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EMAIL: wrightsborobaptistchurch@cape-fear.net

WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org

WRIGHTSBORO

BAPTIST CHURCH

2736 Castle Hayne Rd

Wilmington NC 28401

910.763.3181

Senior Adult Sunday May 7th , 2017

Special Guest: Rev. Keith Hollar

A luncheon will be served

following Worship in our FLC

P A G E 2 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

What Is Our Salvation For?

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life!”

Many years ago I realized and accepted that Jesus the Son of God died for me and my sins and that as I believed in Him I would not perish but have eternal life! WOW! What joy came into my heart as I surrendered to the Lord my worries and concerns as a young man looking for meaning and purpose to life. Since my salvation experience in 1966, I have sought to keep serving and growing in my walk with God.

G Go to God Daily in Prayer Philippians 4:6-7 R Read the Bible every day 2 Timothy 3:14-17 O Obey God-moment by moment Luke 6:46-48 W Worship in a local Church Hebrews 10:24-25 T Tell others about Jesus 1 Peter 3:15-16 H Holy Spirit to direct your life John 14:26

Today my desire after 50 years still remains to continue to serve and grow in my relationship with God and to witness to others of His awesome Love to ALL! At the end of life may God say to me and to each of us as His children, “Well done good and faithful servant!”

Keep Serving and Sharing and you will Be Blessed and Be a Blessing!

Pastor Mike

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P A G E 3 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

From the Pastor Search Committee

Thanks to all for your prayers and support of the Pastor Search Committee. We are now receiving resumes from the NC Baptist State Convention, SC Baptist State Convention, Campbell University Divinity School, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Garner Webb Divinity School as well as individual resumes. A majority of these resumes are received via electronic email to our committee website. Thanks to Ashley Britt for setting up the website.

Vice Chairman, Kent Harrell, continues to present monthly committee progress updates to the congregation and emphasizes that at this crucial point in the search process the committee needs special prayers of spiritual discernment. Your prayers have been such a great blessing and encouragement to each of us.

We will continue to be transparent in our progress and will keep you updated.

God Bless You, Billy Fowler, Chairman

Proverbs 3:12 “ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and

the man that getteth understanding”

www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org

P A G E 4 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

It’s hard to believe that May is already here. The Student Ministry Department is busy

planning this summer’s activities, so keep watching for them in the future. This

summer’s camp is shaping up to be another great year of fun and ministry. We are

sending a total of 25, students and chaperones, on these trips. Please pray that God will

impact all of us for His glory. We want to bring back what we have learned and

experienced in order to use it here at WBC. Keep using the Student Ministry Prayer Cards to remind you of the student that you

have committed to pray for. Time in prayer is never wasted.

James 5:13-18 Pastor Stuart

Minister of Students

GRADUATE SUNDAY 2017 June 4th at 8:30am & 11:00am

If you or your Grad would like to participate in the recessional and/or reception, please fill out an

RSVP card located throughout the campus.

There will be a Graduate Slideshow (3 pictures only) at both services. All pictures and RSVP cards

must be submitted by May 19th.

P A G E 5 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

“To God be the Glory, For the things HE has done!!” To each one of you who served during the Living Cross Ministry:

DR MOORE; THOSE WHO BUILT THE CROSS & SETS AS WELL AS ALL WHO ASSISTED IN PUTTING IT UP & TAKING IT DOWN; CHOIR; INSTRUMENTALISTS; LEE MONICAL, DRAMA LEADERS & TEAM; STORYTELLERS & NARRATORS; COSTUME, LIGHTING, MAKE-UP, PROPS, SOUND, CHILD CARE, MEAL PREP, PARKING & SECURITY, COUNSELORS & FOLLOW UP TEAMS; GREETERS, USHERS, OFFICE STAFF & THOSE WHO ASSISTED WITH PUBLICITY; AND ESPECIALLY ALL OF YOU WHO PRAYED FOR THE LIVING CROSS MINISTRY.

The names you see printed in the Bulletin and people who are actually seen, can’t possibly cover all who help. This is truly a CHURCH WIDE Ministry! Most importantly, we know of 2 who indicated they made a first time commitment to the Lord during the Living Cross, along with other recommitments or those asking for more information about the Christian life or our church! We may never know the hearts that were touched or changed by the gospel message but the important thing is that God was glorified!

I Love You All! Peggy

P A G E 6 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

A big thanks goes out to all that helped with the children’s Easter Egg Hunt that we had during our Sunday School hour. The children searched for Resurrection Eggs and we also discussed the meaning.

