July 18, 2021
TODAY
This Sunday our guest preacher is Cody Statema. He will bring us a message from Philippians 3:1-16.
The second offering will be for Mission India.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday our guest preacher will be Albert Gemmen. His message, titled Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled, will be from John 13:33-14:14
The second offering will be for Mission India.
CHURCH FAMILY
Dear Westend family,
Thank-you so much for the many expressions of sympathy we have received on the Home-going of our Dad, Roger Vander Velde. Your cards, your hugs, your prayers, and your presence have smoothed the journey of the earthly passing of Dad. He loved our Lord, lived his life in appreciation of the beauty of our Savior and Creator, and cherished each one of us who touched his life in some way. Although we miss him deeply, we rejoice with all who will be some day be reunited in the glory of His presence. Love to you. Jim and Debbie Kok
Friday afternoon a group of 30 sr high students and leaders left our parking lot for their mission trip to Colorado. Please keep this group in your prayers asking God for safety & that He will work in powerful ways during this trip!
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The office will be closed this week (7/19 – 7/23)
The backpack festival is Thursday, August 12th. Many volunteers are needed! Sign up sheets are near the mailboxes- please sign up if you can! Many school supplies are also needed and appreciated – backpacks, papers, pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks and scissors. Time to watch for those back-to-school specials that are starting!
There are postcards for the backpack festival located at the Welcome Center, if you know someone who would want to come, please feel free to grab a postcard for them!
Just a reminder: There will be no Children’s Worship for July or August. Nursery will still be available! We are still in need of volunteers for the nursery! Please sign up for a Sunday if you are able to!
CEMC will meet on Tuesday, July 27 @ 7:00 PM in the church office conference room.
We’re hiring! Westend is currently accepting applications for the Admin and Worship Director jobs. The job description and more details can be found on our website!
India is experiencing a devastating second surge of COVID -19 and the reports from the field have been heart breaking. The most vulnerable families are facing starvation in addition to the deadly virus along with job loss.
Mission India has restarted its relief efforts and they have already distributed Relief Kits to over 114,000 families throughout India. The Relief Kits include enough food to feed a family of 4 for 4 weeks. Food included is based on the region within India, but in general, lentils, rice, oil, and milk powder were provided. The Relief Kits also have medicine such as fever reducers and vitamins.
This situation has moved the Deacons to commit $2,000 as a matching fund for contributions given to this effort in special gifts during the last three weeks of July. A gift of $40 will provide for two families of 4 for 4 weeks – will you help them?
Please pray for India’s people and pray they come to know Jesus!
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 7/18
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
WEDNESDAY –7/21
1:00 PM Cafe
THURSDAY –7/22
9:30 AM Knit & Crochet
NEXT SUNDAY – 7/25
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
