Weekly Newsletter – July 7, 2025

Pastor Dustin Leek   -   July 7, 2025

📖Sunday Recap

This Sunday marked the true close of our Mission in Motion series with a call to take action. We’ve studied the mission, we know what God asks of us, but now it’s time to live it.

We were reminded that obedience is where growth begins. The early church didn’t grow because of perfect plans—they simply did what Jesus told them to do. The same is true for us. God moves when His people move.

Let’s not just know the mission. Let’s live it, more and more.

📅 Happening This Week

Sunday

  • 9:00am – Worship
  • 10:20am – Sunday School
  • 6:00pm – Evening Service

Jr/Sr High Capture the flag
July 13  @ 5:30pm
Run, chase, and work with your team to grab the other team’s flag while protecting yours. No experience needed, just bring your energy!

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

Back To School Event
July 19  @9 -11 am

Join us for Love West Salem’s Back to School Event on Saturday, July 19th, from 9 AM–11 AM! We’re helping kids in our community prepare for the school year with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and donuts. Stop by the church lobby to sign up to help at the event.

Have a student who needs supplies? Pre-register now to secure your spot: westsalemfcc.org/event/back-to-school-2025.

For questions, contact Emily Parisher at 618-838-9791. Let’s make this school year amazing—together!

🙏 Prayer Requests

Please be praying for:

  • Family of Bonnie York
  • Texas flood victims
  • Eddie Graham – Liver issues
  • Shirley Reid – Knee Surgery
  • Jeff Hunley – Surgery Recovery
  • Family of Marinell Trusty
  • Cherry Anderson – waiting for a liver transplant
  • Jason Arnold – recovery
  • Chuck Perry – Chemo
  • Judd Hunt – recovery from hospital stay
  • Felicia Moutry – Surgery Recovery
  • Henry Hufford – 6 week old, in hospital

If you have a prayer request, contact church office at 618-456-8563 or fill out a card on Sunday.

🤝 Serve With Us

Looking for ways to get involved

Love West Salem Back To School Event

Mark your calendars for our Back to School Outreach on July 19th! This is a wonderful opportunity to serve local families by providing backpacks filled with school supplies—a practical way to show God’s love to our community. You can help in two ways:

1️⃣ Serve at the event – See the sign up sheets in the church lobby.
2️⃣ Sponsor a backpack – Grab a form in the church lobby to donate and fill a backpack for a child in need.

Every child will be prayed over before they leave, making this more than just a giveaway—it’s a chance to share hope and Jesus’ love. Let’s make an impact together!

See you Sunday!