Season of Wonders. Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas. Sunday, December 5th 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Reception following in the Fellowship Hall

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1 Bill Tatum Interim Pastor Ray Jones, Jr. Pastor Emeritus Leigh Clark Minister of Music & Youth WISE BAPTIST NEWS A PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WISE BAPTIST CHURCH November 30, 2010 Important Dates: A Place for faith and fellowship with family and friends Season of Wonders Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas Sunday, December 5th 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Reception following in the Fellowship Hall Reverend Boyd Evans Our Pastor Search Committee, by unanimous consent, has invited Reverend Boyd Evans to preach the morning sermon on Sunday, December 5 in view of a Call to be the next Pastor of Wise Baptist Church. A business meeting with ballot voting will be held immediately after worship. Please see the newsletter insert for more information about Boyd, his family, philosophy of ministry, and core values. Wed, December 1 Mission Committee Meeting at 5:30 Thu, December 2 Sr. Adult Trip Departs at 8:30 a.m. Fri, December 3 Church Office closed Sat, December 4, 8:30 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast Sat, December 4, 4:30 6:00 p.m. Reception for Rev. Boyd Evans Sun, December 5, 7:00 p.m. Christmas Cantata ~ Season of Wonders Tue, December 7, 6:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Thu, December 9, Noon Women on Mission Continue to be in prayer for our Pastor Search Committee Members Teresa Adkins Robert England Ron Helton Donna Hutchinson Lewey Lee Karen Ponish (secretary) Gary Smith Bill Sutherland (co-chair) Elizabeth Wills (co-chair)

2 On November 28th we began the Lottie Moon week of prayer. Please take a look at the 8 days of prayer and be in prayer with us while we pray for these important things this week. Day 1 THAI PRISON MINISTRY ~Pray for the work of the Christian Prison Ministry Foundation that reaches into 60 of the 120 prisons throughout Thailand. DAY 2 THE PEOPLE OF CUBA~ Pray God will raise up church leaders for the harvest. Pray a sufficient number of leaders will be trained. DAY 3 THE DEAF OF CZECH REPUBLIC~ Pray God will give Southern Baptists a passion for seeing the world s Deaf know Jesus as Lord. DAY 4 KABYLE BERBERS OF NORTHERN AFRICA~ Pray the Holy Spirit will continue turning Kabyles to Christ, and they will endure and grow amid persecution. DAY 5 THE PEOPLE OF CHINA~ Pray God continues to reveal Himself to Solomon s people. DAY 6 THE ZAZA OF TURKEY~ Pray for Hamit Kaya as he shares the gospel among the ZaZa. DAY 7 THE UDMURTS OF RUSSIA~ Pray for Udmurts to put their trust in Christ and boldly share their faith in their villages. DAY 8 HIV/AIDS MINISTRY IN ZAMBIA~ Pray the churches in Zambia will address the AIDS crisis and offer a Christlike response. In-depth Week of Prayer stories are available at: weekofprayer and in magazines such as Missons Mosaic or Commission Stories Our goal at WBC is to raise $2500. We will take up a special Lottie Moon Offering on Dec. 5 to help reach our goal. We will continue to accept donations throughout the month of December. Lottie Moon envelopes can be found in the church pews and on the tables near the entrances. Our Church Christmas Dinner will be held on Sun., December 19 at 6 pm at Camp Bethel. Reservations will be accepted from Sun, November 28th Wed, December 8th. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for 5-10 year olds. Please see Teresa Adkins or Beverly Viers to sign-up and pay for your meal. The menu will include roast beef, fried chicken, salads, twice-baked potatoes, broccoli/rice casserole, rolls, and desserts. Mr. & Mrs. John Ponish Invite you to witness the marriage of their daughter, Kristin Ponish To Daniel Trick On Saturday, December 18th At 3pm Wednesday, December 1st Adult Bible Study Lottie Moon emphasis Advent Devotional Information on Rev. Boyd Evans Time of prayer Please plan to join us during this special time of sharing and prayer BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!! On behalf of all those who attended the lunch for the Wise County Food Bank, Wise Baptist Church made a donation of $1, Wise Baptist Church is in need of extra bus drivers. If you are interested, please contact Mike Osborne or the church office as soon as possible.

