THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

December 2, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 48

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

Whats Missing? When shopping for gifts became too difficult, an elderly man decided to just send checks to relatives. In his Christmas cards, mailed early, he wrote, Buy your own present! After the holiday, the man noticed hed received few cards in return. Puzzled, he went into his study, intending to write to a few relatives and ask what had happened. As he cleared his cluttered desk, the horrified man found the answer. Under a stack of papers were the checks hed forgotten to enclose with his cards! The lesson? Dont be in such a hurry to give gifts that you inadvertently leave out whats most important. Without the message of Jesus and his birth, the earthly trappings of Christmas are empty indeed.
Staff Member on Call Nov 30Dec 2 Randy Kent 434.665.6880

Warm Hearts Warm Coats

WLBC is handing out coats, etc., in the Park to the homeless. Dec. 1 from 9am Noon 1 Please look through your closet and drop off any unneeded adult size warm coats, scarves, hats, gloves, etc. to the church. Thank you for your help!

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

1 2 3
4 5 6

Music, Members and Missions

Somethings Old Somethings New Deacon of the Week +

Staff Info

Christmas Musical
December 8 & 9 6:30 PM West Lynchburg Baptist Church

Life Line Screening Here on Tuesday, Dec. 11

Please pick up a pink form from the foyer for more information BUT call 1-800-324-9458 to make your appointment and to receive $10 off your cost and for the church to receive a $10 donation.

Wednesday Dec. 5 Chicken Green Beans Potatoes Congealed Salad Dessert

The Week at a Glance

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. Hamilton W. Mabie
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, December 2 9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble 9:15 AM Library Open 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM KIDS in Worship: The Gift Is Promised 11:00 AM Worship Observance of the Lords Supper 4:15 PM Sanctuary Bells 5:30 PM Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells 6:15 PM NO TeamKIDSGr. 1-6 6:30 PM NO EDGE Student Worship 6:30 PM Evening WorshipYoung Adult Concert -BEHOLD the LAMB of GOD Monday, December 3 6:30 PM Charity Class Tuesday, December 4 10:00 AM Prayer Group 10:30 AM Suzanne Barden Circle 11:30 AM S.W.A.T. 1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship 4:30 PM MM Good-Lights/Dinner Outing Wednesday, December 5 5:15 PM Family Night Supper 6:00 PM Preschool Music Time 4yr-Kin. Childrens Choir 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, December 6 7:00 PM Choir Musical Rehearsal Friday, December 7 7:00 PM Choir Musical Rehearsal Saturday, December 8 6:30 PM Christmas Musical 7:00 PM iMPACT: Christmas Party/Game Night

Forgot to sign your child up? Call the office now: 845-4600.

The Childrens Christmas Workshop is this Sat., Dec. 1 dont forget to pack them a lunch and come early to fill out the registration form.

10am2pm

Sunday, December 2, 2012 6:30pm

Presented by

Memory Verse, Members and Missions

Welcome New Member Laura Wasmer 112 Beverly Hills Circle Lynchburg 24502 Phone: 434.610.7055 Deacon: Glenn Miller Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. - Psalm 136:1,26

Sunday School
Memory Verse

Condolences
Please extend prayer & sympathy to: the family of Marvin Thomas
June 7, 1931Nov. 23, 2012

the family of Clarence Womack

July 10, 1927Nov. 25, 2012

as of Thurs. Nov. 29 Lynchburg General: NONE 1 Virginia Baptist: NONE

Hospitalized

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

Coats 4 Kids Please donate new coats or money to buy coats for the LBA Coats 4 Kids Program. Childrens sizes 518. Please turn in to the Church office by Dec. 9 or LBA office by Dec. 11.

Dont Miss Your Chance to Bless and Be Blessed...The Needs are Many Update on OCC Shipping Donations:
OCC Shipping: Goal $10,542 ($7 x 1506packing party boxes) Total to date $6,204.09 It is never too late to give & may God bless your giving!

WLBC Praying for FULANI OF WESTERN NIGER In a small, remote Fulani village, a man, his wife and their teenage daughter profess Christ as Savior. Because of their belief, there are two others in the village who are seeking. Please pray for this believing family and these seekers. Ask that their faith will remain strong even though they are isolated and far from any other believers. Pray for them to be encouraged and to be steadfast against persecution.

Thank you!

Did you know that the way that we give of our money, our possessions, and of ourselves is an evidence of our love for God? Author, Randy Alcorn

SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD

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SOMETHINGS NEW

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TOY BARREL ( for Jericho Ministries) is at the end of the hall near the nursery. Please fill with new & slightly used toys before Dec. 21. Monetary donations are welcome also. Thank you for helping this project in its 35th year!

SOMETHINGS NEW

unday Ends THIS S Dec. 2

Senior Adult Christmas Banquet

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SOMETHINGS NEW

December 14, 2012

Six Oclock
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Entertainment by: Rafael Scarfullery

Catered by: Country
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Kitchen

*Buy your tickets now!

Two Opportunities to attend LU Theatre! Carousel All My Sons

Cost: $12.50 pp

SOMETHINGS NEW

Sr. Citizen (60 & over): $13 Adult: $16

*Full payment to Randy by THIS Sunday, Dec. 2.

March 2 2pm

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

Deacon of the Week: Garland Mapp 434.385.6282

Garlands Deacon Lynn Carmichael Jean Davis Richard, Naomi & Andrew Gartner Florence Gathomingure Barbara George Robin Harper Effie Hubbard Louise Liming Paul & Joyce Linkswiler Lillian McFaden Mark & Linda Milton Russ & Carol Minerich Robert, Vicky & Chelsey Putt Shirley Sites Salome Tardy Ruth Wilkes Matthew Williams
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.

True Hospitality A 7-year-old boy was chosen to be the innkeeper in the Christmas program. When Joseph and Mary approached him, looking for shelter in Bethlehem, he simply had to say there was no room. The kindhearted boy tried to take the sting out of the situation, however. I dont have room for you in the hotel, he said. But Id love to have you come in for milk and cookies.

Bible Quiz When Jesus was 12, he worried his parents by staying behind at the temple as their travel group departed Jerusalem. What Jewish festival had they celebrated in the city? A. Hanukkah B. Purim C. Passover D. The Feast of Tabernacles (See Luke 2:41-49.)

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