"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope
without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
And let us consider one another in order to stir up
love and good works" Hebrews 10:23+24 NKJ
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN "The Church's One Foundation" No.689
CONGREGATIONAL READING No. 1
HYMN "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" No. 802
***No Children's Church ***
Resumes next Sunday
SCRIPTURE Hebrews 10:19-25
SERMON "Privilege and Responsibility"
Pastor Jim Benson
PRAYER
COMMUNION
TITHES & OFFERINGS
HYMN "When We All Get to Heaven" No. 679
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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Announcing the precious gift of life to one of our missionary familys serving near Beijing. Gary and Phyllis Ayer want to share their joy over the arrival of their son, Samuel Joshua born August 29, 2008 at 7.4 lbs and 20 inches. Samuel has already bonded with his siblings Caleb and Emma.
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PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISES:
Stacy Lucas received the report from her doctor that her liver has failed.
We lift Stacy, Devin, Jared, and Krista to our most loving Lord. Stacy says "All is in God's hands" and she quotes Paul saying, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. May Christ be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death." Phil. 1:21,20b. We still pray with the faith of His power to heal her, because nothing is impossible for Him, but also trust His perfect timing and way to work in her and through her.
Dave Winters, has been suffering from the pain of shingles since June.
Please pray for God's complete healing and relief from the pain. Doctors state that this could be life long, pray for the Lord to intervene out of the goodness of His grace.
Nancy Bate's sister, Marian, is receiving chemo for cancer in her liver and pancreas. Pray for comfort, strength, and the miraculous power of God to be on them and their four adult children who are caring for them.
Scott Anderson is requesting prayer for the Lord's provision and
discernment as he seeks employment.
Deanne Coelho, wants us to praise and thank God for His healing hand upon her after her bone marrow transplant. She is home from the hospital, as she continues to recover. Her love and adoration of the Lord is a joy to share so please give her a call or send her a note, as a way to touch her with Christ's love. (508 545-0907) 106 Main St. Wayland, 01778
Praise God for the wonderful clearing and plantings all around the church grounds, due to the humble dedicated service of some who saw a need and did it out of the love of Jesus.
Westgate Family returning from Sandy Island Rreat, please pray for safe travel home.
PRAYER CHAIN
If you have prayer requests or praises to share, or you would like to be included
in the prayer chain please contact Kathryn Kidd (978 897-1569) or pkairfoto@verizon.net
This Week
Monday (September 8th)
Bible Study Fellowship (B.S.F.), 6:55 p.m., September 8th will be our
first meeting for our study on the Life of Moses. Our introductory class happens the first Monday of each month when all woman are invited to come. There are school-age classes available for children in grades 1-12. Please contact Ruth Chu (617 926-9230) if you have any questions.
WCA Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Friday (September 12th)
Men's Breakfast, 6:30-7:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. All men are welcome.
"FAITH Group" 1:00-3:00 p.m., meets the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month
in Fellowship Hall. Fun And Inspirational Teaching at Home welcomes
ages from 0-18 yrs. All Homeschoolers are welcome. If you are interested
or have questions please call Lil Fischer (508 655-3159).
Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at WCA, begins with a Fall Kickoff Extravaganza! Bring a friend and have some fun.
Awana Program begins at 7:00 p.m. for kids age 3 – 6th grade in Fellowship Hall. We are in need of leaders so please consider being
part of this dynamic ministry. 'Fear not!' training will be available.
Get involved and be part of the fun by contacting the church office
(781 237-2633) or westgatechurch100@yahoo.com.
Saturday, (September 13th)
BSF Leaders Meet, 7:00-10:00 a.m.
Next Sunday (September 14th)
Christian Education Classes begin 9:30-10:20 a.m. for infant to adult.
Our children will enjoy age appropriate classes according to their grade.
The fall session of adult classes are listed below;
Prayer Room led by the congregation
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, led by Lucas Miller
First John led by Bruce Daggett.
8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting in the parlor. All are welcome.
