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		<description>Westover Church is a non-denominational church in Greensboro, NC. Our purpose is to develop maturing followers of Jesus Christ.</description>
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			<title>The HEAR Bible Study Method</title>
						<description><![CDATA[I was talking with a friend over coffee a few months back, catching up on life, family, work, etc. I asked him what he did for his devotional time. He replied, “I wanted to ask you. I feel spiritually dry and am looking for any ideas.” I explained the HEAR Method to him, told him I would send him the steps, and gave him an assignment: Galatians 1. That’s it. I said, “Resolve this week to work thro...]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2026/03/24/the-hear-bible-study-method</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:37:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="6" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/23658892_1920x695_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/23658892_1920x695_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/23658892_1920x695_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 ><b>Why the HEAR Method Works</b></h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">I was talking with a friend over coffee a few months back, catching up on life, family, work, etc. I asked him what he did for his devotional time. He replied, “I wanted to ask you. I feel spiritually dry and am looking for any ideas.” I explained the HEAR Method to him, told him I would send him the steps, and gave him an assignment: Galatians 1. That’s it. I said, “Resolve this week to work through the HEAR steps for Galatians 1 and let’s chat about it.”<br><br>A week later, he told me how much he got from just that one exercise, saying he’s seeing things he hadn't noticed before. He went on to finish Galatians. The disciple of Christ hungers and thirsts for God. “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Ps. 119:103). But, it is daunting to hold a Bible and think, “Where do I begin?”<br><br>There’s no magic to the HEAR method, but there is power when the Spirit accompanies our intentional surrender to meet with God in His Word. It moves our time with God in His Word from information to formation. It slows us down by asking questions that force us to listen for God to speak. It creates space for the Spirit to shape our hearts, not just our minds.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 ><b>How to do the HEAR Method<sup>1</sup></b><b><br></b></h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">HEAR is an acronym that guides your time in Scripture:<br><br><b>H – Highlight<br></b>Read the passage and highlight a verse or short section that stands out to you.<br><br><ul><li>&nbsp;Which verse or phrase stands out to me most?</li><li>&nbsp;What caught my attention as I read this passage?</li><li>&nbsp;Is there a word, command, promise, or idea I can’t move past?</li><li>&nbsp;What feels emphasized or repeated?</li></ul><br><b>E – Explain<br></b>In your own words, write what the passage means.<br><br><ul><li>&nbsp;What is the author saying to the original audience?</li><li>&nbsp;What is happening in this passage?</li><li>&nbsp;What does this passage reveal about God, humanity, or God’s plan?</li><li>&nbsp;How does this verse fit within the surrounding context?</li></ul><br><b>A – Apply<br></b>How could this be applied?<br><br><ul><li>&nbsp;What is God inviting me to believe, do, or change?</li><li>&nbsp;Is there a sin to confess, a truth to trust, or an action to take?</li><li>&nbsp;How does this passage challenge my attitudes, habits, or priorities?</li><li>&nbsp;What would obedience look like today or this week?</li></ul><br><b>R – Respond<br></b>What will you do? This can be something you commit to do today, or this week, a call to action, a prayer. This is where the rubber meets the road.<br><br><ul><li>&nbsp;How do I want to respond to God based on what I’ve read?</li><li>&nbsp;What do I need to confess, thank God for, or ask Him for?</li><li>&nbsp;How can I express trust or surrender in light of this passage?</li></ul>&nbsp;<br>You can take a chapter, a handful of verses, or work through a reading plan. HEAR is not the only method, but it is a simple and useful one. Begin today to move information to formation.<br><br>1<i>. The HEAR Method is a product of Replicate, created by Robbie Gallaty. You can find it and many other resources here -&nbsp;</i><a href="https://replicate.org/resources/hear-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><i>https://replicate.org/resources/hear-journal</i></a></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Heart of Worship Series</title>
						<description><![CDATA[New Sermon Series: Heart of Worship We just celebrated the 50th episode of our Midweek Podcast with some lighthearted “50-themed” trivia—but beneath the fun, this episode launched something much deeper: a church-wide move to strip back our Sunday services to the simple, biblical heart of worship. Over the next four weeks, we’re going to use the Psalms to help us see what genuine worship looks like...]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2026/02/26/heart-of-worship-series</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="14" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">New Sermon Series: Heart of Worship</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/23262257_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/23262257_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/23262257_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><br>We just celebrated the<b>&nbsp;50th episode</b> of our<a href="/podcast" rel="" target="_self">&nbsp;Midweek Podcast</a> with some lighthearted “50-themed” trivia—but beneath the fun, this episode launched something much deeper: a church-wide move to strip back our Sunday services to the simple, biblical heart of worship. Over the next four weeks, we’re going to use the Psalms to help us see what genuine worship looks like, how it’s fulfilled in Christ, and how it reshapes us as a people of prayer, obedience, and praise.<br><br>In this special conversation, Pastor Kevin Wilson, Pastor Michael Carter, and Caroline Feary shared where we’re headed—and why.<br><br><u>When Simple Things Get Complicated</u><br>The episode opened with a simple question:<br>What’s something basic that you tend to overcomplicate?<br><br>Answers ranged from:<br><ul><li>overthinking&nbsp;where to eat&nbsp;or&nbsp;what movie to watch,</li><li>obsessing over&nbsp;protein and macros,</li><li>to the absurd complexity of something as simple as a store return.</li></ul><br>From there, the team made an important connection:<br>The same thing happens in the&nbsp;church.<br>You see it in Acts—the early church gathering in very simple, essential ways. But over time, our modern church culture has layered on preferences, production, and expectations. None of those are necessarily bad, but they can easily crowd out the heart of what we’re doing.<br><br>We can unintentionally make worship more about:<br><ul><li>the&nbsp;experience&nbsp;than the Savior,</li><li>the&nbsp;production&nbsp;than the presence of God,</li><li>our&nbsp;comfort&nbsp;than our response to His mercy.</li></ul><br><u>How Our Hearts Are Being Shaped</u><br>Throughout the conversation, the team returned to this idea:<br>We are always being shaped by something.<br>Some of those shaping forces are obvious. Others are subtle.<br><br>1. Experiences and Traditions<br><br>Repeated experiences become traditions. We grow to rely on them—often without realizing it. When those rhythms are removed or changed, we feel the loss, not just of the practice, but of the way it has quietly formed our expectations of worship.