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Messenger The VOLUME 63 ISSUE 12 64 ISSUE 1 DEC. 2016 & JAN. 2017 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org WRIGHTSBORO BAPTIST CHURCH 2736 Castle Hayne Rd Wilmington NC 28401 910.763.3181 Church Wide Christmas Caroling Friday, December 16th @ 9:30am Meet in the Choir Room!

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Messenger The

V O L U M E 6 3 I S S U E 1 2 6 4 I S S U E 1

D E C . 2 0 1 6 & J A N . 2 0 1 7

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org

WRIGHTSBORO

BAPTIST CHURCH

2736 Castle Hayne Rd

Wilmington NC 28401

910.763.3181

Church Wide Christmas Caroling Friday, December 16th @ 9:30am

Meet in the Choir Room!

P A G E 2 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

Your WBC Staff wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a BLESSED New Year.

P A G E 3 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

Minister of Education

LET GO AND LET GOD

Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear or be dismayed. I am with you, I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you & uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

As we journey through life we all will face challenges, difficulties, times of change and transition. Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3 says, “There’s a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven.”

Over the last few months it has been mine and Sylvia’s joy to observe our young grandson go from a crawler to standing, to awkwardly wobbling and walking and now almost running. He faced each challenge with determination and confidence.

As Christians we too go through situations and challenges and gradually gain confidence as we grow stronger through

Our relationship with God Promises from the Bible Past experiences of coping

As we face a new year 2017 soon, let me ask you to stop and look back on your life. How has God been with you and helped you and your family?? Although life and circumstances may change dramatically, God’s word tells us not to fear, He is our God. He will remain present with us throughout time and eternity.

Pastor Mike

Christmas Eve Candle Light Services

Sat, December 24th 4pm and 11pm

The Lord’s Supper will be observed at

both worship services.

P A G E 4 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

In a day where we limit most conversations to 160 characters or less, newsletter articles to 100 words or less, and we are always encouraged to keep it brief; be sure to take the time this Christmas season to unplug and engage in meaningful conversation with those around you. Make wise use of this time of year to cultivate a sense of community within your family, church and local neighborhoods. Luke 19:10 gives us the reason for Jesus’ incarnation, “to seek and save what was lost.” If you are wondering who the lost are then read Matthew 9:35-38. The NIV renders the lost as those who are “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Celebrate Christ this season by engaging in His purpose statement, seeking those who are lost. Ask Him to allow you to see those around you who are without hope and to give you opportunity for ministry to them. If you do these things and are obedient, you will truly have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Pastor Stuart (P.S...this is 180 words!)

Minister of Students

AWANA & YOUTH CHRISTMAS CAROLING

Wed, Dec. 14th @ 6pm

Following there will be cookies & hot cocoa served in the FLC!

P A G E 5 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

“How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved, yet You gave to prove Your love to me. The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude.

All that I am, and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee.”

These are the only words that seem adequate to express my love to the Lord and to my

church family for allowing me the privilege to serve Him with you for these past 35

years! You have celebrated so many joyous occasions of my life with me and have

encouraged me through the difficult times. I cannot possibly express my gratitude for

the wonderful celebration you gave for Mike, me and our families. Thank you to

everyone who worked so hard and gave so much to make it a day we will never forget.

Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated with us, the kind words of love, the cards

and gifts. Ben, Alan and I love you all so much!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Peggy

Living Cross Choir Retreat January 20th-21st @ Caswell

Prayer, Devotions, Fellowship

$75 per person (lodging & 3 meals)

$40 deposit due December 15th

$35 balance due January 15th

P A G E 6 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We have lots of things happening in the Pre-school and Children’s Ministry in the upcoming months. Right now, however, the children are selling a wooden nativity to raise money for Lottie Moon missions. Be sure to stop by their table in the Vestibule to check them out! Also, our Children’s Christmas Program and Church Wide Christmas Social will be on December 11th at 6pm. The children will be performing a short play entitled “Follow the Star”. AND...we will be Christmas caroling with the youth on December 14th at 6pm followed by a hot chocolate and cookie social!

Have a safe and happy holiday everyone!

Leslie

Children’s Ministry

Wednesday Night Suppers...

