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We look forward to connecting with you today.
IN TODAY’S SERVICE …
Westheights@82 | 10:30am | 82 Westheights Dr.
Westheights@Home | Live at 10:30am | Youtube
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Wear a name tag this morning! It’s a great opportunity to get to know each other within our church community. You can find the name tag sticker on your chair in the sanctuary – fill it out with a pen – or come a bit earlier before service and utilize our Name Tag Decoration Station.
Missions Moment
During the service today Emma Buhrow will briefly share about how her short-term missions trip went. Emma, through Worldwide Evangelization for Christ (WEC), went to Spain from August 21- September 7 for a trip where she walked alongside fellow pilgrims on the Camino Trail.
Meadowlane Park Re-opening Celebration + Need For Volunteers
This Saturday, September 26, 4–7pm (rain or shine)! Meadowlane Park is re-opening after the stormwater construction project, and City of Kitchener’s celebration will include new trails, environmental displays, live music, outdoor games, face painting, light refreshments, and more.
Westheights will have a community booth at the event, and Sarah Brnjas and Alyssa Colenutt would love to have a few friendly faces join them as we connect with our neighbours! If you’re available for all or part of the time and would enjoy helping out at the booth, contact Sarah at sarahbrnjas@westheights.org. And if you’re attending but can’t volunteer, no worries—come by the booth and say hi!
Truth and Reconciliation Day Resources
September 30th is Truth & Reconciliation Day. It’s a day as Canadians we honour and remember the survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home. It’s a call for collective remembrance and a call of action towards justice and reconciliation. Here are some resources to learn, reflect, and engage as a community to take steps towards reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbours.
Scam Awareness: Phishing Google Calendar Invites
We’ve recently seen scammers sending Google Calendar invites with alarming notices like “Invoice Due”. These may look legitimate, but are often phishing attempts. Westheights staff will never send a calendar invite without context or use one for donation or invoice details. If something seems suspicious, always check the “from” email address. For example, Pastor Josh’s church emails will always come from joshmutter@westheights.org. If the address doesn’t match, don’t respond—report it as spam. Here is a helpful prevention article.
Are you Interested in Baptism?
Baptism is a meaningful step in the journey of following Jesus. It’s an outward sign of the inward choice to trust Him and follow His ways, just as Scripture invites us to do. If you’d like to learn more about baptism, or if you feel this may be your next step, we’d love to connect with you. Please reach out to Pastor Josh to start the conversation.
BIC Nicaragua Trip
Click here for a promotional video sharing more details about Be In Christ’s service and learning trip November 29 – December 9, 2026. Applications are due by September 20. Questions? Email Chuck Rickman chuckbictrips@gmail.
Christmas Eve Service — Get Involved!
We’re already dreaming about Christmas Eve! 🎄 Our services are December 23 at 7pm and December 24 at 4pm & 7pm, and we’d love your help making them special. We’re looking for vocalists, instrumentalists, potential Christmas choir members, and people interested in reading, welcoming, decorating, or behind-the-scenes roles.
Fill out the form here by September 20 (Today) if you’d like to be involved!
We’re Hiring!
As a church, we’re continuing to grow and invest in key areas of ministry – and we’re excited to share that we’re hiring for two part-time roles. If you (or someone you know) have a heart to serve and a passion for ministry, we’d love for you to take a look or help spread the word.
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Director of Children’s & Family Ministrie
Full job descriptions and application details can be found here.
HEALING WHAT’S WITHIN: DISCUSSION GROUP
SEP 21 – NOV 30
MONDAYS 7-9PM
(Break for Thanksgiving)
Westheights Portable
WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT
SEPT 28 | 7PM
LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO LUNCH
OCT 4 | AFTER CHURCH
Various Homes
GAMES NIGHT FOR GROWN-UPS
OCT 24 | 7PM
Church Foyer
Click here for more details
HALLOWEEN FOR HUNGER
OCT 31 | 6pm
Westheights Church + Neighbourhood
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WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
OCT 23
7PM
Various Homes
NEWCOMERS LUNCH
NOV 8
AFTER CHURCH (12:30PM)
Heather & Shane’s House (Baden)
WOMEN’S RETREAT
NOV 27-28
Hidden Acres
Camp Kahquah Retreats
Camp Kahquah is Be in Christ’s camp up in Magnetawan, Ontario.
Upcoming Kahquah Retreats:
Mother & Daughter Retreat (Oct 23–25) – Registration Opened Sep 1
For more information or to register for Camp Kahquah retreats, click here.
Prayer Requests
If you need prayer, please email prayerrequest@westheights.org.
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