<br><br>2. Spaces and Buildings<br><br>Church architecture itself tells a story and shapes our hearts:<br><ul><li>Historic cathedrals&nbsp;(like Notre Dame) were built for&nbsp;space and transcendence—you walk in and instinctively feel,&nbsp;“God is big. He is bigger than me.”</li><li>Later, church buildings centered around a&nbsp;pulpit, emphasizing the&nbsp;Word preached.</li><li>Today, many churches resemble arenas—built for sound, lights, and a stage. That form quietly teaches us to expect a performance.</li></ul><br>We may not consciously think, <i>this</i> building is discipling me, but it is.<br><br>3. Media and Production<br><br>Outside the church, we’re formed by media and technology:<br><ul><li>Auto-tune&nbsp;and studio perfection have changed our ears. When we hear a natural, uncorrected human voice, it can now sound “off,” even though it’s actually normal.</li><li>Modern worship music can trend toward the&nbsp;highly produced and vocally demanding, which can nudge congregations into becoming&nbsp;spectators&nbsp;more than&nbsp;singers.</li></ul><br>As Pastor Kevin put it, our people often walk into church already shaped by what they’ve experienced on the radio, on streaming platforms, and online.<br><br>4. Content and Attention Span<br><br>Our discipleship habits have also been shaped by an age of pre-processed content:<br><ul><li>We’re used to having truth broken down into short, easily digestible pieces.</li><li>Our capacity for&nbsp;longer, weightier doctrine&nbsp;and sustained attention can suffer.</li></ul><br>Even TV and streaming platforms script shows with the assumption that viewers are half-watching while on their phones, constantly re-explaining what’s happening so nobody gets lost.<br><br>All of this forms us long before we sit down in a Sunday service.<br><br><u>Why the Psalms, and Why Now?</u><br>Our upcoming series is not simply “a series about the Psalms.”<br>Instead, we’re using the Psalms to recover something deeper:<br>the core shape of a worshiping heart.<br><br>Here’s the guiding idea:<br>The heart of worship calls us beyond mere ritual and into genuine and simple responses to God’s mercy. This is described in the Psalms, demonstrated in Christ, and produces within God’s people sacrificial service, obedience, prayer, and praise.<br><br>Through this series, we want to:<br><ul><li>Listen&nbsp;to how the Psalms describe true worship—honest, raw, God-centered.</li><li>Trace&nbsp;how that heart of worship is&nbsp;fulfilled in Christ—our perfect worshiper and our substitute.</li><li>Be formed into a people marked not just by rituals, but by sacrificial service, obedience, prayer, and praise.</li></ul><br>Caroline shared that, as a member of Gen Z, she sees many in her generation longing for:<br><ul><li>Real, genuine worship,</li><li>Deep theology and discipleship,</li><li>And a move away from “just a show” toward something rooted, simple, and honest.</li></ul><br>Some are even turning toward more liturgical traditions because they sense that longing being met there. Our hope is that, as we walk through the Psalms together, our church family—across all generations—will experience that same refreshing simplicity and depth in Christ.<br><br><u>What Will Be Different in Our Services?</u><br><br>For four weeks, we’re going to&nbsp;intentionally simplify&nbsp;our Sunday gatherings.<br>Instead of a long list of elements, we’re going to focus on what Scripture clearly calls us to do when we come together:<br><br><ol start="1"><li>We will pray.</li><li>We will sing together.</li><li>We will sit under the reading and preaching of God’s Word.</li><li>We will observe the sacraments—the&nbsp;Lord’s Supper&nbsp;and&nbsp;baptism—twice&nbsp;over these four weeks, as part of our normal rhythm.</li></ol><br>And that’s it.<br><br>This does not mean:<br><ul><li>That “body life,” local and global missions, or discipleship opportunities are unimportant.</li><li>Or that communication about these things will disappear from church life altogether.</li></ul><br>It does mean:<br><ul><li>That for this focused season, our gathered worship time will be aimed squarely at&nbsp;beholding Christ—without as much noise or clutter.</li><li>That we want to feel what happens when some of our familiar “extras” are removed, so we can see more clearly what has been shaping us all along.</li></ul><br>To borrow the image from the conversation:<br>It’s like turning on the defroster so the windshield clears and you can really see the road.<br><br><u>What This Isn’t—and What We Hope It Will Be</u><br>This series is not a way to earn a spiritual promotion.<br><br>We’re not saying:<br>“If you do these four things perfectly for four weeks, you’ll finally make the A team of Christians.”<br><br>Instead, we’re affirming:<br><ul><li>Christ alone&nbsp;removes our sin.</li><li>Christ alone&nbsp;provides the righteousness that gives us a place in God’s presence.</li><li>Christ is both our example and our substitute.</li></ul><br>These simple practices—prayer, singing, the Word, and the sacraments—are not ways to earn God’s favor. They are graces given so that, as people already loved and redeemed in Christ, we can walk in His ways and delight in Him.<br><br>Our hope is that, for the average Westover member who “just comes on Sunday,” this series will be:<br><ul><li>A&nbsp;breath of fresh air&nbsp;and&nbsp;rest&nbsp;in a noisy world,</li><li>A&nbsp;reconnection with God,</li><li>And a gentle but clear call to re-engage—not as consumers, but as worshipers.</li></ul><u><br>Looking Ahead</u><br>As we step into this series together, we invite you to:<br><ul><li>Come with&nbsp;open hands&nbsp;and&nbsp;open expectations.</li><li>Notice what feels missing—and ask why that feels so significant.</li><li>Lean into the simplicity and ask God to use it to reshape your heart.</li></ul><br>Discipleship is more than just Sunday morning.<br>But what we do on Sunday deeply affects how we live, work, play, and learn the rest of the week.<br><br>Over these next four weeks, may the Lord use the Psalms—and the simple, beautiful basics of gathered worship—to help us see Him more clearly, respond to Him more honestly, and worship Him more fully.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://westoverchurch.subspla.sh/tnhjvjw" target="_blank"  data-label="Listen to the 50th Podcast Episode " style="">Listen to the 50th Podcast Episode </a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Meet the Hosts: Episode 50</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:190px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17873101_2400x2400_500.jpg);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/17873101_2400x2400_2500.jpg" data-shape="rounded" data-fill="false" data-ratio="square"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17873101_2400x2400_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Kevin Wilson, Lead Pastor </b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:180px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17873140_2400x2400_500.jpg);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/17873140_2400x2400_2500.jpg" data-shape="rounded" data-fill="false"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17873140_2400x2400_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Michael Carter, Discipleship Pastor </b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:180px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17874092_2400x2400_500.jpg);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/17874092_2400x2400_2500.jpg" data-shape="rounded" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17874092_2400x2400_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Caroline Feary, Worship Ministry Leader </b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Additional Resources:</b><br><br><i>Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation (Cultural Liturgies)&nbsp;</i><br>by James K.A. Smith<br><br><i>Worship: The Reason We Were Created-Collected Insights</i> from A. W. Tozer<br><br>Heart Of Worship: How To Live A Life That Reflects Your Allegiance To Jesus<br>By Bryan Keller&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Sacred Seasons &amp; Celebrations; Ash Wednesday</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Growing up in Greensboro, February and March were outlined by the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and surprise late-winter cold snaps. Easter sprang upon us with chocolate and pastel egg hunts, but without much warning. The cultural bustle drowned out any usefulness and significance of Ash Wednesday.It hasn’t always been this way. Historically, a Christian’s calendar took a "gospel shape," with seaso...