BULLET E-NEWSLETTER

WEST LYNCHBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

March 6, 2011
“ON MISSION TO REACH PEOPLE FOR THE
FAMILY OF GOD.”

BULLET HIGHLIGHTS

Seniors on the GO!

Street Team
Children’s Ministry Playground Event
Undie Sundays in March
Pure Water, Pure Love
College Ministry IMPACT
EASTER Care Packages for College Students

Youth Fund-raiser Luncheon

Centra-Kid Fund-raiser Luncheon

EASTER MUSIC/SCHEDULE
Say Yes to God.....
“Many think of self-denial as giving up something during the Lenten season. Others have said that it
is to be dead to self, or even to hate self. I disagree with these opinions. When Jesus referred to self-
denial (Mark 8:34), he was not talking about denying ourselves some luxury item or denying the
reality of self or the needs of self. Rather, he was focusing on the importance of renouncing self as
the center of our life and actions.

“In other words, self-denial is the decision of each of his followers to give over to God his body,
career, money and time. A true disciple is willing to shift the spiritual center of gravity in his life.
Self-denial is the sustained willingness to say no to oneself in order to say yes to God.”
—Bill Hull
 Staff Member On Call
March 4, 5, 6, 2011
Robert Putt 841-6886

Quick Look for the Week Sunday, March 6

Deacon of the Week - Micah Camarata 426-3312 (See below for List of Micah’s families)
Music Selections for the Morning & Evening Services are listed below.

9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble

9:15 AM Library Open
9:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
Sunday School Memory Verse
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13

11:00AM KIDS In Worship

Topic: Life’s Most Important Decision

11:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP/ ‘THE LORD’S SUPPER’

Dr. Robert Putt
“What do you value?” Acts 21

4:15 PM Sanctuary Bells

5:00 PM NEW Women’s Bible Study
5:30 PM Kingdom Kids Ringers
6:00 PM Instrumental Ensemble
6:15 PM TeamKIDS

6:30 PM NEW Student Worship Gr. 7-12

(5:30PM Gathering Together)

6:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP

Dr. Robert Putt
“The Truth About Grace” Galatians 6

Monday, March 7
7:00 PM Deacons’ Meeting

Tuesday, March 8
11:30 AM S.W.A.T.
1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship
Wednesday, March 9
5:15 PM Wednesday Night Family Supper (please sign up for dinner by the Monday before)
Surprise Supper

6:00 PM Music Makers (Age 4 - Gr. 1)

Young Musicians (Gr. 2- 6)
6:30 PM EDGE (Gr. 7-12)
6:30 PM BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER MEETING
6:45 PM Mission Friends (Ages 4 & 5)
Royal Ambassadors (Gr. 1-6)
Girls in Action (Gr. 1-6)
6:50 PM Highest Praise
7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
8:50 PM Praise Team Rehearsal

Thursday, March 10
10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study “Faithful ABUNDANT True”

10:00 AM Sharehouse Lynchburg Day Trip ‘Stop Hunger’

6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study “Faithful ABUNDANT True”

7:00 PM College Bible Study (IMPACT)

Saturday, March 12
9:30AM Bonus Music Rehearsal - Easter Music
Sanctuary Choir

10:00 AM Street Team

Meet in the WLBC Rear Parking Lot

Begin Daylight Savings Time

Our Known Hospitalized:

Lynchburg General: None
Virginia Baptist: None
 Worship Music Planned for Sunday, March 6, 2011
Those of you with high speed internet connections who would like to listen to the music that
has been selected for us to sing on Sunday, can do so by following the instructions below:
Log onto www.lifeway.com/worshipproject. Once on the web page, page scroll down until
you see a large gray box. About 1/3 of the way down in the box you will see the words Listen
to the LifeWay Worship Project. Immediately to the right you will find a table with an
alphabetical listing of all of the songs. Simply click on the title you would like to hear
(making sure your speakers are on) and you should be able to hear a quality recording of the selected song.
Morning Worship Evening Worship
#526 Cry of My Heart #493 Revive Us Again
#554 As the Deer #577 My Tribute
#530 I’d Rather Have Jesus #280 Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It
#239 The Wonderful Cross #597 Let It Be Said of Us
#487 Knowing You #241 Once Again
#802 Evermore #415 Room at the Cross
#598 Fine us Faithful

