THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

February 9, 2014 Volume 4, Issue 5

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

Our Elders in the Faith In early February, some churches recall how Baby Jesus parents brought him to Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice. Two church elders met them: Simeon, who we assume was elderly because he was ready to die, but for his longing to see the Messiah; and Anna, who was 84 a senior citizen by any account (Luke 2:22-40). Their years didnt make them elders, though, as much as their wisdom and faith. Simeon was righteous and devout. He came to the temple as the Holy Family did because when the Spirit guided him to go, he knew the divine voice. Then, despite the Messiahs improbably young age, Simeon recognized Jesus and spoke God-given words about him. Anna was a prophet who had spent countless hours in the temple, fasting and praying. Upon meeting the ChristChild, she promptly began praising God and speaking about Jesus to all who would listen. Who are your elders in the faith? Whatever their age, doubtless they live out their faith by waiting on and listening for the Spirit, praising God regularly and speaking of Jesus to others.

You are all invited to the Dedication & Open House of Beth Schmuckers home as a place for missionary families on short term stay.

In this issue:
Just Around The Corner The Week at a Glance Memory Verse, Members & Missions Somethings Old Somethings New Deacon of the Week + Extended Care Schedule Staff Info Sr. Adult Trip

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THIS Sunday Feb. 9 1pm-3pm

1321 St. Cloud Ave. , Lynchburg

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Sr. Adult trips to LU Theater for 3 different shows! -Sr. Adults $14 -Adults $16 Little Woman-2/14 The Rivals-3/22 Mary Poppins-4/19 Tickets will be purchased for the three shows...so sign-up and pay for each one you want to attend TODAY. You can buy/order tickets on your own as well & still ride with us.

Staff Member on Call Feb. 14-16 Vance Matthews 910-814-7200

Wed, Feb. 12 Menu

Chicken Breast Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Dessert

The Week at a Glance

Anyone can dodge responsibility, but it takes real talent to dodge the consequences of dodging responsibility. Author unknown
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, February 9 9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble 9:15 AM Library Open 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM KIDS in Worship 11:00 AM Morning Worship 6:30 PM TeamKIDS.Gr. 1-6 6:30 PM EDGE Student Worship 6:30 PM Evening Worship Experiencing God Bible Study 7:30 PM Monthly Business Meeting Tuesday, February 11 10:30 AM Moms in Prayer--at Susans 11:30 PM S.W.A.T.FH 1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship 6:45 PM Sewing ClassFH Wednesday, February 12 5:15 PM Family Night Supper 6:00 PM Preschl Music Time..4yr-Kin. Childrens Music..Gr. 16 6:30 PM EDGE Gr. 712 6:30 PM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 6:45 PM Mission Friends...Ages 4 & 5 Royal Ambassadors...Gr. 1-6 Girls in Action....Gr. 1-6 6:50 PM Highest Praise 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir 8:50 PM Praise Team Rehearsal Thursday, February 13 10:00 AM Experiencing God Bible Study 6:30 PM Experiencing God Bible Study Friday, February 14 6:45 PM Sr. Adults to Little Women Saturday, February 15 8:30 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast--FH 10:00 AM Female choir members Easter Rehearsal 7:00 PM iMPACT

A Special Note To: Parents

If your child is interested in going to Centri-KID Camp on July 7 at Eagle Eyriethen we need to know ASAP-no later than Feb. 10. Parents will be expected to help with fund-raising for their child to attend camp & pay a $25 non-refundable deposit. Questions or Interest...see Carol Cooper or reach her at carolmcooper5@comcast.net or 434.847.0117.

February 23 9:45 AM
We would like for 1EVERYONE to join us 1 during the Sunday 1 School hour. 1 -Tour Classrooms 1 -Thank Teachers 1 - Eat Refreshments 1 - Parents/children 1 may attend class 1 together

See Pg. 8 for Senior Adult trip to JUBILEE in April!

Memory Verse, Members and Missions

Sunday Mornings February 9 & 16 The Suzanne Barden Circle will have a table in the hallway to collect $3 donations for Bibles to be taken on the India Mission Trip. $3=1 Bible. Come show your heart for missions & we will have a heart surprise for you!
Seek first His kingdom Condolences

Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. NIV

Please extend prayer & sympathy to:

Hospitalized as of Wed. Feb. 5 Lynchburg General: Milton Sowell - N236 VA Baptist: Joyce Williams -

1 John 3:8 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.

Dont Miss Your Chance to Bless and Be Blessed...The Needs are Many
Warming Up Lynchburg
Souper Bowl Sunday Thanks to all 12 chili makers, 3 soup fixers, and one thoughtful person who made a pot of Mac and Cheese for the kids. $337 was collected from among the 80+folks who stayed to enjoy the wide variety of lunch choices. 1st place winner was Maria Wright for her white chicken chili; 2nd place winners name is unknown (blue flowered crockpot with a plastic lid) and 3rd place winner was Edith Mayberry. Congratulations to our winners! Special thanks to our five judges: Joe, Mark, Jan, Ryan, and Melody. All monetary proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels. Donations are being accepted through the month of February. Canned soup collection will be divided between Jericho Mission and the Network House. Collection bins for canned soup are in the hallway and in the fellowship hall. Thank you for supporting Souper Bowl of Caring activities. WMU

WLBC is handing out adult size Winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves & socks in Miller Park to the homeless. February 8 11am2pm NEED: thick gloves, thick hats, thick scarves, thick socks
Ask Patsy Leftwich (239-6286) how you can help, as they will need help with loading up, setting up and serving hot meals.

