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 February 2, 2016 A place for faith and fellowship with family and friends. Dear church family and friends, After the people of God left Egypt and concluded their wandering in the wilderness, they came to the Jordan River. They were on their way towards the Promised Land. Imagine hundreds of thousands of people with all of their possessions facing a river that bars their path! God miraculously parted the river so the people could pass on dry ground! They were all set to continue their journey, but they stopped. They deliberately took twelve stones out of the river and stacked them beside the river. These stones represented each tribe. Then, they renewed their covenant with God. Each time they saw the stones, they would be reminded of what God had done. They remembered what God had done and then renewed their covenant. Remember and renew. This is an important spiritual principal. Recently, Leigh and I were listing many of the ways in which we saw God at work in and through Wise Baptist Church in 2015. I asked Leigh to organize and put together a slide show to express how God had been at work. Thanks, Leigh, for hours and hours required to put it together. It was a blessing for me to see and I hope it also blessed our worshippers this past Sunday. Thanks to all of you who help make the ministry of Wise Baptist Church happen by giving of your time and resources. We can not do it without you. You make a difference! Let s remember and renew as we proceed into 2016. Love, Pastor Mike NEWSLETTER & BULLETIN INFORMATION Please submit information for the church newsletter no later than Monday of each week. Bulletin information is needed no later than Wednesday. 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 Watch Care Desire to be connected to our Church family without official membership Important Dates Holy Communion February 7 Souper Bowl February 7 Ash Wednesday Service February 10 7:00 pm Inside Announcements Page 2 From Leigh Page 3 BDays/Anniv. Page 3 Youth News Page 3 Weather Policy Page 4 Giving Ministry Page 5 Photos Page 6-9 Opportunities Page 10 DEACONS 2015-16 Lewey Lee 328-3845 Dan Helton 328-6086 Edgar Owens 328-6129 John Kennedy 328-5013 Matt Meade 328-2111 Daniel Ray 328-2483 Jerry Baird 393-0923 Gil Blackburn 328-0046 Ron Helton 393-6145
Announcements WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Pastor Mike is leading a 6-week study on the Book of Exodus. This week, we will finish looking at the Ten Commandments. It is not too late to join us. Books are available in the church foyer. The fellowship meal begins at 6pm, Bible study begins at 6:45pm and choir rehearsal starts at 7:50pm. The FLOCK is collecting canned food for our local area. Boxes are located in the foyer. Use your cans to cast a vote for the team you believe will win the Super Bowl. The youth will tally the cans and give a report. I am thankful to the youth for this ministry. Kindred Spirits On Monday, Feb. 29, Wendy Adrian will be hosting a fellowship & craft night at her home at 6 pm. Several have expressed interest in meeting again on a monthly basis. If you have craft ideas or are interested in hosting Kindred Spirits one evening, please contact Wendy at 276-328-5564. MEALS ON WHEELS The church 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 Deacon John Kennedy or the Church office by Tuesday at noon. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thank you to Marty Adkins and Marty Kennedy for volunteering to help in this important ministry. We would love to hear from you, too! Please contact Mike Osborne or Leigh Clark if you are interested in helping run the sound board once a month on Sunday Mornings. No experience required training will be provided. Please prayerfully consider volunteering. As you pray, please remember Irene Black, Papa Joe and Reba Smiddy, Ray and Carolyn Jones, Artie and Clifford Bailey, Kim Boggs, Pat Boggs, Archie and Joanne Kennedy, Elizabeth and Susan Davidson, Hubert Breeding, John and Kay Wright, Pat and Fred Adkins, Jerry Reynolds, Ron and Vickie Swindall, Elisa Hughes (Liz Brown s daughter), 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, Peggy Tolbert (Heritage Hall BSG), and Florine Pennington (The Laurels). Hospitalized: Susan Davidson, NCH If you know of other prayer concerns, Congratulations to Buster & Liz Brown who are now greatgrandparents! Great-grandson, Carson River Slone, was born on January 27 to Makenzie & Devin Slone and weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. We rejoice with Buster & Liz & family! THANK YOU!! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Church-Wide Birthday Party on this past Sunday! We had well over 100 in attendance! We began with a wonderful soup & cornbread lunch provided by our Mission Committee. $941.00 was donated towards repairing the roof at The Rock. Thank you to the following ladies who created our amazing tablescapes: Angela Gervais (January), Susan Mullins (February,), Tammie Harding (March), Diana Roberts (April), Tricia Cahoon (May), Karen Ponish (June), Beverly Viers (July), Regina Cantrell (August), Kathy Helton (September), Dana Hall (October), Gail Kiser (November), & Regina & Katie Carson (December)! Many thanks also go to our fabulous cake-makers: Shirlee Barnette (January), Susan Mullins (February), Beth Snodgrass (March), Linda Bailey (April), Grace Allio (May), Misty Belcher (June), Beverly Viers (July), Brenda Lee (August), Toni Thacker (September), Martha Blackburn (October), Carla Sheppard (November), & Bonnie Owens (December)! Wise Baptist Church General Fund Giving Summary 9/6/15 1/31/16 General Fund Receipts to Date $119,862 General Fund Needed to Date $128,629 Variance ($8,767) Average Weekly Variance ($398) Weekly General Fund Budget $5,847
