March 2012 >>> Church Work Day Easter News Children s Lock-In Audience of One Concert Youth Ministry News Senior Adult Ministry News and more... thebuilder Volume 34 Issue 3 The Monthly Newsletter of Westwood Baptist Church Our Church Goal: $1500.00 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Psalm 68:19 Southeastern Bible College Worship Band You are invited to the 2012 Easter Musical... Remember Audience of One Palm Sunday, April 1 in Concert Sunday night, March 18, 6 p.m.
From the Pastor >>> Cross- Memorials In Memory of Janette Montgomery From Chris and Sharon Walker In Memory of Oma Lee Battles From Betty Metts From Helen Inzer From James and Kathryn Moore From Gaynell Smith In Memory of Walter & Oma Lee Battles From Jimmie Johnson In Memory of Colan Varden From Warren and Betty Culpepper But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 Over the next few weeks we are going to focus on what Christ has done for us through the cross. Why did Jesus have to die to save us? How did Jesus death on the cross fulfill God s plan to redeem humanity? How does the cross change the way we are to live our lives? Why is the cross offensive to many people in our world today? We will seek an answer to these questions as we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter. And speaking of Easter, this year s musical, Remember, will be on Sunday morning, April 1st. Don t miss this special Palm Sunday celebration of the victory of the Cross through music and drama. Invite someone to join us for this special service and for our wonderful Easter worship the next Sunday. I also hope you will be here on Sunday night, March 18, as we welcome Audience of One, the worship band from Southeastern Bible College. This concert is free (though we will receive a love offering for the ministry of SEBC. I know it will be a great night for the whole church family. from Pastor Steve Day Light Savings Time Change >>> From the Library >>> Don t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 10. Spring Ahead! Currently, we have only six more paintings for sale donated by Ms. Beulah Hatley to benefit Westwood Baptist Church. They include: Bouquet of Daisies, Chrysanthemum Flowers, Snow and Blue Water, Still Life with Bottle, Bountiful Harvest and Birds in Cherry Tree. Each is offered at half it s original price and includes a beautiful frame. Adopt a painting today. Honorariums In Memory of Dorothy Reed From Mairlyn Hullett From Carolyn Tubbs From Howard and Mary Kitchens From Ted and Donna Roose From Linda Reed From Ellen Swanson and Family From Carol N. Livingston In Memory of James Hawkins From James and Kathryn Moore In Memory of Danita Boston From Angelon Creel In Honor of Sarah Brock From Guy and Orvella Atkinson In Honor of Willetta Moore From Adult 2 Ladies 1 Class Thank You Notes From Pat Nix From Ralph and Geri Chappell From Family of Dorothy Reed From Family of Janette Montgomery From Family of Robert Castleberry From Willetta Moore **************************** Church Contact Information... Church Phone: (205) 798-3341 Church Fax: 798-3397 Family Center: 798-7829 Prayer Chapel: 791-0694 Website: www.wbclive.com Email: churchoffice@wbclive.com Ballet Office: 798-0900 Email: arts@wbclive.com Send updates or corrections for the Builder via e-mail to: churchoffice@wbclive.com
New Members >>> Candii Smith by Statement on January 29 Recreation >>> Sunday, March 11: B-Ball in the Gym, 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 18: Family Softball Game, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25: B-Ball in the Gym, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31: Recreation Work Day, 8:00 a.m. NOTE: Starting Sunday, March 4 you can attend a Sunday UAB Baseball game for $1.00 if you present your church bulletin. Call the office for more details. Children s Ministry >>> Sunday, March 4: First Priority Kids Event Veggie Tales Live! Metro Church of God at 5:00 p.m. March 16-17: Kids Lock In at Westwood. Cost is $5. Kids need to bring sleeping bag or blow-up mattress and a snack. Starts at 7:00 p.m. Friday until 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday, March 20: Spring Break Extravaganza. Bowling, Cici s Pizza & a movie. Cost: $12.00. We leave at 8:00 a.m. For more