3 The Joyful Noise Choir will meet at 9 am on Sunday morning to prepare for worship. TRUTH will meet at 9:45 am. Please take the opportunity this week to invite your coworkers and neighbors to the Christmas Cantata on Sunday evening. Sometimes our friends are hesitant to come to church because it is intimidating. The Cantata and other special events are the perfect chance to invite someone who is not involved in church. So, take time this week and pray for our choir as we continue to prepare and also seek God s guidance for who you should invite to be your guest. As you pray, please remember Matt Collins, Beth Terry, Roy and Hazel Dixon, Harold and Dorothy Witt Pat and Fred Adkins, Ruby & John Salyers Marcus Sartin, Rita Isaac All of the cancer patients in our area Our men and women in the military Our Shut Ins: Jewell Bradley, Jenelle Horne, Martha Gilliam, Peggy Tolbert, Jeanne and Debbie Stallard If there are other known prayer concerns and/or shut ins, please let us know. Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 5 Dec 6 Sharon Holbrook Brenda Kunigelis Jeff Dotson Mark Clark Nathan Lee Kevin Dotson Elizabeth Davidson Carol Green Doss Our youth will not meet on Sunday evening because of the Christmas Cantata. On Sunday, December 12 we will gather at 3:15 for a Holiday excursion to the Tri- Cities. You will need money for dinner and for any shopping you plan to do. Please feel free to invite a friend! Stay in touch with us at wisebaptistyouth@gmail.com. You can find us on facebook Wise Baptist Youth If you have a child between the ages of birth through 17 years of age who has a serious allergy and participates in any church related function including Sunday School, Children s Church, Nursery, Children s Choirs, Youth, or Wednesday night Bible study, please notify the Church office of your child s name, their allergies, and which activities they are involved in so that we may ensure that your child is kept safe during their participation. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe and healthy! ~The Children s Committee Nov 30 Harold and Dorothy Witt Join us for Potluck and Caroling on Wednesday, December 15th! We will meet on Wednesday, December 15th for a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m.. After dinner, we will go caroling to some of our shut-ins and to The Laurel s Retirement Center. If you know of a shut-in you would like to visit, please contact the church office with their name and address. Won t you join us for dinner, fellowship, and fun?! HELP NEEDED FOR RECEPTION On December 5th, following the Christmas Cantata, there will be a reception. Teresa and Rita have sign up sheets. Please see one of these ladies if you are able to help with refreshments and/or clean-up. Wednesday, December 8th ~ Adult Bible Study Please join us as we hear from Dr. Gil Blackburn. He will share with us about his recent trip to the Holy Land.

4 VOLUNTEERS THIS WEEK Deacons On Call 11/28-12/4 Mark Coomer, Robert England 12/5-12/11 Jeff Adkins, Mark Clark Building Stewards Ron, Dan, Scott S. Instrumentalists Susan, Susan, Gigi SS Greeters 12/05 Mike Osborne 12/12 Mark Palmer Nursery 12/05 Kim & Chris; Vanessa & Jason Children s Church 12/05 12/12 Vance Family; Kathy O.; Bonnie Beth Snodgrass 12/12 No Children s Church PA 12/05 Wayne 12/12 Ron Serving Team 12/01 Susie, Regina, Jennifer, and Kassi 12/08 Sherry, Ruby, Brenda, Toni and Artie Menu: 12/01 Lasagna and Garlic Bread Bill Tatum s Contact Information 12/08 Hotdogs, baked beans and potato casserole Church: (276) ext. 102 Home: (276) Cell: (703) drwctatum@yahoo.com A Place for Faith and Fellowship with Family & Friends WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth 6-7:30 p.m. TRUTH 7:45 p.m. Monday Piecemakers (1st & 3rd Mondays) 9:30 a.m. Caring Friends (2nd & 4th Mondays) 9:00 a.m. First Place Noon Children s choirs 3:45-5p.m. Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (1st Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Dinner 6:00p.m. Bible Study 6:45p.m. Choir rehearsal 7:50p.m. Thursday Women On Mission (2nd Thursday) 12:00 p.m. Saturday Men s Prayer Breakfast (1st Saturday) 8:30 a.m. Phone: (276) Website: wisebaptist@verizon.net Christmas Cantata ~ Sunday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Wise Baptist Church P.O. Box 777 Wise, VA Thought For The Week: The mightier you are in the Word, the more mighty you will be in prayer.

