HISTORY

The vision that has captured this church is that we would be "a house of prayer for all peoples." Come here if you want to be prayed for by name. We will pray that God will release blessings into your life, and into the lives of those you love. Come join us here if you want to connect with others who are on a spiritual journey. We don't have any prayer "experts," but we have people who are ready to try new things.

One thing we have here is called "prayer circles." People meet to share their lives and pray together. It's that simple. We have been surprised by the way these circles have brought us together, taught us how to be Christian, and encouraged us.

Westminster was first organized in 1951, holding services in a strip mall Laundromat near Indian School Road and 19th Avenue. Washing machines were rolled away to make room for Sunday School classes. The year 1952 was an important year as the church was formally chartered by the Presbytery and began meeting at Grandview school, now the site of Osborn Middle school on Highland, and began construction of the facility on 19th Avenue. Soon part of the original brick church structure was completed, and double services were being held in Fellowship Hall. The current Sanctuary was completed in 1965.

Presbyterians enjoy a rich heritage and history as part of the Reformed church tradition dating to sixteenth century French theologian John Calvin. It is characterized by the importance of lay leadership at all levels of the church. The name Presbyterian comes from the Greek word for elder, the name given to ordained lay persons charged with the leadership of the church. Presbyterians began their work in America in the late 1600's and missionaries came to present-day Arizona more that 100 years ago to convert the Native Americans and organize the settlers. Churches are located throughout the state and on most Indian reservations.

Special prayer

Let's pray this week for Christians who live in Libya, the country which the World Watch List 2018 identifies as the seventh most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian.

Next Sunday  04-22-18

How much weight can you carry before you must have help from someone else?  There is such a thing as a burden that is just too heavy to handle by yourself.  The New Testament portrays the church as a community in which we bear one another's burdens.  The sermon, based on Galatians 6:1-5, will take up this theme.

PRAYER 

Lord,

remind us that Your call is not just

for the treasured time of worship or

to those peaceful moments of prayer,

but, because of the resurrection, it is

to move with courage into the

encountered arenas of life where

many have not heard the Gospel's

call.  Help us to speak and to act.

In Jesus' Name.

Amen.

(Kenneth Working) 

One Great Hour of Sharing S— April 1, Westminster joined Presbyterian churches all over the country in this special offering.  Our congregation gave a total of $706.00, which surpasses last year's amount of $605.00!  The money raised will support the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People.  Thank you!