Time Away

Pastor Brett is on a ‘study and spiritual growth leave’ for the next four to five weeks.

During this time, let’s get into the practice of directing questions and concerns to the individuals who have accepted church leadership roles and responsibilities in several areas:

  • Council Chair – Sandy Holt

    •   General concerns or questions. She can also direct you to the proper person

  • Trustees – Mark Walker and Rich Holt

    •    Building and property repair & maintenance (Mark)

    • Questions or issues with other congregations on the campus (Rich)

    •    Short-term renter issues, issues in the Lighthouse due to renters (Mark)

  • Finance – Sandy Holt

    •    Please contact her for direction

  • Staff Parish Relations (SPRC) Rich Holt and Wendy Fedderly

    •    Human Resource or Staff issues

  • Worship Team/Music Ministries – Sandy Holt

  • Sound – Rich Holt

  • Audio Visual – Fred Cooper

  • General office management – Virginia Cooper

    • Supplies (hospitality and janitorial)

    • Internal calendar of events

    • Website and weekly emails

Rev Brian Shimer will be handling emergency pastoral care until Pastor Brett returns.

Thank you for your support of Pastor Brett’s need to take a step back for a bit.

Baby Shower

We are hosting a baby shower for a Road 2 Hope mom and her one-month-old baby girl.

Diapers and new or gently used clothing are most needed. If you prefer, you may donate towards the purchase of a gift.

The shower is on Wednesday, June 4, at 6:30 pm. If you would like to attend, please contact Bonnie B.

Just Four More Days...

If you’re planning on attending the Women’s Mini-Retreat this Saturday, May 10, please RSVP using the link below, so that we have plenty of everything for everyone!

Treat yourself to a relaxing morning in the Lighthouse. There will be lots of good food and fellowship, a message from guest speaker Karen Strauhal, and a book and notecard exchange. Bring a favorite teacup and saucer if you like.

And bring guests! It’s an easy way to make new friends.

RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-56388661-womens

RSVP Today for Mini-Retreat

There’s only one week left before our special morning on Saturday, May 10. Please RSVP using the link below, so that we have plenty of everything for everyone!

Treat yourself to a relaxing morning in the Lighthouse. There will be lots of good food and fellowship, a message from guest speaker Karen Strauhal, and a book and notecard exchange. Bring a favorite teacup and saucer if you like.

And bring guests! It’s an easy way to make new friends.

RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-56388661-womens

Thank You from WFWA

From Merry G, regarding the Western Farm Workers Association:

We had a beautiful day for our annual Easter party on April 19th. There was a delicious posole lunch, Easter baskets for all, egg dyeing, crafts, fresh flower bouquets made by the children, games, prizes, an egg hunt, and pinatas. Thank you to the Westside families who donated for a pinata and plastic eggs. Also a big thank you for a substantial donation of food to fill our Emergency Food Pantry.  We are getting requests for food every day at our office.  Thank you. 

The photo shows Merry and Ashleigh, from Westside UMC,  serving desserts.

RSVP for Women's Mini-Retreat

We have a special morning planned on Saturday, May 10!

We will be hosting a women’s tea party in the Lighthouse. There will be lots of good food and fellowship, as well as a message from guest speaker Karen Strauhal. We will also have a book and notecard exchange. Bring a favorite teacup and saucer if you like.

And, of course, bring your friends and neighbors!

RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-56388661-womens

Correct Link for HomePlate

(Apologies for the incorrect link. Please see the corrected link below.)

We are serving dinner at HomePlate Youth Services on Monday, May 12.

Please help by donating store-bought cookies and garlic bread. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-56445826-homeplate. You may bring the items on Sunday, May 11.

You may also help by donating towards the cost of the main entree at westsidejourney.com/give. Please indicate Outreach/HomePlate.

Thank you!