Sat. Nov 19
Woodward Park Baptist News November 2O16
Worship with us Sundays at 10:30am | SW corner Maple & Teague, Fresno CA
Church Family Spotlight
Ron & Joyce Dressler
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oyce was born in Fort Wayne, IN, while Ron entered the world in Toledo, Ohio. Both are long-term members of WPBC, serving here since March of 1992. They will celebrate 50 years of marriage November 12! Statistically, only five percent of all married couples enjoy this milestone. Congratulations! They have a son, Marc age 44, who lives in McKinney, Texas with his wife and two sons. Daughter Paige, 40, lives in Clovis with her husband and two daughters. Joyce’s first job was baby-sitting for the neighborhood kids. She also sold root beer at the Blue-Moon Drive-In. “No, I didn’t wear roller skates!” Afterward, she worked in an office doing data entry. “Not very exciting!” she said. The couple met in the summer of 1965 at a party Joyce’s friends were giving in the apartment building where Ron lived. At the time, Joyce worked for Lincoln Life Insurance, and also at a restaurant. “So of course, I started eating at that restaurant and we soon started dating!” said Ron with a big grin. The happy pair dated for a little over a year, and then married at Shoaff Park Baptist Church on Nov. 12, 1966, the very church Joyce first attended as a child. When Joyce was 8, she recalls a preacher and his wife knocking
on their door and speaking to her parents, who were unchurched. The couple introduced themselves as Reverend and Mrs. Cook, from Scotland. “They invited us to come to church, even though they were meeting in homes,” recalls Joyce. In time, the church people raised enough money to buy land, and soon, Shoaff Park Baptist Church was built. “When I was 10, I was one of the first people baptized in the new building,” said Joyce. Joyce’s two sisters, Ro and Sheila who are both strong Christians have always been there for her. “We went through some rough times as children, and God was always there helping us. We are our own support groups.” Meanwhile, Ron was not raised in a Christian home, but he found he enjoyed working and earning money. At age 13 or 14, Ron had a newspaper route, worked in a grocery store and also mowed lawns. But his first “real” job was in a stamping plant that produced auto parts for Ford Motor Company. “I think the only time my parents and I were in church was the night Joyce and I married,” he said. After marrying, the couple attended church occasionally, as Ron believed he was doing “just fine without Jesus.” His attitude toward God began to soften around the time their son, Marc, was born. “Joyce was a believer [in Christ] and slowly led me to the Lord.” Ron was baptized on June 29, 1980 in Dublin, Ohio. In the fall of 1981, the family moved from Dublin to Salinas, CA. At that time, Joyce was torn about leaving the Midwest and was afraid. A friend gave her a little plaque that said, “Bloom where you are planted!” “That little saying from my Christian friend helped me to realize that wherever I go, God is always with me,” said Joyce. In the fall of 1991, the Dresslers moved from Waco, Texas to Fresno. See
Dressler, inside
298-7087 | woodwardpark.org
Sat. Nov 19
Rescue the Children Prayer Room Sat, Nov. 19 | 8:45-11:30 am
Let’s put our passion into action as we come together to bless Rescue the Children ministry with a freshly painted and furnished prayer room. Come help us give them a great place to connect with our Father! Location: Rescue the Children (see brochure for address) Contact:Sue Smits, call 559-647-4487 or email: [email protected]
Human Trafficking Awareness & Prayer Walk Sat, Nov. 19 | 9:00-11:30 am
Bring your heart for the broken and trapped to a prayer walk in addition to passing out flyers for the Central Valley Justice Coalition to local businesses to battle the problem of human trafficking in our city. We will go out in pairs to deliver CVJC flyers on Blackstone Ave (near Saginaw), then proceed to the Christian Fellowship Center for the prayer walk. Contact: Michelle Caskey 559-455-8473 or email: [email protected]
Dental/Med Clinic & Thanksgiving Meals Sat, Nov. 19 | 9 am - 4 pm
Help us demonstrate the love of Jesus to the Hidalgo neighborhood as we provide Thanksgiving dinners and free dental and medical care. Location: Christian Fellowship Center (see brochure for address) Medical Unit contact: Pam Rico 559-288-6404 or email: [email protected] Thanksgiving Meals contact: Frances and Jerry Blum 559-392-3019 or email: [email protected]
