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EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org
Community Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, November 23rd 11am till 1pm In Wrightsboro Baptist Church’s FLC
WRIGHTSBORO BAPTIST CHURCH 2736 Castle Hayne Rd Wilmington NC 28401 910.763.3181
Community churches will be providing a Thanksgiving Lunch for those in need in our community. If you know of someone who is alone or is going without during this holiday season, please invite them.
VOLUME: 64-11
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Christians: America’s Greatest Resource Deuteronomy 4:9 “Be on guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and learned. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.” Moses gave these final instructions to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land. These same instructions apply to us today to live lives of integrity, to be obedient to teach and make known to our families, neighbors, friends and to everyone God’s amazing love, His salvation and His mighty works. Are you capable of doing this? YES, YES you are more than conquerors! Always remember YOU + GOD = ENOUGH!!!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Pastor Mike
Senior Adult Rally at First Baptist Activity Center Thursday, November 2nd Meet at WBC by 9:30am. Everyone is asked to bring a toy for a needy child for Christmas.
VOLUME: 64-11
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From the Pastor Search Committee
As we continue the process of contacting and researching prospective pastor candidates, the Pastor Search Committee asks for your continued patience, understanding and prayers. The Lord tells us to seek and we shall find and to wait on Him. The leadership of the Holy Spirit of God is key because we must not forget that we are seeking God’s man, not ours...we are seeking His choice, not our own personal preference. We feel your prayers and encouragement. The search committee is a unified one, and we believe that our church body is unified as well. God bless you for the love you have for the Lord Jesus Christ and His church. Our prayer is that by God’s grace and wisdom that we will be able to present a new pastor for Wrightsboro Baptist Church soon. Chairman, Billy Fowler, Proverbs 3:5-6 Tr ust in the Lor d with all thine hear t; and lean not unto thine own understanding; In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.
fall backward Don’t forget to set your clocks back before bed on Saturday, November 4th.
VOLUME: 64-11
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Minister of Students “One of the characteristics about God that separates the Christian faith from other religions is that our God pursues us.” Michael Youssef All of us love it when someone pursues us. This brings back good memories of when Alisha and I were dating. She pursued me at first and, when I realized that she was God’s gift to me, I began to pursue her with everything I had. Student Ministry is a time when many of our youth experience God pursuing them relentlessly. One key element of the pursuit, the one factor that determines success or failure, is the surrender of the one being pursued. Many of our students are at this point in their lives. Will they surrender to God’s pursuit of them? This may involve salvation, forsaking of sin, or willingness to respond to the call of ministry. Keep praying for the students, our leaders, and for mighty works of God to be done in all of our lives. Acts 19:11-20 Pastor Stuart
BALTIMORE MISSION TRIP AND BLOCK PARTY
November 10th thru November 12th If you would like to take part, call the Office!
VOLUME: 64-11
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Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing…Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name, For the Lord is good…” Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5a Think about the last time you entered the Sanctuary for worship. Did you enter with burdens on your mind, grumbling or complaining about something, thinking about your plans for lunch? What if we were to enter the building singing, shouting and praising God before the worship service had even begun? Honestly, some people may think we were crazy! However, if we have spent time with God privately...reading His Word, praying, praising Him...this public expression of praise is a natural overflow. As Pastor Scott Yuka puts it: “God is full of joy. When we are full of God, we are full of joy that cannot be contained. The key to joyful expressions of public worship is our private meetings with Him.”
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! Peggy
www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org
VOLUME: 64-11
Children’s Ministry
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Thank you so much to everyone who works in, prays for and supports our children. You are all truly wonderful! Children’s Ministry will be kicking off our Lottie Moon Christmas sale on November 24th. We will be adding to the nativity set that the kids made last year. This years piece will be an angel and star! We will be selling them during the month of December, while supplies last, to raise money for our Lottie Moon Offering. Be sure to get yours early and help our children get involved in missions! Blessings, Leslie
VOLUME: 64-11
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HANDBELL CHOIR If you would like to become a part of our Handbell Choir, practices are Mondays at 6pm in the Choir Room. Any questions, see Peggy.
O.C.C. KICK-OFF November 12th Please be sure to return your filled shoeboxes by this date.
ONE CALL NOW is a tool to make church-wide announcements for our church family. However, we need your help in order to be consistent in making these announcements. In the event of a death or funeral arrangement, it is necessary for the immediate family to notify the church staff or deacon chairman asking for this to be announced, and to provide the appropriate information. Again, we want to be consistent and accommodating to all our church families. Thank you!
