What Every Christian Needs

by Charles Allard

I love it when the Lord wakes me up during the night and fills my mind with a message. When that happens, I have found that the best thing I can do is get out of bed, find a piece of paper and write down the thoughts as they come to me.

One of the messages that I received in the middle of the night focused on what every Christian needs. Every Christian needs peace in his heart, boldness in the Word, wisdom in the work and purpose in the Kingdom.

Peace in our heart comes from God who is the source of our peace. Jesus said, “My peace I give to you.” It is the peace that passes all understanding. It is the peace that holds us together when the storms around us are raging. It is the peace that enables us to face the most difficult circumstances. It is the peace that despite our troubles enables us to sleep at night.
Boldness in the Word means that we are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we are not embarrassed to be called Christian. Boldness also means that we make no apology for sharing the Good News of Christ with others. Boldness means that we are grateful when others take note that we have been with Jesus.

Wisdom in the work is what we all need. James 1:5 says, “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” In James 3:17 we read, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” If apart from Christ we can do nothing, how much more do we need his wisdom to do his work?

Purpose in the Kingdom is essential if we are to have meaning and fulfillment in our lives. I am convinced that God has a purpose and plan for every life. When we discover God’s plan for our lives and submit to it, we know joy beyond measure. Joining God in His work is not a chore, it is a blessing.

CBF General Assembly

June 27-30, 2007 in Washington, DC
Go to www.thefellowship.info to link to the Grand Hyatt Washington, which is the headquarters for the assembly and make your hotel reservations NOW before they fill up.

Weekly Activities

Minister on Call

 

If you have a ministerial need over the weekend please contact the minister on call:

Mar 3-4 Mike Eddinger Home: 846-2108
Cell: 805-1022

Mar 10-11 Charles Allard Home: 363-4020
Cell: 606-8360

Mar 17-18 Caroline Allen Home: 872-0579
Cell: 522-3046

Mar 24-25 Michelle Anderson Home: 481-6673
Cell: 368-6508

Mar 31-Apr 1 Mike Eddinger Home: 846-2108
Cell: 805-1022

*Look every month in the West Wind for the
schedule.

March Sermon Topics

Theme: The Holy Spirit

Mar. 4 The Work of the Holy Spirit
John 16:13-15

Mar. 11 Being Filled With The Holy Spirit - What Does It Mean?
Ephesians 5:15-21

Mar. 18 Being Filled With The Spirit - Part 2
Ephesians 3:14-19

Mar. 25 The Power of the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:6-8

Mission Statement

A community of believers
worshiping God, making
disciples and sharing
Christ’s love

Charles Allard, Pastor
Mike Eddinger, Associate Pastor
Caroline Allen, Minister of Music
& Worship
Michelle Anderson, Minister of Youth
Becky Bullock, Administrative Assistant
Sandy Dennis, Secretary
Matt Everett, Deacon Chair
Diane Owens, Pianist
Kim Taylor, Organist

Mar. 2&3 - Disciple NOW Weekend

Mar. 4th - 6:15PM -Free Youth Dinner
6:30PM -YAC

Mar. 11th - 6:30pm YAC

Mar. 18th - 6:30PM -Practice for Worship Service

Mar. 24th - 6:00pm - High School Night at Carolina Hurricanes

Mar. 25th - 6:30pm - Youth Contemporary Worship Service

Mar. 30th- 6:00pm - Middle School Night at Carolina Hurricanes

March Anniversaries

1st Marc & Becky Gilfillan
9th Billy & Carolyn Abernathy
13th Kenneth & Diane Owens
Alfred & Peggy Percy
17th Jim & Becki Canterberry
25th Curtis & Sybil Leary
28th Jim & Elizabeth White
30th Bill & Marva Babb
Raymond & Norma Kuper
Dick & Jean Suggs
31st Norm & Debbie Dion
Windsor & Gloria Hayes

 

March 4

Babies:
Paula Duke
Wyvette Spencer
Explorers:
Detra Lory
Susan Litzsinger
Mike Litzsinger
3year olds:
Julie Nolan
Raymund Nolan
4 year olds:
Johan Marais
Annecke Marais
5 year olds:
Erin Allard
Brenda Ballard

March 11

Babies:
Ramona Maynard
Dot Shearin
Cecilia Fleer
Explorers:
Rhonda Everett
Marcy McLain
3 year olds:
Beverly Stinson
Paige Hutto
4 & 5 year olds:
Sandra Bailey
Joel Bailey

March 25

Babies:
Louise Huskins
Tullie Johnson
Dianne Cribb
Explorers:
Marilyn Eddinger
Sally Ann Thomas
3 year olds:
Beverly Persinger
4 year olds:
Bernice Parker
Mary Cunningham
5 year olds:
Brenda Brown

 

March 18

Babies:
LaGray Wells
Emily Hayne
Vicki Walker
Explorers:
Rob Myron
Rebecca Myron
3 year olds:
Leanne Ritter
Eileen Richards
4 year olds:
Ray Beale
Roger Beale
5 year olds:
Mary Clay Vick
Bridgit Hill

Thanks to everyone who came to support the youth at our first YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE on Jan. 28.

