RAISING COMPASSIONATE KIDS: Let’s do it together!
Ah...Ah...Ah...CHOO! (I mean - BOO!) Are you on the lookout for ways to teach your kids how to love like Jesus? How to spend their lives on others, in spite of the “me first” messages they see and hear every day? Well, when it comes to kids - preschoolers right up to...
While You Are Waiting
What do you do when you are in the middle of an "I don't want to be here" situation when there is no quick solution? This year we're in a very unique time where the whole world is feeling that way. If you feel like the only person who is struggling, be reassured that...
FYI Fridays – October 23
Happy Friday Westheights, Halloween for Hunger is one of the ways that our church family expresses what it means to follow Jesus, by practically gathering food that will help those dealing with food insecurity issues in our region. How can you help? We need...
Pivot #1 – Change
We're dealing with an overall sense of uncertainty right now. Just when we think we know what to expect, something changes... and then we don't know what to expect anymore. Organizations, businesses, and individuals have all had to make sudden adjustments to the way...
FYI Fridays – October 16
Happy Friday, Westheights! This week we are excited to be talking about year 14 of Halloween for Hunger! Over the years this has been a practical expression of our faith as we seek to meet the food security needs of our community. This year we will be doing things a...
HALLOWEEN FOR HUNGER FOOD DRIVE 2020
We are excited to be announcing that Halloween for Hunger is back for our 14th year! Since 2007, our church and community has donated 30,850 lbs of food through our Halloween for Hunger events. The Food Bank of Waterloo region calculates that this is equivalent to...
Just Be #4 – Be Thankful
As a community of followers of Jesus we want to recognise that one of the key ways that our faith is expressed is through the practice of thankfulness. Researchers suggest that gratitude can make people happier, enrich relationships be good for our physical health,...
FYI Fridays – October 9
Happy Friday, Westheights! The practice of thankfulness is important. It is good for our minds, our souls and perhaps even our physical bodies too. No doubt this Thanksgiving weekend will have a different feel to it. But none-the-less, we are still encouraged to take...
An Update from the Church Board
Dear Westheights Community Church family, Yesterday our church Board met to discuss our plans for in-person Sunday gatherings. Our hope was that these gatherings would resume this Sunday, October 11, and we were very excited about being able to see some of you...
Just Be # 3 – Be Patient
Does the way that we love one another show our neighbours who Jesus is and that He is about? To love others like Jesus is to love inclusively and universally. Our love for one another can be a magnet to draw in our friends, neighbours and family members who are trying...
FYI Fridays – October 2
Happy Friday Westheights, It is hard to believe that it is October. This means that somehow, we have managed one whole month without Mimi Lee as our administrator! As a part of our service this Sunday, we will be taking some time to say “thank you” to Mimi for her...
Engaging the New Testament
What is an amanuensis? Can you explain the Wesleyan Quadrilateral? Do you know what the shortest verse in the Bible is? (Hint: It's not actually 'Jesus wept' as many of us have believed for years!) Listen to Pastor Terry Kreutzkamp's message (which includes an...
FYI Fridays – September 25
Happy Friday Westheights, This Sunday I am thrilled to have Pastor Terry Kreutzkamp lead our teaching time. For those who don’t know Terry, he officially oversees our House Church ministry, but unofficially keeps our worship ministry organized and contributes so much...
Just Be #2 – Be With Him
Are you good at slowing down when you need to? Is it easy to admit that you're tired when you just run out of steam? In his message, Pastor Josh challenges us to be willing to disconnect from the "noise" and take time instead to bring our burdens to Jesus. JUST...
An Update From the Treasurer
It feels like a long time since we've all been together and there has been a lot happening at Westheights. In our house I've seen youth, young adults and house churches meeting together online. I've been part of the Westheights Kids online program as well and it has...