Events
Vacation Bible School
We will have our 2023 Vacation Bible School “Twists & Turns” on Monday through Friday, June 12-16 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The classes will be for children K5 through 6th Grade. There will also be an Adult VBS class. Check with the church office for more details (205) 798-3341.
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Senior Adult Ministry News
Our Senior Adults will be having a special lunch trip to Bama Bucks on Tuesday, June 6. They will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. Please contact Brother Jim Kelling for more details at 205-798-3341.
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Children’s Ministry News
Our Children’s Ministry will be continuing Kids Classes on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. Kids Camp at Shocco Springs will be July 21-24. There will not be Friday night skating in June or July, but we will start back in August. See Debbie Marshall for more information at 205-798-3341.
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Youth Ministry
The youth group will have a special guest speaker on Wednesday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m.: Joseph Kinnaird. The Summer Youth Beach Retreat at Panama City Beach, Florida, will be on June 23-26. Please contact youth leader, Rebecca Hankins, for more information at 205-798-3341.
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New Bible Studies
New Bible Studies starting soon. Brother Jim Kelling will lead “Journey to Easter” on Thursdays each week beginning February 16 at 10:00 a.m. The Women’s Ministry will start a new Bible Study on Psalm 23 led by Lorry Hartley beginning on Sunday, March 5, at 3:00 p.m. Check with the church office for more details
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Senior Adult Ministry News
You are invited to our monthly Senior Adult Lunch Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. The menu will be baked chicken. Special musical guest: Angie Requina.
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Children’s Ministry News
Join us on Friday night’s for our weekly Kids Roller Skating! Our gym is open 7:00 – 9:00 pm on many Friday evenings. Call the church office for this month’s schedule at (205) 798-3341.
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Westwood Arts
Westwood Visual Arts will have a Paint Party Fundraiser on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 1:00-4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $40 for all supplies. Call Cindy Best at (205) 798-0900 for more information.
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Christmas Eve Service
We will have our annual Christmas Eve Service on Saturday, December 24, at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. We will have the Lord’s Supper, Christmas music, and a brief Christmas message. We hope you and your family can join us this year!
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Senior Adult Ministry News
Our senior adults will be having their monthly lunch on Tuesday, December 13, at the Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer to celebrate Christmas. We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. Please call the church (205-798-3341) to make your reservations.
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Youth Ministry News
Our youth ministry invites you to their annual youth-led Christmas service on Wednesday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m. This service will feature Christmas music, an inspirational message, and snacks. Everyone is invited to be a part of this special service.
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Christmas Sunday & New Year’s Sunday
Please join us on Christmas Sunday on December 25 at 10:30 a.m. for a special time of worship on the day we celebrate the Lord’s birth. We will also have a service on Sunday, January 1, at 10:30 a.m. Please note: There will not be Sunday School classes on those days.
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Trunks & Treats Event
Westwood Baptist Church will have our annual “Trunks & Treats” Fall Festival on Sunday, October 30, 2022. It will be from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the back parking lot of the church. We will have candy for the kids, a hayride, snacks and more. Fun for the whole family! Please contact the Church Office
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Senior Adult Ministry News
Our Senior Adults will have their monthly lunch meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Barry Cosper, from the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association. The menu will be meatloaf and sides. Then on Tuesday, November 8, they will meet with Dr. Cecelia Walker, from
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Youth Ministry News
The Youth Group will have an “Escape Room” event on Saturday, October 15. Meet at the church at 5:00 pm to go to this event in Birmingham. Contact Rebecca Hankins for more details through the church office (205-798-3341). The youth will also be involved in the “Trunks & Treats” Fall Festival on Sunday, October 30,
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Women’s Ministry News
The Westwood Women’s Ministry will go out for lunch following the service on Sunday, October 16 and after that return to the church for a craft project: making jump ropes for Operation Christmas Child. Then they will have a Game Day on Saturday, October 22, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All the women of
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75th Anniversary Celebration
Westwood Baptist Church will celebrate our 75th Anniversary on Sunday, September 18, 2022. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by a fellowship lunch for everyone. Our guest preacher will be Dr. Chris Crain, Executive Director of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association. The music will be led by Rev. Shawn Stinson.
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Senior Adult Ministry News
Our Senior Adults will resume their monthly lunch meetings on Tuesday, September 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The special guest speaker will be Rev. Nathan Lyons, the Youth & Family Ministries Pastor of First Baptist Church Birmingham. The menu will be chicken and dressing.
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Youth Ministry News
The Youth Group will have an ’80’s Skate Night event on Saturday, August 27, 4:00-9:00 p.m. in the Gym and Fellowship Hall. This is for students 7th to 12th grades. Bring your best ’80s Costume and invite a friend!
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Children’s Ministry News
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, the Children’s Ministry will have a Cookie Bake for First Responders. This event is in memory of Diana Ames who worked so faithfully with our children for many years. We are going to meet up at the church at 9:00 am to make cookies for our area fire department staff
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Vacation Bible School
Our 2022 Vacation Bible School “Spark Studios” will be on June 20-24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening, Monday through Friday. There are classes for children 5K through 6th Grade. We will also have an Adult VBS class for parents and others. Call the church office for more information (205-798-3341).
