Dear church family and friends,

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1 Rev. Mike Winters Pastor Leigh Clark Minister of Music & Youth Dr. Ray Jones, Jr. Pastor Emeritus WISE BAPTIST NEWS A PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WISE BAPTIST CHURCH May 5, 2015 Dear church family and friends, Important Dates A place for faith and fellowship with family and friends. The opening words of the Bible in Genesis 1:1 read, In the beginning, God created. Nicolas Berdyaev says, Creativeness in the world is the eighth day of creation. The Bible refers to seven days as the time in which our world was made. The word day in the Bible often means a long period of time, not just a 24-hour period. Beyond those seven days, God continues to move, work, and create. Eph. 2:10 informs us that we are God s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. God s intends for His creative power and love to be expressed through the gifts and talents of His people. There is a story about the great sculptor, Michelangelo, pushing a huge rock down the street. A curious neighbor inquires as to what he is doing. Michelangelo answers, There is an angel in that rock that wants to come out. We are called, with God s help, to release the angel within us all. God has given us the raw materials, the gifts and abilities to touch our world for Him. The point at which we use our gifts is when we become cocreators with God. He uses us to change our world for the better. On Sunday May 17, we will have a Ministry/Missions Fair in the Fellowship Hall. The worship service will end early and we will be dismissed to the Fellowship Hall. There will be separate, visual displays to represent many of the missions and ministries currently going on in our church. Each "booth will have a representative to answer questions. There will be opportunities for you to try out a new ministry/mission. A light lunch will also be served. Thank you for your present and future serving! I look forward to seeing you at the Ministry/Missions Fair, as we serve the Lord together. Love, Pastor Mike We rejoice in Jerry Reynolds decision to make Wise Baptist Church his home last Sunday at the conclusion of worship. We look forward to his Baptism in the near future. Mission Committee Meeting May 6th Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief Training May 8th 9th Ministry/Missions Fair May 17th Community Meal June 18th Vacation Bible School June 22nd 26th Mission Trip July 3rd 10th Inside Announcements Page 2 From Leigh Page 3 BDays/Anniv. Page 3 Youth News Page 3 Pictures Page 4 5 & 6 Opportunities Page 7 How to Join Wise Baptist Church: Express one of the following to the Pastor during the closing hymn: Transfer of Letter transfer membership to Wise Baptist Church Baptism desire to express faith in Christ through baptism Statement of Faith baptized believer not on a membership roll

2 Announcements YOUR INVITED Saturday, May 16, 2-4pm WBC Fellowship Hall You have played such an important part in their lives, please join us for a 75th Wedding Anniversary drop by Reception in honor of our parents, Glenn & Bea Hill. Married May 18, Gift us only with the honor of your presence! Hosted by family and friends The Mission Trip Yard Sale was a great success! Thank you to Sherlene Hall, John & Kathy Kennedy, Elaine Hylton, Bessie & Clyde Vance, Sandy Yun, Grace Allio, Toni Thacker, Daniel Ray, Pastor Mike, Leigh Clark, Suzie Bailey, Rachel Bailey, Josh Greene, Donna Hutchinson, John Ponish, Debbie Collins, Randy and Josh Chisenhall and all others who helped and donated items. We raised over $3,900.00!! Community Meal On Thurs., June 18, Wise Baptist will provide and serve the Community Meal to those in need at Stevens Baptist Church from 6 7pm. If interested, please sign up on the Communication Card or contact church office. WBC Vacation Bible School will be June 22nd 26th. If you would like to help call the Church office or Susan Mullins. JOIN US for Wednesday Night Bible Study The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children-taught by Terry Winters I & II Thessalonians A Guide for a Healthy Church Life -taught by Pastor Mike As you pray, please remember Papa Joe and Reba Smiddy, Ray and Carolyn Jones, Emily Bridges, Artie and Clifford Bailey, Kim Boggs, Pat Boggs, Archie and Joanne Kennedy, Elizabeth and Susan Davidson, Irene Black, Hubert Breeding, John and Kay Wright, Marty Kennedy, Sara & Matt Johnson, Lulia Maine, Ron Swindall, all the cancer patients in our area, and our men and women in the military. Our Shut Ins: Hazel Dixon (Mountain View), Martha Gilliam, Eddie Culbertson, Vernoy Bolling, Jeanne Stallard, Peggy Tolbert (Heritage Hall BSG), and Florine Pennington (The Laurels). If there are other known prayer concerns or shut-ins, please let us know. LAY MINISTRY-MISSION FAIR MAY 17th WBC will be having a Ministry Missions Fair in the Fellowship hall on May 17th. The displays will inform us about the various ministries and missions of Wise Baptist Church. There will be an opportunity for you to gather information, ask questions, and even volunteer. Begin praying for God to reveal where you can be involved. Worship will dismiss early and we will proceed to the Fellowship Hall. You will be informed and encouraged about what God is doing through Wise Baptist Church! You will be invited to take part. A light lunch will also be served as you visit each display. May is the designated month for the Herb Tuck Memorial Offering to support the work of the Wise Baptist Association. If you would like to give, designate on your offering. LET S HELP The two white baskets are available for the ongoing collection of nonperishable food items. These items will help people in our community who struggle to feed themselves and/or their families. Please contribute throughout the year that can help feed those in need. items

