Woodward Park Baptist News
Woodward Park Baptist News June 2O15
Worship with us Sundays at 1O:30am | SW corner Maple & Teague, Fresno CA
298-7087 | woodwardpark.org
Sundays @ 10:30 am
Church Family Spotlight
Rachel
Blackburn
with 4-mo. old nephew Max
R
achel Blackburn was born on March 16, 1990 and has been a part of WPBC since the fall of 2010, when her mother, Valerie, and grandparents, Wendell and Emily Foss, began attending here.
She’s traveled to Mexico five times to build houses, or to work on a church. Over a period of 10 months in 20132014, she lived in a program called the Pink House, located downtown.
Rachel would like our church fam“I love downtown Fresno. I believe ily to know she will miss her late God works through those who folgrandfather, who went home to be low Him,” she said. with Jesus on May 20. Pink House’s three pillars are: “He was always supportive and Urban Ministry, Biblical Community, encouraging of me. He came to all and Leadership Development. of our performances, graduations, etc. I always felt valued and loved “My perspectives on life were by him. When he helped me out, I greatly challenged during that never felt like a burden,” she said. time, and I learned a lot,” she said. Rachel was raised in the church, and has spent seasons of her life observing things from different angles and perspectives.
During her tenure there, she participated in an all-volunteer advocacy group, No More Slumlords, and has continued working with them.
“There was never a specific mo- Rachel daily tries to lift others up ment where I came to know the to show that they have value. Lord, but I have felt Him carry me.” “I get angry when people are being Her first job was working at a day- oppressed,” she said flatly. care at Hume Lake Christian Camps During worship service on some when she was 11. Sundays, you will often see Rachel In May of 2013, she graduated from at the back of the room seated next Fresno Pacific University with a to the sound cart, floor directing. degree in Business Management. She creates the lighting effects and She is currently working at a law fulfills other duties, as part of the office, Lawvex. tech team. Rachel believes God loves people and the world he created. See , inside
Rachel
Rediscovering Relationship May 31 Passionate Work June 7 Privileged Parenting June 14 Peaceful Relationships June 21 Indispensable Dad (Father’s Day)
Faith Works
NEW Sermon Series begins
June 28
We will explore one of the most practical and favorite books 9-11am of the Bible: James. The half-brother of Jesus helps us see 4OO Rooms that faith is not just words but expresses itself in action – Faith Works!
Sunday, June 21
Rachel, continued from page 1
A self-described “proud introvert,” Rachel loves spending time in the mountains, drawing portraits, driving her green Chevy Silverado, and spending time with her best friend and boyfriend, Erik Chu. Her friends describe her as: Loving, caring, supportive, uplifting, quiet, compassionate, fun, animal-loving, goofy, sweet, thoughtful, selfless, responsible, calming, adventurous, honest, reliable, giving, strong—and shy! Speaking of her shyness, she said, “I would rather jump out of a plane than go to a social event!” During one very difficult season of her life, she knew without a doubt that the Lord was with her, and that He was carrying her through it. “I knew He didn’t want me to go through it, but He was with me,” she insisted. “I can’t explain, but I didn’t fear, and I knew I would be taken care of. And I have been. Everything did not work out. I do not believe everything happens for a reason. But Christ did, and does, redeem these situations,” she said. She said that Christ constantly reminds her not to be self-centered, and to pursue a just life. “Jesus has shown me in many ways that I am valuable. Most of all, he has lifted me up, and encouraged me to be strong.” Rachel credits her mother, Valerie, for inspiring her most in life. “She is a strong woman of integrity, faith, and patience. She stays classy through all situations of life, and her faith is undeniable and inspiring. She has taught me how to work hard, and to be strong, humble, and selfless as all women are created to be,” she said.
SUMMER KICK-OFF
June 7
Sun
ULTIMATE &Obstacle d n a EVENT Cheer our Students onward!
Bar-B-Que
Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Invite friends and family!
@
12 pm
(right after church)
THEN
Shout O uT to our neighbors afterward Giving Summary through April 30, 2015
Women’s
Bible
Study
is taking a summer break. Stay tuned for new studies this fall.
