Westminster Presbyterian Church Centennial Books

Rev. Jeff Chadwick 1989 - 2000

Westminster ’ s sixth pastor came from Silver Spring, Maryland. Jeff Chadwick majored in psychology and minored in Spanish at East Carolina University. His M.Div. came from Gordon Conwell Seminary. In January 1989, Jeff recalls that he received a phone call from that dear saint of the church, Bela Feuchtenberger, a member

In reflection, I am so thankful that God ’ s path brought me to this loving church family. His grace has sustained me though many years, and my heart ’ s desire to please Him. Here I ’ ve been fed the Word of God and have given opportunities for growth and service. Through Women ’ s Ministries, I ’ ve been prayed for and ministered to through some difficult valleys including illness, depression and grief. I praise our Lord for His great faithfulness and mercies which are new every morning.

of our church ’ s pastor search committee, asking if he might have been hearing God whispering in his ear that it may be time for a new season of ministry. Up to that point, he had not heard any indication from the Lord that it was time for a new call. Jeff was very happy serving two small yoked churches in the rural area outside of Monroe, North Carolina, which he ’ d done for close to seven years, and had, in no way, entertained the thought of leaving. Jeff recalls that, “ If you knew Bela, though, you know that her sweet voice simply oozed with the presence of the Spirit of God. ” Jeff reflects that he had prayed throughout seminary, and in the years after, that he would never have to look for another call to ministry, but that instead a call would come looking for him. Through Jeff ’ s leadership, “ Growing Faithful, Fruitful Followers ” emerged as a kind of mission ’ s statement. Now, let ’ s talk about Music Ministry -- and it ’ s not performance here, it ’ s music ministry. Oh, the gifted musicians and music leaders that God has used here at Westminster,

Anita Blaydes

unfortunately, too many to name today. Here is Sarah Swim directing the children ’ s Crusader Choir. “ Angels Aware ” performed in 1994

Thank you for investing in my life and for letting me share in yours. Thank you for listening to the direction and instruction of the Lord. Thank you for obediently and earnestly working to grow faithful, fruitful followers of Jesus Christ.

A vibrant children ’ s ministry, led by Ruth Goodson, produced more than a few outstanding musical productions. Ruth recalls, “ With a team of folks, we produced several children ’ s plays. I still remember Dave Mahood using his technical talents to build us a fog machine! ”

And how many church projects and details in this church has Dave Mahood been the one we have always gone to?

Brian Checchio

Ruth presenting long - time choir member Bill Dantzler with the award for Choir Member of the Year.

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