PRAISING GOD IN THE
HEIGHTS
SERVING GOD IN THE WORLD
Stewardship
Stewardship is about more than money. Stewardship is about what we do with what
we have, our talents, our time, our minds and bodies, as well as our other
resources. Members of Westover Hills are encouraged to be as actively involved
in the work of the church as they are able, and to reach beyond the work of this
congregation and into the world, seeking to serve Jesus Christ.
Among the groups and agencies supported by Westover Hills with regular financial
contributions are the Presbytery of Arkansas, the Synod of the Sun, the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA),
LifeQuest of Arkansas, Stewpot, Presbyterian Urban Council, and Presbyterian
Village. Support of these groups and others is made possible by the stewardship
of Westover Hills' members.
Congregational
Outreach
Over time Westover Hills has developed ways of helping to meet the needs of
our community and our world through specific outreach programs. These include:
LifeQuest of Arkansas
LifeQuest, founded in 1981, is a
volunteer-operated non-profit for older adults; dedicated to enhancing life’s
journey through the middle and later years through life-long learning and
meaningful volunteerism. "Adventures in Learning" classes provide intellectual
and social stimulation for active adults of all ages, and eight Civic Services
are geared to helping adults 55+ remain independent and in their own homes.
In Addition, the congregation at Westover Hills regularly
provides support to The Vera Lloyd Children's Home, and Heifer Project
International.
Food and Clothing Collected: on a regular basis
members and friends of Westover Hills contribute food and clothing for
various area agencies. Among those agencies which receive such support
from the congregation are Dorcas House, Union Rescue Mission, Our House,
and St. Francis House. One recent special collection was a mitten tree
which was given to Watershed outreach for distribution.
Fellowship
Music Programs
Music has always been important to the life of our congregation. Whether
gathered in the Sanctuary, the Fellowship Hall, a Sunday School classroom, or on
retreat, music is always a part of the event.
The pipe organ in the Sanctuary, a tracker organ built by the Sipe Organ Co.,
is one of only three tracker organs in the state. While the organ has a Baroque
look and sound, music of all periods can be performed on the instrument and
music of every style and period can be heard in our worship services. The music
might range from Bach to gospel to high Victorian harmonies, with the only
constant being that our music is our gift to God.
The music groups in our church meet throughout the year. David Austin. organist
and choir director, directs the adult choir and hand bells.
The Sanctuary Choir, which sings each Sunday morning and
for many of the special worship services, rehearses each Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. Rehearsals are a positive, joyous experience. If you attend a
rehearsal, you'll hear singing, of course, but you'll probably hear as much
laughter as music. Monthly choir parties help create the closeness our Choir
members feel.
Adult Fellowship Groups
Westover Hills is blessed with a
wide range of adult fellowship groups, one of which is suited for every
age adult.
The Mariners:
("Middle Age") meet about quarterly for fellowship and fun. Members host
pot-luck dinners in their homes such as the annual Holiday Hodge-podge
party, and a Christmas party.
The Beacons:
("Mature Adults") meet for fellowship, service, and various activities
throughout the year, often in members' homes. The Christmas party is an
annual high-light.
The "No-Name group is open to adults of all
ages and meets monthly for fun and fellowship.