Dressler, from page 1
WPBC’s location was convenient to their home and so they visited one Sunday. Then-Pastor Ed Huffman invited the Dresslers over for Thanksgiving, along with other people. “The turkey was good and we made some friends. So that started our relationship with WPBC and we joined shortly thereafter,” said Ron. Although now retired, Ron’s had a great career in construction, working in management for general contractors and metal building contractors and manufacturers, covering the entire western U.S. “I’ve designed around 1,500 projects, including WPBC’s main worship center,” said Ron proudly. “Working has been my hobby. I am a pretty good handyman, and there’s always something to do [around the house].” Earlier in life, Ron admits moving around the country “chasing greener grass” changing jobs and even getting fired. But he is quick to say God’s always answered and provided for him and his family. “God is great!” said Ron. Many people say how their lives have changed dramatically after meeting Jesus. “I can’t say that happened to me, but I know Jesus has been watching over me,” confessed Ron. When he was 19, Ron and a buddy would often drive 30 minutes northeast to Detroit, Michigan. Why? To street race his pal’s 1960 Corvette, of course! One night, the boys were street racing at around 100 mph. The car suddenly spun out of control and skidded to a stop a mere ten feet from several trees. “I guess even then, Jesus was watching over us,” said Ron. Ron admits to being a successmotivation junkie.
“If there was a new book or tape, I bought it,” he said. Ron has met Earl Nightingale, Zig Ziglar, Paul Meyer and many others. Fun facts: The Dresslers have been to about 50 percent of the NFL stadiums, visited all 50 states, been on four cruises, and have been to most Presidential Libraries and National Parks. The couple has been privileged to visit Panama, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and Columbia. “We have really enjoyed our travel journeys!” Meanwhile, the couple’s spiritual journey is on-going. The Dresslers have been enrolled in Mike McCullough’s Sunday morning Life Group for about six years. “He’s a great teacher and the friendships that have been formed in that class and others, are a very important part of our lives,” said Ron. One of Joyce’s secret desires was to be a detective or write detective stories. These days, Joyce is a greeter in the children’s building on Sunday mornings, while Ron is on the Building Committee and also serves as a lead usher. Joyce also volunteers with several other ladies on Wednesday afternoons facilitating Good News Club at Maple Creek Elementary school. “This is my sixth year!” she said proudly. Joyce loves to read and spend quality time with her grandchildren. “Joyce is the most important person in my life, on this earth. She is great and I love her,” said Ron. “Ron is my best friend, and he keeps me laughing. I love you, Ron!” The couple would like to express their thanks for being a caring church and pray for God to continue to bless Woodward Park Baptist Church.
Juvenile Hall
Sign up for...
Christmas Party Dec 6 See Delbert or call him at 871-4012
Men’s
Breakfast
with worship & testimony
Saturday
Nov 12
Bring someone with you @ 8am Sign-up at the W elcome Center
SOD SQUAD
Saturday Nov 5 & 19 8am to 12pm
Projects may include cu�ng lawn, trimming hedges, and general clean-up! See Corey Stone or call church office 298-7087
Thursday
Nov 17
re:new Conference
Save Mart Center | 6pm A night of renewal, prayer, and worship
Featuring Luis Palau and Francis Chan 2 • FRESNO CITYFEST
Jacqueline Anne Cowin and Darien Tadashi Medlock request the honor of your presence as they exchange vows on December 10, 2016 at 1:00 in the afternoon. Woodward Park Baptist Church 1801 E Teague, Fresno, CA Dessert reception to follow
Bless a Child through OCC
• Include $7 per box for shipping • Turn in boxes by Nov. 2O
Since 1993 Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 135 million gift-filled shoeboxes to poor children in more than 150 countries and territories. Instead of using a paper box, you may buy plastic tubs from the dollar store, as they last longer than paper. Bring your filled boxes (or tubs) to church by November 2O. Thank you!
