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1 s h a r i n g t h e h o p e o f J e s u s HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS? I recently saw a quote that grabbed my attention. It was a surprising confession from a member of the 1970 s Eagles band, Don Henley. Success can be just as disconcerting as failure, especially when you have questions about your own worthiness and abilities. - Don Henley CHANGING THE WORLD, STARTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY, ONE HEART AT A TIME October page 2 calendar page 3 Children s Ministry page 4 WCA Update page 5 page 6 page 7 back page Upcoming Events You wouldn t expect such a statement from a member of a group whose album, Their Greatest Hits ( ) was the best-selling album of the 20th Century in the U.S. The world would define success in the measure of wealth, fame and fortune. Yet time and time again we see the emptiness and despair in people who have all of these things. This definition of success does not lead to a deeper fulfillment and a lasting sense of purpose! For followers of Christ success should be defined as a heart and mindset of reliance and dependence on the Holy Spirit. The Lord reminded me of this recently in my life. As we get caught up in all of the responsibilities of life our hearts can quickly and easily move to a place of producing and performing. But the greater and eternal work is always in our relying and depending on the Holy Spirit! The Apostle Paul said it this way in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT), My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. When we identify our weakness Christ can do His work. When we see success it s the understanding that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13. God only sees success as those things that carry an eternal value. So the question we face is simple. Do I subscribe to the worlds definition of success or the Biblical definition? As I serve in the capacity of your Transitional Pastor I am committed to relying on the leading of the Holy Spirit. Because I, like Don Henley, carry questions about my unworthiness and abilities. However, I choose to allow God to take my weaknesses and make them strong. Will you join me? Transitional Pastor, Gary Garmon

2 White Chapel September Events October 6-9am - 5pm Port Orange Family Days October 7 - Communion Sunday October 9-6pm Young at Heart October 12-7pm WCA Homecoming game October 13-5pm Women s Progressive Dinner October 14 - Alumni Sunday October 21 - Youth Fundraiser meal after service in Youth Room October 31 - Trunk or Treat SIGN UP FOR TEXT REMINDERS If you have a smart phone sign up for text notices. Go to send a message on your phone where it says TO: key in as the Message: key Then follow the prompts on the screen. This app is primarily for schools, so when prompted for type enter parent. Weekly scheduled events Sundays beginning September 9th 9:00 am - Adult Bible Study 9:00 am - Children s Sunday School 10:00 AM - Church Service Sunday Evenings Small Groups to be announced Tuesdays 10:00 am - Intercessory Prayer 11:00 am - Prayer with Shut-Ins Wednesdays 6:30 pm - Student Ministry 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm - Women s Bible Study 6:30pm Kids Club On-line giving Go to or you can download a free mobile App 1. Web-site go to go to the Give Online page click on the CLICK HERE graphic select the Get Started to set up your information. Once you are set up you will just Log on with your phone number and password. 2. Mobile App : go to the App Store install the Securegive Mobile It s free and easy to setup. We have a tutorial on our web-site if you need help. Go to the Give Online page and select the Secure Give Tutorial on the bottom bar or if you have any questions call the office White Chapel Staff: Gary Garmon, Lead Pastor Brent S. Birch, Assoc. & Youth Pastor Dana Hofstrom, Worship Pastor Sarah Galbreath, Children s Ministry Walter R. Gatton, Pastor Emeritus Rich Lefebvre, Interim Head Master 2

3 Children s Ministry Every Sunday Incredibile Faith Every Sunday at 9:00 am Every Wednesday at 6:30-8:00 pm beginning September 12th Join us for a fun filled night! Dress up, play games, hay rides, inflatables, tons of candy, and games to play. Bring your friends! 3

4 Warner Christian Academy Rich Lefebvre our Interim Headmaster. Rich and Glenna have a long history at Warner Christian and White Chapel, as teachers, coach, church members and in leadership roles. We are Blessed to have you as part of our team! School Board members Brandon Young - Chair; Karen Tinstman, Kristen Dumet, Rob Ayers and Jason McFarran 4

5 Youth Wednesday Nights YOUTH 6:30-8 pm doors open at 6pm Youth Fundraiser After Church Dinner Sunday, October 21st come by the youth room and enjoy an Enchilada Dinner... If you are in a hurry, stop by and get a to go box! Help support our Student Ministry go to refuge.shop Refuge and White Chapel items. Here are some samples SYC (State Youth Convention) November Orlando. Go to refuge.shop and purchase White Chapel or Refuge items to help send our Youth to SYC. 5

6 Wednesday, October 24th 6:30 Bible Study Class Presented by Darryl Allen Church of God MInistries Dave and Donna Wolgemuth thank you for your years of service to the school and the church! They have served many areas in the past, but currently: Dave is on the Elder Board, one of our Bus Drivers, all area Q&A guy. Donna serves on the Ladies Ministy team. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Both Dave and Donna are part of the WCA Lunch Bunch and led our Donut Ministry. THANK YOU 6

7 Thank our Pastors with prayers, cards, food etc. Let them know you care. PRAYER TIME Just Be A time of individual prayer the last Saturday of each month. at 7:00 pm Come to quietly pray for our church, our school and our staff during this time of change or anything that you feel led to pray for. IT S NOT TO LATE TO SIGN UP!! This Saturday October 13th the Women s Ministry at White Chapel is hosting their annual Progressive Dinner. Join some amazing women of ALL ages in a fun filled night of fellowship and food!! 2nd Tuesday of the Month October 9th in the cafe Carry-in Dinner and no money Bingo. Elder Board members Karen Tinstman - Chair; Jaren Braun - Secretary Gator Manke, Rich Lefebvre, Dave Wolgemuth and Diana Fritz 7

8 October S. Ridgewood Ave. South Daytona, FL Our Mission is to change the world, starting with our community, one heart at a time. White Chapel is a congregation affiliated with the Church of God whose general offices are in Anderson, Indiana. The Church of God emphasizes the unity of all believers on the New Testament basis of personal experience in the saving power of Jesus Christ. HELP US MAKE THIS AN AWESOME OUTREACH We need wrapped candy donations. We need families to sign up to decorate their trunk and have a game. We need volunteers to supervise the Inflatables and the Hay Ride. To sign up, volunteer or for more information contact Misty Rowe misty@wcaeagles.or or