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The WitnessThe WitnessThe WitnessThe Witness Western Heights Baptist ChurchWestern Heights Baptist ChurchWestern Heights Baptist ChurchWestern Heights Baptist Church
24416 Cox Rd.24416 Cox Rd.24416 Cox Rd.24416 Cox Rd.
Petersburg,Petersburg,Petersburg,Petersburg, VA 23803VA 23803VA 23803VA 23803 EEEE----Mail: Mail: Mail: Mail: [email protected]
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One of our most recent church signs challenged us to
consider what we are really good at? In fact it said that
one of the greatest dangers we face is being good at
things that manke no difference in eternity. The more I
thought about that sign the more I agree that this is a
very real danger. Many times we use our God given
talents selfishly to build up only ourselves and our families.
We spend large amounts of money and time trying to be
the best at things that don’t necessarily make any
difference for the Kingdom of God. We often trade our
God given talents for a paycheck and then neglect to
use those talents and paychecks for the Glory of the
Lord. I know personally it has challenged me to consider
what is truly important to me. I am taking an inventory of
what is important to Him. The more I examine myself, I
am finding that many of the things I enjoy are not
necessarily wrong but they have no eternal significance.
Now please do not take this the wrong way and feel like
God doesn’t want you to have any enjoyment in life. Or
even that relaxation is out for only the godly. Even God
rested on the seventh day. Rest is a very necessary thing
in our lives and is prescribed by God. We should rest but
we shouldn’t worship rest. We should work but we
shouldn’t worship work. We should recreate but we
shouldn’t worship recreation. In order to avoid the
danger of becoming consumed by things that don’t
matter we have to evaluate our worship and determine
whether or not we are worshipping the Lord. A life lived
successfully in the world’s eyes are many times a life
wasted in God’s eyes. Let’s be wise as the people of
God today and allow Him to refine us in such a way that
we might be good at redeeming the days and the lost
for Jesus Christ.
March Birthdays 1 Jim Lafoon 22 Jason Hudson
Michael Clemens Edward Slade
Joseph Wray Debbie Zimmerman
3 Michael Edmonds 23 Mike Brown
4 Alicia B. Weyforth Cynthia Reese
David Criswell, Jr. Betsy Berry
5 Robert “Bobby” Belvin Kim Lovin
Conner Danels Wendy Crance
6 Robert “Robbie” Bishop 24 James Robertson
Phyllis Reish 25 Megan Demaline
7 Keri Eley Artie Daniels
Tynecia Taylor Chris Hayes
8 George Holley, Jr. 26 Paul Chapman
Debra Grammer Marland Cook, Jr.
