Archive for January, 2009

Welcome Teddy Heck

Dear Atlanta Westside Family, It is with great joy that we announce that Jeffery Edward Heck III was born on Sunday, January 25th at 11:12 am. “Teddy” weighed in at 7 lbs, 1 oz and 19 inches. He was breach when it came time for him to come, so he was delivered via c-section. Hannah [...]

Guarding the Mind of the Bride

Intolerance is often an ugly thing, but we’re all intolerant of anything that threatens what we love and hold dear. The apostle Paul, as “father of the bride” to the Corinthian church, shows this jealous intolerance toward teachers who would lure them toward another Jesus, another Spirit, or another Gospel. In the process he teaches [...]

Baby Nursery

Atlanta Westside Church now has a baby nursery on Sundays for ages six weeks- walking. This is in addition to the toddler nursery which cares for the more mobile set. We always need new volunteers to serve in the nursery! We are also always in need of gently used baby toys. We are currently looking [...]

Humility and Boldness

Christians and non-Christians alike lament the problem of “jerk” Christians who repel people from the faith. Returning to our long-running series in 2 Corinthians, this sermon from chapter 10 finds Paul defending his authority to the Corinthians, in the face of rival teachers who undermined his person and his message. Though the details are specific [...]

Lucy Pittman Update

For those who have been praying for Lucy Pittman, who was recently discovered to have a brain tumor (craniopharyngioma), we are happy to report that her surgery today successfully removed the tumor. She is recovering in the ICU at Eggleston while they evaluate her long-term prognosis. The best case scenario is that she’ll recover and [...]