UMCOR Sunday

This Sunday, Mar 26, we will observe UMCOR Sunday, one of the UMC’s Special Giving Sundays.

UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, brings aid to communities and individuals whose lives have been overturned by fires, wars, and other disasters. UMCOR also works globally to address the root causes of hunger, poverty, and illnesses such as malaria.

Your donation this Sunday will underwrite UMCOR’s ‘cost of doing business,’ allowing UMCOR to keep the promise that 100% of any gift to a specific UMCOR project will go towards that project.

You may write a check to Westside (indicate UMCOR), give through our website, or give online directly to UMCOR. Thank you for your generosity!

Big Thanks!

Thank you to all who helped make the Lighthouse shine on Sunday! Great teamwork led to great results!

The Lighthouse Keepers team will be meeting soon. Please let Stephanie R or the office know if you would like to help out occasionally, on your schedule, to maintain the brilliance.

Lighthouse Spring Cleaning

Please join us after worship this Sunday, March 19, to do a thorough cleaning of the Lighthouse.

This building is used by several outside groups, so it could use a little TLC. The usage fees provide a small but steady income for the church.

There will be a task list posted. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your rubber gloves and/or anything else that you like to clean with.

Thank you for your help!

Worship Video for March 12

In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:

Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTvf9VeHFto

Choir Rehearsals

Have you been longing to sing praises to God, but couldn’t make Monday night choir rehearsals?

You’re in luck!

Rehearsals are now on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Contact Linnea B for more information.

Daylight Saving Time Begins

This Sunday, March 12, is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time!

Be sure to advance any devices that don’t switch automatically.

Worship Video for March 5

In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:

Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtmeCV6dgoo

Worship Video for February 26

In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:

Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o14tqxfBiuY

Ash Sunday Service

For those of you who were unable to attend the Ash Wednesday service, Pastor Brett is offering a quick service of imposition in the Lighthouse from 9:30-9:45 this Sunday morning for those who need this to mark time and their bodies for Lent.

Oregon Humane Society

Our latest recipient for our Change for Change campaign is the Oregon Humane Society!

All small bills and loose coins collected in the change bucket during the worship service, from January through June, will be sent directly to OHS. 

Visit their website at www.oregonhumane.org for more information, including volunteer opportunities, info about Dexter (pictured), and their Amazon wish list.

Church Directory

An updated version of our church directory is available at church this Sunday on the entryway table.

If you need an electronic version emailed to you, please email the church office.

There is more info to come, e.g. leadership teams, but we wanted to get this out to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.

Ash Wednesday Service

Join us tomorrow night, Feb 22, at 7:00 pm for our Ash Wednesday worship service.

This service will be in-person only.

Worship Video for February 19

In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:

Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndg_b_MS6Ag

Change for Change

The new recipient for our Change for Change campaign will be the Oregon Humane Society!

All small (or large!) bills and loose change collected during the worship service, from January through June, will be sent directly to OHS. 

Visit their website at www.oregonhumane.org for more information, including volunteer opportunities, info about Ollie (pictured), and their Amazon wish list.

Thank You!

Seventeen units of blood were donated on Tuesday, including one new donor! That’s enough to potentially save 51 lives.

Our next blood drive will be on Tuesday, May 16, in the Lighthouse. Roll up your sleeve and save a life! Visit redcrossblood.org for more information on donating.

Worship Video for February 12

In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:

Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1I23f92BE

Church Directory

An updated version of our church directory will be available at church this Sunday on the entryway table.

If you need an electronic version emailed to you, please email the church office.

There is more info to come, e.g. leadership teams, but we wanted to get this out to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.

Blood Drive Slots Still Available

There are only 11 slots unfilled for our Red Cross Blood Drive next Tuesday, Feb 14. If you’ve been wavering, now’s the time to roll up your sleeve and save a life!

Click on this link, https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC, to reserve a slot between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Each donor will receive a $10 Amazon credit via email and a chance to win a trip for two to Florida!

Visit redcrossblood.org for more info.

Be a Lighthouse Keeper (Copy)

Outside groups use our Lighthouse regularly for meetings and parties (www.westsidejourney.com/building-use-request)

We need a team of volunteers who will ensure that the building is neat and tidy before and after events. 

If you are available for about 20 minutes per month, please email the church office.  Our admin, Virginia, will notify you when an outside group has an event scheduled in the Lighthouse.  Pop by and make sure the building is clean and tidy. 

Outside events raise funds for the church’s ministries.  So talk to your Westside friends and let’s get a team of persons to share the (minimal) duties.  Thanks for your help!

Thank you for your valuable help! 

Worship Video for February 5

In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:

Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZNEsIP-UOE