WESTWOOD WORLD December 2014 1

Jim Abernathy

A Message from Our Senior Pastor

A tree at a busy intersection in Polk City, Iowa, has been causing quite a stir of late. No, it doesn’t bear a his-

torical marker, nor is it being admired for the beauty of its leaves in the autumn season. The tree is getting a

lot of attention because of an image visible in its trunk that some believe to be the image of the Virgin Mary

and the baby Jesus. Now, this isn’t the first time that such images have been claimed in the everyday places

of life. From grilled cheese sandwiches to office building windows, people have built shrines around what they

believe to be some manifestation of a holy image. It is as if, in looking at this tree or in the shadows cast

across a window, one can capture the image of Jesus and thus feel closer to him.

I won’t belittle another’s spiritual expression, and I will admit that I have encouraged others to look for God in

everything, but I must say that I find holiness less in the random images of inanimate objects and more in the

living examples most often expressed in personal relationship. I believe that is the message of incarna-

tion…God becoming one of us in Jesus.

Over the next month we will celebrate, through the seasons of Advent and Christmas, the great truth of

John’s gospel that the Word has, indeed, become flesh and come to dwell among us or, as The Message

translates John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.” In truth, the

greatest image of God’s love is one that lives and moves in observable, life-altering ways which draw one to

meaningful relationship with the Creator. We also know that somehow God works through the words and ac-

tions of flawed human beings, who allow themselves to be instruments in the hands of God.

So, I want to challenge you, particularly over the next month or so, to be that instrument, that image of Christ

that will communicate God’s great love to others. Let them see a real, living, breathing example of for-

giveness, mercy, grace, and love in the way you treat them and others. No, this isn’t just a seasonal assign-

ment, but I do believe that during these days we have a unique opportunity to show what incarnation, the true

meaning of Christmas, is really all about. If we believe that God has come to dwell among us in that babe of

Bethlehem, then let us be the image of that love to the world. That will communicate the good news of the

gospel more clearly than the shadowy, muddled interpretation in the bark of a tree, the crust of a sandwich, or

even the characters of a nativity scene.

I believe God’s love has been on display throughout our fiftieth anniversary year. May that continue in our

worship, mission endeavors, fellowships, and financial giving as we walk through these days of Advent,

Christmas, and the New Year. In everything we do, may the image of Christ be visible so that the world about

us and our brothers and sisters in Christ may know the true joy of the season…Joy to the world, the Lord is

come!

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December 2014 _________________________________________ 2014 Edition 12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Page

Westwood Member News 2 Westwood Celebrates Advent & Christmas 3 Service of Remembrance 3 50th Anniversary 4-6 Music Ministry 6 Stewardship 7

Community Involvement 8 Women’s Ministry 9 Church Family Night 10 Youth Ministry 10 Preschool & Children’s Ministry 11 www.GO Senior Adults 12

With SympathyWith SympathyWith SympathyWith Sympathy

We extend our Christian to sympathy to Brenda Horne and her family on the loss of her father,

to Clay Nettles on the loss of his nephew, and to Wakie Paganelli on the loss of her son-in-law.

Westwood Member NewsWestwood Member NewsWestwood Member NewsWestwood Member News

In Our Prayers . . .

Al Sanders; Aminata Turay’s father, Alfred M. Kanu; Anne Daly; Andy Willetts; Berkley McKenzie; Betty Helfen-

berger; Bobby Royce; Cathy Hallmark’s brother-in-law; Cathy Moody’s father; Chris Skalski; Claire Hix; Dave

Schmitz; Dennis Hunt’s father; Ed & Karen Armstrong; Ed & Joan Tarlosky; Eileen Griffith; Elise Clark; Emilie

Bretz; Eric Williams; Faye Riley; Gary Gillespie; Gary Long; George Stone; Greisy Acosta’s mother, Gregoria Her-

nandez; Helen Hill; Jackie Weaver; Jewel Bowers; Jim Abernathy; Jim Crupper; Joshua Brown; Kathy Boothe;

Kathy Thurston; Kevin & Nancy Kersh; Landon & Christina Taylor’s friends Joe Murphy and Olivia Hilton; Lee

Christensen; Lori Christensen; Lucy Kinsel’s sister, Betty Gray; Lynda Mooney; Lynne Storer’s grandson, Bo

Storer; Martha Newman’s brother-in-law Jim Smith; Martha Siemering’s granddaughter Olivia; Myrt Gildea; Myrt

Gildea’s sister-in-law, Marge Blose; Nancy D’Ambrosio; Olga Teutler’s father-in-law, and her son-in-law’s grand-

mother; Pam & Thomas Daly’s friend and neighbor Maryann Ridge, and Pam’s co-worker Afanyi Apaki; Paul &

Tammy Hagen’s friend Michelle Present; Rita Pearsall’s daughter Sherry; Rita Roberts’ niece, Karen Van Name;

Ryan Balluck; Stephanie Wilson’s mother, Linda Gibson; Tammy Hagen; Tom & Barbara Hall’s brother-in-law Joe

Cook, and their friends Margaret Sutton and Kathy Eaton; Wakie Paganelli; and Yvonne Bryant.

