
UPCOMING EVENTS

ESL - Fall Semester
Westwood is taking registrations for the Fall Semester of our ESL program. Do you know someone who could benefit from this class? Anyone wanting to take this free course can sign up by clicking the link below. If your friend requires help, give them a hand.
Classes will start on August 11th, 2025 at 7:00 pm and will continue following OCPS calendar until the final class on December 15th, 2025.
Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.

Men's Ministry Bowling Night
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!

Coffee and Conversations
This is a monthly meeting for women at Westwood. The event is at Axum Coffee in Winter Garden Florida at 6:30 pm.

Blood Drive @ Westwood
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.

Coffee with the Pastor
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 Night
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.

Youth Beach Day
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.

Directory Photo Day
Due to an error, we had to take the registration form for the Church Photo Day off line at 7:00 am on 8/12/25. There are currently five spots still available. August 13th at 7:45 - 8:00pm, August 14th at 6:15 - 6:30pm, August 14 at 7:30-7:45pm, and August 14th at 7:45-8:00pm.
Until we can repair our form, if you would like to reserve any of these dates you can contact Jason Hoag directly at jhoag82@gmail.com

Coffee & Conversations
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.

Hope For Kids Workshop
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!

Coffee with Pastor
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!

Acts 2 Night
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!

Everyday Evangelism Workshop
Everyday Evangelism is an exciting Gospel training program that will train you to tell others about Jesus in a way that blends seamlessly with who you are and the relationships you have. It works with your lifestyle; where you go, who you know, how you relate. Proverbs 11:30 says, “…He who wins souls is wise.” Sign up today and take advantage of this meaningful opportunity.

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. 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.

Fun in the Sun - Family 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!

Coffee & Conversations
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!

Membership Class
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.

Get Baptized on Easter Sunday
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 Service
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.

Maundy Thursday Seder Celebration
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.

Women's One Day Retreat
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.

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

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch In
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.

Annual Congregational Meeting
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
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.

Men's Breakfast
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.

Valentines Date Night
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved one how much they mean to you, and Westwood Men’s and Women’s Ministry is here to help you make it special. This event is free, but we encourage the men to prepare a meal for their wives. Please bring enough to share, as it will be a covered dish-style meal. We’ll provide the salad and breadsticks—you bring the creativity and flair!
As always, we’ll have fun and engaging games to make the evening unforgettable.
Sign up today and let us know what dish you’ll be bringing!

Miami Missions Trip
Westwood is partnering with the Christian and Missionary Alliance's
Envision program in Miami Florida.
These Envision leaders are working with immigrants in the Miami area and we are eager to help them complete projects from January 22nd to January 25th.
The cost of food and accommodations per person is $240.
The first $120 is due by January 5th.
The remaining amount is due by January 19th.
If you are considering going on this trip,
or have questions about this opportunity,
please contact Pastor Tom Mangham to let him know you are interested:

Acts 2 Night
Acts 2:42 says, “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayers.” This really sums up what our Acts 2 nights are all about. We gather together and share a covered dish meal, Explore God’s Word , and enter into an extended time of prayer.
To attend this event, simply show up on the 15th of this month. We can’t wait to see you there.

Coffee and Conversations
Coffee and Conversations is a monthly Women’s get-together where ladies come together for a time of fellowship, encouragement and prayer. This event happens in downtown Winter Garden at Axum Coffee at 6:30 pm.

Christmas Eve Service
This holiday season we invite you to our annual Christmas Eve Service. Experience wonderful music, memorable moments, candle lighting and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Youth Group Christmas Party
It’s that time of year for the Youth Group! If you are in the 6th -12th grade, join us for our White Elephant Christmas Party on Wednesday night December 18th at 7pm.
Bring a wrapped gift worth $10 or less. We will play games, eat food and par - tay.