Monthly Newsletter

December 2024

All who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the Shepherds.
Luke 2:18


This Christmas will be the 8th Christmas season I have had the privilege of celebrating with you as your pastor. In line with that, I decided that before I penned (typed) this newsletter I would go back to the other Newsletter entries I wrote in previous years around Christmas. I noticed immediately in those letters how some things have changed in just a short time. I read in those entries of certain events in society that we happen to be seeing at the time. I referenced in those newsletters how certain things in our church life were going. It was really a great reminder of some of our past together. But honestly, the greatest reminder I had in going over those past newsletters is that while things change, Christmas contains a timeless, undying and always Important truth; God became a man and dwelt with us!
 
Perhaps that’s where you are too. Life has changed drastically for some of you and for all of us it has changed in some measure. Navigating difficulties, growing older, seeing the seasons of life change and so on.  But the truth of this time of year remains just as real and applicable as it was the very first Christmas.

I used to find it a challenge to think about communicating truth to you at Christmas. I wondered how to communicate the truth of the incarnation to you in real, fresh and relevant ways. But I don’t think like that anymore. Because the truth of over 2,000 years ago remains unchanged and just as relevant today.
 
In fact, one of the first Hymns that the early church sang is recorded for us in 1 Timothy 3.
I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one should act in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. Beyond question, great is the mystery of godliness:

He who was revealed in the flesh,
Was vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Proclaimed among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 3:14-16

In that text we are reminded that it is the mission of the Church to keep on holding up the truth of who God is and what He came into this world to accomplish.
And even today, that simple yet profound message is what the world needs! Our world is full of lost people who need a Savior. It’s full of broken people who need a Healer. It’s full of lonely people who need a Father. It’s full of darkness and needs the Light! That is why we are here. That is why you as the church are where you are and in the place you are.  Because God is still offering to people hope. God is still reaching out to a lost and dying world with the life-giving, life-transforming message of the Gospel! When we read of the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke we see so many people who are overjoyed with the arrival of the King! Why? Because they knew that God had not forgotten them but had come to fulfill His promises to His people. 
This Christmas season, let me encourage you to go back to this simple and profound truth again. God became man, to live for us, to die for us, to rise for us, to redeem us, to indwell us, to go prepare a place for us, to come again to receive us to Himself. 
This message is our life, our joy, our hope, our strength, our purpose and our Mission. So just as God came on a rescue mission for us, so we too have been sent on a rescue mission from Him;
Don’t ever let the simplicity of this message cause you to think it is inadequate. It is simple and more than sufficient. This message and mission have been the priority of the church for the past 2,000 years, and they will continue to be our priority until Jesus returns!

And just as the Shepherds did so long ago, let’s continue to tell about Jesus as far and as long as we can!
 
Living to Tell of Him,
Pastor Brandon  

Dates to Remember: December

· Monday, December 2nd: Card Outreach 10am
· Wednesday, December 4th: Food Pantry 4-6pm
· Wednesday, December 4th: Meal & Service 6-8pm
· Thursday, December 5th: Prayer at the Poles
· Thursday, December 5th: Choir 6pm
· Wednesday, December 11th: Meal & Service 6-8pm
· Thursday, December 12th: Choir 6pm
· Friday, December 13th: Senior Citizens Friendly Club to Wall Home Museum at 10:30am
· Friday, December 13th: Ladies Bible Study 7pm
· Saturday, December 14th: Baptist Men meeting at 7:30am at Cagney’s in Wallburg
· Sunday, December 15th: Celebration & Fellowship Sunday, starting at 8:45am
· Wednesday, December 18th: Meal & Service 6-8pm
· Thursday, December 19th: Choir 6pm
· Tuesday, December 24th: Christmas Eve Service 5pm
· Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas Day, no service
· Tuesday, December 31st: New Year’s Eve

Wednesday Night  in the Fellowship Hall

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a Meal & Bible Study


Meals at 6pm:
December 4th: Potluck
December 11th: Youth
December 18th: Baptist Men
December 25th: No meal
Check-Ins for November:
Week of:
November 3rd
November 10th
November 17th
November 24th
Morning Worship:
219
200
208
See bulletin
Sunday School:
66
83
72
See bulletin
Tithes:
$11914.14
$8493.49
See bulletin
See bulletin
Altar Flower Sign Ups are in the hall by the little lambs nursery. Please let the office know if you would like a special recognition to be put in the bulletins by the Wednesday before your flowers will be on the altar. You can also sign up by clicking the link below to email the office. Please note that the date you request may already be taken, the office will let you know. If you are having flowers delivered they must be delivered by that Friday between 8:30am and 11:30am.

