Youth News

Check out the Westwood Youth Facebook group page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2327509535

The 'Displace Me' Invisible Children Event takes place this Saturday, April 28, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Check it out online at http://www.invisiblechildren.com/displaceMe. You can sign up online, get information, and get the release form for minors if you are under age 18. Email me by Friday if you want to participate in this event! You may also contact Haley for more details.

Westwood will welcome two singing groups from Bluefield College, Praise Singers and Variations, during this Sunday's worship service. Leah Gilbert is part of both groups. Come and support Leah this Sunday as the Bluefield singing groups lead us in worship!

The Church Family Night Picnic is Wednesday, May 2, at 5:30 PM. If you need to make reservations, call the church office by Monday, May 30.

ATTENTION 2007 High School graduates! Help us recognize you on Graduate Recognition Sunday by emailing me your name, high school graduating from, college attending, proposed field of study, other plans if not college, etc. Thanks!

In accordance with Westwood’s Child Protection Policy we will hold required annual training sessions for workers with youth, children, and preschoolers during the month of May. If you are currently a volunteer or would like to work with the young people of Westwood, please plan on attending one of the following training sessions: 1)Sunday, May 6, from 9:45-10:45 AM or 2)Sunday, May 20, from 8:30-9:30 AM. Both sessions will be held in the main section of Whitten Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Lora Johnson. Youth who are currently age 18 or older or will be by VBS (July 13) need to attend this training as well!

Impact Virginia! forms and money are due this Sunday! We will hold mandatory Impact Training Sessions from 4:30-5:45 PM on the following Sundays: May 27, June 3, and June 10. This training will take place in the Green Room and is for all adults and students going to Impact! Contact Tom Kern for more information!

Please remember this Sunday's FaithStation challenge is to bring someone with you to FaithStation - either a guest or someone who has been absent for awhile!

Make sure you check out the calendar at the bottom of the blog to keep informed about upcoming events.

Random Question of the week: What is your favorite childhood memory? Why?