VOLUME: 64-11
Barney & Mary Roughton for the loss of their Son, Paul Edward. The Family of Isabelle Gerganous, who has recently passed. Sam and Pat Glazier and Hilda McPherson for the loss of their Family Member, Inez Glazier. Mary Flint for the loss of her Son, J ackie Hogan. Donna Britt for the loss of her Mother , Eleanor King. Bettie Cavenaugh for the loss of her Mother , Ethel Matthews. The Family of Robin Kite Mooring, who has recently passed. The Family of Dr. George Shannon, who has recently passed.
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David McBride 402 Westley Court Rocky Point NC 28457 910-675-8979 Abigail Mong P.O. Box 353 Castle Hayne NC 28429 910-604-2372 Olivia James 44 Sadie Way Rocky Point NC 28457 910-540-4508
CHURCH COUNCIL MTG. Family of Thomas Earl Benton, Martha King, Jimmy & Joan Matthews and Mary Lou Ross
CHURCH CONFERENCE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet on Thursday, November 9th at 7pm in the FLC. CHURCH CONFERENCE meets on Wed, Nov. 15th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Nov 1
Jane Davis Kerry Cross Glenda White
Nov 2
George Futch Marla Faulkenberry
Nov 3
Gerrie Mercer Bonita Crawford Shannon Bennett
Nov 4
Shirley Gainey
Nov 5
Sarah Wells
Nov 6
Kathy Brennan
Nov 7
Ellen McIntosh Preston Casteen Dale Woodcock Heather Hallman
Nov 9
Jim Davis Jimmy Barfield Jennifer Weisman
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Nov 14 Mike Rhodes Nov 15 Walter Simmons Jr. Nov 18 Barbara Bryan Janet McGee Jeanette Futrell Nov 20 Laine Turner Brooke Bayse Nov 21 Ginger Nobles-Horrell Nov 22 Mike Saylor Nov 23 Kathy Long Nov 25 Donald Marshburn David Seeger Bill Sacco Nov 26 Drew Coombes Andrew Wells Nov 27 Margaret Ann Moore Louise Crumpler
Nov 10 Frank Hyatt
Nov 28 Jody Morrow
Nov 11 Jennifer Bell
Nov 29 Tim Plankers Cameron Wrench
Nov 12 Juliana Carr Nov 13 Joyce Kerr Tommie Wells
Nov 30 Jane Seitter
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12
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6:00 Handbells End
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No Handbells Tonight
6:00 Handbells
6:00 Financial Peace
Veterans Sunday O.C.C. Shoeboxes Due
6:00 Handbells
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6:00 Life Groups
Daylight Savings Ends
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Mon Tue
6:30 Hanging of the Greens Practice 6:30 Cub Scouts 8:00 A.A.
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6:30 Cub Scouts 8:00 A.A.
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6:00 B& G Mtg. 6:30 Cub Scouts 8:00 A.A.
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6:15 Y.A.C. Mtg. 7:00 Deacon’s Mtg. 8:00 A.A.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE Family Suppers 5:00 Media Center AWANA (BB-5th) 6:15 Adult Choir Prayer & Praise 6:15 Youth Group Bible Studies
Sun
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10:30 Sr. Adult Choir
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7:00 Council Mtg. 8:00 A.A.
10:30 Sr. Adult Choir
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6:30 CFR 6:30 C.A.C. Mtg. 8:00 A.A.
10:30 Sr. Adult Rally at First Baptist Act. Ctr.
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11:00 Community Thanksgiving Event
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Fish Fry
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School Out Office/C.A.M.P. Closed 9:30 Meals on Wheels
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BALTIMORE MISSION TRIP November 10th thru November 12th
23 THANKSGIVING 24 School Out Office/C.A.M.P. Closed
C.A.M.P. Open
10 School Out
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“CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA” Sr. Adult Retreat...Nov. 29th thru Dec. 1st Wed. Night Schedule
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No Services Tonight
C.A.M.P. Open
22 School Out
SUPPERS END 6:30 Church Conference 8:00 A.A.
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Wed. Night Schedule 6:30 WMU Sisterhood
10:00 Ladies Devotion and Bible Study
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November 2017 BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME GOAL: 100% Church Wide Participation
V O L U M E
Messenger 6 4
I S S U E
1 1
N O V E M B E R
2 0 1 7
EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org
Community Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, November 23rd 11am till 1pm In Wrightsboro Baptist Church’s FLC
WRIGHTSBORO BAPTIST CHURCH 2736 Castle Hayne Rd Wilmington NC 28401 910.763.3181
Community churches will be providing a Thanksgiving Lunch for those in need in our community. If you know of someone who is alone or is going without during this holiday season, please invite them.
