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Spring Missions Offering set for May
The Missions Committee has set the month of May for the collection of our Spring State Missions Offering. This year the goal is $7500 and will be equally divided between CBFNC and the Welcome House in Conetoe. We will kick off the offering...
Family Ministries Sunday set for April 23rd
This Sunday is Family Ministries Sunday, a time of worship led by children, youth, and Family Ministries leaders. The service will feature our Youth Handbell Choir, music led by a new youth worship team, a video music presentation from our...
Church Work Day Set for May 1st
The Properties Committee has set a church work day for Saturday, May 1 from 8 am to 12 pm. This will include both inside and outside projects. Outside we will erect a temporary fence along the retention area and the new playing field. We will...
Sit Spots for Children’s Message
You may have to look at the picture closely. When you do, you will see a collection of spots. No, there are not stains on our carpet. These are "sit spots." We continue to work through how we can provide the best worship opportunities for...
Items for Union Mission – Roanoke Rapids
We will be taking a trailer load of clothes, etc. to the Union Mission Roanoke Rapids on April 26th. The Union Mission is a long time mission relationship with Westwood and your gifts make a big difference in their ministry. As you begin your...
Easter Morning at Westwood
At 10:30 am on April 4th, we will gather for our Easter Celebration. The service will carry us from the darkness of Good Friday to the grand celebration of the resurrection. The service will be rich with music and joyous celebration. Come...
Maunday Thursday Service Set April 1st at 6pm
On Thursday, April 1, at 6 pm Westwood will host an in-person and online Maundy Thursday Service. It will be a wonderful time of reflection as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. Come be a part of this worship...
Irem Ozay joins staff as Church Pianist
Welcome to our ministry team Irem Ozay. Yesterday Derrick Arellano, our Associate Pastor for Music and Worship, announced that Irem has joined our church ministry team as our Church Pianist. As a part of the hire process Derrick worked with a...
CDC Screening Guidelines for COVID-19
COVID-19 Screening Form Have you screened yourself before entering the church building/office? · Have you had close contact (within 6 feet for 10-15 minutes over a 24 hour period, per CDC) recently with someone diagnosed with COVID-19...
Welcome House Volunteer Opportunity
Calling all volunteers! The Welcome House is in need of volunteers to clean areas on the exterior of the house and finish the installation of a new play area for the kids who will call Welcome House home. On March 20th from 9 am till 12 noon,...
Baptist Women In Ministry Guest Proclaimer This Sunday
February marks the Baptist Women in Ministry Month of Preaching. Westwood marks our participation in this important annual point of promotion and education by inviting Carolyn McClendon as our guest proclaimer. Carolyn will be preaching this...
Flu Kit Collection for Alliance Medical Missions
Our Missions Committee is partnering with our youth ministry for a church wide mission project to help one of our mission partners meet a critical need. Alliance Medical Missions has reached out to us expressing a need for medicine kits. In...
English as a Second Language Classes Begin Soon
Westwood's English as a Second Language ministry is ready to begin their spring semester. This semester all classes will be exclusively on Zoom and they will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. They are open for new students. If...
Drive-by Ash Wednesday Service – February 17th
In this COVID-shaped season, we are all having to learn to do things differently, perhaps more creatively. On Wednesday, February 17th, Westwood will offer a Drive-by Ash Wednesday experience for our church family and community. From 6pm-7pm...
Lord’s Supper – January 31st
Our worship service on January 31st will feature the Lord's Supper. For those that gather in-person for worship this Sunday, you will find the pre-sealed elements set out on a table for you. This offers a touch-free way to receive your...