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There is a place for you HERE at Westminster Presbyterian Church. We invite you to learn more and join us. There’s a Place for You HERE Welcome to Westminster Presbyterian Church Worship There's a place for you in WORSHIP! You are warmly invited to worship with us! At Westminster Presbyterian Church, we gather each week to celebrate God's love, grow in faith, and find encouragement in community. Worship is where we experience God's presence, hear God's word, and join our voices in praise and prayer. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have been walking with Christ for years, there's a place for you HERE. Get Connected There's a place for you to CONNECT! Getting to know Jesus and following his teachings happen best when we are surrounded by others pursuing the same goal. Fellowship and learning experiences at Westminster center on helping you connect with others to grow in your faith and find support from fellow believers on your very special, personal journey. There are many places for you HERE. Serve There's a place for you to SERVE! God calls each of us to share the gifts we've been given–our time, our talents, and our treasure. When we serve with open hearts, we become part of something greater than ourselves; God's ongoing work of love in the world. Every act of service, every gift, every moment offered in faith makes a difference. Church Schedule We would love to meet you! Worship Bulletin for August 16, 2026 Sundays - 10:30 am Join Us for Worship >> Click to view the Weekly Calendar The service being shown is the Sunday, August 16, 2026 service. To see the service live, please click here to join us on Facebook. Prayer Beads instructions Week 1: Be Still and Know Week 2: Presence Week 3: Praise Week 4: Purpose Week 5: Petition Week 6: Pardon Week 7: Protection “Westminster is here to serve God and humanity, sharing the love of Jesus through faith, hope, and love, with an open and genuine spirit.” Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Worship There's a place for you in WORSHIP! You are warmly invited to worship with us! At Westminster Presbyterian Church, we gather each week to celebrate God's love, grow in faith, and find encouragement in community. Worship is where we experience God's presence, hear God's word, and join our voices in praise and prayer. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have been walking with Christ for years, there's a special place for you HERE. Time We join in worship and fellowship each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. For special services and events, link to our calendar or Upcoming Events. Where to Park Parking is available along the streets around Westminister Church, or you can use our parking lots to the west and north of the church. Handicapped spaces are available on North Wenona and North Dewitt Streets. What to Wear In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus said, "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." He didn't say you had to wear a suit and tie or a dress. Come as you are, in a way you are comfortable, because there's a place for you HERE. Helpful Links & Information • To view our live services, visit us on Facebook. • Weekly Worship Bulletin • View past worship services on our YouTube page Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

This Week at Westminster Church Calendar Week of August 2, 2026 Friday, August 14, 2026 6:00 p.m. Great Lakes Loons baseball outing Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 a.m. Fellowship in Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Worship: Protections: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” 11:30 a.m. Gathering and Games Monday, August 17, 2026 Office closed for carpet cleaning Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. Hearts and Hands Knitting Group 12:00 p.m. Summer Dice and Smiles 5:00 p.m. Session Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 p.m. Members to Remember Luncheon 2:00 p.m. Tending the Wild Garden 4:00 p.m. Food Pantry open until 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:30 a.m. TOPS 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry open until noon 5:00 p.m. Food of Faith Sunday, August 23, 2026 9:30 a.m. Fellowship in Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Worship: Persistence: “For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory” 11:30 a.m. Fellowship in Chapel Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Monthly Newsletter and Publications Westminster Presbyterian Church produces a monthly newsletter, The Westminster Log (The Log for short). Click on any month below to view a PDF of the issue. The Log – 2026 Issues August 2026 July 2026 Log June 2026 Log May 2026 Log April 2026 Log March 2026 Log February 2026 Log January 2026 Log The Log – Archive 2025 Issues of The Westminster Log 2024 Issues of The Westminster Log Other Publications 2025 Annual Report Stewardship Book