Cheryl Price 28 Kimberly Green
Carolyn Williams Walter Witt, III
12 Ann Holderfield 29 Crystal Arrington
13 Chris Dimaio Betty Mayes
Chelsi Holderfield Taylor Perkinson
14 Henry Beals, Jr. Rebecca Price
Leslie Bostic 30 Amanda A. Spencer
Rachel Canaday Michael Hayes
Keri Eley Shannon Pannill
Megan Thomas 31 Gregory Guyette
Alisha H. Young Holly Johnson
15 Donnie Bostic Rita Louk
John Miller
Ashley McFarland
Patty Pletcher
Justin Storey
16 Dyllon Bostic
Penelope Jane Faulkner
18 Emily Wenzel
20 Renee Allred
Pamela Cunningham
21 Elizabeth “Liz” Marshall
Preston Westmoreland
April Johnson
February Birthdays 1 Joshua Massey 15 Alexandra Welch
2 Danny Mitchell Wallace Markert
Jimmy Johnson 16 Ann Cunningham
Brady Slade Brian Banner
4 Caleb Morini Rickey Ingram
Lauren Marshall 17 Mike Demaline
Angela Neddo Carolyn Hogue
5 Mark Joyce 18 Justin Banner
6 Lee Harrison, III Allen Burton
Stanley Kidwell Tiffany M. Henshaw
Jeff Lovin Millie Howland
Chase Wade 19 Deonte Spicer
7 Shelby Lail 20 Jarrett Munford
Cassidy Lamm 21 Kim Stanek
Sarah Mitchell 22 Eunice Finch
Mike Nauseef Timothy Francis
8 Sandra Drewry David Williams
Randy Adkins 23 Rachel Newton
Mary Wade Brittney Mitchell
Jimmy Walker Ronald “Jake” Wood
Sandra Lafoon 24 Linda Fischer
Timmy Morini Tina Blair
9 Danny Kinton V. J. Slade, Jr.
Timothy Francis, Sr. 25 Dustin Jones
Sandy-Anderson Slade 26 Bonnie Perkinson
10 Robert Belvin Frank Zaharek
Cannon Haines 27 Patti Mitchell
Rebecca S. Foley Kenzey Wynn
11 Amanda Jarrell 28 Matthew Belvin
Levi Mitchell Jennifer Twombly
12 Mike Demaline
Dianne Harrison Barton
13 Charles Daulton
Dustin Grissom
14 Edith Chasteen
Henry Hogue
Will Neddo
Sue Freudig
Bryson Michael Rickman
These are the names of individuals who are either church members of
WHBC or are enrolled in our Sunday School. Please advise the church office
(733-8172) of any additions or corrections. Thank you!
Let’s refocus our time, talents, finances, and energy into
living lives that matter. We have been bought at a price
let’s not become slaves to anyone or anything other
than the King of Kings, because He is the one who has
purchased us with His blood.
Until He Comes, Jonathan Dundalow
Galatians 6:9
A Note From The Children’s Director
Excited to begin February at WHBC! I want to take a
moment to thank the members of the Children’s
Services Committee. This is a group of ladies that
stand on the front lines of kid’s ministry every week.
They give of their time and talents freely. I know that
there are many opportunities to serve the Lord and
am so grateful for their choice to serve the children.
--Looking forward to February & March--*Feb. 23-
Good News Club Winter Session Begins (2/23, 3/1,
3/8, 3/15, 3/22,). We are always in need of help for
club. Please if you have not contacted me, and you
would like to be a part, now is the time!
*March 5th – Littles Easter Egg Hunt @ 10am. We are
looking forward to getting together ther eggs and
celebrate our risen Lord with our littlest friends
(birth-5yrs).
Message from the WHBC Clothes Closet
I would like to thank all of the Sunday School classes and
individuals that sponsored a family for Christmas. What a
blessing to see the children’s faces when we delivered the
gifts. All of the families were so thankful for your help and
generosity.
We are still in need of children’s winter clothes. Most sizes
are needed at this time.
We also have a need for men’s winter XXL sizes. Please
remember when donating, to give clean, gently used items.
Thank you again for your help with this ministry. Without
your donations it would be impossible to minister to those
we come in contact with.
May God bless you!
Leura Kay
Matthew 25:40 – Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of
these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
December Children’s Church Schedule
Date Volunteers
February 7th April Norris & Jamie Morini
February 14th John & Christine Croarkin
February 21st John & Heather Mills
February 28th April Norris
Please take a moment to pray for our nurseries. We
serve many children each week and thank God for
each one. To maintain safety, we need a minimum of
2 adults in each of the 4 rooms on Sunday mornings.
Monthly we need 36 volunteers just for nursery. If
you are not currently volunteering and would like to
serve please see me and I can get you signed up!
Save the Dates for VBS 2016! June 27-July 1
When you walk, nothing will slow you down. When
you run, you won’t trip and fall. Hold on to my
teaching and don’t let it go. Guard it well because it is
your life. Proverbs 4:12-13
HIS Servant, April Norris
To Western Heights Family,
Thank you all for your care and concern and prayers
for Anna during her surgery and hospital stay. Thanks
also for those who built the wheelchair ramp. The gifts
of food and gas money are most appreciated. God is
faithful!
Isaiah 43:2
In Christ,
The Keeney & Allen Families.
