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For Our Guests

Becoming a Christian...We believe that it is by grace that we are saved

through our response of faith, believing that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died to take the penalty of our sins on Himself, and that He was raised from the dead on the third day by the power of God. God calls people to believe in Jesus as their Savior, repent of sin in their life, make a confession of faith that Jesus is Lord and be joined to Christ and added to His church by being immersed (baptized) in His name. Having made this response of faith to God, all sin is forgiven and we receive the gift of God's Holy Spirit to live in us and to empower us to live for Jesus. All those who come to faith in Him may request immersion at any time.

Becoming a Member at Westside...All believers, who by faith in Jesus

have been baptized through immersion for forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit, may place their membership at Westside. You may express your desire to one of our elders or ministers, or mark the appropriate space on our visitor card. Members here are under the spiritual care of our shepherds and committed to service and full participation with the family of God at this congregation.

Responding...You may request immersion (baptism), re-commit your life, or

seek prayers on your behalf by going forward during the time of response or by contacting an elder, a minister, or any member of this congregation at any time.

Communion...Communion at Westside is open to all believers who have

gathered with us to honor Jesus.

Westside’s Mission Statement:

“Guiding People on the Journey of Following Jesus”

Westside Church of Christ 7300 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93309

Phone (661)831-4460 Fax (661)831-4668 e-mail: westside@westsidelife.org

website: www.westsidelife.org

Sun. Worship 9a.m. Sun. Bible classes 10:30a.m.

Wed. Evening Bible classes 6:30-7:30.m. Financial News...

August 21 $ 7,959

Wkly avg. (34) $14,785

‘16 Budget $14,000

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2016 AVG

348

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Worship

Bible Class

Wed. Class

Contribution

Email: westside@westsidelife.org / Website: www.westsidelife.org

WESTSIDE LIFE

August 28, 2016

Morning Assembly

Praise Him, Praise Him

Welcome

10,000 Reasons Firm Foundation

Prayer

A Shield About Me Before the Throne of God Above

Communion / Offering

Offering

Children dismissed to Kids’ Praise (3yrs - 4th grade) - must have

security badge

This World Is Not My Home

“Hope in the Wilderness” Mark Frost

Faithful Take the Lord With You

W E L C O M EW E L C O M EW E L C O M E

Online giving is now available by going to www.westsidelife.org, clicking on “resources” and following the

directions at “online giving”.

Welcome - Jeremy Newfield Prayer - John Caldwell

Comm. Prayer - James Hosey

Communion Servers

Rick Pitts Jeff Prude Lin Rash

Marcellus Reed Anthony Rond

Larry Westbrook Becky Whitehead

Jeff Williams Rick Wood

Terry Wood

Alena Baker Traci Brazeal

Diana Caldwell Eddy Croxton James Hosey

Dave McCarthy Don Moss

George Padilla Jack Pafford

Mark Pafford

Sunday Small Group

Westside Building:

Leader: Brandenberg Location: #515

Time: 6p.m.

(potluck on last Sunday of month)

4 - Mark Frost 11 - Doug Oakes 18 - Mark Frost 25 - Mark Frost

Preaching Schedule

31 - Wed. evening meal, 5:30p.m. (Tostadas, fruit & dessert)

- Wed. Family Devo, 6:30-7:30p.m.

September…

3 - Men’s Breakfast, 7-9a.m., #521 5 - Labor Day (office closed)

All men and their sons are invited to come

for fellowship, good food,

and a sharing of God’s word on

Saturday, September 3,

7-9a.m. in room #521.

Prayer Concerns...

Mary Brock - recovering from knee replacement surgery Ayriel Burns - daughter of Tim & Ronette Morton, medical issues Roger Burns - recovering from knee replacement surgery Sharon Diasa - paternal grandmother to Kristi & Conner, recovering from surgery and has developed a blood clot in leg Blanche Hardin - awaiting biopsy results Clarence Howard - brother of Lynda Westbrook, has begun radiation treatment for lung cancer Mike Malone - husband of Ginger, recovering from wrist surgery due to a torn ligament Ali Rash - Merv and Lin’s daughter-in-law, cancer has returned and is in Houston, TX for at least four weeks for treatment Gina Reynoso - aunt & uncle were evacuated from home in California Hot Springs due to fire threat. Prayers for them and all others in the same situation Richard Temple - brother, Rex, will be in hospital for 3 days for heart issues and changing of meds Char Wylie - prayers for son, Brady, who is in his junior year at Humboldt State Univ. and on his own for the first time

Continued Prayer Concerns… Dick & Freda Cabe, Kay Dawes, Gale Foreshee, Nick Godwin, Mary Holland, Clarence Howard, Micah Jensen, Dawanna Kimble, Keith Lackey, Dennis McCombs, Melendez Family, Bob Molina, Wanda Samples, & Jennifer Veith

Bible Study…Join us on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30p.m. and Sundays from 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. for a variety of topics in #601.

