THE WLBC BULLETIN

West Lynchburg Baptist Church

December 16, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 50

The church with heart in the heart of the city.

Just Around The Corner...

The Secret Santa As a young man, Larry Stewart lived hand to mouth. He occasionally had to ask for a free meal or a few dollars until he found a job. To him, that was humiliating. Stewart didnt give up. He kept working and saving, and he eventually owned cable television and long-distance telephone services in Kansas City, Missouri. He made millions.
In this issue:
Just Around The Corner The Week at a Glance

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Music, Members and Missions

Somethings Old Somethings New Deacon of the Week +

Here THIS Saturday Dec. 157:30 PM

Staff Info

Knowing what it was like to have nothing, Stewart started anonymously giving money to the needy every December. He started in 1979 by giving away $5 and $10 bills. Then, as his own fortune increased, Stewart handed out $100 bills. The secret Santa tried to remain anonymous. Finally, as he was dying of cancer, Stewart was willing to be identified. He gave to the poor, he said, as a Christmas gift to himself. Giving to the needy gave Stewart the greatest joy possible.
THE NEWSLETTER Newsletter

Staff Member on Call Dec 1416 Robert Putt 434.841.6886

Senior Adult Christmas Banquet December 14, 2012 6:00 PM

Wednesday MENU

*THIS Friday!

Next Supper will be Jan. 2, 2013.

The Week at a Glance

There has been only one Christmas the rest are anniversaries. W.J. Cameron
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, December 16 9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble 9:15 AM Library Open 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM KIDS in Worship: The Gift Arrives 11:00 AM Worship In Gathering Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 12:00 PM Deacon Meeting 4:15 PM Sanctuary Bells 5:30 PM Kingdom Kids Chimes Kingdom Kids Bells 6:15 PM NO TeamKIDSGr. 1-6 6:30 PM NO EDGE Student Worship 6:30 PM Evening WorshipRingin & Singin Christmas Program Monday, December 17 2:00 PM Joy ClassFH 6:30 PM Marjorie Jones CircleFH Tuesday, December 18 11:30 AM S.W.A.T. 1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship Wednesday, December 19 5:15 PM NO Family Night Supper 6:00 PM Preschl Music Time 4yr-Kin. Childrens Choir Gr. 16 6:30 PM EDGE Gr. 712 6:30 PM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 6:45 PM Mission FriendsAges 4 & 5 Royal AmbassadorsGr. 1-6 Girls in Action.Gr. 1-6 6:50 PM NO Highest Praise 7:30 PM NO Sanctuary Choir 8:50 PM Praise Team Rehearsal Saturday, December 22 7:00 PM NO iMPACT until January 19, 2013

A Special Note To: Deacons There will be a Deacons Meeting after the morning service THIS Sunday, Dec. 16. All active deacons and those deacons coming on as active in 2013 should attend this meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on deacon officers for 2013.

TOY BARREL ( for Jericho Ministries) They are coming a week early to pick up the barrel so need to bring toys by this Sunday, Dec. 16. is at the end of the hall near the nursery.

Thank you!

Memory Verse, Members and Missions

Welcome

Sunday School
Memory Verse

Condolences
Please extend prayer & sympathy to: Ken Lane and family in the passing of his mother, Grace Lane. Kay Foster and family in the passing of her father, Jack Mitchell.

Galatians 4:4-5 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. (NIV)

Hospitalized
Lynchburg General: Dorothy Campbell S381 1 Virginia Baptist: NONE

1 John 3:8 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.

Dont Miss Your Chance to Bless and Be Blessed...The Needs are Many WLBC Praying for CATALONIANS OF WESTERN EUROPE Please pray together with the workers in Catalonia, Spain, in asking the Father for a new believer in Christ who is studying the Gospel of Matthew with others in a new outreach group. She just realized that some things she is doing are not pleasing the Lord, and she is hesitating about continuing to study the Bible with the group. Pray that the Lord will clarify for her the things she does not understand, and ask that she will allow the workers in Catalonia to help her in the process. Pray that the Holy Spirit will convince her that she needs to let go of some things to let Jesus be the Lord of her life.

*In-gathering: Dec. 16 Church Goal: $20,000

Serving, Laughing, Playing & PrayingBecause WLBC Members Live Life With Hope

Deacon of the Week: Herb Maynard 434.239.5173

Herbs Deacon Families Eldridge & Nancy Dunn Margaret Elder Nancy Ferguson Amber Garner Judy Garrett David Guy Timothy & Caitlin Hayes Sue Johnson Loretta Lloyd Betty Martin Leigh Anne & Morgan Smith Jim, Maryanne & Masten Taylor Bruce & Peggy Webb
Many times we are asked, Who is my deacon? To help you, we will list the Deacon of the Week and his list of families in the WLBC Bulletin ENewsletter. There will be a complete list posted on the bulletin board near the church office. This complete list is alphabetical by your last name. We hope this will help you know who your deacon is for the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.

Bible Quiz
When Jesus was 12, he worried his parents by staying behind at the temple as their travel group departed Jerusalem. What Jewish festival had they celebrated in the city? A. Hanukkah; B. Purim ; C. Passover; D. The Feast of Tabernacles (See Luke 2:41-49.)
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Someone Took Baby Jesus A couple of days after Christmas, the Nativity scene was still up in the chancel of a San Francisco church. Walking by it, the pastor noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the manger. Shortly afterward, as the pastor walked outside the church, he saw a small boy pulling a new wagon. In the wagon bed was a doll that looked very much like the missing baby Jesus. The pastor greeted the boy and asked him about the doll. I got it in the church, the boy replied. Why did you take it from the church? Well, the boy answered. I prayed for a new wagon and told the Lord Jesus that if I got one, I would give him a ride. I got the wagon, took him for a ride and now Im bringing him back to the church.
Pray for Missionaries: The Knight Family (Japan) www.theknights.multiply.com

On mission to reach people for the family of God.

STAFF

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Dr. Robert Putt, Pastor rputt@wlbc.org Cell Phone: 434.841.6886 845.4600 EXT 15

Rev. Randy Kent, Minister of Music & Senior Adults rkent@wlbc.org Cell Phone: 434.665.6880 845.4600 EXT 13

Vance Matthews, Minister of students vmatthews@wlbc.org Cell Phone: 910.814.7200 845.4600 EXT 14

Pam Anderson (Financial) Nancy Johnson (Administrative) Phyllis Lane (Organist) Jeanne Kent (Pianist)

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