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Weather Update: One Service on Jan 14 at 9:30am

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One Service | 9:30am

Due to inclement weather, we are adjusting our schedule for tomorrow, January 14, 2024. There will be ONE SERVICE at 9:30am. 
All KiDS and Middle School services will be open. 

Your safety is our priority. Please carefully consider the weather conditions and make the best decision for you and your family. If you choose to attend in person, please exercise caution while walking on the parking lot. 

Alternatively, you can join us for Church Online, live at 9:30 am.
Also, get access to notes, streaming resources, and materials for KiDS.

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We look forward to being with you for the start of our new series, whether on-site or online. Stay safe!

Current Series:
Life's Toxic Game of Fame and Shame

We continue our series tomorrow. We all struggle with the inclination to promote ourselves. This is a response out of insecurity. Come and learn how our desire to make a name for ourselves is something that humanity has dealt with for a long time—and it is toxic. 

 
 
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Weather Update: One Service at 9:30am (Nov 26)

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Due to anticipated inclement weather, we are adjusting our schedule for tomorrow, November 26, 2023. There will be a single service at 9:30 am, and we invite all ages in Kindergarten and above to join us in the main service. Classes will be available for children aged 6 weeks to PreK.

Your safety is our priority, so please carefully consider the conditions and make the best decision for you and your family.

If you choose to attend in person, please park in the south parking lot and exercise caution while walking. Alternatively, you can join us for Church Online, live at 9:30 am. Click the link below for access to notes, streaming resources, and materials for KiDS.

We look forward to being with you for the start of our new series, whether on-site or online. Stay safe!

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Middle & High School Resources for Parents

We want to give your teen a Biblical worldview on their sexual identity and how God sees relationships, sex, and temptation. This series will give your Middle or High Schooler a Biblical worldview to build and maintain relationships that honor God.

We have put together several resources for parents to talk with their teen about what they are learning in The Loft. Click below to access all the parent resources for the new series in The Loft.

Week 1: Relationships
Week 2: Lust or Love
Week 3: Sex is a Big Deal to God
Week 4: Dating

Middle School Begins September 17 at 9:30am in The Loft

High School Begins September 20 at 6:30pm in The Loft

Contact Caleb Klinger with any questions or to learn more. (913) 890-4044

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Labor Day Weekend

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Service and Ministry’s Schedule

We will have all three services this weekend at 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00am. We will have Early Childhood ministries (6-weeks old to Pre-K) open for all services.

There will be no Grade School, Middle or High School ministry this Sunday. We will have them in the Community Room with the rest of the church family.

This Sunday is Communion Sunday and we look forward for our families having communion together. It will be a special day!

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Food Drive Thru September 3

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Help us re-stock
the Lansing and Leavenworth
Middle School Food Pantries

Thru September 3, 2023
Bring your food items to one of our Sunday Services

We are partnering with these local middle schools to supply their food pantry with items kids may take home to have dinner or weekend meals.

  • Breakfast Bars,

  • Pop Tarts,

  • Cereal,

  • Mac & Cheese,

  • Boxed Dinners,

  • Canned Fruit,

  • Canned Vegetables,

  • Canned Ravioli,

  • Can Soups,

  • Peanut Butter,

  • Jelly,

  • Pasta Sauces,

  • Instant Potatoes,

  • Rica/Pasta Sides,

  • Canned Chicken,

  • Canned Tuna

 

Please choose plastic jars as students must transport these items home in their back packs.

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Caring for Foster Families

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Foster Care Panel

Are you interested in supporting kids in foster care, or want to but don’t know where to start? Join us as we interview a panel of foster care parents from our church family. You will hear their stories and discover ways to support foster families. This will also help those who are interested in becoming a foster family. 

 
 

Support Foster Families

Connect with the largest network of caring people to take action and meet the needs of local foster kids and foster families.

 
 
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Driveway Movie Night + BLESS

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We are on mission together loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus in our neighborhoods. We want to empower you to be on this mission to B.L.E.S.S. your neighbors by throwing a Driveway Movie Night.

Why host a Driveway Movie Night? One reason, to build relationships with your neighbors and create the opportunity to eat together and get to know one another’s story. This is also a great way to listen to their story and learn how you can pray for them. You may even have the chance to share Jesus by praying with a neighbor during your Driveway Movie Night!

We have created a few Driveway Movie Night Kits to help you pull this off. Or you can use your own tv or projector to throw your own Driveway Movie Night. If you would like to learn more or if you’d like to reserve a Driveway Movie Night Kit, click the link below.

