THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

February 26, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 8

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

Consumed By Stuff In The Man in the Mirror, Patrick Morley writes that the word consumption means something totally different to modern people than it did 150 years ago. Consumption, now known as tuberculosis, is a wasting disease. Before the advent of antibiotics, tuberculosis could be slowed but rarely cured, Morley writes. The long-term effect of the disease was to slowly devour to consume all the victims health and vigor. Today, consumption is viewed as positive for merchants and the economy, Morley notes. But for people mired in debt, the 19th-century understanding of the term may be more true-tolife. Our wants are consuming us. To avoid being consumed financially and spiritually consider these words from Jesus: Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matt. 6:20-21, NRSV). Food For Friends T.C. Miller and WLBC are partnering together to start a Food for Friends program because, in our current economy, it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to make ends meet. Our church will help by providing 10 youngsters per week with nutritious foods/ snacks to eat over the weekend. The food will be put in backpacks for the kids. We are asking for WLBC members to help by supplying the food for the backpacks. Please bring items by the office and leave in the box marked TC Miller Food for Friends. You can contact Robin Hall, during the day, with any questions: 384-8949.
Staff Member on Call March 24 Robert Putt 434.841.6886 In this issue:
Just Around The Corner The Week at a Glance

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Music, Members and Missions

Somethings Old Somethings New Deacon of the Week +

Staff Info

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Granola Bars

Food List Green Beans Raisins Jelly Soups Peanut Butter Crackers

Wednesday Feb 29 MENU

Tuna Salad Kits Macaroni/Cheese Original Baked Beans Cereal (hot & cold) Mixed Fruit Cups Fruit Snacks

The Week at a Glance

"What we need is to see that God's presence is a certain fact always, and that every act of our soul is done right before Him, and that a word spoken in prayer is really spoken to Him, as if our eyes could see Him and our hands could touch Him." Billy Graham Sunday, February 26 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:30 PM PM PM PM 1 Instrumental Ensemble Library Open Sunday School KIDS In Worship Morning Worship Childrens Committee Meeting in Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Bells Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells Instrumental Ensemble TeamKIDS......Gr. 16 EDGE Student Worship Evening Service Seniors leaving for Barn Dinner Theatre
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TC Miller is looking for tutors for the after school program. 3:304pm To volunteer, call Robin Hall during daytime hours: 384.8949

Tuesday, February 28 10:15 AM Wednesday, February 29 5:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 6:50 PM 7:30 PM 8:50 PM Thursday, March 1 10:00 AM 6:30 PM Saturday, March 3 17:00 PM

Family Night Supper Preschool Music Time 4yrsKind. Music Makers Gr. 13 Young Musicians Gr. 46 EDGE (Gr.7-12) Disciple Making (Bible Study/Prayer) Mission Friends Ages 4 & 5 Royal Ambassadors Boys Gr.1-6 Girls in Action Gr. 1-6 Highest Praise Sanctuary Choir Praise Team Rehearsal 1 Womens Bible Study: James Womens Bible Study: James IMPACT: College/Young Adult Bible Study

A Special Note To: Childrens Committee We are meeting directly after the 11am service, down in the fellowship hall. See you there!

Centri-Kid Camp is July 913

We need at least one male volunteer to chaperone the boys and may need more men and women depending on how many children go. Please let Melissa Woodford know if you are willing to help:

mdwoodford@verizon.net. Thank you.

Music, Members and Missions Welcome

What stays with a visitor is the feeling of warmth or the feeling of indifference they receive from church members.
as of Wednesday Feb 22
Lynchburg General: Imelda Howell N360 Virginia Baptist: NONE

Praise The Lord w/ Song

Feb 26 Morning Songs

#1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #548 Seekers of Your Heart #14 I will Bless the Lord #131 All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises #524 Seek Ye First #411 Come Just as You Are

Condolences
Please pray for and extend sympathy to: Jessica Carson, in the loss of her uncle, James (Jim) Harlow.

Hospitalized

1 John 3:8 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.
MARCH WMU PROJECT UNDIES SUNDAYS The entire month of March we will be collecting NEW underwear (adult or child sizes) for the Bland Ministry. Bland Ministry Center is located amidst the rolling mountains of Appalachia. The centers goals are to meet the spiritual & physical needs of people in the region. They have four ministries to meet those needs: Food Distribution; Clothes Closet; Dental Care; and Construction Mission Teams. Please help their ministry by participating in the Undies Sundays. *Put new underwear in laundry basket located in the office hall.

Dont Miss Your Chance to Bless and Be Blessed...The Needs are Many
*Please drop off soup in barrel outside office thru Feb 29. Collecting Treasures for our 2nd Annual Yard Sale (in April) Donations stored in storage shed behind church key is in office. For more info. contact: Michelle Power 434-386-8158 Carol Cooper 434-847-0117
Lets make this explode! thermometer Lottie Moon Goal: $20,000
$20,000 _____ _____ _____

We are only $6,040.91 away from

_____ _____ $15,000 _____ _____ _____ _____ $10,000 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ $5,000 _____

_____ our goal. $13,959.09___

WMUHONEYBEE Project Coin CollectionThis Sunday, Feb 26! Please give toward bee hives & equipment for a needy family. It only takes $35 a hive.

