Westminster Church in Gainesville, GA

"There is no temptation, be it ever so slight, that would not easily overwhelm us if we were not upheld and sustained by the power of God" John Calvin

"When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die" Dietrick Bonhoeffer

[Live] a life that shines for Jesus through honesty and hard work. ~ Jack Miller (1928-1996)

We gather today to worship the Lord at 11 Am. If you're unable to join us, you can find us online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnCAgRxMi4s!

Westminster's first Christmas Eve Service will kick off at 4 Pm. The second service is at 6. Join us for either in person! You can come along with us online here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGyEum4AVn4) at 6! Merry Christmas!!

Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world" (C.S. Lewis). Christmas Eve services at Westminster: 4 and 6 PM. * 4 Pm: Nursery provided ** 6 Pm: No nursery/service will be livestreamed

Worship with us today at 11 Am or you can join us online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf6oSQ9E4eE. Today's message, "God's Tender Mercy"!

We invite you to pray for our nation and the election this Monday and Tuesday (11/2-11/3), 10 Am - 4 Pm. The sanctuary will be open for you to spend as long as you are able. Prayer guides will be available at the sanctuary entrances. "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 *Please enter through the office doors at the breezeway.

Our children had a great time tonight!

Join us this morning in person at 11 Am for worship or online at https://youtu.be/PJh96_Y03pw. We’ll also be celebrating communion together.

'God loved us simply because he wanted to do so.' ~ Matthew Henry

Daylight Savings Time ends tonight, so don't forget to set your clocks one hour back. Otherwise, you may be a little too early to church tomorrow!

Scenes from 2020 Christmas Pageant and Gingerbread Competition. Wonderful evening!

Such a fun night at youth group! Special shout out goes to our costume winnersDavid justice (the legendary Bob Ross) and the crew from the online game Among Us!

Our own Jeremy Shockley serving in Tijuana last year (2019). Interested in giving? Follow the provided link!

Away in a Manger 2020 Christmas Pageant.

Because of God's sovereign mercy, we gather today to worship the Lord Jesus. Join us at 9:45 for Sunday School, 11 for corporate worship, or - if you are providentially hindered - online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMO4xS9LUss!

Note for tonight!

Women2Women Christmas at the Barn - Tuesday, December 8th

Operation Christmas Child 2020 kicks off this Sunday! Be sure to grab your free boxes in the coffee bar. Collection dates are 11/15-11/22.

Our staff had a blast together celebrating Christmas, throwing some axes, and getting away to pray and plan for 2021! A huge thanks to Woodlands Camp for hosting us and to Highway To Hell’n for the fun!

Trying to cover up your sin is robbing God. He loves to do it properly. ~ Mike Reeves

Tonight, we'll be considering the vital necessity of the virgin birth to the Christian faith, before enjoying a time of extended prayer. Join us for the final First Wednesday Prayer Gathering of the semester at 6:30!

Join us this morning at 11 Am or online at https://youtu.be/ZciejMrKrik!

Advent begins today and so does a new series in Luke. Join us for worship or online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umZvq3GntnA!

A few scenes from Fall Festival 2020!

The fall festival begins in a few moments! Join us! (11am - 1 pm)

Advent begins Sunday and so does a new series in the Gospel of Luke. Luke’s gospel has been called ‘the most beautiful book in the world.’ The writing is fresh and creative, containing the finest Greek in the New Testament. It’s a large book. God the Holy Spirit entrusted Luke to writing more of the New Testament than any other writer. It contains the greatest history ever written and we have it! It is the story of God’s divine rescue mission, providing us with a vivid picture of what Jesus means when he says that he has come to seek and save the lost (19:10). There’s not a better way to begin the Advent season than in Luke. Make plans to join us!

Fall Festival tomorrow, 11-1. Come on out!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who grabbed, packed, and prayed over Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes this year! 235 shoeboxes will be taken to children all over the world because of you! Let's continue to pray for the children who will be blessed by these shoeboxes.

FYI to everyone that the access road between the church building and gym is closed until further notice.

Don't forget that THIS SUNDAY is the final day to bring your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to the church! Last minute questions? Check out their website. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child//

Join us for worship this morning at 11 Am, or you can catch us on line at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut0sZjx2pdI!

Join us for worship at 11 am, or you can tune in online at https://youtu.be/2jVz7HMcK68!

Awesome night at youth group!

On Saturday, November 7th, our ladies enjoyed chatting over yummy Danny’s Donuts, followed by Sydney Phillips sharing the sweet testimony of her salvation in college. Then we divided into small groups for an outdoor prayer walk and lifted up the ministries of our church, our church family, our country, and community. It was wonderful to have young and old alike joining in prayer and community!

Reminder: The First Wednesday Prayer Gathering is this evening, 6:30-7:30. Join us for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Hope to see you soon! "The tree of the promise will not drop its fruit, unless shaken by the hand of prayer." ~ Thomas Watson

Today, we go to the voting booth to exercise a privilege and duty of liberty. For the Christian, the option not to vote isn't an option. Voting is a God-given duty. How then should we vote? Paul said, whatever we do we are to do it "as unto the Lord" (Col. 3:23). Vote as a God-fearing man or woman. Vote as your faith informs your conscience. And then, meditate on the biblical truths expressed in the Heidelberg catechism: "our only comfort" is not in princes, presidents, or judges. Our only comfort in life and death is in belonging to the Lord Jesus, the One who governs all things in heaven and earth (Mt. 28:18). What a Savior, what a King! Pastor Stacey Reminder: the church sanctuary is open 10 Am - 4 Pm today to pray for our nation and the election. Prayer guides are available at the sanctuary entrances.

"If we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them" (John Owen). Join us this evening 6:30-7:30 for our First Wednesday Prayer Gathering!

Youth group was awesome last night! We had an intense game of octopus followed by worship and a study of John 1!

October 17, 11-1!

If you are unable to join us in person, you can tune in online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtZqTTRUg4Q at 11 am. We continue our study through 1 John today with "What We Believe Matters" (1 John 2:18-29)!

Due to the chilly weather predicted for Saturday, the Pray & Play Splash Day at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center is cancelled. We are still gathering for fun and fellowship at the Westminster Church playground. Moms and younger kids are welcome to attend from 10:00am-12:00pm. Please bring your own snack. Pumpkins and supplies will be provided for painting and decorating! Let Rebecca Biddy ([email protected]) know ASAP if you plan to attend.

As you can tell, our Fall Country Roads Tour was lots of fun! Our ladies enjoyed the good food and variety at Fender's 50's Diner in Cornelia on Saturday, the 19th. Who knew that a "cathead biscuit" or a double pimento cheeseburger or a Mama Mia Skillet Lasagna could be so tasty? Lots of great conversation, laughter, and even some good prayer time with one of our servers was the order of the day! Sorry there are no pics from our time later in Clarkesville! We were too busy... shopping! Thanking the Lord for a great Fall day of sweet fellowship together!

Jesus said to love our enemies, but not this enemy. Join us tomorrow morning at 11 am for "A Deadly Love" from 1 John 2:15-17! You can also tune in online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3fY4MI782M.

Join us for worship at 11 am! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4IfhlL2rUc

Awesome night of games and worship at youth group! So thankful!

Join us this morning at 11 for "The Benefits of Abiding in Christ" or online at https://youtu.be/5bjBAgSAeu8. We'll also be observing the sacrament of communion.

Prayer is the greatest of all forces, because it honors God and brings Him into active aid" (E.M. Bounds). Tonight we meet for our first First Wednesday Prayer Gathering of the semester. Join us 6:30-7:30!

Join us this morning at 11 am or online at https://youtu.be/r_EBCpxVKfU!

The Women2Women of Westminster certainly enjoyed the poolside Lunch on the Lanai at the beautiful home of Jim & Marci Knauss. We were blessed with great weather and food, a fun hula hoop competition (Deena Barrett is a natural!) and a joyous time of reconnecting in a safe outdoor setting. Kim Couch reminded us of some of the poignant challenges found in Luke 5, while several ladies gave invitations to a host of Fall studies, outreach, service & fellowship opportunities. Ladies, if you couldn’t join us, there will be extra brochures for you to pick up at the Welcome Desk on Sunday! Praising God for a great Saturday together and many thanks to all who helped! (photos by Pam Ousley and Paloma Herrera)

One to sing along with the remainder of the week, in anticipation of Lord's Day worship Sunday.

Join us this morning at 11 am for "The Foundation of our Assurance." You can also find us online at https://youtu.be/c7I749MJ5Vg!

"The gospel does not come around demanding payment. Instead, it freely gives. It urges us to take with outstretched hands what it offers." ~ Martin Luther, 22 August 1535 [Lectures on Galatians]

Children and youth ministries kicked off for the fall tonight. A great time!

New series in 1 John kicks off today. Join us at 11 am or online at https://youtu.be/GMON7sheVoQ!

He was a hot-headed young man, given to sharp and impulsive utterances with a tendency toward blowing off steam. But he became the apostle of love, noted for his gentleness, graciousness and goodness. His name was John. It’s this John who penned from Ephesus the letter we know as 1 John. John writes with one primary concern real Christianity! What’s real Christianity? How can I tell if I have Christ living in me? What difference does it all make in a life, in a gospel church, in the community? The whole book of 1 John was written that you might concretely know the answers to these questions. What’s at stake? Eternity, personal happiness and holiness, gospel-shaped fellowship. In a word, everything. Beginning August 16, we dive into our Fall Study, 1 John: Real Christianity!

Beautiful day of worship at Westminster! A joy to apply the sacrament of baptism to Benjamin Kwakombe and to welcome him and Josh Oropeza into the church’s fellowship! Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Join us this morning at 11 am or online at https://youtu.be/HEpt8Kb6OEo!

Friendly reminder the First Wednesday Prayer Gathering for the Fall will begin on September 2, 6:30-7:30 PM. Stay tuned for more information.

Let’s be in prayer for City Bible Church and the people of Beirut in the wake of yesterday’s horrific explosion at the city port.

Join us this morning at 11 AM for "Faith on the Edge"! You can also find us online at https://youtu.be/a8mKkvbHDVg!

To rsvp email Rebecca Biddy at [email protected]!

"Without the cross the justification of the unjust would be unjustified, immoral, and therefore impossible." ~ John Stott

Tomorrow, we conclude our series on the End Times. Join us in-person at 11 am or online for "The Church's Mission in the Last Days"! Service link: https://youtu.be/ub4jxGDkHog.

What I need first of all is not exhortation, but a gospel, not directions for saving myself but knowledge of how God has saved me. ~ J. Gresham Machen

Service today at 11. Join us in-person or online at https://youtu.be/ryMoH77t0Js!