THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

March 16, 2014 Volume 4, Issue 9

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

Holding us together As evangelist Louie Giglio was winding down a Passion Movement tour in Texas, a molecular biologist came up to introduce himself. Giglio mentioned he was heading home to Atlanta to preach some sermons about the glory of God in the human body. When the scientist discovered that Giglio still needed a big hook for the talks, he began describing laminin, a celladhesion molecule that holds the bodys membranes together. The scientist encouraged Giglio to go home and look up laminin on the Internet.

We are having an Easter Egg Scramble

(How many eggs can you grab?)

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 Network House Fundraiser Golf Tournament Flyer

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Date: Saturday, April 12 Who: Toddler Grade 6 Time: 10:00am Place: West Lynchburg Baptist Church Lawn

*WE NEED VOLUNTEERS & CANDY, PLEASE. mdwoodford@verizon.net

Staff Member on Call March 14-16 Robert Putt 434.841.6886

When the image appeared on his screen, Giglio was amazed. The molecule that literally holds people together is in the shape of a cross! Giglio immediately thought of Pauls words about Jesus in Colossians 1:17 in him all things hold together. The next time your life seems to be falling apart, look up an image of laminin. Then remember that Jesus holds you together through his victory over death on the cross. -The NEWSLETTER Newsletter

VBS is just around the corner July 21-25, 9am-Noon! Many volunteers are needed to make it a success. Please let Melissa Woodford know if you can help: mdwoodford@verizon.net .

Wed, March 19 Menu To Be Announced

The Week at a Glance

Faith grows only in the dark. Youve got to trust [God] when you cant trace him. Thats faith. Lyell Rader

Opportunities for the Week Sunday, March 16 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 12:00 PM South Asian Lunch 6:30 PM TeamKIDS.Gr. 1-6 6:30 PM EDGE Student Worship 6:30 PM Evening Worship Experiencing God Bible Study Monday, March 17 6:30 PM Marjorie Jones Circle--FH Tuesday, March 18 10:30 AM Moms In Prayer--Sues Home 11:30 AM S.W.A.T. --Fellowship Hall 1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship Wednesday, March 19 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, March 20 10:00 AM Experiencing God Bible Study 6:30 PM Experiencing God Bible Study Friday, March 21 10:55 AM Caleb Team takes flight Saturday, March 22 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 1:15 PM Sr. Adults leaving - LU Theater 7:00 PM iMPACT--FH

A Special Note To: Sunday School Classes & Individuals WMU Council is sponsoring a Basket Silent Auction (possibly April 27) to support LU Students, Shannon Ritter & Steven Russells trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming through Campus Crusade for Christ. Please be thinking about donating a basket for the auction. Some possible themes are: baby, sports, movie night, game night, cooking, gardening, chocolate, etc. If class members each bring something then it wont be too expensive to make. Please read about this outdoor ministry/leadership training online or to give a donation: http://www.gofundme.com/ steveloafund http://www.lifeofadventure.com
They still need to raise $800 - $1,000.

March 15 8:30am
Join in fellowship, prayer & a hot breakfast.

Sign-up please!1

Memory Verse, Members and Missions

Bring in Yard Sale items NOW! Please store in shed or under steps on 1st floor of Education Building. Yard Sale will be May 17th.

Condolences
1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. (NIV) Please extend prayer & sympathy to: Erica Phillips & family, in the loss of her grandmother. Hospitalized as of Wed. - March 12 Lynchburg General: NONE VA Baptist: NONE

Birth Announcement
Matt & Kristin Wallin welcomed new daughter, Charlotte Reese, on March 12, 2014 Weight 6lbs, 1oz

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
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering & Prayer for North Amer. Missions

CRAFT DRIVE FOR SUMMER CAMP IN ST. THOMAS WMU March Mission Project will focus on a craft drive to help Humbly I Serve (HIS) summer kids camp in St. Thomas. Suggested Items: glue sticks jewels /sequins Watercolors buttons washable markers paint brushes permanent markers 1 foam brushes felt or fabric scraps glitter popsicle sticks construction paper beads & thread for colored pencils bracelets crayons multicolored feathers Bible Coloring Books card stock pipe cleaners sketch paper tissue paper Pencils packing tape. duct tape (gray / colored) *They also need fabric glue
regular & water balloons.

