Posts with the category “west-side”

Carla continues in the mission headquarters finance office in Sanford, Fl processing donations for Ethnos360 mission, its entities, and around 2,600 missionaries worldwide. Ethnos360 purpose statement "Motivated by the love of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, Ethnos360 exists to assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilizing, equipping, and coordinating of believers to evan...  Read More

Larry and Andrea Ciccarelli have worked in the Mediterranean region for over thirty years on Bible translation projects in Bedouin Arabic, Standard Arabic, Lebanese Arabic, and a number of other dialects and languages. They particularly enjoy working with local and international colleagues on new media and arts projects (chanting, calligraphy, and music, among other genres). Since 2005, Larry and ...  Read More

Have you ever considered helping at a Young Life camp? Or ever wanted to see what it was all about? This is your opportunity!We, as West Seattle Young Life, have an opportunity to help serve at Washington Family Ranch Canyon from July 14th-21st through what we're calling mini-sessions. These mini-sessions are made up of people just like you and me and they help our Summer Staff (college) and Work ...  Read More

Dear West Side Presbyterian,Thank you so much for all of your financial support and prayers this past year. It has been a year of jubilation, for sure! This year, I spent time working with Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at Western Washington University. I led a small group of 14 girls and led outreaches on campus to Western students. I also took seminary-level courses, learning about theology and ...  Read More

Greetings West Side Members, More than 40 years ago, God directed me to the ministry of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. Not wanting to quit doing what I love, I went part-time two years ago and jettisoned 13 of my 15 western states, 2,500 of 3,000 CMDA members, and 65 of 75 medical & dental campuses. So, as long as God allows, I plan to continue serving the medicos, i.e., the physicia...  Read More

Sunday, June 30: 1 Timothy 4:11-16Monday, July 1: Psalm 119:1-8 | Exodus 20:1-17 | Mark 10:17-31Tuesday, July 2: Psalm 119:9-16 | Deuteronomy 6:1-3 | Matthew 5:17-48Wednesday, July 3: Psalm 119:17-24 | Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | Matthew 12:1-14Thursday, July 4: Psalm 119:25-32 | Deuteronomy 6:10-12 | Matthew 15:1-9Friday, July 5: Psalm 119:33-40 | Deuteronomy 6:13-19 | Matthew 22:34-40Saturday, July 6: P...  Read More

The White Center Food Bank, one of our community partners, is hosting the 3rd Annual Taste of White Center benefiting the food bank.  With 30+ restaurants participating, attendees purchase $5 tickets to try a variety of foods like banh mi sandwiches, bubble tea, Indian fry bread tacos, and much more. Iconic restaurants like Puffy Pandy, Tomo, El Catrín, and others are ready to serve up amazing bit...  Read More

My name is Jovie Webbeking and I’m excited to announce that I will be the Youth Summer Intern here at West Side! I wanted to introduce myself so you could get to know me a little bit better.A favorite Summer activity of mine is going to the beach with a good book for the afternoon. I also enjoy taking the time to be a tourist of Seattle, whether it be having a picnic at the UW arboretum or getting...  Read More

At VBS this year, the mission the kids will be learning about is Food Banks! We will be learning about food insecurity and what we can do to help others in our community. To go along with this, we will be gathering donations for the White Center Food bank all week at VBS. We would love to have you join us! You can bring items on Sunday (6/24 or 6/30) or donate by scanning the QR code.Food Items:Ca...  Read More

Sunday, June 9,  we ordained and installed the new elders and deacons elected by the congregation. Please include them in your prayers for the leaders here at West Side. We are grateful for their willingness to serve....  Read More

Hello Dr. Brenner and West Side Presbyterian Church,I pray this letter finds you and your congregation in good spirits. I received a letter from Dr. Bramlett informing me of the great news that is coming from your church. I wish you could see me dancing on the other side of this email because I am so grateful to your church for all your prayers for Jubilee Centre and your decision to officially jo...  Read More

Calling all visual and fiber artists. The church’s Create! Group is putting together an exhibition of art this fall and we welcome any and all West Siders to create a piece for the show. Visual and fiber arts encourage us to draw near to God in our worship and see God’s grace and image in the people of our fellowship community. Exodus 35 describes how God’s Spirit fills people with wisdom, knowled...  Read More

 The 3rd Annual One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday May 18, 2024. Opportunities to serve are available in West Seattle in a variety of locations: West Seattle Junction Plaza ParkHigh Point Open Space Bee FestivalDirt Corps West SeattleRiverview Neighborhood CleanupFirst Tongan Street BeautificationAfrican Community Housing & DevelopmentRoxhill ParkArbor Heights Elementary Gardening EventWhite C...  Read More

The Welcome Table needs blankets and men’s work clothing.Smaller sized (twin and full size) blankets, sheets, or fleece throws are most in need. The clothing should be appropriate for men working outdoors and in construction (jeans, khakis, hoodies, sweatshirts, heavy boots, etc.). If you have unneeded items like these in your closets and drawers you can drop them at West Side, and we will make su...  Read More

