Ladies, you are warmly invited to join us for a special Ladies Tea during Westwood’s annual Missions Conference! This will be a beautiful time of fellowship, encouragement, and inspiration as we gather around the table together. We’ll hear from Ashley Maxey, as she shares her heart and the incredible ways God is at work in Indonesia. Come enjoy delicious tea and treats, connect with other women, and be reminded of how each of us has a part to play in God’s mission around the world. Don’t miss this uplifting and meaningful afternoon together!

Please register below so we have a head count of who is coming.

The Westwood Men’s Ministry welcomes Ben Maxey to our gathering on October 25th at 8:00am.

Westwood Men’s Breakfast are a fantastic opportunity to connect with a fantastic group of brothers, to eat some good food and to allow the Word of God to challenge us to become better versions of ourselves. Please register below so we know how many to plan for.

Men’s Breakfast are always free, but donations are encouraged to help offset the cost of this ministry.

Mark Your Calendars!

The Westwood Missions Conference is coming soon! We are excited to welcome Ben and Ashley Maxey along with their three children.

• Ben and Ashley are Alliance Missionaries to Indonesia where they walk alongside communities that are majority islamic. Ben’s passion is animal husbandry and he oversees a goat program that assists local farmers on how to produce high quality livestock in more affordable ways.

• Ashley teaches Zumba classes for women. Through these classes, Ashley has been able to build a deep and trusted network of friendships with many women in the community.

They are both passionate about agriculture, animals and healthy community life, but more than anything they want to love people well and point them to God’s kingdom .

Missions Conference Schedule:

Friday October 24th

You are invited to an informal meeting to meet the Maxey’s and see displays for Westwood Missionary Partners. The evening will include a Q&A time with Ben and Ashley, An actual Zumba class in our sanctuary and a goat petting pen. This is going to be a great time for the whole family.

Saturday October 25th

• We will be conduction a Men’s Breakfast where Ben will share stories of their ministry struggles and victories. Our Men’s breakfast is always free, but donations to help cover food cost are welcome.

• The women will host a Ladies Tea in which Ashely will talk about here ministry to women. Be prepared to be inspired!

Sunday October 26th

• Ben and Ashley will make appearances in both our Adult and Youth Sunday School classes (20 minutes each)

• Sunday at 10:30am, Ben and Ashley will speak in our main worship service

This Wednesday Night, September 17th at 6:00pm, we are hosting another Acts 2 night. Our Acts 2 gatherings happen once a month and are based on Acts 2:42 that says the early believers in Jerusalem were devoted to 4 things. The apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. This is exactly what goes on at Acts 2 nights. Acts 2 is a covered dish dinner, where we break bread and build our relationships, receive some teaching and experience a focused time of prayer. I want to invite you to bring a covered dish and join us as we seek the Lord together.

Guys, it’s time for a night of fun, and friendly competition! Join us on Thursday, September 12th at 7:00pm at Winter Garden Bowl (715 S Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787).

Invite a friend and come ready to roll some strikes! Please sign up using the link below so we know how many lanes to reserve.

Don’t miss it—it’s going to be a great night!

Westwood is welcoming a One Blood Big Red Bus to set up in our parking lot. It will be open to the community as well as the church for blood donations.
Consider donating, and let your community know about it!

Schedule Your Donation Now!

You can now schedule your blood donation time by clicking the link below.

We have a few more people interested in membership, so we are offering another morning of Coffee with the Pastor
on August 24th at 9:15am in the main office. Grab some coffee and head over to the main office
to get to know Pastor Tom Mangham, let him get to know you, and hit him with any questions you may have about Westwood! 

ACTS 2 is on August 20th at 6pm
Come prepared to encourage Carmelle Beausejour (missionary to Haiti) with a scripture verse, 
a word, or a promise. We will be taking time to encourage her!

We will also be taking time to pray over our ESL ministry and its volunteers.

Come ready to minister to one another and with a dish to share.

The Westwood will be back at Cocoa Beach on the 16th to kick off the school year with a day of FUN together! If you are in grades 6-12, join us!
For details contact Ryan Alexander.

Don't miss our August Coffee and Conversations at Axum Coffee in Winter Garden at 6:30pm.
Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and time with other amazing women.

This summer, the Children's Ministry
has a special opportunity to host and participate
in a Hope For Kids Workshop.

This workshop will equip participants
not only to teach kids the gospel in a clear and effective way,
but to also teach kids how to share their own faith
with their friends and family.

We are confident that this could be instrumental
in reaching families in our community.

