The latest news for November 17, 2024
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Congratulations to Colin Wymer and Emma Horning who were married on November 9th.
Today we join Alex and Sarah Purdy as they dedicate their daughter, Sophia, to the Lord.
Cleveland Pregnancy Center - Thank You
Thank you to everyone who participated in October's baby bottle collection in support of the Cleveland Pregnancy Center. Your generosity raised $2,756.79 for mothers in need.
Help With The Christmas Store
What is the Christmas Store?
The Christmas Store takes place in the lower level, and provides children from over 100 families in Lakewood with stockings filled with small gifts. In addition, we will provide families with gift cards to purchase gifts for their children and groceries for the holidays.
How Can You Help?
Purchase small gifts to fill the stockings. A list of age appropriate ideas can be found here. Collection containers will be in the lower level from Sunday, November 17th-December 1st.
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 10:00am-12:00pm
Help to Stuff the Stockings in the lower level.
Wednesday, Dec. 4th, 10:00-2:00pm, Sat., Dec. 7th 10:00-2:00pm
Help during The Christmas Store hours, when we’ll distribute the stockings and the gift cards to the families.
Volunteer to help with the store here. Questions? Contact Rebecca Ruprecht.
Advent Vespers - December 4th, 11th, and 18th
The word “vespers” means evening prayer. Going back for many centuries Christians have gathered for vespers as a means of spiritual formation in the context of community. Join us at 6:30pm in the auditorium on December 4th, 11th, and 18th as we gather and reflect upon the incarnation and life of our Lord Jesus. We'll have a time of scripture reflection, prayer, and singing.
Women's Gathering - December 6th
Join the women of Parkside Westside for their first Friday of the month gathering on December 6th at 6:30pm in the lower level. December's gathering will be a craft night! Even if you're not crafty, come and hangout with us. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share and RSVP to Krista.
Parkside Westside Playgroup - December 11th
Join the moms, dads, and caregivers of preschool aged children (ages birth-preschool) for some purposeful play alongside your child and his/her peers. We will meet in the lower level on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. *Please note that we will only meet on the 2nd Wednesday in December. We will have stations set up and have some time of song and stories. Feel free to pack your lunches and stick around after to eat together. Questions? Contact Beth. Hope to see you there!
Caroling and Cookies - December 15th
Join us on Sunday, December 15th as we spread some holiday cheer at Haven at Lakewood senior living residence. Our plan is to provide lunch in the lower level after the 11:00am service. Then we’ll practice a few Christmas carols together and head over to Haven just before 2:00pm. We’ll sing our carols for the residents, have a short Christmas talk, and enjoy some cookies with them. We ask that each family bakes some Christmas cookies to share. Sign-up here if you plan to join us.
Neighborhood Christmas Party - December 15th
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us from 5:00pm-7:00pm on December 15th for an evening of games, food, and fun together as we celebrate Jesus's birth. This is a great event for inviting friends! Students should bring a wrapped gift for our "white elephant" gift exchange. This doesn't need to be anything fancy; sometimes goofy gifts are the best. Maximum gift value is $10. Christmas sweaters, pajamas, or costumes are encouraged but not required. There will be a prize awarded to the most festively dressed! Dinner will be provided. We'll be meeting in the student room, which is in the lower level. Enter through the office door and head down the stairs.
International Women's Tea - December 20th
Ladies, join us for tea and pastries on Friday, December 20th, at 10:30am in the lower level as we seek to have friendly conversations with women wanting to learn or improve their English. Contact Ruth if you plan to attend.X - December 20th
Christmas Eve Services - December 24th
Join us on the evening of Tuesday, December 24th at 4:00pm or 6:00pm for one of our Christmas Eve candlelight services. We encourage you to invite friends and family members. Children's ministry will be offered during the 4:00pm service for our nursery, toddlers, and special needs classes.