Dear Westwood Baptist Church,Dear Westwood Baptist Church,Dear Westwood Baptist Church,Dear Westwood Baptist Church,

Thank you for your many expressions of love at the passing of our son Ed. Your prayers, cards, visits, flowers and food

were a great comfort to us. Ed’s death was a great loss for us as he was a wonderful son. Ed’s separation from us makes

us mourn, but not as the world mourns, because our Lord will be coming and resurrect his children. This is more than a

hope; it is an assurance in His Word.

In Christian love,

Emilie and Bernard Bretz

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Sunday, November 30Sunday, November 30Sunday, November 30Sunday, November 30 Organ and Piano Duets by Olga Teutler and Cindy Abernathy

at the 11 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday, December 7Sunday, December 7Sunday, December 7Sunday, December 7 Family Service with Preschool and Children’s Choirs and Youth Singers

at the 11 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday, December 14Sunday, December 14Sunday, December 14Sunday, December 14 Sanctuary Choir Performance of Once Upon a Night by Choplin

with Orchestra at the 11 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday, December 21Sunday, December 21Sunday, December 21Sunday, December 21 Handbell Choir Music Selections at the 11 a.m. Worship Service

Global Missions Ingathering

Wednesday, December 24Wednesday, December 24Wednesday, December 24Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Worship Service at 5 p.m.

Service of RemembranceService of RemembranceService of RemembranceService of Remembrance A Service of Remembrance will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. This annual ob-

servance offers an opportunity in the busyness of the holiday season to pause and remember family

members and friends no longer with us. Through music, scripture, prayer, and other remembrances, we

honor their memories and find comfort in the eternal promises of God. All are welcome to attend and en-

couraged to invite a friend or family member to share in this special service.

Westwood Celebrates AdventWestwood Celebrates AdventWestwood Celebrates AdventWestwood Celebrates Advent

Advent DevotionalsAdvent DevotionalsAdvent DevotionalsAdvent Devotionals Again this year, Dr. Abernathy will send daily Advent Devotionals by email, beginning Saturday evening,

November 29. Each evening thereafter a devotional will be sent for the next day through December 24. If

you would like to receive a hard copy of these online devotionals, please contact the church office.

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Westwood Celebrates 50 YearsWestwood Celebrates 50 YearsWestwood Celebrates 50 YearsWestwood Celebrates 50 Years

Westwood’s 50th Celebration

So often the person who leads a group gets more credit than is deserved while the folks who did most of the

work do not receive the appreciation so well earned. With that in mind, I want to say thanks to the 50th Anniver-

sary Planning Committee, who began meeting on a regular basis in the summer of 2013. Members were:

TOM LOVELACE (Charter Member of Westwood) worked long hours putting together 50 years of church

history. Tom also added his wisdom in many other areas of the planning process.

JOHN FREEMAN organized the Wally and Wendy project which was enjoyed by many children and

adults alike, resulting in correspondence from many former members. John also developed the program on Sat-

urday evening, Nov. 8, along with his partner in creativity, Dr. Abernathy.

MARTHA LEE FUGATE served as secretary for the group, taking minutes of each meeting, handling all

correspondence, and keeping us on track. She also helped greatly with the dinner planning, setup, cleanup, and

any other tasks that needed attention.

VIRGINIA HOLE was responsible for planning the Saturday evening meal, feeding 5000 — oops, 310

people. She also planned and helped with the setup and cleanup after the Sunday morning refreshments. Virgin-

ia also did much of the work on the Jeri Sager and Army Chorus concerts.

CHET and EVA LEE GRIFFIN teamed up to help in the discussion and planning of many events. Chet

sorted through almost 2000 images and put together the video presentations on Saturday evening. Eva Lee add-

ed her great ideas every step of the way and brought homemade goodies to each committee meeting, which led

to great attendance! They both were ready to help with anything that needed to be done.