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/23118141_1920x692_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/23118141_1920x692_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/23118141_1920x692_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Marking the Season: Ash Wednesday 2026</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Growing up in Greensboro, February and March were outlined by the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and surprise late-winter cold snaps. Easter sprang upon us with chocolate and pastel egg hunts, but without much warning. The cultural bustle drowned out any usefulness and significance of Ash Wednesday.<br><br>It hasn’t always been this way. Historically, a Christian’s calendar took a "gospel shape," with seasons intended to draw our attention to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Today, we have largely lost that rhythm. My goal isn't to shame us for a loss, but to invite us to reclaim and respond.<br><br><b>What is Worth Keeping? <br></b>Lent is the 40-day season leading to Easter where we identify with Christ’s journey to the cross. Ash Wednesday is the starting block. It is where we stand to begin a journey that ends with our church family shouting "Hallelujah!" at the empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday.<br><br>While Jesus knew the victory the Father had in store, he was fully aware of the journey ahead. The scripture describes Christ’s attitude about his crossward journey:<ul><li><i>“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51</i></li><li><i>“… who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,”&nbsp;</i><a href="https://westoverchurch.snappages.site/blog/2026/01/06/faith-applied-a-study-of-hebrews-12-13" rel="" target="_self"><i><b><u>Hebrews 12:2</u></b></i></a></li><li><i>“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7</i></li></ul><br><b>Setting Our Face Toward the Cross <br></b>How do we prepare our hearts for the reality of the Resurrection? While we can seek God anytime, Lent provides a defined timeframe to be intentional, and Ash Wednesday is a starting block. In Matthew 16:24, Christ said:<br><a href="https://westoverchurch.snappages.site/mission-amp-vision" rel="" target="_self"><i><b><u>“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”</u></b></i></a><br><br><b>Three Ideas for the Journey <br></b>To make yourself available to God’s shaping this season, consider these:<ul type="disc"><li><b>FAST</b>: This is the traditional Lent activity. You might fast from food for one meal a week or a full 24 hours (sundown to sundown). For those unable to fast from food, consider eliminating one weekly activity to devote time for prayer.</li><li><a href="https://westoverchurch.snappages.site/prayer" rel="" target="_self"><b><u>PRAY</u></b></a>: Devote specific time to pray for your faith, a lost friend, or global missions. Grab a friend or <a href="https://westoverchurch.tpsdb.com/SmallGroupFinder/Index?id=Main" rel="" target="_self"><b><u>your small group</u></b></a> to join you.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://westoverchurch.snappages.site/serve" rel="" target="_self"><b><u>SERVE</u></b></a>: We identify with the Son of Man who "came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." God connects our fasting to the needs of others in Isaiah:&nbsp;</li></ul><div style="margin-left: 20px;"><i>“Is not this the fast that I choose: … to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?" Isaiah 58:6–7</i></div><br>Don’t let another season pass by without leaning in. Together, let’s set our faces toward the cross.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Faith Applied: A Study of Hebrews 12 &amp; 13</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We’re kicking off a brand new All-Church Series on Sunday, January 18—and we’d love for you to be part of it!This series is a 6-week journey through Hebrews 12 &amp;13 called Faith Applied. Since we are given such powerful examples of faith from God's people illustrated in Hebrews 11, we're called to run with endurance the race of faith, fixing our eyes on the ultimate example of faith, our Savior Jes...]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2026/01/06/faith-applied-a-study-of-hebrews-12-13</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="14" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22528275_1702x630_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/22528275_1702x630_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22528275_1702x630_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >New Series Begins January 18: Faith Applied<br><br></h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We’re kicking off a brand new All-Church Series on Sunday, January 18—and we’d love for you to be part of it!<br><br>This series is a 6-week journey through Hebrews 12 &amp;13 called Faith Applied. Since we are given such powerful examples of faith from God's people illustrated in Hebrews 11, we're called to run with endurance the race of faith, fixing our eyes on the ultimate example of faith, our Savior Jesus Christ. These final chapters in Hebrews give us the 'why' and the 'how' to apply faith in our lives. &nbsp;We’re encouraging everyone to participate in 6 weeks of group teaching and discussion. This is a great time to jump in and grow in faith and community!</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Here’s how you can engage:<br></b><br><b>1. Join us on Sundays</b><br>Each week, our Sunday messages will focus on a different aspect of faith, unpacking the stories of Hebrews 12 &amp; 13 in a way that applies directly to our lives today. Miss a Sunday? Check out our Sermon Archive below.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="/media/series/f2k6zyb/the-book-of-hebrews" target="_self"  data-label="SERMONS - FAITH APPLIED" style="">SERMONS - FAITH APPLIED</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>2. Listen (or watch) the Midweek Podcast</b><br>A Video and/or MidWeek Podcast with identical audio, with the interviewees discussing how they live out the verses for that lesson, applying those verses to daily life. The video and podcast will help you see how people in the Westover body are living out their faith in Christ. <br><br>You can watch or listen at your convenience—just search for Westover Church Midweek wherever you get your podcasts, or click below to access all our episodes.