Westside at Holiday Time

Do you have something you’ve always wanted the church to do during Advent and Christmas?  Do you have a vision for decorating for the holidays?  Maybe there’s a tradition that means ‘Christmas’ to you.

Anyone who is interested is invited to help us brainstorm our theme for the 2022 season. 

We will meet in the Lighthouse after worship on Sunday, Sep 18, to discuss ideas.  Bring a lunch (with perhaps some to share) and let’s compare notes.

Clear the Clutter!

It’s time to clear our campus of broken, outdated, and/or unnecessary items. Let’s free up our space for the ministries that matter to us.

We will tackle two areas next week —

  • Thursday, Sep 8, at noon: the shed in the parking lot

  • Friday, Sep 9, at 9:00 am: the Family Room

Please help if you are able.

Sign up on Sunday

Clipboards will be available in the entryway this Sunday to sign up for:

  • Red Cross Blood Drive This coming Wednesday, Aug 31, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Only a handful of the slots have been filled so far. Please give if you can. Those who donate will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered to win free gasoline for a year (a $6000 value!) Sign up online here: Blood Drive

  • Women’s Retreat, Nov 11 - 13 at Scholls Valley Lodge in Hillsboro. The retreat runs from 4:00 pm on Friday until 11:00 am on Sunday. The cost, including all meals, is $150. If you are unable to stay overnight, come all day Saturday for only $75. Contact Debbie G for more information. Sign up online here: Women’s Retreat

Register Now for Blood Drive

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in our Lighthouse building on Wednesday, August 31, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There are one or two spots available every 15 minutes. You can sign up here

The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients in our neighborhoods and across the nation. The need for blood is constant, but only 3 percent of the U.S. population donates. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can play a critical role in the treatment of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.

To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Those who donate in August will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered to win free gasoline for a year. Sign up today!

Hagg Lake Photos

What a beautiful morning we had at Hagg Lake last Sunday!

Six persons were baptized in the lake by Pastor Brett - Ashleigh, Kenni, Amy, Angela, Jasmine, and Marly.

We rejoice with them!

Blessing of the Animals

Join us for a special outdoor service on Sunday, Sep 11.

“Worship Under the Tent” will include a Blessing of the Animals, which emphasizes the bond of love and respect that animals have with their humans, and that humans have with all of creation.

You are invited to bring your furry friends on a leash or otherwise restrained.

Bring Your Donations by Aug 26

A message from Merry G:

Western Farm Workers Association has their latest newspaper out, so please take one from the greeting table in the Sanctuary building.

We are collecting school supplies for our members' children. The sorting and distribution will be on August 27th. Every child will receive a backpack with as many of the required items as we are able to provide, according to the list for each class.

Items can be dropped off at the church, or call Merry Goldthorpe to pick them up from your home or office. My home number is 503-690-1908, and my cell is 503-840-7410. Pick up a few items when you are out shopping, and help these kids get a good start to the year. I appreciate your support and thank you.

Questions? Call me, or our office 503-681-9399

Backpacks for teenagers are particularly needed; see the complete list of supplies in the entryway at church.

Volunteer for the Students

WakeUp Beaverton! is hosting their annual school supply giveaway on August 20, 26, and 27. WakeUp Beaverton! thrives in providing educational support services and distributional resources for BIPOC, immigrant and refugee, and underserved families in Beaverton.

All of the supplies have been donated. Now they need you to volunteer! Volunteer duties include picking up supply kits at Fanno Creek/ table setup/Hosting WakeUp Beaverton! booth/ Oregon Food Bank distribution site/ OHA vaccination clinic, and clean-up on the final day. Instructions and other information will be emailed.

Jefferson Chao, an area UMC pastor, is part of the organizing team.

To volunteer, visit https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e49aaaf2fabf4c70-volunteer

Worship at the Lake this Sunday!

Our annual worship service at Henry Hagg Lake will begin at 11:00 am! There are two baptisms planned, along with great music, meaningful conversation, and prayer.

After the service, lunch will be provided. To get a headcount, please RSVP today at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/HaggLunch.

Click here for the directions to the Sain Pavillion at Hagg. There is a small entry fee per car, so you may want to carpool.

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in our Lighthouse building on Wednesday, August 31, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There are one or two spots available every 15 minutes. You can sign up here

The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital patients in our neighborhoods and across the nation. The need for blood is constant, but only 3 percent of the U.S. population donates. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can play a critical role in the treatment of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.

To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Those who donate in August will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered to win free gasoline for a year. Sign up today!

Recycling Tomorrow

James Recycling (https://jshrecycling.com/) will be accepting items tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 13, from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at Columbia Sportswear Headquarters, 14370 NW Science Park Drive.

They accept the kinds of things that you can’t put in your curbside recycling, such as clamshell containers and styrofoam.

For more details and a complete list of acceptable items, please visit https://jshrecycling.com/events/james-recycling-event-503-178/

School Supply Giveaway

WakeUp Beaverton! is hosting their annual school supply giveaway on August 19, 20, 26, and 27. WakeUp Beaverton! thrives in providing educational support services and distributional resources for BIPOC, immigrant and refugee, and underserved families in Beaverton.

All of the supplies have been donated. Now they need you to volunteer! Volunteer duties include picking up supply kits at Fanno Creek/ table setup/Hosting WakeUp Beaverton! booth/ Oregon Food Bank distribution site/ OHA vaccination clinic, and clean-up on the final day. Instructions and other information will be emailed.

Jefferson Chao, an area UMC pastor, is part of the organizing team.

To volunteer, visit https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e49aaaf2fabf4c70-volunteer

WFWA School Supplies Drive

A message from Merry G:

Western Farm Workers Association has their latest newspaper out, so please take one from the greeting table in the Sanctuary building.

We are collecting school supplies for our members' children. The sorting and distribution will be on August 27th. Every child will receive a backpack with as many of the required items as we are able to provide, according to the list for each class.

Items can be dropped off at the church, or call Merry Goldthorpe to pick them up from your home or office. My home number is 503-690-1908, and my cell is 503-840-7410. Pick up a few items when you are out shopping, and help these kids get a good start to the year. I appreciate your support and thank you.

Questions? Call me, or our office 503-681-9399

Backpacks for teenagers are particularly needed; see the complete list of supplies in the entryway at church.

Hagg Lake August 21

In less than two weeks, we will have our annual worship service at the lake!

If you have never attended, you’re in for a treat! We have all the usual worship elements - live music, prayer, and loving fellowship - but at Sain (covered) Pavilion, with fresh air, by a lake.

After the service, we will provide lunch. To get a headcount, please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/HaggLunch as soon as possible.

Printed directions will be available on Sunday mornings on the entryway table. There is a small fee to enter, so consider carpooling.