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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 PASTOR SHARES CHANGING THE WORLD, STARTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY, ONE HEART AT A TIME August page 2 calendar page 3 where can I serve? page 4 for your information page 5 growing in christ children s ministry page 6 warner christian academy page 7 ministry updates back page this month at wc Two years ago we adopted a new mission statement for White Chapel. Like most mission statements it seems rather obvious that this is what any church should be about: Changing our world, starting with our community one heart at a time. The power of any mission statement is that it keeps us focused on what is most important. Many of us find ourselves operating by the tyranny of the urgent rather than our primary focus. The past two years we have seen God at work at White Chapel changing our community through local outreach projects like our fall backpack and clothing give away and our Christmas toy party for our community. We have also helped hundreds through our Thrift Store and our food vouchers. Our Starfish fund has given needed aid to several families. We have also continued to support missionaries in Germany, Cote d Ivoire, Cameroon, and the Iannone s in the Dominican Republic. This year we have added an amazing mission trip to Costa Rica where we served five churches and we have added six Children of Promise supported through our Thrift Store. During our recent mission trip to Costa we visited an amazing little church in Los Guidos, on the outskirts of San Jose. This little church began at the bottom of a huge hill, probably over a mile straight up. They began in a little tent on a vacant lot. They moved about half way up the hill into a little building about a year ago. This is the church where we poured a concrete floor and put stucco on their inside walls. A few of us decided to run to the top of the hill about a quarter mile straight up. The pastor came running out and stopped us. Later we discovered there had been a robbery at gun point the previous week. Armed gangs were living at the top of the hill. As he shared the story of this church our mission statement began to come to life. He said when the church came to this community the whole hill was unsafe. Gradually some of the robbers had started attending church and finding Jesus. The crime rate was dropping rapidly. All the area from the church down the hill was now safe to walk. Our new prayer is when a group returns next year that we will be able to go to the top of the hill because that little church is changing its community one heart at a time. Just think what could happen if each of us approached the community where God has placed us with this mind set. How can I begin to change my community (my home, my school) one heart at a time? Jesus taught us the value of a single life. I pray each of us allow him to use our life for his purpose. You are loved, Pastor Steve

2 Starting Point is a monthly welcome class where we share the mission of White Chapel, as well as opportunities to get more involved. If you are new to White Chapel and are interested in being a part of this class, call the church office at or contact Pastor Brent - brent@whitechapelchurch.com. weekly scheduled events Sundays 8:30 am - Traditional Service 9:00 am - Cafe Open 9:30 am - Children s Sunday School 9:45 am - Adult Growth Groups 10:30 AM - Children s Church 10:45 am - Contemporary Service 6:00 pm - Youth Service Sunday Evenings - Life Groups (times/location vary) Mondays 6:00 pm - Men s Basketball Tuesdays 10:00 am - Intercessory Prayer 11:00 am - Prayer with Shut-Ins Wednesdays 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study - Worship Choir Rehearsal - Student Ministry 7:15 pm - Kids Connection Thursdays 6:00 pm - Men s Basketball August Calendar Friday 2-4 Posh Little Closet Sunday 4 Communion Sunday Sunday 11 Beach Service 10 am and day at the beach Monday 19 1st day of school Thursday 22 vs. Holy Trinity 7pm (home) Friday 30 vs. Orangewood 7pm (home) September Calendar Sunday 1 Communion Sunday Monday 2 Labor Day Offices Closed Sunday 15 Teacher Dedication Sunday Friday 20 vs. Trinity Christian 7pm (home) Saturday 21 Progressive Dinner Ladies join in every Monday Night at 7 pm for a campus wide prayer walk. Meet at the entrance to the Berquist Chapel. Every Thursday Night at 7 pm for a walk over the Dunlawton Bridge. Meet at the parking Lot at the North/East base of the Bridge. white chapel staff: Dr. Stephen Birch, Lead Pastor Brent S. Birch, Associate Pastor Randy E. Bishop, Worship Pastor Josh Boldman, Student Ministry Sarah Galbreath, Children s Ministry Walter R. Gatton, Pastor Emeritus Mark Tress, WCA Superintendent Wow a great time was had by all! We had 9 teams of 7-8 people each and the winning team was: Brent Birch, Lauren Birch, Wyatt Birch, Jaron Braun, Jerry Braun, Linda Braun,Braedon Braun and Frank Hyde They each won gift cards to Sweet Frog. 2

