Happy Birthday, Jesus!

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1 VOLUME LVI ISSUE NO. 25 DECEMBER 23, 2014 Happy Birthday, Jesus!

2 If you serve on a standing committee, please make your plans to attend the Annual Committee Workshop. The workshop will be Sunday, January 18 from 3:30-5:00. We will begin by meeting all together, then the individual committees will meet to begin working on ministry projects for Each year this meeting proves to be a valuable time as we kick off a new year of ministry. Harmony Science Academy is in need of volunteers to come and read with students for about 30 minutes, one day per week. Some children do not have the opportunity to read at home, and this causes them to fall behind in gaining fluency in reading. The simple act of sitting and listening to a child read for just 30 Marcy Smith minutes will make a big difference. There are no special skills required, just a love of children and a willingness to help. If you would like to help, please give me a call. I would like to thank everyone who came to hear our Children s Choir present The Christmas Cross. It means so much to our children and their families to have a good crowd in attendance. I know you were blessed by this special evening of worship. We plan to provide a DVD of the performance to each family of children who participated. Did you know you can view Pastor Bruce s sermons on our website? Visit us at then select the RE- SOURCES page and click on the Sermons tab. You will find a copy of the Vision, upcoming events, and so much more on our website. Take a look! Please look at the dates below, as our schedule has been adjusted for the Christmas Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New year! Upcoming: Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 6:00PM, everyone is invited Sunday, December 28 Bible Study and Worship in the morning, NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Wednesday, December 31 NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Sunday, January 4 Bible Study and Worship in the morning, NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Wednesday, January 7 Wednesday night activities resume Sunday, January 11 Sunday night activities resume Sunday, January 18 - Annual Committee Workshop, 3:30-5:00 I am thankful for Evan s ministry these past three years. He, Erin and Lukas will certainly be missed. I am also thankful for all the volunteers who will help lead the youth ministry during this time of transition. We will continue to meet as usual with the help of these faithful volunteers. If you are a youth parent, I invite you to come to the Youth Parent Meeting on Sunday, January 11 at 4:30 in the Garden Room. At this meeting we will discuss our plans to facilitate each of the youth ministry activities, and discuss plans for Disciple Now and Youth Camp. I would really appreciate your input as we make decisions regarding these upcoming events. We also need hosts for upcoming Time Outs. Time Out generally occurs on the second Sunday of each month, from 6:30-8:30. A host provides his/her home and a meal for the students, and the youth ministry volunteers will bring the students and provide activities. Upcoming dates are: January 11, March 8 and April 12. If you would be interested in hosting Time Out this semester, please give me a call in the office. Please continue to pray for our students and their families during this time of transition. Pray that God will provide our new youth minister in His perfect timing. Marcy

3 Kip Osborne LATHAM SPRINGS 50 PLUS SENIOR ADULT DAY Sign up has begun for our attendance at the first 50 Plus Senior Day at Latham Springs. This will be from 9 to 3 PM on Thursday, January 15 th. The Baylor Senior Choir will bring a concert and there will be congregational singing, preaching, and Bible study. The program is free, however the cost for the meal is $8 per person. Contact the church to get on the list for transportation. We will leave the church at 8:15 AM. BRANSON RESERVATIONS! COME JOIN US FOR A FUN TRIP THIS SPRING! Our church will be joining together with M & M Tours of Hewitt to go to Branson World Music Fest from April 22 through April 25 of This trip includes deluxe coach transportation, 3 nights double occupancy lodging, 6 included meals, and 5 shows. The cost of the trip is $498 per person including a $50 deposit. Now is the time to be certain to sign up before the bus is full and the opportunity has passed. Contact M&M Tours for payment and let the church know that you have signed up to attend. SANCTUARY CHOIR PRACTICE will resume on Wednesday evening, January 7 th, at 7:30 PM in the Choir room. I hope that everyone who has a gift for being a part of the choir will be certain to choose to offer their voices back to God in praise through our church choir. We have a blessed time as we prepare and lead in worship each week. Your participation is needed. There is also room for those who need to be seated while they participate in the choir. Please don t let your inability to stand keep you from using your gift. If you can sing, but just need to be seated as you offer your praise, there is a seated spot in the choir loft for you and others. Come and join us this year! Mrs. Margaret Mendoza Ms. Corina Mendoza December 14, 2014 Warren Lee & Grehson McKamey III, Brooklyn Bolton, Layia McKamey, Joseph Otojara, Mia Bolton, Joshua Bolton, Ruth Fisher, Dennis Cox, Laura Miles, Mrs. Lilly Ogas, Chris VanGardor, Linda Miles December 21, 2014 Layia McKamey, Joseph Otojara, Emily Bright, Linda Miles Worship Attendance - Sunday School-Small Groups December December Sunday Night Small Groups 1: At the home of Coach & Nancy Smith-Raymond Hill- Facilitator Studying - The Book of Malachi 2: At the home of Ann Albers Don Deatherage Facilitator Studying Blended Families-Starts : At the home of Scott & Sheri Day Scott & Sheri Day Facilitators. Needed for Sanctuary Platform renovation $11,000 Designated gifts toward project $ 4,515. You will notice from the December 21, 2014 report that we were $18,200 behind budget. I would like to encourage you to help us end the year meeting our Budget goal. If for whatever reason, you have become behind in your tithes and offerings during this year, would you consider bringing them up to date before December 31st? Also, remember that for your donations to count in 2014, they must be post-marked no later than December 31st or delivered to the church no later than December 31st. Please know we greatly appreciate the support you have given to Western Heights Baptist Church this year. Christmas Blessings to everyone, George Livingston Church Administrator Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 6:00PM, everyone is invited Sunday, December 28 Bible Study and Worship in the morning, NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Wednesday, December 31 NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Sunday, January 4 Bible Study and Worship in the morning, NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Wednesday, January 7 Wednesday night activities resume Sunday, January 11 Sunday night activities resume Sunday, January 18 - Annual Committee Workshop, 3:30-5:00

