Catch Up with Tom and Debbie Wood
on December 6th, 2023
Merry Christmas to all our West Side family! Thank you for your continued prayers and support that has enabled us to have a productive year of ministry despite some down periods due to Debbie’s widespread cancer. We just completed a four-day workshop for iTEE staff and 27 NW church leaders in Long Beach, using new curriculum she developed to “multiply disciple makers.” We led the workshop in Asia... Read More
Reverse Advent Calendar
on November 30th, 2023
Often an Advent calendar is used to count down the days until Christmas by opening a box and discovering an ornament or something that helps you focus on the Advent journey. A reverse Advent calendar focuses on giving something instead of receiving – a Christ centered idea indeed – since Christmas is all about God giving himself to us as a baby.The idea behind a reverse Advent calendar is simple. ... Read More
Internship with Kids Alive International
on November 17th, 2023
Interns provide a critical boost to the ministry of Kids Alive International as they work with KAI missionaries and staff to multiply their efforts. Cooper will assist in team hosting roles in Caraballo, Constanza and Santo Domingo East when visiting work groups are present (like our adult DR team!). He will also assist with afterschool sports programs at the Constanza school helping with logistic... Read More
Angel Tree Opportunities
on November 16th, 2023
The holidays are fast approaching. A child that is missing their parent due to incarceration needs YOU to help them feel loved and connected to that parent! Prison Fellowship offers inmates the opportunity to give their children a gift from them through volunteers like you.Here are different ways you can help:Choose a child or a family to buy a gift/gifts for the incarcerated parent to give to the... Read More
What do the Reliable Icons Represent?
on October 20th, 2023
AI generated images, ChatGPT, social media — can you spot reliable images and information? For generations Christians have claimed the that the words and images of the Bible are reliable, and used by God's Spirit to call humanity back to the God who holds authority over life and death.This collection of icons are reminders of the narrative themes that we are exploring in our Reliable” series this ... Read More
Calling All Moms of Teens
on October 5th, 2023
Parenting kids into adults through middle school, puberty, and high school demands a whole new level of motherhood. Our kids are changing. We are changing. What worked before doesn't work anymore. The decisions they make have real consequences. It's painful to see them differentiate. It's amazing to see them grow. It's all overwhelming. Gain connection and support alongside other Moms of Teens wit... Read More
Preaching Forgiveness & Reconciliation Conference & Mark Abbott Lecture
on October 5th, 2023
Join us for a special all-day conference. The conference will take place at First Free Methodist Church (right by SPU’s campus) from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with a public lecture following the conference at 6:00 PM. Our Keynote Speaker for the conference and evening lecture is Rev. Dr. Joy J. Moore, an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and the Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Semin... Read More
Racial Justice and Reconciliation Speaker Event at Bethany WS
on September 28th, 2023
Join this evening keynote and panel with Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra to gain tools for active engagement in God’s work of racial justice and reconciliation in our individual and shared lives.Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is co-author of Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World, Academic Dean of the Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as the Assistant P... Read More
Introducing…. Beth Reyes!
on September 21st, 2023
Beth has joined our staff part-time on an interim basis as Congregational Ministry Coordinator. Learn more about her below, including a connection you may not have realized to long time member, Kristin Pimblett! Family is very important to me. I’m part of a very successful blended family. In 1976, my mother, who was raising three girls, married my best friend’s father, who happen to be raising his... Read More
Music at West Side
on September 20th, 2023
Love to sing? If so, how about joining West Side’s choir? WSPC choir is a great group of people who love fellowship, as well as singing great sacred music. For more information about how you can be part of this wonderful group, please contact Anthony Spain at anthonys@wspc.org. Do you have a passion for musical worship and would like to learn more about joining the worship team for contemporary... Read More
Path From Poverty Presents Harambee
on September 20th, 2023
Registration is open for Harambee (Swahili for "pulling together")!You are invited to join us for a fun and inspiring evening. Enjoy a catered dinner and hear updates from our partners in Kenya. Try your luck in the raffle, sprint for delicious treats in the dessert dash, and shop at the Kenyan Marketplace.We look forward to celebrating with you. Your support will help us continue to bring life-ch... Read More
Praying for Tallulah
on September 14th, 2023
Tallulah Reyes is doing an internship with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at Western Washington University where she will be working with college students. Chi Alpha Campus Ministries exist to reconcile students to Christ – transforming the university, the marketplace, and the world. Please keep Tallulah in your prayers. Hello! I moved back to Bellingham on September 1st. It has taken me a little whi... Read More
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