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Wrightsboro Baptist Church 2736 Castle Hayne Road Wilmington, NC 28401

(910)-763-3181

EMAIL: wrightsborobaptistchurch@capefear.net WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org

MARCH 2014 VOLUME 61/ ISSUE 3

The

Messenger

MAR. MESSENGER

CURRENT RESIDENT OR...

In his book “All In”, Mark Batterson provides an interesting perspective of

1 Samuel 14. He explains that during the early days of Saul’s kingship the

Philistines controlled the western border of Israel, and 1 Samuel 14 reveals that

a group of Philistine forces had crossed this border. Saul seemed content to

keep the status quo and not react; in fact the Bible says he was under a

pomegranate tree with six hundred men. Saul was satisfied with “existing”, but

his son Johnathan wanted more. He and his armor bearer went to meet the

Philistines. There comes moments in our lives when enough is enough. We

reject the status quo and we refuse to remain the same. “Going all out for God”

always starts with one step of faith; a step to remove ourselves from the status

quo of our lives. It’s often the longest, hardest, scariest step, but it’s the one step

that changes everything. This was that moment for Johnathan.

As you read this passage you are aware that Johnathan’s strategy for victory was insane; he chose the

most difficult, dangerous, and daring option possible. In reality he chose to attempt something only God

could accomplish. He knew he would only be successful if God intervened; this was not a safe plan but a

daring plan for God’s glory. Johnathan understood what many Christians still need to learn. God’s will is

not safe; it’s an invitation to join Him in a daring plan for His glory. Many of us let fear dictate our

decisions instead of faith, and we end up under a pomegranate tree instead of running to join God in His

daring plan for His glory.

How does the story end? God, through Johnathan, defeated the Philistines that day and it inspired all

the Israelite forces to push the Philistine forces back. All of this began with one decision, one step of faith

to reject the status quo and join God in His daring plan. Today you have many opportunities as an

individual and as a part of Wrightsboro Baptist Church to choose to take that step and join Christ in His

daring plan for His glory. Are you going to stay under the pomegranate tree content in the status quo,

or are you going to run and join Christ in His plan to reveal His glory for all to see? “Going all out for God”

always starts with one step of faith; will you take it?

For His Glory,

Pastor Brad

WBC’S BUILDING

FUND

Sunday, March 9, 2014

5:00pm in the FLC

* Free Barbeque Dinner

* Program Re: 1 Year Commitment Plan Amount needed per Month: $13,500

*Child Care Available if Needed (For Pre-School and under call 763-3181)

Pick up your 1 year Commitment Card following Worship on Sunday, March 9th.

“And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.”

Tuesday, March 4th 5:00PM to 8:00PM

at Hwy 55 in Castle Hayne

A portion of this nights proceeds will be donated towards WBC’s

After School Day Care...C.A.M.P.

Meals on Wheels...Saturday, March 22nd at 9:00am - Volunteers are NEEDED!

WE NEED EACH OTHER

“Let us be concerned about one another in order

to promote love and good works.”

Hebrews 10:24

It would be nice to be self-sufficient but the fact is

WE NEED EACH OTHER. This became very

clear with the recent ice and snow storms. Work

crews were needed to salt and keep the roads clear

to drive on, electrical crews were essential for pow-

er to be restored and postal and delivery

workers were important to make sure mail

and packages arrived on time.

God has gifted each of us as His children to

work together as the family of God. We encourage

one another when we gather for worship,

Bible Study, planning, training, prayer, missions,

visitation ministry, fellowship and of course

eating and having fun together. As we gather and go

out using our gifts we are inspired to

become more like Christ. How good

and pleasant it is when we as brothers

and sisters recognize our daily

need for God and for one another.

Be Blessed & Seek to be a Blessing!

Pastor Mike

Minister of Education

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”

John 4:23

When you come to worship on Sunday morning, are you truly a worshiper or are you a spectator?

If when asking ourselves that question, we discover that we are more spectator than

participant, what can we do to truly become a worshiper? Dynamic corporate worship is the

result of people coming together who are longing to be in God’s presence. It is not the result of every musical note being perfect or when every word spoken is done so in an eloquent way. One important factor is the

individual’s personal worship time. When we as individuals encounter God personally every day

and are in a right relationship with Him, our times of corporate worship can be an awesome experience.

