WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL DEAF STUDENT RESPONDS: Tamerate, pictured left, studied the World Bible School lessons with his teacher who lives in America. Jackie, his teacher, said he was a man with many questions. She reached out to our brothers in Addis Ababa, and they invited him to come study with them. He understood well the clear teaching of God’s word and was convicted by it. (John 16:7-9) He is deaf and Moges, pictured with Tamerate on the left, taught for several years in our School for the Deaf before becoming a gospel preacher. They are pictured as Moges takes his confession. Moges baptize ..read more

Westside is thrilled to participate in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child this year, both as a congregation that is packing boxes, as well as a drop-off location the week of November 13-20. Westside Church of Christ (7300 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield CA 93309) will be open to accept your packed boxes during the following times: November 12 — During Worship November 13-15 — 4-6pm November 16 — 12-2pm November 17 — 4-6pm November 18 — 10am-12pm November 19 — During Worship or from 4-6pm November 20 — 10am-12pm When you arrive, please pull into the main parking lot and watch for sign ..read more

(This Article Was Originally Published in 2019) We are living in a time of anxiety and fear, unlike any other time in our lives. In my 90 years I have never seen a situation like the present. The only exception might be World War II when some people feared we might we might not win the war. Hoarding in 1942-45 was a result of the fear of not having enough food, gasoline, tires, clothing, etc.for themselves or their families.   God does not want his people to live in fear, anxiety, or worry. He wants us to live in peace of mind, whatever the circumstances. Listen to God speaking. Phi ..read more

Click below to download this update as a PDF: 8-Ethiopian-Newsletter-Revised-8-25-23-38.pdf ETHIOPIA GOSPEL OUTREACH
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August 28, 2023
 NEW ADDITIONS IN THE DEAF MINISTRY:  Report from Brother Moges “We praise our almighty God and His powerful word that is convicting the hearts of more people among the deaf community from Eretria here in Addis Ababa.  Senay Tewelde and Aranshi Nereye, left, are husband and wife.  Bro. Nebeyu, minister for the deaf in Addis, is pictured taking their confession in sign ..read more

This is the third post in our series on Spiritual Formation. We invite you to join us for our Sunday morning message series "The Heart of the Matter" that explores these themes in more detail. Spiritual Renovation A third fundamental truth of Spiritual Formation is that everyone’s heart is shaped by something, and we need to be aware of who or what is shaping our inner world. Our hearts begin to take shape from the moment we are born. That invisible center of our lives is formed by our families, friends, experiences, and society. Even people who grow up in loving, Christlike homes have inter ..read more

This is the second post in our series on Spiritual Formation. We invite you to join us for our Sunday morning message series "The Heart of the Matter" that explores these themes in more detail. Are You Shallowly Shaped or Deeply Formed? In our first post on Spiritual Formation, the main point was that what we do in a visible way flows from who we are on the inside. The second major principle (which we will explore in this post) is that the Bible uses the language of “the heart” to describe who we are on the inside.  In his book The Deeply Formed Life, author and pastor Rich V ..read more

What comes to mind when you think about the day-to-day aspects of your Spiritual Life? When we pause to reflect on what a relationship with God or a commitment to church looks like in practice, we realize that our spiritual lives involve an inner world of being and an outer world of doing. On one side of the coin is what we do (concrete actions)—we go to church, read our Bibles, serve the needy, and so forth. But on the other side of the coin is who we are (heart and character). We strive to be kind, patient, and compassionate. While the outer world of our actions is visible to those around ..read more

Introducing Our New Church Directory! Westside is transitioning to a new app and website for our church directory. The old version of the church directory (ACS / Church Life) will no longer be supported, so we are sharing all the information you need to get access to our new and improved church directory. Keep reading for information on how to access the church directory online through a web browser and how to download the church directory app on your phone or tablet. 1. Accessing the Directory From the Website Our church directory is available to view on your computer! Instant Church Direct ..read more

This week we are dwelling in the Word and exploring the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. Today’s reading is John 14:1-14, where Jesus tells his disciples that he is the way, the truth, and the life. At this point in the Gospel of John, Jesus knows that his time on earth is coming to an end. He is spending a few last moments with his disciples, sharing his final words with them before he goes to the cross. Jesus promises his disciples he will go to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house, but they are confused about what he’s really talking about. Jesus wants them to know that he is ..read more

This week we are dwelling in the Word and exploring the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. Today’s reading is John 11:1-37, the story of Jesus bringing Lazarus back from the dead. It’s in this story that Jesus declares he is the resurrection and the life. Jesus was very close with Mary, Martha, and their brother Lazarus. When Lazarus died, Jesus went to comfort the two sisters and weep with them. His loving presence in their time of grief is a powerful example of the ministry of presence—not trying to fix people, or say the magic words that will take away their pain, but to simply stand with ..read more