THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

December 4, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 20

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

If you wish to place a poinsettia in the Sanctuary in memory of or in honor of a loved one for the Christmas season, please fill in the form below and return it to the church office no later than December 13, or place your order form in the offering plate on Sunday. The cost is $12 each for red or white. You may pick up your poinsettia after Christmas Eve worship on December 24 or after the Christmas service on the 25th.
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

Light Looked Down Christmas Musical

Who is Jesus? is the central theme of this years WLBC Christmas Musical. Marty Parks, Staff Member on Call Dec 24 Randy Kent 434.665.6880

who wrote the musical, states that the divine, authoritative sovereignty of Jesus is the our reason for our of message of hope. Its the compelling drive behind proclamation peace. It explains why, year after year, we recall the account of this indescribable love, this revelation of Gods glory. Jesus Light that looked down on our darkness. Do not miss this musical that

beautifully declares Theres only One who could remedy our condition, and only One who did. December 10 & 11 at 6:30pm. *Dont forget to invite family and friends. They will be glad you did.

Wednesday Dec 7 MENU

Assorted Soups Corn Bread Desserts by Robin

The Week at a Glance

What to give?
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all men, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. Oren Arnold

Sunday, December 4 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 5:30 6:30 PM PM PM PM

Instrumental Ensemble Library Open Sunday School KIDS In Worship Morning Worship Sanctuary Bells Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells Instrumental Ensemble NO TeamKIDS......Gr. 16 EDGE Christmas Party Evening Service

Monday, December 5 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 6 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 1:30 PM

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Charity Class Dinner (Glennas Home)

Prayer Group Suzanne-Barden Circle S.W.A.T New Life Class Luncheon (2nd Floor) Amazing Grace Fellowship

Wednesday, December 7 5:15 PM Family Night Supper 6:00 PM Preschool Music Time 4ysKind. Music Makers Gr. 13 Young Musicians Gr. 46 6:30 PM EDGE (Gr.7-12) 6:30 PM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 6:45 PM Mission Friends Ages 4 & 5 Royal Ambassadors Boys 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 8 7:00 PM Friday, December 9 7:00 PM Saturday, December 10 11:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Girls in Action Winter Outing (Ericas Home) Christmas Musical IMPACT: College/Young Adult Bible Study

Offering envelopes for the new year will be in the hallway outside the church office this Sunday. * Please pick up the ones with your name.

A Special Note To: EDGE Students Dont forget to come an hour earlier than usual this Sunday evening for the Christmas Party! Dec 45:30pm

Music, Members and Missions Welcome

Be sure to welcome family & guests that come to our services during the Christmas Season. Many will be in need of a friendly smile and some small talk. Praise The Lord w/ Song

Dec 4 Morning Songs

#858 I See the Lord #68 Holy, Holy, Holy #214 Isnt He #186 Joy Has Dawned #199 O Come, All Ye Faithful #523 Here Am I, Send Me #211 I Have Seen the Light http://lifewayworship.s3-website-useast-1.amazonaws.com/ HymnalPreviews/

Condolences
Please pray for and extend sympathy to J.B. & Loretta LaPrade, in the loss of J.B.s brother, Bill LaPrade.

Hospitalized
as of Wednesday, Dec 1
Lynchburg General: None Virginia Baptist: Dorothy Scott E124

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
voice. Through praying, giving, and going, Southern We are going to the ShareHouse to put packages of food together for Stop Hunger Now on Dec 16 @ 10:00 a.m. Baptists have fulfilled this legacy for more than 160 years. Lottie Moon Christmas
$20,000

Offering for International Missions: Week of Prayer Dec. 411 (corrected date) and Sunday, Dec. 18, is the In Gathering.

*Those who wish, can meet at the church at 9:45 a.m. and car pool to our destination on Odd Fellows Road.
Sponsored by LBA

If you are a follower of Jesus, you are part of the task to fulfill the great Commission. Jesus has commissioned us to be His heart, His hands, His

Sponsored by WMU

T.C. Miller Elementary School needs your help! Saturday, Dec 10 from Noon2:00pm Cookies with Santa & Christmas Shop Sponsored They need cookies, cakes & pies by the 9th and folks to wrap presents as the by WMU children buy them on the 10th (noon2pm) * No more gift items are needed, thank you.

Girls In Action
WINTER OUTING Dec. 10, 2011 11am1pm @ Erica Phillips House Building Gingerbread Houses *Bring 1 bag of candy to decorate with. QuestionsContact Erica: pandakennone@comcast.net

SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD

SOMETHINGS NEW SOMETHINGS NEW

Live Nativity Dec 1517 s6pm to 9pm

SOMETHINGS NEW

Senior Adult Opportunities Friday, Dec. 2 - Christmas Banquet - at 6:00 PM in fellowship Hall (for those with tickets) Saturday, Dec. 3 - Romeo & Juliet at LU (For those who signed up.) Leave at 1:20 PM Monday, Dec. 12 - Amazing Grace Fellowship Lunch (noon at Bulls) Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Look at lights at the Elks Home (Leave at 6:30 PM)

SOMETHINGS NEW

Help buy a New Coat for a local child in need.

Give in your Sunday School Class during the first 2 Sundays in December.

Elizabeth Harris (LBA) 832-0455

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

Deacon of the Week: John Floyd 434.525.0464

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 Pictured: John & Shirley Floyd
Johns Deacon Families
Nancy Byers Don & Mary Lou Garlock Frank & Shirley Green Keith, Jackie & Courtney Jones Ken, Phyllis, Tyler & Andrew Lane Peggy Mitchell Doris Sharp Joe, Virginia, David & Richard Wilson

contact the church office.

ChurchToon

Some parts of the Christmas story, as commonly told, arent actually recounted in Scripture. Which of the following details is recorded in the Bible? A. Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem, and Joseph walked alongside her. B. Angels announced that a Savior, the Messiah (or Christ), had been born. C. There were three wise men. D. Shepherds and wise men (or Magi) worshiped Baby Jesus together. E. None of the above. (See Matthew 1:182:12 and Luke 2:1-20, especially v. 11.)

Family Photo An 8-year-old girl was showing her 4-year-old sister some pictures from her Bible. The younger sister was fascinated by a picture of Mary and baby Jesus. After examining it intently, she asked, But wheres Joseph? The older sister thought for a moment and replied, Hes taking the picture. Pray for Missionaries: The Knight Family (Japan) www.theknights.multiply.com

On mission to reach people for the family of God.

STAFF
Dr. Robert Putt, Pastor rputt@wlbc.org

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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