The Log Archive We offer a 2-year archive of issues of our monthly newsletter The Westminster Log here on our website. Please click on any month below to view a PDF of the issue. The Log – 2025 Archive December 2025 Log November 2025 Log October 2025 Log September 2025 Log August 2025 Log July 2025 Log June 2025 Log May 2025 Log April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 The Log – 2024 Archive December 2024 Log November 2024 Log October 2024 Log September 2024 Log August 2024 Log July 2024 Log June 2024 Log May 2024 Log April 2024 Log March 2024 Log February 2024 Log January 2024 Log

Get Connected There's a place for you to CONNECT! Getting to know Jesus and following his teachings happen best when we are surrounded by others pursuing the same goal. Fellowship and learning experiences at Westminster center on helping you connect with others to grow in your faith and find support from fellow believers on your very special personal journey. There are many places for you HERE. Learn We strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all ages here at Westminster. Please join us! >>Visit Learn Fellowship Through genuine fellowship, the church becomes not just a place of worship, but a family that nurtures faith and service. You are welcomed HERE. >>Visit Fellowship Music At Westminster, we believe music is a powerful way to worship and draw closer to God. Our Music Ministry brings voices and instruments together to praise God with Joy and gratitude. >>Visit Music Youth/Children Westminster's children and youth are given a creative and engaging environment to learn about Jesus and how to make following him a part of every-day life. >>Visit Youth/Children Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Contact Us We are here to help! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. First name* Last name* Email* Subject Message Submit Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up! Location Join us for worship every Sunday at 10:30 am We're located at 103 E. Midland Street, Bay City, Michigan 48706

