February 7, 2018 Newsletter
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
February 7, 2018 Newsletter Dear New Creation,
You are invited! Please join us for a drop-in baby shower and time of fellowship on Sunday, February 11, 3:00-4:30 in the fellowship hall. We will be honoring Chelse Parsons (Mrs. Troy), daughter of Amy Owens (Mrs. Bobby). Baby Luke is expected to arrive later this month to join big sister Tully, who is 4 years old. Gift suggestions: gift cards, diapers (size 2 or up), baby wipes, bottles, bath items. Hope you can join us!
Church Council Meeting Sunday, February 11th, 4 pm
I have been called a lot of names but no one has ever called me a new creation. Yet Paul calls us new creations, that is, if we are in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). I believed it is ingrained in us to want to have a sense of belonging to something larger in life. This ultimately is a longing that only God can meet. The problem is that we are often deceived by the enemy and the trappings of the world. Even among Christians the enemy wars against God’s children. The good news is that there is one thing that dispels darkness; light. The Apostle Paul knew what he was up against with the establishment (the Jews) and the Newcomers (Gentiles). How did he keep doing what he was doing with all the opposition and the love of the world in the culture? First, Paul knew he could not do it (proclaim Jesus) in his own strength. He invited Christ into his weaknesses so God’s power would be made perfect (2 Cor. 11:9). Paul knew that as a new creation he must fully rely on God in the face of Jesus Christ. Second, others would see the illumination of Christ through Paul which ultimately would have an impact on them so many would be saved. Now that is being part of something larger in life. As new creations, this is what God intended for us as well. How does that look and not look, what are the obstacles, and just how are we to accomplish this mammoth task God has called us to? Do you want to see, I mean really see? Do you want to get beyond yourselves and see how, as new creations, we are to bear light? Then, I highly urge and recommend you come and join us for God’s message “In the Face of Jesus Christ”. May God shine His light in you as we journey together in His living presence. Blessings! (2 Corinthians 4:3-6) Yours In Christ, Rick
Deacons Meeting Sunday, February 11th, 7 pm
A Note of Thanks Dear Westview Baptist Church Members, My husband and I would like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to stay in our home until we were able to purchase our home. Your kindness will never be forgotten and the Lord will bless you for it. You will always hold a special place in our heart.
Love, Steve & Crystal Boone 800 Dixon St Shelby, NC 28152
During the weeks to come, the Prayer Committee would like to share some truths about prayer that were taught by Dr. Alice Cullinan at the GCC Baptist Association. Also, copies of her devotional guide “Prayer: The Christian’s Anchor and Lifeline” are available in the prayer room off the front vestibule if you would like to pick up a copy.
“The Spirit was given to us both to pray for us and to pray through us. It is impossible for us to pray as we should if we are not vitally connected to and obedient to Him.”
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, February 11 9:15 Meet and Greet 9:30 Life Groups 10:30 Morning Worship Service 3:00 Baby Shower 4:00 Church Council 5:00 Choir Practice 6:00 KidsView Morph Doctrine Study 7:00 Deacons Meeting Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday 2:00 Deacon Visitation (Ray Brackett) 5:15 Wed Night Supper (Whitaker Team) 6:00 KidsView Valentine’s Party Morph Valentine’s Party Small Group Study
Treasury Duty (S.S.): Steve Brown and Teresa Addington 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 Mandy Martin and Teresa Addington Tracy Hankins and Miranda Wood
Children’s Church: Freda Mayse Library: Etta Chadwick
Carroll and Glennett Bridges, Bob Chadwick, Iris Greer, Joan Nolan, Lib Revels, Mildred Reynolds, Jenny Shull, Christine Smith, Frances Talent, Lorene Walker
Worship Service
54
General Offering $3,400
Monthly Budget needs February Offerings to date
$20,452 $3,400
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK!! Bill Fortenberry Jacob Kennon
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
February 9 February 10
February 7, 2018 Newsletter Dear New Creation,
You are invited! Please join us for a drop-in baby shower and time of fellowship on Sunday, February 11, 3:00-4:30 in the fellowship hall. We will be honoring Chelse Parsons (Mrs. Troy), daughter of Amy Owens (Mrs. Bobby). Baby Luke is expected to arrive later this month to join big sister Tully, who is 4 years old. Gift suggestions: gift cards, diapers (size 2 or up), baby wipes, bottles, bath items. Hope you can join us!
