WESTOVER HILLS IN DEPTH
  Care Line    From our Pastor    What is a Presbyterian?  Joining WHPC  Mission  and Goals  Our Location   The session    WHPC Elders   committees   Elders and their committees    Responsibilities of Deacons    The Board of Deacons  Child Care   
  Theater Ministry     The Cotham Lectures  Recycling Is Good Stewardship    Choir   Presbyterian Women    Daily Lectionary

Careline: 07/24/2008 11:45:46 AM:    John Redd  is in St. Vincent, room 3060. Please continue to keep John and Shirley in your prayers.
 Preschool Play Day begins at 8:00  until 2:30.
 Prayer Knot 3 will meet at 5:00 in the Parlor.
 Family Time will begin at 7:00 in Fellowship Hall.
 The Freeman family will be on vacation July 25-August 3.
We will have the pleasure of having Rev. Bill Branch in the pulpit this Sunday and Rev. Don Campbell on Sunday, August 3.
Following Sunday worship, the Service Committee will meet in room 301 and the Membership & Communication Committee will meet in the cooking room.
The CE Committee will meet next Tuesday evening at 6:30 in room 301.
All WHPC ladies are invited to a bridal shower honoring Amanda Wylie, fiancee of Chris McDaniel, on Sunday afternoon, August 3, 2008 in our Chapel from 2–4 p.m. Amanda is registered at Dillard’s, Linens N Things and Target.  Please RSVP to Ethel Ann Foster, 664-6663  fosterehee2@sbcglobal.net ; Vivianna McAtee, 664-0087 or Dotty McLemore, 913-5582 dotmac@aristotle.net  by July 27th.
 WHPC is going to have an “official” team - with its own specially designed T-shirts - participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday morning, October 11, in downtown LR & NLR. For information, contact Laura Wehner, 664-3129 lmwehner@swbell.net And, fellows, you can participate by being part of the Three Miles of Men to urge all the participants to the finish line!
 The boys from the Lewis House at the Vera Lloyd Home are coming to Little Rock on Tuesday, July 29. They will spend the day at Wild River Country, play basketball at the church around 4:00  and eat barbecue before they head back to Monticello. If anyone would like to contribute to the purchase of the dinner, please contact Charlie or Charlotte Frith, 225-0274 chfrith@sbcglobal.net. Also, it would be great if any of the youth or other church members could visit with them while they are at our church.
If you - or someone you know - would be interested in the position of church secretary, please email a  resume to Mary Ellen Guise at meguise@comcast.net Also, if you can be in the church office to answer the phone in either the mornings or afternoons, please contact Vivianna McAtee (664-0087) who is compiling a list of volunteers.
WHPC preschool needs help on Thursday, July 31 from 8:00 until 2:30, as  that is the last day of summer play days and all of the teachers will be in required training.   The children range in age from almost 2 to 8 years.   You may volunteer for all or part of the day. We need lots of help.  Materials,plans and dirrecton will be available.  PLEASE Contact Betty Glenn,  219-6881, Donna Callaway, 225-2517, or the preschool, 663-6383
Stuart Barden is celebrating his birthday today and Shep and Kaye Miers are celebrating their anniversary!
  There are no other members that we know of at any area hospital. If you have a concern to report, please call the church office, 663-6383.   May the peace of Christ be with you.

From Our pastor:  Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in Westover Hills Presbyterian Church. We hope this web site will give you just a little idea of the many activities and programs that take place in the life of our congregation on a regular basis, all of which are intended to glorify God and provide a loving, caring, Christian community in which we all may serve our Lord. We hope you will take a few moments to browse around, paying special attention to those items which interest you. Then if you should have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to share them with us. Westover Hills is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest of the Presbyterian denominations in the United States, and is a part of the Presbytery of Arkansas We are a connectional Church, working with other Presbyterians in joint mission ventures locally, nationally, and throughout the world. We are also an ecumenical Church, working with other Christians to share the good news of Jesus Christ. All the activities of this congregation are open to people who come in faith regardless of their denominational background.
Debbie Freeman pastor  e-mail Debbie    top of page

What is a Presbyterian?:  The Presbyterian Church USA is a Christian denomination which draws its name from the Greek word for elder.   Presbyterian congregations are governed by Sessions which are made up of elected elders and the ministers of the particular church.   top of page

Joining WHPC :  We want you to feel welcome to participate in the life of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church! Should your experiences with us lead you to consider active membership in the work and fellowship of this congregation we invite you to talk to one of the co-pastors or to an elder. They will be most happy to answer any other questions you may have. Membership in a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation is open to all those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Top of Page

