*** Please return your filled ‘Change for Children’

cans to the Guest Services Counter.

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.

Sunday Evening Small Group Gatherings

Westside Building:

Leader: Brandenberg Location: #515

Time: 6p.m.

Leader: Nate Johnson Location: #519 Time: 4:30p.m.

Leader: Ian Nickell (College) Location: #601

Time: 6p.m.

Southwest Leader: Matt Dabbs

Location: 5919 Caracas Ave. Time: 5p.m.

Leader: John Patterson Location: 7500 Matlock Ct.

Time:6p.m.

Various Leader: Garth Black

Location: 1704 Calaveras Ct. Time: 6p.m.

Leader: Fabrie/Wood Location: Call to confirm (342-8881)

Time:

Leader: Norm Jensen Location: Call to confirm (393-6237)

Time:5:30p.m.

Leader: Lindel Smith Location: Call to confirm (444-4571)

Time:5p.m.

Financial News...

April 3 $19,410

Wkly avg. (14) $16,453

‘16 Budget $14,000

334

250

88

2016 AVG

361

255

100

Worship

Bible Class

Wed. Class

Contribution

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

WESTSIDE LIFE

April 10, 2016

Morning Assembly

Here in this Place

Welcome

Worthy is the Lamb

Prayer

A Shield About Me There is None Like You

Communion / Offering

Had It Not Been the Lord

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

security badge

The Greatest Commands Because We Believe

“Faith and God’s Miraculous Power” Healing Grace

Salvation Belongs to Our God

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”.

Prayer - John Patterson Comm. Prayer - Sean Nickell

Communion Servers

Aidan Patterson John Patterson

Lin Rash Joel Riess Tara Riess

Madalyn Riess Dave Turner

Larry Westbrook Rick Wood

Lee Blocker Bob Brandenberg

Diana Caldwell Aubrey Chambers

Eddy Croxton Egon Gropp Kari Jackson

Nate Johnson George Padilla

Jack Pafford

Salt & Light

April Service Project

Saturday, April 23-24

Stop by the Salt & Light Booth

TODAY!

Prayer Concerns…

Mike & Susie Abbott - Melanie Hill undergoing treatment for a brain tumor; waiting for good results on MRI Kathleen Clarysse - prayers for job possibility Matt Dabbs - prayers for his father whose dementia is worsening and for Matt’s mother as she takes care of him Amber Douglas - step-sister of Myrissa Johns, having seizures during pregnancy, prayers for her and the baby and a difficult decision will have to be made on starting medication that could have side effects for baby Keith & Kazzy Jensen - Kazzy has had some premature labor, prayers that baby Micah will stay healthy and safe until due date, if labor occurs again she will be on bedrest Iycis Lenior - adopted daughter of Jay Singleton, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, in hospital and possibly nearing the end of her young life Darian Munoz - son of Linda Munoz, recovering from an emergency appendectomy Pafford families - Ed Pafford’s mother, Vy Pafford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, prayers for peace of mind & lack of pain Yvonna Trease - close friend of Kathryn Flippo & DrewLynn Smith, diagnosed with lymphoma and is starting chemo Charlotte West - prayers for Bonita West who is having health issues Ed Westbrook - uncle of Larry Westbrook, upcoming kidney surgery

Continued Prayer Concerns...Janie Andreatta, George Baker, Ella Bryan, Dick & Freda Cabe, Beverly Copeland, Kay Dawes, Gale Foreshee, Ron Frey, Willie Harrison, Karen Himes, Mary Holland, Dawanna Kimble, Keith Lackey, Dennis McCombs, Virginia McCombs, Melendez Family, Kathleen Messenger, Jerry McClung, Bob Molina, Ester Morales, Ali Rash, Wanda Samples, Tyrone Slack, John Stokes & Sherilyn Svien

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.

College Care Group Sunday evenings at 6p.m., upstairs in the college room (#601) at church. Bring a finger food/snack to share.

Sunday Bible Classes...This past month, our college students have been learning how to be great mentors and leaders in our student ministry. Starting today and going through the end of April, they will be teaching our 5th-12th grade Bible classes with some guidance from an adult mentor. Lisa Cahill will be working with Jake Neeper and Castine Croxton in the 5th and 6th grade class; Josh Morton will be working with Sean Nickell, Sawyer Minton, Megan Brogdon and Caitlin Squires in the 7th-9th grade class; and George & Alena Baker, Ian & Catie Nickell, and Bruce Atkinson will be working in the 10th-12th grade class.

Springfest 2016...Springfest 2016 registration is now open! Visit http://tinyurl.com/springfestbako to register online. Paper registration is available in room #604 and at Guest Services. Jeff Walling will be returning as our guest speaker. The dates for Springfest are May 13-15. Registration for students and friends from Westside / Bakersfield is only $20 using the promo code Bako. Scholarships are available for those in need.

