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Outreach Ministries

The purpose of Westwood’s Outreach Ministry is to draw people to faith in God through the love of Jesus, and help them become involved in Westwood Community Church or another faith-nurturing church community.

Westwood’s Outreach Ministry seeks to draw people to faith in God through the love of Jesus. God has blessed us and it is His desire that we in turn bless others. God said to Abraham: “…I will bless you…and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Jesus said “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:17, Matthew 4:19). The primary mission of Westwood, both as a community of believers and as individuals, is to unveil and implement God’s loving design to bless the world with Jesus. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to bless people near and far through the many outreach ministries of Westwood. If you are interested in serving in the Outreach area, contact the Outreach office, 952-224-7356.

Outreach Goals
There are five primary goals for the outreach ministries of Westwood:

  • Establish the primacy of love in reaching people for Christ.
  • Cultivate a heart within the people of Westwood for those who do not yet have a relationship with Christ, and provide training and develop ministries to facilitate faith-sharing opportunities.
  • Develop ministries to help the oppressed and impoverished.
  • Send and support Westwood people into the community and around the world to serve and share Christ.
  • Start other reproducing churches nationally and internationally.

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jersualem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Doing Short Term Missions 
February 5 and 12
A short term missions trip can be a “bucket list” experience. This seminar, led by Outreach Pastor Mark Bendell and other Westwood travelers, will inform you of Westwood upcoming trips and help you have the best possible experience for yourself or your family. Required for WCC short term trips.
Cost $12- Sundays February 5, 12 in the Prairie Room, from 9:30-10:30am. Register online. Info: Jackie Johnson , 952-224-7356.

Sharing Your Faith Class 
Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 25
Jesus calls us to be His hands and feet wherever we go – and to know how to put our faith into words for the benefit of our friends and family. This four-part seminar, led by Outreach Pastor Mark Bendell and other Westwood leaders, will help you know the basics of the Christian message and how to share the good news of Jesus with others in ways that are natural and impactful.
Cost $12 – Feb. 26, March 4, 11, 25. Prairie Room. Register online. Info: Jackie Johnson, 952-224-7356.

The Hunger Initiative  
Saturday, February 25
Saturday, Feb 25, 9:00am-9:00pm at Westwood
In the Horn of Africa twelve million Somalis, Kenyans, and Ethiopians are starving due to the worst drought since the 1950s. On February 25, 2012; twelve churches, three packing organizations and thousands of volunteers will join together to pack one million meals for the Horn of Africa. Westwood will be a site for this event. Register for a packing session at thehungerinitiative.org. Info: Laura Sorensen

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