Join us for a special All Saints Sunday morning service, November 1, by clicking the "Online Services" link above. A slide show of West Sider's loved ones will be shown, and those we love will be commemorated with bells, an All Saints litany, and a special sermon.
We remember with love those who have passed into the arms of our Lord since last All Saints Day:
West Side Members & Attendees
Velma Maxine Counseller
June 13, 1921 - August 29, 2020
Ronald L. "Ron" Thompson
August 11, 1936 - July 7, 2020
Joe T. Warren
May 2, 1923 - December 29, 2019
Family & Friends
Jimmy Lee (Jim) Bayless (Janet Bayless's father) April 14, 1934 - November 20, 2019 Euna Vaye Brant (David Brant's mother) March 16, 1922 - August 19, 2020 Lois M. Cutright (David Mitchell's aunt) December 8, 1924 - February 4, 2020
Donald W. Gilchrist (Pastor Donna Gilchrist's father) July 1, 1933 - June 7, 2020
Stuart Allan Haney (Lila Haney's son) May 9. 1957 - April 25, 2020 Hadley Irvin Heavin (Charlile Heavin's brother) May 26, 1918 - December 7, 1941 -- Memorial service September 5, 2020 Judeanna Simmitt (Carol Heavin's sister-in-law) September 6, 2020 Donald Snook (Edna Snook's brother-in-law; Nancy Warren's uncle) March 17, 1927 - October 6, 2020 Luella P. "Peggy" Snook (Edna Snook's sister-in-law; Nancy Warren's aunt) July 7, 1933 - October 23, 2020
Comforted by our faith that God’s mercy grants us rest and peace when our work on earth is done, we pause to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed on since November 2019. We also remember the unnamed ones who died this past year who are cherished in our hearts. Along with all our loved ones and friends who have died over the years, we remember those who have died anonymously, alone, and with no one to mourn their passing.
Giving a Legacy of Love
What does extended ministry outreach at West Side and an improved sanctuary heating and cooling system have in common? The answer is that both have been made possible by generous donors.
Many West Siders give generously from IRAs or other retirement savings plans, which blesses the church and eliminates the need for the donor to pay income tax on the donated money. Others have designated funds for the church to be gifted after their death.
A gift to the church serves as a testament to our faith in God and the resurrection. It provides us with an opportunity to exemplify what it means to be a good steward, providing for others as God has provided for us during our lifetime. What a blessing to future generations!
Photo by Steve Halama on Unsplash
Wanted: Memories, Traditions, and Christmas Greetings!
Let's create something special! This Advent season will not look like normal, by a long shot, but we would like to add joy to the season through a special West Side keepsake newsletter.
The winter West Side Times can be filled with the following:
Greeting cards: Continue the annual tradition of sending a church Christmas card and check for a special church project. Cards will be photographed and included in the newsletter (or West Side Weekly newsletters, if they arrive after November 23).
Photos: Take a picture of a special ornament, Nativity set, or other special item and write why it is special to you. Or send a photo of your family with a greeting for West Siders. Or send a photo of a delicious holiday dish you make, along with a recipe...or just send a photo of the recipe! Be creative!
Stories: Have you lived through a time in history that helps you have perspective in 2020? Do you have a funny or heartwarming Christmas story that taught you a lesson? If you visit with some of our older members, consider asking them if you can write down and submit one of their memories or messages.
To allow for production time, the deadline for submissions is tight: Monday, November 23. Thank you for putting your thinking cap on and being part of something special!
The 2020 Tawakoni Gala Auction starts in one week! Check out the nearly 100 items, baskets, services, experiences, and gift cards that will be up for bid!
You can register now for your Gala Bidder ID. It’s fast, it’s simple, and it’s free.
2. Check your email for an automated message from the Disciples Center at Tawakoni. This email has a computer-generated password you will need to access your account.
3. Using the computer-generated password log-in to your account, reset your password, and update your contact information. (If you do not receive the automated message
with your password within 24 hours, contact Communications Specialist, Jessica Marston for assistance.)
FROM OUR INBOX
Poor People's Campaign: A MORE Prophetic Vote
Join the Poor People's Campaign: A national call for moral revival in praying through the election in the U.S.:
Ring a bell, kindle a light, share a prayer when voting opens in your time zone and until it closes in your time zone.
Nov. 3: 8:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Join us for a livestream service. Share across your networks.
Monday-Tuesday, November 2-3: Church office open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.*
Wednesday, November 4: Epiphany Ringers rehearsal 5:45-6:40 p.m.
Thursday, November 5: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Elders meeting
Saturday, November 7-14: Tawakoni Gala Auction
* The church office is open on an abbreviated schedule. Please call before visiting the building on days that are not posted as open. (Office phone messages will be returned as quickly as possible.)
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Wednesday
5:45 p.m. -- Bell Choir Rehearsal
(All other meetings are temporarily suspended.)
10:30 a.m. -- Coffee & Bible Study
6:45 p.m. -- Chancel Choir
Sunday
(All Sunday in-person meetings are temporarily suspended.)
9:15 a.m.--Church School
10:00 a.m.--Children's Music
10:30 a.m.--Online Worship Celebration
