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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Please Reach Out Office Phone (734) 663-4164 Office Hours Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-2pm Wednesday 9am-Noon Emails Office westside@westside-umc.org Adam Bissell, Pastor adam@westside-umc.org Samantha Tidball, Associate Pastor samantha@westside-umc.org Jacob Carroll, Director of Music jacob@westside-umc.org

Ways to Give Stewardship is an important part of a Christian life. Christian stewardship is an important part of living a Christian life. We are all encouraged to live into the Biblical principle of tithing - giving one tenth of all that we have been given to building God's Kingdom here on earth. There are many opportunities to support this Kingdom work at West Side Church. Our day-to-day ministries and programs our supported through our regular worship giving. We are beginning phase two of our Foundation for the Future capital campaign which is updating our facilities to better serve our community and enhance the worship experience. We also support a variety of current mission needs in our community and around the world through specific designated giving that includes our monthly communion offering. ​ Through the United Methodist Commmitee on Relief (UMCOR) we provide direct support with no overhead cost to national and worldwide emergent needs. ​ ways you can donate: In Person Each Sunday we encourage everyone committed to the mission and vision of West Side Church to make a financial commitment. If you're not able to make it to our outdoor worship service or donate online, you can mail your gift of support to the church. ONLINE Donate You can sign up to give electronically on a recurring basis or make a one time gift through our on-line portal. You can also download the giving app for your android device here , or your iOS device here . Text-to-give It's easy to give with your smart phone by using Test-To-Give! Simply text the amount you'd like to give to 84321 . ​ The first time you text you'll get a link to follow in order to set up your Text-To-Give account. Thereafter you will simply text the amount you want to give to 84321 . ​ Here's a VIDEO that will walk you through the process. Christmas 2020 100% of our Christmas offering this year will be divided evenly between two charities: ​ United Methodist Commission on Relief (UMCOR) International Disaster Relief Fund ​ ​ A Brighter Way - a local charity that helps individuals transitioning from prison back to society Text "Christmas" and the dollar amount you wish to give to 84321

WELCOME TO THE PRAYER GARDEN West Side Church's Prayer Ministry This is a safe place for you to submit a request for prayers of joy and/ or concern. ​ Request may be submitted anonymously.

WELCOME TO WEST SIDE CHURCH West Side is a church that provides a variety of spiritual growth opportunities and experiences. We recognize that there is no “one size fits all,” when it comes to how people live out their spiritual journeys. ​ While many enjoy meeting God through songs, prayers and messages during Sunday morning worship; others find just as much meaning and joy in serving together at the Alpha House or with Habitat for Humanity. While still yet others find the peace of God in tending to our lovely memorial garden in our front yard. ​ This open-minded approach to the many diverse pathways of spiritual growth is not a new idea. In fact for centuries, United Methodists have forged their spiritual journey via a balanced diet of Scripture, Experience, Reason & Tradition. These four avenues make up what we call the “quadrilateral,” which teaches us to ask the following questions: ​ • What is Revealed in Scripture? • How does Tradition illuminate the path ahead? • How does our Experience inform us? • What can be confirmed by Reason? ​ So at West Side you will discover a multi-generational church of both thinkers and doers, of musicians and accountants, of students and those enjoying retirement, of scientists and handymen-philosophers (and throw in some football fans for good measure!). We take a progressive approach to living out our faith and thrive in serving our community and world. We practice collaborative and empowering leadership, with the hope of equipping humble and genuine followers of Christ with the holy love and courage needed to be lights in this day and age. ​ This is a safe place to ask questions. This is a sanctuary to find acceptance and community. This is a group of people on a quest to be real and totally imperfect in our attempts at being Jesus’ followers. And with the help of the children in our midst, we can learn again to laugh at ourselves, and to grieve as needed as well. For if we can be known for anything, let us be known for compassion and mercy - for ourselves and for each other. And then - maybe just in little bits at a time - we will become the change we are looking for. ​ Come along with us and engage in your spiritual journey at West Side. It’s completely fine to be anonymous and find your own space. Or to dive in the deep-end and get as involved as you please. All are welcome. ​ Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask about the ancient paths. Ask where the good road is. Walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 All are welcome to join us for our Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 10:30a.m. 900 South 7th St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 663-4164 westside@westside-umc.org Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-2pm Listen to our most recent sermon 4/21/24 "Gratitude is the Key" - Pastor Adam Bissell To listen to all of our recent sermons, click here To read our recent newsletters and sign up, click here Coming Soon New Member Classes Contact the office at 734-663-4164 or Westside@westside-umc.org for more information. UM FOOTBALL PARKING Parking for UM home games has been offered here since the 1970's. The price is $40 and it is on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions please call Irene at 734-223-0392.

