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3909 Rocky River Dr
Cleveland,
OH
44111, US
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The Rev. Lawrence H. Craig, M.DIV;LNHA
Welcome to all in the Name of Christ.
May Peace be with you!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Worship at 10:00 AM
Wendy Le Forge, Our Christian Education
Director, is giving the message for Laity Sunday
Sermon Title: “What is your Name?”
Lectionary Texts
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
with Psalms 100 or
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
with Psalms 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
The United Church of Christ practices Open Communion. Anyone called to God's Table is Welcome to partake
of the Sacrament when it is offered during any service. Our church offers the Sacrament on the first Sunday of the month and at many holiday services.
If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Craig through the church office.
West Park United Church of Christ is a family of
believers who continually share their time and talents to strengthen
this body of Faith. We, the members of West Park United Church of
Christ, want to share our blessings with others through our wider
missions and our community outreach. We support programs of spiritual
growth and caring. We, as a church community, give from our hearts, and
acknowledge God as the True Source of these Gifts. We welcome all who
accept Jesus Christ as their savior or anyone seeking to know The
Christ.
We want all who enter West Park United Church of Christ to feel welcome.
We have a beautiful sanctuary which is the home of our Sunday Worship.
Literature about the church's history, programs, mission and ministry is
available to all new members and guests.
Our Pastor, Lawrence H. Craig,
provides a caring ministry to all of our congregation. His pastoral care
extends to all who are enjoying the blessings of life as well as to those
who are facing a personal crisis or loss. His Sunday message is a calm and
steady message in our often hectic and stress filled lives. Pastor Craig
is also an "On-Call" Chaplain at Fairview Hospital. Our Licensed Minister,
Jim Furry , also provides caring council whenever it is needed.
Our Board of Christian Education directs
the efforts of our Youth Education Programs including our Confirmation
program, Sunday School and Nursery, children's music ministry as well as
Vacation Bible School. We also have Church Retreats for all families and
adults.
Along with our Sunday Services at 10am in
our sanctuary, There are special services for Christmas Eve and Easter.
Special programs/services on Ash Wednesday and during the Lenten
season and Holy Week are provided each year.
We open our facilities to other community
groups like Scottish Dancers and the Cuy-Lor Stamp Club.
Many of our church members volunteer at
Fairview General Hospital where we also
provide devotional material for those in need. We are active in
providing for food for our local
The West Park Community Bread Basket Mission. We
are members of
The Western Reserve
Association of The United Church of Christ and
The Ohio Conference of the
United Church of Christ. We are also members of the
National Council of Churches.
Discovery World,
an independently operated pre-school which provides care and learning for
children in the local community, uses our educational rooms during the week.
West Park United Church of Christ has many
special organizations like Friendship Guild. We have an Adult Fellowship Group that
plans many intergenerational activities.
On the first Sunday of every month, we serve
Holy Communion. Following this service, we enjoy a Coffee Hour prepared
by our Board of Deaconesses. This is a time of fellowship enjoyed by
everyone.
Every Wednesday 7p-8:30p we have
Bible Study. The
Scriptures discussed are the selected readings for the coming Sunday
Service (see above announcement at the beginning of the page). All are
welcome.
Light plastic magnifying lenses and back cushions are in various pews
for your comfort. "Personal PA's" to aid hearing, enlarged copies of the
bulletin, books and drawing paper for the children are available by asking
any usher. Devotional booklet guides are available at our resource table
in the church narthex for you to take home to enjoy or share with a friend
or loved one.
We welcome all to share the joy of being a
member of the Body of Christ. Please feel welcome to join us in worship.
Should you have any questions about West Park United Church of Christ,
its programs and ministries, please notify our Church Secretary,
Linda Ferro in our
church office between the hours of 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday through
Friday. Please leave a message if the office is closed. Someone
will be in contact with you. You may also contact one of our staff
persons. The greeters and ushers present on Sunday in the Narthex are
happy to assist you.
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