Minister of Music

Peggy

SENIOR ADULT CHOIR

Meets Thursdays at 10:30am in the Choir Room. All Senior Adults are invited to come and take part with this Ministry.

SENIOR ADULT SING-A-LONG

Thursday, March 20th at 9:30am We will enjoy lunch out afterwards.

25th Annual Living Cross April 11th, 13th, 15th & 18th

Living Cross Ministry Opportunities

You don't have to sing or act in order to take part in the Living Cross! There is an

important place for you! Such as… Props , Lighting & Sound, Make-Up, Set Construction and Child Care.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Peggy Croom

or Bland Chadwick.

Save The Date Living Cross Stage Construction Dates: Thursday, March 27th and 29th at 8am

Youth Summer Camp

at Look-Up Lodge, SC

June 15th - June20th Total cost is $159.50.

Your deposit of $59.50 is due

March 16th. Your balance is

due June 8th. For more info

visit our website at... www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org

Early Walkers

Tues., Thurs. and Sat

8:00am in the FLC

ALL AGES & STAGES

are welcome to come

and enjoy the music

and fellowship

as we exercise.

MINISTER OF STUDENTS

Begins Sunday, March 2nd

Drop your child off at 10:45am at the C.A.M.P. FLC Entrance and pick them up after the 11am Worship Service

at the same spot.

February 1-28, 2014

TITHES AND OFFERINGS 2014 Budget: $691, 178.71

Tithes/Offering Needed: $106, 335.20

Tithes/Offering Received: $114, 366.60

BUILDING FUND Amount Pledged: $111,148.00

Amount Received: $120,658.97

ATTENDANCE Worship: 353

Bible Study: 280

Psalms 46: 10-11

You may have been reading the Psalms and run into a very

mysterious word, “Selah”. Maybe you passed it up and kept

reading, no knowing what it means and that there’s a lesson

for you.

“Selah” is commonly translated as a “pause” or a

“suspension” from the music contained in the Psalms.

Why would there be a pause? The pause was there for the

Israelites to take a moment and reflect on what they were

singing. They knew the words and they would sing them

with loud praise, but it was still necessary to take a quiet

moment and meditate on what they meant.

The lesson for us is simple when reading scripture - we need

to frequently take moments to reflect and meditate.

Duane

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

MAR 1 Charles Thompson

Debra Pearce

MAR 2 Florence Wood

Elizabeth Williams

MAR 3 Annette Groves

Arnold Murray

Sam Flowers

MAR 6 Traci Bayse

MAR 7 Emma Price Ellis

MAR 9 Lloyd Moore

Norris Flowers

MAR 11 Steven Wasner

MAR 12 Jenny Thompson

Janet Smithey

MAR 13 Ray King

MAR 15 Kattie Glover

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 New Children Church Begins

5:15 Encouragers Meeting 6:00 Life Groups

3 ORDER VBS

MATERIALS

4

6:30 Lamplighters 7:00 Deacon’s Meeting

5

6:15 L.C. Choir

6 10:30 Sr. Adult Choir

6:00 Carolina Faith Riders 7:00 L.C. Drama Rehearsal

7 8 NO EARLY WALKERS

TODAY

8:00 Food Prep for Banquet

9 DAYLIGHT SAVING

BEGINS

5:00 Building Fund Banquet

10 11

6:30 Cub Scouts

12

6:15 L.C. Choir 6:30 WMU Sisterhood

13 10:30 Sr. Adult Choir

7:00 L.C. Drama Rehearsal

14 15

16

6:00 Life Groups Resume

17 18

6:30 Cub Scouts

19

6:15 L.C. Choir

20 9:30 Sr. Adult Sing-A-Long

7:00 L.C. Drama Rehearsal

21 22 9:00 Meals on Wheels

23

6:00 Life Groups

24 25

6:30 Cub Scouts

7:00 Building & Grounds

26

6:15 L.C. Choir

27 8:00 Cross Assembly

28 SCHOOL HALF DAY/

C.A.M.P. OPEN 29

8:00 Cross Assembly

30

Amanda Gore Scholarship

Interviews

6:00 Life Groups End

31

MARCH 2014

5:00 Media Center

5:00 Church Supper

6:15 Youth Group

6:15 L.C. Choir Rehearsal

6:00 AWANA (BB-5th Grade)