Link to Pledge Commitment Form Link to Online Giving : Please use the dropdown and choose AccessAbility AccessAbility Campaign As a church, West Side has been collectively praying for our AccessAbility campaign: “Lord, what do you want to do through me?” Sunday, May 5 will be our opportunity to share what God has placed upon our hearts. We will be providing a special time in worship that day for folks to bring forward their completed pledge cards. As you notice on the card, there are several ways to give, and at various levels of giving. Gifts can be a one-time donation, a 1, 2 or 3 year commitment (see example of 2 & 3 year commitment levels on back of pledge card), or be given in the form of assets. If you are interested in giving to the campaign via an asset, or “non-cash” gift, please let us know and we will contact you to discuss the details. Some examples of assets are: securities, such as stocks and mutual funds, inherited IRA’s and Required Minimum Distributions. Whatever the amount or type of gift, we will be thankful for all the gifts and sacrifices given to increase the AccessAbililty of West Side Church! Following worship on May 5 we invite you to join us for a Celebration Luncheon! For those numbers, it would be very helpful to have RSVP’s sent in to the church office by Monday, April 29. In the meantime, if you have thoughts or questions on the campaign and the projects we have planned, please don’t hesitate to contact us, or come to our AccessAbility Campaign Q & A after worship on Sunday April 28! We look forward to all that God has in store for us! On the way there, Doug & Sue Weber Pastor Adam dwebera2@gmail.com adam@westside-umc.org Digital AccessAbility Sanctuary Audio/Visual In order to provide a high quality virtual and in-person worship experience, most if not all of our current equipment needs to be upgraded, including: mixing console, amplifiers, computer systems and recording software, speakers, screen/monitors, lighting and cameras. Digital Church Sign Around 85% of a business's customers live or work within a five-mile radius! the need here is to replace our sign in the front yard with a digital church sign - with the ability to change messages! Zoom Room Physical AccessAbility Fire Alarm Upgrades Elevator Upgrades Waterproofing North Wall of Education Building AccessAbility Campaign Goal $500,000

Children There is always something fun going on for children. Come join us! Sunday School Children are at the heart of Jesus' ministry. We use a rotational model of children's Sunday School to give our elementary aged kids a chance to learn about memorable and important bible stories in more depth. We focus on a single bible story over several weeks using a series of different experiences including music, art, games, science, and performance, to gain a deeper understanding of the story. What we are up to now! Christmas Pageant West Side's Christmas-themed musical is a favorite event! A fun and meaningful script is chosen each year. Children rehearse on Sundays leading up to a performance during worship service in December. All children are welcome to participate on stage or behind the scenes. Learn More Vacation Bible School West Side's Vacation Bible School is usually held for one week in June from 5:00-8:00pm (dates and times may vary) and it is free for everyone. Children ages 3 (potty-trained) through 5th grade are welcome, and older students are invited to volunteer. The week includes art and crafts, music, games, snacks, and fun all connecting to the week's Biblical theme! See great pictures Children's Summer Musical During the summer months, children are invited to participate in West Side's summer musical. Children rehearse on Sunday mornings during the worship service. Rehearsal attendance is flexible to accommodate vacations and other summer activities. The cast and crew perform the musical at the worship service on the 2nd Sunday in September. We welcome all children who want to participate, and have big parts, small parts, and director's assistant roles available to fit everyone's comfort level. 2019 Information Please reload

GIVING AT WEST SIDE Stewardship is an important part of a Christian life We are all encouraged to live into the Biblical principle of tithing - giving one tenth of all that we have been given to building God's Kingdom here on earth. There are many opportunities to support this Kingdom work at West Side Church. Our day-to-day ministries and programs our supported through our regular worship giving. We are beginning phase two of our Foundation for the Future capital campaign which is updating our facilities to better serve our community and enhance the worship experience. We also support a variety of current mission needs in our community and around the world through specific designated giving that includes our monthly communion offering. ​ Through the United Methodist Commmitee on Relief (UMCOR) we provide direct support with no overhead cost to national and worldwide emergent needs. MARCH COMMUNITY OFFERING UMCOR Westside’s Community Offering for March is dedicated to the United Methodist Committee on Relief, UMCOR. UMCOR’s work focuses on eating those who have been impacted by natural or human-caused catastrophes and are often the first on the scene when tragedy strikes. To learn more about UMCOR, visit https://umcmission.org/5253-2/ . To give to UMCOR text “$____ Community ” to 84321 WAYS TO GIVE TEXT TO GIVE ONLINE GIVING It's easy to give with your smart phone by using Test-To-Give! Simply text the amount you'd like to give to 84321. ​ The first time you text you'll get a link to follow in order to set up your Text-To-Give account. Thereafter you will simply text the amount you want to give to 84321. ​ Here's a VIDEO that will walk you through the process. You can sign up to give electronically on a recurring basis or make a one time gift through our on-line portal. You can also download the giving app for your android device here, or your iOS device here . DONATE