Monthly General Budget Offerings Weekly Giving 4/5 $19,522.00 4/12 $8,427.04 4/19 $9,792.00 4/26 $10,318.71 Monthly Total Monthly Offering's Objective Offerings Short to Objective
$48,059.75 $56,388.92 -$8,329.17
Budget Operations as of 4/30/2015 Monthly Operations' Deficit -$122.06 YTD Operations' Surplus $6,374.80
Year To Date Analysis Offerings Received YTD Budget Required thru April 30 YTD Budget Percentage Achieved Amount short to YTD Budget
$196,930.14 $225,555.67 87.31% -$28,625.53
SPECIAL MISSIONS' OFFERINGS YEAR TO DATE California Mission Offering $0.00 Lottie Moom Christmas Offering $425.00 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $3,401.00 Touching Eternity Building Fund Missions' Fund
$536,183.94 $61,104.04
PLEASE NOTE: Many of you have committed to increased giving for 2015. You may have signed a pledge card stating a specific amount that you pledged to give over and above what your giving was in 2014. When you give toward your pledge, please mark that part of your gift, "2015 Pledge." That way we can record this gift on your quarterly giving statement and it will be recorded separately from your regular tithe.
Men
Join us bright and early
Wednesdays @ 6am in the
worship building as we study God’s Word. Bring someone with you and enjoy a cup of coffee!
BS V Jun22
Parents: Register your child @ woodwardpark.org
-26
6-8:30pm
We still need
VBS Meetings
interested, there is something for everyone to do! Please call Joanie Carothers (559) 696-3523, or call the church office at 298-7087.
VBS Set-Up
volunteers in all areas! If you’re
Tues. June 2 (7 to 8:30pm) Sun. June 7 (after Shout Out) Tues. June 16 (7 to 8:30pm) Sat. June 20 (9a to 12pm)
Young Adults Connect Connect Night @ WPBC
June12
Turn in your change for babies on Father’s Day (June 21)! The funds raised support the efforts of Fresno Pregnancy Care Center.
Ways to Get Involved!
Ways to Get Involved!
g to wpbc this summer... n i m Co
Pick up a bottle and return around Father’s Day -
fill it with change, bills or checks.
Donate baby clothes, baby items, maternity clothes or diapers
Donate baby clothes, baby items, maternity clothes or diapers
Volunteer at Pregnancy Care Center. Training provided!
His Volunteer at Pregnancy Care Center. Training
Pray Joshua 1:9 over our clients. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. For the
Lord your God will be with you wherever you may go.”
jul 19 1O:3O am
Little Feet’s Children’s Choir will be making a special presentation at Woodward Park Baptist Church on Sunday, July 19 at 10:30 in the Pray Joshua 1:9 over our clients. morning. Please mark your calendar to be with us, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, and invite your friends and family! These children Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. For the the U.S., being the voice for orphaned and travel Lord your God will be with you wherever you may go.” vulnerable children worldwide. The ministry brings awareness to children in need of care, as well as facilitate opportunities for Americans to respond to the needs of orphaned children.
provided!
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous,
sunday
Pick up a bottle and return around Father’s Day -
fill it with change, bills or checks.
International Children’s Choir
For more information, visit: www.hislittlefeet.org
Summer is coming
I
n July, we will have a swim party for the kids, but the date has not been set yet. We will keep you informed of the time and place for that activity!
A
About 90 people attended our breakfast extravaganza on Sunday,
May 17. We listened to a short devotion, enjoyed fellowship, and played a get-to-know-you mixer game! Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered with set-up, clean-up, and preparing all the goodies!
s you may know, we’ve had some changes in our Children’s Ministry Leadership. Debbie and John Martin, who have done such a great job with our Children’s Church Program, have had to step down. Norma Ingle will now be leading our Sunday School Program and I will move to Children’s Church. Joanie Carothers remains with Sunday Night Programs and VBS. We would appreciate your prayers as our Search Committee continues to seek God’s leading for a new staff person to lead with our Children’s
Ministry. Pray also for more volunteers. We have several openings during the 9:00 Sunday School hour, and 10:30 service. If you are interested in helping, or know of someone who is, please let me know. Summer is often a busy time with vacations, etc., but I encourage you to stay faithful in church attendance when you are in town. Our kids need consistency in Bible learning in order to grow in their relationship with God. - Carol Schmierer
community
ay d i r f
Students: join us for
NIGHT
Family Fun
Camp
21 g u 6 pm a MOVIE Bounce Houses
FREE DINNER
Movie held indoors!
THANK YOU, Debbie and John Martin, for all your work and love shown to our children. We appreciate you. Well done, faithful Servants! - WPBC Staff
Debbie & John Martin Children’s Church Leaders
Centrifu ge @
Jenness Park
When: July 27-August 1 For 7-12th graders (must have completed 7th grade)
Alive & Free: A Study on the book of James. Join us for a week of fun-filled learning, relationship building, and focusing on God with no distractions. It will be a week you will never forget! Cost $350 per student (includes meals, housing, materials, t-shirt). Deposit of $50 with your registration form to reserve your spot. Monday, June 1 is last day to sign up. Questions about this exciting camp? Email: [email protected].