Let’s be on mission together this summer loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus where we live!

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Memorial Day Weekend Services

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Join us for services on Memorial Day Weekend. We will have regularly scheduled services at with limited ministry environments.

We will only have Early Childhood services at 9:30 & 11:00am. There will be no Grade School services, Middle School Services, or High School Underground on this Sunday. Your KiDS and students will join the service in the community room as we continue our series, Unshakeable Kingdom.

If you have questions or would like to talk to one of our KiDS and Student Ministry Leaders, see below.
Caleb Klinger, Student Ministry Director (cklinger@westsideleavenworth.com)
Lori Laps, Grade School Director (llaps@westsideleavenworth.com)
Caroline Webster, Early Childhood Director (llaps@westsideleavenworth.com)

 
 
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Good Friday + Easter Sunday + Mask Mandate Update

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Watch the video above for more details.

GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER JOURNEY

5:00 to 11:00pm

This will take about 25 min and is at your own pace. Come anytime between 5 and 11pm.

EASTER SUNDAY

8:15, 9:30, or 11:00am

Join us on site or online and invite someone to come with you.

FOOD DRIVE

Bring any of the following non-perishable food items to help local food banks fight the hunger crises in our cities.

Boxed Dinners (Mac & Cheese, Pastas, Rice), Pasta Sauce, Ravioli, Peanut Butter, Soups, Cereals, Pancake mix, Syrup, Pop-topped canned meats, Bottled Water, Gatorade/Powerade (sports drinks), or Toilet Paper.

MASK MANDATE UPDATE

The City of Leavenworth has allowed the mask mandate expire (March 31, 2021). We want everyone to make the safest decisions for themselves and others. We encourage all who attend our services to wear a mask if they would like.

Our leaders who serve will continue to wear a mask for the next couple weeks, as we continue to monitor the situation.

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Let us Know! + KiDS Restart on Sunday

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We know that many in our church family are still suffering the consequences of COVID-19's impact in their family and their finances. We want to continue to come alongside you and support you. Will you please take 5 minutes to take a survey to help us know how we can best serve and support you?

This week our Middle and High school service restarted and this Sunday will be full of energy as we restart our KiDS ministry.

Will you say "yes" to our KiDS and teens by serving in one of these two environments. We will equip you with everything you need so that all you need to do is just "show up." Let us know you are ready to invest in this next generation by filling out the form below.

Our leadership is praying for you and your families. We are praying that your hope is anchored in Jesus, that your hearts are encouraged, and that God continues to move in you and through you as you live on mission, loving jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. Thank you for being on mission, together with us.

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

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KiDS & Teens Services Restart + ONE

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Our KiDS & Teen Services restart the week of February 1.

We want to partner with you so your KiDS and Teens have a strong faith when they are older. So, make sure your teens are here on Wednesdays and that your whole family is here on Sundays.

Middle & High School Services: Feb 3 at 6:30pm

KiDS Services: Feb 7 at 9:30 and 11:00am.

ONE Begins on February 14

We believe the gospel is the power of God to save and transform all who know it and trust in it and we need to share it.

You can turn your home into a hub for discipleship in mission by participating in one or all of these ways:

1. Who's your one?
2. Join us in a 40 day Bible.is Listening Plan at https://bible.is (Book of Mark).
3. Host or join your family and friends for a watch party to watch the Gospel of Mark over 6 weeks.
4. Gather with us every Sunday online or onsite.

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COVID-19 Update: How are you doing? + KiDS + More

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As we continue to safely gather on site and online, we want to keep you informed of what's going on and be sure you can connect with us so we can continue to pray for and serve you. 

Check-in Survey 

Please take 2-4 minutes to fill out this check-in survey to let us know how you are doing and your comfort level of returning to services on site. 

Serve in KiDS 

Our KiDS services are open at 9:30am for walkers and up. We want to continue to safely serve the families who come. As soon as we have enough leaders, we will re-open our KiDS environments for our 11:00am service. Let us know if you want to help make this happen. 

GroupLink | Aug 16 & 23 

This pandemic has helped us realize how much we need to be in community with one another. We will be posting opportunities for you to join an online group or a group in someone's home. 

Racial Forum | Aug 16 at 6:00pm 

Racial reconciliation is a gospel matter. Join us for the first conversation where we will learn to listen as we continue to be in prayer for our black community. This will be hosted on zoom. 

