Tomorrow, March 30, bible study will be held at the home of Pastor Brett. If you need his address, please contact him at 503.410.3155.
Worship Video for March 27
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video:
Watch Your Step
The sidewalk from the parking lot to the church is closed for repairs.
When you come to church this Sunday, you will need to walk on the grass or enter by the west entrance.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
UMCOR Sunday
This Sunday, March 27, is a special giving day for United Methodists. Once a year, UMCs all across the globe take up an offering to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
When disaster strikes in the US or around the world, UMCOR goes into action to help alleviate suffering and express the love of Christ to those involved.
In 2021 gifts to UMCOR Sunday totaled $1,272,162. Your gifts support UMCOR’s cost of doing business. This helps UMCOR keep the promise that 100 percent of any gift to a specific UMCOR project will go toward that project, not administrative costs. UMCOR has no source of income for sustaining administration except through gifts to UMCOR Sunday offering.
You may designate UMCOR on your check or through our online giving, or you may visit UMC.org/SSGive
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
Please speak to Wendy F or Pastor Brett by March 31 if you are considering participating in this life-changing trip.
The crew will visit Rio Grande from July 30 - August 6. Their tasks will include finishing the infirmary, computer lab, and library.
Worship Video for March 20
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video:
Bible Study Resumes March 23
Just a reminder that the Wednesday night Bible Study will meet tomorrow night, March 23, in the Lighthouse.
Here is the link for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88023199451?pwd=ZGVPVUx6YVM0dXlpSkV4MzhRQjdWZz09 If you have trouble with the link, go to Zoom.com and join meeting ID 880 2319 9451. The passcode is westside.
WFWA Spring Celebration
The Western Farm Workers Association’s next big event will be the Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16.
They are collecting baskets, plastic eggs, candy, small toys, egg dyeing kits, and all types of party supplies. (No cellophane grass for the baskets, thanks!) Last year, over 200 baskets were delivered with a food distribution. This year, the celebration will be outdoors.
There is a basket for donations in the church entryway. Contact Merry G if you can help with the event or if you need your donations picked up.
Prayer Gathering Next Week
Our usual 3rd Thursday prayer gathering will be held on the 4th Thursday, March 24, to accommodate Pastor Brett’s schedule. See you next week at 6:30 pm in the Lighthouse. All are welcome!
No Bible Study on March 16
Just a reminder that the Wednesday night Bible Study will not be meeting tomorrow, Mar 16.
We’ll be back in the Lighthouse on March 23.
Here is the link for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88023199451?pwd=ZGVPVUx6YVM0dXlpSkV4MzhRQjdWZz09 If you have trouble with the link, go to Zoom.com and join meeting ID 880 2319 9451. The passcode is westside.
Worship Video for March 13
Pastor Brett worshipping in Santa Barbara (jk)
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video:
Opportunities Springing Up
As we emerge from our COVID/winter hibernation, there are fresh opportunities to awaken and re-energize our church!
Pastor Brett is starting a gardening group to use some of the campus for gardening. This is mostly for fun, health, and a creative outlet for anyone in our community. No prior experience is required. Youth are to be accompanied by a parent, please. This idea is just germinating (!), so contact Pastor Brett to find out more. We will also need donations to supply the gardening group, including dimensional lumber (2x6 or 2x8 cedar boards preferred), quality soil, compost, and quality tools (shovels, hoes, buckets, gloves).
Fred C is looking for a partner at the back booth who would find fulfillment leading the congregation in visual worship. Training would be provided, working knowledge of computers preferable. Talk to Pastor Brett or Fred if you are interested.
Outgoing people (you know who you are!) who love welcoming others are desired to serve one Sunday a month. Talk to Pastor Brett for more details.
The Church is looking for more people who want to help stewardship the campus and its building resources and managing repairs when things break. Join Ed D and Gerry E in maintaining and beautifying the building as we *hopefully* get back to "normal" this year.
Masks Optional
Following state and county guidelines, masks will be optional in church beginning this Sunday, Mar 13. All are welcome, masked or unmasked.
Spring Forward!
It’s that time again!
Be sure to move your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Easter Egg Hunt!
The Western Farm Workers Association’s next big event will be the Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16.
They are collecting baskets, plastic eggs, candy, small toys, egg dyeing kits, and all types of party supplies. (No cellophane grass for the baskets, thanks!) Last year, over 200 baskets were delivered with a food distribution. This year, the celebration will be outdoors.
There is a basket for donations in the church entryway. Contact Merry G if you can help with the event or if you need your donations picked up.
Baby Shower
Family Promise is hosting a baby shower this Saturday, March 12, at noon in the Lighthouse. Light refreshments will be served.
All are invited to attend. Family Promise suggests items like baby blankets, clothes (it’s a girl!), diapers, and books are always appreciated. Or even some new mama self-care items.
Contact Bonnie B with any questions. Thanks for your support of the Family Promise families.
Bible Study Link
Pastor Brett will be leading an evening bible study on some of the apocalyptic passages in the bible, beginning tomorrow, March 9. The study will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, both in-person and online.
Join us if you can in the Lighthouse.
Here is the link for online participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88023199451?pwd=ZGVPVUx6YVM0dXlpSkV4MzhRQjdWZz09 If you have trouble with the link, go to Zoom.com and join meeting ID 880 2319 9451. The passcode is westside.
Children's Area Update
Martha T is looking for help and input on re-arranging the children's room just off the sanctuary to prepare for kids returning to in-person worship soon. Please see Pastor Brett or Martha T for details.
March Madness
Basketball is coming to the Westside Blacktop!
The church is going to be putting in a basketball hoop in the parking lot available for everyone's enjoyment. All ages and skill levels will be able to enjoy it. Talk to Brett or Dave S for further details.
Worship Video for March 6
If you were unable to attend on Sunday morning, here’s the video: