THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

March 25, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 12

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

portant item they received. The Moss sisters never knew growing up, where the boxes came from. One day though, after coming to the U.S., they were at Lifeline Ministries in Hot Springs, VA and saw the stacks of OCC shoeboxes. The realization hit them that it was people in the U.S. that had sent their boxes those many years earlier. They soon decided that they wanted to be a part of sending that love of Christ to others, also, and now do what they can to help further the mission of Operation Christmas Child.
Shanika & Sherika Moss from Trelawny, Jamaica lending a hand in our OCC Shoebox Room. Staff Member on Call March 2325 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

When asked what were some good items to put in shoeboxes, they said hygiene products were essential, such as, rags and soap but a small calculator also proved to be very useful. The amazing part though, as we fill shoeboxes with tangible items, (given because we have the gift of Christ), Christ fills the boxes with His love: a love that stretches across the world and fills the hearts of children that need to feel and know His love. Shanika and Sherika understand the importance of sending OCC shoeboxes...now hopefully, you understand a little better too.

In third grade in Jamaica, Shanika and Sherika each received a special gift: Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. A couple years later they received shoeboxes again. Shanika remembers finding a special Teddy Bear in her shoebox and Sherika still uses the calculator she found in hers. Though both young ladies have fond memories of their gifts, they especially remember the gift of love that came with the boxes, stating that it was the most im-

Wednesday March 28 MENU Bar-B-Q Slaw Boiled Potatoes Green Beans Peach Cobbler

The Week at a Glance

The Verdict Is In As a lawyer, I have made a prolonged study of the evidence for the events of the Resurrection. To me the evidence is conclusive, and over and over again in the High Court, I have secured a verdict on evidence not nearly so compelling. Sir Edward Clarke

Sunday, March 25 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 27 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Wednesday, March 28 5:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 6:50 PM 7:30 PM 8:50 PM
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1 Instrumental Ensemble Library Open Sunday School KIDS In Worship Morning Worship Centri-KID Fund-raiser Luncheon Sanctuary Bells Womens Bible Study: James Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells Instrumental Ensemble TeamKIDS...Preschool age 35 TeamKIDS......Gr. 16 EDGE Student Worship Evening Service-Witnessing Made Easy meets in Chapel S.W.A.T. Amazing Grace Fellowship
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A Special Note To: Members

Please sign-up for just 1 hour a month to help clean-up the church grounds. You can do it any hour in the week that you sign-up for. Only four people are needed for an entire month. It only takes one hour (or less) a week to pick up trash outside our building. It would be nice if 4 people would choose to do it each month. Then we would actually have a Property Clean-up Crew! Just 1 hour a month is all it would take on your part...consider it, please. Sign-up sheet is on Bulletin Board or call the office: 845-4600.

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

Thursday, March 29 10:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Friday, March 30 7:00 PM Saturday, March 31 10:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

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Womens Bible Study: James Womens Bible Study: James Choir Rehearsal

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Choir Rehearsal

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Easter Egg Hunt Easter Musical NO IMPACT: College/Young Adult Bible Study

Music, Members and Missions

Welcome Dont forget all the Easter events you can invite friends and family to:
Praise The Lord w/ Song

March 25 Morning
#96 Great Is Thy Faithful ness #456 How Firm a Foundation #424 I Must Tell Jesus #423 I Need Thee Every Hour #85 God Will Make a Way #112 Grace Alone http://lifewayworship.s3-websiteus-east-1.amazonaws.com/ HymnalPreviews/

Condolences
Please pray for and extend sympathy to: Desi Richards & family, in the passing of his grandmother. Charles Cole & family, in the passing of his sister.

Easter Musical Easter Egg Hunt Good Friday Service Easter Morning Service
(Dates & times on page 4.)
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Hospitalized
as of Wed March 21
Lynchburg General: Jean Ellison N348 Virginia Baptist: None

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

Volunteers needed to work the WLBC

Still need a MALE volunteer for Centri-KID Camp! Oksana Nelson will be coming here to WLBC to speak. Please come hear the amazing story of how Operation Christmas Child changed this orphan girls life forever. SaturdayApril 287pm
Coffee/Dessert afterward

Yard Sale on April 21.

Help raise money so your own kids can go to camp...it is a small commitment that will lead to big rewards for your childrens lives! Call or email Melissa Woodford: mdwoodford@verizon.net 540.587.0967

If we want our boys to grow up to be mature Christian men someday...then they need godly male mentors in their lives. Please consider this as your service in the Lords work. July 913, 2012

* See attached flyer. Sponsored by WMU

EASTER EVENT DATES: Easter Egg Hunt 10am til noon on Sat, March 31

SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD

SOMETHINGS NEW

Easter Musical 6:30pm on Sat, March 31 & Sun, April 1 Good Friday Service (Lords Supper) 6:30pm on Fri, April 6 Easter Morning Services SS 9:45am & Worship 11am on April 8
Food For Friends Please keep bringing snacks for Food for Friends program. We are sending 10 children home with healthy snacks each weekend through May. Leave food at the church in the FFF box Food List Granola Bar Tuna Salad Kits Macaroni/Cheese Original Baked Beans Cereal (hot/cold) Peanut Butter Mixed Fruit Cups Green Beans Raisins Jelly Soups Crackers Fruit Snacks
April 217am til 2pm

Centri-KID Fund-raiser Luncheon THIS Sunday March 25 @ Noon (pre-registration required)

* Love Offering Requested

SOMETHINGS NEW SOMETHINGS NEW

MARCH WMU PROJECT UNDIES SUNDAYS

To place a lily in the Sanctuary in memory of or in honor of a loved one for Easter, fill out a W.B. insert or call the office no later than Sunday, April 1. $12 each.

We are collecting NEW underwear (adult or child sizes) for the Bland Ministry.
*Put new underwear in laundry basket located in the office hall.

We need plastic eggs and candy for the EGG HUNT. Drop off in container outside office. *Please no chocolate

SOMETHINGS NEW

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

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

Deacon of the Week: Keith Jones 434.525.6605

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: Keith & Jackie Jones Keiths Deacon Families

Steve & Hilda Sprouse Tony Sprouse Wanda Sprouse Nancy & Barbara Supinger Doris Vanaman William & Marion Vest Nathan, Rosalyn, Townsend & Nate Williams Randall & Christinia Wilson James, Maria & Melody Wright Wayne & Patricia Wright

According to Johns gospel, after the Resurrection, Jesus asked one of his followers if he loved him. In fact, three times Jesus asked the man the same question. The man was hurt because he felt Jesus did not trust him or could not count on him. Who was that man? A. James B. (Simon) Peter C. Philip D. John The answer is in John 21:17.

Quiet Please A Sunday School teacher was preparing the children for a few minutes of appearance during a worship service. Now, she said, after a bit of instruction, why should we be quiet when we go into the sanctuary? Because, answered a perceptive lad, people will be sleeping.
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