February Nursery Volunteers Date Age Nursery Volunteers
Sunday, February 7th Birth Pamela J. Munford &
Janelle Brown
Cruisers Donna Temple & Jennifer
Wilson
Toddlers Mike & Reda Demaline
3 yr Olds Keith & Debbie Schmidt
Sunday, 5 PM, February 7th Combined Melissa Connley & Ashley
McFarland
Wednesday, 6:30 PM
February 10th
Combined April Johnson & Melissa
Connley
Sunday, February 14th
Birth Michael & Amanda
Spencer
Cruisers Mike & Megan Demaline
Toddlers Keith & April Johnson
3 Yr. Olds Becky Pierce & Samoa
Allen
Sunday, February 14th
5 PM
Combined Heather Mills & Heather
Gibbs
Wednesday, 630 PM,
February 17th
Combined Judi Tucker & Lisa Witt
Sunday, February 21st AM
Birth Andrea Beville & Heather
Gibbs
Cruisers Christie Leggett & Diane
Reish
Toddlers John & Christine Croarkin
3 Yr. olds Jody & Faith Driggers
Sunday, 5 PM
February 21st
Combined
Janelle Brown & Kristie
Belvin
Wednesday
February 24th
Combined April Johnson & Melissa
Connley
Sunday,
February 28th
Birth Leslie Bostic & Melissa
Connley
Cruisers Chelsi Holderfield &
Megan Faulkner
Toddlers John & Heather Mills
3 Yr. Olds James & Charity Burnett
Sunday February 28th 5 PM Combined Lisa Witt & Rachel Wynn
A note from the Sunday School Director
It’s that time of year and I’m not talking about shoveling
snow. I’m sitting here thinking about SPRING! It will be here
before we know it (and none too soon I might add). We are
looking at having “Friend Day” in May. Look for the date in
the April Newsletter. Please start thinking about and praying
about who you can invite to Bible study with you that Sunday.
Lunch will follow the morning worship service. The purpose
of this special Sunday it to get people who are not normally in
Sunday School to attend. Please think about your unchurched
friends and family as well as those who attend our worship
service but not Bible study. Together we can make this day a
success as well as add new friends to Sunday School.
Remember the purpose of Sunday school is to reach people
for Jesus!
In His service,
Robert Tucker
Senior Adult Committee would like to invite you to come visit
our church members that are in nursing homes or unable to
leave their homes to come worship with us in church. If you
are interested, please be at the church by 9:45 on Feb. 10th. We
are currently visiting 8 church members which includes:
Evannah Glasscock, Margaret Howard, Edith Chasteen,
Florence Moon, and Nancy Holthouser. It is such a joy to see
their faces light up when they see us come to visit!
Also, mark your calendars for Saturday February 13th at
1:00PM for a Valentine’s Day Celebration. We will have fun
games and a Valentine’s Day Trivia. We hope to see you
there! If you have any questions, please contact:
Linda Cothron at: (804)586-6426.
Women’s Retreat is quickly approaching… and
you you you you don’t want to miss out…
Theme: Love not Live - Ezekiel 36: 26-27
Dates: March 18th and 19th
Place: IMB (International Mission Board)
16492 MLC Lane Rockville, VA
Time: Vans leave church at 5:30 on March 18th and Return
March 19th approx. 4:00 Personal cars can arrive at IMB after 11:00 am on Friday
Dinner - Short Pump area to be announced approx. 6:30 to
8:00
IMB Retreat Center and Speaker Cost: $30 check or cash;
$32.00 online includes lodging (2 per room), linens, breakfast,
lunch and snacks.
Saturday conference ends after lunch around 1:30 - travel to Short Pump for shopping or movie
Speaker - Amy Stewart
Music: Lori Sturt
Sign up Deadline March 4
Please use the link below to register online!
https://westernheightsbaptistchurch.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/ev
ents/16098
Sunday School News:
Have you given any thought to “stepping up” and teaching a
Bible study class? There is always a need for people to
substitute on short notice. If you feel led in this direction,
please let me know. Try it, you might just like it! Don’t be
afraid to step out on faith and try something new! Pastor
Dustin will be leading a study during the Sunday school hour
starting in March. It will be called “New Testament Survey”.