3 where can I serve? What are you passionate about? What do you really care about? What are your talents? Take some time to pray and reflect on these questions and then ask yourself how you can serve HIM? Is the Food Ministry Where you feel led to serve? Here are the ways in which you can help... *Donate monetarily to white chapel and we will purchase vouchers through harvest time to distribute to families in need. *Donate toiletries which will be given to Halifax urban ministries *Donate items which will be given to Halifax urban ministries for Distribution into our community. We at White Chapel want to continue to meet the hunger needs in our community and therefore we are expanding the ways in which we can reach out. We partner with Harvest Time and Halifax Urban Ministries as a great way to accomplish that. We look forward to your help. YAH 50+Thinking Younger September is when we normally begin YAH each year. We have plenty of workers, but we are looking for someone who is willing to take the lead in planning and organizing group activities etc. If you are interested contact Judy in the church office Halifax Urban Ministries needs: Travel Size toiletries Optional -Hand Soap - Wash Cloth -Shampoo - Small Bottled Water -Conditioner - Sun Screen -Toothpaste - Floss -Toothbrush - Small Baby Powder -Deodorant - Feminie Products -Shaving Razor Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets - 2nd Friday of the month at 1:00 pm in the cafe and the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the nursery. Would you like to use your talent to sew, knit or crochet to make prayer shawls? These shawls are given to people who are going through a physical or emotional trial in their life, as a symbol of our prayers for them and of God s unfailing love. We also need donations of yarn. Donations may be dropped off at the welcome desk. Contact: Ruth Reich

4 for your information Sunday, August 11th join us for our 10 AM Beach Service, Frank Rendon ParkDaytona Beach Shores (next to the Shores Resort). Bring Beach stuff and then spend the day at the beach. Grills and picnic tables available. THANK YOU From Pastor and Brenda Birch A special thanks to Jim and Sarah Galbreath for replacing the carpet in the Board walk room in our children s area. The carpet was very old and this is a welcome improvement. Thanks for all those who supported our mission trip with finances and prayer. It was a wonderful experience and a chance to change our world. Thanks to all the VBS workers and Sarah G. for an amazing week of Bible School! Your presence and love was life changing for many children. Youth Ministry will be offering Child Care Service on the 3rd Friday of August. This is their way of giving back to the Church. Contact the Church Office to sign up. Deepest Sympathy goes out to: Charolette Cromwell and family. Charlotte s mother lost her battle to cancer on July 7th. Don t forget that Special grandparent in your life! Celebrate them on September 8th Men s Basetball Monday and Thursday Nights in the Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4

5 Growing in Christ children s ministry Sunday Morning Growth Groups Adult, Camo & Youth classes - 9:45 a.m. Child Care: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Infants (0-18 mo.) god s garden Toddlers (18 mo-3 yrs) Sand Castle Children s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Located in Sonshine Beach & Boardwalk Children s Church at 10:30 a.m. Boardwalk: Grade 1 to Grade 5 Sonshine Beach: Ages 3-5 yrs Wednesday Nights at 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Youth Life Groups - Maps at the Welcome Desk Sunday Night Berquist Chapel Sky Chapel Ormond Beach: Host: Bob & Gennie Wilsher Leader:Melanie Landen Young Couples: Leader: Pastor Brent & Lauren Birch Port Orange: Host & Leader: Pastor Steve & Brenda Port Orange: Host & Leader: Jerry & Linda Braun Port Orange: Host: Mark & Jeannie Tress Leaders: Mark Tress/Charlie Howell Daytona: Host & Leader: Pat & JoAnn McGinnis Youth Meet Sunday Night at 6:00 pm in Berquist Chapel WE NEED NURSERY WORKERS SUNDAY MORNINGS AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Contact Misty Lewis at Kids Connection Wednesday Nights Beach Room - 7:00 pm Ages: 3yrs. - 5th grade Come join us!! Do you like to have FUN? Do you want to learn more about JESUS? Join us in the Sonshine Beach Room Prayer Room We are blessed with a beautiful Prayer Room. It s a peaceful place where you can pray for your needs, the needs of the Church, the Community and Salvation for our loved ones. If you are interested in this prayer opportunity contact Nancy Chinault at (386)

