The V O L U M E Messenger 6 4 I S S U E 9 EMAIL: wrightsborobaptistchurch@cape-fear.net WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org WRIGHTSBORO BAPTIST CHURCH 2736 Castle Hayne Rd Wilmington NC 28401 910.763.3181 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7
P A G E 2 ARE WE THERE YET??? As a child going on trips with my parents I would ask, Are we there yet? Only to be told to just be patient, we would be there soon. Recently, I finished reading through Psalms again and was reminded of a special group of psalms (Psalm 120-134) called Psalms or Songs of Ascents. In Biblical days believers would travel up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts and holy days to worship God. I wonder if their children on these trips would ask, Are we there yet or how much longer? These psalms being sung or talked about would remind them of... Where their help comes. Who their protection is by day and night. How God their creator neither slumbers or sleeps. Why they love and bless and praise the Lord so!! We could say WBC is on a pilgrimage these days as we are seeking and praying for a new pastor to lead us forward. May we as a congregation continue to be patient, to pray and praise our Lord and share His love daily with others while we are on our journey. Psalm 131:3 O Israel (WBC) put your hope and trust in the Lord both now and forever. Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Pastor Mike
P A G E 3 From the Pastor Search Committee The congregation has shown diligence and patience in praying for the Pastor Search Committee. Please faithfully continue to pray for spiritual discernment as we continue our pastor search. We are in the process of contacting and researching primary pastor candidates who we feel GOD has laid upon our hearts. This is an important part of our process that we do not want to rush through as we prayerfully wait on the Lord s guidance in seeking the pastor that God has chosen for WBC. The committee appreciates the prayers and the support of the church and realizes the importance of keeping unity and oneness in our search. We will keep you updated as we move forward. God Bless each one of you, Chairman, Billy Fowler, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (Pray without ceasing) WBA ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, October 17th @ College Acres Baptist Church Starts at 6pm with Dinner...Meeting to Follow If you would like to be a Messenger representing WBC at this conference, please contact the Office at 910-763-3181. WBC can send 10 Messengers, so call soon if you would like to go. Messengers will be voted on at a Special Called Conference on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:15pm in the Chapel. One of the business items to be discussed is the proposed name change to the WBA. The proposal is changing Wilmington Baptist Association to Cape Fear Network of Churches. If you would like a copy of the WBA Constitution & Bylaws, contact the Church Office for a hard copy or we can email you a soft copy.
P A G E 4 Minister of Students WOW, it s September already! We are all back in school and our new sixth grade students and their families have joined the Student Ministry. Now is a great time to re-focus your efforts in using the WBC Youth Student Ministry Prayer Cards that you received at the Valentine Banquet this year. Prayer is a ministry that is not limited to location, accessibility or age. I will be adding a few new names to the list, so now is a great time to jump in and begin praying for our students. Please see me if you would like one of the Student Ministry Prayer Cards. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Pastor Stuart ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULTS! Are you interested in... JAM SESSIONS? If you currently play or have played a musical instrument, please contact Peggy Croom at 910-763-3181 so we can jam together, with hopes of including instruments in future Worship Services!!!
P A G E 5 September is the beginning of a brand new church year! While we may think of January 1st as a time for a fresh start, new opportunities, and a chance to re-evaluate our goals, the new church year offers us the same opportunity to evaluate our service to the Lord, renew our commitment to His work and/or to begin new ministry opportunities. Our Adult Choir, Handbell Choir, Sr. Adult Choir & others are now or soon will be meeting. In addition to rehearsing & preparing for weekly Worship Services, these groups will all be in the Christmas spirit as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior. It is a GREAT time to become a part of the Music/ Worship Ministry! Please pray about your involvement and come join us!! And Christmas, it is right around the corner! So Happy New (Church) Year and Merry Christmas, even if it seems a little bit early! PraiSING You, Peggy www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org
VOLUME: 64-9 PAGE 6 Children s Ministry I would like to thank everyone that helped to send kids to camp this year. Camp Caraway was truly amazing. We learned great ways to share the gospel with others, how God has a plan for everyone s life and how everything we do can be done for the Glory of God. Be sure to check out our pictures and videos on Facebook. As always, thanks for all your love, prayers and support. Blessings, Leslie http://www.facebook.com/groups/34584332542/
VOLUME: 64-9 PAGE 7 Wednesday Night Fall Schedule 5:00pm Family Suppers / Media Center 6:15pm AWANA Classical Conversations; Leann Dillon; Norris & Carolyn Flowers; SECU Family House and Leon Smith 6:15pm Prayer Praise / Bible Study 6:15pm Youth Group 6:15pm Adult Choir CHURCH FOOD PANTRY Friday, September 22nd 10:00am till 12:00pm Congratulations to Brandon & Amanda Jones, on the birth of their Daughter Madeleine Leigh born August 2, 2017. Congratulations also to the new Grandparents, Donna Jones, Steve & Carol McGinnis and Great Grandma, Geraldine Swart-Smith.
