October 4, 2017 Newsletter
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
October 4, 2017 Newsletter Dear Faithful One,
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Let the pastoral staff know how much you appreciate them!
The Deacons will meet Sunday, October 8th at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
The Hospice Cleveland County Chicken Dinner is October 27th. They are seeking donations for homemade desserts. If you are interested in donating a dessert, please contact Freda Mayse.
When I think about faith, it is a word that is often used loosely in our conversation. Expressions like “have a little faith”, “have some faith in me”, or “I have faith that he/she will come through” are often used by us. What about when it comes to God? Do our actions and words match our faith? In our journey, are we trying to possibly use our status or accomplishments to obtain our right standing before God? What is our end goal? These are great questions for all of us as we pursue God. Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, addressed these very questions. There were those (Judaizers) who were influencing the Philippians, carrying their religious expectations into what it meant to be a Christian, in such a way that was contrary to the teachings of Jesus. What the establishment was requiring seemed to be right in their own eyes. Paul, in his faith journey, took a stand to correct these falsities by using himself as an example. His faith was in Christ alone and he knew the end goal and the prize that was awaiting Him. I am encouraged as we journey with Paul into our own faith expedition. I look forward to sharing our faith together this Sunday as we explore our “Faith in…Christ” as we dissect what we may be putting our faith in, our gains vs. the ultimate gain, and the goal of everything in life. May we all be emboldened, focused, and excited as we move forward as the body of Christ as Westview! (Philippians 3:4b-14) Yours In Christ, Rick
There will be a Quarterly Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th at 6 pm.
It is time for orientation and new volunteer enrollment for the 2018-2020 Jail Ministry Volunteer programs. Below is the schedule of dates and locations for orientation. Please make arrangements to attend one session that works best for your schedule. Each session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and should last approximately one (1) hour. At this time you will receive volunteer packets and rule books. Please notify me which session you plan to attend. The instructors need a number attending each session. Sessions will be held as follows: November 2: Fallston Baptist Church – Upper Cleveland November 9: Palmer Grove Baptist Church – Kingstown November 16: Poplar Springs Baptist Church – Boiling Springs area November 20: Elizabeth Baptist Church – Shelby and Central area November 30: First Baptist Kings Mountain – Kings Mountain area There will be two (2) make-up days in December for jail ministry orientation if you aren’t able to attend the night sessions. Myles Whitaker, Coordinator 704-472-4123
500 Melody Lane Shelby, NC 28152 Office: (704) 487-1213 Fax: (704) 482-1426 Rick Bowling, Pastor Jessica Lance Student Minister Crystal Haney Children’s Minister Office Hours: 9:00 – 2:00, Mon – Fri
www.wbcshelby.org
THIS WEEK Sunday, October 8 9:15 Meet and Greet 9:30 Life Groups 10:30 Morning Worship Service 5:00 Choir Practice 6:00 KidsView Morph Doctrine Study 7:00 Deacons Meeting
Treasury Duty (S.S.): Steve Brown and Teresa Addington
Wednesday, October 11 2:00 Deacon Visitation (Bob Chadwick) 5:15 Wed Night Supper (Youth Cooking Team) 6:00 KidsView Morph Worship Small Group Study
Children’s Church: Nicola and Michael Dawson
Upcoming Events:
Treasury Duty (Worship): Teresa Addington Ushers: Myles Whitaker, Dannie Bolton, Etta Chadwick, Bruce Harless Nursery: SUN AM SUN PM WED PM
Tracy Hankins and Erika Greene Tommy and Carol Barnes Mike Phipps and Freda Mayse
Library: Etta Chadwick
Carroll and Glennett Bridges, Iris Greer, George Martin, Joan Nolan, Lib Revels, Mildred Reynolds, Jenny Shull, Frances Talent, Lorene Walker
October 18th Same Kind of Different As Me 7:00 and 7:30 pm AMC Classic Shelby 10 October 24th Associational Biannual Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm Westview Baptist Church October 27th Fall Hospice Chicken Dinner 4:00 – 7:00 pm American Red Cross, Shelby Testa Hospice House, KM
Worship Service General Offering
Happy Birthday!! Madelyn Albinger Roy Burrus III Jodi Albinger Bryant Spencer
Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 12 Oct 12
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