Audio Sermons View our audio content on Podbean at https://westside7.podbean.com 4/21/2024 4/14/2024 4/7/2024 3/31/2024 3/24/2024 3/17/2024 3/3/2024 2/25/2024 2/11/2024 2/4/2024 1/28/2024 1/21/2024 1/14/2024 1/7/2024 12/31/2023 12/24/2023 12/17/2023 12/10/2023 12/3/2023 11/26/2023 "Gratitude is the Key" - Pastor Adam Bissell (Gospel Reading: John 6:5-15) "Making Impact" - Pastor Adam Bissell (Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 "Don't Let Go: Learning to Pray Relentlessly to Build Resilient Faith”- Pastor Samantha Tidball "These Little Moments" by Pastor Adam Bissell (Gospel Reading: John 20:1-18) "Facepalm Sunday" by Pastor Samantha Tidball (Gospel Reading: Luke 19:37-44) "Non-Compliance" by Pastor Adam Bissell (3/17/24) Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 3-3-24 Sermon "Trusting God, our Generous Giver" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 2-25-24 Sermon - "Defying Empire" - Pastor Adam Bissell 2-11-24 Sermon "The Power of the Word in the Wilderness" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 2-4-24 Sermon - "Alternative Community" - Pastor Adam Bissell 1-28-24 Sermon ".....But I Say to You" - Pastor Adam Bissell 1-21-24 Sermon - "The Word of God; the Bible and Beyond" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 1-14-24 Sermon - "The Bible is For Us" - Pastor Adam Bissell 1-7-24 Sermon - "Restart" - Pastor Adam Bissell 12-31-23 Sermon - "Accessing Joy in a Chaotic World" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 12-24-23 Morning Service - "Making Room for Love" - Pastor Adam Bissell 12-24-23 Evening Service - "Making Room for Love" - Pastor Adam Bissell Lessons & Carols - Pastor Samantha Tidball's Message 12-10-23 Sermon - "Peace Via Repentance" - Pastor Adam Bissell 12-3-23 Sermon - "Hope-fully" - Pastor Adam Bissell 11-26-23 Sermon - "When Did We See You" - Katie Grosh IF YOU FALL DOWN// 2.26.2023 Due to power loss we did not have in-person worship on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Please join us for our online worship at the following link: Worship Service - February 26, 2023 ​ Bulletin - February 26, 2023 ​ Musical Offering by Music Director Jacob Carroll and vocalists Tyler Middleton, Hayla Alawi & Marissa Redding - February 26, 2023 ​ Pastor Adam's Musical Offering - February 26, 2023 ​ Costa Rica Mission Facebook Page

Vacation Bible School VBS 2020 cancelled due to COVID. Check back in with us next year to see what we have planned! See Pics from Prior Years Anchor 1 Discover Your Strength in God Thanks to all of our Volunteers!

Weddings Love. Commitment to each other and God. A sacred celebration. Weddings at West Side ​ We would be delighted to share in your special day here at West Side UMC! ​ ​ Please contact the church office if interested. 734-663-4164 ​

Welcome Call to Worship L: We are called to be God's children. P: God's love has been poured on us through Jesus Christ! L: Fear and doubt are gone! P: Joy and Celebration ring in our hearts! L: Come, let us raise our voices in song! P: Let us offer our hearts and souls to God in prayer and praise. Amen. Song 1 As the Deer (TFWS 2025) Announcements New Testament Reading Luke 16:1-13 Jesus also said to the disciples, “A certain rich man heard that his household manager was wasting his estate. He called the manager in and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give me a report of your administration because you can no longer serve as my manager.’ “The household manager said to himself, What will I do now that my master is firing me as his manager? I’m not strong enough to dig and too proud to beg. I know what I’ll do so that, when I am removed from my management position, people will welcome me into their houses. “One by one, the manager sent for each person who owed his master money. He said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ He said, ‘Nine hundred gallons of olive oil.’The manager said to him, ‘Take your contract, sit down quickly, and write four hundred fifty gallons.’ Then the manager said to another, ‘How much do you owe?’ He said, ‘One thousand bushels of wheat.’ He said, ‘Take your contract and write eight hundred.’ “The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted cleverly. People who belong to this world are more clever in dealing with their peers than are people who belong to the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it’s gone, you will be welcomed into the eternal homes. “Whoever is faithful with little is also faithful with much, and the one who is dishonest with little is also dishonest with much. If you haven’t been faithful with worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? If you haven’t been faithful with someone else’s property, who will give you your own? No household servant can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be loyal to the one and have contempt for the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” Song 2 Seek Ye First(UMH 405) Message: Your Time and Money Song 3 What Does the Lord Require (UMH 441) Offertory Anthem "Never weather-beaten sail". Charles Wood Prayer Song 4 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us(UMH 381) Blessing West Side Weekly

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