Worship with us Sundays at 1O:30am | SW corner Maple & Teague, Fresno CA
298-7087 | woodwardpark.org
Sundays @ 10:30 am
Church Family Spotlight
Rachel
Blackburn
with 4-mo. old nephew Max
R
achel Blackburn was born on March 16, 1990 and has been a part of WPBC since the fall of 2010, when her mother, Valerie, and grandparents, Wendell and Emily Foss, began attending here.
She’s traveled to Mexico five times to build houses, or to work on a church. Over a period of 10 months in 20132014, she lived in a program called the Pink House, located downtown.
Rachel would like our church fam“I love downtown Fresno. I believe ily to know she will miss her late God works through those who folgrandfather, who went home to be low Him,” she said. with Jesus on May 20. Pink House’s three pillars are: “He was always supportive and Urban Ministry, Biblical Community, encouraging of me. He came to all and Leadership Development. of our performances, graduations, etc. I always felt valued and loved “My perspectives on life were by him. When he helped me out, I greatly challenged during that never felt like a burden,” she said. time, and I learned a lot,” she said. Rachel was raised in the church, and has spent seasons of her life observing things from different angles and perspectives.
During her tenure there, she participated in an all-volunteer advocacy group, No More Slumlords, and has continued working with them.
“There was never a specific mo- Rachel daily tries to lift others up ment where I came to know the to show that they have value. Lord, but I have felt Him carry me.” “I get angry when people are being Her first job was working at a day- oppressed,” she said flatly. care at Hume Lake Christian Camps During worship service on some when she was 11. Sundays, you will often see Rachel In May of 2013, she graduated from at the back of the room seated next Fresno Pacific University with a to the sound cart, floor directing. degree in Business Management. She creates the lighting effects and She is currently working at a law fulfills other duties, as part of the office, Lawvex. tech team. Rachel believes God loves people and the world he created. See , inside
Rachel
Rediscovering Relationship May 31 Passionate Work June 7 Privileged Parenting June 14 Peaceful Relationships June 21 Indispensable Dad (Father’s Day)
Faith Works
NEW Sermon Series begins
June 28
We will explore one of the most practical and favorite books 9-11am of the Bible: James. The half-brother of Jesus helps us see 4OO Rooms that faith is not just words but expresses itself in action – Faith Works!
Sunday, June 21
Rachel, continued from page 1
A self-described “proud introvert,” Rachel loves spending time in the mountains, drawing portraits, driving her green Chevy Silverado, and spending time with her best friend and boyfriend, Erik Chu. Her friends describe her as: Loving, caring, supportive, uplifting, quiet, compassionate, fun, animal-loving, goofy, sweet, thoughtful, selfless, responsible, calming, adventurous, honest, reliable, giving, strong—and shy! Speaking of her shyness, she said, “I would rather jump out of a plane than go to a social event!” During one very difficult season of her life, she knew without a doubt that the Lord was with her, and that He was carrying her through it. “I knew He didn’t want me to go through it, but He was with me,” she insisted. “I can’t explain, but I didn’t fear, and I knew I would be taken care of. And I have been. Everything did not work out. I do not believe everything happens for a reason. But Christ did, and does, redeem these situations,” she said. She said that Christ constantly reminds her not to be self-centered, and to pursue a just life. “Jesus has shown me in many ways that I am valuable. Most of all, he has lifted me up, and encouraged me to be strong.” Rachel credits her mother, Valerie, for inspiring her most in life. “She is a strong woman of integrity, faith, and patience. She stays classy through all situations of life, and her faith is undeniable and inspiring. She has taught me how to work hard, and to be strong, humble, and selfless as all women are created to be,” she said.
SUMMER KICK-OFF
June 7
Sun
ULTIMATE &Obstacle d n a EVENT Cheer our Students onward!
Bar-B-Que
Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Invite friends and family!
@
12 pm
(right after church)
THEN
Shout O uT to our neighbors afterward Giving Summary through April 30, 2015
Women’s
Bible
Study
is taking a summer break. Stay tuned for new studies this fall.
