WEPC January 2016 News and Events
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Author Archives: Joe Brown
Community Fun Day and Movie Night RESCHEDULED
Community Fun Day and Movie Night
Friday, October 9, 4:30 PM—6:30 PM
You are invited to enjoy games, prizes, moon bounce, face painting, crafts, and a cookout with our neighbors. Outdoor movie to follow. Bring your blankets & chairs.
Volunteers & Donations needed. Contact Heather Jarvis.
Fall 2015 Communities
Sunday Mornings
First Service Coffee (9:20)
Continuing every Sunday in the WEPC Fellowship Hall. If you only have a few minutes and are looking for a place to connect, come grab a cup of coffee and hear about God’s faithfulness through various testimonies every Sunday. Along with these weekly testimonies, we will be using the devotional “Seeking God’s Face” as we tie the many “stories” of our people to the bigger “Story” of God’s salvation. Contact Joe Brown.
Friends For Life Sunday Fellowship (9:00)
A study of the life of Jesus in a simple, interactive way. Designed for adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends, this study has something for everyone! All are encouraged to join us in Room 35. Contact Steve Byrd.
We use the “Bethesda Series” by seeJesus (www.seejesus.net) to guide our time of fun, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. This is a coordinated effort with Young Life Capernaum.
Bible ESL Class (9:00)
This class is open to anyone at WEPC and the community who wants a bible study in simple English. Join us as we build community through the Scriptures. Contact Mary McWhorter.
WEPC Small Groups
Join others who, as a response to the love of Christ, are committed to loving and encouraging each other and thinking through how God is moving them in mission. Small Group Bible Studies meet in homes across Richmond all days of the week. Registration is open now for the Fall. Sign up at old.wepc.org/small-groups. Contact Rachel Hester.
WEPC Leadership Summit
Third Sunday of the Month from September 2015 to May 2016 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
This is a series of evenings with the WEPC pastors on how to take that next step in faith. Join Steve, Kevin and Joe once a month for an evening of worship, the Lord’s Supper, and a series on leadership and the Gospel. Childcare is provided. What does it mean to follow God in today’s climate? What do the doctrines of Christianity have to do with my life, job, marriage now? Take the time this coming Fall and Spring to discover more of the abundant life Jesus offers. The Gospel does change everything. Contact Joe Brown.
Connection Dinners
October 15—November 15
Get to know your neighbors! Looking to connect more with others in our church family in a relaxed setting? Looking to get more involved with what’s happening at WEPC but don’t know how? If so, WEPC’s Connection Dinners are for you. From October 15-November 15, we will have 30 dinners taking place throughout Richmond. Sign-ups will start in September. Interested in hosting or co-hosting a dinner? Contact Gary & Julie Wilson.
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Wednesdays from 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Beginning October 7, join Michael Oberle and Kevin Greene as they lead us in a study of the fundamentals of our faith. Don’t worry if you haven’t participated in a theology study before. They’ll be taking the group at a pace to make sure everyone is on the same page, and any and all questions are welcome. Feel free to bring others, and drop in whenever you can. Contact Kevin Greene.
Other Opportunities Through the Week
Second Mondays (Men)
2nd Monday of every month, 6:30 PM—8 PM
Monthly men’s fellowship, including dinner and a time of teaching. There is no charge for the evening and every man is welcome. If you have any questions or would like to receive men’s ministry emails, contact Bill Chippendale.
Wellspring (Women)
September 22-December 8, 2015. Tuesdays, 9:15am-11:30am.
WEPC Fellowship Hall. A gathering of women who meet with Jesus Christ through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with one another. All women are invited. Contact Pam Hoade.
Restore (Women)
September 23-December 9, 2015. Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm.
WEPC Fellowship Hall. Cost: $15. Restore includes Bible study, prayer, and fellowship through teaching and large-group and small-group time. Little Lambs nursery and Kids’ Club run concurrently. Contact Deb VandeVrede.
Friends For Life First Thursday Club
First Thursday of the Month from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.
WEPC Fellowship Hall. Fun, dinner, and a time to explore the Gospel of Jesus. This is open for anyone in the community with or without disabilities. Contact Steve Byrd.
Past Events
Bruce Kuhn Presents The Gospel of Luke
Join us for a unique presentation of The Gospel of Luke and hear the story of Jesus told with the passion and surprise of an eyewitness account. Performed word-for-word by veteran Broadway actor Bruce Kuhn without props or sets, the King James Version text of Luke takes to the stage like Shakespeare. Kuhn has performed on Broadway (Les Misérables) and national touring musicals and is in the resident company of the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville (one of America’s largest professional theaters). This 90-minute show is recommended for ages 11 and up. Tickets are $10 for Adults, and $7 for Students and Seniors. Contact Tiffanie Chan. Visit wepc.org/luke for more information and to purchase tickets.
