Just a reminder!!! If you wish to chair an event or meeting at our church, you need to call the scheduling secretary (“D” Darnell) to see when and where on the campus it can be scheduled.  If it is a new event or idea, you must first have approval from Pastor Dave.

We have four (4) congregations which meet regularly at the WHC Campus, and it is very important to schedule everything that is going on to avoid conflict.  For availability, a copy of the facility calendar is posted in the church office; however, it isn’t always exact. Please be aware that the church secretary (Mari) also does not always have the latest information as it is constantly changing.

The only way to schedule an event is to contact “D” Darnell to find out whether your choice of date/time is feasible. “D” can be reached via email (doloreslefevre@yahoo.com) or at (818) 718-7146.    If she can fit you in, you will be asked to complete a FUA (Facility Usage Agreement) with the details of your event so we can accommodate your needs.  A copy of the FUA form can be obtained from “D” via email or fax, or you can pick one up at the church office.

Please follow this procedure as it is designed for us to have a “one stop shopping place.”  Remember, EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE SCHEDULED including private parties (i.e., weddings, showers, memorials, funerals, milestone birthdays, or select groups).  By following this procedure, we hope to accommodate as many requests as possible, especially during our church renovation which is coming up soon.

Thanks for your help!

In God’s service,

Dolores Lefevre-Darnell (“D”)

Scheduling Secretary, West Hills Church Campus

Please remember our Brothers and Sisters in Turkmenistan, and throughout the world, who labor to proclaim Jesus under such dire circumstances and constant persecution.   May our great and sovereign God, the God of all comfort, be their source of peace and great strength as they endure this hardship.

Thank you for your prayers.

Your Missions Advocate,

Jean Noah

Write like a journalist!

“I can’t write that evolution has occurred because that would be dishonest. I guess I will just have to say I don’t agree with it because I believe in creation and pray that the Lord softens the heart of the teacher.”

Sometimes that way works; often it does not. The way that many Christian students have solved the problem honestly and successfully is to change the way they write, not what they believe.  (www.creationtips.com)

Journalists are trained to write about topics without inserting their own feelings or opinions.  Say the reporter is not in favor of abortion because he/she knows that abortions kill children. But he has to write a story saying that a two-day doctors’ conference aimed at legalizing abortion had hundreds of supporters. His report may start like this:  “A two-day doctors’ conference aiming to legalize abortion is being held this weekend in Maysfield.  Four hundred abortion supporters voted to legalize abortion by the end of this year. Protesters from local Right-to-Life groups picketed the site for the two days.” (www.creationtips.com)

State the facts

The journalist never interjected his opinion on the topic; he merely stated the facts of the story.  In the same sense, if you are writing a paper on evolution in school, instead of writing “Humans evolved about one million years ago,” say something like “Mills and Tucker, in their book Human Evolution, say that humans evolved about one million years ago.”   See how this avoids any conflict, and still reports the facts?   This way, you take out your opinion and shift the opinion on the actual person who believes it.

Is this a biblical approach?

God’s word tells us to be honest.
(2 Cor. 13:7) Christ also told His disciples to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. (Matt. 10:16)  Being honest does not always mean telling everything that’s on your mind.  That could stir up trouble.  True wisdom comes from God. (Eph. 1:17), and if we don’t feel we have wisdom we are to ask for it (James 1:5) So ultimately pray for wisdom in situations like these before you do anything.

So we are clear, I am not saying to hold back your beliefs in any way. If you are asked what you believe, we are supposed to tell the truth to whoever is asking.  I am merely pointing out an option for teens/students to turn in work without getting verbally beat down for their beliefs.  God’s word tells us that all believers should contend for the faith (Jude 1:3) and that includes teens!  Pray for wisdom, and let God show you what to do.  God Bless.

The sanctuary will be open from 7-9 pm.

Once again, if you pray at home (rather than coming to the sanctuary) will you let us know?   I am encouraged to hear some of you talking about how the Prayer Mondays have impacted your spiritual lives.   If you are willing to share this encouragement with the rest of our Body, please let me know and I will include your comments in the newsletter.