Wilkesboro Baptist Beacon

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Vol. 55	March 10, 2010	No. 10
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THE RESURRECTION MAKE? “I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today…” The first line of that gospel hymn sums up the resurrection for me. Our God, through His love and power, raised His Son Jesus from death, and is still at work in the world today through His Spirit. So our worship week by week is not so much about religion but all about a relationship. We come to spend time with God, and our time together changes us; helps us know Him better. We leave just a little more in touch with His plans for our lives. Like all relationships, this one changes and grows, so Christian worship over the centuries has changed. Even in our lifetimes much has changed. The goal remains the same – to help boys and girls, men and women meet God and strengthen their relationship with Him. Come to church each week this season and expect to spend time with our living Savior. “I pray that Christ may dwell in your hearts…that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (from Ephesians 3:16-19) - Mike Norman SUNDAY’S SERMON IT MAKES IT ABOUT GOD John 1:1-4

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 14 8:30 a.m. Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Video Ministry-Channel 4 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Triplett Sunday School Class (WKBC) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship (WWWC) The Way 4:30 p.m. Youth Praise Team Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Adult Handbells 5:45 p.m. Youth Handbells 6:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper/DiscipleLife Stinson, Lowe, Skidmore 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Bible Drill/Extended Session Monday, March 15 7:00 p.m. GROW Tuesday, March 16 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 5:30 p.m. Adult Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesday, March 17 4:15 p.m. Children’s Chimes & Handbells 5:00 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT 5:45 p.m. Story Time in Library 6:00 p.m. Prayer Time Preschool & Children’s Choirs Ladies Bible Study Middle/High School Bible Study 6:45 p.m. R.A.s, G.A.s, M.F.s Puppets & Clowns Men & Women Ensembles 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 18 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 12:00 noon Men’s Bible Study 9:00 p.m. Video Ministry-Channel 4 Friday. March 19 5:15 p.m. Family Night at Bo’s in Lenoir 6:00 p.m. Youth Sr. High Sneak BABY SHOWER In honor of Tad & Marshay Craig Sunday, March 21, 2-4 p.m. WBC FH Please drop by anytime within this time frame. Marshay is registered at “Babies R Us” and is joyfully anticipating the birth of a baby boy.

LIVE WITH URGENCY Share God’s Transforming Power Romans 1:16 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions National Goal: $70,000,000 WBC Goal: $5,000 Given to date: $971.00 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday, April 3, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Joe & Doreen Pinkerton’s Rain location—WBC Activities include: Egg hunt, face painting, crafts, Easter story and snack. Don’t forget your basket!! Donations of candy and plastic eggs are needed. Please bring to Patricia’s office. Please sign-up in the Kids Korner sign-up book by Wednesday, March 24 if your child plans to participate!! FAMILY NIGHT AT BO’S IN LENOIR Friday, March 19 Leave WBC at 5:15 p.m.—Return around 10:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per person for 2 slices of Pizza & Drink, 1 hour of bowling, unlimited Arcade, 1 game of Laser Tag, 2 rides on Spin Zone Bumper Cars, and 1 round Mega Mini Golf. Please sign-up in the Kids Korner sign-up book by Sunday, March 14 if you plan to participate! WBC CHURCH BIBLE DRILL Sunday, March 21 7:00 p.m.—Fellowship Hall Please come and support these children!

BIRTHDAY PRAYER CALENDAR March 11—Calvin Walsh, Eli Williamson March 12—Ben Lyall, Diana Mathis, Don Rhodes, Sr., Michael Wagoner March 13—Juanita Sawyers March 15—John Burnette, Brooke Welborn, Josh Jackson March 16—Kayla Greene March 17—Barbara Caudill, Angela Eller, Edward Mayes, Beth McLean, Roy Phillips

THANK YOU NOTES A heartfelt thanks to our Pastor Byron for his visits, calls and prayers while Sharon has been recovering at home from her broken leg. Also thank you WBC for all your prayers, cards and thoughts. We are truly happy to be a part of such a caring people and church.—Johnny & Sharon Sturgill A heart of thanks to friends who helped us move, those who bring us to Sunday School, and for all the prayers, food and visits. Our new address is 430 Shady Lane, Wilkesboro.—Latt & Rose Beshears 2010 ROYAL AMBASSADOR PROJECT Wilkesboro Baptist Diaper Drive Starting: Immediately Ending: March 31 There is a large need of diapers, sizes Newborn—5, in Wilkes County for low income families. It does not matter what brand. We will be accepting donations in boxes placed in the church. YOUTH SUMMER CAMP AT CASWELL July 12-17 Cost: $225.00 Deposit of $100.00 is due by March 28!! THURSDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY Can We Talk? Soul-stirring Conversations with God By Priscilla Shirer Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30, March 18-May 6 Book: $12.00 Childcare available on request FOOD FOR H.O.P.E. MINISTRY During the month of March WBC is responsible for collecting non-perishable food for h.o.p.e. ministry. If you can help those in our community in need of food please place your food items in the labeled boxes. (spaghetti sauce, and noodles, pancake mix and syrup, jelly, macaroni & cheese, Spaghetti O’s, Ravioli, Manwich, Ramen noodles, Tuna, canned meats, peanut butter and crackers, jello and pudding cups.) PRIMETIMERS Tuesday, March 23, 12:15 p.m.—FH Speaker: Robert Triplett Topic: Biblical Studies Cost: $3.00, Please sign up in the church office by noon, Monday, March 22.	RECORD UPDATE - LAST WEEK
	Morning Worship	8:30 a.m. The Way 11:00 a.m.			130 176 168
	Sunday School	9:45 a.m.			359
	Discipleship Training	6:00 p.m.			80
	Family Night	5:00 p.m.			N/A
	FINANCIAL REPORT
	Current Fund Our Time To Build Current Fund YTD Our Time To Build GTD		GIFTS 15,765.32 455.00 153,727.09 9,650.49		REQUIRED 17,776.00 177,760.00
	EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS
	March 14 Misty Bass, Director Mary Lynne Bennett Denise Whittington Bryan Bass Kim/Chelsea Abernethy Patricia Billings Suzanne McNeil Amanda Hall			March 21 Kim Holland, Director Melinda Lyall Lora Mathis Danielle Stocks Deborah Sullivan Elizabeth Mitchell Stephanie Stinson, Katrina Lowe Angela Barnes, Lisa Sloop Elizabeth Puckett
	IN HOSPITAL FORSYTH: Harold Chrisman CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXPRESSED TO Ann Glass, at the death of her brother, Bill Smith Jim McRae, at the death of his brother, Mike McRae FAMILY NIGHT MENU Pasta w/Alfredo or Marinara Sauce, Garlic Toast, Baked Beans, Potato Salad Kids: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, Cookies TIME CHANGE Sunday, March 14 2:00 a.m.