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2027 STEWARDSHIP
Last Sunday, we officially kicked off our 2027 stewardship campaign, "Faith Forward". This is a very exciting time for our church. As we look forward to the year of ministry ahead of us, we do so with joy and urgency, just as the early Christians who first received these words felt (1 Peter 4:8-11). The early church was building immense amounts of momentum, and that momentum continues through West U UMC today! In step with this campaign, our current sermon series will focus on the United Methodist vision: to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously.
Check Your Mailboxes and Inboxes!
Be on the lookout this week for your official stewardship letter arriving through mail and email. Every fall, we create our budget for the following year. Your pledge is vital—allowing us to plan faithfully and budget responsibly for our ministries, programs, and outreach!
All families are invited to complete a pledge card to indicate their anticipated giving for 2027. Pledges are being collected now through November 8, which is our 90th Anniversary Celebration Sunday.
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Navigating Aging & Memory Care Series
Join us this Sunday for the last session of our three-Sunday Lunch & Learn series with Amazing Place. Speaker Sally Davis will offer advice on helping a dear friend with dementia. Learn tips on creating a safe environment, communicating effectively, and finding activities that may create happy, hopeful moments. All are welcome.
When: Sunday, October 18 (Immediately following worship service)
Where: The Drummet
Cost: Free to attend, lunch is provided.
Questions: Bert Campbell, bcampbell-houston@comcast.net
Registration not required.
To learn more about the series, please visit our webpage at westumethodist.org/amazingplace.
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All Saints' Sunday
November 1 | 11:00 AM Worship Service
On this meaningful Sunday, we pause to give thanks for the saints who have shaped our faith and left lasting imprints on our hearts. During worship, we will read aloud the names of those who have passed since our last All Saints' Sunday (November 2, 2025).
We would love to honor the "saints" in your life as well. If you have a friend or family member who has passed since our last All Saints' Sunday and who you would like us to name and remember during the service, please submit their name by Wednesday, October 28.
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Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed
October 31 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Help us welcome our West U neighbors for an evening of festive fun! We need volunteers to back their cars into our front parking lot, decorate their car trunks, and pass out treats as neighborhood kids stroll from car to car. Bring your own creative theme, or use one of our prepacked decoration kits—we make it completely turnkey. Can’t make it that evening? You can still be part of the magic by donating candy and event supplies.
Click here to view our Amazon Wish List and click the button below to volunteer.
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90th Anniversary Celebration: November 8
11:00 AM Service of Worship | Sanctuary
12:00 PM Luncheon | High Court
Join our faith family—including current and former members, pastors, and staff—to give thanks for God’s protection, provision, and nurture with a special worship service and celebration lunch. All are welcome. Registration not required.
All Church Mission Sunday: November 15
9:45 AM | High Court
Help us reach our goal of donating 90 bags of groceries and 90 manual can openers to the community by joining us Sunday morning to participate in service projects like packaging beans and rice for CCSC and decorating brown bags for Kids’ Meals.
Last Call for Directory Photos! Submitting your own photo for the 90th Anniversary Pictorial Directory? The deadline is TODAY October 16. Send your pictures to Mattie Loucks: mattie.loucks@gmail.com.
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Have You Grabbed Your Church T-shirt Yet?
More than just great merch, the back of these shirts features the United Methodist Church’s new guiding mission: “Serve joyfully. Love boldly. Lead courageously.” It's the perfect daily reminder of how we’re called to live out our faith!
Earn yours by volunteering in your favorite ministry area or buying one. However you get it, wear it proudly and help us share this joyful message everywhere you go!
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Children’s Sunday School (K-5th Grades)
Sundays | 10 - 10:45 AM | Choir Room
Kids will explore the foundations of faith through hands-on learning in our new interactive series, The Method Lab.
Children’s Church
Sundays during the 11 AM Worship Service
11:00 am: Children start the service sitting with their families in the Sanctuary to sing and worship together.
Children's Message: Early in the service, children will be invited to the front of the Sanctuary for a short message tailored just for them.
Children’s Church (Room 233): Following the message, children are dismissed with their teachers to Room 233 (elementary) and Room 119 (preschool), for their own age-appropriate lesson, activities, and fellowship.
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Christmas Alive
December 6 | 6:00 PM
Christmas Alive is coming, and we need volunteers to make it magical! From acting and singing to shepherding or helping with the backyard party, there’s a place for everyone to get involved.
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Mid-High Youth Bible Study (6th-9th Grades)
Sundays | 12:15 PM | Lunch Destinations
Join us after Sunday worship for lunch, a deep dive into applying Scripture to everyday life, and a special lesson in partnership with our music ministry!
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Middle School Retreat (6th-8th Grades)
November 13-15 | Forest Glen (Huntsville, TX)
Pack Your Bags for “The Journey!” We’re heading to Forest Glen for a retreat centered all around discovering Wesleyan Grace. It’s going to be a fantastic time of faith, fellowship, and outdoor fun.
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Christmas ARMY (9th Grade - College)
December 27, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Make your winter break matter! All 9th-grade through college students are invited to join Christmas ARMY for a Christ-centered mission experience. We will serve low-income families through local community service projects, while growing our faith and developing leadership skills through worship and fellowship.
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Lakeview Midwinter 2027 Camp
February 12-14, 2027
Mid-Winter Camp is a weekend retreat for students grades 3-12 — bringing the energy of summer camp into the heart of February. From high-energy moments like polar plunges and quad zip-lining to powerful worship gatherings that draw groups closer to each other and to God, it’s a weekend that creates space for both fun and meaningful growth.
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College Care Packages
Sign-up Deadline: October 27, 2026
Midterms are creeping up, and we want to send some love to our college students! The Youth Ministry is putting together West U UMC College Care Packages to send a little piece of home to our young adults.
- Parents: Please click on the button below and fill out the online form to ensure your student is on the list to receive some snacks, encouragement, and prayers.
- Church Family: You can help share the love! Stop by the table at the back of the sanctuary after worship this Sunday to sign the encouragement cards that will be included in each package.
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Volunteer to Be a Liturgist or Communion Server!
We would love for you to take an active role in our Sunday services. We are currently looking for Liturgists to lead the congregation in reading the Call to Worship, Scripture, and Affirmation of Faith, as well as Communion Servers.
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Nurture the Next Generation
Do you have a heart for kids? We need Sunday School volunteers for the 10 AM and 11 AM hours! No prepwork is required, and serving even once a month makes a huge difference. To help create a fun, faith-filled environment for our children, contact tjones@westumethodist.org.
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