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="/podcast" target="_blank"  data-label="MIDWEEK PODCAST - FAITH APPLIED" style="">MIDWEEK PODCAST - FAITH APPLIED</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiJWYC40rVLSwKQAtnSDA5SKUIoOIyumU" target="_blank"  data-label="YOUTUBE - FAITH APPLIED" style="">YOUTUBE - FAITH APPLIED</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>3. Get in a group</b><br>To help us go deeper, we’re encouraging everyone to participate in six weeks of group teaching and discussion. Whether you’re already in a group or looking to join one, this is a great time to jump in and grow in community. You can explore group options and sign up below.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://westoverchurch.tpsdb.com/SmallGroupFinder/Index?id=Main" target="_blank"  data-label="GET IN A GROUP" style="">GET IN A GROUP</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">And if joining a formal group feels like too much right now—that’s okay! Just grab a couple of friends and a few books, and walk through the study together at your own pace. It’s a simple way to stay connected and grow in faith this fall. For additional support in leading a group, email us at faithapplied@westoverchurch.com for a Leader's Guide.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>4. Grab a series guide</b><br>Our Faith Applied Group Guides are designed to help you reflect, apply, and engage with each week’s message. You can pick one up at the Westover Bookstore, at the Hub on Sunday mornings, or download a digital version.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/Hebrews-Faith-Applied-Small-Group-Guide--72.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE" style="">DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We’re so excited for this journey as a church family—and we can’t wait to see how God uses this series to shape our faith and our lives.<br><br>Let’s step into this together!</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Accountable for What?</title>
						<description><![CDATA[What am I accountable for in God's Church?That was the question set before us during our service this morning. As each of us consider how we answer that question, we want to make resources available to you that both supplement and facilitate whatever next step the Lord is leading you towards....]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2026/01/04/accountable-for-what</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="5" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22518383_2128x788_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/22518383_2128x788_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22518383_2128x788_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div style="margin-left: 20px;"><b><i>What am I accountable for in God's Church?</i></b></div><b><i><br></i></b>That was the question set before us during our service this morning. As each of us consider how we answer that question, we want to make resources available to you that both supplement and facilitate whatever next step the Lord is leading you towards.<br><br></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill extrude" href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/Jan.-4th-Serving-Opportunities.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="Check out current serving opportunities HERE!" data-icon="user" data-group="fontawesome" data-padding="12" data-style="extrude" data-color="#000000" style="padding:12px;background-color:#000000 !important;"><i class="fa fa-user fa-lg fa-fw"></i>Check out current serving opportunities HERE!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill extrude" href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/Relational-Covenant-Final-June-2025.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="Read Westover's Relational Covenant HERE!" data-icon="file-text" data-group="fontawesome" data-padding="12" data-style="extrude" data-color="#000000" style="padding:12px;background-color:#000000 !important;"><i class="fa fa-file-text fa-lg fa-fw"></i>Read Westover's Relational Covenant HERE!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill extrude" href="https://my.westoverchurch.com/OnePageReg/2019" target="_blank"  data-label="Ready to take a step? Fill out a Serving Interest Form HERE!" data-icon="pencil-square-o" data-group="fontawesome" data-padding="12" data-style="extrude" data-color="#000000" style="padding:12px;background-color:#000000 !important;"><i class="fa fa-pencil-square-o fa-lg fa-fw"></i>Ready to take a step? Fill out a Serving Interest Form HERE!</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Fatih @ Home 2025</title>
						<description><![CDATA[On the last Sunday of the calendar year, our Faith @ Home Sunday worship experience aims at emphasizing both aspects of our vision simultaneously. We invite you to join as we gather in worship scattered throughout the greater Greensboro area.]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2025/12/22/fatih-at-home-2025</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2025/12/22/fatih-at-home-2025</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22374781_1702x630_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/22374781_1702x630_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22374781_1702x630_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Charged with the Great Commission, Jesus’ command to <i>“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...”</i>, <b>Westover’s purpose is to develop maturing followers of Jesus Christ</b>. As we live out that purpose, <b>our vision is to be a church that both GATHERS and SCATTERS</b>.<br><br>Once a year, our worship service takes on a very intentional, albeit different form than our typical gathering. On the last Sunday of the calendar year, our Faith @ Home Sunday worship experience aims at emphasizing both aspects of our vision simultaneously. We invite you to join as we gather in worship scattered throughout the greater Greensboro area!<br><br>Click the links below to find:<div data-empty="true" style="margin-left: 40px;"><a href="https://youtu.be/zkiVb4twBIA" rel="" target="_self">Faith @ Home 2025 Worship Experience</a></div><div data-empty="true" style="margin-left: 40px;"><a href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/Faith-@-Home-General-Discussion.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Family / Group Discussion Content Guide</a></div><div data-empty="true" style="margin-left: 40px;"><a href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/Faith-@-Home-Elementary-Kids.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Westover Kids Elementary Content Guide</a></div><div data-empty="true" style="margin-left: 40px;"><a href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/Faith-@-Home-Early-Childhood.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Westover Kids Early Childhood Content Guide</a></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-video-block " data-type="video" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="video-holder"  data-id="zkiVb4twBIA" data-source="youtube"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zkiVb4twBIA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Serve One at Westover Church: Winter 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[This winter, we’re inviting our Westover family to join Serve 1—a simple but powerful initiative where each of us commits to serving at one event. With three incredible opportunities coming up, there’s a place for everyone to jump in, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact in our church and community.Whether you love decorating, taking photos, welcoming guests, serving food, or just being p...]