CONGRATULATIONS MIKE & MICHELLE

by Charles Allard

Mike Eddinger and Michelle Anderson are reaching a milestone in their lives May 12th & 14th. Both are receiving the Master of Divinity Degree and graduating from Campbell University Divinity School with honors. As a church family we extend our congratulations and blessings to them upon this significant achievement.

The church family is cordially invited to their “Hooding Service” on Saturday, May 12th at 2pm in Turner Hall on the Campbell University Campus and to their graduation on Monday, May 14, at 9:00am.

Mike and Michelle represent the very best that Campbell Divinity School has produced in its 11 year history. We are richly blessed to have them on the Westwood Staff. They have received accolades from their professors and administrators of the Divinity School. They have been an asset to the Campbell Divinity School and to all of us at Westwood.

The mission statement of Campbell University Divinity School dynamically describes the schools effort to prepare the best leaders possible for our churches. It is Christ centered, Bible based and Ministry Focused. We certainly see those qualities in Mike and Michelle.

On Sunday, May 6th, following the morning worship hour, the church family and friends are invited to a reception in the Fellowship Hall in Mike and Michelle’s honor. Mike and Michelle, we are proud of you!

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:

May 5-6 Charles Allard Home: 363-4020
Cell: 606-8360

May 12-13 Caroline Allen Home: 872-0579
Cell: 522-3046

May 19-20 Mike Eddinger Home: 846-2108
Cell: 805-1022

May 26-27 Michelle Anderson Home: 481-6673
Cell: 368-6508

 

 

 

 

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

May Sermon Topics

Theme: The Christian Walk

6th Teaching Personal Purity
1 Corinthians 6:18-20

13th Mother's Day - God's Will For The Home
Acts 16:25-34

20th Youth Sunday -
Passionately Connected
Glenn Dion

27th Rev Terry Henderson
Guest Speaker

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

May 5th - Movie/Game Night

May 6th - 6:30pm - YAC

May 13th - NO YAC - Mother's Day

May 16th - 6-7:30pm - Youth Sunday Rehearsal

May 19th - 9 - 11am - Youth Sunday Dress Rehearsal

May 20th - Youth Sunday - NO YAC

May 27th - NO YAC

Belize Meetings

Friday, May 4th 6:30-8:30PM
Friday, May 18th 6:30-8:30PM
Sunday, May 20th 6:30-8:30PM

 

 

GriefShare

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. For more information about GriefShare, log on to http://www.griefshare.org or call Jackie Woodcock at 851-0883.

GriefShare at Westwood will start a new session on Tuesday, May 1, 7:00-9:00pm in Room 209. It will run through Tuesday, August 7, excluding, July 3. Feel free to invite non-Westwood members. Contact the church office, 469-9393, if you would like to register or just show up on Tuesday, May 1.

 

May 6

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

May 13

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

May 27

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

 

May 20

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

A Thank You note has been received from Margaret Kirby, Julie Nolan, and Margaret Haydel (Gulfport, MS). Please stop by the bulletin board in Hall A to read their words of appreciation.

Building & Planning Church Wide Discussion

Sunday, May 6th from 4:00-6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall

The Building & Planning Committee would like to invite you to an Open Forum to discuss future facility needs at Westwood. We will be presenting ideas from the committee and looking for input from the church.
Childcare will be provided.

Baby Dedication Mother's Day May 13th

For children up to 5 years old. Please sign up on the bulletin board in Hall A.

 

BAPTIST MEN BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 19, 2007, 8:00am

Don McLamb and his crew will prepare breakfast. Everyone is invited to attend.

Dr. Maurice Cook, past president of NC Baptist Men, will be our guest speaker. He will be discussing Summerfest 2007. Summerfest 2007 is a unique opportunity to learn about sharing God’s love through missions around the world. This fun-filled day of learning will take place on Saturday, June 23 at the NCBM demonstration farm at Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. This is a great opportunity for RA’s, GA’s, WMU, Baptist Men and everyone to come and learn about Global Missions in a hands-on experience.

There will be demonstrations on composting, drip irrigation, goat management, beekeeping, well drilling, and proper use of equipment used in disaster recovery and much more. Exhibits from many groups and organizations will be on display including Jungle Aviation and Research Services (JAARS), Equip International, North Carolina Baptist Men, Campbell University, WMU, Appalachia Coal Mining Ministry, just to mention a few.

