THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

February 19, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 7

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

Listen Before You Speak In a conversation I was having with a friend he said in complete dismay, why is it when I go to a store, any store, and I tell them what I want, they dont listen and try to sell me what I dont want? I pondered the comment after the conversation was over and realized I agree with him. Why cant people listen and sell me what I want? I then thought about how this might apply to witnessing and giving our testimony. We need to show the lost how Christ is the answer and the only way to heaven, just like a salesman shows you what they believe you need. We need to show Christ for who He is to us, just like a salesman shows us the benefit of buying what they are selling. But we also need to show how Christ can meet their needs, and we cant do that if we dont listen to them and find out their needs. Now that is what the best salesman does and what we need to do: listen to what a person says they need and then explain to them how Jesus can fulfill that need. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Paul writes, For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law Thank you Church for helping the Girls in Action raise $78 for missionaries Jody and Ruth. This will help them buy a mattress for a family that came from Iraq with nothing, and will give Jody an opportunity to witness to them. Jodys reply on how much was raised, Thats great news about the cookies! Wish I had one right now...Im sure they were delicious. Erica Phillips Wednesday Feb 22 MENU
Pork Chops Potato Salad Baked Beans Cherry Cobbler

toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Now this I do for the gospels sake, that I may be partaker of it with you. Paul is not saying we should compromise or become something we are not but he is saying that we should be aware to whom we are witnessing and their specific needs. A lot of times we forget to listen in lieu of our program that we are following, getting the decision or because we are afraid of finishing the witness. So it might help to remember what my dad taught me; you have two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as much as you speak. Dan Schmucker Mens Ministry

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

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4 5 6

Music, Members and Missions

Somethings Old Somethings New Deacon of the Week +

Staff Info

Staff Member on Call Feb 1719 Robert Putt 434.841.6886

The Week at a Glance

Anyway
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives; be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you; be honest anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, people may be jealous of you; be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; give the world the best youve got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway. Sunday, February 19 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 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 Sanctuary Bells Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells Instrumental Ensemble TeamKIDS......Gr. 16 EDGE Student Worship Evening Service Marjorie Jones Circle

New Womens Bible Study begins March 1. James...Mercy Triumphs with Beth Moore Registration has just 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

Monday, February 20 6:30 PM Tuesday, February 21 11:30 AM 1:30 PM 7:00 PM

S.W.A.T Amazing Grace Fellowship LBA Exec. Committee Meeting

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1 Wednesday, February 22 Family Night Supper 5:15 PM Preschool Music Time 4yrsKind. 6:00 PM Music Makers Gr. 13 Young Musicians Gr. 46 EDGE (Gr.7-12) 6:30 PM Disciple Making (Bible Study/Prayer Mtng) 6:30 PM Mission Friends Ages 4 & 5 6:45 PM Royal Ambassadors Boys Gr.1-6 Girls in Action Gr. 1-6 Highest Praise 6:50 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:30 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 8:50 PM
Saturday, February 25 8:30 AM 17:00 PM 1 AARP Driver Safety Class IMPACT: College/Young Adult Bible Study

A Special Note To: Members TC Miller is looking for tutors for the after school program. 3:304pm Call Robin Hall during daytime hours: 384.8949

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 15
Lynchburg General: Jean Shumaker E281 Virginia Baptist: Kindal Dahlby MB26

Praise The Lord w/ Song

Feb 19 Morning Songs

#131 All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises #153 The Lilly of the Valley #231 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded #434 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus http://lifewayworship.s3-website-useast-1.amazonaws.com/ HymnalPreviews/

Condolences
Please pray for and extend sympathy to: The family of William Coleman May 8, 1949Feb. 7, 2012

Hospitalized

1 John 3:8 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.
WMU February Project Coin Collection
Honeybee Project

Dont Miss Your Chance to Bless and Be Blessed...The Needs are Many *Please drop off soup in barrel outside office thru Feb 29.
Lottie Moon Goal: $20,000
$20,000 _____ _____ _____

0 Collect Change now until Collection Day Sunday, FEB 26 It cost only $35 a hive.

We are only $6,245.91 away from our goal.

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Childrens Committee Collecting Treasures for our 2nd Annual Yard Sale (in April) to benefit our children attending Christian camp this Summer at Eagle Eyrie. Donations stored in storage shed behind church key is available in office. For more info. contact: Michelle Power 434-386-8158 or Carol Cooper 434-847-0117

_____ $13,754.09___ _____ _____ _____ $10,000 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ $5,000 _____

Lets make this explode! thermometer

Focus on WMU Week 2/12 2/19 * Please be praying for our ministry and how you can help us help others spread the Gospel of Christ and share His love.

If you would like a copy of this beautiful photo of WLBC, donate $15 or more to Vance & Stacys mission trip to India. *Let the office know that you want a copy. Dan Schmucker will print a 10.5 x 7 copy, suitable for framing in a matted 11x14 frame.

SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD

No job is to big or too small.
Contact Jeff Woodford with your request or drop it in the jar outside church office. jkwoody11@netscape.com or 525-0525.
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SOMETHINGS NEW SOMETHINGS NEW

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 to 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

Choir Bonus Rehearsal THIS Saturday, Feb 18 9:30am All choir members, please join us to rehearse music for the Easter Musical!

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

Deacon of the Week: Jerry Gallagher 434.239.2253

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: Jerry & Barbara Gallagher Jerrys Deacon Families

Charles & Virginia Blankenship Doug, Diane & Bobby Dunning Elizabeth Eddins Laura Eddins Crystal Garber Tiffany Garber Josh Gilbert Barbara Guill John & Elizabeth Harris Larry & Lisa Hartless Lisa Hartless Joyce Koss Dorothy Leech Judith Marlow Kirsten Snead Royall Wayne Williams Debby Woosley

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Second Kings, chapter 5, tells of Namaan, an army commander who had leprosy. A certain prophet of the Lord sent a message to Namaan, telling him to go wash in the Jordan River seven times. Reluctantly, Namaan did so and was healed. Choose the prophets name from the list below: A. Micah; B. Elisha; C. Elijah; D. Judah (See 2 Kings 5.)

Message from a Grandpa My generation just might have been lucky. I had a drug problem when I was young, but I turned out all right anyway. I was drug to church. I was drug to family reunions. I was drug out of bed in the early morning. I was drug by the ears when I was disrespectful. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents. Those drugs still run through my veins and they affect my behavior everything I do, say and think.Signed, Grandpa 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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Office Email:

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