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2025/12/14/serve-one-at-westover-church-winter-2026</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2025/12/14/serve-one-at-westover-church-winter-2026</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="15" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22081040_1702x630_500.jpg);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/22081040_1702x630_2500.jpg" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/22081040_1702x630_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Serve 1: Make a Difference This Winter at Westover</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">This winter, we’re inviting our Westover family to join Serve 1—a simple but powerful initiative where each of us commits to serving at one event. With three incredible opportunities coming up, there’s a place for everyone to jump in, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact in our church and community.<br>Whether you love decorating, taking photos, welcoming guests, serving food, or just being present to help create a warm and memorable environment—your “yes” matters!<br><br>Below are the three events you can choose from as you prayerfully consider where you might serve:</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >2. Night to Shine</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>February 13 • 6:00–9:00pm<br data-start="1498" data-end="1501">Westover</b><br>This year, Westover is honored to host Night to Shine for the very first time! In partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation, this unforgettable worldwide event celebrates people with special needs with joy, dignity, and God’s love at the center.<br>It takes a large team to pull off a night this special, and we need volunteers in areas like:<br><ul data-end="2077" data-start="1864"><li data-end="1913" data-start="1864">One-on-one buddies for our honored guests</li><li data-end="1942" data-start="1914">Red Carpet paparazzi</li><li data-end="1957" data-start="1943">Decorating</li><li data-end="1993" data-start="1958">Serving dinner and refreshments</li><li data-end="2051" data-start="1994">Supporting parents and caregivers at our respite area</li><li data-end="2077" data-start="2052">General event support</li></ul>If you want to be part of something truly beautiful—this is your moment.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="/nighttoshine" target="_self"  data-label="SIGN UP TO SERVE AT NIGHT TO SHINE" style="">SIGN UP TO SERVE AT NIGHT TO SHINE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >3. Moms &amp; Sons “Go for the Gold” Game Night</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>February 28 • 4:00–7:30pm<br data-start="2302" data-end="2305">Westover</b><br>It’s going to be an Olympic-themed evening packed with games, friendly competitions, laughter, dinner, snacks, and community-building. This night is designed for moms and their sons to have fun and make memories together—and you can help make it happen!<br>Volunteer roles include:<br><ul data-end="2758" data-start="2603"><li data-end="2647" data-start="2603">Running and assisting with various games</li><li data-end="2675" data-start="2648">Serving food and snacks</li><li data-end="2710" data-start="2676">Helping with setup and cleanup</li><li data-end="2758" data-start="2711">Supporting the flow of the night in general</li></ul>If you like high-energy environments or love helping families connect, this is a great place to serve.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA4A82FAAF9C16-60646757-moms" target="_self"  data-label="SIGN UP TO SERVE AT MOMS & SONS " style="">SIGN UP TO SERVE AT MOMS & SONS </a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>You Only Need to Serve 1—Where Will You Step In?</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="14" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Your time and willingness can make an incredible difference. By choosing to Serve 1, you help create life-giving spaces where people feel welcomed, loved, celebrated, and connected. Thank you for being a church family that shows the love of Jesus in tangible, joyful ways.<br><br>We can't wait to serve with you this February!</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Christmas Outreach Opportunities</title>
						<description><![CDATA[The Christmas season provides a perfect opportunity to be the church scattered, serving in our community, tangibly demonstrating the love of Christ.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="15" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/21613834_2240x1260_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/21613834_2240x1260_2500.png" data-zoom="false" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/21613834_2240x1260_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px;padding-right:15px;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">The Christmas season provides a perfect opportunity to be the church scattered, serving in our community, tangibly demonstrating the love of Christ. Below are a number of outreach opportunities available to us this year!</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:240px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Operation Christmas Child (O.C.C.)</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Pack a Box!&nbsp;</b>Shoeboxes and instructions are available for pickup at the Local Missions Wall. There, you will also find an incredible team of volunteers ready and willing to answer any questions you may have or assist you, your friends, or family in getting involved.<br><br><i>Unable to grab a shoebox at the Local Wall? Maybe you just prefer the digital realm. You can still participate by clicking&nbsp;</i><a href="https://build-a-shoebox.samaritanspurse.org/view/201ad8cf-a858-4000-99a5-a74ce48cb6f3" rel="" target="_self"><i><b>HERE</b></i></a><i>&nbsp;and building a shoebox online!</i><br><br><b>Serve during National Collection Week&nbsp;</b><b>(November 17-24)!&nbsp;</b><br>Westover will be accepting boxes Monday, Nov. 17 - Friday, Nov. 21 (9am-noon), Saturday Nov. 22 (10am-noon), Sunday, Nov. 23 (1pm-4pm) and Monday, Nov. 24 (9am-noon). &nbsp;We anticipate over 20,000 shoeboxes to be collected, boxed in crates, and loaded into trucks right here in our parking lot. Needless to say, WE NEED LOTS OF HANDS to make this happen! You can sign-up to help with National Collection Week by clicking <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FA4AB2DAB9-59043850-occ2025?useFullSite=true#/" rel="" target="_self"><b>HERE</b></a><b>!</b><br><br><b>Visit an O.C.C. processing center in Boone or Charlotte!&nbsp;</b>Want to see behind the scenes and be a part of the journey shoeboxes take? You can sign-up to volunteer at an O.C.C. processing center, getting an in-depth look at all the behind-the-scenes logistics involved in making Operation Christmas Child a reality! *More information to come*</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="6" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:240px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Choose an Ornament Tree</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Stop by the tree in our lobby pick an ornament!&nbsp;</b>This year, we're offering opportunities new and familiar. Choose an ornament from the tree, each of which represent an opportunity to be a blessing in our community!<br><br><i>Not able to grab an ornament? You can participate by clicking&nbsp;</i><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4DABAC22A46-52550264-choose#/" rel="" target="_self"><i><b>HERE</b></i></a><i>&nbsp;and selecting an ornament online!</i><br><br><b>Sponsor a 2026 Night to Shine Honored Guest!