comfort and order to chaos. Love celebrates with the joyful; Love sojourns with the lonely, Rejuvenates spent souls, Touches troubled minds, And lifts fallen hearts. Exquisite generosity, Love swaths needs In soft filmy gauze. Where God is, Love Is reaching, touching, doing, The ultimate consummation of hope. Vicki Ferris

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday Morning How should one respond to trials? Are works more important than faith? What’s the result of sin? As we study the book of James, these study questions have led to our own provocative wonderings. What is evil? What’s the difference between being tested and being tempted? What’s the difference between Godly wisdom and worldly wisdom? Come join in our deep conversations and concerned prayers. We meet on most Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11:00 am, in the parlor. You’ll be welcome!

Personnel

The personnel committee is conducting evaluations of the Pastor and Choir Director

and wants to give members of the congregation an opportuni-

ty to give feedback. Please send any comments to the personnel

committee through Jim Durig

by e-mail (durigj@umkc.edu) or

in a sealed envelope in Jim’s mail box in the church office.

On Sunday afternoon, December 6 a group of us, led by Jim Kurtz, visited homebound church

members to share Christmas carol cheer.

Stewardship

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the generous gift you gave me in worship yesterday. It was a wonderful surprise. I am truly privileged to be your pastor and to share life in Christ with you. I am thankful for your gift and for the gift of life together with each of you. Connie, January 21, 2013

Thank You! Happy Birthday!

February 3– Bob Skillman February 11– Jean Hunter February 20-Bob Liepsner

2013 Stewardship Update As chair of the stewardship committee I am

delighted to inform you that the request to increase

the amount of pledges in order to provide funding to address some needed repairs or changes in the physi-

cal plant was met with a generous response. Mem-bers have increased their pledges tremendously for

2013. The increase was more than 13%, which has made it possible for an increase in our budget in or-

der to address some of our needs. The total funds from the pledges was $209,000 and, with oral pledges that were made, additionally increased the amount to

$220,000. I am also pleased to inform you that there was

approximately $20,000 remaining from last year’s funds after all the bills had been paid for the 2012

year. It is expected that these funds will be utilized eventually for the major changes or repairs needed for our physical plant, most likely for the heating and

cooling system in the south wing. The session will address the changes in due course.

Again, I wish to thank every member of our congregation for the outstanding contributions made

for our 2013 year and look forward to continued pro-cess of carrying out God’s work of bringing the un-saved to salvation by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Yours in Christ, Jim Durig

Disciple Groups

Join a Disciple Group for Lent

The season of Lent leads up to the most holy of

Christian days, Easter Sunday. Lent begins on

February 13, Ash Wednesday, and lasts 40 days, plus Sundays (resurrection day!). Lent is a season

of preparation in recognition of the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for his ministry.

Often people give up things for Lent as spiritual discipline. We can also add things like a

commitment to growing in Christ-likeness, prayer, scripture reading or small acts of kindness. Plan to

learn, share and grow with your church family during

this Lenten season by joining a Disciple group.

*Groups to meet weekly, beginning

the week February 18

*Seeking hosts, leaders and participants

*Plan to sign up for a group starting February 3