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“WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY”
Sunday, October 4, 2027
Sunday, October 4, 2026: What will you do with what God has given you? Jesus tells a challenging story in Matthew 21:33–46 about a vineyard, unfaithful tenants, and a landowner who keeps reaching out. The question isn’t simply who is in charge—it’s how we respond to the One who has entrusted us with so much. Come worship, reflect, and discover what it means to live faithfully, bear fruit, and follow Jesus with everything we have.. All are welcome!
THE WORSHIP BULLETIN: FOLLOW ALONG IN PRAISE & WORSHIP
Whether you’re joining us in person or worshiping online, our weekly Worship Bulletin is designed to help you participate fully in the service. Each bulletin serves as a guide for worship and a resource you can return to throughout the week.
New bulletins are typically available before each Sunday worship service. Simply click the link below to download the current bulletin as a PDF. You may print it at home or view it on your phone, tablet, or computer during worship. You will need the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader to download the documents. Click here to download Adobe PDF Reader.
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“CAMP CHRISTY SUNDAY”
Sunday, September 27, 2026: Camp Christy Sunday – There’s nothing quite like a week at camp! Join us for Camp Christy Sunday as we celebrate the ministry of Camp Christy and the ways God is at work through Christian camping. We’ll hear stories, celebrate lives changed, and give thanks for the people who make this ministry possible. Come worship, remember, and celebrate the joy of growing closer to Jesus in community. All are welcome!
“THE MEASURE OF MERCY: STOP KEEPING SCORE”
Sunday, September 20, 2026: If last week’s Gospel lesson was challenging, wait until you hear what Jesus says about forgiveness! Join us for worship as we explore Jesus’ challenging words in Matthew 18:21–35 and discover the power of forgiveness. How many times should we forgive? Jesus invites us to receive God’s amazing grace and extend that same grace to others. Come worship, reflect, and grow in faith. All are welcome!
“THE MEASURE OF MERCY: STOP KEEPING SCORE”
Sunday, September 13, 2026: If last week’s Gospel lesson was challenging, wait until you hear what Jesus says about forgiveness! Join us for worship as we explore Jesus’ challenging words in Matthew 18:21–35 and discover the power of forgiveness. How many times should we forgive? Jesus invites us to receive God’s amazing grace and extend that same grace to others. Come worship, reflect, and grow in faith. All are welcome!
“WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HURTS YOU?”
Sunday Worship – September 06: There is nothing good or bad about conflict! What matters is how you use it. This Sunday, Jesus will teach believers what to do when someone hurts their feelings or offends them in Matthew 18:15–28: “Dealing With Sin in the Church.” Come discover God’s ways of handling disagreements and hurt with love, consideration, and justice. All are welcome!
“ARE YOU WALKING THE JESUS WAY?
OR WALKING YOUR OWN PATH?
Sunday, August 30: Join us for worship as we explore Jesus’ challenging invitation in Matthew 16:21–28: “Take up your cross and follow me.” Come discover how letting go, trusting Christ, and following Him can lead us to the life God intends for us. All are welcome!
“THE QUESTION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING”
Sunday, August 23: Join us for worship as we explore the Good News of Matthew 16:13–20 and consider one of life’s most important questions: “Who do you say that I am?” Come worship, reflect, and discover what it means to confess Jesus as the Christ and build our lives on faith in Him. All are welcome!
“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ‘LOST’?”
Sunday, August 16, 2026: Sometimes being lost isn’t about where you are—it’s about where your heart is. In Matthew 15, Jesus challenges us to look beyond outward appearances and discover what truly matters within. And in the story of the Canaanite woman, we see a persistent faith that refuses to give up. What does it mean to be lost—and how does Jesus find us?
AUGUST 09, 2026: ” PREPARING FOR LIFE’S STORMS!” – Storms are a part of life. Some arrive without warning. Others seem to linger. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, grief, illness, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to weather life’s storms alone.
AUGUST 02, 2026: “GOD has also set eternity in human hearts…” Ecclesiastes says. A deep, unsatisfying yearning that can only be satisfied with God. IN Matthew 14:13-21, the “great crowd of people” search for Jesus to satisfy their deepest hungers. Jesus has compassion, heals them, and then performs a communion miracle with two fish and five loaves of bread.
What do you hunger and thirst for today? How can God satisfy your need?
JULY 26, 2026: GOD calls His people to VALUE His kingdom above all else. In Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed, yeast, a hidden treasure, a priceless pearl, and a fishing net, revealing its surprising growth, incomparable worth, and eternal significance. Christ invites us to joyfully surrender everything to embrace the life and mission of His kingdom.
JULY 19, 2026: GOD calls His people to GROW faithfully in His kingdom. In Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43, Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds reminds us that good and evil will coexist until the final harvest, but God alone is the righteous Judge. Until that day, Christ calls His disciples to remain faithful, bear good fruit, and trust God’s perfect justice and timing.
JULY 12, 2026: GOD calls His people to LISTEN with receptive hearts. In Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23, Jesus’ Parable of the Sower reminds us that the condition of our hearts determines how God’s Word takes root and bears fruit. As we receive His truth with faith, perseverance, and obedience, God cultivates a harvest of transformed lives for His kingdom.
JULY 05, 2026: PATRIOTIC WORSHIP SERVICE – GOD calls His people to BLESS THE LORD for His abundant goodness and mercy toward our nation. In Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30, Jesus invites the weary and burdened to COME to Him with humble, childlike faith, laying down our pride, anxieties, and self-reliance to receive His rest, grace, and peace.