&nbsp;</b>In February of 2026, Westover has the privilege of hosting Night to Shine, deepening on our existing partnership and commitment to supporting HIS Path and Mount Jubilee Ministries. You can take a Night to Shine ornament and commit to sponsoring an Honored Guest. To find out more about Night to Shine and how you can be involved click <a href="https://www.westoverchurch.com/nighttoshine" rel="" target="_self"><b>HERE</b></a>!<br><br><b>Senior Resources of Guilford:&nbsp;</b>We're collecting new, unopened items to donated to Senior Resources of Guilford. Items include: <i>Blankets, canned goods, paper products, flashlights, hand / dish soap, toiletries, chapstick, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, individually wrapped snack foods and breakfast items.</i><br><i><b>The drop-off deadline for items donated to</b><b>&nbsp;Senior Resources is <u>December 3rd</u>.</b></i><br><br><b>The Interactive Resource Center (IRC):&nbsp;</b>Westover partners with the IRC, a local organization that comes alongside and helps meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness. We're looking for items (NEW) such as the following to be donated: <i>Travel-sized toiletries, hand warmers, hats, gloves, scarves, men's and women's underwear, j</i><i>uice boxes, ponchos, plastic utensils, individually wrapped snack foods.</i><br><i><b>The drop-off deadline for items donated to the IRC is <u>December 21st</u>.</b></i></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="9" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:240px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Christmas Blessings</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Help us show the love of Jesus to some of our homebound members, widows, widowers, and others who could use a little extra Christmas cheer! You can do this as an individual or join together with others. Visits can be anything from delivering a Christmas treat to singing Christmas carols. We encourage you to be as creative as you are able!<br><br>Click <a href="https://westoverchurch.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/4199" rel="" target="_self"><b>HERE</b></a> to register by Dec. 8th (only ONE registration needed per group), and we will provide you with the names and addresses of folks you can bless this holiday season.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="12" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:240px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Christmas Eve Outreach</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="14" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Because of Christ we GO!&nbsp;</b>This Christmas Eve, Westover has a unique opportunity to serve the communities around us.<br><br>As you leave our services, there will be baskets of goodies you and your family can deliver to those who are working on Christmas Eve. This includes fire stations, police stations, nursing homes, and more! We want to take this opportunity to be a blessing and show our appreciation to the men and women who continue to serve us as most of us return to our cozy homes.<br><br><i>We hope you will participate in this a simple, yet tangible, act of being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Faith Defined: A Study of Hebrews 11</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We’re kicking off a brand new All-Church Series on Sunday, September 7—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

For eight weeks, we’ll be walking through Hebrews 11 in a series called Faith Defined. This powerful chapter highlights the lives of men and women who lived by faith, even when they couldn’t see the full picture. Their stories still speak to us today—and we believe God wants to grow our understanding and experience of faith in this season.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="14" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/20675285_1702x630_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/20675285_1702x630_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/20675285_1702x630_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >New Series Begins Sept 7: Faith Defined<br><br></h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We’re kicking off a brand new All-Church Series on Sunday, September 7—and we’d love for you to be part of it!<br><br>For eight weeks, we’ll be walking through Hebrews 11 in a series called Faith Defined. This powerful chapter highlights the lives of men and women who lived by faith, even when they couldn’t see the full picture. Their stories still speak to us today—and we believe God wants to grow our understanding and experience of faith in this season.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Here’s how you can engage:<br><br><b>1. Join us on Sundays</b><br>Each week, our Sunday messages will focus on a different aspect of faith, unpacking the stories of Hebrews 11 in a way that applies directly to our lives today. Miss a Sunday? Check out our Sermon Archive below.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="/messages" target="_self"  data-label="ACCESS ALL OUR SUNDAY MORNING SERMONS" style="">ACCESS ALL OUR SUNDAY MORNING SERMONS</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>2. Listen (or watch) the Midweek Podcast</b><br>Each week during the series, our Midweek Podcast will feature the group teaching content for Faith Defined. Whether you're in a group or just want to follow along on your own, this is a great way to stay engaged with the teaching.<br><br>You can watch or listen at your convenience—just search for Westover Church Midweek wherever you get your podcasts, or click below to access all our episodes.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="/podcast" target="_blank"  data-label="ACCESS OUR MIDWEEK PODCAST" style="">ACCESS OUR MIDWEEK PODCAST</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiJWYC40rVLTHn_hQnNrUKBL27dHvv_ak" target="_blank"  data-label="WATCHING AS A GROUP? CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR YOUTUBE" style="">WATCHING AS A GROUP? CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR YOUTUBE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>3. Get in a group</b><br>To help us go deeper, we’re encouraging everyone to participate in eight weeks of group teaching and discussion. Whether you’re already in a group or looking to join one, this is a great time to jump in and grow in community. You can explore group options and sign up below.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://westoverchurch.tpsdb.com/SmallGroupFinder/Index?id=Main" target="_blank"  data-label="GET IN A GROUP" style="">GET IN A GROUP</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">And if joining a formal group feels like too much right now—that’s okay! Just grab a couple of friends and a few books, and walk through the study together at your own pace. It’s a simple way to stay connected and grow in faith this fall.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>4. Grab a series guide</b><br>Our Faith Defined series guides are designed to help you reflect, apply, and engage with each week’s message. You can pick one up at the Westover Bookstore, at the Hub on Sunday mornings, or download a digital version.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/All-Church-Booklet-for-Web-Hebrews-11-2.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="DIGITAL SERIES GUIDE" style="">DIGITAL SERIES GUIDE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We’re so excited for this journey as a church family—and we can’t wait to see how God uses this series to shape our faith and our lives.<br><br>Let’s step into this together!