This Sunday, July 14, is our annual worship service at the lake! Service begins at 11:00 am to give you time to drive out.
After the service, there will be a baptism in the lake and the events team will provide hot dogs and sausages for lunch.
See you at the lake!
Come celebrate with Family Promise as they unveil the newly renovated Family Promise of Greater Washington County Hillsboro House Shelter! The beautiful renovations will provide a safe and welcoming environment for the families they serve.
Enjoy light refreshments, a tour of the facility, and heartfelt words from those who made this project possible. Sunday, July 21, 1:00-3:00 pm (Open House; drop-in between those hours) at 183 SE Sixth Ave in Hillsboro.
A note from Merry G:
The Western Farm Workers Association will be collecting school supplies this summer and would like to invite Westside to participate this year. We will provide backpacks filled with the items according to each students' class requirements. The items can be left in the basket in the entryway of the Sanctuary or dropped off at our office , 725 S.E. Seventh Avenue, Hillsboro, any day, 9 am to 9 pm. I will be purchasing items, and cash donations can be collected also. Here is a list of some of the items :
Backpacks for all ages of students
#2 pencils, pens, pink erasers
Crayons, washable markers, highlighters
Scissors, bottles of glue, rulers
Colored pencils, watercolors, tape
Kleenex, copy paper, binders
Notebooks, wide and college-ruled
Calculators, regular and scientific
There will be a distribution event held on August 17 at Reedville Presbyterian Church. Volunteers will fill the backpacks, using the list provided by the school, and then label each for families to pick up. Anyone interested in helping with this, please call our office at 503-681-9399. Or call / text Merry at 503-840-7410. Thank you!
This Sunday, July 14, is our annual worship service at the lake! We have secured Sain Pavilion ( a covered area) at Henry Hagg Lake. Service begins at 11:00 am to give you time to drive out.
After the service, the events team will provide hot dogs and sausages. Please RSVP here so that we have a good headcount. You may also sign up to bring a side dish - we still have green salad and beverage slots open.
Not sure about coming? Consider this - a cool breeze blowing in off the lake…
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raUR2s9UawE
On Sunday, July 14, we will have our annual worship service at the lake! We have secured Sain Pavilion ( a covered area) at Henry Hagg Lake. Service begins at 11:00 am to give you time to drive out.
After the service, the events team will provide hot dogs and sausages. Please RSVP here so that we have a good headcount. You may also sign up to bring a side dish.
Printed directions will be available on Sunday mornings on the entryway table. There is a small fee to enter the lake area, so consider carpooling.
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqy6yFiXfYk
On Sunday, July 14, we will have our annual worship service at the lake! We have secured Sain Pavilion ( a covered area) at Henry Hagg Lake. Service begins at 11:00 am to give you time to drive out.
If you have never attended, you’re in for a treat! We have all the usual worship elements - live music, prayer, and loving fellowship - but with fresh air and by a lake!
After the service, the events team will provide lunch. Watch for an RSVP signup sheet next week.
Printed directions will be available on Sunday mornings on the entryway table. There is a small fee to enter the lake area, so consider carpooling.
Are you looking for caregiving resources for an aging parent?
Village Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd, is hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
This free, informative event will include a panel from the Portland Elder Care Council at 11:00 and information booths on topics that can increase the quality of care for older adults. Click here for the flyer.
Raffles and prizes will be available throughout the morning.
The Western Farm Workers Association members need the following items:
white rice
dried pinto beans
cooking oil
peanut butter
pasta
pasta sauce
masa (corn flour)
sunscreen
first aid kits
bandages
adult toothbrushes
toothpaste
bottled water
reusable water bottles
long-sleeve shirts (men’s & women’s)
hooded sweatshirts
jeans (men’s sizes 28-34 and women’s)
sneakers in good condition (adult)
hats
blenders
microwaves
rugs
There is a basket in the church entryway where you can donate these items and Merry G will get them to the WFWA office. Or drop them off at 725 SE 7 Ave in Hillsboro, 9 am - 9 pm.
Thank you for your support!
Did you miss any of the last four services?
June 23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItlFAmn7G5c
June 16 (Father’s Day): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O65f4876rzU
June 9 (Youth Sunday): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrPYFC_teOU
Our next Red Cross blood drive is on Tuesday, June 25, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. You may sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC or simply walk in.
Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country.
Do Good Things! Come to give blood June 10 through 30 for a $15 e-gift card! See rcblood.org/DoGood
Grab your friends and come buy some treasures!
Our rummage sale is today, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and tomorrow, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
It’s not too late to sign up to work the sale or help cleanup the leftovers, at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/rummage2024.
Big thanks to Rose D and Jane W for all their hard work organizing this event!
Join us tomorrow at Christ UMC for an opportunity to work with our Christian siblings to make a real difference in a family’s life.
During this one morning, we will transform piles of lumber and buckets of nails into walls for an entire house for families in need of affordable housing. Learn more at https://cedarmillchristumc.org/serve/help-build-hope
All are welcome—there is something for everyone to do, from ages 5 to 105! Registration is open at https://crossroadsmissions.breezechms.com/form/cumc24
Contact Wendy F with any questions.
Our next Red Cross blood drive is on Tuesday, June 25, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. You may sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC or simply walk in.
Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country.
Do Good Things! Come to give blood June 10 through 30 for a $15 e-gift card! See rcblood.org/DoGood
Last chance to bring your items for the rummage sale:
Today, June 11: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 12: 9:00 am - noon
Thursday, June 13: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
If you can help sort and price during one of these slots, or help during the sale this Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, please sign up to help at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/rummage2024. We need everyone’s help to make this fundraiser a success!
Questions? Contact Rose D or Jane W.
Bring your items for the rummage sale this Sunday, June 9. Other dates and times are:
Monday, June 10: 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 12: 9:00 am - noon
Thursday, June 13: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
If you can help sort and price during one of these slots, or help during the sale on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, please sign up to help at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/rummage2024. We need everyone’s help to make this fundraiser a success!
Questions? Contact Rose D or Jane W.
Help Build Hope is June 14-15 at Christ UMC. An opportunity to work with our Christian siblings to make a real difference in a family’s life.
During this one weekend, we will transform piles of lumber and buckets of nails into walls for an entire house for families in need of affordable housing. Learn more at https://cedarmillchristumc.org/serve/help-build-hope
All are welcome—there is something for everyone to do, from ages 5 to 105! Registration is open at https://crossroadsmissions.breezechms.com/form/cumc24
Contact Wendy F with any questions.
Our next blood drive is on Tuesday, June 25, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. You may sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC or simply walk in.
Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country.
Do Good Things! Come to give blood June 10 through 30 for a $15 e-gift card! See rcblood.org/DoGood
Youth Sunday will be this Sunday, June 9.
We will also celebrate our graduates that day, with a reception in the Lighthouse following the worship service.
We hope that you will join us for this special day!