Worship Commission
- Larry Kussatz
- Audrene Hansen
- Chuck Heitbrink (chair)
- Kevin Riggins
Worship Ministry
Worship Services
Westkirk offers a traditional Presbyterian, Reformed service of worship
every Sunday morning at 10:30. The service is not liturgical, but has many
traditional worship elements including: congregational prayers, responsive
readings, hymns, choir anthems, readings from the Bible, and the sermon.
On the first Sunday of every month, Westkirk offers an evening service
called, Sunday Night at the Kirk. This service begins at 6:30 and blends the
unique Reformed heritage of Westkirk with a non-traditional music style of
worship.
The second Sunday of every month is communion Sunday. Westkirk Presbyterian
Church has an open communion table. The Lords’ Supper is offered to all those
in attendance who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Communion
is offered at both services.
Opportunities to serve with the Worship Commission
The Altar Guild is responsible for arranging flowers and coordinating
decorations for various events during the year. In addition to flowers for the
Sunday worship service; this group decorates for the Advent and Lenten seasons.
Contact Audrene Hansen for more information.
Ushers are needed for all worship serves at Westkirk. Most ushers are
assigned for the entire month. Contact Head Usher, Ferg Taylor to schedule time
to serve.
The Westkirk Choir rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7:30 until 8:45.
The choir participates weekly in the morning worship service at Westkirk.
Special music is prepared for the Advent and Lenten seasons. In May the choir
conducts the entire service with a special Music Sunday Service. In addition,
several opportunities for solos and ensembles, vocal and instrumental are
available. Contact Larry Kussatz, Director of Music for more information.
Upcoming Special Worship Services
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday Evening, February 17, 7 PM
Holy Week at Westkirk
Palm Sunday, March 28
9 AM Sunday School; 10:30 Worship
Holy Week Wednesday, March 31
No regular WOW activities
FIlm showing in the Sanctuary - The Passion of the Christ
Mel Gibson's stunning masterpiece portrays the final twelve hours of Jesus'
life. This film offers an unforgettable experience of the profound love of
Christ's sacrifice. It features audio on Aramaic/Latin/Hebrew languages
and English subtitles. Rated R (scenes of graphic violence), parental
discretion is advised. Approx. 126 minmutes.
Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7 PM
Christ in the Passover
A special service of communion, Christ in the Passover, let by Jews for
Jesus, shows the link between the ancient Festival of Redemption and Christ as
the Lamb of God-you will never forget it! This sermonic demonstration is
visual, you will actually see a tablet set with tradition Passover items.
The missionary uses Scripture as well as the visual items to walk through a
Jewish Passover Sedar, weaving the story of the Exodus together with the life,
death and resurrection of Christ. The words He spoke in the upper room
come alive as each Hebraic item is carefully explained. We will close this
powerful presentation by celebrating communion.
Good Friday, April 2, 7PM
A service of Shadows and Stones
Jesus' last words are remembered through readings, prayers and moments of silent
reflection. As we enter, each worshipper receives a stone and is
encouraged to hold it, place their worries upon it, and feel its weight.
At the end of the service, as the congregation departs in silence, we leave our
stones at the cross - leaving behind our worries, letting go of the weight,
marking an encounter with Jesus, and remembering the time Jesus spent in the
grave until Easter morning.

Resurrection Sunday, April 4
Easter Breakfast in the Great Hall, 8-9:30 AM
Easter Sunday Worship, 10:30 AM
The Worship Ministry of Westkirk Presbyterian Church presents the Easter
cantata, Journey to the Cross.
The final days of Christ's earthly journey span the spectrum of human emotion:
from joyous hosannas by adoring crowds to painful rejections by His closest
friends; from lonely moments of agony in a solemn garden of prayer to euphoric
resurrection alleluias in front of a borrowed tomb. The journey to the
cross was life-changing for those who witnessed it firsthand. The impact
of that journey is still life-changing as the compelling message of the cross
continues to impact our lives today.