August 29, 2021
TODAY
This Sunday our guest preacher will be J Albert Gemmen. His sermon, Suppose One Is Lost, will be fromLuke 15:1-7.
The second offering will be for Christian Education.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday our guest preacher will be Dave Balicki. His sermon, More Than Meets The Eye, will be from 2 Corinthians 4:1-18.
During the service, we will celebrate communion. If you are worshipping from home, we encourage you to have communion elements ready. You may also stop by the church office during office hours to pick up individually packaged communion kits.
The second offering will be for Faith Promise.
CHURCH FAMILY
Our heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Charles Chelsek who passed away on Tuesday morning. Please remember Chuck’s family in your prayers.
Irv DeRuischer had a major stroke Wednesday night and is in critical condition. Please keep both Irv and Tres DeRuischer in your prayers.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 * Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Kick Off 2021! Join us in celebrating the start of another great year! Cake will be served immediately following the service on September 12th. Games and Crafts will be set up- kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun!
Kids Hope wants to treat the teachers with treats! If you are willing to bring a treat (for about 35 people) to Shawmut’s staff room, please sign up at the Welcome Center!
Thursday evening ladies fall bible study will be starting Sept 9th! We will meet every other week at 6:30pm until November 18th. We will be using a 6 session Beth Moore study called “Chasing Vines” based on John 15. Contact Faye Kragt (616-581-8285) with questions or to order books. We’d love to have you join us!
Join us in celebrating Westend’s 30th Anniversary! We will meet for lunch at millennium park after the service on September 26th! Please RSVP if you are able to attend! There are sign up sheets near the welcome center or online:
https://forms.gle/3gKD62aKYDMxLY1S9
Divorce Care is a caring group of people who will walk alongside those who are experiencing one of life’s most difficult experiences. The 13-week program is a Christ centered way of navigating through the process of recovery. It includes a video series and workbook featuring experts on divorce. The cost is $15. We encourage you to invite friends or family who may be experiencing a divorce or separation to join us. The next class starts Tuesday, September 14, at 6:30 PM in the Cafe. For more information you can email Deb Stapley (dstapley5@sbcglobal.net ) or go to divorcecare.org
HELP NEEDED!
The AV team is still looking for volunteers. If you might be interested in helping to run sound, do slides or video please contact one of the 2 leaders: Micah Graybill or Jeremy Marsman.
We still really need volunteers for both nursery and Children’s Ministry! Please sign up in Planning Center or at the Welcome Center for a Sunday if you are able!
CHURCH CENTER
Did you know Westend has a mobile app? Our new mobile app allows you to give online, check-in for Nursery/Children’s Ministry, and stay up to date on the latest Westend happenings!
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Westview Senior Fellowship would like to invite seniors to join us for a fun filled day to Frakenmuth, MI on Sept 30, 2021. We will be leaving Westview at 8:45am and returning early evening. We will enjoy a chicken lunch at Zehnder’s followed by a concert “A Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel”. We will have some time after to shop! Cost is $80– this includes round trip transportation, coffee break, lunch, concert and shopping. If interested please contact Mary at Westview church office (453-3105).
For Rent: Beautiful 2 bedroom apt for rent in Walker. Close to church. Call Cliff or Huddy at 453-1984.
Calling all vintage car and truck owners! Please join us on Saturday October 2, 2021 for the WSCS Car Hop. Don’t have a show car/truck? Please come out and view the many that will be on display while enjoying freshly grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and root beer floats. To register your vehicle and for more information, go to: https://one.bidpal.net/carhop/welcome
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
TODAY, August 29th
Volunteers are needed for both Nursery and Children’s Ministry this week!
Audio/Visual:
Slides- Micah Graybill
Sound-
Video- Ryan Faber
NEXT WEEK, September 5th
Volunteers are needed for both Nursery and Children’s Ministry this week!
Audio/Visual:
Slides-
Sound- Linda Vanderlaan
Video- Matt Falk
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Offerings 8/1 – 8/22 wkly goals
Ministries $15,761 $12,228
Chr Ed $2,080 $1,308
Faith Prm $4,065
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 8/29
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
WEDNESDAY –9/1
6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
1:00 PM Cafe
NEXT SUNDAY – 9/5
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship