Join the ladies and friends of Westside on 03/07 at Ladies' Night Out. Remember you are always welcomed to bring a friend or two. Newsletter has info.
Westside exists to lead people to a life-giving relationship with Jesus.
We do this by, Sharing Jesus, Showing Love and Building Believers
This year President's Day is on Monday, Feb. 21st. In these times this day is widely seen just as the last day in a three-day weekend. Yet, as Christians, on this day we are called to pray for our leaders and those in authority over us. Whether you agree with and like the current President.... or not, God commands us in 1 Timothy 2 to honor the position with prayer and respect. The prayer below or one of your own can be prayed for President Biden on Presidents Day, or any day of the year as we seek God's guidance for our nation. Please join me and take a few moments on Monday to bring our nation's leader before the God of the universe.
Sections of the above comments and the entire prayer below were
Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff Feb. 11, 2022
A Prayer for the President's Strength
Lord, no matter who is leading our country as President, we offer our prayers on behalf of his/her position. Draw him into a strong relationship with You. Thank You for this one who has pledged his life in service to our country. Give our president a true servant spirit, one who is a person after Your own heart. Anoint him with the Holy Spirit’s power, that he might feel Your strength in every situation. Let integrity and honesty guide every decision as He first looks to You for divine help. Turn his heart from distractions and temptations that could bring harm rather than help to his life, his family, and to the people he serves. Make him a leader in every respect, morally and spiritually strong. Enlighten the president's mind with discernment, wisdom, and fairness.
Worship Services
Sunday Mornings
9:00 Traditional Service
10:30 Modern Service
WestsideKids Sundays at 10:30am Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm All K-5th graders are invited to Westside Kids where they will learn all about God's love in a fun and exciting way by diving into the Word of God and learning practical day to day lessons that will impact them in their faith journey for years to come. Your elementary children will learn they need to make the wise choice, they should treat others the way they want to be treated, and they can trust God no matter what. WestsideKids Jr.
Sunday Mornings 10:30am All 6-week old through Pre-K children are invited to Westside Kids Jr. where they will learn that God loves them, God made them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. Toddlers through Pre-K learn about God through play, Bible stories and worship in fun and engaging ways. If you have questions please
Contact Lisa Stockton at lisa@westsidechristianchurch.com
Westside Christian Church's
April 15, 2022
7:00 - 8:00pm
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." 1 Peter 2:24
Join us as we celebrate Good Friday together as a church family.
This somber service will include scripture readings, worship songs, hymns, and communion.
February 20, 2022
I'm at My Father's House
Luke 2:41-49
GUEST SPEAKERS
On this coming Sunday Westside welcomes Tom and Theresa Bucinski. Co- Founders of Our Father's House
What if a father neglected his responsibilities and sat on his porch every night waiting for his estranged son to come home? What if one Sunday morning the people of a church arrived to find out the pastor suddenly cancelled services and instead, he hit the streets looking for those who needed to feel love again? What if a teacher left their class to chase down a student who ran away?
Would you consider these actions reckless? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers this as a definition for reckless, "marked by lack of proper caution: careless of consequences.". Each of the scenarios above has an aspect of recklessness associated with it. There are consequences to neglecting responsibilities around the house. It seems careless to cancel church without advanced notice. It seems careless to leave behind believers for those who do not believe. What church is doing that on Sunday morning? There are consequences for a teacher who abandons their class. Each of these scenarios has an aspect of recklessness associated with it.
Each of these is based on lessons Jesus shared. The shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine. The prodigal son who returns home to his father who was looking out for him. The ministry of Jesus that left the temple and took to the streets. Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31-32).
God is purpose-filled. God is all-powerful. God is all-knowing. God is not reckless by His ways of perfection. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8). God is complete.
But the way He calls us to love may seem careless at times. The way He asks us to love conflicts with the ways of the world. We are not God and as much as we strive to live like Jesus, we are still broken people in a fallen world. Could it just be that what seems reckless to our puny, flawed human mind is perfect to God?
Our job is to follow God and rely on Him. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). Maybe when we do this, we will love in such a way that the world sees us as reckless.
Donations to the Tidwell Fund help Guatemalan babies like this sweet one
get the diagnostic tests and care they need.
See directions below on how to make a donation
thru Westside Christian Church to the Tidwell Fund
Need help filling out your taxes or know someone else with that need? The free program described below may be just what you're looking for if you earned less than $74,000 in 2021. This program is currently available till April 11, 2022. Copies of this VITA's fact sheet can also be foundin the lobby at Westside. If you want more information about VITA click on Link#2 below
All must book an appointment. To make the appointment please call at 833-897-8482 or click on Link #1 to book that appointment online. The link will take you to a page titled "VITA Sarasota/DeSoto"
Join us for our next "Clean Comedy for a Cause" at Westside on Sunday,April 24th. Scan the QRCode below to buy tickets - OR Click belowfor more information and another way to buy tickets.
Join us on the Westside App today for complete information on events . Click the button below and then scroll to the bottom of the page to get information on downloading the app.
Wednesday, January 5th thru Wednesday, March 9th -2022
7:00pm - 8:00pm meets in Adult classroom and live streaming on Westside's Facebook page.
Each session will be available on WCC's website and app starting on the Thursday after each session. No registration required. NOTE: YOU CAN JOIN ANYTIME DURING THIS SERIES If you have questions about this study please contact Pastor Tim
at tim@westsidechristianchurch.com
Spiritual Warfare
by Max Anders
Session 1: Jan. 5th - "What Is Spiritual Welfare?"
Session 2: Jan. 19th -"Who are the unseen forces in the Visible War ?"
& "The Belt of Truth"
Session 3: Jan. 26th - "What is the Breastplate of Righteousness?"
Session 4: Feb 2nd - "What are the Shoes of The Gospel of Peace?"
Session 5: Feb 9th - "What is the Shield of Faith?"
Session 6: Feb 16th - 'What is the Helmet of Salvation?"
Session 7: Feb 23rd- "What is the Sword of the Spirit"
Click on the link below to watch videos from WCC's previous Bible studies
Open to all men. Come whenever you can.
We know life is crazy! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Meets every Friday in Westside's Adult Classroom. 6:30-7:30am Click below for more information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Meets at Westside Church * If you miss a session please know all are welcome to attend when available.
More Details to follow
There's Always Room for More! Join some of the ladies of Westside on March 7th and help us break our record. See photo below of the twenty ladies of all age groups who came together last month for an enjoyable evening at Westside's February Ladies' Night Out! Remember you are always welcomed to bring a friend or two.
Youth Spaghetti Dinner& Dessert Auction Fundraiser
Sunday, February 27th 5:00-7:00pm
1) Hope you have your tickets for this fun dinner and dessert auction.
2) Make sure you sign-up to bring a dessert to be auctioned. Homemade or store bought are welcomed donations.
3) Great way to have fun with your fellow Westisders and neighbors while helping to raise funds for 6th-12th grade students for summer camps and conferences.
Buy tickets in the church lobby OR click on the link below to buy them online OR email Russ Duket at russ@westsidechristianchurch.com
This class, taught by Lead Pastor Tim Boyd, is for anyone who is considering membership with Westside, learning more about Westside, or learning more about what a church is.
Please email to sign up at tim@westsidechristianchurch.com
1st game tomorrow night, Friday 01/18
🎉Come out and cheer Westside's team on to victory 📣
Week of Sunday, January 13, 2022 Summaries
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. " Corinthians 9:7
GENERAL GIVING: $5,026.00 DESIGNATED GIVING: $372.00 MINIMUM WEEKLY GENERAL BUDGET NEEDED: $7,458.37 IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE: 203
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