Mission Statement and Goals:  At a special meeting on June 25,  the following mission statement and goals were adopted by the session.. It is the session’s intention that in the months to come the mission statement and goals will be used to guide this congregation in its effort to respond to God’s call.
MISSION STATEMENT:   By the grace of God, Westover Hills Presbyterian Church is an open community of faith praising and serving God through worship, fellowship,outreach, and education.
GOALS:   • To increase the importance and awareness of the full meaning of stewardship as life lived in Christ.
• To provide opportunities for spiritual growth.
• To Explore new Expressions of worship for our church.
• To respond to the biblical call to seek justice and righteousness by developing additional outreach opportunities.
• To improve communication with our members and the community.
• To increase membership and active participation in the life of our church. top of page

Our Location: Westover Hills Presbyterian Church was founded in 1948 at 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd.  In 2004, the section  of Kavanaugh  at the intersection of  Kavanaugh Blvd. and Pine Valley Road was renamed Richard B. Hardie Drive  in honor of our pastor emeritus, Richard B. Hardie, who served as pastor of Westover Hills from 1949 until 1985. top of page

The  Session?  The word Presbyterian is derived from the Greek word for elder, meaning that Presbyterians are those who are governed by elders. The session is the governing body of a local Presbyterian Church, made up of elders, elected by the congregation and ordained to office. The session is moderated by the pastor or pastors of the church and has responsibility to administer the work of the congregation. Some of the areas in which the session is involved include maintaining worship and education opportunities, overseeing the outreach efforts of the local congregation, encouraging good stewardship of resources, guiding the work of the church staff, and making evangelism a primary goal. If you have needs or questions, contact a Session Member.   

List of Elders: Class of 2008:  Angela Finney(clerk)    awfinney@sbcglobal.net  Charlotte Frith  chfrith@sbcglobal.net Mary Ellen Guise  mary.ellen.guise@smithbarney.com  Tammy Pflug  pflug4546@aol.com  Stu Rubio  stuart.rubio@us.af.mil  Bob Spencer  rspen22@yahoo.com  Ray Stephens  Ray.Stephens@arkansas.gov

Class of 2009:  Marcey Berry  Marcey.Berry@pca-ar.org  Nancy Evans  njevans@sbcglobal.net  Betty Glenn  bettycarl@sbcglobal.ne  Ron Kuerner  ronkuerner@comcast.net Shep Miers  csmdesign@sbcglobal.net  Megan Rubio  megstubio@sbcglobal.net  Matt Smith  mattsmith@flashtastic.net

Class of 2010:  Betsy Barnes betsy_barnes@comcast.net  Wilma Lewis wilmalewis@comcast.net  David Stricklin  dstricklin@cals.org  Deanine Rogers Donrogers@sbcglobal.net  Roy Nash  pqnash@comcast.net  Bob Quinn ARQuinn1@swbell.net  Susan Miller 663-7207      top of page

 Committees:  Much of the work in Presbyterian churches is accomplished through the efforts of committees.  At Westover Hills, 9 standing committees facilitate the work of the congregation.  Session members make up the nucleus of the committees who solicit assistance from the membership.  All WHPC members are strongly encouraged to participate in the work of the committees.  If you would like to get involved, select a committee on which you would like to serve and contact the elder who chairs that committee.  Your input and assistance would be valued.  top of page

Committee Assignments: Fellowship *Charlotte Frith  Shep Mier Property and Maintenance *Nancy Evans  Bob Quinn  Stewardship *Bob Spencer Tammy Pflug  Ron Kuerner 
Mission *Wilma Lewis  Bob Spencer Tammy Pflug Megan Rubio  Personnel *Mary Ellen Guise Marcey Berry David Stricklin  Preschool *Betty Glenn Angela Finney Betsy Barnes 

Membership *Ray Stephens  Susan Miller  Worship and Music *Stu Rubio  Marcey Berry Wilma Lewis  Education *Megan Rubio  Matt Smith  David Stricklin  Service *Roy Nash  Betsy Barnes Deanine Rodgers   

The board of Deacons:  The board of deacons is made up of 12 men and women serving terms of two years each whose primary responsibility is to minister to those members of the church who are in need, who are sick, who are lonely, and who may be in distress. Another role played by the deacons is to provide various types of support at times of birth, death, or illness. In addition, deacons provide transportation  to and from church activities, distribute tapes of worship services, and maintain contact and provide support, fellowship and friendship.  Those who feel called to minister to others within the fellowship of Westover Hills are encouraged to contact the  BOARD OF DEACONS for further information on how to get involved.   top of page 

Board of Deacons:  Class of 2008: Mac Balkman  mbal436366@alltel.net  Jack Evans  njevans@sbcglobal.net  Sid McCollum  adrsid@sbcglobal.net  Don Rogers(co-moderator)   CDROGERS@sbcglobal.net  Mary Flo Klein  Mflk54@hotmail.com  Winnie Robinson 666-6051/(c) 993-5693

 Class of 2009:  Dotty McLemore (co-moderator)   dotmac@aristotle.net  Kaye Miers  KKP315@sbcglobal.net  Sally Browder sally.browder@sbcglobal.net  Peter Moschel  capitalvideo@sbcglobal.net  Ethel Ann Foster  fosterehee2@sbcglobal.net,  Laura Wehner  lmwehner@swbell.net .top of page

Child Care:  Child care for children through pre-school age is available for all worship services, and normally for other church activities. It will also be arranged for when a need is expressed. Barbara Brossett, the child care coordinator, supervises activities for young children, and Heather Kilpatrick, the DCE organizes, supervises and implements activities for children and youth.  Westover Hills sees children in its midst as a blessing, not as a problem!  top of page

WHPC Theatre Ministry:     The Theatre Ministry of Westover Hills is made up of members and friends of the congregation who have an interest in finding new ways of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. It was formed in early 2003.  
 Since its formation, the play "Sanctuary (Psalm 84)"has been the primary project for the group. "Sanctuary" was written by Jim Freeman, co-pastor of Westover Hills. It tells the story of six individuals trapped in a church building during a flood. As the characters face issues of community and inclusiveness, the waters of the flood reflect the hardships of life that we all must face.     
 Nearly 20 people have participated in the Theatre Ministry in one way or another. "Sanctuary" has been performed 17 times for 10 different congregations in 4 states to audiences totaling 970 people. The most recent performance was at First Presbyterian Church, Las Vegas, Nevada. Due to the nature of the play, the group has made an effort to raise funds for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at each performance. To date, $2604 has been raised to aid disaster victims.  top of page   

The Cotham Lectures: Each year a series of lectures is sponsored by Westover Hills Presbyterian Church.  featuring a noted member of the Christian faith.   The lecture series was  established by Ralph and Mary Francis Cotham in memory of their son and are open to all who are interested. Additional  information regarding the next Cotham Lecture will be provided as soon as it is available.      top of page

Recycling Is Good Stewardship:    Several years ago the session of Westover Hills decided to adopt a few "environmentally friendly" policies. One of these was to purchase office paper that has a high post-consumer recycled content. Another was to collect office paper and aluminum cans for recycling. Beginning in April we will move our recycling efforts to the next level. You will find recycling bins in the office, narthex, and fellowship hall for the collection of the following items: paper, recyclable plastics, cardboard and paperboard, aluminum cans, and glass. If you are not sure if something can be recycled look for the "recycling triangle." We will need your help in making sure that items are placed in the appropriate containers, according to the labels. It is also important to NOT deposit random trash in these containers. Please help us in this endeavor to reduce the amount of trash we are sending to landfills and recycle those items that can be re-manufactured. When you are at the church, for worship, committee meetings, or fellowship remember to "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle." top of page

Westover Hills Choi:r You may think that the Westover Hills Choir just meets on Wednesday evenings for rehearsal in preparation for Sunday Worship. This is just part of what we do and who we are. In 2005, the choir funded scholarships for two students at Carver Magnet to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. We have shared fellowship times this year with potlucks at the homes of Helen and Doyle Hughes, David Austin and Betty and Carl Glenn. In December a group of us went to Women and Children First where we helped with the entertainment and provided a large portion of the food for their Christmas party. A group also went caroling to some of the members of our church and to the patients of Arkansas Hospice. As you can see, we do more than just sing on Sunday mornings. We have a great time and would invite others in the congregation to join us. top of page

Presbyterian Women:  Four circlesof Presbyterian women meet monthly  for study, fun, and fellowship. If you are not already a member of a circle, we hope you will plan to join one.    The Sarahs Meet the 2nd Monday at 12:00 noon at the church; The Ruths meet the 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. in homes;  The Marys meet the 3rd Monday at 1:30 p.m. in homes; and The Esthers meet the 3rd Tuesday - 10 a.m. at the church .  top of page

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Updated 07/24/2008 11:45:46 AM