THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

April 13, 2014 Volume 4, Issue 13

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

The Joy of the Resurrection
In this issue:

way that makes the most sense for living on this earth. The true saints have proven that over and over. The hope which Christ offers us is the only true and lasting hope. Ultimately, it is our only real assurance that life can be good and joyous for everyone. Read the words St. Paul wrote to the church at Rome and apply it to your own life: Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his (Romans 6:4-5, nrsv). If that is not a tremendous cause for abiding joy, then what is?

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

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We Christians simply cannot get over the reality of the Resurrection. For us, the fact that God raised Christ from the dead proves that Christs way alone is Gods answer to the sins and horrors of the world. The truths Christ brought when he walked on Earth stand solid and irrefutable. The light he brought is the only light that never goes out for it is the eternal light of Gods glory. Christs life is truly the clearest example of how God intends for us to live. Christs way is the

Staff Member on Call April 18 - 20 Vance Matthews 910.814.7200

Wed, April 23 Menu

Ham Potato Salad Vegetable Dessert

The Week at a Glance

It is not enough to be busy The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, April 20 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 (EASTER) 6:30 PM NO Evening Worship 6:30 PM NO TeamKIDS.Gr. 1-6 6:30 PM NO EDGE Student Worship Monday, April 21 6:30 PM Marjorie Jones Circle 6:30 PM Sr. Adult Band practice -Adult II Tuesday, April 22 7:30 AM Walk To School event 10:30 AM Moms in Prayer-Sues home 11:30 AM S.W.A.T. - Fellowship Hall 1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship 6:15 PM WMU Spring Meeting @ Chestnut Hill Baptist Wednesday, April 23 5:15 PM Family 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 Saturday, April 26 11:00 AM Ladies Spring Event Loves Long Journey -FH 7:00 PM iMPACT -FH

A Special Note To: Congregation DRUMMER NEEDED: We are currently searching for an experienced drummer who is a team player to play regularly on Sunday mornings. Primary responsibilities would include a 9:00 AM rehearsal/run through and 11:00 AM worship. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please give Randy a call.

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...call the office to volunteer. *Wear red church shirt or plain red, if you have it.

7:30 AM Tuesday, April 22

Memory Verse, Members and Missions

Condolences

John 8:42 Jesus said to them, If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. NIV

Please extend prayer & sympathy to: The family of Hilda Sprouse July 31, 1930 - April 14, 2014

Raffle Ticket Sale to win this Bike: 12" Tonka Mighty Bike. $1 for 1. $4 for 5. $8 for 10. Winner will be drawn at Basket Silent Auction on April 27. *Tickets will be on sale after Sunday School by LU Students, Steven & Shannon.

Hospitalized Lynchburg General: NONE VA 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
WMU is sponsoring a Basket Silent Auction - 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 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.
Read about this mission training online or give a donation: http://www.gofundme.com/ steveloafund http://www.lifeofadventure.com Fundraising for Operation Christmas Child Two opportunities: Belk Charity Day Tickets - now on sale; sale date is May 3rd from 6 am to 10 am. - For every $5 ticket sold prior to that Saturday, WLBC gets to keep the entire $5 for OCC activities. - Proceeds from tickets sold at Belk on the day of the sale regardless of which charity you buy it from that day is split between all twelve charities present that day. - Amy H, Betty L, Joyce L, Pat W, Susan N, and Linda M can be contacted for tickets. Last Belk Day ticket sales, we got enough money to purchase most of the washcloths we will need for shoeboxes this fall. Save the date May 17th - OCC FaithRiders motorcycle ride to Waynesboro. Please pray for riding weather on that date. Please pick up postcards from the office to share with friends and coworkers.

Ladies Spring Event Loves Long Journey Saturday, April 26 - 11am Fellowship Hall Please invite a friend & sign-up on the bulletin board.
TeamKID Teddy Bear Party Sunday night May 4th 6:30 - 7:30pm

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1111 SOMETHINGS NEW SOMETHINGS NEW

Bring your favorite stuffed animal & dress him/her in their favorite outfit.

It's a party: snacks, games and fun!

Also bring a different new or gently loved stuffed animal that you can donate to the Teddy Bear Brigade.
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*INVITE friends & SIGN-UP on BULLETIN BOARD.

Belk Charity Sale Day Tickets - $5
To buy, see Amy H, Betty L, Joyce L, Pat W, Susan N, & Linda M.

SOMETHINGS NEW

Sale Day is May 3rd.

FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON

MAY 4 @ Noon

*Fill out insert & please give a love

offering for the lunch to send our

SOMETHINGS NEW

kids to summer camp!

VBS is just around the corner July 21-25, 9am-Noon! Many volunteers are needed. Please let Melissa Woodford know if you can help: mdwoodford@verizon.net .
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Serving, Laughing, Playing & PrayingBecause WLBC Members Live Life With Hope

Deacon of the Week: Robert Lane 434.385.5977

Roberts Deacon Families Bernie Dudley Kristy Genung Tom & Lois Harris Brendan & Rachel Horner Garland & Rose Mapp Dolores Martin Clay, Sonja, Jessica & Kristina Overholt James Ratcliff Matt & Kristen Wallin

LEVITICUS

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