P A G E 8 NEW MEMBERS Karen Chamblee for the loss of her Nephew, Chester. Leann Dillon for the loss of her Aunt. Billy Fowler for the loss of his Nephew, Mitchell Fowler. Melisa Fowler and families for the loss of her Husband, Bradley Fowler. Jennifer Johnson for the loss of her Grandmother, Winnie Webber. Jimmy Matthews for the loss of a Family Member, Naomi Jones. Pearl Meshaw for the loss of her Sister, Louise Pate. Rodney Miller for the loss of his Sister, Wanda Finch. Chandler Nutt for the loss of his Grandmother. Linda Page for the loss of her Twin Sister, Brenda Thompson. Leanne Riggs for the loss of her Father, Jim LaSure. Leon Smith for the loss of his Sister, Virginia Wade. Bobby Walters for the loss of his Brother Ralph Walters. By Letter: Graham, Mamie & Landen Kerr 3100 Oakley Circle Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-470-0752 Cynthia West 2108 Teresa Drive Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-763-6415 By Statement: Terry Moore 5206 Fitzgerald Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-409-4106
P A G E 9 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sept 1 Vann Bradham Sept 3 Pearl Meshaw Susan Suits Heather Gunter Briona Carr Sept 4 Ben Croom Sept 5 Lynn Filipowicz Margaret Lomax Sept 6 Nicole Wrench Nicholas Strickland Sept 7 Emily Biggs Kimberly Seitter Sept 10 Robert Crumpler Mark Faulkenberry Neil Benton Sept 11 Carolyn Crook Loranda Walker Sharon Martin Sept 13 Alison Newkirk Ricky Glover Alan Croom Sept 14 Shirley Bradshaw Susan Spencer SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sept 16 Gail Rogers Jennifer Martin Braxton Groves Sept 17 Tommy Cavenaugh Sept 19 Doris DeVane Sept 20 Dixie Wilkins Don Jackson Henry Conner Kellen Simpson Sept 22 Kay Carr Smitty Barber Renee Leitch Sept 23 B.T. Hundley Catherine Pope Sept 24 Mary Flint Linda Fowler Sept 26 Kay Seeger Leslie Crawford Eddie Swart Sept 27 Alice Albea Sept 28 Donna Jones Sept 29 Frances Williams Richard Pace
3 First Sunday of 24 108TH 4 LABOR DAY V O L U M E : 6 4-9 Sun M on Tue We d Thu Fr i S at 10 Church Year 6:00 Life Groups Begin 17 6:00 Life Groups HOMECOMING No Children s Church No 8:30 Service Homecoming Sing Church Luncheon No Life Groups Tonight School Out Office/C.A.M.P. Closed WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE 5:00 Family Suppers 5:00 Media Center 6:15 AWANA (BB-5th) 6:15 Adult Choir 6:15 Prayer & Praise 6:15 Youth Group 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 6:15 Y.A.C. Mtg. 7:00 Deacon s Mtg. 6:30 Cub Scouts 6:30 Cub Scouts 6:00 B& G Mtg. 6:30 Cub Scouts 6 13 Wednesday Night Schedule Begins Wed. Night Schedule 6:30 WMU Sisterhood 20 4:00 Flu Clinic Wed. Night Schedule 27 Wed. Night Schedule 7 6:30 CFR 6:30 C.A.C. Mtg. 14 9:00 Sr. Adult White Lake & Lunch 21 6:30 Baptist Men Mtg. 28 THE CREATION Sr. Adult Trip...September 25th thru September 29th 1 2 8 9 15 16 8:15 Sunday School Training @ Mt. Olive 22 23 9:30 Meals on Wheels 29 30 7:00 The White Family in Concert P A G E 10 September 2017