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WFWA Update

Here’s an update on the Western Farm Workers Association from Merry G:

Hello Everyone, and Best Wishes in the New Year.

We had a very busy and successful holiday season this year. We filled toy and clothing gift requests for more than 230 children. We held a dinner party for the families, with entertainment by a folkloric dance troupe, and some excellent piano music. In the children's room, we had pizza, made ornaments, and did lots of craft projects. The parents were then able to pick up their gifts during the dinner.

On Dec 22nd, we had a very good turnout of volunteers  for the food distribution. Westside donated 50 pounds of beans and masa. Each family received seven bags of food, and we were able to deliver them to 87 households.

We are now serving the membership with a Clothing Closet on every other Saturday. A small fee of ten cents per item is waived if members are unable to donate. We are looking forward to our next newspaper very soon, where you can find out more information.

Thank you all who helped out in 2023. Please join us again this year.

Celebrating YOU!

We will celebrate our leadership teams - both current members and those taking on team roles in 2024 - this Sunday, Jan 7. Join us from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Lighthouse. A light lunch and cake will be served.

Who's invited, you might ask? Current Westside members who have served or are serving:

  • Church Council classes of 2022, 2023, and all current Council Members

  • Heads of Trustees for 2022, 2023, and current

  • Newly elected SPRC folks

  • Finance Folks - Counters, Secretaries, Treasurers

  • Stewardship Chair

  • Director of Music Ministries

  • Choir Director

  • Paid Church Staff

Looking forward to 2024 and what God has in store for Westside!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sign-up has begun for our next blood drive on Tuesday, Feb 13, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The need for blood is constant, but only 3 percent of the U.S. population donates. If you have been turned away before, please visit the Red Cross website to see if you are now eligible. It takes less than an hour, but can help save the lives of up to three patients!

Be a hero and sign up today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC

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.