Welcome
to Westminster By-The-Sea Presbyterian Church.
We are a church for all ages with over 700 members.
Sunday services are held at 8:45 A.M. and 11:00 A.M., with
several Sunday School offerings at 9:45 A.M.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is received the first
Sunday of each month.
Click HERE for Prayer Requests
Upcoming Events at WBTS (full listing of events!)
Below are a few of the highlighted upcoming events
Music Ministry
Guitar Concert
Stephen Robinson, World Class Classical Guitarist
March 16, 2014, 3:30 p.m.
Health Ministry
“Body, Mind and Soul” Series
of Westminster Presbyterian Church
The “Myths of Aging” is
a program about the misconceptions we have about seniors and
aging. Wednesday, February 19th at 9:30 am at Fellowship
Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3221 S. Peninsula
Drive, Daytona Beach Shores. Free and open to the community.
Presented by representatives from The Council on Aging of
Volusia County. The presentation is based on a quiz with
explanation and a discussion to enlighten and educate us all
on positive aging concepts. The Council on Aging in
partnership with the community, promotes healthy,
independent living through caring and compassionate
services. This not-for-profit agency has provided programs
through grant funding and independent donations for over 45
years. Their services include housekeeping and handyman
assistance, professional and private guardianship,
congregate dining and social activities at our area senior
centers, Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors, respite care
support programs at locations across the county and more!
“Body, Mind and Soul” Series of Westminster Presbyterian
Church
Travel With Us
On January 25th, Jeff and Mary Ann Sumner were among 21 members
and friends of the church as we road in "A Touch of Class"
chartered bus from the church parking lot to the Port of Miami!
Once we arrived we boarded the Celebrity Reflection, still in
her inaugural year! This beautiful ship was our home for 7 days
of pampering and fellowship. The group enjoyed the company of
one another, the delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and
informative excursions. But most of all, each night we gathered
to hear about what everybody did! Our
2014 Holy Land trip is a
religious pilgrimage; this trip was for fellowship and
relaxation, making new friends! We did all that. Perhaps YOU
would like to join us on a
church cruise another year?
Upcoming Trips (click for more details)
2014 Holy Land
Trip
2015
Church Cruise
Inspired Together Events
Like Movies ??? Like BBQ ???? Join us for
both on March 29th !!!!
Click for
more details
WBTS Member Talent Show was held Feb
8th...
See some of the great pictures below !!!
(Click on any picture you wish to see larger!)
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Vita Fortin - Piano Solo - Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin |
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Jeanelle Brown - Reading - An excerpt from her novel The Omega Journey Blood Moons Whisper by J. Nell Brown |
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Ginny, Kaitlyn, and Chrissie Kent - Piano and Song How He Loves |
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Randy Whitney - Harmonica |
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Joyce Cutts - Poetry - A Snowbird's Visit to Westminster By-The-Sea |
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Casey Timbs - Flute Solo - Elf Dance |
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.jpg "Jeff and Mary Ann Sumner - Duet with Autoharp - For Baby (For Bobbie)")
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Jeff and Mary Ann Sumner - Duet with Autoharp - For Baby (For Bobbie) |
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Cecil and Toni Rice - Comedy - A Dramatic Reading from the Twilight Sagas |
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.jpg "Bill Cummins - Cowboy Bill - Rope Tricks and Yarn (with sidekick Ann)")
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Bill Cummins - Cowboy Bill - Rope Tricks and Yarn (with sidekick Ann) |
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Marianne Sabatka - Piano - Etude |
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Aubrey Osiborski - Monologues |
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Betty Spaulding and Kendra Cochenour - Violin and Piano |
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Kendra Cochenour and Betty Spaulding - Violin and Piano |
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Macy Stevens and Caylee Coleman - Duet - Jesus Take the Wheel |
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Bob Wildridge - Poetry - Two Sonnets |
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Mike Williams and Carroll Belcher do some guitar pickin' and sing ole timey songs |
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Pete Zahn - Recital - The Bible Story in Five Minutes |
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Online Member Directory
(password protected, Church Members may contact
Mary Ann Sumner for the password.)