VOLUME: 64-11
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Christians: America’s Greatest Resource Deuteronomy 4:9 “Be on guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and learned. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.” Moses gave these final instructions to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land. These same instructions apply to us today to live lives of integrity, to be obedient to teach and make known to our families, neighbors, friends and to everyone God’s amazing love, His salvation and His mighty works. Are you capable of doing this? YES, YES you are more than conquerors! Always remember YOU + GOD = ENOUGH!!!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Pastor Mike
Senior Adult Rally at First Baptist Activity Center Thursday, November 2nd Meet at WBC by 9:30am. Everyone is asked to bring a toy for a needy child for Christmas.
VOLUME: 64-11
PAGE 3
From the Pastor Search Committee
As we continue the process of contacting and researching prospective pastor candidates, the Pastor Search Committee asks for your continued patience, understanding and prayers. The Lord tells us to seek and we shall find and to wait on Him. The leadership of the Holy Spirit of God is key because we must not forget that we are seeking God’s man, not ours...we are seeking His choice, not our own personal preference. We feel your prayers and encouragement. The search committee is a unified one, and we believe that our church body is unified as well. God bless you for the love you have for the Lord Jesus Christ and His church. Our prayer is that by God’s grace and wisdom that we will be able to present a new pastor for Wrightsboro Baptist Church soon. Chairman, Billy Fowler, Proverbs 3:5-6 Tr ust in the Lor d with all thine hear t; and lean not unto thine own understanding; In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.
fall backward Don’t forget to set your clocks back before bed on Saturday, November 4th.
VOLUME: 64-11
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Minister of Students “One of the characteristics about God that separates the Christian faith from other religions is that our God pursues us.” Michael Youssef All of us love it when someone pursues us. This brings back good memories of when Alisha and I were dating. She pursued me at first and, when I realized that she was God’s gift to me, I began to pursue her with everything I had. Student Ministry is a time when many of our youth experience God pursuing them relentlessly. One key element of the pursuit, the one factor that determines success or failure, is the surrender of the one being pursued. Many of our students are at this point in their lives. Will they surrender to God’s pursuit of them? This may involve salvation, forsaking of sin, or willingness to respond to the call of ministry. Keep praying for the students, our leaders, and for mighty works of God to be done in all of our lives. Acts 19:11-20 Pastor Stuart
BALTIMORE MISSION TRIP AND BLOCK PARTY
November 10th thru November 12th If you would like to take part, call the Office!
VOLUME: 64-11
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Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing…Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name, For the Lord is good…” Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5a Think about the last time you entered the Sanctuary for worship. Did you enter with burdens on your mind, grumbling or complaining about something, thinking about your plans for lunch? What if we were to enter the building singing, shouting and praising God before the worship service had even begun? Honestly, some people may think we were crazy! However, if we have spent time with God privately...reading His Word, praying, praising Him...this public expression of praise is a natural overflow. As Pastor Scott Yuka puts it: “God is full of joy. When we are full of God, we are full of joy that cannot be contained. The key to joyful expressions of public worship is our private meetings with Him.”
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! Peggy
www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org
VOLUME: 64-11
Children’s Ministry
PAGE 6
Thank you so much to everyone who works in, prays for and supports our children. You are all truly wonderful! Children’s Ministry will be kicking off our Lottie Moon Christmas sale on November 24th. We will be adding to the nativity set that the kids made last year. This years piece will be an angel and star! We will be selling them during the month of December, while supplies last, to raise money for our Lottie Moon Offering. Be sure to get yours early and help our children get involved in missions! Blessings, Leslie
VOLUME: 64-11
PAGE 7
HANDBELL CHOIR If you would like to become a part of our Handbell Choir, practices are Mondays at 6pm in the Choir Room. Any questions, see Peggy.
O.C.C. KICK-OFF November 12th Please be sure to return your filled shoeboxes by this date.
ONE CALL NOW is a tool to make church-wide announcements for our church family. However, we need your help in order to be consistent in making these announcements. In the event of a death or funeral arrangement, it is necessary for the immediate family to notify the church staff or deacon chairman asking for this to be announced, and to provide the appropriate information. Again, we want to be consistent and accommodating to all our church families. Thank you!