JOY MEYER was the outreach person for the committee. She was responsible for acquiring contact in-

formation, assembling the list of former members and staff, sending invitations, and recording responses. Joy

also did several displays which were enjoyed throughout the year and put together the scrapbook of correspond-

ence received from former members.

JOYCE MOODY helped plan the evening program and the worship service on Nov. 8-9. Being gainfully

employed, she gave up her lunch hour several times to meet for planning.

ELLEN YOUNG provided many good ideas to the committee and helped with historical research that was

used by the “star performers” on Saturday evening. (Con�nued on page 5)

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Others who provided valuable assistance to the committee:

DR. JIM ABERNATHY met with us regularly until fate (feet) intervened. He continued to advise while also

developing the Saturday night program with John Freeman. Dr. Abernathy also helped plan the worship service

for Sunday along with staff and committee members.

DR. ROBERT WHITTEN met with the committee and provided us with an overview of Westwood’s histo-

ry. He was an invaluable advisor throughout the planning process.

PAT CLOSE, OLGA TEUTLER, CINDY ABERNATHY, and all vocal, bell choir, and instrumental per-

formers provided the beautiful music for our celebration.

REV. DONNA HILL volunteered to handle incoming reservations and keep up with donations, providing

invaluable assistance with her frequent updates.

BOB FUGATE made nametags, seating charts, and table assignment cards, and offered printing and

other technical assistance.

RICH HAWK provided sound for the Jeri Sager concert and throughout the anniversary weekend. He

also recorded the organ/piano duets for the CD given to each family attending.

MARK SCHIFFNER arranged for the production of CDs and also designed the CD cover. Mark recorded

the weekend events along with KATY YOUNG and will be making copies available. GINGER SCHIFFNER

helped Mark register guests for dinner.

CATHY HALLMARK designed and made (with assistance from her garden club members) the beautiful

flower arrangements that adorned the tables and the sanctuary.

DENNIS MILAM installed the outdoor banner, which was designed and produced by MARK PRICE.

SANDY MILAM helped in many areas including menu, flowers arrangements, and cleanup.

THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS TEAM worked diligently to make our building ready for “company.”

Members of this team are Dennis Milam, Clay Nettles, Gordon Sloat, Pam Bryson, Terry Beavers, Tom Kern,

Phil Roberts, Jack Hix, and Al Meyer. There were also a host of volunteers who helped on cleanup days in Sep-

tember and October. Thanks also to Al Meyer for making arrangements to borrow and transport tables from St.

Mark’s Lutheran Church for the dinner.

MARILYN SKAGGS painted the beautiful watercolor of the courtyard which was presented on a notecard

to each family on Sunday, and along with her husband, John, she had the painting framed.

AUDREY BABER made more than 300 delicious cupcakes for Saturday night's dinner! (Yum! Yum!)

MARTHA NEWMAN gave assistance whenever needed through the church office.

THE ENTIRE WESTWOOD FAMILY gave us your encouragement, assistance, and participation

throughout the anniversary year. THANK YOU ALL! THANKS BE TO GOD!

Sheena Forester

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Thanks from Joy Meyer It was just great seeing all those familiar faces at our 50th Anniversary homecoming weekend. I want to thank all of

you Westwoodians who provided addresses of former members to me so that we could include these friends in

our invitation to join us. We were able to contact families in 25 states and 3 foreign countries. The invitations went

out to 268 families of former members and 205 local current member families of Westwood. That meant that we

invited 741 families in all.

Many thanks to the 15 people who wrote the monthly articles for the Westwood World, describing in detail many of

our special ministries over the years. I also had help from two members who got the word out to our local newspa-

pers. Many of you sent wonderful pictures of yourselves with Wally and Wendy. All of those pictures are in a 3-ring

binder on the Welcome Center in the narthex.

Joy Meyer, 50th Anniversary Committee Member

For More Celebration

Visit the Westwood website at www.westwood-baptist.org where you’ll find much, much more on the 50th Anniver-

sary celebrations, including photographs of the dinner on Nov. 8, the bulletin and videos of former staff speaking in

the worship celebration on Nov. 9, and a history of Westwood Baptist Church which was distributed to worship

attendees. Also, you will find videos of all the 50th Anniversary Moments that were shared in worship over the past

12 months.

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Come Worship We hope you will be here to enjoy the special music we have prepared for worship during Advent. On page

3 of this newsletter you will find a “menu” of all the delectable offerings Westwood’s choirs have prepared

for worship. Bring a friend to enjoy! Let your spirit be renewed by music that celebrates the newborn King!