Goal: $11,000 Be a part of reaching them for Christ give a donation and pray.
Valerie Campbell, a Lynchburg native turned missionary to Hungary is our special speaker March 17, Monday, Marjorie Jones Circle @ 6:30pm - JOIN US! WLBC Praying for Patrick & Archalena Coats (Assists Churches in growing new AfricanAmerican & multicultural congregations.) Pray God to open doors for relationships and gospel presentations in theMiami area where many cultures and nationalities live. Pray for the Coats spiritual growth as they journey together as church planting missionaries.

Quilt In A Day Class THIS Saturday, March 15 8am6pm

* * * * * * * * Working sewing machine with 1/4 pressure foot (Patty has a couple extra machines.) Basic sewing knowledge See Patty for complete Two extra bobbins list of supplies needed. Fabric & thread to match Questions, contact Patty Portnoy @ 1-540-986-8554 Sign-up on bulletin board
Fellowship Hall Items Needed:

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South Asian Lunch THIS Sunday, March 16 @ Noon

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Easter Lily Order

To order a lily to be placed in the sanctuary in memory of or in honor of a loved one for Easter...fill out Worship Bulletin Insert or call office by April 11th. Cost: $12

Not a Fund-raiser...but a Prayer-raiser!

Enjoy South Asian cuisine just for fun and as a reminder of the March 21 - 31 trip for the Caleb Mission Team and the prayer that they will need.

SOMETHINGS NEW

Humbly I Serve is looking for camp counselors for the summer camp/VBS trip scheduled for June 18 through July 6. They are also looking for volunteers for a maintenance trip scheduled June 9 through June 13. If you are interested in either of these mission trips to St. Thomas, please contact Haley Collins at 239-0081.
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Spring Into Sunday School Small Group Bible Study!

March Question of the Month: What if each Sunday School small group chose a person or family to show a little extra love this month- maybe a meal, babysitting, giving a ride to church, etc.?

SOMETHINGS NEW

We will celebrate on Sunday, March 30, by awarding certificates during Kids Corner time.

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

Deacon of the Week: Keith Jones 434.525.6605

Keiths Deacon Families Brenda Arthur Kathy Brooks Thomas & Barbara Brown David Callahan Mary Fitzgerald Robert & Elaine Floyd Deanna Howard James & Lila Howard Michael & Natalie Howard Nancy Jennings Helen Jones David & Martha Lawrence
Bible Question 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, NRSV.) Pointers on Gardening? Theres the story of the minister who was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didnt say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he didnt. Pleased at the thought that his work was being admired, the pastor finally said, Well, son, trying to pick up some pointers on gardening? No, he replied. Im just waiting to hear what a preacher says when he hits his thumb with a hammer.

Eunice Lucado Lonnie & Sandra Massie Elaine McFaden Ray, Tina & Megan Millard Donald Newman Freddie Newman Rev. James & Pat Newman Joel & Lois Pearson Mildred Peters Jane Petticrew Jim & Wendy Shearer William & Julie Thornton

Pray for the people of South Asia.

EXTENDED CARE SESSION SCHEDULE

Sunday 1st

Babies/Walkers

Name Miho Camarata Brittany Lees

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 Cheryl McFadden Hannah Ott 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

*AVAILABLE

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 Ann Rogers (Pianist) annr7254@gmail.com Jeanne Kent (Pianist) kentsnforest@msn.com Phyllis Lane (Organist) lanesk@aol.com Contact Us Anytime @ Office Email: office@wlbc.org

LBAs first annual Jami Putt* Memorial Captains Choice Golf Outing For Network for Women in Crisis

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at London Downs Golf Course $300/team Lunch Provided at Noon Shotgun Start at 1:30 PM
3 Flights; Prizes for 1st & 2nd place in each flight; prizes for closest to the hole; longest drive Hole Sponsorships available for $100/hole Please register by April 7; Make checks out to Network for Women in Crisis Golf Outing Call John Thompson at 434-209-2863 for further information. * If interested in getting a team together or if Individuals, Mission Groups or Sunday School classes want to sponsor a hole as a donation to the Network House, please get forms needed off the bulletin board.
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