</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Singleness: Rooted in Christ Resources</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Singleness: Rooted in ChristA single Sunday morning message could never suffice to adequately cover the topic of Singleness in the Church. The following is a list resources (all of which, in some way, contributed to today’s message) aimed at “setting the table” for continued conversation. Set within a cultural context where the population percentage of those who identify as single is growing rapid...]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2025/05/29/singleness-rooted-in-christ-resources</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Singleness: Rooted in Christ</b><br><br>One Sunday morning message could never suffice to adequately cover the topic of Singleness in the Church.<br>&nbsp;<br>The following is a list resources (all of which, in some way, contributed to today’s message) aimed at “setting the table” for continued conversation. Set within a cultural context where the population percentage of those who identify as single is growing rapidly, these resources are intended to equip us, both in our ability to love each other well and our effectiveness of pointing others towards Christ.<br>&nbsp;<br>So, with that said,&nbsp;let’s continue the conversation&nbsp;growing together as a church FAMILY, rooted in Christ!<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><b>Podcast Resources:</b><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs/id944925529?i=1000708295133" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Theology of Singleness – Annie F. Downs w/ Ashley Anderson
That Sounds Fun – Episode 980</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs/id944925529?i=1000643348677" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Singleness in the Church – Annie F. Downs w/ David Platt
That Sounds Fun – Episode 857</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://careynieuwhof.com/episode644/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Churches and Single People: The Missed Ministry Opportunities – Carey Nieuwhof w/ Annie F. Downs
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast – Episode 644</a><br>&nbsp;<br><b>Messages:</b><br><a href="https://youtu.be/8y-0Dkl_mr0?si=SQr0LWwrwdi6sFFx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Single in Christ: A Name Better than Sons and Daughters – John Piper</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://youtu.be/Ktks7C07kqw?si=J_lNZRCd8_efkcof" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Save The Date #3: Singleness is a Gift from God – Jonathan Pokluda</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://youtu.be/9bRObtMh0aw?si=UKir9oopimRkn2Yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paul on Singleness: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 – Tony Merida</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://youtu.be/rSmhOhYan2w?si=lqDZYU7AhtPOknUh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Singles – Matt Chandler</a><br>&nbsp;<br><b>Articles:</b><br><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/560ac575e4b030f886aaa4a2/t/561d2bb0e4b0cd015ee4093c/1444752304253/Singled_Out_for_Good.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Singled Out for Good – Paige Benton Brown</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/single-but-not-lonely" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Single but Not Lonely: Living Well While Unmarried – John Lee</a><br>&nbsp;<br><b>Books:</b><br><a href="https://a.co/d/6ExfcCj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">7 Myths about Singleness – Sam Allberry</a><br>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://a.co/d/g1l5Szp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 Corinthians – Daniel L. Akin &amp; James Merritt</a></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Come. Deny. Follow.</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We’re excited to kick off the new year with a 6-week series starting January 19! This series is designed to deepen our understanding and commitment to Westover’s new discipleship pathway: Come. Deny. Follow.Throughout the series, we invite all small groups and Life Communities to gather weekly for meaningful conversation, connection, and growth. Each session will feature videos from Pastor Kevin a...]]></description>
			<link>https://www.westoverchurch.com/blog/2025/01/03/come-deny-follow</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="18" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >New All-Church Series</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We’re excited to kick off the new year with a 6-week series starting January 19! This series is designed to deepen our understanding and commitment to Westover’s new discipleship pathway: Come. Deny. Follow.<br><br>Throughout the series, we invite all small groups and Life Communities to gather weekly for meaningful conversation, connection, and growth. Each session will feature videos from Pastor Kevin and Pastor Michael Trautman, followed by group discussions using the questions provided in our free Group Guide. This Group Guide also includes daily devotions written by Westover members, pastors, and leaders—designed to help you reflect and grow throughout the week!<br><br>Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your faith and gather together with our church family!</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Group Guide &amp; Videos</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Free Group Guides will be given out at the Westover Bookstore and in the main lobby starting January 12. You can also access a digital copy of the Group Guide by clicking below.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="7" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage2.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/files/CDF-Digital-copy.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE" data-color="@color1" data-text-color="#ffffff" style="background-color:@color1 !important;color:#ffffff !important;">DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">You can find the Come. Deny. Follow. videos on Westover's YouTube channel starting January 12!&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WestoverChurch/featured" target="_blank"  data-label="VIDEOS" style="">VIDEOS</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Come. Deny. Follow. Groups</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">If you're not yet part of a small group or Life Community, this is the perfect time to get involved! Our "Come. Deny. Follow." series is an excellent opportunity to grow in your faith while building connections with others at Westover.<br><br>Sign-ups for groups begin January 12! Click the link below to find a group that’s right for you and take the next step in your journey of community and discipleship.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://westoverchurch.tpsdb.com/SmallGroupFinder/Index?id=Main" target="_blank"  data-label="FIND A GROUP" style="">FIND A GROUP</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="14" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="15" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Questions?</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="16" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Have questions about this series or about getting involved with a group? We'd love to help! Click below to send us a question.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="17" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="mailto:communications@westoverchurch.com?subject=Come Deny Follow Question" target=""  data-label="EMAILS US" style="">EMAILS US</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Christmas at Westover 2024</title>
