The Prayer Of Jabez Revisited
by Charles Allard

Four years have passed since I first preached on “The Prayer of Jabez” as found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Responding to several requests to revisit this prayer, I will preach a series of sermons from the prayer during the month of September.

The Prayer of Jabez comes from a man who is virtually unknown but yet remembered for a simple prayer. Jabez was from the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of the Judges. He was named by his mother. Because she experienced such great difficulty in his birth she gave him the Hebrew name “Jabez” which means “Pain.”

Jabez asked four things of God: Bless me a lot, enlarge my territory, keep your hand on me, and keep me from evil. If you need a model for prayer, the prayer of Jabez can get your started.

I believe that something wonderful, powerful and miraculous can be released in your life and mine through this prayer. If you will determine to pray this prayer every day, you may begin to discover God working through you in such a way that you will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is God who is at work in you.

I look forward to revisiting the prayer of Jabez. Hopefully, it will strengthen our prayer life and enable us to experience afresh the marvelous presence of God and his power.

Operation In As Much

October 7, 2006
9:00am ~ 12:00 Noon
It’s time to add muscle to your spiritual growth. Working as a team, in only one day, our church members can make a big difference in our community. OIAM is a one-day blitz by Christians performing hands on mission work for folk whose needs are great. Here are some suggestions: visiting nursing homes and shut-ins, home repairs, yard work, and sewing projects.
This mission day is for all ages. Start talking with your Sunday School classes and look for the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in Hall A.
The Missions Committee

Weekly Activities

Wednesday
5:30pm Fellowship Meal
6:00pm Nursery-Rm. 104
6:00pm Preschool & Children’s Activities
6:00pm Youth Missions-Youth Center
6:30pm Prayer & Bible Study-Fellow. Hall
6:30pm Women’s Bible Study-Rm. 201
6:45pm Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal
7:30pm Outreach—2nd Wednesday
7:40pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

 

Minister on Call

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

Sept. 2-3 Mike Eddinger
Home 846-2108
Cell 805-1022

Sept. 9-10 Michelle Anderson
Home 481-6673
Cell 368-6508

Sept. 16-17 Charles Allard
Home 363-4020
Cell 606-8360

Sept. 23-24 Caroline Allen
Home 872-0579
Cell 522-3046

 

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

 

“A Christian Perspective
on Islam”

September 10, 2006
4:00 - 6:00 PM

“Understanding Islam in the Light of 9/11 and Events Following”
George W. Braswell, Jr. PhD.

Professor of World Religions at
Campbell University Divinity School

Missionary to Iran for 7 Years
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“How Should Christians Respond to Muslins Post 9/11?”
Charles A. Beckett, D.Min.

Director, Center for Understanding of Islam, Richmond, VA

Missionary to East Pakistan for
13 Years
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Time of Worship and Remembrance
Rev. J. Charles Allard
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Immediately following the service, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall where participants may meet
Dr. Braswell and Dr. Beckett.

There is no admission fee, but a love
offering will be received. Child care will be provided for infants through
kindergarten.

Women's Bible Study

Starting in September, Westwood will be offering 2 women's bible study groups. One will meet on Monday morning and one will meet on Wednesday evening.
The Wednesday evening group will be studying "Believing God" by Beth Moore. “Believing God” is a video based study which examines what it means to believe God rather than only believe in Him. It is a 22 week study which usually runs from September thru February. The Wednesday evening group will meet from 6:30-7:30 in Room 201 starting Sept. 6th.
The Monday morning group will be studying "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer which deals with such topics as worry & anxiety, jealousy, gratitude and having a wilderness mentality. There is a study guide and one chapter will be discussed each week. It is a 27 week study which will run from September thru March. The Monday morning group will meet 10:00 - 11:00 in Room 206 starting Sept 11th.
If you would like to participate in either of these studies, please sign up on the bulletin board in Hall A. If you need further information please contact Gloria Allard (morning group) or Pam White (evening group).

 

Seniors Ministry

The Senior Adults will have a covered dish
luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 12:00 Noon.
We will discuss plans for fall events.
Bring your favorite dish and join us!

September Sermon Topics

Theme: The Prayer of Jabez - Revisited

3rd Bless Me A Lot!
1 Chronicles 4:10

10th Expand My Territory
1 Chronicles 4:10

17th Keep Your Hand On Me!
1 Chronicles 4:10

24th Keep Me From Evil
1 Chronicles 4:10

 

Mission Statement

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

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

Sunday, Sept 3

 

NO YAC

$100 non-refundable deposit due for Belize

NO YAC

2:45pm ~ Youth meet at Heartfields
4:00pm ~ “A Christian Perspective on Islam”

Deadline To Sign-up for Progressive Dinner

5-9pm Progressive Dinner

6:30pm - YAC - Extreme Makeover Youth Room Edition

Grifton Missionary Project

Saturday September 23, 2006

We will be going to Grifton, NC on September 23 to either help load trucks with building supplies for Hurricane Katrina disaster-rebuilding projects in Gulfport, Mississippi, or we will be working on a project called “Hope Builders.” This pilot project is being done through an agreement with the NC Baptist and state government to eliminate some of the sub-standard housing in our state.

Men, women and youth can participate in this project. No special skills are needed—just willing workers.

We will leave at 6:00am and work until 4:00pm and return by 6:00pm that evening.