Good Homes Needed
Remember what it was like to be lost--and then found? From now until Sunday, November 27, please visit the lobby to claim “lost” items! After that date, we will donate all items to the Fresno Rescue Mission Thrift Store.
WPBC Volunteers Sort
Dec 3
Sat
34O3 E. Central Ave.
|
8 to 11
Sign-up to sort and pack! Call Frances Blum @ 322-7372
Monthly Offering Objective Offerings Over to Objective
$56,666.67 $5,172.89
Budget Operations as of 10/31/2016 Monthly Operations' Surplus $59.38 YTD Operations' Surplus $22,357.69
Year To Date Giving Report Offerings Received YTD Budget Required thru October 31 YTD Budget Percentage Achieved Amount over to YTD Objective
$591,185.51 $566,666.70 104.33% $24,518.81
SPECIAL MISSIONS' OFFERINGS YEAR TO DATE California Mission Offering $3,017.00 Lottie Moom Christmas Offering $425.00 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $2,048.00 Touching Eternity Building Fund Missions' Fund
Dec46 Sunday
@
pm
We are bringing back the very popular and entertaining All Church Talent Show! All kinds of talents are accepted and applauded.
GIVING SUMMARY THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016 Fiscal Year January - December Monthly General Budget Offerings Weekly Giving 10/2 $20,437.00 10/9 $9,987.06 10/16 $12,667.50 10/23 $7,629.00 10/31 $8,375.00 Adjustments -$215.00 2015 Pledges $2,959.00 Monthly Total $61,839.56
Christmas Dinner & Talent Show
$544,531.87 $58,796.58
Do you play an instrument or sing or dance? Would you like to do a skit, or perform magic, or recite poetry? Do you juggle? If you want to be a part of this amazing event, call Teresa Watts at the church office to sign up, or mark it on your Connection Card on a Sunday.
Make plans to join us!
Student Christmas Party Ignition Student Conference December 28-3O
Sunday, Dec 11 5:OO-9:OOpm
Parents: Meet at OSF. Pick-up kids at church.
Ontario, CA Convention Center
This is a three-day highenergy conference for Jr. High and High School students. Students will experience conferences, concerts, and church group time that will re-enforce their walk with Christ. Your student will be challenged to keep their eyes focused on Jesus and not things of this world.
It’s a great way to refuel for the next school semester. Please register with form (located at Welcome Center) with $5O deposit. The cost is now $155. Price includes the conference, hotel, transportation, breakfasts, and t-shirt. If you have any questions please contact Jane Gross at 273-9671.
All 7th-12th grade students are invited to join us at 5:OO pm for a Christmas party at The Old Spaghetti Factory. We’ll have dinner, enjoy games, and exchange gifts ($10 max on gift). Invite a friend to join us! Sign up with ministry leader Jane Gross on Sundays, or call her at (559) 273-9671.
Nov 7 | 6pm to 7 On election day, Woodward Park Baptist Church (Teague & Maple Ave.) will be a polling place for our national election. We want to spend some time in prayer for our nation and all who will come to our church and vote! Join us on Monday night (11/7) from 6:OOpm to 7:OO as we prayer walk our church campus and ask God’s will to be done in this election. Questions? Call church office 298-7O87
The mission of Break the Silence is to raise mental health awareness in the faith
This will help restore purpose, promote acceptance, and extend the hope and love of Jesus Christ to those affected by mental illness. community so that pastors and Please join us every Wednesday people of faith can recognize mental health needs and respond at 7:OO pm in the children’s building. with love and compassion.