70% of our meal recipients pay nothing at all. Meals on Wheels is entirely supported by the local community and receives no federal funding. Meal cost are $5.45 each & only 10% pay the full amount.

Are you interested in becoming a Chaplain for Industrial & Commercial Ministries?
There will be a Introductory ICM Chaplain Training Seminar February 6th & 7th *Inclement weather dates are Feb. 27 & 28. Training will be at: Fort Hill UMC 106 Oakridge Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 Cost: $125 *Registration forms are in WLBC Office.

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Feb 158:30am Join in fellowship, prayer & a hot breakfast. Sign-up on bulletin board, please!

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Moms in Prayer
is held every Tuesday (except 1st Tuesdays) at 10:30am.

Learn more about what an ICM Chaplain does by reading the registration form.

The time can be flexible, just call Susan Neiss @ 219-0455.

*Meet at Susans house..

SOMETHINGS NEW

EDGE going to MOES Sunday, Feb. 16 7:30 PM - Bring $

Want to know if Sewing Classes are still going on? Tuesdays 6:45pm9:00pm Fellowship Hall

SOMETHINGS NEW

Contact Patty Portnoy @ 1-540-986-8554. No machine or prior sewing skills needed.

YOUTH RETREAT February 2123

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

Deacon of the Week: Blane Fox 434.239.1217

Blanes Deacon Families Bonnie McCoy Reginald Angus Rod, Jackson & Tyler Miller Jeffrey & Jennifer Bechtel Julie Peterson Lessie Dearing Charles & Benita Ripley Joseph & Kathy Ferris Reita Templeton Rev. George & Carolyn Kreidel Earl Thompson Phillip Leffler

Bible Quiz

Knowing the Flock The pastor had just come to a new church. He was talking to one of the deacons and the deacon said, "Pastor, we have been talking among ourselves about what to call you." The pastor said, "What did you call the last pastor?"

In Mark 9 Jesus took three disciples to a high mountain. While there, the men witnessed amazing things. Jesus clothes became dazzling white, and then Elijah and Moses appeared to them. The disciples then heard a voice from a cloud that said, This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him! (Mark 9:7, NRSV). Suddenly, Elijah and Moses vanished and the disciples were alone with Jesus. Who were the three disciples who witnessed the Transfiguration? A. Peter, Andrew and John B. Peter, James and John C. Peter, James and Andrew D. James, Matthew and John

The deacon replied, "We called him the 'Hog Caller.'" The pastor looked a little surprised and said, "At the last place, they called me the 'Shepherd of the Flock,' but of course you know your own people here better than I do." Tal Bonham

Pray for the unreached people of S. Asia.

EXTENEDE CARE SESSION SCHEDULE

Sunday 1st

Babies/Walkers

Name Miho Camarata Brittany Lees Hannah Ott

Sunday 3 & 4 years 1st

Name Doug Renalds Debra Renalds

2 & 3 years

Tom Yarber Jessica Overholt

Especially Fun

Maddy Hassenpflug

2nd

Babies/Walkers

Donna Kendrick Carolyn Fox

2nd

3 & 4 years

Andy Dahlby Megan Smith

2 & 3 years

Tom Yarber Joseph Jennings John King

Especially Fun

Sarah Read

3rd

Babies/Walkers

Melissa Bacon Niclole Bacon

3rd

3 & 4 years

Mary Shepherd Brooke

2 & 3 years 4th Babies/Walkers

Andy Ott & Chelsey Putt Anika Hoglen Denise Page 4th

Especially Fun 3 & 4 years

Melody Wright Susan Neiss Robert Neiss

2 & 3 years

Pat Wright Maria Wright

Especially Fun

King Family

5th

Babies/Walkers

Andy Dahlby Kindal Dahlby

5th

3 & 4 years

AJ Richards

2 & 3 years

Joyce Campbell
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Especially Fun

Vicky Putt

On mission to glorify Jesus Christ and reach people for the family of God.

STAFF

Were on the Web www.wlbc.org and Facebook!

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) panderson@wlbc.org Nancy Johnson (Administrative) njohnson@wlbc.org Phyllis Lane (Organist) lanesk@aol.com Jeanne Kent (Pianist) kentsnforest@msn.com

Contact Us Anytime @ Office Email: office@wlbc.org