West Raleigh Nurtures Resilient Faith

contributed by Marietta Wynands

The wise teacher of the book of Proverbs noted that “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (16:9). Those of us who have a life-long association with church have witnessed many changes over the years. Plans, whether designed by a Director, a Superintendent, or a Church Education Committee, have come and gone. Based on some of the book titles in my office, such as “You Can Increase Sunday School Attendance” and “77 Ways to Energize Your Sunday School Class,” there has long been the desire to educate effectively in the church. We humans plan our course, and pray that the Lord will establish the path.

2019 Officer Slate

The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the officer class of 2019, who are set to be elected this Sunday. In preparation for the congregational meeting on Sunday, March 17, the officers were asked to repond to two questions:

Blessed:

When did you first begin attending West Raleigh and how has being a part of the life of the church been a blessing to you?

To be a blessing:

What has led you to accept a call to serve at this time? Is there a particular way you are feeling called to be a blessing?

Read their responses below:

Mid-Week Pause: A Lenten Study Group

We will be reading and discussing Philip Newell’s book Listening to the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality at weekly Wednesday lunches during Lent. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch and gather in the church Parlor every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. The discussion will begin promptly at 12:10 PM and the group will wrap up with a brief Celtic prayer service by 1:00 PM.

The book title reflects a core perspective of Celtic spirituality, in which the image of the disciple John leaning against Jesus at the Last Supper suggests a call to practice of listening for the heartbeat of God.