Worship with us Sundays at 10:30am | SW corner Maple & Teague, Fresno CA
Church Family Spotlight
Ron & Joyce Dressler
J
oyce was born in Fort Wayne, IN, while Ron entered the world in Toledo, Ohio. Both are long-term members of WPBC, serving here since March of 1992. They will celebrate 50 years of marriage November 12! Statistically, only five percent of all married couples enjoy this milestone. Congratulations! They have a son, Marc age 44, who lives in McKinney, Texas with his wife and two sons. Daughter Paige, 40, lives in Clovis with her husband and two daughters. Joyce’s first job was baby-sitting for the neighborhood kids. She also sold root beer at the Blue-Moon Drive-In. “No, I didn’t wear roller skates!” Afterward, she worked in an office doing data entry. “Not very exciting!” she said. The couple met in the summer of 1965 at a party Joyce’s friends were giving in the apartment building where Ron lived. At the time, Joyce worked for Lincoln Life Insurance, and also at a restaurant. “So of course, I started eating at that restaurant and we soon started dating!” said Ron with a big grin. The happy pair dated for a little over a year, and then married at Shoaff Park Baptist Church on Nov. 12, 1966, the very church Joyce first attended as a child. When Joyce was 8, she recalls a preacher and his wife knocking
on their door and speaking to her parents, who were unchurched. The couple introduced themselves as Reverend and Mrs. Cook, from Scotland. “They invited us to come to church, even though they were meeting in homes,” recalls Joyce. In time, the church people raised enough money to buy land, and soon, Shoaff Park Baptist Church was built. “When I was 10, I was one of the first people baptized in the new building,” said Joyce. Joyce’s two sisters, Ro and Sheila who are both strong Christians have always been there for her. “We went through some rough times as children, and God was always there helping us. We are our own support groups.” Meanwhile, Ron was not raised in a Christian home, but he found he enjoyed working and earning money. At age 13 or 14, Ron had a newspaper route, worked in a grocery store and also mowed lawns. But his first “real” job was in a stamping plant that produced auto parts for Ford Motor Company. “I think the only time my parents and I were in church was the night Joyce and I married,” he said. After marrying, the couple attended church occasionally, as Ron believed he was doing “just fine without Jesus.” His attitude toward God began to soften around the time their son, Marc, was born. “Joyce was a believer [in Christ] and slowly led me to the Lord.” Ron was baptized on June 29, 1980 in Dublin, Ohio. In the fall of 1981, the family moved from Dublin to Salinas, CA. At that time, Joyce was torn about leaving the Midwest and was afraid. A friend gave her a little plaque that said, “Bloom where you are planted!” “That little saying from my Christian friend helped me to realize that wherever I go, God is always with me,” said Joyce. In the fall of 1991, the Dresslers moved from Waco, Texas to Fresno. See
Dressler, inside
298-7087 | woodwardpark.org
Sat. Nov 19
Rescue the Children Prayer Room Sat, Nov. 19 | 8:45-11:30 am
Let’s put our passion into action as we come together to bless Rescue the Children ministry with a freshly painted and furnished prayer room. Come help us give them a great place to connect with our Father! Location: Rescue the Children (see brochure for address) Contact:Sue Smits, call 559-647-4487 or email: [email protected]
Human Trafficking Awareness & Prayer Walk Sat, Nov. 19 | 9:00-11:30 am
Bring your heart for the broken and trapped to a prayer walk in addition to passing out flyers for the Central Valley Justice Coalition to local businesses to battle the problem of human trafficking in our city. We will go out in pairs to deliver CVJC flyers on Blackstone Ave (near Saginaw), then proceed to the Christian Fellowship Center for the prayer walk. Contact: Michelle Caskey 559-455-8473 or email: [email protected]
Dental/Med Clinic & Thanksgiving Meals Sat, Nov. 19 | 9 am - 4 pm
Help us demonstrate the love of Jesus to the Hidalgo neighborhood as we provide Thanksgiving dinners and free dental and medical care. Location: Christian Fellowship Center (see brochure for address) Medical Unit contact: Pam Rico 559-288-6404 or email: [email protected] Thanksgiving Meals contact: Frances and Jerry Blum 559-392-3019 or email: [email protected]