SoCal Teen Camp...The dates for camp are July 17-23. Early bird registration is now live at www.socalteencamp.org. Paper applications can be downloaded from the teen camp website.

Parents’ Night Out...This monthly event gives parents an evening to themselves while their kids (6 months – 6th grade) enjoy dinner and a night of fun activities. Parents’ Night Out is Friday, April 15, in the Family Life House (location change for April). Sign up by Wednesday, April 13 in the Family Life Center foyer. Drop off begins at 5:30pm, pick up is at 8:30p.m. and the cost is only $3 per child.

Our missionaries from Costa Rica, Luis, Mayra, Ashley & Daniel Melendez will be visiting with us from April 12-21. We will have a missions potluck on Sunday, April 17 after Bible class. The main dish (fish), rolls, and drinks will be provided. If your last name begins with: A-M bring a salad; N-Z

bring a side dish. The Missions Committee members and Matt Dabbs’ CARE Group will be staffing this event. Nate Johnson will be the head chef. We will be doing dessert a little bit different this time. Please see the YAH announcement below.

CALLING All YOUNG AT HEART! BRING A DESSERT... Once again the YAH will provide desserts for the missions potluck on Sunday, April 17. All proceeds from the bake sale will fund the level II school for preaching. This school provides advanced training for 15-20 Ethiopian men who will spread the good news of salvation to their fellow Ethiopians. Please sign up on the YAH Bulletin Board (outside room #515). Bring your desserts to the church building on Sunday morning, April 17 before worship services. Mark your dessert, so we will know what we are selling, i.e., chocolate cake, banana cream pie, brownies w/ nuts, etc. HOW MANY SOULS WILL BE SAVED?

GriefShare will begin again on Sunday, May 1, from 10:30-12:00pm. in Room 520. Facilitated by Richard Temple,

GriefShare is a 13-week combined class and support group for those who have lost loved ones. The meetings consist

of a DVD and time of discussion, during which valuable tools and support are provided for those walking through the

process of grief. Many people have found GriefShare to be a helpful way to begin putting their lives back together

after the loss of a loved one. This class is open to Westside members and individuals from the community as well. If

you are interested in attending, please sign up at the Guest Services Counter, speak to Richard Temple, or call the

church office (831-4460).

13 - Wednesday evening meal, 5:30p.m. (Mexican fiesta) - Wednesday evening classes, 6:30-7:30p.m. 14 - Ladies’ Bible Class, 9:30p.m., WAC 15 - Memory Makers, 5-8p.m., #308 17 - Potluck, 11:30a.m., AC

Salt & Light April Service Project

Relay for Life - April 23-24

Relay For Life is a community event to raise money in the fight against cancer. Relay is a story of Hope, honoring cancer survivors and uniting people in over 4,600 communities across the country in our battle against this terrible disease. Participants camp out overnight to enjoy music, entertainment, and walk the track in support of their friends and loved ones. It’s a truly amazing event.

Westside Fit Families has a team participating in this year’s event, and we are asking for your support. A team member will be on the track for the entire 24 hours of the relay, and we are asking for your help. Please consider making a donation to the Westside team and help us in the fight against cancer. If you would like to make a donation, just come by the Salt and Light booth at church, or call Richard Fabrie at (661)342-8881. Thank you in advance for care and support.

potluck

Lee Blocker Bob Brandenberg Diana Caldwell Aubrey Chambers Eddy Croxton

Egon Gropp Kari Jackson Nate Johnson George Padilla Jack Pafford

Aidan Patterson John Patterson Lin Rash Joel Riess Tara Riess

Madalyn Riess Dave Turner Larry Westbrook Rick Wood

Megan Brogdon, Sidney Brown, Diana Caldwell, Andrew Crown, Parker Crown, Peggy Gropp, Devin Jackson, Caitlyn Marshall, Jack Pafford, Kate Pafford, Mark & Jen Pafford & Lin Rash

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

WORSHIP ASSIGNMENTS

Prayer John Patterson

Lord’s Supper Sean Nickell

Greeter(s): Hall of Nations Howard Channell & Mike Gibson

Greeter(s): Lobby Josie Pinkston & Chuck Johnson

Nursery Team Leader: Alena Baker

Cindy Bowden, Raina Chan, Christina Rond & Sierra Wright

Kids’ Praise

Children Greeters:

During Worship Ron & Kim Nickell During Bible Class Bryce Patterson & John Patterson

Wednesday Nursery: April 13

Brian & Jill Marshall

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

Audio/Video: Tim Morton (477-0596)

Welcome: Matt Dabbs (599-4970)

Greeters: Chuck Johnson (340-3132)

Prayer/Communion: Mike Alexander (204-1280)

Children's Greeters: John Dover (333-2683) Diana Caldwell (204-7871) Kimberly Squires (699-8979)