Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

When their minivan was hit by a drunk driver, Gerald Sittser lost his mother, wife and daughter all at one time. Sittser, a religion professor, escaped without physical injury but was then forced to navigate his extreme loss. Eventually he concluded that “the experience of loss does not need to be the defining moment of our story” (quoted in AHA, by Kyle Idleman). Instead, “the defining moment can be our response to the loss,” Sittser says. “In this world you will have trouble,” Jesus warns in John 16:33 (NIV) — no sugar-coating or pretending there. But then he says, “Take heart!” Jesus doesn’t want our troubles to define us; he wants to define us! The defining truth of our story is that Jesus has “overcome the world” — even at its worst. He’s stronger than our struggles and sorrows. And in him, so are we. —Heidi Mann

Be part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in in need.   Please drop a dollar or two on Super Bowl Sunday into the soup pots held by our youngest on your way out of worship.   This year, the Youth Group has decided to give the funds collected to Packs for Kids at Eckstein Middle School, a weekend backpack food distribution program serving 80 plus children at Eckstein.

From the North Helpline:   Thanks to volunteers from Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Wedgwood Community Church, Wedgwood Presbyterian Church (THESE BENCHES ARE GREAT), and Sand Point Community United Methodist for coming to volunteer with us. We had 50 volunteers helping us do everything from sort food to build benches for our clients waiting in line. We feel so grateful to be a part of their service to our community. Check out the photos at the links below: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service  

Seeking the best I believe that appreciation is a holy thing — that when we look for what’s best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something sacred. —Fred Rogers

Please join us on Monday, January 18th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the North Helpline Food Bank as we gather together with other neighborhood congregations (Wedgwood Community, Sandpoint United Methodist and Maple Leaf Lutheran Churches) for a day of service and giving to our community. For more information see http://wedgpres.org/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service /

Join us for a very special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th at 7:30pm. The service features the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church choir presenting Celtic Christmas music and sing-alongs. This is a wonderful time to invite your family, friends and neighbors.

Soup Supper and Caroling in the Neighborhood Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Soup and Bread at 6:00, Depart to Sing at 6:30pm ... We hope you can join us for soup and bread at 6:00pm before we commence with song, first at Hunter’s Tree Farm and then around the neighborhood. We sing about the birth of Christ, no matter the weather, so remember your hat and mittens. Come sing with us.