The Case for Christ: All 7th-12th grade students are invited to our Wednesday Night Class on The Case for

Christ by Lee Strobel. This study series is about the evidence that supports our faith in Jesus. We have free copies of the book for the first 12 teens who come on Wednesday night. Class is from 6:30-7:30 in room #604.

Leadership Class: We will be offering a leadership training class for our teens and college students who would like to discover a biblical model for leadership, grow in their spiritual gifts and put these into practice through ministry. Leadership class is for students who have already committed their lives to Christ and want to get more involved in ministry and service. If your teens would like to participate, please have them contact Bryan Fojtasek.

Journey Groups: We are starting up our student-led small groups on Sunday September 11 from 5-7pm. Journey Groups are for our junior high and high school students who want to be part of a small group community. Journey groups are about growing in your faith, praying for one another and enjoying fellowship. Dinner is served from 5-6 and the small group discussion goes from 6-7. If you would like to sign up to host a journey group in your home, please talk to Bryan Fojtasek.

Elders Corner...We believe God is actively preparing someone to be our next preaching minister. He's been working on that man, on his family, on his church...getting him ready to accept this new role and be effective in it. He is "calling" that man here...and calling us to recognize and receive the one he has chosen for us. We need to be prayerful that God will let us see with His eyes so we can discern His calling and understand His will. This process will require all of us to listen to God carefully, prayerfully, humbly, and obediently. Because God has poured out on us the gift of the Holy Spirit, we trust that the spirit will lead us and guide this process so that we can be an effective outpost of the kingdom in a world that so badly needs new life.

August Salt & Light Service Project The Mission at Kern County—Canned Food Drive

TODAY is the last day we will be collecting food for the Mission at Kern County. All food that we have

received will be delivered to the Mission this week. Thank you to all who donated!

All adult Bible classes will meet in the Auditorium TODAY for class.

Wednesday evening meals...This Wednesday, August 31 will be the last meal for the summer. Thank you to everyone who prepared a meal during our summer meals and devotionals. A big thank you to Bob & Shawn Brandenberg for overseeing the summer meals and preparing some themselves!

Missions News...On Sunday, September 11 we will hear from Chris and Krystal (Underwood) Settlemoir about their work in Kenya. Join us in the Activity Center following Bible class for a potluck. We ask the following to bring: A-I a side dish, J-R bring a main dish, S-Z a dessert.

Woman of Faith Belong Tour is coming up on September 9 - 10 in Ontario, CA . We have 14 tickets available. Cost is $140.33 per person (four to a room) and $169.95 per person (two to a room; only two rooms available with this option). These prices include cost of ticket, room and breakfast on Saturday morning. For more details see Jennifer Brogdon. Please sign up at the Guest Services Counter by August 28.

Men mark your calendars for the annual God, Guns and Bacon Men’s Retreat on October 14-16. The theme for this year is “Close Encounters” and the cost for the weekend is $30. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Morton.

W. O.W. Summer is over and fall is here. Our first ladies’ class is very near. We have a new name we

wish to impart, W.O.W.— Women of Worship-with God on our heart. Come and join us for a

time of worship, study and service beginning Thursday, September 1 with coffee at 9:45a.m.

and bible study at 10a.m., in the Women’s Activity Center (#520). We will be studying

1st Peter ~ “A Living Hope in Christ” by Jen Wilkins. Babysitting is provided.

Alena Baker Traci Brazeal Diana Caldwell Eddy Croxton James Hosey

Dave McCarthy Don Moss George Padilla Jack Pafford Mark Pafford

Rick Pitts Jeff Prude Lin Rash Marcellus Reed Anthony Rond

Larry Westbrook Becky Whitehead Jeff Williams Rick Wood Terry Wood

Diana Caldwell, Sidney Brown, Jeanna DeFede, Erick Gonzalez, Evelyn Gonzalez, Hector Gonzalez, Jr., Kell Harris, Shay Harris, Devin Jackson, Taivon James, Lin Rash, Lynda Westbrook & Lois Williams

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

WORSHIP ASSIGNMENTS

Welcome Jeremy Newfield

Prayer John Caldwell

Lord’s Supper James Hosey

Greeter(s): Hall of Nations Mike Gibson & Nate Johnson

Greeter(s): Lobby Lindel & Drew Lynn Smith

Nursery Team Leader: Traci Fojtasek

Danielle Ayler, Brooklyn Franklin, Jenny Harris & Stephanie Moss

Kids’ Praise

Children Greeters:

During Worship John Caldwell During Bible Class Bo & Stephanie Brandenberg

NOTE: If you are unable to serve on the date for which you are scheduled, please contact the following:

Audio/Video: Tim Morton Welcome: Doug Oakes Greeters: Chuck Johnson Prayer/Communion: Mike Alexander Children's Greeters: John Dover Diana Caldwell Kimberly Squires