WBC NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017

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1 WBC NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017 WOODLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY LEADING PEOPLE INTO A GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

2 A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR Are you getting too much milk? All Christians should become lactose intolerant! Here is what I mean, the writer of Hebrews says, "You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child" (Heb. 5:12-13). The writer of Hebrews is clearly instructing us to move beyond a diet of simple truths. It is not good to continually be spiritually spoon fed. This passage has often been interpreted to mean we need deeper teaching from the Bible. If our only take away is that we need deeper teaching we have missed the point of these verses. The reason I say the point has been missed is because the writer of Hebrews is not wanting his audience to become professional eaters, he is wanting people who can teach others the truths of the Bible. "For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again... You need milk, not solid food" (Heb. 5:12). Let's follow the analogy. Babies drink milk, but as we mature we are able to eat more solid food, and then eventually we become parents and help the next generation eat. So we start out with someone feeding us the gospel. Then over time we get to a place where we can handle a truth that is less straight forward, a truth that requires discernment (Heb. 5:14). But we don't stop there. The goal is not for us to become professional Bible interpreters, constantly taking in deeper truths, but to begin to feed others. Those who only want to take in Bible truths and never teach them to others, actually become "dull of hearing" (Heb. 5:11). They start saying things like, "I just need to go somewhere else so I can be fed." The writer of Hebrews is telling us that as we mature we should stop asking, "am I being feed?" and start asking, "who am I feeding?" Pastor Mitch

3 WBC 2017 NewTestament Psalms and Proverbs Plan PRAYER FOCUS WBC PRAYER MINISTRY Prayer Matters Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: Return to Me, declares the Lord Almighty, and I will return to you, says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 1:3 There are two prayer emphases for October. One is a call to prayer issued by Pastor Mitch for WBC s Music Minister Search Team and Candidates. It will continue throughout the search process. Prayer guides are available in the foyer to unite our thoughts during this prayer emphasis. What an exciting privilege we have before us to participate in God s work at WBC as the team and candidates seek to find God s plan for each! The second emphasis is for October It brings an opportunity for the Church to refocus hearts on the Lord through devotion and prayer with a tool available through the NC Baptist Office of Prayer. The prayer focus is based on the verse above, Zechariah 1:3. Text the word PRAY30DAYS to to receive a brief daily prayer prompt October 1 October 30. There are accompanying prayer guides available at as well as coordinating videos that are also accessible through this site. As the American evangelical church continues to plateau or decline, we, HIS people, must do all we can to seek HIM for revival and spiritual awakening for ourselves, our families, our church and yes, our state and nation. Will you be part of this effort to unite others across NC in daily prayer for revival? Invite others to participate. Text today or visit the website for further information. But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare, you will find your welfare. Jeremiah 29:7 ESV October 1 Sunday Psalms October 2 Monday 1 John 3 October 3 Tuesday 1 John 4 October 4 Wednesday 1 John 5 October 5 Thursday 2 John October 6 Friday 3 John October 7 Saturday Proverbs 16 October 8 Sunday Psalms October 9 Monday 1 Peter 1 October 10 Tuesday 1 Peter 2 October 11 Wednesday 1 Peter 3 October 12 Thursday 1 Peter 4 October 13 Friday 1 Peter 5 October 14 Saturday Proverbs October 15 Sunday Psalms October 16 Monday John 1 October 17 Tuesday John 2 October 18 Wednesday John 3 October 19 Thursday John 4 October 20 Friday John 5 October 21 Saturday Proverbs 19 October 22 Sunday Psalms October 23 Monday John 6 October 24 Tuesday John 7 October 25 Wednesday John 8 October 26 Thursday John 9 October 27 Friday John 10 October 28 Saturday Proverbs 20 October 29 Sunday Daniel 1-2 October 30 Monday John 11 October 31 Tuesday John 12

4 PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER PRAYERS FOR SALVATION: Seth, John, Robert, Kevin, Jacob PRAYERS FOR HOMEBOUND OR THOSE IN ASSISTED LIVING: Countywide Prayer Spotlight Greater Gaston Baptist Association established prayer as an associational priority for In keeping with this objective, leadership is asking area churches to join in prayer for one another. GGBA will send a new list monthly to all the churches. Please consider calling these names in both your small group prayer times as well as your individual prayer times. May WBC be blessed as we join others seeking God to build up HIS kingdom through this prayer emphasis TAYLOR MEMORIAL, GASTONIA GENE ALLEY, INTERIM PASTOR TEMPLE, GASTONIA SCOTT WHITENER, PASTOR TUCKASEEGE, MT. HOLLY JASON MARLOWE, PASTOR UNITED, GASTONIA W. RAY PENNELL, PASTOR UNITY, BELMONT JOE LAWING, PASTOR "Restore us again, O God our Savior Will You not revive us again..." Psalm 85:4-6 Community Prayer Gathering First Saturday of Each Month WBC Sanctuary Saturday, October 7 9:30am 10:30am Please join your brothers and sisters in Christ from area churches to pray and believe that God s Word in 2 Chronicles 7:14 is true for today Kattie Stowe, Joyce Roberts, Sara Usery, Hortense Cowan PRAYERS FOR HEALTH AND HEALING: Elizabeth Sprinkles, Frances Heavner, Jamie Godfrey, Robin Vanderlip, Pat Taylor, Wally Saunders, Michael Minges, Terry Collins daughter Marsha, Robert and Doris Crotts, Terry Collins (Zack Collins Uncle), Lowell Crisis Ministry and the families this ministry touches, Those who are caregivers for sick or elderly family members, Those who work for the School System, Veterans and Active Military, Missionaries, our Government Officials, WBC Unity and God s will for the church To initiate a prayer, call one of the following: Joyce Wynn Pauline Watts Jane Saunders