81 $4744.50
Day 1~ In 520 B.C., God used Zechariah the prophet to deliver an all important message to His people. Devastation was still the theme of the day. The nation and its infrastructure, along with Jerusalem and the temple, were all, for 500 Melody Lane the most part, still in ruins, suffering from repeated interruptions and pillaging that had taken place following Cyrus’ death in 630 B.C. Adding to the despair was a lack of oneness and disunity that emerged between the exiled Jews Shelby, NC 28152 who arrived back in Jerusalem and the Jews who were living in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas (see Ezra 4:1(704) 487-1213 5).Office: Despite these troubles, God’s primary “word” (dabar in Hebrew) for His people through Zechariah was not just focused on the rebuilding of Jerusalem, its walls or even the temple. Rather, it went to the heart of the problem and was a message that spoke to the desperate need for a renewed and vital spiritual life among God’s people. The phrase, “the word of the Lord” (dabar Yahweh) is a phrase that represented a divinely inspired revelation that is delivered through God’s prophet. It occurs some 242 times throughout the Old Testament. It is always timely, to the point and speaks to the heart of the matter at hand. God’s prophet Zechariah was an available and obedient instrument who was faithful to deliver the truth of God to the people. What was at the heart of His message? The need to refocus their hearts on the Lord, repent of their sins and return to the Lord in relationship. Hope for the future abounds when repentance becomes a reality in His follower’s lives (see Zech.1:3, 6). This was a pivotal time for God’s people. It was also a time when the Lord, through His messenger, was bringing His people to a point of decision. They could obey God’s message and return to Him in a restored relationship, allowing God’s work of rebuilding, restoration, blessing and favor to move forward. Or, like their forefathers (see Zech. 1:2, 4-6), they could suffer God’s judgment and devastation as an unrepentant and rebellious people. Today, the American church is at a crossroads. No doubt, it faces many social, economic, cultural, political and moral challenges that seem to be getting more chaotic and even worse each day. Yet, nothing is more pressing than the spiritual famine that is ever-increasing throughout the church and culture. Lostness is rapidly increasing while the church’s gospel impact is minimal. What shall we do? Who will deliver a word from God? Who will listen? Who will seek the Lord and give attention to the need for a spiritual solution to a spiritually sick church and nation? Will it start with you? Go to Prayfor30Days.org to download the entire prayer guide or sign up to have them emailed to you daily!
www.wbcshelby.org
Honduras Missions Christmas Project As we shared with you in July, we have an opportunity to fill Christmas bags for Honduras children this year. Ziploc Bags will be furnished by the Keeters and marked with the appropriate age level and gender. This project will begin immediately and end no later than October 29. Completed Christmas bags will then be shipped to Honduras; you need to include in each bag a $5.00 shipping cost. We cannot deviate from these items so that each child receives the same items. We will order a case of Spanish Bibles (one to be placed in each bag as specified) for inclusion in the bags. This project will be all-inclusive for the approximately 12 mission churches where the Keeters minister. There will be sign-up sheets in the Vestibule and Fellowship Hall to indicate how many bags you will fill and for what age level and gender. Contact Jessica Lance, Crystal Haney or Myles Whitaker if you have questions. GIRLS 2-4 Baby doll Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Stuffed animal
BOYS 2-4 Cars/trucks Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste
GIRLS 5-9 Pocketbook/purse Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible Jump rope Hair accessories
BOYS 5-9 Cars/trucks Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible
GIRLS 10-14 Pocketbook/purse Jump rope Jewelry Lotion Deodorant Comb/brush/mirror Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible Fingernail polish Socks Hair accessories
BOYS 10-14 Cars/trucks Yo-yo Marbles Candy (no chocolate) Deodorant Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible Underwear
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
October 4, 2017 Newsletter Dear Faithful One,
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Let the pastoral staff know how much you appreciate them!