Also...the Children’s Ministry is going to be holding a raffle during our Memorial Day Celebration on May 27th. All monies raised will help send children to summer camp at Camp Caraway. The cost is $295 per child. There is a list of basket theme ideas below. All baskets need to be turned in by Sunday, May 21st. There will be a table set up on the Pre-School Hall (by the nursery) for you to drop these items off at.

Thank you again for your continued support of the Children’s Ministry. It truly is a blessing to work along side such a wonderful and loving church family.

Much Love,

Leslie

Children’s Ministry

Theme Basket Requests for our

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, May 27th 2pm till 7pm

THEME IDEAS Cupcake Fun Coffee Lovers Movie Night Spa Day Gardening Crafts Toolbox BBQ Kit Pet Lovers Gone Fishing Beach Kit Chocolate

Don’t Forget the KIDS!!! Princess Ice Cream Bath Time Legos Sports Pool Fun Playdough Story Time Nerf Fun Hot Wheels

Turn in by 5/21! HAVE FUN!

P A G E 7 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

VBS SAVE THE DATE

June 19th thru 23rd

SUMMER C.A.M.P. ENROLLMENT TIME

If you know of a family who is looking for summer child care, call C.A.M.P.!

910-763-1771

CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

Friday, May 26th In the Old Fellowship

10:00am till 12:00pm

P A G E 8 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

The Family of Amelia Huggins, who has recently passed.

Otis & Sharon Medlin for the loss of his Sister, Betty Sue Bolding.

Pee Wee & Margaret Ann Moore, John & Edna Warner and the Bayse Family for the loss of their Niece and Cousin, Michelle King.

2017-2018 Building Fund Pledge Update

In 2006, Wrightsboro Baptist Church had a vision to build a Family Life Center. Along with this vision; WBC started the Building Through Faith Capital Campaign. We were encouraged to join hands and hearts together and rise to this challenge to provide the funds for this project.

We currently owe $920,335 on the Family Life Center. The monthly payment is $10,980 with an annual payment of $131,760. This past month we were encouraged to pray and again pledge to support the upcoming year. The 2017-2018 Pledge Cards were available in the Sunday Bulletins in March. The church has received Pledge Cards from 55 families for a total of $60,936 for next year. If you haven't already turned in your Pledge Card, it’s not too late! Our giving began April 2, 2017.

THANK YOU, as you willingly, cheerfully and sacrificially continue to support the Building Fund. The investments we make in the Kingdom will carry eternal dividend, as we can expect God to bless abundantly. Remember; He has promised in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 that “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

P A G E 9 V O L U M E : 6 4 - 5

DEACON NOMINATIONS Sunday, June 18th and June 25th

Church Members may nominate men & women whom they consider to be qualified to serve in the Deacon Ministry. Please prayerfully consider the following qualifications:

Scripturally (Acts 6:3; I Timothy 3:8-13) Must be 21 years of age or older A member of this church for at least one year Able to allocate the necessary personal time to serve Regularly attends Sunday Morning Worship

C.A.M.P Kids; Rhonda Gore;

Molly Hill; Jane Seitter;

Ina and Cameron King; and the

Family of Beamon Strickland

Congratulations to Delbert and Brenda

Johnson on the birth of their Great Grandson,

Benjamin Ray Johnson, born April 2, 2017

weighing 9.6lbs.

CHURCH COUNCIL and CHURCH CONFERENCE

Church Council meets on Tues, May 9th at

7pm in the FLC. Church Conference meets on

Wed, May 17th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

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May 2 Jane Wardenfelt Emily Mathews

May 3 Dot Miller Curtis Keith Kyle Cross

May 4 Teri King Lauren Seitter

May 5 Brian Brogden

May 6 Lou Russell Michael Bell

May 10 Mary Ann Simmons

May 12 Connie Casteen

May 13 Jerry Mathews

May 14 Ida Mae Keith Betty Lue Taylor Bettini Mitchell Pat Donahue

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May 17 Reba Rhodes Karen Chamblee Jennifer Gunter Tiffany Lambeth

May 18 Mildred Ray

May 19 Tim Smith Ashley Britt Alyssa Martin Ashley Martin

May 20 Korey Cross Matthew Merritt

May 22 Georgia Farmer Mary Strickland

May 23 Catherine Bloodworth

May 24 Betty Swart Paul Meshaw

May 25 Eva Bullard Kager Michell

May 26 Crystal Walters

May 27 Jackie Parker

May 28 Leon Smith Barbara Daniel Marc Taylor

May 31 Shaun Callihan Kim Cross

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