Happy Valentine’s Day!
Worship Video for February 9
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPq0m_ZeUEA
Sweets Next Tuesday
Family Promise will host their annual "Sweets for a Cause" fundraiser next Tuesday, February 11, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005.
The entry fee is $10 per person. Raffle tickets are $2 for one, or $10 for six. Register (or simply donate) today!
By participating or donating to the event, you are directly supporting shelter and rehousing programs for individuals and young families. Learn more at familypromisegwc.org
Road 2 Hope Gala
You’re invited to the “Ignite Hope” Gala to benefit Road 2 Hope on Saturday, March 15, at 6:00 pm.
This free event will be held at the Sheraton Airport Hotel at 8235 NE Airport Way in Portland. There will be dinner, music, and stories of hope.
You must RSVP by March 1 at road2hopepdx.org/rsvp. Dinner choices include a meat entree, a vegetarian entree, or a gluten-free entree.
Worship Video for February 2
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdljw1WK9Ow
Got a Sweet Tooth?
Family Promise will host their annual "Sweets for a Cause" fundraiser on Tuesday, February 11, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005.
Vote on delicious homemade treats prepared by professional and hobby bakers (register to be a baker at https://www.familypromisegwc.org/sweetcause) Sample from table to table and enter the raffles to win one of many prizes!
This is a great community event that the whole family will enjoy. Grab your friends from church and school and get to know other community members while sampling treats!
The entry fee is $10 per person. Raffle tickets are $2 for one, or $10 for six. Register today!
By participating or donating to the event, you are directly supporting shelter and rehousing programs for individuals and young families. Learn more at familypromisegwc.org
Worship Video for January 26
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lRl3SL7tss
Giving Statements
Giving statements for 2024 will be available for pickup at church this Sunday. Those not picked up will be mailed on Tuesday, January 28.
Please contact the church office at office@westsidejourney.org if you do not receive yours or if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support of Westside and its ministries!
Worship Video for January 19
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUgrztcfNc0
Family Promise Fundraiser
Family Promise will be hosting their annual "Sweets for a Cause" fundraiser on Tuesday, February 11, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005.
Sweets for a Cause is an event where bakers, whether it be a hobby or a profession, provide their sweet masterpieces to be tasted and/or judged by attendees to win prizes and bragging rights! Bakers may also sell their yummy goodies at the event or donate a goodie or two to be sold by Family Promise with the proceeds benefiting Family Promise. You may also donate leftovers to provide Valentines treats for the Family Promise client families in shelters. To participate as a baker, read this flyer
There is a $10 entry fee for those who choose to attend without baking. You can then be a judge or official taster of all of the treats.
By participating or donating to the event, you are directly supporting shelter and rehousing programs for individuals and young families. Learn more at familypromisegwc.org
Together Women Rise is Tomorrow
Tomorrow, January 15, from noon to 2:00 pm, Westside will host the group Together Women Rise in the Lighthouse. There will be a potluck lunch and a brief presentation. All are invited to attend!
Read more about their program at https://togetherwomenrise.org/
Contact Merry G for more information.
Worship Video for January 12
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Q4O4TY9-g
Leadership Celebration on Jan 19
We will celebrate our leadership teams - both current members and those taking on team roles in 2025 - on Sunday, January 19. Join us from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm in the Lighthouse. Lunch will be provided.
Together Women Rise next Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 15, from noon to 2:00 pm, Westside will host the group Together Women Rise in the Lighthouse. There will be a potluck lunch and a brief presentation. All are invited to attend!
Together Women Rise is a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. There are hundreds of local chapters across the U.S. where members learn about and advocate for gender equality issues, give grants to organizations that empower women and girls in low-income countries, and build community to forge meaningful connections that increase our strength and collective impact.
Read more about their program at https://togetherwomenrise.org/ (Fun extras on their website are a marketplace and recipes from other countries!)
Contact Merry G for more information.
Save the Date!
Westside Women will be having a mini-retreat on Saturday, May 10.
It will be in the morning/early afternoon, with ‘tea party’ refreshments.
More details to come. Contact Kari S if you would like to help.
Worship Video for January 5
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br2ecD_0Dh4
Leadership Celebration Moved to Jan 19
We will celebrate our leadership teams - both current members and those taking on team roles in 2025 - on Sunday, January 19. Join us from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Lighthouse. Lunch will be provided.
Looking forward to 2025 and what God has in store for Westside!
The Journey Resumes
Start the new year out right by connecting with others on a spiritual journey.
Our discussion group, The Journey, will resume on Thursday, January 9, at 10:00 am in the Family Room.
Worship Video for December 29
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQbfVQN7Ks
Christmas Eve Video
Before the season leaves us…watch (or relive!) the Christmas Eve service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kw4GA2MLiA