GriefShare

Tuesdays 7-9pm

You've discovered a special place where you can find help as you grieve the loss of a family member or friend. You don't have to be alone as you make the journey through grief. Let us help you. GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Westwood Baptist Church is offering GriefShare to it's members and anyone in our community who needs healing from the death of a loved one. They meet for 13 weeks on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm in Room 209. A person can start the group at any time during the 13 week period and can continue when the session starts again. Jackie Woodcock and Leland Yelvington will facilitate the group. Please contact the church office (469-9393) for more info and/or register. The GriefShare website is www.griefshare.org.

 

Pinewood Derby and Mission Fair

No, the sawing noises you may have heard downstairs on recent Wednesday nights is not a group of carpenters remodeling the church. And no, the hammering you may have heard downstairs has nothing to do with remodeling either. The noise is coming from all the Westwood RA’s and GA’s preparing for their upcoming Pinewood Derby. The annual race, along with the associated Mission Fair, will be held Friday, March 23rd in the fellowship hall. Along with 2 race groups for both the RA’s and GA’s, there will be another race open to anyone in the church. Seniors, adults and youth are all invited and encouraged to join the fun. Car kits are only $3 and can be purchased from any of the RA or GA leaders. Please check your upcoming Sunday bulletins for additional details regarding this event.

March Birthdays

2nd Ray Beale
3rd Anna Ferdinando
Brenda Brown
David Hayes
4th Mackenzie Babb
5th Scott Hefelfinger
Camille Forbes
Harrison Hayne
6th Frank Butler
7th Dick Suggs
Justin Ritter
8th Marc Gilfillan
9th Bill Babb
Marta Traywick
Erik Pate
11th Wyvette Spencer
12th Janeverett Brown
Fran Tetlak
13th Sherry Stone
Jennifer McKinney
Emily Vick
14th Mary Beth Taylor
15th Charlotte Tyson
Leanne Ritter
16th Bill Durham

 

 

Sundays 5-630pm

It’s hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the pain that comes with the breakup of a marriage.

DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. If you know someone going through a divorce, make sure he or she knows about DivorceCare. It might just be the best thing you could do to help.

The DivorceCare website is: www.divorcecare.org.

DivorceCare seminar meets from 5:00-6:30pm Rm 209 each Sunday for 13 weeks. Brochures are available in the church lobby.

 

Gulfport, Mississippi

The fifth mission team from Westwood Baptist went to Gulfport, Mississippi, February 10-17 to help with recovery work from the disaster caused by Hurricane Katrina. The team consisted of Tim Bolden, Jim Canterberry, Norm Dion, Charlie and Betty Johnson, Tim Kennedy, Peggy Percy, and Horace Robertson.

Our assignment was changed when we arrived in Gulfport, and we worked on a house owned by Jim Rich. We roofed, wired, removed the damaged flooring and installed sub flooring in the house. The team really enjoyed getting to know Mr. Rich.

One of the highlights of the trip was on Sunday afternoon when we had an opportunity to visit three families that Westwood teams had assisted in earlier trips. All of these families are now back in their homes and really appreciate what NC Baptist Men have done to help them. One of the homeowners that we visited was Alma Hayes. When we arrived in Gulfport in October 2005, Westwood was assigned to work on Alma’s house. Alma had not been in her house since it was flooded from the Hurricane. Therefore, it was an emotional time for her as we carried all of her belongings – furniture, clothes, pictures, etc and piled them at the curb on her street. When we went by Sunday afternoon, she was at home and had just moved back into her house on Saturday. It was unusual that we were the first to be in the house after the flood and the first to be there after she moved back in. We gave her a basket of items that Hailey Hutto had sent with us. In the basket was a picture frame and Alma said, “Oh, this will be for my first photo, maybe the one that I salvaged of my mother.”

NC Baptist Men have committed to rebuild 700 homes over a two year period in Gulfport. Over 450 houses have already been completed and NC Baptists have had many opportunities to share Christ’s love.

 

Dental Bus

The Dental Bus will come to Westwood on Saturday, March 17th 830am-430pm. If you know of someone that doesn't have dental care, invite them to come.

