Lancaster Westside Nazarene Church

A member of the church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor's visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited. The pastor made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flam...es around the burning logs. After some minutes, the pastor took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone then he sat back in his chair, still silent. The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember's flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead. Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting.The pastor glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it. As the pastor reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, 'Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the firey sermon. I will be back in church next Sunday.' We live in a world today, which tries to say too much with too little. Consequently, few listen. Sometimes the best sermons are the ones left unspoken. The Lord is my Shepherd ----- that's a Relationship! I shall not want ----- that's Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ----that's Rest! He leadeth me beside the still waters -----that's Refreshment! He restoreth my soul ----- that's Healing! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness --that's Guidance! For His name sake ----- that's Purpose! Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death--that'sTesting! I will fear no evil ----- that's Protection! For Thou art with me ----- that's Faithfulness! Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me -----that's Discipline! Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies------that's Hope! Thou annointest my head with oil -----that's Consecration! My cup runneth over ----- that's Abundance! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life----that's Blessing! And I will dwell in the house of the Lord -----that's Security! Forever ----- that's Eternity! Face it, God loves you! What is most valuable is not what we have in our lives, but WHO we have in our lives! Shared from a friend.

We just got a call ... We have perishable food available for pick up tonight only, Fri Nov 27th from 6 - 6:30 pm @ Westside Church on 90th St.

Sunday morning service has changed to Sunday evening and it is as Pastors Bill and Linda Swansons house @6 pm. Praise team meets Sunday morning to practice and record at 9 am Sunday morning. Even tho we can't meet inside the church or outside eight now ... Westside Church is still alive and well and God is on the move !!! 6 pm 47655 80th St .... You are welcome. :)

Since we are not allowed to meet inside or outside our church, we have moved to Pastor Bill and Linda's house for church. This is the first time recording outside.

Sunday morning special song by Connie & Sharon - "We Need Jesus Now More Than Ever", sermon by Pastor Bill Swanson

God Bless the USA sung by Dave Scheivert and sermon by Pastor Bill Swanson

6-28-20 Sunday morning church service with Linda singing Midnight Cry and sermon by Pastor Bill

Honoring Father's Day signaling out 2 fathers, Rick and Roger, special music by Connie and Dallas, sermon by Pastor Bill Swanson

Praise and worship, special song by Dave Scheivert, Pastor Bill Swanson sermon on Psalms 3:1-8, Psalms 73:26-28, Hebrews 13:5-8 and Romans 8:37

Tomorrow is Sunday morning ... We would love to see you at 10 am Westside Church 47707 90th St ... If its been a long time its ok. You're welcome and the roof won't cave in :) come see for yourself :)

Celebrated Mother's Day and honored two of our mothers, Coleen and Coralee. Praise and worship with sermon by Pastor Bill Swanson.

We are sooo excited to be open for service Sunday morning. But we are also starting an evening service at 5 pm. Come try both services out. Double Sunday blessings !!!

Memorial Day service starting with an interview with Walter & Louise Rogers, praise and worship and sermon from Pastor Bill.

5-17-20 Praise and worship, Song by Robert & Lori Rose - Mercy Walked in, sermon by Pastor Bill and then song by Linda - He'll Do It Again

Pastor Bill gives update on what's going on at the church, praise and worship with Linda on the piano, Connie and Sharon on praise team, Ron on the guitar and Matthew on the drums. Happy Mother's day to all. We are looking forward to getting back together soon.

Thank you for liking and sharing our church services, Lancaster Westside Church of the Nazarene. If you have any requests of songs you would like us to sing, please send a message and we will our best to fill your requests. We love singing praises and worshiping our Lord together with you. If you sing and play an instrument and would like to sing a special song, send us a message and we will contact you. Everything we do, we do for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. :o)