Just a reminder that the Wednesday night Bible Study will meet tomorrow night, March 23, in the Lighthouse.
Here is the link for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88023199451?pwd=ZGVPVUx6YVM0dXlpSkV4MzhRQjdWZz09 If you have trouble with the link, go to Zoom.com and join meeting ID 880 2319 9451. The passcode is westside.
The Western Farm Workers Association’s next big event will be the Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16.
They are collecting baskets, plastic eggs, candy, small toys, egg dyeing kits, and all types of party supplies. (No cellophane grass for the baskets, thanks!) Last year, over 200 baskets were delivered with a food distribution. This year, the celebration will be outdoors.
There is a basket for donations in the church entryway. Contact Merry G if you can help with the event or if you need your donations picked up.
Our usual 3rd Thursday prayer gathering will be held on the 4th Thursday, March 24, to accommodate Pastor Brett’s schedule. See you next week at 6:30 pm in the Lighthouse. All are welcome!
Just a reminder that the Wednesday night Bible Study will not be meeting tomorrow, Mar 16.
We’ll be back in the Lighthouse on March 23.
Here is the link for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88023199451?pwd=ZGVPVUx6YVM0dXlpSkV4MzhRQjdWZz09 If you have trouble with the link, go to Zoom.com and join meeting ID 880 2319 9451. The passcode is westside.
Pastor Brett worshipping in Santa Barbara (jk)
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video:
As we emerge from our COVID/winter hibernation, there are fresh opportunities to awaken and re-energize our church!
Pastor Brett is starting a gardening group to use some of the campus for gardening. This is mostly for fun, health, and a creative outlet for anyone in our community. No prior experience is required. Youth are to be accompanied by a parent, please. This idea is just germinating (!), so contact Pastor Brett to find out more. We will also need donations to supply the gardening group, including dimensional lumber (2x6 or 2x8 cedar boards preferred), quality soil, compost, and quality tools (shovels, hoes, buckets, gloves).
Fred C is looking for a partner at the back booth who would find fulfillment leading the congregation in visual worship. Training would be provided, working knowledge of computers preferable. Talk to Pastor Brett or Fred if you are interested.
Outgoing people (you know who you are!) who love welcoming others are desired to serve one Sunday a month. Talk to Pastor Brett for more details.
The Church is looking for more people who want to help stewardship the campus and its building resources and managing repairs when things break. Join Ed D and Gerry E in maintaining and beautifying the building as we *hopefully* get back to "normal" this year.
Following state and county guidelines, masks will be optional in church beginning this Sunday, Mar 13. All are welcome, masked or unmasked.
It’s that time again!
Be sure to move your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
The Western Farm Workers Association’s next big event will be the Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16.
They are collecting baskets, plastic eggs, candy, small toys, egg dyeing kits, and all types of party supplies. (No cellophane grass for the baskets, thanks!) Last year, over 200 baskets were delivered with a food distribution. This year, the celebration will be outdoors.
There is a basket for donations in the church entryway. Contact Merry G if you can help with the event or if you need your donations picked up.
Family Promise is hosting a baby shower this Saturday, March 12, at noon in the Lighthouse. Light refreshments will be served.
All are invited to attend. Family Promise suggests items like baby blankets, clothes (it’s a girl!), diapers, and books are always appreciated. Or even some new mama self-care items.
Contact Bonnie B with any questions. Thanks for your support of the Family Promise families.
Pastor Brett will be leading an evening bible study on some of the apocalyptic passages in the bible, beginning tomorrow, March 9. The study will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, both in-person and online.
Join us if you can in the Lighthouse.
Here is the link for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88023199451?pwd=ZGVPVUx6YVM0dXlpSkV4MzhRQjdWZz09 If you have trouble with the link, go to Zoom.com and join meeting ID 880 2319 9451. The passcode is westside.
Martha T is looking for help and input on re-arranging the children's room just off the sanctuary to prepare for kids returning to in-person worship soon. Please see Pastor Brett or Martha T for details.
Basketball is coming to the Westside Blacktop!
The church is going to be putting in a basketball hoop in the parking lot available for everyone's enjoyment. All ages and skill levels will be able to enjoy it. Talk to Brett or Dave S for further details.
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video:
Your Church Council is looking for someone with a vision to lead a re-design of our main building's southern wing (basically every room except the sanctuary).
This could include updates to restrooms, the kitchen, family room, rest stop, and youth area. Help be a part of planning the spatial future of your church building. Contact Pastor Brett if interested.
As we emerge from our COVID/winter hibernation, there are fresh opportunities to awaken and re-energize our church!
Pastor Brett is starting a gardening group to use some of the campus for gardening. This is mostly for fun, health, and a creative outlet for anyone in our community. No prior experience is required. Youth are to be accompanied by a parent, please. This idea is just germinating (!), so contact Pastor Brett to find out more. We will also need donations to supply the gardening group, including dimensional lumber (2x6 or 2x8 cedar boards preferred), quality soil, compost, and quality tools (shovels, hoes, buckets, gloves).
Fred C is looking for a partner at the back booth who would find fulfillment leading the congregation in visual worship. Training would be provided, working knowledge of computers preferable. Talk to Pastor Brett or Fred if you are interested.
Outgoing people (you know who you are!) who love welcoming others are desired to serve one Sunday a month. Talk to Pastor Brett for more details.
The Church is looking for more people who want to help stewardship the campus and its building resources and managing repairs when things break. Join Ed D and Gerry E in maintaining and beautifying the building as we *hopefully* get back to "normal" this year.
Pastor Brett has put together some data from the Oregon Health Authority for those wondering how the people of Oregon have handled the Coronavirus since Westside moved back into the sanctuary in October.
The results reveal surprisingly good news and can help you make decisions about what to do as counties consider following Governor Brown in lifting the indoor mask mandate.
Read his report here
Help Build Hope, our annual collaboration with Christ UMC, will be on Friday, July 8 (‘cut’ day) and Saturday, July 9 (‘build’ day) this year.
During these two days, volunteers will construct all the walls for two houses. The walls are then transported to a Habitat for Humanity site and assembled. All skill levels are invited to participate.
More details are coming!
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video:
Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on March 2 at 7:00 pm. It will be an in-person only service.