Thanks to the children’s choirs for the beautiful musical they sang on April 18th, “Hallelujah! He Did It.” Thank you for the time and talent you shared!

 

Gulfport, Mississippi Trip May 5th - 12th

 

Westwood will be sending our sixth mission team to Gulfport, Mississippi, May 5-12 to assist with disaster recovery work on homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The team will leave on Saturday and return the following Saturday. Our church will provide transportation (rental van). Once on the site, NC Baptist Men will provide housing and meals. Each team member will be asked to contribute $10.00 per day ($60.00) to help cover the cost of food.

NC Baptist Men have committed to rebuild 700 homes in the Gulfport area. Over 480 houses have already been completed, but there is still a lot of work to do. No special skills are required, just a commitment to help someone in need and to share Christ’s love. There is always something that every volunteer can do. Sign up sheets are posted in hallway A and B. Contact Jim Canterberry for more information about participating.

 

Westwood Mission Trips & Projects in 2007

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)

RA ICE CREAM SUNDAE SALE

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Following the RA/GA, Mission Friends
Recognition Service in the Fellowship Hall

 

Please come and enjoy an ice cream sundae, and at the same time help a young boy go to camp this summer.
2007 marks the 16th summer the NC Baptist Men’s Department and Prison Fellowship of NC will co-sponsor a week of camp at Camp Caraway for 120 boys, ages 9-13 who have a parent in prison. Camp Angel Tree has effectively touched the lives of many young boys in the past fifteen years by introducing them to Jesus Christ through time spent with positive Christian male role models. You can help us break the cycle of crime by introducing these boys to Jesus Christ at Camp Caraway. All proceeds from the ice cream sale will go to help fund Camp Angel Tree.

 

Rev. Terry Henderson to
Speak at Westwood May 27

On Sunday morning, May 27, Rev. Terry Henderson from Fayetteville, North Carolina will bring the morning message as part of our Memorial Day observance. Rev. Henderson currently serves at Canaan Christian Church in Louisville Kentucky as the Minister of Christian Education and Congregational Care. He is a graduate of National Louis University in business administration and is currently completing his final year of graduate studies at Campbell University Divinity School.

Pastor Henderson recently retired after 24 years of distinguished service with the United States Army. During his service, he traveled extensively while providing security protection to such dignitaries as Colin Powell, Norman Schwarzkopf, and Dick Cheney. Pastor Henderson’s final position in the Army was as the Special Agent in Charge at the 1st Special Operations Detachment - Delta.

Upon retirement from the military, he served as an Associate Pastor in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he currently lives with his wife and partner in ministry for the past 20 years, Deanna. Together, they have two sons, Corbin, sixteen and Samuel, ten.

During his years in ministry, Rev. Henderson has developed a passion for leading others to Christ and making disciples through Christian education and practical Kingdom experience. We are delighted that he will come to the Westwood pulpit to share from his experience as both a soldier for the Lord and a soldier in the United States Army.

Children's Choir Camp

"Living Inside Out In An Upside Down World"

June 18th-21st

New Hope Baptist Church in Raleigh
Sponsored by the
Raleigh Baptist Association
9:00am—2:00pm daily,
Cost $35.00
For children who have
completed grades 1-6
Deadline for registration is June 4th
Contact Caroline Allen for details at 469-9393 or email allen@westwoodbc.org.

 

 

Easter Drive-Thru

 

A huge thank you to ALL who assisted with the Easter Drive-Thru! We had 172 cars in 140 minutes. We appreciate all the hard work of those 50+ people who helped with costumes, publicity, greeting, the outreach program booklets, snacks for the workers, characters, props, luminaries, special effects, tickets, narrators and sound help, suggestions, the policemen, and especially the prayers that were uplifted on behalf of this ministry.
What an inspirational experience for those who participated in the drama and for those who drove thru. Looking forward to expanding this event next Easter. We will be needing your help!
Please give prayerful consideration to this outreach event. Contact Ken Wilson (303-2154) or Caroline Allen (469-9393) to volunteer.

 

Vacation Bible School, July 13 & 14

Friday, 6:00-8:00PM
Saturday, 9:00-2:00PM
(Lunch provided)

*For children who have completed
Kindergarten through 6th Grade.