Special Notices:
Please Fill Out Your Member Talent Sheet and
2014 Pledge Card!
Talent Sheets can be filled
out and turned in at the church or ON-LINE ... Click HERE to
fill out your talent sheet online today!
Click HERE
to view and print out the 2014 pledge card that can be mailed to
the church or put into the offering plate!
2014 Westminster Youth College Scholarship
Click HERE to
download the application that must be turned into the church
office by APRIL 15, 2014.
Sunday School Registration is Now Open !!!
Click HERE to download the registration form to sign up your
children for our Sunday School Classes
(once completed, simply bring it into the church upon your
next visit)
Disaster: Where Was God?
In light of recent disasters around the world, Rev. Sumner
prepared a sermon to help us all recognize and know the God that
we are called to worship! Click here to read and listen to Rev.
Sumner's sermon from November 17th, 2013.
Vacation Bible School 2013
Our Vacation Bible School in 2013
focused on becoming better neighbors and how God's love is shown
all around the world at the "Everywhere Fun Fair".
Our very own "Fair Queen" (Mary Ann Sumner) has put together a
video that captures some of the fun and wonderful ways that God
was with all of our volunteers and children during Westminster's
Everywhere Fun Fair !!!
Click HERE to
download and view our slideshow on-line ... please be patient while it
loads!.
Click
HERE if you are unable to view the above link ... this link
will allow you to download a version that will run with
Windows Media Player..
(if you're unable to
view either of the presentations, please contact
webmaster@wbts.org
and we'll help you out!)
Our
"sermons" page has had a facelift !!!
Be sure and check it out !!!
Mission Statement
"Our Church exists to
glorify and worship God, to serve our community, and to witness
the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. "
Weddings
Westminster By-The-Sea has been the site
of thousands of beautiful weddings. Weddings are performed by
one of the church ministers, and the music played by the church
organist/pianist. Weddings are offered for members or
non-members.
Click HERE for pictures and more
information.
What's Going On This Week:
Member
Talent Forms can now be filled out on line. Click HERE to
fill your talent sheet out today.
Worship Services
During the months of September through May, Sunday services
are held at 8:45 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. During summer months,
one service is held every Sunday at 10:00. The Sacrament of Holy
Communion is received the first Sunday of each month.
Dear Friend:
Thank you for exploring Westminster By-The-Sea through its Website.
Westminster is a church chartered in 1955 by the St. John’s Presbytery
and has provided Christian witness to the South Peninsula and beyond
since that time. It is an honor to have you inquire about the
church. Three ordained ministers join with a dedicated staff and
willing volunteers to provide for the Administration, Christian
Education, Congregational Life, Operations, Outreach, and Worship
divisions of church life.
In short, here is what we believe:
- That the worship of God Almighty, Creator, Redeemer, and
Sustainer, is the hub of the wheel of the church. All that we do
is inspired by what we offer God in worship and what God commissions us
to do in the name of Jesus. We stand with Soren Kierkegaard in
believing that in the great drama of worship, those in the congregation
are actors, the pastors and choirs are the directors, and God is the
audience.
– That Jesus is Lord and Savior of the world; and that the Bible is the
Word of God.
– That the church carries out two sacred acts that Jesus commanded his
followers to do until he comes again: the Sacrament of Baptism and the
Sacrament of Holy Communion. In short, as our Vision statement
says: we strive to be “a caring community, inspired by God, extending
the hand of Christian fellowship to all, making disciples, and shining
the light of Christ in our community and world; a church for all ages,
honoring both old traditions, and personal walks with God.” Come
to Westminster when you are in the area. The white colonial
“church that looks like a church” will attract you to visit. We
hope and believe that the people will make you long to return.
Faithfully yours,
Jeffrey A. Sumner, Minister
Click HERE for a Printable User Guide for
our web site!
"A
picture paints a thousand words: glimpses of our church's
early years" (Windows)
(Quicktime)
Driving Directions:
.jpg "Jeff and Mary Ann Sumner - Duet with Autoharp - For Baby (For Bobbie)")
.jpg "Bill Cummins - Cowboy Bill - Rope Tricks and Yarn (with sidekick Ann)")
