missions emphasis week - oct 4-11, 2026
It takes all of us, ON MISSION TOGETHER, equipped and empowered to offer the hope of Jesus to a fractured world.
In the family of God, everyone has a part to play. We are all called and empowered to bring the hope of Jesus to all people. Just as the Spirit unified the first Christ followers, He is doing the same among us today. We are one body, filled with one Spirit, given one mission, with one hope: Jesus. Every calling, every story, every life with the purpose of propelling God’s Kingdom forward; it takes all of us—On Mission Together.
This is why The Alliance exists.
Westgate Chapel's Missions Emphasis Week 2026 is our chance to hear the stories of God's work through our international workers in Germany and Teahouse. Let's gather together with a front row seat to what God is doing all throughout the world!
++ THE SCHEDULE ++
We will have special happenings during each of the Sunday morning services on 10/4 and 10/11, as well as opportunities to go deeper all week long!
RSVP for Special Events by clicking SIGN UP at the top of this page.
No RSVP is needed for our Sunday morning or Wednesday evening events.
CHURCHWIDE EVENTS
Meet and Greet with International Workers
- SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 4 and 11 - AFTER SERVICES
- Join us for treats in the Atrium. W+E would love to connect with you and share their experiences serving in Central Asia. Sean serves in Eastern Germany with Ben and Sarah Carey in a region with a high atheist population and wants to connect with you on 10/11.
Global Partner Experience
- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 6-8:15PM
- We have a special evening planned for all ages! Enjoy a variety of global appetizers and music in the Atrium. At 6:30, we will head out to spaces throughout the church to engage in multiple prayer experiences with a powerful ending in the Worship Center. You don’t want to miss this event!
SPECIAL EVENTS (RSVP by clicking SIGN UP above)
Seniors – Keenagers
- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 11:30am-1:30pm
- For our Seniors 55+, join us at our monthly gathering to hear from W+E in the Gym.
Men's and Women's Brunch
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 9:30-11:30am
- W+E will share about their ministry as an International Workers in the Central Asia. All ages are invited! If you’d like to serve or contribute a brunch item, sign up HERE!
Called to Missions
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 7-8:30pm
- For our high schoolers and young adults who are seeking if the Lord is leading them into ministry/missions, join us Saturday, October 10 at 7pm to ask questions and lean into what God might have for you.
++SPEAKER SPOTLIGHTS++
W+E TEAHOUSE*, CENTRAL ASIA
W+E are international workers sent from their Central Asian country to serve in a nearby country, referred to as Teahouse. They have been working in community development for the last 15 years, as well as connecting with small fellowships of local believers there. Despite persecution and other obstacles, W +E have seen God at work in some pretty amazing ways!
*Creative Access Country, no livestream 10/4
Sean McLain WAREN, GERMANY
Sean and Suzy McLain, after serving for eight years in Alliance churches in New Jersey, joined the church planting team in Waren, northeast Germany in January of 2022. They have two kids, Ian (10) and Maisie (7). The focus of their ministry in Germany has been helping to establish Internationale Gemeinde Waren (the International Church of Waren), a German-language church focused on reaching those who have cultural and spiritual openness. In their first term, they saw this young church grow from a living room meeting with a few families to a church of 40-50 people gathering in their own church space every week. In addition to working with the church, the McLains and their team seek to cultivate a meaningful impactful presence in the community largely through teaching English as a second language. They do this through offering English classes, conversation, and camps.
++ QUESTIONS ++
Contact Josh Cook, Missionary Intern joshc@westgatechapel.org
++ SERVE AT MEW ++
Click HERE for a full list of ways to be on the team for Missions Emphasis Week.
Let us know how YOU would like to serve!
Some options include:
- carrying a country flag in both services on 10/4
- decorating
- serving food
- greeting
- set up/clean up
- food preparation
Click HERE to sign up to serve
So many ways to connect! Join us throughout the week to hear from our international workers from Germany and "Teahouse"!
No RSVP is needed for our Sunday morning or Wednesday evening events.
