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January 2008


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Jerry McFarland, Dean of Students and Ministerial Formation, Accepts Call to Cary, NC

Jerry McFarland“I have absolutely loved my ministry here at WTS, but for the past few years I have had a growing burden for the covenant family; as an ordained minister I have hungered to be more involved in ministering to God’s people in the church.

"As many of you know, I have been working part-time at Tenth Presbyterian Church, which has been wonderful, but I have been hungering for more.  Out of the blue, I received an email from a young Senior Pastor, Andy Jones, in Cary, NC who said my name had popped up as a possible candidate for a position they were creating.  The position is Associate Minister for Pastoral Care.  He said he told his session upon becoming senior minister that he wanted to hire a seasoned pastor for the purpose of shepherding this flock and to specifically mentor him as a young pastor.”

For 13 years Jerry has blessed every student with the constant reminder that they are here preparing to glorify God for life and not themselves!  On behalf of the whole Westminster family worldwide, we thank the Lord for your faithful ministry brother!

Please pray for him as the Lord weaves him into the hearts and lives of his new flock at Peace Presbyterian Church - www.peacepca.org.


Common Ground Tour - 2007-2008

Continuing the momentum of last year’s successful ReConnect Tour, we are pleased to present the Common Ground Alumni Tour – 2007/2008.  Join us at one of the following events at a city near you, where you and your spouse will enjoy a free meal, great fellowship, and super evening of encouragement.

Dallas
September 11
Chattanooga
September 20
Boston
October 18
New York City
October 25
Atlanta
November 15
Wilmington DE
November 29
Miami
January 10
Seattle
January 24
San Diego
February 7
San Jose
February 8
Houston
February 28
Philadelphia
March 6
St. Louis
March 13
Baltimore
March 27
Minneapolis /St. Paul
April 3

Your registration and meal are free, so register now!  Details for each event will be posted online as the date approaches.


Dear Fellow Alum,
                       
Happy New Year from Westminster!  We trust that your Christmas season was filled with fresh and rich reflections on the wonder of the mysterious incarnation. 

Hopefully by now you are enjoying the growing resources at www.wts.edu.  Please check back regularly for the weekly-updated chapels, news and events, and other opportunities.

We also hope that many of you will attend a Common Ground Dinner near you.  All you have to do is sign up and show up – we’ll take care of the rest.  See the website for more details.

En Christo,


David Garner
David B. Garner, PhD
WTS '02
Vice President for Alumni Relations &
Educational Advancement

215-887-5511


Featured Book by WTS Alumni

Hearts And Hands: Chronicles of the Awakening Church (History Lives, Volume 4)

by Dr.Brandon and
Mindy W
ithrow

"Best Christian history series for young people. Period. End of story!" - Mark Traphagen, Westminster Bookstore Staff

Click here to learn more at the Westminster bookstore.


Other Books In Their Series

Click on the book covers to visit the Westminster bookstore and learn more about the book.

Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives, Volume 1)

by Dr.Brandon and
Mindy W
ithrow

 

Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives, Volume 2)

by Dr.Brandon and
Mindy W
ithrow

 

Courage and Conviction: Chronicles of the Reformation Church (History Lives, Volume 3)

by Dr.Brandon and
Mindy W
ithrow

 

Dr. Gaffin ‘Delighting in God’s Law’ Cruise

Dr. Richard GaffinProfessor Richard Gaffin, Ph.D., is teaching on 'Delighting in God's Law - the Role of the Law in the Christian Life,' 2/16 - 2/23, an Eastern Caribbean cruise on Sovereign Cruise lines.  Please pray for him and all those that attend.

The trip brings together sound theology, God-centered worship, enriching fellowship and a relaxing environment.  Pray God rests and recharges everyone as they study the living word of the living God! 

If interested in joining Dr. Gaffin, you may register with Sovereign Cruises:

118 Woodland Ct., Safety Harbor, FL 34695
877.768.2784
cruise@sovereigncruises.org
www.sovereigncruises.org

Click here for Gaffin Cruise Brochure.

As you know, Dr. Gaffin serves as the Charles Krahe Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology here at Westminster's Philadelphia campus.  He has authored many books including: The Centrality of the Resurrection; Perspectives on Pentecost; Calvin and the Sabbath; and By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation.


Free Shipping Only For WTS Alumni:
New Code

Your alumni buying privileges at the Westminster Bookstore continue.  Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the opportunity again this month! 

Below are clarified instructions and the new code for January 2008.  A reminder: this offer is exclusively for WTS alumni, and may be used two times between now and the end of January.  Order one book or one hundred, and pay NO SHIPPING!!

1. Browse www.wtsbooks.com and accumulate a "shopping cart" of items you want. 

2. Before checking out, enter WTSALUM0108 in the "Coupon Code" blank in the shopping cart. Please note that the code must be entered as all upper-case letters, except for the last four characters which are the digits zero, one, zero, eight.

2. When your shopping cart is complete, click "Checkout."

3. Log in, or create a new account if you are a first-time customer.

4. Finish the checkout process. Be sure to click "Place Order" at the very end to transmit your order. In-stock orders received on a weekday by 3:00 p.m. ship that same day!

Restrictions:

* Offer good for web store orders only. Coupon may not be used for phone orders.

* Offer available only in the 48 contiguous United States.

* All orders on this offer must be shipped. No pick-up-at-store or campus pickup orders.

* Each month's coupon can be used two times.

* Offer is not transferable; coupon code must be redeemed by the alumni only 

  

#1.  5,962 alumni currently serve in 66 nations as pastors, professors, evangelists, social workers, counselors, Bible translators and in other professional fields!
#3.  WTS students in 2007 are from 100 different denominations, 40 different countries, and every continent on earth!