Shalom: Us Vs. Them
SHALOM: US VS. THEM Message by Josh Mutter - January 15, 2023 Big Idea: Practising Shalom means rejecting the absolute categories of “us vs them.” 1. We practise shalom when we refuse to withhold ourselves from others Matthew 5:43-49 NIV “You have heard that it was...
An Intro to Shalom
An Intro to Shalom Big Idea: Our experience of Shalom will shape how we engage our relationships and can help us discern how we navigate these polarised times. Shalom is about our reconciliation with God. I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises...
NEW YEAR
NEW YEAR Message by Josh Mutter - January 1, 2023 Big Idea: Pursuing God's presence and guidance will lead us to what our hearts are looking for 1. Our pursuit of "comforts" can lead us to lose track of what really matters Haggai 1:2-4 (NIV) This is what...
Games Night for Grown Ups Winter 2023
On January 21st, 2023, we will be having another Westheights' Games Night for Grown Ups. Everyone (18 and older) is welcome to gather at 7:00pm in the portable beside the church to have some fun together playing a variety of games. Drinks will be provided and the...
6th Annual Chili Cook Off
A little friendly rivalry, especially over food, is always fun. Add a group of friendly people, and you’ve got a delicious blend. It's been on hiatus, but our Chili Cook Off is back! Our 6th annual chili cook-off is on Sunday, January 29, 2023, and we are looking for...
Christmas Eve – Dec 23 @7pm Service Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather, our December 23rd Christmas Eve service has been canceled. At this point we are hopeful that we will be able to proceed with our Christmas Eve services tomorrow (December 24th) at 4pm & 7pm. These services will be both in-person and...
ADVENT: PEACE
ADVENT: PEACE Message by Josh Mutter - Dec 18, 2022 Big Idea: At Advent, we are celebrating how Jesus has come to bring us God’s peace Isaiah 9:2-5 NIV The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has...
ADVENT: JOY
ADVENT: JOY Message by Josh Mutter - December 11, 2022 JOY Big Idea: The joy of advent is not that things are good, but that Jesus is with us when things are NOT good 1. Advent reminds us that real-life can cause us to feel powerless. Luke 2:1-3 NIV In those days...
Church Board News: December 8, 2022
Hello Westheights Family, As we wrap up 2022, the Church Board would like to share what we are working on and what could be in store for 2023. As you are aware, our Director of Student Ministries position remains vacant. As a Board, we share the urgency to fill...
Relief, Development and Peace in the Name of Christ
RELIEF, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST Message by Kim Lester - December 4, 2022 MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE Mark 12:29-31 NIV “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God...
HOW TO KNOW OF SERVICE CANCELLATION
During the winter months, we may have need to cancel our Sunday morning worship service due to severe weather. Out of concern for our many volunteers who need to make their way to service early in potentially hazardous road conditions, we will make the decision...
Advent #1: HOPE
ADVENT: HOPE Message by Josh Mutter - November 27, 2022 HOPE Isaiah 2:2-5 NIV In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples...
Christmas 2022
Merry Christmas Westheights! Believe it or not, the first Sunday of Advent is right around the corner on November 27th. With this in mind we wanted to make sure we let you in on a few things that you won’t want to miss out on this Christmas season. Advent...
Sabbath – Part 2
SABBATH - Part 2 Message by Josh Mutter - November 20, 2022 Big Idea: We need to discover the practice of Sabbath that works for us When we practice Sabbath, we are following Jesus He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into...
HOW YOU GOT HERE ISN’T GOING TO GET YOU WHERE YOU’RE GOING
HOW YOU GOT HERE ISN'T GOING TO GET YOU WHERE YOU'RE GOING Message by Tom Fenske - November 13, 2022 Big Idea: Personal growth requires you to change your behaviour and mindset based on your context 1. Examine and acknowledge your situation "How can the guests of the...