Resume January 4th

P A G E 7 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

International Refugee Center

Project “Gi ve Hope”

Gifts NEEDED for children ages 2 thru 16

Suggested Gifts:

Sm. Fleece Blankets, Lg. Fleece Blankets, Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Socks, Combs, Crayons, Coloring Books, Balls, Stuffed Animals, Flashlights w/Batteries

Drop off by Dec. 4th!

P A G E 8 V O L U M E : 6 3 - 1 1 & 6 4 - 1

WITH SYMPATHY

Mildred Wilson for the loss of her Husband, Harry.

Ola Ball for the loss of her Brother, J im Rogers.

Carol Waters for the loss of her Aunt, Rosie Reynolds.

Carol Waters for the loss of her Aunt, Rosie Reynolds.

Dixie Wilkins for the loss of her Sister.

Martha King for the loss of her Father, Beaman Str ickland.

NEW MEMBERS

Andrew Nolen

Jason & Tiffany Lambeth

Delores King

Teri King

Travis King

Ray King IV

Carolyn Lanier

OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

The Church Office Schedule for

the Christmas Holiday

is the following:

Dec. 20th Closed at 1pm

Office Closed Dec. 21st-23rd

WED. NIGHT SUPPERS AND MEDIA CENTER

Wednesday Night Suppers and

the Church Media Center will

resume on Wednesday, January

4th at 5:00pm. Please be sure to

sign up by filling out your

Connect Card at Sunday

Morning Worship

CHURCH LOST & FOUND

If you are missing keys, a purse

or jewelry, please contact

the Church Office at

910-763-3181.

Thank You.

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

NO Sunday School

NO 8:30am Service

Worship Service 11:00am

NEW YEARS DAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

NO Sunday School

NO 8:30am Service

Worship Service 11:00am

DISASTER RELIEF

Disaster Relief in our area is

an ongoing project. If you

would like to volunteer, please

contact the Office at

910-763-3181, or see Donnie

Gore or Preston Casteen.

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DECEMBER & JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Dec. 1 Carolyn Lanier

Dec. 2 Daisy Yarborough Lisa King

Dec. 3 Carolyn Flowers Wayne Foster Sr.

Dec. 4 Lois Walters

Dec. 6 Nannie Hatcher Michael Wells Jeremy Britt

Dec. 7 Wade Groves Brenda Russ

Dec. 8 Jim Newkirk Melissa Russell Heather Merritt Ray King IV

Dec. 9 Gayle Cartrette

Dec. 10 Laura Anderson

Dec. 12 Carla Lewis

Dec. 13 Phillip Groves Kristen Lewis Jessica McCollum

Dec. 14 George Bryan

Dec. 17 Joseph Philpott

Dec. 18 Linda Page Cindy Plankers

Dec. 19 Steve McGinnis Kenneth Pugh

Dec. 21 Molly Hill Carol Turner

Dec. 22 Libby Callihan Dec. 23 Marie Croom #105 Calvin Miller Judy Young

Dec. 25 Bruce Gore Danny Tyndall

Dec. 26 Marian McKeithan Deloris King Wanda Browning Kay West

Dec. 27 Isabelle Gerganous

Dec. 28 Steven Morton Jennifer Johnson

Dec. 30 Sherry Rhodes Jeff Martin

Dec. 31 Janice Ludwig Jesse James

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Jan. 1 Alton Bass Geraldine Swart-Smith Gloria Hardee

Jan. 2 Mattie Simmons Barbara Pace Jennifer Eason Lisa Bryan

Jan. 5 Joyce Wommack

Jan. 6 Pat Glazier Meredith Lewis

Jan. 7 Eddie Crowell

Jan. 10 Jamie Bullard Courtney Mong

Jan. 11 Carolyn Benton

Jan. 14 Gwen Todd John Warner Chelsea Martin

Jan. 15 Nina Emory Carole Sacco

Jan. 18 Mary Cottle Alex White Felicity White

Jan. 19 Amy White

Jan. 20 Donna Britt Martha King Maryetta Wells

Jan. 21 Seth Martin Laura Barton-Hao

Jan. 22 Alisha Lewis

Jan. 23 Evonne Smith Chris Merritt

Jan. 24 Emily Russell

Jan. 25 Walt Futch

Jan. 26 Bobby Strickland Benjie McPherson Christopher James

Jan. 27 Frieda Lowell Karen Wills-Pearson Rick Wommack Scott Goodyear Catherine Britt

Jan. 28 Leslie James

Jan. 31 Matthew Watts

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