THANK YOU

Dear Church Family,

You each mean so much to Robert and me. Thank you from the bottom
of my heart for your prayers, cards, phone calls, inquiries, thoughts and
concerns. We feel the love of Jesus Christ, our Saviour through each of
you. Betty & Robert Lane

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to the families of:

Al McFaden
April 10, 1927 - February 25, 2011

Juanita Foster Carl A. Fanning

April 13, 1926 - February 25, 2011 April 14, 1928 - February 27, 2011
Louise Martin
August 20, 1920 - February 27, 2011

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to; Paul Linkswiler at the loss of his sister, June
Howell.
 North American Missions Emphasis 2011
THEME “Start Here”
“When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for
them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep
without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The
harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray
to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His
harvest’” (Matthew 9:36-38, HCSB).
Spiritual awakening and revival will never come to
our families, churches, communities, continent or world
without it first coming to our individual hearts. Even Christians strong in their faith and the expression of it in
word and deed need times of renewal and reflection on where God has brought them and where He is leading
them to go. We need renewal. We need revival. We need to experience afresh God’s power and presence in our
lives. We need His eyes to see, His ears to hear, His heart to love, His hands to touch, and His mind to engage
people where they are and lead them to Him. Only then can we move out toward others with evangelistic passion
and purpose.
To “Start Here” is to look inward at ourselves. It is to examine our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.
It is to discover the strengths and weaknesses of our faith. The mirror that reflects our inward condition is God’s
Word. We must respond to God’s desire for us to explore His Word, listen to His voice, and invite His Spirit to
move in our lives so we can freely and sacrificially give ourselves to His Kingdom work as we live out the Great
Commission task.
“Start Here” is to also see those around us with God’s eyes and to respond to what we see with
His hands of love and His heart of compassion and His message of Truth and salvation. The landscape of lives
that make up North America will never be fully cultivated and harvested without God first touching Christians’
hearts to see the field and discover their personal roles in fulfilling the Great Commission. Christians must see
the crowds and not be overwhelmed by the vastness of the needs. They must “start here” – with one person, with
one prayer. Those that have discovered God’s abiding presence, even in the midst of fear, inspire and motivate
us to join them in having passion and compassion that reaches from one’s heart all the way around the world –
knowing sometimes the world is as close as the person right beside you. Southern Baptist North American
missionaries are a key element in the task of fulfilling the Great Commission, but the call is for everyone’s
involvement. As we support this great missionary force through prayer, through financial support, and through
going to serve alongside them, we must recognize that their task is ours as well. They serve in hard places with
dedication and perseverance, but they need our active participation. Missionaries first fall on their knees in prayer
before standing up and moving into the field on their feet. They are role models in being fully used by God to
bring the gospel to all people. They trust the Holy Spirit to move in the lives of people and rest assured that God
has called them to be both faithful and fruitful. They know the joy of seeing transformation come as a new
follower of Jesus starts here with simple faith and trust.
This year, will you commit to “start here” by re-examining your heart to discover His will and way for
your life as you live out the Great Commission call? What transformation do you need to witness? How will you
respond?

“Start Here” March 6 -12, 2011

Week of Prayer for North American Missions &
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
WLBC’s Goal: $8,000
 EXPERIENCE THE STORY OF CALVARY
EASTER MUSIC
APRIL 16, Saturday
APRIL 17, Sunday
6:30pm

As the Sanctuary Choir presents....

“ON A HILL TOO FAR AWAY”
It is the story of Calvary. While it may seem that all of this
occurred on a hill too far away, too far removed from our
life to speak to us, we cannot stand in the distance and expect to experience the
magnitude of the cross. We must draw near. We must face what we can never
understand. We must confront the ravaged spotless Lamb to gain just a glimpse
of our stain of sin. The cross cannot be explained away. The cross cannot be
ignored. The cross cannot be stripped of its cruelty and shame. The cross cannot
and will not be denied. The invitation stands-come to the place of mercy and
grace. It is the way of the cross that leads us home.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy
set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right
hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2 NIV)

We encourage you to invite a neighbors and friends to

join you for this moving presentation of
“ON A HILL TOO FAR AWAY”
by Randy Vader, Jay Rouse, Camp Kirkland.
 EASTER SCHEDULE