Dressler, from page 1
WPBC’s location was convenient to their home and so they visited one Sunday. Then-Pastor Ed Huffman invited the Dresslers over for Thanksgiving, along with other people. “The turkey was good and we made some friends. So that started our relationship with WPBC and we joined shortly thereafter,” said Ron. Although now retired, Ron’s had a great career in construction, working in management for general contractors and metal building contractors and manufacturers, covering the entire western U.S. “I’ve designed around 1,500 projects, including WPBC’s main worship center,” said Ron proudly. “Working has been my hobby. I am a pretty good handyman, and there’s always something to do [around the house].” Earlier in life, Ron admits moving around the country “chasing greener grass” changing jobs and even getting fired. But he is quick to say God’s always answered and provided for him and his family. “God is great!” said Ron. Many people say how their lives have changed dramatically after meeting Jesus. “I can’t say that happened to me, but I know Jesus has been watching over me,” confessed Ron. When he was 19, Ron and a buddy would often drive 30 minutes northeast to Detroit, Michigan. Why? To street race his pal’s 1960 Corvette, of course! One night, the boys were street racing at around 100 mph. The car suddenly spun out of control and skidded to a stop a mere ten feet from several trees. “I guess even then, Jesus was watching over us,” said Ron. Ron admits to being a successmotivation junkie.
“If there was a new book or tape, I bought it,” he said. Ron has met Earl Nightingale, Zig Ziglar, Paul Meyer and many others. Fun facts: The Dresslers have been to about 50 percent of the NFL stadiums, visited all 50 states, been on four cruises, and have been to most Presidential Libraries and National Parks. The couple has been privileged to visit Panama, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and Columbia. “We have really enjoyed our travel journeys!” Meanwhile, the couple’s spiritual journey is on-going. The Dresslers have been enrolled in Mike McCullough’s Sunday morning Life Group for about six years. “He’s a great teacher and the friendships that have been formed in that class and others, are a very important part of our lives,” said Ron. One of Joyce’s secret desires was to be a detective or write detective stories. These days, Joyce is a greeter in the children’s building on Sunday mornings, while Ron is on the Building Committee and also serves as a lead usher. Joyce also volunteers with several other ladies on Wednesday afternoons facilitating Good News Club at Maple Creek Elementary school. “This is my sixth year!” she said proudly. Joyce loves to read and spend quality time with her grandchildren. “Joyce is the most important person in my life, on this earth. She is great and I love her,” said Ron. “Ron is my best friend, and he keeps me laughing. I love you, Ron!” The couple would like to express their thanks for being a caring church and pray for God to continue to bless Woodward Park Baptist Church.
Juvenile Hall
Sign up for...
Christmas Party Dec 6 See Delbert or call him at 871-4012
Men’s
Breakfast
with worship & testimony
Saturday
Nov 12
Bring someone with you @ 8am Sign-up at the W elcome Center
SOD SQUAD
Saturday Nov 5 & 19 8am to 12pm
Projects may include cu�ng lawn, trimming hedges, and general clean-up! See Corey Stone or call church office 298-7087
Thursday
Nov 17
re:new Conference
Save Mart Center | 6pm A night of renewal, prayer, and worship
Featuring Luis Palau and Francis Chan 2 • FRESNO CITYFEST
Jacqueline Anne Cowin and Darien Tadashi Medlock request the honor of your presence as they exchange vows on December 10, 2016 at 1:00 in the afternoon. Woodward Park Baptist Church 1801 E Teague, Fresno, CA Dessert reception to follow
Bless a Child through OCC
• Include $7 per box for shipping • Turn in boxes by Nov. 2O
Since 1993 Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 135 million gift-filled shoeboxes to poor children in more than 150 countries and territories. Instead of using a paper box, you may buy plastic tubs from the dollar store, as they last longer than paper. Bring your filled boxes (or tubs) to church by November 2O. Thank you!
