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Worship On Sundays

Crafting for a Cause

From Michele M:

I am interested in knowing if any creative men or women in our congregation would like to meet once a month to prepare for our Christmas donation to the homeless.  It can be knitted, crocheted, hooked, carved, or any creative idea you might have to assist a homeless man, woman or child.  If you have ever wanted to learn a craft hopefully we will have someone who can teach you. 

I'm hoping we can meet on a Wednesday or Thursday evening around 6:30 pm so our employed members would have the opportunity to join us.  Please contact Michele Milantoni at bzlady49@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Last Chance! Hagg Lake Lunch Signup

Please sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-hagg1 to let us know if you’re bringing any of the following:

  • Watermelon

  • Chips (indicate your choice in the signup comments)

  • Large green salad (Sandy will provide dressings)

  • Purchased desserts (due to state health regulations, no homemade desserts please)

  • 2-liter bottles of soft drinks (indicate flavor in the signup comments

Sandy will be preparing hot dogs and sausages; she will also provide serving utensils, plates, cups, ice, water, etc.

See you Sunday for 11:00 am Worship at the Lake!

Guest Speaker on July 30

Be sure to join us at 10:00 am on Sunday, July 30, when we welcome Lanndhese Talice to Westside. Lanndhese is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Washington County.

Lanndhese has 9 years of experience working with disadvantaged populations experiencing homelessness and those living with complex behavioral health challenges. With skills in non-profit management, community organizing, fiscal and grant management, outreach, and relationship building, Lanndhese is a strong advocate for the underserved and is passionate about advancing the health and well-being of those in need.

Westside has been part of the program since the very beginning and was the first church to host a family in 2018. Learn more about new programs, the challenges and accomplishments of Family Promise, and how you can be involved.

Worship at the Lake

Our annual Worship at Hagg Lake will be on Sunday, July 23, beginning at 11:00 am.

We will have the covered Sain Creek pavilion at Henry Hagg Lake. It comes with full-service restrooms and easy access for everyone. There is a small parking fee ($7 or less) so consider carpooling if desired.

Swimming and leashed pets are allowed, but the removal of any natural item, including firewood, is prohibited.

Mark your calendar, invite your friends and family, and let Pastor Brett know if you desire to be baptized. With live music, baptisms in the lake, and lunch provided afterward, it’s a worship service you don’t want to miss! 

Sign Up for Hagg Lake Lunch

Sandy H has a delicious lunch of hot dogs and sausages planned for the lunch at Hagg Lake on Sunday, July 23.

You are asked to bring one or more of the following:

  • Watermelon

  • Chips (indicate your choice in the signup comments)

  • Large green salad (Sandy will provide dressings)

  • Purchased desserts (due to state health regulations, no homemade desserts please)

  • 2-liter bottles of soft drinks (indicate flavor in the signup comments)

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-hagg1 by Friday the 21st.

Sandy will also provide serving utensils, plates, cups, ice water, etc.

Let’s have a Spirit-filled, fun day at the lake!

3 More Sundays!

July at Westside is exciting! This last Sunday, we enjoyed worship in the great outdoors, followed by a block party attended by dozens of our neighbors! Here’s the schedule for the three remaining Sundays:

  • July 16: UMC ‘Peace with Justice’ Special Sunday

  • July 23: Worship at the Lake, beginning at 11:00 am

  • July 30: Lanndhese Talice, Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Washington County, will be our guest

Invite a friend!

Join the Stewardship Team

The Stewardship Team is looking for one or more new members. The current team consists of Pastor Brett, Markus T, Becky W, Sally S and Kari S.

The stewardship team is responsible for planning and implementing our yearly Stewardship Campaign that is held in October. It culminates with EGS (Extravagant Generosity Sunday.) They also choose the ministry for the Change for Change Buckets twice a year.

It is a seasonal commitment for the stewardship campaign - usually July through October.

If you’re interested, their next meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, July 12th at 7:30 pm. Contact any team member with questions.

Busy Bees

From Michele M:

I am interested in knowing if any creative men or women in our congregation would like to meet once a month to prepare for our Christmas donation to the homeless.  It can be knitted, crocheted, hooked, carved, or any creative idea you might have to assist a homeless man, woman or child.  If you have ever wanted to learn a craft hopefully we will have someone who can teach you. 

I'm hoping we can meet on a Wednesday or Thursday evening around 6:30 pm so our employed members would have the opportunity to join us.  Please contact Michele Milantoni at bzlady49@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Stewardship Team Opportunity

The Stewardship Team is looking for one or more new members. The current team consists of Pastor Brett, Markus T, Becky W, Sally S and Kari S.

The stewardship team is responsible for planning and implementing our yearly Stewardship Campaign that is held in October. It culminates with EGS (Extravagant Generosity Sunday.) They also choose the ministry for the Change for Change Buckets twice a year.

It is a seasonal commitment for the stewardship campaign - usually July through October.

If you’re interested, their next meeting is Wednesday, July 12th at 7:30 pm (location TBD.) Contact any team member with questions.

Help Build Hope Tomorrow

It’s not too late to register for Help Build Hope, where all the walls for a Habitat For Humanity home are built in one morning.

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 24th, all ages and skill levels are welcome! Children are welcome to work with their families. And childcare will also be provided.

Hammers and nails are provided, so you only need to bring yourself, perhaps your family, a friend or two, work gloves, and sunscreen.

Help Build Hope is held at Christ United Methodist Church, 12755 NW Dogwood St. Learn more and sign up through their website at https://cedarmillchristumc.org/serve/help-build-hope

Successful Yard Sale

Thanks to everyone who helped make last weekend’s yard sale a success!

Almost $1700 was raised but more importantly, we give thanks for the sense of community that the sale brought.

Every shopper received a flyer with our upcoming events, including the block party on July 9, worship at the lake on July 23, and the blessing of the animals on August 13. The remaining flyers will be on the entryway table this Sunday - grab a few for yourself and your friends and neighbors!

If you took home a sign for the yard sale, please return it. We will re-use them for the next sale.

Block Party

Let’s invite our neighbors to join us for worship under the tent on July 9! 

Afterward, there will be lawn games and lunch, featuring smoked brisket and chicken (thanks, Sandy!), from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. 

Please contact Kari S if you have any of the following: a cornhole set, volleyball net/ball, soccer goals/ball.

Watch for more details and to RSVP for lunch.