Ministries

Getting Involved

Ministry and Groups at Westside

The ministry of Westside extends way beyond the church property. If you are serving God as a missionary in your home, workplace or neighbourhood, please let the pastoral team know of your circumstances so that we can support you both prayerfully and practically. At Westside, we believe in the 'priesthood of all believers', the 'pastor-hood of all believers' and the 'preacher-hood of all believers'. In other words, we recognise that all Christians are called to love and worship God, love and care for their fellow Christians and serve God through missional acts of service and proclamation. We want to support you in this.


Prayer Meetings

7am Saturday - in Parents Room (off Auditorium)

11am Thursday - in Kenmore House

Also contact Kerry Schultz (07 3279 1570) to place prayer requests on the weekly Bulletin or for emergency prayer requests.


Worship and Teaching

9am Sunday Morning Service - contemporary service including worship, communion, teaching and fellowship. Sunday School and Creche provided.

6pm Sunday Converge - contemporary evening service incorporating music, message and a meal after the service (only $3).

Worship Teams - Westside worship teams rehearse every Thursday evening at 7:30pm. We are constantly recruiting and training musicians, worship leaders, sound technicians and helpers to assist in our worship.

For more information on Teaching and Christian Education courses and training conducted at Westside contact Simon Gomersall.


Home Groups

Home Groups - usually meet during the week and cater for a wide variety of interests. For more information about Home Group membership or leadership, or for a copy of the Small Groups Directory contact Peter or Julieanne Juillerat on 07 3376 8768.


Adult Ministry

DINDY's - a group for non-retirees who are generally free from child rearing. They emply social, recreational, community service and spiritual enrichment activities.

Centenary Seniors - meet every Wednesday at 10:00am for a morning tea and a stimulating, varied program. Centenary Seniors have been meeting at Westside for 18 years.

Young at Heart - a fellowship for mature adults who believe a sense of wonder keeps you young! YAH meets at 9:30am on the second and fourth Tuesday in Centenary House.

WOW - Women of Westside regularly gather for occasions of company and conversation. Contact Sarah Close via the church office for more detail.

Men's Ministry - Westside Men also gather for 'blokey' recreation. Contact Wayne England via the church office for more detail.


Youth Ministry

Fuze - Youth group for students in Years 7 and 8, meets at the church on Friday afternoons, 4-6.30pm. Check the 'Resources' section for a copy of Fuze's program for the term.

Ignite - Westside's youth group for Years 9-12, meets at the church on Friday nights at 7-9pm. Check the 'Resources' section for a copy of this term's Ignite Program.

Ignite Bible study/discussion - group for high schoolers meets on Tuesday nights at 6:45pm in Centenary House.

Westside Youth Support Service - WYSS is a free counselling service for young people 12-20. It is confidential. If there is something bothering you, talk it out, so you can get on with your life. You will be listened to, supported and, if you want it, helped. Call 1800 623 092 or view more information.

For more information about Youth Camps, Youth Alive, Planet Shakers and Youth Group Leadership opportunities contact Katrina Hampson.


Children's Ministry

Creche - available during the morning service in Centenary House for children aged between 18 months and 3 years. A Parents' Room is also situated at the rear of the auditorium. You're welcome to use it.

Sparklers - for children from 4 y.o. to prep age. A fun and safe educational program during the Sunday morning service time.

J-Zone - the stimulating, educational program provided for children on Sunday mornings during church time.

Young Disciples - boys and girls in grades 6 & 7 gather in gender specific groups during the Sunday service time for faith based games and discussion.


Community Ministry

Kookaburra Kids - a playgroup for preschoolers meeting on Monday and Friday from 9:30am. Kookaburra Kids is very popular and currently has a waiting list.

MOPS - stands for Mothers of Pre Schoolers and meets every first and third Tuesday morning at 9:15am. MOPS provides Mums with and opportunity to meet with other Mums, relax over morning tea, pick up some parenting tips or engage in handcraft, while their children are cared for and involved in a fun activity program. Download Flyer (Adobe PDF document 1.2Mb).

Centenary Family Day Care Playgroup - meets every Thursday morning at 9:30am. Contact the Family Day Care Centre on 07 3279 0177.

Pantry Offering - Westside regularly distributes food parcels to local families in need. If you wish to contribute please deliver non-perishable food supplies to the church office.

Westside Youth Support Service - WYSS is a free counselling service for young people 12-20. It is confidential. If there is something bothering you, talk it out, so you can get on with your life. You will be listened to, supported and, if you want it, helped. Call 1800 623 092.

Westside Caring Fund - a tax-deductible fund to which you can contribute for mission to the suburban poor. In emergency situations, the fund may be used to purchase food coupons, pay energy bills, petrol costs or medical expenses. Contact Kerry Schultz via the church office for more details.