5 Boyd M. Evans, D.Min. Education Doctor of Ministry: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, CA, May, 2010 Master of Divinity (Biblical Studies): New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 1999 Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary Mathematics): Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, 1993 Associate of Arts (Mathematics): Bainbridge College, Bainbridge, GA, 1991 Ministry Experience Senior Pastor (Interim): Eastside Baptist Church - Keys Ferry, McDonough, GA October, 2010 to present Serve as the primary preacher/teacher. Meet with Leadership Team, staff. Perform common pastoral care duties, including biblical counseling. Senior Pastor: The Next Level Church (SBC), McDonough, GA 2004 to March, 2010 Led the church in vision-casting and vision implementation, including the re-naming, re-location, and re-launching of this declining mission church, which grew from 50 to 180 and from no pastoral staff members to 3 part-time and 1 full-time pastoral staff member. Served as the primary preacher/teacher. Performed common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, Led disaster relief trips. I resigned by my own choice because I began to feel that it was not where I belonged anymore, that it was time for a different leader, and that God was calling me and my family in a different direction. Senior Pastor (Interim): First Baptist Church of Blakely, GA 2003 to 2004 Served as the primary preacher/teacher of this church of 300+ with 2 Sunday-morning services. Met with full- and part-time office and ministry staff and the deacons. Performed common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, The church told me at the beginning of my tenure that I would not be considered for the position, so I left when the church called a new Senior Pastor. Minister of Music (Interim): Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church, Aurora, CO 2002 to 2003 Served as a member of the church staff of this church of 500+ in 3 Sunday-morning services. Planned and led worship (congregational singing) four times weekly. Grew and conducted 50-voice choir and 20-piece orchestra; also did musical composition/arranging for instruments. Developed and led a praise team and band. Helped the Pastor in common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, I was asked by the Senior Pastor and Minister of Music Search Team to stay permanently. Being called to preach, I asked if I could also start a Saturday-night service or a college or singles ministry. The Senior Pastor said "No," so I declined to pursue a Senior Pastor position and left when a new Minister of Music was called.

6 Senior Pastor: First Baptist Church of Colbert, GA 2001 to 2002 Served as the primary preacher/teacher of this church of Led full- and part-time office and ministry staff. Performed common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, This was my first Senior Pastor position. I followed a pastor of thirty years and a very brief interim period (less than nine months) during which the congregation became severely polarized. Basically, I was called in the middle of an active church split. Rather than staying with either group, we resigned and returned to Colorado. Minister of Music and Youth: Parker Baptist Church, Parker, CO 1997 to 2001 Served as a member of the church staff and church leadership team of this church which grew from 180 to over 400 during my tenure. Planned and led worship (congregational singing) three times weekly. Developed and conducted orchestra, which grew from 7 to over 20 regular adult instrumentalists. Led the youth ministry, which grew from 15 to over 70 students. Served as the youth preacher/teacher in weekly youth group meetings. Developed and led a youth sponsor/leadership team. Led youth mission trips to Henderson/Las Vegas, NV, Fremont/Omaha, NE, and Boise, ID, in which we did VBS, backyard Bible clubs, personal evangelism, and youth choir. Led youth ministry through the loss of one of our members, John Tomlin, in the Columbine High School massacre. Performed common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, Left to pursue God s call to become a Senior or teaching Pastor. Minister of Music and Youth: Crossroads Baptist Church (formerly Azalea City Baptist Church), Valdosta, GA 1994 to 1997 Served as a member of the church staff of this church of Began as interim and became permanent. Planned and led worship (congregational singing), choir, and instrumentalists three times weekly. Served as the youth preacher/teacher in weekly youth group meetings. Led the youth sponsor/leadership team. Performed common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, Minister of Music and Youth (Part-time): First Baptist Church of Hahira, GA 1991 to 1994 Served as a member of the church staff of this church of Planned and led worship (congregational singing), choir, and instrumentalists two times weekly. Served as the youth preacher/teacher in weekly youth group meetings. Led the youth sponsor/leadership team. Assisted in common pastoral care duties, including weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visits, biblical counseling, Other Work/Ministry Experience High School Math Teacher: Stockbridge High School, Stockbridge, GA 2010 Adjunct Professor (Critical Thinking/Logic): Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 2007 to 2009 Chaplain: Georgia State House of Representatives: Atlanta, GA 2006 Worship Leader: Colorado Baptist State Event 2003 Colorado Singing Men 1998 to 2003 Vice-President, Valdosta Baptist Association Ministers Conference 1995 Other Ministry Credentials Licensed by Hahira First Baptist Church, Hahira, GA; June 28, 1992 Ordained by Beulah Baptist Church, Cedar Springs, GA; September 17, 1995