Thank You! Christmas at Westwood is enriched by the contributions of so many individuals who are a part of the music

ministry. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

The Handbell Choir will not rehearse on Dec. 21 or 28. Rehearsals will resume in mid-

January.

The Youth Choir will not rehearse in December. There will be no Adult Choir rehearsals

on Dec. 17, 24 and 31.

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Contributions for 2014 Contributions for 2014 must be

received or postmarked no later

than Dec. 31 in order to be report-

ed on your year-end giving state-

ment.

Consider setting up a recurring payment to the

church through your bank’s online bill pay. Your

check is delivered when you are not in town and

when snow is on the ground.

Consider giving stock to the church. Special tax

benefits exist. For appreciated stock that you have

owned for more than one year, do not sell the stock

– give it to the church. You can deduct the fair mar-

ket value of the stock, and you do not have to report

the gain. Sounds too good to be true – but it is true.

(NOTE: We are setting up a discount brokerage ac-

count. Since Charlie Shuman retired, Smith Barney

has charged us $275 per stock trade. The discount

broker will charge us less than $10. We will send

details once the new account is set up.)

We anticipate the U.S. Senate to pass legislation

this month that was passed in the U.S. House of

Representatives in April 2014. For those over 70 ½

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who are required to take a minimum distribution from

your IRA, this legislation would allow you to make

the distribution directly from your IRA to the

church. You do not have to claim the income and the

church gets your contribution. (Note: you do NOT get

the tax deduction on this type of transaction.)

The church has set up an endowment fund. Please

consider naming Westwood in your will or naming

the church as the beneficiary of your IRA. This can

be a wonderful legacy.

Feel free to contact Donna Hill at 703-451-5120

(church) or at accountant@westwood-baptist.org

with questions.

Global Missions Offering

Westwood’s Christmas Offering Breakdown is as

follows: CBF Global Missions – 75%; Baptist World

Alliance – 5%; ServeTrust – 4%; State Missions

(Alma Hunt) – 4%; Earners (Japan) – 4%; ECHO –

4%; and NorthStar (Local Association) – 4%. Global

Missions Offering banks for children and envelopes

for adults are available at the table in the narthex

and in the pews.

Donna L Hill, Financial Administrator

From the Finance Committee As we conclude Westwood’s year-long 50th Anniversary celebration, now is a good time to reflect on all that West-

wood has to offer both to ourselves as a church family and to the surrounding community. Our missions programs,

ministries, and anniversary festivities throughout 2014 have given us much to be

thankful for.

The Thanksgiving and Advent seasons are fast approaching, and with just a few

Sundays remaining in 2014, the Finance Committee would like for you to contem-

plate your giving thus far this year. Our collected unified offerings received through

November 16 (including the special offering of November 2 of $31,764) total

$550,980, which is $62,713 below budget. Westwood’s year-end giving trend is his-

torically strong, and we are hopeful that we will meet our offering goal of $693,740.

We thank you for your financial faithfulness throughout the year.

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Springfield Gardens Christmas Party

The annual Christmas Party for families at

Springfield Gardens will take place at First Bap-

tist Church in central Springfield on Saturday,

Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Once again,

Westwood has been asked to

provide volunteers to assist at the

event and desserts for the lunch-

eon meal that will be served. Ja-

net Curtin is coordinating our ef-

forts and sign-up sheets are post-

ed at the Welcome Center in the narthex. Please

help us provide a memorable event.

Sharing Tree

If you have chosen a card from the tree, please

remember that all gifts must be received at the

church no later than Monday, Dec. 15. Pick up

giant gift tags in the narthex. Please contact Rita

Roberts at 703-967-6987 for more information.

Thanks for Operation Christmas Child

Thanks to all who participated in our annual

Christmas shoebox drive for Operation Christ-

mas Child. Special thanks to our FunDay School

children for their industrious packing on Novem-

ber 23. Total shoeboxes delivered for transport

this year was 159.

FYI: Thanksgiving baskets FYI

Westwood Sunday School classes and two indi-

viduals provided 17 Thanksgiving baskets to

families in our community.

More FYI: Boy Scout Food Drive

The Boy Scout food drive held on Nov. 8 provid-

ed over 24,000 pounds of food to ECHO.

