Monthly Newsletter
September 2026
Not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:11
Let me start off by saying how privileged I feel to serve as your pastor. Watching the energy, activity, hard work, sacrifices and spirit of unity that exists in our church energizes me on a daily basis. We are truly a church that are the hands and feet of Jesus. What I preach on a regular basis gets fleshed out by you, the members of WBC!
You are not spectators, but active participants in what the Lord is doing and leading us to do as a Church. Let me show you how vital each of you is to the work of the ministry.
* You are Beneficial – 2 Timothy 2:20-21
* You are Necessary – Ephesians 4:16
* You are Important – 1 Corinthians 12
* You are Significant – 1 Corinthians 12
* You are Irreplaceable – Ephesians 4:11-16
* You are Priceless – Ephesians 4:4-10
Contrast that with the attitude that often permeates churches. On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy Jr. gave his inaugural address in which he said these famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.” It’s not hard to relate that to the church is it?
So many people think joining a church and being a “member” is a one-way relationship. They ask, “what can church do for me?” That’s not a bad question, but it is an incomplete question. That is why you end up with names on roles rather than disciples who serve the Body of Christ. In short, membership in the local church is never presented in the Bible as a one-way relationship. It is ALWAYS a reciprocal relationship. I find it funny when I hear of people who criticize what a church did or did not do, yet they never want to worship, give sacrificially or serve in the Body! The word for that is selfish. Whereas the Bible teaches that a Christian is to be a person who denies self.
How privileged we are to have a church where people WANT to invest in the ministry with their time, talents and treasures. What a testimony that is to a selfish culture!
As we embark on a season of service and activity, I want all of us (myself especially) to seek the Lord on how and where we can support our church’s mission. It will take time, energy, and effort. But it will also be joyful, unifying and quite frankly, a lot of fun. So, see where the Lord wants your service!
* Maybe it will be at our Make Him Known concert on September 19th
* Maybe it will be at our Fall Bazaar in October
* Maybe it is in consistent serving on a regular basis at our church ministries
Wherever it is and whatever you do let’s all do all we can to further the mission of Jesus Christ on this planet! And look at this beautiful promise for our servants that we celebrate.
Hebrews 6:10; God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the Love you have shown toward His name, in having ministered to and still ministering to the Saints.
Privileged to serve alongside of you,
Pastor Brandon
Romans 12:11
Let me start off by saying how privileged I feel to serve as your pastor. Watching the energy, activity, hard work, sacrifices and spirit of unity that exists in our church energizes me on a daily basis. We are truly a church that are the hands and feet of Jesus. What I preach on a regular basis gets fleshed out by you, the members of WBC!
You are not spectators, but active participants in what the Lord is doing and leading us to do as a Church. Let me show you how vital each of you is to the work of the ministry.
* You are Beneficial – 2 Timothy 2:20-21
* You are Necessary – Ephesians 4:16
* You are Important – 1 Corinthians 12
* You are Significant – 1 Corinthians 12
* You are Irreplaceable – Ephesians 4:11-16
* You are Priceless – Ephesians 4:4-10
Contrast that with the attitude that often permeates churches. On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy Jr. gave his inaugural address in which he said these famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.” It’s not hard to relate that to the church is it?
So many people think joining a church and being a “member” is a one-way relationship. They ask, “what can church do for me?” That’s not a bad question, but it is an incomplete question. That is why you end up with names on roles rather than disciples who serve the Body of Christ. In short, membership in the local church is never presented in the Bible as a one-way relationship. It is ALWAYS a reciprocal relationship. I find it funny when I hear of people who criticize what a church did or did not do, yet they never want to worship, give sacrificially or serve in the Body! The word for that is selfish. Whereas the Bible teaches that a Christian is to be a person who denies self.
How privileged we are to have a church where people WANT to invest in the ministry with their time, talents and treasures. What a testimony that is to a selfish culture!
As we embark on a season of service and activity, I want all of us (myself especially) to seek the Lord on how and where we can support our church’s mission. It will take time, energy, and effort. But it will also be joyful, unifying and quite frankly, a lot of fun. So, see where the Lord wants your service!
* Maybe it will be at our Make Him Known concert on September 19th
* Maybe it will be at our Fall Bazaar in October
* Maybe it is in consistent serving on a regular basis at our church ministries
Wherever it is and whatever you do let’s all do all we can to further the mission of Jesus Christ on this planet! And look at this beautiful promise for our servants that we celebrate.
Hebrews 6:10; God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the Love you have shown toward His name, in having ministered to and still ministering to the Saints.
Privileged to serve alongside of you,
Pastor Brandon