3 From Leigh What glorious weather we have been blessed with for the past few days. It almost makes you forget about the harsh winter! Our time of fellowship over the weekend at the yard sale was also glorious. The team work and compassion that is displayed at the yard sale is amazing. Whatever needs to be done hauling, moving, folding, taking money, speaking to customers gets done without complaint. That s serving! Did you notice our new vocalists in TRUTH? I texted Macey and Carla last week and just asked if they would consider singing with us and they both immediately responded with Yes. That s serving and using your talents for His Glory! My dad shared with me a story about a doctor in their church. She has a very successful women s practice in Monroe. A man in their church has been leading mission trips to Bolivia for a number of years. He asked this doctor to go because there is such a need for women s care. She said she couldn t leave her practice or her young child for that long. Then, God began working on her heart. She realized that all that she has her successful practice, her family, everything is a gift from God. If she is not willing to use her gifts for Him or trust Him with the things that are most precious to her, why has He blessed her with these things. She came under conviction that she should go. She shared her testimony with her church and she is now back from her mission trip to Bolivia. WOW! WOW! WOW! Many people brought goodies for the college students. A large group of people stayed after church on Sunday to pack stress-buster bags. That is serving! Where/how will you serve? Reflect on what God has blessed you with He probably intends for you to use that for Him are you? I am praying for all of you this week. Blessings, Leigh YOUTH Thank you, Susan Mullins, for the wonderful meal last night! This week, we will not have regular youth because we are going to the trampoline park in Johnson City. BIBLE STUDY If you, God, kept a record of wrong doings, who would stand? As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, and that s why you re worshipped. Ps. 130:3-4 (The Message) UPCOMING EVENT We will leave around 1:30 on Sunday for Just Jump in Johnson City. Bring money for dinner. Friends are welcome! May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12 Sharon Bradley Lin Allio Susie Clasby Rachel Helton Sarah Helton Rosemarie Boyle Kim Coomer Caryn Johnson Ron Swindall Jack Tolbert, JR May 10 CHURCH LIBRARY Jim & Michelle Kopp ATTENTION Children s Church, Sunday School, Wednesday night and Bible school teachers: The cabinet in the closet in the fellowship hall has lots of materials for crafts and lessons for you to use for your class. Beverly Viers has done a great job re-organizing the materials that are available for you. MEALS ON WHEELS The church, under the leadership of Deacon John Kennedy, is delivering meals to those who cannot attend the Wednesday evening supper & Bible study. If you would like a meal delivered or know of someone who needs a meal, please contact John Kennedy or the Church office by Tuesday at noon. Be sure to check out the Church Library which is located in the Ladies SS Classroom on the first floor. There is something for everyone - fiction, non-fiction, novels, devotionals, Bible translations and more!! WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP MEAL To ensure that we have enough food for Wednesdays meal, please sign up on Sunday s Communication Card or call the church office ( ) by Tuesday, if you plan to attend.

4 YOUTH PROM Ms. Beverly and Ms. Bessie working on the flowers for the church sign.

5 SUNDAY WORSHIP Welcome to Jerry Reynolds, who joined our church on Sunday! PASTOR MIKE S 60TH BIRTHDAY

6 MISSION TRIP YARD SALE UVAW STRESSBUSTER-SNACK BAGS

7 Deacons On Call: 5/03-5/09 Lewey Lee, John Kennedy 5/10-5/16 Dan Helton, Bill Sutherland Building Stewards: Ron, Dan, Scott S. Instrumentalists: Susan M., Susan S. Worship Welcome Team: Volunteers this Week Dave Belcher, Misty Belcher, Jeff Kiser, Oscar Raile, Daniel Ray, Carla Sheppard S.S. Greeters: 5/10 Mike & Rebecca Osborne 5/17 Bob & Teresa Adkins Nursery: 5/10 Kathy Osborne(N1), Bryan Cruchfield(N2), Caroline Mullins(Floater) 5/17 Jessica Crutchfield(N1), Susie Clasby(N2), Reagan Elkins(Floater) Children s Church: 5/10 Cindy Elkins PA: 5/10 Mike Osborne 5/17 Bryan Crutchfield Tellers: May Mike Strouth, June Dotson Ushers: 5/10 Youth 5/17 Ron Helton*, Jeff Adkins, Jeff Cantrell, John Ponish, Mark Clark, Scott Snodgrass, Dan Helton *Offertory Prayer Wed.-Serving Team: 5/06 Sandy Mullins, Cyndi Newlon, Rebecca Osborne, Karen Ponish 5/13 Ruby Salyers, Susan Smith, Beverly Viers, Susie Powers Wed. Night Meal: 5/06 Potluck 5/13 Baked Chicken, Vegies, Rice, Rolls A Place for Faith and Fellowship with Family and Friends WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Youth 11:00 am 1:30 pm Monday Piecemakers (1st & 3rd) 9:30 am Caring Friends(2nd & 4th) 9:30 am Wednesday Mission Committee Meeting 5:00 pm Dinner Bible Study Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm 6:45 pm 7:50 pm Thursday Women on Mission(2nd) Noon Friday VA Disaster Relief Training 6:00 pm Saturday VA Disaster Relief Training 7:30 am Rev. Mike Winters Contact Information Mailing Address: 8915 Red Maple Dr., Wise, VA MikeWinters@wisebaptist.com Phone: Cell: Phone:(276) Website: wisebaptist@verizon.net Fax: Wise Baptist Church P.O. Box 777 Wise, VA Like us at: Wise Baptist Church and at Wise Baptist Youth Thought for the week: Every day is the eight day of creation, God s continuing creative work.