Monthly General Budget Offerings Weekly Giving 4/5 $19,522.00 4/12 $8,427.04 4/19 $9,792.00 4/26 $10,318.71 Monthly Total Monthly Offering's Objective Offerings Short to Objective
$48,059.75 $56,388.92 -$8,329.17
Budget Operations as of 4/30/2015 Monthly Operations' Deficit -$122.06 YTD Operations' Surplus $6,374.80
Year To Date Analysis Offerings Received YTD Budget Required thru April 30 YTD Budget Percentage Achieved Amount short to YTD Budget
$196,930.14 $225,555.67 87.31% -$28,625.53
SPECIAL MISSIONS' OFFERINGS YEAR TO DATE California Mission Offering $0.00 Lottie Moom Christmas Offering $425.00 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $3,401.00 Touching Eternity Building Fund Missions' Fund
$536,183.94 $61,104.04
PLEASE NOTE: Many of you have committed to increased giving for 2015. You may have signed a pledge card stating a specific amount that you pledged to give over and above what your giving was in 2014. When you give toward your pledge, please mark that part of your gift, "2015 Pledge." That way we can record this gift on your quarterly giving statement and it will be recorded separately from your regular tithe.
Men
Join us bright and early
Wednesdays @ 6am in the
worship building as we study God’s Word. Bring someone with you and enjoy a cup of coffee!
BS V Jun22
Parents: Register your child @ woodwardpark.org
-26
6-8:30pm
We still need
VBS Meetings
interested, there is something for everyone to do! Please call Joanie Carothers (559) 696-3523, or call the church office at 298-7087.
VBS Set-Up
volunteers in all areas! If you’re
Tues. June 2 (7 to 8:30pm) Sun. June 7 (after Shout Out) Tues. June 16 (7 to 8:30pm) Sat. June 20 (9a to 12pm)
Young Adults Connect Connect Night @ WPBC
June12
Turn in your change for babies on Father’s Day (June 21)! The funds raised support the efforts of Fresno Pregnancy Care Center.
Ways to Get Involved!
Ways to Get Involved!
g to wpbc this summer... n i m Co
Pick up a bottle and return around Father’s Day -
fill it with change, bills or checks.
Donate baby clothes, baby items, maternity clothes or diapers
Donate baby clothes, baby items, maternity clothes or diapers
Volunteer at Pregnancy Care Center. Training provided!
His Volunteer at Pregnancy Care Center. Training
Pray Joshua 1:9 over our clients. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. For the
Lord your God will be with you wherever you may go.”
jul 19 1O:3O am
Little Feet’s Children’s Choir will be making a special presentation at Woodward Park Baptist Church on Sunday, July 19 at 10:30 in the Pray Joshua 1:9 over our clients. morning. Please mark your calendar to be with us, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, and invite your friends and family! These children Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. For the the U.S., being the voice for orphaned and travel Lord your God will be with you wherever you may go.” vulnerable children worldwide. The ministry brings awareness to children in need of care, as well as facilitate opportunities for Americans to respond to the needs of orphaned children.
provided!
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous,
sunday
Pick up a bottle and return around Father’s Day -
fill it with change, bills or checks.
International Children’s Choir
For more information, visit: www.hislittlefeet.org
Summer is coming
I
n July, we will have a swim party for the kids, but the date has not been set yet. We will keep you informed of the time and place for that activity!
A
About 90 people attended our breakfast extravaganza on Sunday,
May 17. We listened to a short devotion, enjoyed fellowship, and played a get-to-know-you mixer game! Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered with set-up, clean-up, and preparing all the goodies!
s you may know, we’ve had some changes in our Children’s Ministry Leadership. Debbie and John Martin, who have done such a great job with our Children’s Church Program, have had to step down. Norma Ingle will now be leading our Sunday School Program and I will move to Children’s Church. Joanie Carothers remains with Sunday Night Programs and VBS. We would appreciate your prayers as our Search Committee continues to seek God’s leading for a new staff person to lead with our Children’s
Ministry. Pray also for more volunteers. We have several openings during the 9:00 Sunday School hour, and 10:30 service. If you are interested in helping, or know of someone who is, please let me know. Summer is often a busy time with vacations, etc., but I encourage you to stay faithful in church attendance when you are in town. Our kids need consistency in Bible learning in order to grow in their relationship with God. - Carol Schmierer
community
ay d i r f
Students: join us for
NIGHT
Family Fun
Camp
21 g u 6 pm a MOVIE Bounce Houses
FREE DINNER
Movie held indoors!
THANK YOU, Debbie and John Martin, for all your work and love shown to our children. We appreciate you. Well done, faithful Servants! - WPBC Staff
Debbie & John Martin Children’s Church Leaders
Centrifu ge @
Jenness Park
When: July 27-August 1 For 7-12th graders (must have completed 7th grade)
Alive & Free: A Study on the book of James. Join us for a week of fun-filled learning, relationship building, and focusing on God with no distractions. It will be a week you will never forget! Cost $350 per student (includes meals, housing, materials, t-shirt). Deposit of $50 with your registration form to reserve your spot. Monday, June 1 is last day to sign up. Questions about this exciting camp? Email: [email protected].
