Author: Erika

For all of us who are able to make Saturday at 5 pm, it will be lovely to see you at our weekly WHCC get together. We had such a fun night last Saturday, and If there is any good thing at all to come out of our current situation, it will be that we are spending time together and making some new friendships which may not have happened otherwise.

Here’s how you can join us on Zoom. To join via your laptop/tablet/smartphone click here: SOCIAL GATHERING. To join via your telephone, call 669-900-6833 and then – when prompted for the Meeting ID – enter 834 932 1961. It will be worthwhile downloading the app to your phones or the zoom software to you desktop computers. 

WHCC has engaged in a daily ministry since Governor Newsom issued the “stay at home order”. The ministry is called “Coffee with Pastor Craig”. Participants gather together to help attendees process what’s happening in their lives.

Attendees can come occasionally – when they REALLY need to process things on a tough day; or attendees can attend daily. The group was set up to be flexible and accommodate YOUR needs.

The church wants you to know you would NEVER have to wait more than 23 hours to “gather” in community for support during this challenging time. The daily coffees have really extended the reach of WHCC’s ministry. We have had attendees from Alabama, Wisconsin, and Washington State participate because they need the special spiritual support WHCC has to offer!

To attend via your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on this link: COFFEE WITH PASTOR CRAIG. If the link doesn’t work for you, you can join by phone by calling 669-900-6833 and – when prompted for the Meeting ID – enter 524 747 168.

This week,I will be reading a story to celebrate the 50th Earth Day (April 22nd) called “The Earth and I” by Frank Asch. We will also be posting Earth Day activities on our website for the children to enjoy including a Prayer Nature Walk (courtesy of children’s-ministry-deals.com). Here’s a link to the prayer walk: PRAYER WALK.

We will be having our second Sunday School get together for the children on Sunday at 2-3 pm. Here the children can catch up with each other and play a game or two! (Zoom link to follow). Questions? Contact Emma at whccministryassistant@gmail.com.

This week’s Bible study will explore the four scriptures that will be used to shape the April 26 Earth Day service: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-23; and Luke 24:13-35. The study meets from 6:45-7:45 PM on Monday.

To attend via your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on this link: MONDAY BIBLE STUDY. If the link doesn’t work for you, you can join by phone by calling 669-900-6833 and – when prompted for the Meeting ID – enter 125 614 892.

“Hinting at what we need,” Melody Beattie writes, “doesn’t work. Others can’t read our mind, and they’re likely to resent our indirectness. The best way to take responsibility for what we want is to ask for it directly.” That can be difficult for those of us who were raised it was rude to ask for what we need.

So how do we overcome our tendencies to avoid direct communication with our loved ones? Join us for Creating Healthy Relationships this Sunday (April 12) from 6:00-7:00 PM as Pastor Craig facilitates a conversation about the topic.

To attend on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on this link: CREATING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. If the link doesn’t work for you, you can join by phone by calling 669-900-6833 and – when prompted for the Meeting ID – enter 181 714 179.

WHCC’s weekly alternative worship gathering will meet online on Tuesday, April 21 from 9:00-9:30 AM. We will explore Brooks Berndt devotion “Earth Day as a Holy Day of the Church“.

To attend via your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on this link: THE WAY. If the link doesn’t work for you, you can join by phone by calling 669-900-6833 and – when prompted for the Meeting ID – enter 650 866 834.

Due to the current situation and the need for social distancing they are postponing fundraisers until further notice. We can still visit them to show our support with curbside pick up and delivery options….and you can do it on your own schedule for now! They have a menu on line, and some great specials too- please join us in letting them know you’re from the Second Sunday Brunch Crowd and thank them for their support! Once this has passed, we’ll get the Brunch program back up and running.

During the “stay at home” order, we have learned the importance of the Participant Directory. You can find the directory by going to http://www.instantchurchdirectory.com and entering the email address on record with the church office and your password. If you would like to update your picture or your contact information, please contact the church office at whccucc@gmail.com or 818-346-0820.