5 As we begin the fall season, the children and parents are getting back into the school year routine. It can become a very busy and hectic time of year between school, homework, soccer practice, dance classes, etc. In all the craziness of being pulled in so many directions at once, don t forget the importance of letting your little ones spend time learning about God. Here at Woodlawn, we have Sunday School, Children s Choir (Sunday evenings), KidsROC and Mission Friends (Wednesday nights). We are excited to announce that Woodlawn has added Children s Church! This is for K-3 rd Grade during the Sunday morning service immediately following the offering. Please join us in the Children s Department on the second floor of the education building, and bring your friends! The children will have a snack, Bible lesson, and craft time. Meanwhile in the preschool department, we continue to have Extended Session during the Sunday morning service, where our 3-5 year olds have a short lesson, snack, songs, and playtime. Don t forget we provide a nursery for birth-2 year olds as well. If you are interested in serving through volunteering for Children s Church or Preschool Extended Session & Nursery, please see Leigh Ann Evans or Melissa Botts. Thank you.

6 YOUTH Fall Bonfire Fall Retreat Other Fall-bulous stuff Sunday, October 22 5:30pm Meet at the covered shelter for games, hanging out and S Mores ADULTS EVERY LADY OF WOODLAWN IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Titus 2 tells us that Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Please make plans now to join us as we come together as young and matured ladies for a night of fun games, delicious treats and fellowship. Thursday, October 19 at 6:30pm ONE ANOTHER Also, bring a recipe to share GOSPEL CENTERED relationships Youth Wednesday Night series series NOVEMBER BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC NEW New Self, New Dependence, New Craving and New Mission Total cost $40 See John or Sammie about money YOUNG AT HEART We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. This month we will meet on Tuesday, October 3 at 5:30pm In the multi-purpose room Bring a covered dish and a dollar for the kitty GUEST MUSICIAN

7 WHAT S GOING ON AT WOODLAWN? FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER WE WILL BE COLLECTING: Soup, Grits, Pancake Mix, syrup, Oatmeal and Canned Meals If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. Isaiah 58:10 Sunday Evenings at 6pm We are continuing a new study: The Parables of Jesus Make plans to join us each Sunday night at 6pm for this exciting study. Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study, Prayer and Discussion 7pm in the Multi-purpose room The food pantry is currently in need of helpers. Please see Deborah Hall if you can help.

8 SPECIAL OCCASIONS OCTOBER Ann Lowery 8 Gary Huffstetler 9 Whitney Ford 9 Brandie Spitler 10 Robert Hardesty 10 Debbie Simpson 12 Jean Roberts 14 Clayton Falls 15 Ray Gilbert 16 Brenda Barnhill 18 Jacob Sears 27 Marie Murphy 27 Jett Stevens 30 Tom Botts 30 Cameron Hardesty 31 Carolyn Foley 31 Carolyn McDowell 31 Pauline Watts Harold and Shirley Falls October 24 Max and April Bowden October 30 WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER: Mrs. Brenda Whitt

9 so you know WOODLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Mitch Evans Worship Minister: Jonathan Calvert Ministry Assistant: Crystal Watkins Youth Minister Intern: John Bolinsky The WBC Newsletter is a monthly publication for Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. Lowell, NC Phone: Sunday School is at 9:45am Worship service is at 11:00am Sunday evening service and activities are at 6:00pm Wednesday small groups, youth and children s activities are at 7:00pm Church Office Hours Monday Thru Thursday 8am 4pm FINANCIAL DIGEST AS OF august 2017 INCOME YEAR TO DATE $ 299, OFFERING august 2017 $ 22, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE SUNDAY SCHOOL august august WORSHIP august august Woodlawn Baptist Church is happy to allow members to use our facilities. We just ask that you complete a Facilities Use Form and give it to the Ministry Assistant so she can be sure there are no scheduling conflicts and can add your event to the church calendar. The Facilities Use Forms are available in the workroom, on the wall by the copier.

10 Deacon Family Assignment Tony Watkins A Bok Don Trapp Bol Cox Buddy Barnhill Coy Gil Willie Sutton Gim Law Ray Gilbert Lax M Tom McAferty N Sil Shane Wilders Sim - T Mark Hall U - Z Your deacons on duty for October are: mark hall and tony watkins Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of god, which he obtained with his own blood Acts 20:28