SPIRITUAL FORMATION MINISTRIES VISION STATEMENT   Enriching our community by forming deeper, more conscious, relationships with the living Christ and one another

FOCUS!  

Ministry for College age young adults. Email Kathy Padilla for summer information.

 

Adult Discipleship Classes

Sundays at 9:25:

Love & Respect: A Marriage Class Begins September 13! We will use videos featuring Dr.
Emerson Eggerich's teaching based on three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical
research which will help change the way couples talk to, think about and treat each other. Facilitated
by Pam Moore. (Located in the Chapel.) 

 

Jesus, Extreme Forgiver  Begins September 13! Jesus is the one who can make us right with God.
He is the gentle pastor who hears our confessions and then invites our repentance. But forgiveness is
hard for all of us, both giving and receiving it. Explore how Jesus cancels our debt, takes our punish-
ment, redeems our souls and restores our relationships. Take a closer look at Jesus the forgiver.
Facilitated by Kathy Padilla. (Located in room 204.)

 

Sundays at 10:55:

Bible Diggings is back!
Led by Ron Simkins and meeting in the Chapel, our current topic is "Covenant: Our Right Relationship with God."

 

Wednesday Night Alive offerings: (all classes begin September 9, 2009)

Financial Peace University 6:00-8:00 p.m.
This Dave Ramsey, 10-week class is a bibilically based, video-driven small group study that teaches
families how to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. Led by Dan Travaille, it will meet in
the lower level 2/3 classroom. ($95 cost per family for materials.)

 

Men's Fraternity 6:00-8:00 p.m.
For men of all ages! Come and explore the biblical model of manhood. Led by Randy Hess, Josh Meyer
and George Moore in the Chapel. ($10 fee for workbook.)

 

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This video-study for women of all ages (high school and up), will explore and discuss female spirituality.
Led by Allison Dykhouse in the Senior High Room. ($20 fee for materials.)

 

Kerygma - The Bible in Depth 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us for this thematic study of God's Word, on the lower level in the K/1 classroom. Facilitated by
Robert Hilkemann, Ron Gatzke and Beth Anderson. ($25 fee for workbook.)

 

"Esther" a Beth Moore Bible Study 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This video-study for women of all ages (high school and up), will meet in the 2/3 grade classroom and is facilitated by Barbara Meanor. ($15 fee for workbook.)

 

Thursday Night offerings:

Financial Peace University 6:00-8:00 p.m.
This Dave Ramsey, 10-week class is a bibilically based, video-driven small group study that teaches
families how to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. Led by Linda Gadwood, it will meet in
the Chapel. ($95 cost per family for materials.)

 

Experience Unlimited 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lost your job? This vital education, networking and support group is for the unemployed,
the underemployed and those who are in career transition. Join us for informative discussions
and support while you are going through your job search. Facilitated by Gloria Bennett, Julie Muessel
and Bill Zinn.

 

Contact Pam Moore for details. 

 

Bible Study Opportunities

• Bible study is offered on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
• Bible studies for men are offered on Tuesday mornings.
• Opportunities for women to study the Bible are offered on Wednesday mornings,
  Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.

Bible study offerings for the fall of 2009 include:

FOR WOMEN:

• "To Live is Christ - The Life and Ministry of Paul," on Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 a.m.
  There is $15 workbook for this eth Moore study which can be purchased at the class
  which begins September 9 and runs for 11 weeks. This class is facilitated by Wende
  Kotouc, and meets in the Chapel.
• "The Psalms of Ascent," on Thursdays, 9:15-11:15 a.m. For women of all ages, begins
  with a kick-off coffee on September 10 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the lower level Fellow-
  ship Hall. The Bible study will then begin the following week and meet in the Chapel.
  This class is led by Deena Candler, Lou Dye and Pam Moore.

FOR MEN:

Our ongoing men's Bible study meets Tuesday mornings, from 6:30-7:30 a.m. in the lower
level Conference Room. The topic is the scripture for the following Sunday's service, which
can be found on the home page.

 

 Men’s Ministry

Our Men’s Ministry is focused to provide men “multiple options” to develop a sense of community, relationships and growth towards wholeness in all aspects of their lives.  These options include:

• Bible Studies
• Retreats and Conferences
• Silent Retreats
• Fellowship Activities    

 

Women’s Ministry

Our Women’s Ministry seeks to respond to the needs of women by offering opportunities to develop community with one another, to encourage spiritual growth and equip women to serve others. Offerings include:

• Bible Study
• Retreats and Conferences
• Silent Retreats
• Heart to Heart, a mentoring ministry
• Fellowship Activities (Special Saturdays and Serendipity Saturdays)
• Women's Book Club
• Special Activities for Moms

 

Seniors' Ministry

Recognizing the deep well of insight and experience adults in the second half of their lives
have as examples of Christian character and Christ-like living this ministry seeks to call them
to “refirement”; encouraging, equipping and releasing them to exercise their gifts in ministry
and mission.

•  "Celebrations" is a ministry for adults age 55 and better. It provides opportunities for
  fellowship and nurture through monthly luncheons and programs (held quarterly).

Friday, June 19, 11:15-12:45 - join us for a fried checken picnic lunch and
magic show with Peter the Near Great. Cost is $8.

Congregation and Community Wide Seminars or Conferences

West Hills Spiritual Formation Ministries offers occasional conferences. These conferences
offer growth opportunities one or more of these areas:

• Biblical knowledge and theology
• Spiritual formation and growth
• Mission and ministry

 

Watch for announcements and check brochure racks for specific information
about our offerings.  Or call Pam Moore, 391-8662, ext. 1024 for more information.

 

 

The Experiment

An Introduction to West Hills and our Relational Lifestyle Ministry

“The Experiment” is the name we have given to the opportunity to investigate membership at
West Hills.  It is a commitment of time and energy during which you and other prospective
members will have the opportunity to discover both the theology of West Hills and experience
some of the loving, supportive dynamics of Christian life in our congregation. You are welcomed wherever you happen to be in your personal spiritual journey.

 

The experiment is offered on seven (7) consecutive Sunday mornings several times a year. 
Each session is led by a member of staff or by a lay person and includes small group
experiences where participants are able to reflect on and discuss material presented in each session. These small groups  become your “Experiment family.”

 

In the final session, those who wish to unite with West Hills will meet with an elder
from the session.

 

If you would like more information about “The Experiment” and when it is being offered, please contact Pam Moore at 391-8662 ext. 1024, or look for “The Experiment” brochures located in the information racks throughout the church.

 

Visitor’s Coffees

Visitor’s Coffees are held several times a year, usually shortly before “The Experiment.” 

 

Our coffees are hosted by one of our pastors.  They are an opportunity for you, as a visitor,
to have a conversation with one of our pastors, learn about their role in our church and have
a brief introduction to the ministry opportunities are available for you and your family
here at West Hills.

If you would like more information about when the next coffee is being offered,
please contact Pam Moore at 391-8662 ext. 1024, or watch for announcements
in our Sunday bulletin or monthly newsletter.