It is with deep sadness we share the news of the passing of our dearest friend, Harry Jay Carpenter. He entered into God’s eternal rest on Friday, April 21, 2023. The church family is planning a Memorial Service on Sunday, April 30, at 2:00 pm in the sanctuary of West […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
TOPEKA JUSTICE UNITY MINISTRY PROJECT (JUMP) – Join other justice seekers at this year’s Nehemiah Action Assembly on May 1st, 2023, at the Lee Arena at Washburn University. Registration starts at 5:45 pm. The event begins at 7:00 pm. Park in the lot on the Southwest corner of SW Washburn […]
Topeka JUMP Nehemiah Assembly
Hey, West Side Baptist Church Family: I could not be prouder of my daughter, Jessamine. She did an outstanding job sharing her experience in Africa this past Sunday and the 2023 American Baptist Women’s Ministries Special Project at the Antioch Baptist School in Liberia, Africa. I am one proud father! Each year, the […]
ABWM Special Project – Antioch School in Liberia
Read the Church Newsletter at https://wsbctopeka.org/newsletter The Church Newsletter is Ready to Read. Download a free copy today at https://wsbctopeka.org/newsletter. The Witness is the free monthly newsletter of the West Side Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas (a registered 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Religious Charity). Blessings, Pastor Ivan+
Read March “The Witness” Newsletter
Lent is a season (50 days) of spiritual searching, repentance and renewal. It mirrors Jesus’ 40 Days in the desert, searching in the Spirit while resisting temptation and evil. Contemporary Christians focus time and attention during the Lenten Season in preparation for celebrating Easter. The online Lenten Devotional will be […]
Lent: A Season of Renewal
Our Youth will host a fundraiser luncheon after church Sunday, February 19. We will serve lasagna, salad, bread sticks and an array of yummy desserts. Dine In or Carry Out. CALL the CHURCH OFFICE before FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at 2 PM to make a Reservation so that we know how […]
Youth Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser
Hear stories and see pictures of Pastor Ivan’s recent Mission Trip to Liberia, Africa, on Saturday, March 4, at 10:00 am in Holmer Hall. He uploaded pictures and stories to the Church Website (https://wsbctopeka.org/liberia-africa-with-love) from his recent trip to Liberia, Africa. He will also publish articles in The Central Region […]
African Mission Trip Report – Sat., March 4 @ 10 ...
Join IM Area Director Charles Jones on a Discovery Trip to Liberia, May 24 – June 2, 2023. A team of twelve people will have the opportunity to meet with IM partners and gain a deeper understanding of the historic relationship between American Baptists and Liberian Baptists and between Liberia […]
Mission Discovery Tour – Liberia, Africa
What has a bigger impact than 300-pound linebackers bearing down on a quarterback? YOU! Your impact changes lives when you huddle up our congregation to participate in this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring. $5 can change the lives of many of our neighbors because every $1 = 2 meals for children, families, […]
Souper Bowl of Caring 2023
Welcome Home to Pastor Ivan and Jessa as they returned home from a three-week short-term mission trip to Liberia, Africa. Read about their life-changing experience and see photographs at https://wsbctopeka.org/liberia-africa-with-love.