A Reminder

We need all the items brought to church by this Sunday, Dec 17. Please note that a few food items need to be refrigerated; please let Bonnie know when you arrive.

It’s not too late to contribute to the Christmas baskets. There are two separate sign-ups - one for food and one for gifts. You may also donate towards the purchase of items (please indicate on your check or online gift.)

Let’s try to get at least one gift for every child. Gifts are to be wrapped with the child’s number (1-11) on the tag. Please do not put any names on the “from” portion.

Bonnie will need help boxing and delivering the items to families on the afternoon of Friday, Dec 22. Please let her know if you can help.

Thank you for your generous hearts!

Greeter Needed

We’re looking for a new greeter for the fourth Sunday of every month.  You would join a team of eight - two persons each Sunday - so you would greet only once a month, and occasionally when there’s a 5th Sunday if you’re available.

Here is a detailed description of the role.

Contact Pastor Brett or the church office to volunteer.

Christmas Food and Gifts Update

Two children have been added to our Christmas Gifts signup. Let’s try to get at least one gift for every child. Consider teaming up if necessary for items that cost a bit more. Gifts are to be wrapped with the child’s number (1-11) on the tag. Please do not put any names on the “from” portion.

There are two separate sign-ups - one for food and one for gifts. You may also donate towards the purchase of food (please indicate on your check or online gift.)

We will need all the items brought to church by this Sunday, Dec 17. Please note that a few food items need to be refrigerated; please let Bonnie know when you arrive.

Bonnie will need help boxing and delivering the items to families on the afternoon of Friday, Dec 22. Please let her know if you can help.

Last Chance to Help

It’s not too late to volunteer to help at one of these events:

  • This Friday, December 15, Toy Sort at Hillsboro United Methodist church. Gifts are bagged and labeled by family.

  • This Saturday, December 16, Family Holiday Party at HUMC--dinner, children's crafts, and gift distribution.

  • Saturday, December 23: Christmas Food Distribution at Reedville Presbyterian Church. Food will be sorted, bagged, and delivered to homes.

Call Merry Goldthorpe at 503-690-1908 or the WFWA office at 503-681-9399. Thanks!

WFWA Holiday Needs

Westside is holding a hat and gloves collection for the Western Farm Workers Association gift drive. Please note that gifts of clothing must be new.

In addition, Christmas holiday distributions are being planned now by the WFWA. Here’s the schedule:

  • Friday, December 15, Toy Sort at Hillsboro United Methodist church. Gifts are bagged and labeled by family.

  • Saturday, December 16, Family Holiday Party at HUMC--dinner, children's crafts, and gift distribution.

  • Saturday, December 23: Christmas Food Distribution at Reedville Presbyterian Church. Food will be sorted, bagged, and delivered to homes.

Volunteers are needed to prepare for and participate in all of these events. You can find a time that works for you and sign up. Call Merry Goldthorpe at 503-690-1908 or the WFWA office at 503-681-9399. Thanks!

HomePlate Gifts Due this Sunday

HomePlate Youth Services needs your help with their annual Holiday Store - by donating unwrapped gifts with a maximum value of $20; donating cash for HomePlate to purchase gifts; and/or volunteering before and during the events.

Gifts need to be at the church by this Sunday, Dec 10 (see this flyer for details and gift ideas.)

If interested in volunteering, you may contact their coordinator at clare@homeplateyouth.org or 971-238-3055.

Christmas Food and Gifts

We have six families who are in need this Christmas.

There are two separate sign-ups - one for food, and one for gifts for nine children.

We will need all the items brought to church by Sunday, Dec 17. Please note that a few food items need to be refrigerated; please bring these on the 17th and let Bonnie know when you arrive.

Gifts are to be wrapped with the child’s number (1-9) on the tag. Please do not put any names on the “from” portion.

Bonnie will need help boxing and delivering the items to families on the afternoon of Friday, Dec 22. Please let her know if you can help.

Gifts this Sunday, Dec 3

Westsiders, we have just received the information for the Beaverton School District family that we are “adopting” for Christmas.

There are 3 children, ages 6 - 15. Their needs and wants are simple but the items must be at church this Sunday, Dec 3. Use this signup, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-46526295-christmas to indicate what you would like to contribute.

You may also give financially towards the gifts online or at church. Bonnie B has graciously agreed to purchase any missing items on Monday and Tuesday. Please indicate that your monetary gift is for BSD gifts.

Bonnie may need someone else to drop off the gifts at Beaverton High School on Dec 6, 7, or 8. Please contact Bonnie if you can help.