6 warner christian academy Dear Warner Christian Families, As we get ready for Posh Little Closet s Back to School Sale in just a few weeks, we are hoping that many Warner Christian families will want to be involved. Our event will take place August 2-4, 2013 in the high school gymnasium. If you are not familiar with a children s consignment event, it is a three day sales event that provides a venue for local families to buy and sell their gently used children and baby s items. Our events are held three to four times a year and are greatly anticipated by over a thousand Posh Little Closet fans! The events consist of consignors who bring their items for us to sell over the 3 day period, volunteers who sign up to help organize and run the sale, local families and Posh Little Closet followers who come to shop our sale and local businesses who desire to reach all the people involved by participating in our various advertising packages. During our event, we will also host a backpack and school supply fundraiser to provide back to school essentials to those who are in need of them. We welcome all who are willing to participate in our events in whatever capacity works for them. If you have never been to a Posh Little Closet sale, you won t want to miss this opportunity! Posh Little Closet sales offer a wide variety of children and baby s items including clothes (newborn junior sizes), shoes (newborn to 4), lots of toys, baby gear and equipment, gaming systems and games, furniture, feeding and nursing supplies, seasonal items, maternity clothes, uniforms, Women s Handbags and so much more. All of the items we sell are held to a high quality standard and are priced remarkably well at 50% -90% off retail! On top of that, our sale falls on tax-free weekend, so you will save even more money on back to school items! And as a family of Warner Christian Academy, you can print this promotional coupon to save even more off of your purchase! If you decide to consign at a Posh Little Closet sale, you will earn 70% off everything you sell (less a $10 registration fee). As a consignor, you get to choose your own prices and will earn an early shopping pass to the Consignor Presale. For those who would love to make some money and clean out their children s closets, but don t have the time, we do offer a tagging service to a limited number of people. For those who are interested in shopping a Posh Little Closet sale and love getting to shop before the Public Sale, you can sign up to be a volunteer. To be a volunteer and earn an early shopping pass (to shop the earliest presale, the Volunteer Presale), all you have to do is sign up to work for three hours before, during or after the sale. There are additional opportunities to volunteer for those who are unable to work three hours due to family or work circumstances. Please visit our newly remodeled website for additional details and to register to consign, volunteer or contact us with any questions. Our web address is or you can contact Sarah@ PoshLittleCloset.com. We also stay very active on Facebook where we post current information about out upcoming events and ongoing promotions. Be sure to find us and like us there too!

7 ministry updates For our Men PROMISE KEEPERS at the Ocean Center October 25 and For the Ladies BETH MOORE at the Ocean Center November 8 and 9... Check their web-sites for ticket information worship by travis cottrell LIFE-CHANGING BIBLE STUDY INSPIRING WORSHIP November 8-9, 2013 Daytona Beach, FL Ocean Center Would you be willing to help make meals for White Chapel families experiencing a birth, death, illness, or other crisis in their life? Contact Sandra Braun at $ Reserved seating for groups of 50 or more lifeway.com/livingproof Event subject to change without notice. Sales tax applied to event cost, if applicable. 7

8 Volume 20 Issue 8 - August S. Ridgewood Ave. South Daytona, FL We want 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. September 21 st ~ Progressive Dinner October 5 th ~ Monster Mud Run *** November 3 rd ~ Christmas Tea November 8 th & 9 th ~ Beth Moore Conference ***Training for the Mud Run begins July 29 th with a Prayer Walk and The Over The Bridge Gang Beginning August 1 st *** A Glance At What s To Come In 2014 January ~ 60 s Night March or April ~ Ladies Cruise May ~ Mother s Day Event September 14 th ~ A Walk Through New Smyrna Beach October 28 th -November 3 rd ~ Christian Women s Connection International Conference at Ocean Center. Please contact see Joann Mcginnis for details

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