THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

May 6, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 18

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

A Mother's Example When I think of my mom, especially on Mothers Day, I recall a scene I witnessed many times during my childhood.
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Vietnam Veterans we need a picture of you in uniform.

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In this issue:
Just Around The Corner The Week at a Glance

Need to know: Your Name Branch of Service Years served

*It does not matter if you served in actual war, just in a branch of the service during the Vietnam conflict. All photos w/ info need to be turned in no later than May 6 and picked up from the church office after May 25. May 27, 2012 is the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Sunday.

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Music, Members and Missions

Somethings Old Somethings New Deacon of the Week +

Late at night, just before bedtime, my mother would sit in a rocking chair in the darkness with her head bowed in prayer. When it was nippy, the glow from the space heater revealed a lovely scene that fascinated me.
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Staff Info

Wherever You Go Graduations bring a commencement, or beginning, of new things. In 1990, Dr. Seuss published Oh, the Places Youll Go! This popular graduation gift tells in Seuss inimitable style of all lifes possible ups and downs, twists and turns. There will surely be excitement and slumps, fun and loneliness, purpose and confusion. And, yes, fear: There are some [things], down the road between hither and yon, that can scare you so much you wont want to go on. The sheer determination of the storybooks life-traveler moves him beyond trouble and fear. But Gods children dont have to go it alone. Life cannot take us anywhere God hasnt been first. Furthermore, he walks beside us on every winding path and around every corner. Graduates and all Christians can trust in the promise of Joshua 1:9 (NIV): Be strong and courageous for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

My bed wasnt far away, and just before I fell asleep I often saw my mother praying. Her face was beautiful and aglow. She radiated holiness and serenity, and I was deeply affected.
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Staff Member on Call May 46 Vance Matthews 910.814.7200

I never once talked to my mom about her prayer life. I was only 17 when she died. As traumatic as it was for me, I wonder if it werent a rather easy transition for her. After all, she seemed to live with one foot in heaven. Charles Ferrell

Wednesday May 9 MENU European Buffet Dessert

The Week at a Glance

Your Faith Can Grow The suspension bridge over Niagara Falls was begun by a thread attached to a kite. When the wind blew, the kite floated across the water to the other side. Workers then attached a string to the thread and pulled it across. To the string, they attached a rope and pulled it back. By this slow-but-sure method, the bridge was built. Our faith may be just a little thread or no larger than a mustard seed, but we must act on it (see James 2:1418). Through action, our faith will be strengthened (Colossians 1:23) as it moves us to do even greater works of faith for our Lord (2 Thessalonians 1:3). And in this slow-but-sure way, our faith can grow exceedingly (Ephesians 4:15-16).

Sunday, May 6 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 16:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM Monday, May 7 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 8 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 9 5:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 6:50 PM 7:30 PM 8:50 PM Friday, May 11 6:00 PM
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1 Instrumental Ensemble Library Open Sunday School KIDS In Worship Morning WorshipSr. Adult Sunday Sanctuary Bells Sunday School quarterly meetingFH Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells TeamKIDS...Preschool age 35 TeamKIDS......Gr. 16 EDGE Student Worship ConcertHarvester Quartet Deacons MeetingCollege Rm

A Special Note To: Sunday School Teachers & Leaders

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S.W.A.T. Amazing Grace Fellowship
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Meeting this Sunday, May 6 @ 5:30pm

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 Sr. Adult Spring Banquet Motorcycle Rally Ladies Brunch Teacup Garden Party *NO IMPACT: College/Young Adult Bible Study

Fellowship Hall

Saturday, May 12 9:30 AM 11:00 AM

Music, Members and Missions

Welcome
Make eye contact, smile and say Hi! when you pass others in the hallway, class or sanctuary. The light of Jesus should shine from us and brighten someones day! Praise The Lord w/ Song

Condolences

as of Wed May 2
Lynchburg General: Jean CanfieldE464 Virginia Baptist: NONE 1 John 3:8 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.

Hospitalized

May WMU Project Pure Water Pure Love

Dont Miss Your Chance to Bless and Be Blessed...The Needs are Many
An Upside-down World The saintly nun of Calcutta, Mother Teresa, thought she knew why the world is upside-down. She thought it had to do with families that were out of sync, lacking togetherness, harmony and the extension of real love for one another. She said, It is easier to offer food to the hungry than to answer the lonely suffering of someone who lacks love right in ones own family. She went on to say, The world today is upside down because there is so very little love in the home and in family life. We have no time for each other. Everybody is in such a terrible rush, and so anxious ... and in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world.
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Please continue to give toward this wonderful ministry. Thank You! Stay-at-Home Tea Party Packets (Network House fund-raiser) Each package contains: a tea bag, hot chocolate, candy, & a homemade cookie, brownie & muffin. * Each packet is attractively wrapped and only cost $5. Please fill-out a W.B. Insert or call the office to order... then pick them up in the lobby on May 13.

Lets make sure that we are showing charity in our own homes and with our family members.

Senior Adult Spring Banquet This SaturdayMAY 5 9am 2pm * Walk-ins welcome!
Friday, May 11 6:00 PM
(Fellowship Hall) Tickets are $10 pp Available in office or Adult IV & V S.S.

SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD

SOMETHINGS NEW

Womens Ministry Event

SOMETHINGS NEW

Teacup Garden Party

(Bring a teacup)

The 3rd Annual Spring WLBC Motorcycle Rally SaturdayMay 12, 2012 Meet at WLBC Cost: $20 will benefit
Operation Christmas Child

Fellowship Hall *Sign-up; Child Care upon request; & Donation toward brunch

May 12 -- 11:00am

Save-the-Date
Sept 2829, 2012 @ Eagle Eyrie

Register at 9:30am Roll Out at 10am *Lunch provided upon return to church Sponsored by FAITH Riders motorcycle ministry of WLBC

SOMETHINGS NEW

Mens Prayer Breakfast Saturday, May 19 8:15am

Be ready to eat some good home-cooking & to pray! FUN IN THE SON May 19 Hot dogs Cotton Candy Popcorn Chips

SOMETHINGS NEW

Sunday School Departments Please recycle all your SS literature. It never gets outdated; it doesnt matter if you have marked in your books. Several organizations are ALWAYS collecting literature for 3rd world countries. Lets take this opportunity to SEND THEM GODS WORD!

Saturday 10am2pm FREE

Drinks Water Games Craft Station Dunking Booth Wacky Hair Station & Fire truck

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

Deacon of the Week: Steve Metts 434.444.0084

Steves Deacon Families Helen Anderson Charles Campbell William, Karen, Brittany & Camden Canfield Andrew & Kindal Dahlby Randy & Jeanne Kent Marshall & Patsy Leftwich Joe & Edith Mayberry Evelyn Moore H. A. Scott Jerry, Janice, Jamie & Jessica Stevens
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.

Bible Quiz

Which of the following is an accurate mother-child match from Scripture? A. Lois and Eunice B. Rebekah and Joseph C. Eve and Isaac D. Hannah and Eli (See 2 Timothy 1:5.)

Thanks, Mom Dad came home to find toys all over the living room, dirty dishes stacked in the sink, clothes piled in the laundry room, beds unmade and kids still in their pajamas. The house was a wreck, like nothing hed seen before. Worried, Dad rushed upstairs to find Mom reading a book in bed. Are you okay? he asked. What happened? You know how you always ask what I do all day? Mom replied. Well, today I decided not to do it.
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

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