Sermons
Words from Westminster
Twice a week, staff and elders from Westminster will post a devotional reading for the congregation. The latest video is below. You can hear our other messages on YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/WestminsterGR) or on the Westminster Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestminsterGR/) page.
Sermon: Do you love me?
Rev. Jen Porter
The Third Sunday of Easter | Do you love me? | Rev. Jen Porter | Scripture: John 21:1-19 | Please click "Read Sermon PDF" below for the bulletin.
Sermon: Why are you afraid?
The Second Sunday of Easter | Why are you afraid? | Kyle Kooyers | Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27 | Please click "Read Sermon PDF" below for the bulletin.
Sermon: Easter Eyes
Rev. Laurie Hartzell
As you prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday, we encourage you to find a candle to light during the 11 a.m. service, a reminder in all of our homes that the Light of Christ always shines in the darkness. Rev. Laurie Hartzell will be preaching. Music will be provided by Helen Hofmeister on the organ. The choir, as recorded in last year's Easter service, will lead us in singing the Hallelujah Chorus! Please click "Read Sermon PDF" below for the bulletin.
Service: Good Friday
Good Friday, the day when we remember the betrayal and brutal death of Jesus, is here. This is an excruciating day. But to experience Easter, we must walk through Good Friday. We gather and hear this story read to us, from John's Gospel, by Ruth Stubbs and Lambert Zuidervaart. Organ music by Helen Hofmeister and cello music by Leo Copenhaver will be interspersed in the reading. Please join us for this time of remembering, prayer and reflection. Grace and peace as we journey to the Cross.
Sermon: Christ in Silence; Christ in Danger
Rev. Jeremy Bork
Palm Sunday | Christ in silence; Christ in danger | Rev. Jeremy Bork | Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 & Psalm 31:9-16 | Music: Helen Hofmeister, piano | Please click "Read Sermon PDF" below for the bulletin.
Sermon: I Bind Unto Myself
Rev. Jen Porter
Fifth Sunday in Lent | I Bind Unto Myself | Rev. Jen Porter | Scripture: Ezekial 37:1-14 | Music: Helen Hofmeister, piano | Please click "Read Sermon PDF" below for the bulletin.
Sermon: Christ above me; Christ beneath me
Rev. Laurie Hartzell
Fourth Sunday in Lent Christ above me; Christ beneath me Rev. Laurie Hartzell | Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15 Music: Diane Helle, violin; Josh Leckrone, Baritone; and Cheri Reid, Soprano at 11:00a. Visit https://engage.suran.com/wpcgr/s/give/new-gift to give online. Click "Read Sermon PDF" for the bulletin and hymns.
Sermon: Christ to comfort and restore me
Gene Ryan
ONE LIVE-STREAMED Service at 11:00a | March 15 | Third Sunday in Lent | Christ to comfort and restore me Gene Ryan | Scripture: Jonah 4, Romans 8:35-38 Music: Josh Leckrone, Baritone, Cheri Reid, Soprano at 11:00a. Click the "Read Sermon PDF" button below for the bulletin.
Sermon: Christ behind us, Christ before us
Rev. Jen Porter
TWO services at 8:30 & 11:00 | March 8 Second Sunday in Lent | Christ behind us, Christ before us. | Rev. Jen Porter | Scripture: John 14:1-7, Exodus 14:10-14, 19-20 Music: Helen Hofmeister, Harpsichord 8:30a & 11:00a. Sanctuary Choir at 11:00a
Sermon: Christ be with me, Christ within me
Rev. Laurie Hartzell
TWO services at 8:30 & 11:00 | March 1 First Sunday in Lent | Celebration of the Lord's Supper Christ be with me; Christ within me Rev. Laurie Hartzell | Scripture: Acts: 17:24-28 Music: Stacey Bosman Tanner, cello at 8:30a. Sanctuary Choir at 11:00a
Sermon: Moved
Rev. Jeremy Bork
Join Rev. Jeremy Bork for Transfiguration Sunday to hear his sermon, "Moved."
Sermon: #Blessed
Rev. Laurie Hartzell
Join Rev. Laurie Hartzell on this Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.
Sermon: Looking for Jerusalem
Rev. Jen Porter
February 9 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany To All Who Were Looking Rev. Jen Porter Preaching | Scripture: Luke 2:25-38 Music: Westminster Men's Choir at 8:30a and 11:00a.
Sermon: Let Love Lead
Rev. Jeremy Bork
Youth Sunday! | Every year, the middle school and high school youth are given the opportunity to envision, plan, and lead a worship service. Our youth group theme this year "Let Love Lead” will guide the flow of the service. In addition to all the expected moments of worship, seniors will offer reflections on their time at Westminster. Join the youth at either service on February 2 as they creatively and faithfully lead our community in worship. Music: Kirk Singers at 8:30a & 11:00a