Good Friday
April 22, 2011
Worship 6:30pm
“The Lord’s Supper”

EASTER SUNDAY
April 24, 2011
Worship 11am

No Evening Service

Easter Egg Hunt

April 16, 2011
Saturday, 10AM - NOON
Location: West Lynchburg Baptist Church
Ages: Preschool through Grade 6
Sponsored by the WLBC Children’s Ministry

We are planning to separate the children into groups

and hunt for Easter eggs with surprises in them. Join
US for FUN!
Questions or to volunteer please contact Melissa
Woodford 587-0967
A Westover Community Missions Event.
 EASTER LILIES
If you wish to place a lily in the Sanctuary in
memory of, or in honor of a loved one for
Easter. Please contact the church office no
later than Sunday, April 10.

The cost is $12 each.

You can pick up your lilies after worship on
Easter Sunday, April 24.

Adult III Project

Easter Shoe Boxes for College Students
We will be filling 50 boxes for college students in March.
We need your help.
We are collecting the following: quarters, chewing gum,
individually wrapped snacks, candy, pastel tissue paper,
popcorn, Post-It notes, Tic Tacs, pens, soap,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, Christian book marks, stickers etc....
(Please NO plastic Easter eggs or Easter grass we have plenty for this year.)

We also are in need of funds to help with postal costs to send the boxes ($7 per box
approx.)
You can drop off your goodies at the church, in the box marked for Easter Shoe
Boxes or in
Adult III Dept. Deadline: Sunday, APRIL 10.
For more information contact: Catherine Parker 665.8517

Please contact the church office with current names and addresses of our
college students by 4/10. Thank You... we don’t want to miss anyone!
 WLBC Playground Party
Children’s Ministry
for Children through Grade 6

Saturday, March 19, 2011

11AM - 1PM
JJ’s Playground

We will open the playground for activities and games.

Pizza will be provided. Invite a friend to join you!
If you plan to attend please sign up on the Sunday bulletin insert
or contact the church office. Thank you

NEWS from the EDGE

Youth Opportunities.......

March 20 EDGE Lunch Fund-raiser Noon

Baked Potato Bar with all fixings! Cost a
donation for Youth Summer Mission Trip

March 25 EDGE Event

CiCi’s Pizza & Bowling 6pm
 WLBC SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY
March - APRIL, 2011

LEAD ME TO THE CROSS: LOVE GOD; LOVE OTHERS

A SCRIPTURE MEMORIZING TOURNAMENT

CELEBRATION SUNDAY: PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011

(Each Adult small group chooses a memory verse ‘master’
to enter the final Adult round on Palm Sunday)
(Age appropriate celebrations for Preschool, Children, and Youth)

REDEEMER, RELY, REMEMBER, REJOICE (Monthly themes)

WHY: TO APPLY THE BIBLE AS WE GO
WHAT: MEMORIZE AND SHARE THE “OFFICIAL” VERSE EACH WEEK

March 13: John 14:10

“Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to
you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work “

March 20: Ephesians 6:10

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

March 27: Psalm 31:24

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

HOW: EMAIL, CARD, NOTE, PHONE CALL, VERBAL RECITATION FROM MEMORY
SMALL GROUP FORM COMPLETED EACH WEEK February - APRIL 10
SMALL GROUP FORM TURNED IN WITH ATTENDANCE EACH SUNDAY

Tom Yarber, Sunday School Director

SAVE THE DATE

LADIES’ RETREAT
SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2011
EAGLE EYRIE
The Women’s Ministry
 WMU Change Fund
Loose CHANGE can make a difference!

Pick up a reusable Change Fund container after church on Sunday or

make your own. The months of March, April, June, August, October
will be CHANGE (COINS) Months.

Loose change adds up to dollars; each of the indicated months will have a different project
as the change recipient. Change collected in March and April will be given to Pure Water,
Pure Love campaign. We do plan to re-use the containers and will set them back out.
Thank you.
Pure Water, Pure Love The most basic of physical
needs—water. Yet so many around the world do not have
access to clean, safe drinking water. You can help.

