West Wind
Westwood Baptist Church Newsletter
| The Challenge
of Summer! Summer is a wonderful time of the year. I know of no one who does not enjoy a slower pace, relaxation, vacation time, picnics, swimming, boating and all of the other recreational opportunities that summer affords. Getting away from the routine of things can be refreshing and exhilarating. Even Jesus found it necessary to get away from the crowds and he encouraged his disciples to come apart for awhile before they fell apart. Everyone needs down time, time alone, time for rest, time for reflection and re-creation. The Challenge for the Christian is to keep the proper balance of down time and Christian service in perspective. There is a growing trend in our fast paced world to close the church down during the summer, discontinue Wednesday night activities, cut back on worship attendance and take a break from spiritual things. Churches that have fallen into the pattern of “closing down” when they ought to be revving up have some sad stories to tell. There is a warning in scripture about giving the devil an opportunity. As you plan your summer consider the challenge that the summer offers. Take time to ponder these questions:
It
is my prayer that you will not only find time for rest but that you
will deepen your personal walk with God, strengthen your personal
witness and enhance the ministry of Westwood in our community and
world.
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| VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Children invite your friends and join us for a great time of summer fun!
Adult VBS
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Weekly Activities
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Preschool &
Children Youth Adults
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Minister on Call
June 3-4 Michelle Anderson Home: 481-6673 June10-11 Mike Eddinger Home: 846-2108 June 17-18 Charles Allard Home: 363-4020 June 24-25 Caroline Allen Home: 872-0579 *Look every month in the West Wind
for the
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June is TeamKID’s Time!
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Ladies of Westwood!
Sunday, June 4, 2006
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Westwood
Talent Night
Friday, June 2
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"Baptist Life" by Dr. Roy Smith
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"A Christian Response to the DaVinci Code" by Mike Eddinger
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| June Sermon Topics Profound Questions From The Bible
18th Lord, What About Him?
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Mission Statement A
community of believers
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Saturday,
June 3 |
6:00 - 7:30pm Messy Game Day - Cost $3.00 Dark Shirts & Shorts Only!
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Sunday,
June 4 |
Graduation Day! 8:00am - breakfast for graduates |
Wednesday,
June 7 |
6:00pm - Missions 7:00pm - Praise Band |
Sunday,
June 11 |
6:00pm -
YAC |
Wednesday,
June 14 |
6:00pm - Missions 7:00pm - Praise Band |
Sunday,
June 18 |
Father's
Day NO YAC |
Wednesday,
June 21 |
6:00pm - Missions 7:00pm - Praise Band |
June
25-26 |
Vacation
Bible School |
Thursday,
June 29 |
Youth Family
Cookout After VBS In Lower Parking Lot |
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"How To Study A Biblical Passage" Mike Eddinger Familiarity with God’s
word can become a DATES: July 30 and August 6
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June Anniversaries 3rd Michael & Susan LItzsinger |
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June Birthdays 1st Debbie Dion |
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June Birthdays 17th Janet Wilkes |
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Reverend
and Mrs. P. Michael Eddinger |
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June 4 Babies: |
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June 11 Babies: |
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June 25 Babies: |
| Bud Vases
If you have a bud vase that you would like to donate to the church, please bring it to the kitchen in the Fellowship Hall, bring it by the office or give it to Anna Ferdinando. Thanks.
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Thank You notes have been received
from Luther & Cecilia Davis, Charlie & Betty Johnson, Cora
Gates and the |
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"The Healing Words of Jesus" by Mike Eddinger For three consecutive Wednesdays in
July (5, 12, and 19), Mike Eddinger will be leading a Bible Study
series entitled “The Healing Words of Jesus from the Fourth
Gospel.” Each of the sessions will focus on one of the healing
miracles, specifically on the statements attributed to Jesus. July 5 “I Want To” Mark
1:40-45 These sessions will meet in the Fellowship
Hall during our regular Prayer and Bible Study time at 6:30 p.m. Bring
your Bible and come join us!
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June 18 Babies: |
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Christmas in August for the Roman Gypsies
In April 2004, our
church officially “Adopted or Partnered” with the Romany
people group for a three year period. We are now in the third year
of this partnership and would like to do something to help the children
in this extremely poor group. The Mission Committee would like to
ask the church to donate for the children any of the following items:
winter hats, gloves, socks, hard candy (wrapped), tooth brushes, tooth
paste or school supplies (pencils, crayons, markers, but please NO
PAPER). These items will be shipped to our missionary contacts, Tammy
and Ralph Stocks, in Hungary for distribution. Please put your contributions
in the storage box in front of the Media Center by Sunday, Sept. 3.
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Hurricane Katrina Mission Trip A mission team from Westwood will be going to Gulfport, Mississippi June 10-17 to assist with disaster recovery work on homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The team will leave on Saturday and return the following Saturday. Travel time is a long day (15-16 hours). Our church will provide transportation (rental van). Cost is $10.00 donation per day per person ($60.00) for meals and lodging while in Gulfport. NC Baptist Men will provide housing and meals. If you cannot go and would like to participate, you can make a contribution to the Westwood Mission Project fund and sponsor one or more persons. NC Baptist Men have committed to rebuild 600 homes in the Gulfport area in the next two years. The type of reconstruction work will depend on the skills of the team. There is always something for everyone to do regardless of your skills. In fact no special skills are needed, just willing workers who want to show Christ’s love. This mission trip is an excellent opportunity for Westwood youth to participate since school will be out. Glenn and Ross Dion have already committed to go. Norm Dion will be the team captain
for this trip. Sign up sheets are posted in Hallway A and B. Contact
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| Seniors
Ministry
We are planning to attend the musical presentation “Let Freedom Ring” at Johnston Community College on Saturday, June 17 at 2pm. We will meet at the church and carpool together. Following the show, we will eat together. A sign up sheet will be posted on the Senior bulletin board.
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| College
& Career Sunday School Class
There will be a College and Career Sunday School class forming for young adults (ages 18 – 29) starting June 11. The class will meet downstairs in room 111. Please join us for coffee, fellowship, and Bible Study. If you have any questions, please contact Tim and Cindy Bolden at cindy.bolden@iglass.net.
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Westwood Baptist Church
June 2006 Calendar
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7pm Church Council
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630pm First
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10am Baptist Young Women 6pm Youth Messy Games |
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8am Graduates Brkfst 3-5pm Bridal Graduation Sunday |
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615pm TeamKID Starts Up 730pm Properties Comm Meeting |
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Deacon's Meeting
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Senior Adults Johnston Community College |
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10am
Round Table Missions |
515pm
Music Ministry Meeting |
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Missions Faye Baker's Home |
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615-8pm VBS 7-8pm Dr Roy Smith "Baptist Life" |
615-8pm VBS 7-8pm Dr Roy Smith "Baptist Life" |
10am Current Day Missions 12Noon Missions Group P Faulkner's Home 615-8pm VBS 7-8pm Dr Roy Smith "Baptist Life" |
615-8pm VBS 7-8pm Dr Roy Smith "Baptist Life" No Fellowship Dinner or other activities |
615-8pm VBS 8pm Youth family cookout |
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