Monthly Newsletter

July 2025

To Him who loves us, and set us free from our sins by His blood. And He has made us to be a Kingdom, priests to His God and Father .
Revelation 1:5-6

             Freedom is not free! We are reminded every July 4th (among other holidays) that we live in a free country. What an amazing blessing! With all of our problems, divisions and issues we are still thankful to be in this nation. The danger we face is that we have more and more people who are so disconnected from the sacrifices that brought us here, that we are in danger of forgetting them or even jeopardizing our freedoms.
But even worse than that would be forgetting the ultimate sacrifice that brought us real and lasting freedom. What a dangerous place to be if we forget or forsake or downgrade the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ on our behalf.  To lose our freedoms in a country is bad, but to forsake our God and Savior is even worse.

Unfortunately we face this very real danger in the body of Christ. It has been discovered that there is a Four-generational shift that occurs in every church.

Generation number 1 does the pioneering work. This is the generation that makes the sacrifices and lays the foundations.
Generation number 2 does the deep work of finishing and fighting for the work.
Generation number 3 often reaps the results of the hard work and has a tendency toward reaping what others have sown and resting in what others have won.
Generation number 4 is the one who has been on the receiving end of so many blessings and benefits that it often times ignores the steps that were taken to get them there and thereby loses the ground that the other generations worked to establish.

So, which one of these generations would describe you? Where would you evaluate WBC at currently? You see, there is nothing necessarily wrong with the first 3 generations. Each have their mission and their blessing. Each have their hard work and sacrifices but each also have their joys and triumphs. And as long as each generation is investing in the next one, the work continues.
 
But God stop any one of us or all of us from ever becoming Generation number 4 in the body of Christ! That is the generation of entitlement, laziness, self-centeredness and ultimately the generation that loses all that the previous 3 had worked so hard to accomplish. Generation number 4 cares more about their own preferences over the mission of the church.  Generation number 4 is more caught up in their own lives than investing in the next generation. Generation number 4 mistakenly believes that they are the end of everything that was done before them, rather than seeing themselves as the next conduit of God’s work. Generation number 4 may idolize the past while they grumble about the future. Generation number 4 believes the best days of God’s work are behind them rather than involving them. Generation number 4 lives in nostalgia rather than vision. So again I say, God help any one of us or all of us from becoming generation number 4.

To the generation 1 pioneers, keep trailblazing in new and exciting ministries. To the generation 2 fighters, keep holding the line. To the generation 3 harvesters, keep your hand on the work. And to all of us, keep moving forward for the next generations of pioneers, fighters and harvesters! And let us all do this knowing that our freedom wasn’t free. Our blessings were purchased by the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ! And so were our responsibilities.
To God be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Honored to be your Pastor,
Pastor Brandon

Dates to Remember: July

· Wednesday, July 2nd: Food Pantry 4-6pm
· Wednesday, July 2nd: Service 7pm
· Thursday, July 3rd-Saturday, July 5th: Pastor Brandon out of town
· Friday, July 4th: Independence Day (office closed)
· Sunday, July 6th: Deacon’s Meeting 2pm
· Sunday, July 6th: Quarterly Business Meeting 5pm
· Monday, July 7th: Card Outreach 10am
· Wednesday, July 9th: Service 7pm
· Friday, July 11th: Kingdom Kids leave for camp
· Friday, July 11th: Ladies Bible Study 7pm
· Sunday, July 13th: Kingdom Kids return from camp
· Sunday, July 13th: Prison Ministry
· Wednesday, July 16th: Service 7pm
· Sunday, July 20th-Saturday, July 26th: Pastor Brandon out of town
· Wednesday, July 23rd: Music Night 7pm
· Wednesday, July 30th: Service 7pm

Wednesday Night  in the Fellowship Hall

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


NO Fellowship Meals June-August
Check-Ins for June:
Week of:
June 1st
June 8th
June 15th
June 22nd
June 29th
Morning Worship:
180
180
197
203
See bulletin
Sunday School:
86
89
No SS
92
See bulletin
Tithes:
$5870.00
$3432.74
$4805.05
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 July

Week of the 6th: Gary Wolfe
Week of the 13th: Johnny King
Week of the 20th: Josh Blomer
Week of the 27th: Lynn Reece

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
Betty Burns
Mable Choate
Arthur & Beverly Dale  
Max & Orilee Evington
Gary Hassell
Martha Jenkins
Ron Mabe
Mary Ann Motsinger
Roger Norris
Barbara Quinn
Van & Donna Reece
Joann Roumillat
Lib Staley
Wayne Thomas
Nathan Thomas
Bonnie Thomas
Ann Martin

Assisted Living & Homebound Members

Tom Gallimore
Lynn Whitman
Genene Watson
Grace Williard

Our Friends and Loved Ones

Jackie Holder ~ Mother of Nick Holder
Carol Lane ~ Sister of Bonnie Thomas
DeeDee Cantrell ~ Friend of Brenda Swaim
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
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
Jewel ~ Sister of Peggy Adams
Kelly Dody ~ Peggy Adams' neice
Don Patterson
Courtney Whitley's Uncle Jerry & Aunt Brona
Family of Dora Troutman
Larry Anderson ~ Friend of the Roumillat's
Susan Miller ~ Sister of Ann Martin
Terry Self ~ Cousin of the Dale's
Diane Arrowood ~ Niece of the Dale's
Family of Fred Dziki ~ Friends of the Dale's
Martha Meadows

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.