Any and all are welcome to attend. Please watch for more
details on this exciting study!
I hope to see you this Sunday at 9:45 for Sunday School. We
have classes for all ages. If you are looking for a class, Allan
Kissner or I will help you find one!
In His service,
Robert Tucker
Upcoming Events at WHBC for February:
Feb. 3rd – Women’s Bible Study 10AM; Men & Women’s
Bible Study 6:30PM
Feb. 6th – Marriage Enrichment Bible Study 6:00PM
Feb. 7th – New Members class begins 9:45AM
Super Bowl Party directly after the morning
worship until 4:00PM
Feb. 10th – Business Meeting 6:30PM
Feb. 13th – Senior Adult Valentine’s Day Celebration 1:00PM
in the fellowship hall
Marriage Enrichment Bible Study 6:00PM
Feb. 14th – Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Feb. 17th – Women’s Bible Study 10AM; Men & Women’s
Bible Study 6:30PM
Feb. 20th – Marriage Enrichment Bible Study 6:00PM
Feb. 27th – Marriage Enrichment Bible Study 6:00PM
Dear Church Members,
With every year comes change…WHBC is changing and
therefore our financial responsibilities change. Rachel
Mitchell has been hired to be WHBC’s new
secretary/bookkeeper. I will be the Treasurer required by the
constitution as Rachel’s support. During the last few months
that we have working together we have found a few things
that need updating to help with organization and efficiency.
The following are changes that will be implemented
immediately:
1. Use of Credit Card- In order to use the church’s credit
cards for church purchases, you must sign out the card.
By signing your name, you will be assuming
responsibility for any and all purchases made to these
cards until you return the card back to the office. At this
time, you will be required to have all receipts and forms
for your purchases. Credit card privileges will be
revoked for non-compliance.
2. Reimbursement made with personal funds will be
issued at the Secretary/Treasurer’s convenience.
Personal checks will be issued at least twice a week.
Rachel will notify you when your check is ready.
3. We will be trying to update the monthly reports which
will help with efficiency and clarity to the church body.
Please remember that Rachel is a church member and enjoys
her worship time as well as you do. Any questions/concerns
can be brought to her attention during normal church business
hours. We ask for your patience, understanding and prayers
during this process.
Debbie Chappell
2 Corinthians 8:21
Love Can...
Love can surely rescue A heart in deep despair,
A heart that has given up
And no longer feels God near
Love can breathe new meaning When there's nothing left inside,
When there's no feeling or emotion
Just dryness in our lives
Love can restore new hope
After it's withered and died,
For hope is what will get us through
And love can be its guide
Love can run and embrace
The prodigal returning home
And the one that has come to the end,
Those hurting, lost and alone
For God's love is the answer
To our broken, empty lives,
As we come with an open heart,
He can dispel all the hurt inside
And He will heal our brokenness
And lovingly, He will bind
The wounds that have left us scarred
And bring soundness to our minds
So give it over to God's love,
Our lives, and all that we are
Then we will know and walk in His love,
For His love shall dwell in our hearts
By: M.S. Lowndes
As we think of Valentine’s Day let us remember that our first and true
love is Jesus Christ! Yes, we can use Valentine’s Day to show others
around us how deeply we care for them, but we must never forget
the love that Jesus has displayed for us. A song I heard used lyrics
that reminded me how Jesus is our first love and how we should fall
even more in love with Him every day. Love is something we work at
daily. We have to work at loving people even when they are unlovely.
This month I challenge you to love others. Put those around you first
and really allow yourself to be open and willing to love them. It can
be challenging to love others, but that is what God has called us to
do. Please accept this challenge and love God, love others, and make
a difference.
Rachel Mitchell
WOM Prayer Leader
