Westside Church

10/27/2026

WHEN LIFE TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN: PSALM 57

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you expected? When the door closes, a relationship hurts you, the circumstances feel unfair, or God’s timing seems slower than yours? In 1 Samuel 24, David had the perfect opportunity to take matters into his own hands and eliminate Saul, the man hunting him down. Instead, David chose to trust God and wait on His timing. I want to encourage you to pull out your Bible (or thumb over to your Bible app) and read Psalm 57! This text gives us a glimpse into David’s heart during seasons like those mentioned above. Here are 9 reminders for when life takes an unexpected turn:

1.) Remember God’s grace and mercy. Preach the gospel to yourself daily. His mercies are new every morning!

2.) Run to Christ for refuge. Don’t seek security in the temporary things of this world. Find your shelter in Him.

3.) Trust God’s purpose. Even in the cave, God was at work. You don’t have to control every circumstance when you trust the One who is in control.

4.) Rely on God’s steadfast love and faithfulness. His faithfulness doesn’t depend on your ability to be faithful. Your faithfulness grows because He is faithful to you.

5.) Trust Him in the darkness. Even when you feel surrounded, overwhelmed, or tempted to compromise, you can trust the Lord.

6.) Give God the glory. Lift your eyes from your circumstances and remember that God is worthy of your praise.

7.) Remain steadfast in Christ. You can stand firm, not because you have earned God’s acceptance, but because you are secure in Him.

8.) Awaken your soul to wait upon the Lord. Waiting isn’t doing nothing. It’s actively and attentively trusting God, obeying His Word, praying, and refusing to take sinful shortcuts.

9.) Sing His praises and proclaim His glory. Don’t let your circumstances consume more of your attention than the God who carries you through them.

This isn’t just a story about David’s restraint... It points us to Jesus. When Satan tempted Jesus to take shortcuts, Jesus remained obedient to the Father. He went to the cross, not to take matters into His own hands, but to accomplish the will of God. Jesus did more than spare us... He took our place! And because Jesus has loved us so relentlessly, we can trust Him with our circumstances, surrender to His timing, and obey Him even when the way forward is difficult.

Where are you tempted to run ahead of God today? What would it look like to trust Him, refuse the shortcut, and wait upon the Lord?

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10/21/2026

It’s that time of year again, and while the holidays can be filled with joy, they can also be heartbreaking when someone you love is missing.
Join us Thursday, November 12th, at 6 PM for a special one-evening GriefShare class. You do not need to be part of our existing Griefshare group to attend this. Whether this is your first holiday without your loved one or you’ve been carrying your grief for years, you are welcome here. We would love to offer you a little comfort, encouragement, and tools to help you navigate this difficult season. You don’t have to walk through the holidays alone. A workbook is available for $15, but it is not required to attend.
You can sign up using the link in the comments or simply show up that evening. Please share with someone who may need a little extra love and support this holiday season. Sometimes, just knowing someone understands can make all the difference.

10/08/2026

Flushing Area Chamber of Commerce Thank you for letting Westside Church be a part of the fun at the Harvest Festival this past Saturday!

09/30/2026

Have you made the decision to follow Christ and are ready to make a public declaration? Baptism is the way to do that!

If you have questions about what baptism is or want to get baptized, fill out the form here: https://westsideflushing.churchcenter.com/.../forms/1009282

09/28/2026

Sign up for our annual trip to the orchard. There will be hayrides, donuts & c***r, petting zoo and a fun time of fellowship!
$5 a person or $20 for a family.
Register here: https://westsideflushing.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3896445

09/16/2026

Join us tomorrow night at 6:30pm for the first Men's Bible study of the season! We are going to wade into the book of Judges to shine a light onto the muddy waters of human rebellion. The stories and truths within are not just archaic tales with no relevance for us today. Rather, each chapter unpacks the truth of God's grace in the midst of human wickedness, and shows how only the divine can redeem the fallen. Come ready to be challenged and encouraged! 6:30pm-8:00pm, see you there.

09/11/2026

This Sunday is a special one at Westside Church!
We’re taking some time to look back at where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we’ll get there as we continue pursuing God’s mission together. Donuts & coffee at 10:00 AM & Service at 10:45 AM, we will pray over our kids as they began a new school year, and a look at our vision and mission as the church!

Whether you’ve been at Westside for years or you’ve never joined us before, we’d love to have you with us!
Come be part of what God is doing at Westside Church. One church. One mission. One life at a time.
See you Sunday!

08/31/2026

Add these to your playlist! Here is what we will be singing this coming Sunday, September 6th!