Monday, April 28, 2008

Senior Sunday '08



This coming Sunday, May 4, is Senior Sunday at Western Hills. This is a day when the church comes together to support, encourage, and challenge those who are graduating from high school to lead lives on a mission for God. Our youth minister, Brandon Baker, will lead this special worship experience and bring the message.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Sunday Night Reflections

Here again are some of my assorted thoughts at the end of another Sunday.
  • I have enjoyed the series on Temptations...hope you have too!
  • It was a blessing to see James and Barbara Penland in for a visit.
  • I continue to hear great stories from our Home Groups, I am so grateful to the elders for blessing this effort.
  • Another great family became "covenant members" today. It is incredible the way God is using Western Hills right now.
  • 2 of our Home Groups have been hosting newcomer lunches. This is an incredible ministry...keep up the great work.
  • Our students went to Wayman Manor to be Jesus to the kids there.
That is just some of the stuff I am grateful for...how about you?
Have a Great Week!
Scott M.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Sacred Grounds

Western Hills is a growing church! Yes, we are growing numerically, but more importantly we are growing in kingdom impact. Two current signs of this are found in our commitment to children and students. To achieve a greater impact in these 2 life stages we are redesigning some of our current building space to meet our strategic plans.
Above - is the new home for Route 56 - our new ministry focusing on students in 5th and 6th grade. This area is upstairs at the end of the hall that runs across the front of the building.
Below - is the loft over the gym. Plans are for this area to be transformed from storage into the new home for WHY (our youth ministry).
If you would like to make a financial donation to either effort see Brandon Baker or Scott Seela.

God Bless
Scott

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Nick's Baptism



Congratulations to Nick on his recent baptism. You are invited to leave a comment or word of encouragement for him as he begins his new life in Christ.

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Sunday Night Reflections

Sundays are always long, but incredible days. It is late on Sunday night and my mind is still going over all that happened today. Here are some of the things that I am grateful for
  • The singing this morning! (thanks Todd for leading us.)
  • Launching the new series on Temptation
  • Kyle's words during the Lord's Supper
  • Nick's Baptism
  • Seeing the church surround Nick following his baptism
  • Being with Godly men during the Elder's meeting
  • Worshipping tonight during 1st Sunday Worship

Each week I find myself more grateful to be a part of this church.

God Bless

Scott

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Zack's Baptism

We want to congratulate Zack on his decision to give his life to God. Click the comment link to leave him a word of blessing or encouragement.