Since 1997 WMU® has been meeting one of the most

basic human needs of missionaries through Pure Water,
Pure Love. The goal of this ministry is to provide
missionaries and the people they serve with clean
drinking water, free from disease-causing
microorganisms, at no cost to them.
Your donation + WMU = Pure Water for missionaries, their families, and the people they
serve.

WMU PROJECT
UNDIE SUNDAYS IN MARCH 2011

The entire month of March we will be collecting

NEW underwear (adult or child sizes)for the Bland Ministry. Please put
your donations in the laundry baskets located in the church foyer.
Questions, contact Linda Blair at 528.4649.
 College age students meet on Sundays at 9:45am for
Sunday school, Bible study and fellowship.

IMPACT
College Bible Study
Thursdays at 7pm.

vents: March 24, 2011 5:45pm - 6:45 Thursday

E FREE Spaghetti Social in Fellowship Hall

RSVP on Facebook or email Nathan Haefer nphaefer@liberty.edu

March 29, 2011 8pm Tuesday IMPACT Prayer Meeting

SENIORS ON THE GO....

BARN DINNER THEATRE

MAY 31, 2011

SHOW & DINNER

“BRANSON ON THE ROAD”
What do you get when you bring together a fiddle,
mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone
costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country,
bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near
you...Branson On The Road®!
Cost will be determined by the number(s) signing up.
Deposit is due April 3, of $20pp. Deadline May 1.
SIGN UP SHEET IS LOCATED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD. JOIN US!
 WLBC’s STREET TEAM
Help sow the Gospel in our neighborhood!
We are the church with heart in the heart of the city!
Join US! You will be uplifted.
Saturdays, 10AM
Schedule March12, 19, & 26
Meet in the rear parking lot.
Questions? Please contact: Danny Jennings 525.5964

“The church with Heart in the Heart of the city”

Sign up for Sharehouse there is still room for you...

on March 10 at 10AM
Local Food Pantry - Non-Perishable Food
Please don’t forget our food pantry donations.

TC Miller Santa Shop Re-Gifts Time Change

Turn
Recycle your unwanted crayons here at WLBC. your clocks
ahead...
March 12 and
COIN Collection Containers - pick one up at church check your
smoke
Join the Street Team detector
batteries!
Don’t forget to look for SALE items to be used in
shoeboxes for OCC this Christmas.

Save the Date Ladies’ Retreat September 9, 10, 2011

The Knight Family (Japan) website www.theknights.multiply.com

 Micah Camarata Deacon of the Week 426-3312

Many times we are asked,

“Who is my deacon?”

To help you we will list the Deacon of the Week

Pictured Micah & Miho Camarata
and his list of families in the E-BULLET. There will
be a complete list posted on the bulletin board near
the church office. This complete list is alphabetical
by your last name. We hope this will help you
know who your deacon is for the year. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact the
church office.

Barry & Susan Bennett Joyce Campbell

Linda Blair Larry Carson
Kay & Randall Bowling Charles & Florence Cole
Duncan Bowling Gladys Davis
George & Virginia Brady James Davis Jr.
Elizabeth Breeding Olivia Downey
Nancy Breeding Meagan Sayre
Colby Byers Jeff Woodford

Has your E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGED?

If you have any changes to your e-mail address please let
the church office know. Thank you office@wlbc.org

We are now sending a daily Bible verse to all who receive the E-BULLET.
Watch for it in your IN BOX, from Robert Putt.
WLBC = Words of Life Because of Christ
 "On mission to reach people
for the family of God.”

Staff

Dr. Robert Putt, Pastor rputt@wlbc.org

Cell Phone: 841.6886 845.4600 Ext. 15

Rev. Randy Kent, Minister of Music & Senior Adults rkent@wlbc.org

Cell Phone: 665.6880 845.4600 Ext. 13

Vance Matthews Minister of Students vmatthews@wlbc.org

Cell Phone: 910.814.7200 845.4600 Ext. 14

Pam Anderson(Financial) panderson@wlbc.org

Sue Thomas (Administrative) sthomas@wlbc.org
Phyllis Lane (Organist) lanesk@aol.com
Jeanne Kent (Pianist) kentsnforest@msn.com

Contact Us Anytime...Website: www.wlbc.org Email: office@wlbc.org

Phone: 434.845.4600