From Leigh Reflecting on God s Goodness Can you imagine life without memories? Sometimes, though, we forget to remember. It is easy to get caught up in the moment which fills us with stress and causes us just to react. That happens in our personal life and it also happens in our church life. Remembering and reflecting allows us to recognize God s faithfulness and goodness and to see Him at work in us and through us. So, last Sunday, we took a trip down the 2015 Memory Lane of WBC; it was an encouraging journey. In the Old Testament, Samuel placed an Ebenezer stone to remind the Israelites that thus far the Lord has helped us. Reflecting on God s Goodness is an Ebenezer stone. I organized all of our ministries and programs into four areas: Service, Missions/Outreach, Fellowship, and Worship/Spiritual Growth. I am including a list for you to ponder and to remember so that you will be encouraged. I am praying for all of you this week; pray for each other, too. Blessings, Leigh SERVICE: Grab-n-Go Ministry, Stress Busters for exams, BCM lunches, Church landscaping, Meals on Wheels, Baked goods for Emergency/Town, Rock Roof repairs, Fall Fling Servant Evangelism (goody bags, booth sitting), Long Term Recovery Day of Service, Disaster relief training in Food service, chainsaw/mud out, and childcare, Law Enforcement picnic, Feeding Team Rubicon, Caring Friends quilting group, the FLOCK painting the handrails and bell. MISSIONS/OUTREACH: Offerings (SWVA Partnership, Annie Armstrong, Lottie Moon, Alma Hunt, Bobby Tuck, MEOC Hearthwarming), Mission Trip Yard Sale, Mission trip to the Eastern Shore, VBS, Community Meal, Brown Bag, RAM, OCC (collecting boxes, hosting the Relay center, going to Boone), Cancer Center Ministry, RRR, Days of Christmas Kindness, Sweetcases (decorating and distributing), Trunk or Treat, Halloween Outreach, Stop Hunger Now, Parents Night Out, Women on Mission. FELLOWSHIP: Dinner at The Inn, The FLOCK (ice skating, ski trip, Block party with Gladeville Presbyterian, Rock the Smokies retreat, Christmas at Dollywood, movie nights, lock-in), Church-wide movies (War Room, Woodlawn), Easter Breakfast, Church Picnic, Christmas Dinner (ugly sweater contest, caroling, tablescapes), Sr. Ladies Tea, Family Fun Day, SS outing to the Tim Hawkins concert, Glenn and Bea Hill 75th anniversary celebration, Piecemakers quilting group. WORSHIP/SPIRITUAL GROWTH: MLK service, I Am A Church Member emphasis, Sunday School, Deacon Training, Wednesday night Bible studies, Youth Bible study, Music Ministry (children s choir, sanctuary choir, TRUTH, Jubilation Ringers, special solos and ensembles, instrumentalists), Children s ministry team, Personal testimonies, Ministry Fair, Christmas Cantata, Baby Dedication, Baptisms, Advent, Ash Wednesday, Holy Wednesday, Easter Flower Cross, Deacon Ordination, Stations of the Cross, Jesse Tree, Christmas Eve service, Jubilation Ringers at The Inn, WMU Fall meeting, Day of Prayer. February 3 February 5 February 6 February 7 February 8 Caroline Mullins Sagan Holbrook Kara Kennedy Kaitlin Ponish Phillip Prince Kathy Kennedy Randy Chisenhall David Whittaker February 13 Jim & June Dotson Sarah Helton was inducted into the UVA-Wise Cavalier Hall of Fame on Saturday for her career contributions to the Lady Cavs Basketball program. It is a well deserved honor. She and Rachel were also recognized for their contributions to the 2006 AAC Championship Basketball team. Pictured: Ron, Sarah, Kathy, Rachel, and Juanita Mullins, grandmother. Thank you to the Mullins family for providing our meal on Sunday evening. And a special thanks to Susan for leading the youth in their time of fellowship. Join us each Wednesday and Sunday for Bible study and fellowship! SOUPER Bowl Sunday is February 7th. The Broncos will take on the Panthers in the big game. Here at WBC, the FLOCK will collect cans of soup. Place your cans in the box with the team that you think will win the game. The FLOCK will tally the cans and give a report. Super Bowl party at the Youth building (FLOCK NEST) on Sunday, February 7 at 6:00pm. Everyone is asked to bring something sweet and something salty to share. Pizza, wings, paper goods, and drinks will be provided. We will have door prizes and games. It will be a wonderful time of fellowship! Invite someone to join you!
