Monthly Newsletter

January 2025

The Captain of the Lord’s hosts said to Joshua, “remove your sandals from your feet for the place where you are standing is holy.”  And Joshua did so.
Joshua 5:15


                 Happy 2025! What awaits us this year? What goals do we want to set for ourselves, our families, our church? What do we want to accomplish this year? Where do we want to be at the middle and end of this year?
Before we get ahead of ourselves, let me encourage you to hit the “pause” button. I don’t mean “do nothing.”

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7)

Pausing in the Christian life is not about stopping as much as it is evaluating.  Before Joshua led Israel into the Promised land he needed to pause. In his pause he encountered the Captain of the Lord’s Armies who most likely was the pre-incarnate Christ. Joshua needed this for several reasons.
 
The Pause allows us to check our obedience – Just before this scene in Joshua, we read of Israel being circumcised and celebrating the Passover together. Why was this?  Because they needed to reset as a nation in obedience and unity. 
Are there places behind us that our obedience has been less than whole hearted?  If so let me encourage you to not move forward until you reaffirm your commitment to the Lord and His church! Pause and take stock of that
The Pause allows us to leave some things behind – We read in verse 12 of Joshua 5 that the Manna provision stopped on this day. That is a huge deal. For the past decades Israel never had to worry about food because of this miraculous provision of God.  But God didn’t want babies who couldn’t take care of themselves. He would need to train them to trust Him in new ways because they were going into a New season. So it is with us. We cannot rely on past provision for future needs. We as WBC will be entering into a new season this year and we may need to let go of some things that were good for us then, but could hold us back later. Pause and hold everything loosely because God will always provide.

The Pause allows us to wait on the Lord – Joshua was going into his first big battle without Moses and he needed to keep God first.  The beauty of this passage is that when asked whether He was for or against Joshua, The Captain of the Lord’s Armies replies, “No; rather I indeed come now as Captain of the armies of the Lord.” So Joshua got the message and, “bowed down and said, ‘What has my lord to say to his servant.’” (Joshua 5:14). In other words, Joshua needed to be reminded of who was in charge. We may have a lot of plans and goals but I assure that if the Lord is not Leading us and in charge then all we will build is sand castles and monuments to our own egos.  But if God is in charge and we are following Him, then whatever He wants to build through us will be pleasing and glorifying to Him.

The Pause allows us to be ready for whatever comes next – You know the story of Joshua 6 and the walls of Jericho. Have you ever thought to yourself how crazy that might have seemed to Joshua. He was a fighter and God tells him that his fighting won’t be needed. Rather they are to march around the city once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day. Sound crazy?  Sound impossible? What if Joshua had decided not to do that? He wouldn’t have been following God then. I assure you that as Followers of Jesus and members of this church, God will lead us into some different, strange and maybe even inexplicable acts of obedience this year. Will we follow? My prayer is that we will.
 
Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He also will do it.      
(Psalm 37:5)


Following Jesus with you,
Pastor Brandon

Dates to Remember: January

· Wednesday, January 1st: Prayer Service at 7pm
· Thursday, January 2nd: NO choir
· Sunday, January 5th: Deacon’s meeting: 2pm
· Sunday, January 5th: Church Conference: 5pm
· Monday, January 6th: Card Outreach 10am
· Tuesday, January 7th: Senior Friendly Club’s New Year’s Luncheon 11am
· Wednesday, January 8th: Food Pantry 4-6pm
· Wednesday, January 8th: Meal (Youth) & Service (deacon ordination) 6-8pm
· Thursday, January 9th: Prayer at the Poles
· Thursday, January 9th: Choir 6pm
· Friday, January 10th: Ladies Bible Study 7pm
· Saturday, January 11th: Baptist Men at Cagney’s 7:30am
· Wednesday, January 15th: Ministry Planning Meeting 6pm
· Wednesday, January 15th: Meal (Baptist Men) & Service 6-8pm
· Thursday, January 16th: Choir 6pm
· Wednesday, January 22nd: Meal (Kingdom Kids) & Service 6-8pm
· Thursday, January 23rd: Choir 6pm
· Sunday, January 26th: VBS Kickoff
· Wednesday, January 29th: Meal (WOM) & Service (Music night) 6-8pm
· Thursday, January 30th: Choir 6pm

Wednesday Night  in the Fellowship Hall

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


Meals at 6pm:
January 1st: No Meal
January 8th: Youth
January 15th: Baptist Men
January 22nd: Kingdom Kids
January 29th: WOM
Check-Ins for December:
Week of:
December 1st
December 8th
December 15th
December 22nd
December 29th
Morning Worship:
184
162
251
211
See bulletin
Sunday School:
71
61
No SS
67
See bulletin
Tithes:
$8441.39
6425.00
6592.77
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 January

Week of the 5th  ~ Josh Widener
Week of the 12th ~ Barry Stone
Week of the 19th ~ Gary Wolfe
Week of the 26th ~Johnny King

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
Bonnie Thomas
Ann Martin

Assisted Living & Homebound Members

Tom Gallimore
Lynn Whitman
Genene Watson
Sandra Yokeley
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
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
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

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.