Please pray for this Workshop,
and pass on the registration information
to anyone you feel may be interested.
This Workshop is open to everyone!

July 6th, the first Sunday of the month, we are extending a special invitation to grab your coffee and sit at the table
with Pastor Tom Mangham in the office at 9:15am.

He will be there to get to know you, and to answer your questions
about the vision of Westwood and how you can be part of it!

Join Us for Our Next Acts 2 Gathering – Wednesday, June 18

You're invited to our next Acts 2 Gathering on Wednesday, June 18—an evening centered around community, teaching, prayer, and sharing a meal together.

These gatherings are covered dish dinner events where we come together to enjoy fellowship, break bread, receive teaching, and pray—just as the early church did, as described in Acts 2:42.

Make plans to join us for this meaningful evening. We’d love to share it with you!

Our Acts 2 gatherings happen once a month and are based on Acts 2:42 that says the early believers in Jerusalem were devoted to 4 things. The apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. This is exactly what goes on at Acts 2 nights. Acts 2 is a covered dish dinner, where we break bread and build our relationships, receive some teaching and experience a focused time of prayer. These are wildly popular at our church. If you have never attended done, I want to invite you to come out and be a part of this great event.

What could he better than hanging out with friends and eating TACOS! It would be worth attending if that was all we were doing, but Fun in the Sun is so much more! There will be Inflatables for the kids, face painting and crafts. And did we mention TACOS?!?

Westwood will provide meat and all the taco fixings, You bring a side dish (Mexican) and put together your best homemade salsa for the best homemade salsa contest.

This event is for young and old alike. Mmmmm Tacos, I love tacos!

Join with the ladies at Westwood for our monthly gathering, were we share, pray for each other and become great friends. Coffee and Conversations takes place at Axum Coffee in downtown Winter Garden. We would love to have you as part of our group!

God didn’t create us to do this alone. He created you to be in community with others. The best way to do that is to make a commitment. Church membership at Westwood says, “I’m committed to these people and they are committed to me. “

You can sign up for our membership class by following the registration link below.

Have you been baptized?
Baptism is a vital part of the Christian faith—so important that even Jesus was baptized to set an example for us.

This Easter Sunday, April 20th, Westwood will be holding a special baptism service.
Are you curious about what baptism means and why it matters so much?

Click the link below to learn more. Someone from our team will reach out to walk you through what baptism involves and answer any questions you might have.

Good Friday this year is April 18th and Westwood will honor Good Friday with a special service at 7:00 pm. I hope you can join us for this important time of allowing God’s Spirit to prepare our hearts for the miracle and message of Easter.

The Thursday before Easter, we will have a special Seder Celebration. This is the first of our Easter Weekend services with will include a brief Good Friday Service and an Easter Morning Service. Don’t miss this time of remembrance, celebration and worship.

The Women of Westwood are excited to participate in a One-Day Women’s Retreat on April 5th at Palm Coast Bible Church. The event will feature Dr. Ingrid Davis, a Leadership Coach and Mentor, as the special speaker. Dr. Davis has led workshops and seminars designed to help participants live their best lives by gaining a deeper understanding of their inner selves. She has also ministered in over 20 counties.

We will be carpooling from Westwood to Palm Coast and returning the same day. The cost for the retreat is $35.

Join us for some fun and fancy fellowship at the Westwood Ladies Tea. The event starts at 3:00 on March 29th.

If you are currently serving at Westwood in any capacity, We want to say, “thank you!” On March 16 following the Congregational Meeting we will hold a lunch in for all of our volunteers. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Members of Westwood Church in good standing are invited to attend and participate in our annual congregational meeting to be held after our Sunday service on March 16th 2025.

The main purpose of this meeting is the election of three elders and one member at large to our governing board. The Nominating Committee is currently taking nomination for these positions. To make a nomination you can contact any member of the committee. They are Amy Carney; Bernie McElheny; Jason Hoag; Milt Monell and Pastor Tom Mangham.

Nominations for elder are limited to men who meet there qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9. Nominations for the Member-At-Large can be a man or a woman and they should meet the qualifications for Deacon set out in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Coffee & Conversations is a monthly get together for ladies at Westwood Church. It’s a place to relax and hang out with friends. I time for support. A time to help each other. A time to be thankful and a time of joy. Won’t you come join us on Monday the 10th of March ? We are meeting at 6:30pm at Axum Coffee in downtown Winter Garden on Plant Street.

This is a fantastic time of food and fellowship for men. This event is always free, but we do encourage donations to cover the cost. Sign up today and bring a guest.