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Honduras Mission Trip
Saturday, July 18 – July 25
Our Honduras mission team departs tomorrow! Please join us in praying for our team of 22 as they travel, serve, and share the love of Christ in Honduras from July 18–25. Pray for safe travels, good health, meaningful relationships, and that God would work in and through each team member during the week. We are excited to see how He will use this team to make an impact and look forward to hearing their stories when they return.
Summer Youth Bonfires
July 22 & August 12, 26 | 7pm
Nights of fire, worship and games are being held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the summer for Westwood Youth, grades 6-12. Join us for hotdogs, s’mores, campfire worship, devotionals, yard games and fun with friends!
Sundae Sunday
Sunday July 19 | 6pm
I Scream, You Scream – We all scream for ICE SCREAM!! Westwood Kids is celebrating National Ice Cream Day AND the wrap up of the Scripture Scoops summer Bible reading program with SUNDAE SUNDAY! This family event will include ice cream themed games, crafts, and of course: ICE CREAM SUNDAES! Most importantly, let’s see what ice cream can teach us about the need for Jesus in our lives!
Backpack Buddies
Sunday August 16 | 4pm
In partnership with Arrive Ministries, Westwood Kids is gathering supplies for backpacks – please drop off backpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks and scissors in the Kids Lobby. On Sunday August 16, Westwood Kids families are invited to our Packing Party to get the backpacks ready for Arrive Ministries!
Small Group Leaders Conference
Thursday August 6 | 6:30pm
On August 6th, we invite all current and interested small group leaders to this Leaders Conference. You will learn to engage your small group members in study and conversation that will transform their lives. There is no cost to attend; register below.
Westwood Church Family Fall Fest – Save the date!
Sunday, September 13
Food trucks, inflatables, games and more! More details coming soon.
Giving Update
June Total: $50,486 (-$19,718 difference)
July Total: $21,831 (-$14,025 difference)
Fiscal YTD (7/1/26-6/30/27): $21,831 (-$14,025 difference)
To help us save costs on electronic giving fees, please consider giving ACH via bank transfer. Download the form now!
On-Going Highlights
Quilting Ministry – We make nearly 100 quilts throughout the year and donate them to people in need all over the community. Join us in blessing others around us, along with enjoying great fellowship with one another. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 10am-3pm in the Blue Room (upstairs). No registration needed to attend.
DASH (50s+ ) Ministry – We have monthly recurring events for you to get connected with others:
- DASH Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Waite Park on the last Wednesday of the month at 12:15pm.
- DASH Men’s Breakfast at Perkins in St. Cloud on the first Tuesday of the month at 9am.
- DASH Women’s Breakfast at Perkins in St. Cloud on the second Monday of the month at 9:30am.
Connect With Us!
Connect with us through our website, Facebook, Instagram, and our Church App (see below)!
Our Church App
Stay connected and deepen your faith journey with our church app! Connection with our Westwood community is now more accessible than ever, right in the palm of your hand.
Download the app (Westwood MN) from the Google Play Store or the App Store. After you download the app, you will be prompted to enter your phone number. This connects your profile in our database so that you can access personalized info. In the app, you will be able to:
- Stay Informed and Engaged: Easily access a calendar of upcoming events and register to participate in one simple tap. Receive timely and helpful notifications to keep you informed.
- Grow in Your Faith: Watch past messages, submit prayer requests, listen to the Bible online, take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment, and gain free access to RightNow Media (a vast library of Bible studies and discipleship resources).
- Connect and Serve: Check your serving schedule and connect directly with your small group members to foster community.
- Give: Give electronically and access your giving history & your year-end tax statement issued during the month of January.
Search for “Westwood MN” and download the app today to experience a new way to stay connected, grow, and serve with your church family. Contact addi.schirmers@westwoodstcloud.org with any questions about the app.