The Deacons will meet Sunday, October 8th at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
The Hospice Cleveland County Chicken Dinner is October 27th. They are seeking donations for homemade desserts. If you are interested in donating a dessert, please contact Freda Mayse.
When I think about faith, it is a word that is often used loosely in our conversation. Expressions like “have a little faith”, “have some faith in me”, or “I have faith that he/she will come through” are often used by us. What about when it comes to God? Do our actions and words match our faith? In our journey, are we trying to possibly use our status or accomplishments to obtain our right standing before God? What is our end goal? These are great questions for all of us as we pursue God. Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, addressed these very questions. There were those (Judaizers) who were influencing the Philippians, carrying their religious expectations into what it meant to be a Christian, in such a way that was contrary to the teachings of Jesus. What the establishment was requiring seemed to be right in their own eyes. Paul, in his faith journey, took a stand to correct these falsities by using himself as an example. His faith was in Christ alone and he knew the end goal and the prize that was awaiting Him. I am encouraged as we journey with Paul into our own faith expedition. I look forward to sharing our faith together this Sunday as we explore our “Faith in…Christ” as we dissect what we may be putting our faith in, our gains vs. the ultimate gain, and the goal of everything in life. May we all be emboldened, focused, and excited as we move forward as the body of Christ as Westview! (Philippians 3:4b-14) Yours In Christ, Rick
There will be a Quarterly Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th at 6 pm.
It is time for orientation and new volunteer enrollment for the 2018-2020 Jail Ministry Volunteer programs. Below is the schedule of dates and locations for orientation. Please make arrangements to attend one session that works best for your schedule. Each session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and should last approximately one (1) hour. At this time you will receive volunteer packets and rule books. Please notify me which session you plan to attend. The instructors need a number attending each session. Sessions will be held as follows: November 2: Fallston Baptist Church – Upper Cleveland November 9: Palmer Grove Baptist Church – Kingstown November 16: Poplar Springs Baptist Church – Boiling Springs area November 20: Elizabeth Baptist Church – Shelby and Central area November 30: First Baptist Kings Mountain – Kings Mountain area There will be two (2) make-up days in December for jail ministry orientation if you aren’t able to attend the night sessions. Myles Whitaker, Coordinator 704-472-4123
500 Melody Lane Shelby, NC 28152 Office: (704) 487-1213 Fax: (704) 482-1426 Rick Bowling, Pastor Jessica Lance Student Minister Crystal Haney Children’s Minister Office Hours: 9:00 – 2:00, Mon – Fri
www.wbcshelby.org
THIS WEEK Sunday, October 8 9:15 Meet and Greet 9:30 Life Groups 10:30 Morning Worship Service 5:00 Choir Practice 6:00 KidsView Morph Doctrine Study 7:00 Deacons Meeting
Treasury Duty (S.S.): Steve Brown and Teresa Addington
Wednesday, October 11 2:00 Deacon Visitation (Bob Chadwick) 5:15 Wed Night Supper (Youth Cooking Team) 6:00 KidsView Morph Worship Small Group Study
Children’s Church: Nicola and Michael Dawson
Upcoming Events:
Treasury Duty (Worship): Teresa Addington Ushers: Myles Whitaker, Dannie Bolton, Etta Chadwick, Bruce Harless Nursery: SUN AM SUN PM WED PM
Tracy Hankins and Erika Greene Tommy and Carol Barnes Mike Phipps and Freda Mayse
Library: Etta Chadwick
Carroll and Glennett Bridges, Iris Greer, George Martin, Joan Nolan, Lib Revels, Mildred Reynolds, Jenny Shull, Frances Talent, Lorene Walker
October 18th Same Kind of Different As Me 7:00 and 7:30 pm AMC Classic Shelby 10 October 24th Associational Biannual Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm Westview Baptist Church October 27th Fall Hospice Chicken Dinner 4:00 – 7:00 pm American Red Cross, Shelby Testa Hospice House, KM
Worship Service General Offering
Happy Birthday!! Madelyn Albinger Roy Burrus III Jodi Albinger Bryant Spencer
Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 12 Oct 12
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
81 $4744.50