7 Reverend Boyd Evans Ministry Objective: To use my gifts as an encourager, shepherd, teacher, and developer to serve as a Senior Pastor and help lead a Bibleteaching, outreach-minded church to be and build the body of Christ. Personal Information: Born: Dothan, Alabama in 1971 Hometown: Colquitt, Georgia Current Residence: McDonough, Georgia Wife: Jenny Children: Abigail (7), Aidan (10), and Emma (13) Education: Doctor of Ministry: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Graduated 2010 Master of Divinity: New Orleans Theological Seminary, Graduated 1999 Bachelor of Science in Education: Valdosta State University, Graduated 1993 Church Related Experience: Senior Pastor: 8 years Minister of Music and Youth: 8 years As a family: Enjoys the outdoors, TV/movies, parks, museums, and trips Personally: Enjoys sports, books, culture, conversation, and occasional golf Additional information and pictures can be found on ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Personal I grew up in a Christian home in southwest Georgia and gave my heart and life to Christ when I was 12-years-old. I began to keenly sense God s call to pastoral ministry during my junior year in high school, and through a series of affirmations and ministry experiences, I became convinced that God had called me to serve Him in the context of the local church and that I could do nothing else and find true fulfillment in my life. After a career of challenging and sometimes-painful experience, I still feel the same way. I am committed to following God s calling in my life. I understand my unique shape to be that of an encourager, developer, shepherd, and teacher. In addition, I am a catalyst for development and progress, and yet I understand the role and importance of balance, a church s corporate culture, social/ group dynamics, and the power of teamwork and togetherness. Further, I value Godly accountability and shared ministry of the body, and I have a broad base of ministry experience from which to draw - having led and developed a large youth ministry and conducting adult choir and orchestra, and having served in both staff-pastor and senior-pastor positions, in traditional, blended, and contemporary settings, rural and suburban, east and west. Recently, I was challenged to express what I would like to hear people say about me at my 80 th birthday (hypothetically). I would like to hear people say that I helped them learn about or deepen their faith in God, enjoy and appreciate life, laugh, and be encouraged. God blessed me with my wife, Jenny, in Also a people-person, she has a big heart for helping others and is a stabilizing and supportive presence in my life. God has blessed us with three great children, 2 daughters and 1 son, and we long to minister in a church where they can flourish socially and spiritually. As a family, we enjoy the outdoors, TV/movies, parks, museums,, and trips. I personally enjoy sports, books, culture, conversation, and I like to hit the occasional golf ball.