VOLUME: 64-11
Barney & Mary Roughton for the loss of their Son, Paul Edward. The Family of Isabelle Gerganous, who has recently passed. Sam and Pat Glazier and Hilda McPherson for the loss of their Family Member, Inez Glazier. Mary Flint for the loss of her Son, J ackie Hogan. Donna Britt for the loss of her Mother , Eleanor King. Bettie Cavenaugh for the loss of her Mother , Ethel Matthews. The Family of Robin Kite Mooring, who has recently passed. The Family of Dr. George Shannon, who has recently passed.
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David McBride 402 Westley Court Rocky Point NC 28457 910-675-8979 Abigail Mong P.O. Box 353 Castle Hayne NC 28429 910-604-2372 Olivia James 44 Sadie Way Rocky Point NC 28457 910-540-4508
CHURCH COUNCIL MTG. Family of Thomas Earl Benton, Martha King, Jimmy & Joan Matthews and Mary Lou Ross
CHURCH CONFERENCE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet on Thursday, November 9th at 7pm in the FLC. CHURCH CONFERENCE meets on Wed, Nov. 15th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.
VOLUME: 64-11
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Nov 1
Jane Davis Kerry Cross Glenda White
Nov 2
George Futch Marla Faulkenberry
Nov 3
Gerrie Mercer Bonita Crawford Shannon Bennett
Nov 4
Shirley Gainey
Nov 5
Sarah Wells
Nov 6
Kathy Brennan
Nov 7
Ellen McIntosh Preston Casteen Dale Woodcock Heather Hallman
Nov 9
Jim Davis Jimmy Barfield Jennifer Weisman
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Nov 14 Mike Rhodes Nov 15 Walter Simmons Jr. Nov 18 Barbara Bryan Janet McGee Jeanette Futrell Nov 20 Laine Turner Brooke Bayse Nov 21 Ginger Nobles-Horrell Nov 22 Mike Saylor Nov 23 Kathy Long Nov 25 Donald Marshburn David Seeger Bill Sacco Nov 26 Drew Coombes Andrew Wells Nov 27 Margaret Ann Moore Louise Crumpler
Nov 10 Frank Hyatt
Nov 28 Jody Morrow
Nov 11 Jennifer Bell
Nov 29 Tim Plankers Cameron Wrench
Nov 12 Juliana Carr Nov 13 Joyce Kerr Tommie Wells
Nov 30 Jane Seitter
13
12
26
20
19
6:00 Handbells End
27
No Handbells Tonight
6:00 Handbells
6:00 Financial Peace
Veterans Sunday O.C.C. Shoeboxes Due
6:00 Handbells
6
6:00 Life Groups
Daylight Savings Ends
5
5:00 6:15 6:15 6:30
Mon Tue
6:30 Hanging of the Greens Practice 6:30 Cub Scouts 8:00 A.A.
28
6:30 Cub Scouts 8:00 A.A.
21
6:00 B& G Mtg. 6:30 Cub Scouts 8:00 A.A.
14
6:15 Y.A.C. Mtg. 7:00 Deacon’s Mtg. 8:00 A.A.
7
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE Family Suppers 5:00 Media Center AWANA (BB-5th) 6:15 Adult Choir Prayer & Praise 6:15 Youth Group Bible Studies
Sun
VOLUME: 64-11
10:30 Sr. Adult Choir
16
7:00 Council Mtg. 8:00 A.A.
10:30 Sr. Adult Choir
9
6:30 CFR 6:30 C.A.C. Mtg. 8:00 A.A.
10:30 Sr. Adult Rally at First Baptist Act. Ctr.
2
Thu
30
8:00 A.A.
11:00 Community Thanksgiving Event
11
4
Fish Fry
Sat
25
18
School Out Office/C.A.M.P. Closed 9:30 Meals on Wheels
17
BALTIMORE MISSION TRIP November 10th thru November 12th
23 THANKSGIVING 24 School Out Office/C.A.M.P. Closed
C.A.M.P. Open
10 School Out
3
Fr i
8:00 A.A.
“CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA” Sr. Adult Retreat...Nov. 29th thru Dec. 1st Wed. Night Schedule
29
No Services Tonight
C.A.M.P. Open
22 School Out
SUPPERS END 6:30 Church Conference 8:00 A.A.
15
Wed. Night Schedule 6:30 WMU Sisterhood
10:00 Ladies Devotion and Bible Study
8
Wed. Night Schedule
1
We d
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November 2017 BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME GOAL: 100% Church Wide Participation
