Westside United Methodist Church

09/03/2026

September collection for Churches United Pantry is ...............DEODORANT!
We all need it. Some days more than other days. 😁

Do these slogans ring a bell? Name that slogan!

"Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman"
"Raise your hand if you're Sure"
"It won't let you down"
"How dry I am when I use ban!"
"The Axe effect"

Cleanse/Clean Scriptures:
Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."

1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

If you cannot provide a donation of deodorant, non-perishable food items such as canned goods
and dried food items are always needed.

FAMILY PROMISE NEEDS:
Family Promise Needs: Children’s Tylenol – infant & toddler, postage stamps, aluminum
foil, 24 pack of water, disposable coffee cups, hair brushes, toilet paper, and paper towels. Or
contact Family Promise to make a ‘gift-in-kind’ donation.

09/02/2026

The Westside UMC Choir began practice Sunday morning at 10:20.

They will singing the beautiful song PRESS ON at our Church's 25th Anniversary Celebration during the 9 am Worship hour.

YOU can be a part of this group and we'd welcome community members, past choir members and all voices to join in song giving praise to our great God.

"In Jesus' name, we press on
In Jesus' name, we press on
Dear Lord, with the prize
Clear before our eyes
We find the strength to press on"

We have extra choir music just waiting for you to claim your choir folder!
Practices are:
Sunday, September 6 at 10:20 am.
Sunday, September 13 at 10:20 am
Sunday, September 20 at 10:20 am
Sunday, September 27 at 8:30 am (run through. performance date)

Thanks to all the Choir members who stayed for the 30 minute practice Sunday. What a blessing.

09/01/2026

Celebrating 25 Years of God’s Faithfulness! ⛪️🎉

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." – Psalm 126:3 🙌

YOU are invited to join us as we celebrate our 25th Church Anniversary!
For a quarter of a century, God has blessed our congregation with His grace, love, and a wonderful community. Whether you have been with us since day one, are a returning friend, or have never stepped through our doors before, we want to celebrate this Silver Anniversary milestone with you!

Come home for a special day of heartfelt worship, an inspiring message, and joyful fellowship as we honor our past and look forward to the bright future God has in store for us.

🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 9 am Worship. 10:15 am 2nd hour of Memories. Carry-In Luncheon at 11:30 am.
📍 Location: Westside UMC, 604 Gloria Avenue, Lima, OH 45805

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and let’s make memories together.
Everyone is welcome—we can't wait to see you there! 🤍

08/31/2026

It was great to be with you in Worship Sunday morning.
Isn't that just a fantastic way to start out your week? Asking the Lord to be present in your day to day.

Moses reached out to God questioning why he was chosen to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. He stated he was not eloquent with words and felt very inadequate.

🌹 I've been there and you may have been too, not feeling like you're qualified to handle a job or position that God has placed in your hands. God CAN use you. God wants to use you. We need to place our confidence in the God of all Creation so that we can soar on wings like eagles! (I've always wanted that birds-eye view.)

Have a great week serving our great God and we'll see you in Worship at 9 am Sunday morning.

9-6-2026 Sermon: Moses Stuttered?
Scripture: Exodus 3:10-11 and 4:10
Psalm 105:1-11

9-6-2026 HYMNS:
Be Still My Soul
Spirit Of The Living God
Let My People Seek Their Freedom

"I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today!"

08/30/2026

Worship 8/30/26
Welcome to worship at Westside, please Like or Comment, it is how we know you are here. Thanks for worshipping with us today and have a Blessed Week.

08/28/2026

You don’t have to earn God’s love—you already have it!

No matter what your week has looked like, remember this amazing truth: God’s love for you never fails, never runs out, and never depends on how perfect you are. He loved us first, simply because of who He is.

Here are three quick reminders of His incredible love for you today:

1. It is unconditional: You cannot make Him love you more with your successes, and you cannot make Him love you less with your mistakes.

2. It is sacrificial: He showed us the ultimate definition of love by sending His Son, Jesus, to give us life and hope.

3. It is a secure foundation: When we rest in His love, it changes how we see ourselves and how we treat the people around us.

You are fully known and deeply loved by the Creator of the universe.

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." — 1 John 4:16

Simply put, "You Are Loved."

08/27/2026

It's HYMN SING SUNDAY!

This is your chance to sing your absolutely favorite hymn(s). Yes, Yes, we'll be using the hymnal this Sunday because, YOU get to tell us the page # of the hymn you'd like to sing.

8-30-2026 Sermon: A Firm Foundation
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 and 24-27
Psalm 62:5-12

"Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
With cords that cannot be broken
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
Bind us together in Love

There is only one God,
There is only one King
There is only one Body,
That is why we sing."

I do hope this tune will be in your head through Sunday as we are truly bound together by God.

See you Sunday morning and looking forward to hearing what hymns you pick!

08/26/2026

The CHOIR begins practice this Sunday for the song PRESS ON to be sung on Sunday, September 27, 2026 during the 9 am Worship Service. This IS our celebration Anniversary Sunday. Would you like to join the Choir to help with the celebration. Join us at practice Sunday mornings at 10:20 for the following dates:

8-30-2026
9-6-2026
9-13-2026
9-20-2026

We'll do a quick run through of the song at 8:30 am on the celebration date of: 9-27-2026.

Welcome all voices. 🎼

Thank you one and all for being a blessing to those around you!

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

There will be a Blood Drive at Elida St. Paul’s on the 27th of August from 12 pm to 5pm.

Invite a friend to give blood and save a life.
How does my blood donation help others?
Saving Lives in the Community.

🍉🍉🍉 Trauma care: Provides immediate red cells and plasma for accident and burn victims.

🍒🍒🍒 Medical treatments: Supplies essential blood components for people undergoing cancer therapy or managing chronic blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

🥕🥕🥕 Emergency readiness: Ensures local hospitals maintain a stable inventory during sudden crises or disasters.

🌽🌽🌽High demand: Fulfills the constant requirement where someone needs blood every few seconds.

LOCATION:
Elida St Paul's Church
105 E Main St.
Elida, OH 45807

DATE:
Thursday, August 27, 2026
TIME: 12 pm - 5 pm

Here is the link from the American Red Cross where you can make your donor appointment:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=45805&driveType=all&fbclid=IwY2xjawT5aCpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWJ2b0VxNlFlS1VwZlgzbXVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevMylRIoEpWHLwvs8wbMbyui8zUGB8sV_Mu8NBbCAStiGuyfKr0_pQAUonjI_aem_wpejYyvQw4yDCiSs9flSGw