Day 1~ In 520 B.C., God used Zechariah the prophet to deliver an all important message to His people. Devastation was still the theme of the day. The nation and its infrastructure, along with Jerusalem and the temple, were all, for 500 Melody Lane the most part, still in ruins, suffering from repeated interruptions and pillaging that had taken place following Cyrus’ death in 630 B.C. Adding to the despair was a lack of oneness and disunity that emerged between the exiled Jews Shelby, NC 28152 who arrived back in Jerusalem and the Jews who were living in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas (see Ezra 4:1(704) 487-1213 5).Office: Despite these troubles, God’s primary “word” (dabar in Hebrew) for His people through Zechariah was not just focused on the rebuilding of Jerusalem, its walls or even the temple. Rather, it went to the heart of the problem and was a message that spoke to the desperate need for a renewed and vital spiritual life among God’s people. The phrase, “the word of the Lord” (dabar Yahweh) is a phrase that represented a divinely inspired revelation that is delivered through God’s prophet. It occurs some 242 times throughout the Old Testament. It is always timely, to the point and speaks to the heart of the matter at hand. God’s prophet Zechariah was an available and obedient instrument who was faithful to deliver the truth of God to the people. What was at the heart of His message? The need to refocus their hearts on the Lord, repent of their sins and return to the Lord in relationship. Hope for the future abounds when repentance becomes a reality in His follower’s lives (see Zech.1:3, 6). This was a pivotal time for God’s people. It was also a time when the Lord, through His messenger, was bringing His people to a point of decision. They could obey God’s message and return to Him in a restored relationship, allowing God’s work of rebuilding, restoration, blessing and favor to move forward. Or, like their forefathers (see Zech. 1:2, 4-6), they could suffer God’s judgment and devastation as an unrepentant and rebellious people. Today, the American church is at a crossroads. No doubt, it faces many social, economic, cultural, political and moral challenges that seem to be getting more chaotic and even worse each day. Yet, nothing is more pressing than the spiritual famine that is ever-increasing throughout the church and culture. Lostness is rapidly increasing while the church’s gospel impact is minimal. What shall we do? Who will deliver a word from God? Who will listen? Who will seek the Lord and give attention to the need for a spiritual solution to a spiritually sick church and nation? Will it start with you? Go to Prayfor30Days.org to download the entire prayer guide or sign up to have them emailed to you daily!
www.wbcshelby.org
Honduras Missions Christmas Project As we shared with you in July, we have an opportunity to fill Christmas bags for Honduras children this year. Ziploc Bags will be furnished by the Keeters and marked with the appropriate age level and gender. This project will begin immediately and end no later than October 29. Completed Christmas bags will then be shipped to Honduras; you need to include in each bag a $5.00 shipping cost. We cannot deviate from these items so that each child receives the same items. We will order a case of Spanish Bibles (one to be placed in each bag as specified) for inclusion in the bags. This project will be all-inclusive for the approximately 12 mission churches where the Keeters minister. There will be sign-up sheets in the Vestibule and Fellowship Hall to indicate how many bags you will fill and for what age level and gender. Contact Jessica Lance, Crystal Haney or Myles Whitaker if you have questions. GIRLS 2-4 Baby doll Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Stuffed animal
BOYS 2-4 Cars/trucks Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste
GIRLS 5-9 Pocketbook/purse Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible Jump rope Hair accessories
BOYS 5-9 Cars/trucks Coloring book Crayons Candy (no chocolate) Underwear Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible
GIRLS 10-14 Pocketbook/purse Jump rope Jewelry Lotion Deodorant Comb/brush/mirror Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible Fingernail polish Socks Hair accessories
BOYS 10-14 Cars/trucks Yo-yo Marbles Candy (no chocolate) Deodorant Socks Toothbrush/toothpaste Spanish Bible Underwear
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
