The Western Farm Workers Association’s Back-to-School distribution of food and school supplies will be on Saturday, September 2, at Reedville Presbyterian Church in Aloha.
Volunteers are needed to sort and distribute items. Call or text Merry at 503-840-7410 for more info. Backpacks and all types of school supplies may be donated at church.
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 19th, the Western Farm Workers Association will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary.
They will be hosting a dinner with live music at the Calvary Lutheran Church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Merry Goldthorpe at mcgoldthorpe@yahoo.com as soon as possible.
Since this was an outdoor service, there isn’t a video for August 13. But enjoy these photos of the Blessing of the Animals taken during the service.
Family Promise is seeking volunteers to help hand out flyers and share info about the organization at Mod Pizza, 2695 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, on Thursday, Aug 17th.
Shifts are 1 - 2.5 hours in length, between 10:30 am and 10:00 pm. Staff, board members, and interns will also be at the event during shifts. Sign up at Mod PIzza Signup
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity but have questions you can reach out to Shaely at: shaelyk@fpgwc.org.
On Saturday, August 19th, the Western Farm Workers Association will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary. They will be hosting a dinner with live music at the Calvary Lutheran Church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please join in this event by sending your RSVP to Merry Goldthorpe at mcgoldthorpe@yahoo.com.
The WFWA Back-to-School distribution of food and school supplies will be on Saturday, September 2, at Reedville Presbyterian Church in Aloha. Volunteers, backpacks, and school supplies are needed and will be greatly appreciated.
It is a very well-organized and busy day, as donations are sorted and backpacks are filled with each student’s required supplies. It takes many generous volunteers who care about families. Call or text Merry with any questions about either event at 503-840-7410. Thank you
The annual Blessing of the Animals is this Sunday, August 13.
This is an outdoor service, under the tent, with a special blessing by Pastor Brett. All well-behaved pets are welcome to attend!
Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals as well to be blessed.
After the service, Sandy H will provide wood-fired pizza and salad for lunch. If you haven’t already, please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/Aug-13-lunch.
Be sure to invite your friends and their pets!
The Blessing of the Animals is this Sunday, August 13. This is an outdoor service where you can bring your pets for a special blessing by Pastor Brett.
After the service, Sandy H will provide wood-fired pizza and salad for lunch; you’re welcome to bring store-bought desserts and/or soft drinks to share. Please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/Aug-13-lunch
Make plans to attend - and be sure to invite your friends and their pets!
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGLINLDawW4
Video from July 30, featuring our special guest, Lanndhese Talice, Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Washington County.
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26davttFBqo
One of our favorite Sundays is coming up!
The Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, August 13. This is an outdoor service where you can bring your pets for a special blessing by Pastor Brett.
After the service, Sandy H will provide wood-fired pizza and salad for lunch; you’re welcome to bring store-bought desserts and/or soft drinks to share. Please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/Aug-13-lunch
Make plans to attend - and be sure to invite your friends and their pets!
Be sure to join us at 10:00 am this 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.
Our annual Worship at Hagg Lake is this Sunday, July 23, beginning at 11:00 am.
Here are some important things to know beforehand:
No childcare is available
If you want to be baptized, please text or call Pastor Brett asap
GPS can be spotty at the lake; click here for Google Maps directions from the church
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.
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!
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.
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!
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhM-bUAK_2k
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!
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!
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.