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January 28, 2015 Newsletter
generosity moving toward a life that is truly life The Wednesday Night Study will continue through February 4. We are meeting in the Choir Room at 6:15 p.m. Annual Contribution Statements for 2014 are printed and ready. You may pick up your statement on Sundays in the lobby of the church or in the Church Office during office hours. You may also call the Church Office to have your statement mailed to you. If you cannot find your statement, or if you have any questions, please call the Church Office.
We have been studying together from a devotional titled “Generosity” by acclaimed Christian author Gordan McDonald and Patrick Johnson of GenerousChurch. Let’s all develop a God-inspired desire for the generous life – a life tailored around His example of selflessness & sacrifice.
Morph youth will have a RENEW WEEKEND February 6-7 at River Ministries Cabin Meet at Westview at 6:00 for Dinner, then we will leave for the cabin. Weekend activities include Bible studies, bonfires, and hiking!
YOUTH-LED WORSHIP SERVICE at Westview on Sunday, February 8 The Church Council will meet Sunday, February 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
If you are serving as chairperson of any committee in the church, please plan to attend as we make plans for the next few months!
Needed: Hard Suitcases for Michael Dawson’s Eagle Scout Project Anyone that can donate hard-shell suitcases (can find at UA Thrift, Goodwill, Crossroads), Michael is going to paint and decorate them to give to children that are in our community DSS. Thanks to those who have given financial donations to raise money for the supplies. If you’d like to give, Please mark your offering envelope: Eagle Scout Project / Suitcases See Michael Dawson if you have any questions!
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
500 Melody Lane Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1213 Rick Bowling Pastor
Michael Heredia, Student Pastor
Crystal Haney Children’s Minister Office Hours: Mon-Wed, 9-5 Thursday, 9-3 Friday, 9-2
www.wbcshelby.org
THIS WEEK Sunday, February 1 9:15 Sunday School Assembly 9:30 Sunday School/Life Groups 9:30 College Small Group Class 10:30 Morning Worship Service 5:00 Choir Practice 6:00 KidsView Club 6:00 Morph for Youth 6:00 Doctrine Study 7:00 Deacons Meeting Wednesday, February 4 2:00 Pastor/Deacon Visitation (Deacon: Mike Phipps) 5:30 Wed. Night Meal. F.Hall (Menu: Phipps Team-lasagna) 6:00 KidsView Club 6:15 Morph Worship 6:15 Wed. Generosity Study Friday, February 6 6:00 Morph meet at Westview for dinner, then to River Ministries Cabin for RENEW WEEKEND through Saturday Next Sunday, February 8 Sunday morning service at Westview led by our youth! __________________________
Serving Schedules for the Week of February 1 Opening Assembly: Freda Mayse Treasury Duty (S.S.): Doris Whitaker, Etta Chadwick Treasury Duty (Worship): Paul Jolley, Etta Chadwick Ushers: Mike Phipps, Ray Brackett, Shirley Brown, Gilbert Greene, Ray Forner, Bronelle Skaggs Greeters: Teresa Phipps, Shirley Steelman Nursery: SUN. AM-Teresa Addington, Florence Tucker SUN. PM-Jackie Brunson, Vicki Lowery WED. PM – Jessica & Jeff Lance Children’s Church: Nicola & Michael Dawson Library: Sunday (9:00-9:30) – Freda Mayse Wed. (6:00-6:30) – Etta Chadwick
Our Members: Wallace Hester, Becky Romney, Wilene Smith, Frances Sizemore, Seth Strickland, Frances Talent, Dana Wichman Our Shut-Ins: Jean Bettis, Kathy Blackburn, Arlene Mace, Mildred Reynolds, Kathryn Spangler
Nickels & Noses for Week of January 25: Sunday School-53
Morning Worship-92
Choir-30, Doctrine Study-12, Morph-10, Kid’s View-
Undesignated/Regular Offering – $2,941.00 Wed. 1/21: Meal-49, Study-20, Morph-20, Kidsview-
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO … Visit our Library in it’s new location in the Sunday School wing beside the Choir Room!
Marley Lane, Jan. 31 Scarlett Lane, Jan. 31 Mike Tucker, Jan. 31 Savannah Weaver, Feb. 1 Cozette Heaton, Feb. 2 Wilma Grigg, Feb. 4
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
for FEBRUARY Savannah Weaver
2–1
Cozette Heaton
2–2
Wilma Grigg
2–4
Pam Hamrick
2–6
Doris Whitaker
2–7
Bill Fortenberry
2–9
Chastity Thompson
2–9
Jacob Kennon
2 – 10
Betty Mace
2 – 15
David Bridges
2 – 17
Max Phillips
2 – 18
Addie Rudisill
2 – 18
Leigh Ann Splawn
2 – 19
Steve Bettis
2 – 21
Patrick McCarty
2 – 21
Nicola Dawson
2 – 22
Doris Elliott
2 – 22
Michael Heredia
2 – 23
Jonathan Fagg
2 – 24
Myles Whitaker
2 – 24
Dianne Phillips
2 – 27
Thomas Kirkendall
2 – 29
David & Debbie Bridges anniversary, 2/14
generosity moving toward a life that is truly life The Wednesday Night Study will continue through February 4. We are meeting in the Choir Room at 6:15 p.m. Annual Contribution Statements for 2014 are printed and ready. You may pick up your statement on Sundays in the lobby of the church or in the Church Office during office hours. You may also call the Church Office to have your statement mailed to you. If you cannot find your statement, or if you have any questions, please call the Church Office.
