Weekly Newsletter – June 30, 2025

Pastor Dustin Leek   -  

📖Sunday Recap

This week we gathered on the square for a time of community worship, it was great day! Pastor Gavin preached on the importance of the word of God and having influence with your circles. The Gospel is the good news and we need to share it with those close to us!


📅 Happening This Week

Sunday

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

🗓️ 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!

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!


🙏 Prayer Requests

Please be praying for:

  • Shirley Reid – Knee Surgery
  • Jeff Hunley – Surgery Recovery
  • Family of Marinell Trusty
  • Cherry Anderson – waiting for a liver transplant
  • Stacey Gawthorp – radiation treatments
  • Jason Arnold – recovery
  • Chuck Perry – Chemo
  • Judd Hunt – recovery from hospital stay
  • Family of Mike Ashburn
  • Tracy Lake – Recovery
  • 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!

Oil Belt Christian Service Camp Cooks
Wednesday, July 16th
You would help in the kitchen and serve the campers at meal times.
Please let Dustin or Cathy know as soon as possible if you are willing to go.


See you Sunday!