details, see Debbie Marshall or Robin Hankins. Singles Fellowship >>> Saturday, March 31: Habanero s in Gardendale, 5:30 p.m. Missions Opportunity >>> Saturday, March 10: We need volunteers to help with Project Homeless Connect at the Bouwell Auditorium. We leave Westwood at 7:00 a.m. See Debbie to volunteer. From the Property & Space Committee >>> The Property & Space Committee would appreciate donations to purchase a new lawn mower before the growing season starts. The lawn mower being used now is very old and needs to be replaced. Please mark donations Lawn Mower. Thanks in advance for your prayerful consideration in giving to this project. Committee & Church Meetings >>> Sunday, March 11: Missions Committee, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 14: Quarterly Business Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18: Deacons Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Chapel Sunday, March 25: Finance Committee Meeting, 3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 25: VBS Meeting, 5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 25: Church Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Chapel Happy Hearts Senior Adults >>> Tuesday, March 6: Bible study at Southeastern Bible College. We will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. Following, we will have lunch at the Golden Corral in Pelham. Tuesday, March 13: Monthly Luncheon starting in the Choir Suite at 10:30 a.m. with special guest musician, Dick Watkins. Our meat will be roast. Bread & drinks will be furnished. Bring side dishes, salads and desserts. Saturday, March 24: Trip to Atlanta, Georgia for the Passages exhibition the dramatic story of the Bible s translation into English. We will leave at 6:30 a.m. and return about 6:00 p.m. Cost is $20 plus money for food. Tuesday, March 27: Visit with residents at Birmingham Nursing and Rehab. Leave Westwood at 10 a.m. Debbie takes a church van to Southeastern Bible College on Monday nights when there is no Tuesday Bible study. We leave at 6:00 p.m. Return at 8:45 p.m. Student Ministry >>> March 19 23: Spring Break from school. Friday, March 23: Youth Game Night, 6:00 10:00 p.m. at Westwood. Games of all sorts. Nerf War. Free. See Joseph Kinnaird for more details and what to bring. Donations Needed >>> Easter will be here soon and the Children s Department needs donations of individually wrapped candy and plastic Easter eggs to be used for the Easter Party on Saturday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Look for donation boxes or bring items to the church office. We will need volunteers to help with this event. See Ms. Debbie. Save The Dates >>> The following events will be here soon. Please save the dates: Saturday, April 14: Women s Ministry Brunch, 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19: Ballet Spring Performance, 6:00 p.m. June 1-4: Youth Beach Retreat. Watch for details. June 11-15: Vacation Bible School, 6:00 8:30 p.m. Adult VBS will meet at 10:00 a.m. daily. June 18-23: Westwood will host a Youth Mission Group from Louisiana this week. Our Youth will be working in conjunction with them in our community. July 9-12: Kids Camp at Shocco. Staff Anniversaries >>> Jan Golden, March 16, 3 years Ruth Hull, March 21, 16 years Joseph Kinnaird, March 27, 7 years Shawn Stinson, March 28, 8 years
thebuilder Westwood Baptist Church 2349 Forestdale Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35214 Office: (205) 798-3341 Website: www.wbclive.com Periodical Builder (550-110) is published monthly by Westwood Baptist Church, 2349 Forestdale Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35214. Periodical postage paid at Birmingham, AL 35203. POSTMASTER: Send changes to BUILDER, 2349 Forestdale Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35214 March 2012 sharing new life in Christ our Mission The mission of Westwood Baptist Church is to make biblically faithful followers of Christ who lovingly impact the world for the glory of God. Children s Church Staff >>> Church Work Day Saturday, March 10 7:30 a.m. Starts with Breakfast. For more details contact Jeff Hodgson at 674-6840. 7 p.m. Friday, March 16 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17 Contact Debbie Marshall for more information.