We have been studying together from a devotional titled “Generosity” by acclaimed Christian author Gordan McDonald and Patrick Johnson of GenerousChurch. Let’s all develop a God-inspired desire for the generous life – a life tailored around His example of selflessness & sacrifice.
Morph youth will have a RENEW WEEKEND February 6-7 at River Ministries Cabin Meet at Westview at 6:00 for Dinner, then we will leave for the cabin. Weekend activities include Bible studies, bonfires, and hiking!
YOUTH-LED WORSHIP SERVICE at Westview on Sunday, February 8 The Church Council will meet Sunday, February 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
If you are serving as chairperson of any committee in the church, please plan to attend as we make plans for the next few months!
Needed: Hard Suitcases for Michael Dawson’s Eagle Scout Project Anyone that can donate hard-shell suitcases (can find at UA Thrift, Goodwill, Crossroads), Michael is going to paint and decorate them to give to children that are in our community DSS. Thanks to those who have given financial donations to raise money for the supplies. If you’d like to give, Please mark your offering envelope: Eagle Scout Project / Suitcases See Michael Dawson if you have any questions!
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
500 Melody Lane Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1213 Rick Bowling Pastor
Michael Heredia, Student Pastor
Crystal Haney Children’s Minister Office Hours: Mon-Wed, 9-5 Thursday, 9-3 Friday, 9-2
www.wbcshelby.org
THIS WEEK Sunday, February 1 9:15 Sunday School Assembly 9:30 Sunday School/Life Groups 9:30 College Small Group Class 10:30 Morning Worship Service 5:00 Choir Practice 6:00 KidsView Club 6:00 Morph for Youth 6:00 Doctrine Study 7:00 Deacons Meeting Wednesday, February 4 2:00 Pastor/Deacon Visitation (Deacon: Mike Phipps) 5:30 Wed. Night Meal. F.Hall (Menu: Phipps Team-lasagna) 6:00 KidsView Club 6:15 Morph Worship 6:15 Wed. Generosity Study Friday, February 6 6:00 Morph meet at Westview for dinner, then to River Ministries Cabin for RENEW WEEKEND through Saturday Next Sunday, February 8 Sunday morning service at Westview led by our youth! __________________________
Serving Schedules for the Week of February 1 Opening Assembly: Freda Mayse Treasury Duty (S.S.): Doris Whitaker, Etta Chadwick Treasury Duty (Worship): Paul Jolley, Etta Chadwick Ushers: Mike Phipps, Ray Brackett, Shirley Brown, Gilbert Greene, Ray Forner, Bronelle Skaggs Greeters: Teresa Phipps, Shirley Steelman Nursery: SUN. AM-Teresa Addington, Florence Tucker SUN. PM-Jackie Brunson, Vicki Lowery WED. PM – Jessica & Jeff Lance Children’s Church: Nicola & Michael Dawson Library: Sunday (9:00-9:30) – Freda Mayse Wed. (6:00-6:30) – Etta Chadwick
Our Members: Wallace Hester, Becky Romney, Wilene Smith, Frances Sizemore, Seth Strickland, Frances Talent, Dana Wichman Our Shut-Ins: Jean Bettis, Kathy Blackburn, Arlene Mace, Mildred Reynolds, Kathryn Spangler
Nickels & Noses for Week of January 25: Sunday School-53
Morning Worship-92
Choir-30, Doctrine Study-12, Morph-10, Kid’s View-
Undesignated/Regular Offering – $2,941.00 Wed. 1/21: Meal-49, Study-20, Morph-20, Kidsview-
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO … Visit our Library in it’s new location in the Sunday School wing beside the Choir Room!
Marley Lane, Jan. 31 Scarlett Lane, Jan. 31 Mike Tucker, Jan. 31 Savannah Weaver, Feb. 1 Cozette Heaton, Feb. 2 Wilma Grigg, Feb. 4
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
for FEBRUARY Savannah Weaver
2–1
Cozette Heaton
2–2
Wilma Grigg
2–4
Pam Hamrick
2–6
Doris Whitaker
2–7
Bill Fortenberry
2–9
Chastity Thompson
2–9
Jacob Kennon
2 – 10
Betty Mace
2 – 15
David Bridges
2 – 17
Max Phillips
2 – 18
Addie Rudisill
2 – 18
Leigh Ann Splawn
2 – 19
Steve Bettis
2 – 21
Patrick McCarty
2 – 21
Nicola Dawson
2 – 22
Doris Elliott
2 – 22
Michael Heredia
2 – 23
Jonathan Fagg
2 – 24
Myles Whitaker
2 – 24
Dianne Phillips
2 – 27
Thomas Kirkendall
2 – 29
David & Debbie Bridges anniversary, 2/14