Night of Worship | Aug 23 at 6:00pm 

Scripture directs us to pray for our city leaders, state leaders, and national leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-4). We are going to do this as we worship our God who is control of all things. This will be live on site and at online.westsideleavenworth.com. 

I am grateful to be on mission, together with you! 

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

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How KiDS Ministry will Re-open + Students + Groups

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We are grateful that we have been able to re-opened our building for limited services. We are moving forward with re-opening our KiDS ministries for limited services, too. 

As we continue to regather on campus or online, we want to make sure we stay connected with you. Please let us know if we can pray for you or care for you in any way. 

KiDS Ministry | Limited Services Begin Aug 2 

On August 2nd, we will begin limited services for KiDS ministries.  You can hear more about what that will look like by watching Trina's video linked above. We also have updated our FAQ page with more information for you. 

Student Ministry | Services Begin Aug 5 

Our Middle and High School students will start back on August 5 at 6:30pm. We are making the environment safe for them and we are re-connect with all our students who are able to come. 

New Series Begins Aug 9
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of… 

We begin a new series in three Sundays that I hope you won't miss. What happens when our pursuit of happiness drives our beliefs, thoughts, and actions? We will look at what should drive your beliefs, especially when it comes to life and liberty. 

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HOST A GROUP IN HOME OR ONLINE 

This pandemic has left many people feeling disconnected. This should not be in the local church, however many people are needing that connection more than ever. This is why we have LifeGroups for people to connect. Will you prayerfully consider hosting a 6-week Life Group beginning on Aug 30? You can do this in your home or online. 

All groups will be encouraged to sync up with our series, Like A Good Neighbor. Attend our Group Host Rally on Aug 9 at 12:30pm. 

I am so grateful to be on mission together with you! 

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

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Building Re-Opening Update: 2020-07-08

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We are looking forward to seeing those who are ready to return to our public gatherings as we re-open our building this week. We have some information in the video above that is important to make this safe for all and to help us ensure that we can continue to publicly gather.

Building Re-Opening | Limited Services

8:15am Service: Best for those who are higher risk
9:30am & 11:00am: We ask that families with kids coming attend only these services.

Our seating will help you maintain a safe social distance while we worship together.

Masks

We encourage everyone, 6 years and older, to wear a mask to the 9:30 or 11:00am services and keep them on until you are seated.

To keep our 8:15am service safe for those who are at higher risk, we are requiring masks to be worn until you are seated. For those who have medical conditions that restrict you from wearing a mask, please follow your directives and please come to our 8:15am service.

I encourage you to adopt an attitude I am having:
"Wearing a mask is not about your view,
it's about who is next to you."

These efforts will help us gather safely and help us ensure that we will be able to continue to attend together.

Staying Home?

Please let us know if you will be staying home while we re-open our building. This will help us know how we can best stay connected with you and help you be cared for in this season.

Digital Bulletin

Our bulletin is now fully digital. Make sure you are subscribed by filling out this form. This will keep you informed as we re-open our different ministries and it will give you the link to our teaching notes for Sunday.

I am grateful to be on mission together with you as we are loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus.

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

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COVID-19 Update: 2020-07-02

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We are preparing for you and your family to join us on July 12, should you feel comfortable coming. 

Building Re-Opens on July 12 

Prepare for coming back to the building by visiting our website to see how you can prepare for the service.  Check out our frequently asked questions page for more info. 

Staying @Home? 

Please let us know if you will be staying at home and will rejoin us in the building at a later time. This will help us know how we can stay connected with you. 

Click here to let us know.

If you are in need or would like prayer, please visit westsideleavenworth.com/care or you can reply to me. We want to help you and pray for you as we all get through this season together. 

I'm grateful to be on mission together with you, loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus! 

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth 

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Building Re-Opening Update

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We are grateful for you being a part of our family and we can't wait to be in the same room with our church family again. We know that God's grace is always revealed in our trials. We pray that, as we navigate this season and move forward, you will continue to rely on God's grace that He has given through Jesus.

Leaders Gathering | June 28

June 28, 6:00-7:00pm
Your KiDS will join you in the Community Room

We will have our first open worship service that is exclusively for all who serve here at Westside. We will be sharing an inspiring message that will direct our focus for the upcoming season.

Building Re-Opening | Limited Services

July 12 | 8:15, 9:30, & 11:00am services.