Easter Project for College Students Due to the high cost of shipping, we have opted to send Gift Cards instead of filled shoeboxes. Please donate money in place of the usual Easter items. It will be a nice surprise for them. (Please notify the office with updated addresses for
Sponsored by Adult III

SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD

SOMETHINGS NEW

your college students.) Donations needed by March 18 *Note on check or envelope: College/Easter

Womens Bible Study begins March 1. James...Mercy Triumphs with Beth Moore Registration has begun so dont miss out! Sign-up on the bulletin board or call the office @ 434.845.4600. THURSDAYS:10:00AM 6:30PM SUNDAYS: 5:00PM Book Cost: $15 We need donations of plastic eggs and candy for the EGG HUNT. Drop off in container outside office. *Please no chocolate because it melts.

You may now have a fresh flower arrangement placed in the sanctuary In Honor Of or In Memory Of someone. Check the calendar on the main bulletin board for the Sunday you want. (If someone is already on that date, you will need to choose another Sunday.) Then call Kathryns Flower Shop [846-6494] to purchase the arrangement. (They have a key so they can make Saturday deliveries to the church). A sanctuary arrangement usually runs $50 or more. You will also need to notify the office with the recognition information to be put in the Sunday Worship Bulletin, 434.845.4600 or email office@wlbc.org. *You may take home the flowers after the service.

SOMETHINGS NEW SOMETHINGS NEW SOMETHINGS NEW

Amish Country Tour (Lancaster, PA) SEPT 68, 2012 Two shows: Jonah & American Icons Food & Touring: Hershey Farm Restaurant; Kitchen Kettle Village; Amish Farmlands; Amish Quilt & Craft Shop; Outlet Mall Shopping; Millers Smorgasbord; and Bird In Hand Farmers Market Pricing: Single ($501); Double ($410); Triple ($369); Quad ($353) * Put it on your calendar now$100 deposit due May 1.

Serving, Laughing, Playing & PrayingBecause WLBC Members Live Life With Hope

Deacon of the Week: Mike Gillette 434.384.3253

Many times we are asked, Who is my deacon? To help you, we will list the Deacon of the Week and his list of families in the WLBC Bulletin ENewsletter. There will be a complete list posted on the bulletin board near the church office. This complete list is alphabetical by your last name. We hope this will help you know who your deacon is for the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.

Pictured: Mike & Katie Gillette and Family Mikes Deacon Families
Reginald Angus Jeffrey & Jennifer Bechtel Lessie Dearing Joseph & Kathy Ferris Blane & Carolyn Fox Rev. George & Carolyn Kreidel Philip Leffler Bonnie McCoy Julie Peterson Charles & Benita Ripley Julie Smith Reita Templeton Earl Thompson Frances Trent

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Choir after church service at restaurant.

In Lukes gospel, as Jesus prepared to enter the city Jesus said that he thought many in Jerusalem would not accept him and his ministry. Even so, he said that he had the desire to gather your children together as a _____________, and you were not willing! Which statement below belongs in the blank above? A. mother dog gathers her pups to her side ; B. hen gathers her brood under her wings; C. father protects his wife and his children; D. shepherd gathers his flock (The answer is in Luke 13:34)

Hit Him Again, Lord! The crumbling, old church building needed remodeling, so the preacher made an impassioned appeal, looking directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the message, the rich man stood up and announced, "Pastor, I will contribute $1,000." Just then, plaster fell from the ceiling and struck the rich man on the shoulder. He promptly stood again and shouted, "Pastor, I will increase my donation to $5,000." Before he could sit back down, plaster fell on him again, and again he virtually screamed, "Pastor, I will double my last pledge." He sat down, and an even larger chunk of plaster fell hitting him on the head. He stood once more and hollered, "Pastor, I will give $20,000!" This prompted a deacon to shout, "Hit him again, Lord! Hit him again!" Pray for Missionaries: The Knight Family (Japan) www.theknights.multiply.com

On mission to reach people for the family of God.

STAFF

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Dr. Robert Putt, Pastor rputt@wlbc.org Cell Phone: 434.841.6886 845.4600 EXT 15

Rev. Randy Kent, Minister of Music & Senior Adults rkent@wlbc.org Cell Phone: 434.665.6880 845.4600 EXT 13

Vance Matthews, Minister of students vmatthews@wlbc.org Cell Phone: 910.814.7200 845.4600 EXT 14

Pam Anderson (Financial) Nancy Johnson (Administrative) Phyllis Lane (Organist) Jeanne Kent (Pianist)

panderson@wlbc.org njohnson@wlbc.org lanesk@aol.com kentsnforest@msn.com

Contact Us Anytime

Office Email:

office@wlbc.org