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Worship On Sundays

Movie Night on Oct 16

All are invited to join us in the Lighthouse on Sunday, Oct 16, at 5:00 pm.

We will be viewing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the 1999 filmed version of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic family stage musical.

It’s the story of Joseph (Donny Osmond), son of Jacob (Sir Richard Attenborough). The favored son, he is (spoiler alert!) betrayed by his jealous brothers and sold into slavery and driven to Egypt. Though beset with adversity, Joseph perseveres through wit and faith and becomes the Governor of Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh. This all sets the scene for when he meets his brothers who have come to Egypt to purchase food.

You won’t want to miss this humorous retelling of Genesis. Pizza and popcorn will be provided; please bring your own beverage.

World Communion Sunday

Join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate World Communion Sunday. On this special day, our global brothers and sisters in Christ share the eucharist together.

You will have an opportunity to support scholarships for students around the world, particularly racial and ethnic students. Education transforms communities. Unite with other United Methodists to change the world.

Together, our reach is beyond measure.

Game Night on Oct 21

Join us in the Lighthouse on Friday, Oct 21, beginning at 7:00 pm, for an evening of fun and games!

Bring your favorite game (Ticket to Ride? Checkers?), drinks and/or snacks to share, and of course, bring a friend. Because, with games, it’s always more fun with friends!

(Bonus points if you know that the little blue person-shaped item in the photo is called a ‘meeple’)

Family Promise Needs

As families ‘graduate’ from the Family Promise program and move into their own homes, they need many items to get started. If you can provide any of the following, please bring them to the church entryway and contact Bonnie B so that she may deliver them:

  • Gift cards to clothing stores and/or Goodwill

  • Gently used pots, pans, silverware, and other kitchenware

  • Cleaning products for kitchen and bath - soap, sponges, rubber gloves, broom, etc

Thank you!

Reminder: Brainstorming Session this Sunday

Come join the creative process!

After the service this Sunday, Sep 18th, join us for a potluck lunch in the Lighthouse.

Sandy and Brett will facilitate some brainstorming from YOU(!) around what Westside is called to do for the holidays this year.

This is a time of communal reflection and discernment and your input matters! Where the Lord is calling us, the Lord provides vision, specific planning, and people power to pull it off!

WFWA News

The Western Farm Workers Association (WFWA) Back to School campaign was a big success this year. They were able to give 138 children a new backpack full of school supplies, and 53 families clothing for school. Thank you to the Westsiders who donated!

Whatever your time frame or budget is, they can use your help. The current projects include advocating for people whose water is shut off. Volunteers help families access funding or create a payment plan.

There are numerous other ways to volunteer. Stay tuned for how you can help with Thanksgiving!

Contact Merry G for more information, or call the WFWA office at 503-681-9399

Big Thanks!

Many thanks to Mark W, Bonnie B, and Pastor Rafael for all their hard work last week!

With Pastor Brett, they cleared out the shed and reorganized the Family Room.

Family Promise Week

Although families are no longer hosted being hosted by churches, next week (Sep 18-24) is Westside’s opportunity to provide meals and grocery store/restaurant gift cards for families being housed in the Beaverton Day House. 

There is always a need for new or gently used household items as well. 

Contact Bonnie B for more information. Visit https://www.familypromisegwc.org/ for more information on Family Promise of Greater Washington County.

Childcare Volunteers

There will be a signup sheet this Sunday for volunteers to help with childcare each Sunday during worship.

We will have a paid caregiver but need an additional adult for the safety of our children and workers. If enough people sign up, you will need to work only once per month (or less!)

Background checks are required every five years. Most of the checks on file are out-of-date. There are disclosure forms on the entryway table if you would like to complete one on Sunday.