Good Homes Needed
Remember what it was like to be lost--and then found? From now until Sunday, November 27, please visit the lobby to claim “lost” items! After that date, we will donate all items to the Fresno Rescue Mission Thrift Store.
WPBC Volunteers Sort
Dec 3
Sat
34O3 E. Central Ave.
|
8 to 11
Sign-up to sort and pack! Call Frances Blum @ 322-7372
Monthly Offering Objective Offerings Over to Objective
$56,666.67 $5,172.89
Budget Operations as of 10/31/2016 Monthly Operations' Surplus $59.38 YTD Operations' Surplus $22,357.69
Year To Date Giving Report Offerings Received YTD Budget Required thru October 31 YTD Budget Percentage Achieved Amount over to YTD Objective
$591,185.51 $566,666.70 104.33% $24,518.81
SPECIAL MISSIONS' OFFERINGS YEAR TO DATE California Mission Offering $3,017.00 Lottie Moom Christmas Offering $425.00 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $2,048.00 Touching Eternity Building Fund Missions' Fund
Dec46 Sunday
@
pm
We are bringing back the very popular and entertaining All Church Talent Show! All kinds of talents are accepted and applauded.
GIVING SUMMARY THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016 Fiscal Year January - December Monthly General Budget Offerings Weekly Giving 10/2 $20,437.00 10/9 $9,987.06 10/16 $12,667.50 10/23 $7,629.00 10/31 $8,375.00 Adjustments -$215.00 2015 Pledges $2,959.00 Monthly Total $61,839.56
Christmas Dinner & Talent Show
$544,531.87 $58,796.58
Do you play an instrument or sing or dance? Would you like to do a skit, or perform magic, or recite poetry? Do you juggle? If you want to be a part of this amazing event, call Teresa Watts at the church office to sign up, or mark it on your Connection Card on a Sunday.
Make plans to join us!
Student Christmas Party Ignition Student Conference December 28-3O
Sunday, Dec 11 5:OO-9:OOpm
Parents: Meet at OSF. Pick-up kids at church.
Ontario, CA Convention Center
This is a three-day highenergy conference for Jr. High and High School students. Students will experience conferences, concerts, and church group time that will re-enforce their walk with Christ. Your student will be challenged to keep their eyes focused on Jesus and not things of this world.
It’s a great way to refuel for the next school semester. Please register with form (located at Welcome Center) with $5O deposit. The cost is now $155. Price includes the conference, hotel, transportation, breakfasts, and t-shirt. If you have any questions please contact Jane Gross at 273-9671.
All 7th-12th grade students are invited to join us at 5:OO pm for a Christmas party at The Old Spaghetti Factory. We’ll have dinner, enjoy games, and exchange gifts ($10 max on gift). Invite a friend to join us! Sign up with ministry leader Jane Gross on Sundays, or call her at (559) 273-9671.
Nov 7 | 6pm to 7 On election day, Woodward Park Baptist Church (Teague & Maple Ave.) will be a polling place for our national election. We want to spend some time in prayer for our nation and all who will come to our church and vote! Join us on Monday night (11/7) from 6:OOpm to 7:OO as we prayer walk our church campus and ask God’s will to be done in this election. Questions? Call church office 298-7O87
The mission of Break the Silence is to raise mental health awareness in the faith
This will help restore purpose, promote acceptance, and extend the hope and love of Jesus Christ to those affected by mental illness. community so that pastors and Please join us every Wednesday people of faith can recognize mental health needs and respond at 7:OO pm in the children’s building. with love and compassion.