While this was a fantastic result, there also has

been a sustained high demand for food at

ECHO, so the need continues. Please consider

dropping off a sack of groceries and/or personal

care items as you shop for the holidays. Items

most needed include detergent, toilet and facial

tissue, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, tooth-

brushes, and toothpaste. The most needed items

in the food category include powdered milk, pan-

cake syrup, flour and sugar, vegetable oil, juice

(cans or boxes), muffin mix, Jello, box potatoes,

and jelly.

Winter Cold Is Upon Us!

It is time to remember that some of the Fairfax

County populace will feel the freezing tempera-

tures more than those of us who read this article.

Westwood will again, along with Burke Presbyter-

ian Church, help provide shelter and warm meals

for the homeless community

in our area. Feb. 8-15, 2015

is our week to participate in

the FACETS/Fairfax Coun-

ty Hypothermia Preven-

tion Program. We will provide an opportunity for

you to sign up after holidays. This is a joint effort

involving so many members of our church, and

there are a wide variety of ways you can help.

Mark your new calendar!

Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity Involvement

Leaf-Blowing and Cleanup Day

Saturday, Dec. 6 (Rain Date Dec. 13)

Star�ng at 9 a.m. un�l noon

Bring your leaf blowers and rakes

No par�cular exper�se required!

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New MembersNew MembersNew MembersNew Members

Westwood welcomes Fred

and Kathy Milburn, who

joined by statement of faith

on November 9.

Women’s MinistryWomen’s MinistryWomen’s MinistryWomen’s Ministry

You are invited to

join the Westwood

Women on a Mission

on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. in Whitten Hall

when we will work on a mission pro-

ject that will create a brighter Christ-

mas and winter for many less fortu-

nate individuals in our community.

Cathy Hallmark has generously (and

bravely) agreed to lead us as we

decorate wreaths that can be used from Christ-

mas through Valentine’s Day. Each person will

work with a partner, so if you feel that you are not

creatively inclined, don’t let that stop you from

taking part in this venture. A few years back when

we decorated spring wreaths they all turned out

lovely! Cathy is a great teacher, and we always

have a lot of fun.

Put the date on your calendar, and get your

Christmas season going with a bit of mission

work.

Prayer Quilt Ministry

2014 has been a busy year for Westwood’s Pray-

er Quilt Ministry. We have added a new quilter to

our group and have been able to

complete and present quite a

number of new quilts to members

of our Westwood family.

Our next meeting will be on Mon-

day, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. in Room

204. On most months we meet on

the second Monday and the fourth Thursday.

We would love to have YOU join us! There are

things to be done even if you don’t sew, and if

you can sew a mostly straight line, you are need-

ed. Please consider checking us out and being a

part of this mission group.

Thank You Twenty-two WOM members turned out in Novem-

ber to assemble baby layettes for distribution to

needy mothers in area hospitals. Thanks to your

contributions of receiving blankets, other baby

items, and financial contributions, we were able to

make 205 layettes.

Judi Kern and Joy Earner

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Christmas Potluck Dinner We will have the final potluck of the fall CFN

season Wednesday, Dec. 10, beginning at

5:30 p.m. in Whitten Hall. Bring a dish or two

for your family, and drinks and table service

will be provided. We will share in a time of

mission focus and prayer, and there will be a

visit from a jolly old guy that children of all

ages will enjoy. Join us as we close out the

fall Church Family Night season with great

food and fellowship, continuing our Advent

celebrations as we await the coming Christ!

After this evening, Church Family Night will

take a break and will resume on Jan. 7.

Make a Reservation Reservations are required for CFN dinners

(except potlucks). Simply turn in a yellow

CFN slip (in the pews), or go online to

www.westwood-baptist.org to make weekly

or standing reservations, or call the church

office at 703-451-5120. The deadline for res-

ervations is noon on Monday. Dinner costs

$4 for those in fifth grade and older and

$2.25 for children. Ages two and under are

free, and the family maximum charge is $17.

Important CFN Dates: Dec. 10 Last CFN of 2014

Jan. 7, 2015 First CFN of the New Year

Church Family NightChurch Family NightChurch Family NightChurch Family Night Youth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth Ministry

Stay Connected with

Westwood BC Youth Ministry

Andre Towner (703) 955-0002

andre.towner@westwood-baptist.org

http://www.westwood-baptist.org/#/youth

Upcoming Activities

Progressive Dinner Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

We will travel to several members’ homes for

meals followed by fellowship time in Whitten

Hall. Volunteers are needed to help host or

prepare meals.

Dessert Auction Sunday, Dec. 14

Youth will be auctioning desserts in the nar-

thex before and after Sunday School, from

9:30-11 a.m. The funds will help support

youth mission activities. Please donate

and/or purchase a dessert. Sign up at the

Welcome Center.