Children's Ministry Committee

In order to coordinate the ministries that the church offers to the preschoolers and children of our church and community we are in the process of forming a Children’s Ministry Committee. Stay tuned for further details.

Dr. George Braswell Returns March 14

With all the events that have transpired in Iraq and the Middle East over the last year, you will want to be present on Wednesday night, March 14, when Dr. George Braswell returns to share his perspective on World Events and to answer questions that we might have about the crisis in our world today.
Dr. Braswell will fellowship with us at the evening meal and speak at the 6:30 prayer service. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this significant up-date.

 

Evening Mission Group

This is an invitation to all the ladies of the church to attend the Evening Mission Group. We are a small group and we meet for prayer, to study missions and for fellowship. If you are new to the church or have been a member for several years, it would be a great way to make new Christian friends. We meet in our homes every fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Check the church newsletter each month to see where our next meeting will be held. This month we will meet on March 22, 7:00pm at Sherry Stone’s home. We look forward to seeing you!

A Thank You note has been received from Ellis Williams, the family of Jo Steinbeck, Betty, Becky & Margaret Rees, Robert L. Cooper , Denise Koogler and Mildred Sanderford. Please stop by the bulletin board in Hall A to read their words of appreciation.

 

Media Center Notes

We now have over 2500 items in our church Media Center. A church member stopped by last week and said, “This looks like a REAL library.” We try to be! God has blessed us indeed through book donations and through church funding.
Do you need information for a Bible study? Try our reference materials and commentaries. Do you need information about life issues? See our books on family relationships, single adult issues, senior adult issues, and grief issues.
Do you need a fiction book to help you unwind after a busy day—just stop by! Do the kids need reading material? Do you need a movie for family movie night? If we don’t have what you need, we’ll make every effort to find it for you. Come to see us real soon!

 

Westwood Mission Trips & Projects in 2007

March 17
Dental Bus

April 21
Grifton, NC (Hope Builders)

May 5-12
Gulfport, Mississippi (Hurricane Katrina Reconstruction)

June 9
Grifton, NC (Hope Builders)

June 15-23
Belize Mission Trip

July 28-August 4
World Changers
Cincinnati, OH

October 6
Community Service Day
(Operation-In-As-Much)

The Master’s Men
Sunday, March 4th at 10:20AM

The Master's Men is a male a cappella ensemble dedicated to providing inspirational music to the glory of God. Our goal is to spread the message of God's love in song, in ways that will enhance Christian church worship services and other programs. Arrangements include hymns, spirituals, gospel, and other musical styles in four, five, and six part harmony for unaccompanied male voices. All of our members have considerable experience singing in quartets and/or choruses and choirs. The group was originally founded by the late Mr. Rudy Partin, who was a skilled and experienced director and arranger. Currently, The Master's Men are blessed to be directed by Mr. Robert Cox, a talented choral director and Christian Music Minister, and by Mr. Larry Triplett, one of the group's founding members and also a gifted choral director and arranger.

 

2007 Graduates

If you will be graduating from college or graduate school this year, please call the church office with your name and information so we can recognize you on Graduation Sunday, June 3rd. Deadline is March 25th

March Birthdays

17th Natalie Culler
19th Randy Chandler
Caroline Allen
Will Rabb
20th Katie Vick
21st George Palmer
Larry Maynard
Bob Brown
22nd Pat Talley
Lisa Hahne
24th Russell Culler
Taylor Erwin
J.C. Cunningham
25th Esther Mendenhall
Angela Eddinger
26th Debbie Hooks
John Keadle
27th Leta Ward
29th Andy Lory
Sarah Gilfillan
30th Tim Bolden
Mary Cunningham
31st Susan Litzsinger
P.J. Donner

 

 

Senior Adult Ministry

The Senior Adults will have a covered dish luncheon on Thursday, March 15th in the Fellowship Hall at 12:00 Noon. Bring your favorite dish and join us.
The Spring Senior Adult Rally sponsored by the Raleigh Baptist Association will be held on Tuesday, March 20th at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh. Registration begins at 9:00am. A catered lunch will be provided for $10.50. See the Senior Adult bulletin board for details on the program.

 

Easter Services

Maundy Thursday Service With The Lord's Supper

April 5, 7:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 8
6 :45am Sunrise Service
Rev. Jerry Richards

7:30am Covered Dish
Breakfast 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Worship

Easter Drive-Thru

“Behold Jesus, Savior of All!”

Drive-thru scenes (If rain, the event is canceled for that evening.)

Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 From 830pm - 930pm

The Last Supper