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13 Jun God Was Not Surprised
Posted at 06:33h
in Pastoral Notes
Dear Westwood Family, This past Sunday, I had the privilege of talking to Pastor Molly in The Loft about my identity and my understanding of God and myself. In our conversation, I referenced the “spiritual crumbs” my relationship with God subsisted on for years as I...
13 Jun Parable of the Mustard Seed
Posted at 06:30h
in Westwood Kids
What a glorious morning for Promotion Sunday! Two of our rising 4th graders received their Bibles, and they were thrilled. So are we! We said goodbye to the Jesus Jaguars who will be moving on to the Grapplers. This Sunday, we look at the Parable of...
06 Jun Promotion Sunday
Posted at 16:21h
in Westwood Kids
One of the delights of children’s ministry is seeing the physical and spiritual growth of our children. I am thankful for our church whose members light up when children are present. What a gift to them and to all of us to see this warm...
06 Jun Looking Back – Looking Forward
Posted at 15:47h
in Pastoral Notes
Dear Westwood Family, This weekend, we'll celebrate Promotion Sunday--honoring and recognizing how our young people are all becoming a grade older. We'll give Bibles to our new 4th graders, and celebrate our graduates. I know that our young people attend many different schools, and that the calendars...
30 May An Honest Word
Posted at 15:16h
in Pastoral Notes
Dear Westwood Family, Today, I joined a group of Westwood UMC folks on a tour of the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, on the edge of Rancho Cucamonga. There, we were able to walk through the home that Sam Maloof built. With...
23 May Nicodemus Coming to Jesus
Posted at 12:45h
in Westwood Kids
Pentecost came in with flame stickers and the wind beneath our kites! Many thanks to Stephanie, Christina, and Bridget for assisting us in a great celebration as we ran across the courtyard to the strains of “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” This Sunday, we will wonder...