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WFWA Easter Party

To all the Westsiders who donated Easter party items, and those who helped us set up the party, the Western Farm Workers thank you for your generosity.

It was a wonderful event and everyone enjoyed it.

Westmont College Choir Concert

The Choir from Westmont College (Pastor Brett’s alma mater) will treat us to a free concert on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:00 pm. 

The ensemble studies and performs a wide range of literature including the classic repertoire of the past five centuries, along with spirituals, folk-song arrangements, and music of other cultures.

In return for their beautiful music, we will treat them to dinner in the Lighthouse at 5:00 pm.  Please sign up on our website to bring a dish. 

Native American Ministries Day

May 1 is one of six United Methodist Church’s Special Giving days, when congregations around the world unite to give to an important cause. May 1 is Native American Ministries Day.

 An offering is taken on this day and is used to develop and strengthen Native American ministries in the annual conferences, and Native American rural, urban, reservation ministries and communities. It also provides scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist schools of theology.

Donations support vital ministries and churches in Native American communities. Half of the donations collected remain within the Annual Conference to provide hope to children and youth; hope for a brighter future in impoverished communities and a voice to those who have felt voiceless for years. 

There will be a special insert in the Sunday bulletin with more information.

Holy Week Thanks

What a wonderful Holy Week we had last week!

On Maundy Thursday, we gathered for a delicious meal prepared by Sandy and participated in a special Seder (Passover) program.

Pastor Brett preached during the Good Friday service at Vermont Hills UMC, which featured the seven last words of Christ.

On Sunday, we celebrated our resurrected Savior! If you were unable to attend, watch this video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eB2mTFwgq_M. It was a great day for music, praise, and confetti!

Thank you to everyone who helped with every aspect of these services.

Wooden Pallets

The Gardening Group is looking for wooden pallets in good condition. They will repurpose them into raised beds for growing vegetables on the church campus.

Look for pallets while you’re out shopping. Likely spots include garden centers, flooring, pet food, or furniture stores. If not marked ‘Property of…’, many businesses will allow you to take them if you ask permission first.

Gardening Group on Wednesday

Don’t forget that the Gardening Group will be gathering on Wednesday, Apr 13, at 6:00 pm, rain or shine.

They will walk around Westside's campus, see where some good spots might be to build boxes (based on sun, wind, energy analysis, etc.) and start taking inventory of what we already have and what we will need to get started.

Speak to Pastor Brett if you are interested in joining the group or supporting them through donations.

RSVP for Seder Meal

You don’t want to miss our Maundy Thursday event on April 14. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. We will remember using a brief ceremony during which red wine will be sipped. Hummus with vegetables and crackers will be available.

Afterward, a very traditional Seder dinner prepared by Sandy H will be served. The menu includes:

Matzo ball soup
Garden salad with housemade vinaigrette
Apricot chicken
Rice pilaf with almonds
Salted caramel matzo brittle
White or rose wine
Non-alcoholic beverages

Matzo is gluten-free. The menu is dairy-free except for the dessert brittle.

The suggested donation to cover the food cost is $16 per person.

This is a kid-friendly event for all ages.

Please RSVP by Monday morning, April 11, at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/baf0a2

Don't Throw It Away!

As you’re doing your spring cleaning, please consider bringing gently used items to church for Family Promise guests. You may leave them in the family room, at the end of the hall to the right.

Four families recently lost everything in a fire at an apartment complex. They are in need of clothing for all ages (especially children), bedding (queen and twin size), and household items of all sorts.

You may also donate by check or PayPal; please indicate Family Promise.

Gardening Group

The newly-formed gardening group will be gathering on Wednesday, Apr 13, at 6:00 pm. They will walk around Westside's campus, see where some good spots might be to build boxes (based on sun, wind, energy analysis, etc.) and start taking inventory of what we already have and what we will need to get started.

Speak to Pastor Brett if you are interested in joining the group or supporting them through donations.

Verifying Information

Every so often, we need to verify your contact information and clean up our database, before we print a new directory. It’s that time again.

If you will be at church some Sunday this month, look for your letter on the entryway table. All family members are in one envelope. Please correct and/or supply information directly on the letter and place it in the ‘completed forms’ basket. (Pro tip: if you will return the envelope as well, we can re-use it and save a little money!)

Thank you so much for your participation!