9:30 a.m. Christian Education Classes (nursery through adult)
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Parents' Meeting of Jr. & Sr. High
6:45 p.m. Ministry-Community Meeting in Fellowship Hall
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Parents' Meeting for the parents of Jr. & Sr. High students Sunday, Sept 14th, up in the Sr High Room, 15 minutes after the service. Come and hear about the upcoming year and dialog about the youth mnistry. |
Greeters: Michael Sworin & Sandra Saragoni
September 21st Peter and Mimi Karys
Sound: Peter Karys
September 21st Chris Hatfield
Nursery: Rachel Osen, Jeff Brown, Ryden Hope
September 21st Katy Mele, Kristin Hatfield
Ministry Community Sunday, September 14th, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
We will reconvene our Sunday evenings by launching into a three
week personal/spiritual development training called Personal Refocusing.
This will serve to grow each of us individually and help us to bond collectively by the Spirit as a church body. All are welcome to participate. The cost of the manual required is $10.00, and available at the meetings. Please sign up if you are planning to attend, so we can order the manuals and provide for child care needs. Thank you.
Corporate Refocusing, Sunday, October 5th, 6:30-7:45 pm.
This will be a time for an All Church Debrief. Please plan on coming.
Looking Ahead
Dinner Fellowships will resume this fall. These are a great way to get to know one another and build community unifying the body of Christ within Westgate Church. Fill out the enclosed insert and give it to Lucas Miller or bring it to the church office.
Womans Bible Study, Thursday morning, 9:15-11:30 a.m. will begin
September 18th, so please plan on coming and bring a friend too!
Child care will be provided.
Home Fellowships will be starting up again the week of September 14th
If you are not already involved in a group, please consider joining us
as we continue to grow in the fellowship of the Lord and as a family with
one another. See the bright orange schedule with detailed information
including contact people, times, and places in your bulletins.
**Cell Phones**
Recycle your old cell phone to benefit others.
You may drop them off at the church office. Thank you.
**Lap Top Computers for School in Nicaragua**
If you have or know of anyone who may be upgrading, or not using a lap top computer, there is a school that will appreciate it very much and put it to very good use! Please contact Julio Carrasquillo (508 284-6962),
or bring it to the church office. Thank you.
Lost and Found
Please check everything hanging up and on the shelf above to identify any lost items. Everything left will be donated the first week of October
For Your Information
The tall bookcase displaying various flyers and Westgate information has been moved to the Youth Library, adjacent to the Cry Room.
Sermon tapes can be ordered here.
Our Elders welcome you to contact them:
Juris Alksnitis 508 785-2203 jurisg@comcast.net
Dave Fischer 508 655-3159 fishandhike@gmail.com
Drew Halberstadt 781 367-3491 drew.halberstadt@alum.mit.edu
Steve Hope 617 875-8647 snhope5@yahoo.com
Steve Johnson 617 834-6094 steve.johnson@m-e.aecom.com
John Kaliski 781 883-3523 jkaliski@gmail.com
David Kwak 781 237-8566 kwak@comcast.net
David Shannon 508 881-4657 ds@shannoncorporation.com
Westgate Church
(Evangelical Free Church of America)
100 Winter Street, Weston, MA 02493-2613
Office: (781 237-2633) Fax: (781 235-0647)
E-mail: westgatechurch100@yahoo.com
Rev. Dr. Dave Brooks, Intentional Interim Pastor
Rev. Dr. Bruce Daggett, Associate Pastor
Rev. Lucas Miller, Associate Pastor
Dr. Andrew Halberstadt, Interim Director of Music
Mr. David Fraser, Accompanist
Mrs. Janet Manley, Administrative Secretary
Westgate Christian Academy
Rev. Larry Loring, Headmaster
90 Oak St, Natick MA 01760
Office: (508 315-3152) Fax: (508 315-3155)
September 7, 2008
Welcome to
Westgate Church
Extending God's Kingdom by the Power of the Holy Spirit
"For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations" Isaiah 56:7
Purpose Statement
Westgate Church is a fellowship of believers which seeks to glorify God through worshiping Him, evangelizing our community and the world, making faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.