Community Fun Day and Movie Night
Friday, October 2, 4:30 PM—6:30 PM
You are invited to enjoy games, prizes, moon bounce, face painting, crafts, and a cookout with our neighbors. Outdoor movie to follow. Bring your blankets & chairs. Volunteers & Donations needed. Contact Heather Jarvis.
Inquirers’ Weekend
October 23—25
This is a great time to learn about our church history, beliefs, and ministries. You will have time to ask questions and meet others like yourself during the two-day session. Contact Rachel Hester to register. There is no cost. The weekend consists of the following sessions:
Required Sessions: Friday, October 23 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, dinner included, WEPC (no childcare provided) and Saturday, October 24 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, breakfast included, WEPC (no childcare provided).
Optional Session: Sunday, October 25 7:00 PM, dessert at the Shelby’s home – children welcome.
Summer 2015 Communities
First Service Coffee
Sundays at 9:20AM // Open to all adults to grow in their faith
Continuing every Sunday at 9:20am in the WEPC Fellowship Hall. Come and discover the church one cup of coffee at a time as we hear more of God’s faithfulness from different voices across WEPC. Contact: Joe Brown at joe@wepc.org.
Wednesday Night Summer Bible Study :: Galatians
Every Wednesday Night in July & August // Open to all adults to grow in their faith
Join us for Summer Bible Study! This summer, we’ll look at the New Testament book of Galatians and consider the heart of God together. Don’t worry if you haven’t done much Bible study before. We’ll be taking the group at a pace to make sure we all on the same page, and any & all questions are welcome. Feel free to bring others, and drop in whenever you are in town! Led by Kevin Greene & Pete Gretz, kevin@wepc.org
Every Wednesday beginning July 1, 7:30-9:00PM; more info here.
Inquirers’ Weekend
July 10-11 // Open to all adults to grow in their faith
This is a great time to learn about our church history, beliefs, and ministries. You will have time to ask questions and meet others like yourself during the two-day session. If you like what you hear, we invite you to apply for membership.Contact the church office to register. There is no cost. The weekend consists of the following sessions:
- Required Sessions: Friday, July 10 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, dinner included, WEPC (no childcare provided) and Saturday, July 11 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, breakfast included, WEPC (no childcare provided).
- Optional Session: Sunday, July 12 7:00 PM, dessert at the Shelby’s home – children welcome.
Women’s Summer Book Study at WEPC
June 30-August 4, Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:30 AM // Open to all women to grow in their faith
Over the summer, we will be reading and discussing the book Why We Pray by William Philips. All women are welcome to join us in our discussion every Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 160 starting June 30th. The time will be facilitated by Mary McWhorter and Karen Howe. Contact Mary McWhorter, marymcw1@gmail.com. As of now, no childcare will be offered, but please contact Mary if you would like to organize it.
Young Worshippers Dinner & Bible Study
Every Thursday night in July // Open to all rising 4th & 5th Grade students
This July, all rising 4th & 5th Graders are invited to join the Brown family for dinner at their home every Thursday night. We will meet five times (July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We will have dinner, a Bible Study, and some play time. The study will be designed to look at the basics of the Christian faith and what it means to worship Jesus (using Rico Tice’s book Christianity Explored to structure the study). To ensure there is enough space and food, please RSVP to Joe at joe@wepc.org.
Friends For Life Summer Events
Dates vary, see below // Open to all young adults with disabilities
Join other folks with disabilities as we have fun together enjoying God’s creation. Please RSVP to ffl@wepc.org or Michael Flagg at theflaggs3@gmail.com.
Virginia Aquarium Day Trip
Saturday, July 18th at 9:00AM, we plan to travel to the Virginia Aquarium (717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451). We will travel two hours to the Aquarium, spend our day there enjoying the Aquarium and an IMAX movie, and if there is time, exploring the VA Beach Boardwalk. We plan to arrive home between 6:00 and 7:00PM. For only $10/person, this gets you the price of admission to the Aquarium, the IMAX movie, lunch and dinner. You can’t find a better deal! 🙂 We are still working on transportation. We may all caravan down there, or we may reserve a van or bus, but that depends on how many can come. Please RSVP by June 30th to ffl@wepc.org if you are able to come.
Flying Squirrels Game
Some time in August, we plan to take a group to the Diamond to catch the Flying Squirrels. Date TBD.
WEPC Small Groups
Registration for the Fall is now open // Open to all adults to grow in their faith
Small group Bible studies in homes across Richmond all days of the week. Sign up at https://old.wepc.org/small-groups/.
Contact Rachel Hester at rachel@wepc.org.
VBS
June 21 – 25 // Open to children four years-old to completed 4th Grade
Join us for a rip roaring time in the Wild, Wild
West! Sunday, June 21 through Wednesday,
June 24, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Ages 4-years-old through rising 5th graders. Volunteers needed. Contact Alexis Tompkins [vbs@wepc.org] to lend a hand.
If you would like to help transform our church’s basement into the Wild West, contact Rebecca Perry or Kathi Campbell about joining the decoration team. A list of needed donated items can be found in the Sunday bulletin.