WISE BAPTIST CHURCH INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY (Revised January 2015) WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL AND BIBLE STUDY If the Wise area is experiencing inclement weather, i.e. snow, ice, on a Wednesday, a decision will be made by the Pastor as to whether our meal and Bible study will be held as usual or cancelled. We will NOT automatically cancel our activities because Wise County or Norton City schools are closed. The decision to cancel our activities will be made no later than 2:00 pm and will be communicated through email, website, Facebook, and phone calls. Your safety is most important. Please don t attempt to get out if weather/conditions are dangerous. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP We will have Sunday School and Worship even during inclement weather. The exception to this will be if our building is without power. Our Pastor and Building Stewards will make that decision, if necessary. In the event that our services are cancelled, communication will be sent via email, website, Facebook and phone calls. Your safety is most important. Please don t attempt to get out if the weather/conditions are dangerous. CHILDREN S CHOIR If Wise County Schools are closed or dismiss early due to weather, Children s Choir will NOT meet. COMMITTEE MEETINGS/SMALL GROUPS The chairperson or leader of the affected committee or group will make this decision and will be responsible for letting everyone know.
Giving to the Ministry of Wise Baptist Church Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) All that you experience at Wise Baptist Church is made possible through the faithful and generous giving of our church family including members, regular attenders, and guests. There are many opportunities for you to give through service, through prayer, and through monetary contributions. The offerings given during Sunday worship are the most common opportunity to give. There is an option that you may not have previously considered - making a payment automatically through your bank s bill pay option. Automatic Bill Pay is a popular, convenient, and consistent way for those who wish to utilize the service. Automatic Bill Pay is set up directly with your banking institution and most banks offer this as a free service to their customers. This payment method allows you to set up an automatic draft withdrawal from your checking account that will come directly to the church in the form of a check. Set Up Automatic Bank Bill Pay To set up an automatic bank bill pay, please contact your banking institution directly. You may log on to the bank website, visit your bank, or place a phone call to them to get started. They will provide step-bystep instructions. Your bank will require some or all of the following information: Name: Wise Baptist Church Address: P O Box 777, Wise, VA 24293 Phone Number: 276-328-6247 Account Number: no account information is required You can set up a one-time payment in an amount of your choosing or set up recurring payments. You choose how often and when during the month the payments are made. Payments can be changed or stopped at any time.
Volunteers this Week Deacons On Call: 1/31-2/06 Jerry Baird, Ron Helton 2/07-2/13 Lewey Lee, Matt Meade Building Stewards: Ron, Dan, Scott S. Instrumentalists: Susan M., Susan S. Worship Welcome Team: Dave Belcher, Misty Belcher, Jeff Kiser, Oscar Raile, Daniel Ray S.S. Greeters: 02/07 John Kennedy 02/14 Lewey & Brenda Lee Nursery: 02/07 Butch & Donna Hutchinson 02/14 Cyndi Newlon, Chelsea Pollly Children s Church: 02/07 Cindy Elkins 02/14 Kathy Dotson, Elora Hutchinson PA: 02/07 Oscar Raile 02/14 Mike Osborne Tellers: February Jeff Dotson, Edgar Owens March David Mullins, Oscar Raile Ushers: 02/07 Roger Williams*, Daniel Ray^, Bryon Burton^, Jeff Elkins, David Belcher, Kenneth Bowling, Donnie Bradley, David Sheppard 02/14 Leton Harding*, Edgar Owens^, Stan Kunigelis^, Roger Viers, Harold Witt, Mark Clark, Jerry Baird (*Offertory Prayer; ^Choir Ushers) Wed. Serving Team: 02/03 Potluck Team 02/10 Jessica Crutchfield, Kathy Dotson, Angela Gervais, Gail Kiser Wed. Meal: 02/03 Potluck 02/10 BBQ, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Chips A Place for Faith and Fellowship with Family and Friends WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Youth 11:00 am 6:00 pm Monday Piecemakers & Caring Friends (1st & 3rd) 9:30 am Singing Sunbeams 3:45 pm Wednesday Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm Bible Study Sanctuary Choir 6:45 pm 7:50 pm Thursday Women on Mission(2nd) 2--4 pm Rev. Mike Winters Contact Information Mailing Address: 8915 Red Maple Dr., Wise, VA 24293 E-mail: MikeWinters@wisebaptist.com Phone: 276.328.6247 Cell: 540.280.5598 Phone:(276) 328-6247 Website: www.wisebaptist.com Email: wisebaptist@verizon.net Fax: 276-328-6204 Wise Baptist Church P.O. Box 777 Wise, VA 24293 Like us at: Wise Baptist Church and at Wise Baptist Youth Thought for the week: Remember what God has done. Renew your faith in Him.