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WBC Ballet & Arts Ministry
Westwood Ballet & Fine Arts Ministry is having an Art Camp this summer! The classes will begin on Thursday, June 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Contact Cindy Best for more details (205-798-0900).
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Father’s Day Service
Father’s Day Service on Sunday, June 19, 2022, 10:30 a.m. We will be honoring our fathers and grandfathers on this Sunday.
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Senior Adult Lunch Trip
Our Senior Adults will have A Lunch Trip to the Fish Market in Birmingham on Tuesday, June 21. They will leave the church at 11:00 a.m. Call the church office for more information and to sign up (205-798-3341).
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Easter Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. for our Resurrection Day Celebration. The worship service will feature a drama by the youth group. Before the service you are invited to attend our Sunday School Classes for all ages beginning at 9:15 a.m. There will be breakfast in each class that morning.
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Holy Week Service
On Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. we will have our Holy Week Service in the sanctuary. This will feature songs of worship and Scripture focused on the Cross of Christ. We will have the Lord’s Supper as part of the service.
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Senior Adult Ministry
Our Senior Adults will have their monthly Lunch Meeting on Tuesday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will be baked ham. Our special guests will be the Red Hill Ramblers. ALSO: sign-up for the Senior Adult Trip to the Billy Graham Museum in North Carolina this October. Contact Brother Jim
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Spring Ballet Performance
Westwood Ballet & Irish Dance Ministry presents the Spring 2022 Ballet Performance on Saturday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Westwood Baptist Church. Free admission. A love offering will be received during the performance. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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Current Bible Studies
The Westwood Women’s Ministry is currently having a Bible Study of the Book of James on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. A new study based on the book “Knowing God” by J. I. Packer is starting on Tuesday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. led by Brother Jim Kelling. There is also a multi-church Men’s Bible
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Senior Adult Ministry
Our Senior Adults are going on a tour of the Women’s Missionary Union Headquarters here in Birmingham on Tuesday, March 22. They will leave the church at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided at the WMU. Contact Brother Jim Kelling for more information. ALSO: sign-up for the Senior Adult Trip to the Billy Graham Museum
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Children’s Ministry News
The Children’s Ministry will have a Spring Break Trip to Gadsden (Noccalula Falls and the Imagination Place) on Tuesday, March 29. The cost is $20 per person (includes lunch). They will leave the church at 8:00 a.m. Contact Debbie Marshall for more information.
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Youth Ministry News
The Youth Spring Break Lock-In will be Friday, March 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church. ALSO: on Monday, March 28, they will have a trip to Decatur to the Cooks Museum. On Wednesday, March 30, there will be a movie night at the church featuring “God’s Not Dead 2.” Then on
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Chili & Dessert Cook-Off
You and your family are invited to our annual Chili & Dessert Cook-Off on Sunday, February 6, 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a special time of worship along with an enjoyable meal together. Bring your favorite Chili and/or Dessert Dishes (or just yourself and an appetite!).
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Senior Adult Lunch
On Tuesday, January 18, our senior adult group will have their monthly lunch meeting in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 am. The menu will be chili and soup. Brother Jim Kelling will lead the program and plans will be made for the upcoming Senior Adult events for 2022.
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Gunterville Pickers Concert
You are invited to a free concert with the Guntersville FBC Pickers on Sunday, January 23, at 5:00 pm in our church sanctuary. This talented group is led by Ken Patterson, Jr., who grew up here at Westwood. We are pleased to have them back with us for 2022! A love offering for the Pickers
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The Lord’s Supper
We will have the Lord’s Supper as part of our worship on Sunday, January 30, at 10:30 am. We encourage all Westwood members to join us for this special time of worship. The Supper is for all believers in Christ and represents an extremely valuable part of our worship. Prayerfully prepare your hearts to worship
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Christmas Eve Service
You and your family are invited to our annual Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24, 5:00 pm in the Church Sanctuary. This will be a memorable service of Christmas songs, the Word of God, and the Lord’s Supper. We hope this will be an encouraging part of your Christmas celebration this year.
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Senior Adult Christmas Lunch
On Wednesday, December 15, our senior adult group will be going to the Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer. We will leave the church at 11:00 am. Contact the church office for details at 205-798-3341.
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Youth Ministry News
The youth group will lead a special Christmas service called Christmas at Resonate on Wednesday, December 15, at 6:30 pm. There will be snacks, great Christmas music, and a message from the Word of God for the whole church. The Youth Christmas Party will be on Friday, December 17 at 6:30 pm at the home
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Christmas Musical Celebration
Carols & Cocoa Christmas Celebration The music ministry of Westwood Baptist Church presents an evening of Christmas worship and fellowship on Sunday, December 19, at 5:00 pm. The worship will take place in the Sanctuary and the snack time will be in the Fellowship Hall afterward. Bring your favorite Christmas dessert and enjoy a time
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