Registration is open now at https://old.wepc.org/vbs-2015-registration/
Track Club
June 29-August 13, Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:45 PM // Open to all to serve with their families
What are you doing this Summer? Well,Track Club is back and we would love to invite you to join our track club team this summer. Track club is a ministry to kids in the neighborhood. Starting June 29th until August 13, we will take kids from our neighborhood to Collegiate track for a track practice.
We teach them running techniques, running forms, and share the Gospel message with them. The ideal commitment is every Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Leaders and volunteers are needed to transport kids to and from track. We also need people to sign up to share a 10-15 minutes Gospel message each week. If you think this is something you can do this summer please let us know and join our track team. Please contact Shangwok or John McGurn for more information.
English Conversation Class
July 1-August 5, Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM // Open to all to serve
Many learning English-speakers and veteran English-speakers will be reading slowly through Genesis 1-3 together this summer. If you would like to help others learn to read English through Scripture, the more the merrier! Led by Shangwok Deng (shangwok@wepc.org) and Mary McWhorter (marymcw1@gmail.com). Childcare will be provided for rising Kindergarten and under. Please RSVP if childcare will be needed.
CARITAS
July 18 – 25 // Open to all adults to serve with their families
Are you looking for a family-friendly mission opportunity this summer right here at home? CARITAS (Congregations Around Richmond Involved To Assure Shelter) is the area’s largest and most inclusive emergency shelter and relies on the generosity of local congregations to physically house, feed and provide basic necessities for those in need. We have the opportunity to keep homeless families together by making WEPC their home for the week. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of WEPC to work together to express the body of Christ by caring for homeless families in our area.
We are seeking volunteers to help in the following areas:
- Transportation to the Tuckahoe YMCA in the evenings for showers
- Providing bagged lunches
- Cooking and serving dinners
- Staying overnight as a church representative
- Providing laundry service and more.
Email CARITAS Key Volunteer Cindy Kiefer (cgkiefer@verizon.net).
New Small Group Leader Training
August 9, 16, 23, 30 // Open to aspiring SG Leaders
We’ll be holding Small Group Leader Training this August in preparation for Fall 2015! We will meet Sunday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at WEPC. If you are preparing to lead a Small Group, or if you are thinking about it, consider joining us. Contact Rachel Hester.
VBS 2017 Registration
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MEDICAL RELEASE AND CONSENT FORM
My child, in consideration for being accepted and allowed to participate in the ministries of West End Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA (9008 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229, 804-741-6562) and activities (collectively, the “Activities”) associated with its program and location, has my permission to attend and participate in the Activities. I understand the Activities may include, but are not limited to, sports, games, trips for parks, and neighborhood parties. I represent that my child is healthy and capable of participation in the Activities without causing risk of danger, illness or accident to him or herself, or to others. Further, I, the undersigned, do hereby release, hold harmless, and forever discharge all staff members, sponsors, volunteers and counselors of West End Presbyterian Church, Richmond, as well as the Church itself and its trustees, staff, elders and deacons, from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, past, present, and future, arising out of any damage or injury to my child or my property while participating in any of the Activities.
I also give my permission and consent for the staff members, sponsors, volunteers and counselors in charge of the Activities to obtain any necessary medical attention for my child in case of sickness, injury, or emergency. I release and discharge all staff members, sponsors, volunteers and counselors of West End Presbyterian Church, as well as the Church itself and its trustees, staff, elders and deacons for any liability for any first aid rendered or treatment pursuant to this consent.
Advent 2014 at WEPC
WEPC Advent Devotional Blog
Daily Scripture, testimonies, and devotions from the WEPC community beginning November 30. Visit wepcadvent.wordpress.com to follow.
Jesse Tree Family Project
Daily devotions and ornament-decorating for even the youngest. Pick up packet in gallery or visit wepcadvent blog for more information.
Download a packet now.
Children’s Christmas Musical
Saturday, December 13, 7:00 PM
WEPC Fellowship Hall
Children from all the churches that meet in WEPC building will perform “Hark, The Herald Angel.”
All are invited to the performance. Contact Jill Wiebe-King.
A Richmond Big Band Christmas
Sun., December 14, 4 PM & 7 PM
VCU Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
www.rvachristmas.com
Worship Arts Directors Taylor Barnett and Tiffanie Chan are heading up a concert of Christ-centered, traditional Christmas hymns performed in a fresh, new way by some of the best jazz musicians in Richmond. Bring your friends and family! Proceeds will benefit Crossover Healthcare.
International Christmas Party
Tue., December 16, 6:00 PM
A celebration of Christmas with our friends from the Nepalese, Latino, and Sudanese fellowships. We will sing hymns and hear Scripture in several languages. If you are interested in helping, please contact Denise Spoenlein.
Christmas Eve Services
Wed., December 24, 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WEPC Sanctuary
The 4 PM service is designed for young children. The 7 PM communion service is a cycle of Scripture readings and hymns for all ages.