West Prairie Presbyterian Church

01/04/2026

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West Prairie Church DOSE NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED ON STREAM the hymns of the weekI stand Amazed in the Presence Since Jesus came into my heart ...

12/28/2025

** THE CHURCH DOES NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC **hyms 1.Good Christian man, Rejoice25 Hymns of Christmas by Worship Service Recourse 2. Joy to the World 25 H...

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

The Chrstmas Eve service will be held on Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM.
We keep getting older so we keep making it earlier.
I know other churches may be doing it on different days but we try to keep it simple at West Prairie.
Invite a friend, bring a relative, kidnap your boss... come one come all, but come early or we might run out of seating.
I've been told that the chair lift is lifting so if you can't do the stairs, you can ride the chairs.
Have you got Christmas candies, cookies, and desserts cluttering the cupboard? Come on down and share with us as we share with you. Drop off the sticky peanut brittle and grab a slice of pecan pie...
Just for clarification, only sinners are allowed to attend and don't bring your checkbook neither.
We can sing some Christmas songs light some candles and share in the mystery of the ages, Merry Christmas.

12/14/2025

Today marks the 3rd Sunday of advent and if we could be together we would be lighting the pink candle today, the candle of Joy in some traditions and the candle of Mary in others.
I would encourage you to dust off that Bible and read Luke chapter 1: 26-56 and chapter 2: 1'40.
It won't take long and it covers the whole story of Mary and birth of Jesus.
There are many things you could focus on in this story but I would have you concentrate on two.
Mary's willingness to be faithful to her calling, "I am the Lord's servant, may it be as you have said."
And also note how many times it is said that Mary pondered these things in her heart.
Joy and Wonder, combined with obedience to faith.
As the Christmas rush may wear you down, take time to ponder the mystery and wonder. Take time to be in awe.
Pastor Jeremy

12/12/2025

Saturday night forecast is calling for a negative 5 degrees after receiving a forecasted accumulation of 5-8 inches of snow.
Sunday has a forecasted high of only 6 degrees.
This does not consider wind chill calculations.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
I don't want someone to make me get in a car and drive rural roads in 8 inches of blowing snow in single digit or negative temperatures.

NO CHURCH 12/14/2025

Bake cookies, bake bread, make fudge, watch a movie.... stay safe and stay warm.

Pastor Jeremy

12/11/2025

Sunday is still a few days away and weather predictions aren't all that accurate but the current forecast has us at or below single digits.
I am not canceling yet but please be cautious of winter weather and we may need to cancel for the weather.
I will make a call and let everyone know on saturday.

12/07/2025

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** THE CHURCH DOES NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC **hyms 1.2.3.

12/07/2025

12/04/2025

Last Sunday I cancelled church for the weather. This upcoming Sunday (12/07/25) the forecast is not calling for additional snow but the temperature forecast is a low of 14, high of 32.
I am intending to have church services.
On the one hand folks don't need to be out in the winter weather but on the other hand folks don't like being cooped up in the house with cabin fever and the winter blues.
And while church is primarily about worshipping God the Creator through Jesus the Redeemer, it is also about our social health.
And so I do plan to have church and invite all who feel comfortable traveling to come join us for church services.
We will also be decorating the church for Christmas following worship service and sharing in a meal of pulled pork (also chicken) and sides. Potluck desserts are encouraged.
And again, if you do not feel comfortable traveling we understand and if you still want to watch the service on YouTube and you also can join us for lunch the next time.
Pastor Jeremy

11/30/2025

The Prophet Isaiah
Chapter 9

1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan—

2 The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.

11/29/2025

Oh, the weather outside is frightful...
Do not risk your life driving places you do not need to go.
Church services for NOV 30, 2025 are cancelled.