News & Events

"A Night in Bethlehem!"
Here how it works... hear the festive music...wander through the bakery and create fun products in the market place shops...encounter a frantic census taker.. and meet shepherds who can;t wait to share a remarkable story. Our guests will actually talk with shopkeepers, shepherds, and Joseph and Mary. Again and again families hear the beautiful story of God's love...and a promise fulfilled!

This incredible hands-on event will reach out and attract families from our church and community! People can't wait to see, taste, touch, and feel what life was like in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. Even bah humbug grinches are swept up in the compelling message of God's love when they come face to face with the miracle of Jesus' birth. This is a great chance to show our community that WCC is the best place to be on Sunday! Please visit the sign-up table in the lobby. There is something for everyone to do!

Wee Worship Teachers Needed! Sign Up in the Lobby!
We need you! We need 12 teams of 2 for 2009! It's that time again! January will soon be here and we need to get our Wee Worship Ministry ready to go! We would like to have 12 teams of two people. Please pick a month that you would be willing to help with these children. We feel that they will do better if the teachers are in the classroom for a month.

If you are a parent with a child in Wee Worship, we ask that you volunteer for a month, if possible. Find a partner that you enjoy working with and the two of you can make a difference in these children's lives. Curriculum and materials will be provided.

We are also in need for this month too. With so many traveling in December, we are trying for 4 teams of two for this month.

We will have a meeting for everyone that signs up before January. At this meeting we will all get together and bring some ideas to the table that will help as we work with these children. Please find a partner and sign up soon. This class can be a stepping block to keep these children involved in church their entire lives.

Leadership Conference
2009 Next Level Leadership Conference will be February 4-6 at Savannah Christian Church. Registration fee is $99.00 and student registration fee is $29.00. this is a vision expanding, team building and courage acceleration conference for every church member. No matter the size or health of your ministry this conference will help you and your church lock onto a solution for the challenges of building a prevailing church. More details to follow and there will be sign-up sheets in the lobby.

North Florida Christian Service Camp
Gary Erhart, Manager of N. Fl. Christian Service Camp for 15 years, will retire on December 7, 2008. You are invited to join in this retirement celebration at Tomoka Christian Church in Ormond Beach, FL at 6:00pm in the cafe. They are asking that if you plan to attend to RSVP before the 1st of December to Tomoka Christian at 904 386-6455 or by e-mail at tcc@tomokacc.org

Jesus's Army Needs You at WCC!
His church needs you to help with nursery duties, Sunday school, all the special projects/ministries and your attendance at the Reunion Meals, Wednesday Classes and Life Groups. Become active and I guarantee the rewards will greatly exceed the effort you put in.

Your Day!
Birthday greetings for the month of December go out to Babs, Christy, Charlie, Betty, Linda, Rickie, Anh, Sue, Cheyenne and Peggie. If I've left someone out, Happy Birthday to you too!

Life Group Sign-Up! You Still Can!
Life Groups have started, but it is never too late to join in. There is a table in the back of the sanctuary with the sign-up sheets and more information. This is a great way to connect with other members of the congregation and God. Lifegroups will be studying the book of James.

Reunion Meals/Fall Classes
These great Wednesday night meals and study groups are back! The 6:00 p.m. suppers provide good food, good conversation and good opportunities to meet your fellow, WCC members. At 7:00 p.m. there are programs for children of all ages, women and men. Men are studying the parables of Jesus and women the John MacArthur book, Twelve Ordinary Men. Plan now to attend!

Prayer Team Meeting Change!
Until further notice the AM Prayer Team will meet each Friday at 9:30 AM at the Browning's house. The PM group will continue to meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday evening at the church. Please join us any time you can. Please see Ed Browning if you are interested in this important ministry.

Welcome to New Members
So far this year we have been exceptionally blessed with baptism's and new members to WCC. Since the grand opening of our new church April 1, 2007, eighty-nine Christians have joined our church through baptism or transfer. For 2008, lets celebrate these new members. Hallelujah!

Westside Christian Church Adopt-A-Highway
As an "Externally Focused" fellowship we have adopted a two mile portion of Normandy Blvd. near our new building location. Several times a year we get together and "police" our stretch of road.


Westside Youth News

Kidz for the Kingdom Notices
Blacklight Ministry for Kidz in 5th grade through 9th grade. We will practice every Sunday, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. You don't want to miss this!

Youth Programs
Each week, Westside provides a number of awesome youth programs:
• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays - Sunday School. All of God's children are invited. Classes for all age groups.
• 9:30 a.m. Sundays -"Dive" Connect with other teens and dive deep into God's Word and seek out His will for our Lives!
• 6:00 p.m. Sundays -"Encounter" Join the search with other kids your age as we encounter God's love and purpose for us.
• 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays -"Tribute" A service dedicated to teen worship. Invite your friends to join us as we experience true worship and pay tribute to God.
• 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays -"Kidz for the Kingdom" for 1st thru 5th graders. This program is different from any class ever held at WCC! Games, activities and many other ways to have you 'Living Inside Out'! We promise you won't be disappointed! Call office for availability of church van transportation.