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Missons and Outreach
West Siders are involved in Special Needs, and Senior Services. We partner with Franklin Elementary and Lawrence Elementary and sponsor Boy Scout troop and
Cub pack 733. Globally we support four missionary teams, three serving in Africa and one in Great Britain. We also support two indigenous pastors, one in Haiti, and one in Tanzania. Our adult small groups support other missionaries as well. Over 10% of our annual Ministry Vision Plan is targeted toward this area.
Our 2011 Season of Joy Special Offering was completely funded. We funded the following:
- a water well for the Medical Clinic in Ethopia where Jake & Erin
Moore are missionaries.
- 10 new Proclaimer media devices that Key Connection Ministries
[Steve McFarland, Thane & Charlotte White] will equip native
Tanzanian pastors with.
- a reserve fund for updating our West Side Preschool playground
- three new video monitors for communications displays
Our Missionaries
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Prayer is the foundation of West Side Christian Church. We believe in prayer and take it seriously. It is the most powerful tool God has given us. During the week you can call the church or submit a request through the form.
Indicate the request is confidential if you want only Pastors and Elders to pray. If the request is urgent please indicate it and there will be a priority effort to include as many people as possible as quickly as possible.
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Volunteer
The purpose of Volunteer Ministries is to place the right people in the right place for the right reasons.
The majority of our ministries function through the efforts of our volunteers. There are two primary ways you can enlist.
One is by speaking with any of the Pastors
Second is by taking our
C301
Small Group Course where you discover your
S.H.A.P.E.
, your unique blend
of
S
piritual Gifts,
H
eart Passions,
A
bilities,
P
ersonality strengths, and the
E
xperiences taht have shaped
you. Your SHAPE profile is recorded and you are directed into a ministry area that fits for you and the
congregation
We currently need the following ministry volunteers:
-- resupplying our sanctuary seat back information holders
-- a Wednesday afternoon office assistant for our secretary
-- a 4's & 5's Children's Worship helper to serve once every three months
-- additional Sunday morning entrance greeters
Missionaries
Our Missionaries
Steve McFarland
is working in Tanzania with Key Connection Ministries focusing on literature distribution and local leadership development.
Pastor Remy Raphael
serves with GVCM in Haiti.
Thane & Charlotte White
are working in Tanzania with Commisions to Every Nation.
Charlie & Stevanie Wilkos
are serving in Guinea, Africa in a support
role to other missionaries in the area.
Jake & Erin Moore
CMF International Missionaries to Ethiopia, focusing on church planting, evangelism, leadership development among the Gumuz people group.
Aisack & Asnath Lazier
are respected, energetic Christian leaders among the bush people outside Arusha, Tanzania. He pastors several small congregations, none of whom have buildings, just people.
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Sunday School
Fellowship Class
Room: Parlor
Teacher: Bob Langston
For our older adults
Study:
Old Testament
An overview from Kings to the prophets.
News Seekers
Room #253-254
Teacher: Terry Robey
For all ages
Study: The Words of Jesus
Jesus shaped lives not only by His actions but by using words that convicted and challenged. He gave some words new and greater meaning. Come and discover what the words of Jesus have to say to us today.
Life Group One
Room #206
Teachers: Ken Brown
Study: Fruits of the Spirit
by Calvin Miller
A study of the fruits of the spirit, specifically goodness.
Family Life Group
Room #151
Teachers: Kent & Stacie Donaldson
Study: Hebrews
A study of the book of Hebrews
Life Group Two
Room #204
Teacher: Paul Wanger
Study: A study of Romans
ABC
Room #203
Teachers: Betty Alspaw
For our middle to older adults
Study: That The World May Know
by Ray Vanderlaan
U & I
Room #205
Teacher: Marlene Johnson
For middle to older adults
Study: "Prayer: The Great Adventure"
by David Jeremiah
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October Sermon Series:
Saints, Sinners & Heroes of Faith
No one would argue that everyone makes mistakes. Very few see themselves as a saint. Yet it is this group from whch Heroes of Faith emerge. God uses ordinary people to create extraordinary results. Until the defining moment arrives most heroes are hardly noticed or even thought of as likely candidates. The Scrptures tell how God reveals Himself and shapes history using Heroes of Faith as catalysts who embody our Legacy of Faith. Join us as we study our Legacy through two patriarchs, a prostitute, and a prophet.
October 9 Job
October 16 Abraham
October 23 Rahab
October 30 Elijah
Hero...someone showing great courage and/or strength of character.
