| Katrina Relief | This is best described by looking at this poem and video. |
| Bos Scholarships |
The Bos Scholarship Committee announces that applications are being accepted for both the Robert C. Bos Seminary Education Scholarship and the Carole Hoffs Bos Teacher Education Scholarship. These scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The Robert C. Bos Scholarship is awarded to a student who is considering a call to the ordained pastoral ministry who is in need of seminary education. The scholarship is also available to students pursuing advanced studies in Pastoral Ministries. Preference will be given to those considering pastoral ministry within the Presbyterian Church. The Carole M. Hoffs Bos Scholarship is available to a student whose goal it is to become a teacher. High school seniors as well as current university students may apply. First preference will be given to students from Westminster Presbyterian Church, and then to students from the immediate surrounding area. The current Bos Scholarship recipients are Julie R. Marks, Fuller Theological Seminary, Ngoc "Cedar" Huong Dang, Fuller Theological Seminary, Jonathan LaBarge-Kliener, Princeton Theological Seminary, Christy Custer, Trinity University, and Kirsten Robertson, San Diego State University All previous Bos Scholarship recipients are recognized on a plaque that hangs in the narthex. Completed applications must be received by the Bos Scholarship Committee in WPC’s office by April 15. Download Application for both scholarships.> |
| Haiti Project |
It’s estimated that only fewer than 5% of
Haitians see a doctor in their lifetime. There’s no exception in Grande
Colline, the mountainous region that WPC members have visited, and
helped, for a decade. No routine medical nor dental care. No pharmacies
nor ready access to medical supplies. Certainly no preventative care,
nor community health education. There is a critical shortage of nurses,
who could do so much, and only a fledgling community health worker
program. The Episcopal-Presbyterian Sainte Croix Hospital
in Leogane, though very regarded, is a difficult hour away. Members of WPC who have spent time in Grande Colline, year after year, feel called by God to change this. As a result, a new tax-exempt charity, Haiti Healthcare Partners (HHP) was established in 2005. HHP provides resources to continuously improve the medical care of thousands who live in the mountainous Grande Colline region in Southern Haiti HHP’s creation was inspired by the vision and accomplishments of the late Episcopal priest, Pere (Father) Jean-Wilfrid Albert, who lived in and led this community for nearly two decades. Pere Albert, who died in July 2005 of cancer, was a true man of God and a friend of WPC. Through the support of Haiti Healthcare Partners, the Jean-Wilfrid Albert Medical Clinic opened in June, 2006 in the Grande Colline of Cherident, Haiti. HHP funds staff salaries, medicines, supplies and equipment, infrastructure improvements, and transportation. We also provide health care and nursing scholarships to aspiring Haitians. By helping the Haitians of Grande Colline help themselves, HHP is committed to saving lives, improving living conditions, and offering Christian hope. HHP seeks assistance through financial contribution, volunteer medical and mission teams, and supplies and medicines. We maximize the percent of all financial donations going directly to the work in Haiti. Haiti Healthcare Partners welcomes inquiries, offers of help, and prayers of support. We may be reached at haitihealthcarepartners@sbcglobal.net. |
| WPC Winter Shelter Program | From Dec. 1 to March 31, twenty-five Conejo
Valley organizations participate in the Shelter Program by providing
shelter, food and companionship to the homeless and working poor. On
Wednesday nights, an average of 30 men, women and children are hosted
in Westminster Presbyterian Church's new Community Outreach Center.
There, they receive medical assistance, a shower and a place to sleep.
They share a hot meal with members of our congregation and other
neighborhood volunteers and in the morning are provided breakfast and a
bag lunch.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. - Matthew 25:35 |
| AMOR Ministries | A program that was developed as an ideal all intergenerational work trip venue after our youth returned from Tijuana. WPC conducted a work trip to build houses in Tijuana and continues to go down to Mexico every Spring and Fall. |
| Youth Mission | Every summer our youth venture to a place which is unlike our homes in an effort to help those who are not as fortunate as us. In the past the youth have traveled to Alaska, Santa Fe, Fresno, Tijuana, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Seattle, to name a few. During the summer of 2006, our youth will work in Appalachia, partnering with World Vision. |
| Habitat for Humanity | Westminster has been working with other churches to support a Habitat project in Piru. Progress continues on the house and the family which will be the recipients have visited our church and shared their hope and excitement over this project and our help with it. |
| Ventura County Rescue Mission | Currently we are involved with the Lighthouse. This is a women's shelter connected with the Ventura County Rescue Mission. WPC has refurbished rooms, held a clothing drive, holds annual bake sales, and hosts a Christmas party for the mothers and their children. |
| Kenya Mission | Baraka Foundation Baraka Library Mission |
