We’ve passed the halfway point in raising funds to purchase our new hymnal, Glory to God. Through your generosity, we’re able to purchase 199 hymnals; we’re hoping to raise enough to buy 350. We’ll need about $3,000 to reach our goal.

       In May, Westminster’s Session received and approved a recommendation from the Music Committee that we purchase this new hymnal from our denomination in Louisville. Many of the hymns will be familiar to you, while others will be new. We owe a great debt of thanks to a small group of people here who, in recent months, studied, sang, and prayerfully considered Glory to God.

       If you would like to buy one hymnal or fifty, please consider making a donation to the New Hymnal Fund by writing a check to Westminster Presbyterian Church and writing “Hymnal” on the memo line. Donations to the New Hymnal Fund can also be made at www.westminsterva.org. The cost of each hymnal is $20, which includes, at your request, a bookplate in honor or memory of someone you admire or love (please be brief; there’s limited space on the bookplate). The total cost of hymnals (including large print) is $7,000.

       The editors of Glory to God were guided by the notion that this particular collection of hymns would reflect the world around us, including its diversity and its challenges. They also hoped that our singing would draw us away from ourselves to focus on the God who loves us. Please consider making a donation to the New Hymnal Fund. Our plan is to begin using the hymnal this fall.

       To donate now, visit www.westminsterva.org and select “Hymnal Fund.” In the comments section, specify “In honor of ________” or “In memory of ________.”

Blessings,

Nadine Roddy, Music Committee Chair

Hal Collums, Worship Committee Chair

Ken Henry, Pastor