Sign up sheets are on the Mission bulletin board located in Hall B, next to the church library and on the bulletin board in Hall A. Call Jim Canterberrry for more information. Also there are sign up sheets on the bulletin boards for the Gulfport, Mississippi mission trip, October 28 through November 4, 2006.

September Anniversaries

2nd Scott & Kim Hefelfinger
3rd Shawn & Julie Beichler
4th Emmett & Becky Waller
10th Joey & Carolyn Grissom
Chig & Hilda Hill
15th Jerrall & Wyvette Spencer
22nd Jim & Renee’ Bridges
25th Matthew & Jennifer McKinney
26th Jim & Beverly Stinson
27th Wade & Leanne Ritter

 

September 3

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

 

September 10

Babies:
Ramona Maynard
Dot Shearin
Cecilia Fleer
Explorers:
Rhonda Everett
Rebeca Cottingham
3 year olds:
Beverly Stinson
Joanne Giles
4 year olds:
Marcy McLain
Bridgit Hill
5 year olds:
Sandra Bailey
Joel Bailey

 

September 24

Babies:
Louise Huskins
Tullie Johnson
Explorers:
Glynda Rich
Emily Hayne
3 year olds:
Beverly Persinger
Joan Pratt
4 year olds:
Vicky Chung
Bernice Parker
5 year olds:
Mike Litzsinger
Brenda Brown

 

September 17

Babies:
LaGray Wells
Karen Barnette
Explorers:
Vicki Walker
Jody Fitzgerald
3 year olds:
LeAnn Ritter
Eileen Richards
4 year olds:
Ray Beale
Roger Beale
5 year olds:
Cindy Casella
Paige Lowder

A Thank You note has been
received from Spurgeon & Sara Cooke and Lee Yelvington. Please stop by the bulletin board in Hall A to read their words of appreciation.

Can You Count To 4?

Then come join a
Handbell Choir!

Children’s Handbell Choir
(Grades 3-6)
Tuesdays~4:00-4:30pm

Youth Handbell Choir
(Grades 7-12)
Mondays~4:00-4:45pm

Adult Handbell Choir
(All Ages)
Mondays~7:15-8:15pm

Now is the time to call and sign-up. Call Dubba Lucas (467-2025) or Caroline Allen (469-9393) and tell us you can count to 4 and want to play handbells! You can do this—CALL TODAY1

 

 

Find Help at DivorceCare

DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling. It’s a place where you can hear valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.

DivorceCare groups meet every Sunday night from 5:00-6:30pm at Westwood Baptist Church in Room 209. Brochures are available in the church lobby, or call the church office (469-9393) for more information or to register. You can also log onto this website for more information: www.divorcecare.com.

 

You Can Make A Difference!

Join us for lunch on Sunday, Sept. 24th to learn how you can make a difference in our church and neighborhood. Teachers, class leaders, deacons, committee members, anyone who wants to make a difference—you’re invited!

Mark your calendar now for
Leadership Training
Sunday, September 24th
12:00-1:30pm over lunch
Stay tuned for more details.

Greg Buchanan

Friday, October 13
7:30pm
www.gregbuchanaministies.com

Greg Buchanan is a world-class harpist whose enthusiastic jazz-style of playing set him in a category all by himself, and his heart felt sensitivity when playing the hymns leaves one in absolute awe. To hear Greg play is a deep spiritual experience that ushers the listener into the very presence of God. Greg is not just a musician; he is a true artist!

CPR Certification at Westwood

Westwood is sponsoring an American Heart Association Heartsaver FirstAid, CPR Course from 1pm-5pm on Sept 23 and Sept 30 in the FH.John White is the instructor. Cost $20. Limited to 10 participants. Register in Hall A.

September Birthdays

1st Peggy Percy 2nd Nolan Lory 3rd Joanne Giles 4th Paul Macon 5th Michelle Ferrar 6th Lauralee Hefelfinger 7th Becky Gilfillan 8th Carolyn Abernathy, Ron Bright 9th Alline Harris, Emmett Waller, Jessica Sidgreaves 10th Elvin Yancey
11th Ann Davenport, John Wilkes, Doug Buchanan 12th C.B. Tyson, Lynn Bright,
Derek Shearin, Ashley Mendoza 13th Jim Lucas, Ken Wilson, Lisa Sampson
14th Gerry Shearin, Joseph McMurray 15th Justin Sampson 16th Diane Cribb,
Laura Rock 18th Susie Bender 19th Jacob Cottingham 20th Eric Cottingham,
Jay Hayne 24th Mary Clay Vick, Ben Anderson 25th Norma Kuper 26th Jim White,
Cindy Bolden, Kristin Pate 27th Peggy Riggsbee, Jackie Tice 28th Hilda Hill, Jim Canterberry, Gail O’Dekirk, Susan Eriksson 29th Christopher Duke, Hannah Everett,
Maryanne Thomas 30th Gale Elder

State Fair Collection ~ September 3-24

We will be collecting food for the State Fair workers. Place items in the box in front of the library by September 24.

· Sweet Sue brand Chicken and Dumplings
· Dinty Moore Beef Stew
· Chicen and Rice Soup
· Chicken Noodle Soup
· Canned Mixed Vegetables
· Chili and Beans
· Crushed Tomatoes
· Canned Brunswick Stew
· Other Canned Vegetables for Soup