Deacons Service for December

Week of the 1st  ~ Cody Clay
Week of the 8th ~ Brandon Griggs
Week of the 15th ~ Jeff Beasley
Week of the 22nd ~ Tim Coe
Week of the 29th ~ Danny Proctor

Getting Involved

All Believers are created, gifted and mandated to serve. It is our desire here at WBC to help you find your place in the body of Christ. WBC has many opportunities come up throughout the year where we need a few extra hands and donations to help with services and other volunteer work. Descriptions of our ministries and missions are linked just above. Below you will find links to our community events coming up soon that could use some help.  For monetary gifts please scroll up to the top of the page and click on the Give link.
If you would like to sign up to help with any of our opportunities or any of our ministries please fill out the “Volunteer Contact Form” by clicking on the button below that says Volunteer.

Giving Opportunities:
We have many opportunities to help the community and one way is by donations. This helps support our many ministries, as well as, our out-reach programs. From item donations to monetary donations, we work to help our local community thrive by spreading the help and the gospel. In addition to your tithes you can get involved  financially with our ministries by donating at any   service, mail in, or online to the ministry or mission of your choice. Just mark that additional envelope with the name of the ministry or mission or select that ministry or mission when giving online. Extra Envelopes are available in the Vestibule. If mailing in please clearly write your ministry or mission of choice in the note section of your check or include a note with your donation.

Click the link with the event you are interested in to find out more information and how to get involved. If you are interested in helping around the church but don't know what you would like to help with please click the Volunteer link below and fill out the volunteer form so we can help you with information.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Crisis Meal Committee
The Crisis Meal Committee Ministry is reaching out to compile a list of volunteers. They are looking for people who will be interested in donating a food or drink item when crisis arises like funerals or sicknesses. If you feel like this is something you can do, even from time to time, please select the volunteer button below and fill out the information.

WBC Members

Gary & Gloria Adamczyk
Peggy Adams
Ronnie & Carol Beck
Sally Boger
Betty Burns
Mable Choate
Arthur & Beverly Dale  
Max & Orilee Evington
Gary Hassell
Martha Jenkins
Ron Mabe
Mary Ann Motsinger
Steve Motsinger
Roger Norris
Barbara Quinn
Van & Donna Reece
Joann Roumillat
Lib Staley
Wayne Thomas
Nathan Thomas

Assisted Living & Homebound Members

Tom Gallimore
Lynn Whitman
Genene Watson
Sandra Yokeley
Grace Williard

Our Friends and Loved Ones

Charles and Ginger Duke ~ Friends of Rocky Rothrock
Jackie Holder ~ Mother of Nick Holder
Carol Lane ~ Sister of Bonnie Thomas
 Mary Ann Motsinger’s Friends
DeeDee Cantrell ~ Friend of Brenda Swaim
Arlene Roberts ~ Friend of Ashley Reynolds
Brad Wilkes ~ Friend of Mary Ann Motsinger
Marty Harrelson ~ Sister of Ann Martin
Jordan Smith ~ Family of Valinda Hensley
Michael Underwood ~ Nephew of Martha Jenkins
Monica Cortez ~ Friend of WBC
Todd Parsons ~ Coworker of Jean Barneycastle
Jackie Goble ~ Coworker of Jean Barneycastle
Jimmy Merritt ~ Friend of Jean Barneycastle
Eddie Hawks ~ Friend of Tim & Angie Coe
Sherry Vestrat ~ Friend of Tim & Angie Coe
Johnny Kornahrens ~ cousin of the Roumillat & White family
Gene Craven ~ Friend of the White family
Fred Lassiter ~ Friend of Jan Money
Debra Perret ~ Friend of the Dale family
Ken Nash ~ Friend of the Dale family
Nancy Byrd ~ Friend of the Dale family
Ron & Fori McClean ~ A. Dale’s cousin
Audree Leonard Taylor ~ Dale’s granddaughter

Ministries & Missions ~ Click on the pictures to check out this month's letters from the ministry leaders.

Baptist Men ~ Men of All Ages
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WOM ~ Women of All Ages
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Senior Citizens Ministry ~ Senior Friendly Club
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Community Outreach & Missions
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Hwy 109 Youth ~ Middle through High School Students
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Little Lambs ~ Nursery
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Shining Stars ~ Preschool
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Kingdom Kids ~ Elementary School Age. Click on the picture to find out more

Reminders of Upcoming and On Going Events



* 11th Annual Fall Bazaar & Crafts Show: Saturday, October 5th, 9am-1pm. Craft vendors, food, silent auction.


*Sowing Seeds Ministry: We are no longer accepting materials at this time.

2024 Couple’s retreat: Mark your calendars for September 20-21. 
We will be heading back to the mountains for our annual couple’s retreat.  Food, camping, kayaking and just getting away for a time of rest and refreshment.  If you are interested in attending then please see Pastor Brandon.

We have cookbooks left over from our presale in limited amount. If you are interested in purchasing one please see Kristal Williams or Carol  Tilley, they are $20 each.

Meet the Church Staff

Click any picture to see more information on the WBC Staff

Brandon Wolfe

Pastor & Teacher

JC Bentley

Youth Pastor

Ron Mabe

Music Director and Pianist
Church office hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-2:30pm and Friday: 8:30am-11:30am. If you need to reach the office please call (336) 769-2422.
Click on Mission and Vision Statements to learn more about the Church.