6:15 Prayer & Praise

6:30 Adult Bible Study

7:30 Student Ministry Free Play

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

MAR 16 Eula Pleasants

Barbara Burgess

Billy Wines

Garry Lewis

MAR 17 Dale Wright

MAR 18 Bill Moore

Charles Alford

MAR 20 Dave Glenn

Christopher Woodcock

MAR 21 Lynn Matthews

MAR 22 Kevin Feik

MAR 23 Mildred Futch

Liza Herring

MAR 24 Jewell Floyd

Loretta Tutor

Ray Harrison

MAR 25 David Eakins

Brian Massing

Luke Bryan

MAR 26 Bobbie Pugh

John Adcox

MAR 27 Elizabeth Kerr

Bobbie Jackson

Sam Glazier

MAR 29 Carol Waters

Gwen Waggett

Gwen Goodyear

Austin Adcox

MAR 30 Kim Sanders

Kathryn Taylor

MAR 31 Donna Rhodes

Brooke Dell-Olio

Dorothy Blanton for the loss of

her Kin, John Rose.

Bland Chadwick for the loss of

her Uncle, Vance Collie.

Mike Cruse for the loss of his

Mother, Mary Louise Cameron.

Edward Daniels for the loss of his

Brother-in-Law, Jimmy Denton.

Shelton Evans for the loss of his

Brother, Elwood Evans.

Kevin Feik for the loss of his

Mother, Patricia Busch.

Mildred Futch for the loss of her

Sister-in-Law, Dorothy Wolfe.

Jane Johnson, Dorinda, Kendall,

and Cody Warlick for the loss of

their Husband, Father and

Grandfather, Bill Johnson.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Ruth Jenkins on the birth of her Great Granddaughter,

Chelsea Elaine Rossi, born January 31, 2014 weighing

7.5lbs and 19.5 inches long.

ALSO…

Gene and Lauren Biggs Gray on the

birth of their Grandson, Drake Elliott,

born February 2, 2014 weighing 7.9lbs

and 18 3/4 inches long.

Congratulations also to the new

Grandparents, Walker and Emily Biggs.

Catherine & Jeremy Britt,

Kevin & Cathy Feik,

Lynn Frankland, Phillip Morris,

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center,

and Jerry & Paula Schwefel

WMU SALAD SUPPER

March 1, 2014 at 6pm

Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church

Everyone is asked to please bring a covered dish salad

that will serve at least 12 people. Please let

Lynn Frankland know ASAP if you are interested.

WMU PRAYER RETREAT

Friday, March 28th - Saturday, March 29th

NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell

Cost is $75. The fee includes one nights lodging and

3 meals. The theme this year is

“Giving Myself to God”. If you are interested in

attending, contact Lynn Frankland for

a registration form. You must register by March 21st.

Michael & Jennifer Bell

Michael Joined by Letter 2/2/14

Jennifer Joined by Baptism 2/9/14

5107 Exton Park Loop

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

910-604-2703

Walt & Toni Moser

Joined by Letter 2/16/14

5413 Sirius Dr. Apt. 101

Wilmington, NC 28405

910-232-8794

Jim & Bonnie Monk

Joined by Letter 2/16/14

1717 N. County Dr.

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

706-267-8000

Kent, Mandy,

Nathan and MacKenzie Harrell

Joined by Letter 2/16/14

217 Oxbow Landing

Burgaw, NC 28425

910-259-7555

Volunteers are needed to help with

church security on Wednesday Nights

and Sunday’s. You would be

responsible for security every 14

weeks (depending on number of

volunteers). If interested, contact

the Church Office or Jerry Wells.

WBC SECURITY TEAM

WBC SECURITY TEAM