Hey West Side!I just wanted to give you an update from Western Washington University!On a personal note, I am doing well! I am learning a lot right now about administration, and what goes on behind the scenes to make sure that events run smoothly. We are doing a Rev. Dr. MLK celebration for students on Friday.Please keep praying for students in winter quarter - it’s the darkest (weather wise), and...  Read More

This week has been a great week! I arrived in Puerto Plata last Friday, January 5th. It was so fun to meet up and reunite with the workers at the Caraballo school. I was amazed with how the painting our West Side team did in 2020 still looks good!I am currently leading a father and son team from Chicago. We are working in Caraballo on a new site that was abandoned and donated to the school. This n...  Read More

On April 23, Seattle Pacific University and the John Perkins Center will hold their annual event and this year it is the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Perkins Lecture Series see information HERE.There are a few folks planning to attend so if you are interested in attending please let us know as we put together a group from West Side. You can let Dee West (west-d@comcast.net) or Rick B...  Read More

We are beginning to collect items for our annual cul-du-sac sale that will take place this summer. If you would like to donate any items they would be much appreciated. You may drop off at 5629 SW Manning or we can pick up at your convenience. Call Russ at 206-972-9696. One hundred percent of the money that comes in from the sale goes straight to The Mashiah Foundation.The Mashiah Foundation is a ...  Read More

Friends,The death and destruction unleashed by the Gaza-Israel War deeply troubles many of us. Yet in the midst of the heartbreaking violence, Musalaha remains committed to healing the strife between Israelis and Palestinians.Musalaha – an Arabic word for reconciliation – is a Jerusalem-based organization founded by Palestinian Christians more than 30 years ago. Its primary mission is to bring Isr...  Read More

What is the story you are telling yourself or being told about the AI revolution we are living through? Does it make you excited, fearful or confused (or all three!)? One thing’s for sure: AI provides great opportunities to think about and have conversations around life’s fundamental questions, for which we find terrific guidance in the Bible. This class explores three of those questions with lead...  Read More

Warm clothing and outdoor supplies wanted. See Urgent Request below. West Side will have a warm weather clothing drive - to collect items for The Welcome Table February 18-25. Please bring your clean clothing items or outdoor supplies to West Side and leave at our Welcome Center (Sunday mornings or Tu-Fri, 9am-1pm). They will be delivered to The Welcome Table for distribution. We are bereft. The l...  Read More

Hello West Seattle Community!We have our club dates scheduled for the remainder of the school year! All meetings will be from 7:15-8:25 pm at Trinity West Seattle (7551 35th Ave SW, Seattle 98126).Themes/changes for these clubs will be sent in a reminder email before the club. For the quickest information look to our insta page @westseattleyounglifeWe hope to provide a meal, fun and games, and a m...  Read More

Youth and children’s ministries are important aspects of our ministry at WSPC and we feel confident in God’s work among youth and children and our calling to teach and model a life changing relationship with Christ.WSPC has always been blessed to have great staff and volunteers leading these ministries.  Over the past several years, Stacy Kutz has done a great job as Youth and Families Director, a...  Read More

Hola West Side!We are having a wonderful time and are being treated well!Our Airbnb is a very nice house with great outdoor space, a cute friendly kitten and amazing food from the school cook who is also in chef training.Our host, Mariselys, is with us at the school until after dinner. She is gracious and a lovely Christian sister.The work has gone well and we will give more information on it with...  Read More

Thank you for praying for the Strategic Vision team that met with our consultant from the Unstuck Group over January 14-15! We had a fruitful and encouraging two days, directed toward understanding our mission field, dreaming about a 5-year vision and clarifying initiatives toward that vision. One distinct theme that emerged is the gift that West Side’s longevity and stability as a worshiping cong...  Read More

Let's be praying for the Strategic Vision team that is meeting with our consultant from the Unstuck Group all day this Friday and Saturday. We trust God's Spirit to respond to the prayers that have been offered over the past 30 days and those that are being offered as the team meets. Please pray for wisdom from above — for God's gospel vision — for unity — for joy — and for the weather to cooperat...  Read More

God's word in Micah 6:8  tells us, "He has shown you. O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” You’re invited to join in communal prayer beginning January 8 leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15. Sign up to receive daily prayer prompts that will lead us to reflect on the themes of peace, justi...  Read More

This special offering on Christmas Eve is received each year for special projects or programs that our missionaries have requested, that would enhance or meet needs in their ministries.If you are unable to join us Christmas Eve, you can donate online or send a check with "Christmas Eve Offering" in the memo line. Vic and Leslie TrautweinDental care for 850 children. Kids Alive, Dominican Republic....  Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is God calling you to serve more? Are you interested in learning about serving in a short term mission trip?This trip might be perfect for you! The amazing organization Kids Alive International serves kids living in impoverished conditions. These saints and school need us to come alongside them. Sunny weather, a little adventure and lots of fun are some of the perks.Any age (18 and older) and abil...  Read More

Carys ParkerPastoral InternThis summer, Carys Parker, West Side's Pastoral Intern, will be visiting with some of our members who are not able to be worshiping with us in-person. Be sure to check back each week to see what is happening with our dear friends! This week I had the privilege of going with Lin Snavely to visit Bill and Betty Code who just celebrated 75 years of marriage as well as Bill’...  Read More