JUNE 28, 2026: GOD invited His Apostles or “Little Ones,” as he calls them in Matthew 10:40-42, to WELCOME and BE WELCOMED into a loving Christian Community through radical hospitality: Openness, Readiness, Responsiveness, and Recipricate.
JUNE 21, 2026: GOD sends His Apostles and Church into the world with fearless faith in Matthew 10:24-39, to WITNESS and WORK among the Wolves. How can we fear less and be fearless in God’s mission?
JUNE 14, 2026: GOD sends or commissions His Apostles and Church in Matthew 10:9:35-10:23 to be His Eye Witnesses among the Nations. How can we go two-by-two among our family, friends, neighbors, cities and world in Jesus’ Name?
JUNE 07, 2026: GOD calls His Apostles and All Believers into the harvest fields, which are ripe for harvest (Matthew 9:9-26). What does it mean to be called? Is everyone called or just a select few? Find your ministry in God’s global mission movement!
Why Use a Worship Bulletin?
Our bulletin helps you:
- Follow the order of worship with confidence.
- Participate in congregational prayers, Scripture readings, and responses.
- Sing along with hymns and worship songs.
- Take notes during the sermon.
- Learn about upcoming events, ministry opportunities, and ways to serve.
- Keep prayer requests and announcements close at hand throughout the week.
Whether you are a first-time guest or a longtime member, the bulletin makes it easy to know what’s happening and how to participate.
What Makes Our Bulletins Unique?
Our worship bulletins are more than a schedule—they are a discipleship resource thoughtfully prepared each week. Every edition includes:
- A complete order of worship.
- Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary.
- Sermon title, theme, and space for personal notes.
- Announcements and upcoming church events.
- Prayer concerns and opportunities to celebrate God’s work.
- Memory verses and devotional thoughts to encourage spiritual growth.
- Information about ministries, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect at West Side Baptist Church.
Many people save their bulletins as a personal record of their spiritual journey, using them later for Bible study, prayer, or reflection. We invite you to worship with us, engage with God’s Word, and discover how He is at work in our church family and community.
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The Church Transportation Ministry provides safe, reliable rides to and from church services and events for those in need. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to worship and connect with the church community, regardless of transportation barriers.
UPCOMING MESSAGES:
“COME TO THE PARTY!:
OVERCOMING UNREASONABLE EXCUSES”
Sunday, October 11, 2026: Come to the Party! What happens when God throws a party and we’re invited? In Matthew 22:1–14, Jesus tells a surprising story about a wedding banquet—and the invitation is extended far beyond the people we might expect. Come worship, celebrate God’s generous invitation, and reflect on what it means to say yes to God’s invitation and live as people shaped by grace. All are welcome!
“WHAT BELONG’S TO GOD? EVERYTHING”
“WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET?”
Sunday, October 18, 2026: What Belongs to God?: EVERYTHING! When the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus with a tricky question about taxes, Jesus turned the question back on them: “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” In Matthew 22:15–22, Jesus invites us to consider what—and who—really belongs to God. Come worship, reflect, and discover what it means to live with our whole lives devoted to God. All are welcome!
IT’S SIMPLE: LOVE GOD! LOVE OTHERS! LOVE YOURSELF! LOVE LIKE JESUS!
Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2026: Love God. Love Your Neighbor. Love Like Jesus. What really matters when it comes to following God? When Jesus was asked which commandment is the greatest, He made it simple: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind—and love your neighbor as yourself. On Reformation Sunday, we remember that the church is always being called back to what matters most. Come worship, celebrate God’s faithfulness, and discover anew what it means to love God, love our neighbors, and follow Jesus. All are welcome!
“BLESSED ARE YOU!
REMEMBERING THE SAINTS IN PRAYER”
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, November 1, 2026: Blessed Are You!” On All Saints Day, we remember and give thanks for the people whose lives have shaped our faith—and we celebrate the hope we have in God’s eternal love. In the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:1–12, Jesus reminds us that God’s blessing is found in surprising places: among the humble, the grieving, the merciful, the peacemakers, and those who hunger and thirst for what is right. Come worship, remember, give thanks, and discover the hope of belonging to God’s great family of saints. All are welcome!
“THE MIDNIGHT CRY: ARE YOU READY?”
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Keep Your Lamps Burning! Are you ready? In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells a surprising story about ten bridesmaids waiting for the bridegroom—and reminds us that following Him means staying awake, prepared, and faithful. Come worship, listen for God’s voice, and discover what it means to keep your lamp burning as we wait and watch for what God is doing.. All are welcome!
“GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS”
Sunday, November 15, 2026: “GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS” – What has God placed in your hands? In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the story of a master who entrusts his servants with different gifts and resources—and challenges them to make faithful use of what they have received. Come worship, reflect, and discover what it means to take what God has given us and put it to work for God’s kingdom.All are welcome!
“THE KING WHO SERVES:
CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY”
Reign of Christ Sunday, November 22, 2026: The King Who Serves – What does it mean to call Jesus King? On Reign of Christ Sunday, we hear Jesus describe a kingdom where the hungry are fed, the thirsty are welcomed, the stranger is embraced, and the lonely and vulnerable are cared for. In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus reminds us that when we serve others, we are serving Him. Come worship, celebrate Christ’s reign, and discover what it means to follow the King by loving and serving our neighbors. All are welcome!
UPDATED: 03 OCTOBER 2026
