Windsor Spring Baptist Church

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1 For in Scripture it says: See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trust in him will never be put to shame. 1Peter 2:6 a monthly publication of Windsor Spring Baptist Church Reaching Others Our Goal September 2010 Volume: 33 Issues: 9

2 From the Pastor How many people do you know who used to go to church, but just don t anymore? If you are like most people, we all know someone who used to go to church but we have not seen them in a service in a long time. According to the book American Church in Crisis by David T. Olson, Most Americans have been to church, and yet only 20 percent are regular attendees. Dr. Gary L. McIntosh from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University estimates more than 76 million people have attended church at least once in their lifetime. Clearly, most people who do not currently attend church did attend at one time. Many of these people might be willing to try church again, given the right opportunity. In fact, research shows that 82% of unchurched people are open to attending a church if invited by a friend, and yet only 2% of churchgoers invited someone to church in the past year. That is why Windsor Spring is participating in Back to Church Sunday on September 12 th. Back to Church Sunday provides the perfect opportunity for people to rediscover church and for those in church to take the opportunity to invite them. The campaign is based on a simple idea: if you ask un-churched people to come with you to church, most likely they'll say yes. Statistics show that most people who don t or no longer attend church simply haven t made time for it as Mark Batterson puts it, Many de-churched people are a simple re-invitation away! Back to Church Sunday is designed to be that opportunity. It is a special service dedicated to people who do not regularly attend church, a time when those who have left the church are encouraged to return and give it another try. We are going to be sending out postcards to the community to encourage people to give church another try. So here s how you can be involved: 1. Begin praying now for the person you would like to invite to come to Back to Church Sunday, on September 12 th. 2. Take a risk and ask that person to come to church with you. 3. Be willing to show up early on Back to Church Sunday to help with the special refreshments that we will have for our guests. A sign-up sheet will be in the foyer of the sanctuary beside the water fountain. Let s work together and reach South Augusta for Christ, but it all starts with a simple invitation to come to church. I want to leave you with the words of the Apostle Paul. for, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Romans 10:13-15 (NIV) Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. (1 Chronicle 16:23-24). I love this time of year, don t you hear it it s the sound of Christmas. Well, maybe not for you but for the music ministry, Christmas is definitely the sound we hear. God Coming Down is our musical for this year and it s traditional mixed with contemporary. The traditional Carols that are so loved are interspersed with the new sounds of today leaving you plenty of opportunities to sing along. But I have an even better option! Why not just join us to sing the entire piece getting first hand knowledge of the songs before they are done in December. It gives you an opportunity to connect with the sounds of Christmas while Connecting with God Himself, WORSHIP! Four months in advance! It doesn t get much better, a chance to use your gifts for the Glory of God while having an opportunity to fellowship with other like minded believers. It becomes a family of its own. So maybe you ve been looking for a place to get connected, a small group that you can get to know personally. Look no further than the choir! I promise you times of laughter, tears, and an indescribable joy as we minister to one another and to our congregation. No advance musical training is required. All that is needed is a servant s heart and an open mind. See you Sunday at 4PM! Teresa Oh and don t forget WAM for the kids. They too, will hear the sounds of Christmas early as they work on their own musical for presentation the first week of December. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. (Psalm13:6) Wanted Musicians who play guitar (electric, bass, or acoustic), piano, or other instruments such as strings (violin, cello, etc), woodwinds or brass. If you would like to audition for the instrumental part of the praise team please call Teresa Disch at or her at minyouth@windsorspring.org for an appointment. See you Sunday, Bible in hand, Pastor Paul

3 Let s Welcome Those Who Desire to Join Our Fellowship*... **Tatiana Lopez 2799 Crosscreek Rd. Hephzibah, GA * **Barbara Honyoust 3805 Highpointe Dr. Hephzibah, GA *New Member s Class & **Baptism Required for Membership Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Don t we all need wisdom in our lives? - Wisdom to know the right words to say - Wisdom to know what direction to go - Wisdom to know how to handle a delicate situation Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33a) God s wisdom is in abundant supply! But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5) God s abundant supply of wisdom is ours for the asking, believing Him to be faithful to give it to us. The pursuit of godly wisdom will bring us: Karren McTier and Family in the recent passing of her brother, Gordon Mann. We wish to thank God s Helping Hand Ministry for building the ramp for John. Both of us enjoyed the fellowship with these great men. May God Bless this ministry. John & Jean Johnson The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 6 th in observance of Labor Day. Security My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will discern the fear of the LORD And discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, Guarding the paths of justice, And He preserves the way of His godly ones. (Proverbs 2:1-8) Kids in 1 st 6 th gradesare invitedtojoinusforwam! This will be a fun and exciting time for kids to learn to worship God and lead others in worship through Worship-Arts-Music. WAM will meet everywednesday@beginningseptember 1 st.information&registrationformsareinthe foyerofthesanctuary.parents,ifyouhave any questions please contact Christa Hyman at or her at chrishyma@comcast.net. Honor The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor. (Proverbs 3:35) Influence The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls. (Proverbs 11:30) The Apostle Paul prayed for the believers in Ephesus that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. (Ephesians 1:17) So we too should pray this for the believers at WSBC. Prayerfully yours, Andrea

4 Windsor Spring Baptist Church P.O. Box Windsor Spring Rd. Augusta, GA NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 253 AUGUSTA, GA 09/01 Penny Howard 09/01 Tammy Hendrix 09/02 Pat Buller 09/03 Joan Brumbach 09/03 Roy Berry 09/05 Jeff Disch 09/05 Joshua Disch 09/07 Fran Gossage 09/08 Shirley Cleveland 09/08 Rosa Pryor 09/09 Mary Beattie 09/10 Jay Higgins 09/10 Charity Farms 09/12 Lillian Gray 09/12 Shakia Brisbon 09/13 Bob Nesmith 09/13 Erwin (Tiny) Garrow 09/15 Jessie Hardy 09/16 Turu Barker 09/16 Mike Wilkins 09/16 Yvonne Williams 09/18 Ron Roberts 09/19 Daniel Disch 09/21 Michelle Potter 09/21 Alexia Dunlap 09/22 Larry Thompson 09/22 Wanda Walker 09/22 Michelle Burt 09/22 Curtis Pryor, Jr. 09/24 Darren Allen (Bungy) 09/26 Jamez Gray 09/26 Whitney Bungy 09/26 Ben Henderson 09/28 Delia Harris 09/29 Jacqueline Womack 09/29 Nicky Green

5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00pm-Fellowship Hall Reserved Choir Rehearsal Cancelled 5:30pm Evening Service 6 Labor Day Church Office Closed :30am Men s Prayer Breakfast 12 11:00am-Baptism 12:30pm-Men s Ministry Luncheon Fundraiser 4:00pm- Choir Rehearsal 4:15pm-Church Council 5:30pm-Evening Service Children & Preschool Activities 13 Deacon s Meeting Sunday School Teacher s Trg :00am-God s Helping Hand Ministry 1:00pm-Scrapbooking 19 4:00pm Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm Evening Service Pastor/Deacons/Wives Social Chophouse Augusta Mall AM Services The Lord s Supper 4:00pm Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm-Deacon Ordination