8 Philosophy of Ministry In my understanding, the church is to see itself and function as the body of Christ, or Christ s physical presence on earth, and certainly in its community (Mat. 28:18-20; 1 Cor. 12). This means, first of all, that since Christ is alive, His body, the local church, should also be alive. That is, the church must actively live; it must be healthy, energetic, and effective. Christ is actively building His church (Mat. 16:18), so His church is to be actively building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12). The idea is development, maturity, and carrying on the mission and ministry of Christ, leading to kingdom expression and expansion. This is an active, ongoing process, and nothing less than eternity is at stake. Therefore, mediocrity, complacency, or contentment to exist on life support are foreign to the innate nature of the church. The church must seek to actively live by embodying the ministry and mission of the living Christ. Second, my understanding of the local church as the body of Christ means not only that the church is to be alive with Christ, but also that it is to follow Christ and pattern its ministry aims after His, especially evangelizing, teaching, and ministering. First, by evangelizing, I mean that the church persistently invites all people into relationship with God, is sensitive or welcoming towards pre-believers in worship services as well as in the community at large, planning and programming accordingly, and seeks to inspire, equip, and mobilize its members for ministry both inside and outside the local church (Mat. 28:18-20; 1 Cor, 9:19-23; 1 Pet. 3:15-16). Second, teaching/preaching God s Word is necessary for people to experience deepening relationship with God and to understand and live-out His truth and life (Rom. 10:11-15; 2 Cor. 10:4-5; 1 Tim. 4:1-5). This happens in large groups, small groups, one-on-one, in the worship auditorium, the classroom, the living room, at the mall, the lake, the gym, on the golf course, anywhere. Third, any church that does not desire and work towards meeting the spiritual and even physical needs of the people in its fellowship and community is simply un- Christian, period (Mat. 25:31-40). In whatever specific ways the local church seeks to carry on the ministry and mission of Christ, it should always do so in His attitude, as a Godly, humble, sacrificing, obedient servant of God (Phil. 2:5-8). In order to carry out these ministry aims and others, including the crucial aims of corporate worship and fellowship or community, every Christ-follower has a part, and uniquely-gifted believers corporately comprise a uniquely-gifted church. In addition, God gives the local church specially-gifted leaders, including the Pastor. The role of the Pastor is essentially to guide the church in being living, healthy, and effective for God. He is to serve as an example ( elder ), spiritual nurturer/ protector/guide ( shepherd ), and a church leader ( overseer see Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Pet. 5:1-2). Core Values Regarding our own uniqueness, Jenny and I have identified the following as personal core values that have shaped and continue to shape us and our vision for how a church should be and build the body of Christ: Biblical Authority Jenny and I believe that the Bible, rightly handled (2 Tim. 2:15), should determine and drive everything we do in our personal lives and in the local church. We believe that high priority should be given to the practical, understandable, and creative teaching of Scripture and Scriptural principles (Rom. 10:17; 2 Tim. 4:2; 1Pet. 2:2). Relational Christianity We are not interested in the propagation of religiosity, but in nurturing men, women, boys, and girls in an active, two-way, grace-based relationship with the living Christ (John 15:1-11). Further, we see church not as something we do, but as something we are a living fellowship of people who are on the Christian journey together. Integrity Since I understand the Christian life to be a personal walk with or follow-ship of Christ, while a church must be sensitive towards pre-believers, those who know Christ will be moving Godward, growing in their personal relationship with Christ through God s grace. Therefore, I understand and affirm that such Godly growth and integrity are vitally important for all church leaders (1 Tim. 3, esp. vv. 2-9). By integrity, we also mean that the local church should nurture an atmosphere of authenticity, sincerity, and transparency (1 Cor. 9:19-23). Jen and I strive to be what you see is what you get kind of people, and we see honesty and sincerity as essential ingredients for a healthy fellowship (Eph. 4:25; Col. 3:9). Creativity As David served God s purpose in his own generation (Acts 13:36), Jen and I believe that today s local church must seek to do the same. In order to engage an ever-changing global community, the church must become and remain organic and adaptable in its approach to reaching people and teaching them the unchanging truths of the Gospel. Family Finally, as a husband of 17 years and a father of three children, I personally appreciate a church that values, emphasizes, and strengthens families (Eph. 5:22-6:4).

9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat B = Birthday A = Anniversary Deacon Meeting at Women on Mission Women s 5 8:30 am Noon Joyful Noise Christmas Program During Worship Christmas Cantata 7:00 p.m. B: Kevin Dotson, Elizabeth Davidson Silver Bells and Singing Sunbeams Christmas Programs During Worship B: Jim Sturgill A: Mark & Kim Coomer B: Irene Black Christmas Eve Service 25 Church Christmas Dinner Camp Bethel 6:00 p.m. A: Shane & Susan Mullins If your birthday or anniversary is not included, please call the church office. Bible Study 6:00pm B: Brittany Osborne, Jeane Moore A: John & Karen B: Brenda Kunigelis, Jeff Dotson B: Chris Green, Rick Mullins, Dallas Kennedy A: Jim & Lois B: Marsha Tolbert B: Samuel Wills Lawson B: Lee Ann Adkins B: Mark Clark B: Carol Green Doss Ponish B: Robert Baird B: Sydney Johnson Christmas Caroling 6:45 p.m. Senior Adult Trip Grove Park Inn Depart 8:30 a.m. B: Alex Knox 11:00 p.m. B: Carolyn Strouth, Jim Collie A: D.L. & Patsy Boggs, Jack & Peggy Tolbert, Lawrence & Irene Black Men s Prayer Breakfast 8:30 Reception for Rev. Boyd Evans 4:30 6:00 B: Nathan Lee Christmas B: Linsay Allio B: Randy Longworth, Bea Hill, John Steven Wills A: Don & GiGi Pippin B: Patsy Boggs, Brenda Collins, Vernoy Bolling B: Clayton Willis, Paul Maine B: Alicia Longworth A: Jeff & Cindy Elkins New Year s Eve

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