Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts—filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items—and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way.
For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, has collected and delivered more than 168 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 160 countries and territories.
This year, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another 11 million children in countries like Peru, the Philippines, Rwanda and Ukraine. More than 10.6 million shoebox gifts were collected worldwide in 2018, with more than 8.8 million collected in the U.S.
Anyone can pack a shoebox! Individuals, families, and Growth Groups can fill empty shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys, such as dolls or soccer balls. Stop by the display in the entry way to pick up an empty shoebox, and tips on what to pack.
Already packed a shoebox? Drop it off at the church before November 17. For more information on Operation Christmas Child and our church's involvement, see Missions Deacon Arleen Koshimizu.
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Mental Illness Support Group
Saturday, October 26 • 9:30-11am
Every last Saturday of the month, West Covina Christian Church hosts a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for families who are affected by a mental illness.
NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has grown into the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization that raises awareness and provides support and education to those in need.
Join us in the library/room 2 at 9:30am this Saturday and the last Saturday of every month. For additional information contact Audrey Sakamoto.
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Explore Exposition Park in Los Angeles
Saturday, October 26
This Saturday, the women of West Covina Christian Church will board a metro train en route to Los Angeles to explore the city's Exposition Park. The group will be meeting at the church at 9am and carpooling to the Irwindale Gold Line station or you can meet them at Union Station at 10:30am. For more information contact Diana Cho.
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Sixth Annual Talent Show
Saturday, November 2 • 5-7pm
Our sixth annual talent show (formerly WestCo Showcase) is just around the corner on Saturday, November 2 at 5pm. Join hosts Inez Harris-Chuck and Eric Aguero for a fun evening as we celebrate the talents of our church family.
If you're interested in taking part with a performance or exhibit, come by the sanctuary this Sunday, October 27 starting at 12:30pm. For additional information see Nancy Cortez.
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Thanksgiving Boxes
Support a Family in Need
For Thanksgiving, the Mercy and Justice ministry is holding a food drive until November 10 collecting various food items to fill 25 Thanksgiving boxes to families in need. If you're interested in donating food items, stop by the Pretzel Kiosk. If you know of a possible family in need that could receive a box, please see Anne Smith.
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Advent Devotionals
It's that time of the year again – the compilation of an Advent Devotional book. Did you know that the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center on the Cal Poly Pomona campus has horses and stables, which provide sights and sounds of the no-room-at-the-inn which faced Joseph and Mary?
Why not follow prompts in the scriptures of Christ's birth while at these stables? Or you may choose to follow them in the comfort of your home. The Lord can surprise you. You may write a Christmas devotional Jesus would be proud of! And let us surprise you! You'll be entered to win a seasonal gift, perfect to give away at any family function, Friendsgiving, or white elephant game. Also, perfect for a loved one, an acquaintance, or as a peace offering to others who shall not be named.
This year, why not you?! Sign up at the Pretzel Kiosk or email or text Emi Iwanaga at (909) 720-0245).
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Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
For the next few weeks, we'll have a jar in the foyer for those wishing to leave a note of thanks or appreciation or a monetary gift for our pastoral staff. Contributions are also accepted online. A presentation to our pastors will be made in November.
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All-Star Basketball Game
Team Awesome vs. Team Fantastic
Basketball is back. On Sunday, November 17 after worship service, Team Awesome, led by coach Stephen Koba and captain Mark Kha, takes on Team Fantastic with coach Sy Truong and captain Kiori Komatsu.
An exhibition game will feature kids in grades 1-5 take on the moms of the church. Come on out to the basketball court. For more information see Kouichi Ikeda.
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Upcoming
- Women's Metro Trip to LA
Saturday, October 26 – 9am
- NAMI Support Group
Saturday, October 26 – 9:30am
- Orange Family Time
Sunday, October 27 – 11:50am
- Talent Show (formerly WestCo Showcase)
Saturday, November 2 – 5pm
- Concert of Prayer
Wednesday, November 6 – 7pm
- Thanksgiving Lunch
Sunday, November 10 – after worship
- Church Workday
Saturday, November 16 – 8am
- Human Sexuality Class
starts Sunday, November 17 – 9:15am (date correction)
- Baptism and New Members Service
Sunday, November 17 – 10:30am
- WCCC All-Star Basketball Game
Sunday, November 17 – 12:30-2pm
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Ongoing
- Worship Service
Sunday – 10:30am
- Sunday Morning Prayer
Sunday – 8:45am
- Orange Family Time
fourth Sunday – 12pm
- Youth Group
Saturday – 6pm
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Sunday's Message
Counterfeit Gods: Empty Promises and the Only Hope That Matters
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Pastor Kory continued the Counterfeit Gods series this week with his message So You Parent an Idol Worshiper.
His message, and every message from the Counterfeit Gods series, is available on our website and podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music.
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Prayer Requests
Join us for prayer every Sunday morning at 8:45am in the library and the first Wednesday of every month for Concert of Prayer at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Our Pastors
Pastor Kory and Shelsea, Pastor Darren and Renae, and Pastor and Mrs. Ishita and their families.
Our Church Family
Momoyo Tada, Irene Yonemura, Mayson and Nancy Kodama, Kim Factor, Bill and Ginny Acosta and family, Rosetta Del Rio and her sister, Eiko Yasutake, Joseph Vila, Kei and May Nitta, Rodney Ikeda, Frances Ching, Kathy Saito, Alex Ferguson, Stan Ishino, Roumwell Evangelista, Jean Hara, Ken and Jo Ann Takahara, Herb Miyashiro, and Don Murashige.
Our Conference
Physical Health: Pastor Rod Yee (cancer), Mrs. Rei Seki (Honolulu; cancer), Mrs. Reiko Furuyama (cancer), Pastor Raynold Nakamura (Crossway); Pastoral Searches: LA Holiness, Crossway; General Requests: sister churches in California, Hawaii, and Arizona.
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Online Giving
To get started with online giving or for more information, visit our website at www.westcovina.church/give.
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Text-to-Give
Send WCCC Amount to 73256. For example, give $10 by texting WCCC 10 to 73256. If this is your first gift via text, you'll be asked to create an account. Standard text message rates apply.
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