THE WLBC BULLETIN
West Lynchburg Baptist Church
December 9, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 49
The church with heart in the heart of the city.
Just Around The Corner...
Hopes and fears Sacred Christmas carols are a cherished tradition. But during sorrow and struggle, some lyrics may seem hard to swallow. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant? Where is the joy when my loved one has just died? Where is the triumph if Ive lost my job? Silent night, holy night, all is calm ? Not in my house; Im exhausted from the fighting. The little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes? Our baby screams with colic for hours on end. Yet listen: And you beneath lifes crushing load, Whose forms are bending low Oh, rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Truly, God reaches out to the happy and hurting alike. The hopes and fears of all the years are met and gathered up in the Babe of Bethlehem, who shares our joys and troubles. There are Christmas carols for us all.
The NEWSLETTER Newsletter 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
Staff Member on Call Dec 79 Vance Matthews 910.814.7200
Christmas Musical THIS W eekend Dec 8 & 9 6:30pm
Wednesday Dec. 12 6:30pm
Wednesday Dec. 12 MENU Choice of Shepherds Pie or Ham Casserole Green Salad Steamed Broccoli Rolls by Edna Christmas Desserts * Last Supper of 2012
The Week at a Glance
Hope is born, A little child, a shining star, a stable rude, the door ajar. Yet in that place so crude, forlorn, The Hope of all the world was born. Author unknown
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, December 9 9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble 9:15 AM Library Open 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM KIDS in Worship: Preparing for the Gift 11:00 AM Worship 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 WorshipChristmas Musical All Is Well Monday, December 10 7:00 PM TLCFH Tuesday, 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 1:30 PM December 11 Lifeline Screening S.W.A.T. Amazing Grace Fellowship
Wednesday, December 12 5:15 PM Family Night Supper 6:00 PM Preschool Music Time 4yr-Kin. Childrens Choir Gr. 16 6:30 PM NO EDGE Gr. 712 6:30 PM Christmas Caroling in the Comm. 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 Friday, December 14 6:00 PM Sr. Adult Banquet Saturday, December 15 7:30 PM Bells of the Blue Ridge Concert 7:00 PM No iMPACT until January 19, 2013
Here in our Sanctuary Sat. Dec. 157:30 PM
Memory Verse, Members and Missions
Welcome New Member
David & Ryan Wasmer 112 Beverly Hills Circle Lynchburg 24502 Phone: 434.610.7055 Deacon: Glenn Miller Jaqui McCarty 100 1/2 Conneticut Lynchburg 24502 Phone: 434.401.6796 Deacon: John Floyd Andy, Jan & Hannah Ott 724 Mohawk Drive Lynchburg 24502 Phone: 321.217.3954 Deacon: Scott Werthman
Sunday School
Memory Verse
Condolences
Please extend prayer & sympathy to:
Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you NIV
as of Wed. Dec. 5 Lynchburg General: Dorothy Campbell S381 1 Virginia Baptist: NONE
Hospitalized
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
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.
Thank you!
*In-gathering: December 16 Church Goal: $20,000
WLBC Praying for DEAF OF SLOVAKIA The country of Slovakia is bordered by Romania, Hungary and the Czech Republic where there are Deaf churches and Deaf believers. Pray that Deaf believers in these neighboring countries will travel into Slovakia to evangelize and disciple the Deaf of Slovakia. deafpeoples.imb.org
SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD SOMETHINGS OLD
SOMETHINGS NEW
*Pick them up this Sunday in hallway outside the office. TOY BARREL ( for Jericho Ministries)
SOMETHINGS NEW
Life Line Screening Here on Tuesday, Dec. 11
Please pick up a pink form from the foyer for more information BUT call 1-800324-9458 to make your appointment and to receive $10 off your cost and for the church to receive a $10 donation.
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 SOMETHINGS NEW
Senior Adult Christmas Banquet
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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!
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Cost: $12.50 pp
Serving, Laughing, Playing & PrayingBecause WLBC Members Live Life With Hope
Deacon of the Week: Joe Mayberry 434.237.2664
Joes Deacon Families Brenda Arthur Kathy Brooks Thomas & Barbara Brown Robert & Elaine Floyd James & Lila Howard Michael, Natalie & Deanna Howard Ray, Tina, Lauren & Meagan Millard James & Patricia Newman Jim & Wendy Shearer William & Julie Thornton
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.
Bible Quiz Which of the four Gospels begins with the following words: The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John
The Christmas Grump Uncle Bill had the reputation of being a curmudgeon. He always seemed to have something to grumble about. Bills friends and family were used to his demeanor and usually took it with a grain of salt. One year, while Bills relatives were decorating for Christmas, his young nephew wondered aloud, Do you think Uncle Bill will put up a negativity scene again this year?
Pray for Missionaries: The Knight Family (Japan) www.theknights.multiply.com
On mission to 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) Nancy Johnson (Administrative) Phyllis Lane (Organist) Jeanne Kent (Pianist)
panderson@wlbc.org njohnson@wlbc.org lanesk@aol.com kentsnforest@msn.com
Contact Us Anytime
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