Weekly Youth Schedule

Sundays Youth Cafe 9:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

Youth Dinner 6 p.m.

Sunday Night Live! 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Andre Towner

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FunDay School

Our Story Jesus is Born! We will review the familiar stories

of Jesus’ birth in Matthew and Luke and remem-

ber all the surprises that happened in the months

before and after Jesus was born. Come join us

for lots of fun!

Connect

Our Connect class will finish its second unit in

Genesis, “The Promise,” this month. They will

learn about how Jacob became Israel and all

about Joseph.

Church Family Night Wraps Up in December

Dec. 3 and 10 are the last two weeks of CFN for

2014. Preschoolers will continue meeting with

Mrs. Dina and Theo, singing with Mr. Ariel and

Mrs. Wanda, and having their fun craft and story

time. Activities begin at 6:15 p.m.

Elementary students will study missions with or-

phans and church-building work in South Africa.

On Dec. 3, come join us for choir at 6:15 p.m.

and fun and learning at 6:45. On Dec. 10, there

will be no choir and we will join the intergenera-

tional celebration in Whitten Hall.

Reminder: PASSPORTkids! Camp

PASSPORTkids! camp registration is ongoing. If

your child wants to attend camp at Eagle Eyrie in

Lynchburg, Virginia, from July 29 to Aug. 1,

please let the staff know and turn in your $60 reg-

istration fee ASAP. (Make checks out to West-

wood and note your child’s name and

“PASSPORTkids! Camp” on the memo line,

please).

Special December Advent Events

Sunday, Dec. 7 Children’s choir presentation in

worship

Wednesday, Dec. 10—Last Church Family Night of

2014

Multigenerational event and potluck dinner for

elementary students through adults.

Sunday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m.—Bethlehem Walk

Meet us at Parkwood Baptist Church on Brad-

dock Road to participate in the annual Bethlehem

Walk; join us afterward for supper at Kings Park

McDonald’s.

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:15 p.m.—Caroling!

We will depart on the bus from the Chipotle at

Saratoga Shopping Center at 6:15 p.m. and finish

at Westwood by 7:30. Come join us for pre-

caroling dinner at Chipotle before our 6:15 depar-

ture if you want to escape cooking for one last

Wednesday evening in December.

Wednesday, Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Family Wor-ship Service at 5 p.m.

Looking Ahead Wednesday, Jan. 7—Church Family Night Re-

sumes for 2015

Children & Preschool MinistryChildren & Preschool MinistryChildren & Preschool MinistryChildren & Preschool Ministry

Our Memory Verse:

But the angel said to them, “Do not be

afraid; for see – I am bringing you good

news of great joy for all the people: to you

is born this day in the city of David a Sav-

ior, who is the Messiah.” Luke 2:8

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Items for the January issue of Westwood World are due by Wednesday, December 10 and

should be sent to Martha Newman at church.office@westwood-baptist.org.

Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152

703-451-5120 www.westwood-baptist.org

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The church office will be closed on

November 27-28 for

Thanksgiving and on December

25 through January 1 for

Christmas.

Canasta 2nd & 4th Tuesday

1-3 p.m. – Greenspring Village Towne Center Craft Room

Join us Dec. 9 for fun and fel-

lowship. (We will NOT play on Dec. 23.) Ca-

nasta is a great game that’s fun and easy to

learn. If you'd like to carpool from Westwood,

please call Rita at 703-967-6987.

Annual Christmas Luncheon Thursday, Dec. 11 at 12 Noon – $8

Join us for this annual party!

Guaranteed fine food and fellow-

ship. Please invite a friend or neighbor for

this special time. (Note: There will be NO gift

exchange.) Please sign up at the Welcome

Center by Thursday, Dec. 4.

Mount Vernon Museum & Lunch Friday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.

Wander through Mount Vernon’s Donald W.

Reynolds Museum and Education Center,

then gather for lunch at the Mount Vernon

Inn. Pay for your own lunch.

Please RSVP by Monday, Jan. 12.

16th Anniversary www.GO Celebration Luncheon

Sunday, Feb. 1 (After Worship) – $6

Enjoy soup and salad lunch and fellowship. Please sign up by Wednesday, Jan. 28.

All are welcome!

Rita Roberts

For further information or to RSVP, please contact

Rita Roberts at 703-967-6987 or rita.roberts@

verizon.net . If signup deadlines are not specified,

RSVP at least five days before the event so we

may plan appropriately.