						<description><![CDATA[The Christmas season provides a perfect opportunity to serve our community and show them the love of Christ more intentionally. Scroll to see the different Christmas outreach opportunities available through Westover Church this year as well as our Christmas events and services!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="31" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17540392_1702x630_500.png);"  data-source="HRKF8B/assets/images/17540392_1702x630_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/HRKF8B/assets/images/17540392_1702x630_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">The Christmas season provides a perfect opportunity to serve our community and show them the love of Christ more intentionally. Scroll to see the different Christmas outreach opportunities available through Westover Church this year as well as our Christmas events and services!</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Christmas Blessings</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Help up show the love of Jesus to some of our homebound members, widows, widowers, and others who could use a little extra Christmas cheer! <br><br>This can be done as individuals, groups, or families, and could be anything from delivering a Christmas treat to a visit to Christmas caroling! We will provide you with the names and addresses of folks you can bless this holiday season</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://westoverchurch.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/4199" target="_blank"  data-label="CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY DECEMBER 7TH (ONLY ONE REGISTRATION PER GROUP)" style="">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY DECEMBER 7TH (ONLY ONE REGISTRATION PER GROUP)</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Operation Christmas Child</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Westover is a longstanding partner of Operation Christmas Child, and we three ways you can get involved with serving at OCC!</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Pack a Shoebox</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We have shoeboxes and instructions available at our Local Missions Wall. We also have an incredible Volunteer Team that would love to answer any questions or assist you in getting your family, group, or neighborhood involved. </div></div><div class="sp-row"><div class="sp-col sp-col-12"><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="10" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="" target=""  data-label="BUILD A SHOEBOX ONLINE" style="">BUILD A SHOEBOX ONLINE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="11" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-col sp-col-12"><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="12" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="" target=""  data-label="NOT SURE WHAT TO PACK? CLICK HERE" style="">NOT SURE WHAT TO PACK? CLICK HERE</a></span></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="13" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Serve during National Collection Week</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="14" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Westover serves as a collection site for shoeboxes in the greater Greensboro area. During collection week (November 18–25), we are expecting to collect over 20,000 shoeboxes! We need a LOT of hands to help this happen.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="15" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="" target=""  data-label="CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP!" style="">CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="16" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Serve at one of the OCC Shoebox Processing Centers</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="17" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="" target=""  data-label="SERVE AT THE BOONE PROCESSING CENTER ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 4-10PM" style="">SERVE AT THE BOONE PROCESSING CENTER ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 4-10PM</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="18" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="" target=""  data-label="SERVE AT THE CHARLOTTE PROCESSING CENTER ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 4-10PM" style="">SERVE AT THE CHARLOTTE PROCESSING CENTER ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 4-10PM</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="19" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="20" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Ring The Bell</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="21" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Ring the Bell Volunteers are valuable assets in The Salvation Army’s efforts to meet the changing needs of our world! Westover Local Missions partners with The Salvation Army to provide bell-ringers at the Battleground WalMart on Fridays and Saturdays in December. <br><br>Sign up:</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="22" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="" target=""  data-label="CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SALVATION ARMY'S WEBSITE" style="">CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SALVATION ARMY'S WEBSITE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="23" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">2) Create an account and select "I Am Ringing With a Group"<br><br>3) Enter code "Westover24"<br><br>4) Reserve your shifts</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="24" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="25" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Choose An Ornament Tree</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="26" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">This year, Westover is partnering with 4 organizations through &nbsp;“Choose an Ornament Tree”: <br><br>1) Proehlific Park’s P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation<br><br>2) The Family Room (resources for foster and adoptive families)<br><br>3) The IRC (Interactive Resource Center, coming alongside those experiencing homelessness)<br><br>4) Senior Resources of Guilford<br><br>Stop by the tree at the Local Missions Wall or in our main lobby and choose an ornament, or select an ornament online.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="27" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4DABAC22A46-52550264-choose#/" target="_blank"  data-label="SELECT AN ORNAMENT ONLINE" style="">SELECT AN ORNAMENT ONLINE</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-spacer-block " data-type="spacer" data-id="28" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="spacer-holder" data-height="30" style="height:30px;"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="29" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Christmas Eve Services</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="30" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Join us for Westover's Christmas Eve services at 4pm* or 6pm! This will be an evening filled with heartfelt worship, a &nbsp;Christmas message, and candlelight song. Gather with family and friends to embrace the spirit of Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with us.<br>All are welcome, and we can't wait to share this special evening with you! See you at 4pm* or 6pm on Christmas Eve! <br><br>*Please note that childcare will be available for children ages 3 and under at the 4pm service only. Registration opening soon!</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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