Thank you, Westsiders, for your generous hearts!
Local families and the Western Farm Workers Association received bags of food to brighten their holidays. And. as you can see on the far tables in the photo, there were dozens of gifts given for the children.
“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” - Mary Anne Radmacher
Our Christmas Eve service begins at 4:30 pm today. Dress for the weather, as we will end the service by processing outside to the tent to sing ‘Silent Night.’
This year, the Christmas offering will go towards the following:
10% to Family Promise
$5500 for Help Build Hope 2022
$3000 to the 2022 Dominican Republic mission trip
Any additional amount to the General Fund of the church
Please prayerfully consider your gift. You may give during the Christmas Eve worship service or anytime online (please designate Christmas Offering.)
Merry Christmas!
Kick off 2022 with a 3-week study on fasting, based on the book, “Awakening: A New Approach to Faith, Fasting and Spiritual Freedom” by Stovall Weems.
The study will include a 21-day plan with assigned reading from the book and different ways/menus for fasting.
The group will meet Tuesdays, January 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 pm. Location is TBD by the participants. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own books.
For more information, contact Kari S, Gayellyn J, or Stephanie R.
Can you spare a few hours to help the Western Farm Workers Association (WFWA)?
Beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, Dec 23, food items will be boxed at Reedville Presbyterian, 2785 SW 209th in Aloha. Volunteers are also needed to deliver the boxes.
If you’re available to help, or have questions, please contact Merry G at 503-681-9399 (WFWA office), 503-690-1908 (home), or 503-840-7410 (cell).
If you were unable to attend worship in-person or online on Sunday, watch it here: https://holtrich.my.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/holtrich.my/recording/b313be9a4323103a9ff64e5b329b077b/playback
A 3-week study on fasting will begin in January, based on the book, “Awakening: A New Approach to Faith, Fasting and Spiritual Freedom” by Stovall Weems.
From the publisher’s description:
Would you describe your walk with God as fresh and exciting? Would you describe your spiritual life as vibrant and passionate? If not, would you like these attributes to be the norm in your everyday relationship with God?
Are you ready to experience an awakening?
Weems encourages you to surrender fully, to discover the right kind of fuel for the journey, and to learn a new way to pray and fast. This lifestyle is not based on rules or religion, but on a deep, satisfying, motivating relationship with God.
The books include a small group study guide, the 21-day plan with assigned reading from the book, and different ways/menus for fasting.
The group will meet Tuesdays, January 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 pm. Location is TBD by the participants. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own books.
For more information, contact Kari S, Gayellyn J, or Stephanie R.
Our Christmas Eve service will begin at 4:30 pm next Friday. Dress for the weather, as we will end the service by processing outside to the tent to sing ‘Silent Night.’
This year, the Christmas offering will go towards the following:
10% to Family Promise
$5500 for Help Build Hope 2022
$3000 to the 2022 Dominican Republic mission trip
Any additional amount to the General Fund of the church
Please prayerfully consider your gift. You may give during the Christmas Eve worship service or anytime online (please designate Christmas Offering.)
Merry Christmas!
Thank you! All slots (except some Christmas candy) have been filled for food and gifts for 11 families and 13 children this Christmas!
You may sign up to bring that candy at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-christmas2 Monetary donations for perishable items (meat, produce, dairy, desserts) may be made through our Giving link.
Items are due to the church this Sunday in the Family Room. Let Bonnie know if you can help pack or deliver boxes after worship and/or on Wed, Dec 22.
Every year we take up a special offering, above and beyond our regular giving. For all the goodness we have received from God, we offer back whatever we can.
This year, the Christmas offering will go towards the following:
10% to Family Promise
$5500 for Help Build Hope 2022
$3000 to the 2022 Dominican Republic mission trip
Any additional amount to the General Fund of the church
Please prayerfully consider your contribution. You may give during our Christmas Eve worship service (4:30 pm) or anytime online (please designate Christmas Offering)
It’s almost here!
Our Christmas Eve service will begin at 4:30 pm next Friday. Dress for the weather, as we will end the service by processing outside to the tent to sing ‘Silent Night.’
Merry Christmas!
Can you spare a few hours to help the Western Farm Workers Association (WFWA)?
On Friday, Dec 17, they will be sorting, bagging, and labeling gifts for children at Hillsboro UMC, 168 NE 8th.
Beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, Dec 23, food items will be boxed at Reedville Presbyterian, 2785 SW 209th in Aloha. Volunteers are also needed to deliver the boxes.
If you’re available to help, or have questions, please contact Merry G at 503-681-9399 (WFWA office), 503-690-1908 (home), or 503-840-7410 (cell).
If you were unable to attend worship in-person or online on Sunday, watch it here:
https://holtrich.my.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/holtrich.my/recording/7dd4ce2d3da3103abfea0adc416b524c/playback
Westside is supplying food and gifts to 11 families and 13 children this Christmas.
You may sign up to donate non-perishables and gifts for children at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-christmas2 Monetary donations may be made through our Giving link.
Items are due to the church by Dec 19 in the Family Room. Let Bonnie know if you can help pack or deliver boxes on Dec 19 and/or 22.
Thank you for spreading Christmas peace, love, hope, and joy to our friends and neighbors!
If you were unable to attend worship in-person or online on Sunday, watch it here:
https://holtrich.my.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/holtrich.my/recording/9a4fd1ce3823103a8eef96f0a5a45367/playback
Can you give a few hours to help the Western Farm Workers Association (WFWA)?
On Friday, Dec 17, they will be sorting, bagging, and labeling gifts for children at Hillsboro UMC, 168 NE 8th.
Beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, Dec 23, food items will be boxed at Reedville Presbyterian, 2785 SW 209th in Aloha. Volunteers are also needed to deliver the boxes before dark.
If you’re available on either date, please contact Merry G at 503-681-9399 (WFWA office), 503-690-1908 (home), or 503-840-7410 (cell).
The Western Farm Workers Association wishes you all a fun and meaningful holiday time!
Since 2018, Westsiders have made an annual trip to the Dominican Republic. During their week there, they have constructed walls, built a playground, and, most importantly, built relationships with the residents.
Wendy F has confirmed the 2022 dates, Saturday, July 30 - Saturday, Aug 6, 2022, with World Servants. Contact Wendy if you are interested in going. See photos of previous mission trips at https://www.westsidejourney.com/outreach.
Words can’t do justice to how amazing this trip is. Simply put, it will change your life.
—Wendy F
Westside is supplying food and gifts to 11 families and 13 children this Christmas.
You may sign up to donate non-perishables and gifts for children at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-christmas2 Monetary donations may be made through our Giving link.
Items are due to the church by Dec 19 in the Family Room. Let Bonnie know if you can help pack or deliver boxes on Dec 19 and/or 22.
Thank you for spreading Christmas peace, love, hope, and joy to our friends and neighbors!
An encore presentation of Immersed: An Advent Journey is available on our website at https://www.westsidejourney.com/virtualadvent
Five short videos explore aspects of the familiar story - the annunciation, manger, tree of life, candlelighting, and the Advent wreath. Narrated by Westsiders, the videos contain beautiful images, stirring music, and scripture
Share the link with your friends. And let’s all prepare for the birth of Christ!
If you were unable to attend worship in-person or online on Sunday, watch it here:
https://holtrich.my.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/holtrich.my/recording/8afa398332a3103ab7bb5e42b999e03d/playback
Join us this Sunday, November 28, for the first week of Advent.
We will be discussing how God intensified the path of redemption through Abram and his descendants. If the many famililes can't be one (Babel), can the one family (Abram) carry the promise for the many?
See you at 10:00 am, in-person or online.