We encourage those who are considered "high risk" to attend our 8:15am service. This will be an adult only service and we will permit infants to come.

Our 9:30 and 11:00am services will be open for families. KiDS will join their parents in the Community Room for the 50 min services. We have added some procedures to what we have in place to keep our building clean. We will be giving you more information in the next few weeks about how we are preparing for you and what you can expect as we re-open our building.

KiDS & Westside Student Ministry

Services begin week of August 2.

Our KiDS ministry environments will re-open on August 2. Our Student Ministries will also begin their weekly services this week too.

WSM Groups are now meeting in person. Teenagers can connect in a group and you can get info on how you can host a group below.

Church @home | This Sunday

I challenge you to invite someone to have church @home with you at your home this week. This is a meaningful way we can build community with each other, pray for one another, worship together, and grow together. 

This Sunday, I will be giving a message that God has been stirring up in me for several weeks. It is timely and will challenge every follower of Jesus. I believe if every Christian would take this challenge, it would be the best action against racism.

We believe we are better on mission together loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus.

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Reopening Plan | Faith + Responsibility

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We know this has been a difficult and hard season for many people. As we continue to navigate this season, we are walking by faith and leading responsibly. 

Part of our responsibility is to listen to you and care for you. Please take this week’s updated check-in survey. 

Better Together on Mission

Even though our world has changed, our mission remains the same. We believe that we will be better together as we continue loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus with those whom we live, work, and play.

We believe that God wants to turn your home into His hub for His mission.

Westside Leavenworth’s Reopening Plan

As our community reopens, we want to share our reopening plan with you. Please know that our leadership team has prayerfully and carefully deliberated over this plan in faith that God wants to work in and through us and with a sense of responsibility to our church family’s safety. 

This is a pliable plan and could change as circumstances change. At this time, we will continue to be the church @home. We plan to reopen our Sunday gatherings with the whole Westside Family on June 21. At that time we will be able to have all KiDS programming and our Westside Student Ministries will be able to meet weekly.

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Church @home + Talk-It-Over

We will continue to be the church @home during Phase One. You may invite others to your home as long as you stay under 10 people.  This is your opportunity to step out in faith and join Jesus on His mission. Invite a neighborhood family, friends, or a life group family to join you for church @home.

We will continue to post a Talk-It-Over discussion guide for each Sunday teaching so you can talk it over with those you invite into your home. 

Subscribe to our KiDS youtube channel and follow our updates at westsideleavenworth.com/updates to get resources to lead your KiDS @home.

Groups

We encourage groups who are comfortable to begin meeting in person during Phase Two of the reopening plan.

Westside Student Ministries

Our teenagers, whose parents are comfortable with gatherings under 30 people, will begin to meet in small groups during Phase Two. WSM weekly services will reopen during Phase Out.

Courage to Step Out in Faith

We believe God will use you in greater ways by being the church @home than

by us gathering as a large church family during this season. We pray you have the courage to step out in faith and be on mission with us and be the church @home.

On mission with you,

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth

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COVID-19 Update: 2020-04-15

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Church Family,

As we continue to manage this crisis by "staying at home," I want to encourage you that God is still working. I also believe that even though we can't gather together in person, God wants to turn your home into a hub as you are loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus from wherever you are.

I encourage you to watch the linked video and read below for all the opportunities to help you grow in your faith and care for your family.

Join a Group

Visit westsideleavenworth.com/onlinegroups to see all of the online groups that you can jump into from your home.

We have group resources available for you to equip and tool you to start a group or continue to grow together as a group.

For Your KiDS & Teens

Our KiDS ministry is creating church at home for your KiDS. Subscribe to our KiDS youtube channel to watch the videos on Sunday.

Our Westside Student Ministry has a zoom call each Wednesday for your teenagers to connect with others.

Keep up to date with all of our family resources during this "Stay at Home" time at westsideleavenworth.com/news.

#5HomeChallenge

Continue to connect with the five homes closest to you and pray for them regularly. God has placed you there for your neighbors.

Give Help + Get Help

Thank you to those who regularly give and have gone above to make sure we are able to care for those in need.

If you are in need, please visit westsideleavenworth.com/care to let us know. We don't want anyone to go hungry during this season.

Thank you for being on mission with us. Our family can't wait to be in the same room with you. Until then, know we are praying for you and our church is positioned to help you or others in need.

On mission with you,

Kasey Robinson
Lead Pastor, Westside Leavenworth