4 Bruce Worley Pastor Kip Osborne Associate Pastor/Minister of Music Marcy Smith Minister of Children & Education George Livingston Minister of Administration/Finance Ann Albers Church/Pastor s Secretary whbc@whbcwaco.org MaryAnn Bailey Church/Pastor s Secretary maryann@whbcwaco.org January 7, 2015 Casserole Night January 14, 2015 Chili/ Stew Night Sunday Bi-Weekly Financial Report 2014 Dec 14 Dec 21 Weekly Budget Goal... $9, $9, Weekly Budget Receipts... $8, $8, Budget Receipts. Month to Date. $22, $31, Budget Expenses.Month to Date. $15, $19, Designated Receipts Month to Date. $1, $4, Budget Goal Year to Date.... $466, $475, Budget Receipts..Year to Date... $449, $457, Budget Expenses...Year to Date.... $454, $457, Designated Receipts Year to Date.... $42, $44, Designated Mission Contributions Lottie Moon Goal $6, Receipts to Date $3, Monday through Friday 8:00 am-12:00 noon 1:00 pm-4:30 pm The offices are closed and telephones are not answered between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm, and after 4:30 pm. 12/28/2014 thru 01/10/2015 Kip Osborne Don Deatherage

5 Western Heights Baptist Church Vision Calendar of Opportunities December 28, 2014 to January 10, 2014 Sunday December 28 9:30 am Bible Study 10:30 am Church Library Open 10:45 am Worship Service Monday December 29 6:00 pm Handbell Choir Tuesday December 30 9:30 am Willing Hands 1:30 pm Ministry Choir Wednesday December 31 9:00 am Financial Review Committee Mtg. 10:00 am Hands & Feet of Jesus Ministry Thursday January 01 Church Office Closed for New Year s Holiday Friday January 02 11:00 am Widows on the Town Saturday January 03 5:00 am BSF leaders Meeting 8:00 am Prayer Group Meeting From the church clerk All Recommendations Presented at the December 17, 2014 Passed. They were: From the Committee on Committees: Colleen Nall will fill a 2015 opening on the Youth Committee, Jan Laney, Nancy Schreiber, & Raymond Hill will fill the 2017 openings on Committee on Committees. Don Deatherage be elected Building Superintendent and thus serve as Ex-Officio on the Property and Space Committee. From the Personnel Committee: Recommends approval of the revised Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual.(This revision does not add or take away any benefits that the church approved in the last revision dated December 15, 2004.) The manual was revised to bring our policies up-to-date regarding our current staffing and responsibilities. From the Nominating Committee: Recommends the Organizational Officers and Teachers for September 1, 2014 thru August 13, 2015 as printed on pages of the December 17, 2014 conference report be approved. Sunday January 04 9:30 am Bible Study 10:30 am Church Library Open 10:45 am Worship Service Monday January 05 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 6:00 pm BSF Tuesday January 06 9:30 am Willing Hands 1:30 pm Ministry Choir Wednesday January 07 9:00 am Financial Review 9:30 am Women on Missions 10:00 am Hands & Feet of Jesus Ministry 2:00 pm Vision Folders 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal 5:45 pm Praise Team Rehearsal 6:00 pm Children s Choir 6:00 pm Mission Preschool 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting 6:45 pm RA s/ga s Thursday January 08 No Activities Friday January 09 5:00 am BSF Leaders Meeting 9:30 am With God s Help Saturday January 10 8:00 am Prayer Group Meeting Deatherage s Small Group Come join our small group starting January 11, 2015, meeting at Ann Albers s home, 363 Old Mill Creek Dr., Waco. Our focus will be God Breathes on Blended Families. There are 12 fundamentals to build your family. A resource for: 1. Remarried couples/ or about to remarry 2. Divorced Singles 3. Understanding children in blended families If you have any questions please contact Don Deatherage