Words from the "Interim"...

April was truly a great month at WBC! Each Sunday, worship focused on a special theme and the services were well planned around these respective themes. From the Lord’s Supper, to Youth Sunday, to Baptism, we have celebrated the work of God in the life and ministry of this great church. My thanks to “all” who provided leadership each Sunday! My thanks to you as a congregation for your support, prayers, kind words of encouragement and special note cards that have expressed your reception of me and my family and affirmation of my service with you as your interim pastor.

The witness of God at work in this church is evident in so many ways. Yet, I highlight the statements and commitment of Cindy Bolden in her testimony on April 20th that God has called her in Christian Ministry and she plans to enroll in the Divinity School of Campbell University. Her words “for 17 years this church has nurtured my life” are evidence of the work of God through this church and its members who have had an influence and a part in Cindy’s spiritual pilgrimage and calling. Let us continue to pray for Cindy and her family during these years of preparation, equipping and training.

I look forward to worship and other activities/church events of May. I encourage you to read carefully about all that is planned throughout this month that is listed in this newsletter. Plan to be present and invite a prospect to join you and your family at worship, at the picnic and at other times we gather as a church.

Blessings,
Dennis N. Bazemore

Weekly Activities

Minister on Call

 

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

3rd-4th Michelle Anderson
Home: 481-6673
Cell: 368-6508

10th-11th Caroline Allen
Home: 872-0579
Cell: 522-3046

17th-18th Mike Eddinger
Home: 846-2108
Cell: 805-1022

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

31st-June 1st Caroline Allen
Home: 872-0579
Cell: 522-3046

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

May Sermon Topics

4th - Living in Light of Your Inheritance
1 Peter 1:3-9, 13-23

11th - Mother's Day

18th - Children's Sunday

25th - Touching Jesus With Your Heart
Mark 5:21-43

 

Mission Statement

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

Dr Dennis Bazemore, Interim Pastor
Mike Eddinger, Associate Pastor
Caroline Allen, Minister of Music
& Worship
Michelle Anderson, Minister of Youth
Becky Bullock, Administrative Assistant
Sandy Dennis, Secretary
Rob McLain, Deacon Chair
Diane Owens, Pianist
Kim Taylor, Organist

Sunday, May 4 ~ 7:00pm, Contemporary Service

Sunday, May 11 ~ NO YAC, Mother’s Day

Saturday, May 17 ~ 1:00-5:00pm, Low Ropes Course
Sign up and $20 are due on Sunday, May 4th
Meet at Bond Park @ 12:45pm
Pick up @ 5:00pm

Sunday, May 18 ~ 6:30pm, YAC (Youth Center)

Sunday, May 25 ~ NO YAC

 

Wednesday Schedule

On Wednesdays we have a missions study
from 6:00-7:00pm and Praise Band practice
from 7:00-7:30pm. Those youth not involved
with Praise Band may fellowship quietly or
work on homework in a side room.

A thank you note has been received from Peggy Riggsbee, Alex B. Smith, Baxter & Vicki Walker, Charlotte & C.B. Tyson and Audrey Roberson. Please stop by the bulletin board in Hall A to read their words of appreciation.

Diaper Collection

Items needed for the Pregnancy Care Center at Drexel are:

Diapers (Size 3,4 & 5)
Baby Wipes
Bottles
Receiving Blankets
Baby Socks
Newborn Outfits
Powder, Soap, Shampoo &
Lotion
Crib Sheets

Please put these items in the bin in front of the Media Center throughout the month of May.

 

Easter Drive-Thru Volunteers

Ken Wilson, Scott Hefelfinger, Paul Wilms, David Ballard, Taylor Wilson, Mike Slawson, Horace Robertson, Al Percy, Jim Bender, Brett Cribb, Darryl Duncan, Bob Brown, Alex Brown, Ron Bright, Robbie Brown, Lisa Sampson, Joey Grissom, Ben Anderson, Lee Yelvington, Spurgeon Cooke, Rob Myron, Tim Cunningham, Mary Cunningham, J.C. Cunningham, T.C. Cunningham, Harrison Duncan, Jonathan Allard, Erin Allard, Amanda Allard, Christopher Allard, Ginger Duncan, Tommy Revelle, Ruth Revelle, Michelle Anderson, Scott Cribb, Diane Cribb, Skyra Cribb, Rachel Duncan, Lynn Bright, Brittney Wilson, Robin Wilson, Don McLamb, Frank Prince, Wilda Prince, Sara Cooke, Eileen Richards, Brenda Brown, Martha Murray, Peggy Percy, Betty Branson, Kay Rich, Dorothy Baker, Hilda Hill, Joanne Giles, Esther Mendenhall, Jackie Cribb, Becky Stewart, Mary Holliday, Dot Shearin, Kim Taylor, Jerry Richards, Nancy Hunter, Glynda Rich, Mary Beth Rock, Connie Molinaro, Cecilia Fleer, Jessica Sidgreaves, Caroline Allen, Susie Bender, Jim Bridges, Jackie Woodcock, Jerry Helderman from RBA and Jimmy Allen.

Red Springs, NC Mission Trip

May 10

A group from our church will be going to Red Springs, NC on Saturday, May 10. Many of Westwood members have been to Grifton, NC. Red Springs is a new “Mission Work Camp” similar to Grifton that has been established by NC Baptist Men. Much of the equipment that was in Gulfport, Mississippi, for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief work has been moved to Red Springs. Eddie Williams, who was in charge of the Gulfport operation, is heading up the work in Red Springs. Red Springs is located in Robeson County southwest of Fayetteville.

Men, women and youth can all participate. No special skills are needed - just willing workers. We will meet at the church and depart for Red Springs at 6:00am. We will work until 4:00pm and return to Cary by 6:00pm Saturday evening. Sign up sheets are posted in Hallway A & B. Please contact Jim Canterberry for details.

State Missions Offering 2008

May 4

God’s World On Our
Doorstep
Ingathering
Sunday, May 4th
Westwood Goal
$10,000

Baby Dedication

Mothers Day

May 11

*For children up to
5 years old

Please sign up on the
bulletin board in Hall A

Churchwide Picnic

May 18 - 12noon

Dress casual for church and join us for a
covered dish lunch following the worship service at Apex Community Park (off Laura Duncan Road)

Senior Adult Ministry

May 15 - 12 noon

The Senior Adults will have a covered dish luncheon on Thursday, May 15th at 12:00 Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite dish and come enjoy the food and fellowship!

Coming Soon - A Westwood Cookbook

The Westwood Singles Ministry is in the planning stages of creating a Westwood cookbook. That’s right, all the recipes to those delicious meals you’ve been eating at Westwood gatherings could soon be on a shelf near you.

The Singles Ministry is working with a cookbook publisher to begin planning. Depending on the number of recipes submitted and the quantity of cookbooks ordered, the cookbooks will sell for approximately $20. All profits from the sale of the cookbooks will go to the DROP Fund.

It is estimated that we will collect recipes for about two to three months, organize and assemble, and then submit for printing. Printing and processing will take about two months. So we are hoping to have them in time for new dishes at Thanksgiving and special gifts for Christmas.

However, we need your help to make this a scrumptious success. So gather your favorites, and dust off or write down those recipes you’ve memorized. Hold on to them, and we will soon be asking you to share those treasured concoctions. And if you know of someone’s dish from a Westwood meal you would like to have, urge them to submit it and share it with us all.

Family Movie Night

May 16 - 8pm

Bring your lawn chairs and meet us at the basketball court area for a night of great family fun!