Church Council Meeting Sunday, February 11th, 4 pm
I have been called a lot of names but no one has ever called me a new creation. Yet Paul calls us new creations, that is, if we are in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). I believed it is ingrained in us to want to have a sense of belonging to something larger in life. This ultimately is a longing that only God can meet. The problem is that we are often deceived by the enemy and the trappings of the world. Even among Christians the enemy wars against God’s children. The good news is that there is one thing that dispels darkness; light. The Apostle Paul knew what he was up against with the establishment (the Jews) and the Newcomers (Gentiles). How did he keep doing what he was doing with all the opposition and the love of the world in the culture? First, Paul knew he could not do it (proclaim Jesus) in his own strength. He invited Christ into his weaknesses so God’s power would be made perfect (2 Cor. 11:9). Paul knew that as a new creation he must fully rely on God in the face of Jesus Christ. Second, others would see the illumination of Christ through Paul which ultimately would have an impact on them so many would be saved. Now that is being part of something larger in life. As new creations, this is what God intended for us as well. How does that look and not look, what are the obstacles, and just how are we to accomplish this mammoth task God has called us to? Do you want to see, I mean really see? Do you want to get beyond yourselves and see how, as new creations, we are to bear light? Then, I highly urge and recommend you come and join us for God’s message “In the Face of Jesus Christ”. May God shine His light in you as we journey together in His living presence. Blessings! (2 Corinthians 4:3-6) Yours In Christ, Rick
Deacons Meeting Sunday, February 11th, 7 pm
A Note of Thanks Dear Westview Baptist Church Members, My husband and I would like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to stay in our home until we were able to purchase our home. Your kindness will never be forgotten and the Lord will bless you for it. You will always hold a special place in our heart.
Love, Steve & Crystal Boone 800 Dixon St Shelby, NC 28152
During the weeks to come, the Prayer Committee would like to share some truths about prayer that were taught by Dr. Alice Cullinan at the GCC Baptist Association. Also, copies of her devotional guide “Prayer: The Christian’s Anchor and Lifeline” are available in the prayer room off the front vestibule if you would like to pick up a copy.
“The Spirit was given to us both to pray for us and to pray through us. It is impossible for us to pray as we should if we are not vitally connected to and obedient to Him.”
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, February 11 9:15 Meet and Greet 9:30 Life Groups 10:30 Morning Worship Service 3:00 Baby Shower 4:00 Church Council 5:00 Choir Practice 6:00 KidsView Morph Doctrine Study 7:00 Deacons Meeting Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday 2:00 Deacon Visitation (Ray Brackett) 5:15 Wed Night Supper (Whitaker Team) 6:00 KidsView Valentine’s Party Morph Valentine’s Party Small Group Study
Treasury Duty (S.S.): Steve Brown and Teresa Addington 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 Mandy Martin and Teresa Addington Tracy Hankins and Miranda Wood
Children’s Church: Freda Mayse Library: Etta Chadwick
Carroll and Glennett Bridges, Bob Chadwick, Iris Greer, Joan Nolan, Lib Revels, Mildred Reynolds, Jenny Shull, Christine Smith, Frances Talent, Lorene Walker
Worship Service
54
General Offering $3,400
Monthly Budget needs February Offerings to date
$20,452 $3,400
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK!! Bill Fortenberry Jacob Kennon
Seeking God Serving Others Loving All
February 9 February 10