Serve Your Community Serving our community reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple outward and create a stronger, more hopeful world for everyone. Food of Faith Sharing food is sharing love. Compassionate volunteers prepare and share nutritious meals, offer fellowship, and extend God's love to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Every Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church, meals-to-go are available to all. Matthew 25 Café Once a month, volunteers through Westminster Presbyterian Church help prepare and serve the daily lunch available through the Salvation Army for all in need. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Did you know hundreds of local children do not have a bed? Once a year, Westminster recruits a team of workers for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) who build and deliver safe, comfortable beds so every child can rest, thrive, and wake up ready to face the day. Westminster Community Pantry The Community Pantry serves our neighbors with free groceries and household essentials during dedicated hours each week. Whether you're facing a temporary hardship or ongoing need, we're here to help. Beyond meeting physical needs, the ministry seeks to nourish the spirit–creating a welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity, kindness, and hope. >> Learn More about our Community Pantry Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Serve Your Church Serving our church allows us to use our gifts to lift others up, strengthen our faith, and help create a loving community where everyone can grow together. AV/Broadcasting Do you love technology or music? Join our AV/Sound Team and help create a welcoming worship experience each week. From running sound and slides to managing livestreams, your skills can make a big difference behind the scenes! Ushers Join our Usher Team and help make everyone feel at home! Ushers greet guests, assist with seating, and support our worship services with a friendly smile and caring heart. Coffee Hour Help create a welcoming space for fellowship! Join our Coffee Hour Team and serve refreshments while sharing smiles and conversation before and after worship. It's a simple way to show hospitality and build community. Greeters Be the first friendly face people see on Sunday! Our Greeter Team welcomes members and guests, helping everyone feel at home from the moment they arrive. A smile and a kind word can make all the difference. Choir or Bell Choir Lift your voice or ring out your praise! Join our Choir or Bell Choir and help lead the congregation in joyful worship. All skill levels are welcome–we'll provide the music and encouragement. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Youth/Children Westminster's children and youth are given a creative and engaging environment to learn about Jesus and how to make him a part of every-day life. We continue to adapt our children's Sunday School classes to meet the needs of our church families and any young families looking for a church home. Nursery Children are always welcome in our worship services, but in case you need some help, our nursery is staffed for every service if you should need it. Youth Bell Choir We provide opportunities for children and youth to learn the joy of worshipping through music. We offer a Chime Bell Choir (thru grade 4) and a Youth Bell Choir (5th-12th grade) who assist in leading worship periodically. PRAYground We understand that young children may need to move and have different ways of experiencing God during worship. Our PRAYground is located at the back of the church and offers a space where children can explore quiet activities while still participating in worship. Vacation Bible School Our Vacation Bible School offers a week of Bible-based fun, friendship, and faith-building activities for children. Join us as we learn about Jesus in a joyful, safe, and welcoming environment. Weekly Youth Group Youth (5th thru 12th grade) are invited to join us on Sunday evenings for dinner and a time to hang out together. Sometimes we're playing games, sometimes we're studying the Bible, and sometimes we're serving! Contact our Youth Director for the latest schedule of events. Children's Church Children 5th grade and under are invited to join our "Children's Church" during Sunday morning worship services. For around 20 minutes during the service, students will leave the sanctuary with their teachers for a time of Bible stories and crafts. Students will return to the sanctuary for the final hymn of the service. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Support Our Church Everything we have is gift from God. Giving to the church reflects gratitude for what God has provided. Through our generosity, the church is equipped to serve others, share hope, and extend love beyond its walls. When we give, we become partners in God's work, investing in lives transformed and a mission that reaches far beyond ourselves. Gifts for Today Cash, check, credit card and on-line donations are easily made to the church. Staff is available to answer any questions. Retirement assets, stock and real estate donations may provide charitable deductions while enabling the church to further its mission and outreach in a way that aligns generosity with thoughtful financial planning. >>Donate Online Gifts for Tomorrow (Planned Gifts**) Bequest Including a gift in your Will or Trust is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy of faith and generosity. It allows you to support the mission of the church and values you care about well into the future, ensuring your impact continues beyond your lifetime. Designated Beneficiary The church can be named as full or partial beneficiary of your life insurance or retirement accounts. Such a gift can bring peace of mind, knowing you have thoughtfully provided for both loved ones and causes that reflect your deepest beliefs. **Disclaimer: Other charitable avenues may be available to you. Always seek the counsel of a professional advisor to determine what is best for your personal wishes. Endowment All planned gifts to Westminster Presbyterian Church are placed in an endowment which is permanently invested to provide long-term stability and sustainability for the future. Such gifts demonstrate your strong affirmation of trust and partnership in our purpose. Two endowments are managed for the benefit of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and donations can be made to either one. >>Our Funds with Presbyterian Giving >> Our Fund with Bay Area Community Foundation

We Are a Matthew 25 Church Westminster's worship, work, mission and service is guided by our call to be a Matthew 25 church. This call encourages churches to live out one of Jesus’ final teachings on discipleship found in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 25:31-46 may be a familiar passage to many. It calls all of us to be actively engaged in the world around us, displaying our faith through our actions and how we treat our neighbors. Briefly, it tells of Jesus praising those who in life had shown him compassion by feeding him, giving him water, welcoming him, clothing him, caring for him when he was sick, and visiting him in prison. Shocked, the righteous do not remember doing any of these things for Jesus, to which he replies, “I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these siblings of mine, you have done it for me.” These words from Matthew 25 serve as our guiding call: serving others IS serving Christ. Being a Matthew 25 church involves more than just serving our neighbors. It invites us to ask the question “Why?” Why is there such a great need in our community? Why do hundreds of people need to visit our Community Pantry every month to get help with groceries? Why do so many of our neighbors depend on the Salvation Army’s Matthew 25 Café or the Food of Faith ministry to get a hot meal? How can Sleep in Heavenly Peace build 60+ beds every month and still not have enough to fulfill every request for a bed? Being a Matthew 25 church invites us to ask the “why” question, to learn about systemic, generational poverty and structural racism, and follow it up with, “What am I going to do about it?” Compassion. Reflection. Action. That’s what being a Matthew 25 church is about. That’s what Westminster is about. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!