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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH JANUARY 25, 2012 WINCHESTER, VA. VOL. 73 NO. 2 A Loving & Caring Church Transforming God’s Vision Into Action
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH JANUARY 25, 2012 WINCHESTER, VA.
VOL. 73 NO. 2
A Loving & Caring Church Transforming God’s Vision Into Action
Galatians 5:5 - 6 says, “But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the
righteousness for which we hope. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
or uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith
expressing itself through love.” (NIV) This passage, like many in the New
Testament, describes the Christian life in terms of faith, hope, and love.
Faith: The nearest thing to a definition of faith in the New Testament is
found in Hebrews 11:1. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,
the conviction of things not seen.” (RSV) Faith is a special perception about life that
enables us to see that behind the material, physical world - there is a spiritual, eternal
world. Through faith we become convinced that the spiritual, eternal world is the most
important. Faith gives our lives perspective and purpose.
Hope: A concise statement about hope is found in Romans 8:24 - 25. “For in this hope we
were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” (NIV) Hope is a
special patience in life that enables us to keep going in the darkness, because of what faith
has enabled us to see in the light. Hope enables us to persevere.
Love: A clear definition of love is found in John 15:13. “Greater love has no one than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends.” (NIV) Love is a special passion toward life that
motivates us to give of ourselves, in order to meet the needs of others. Love will put the
other person first.
In light of these three qualities, what then is a Christian? According to Brian Harbour, a
Christian is one who approaches life with a faith outlook, which enables him to live in hope,
and which leads him to reach out in love.
Faith, hope, and love are available to us through God’s Holy Spirit. Why not focus, in this
new year, on these attributes and allow God’s power to manifest them in our lives?
George Fletcher
⇒Ageless Adventurers schedule Valentine’s Day luncheon
⇒February calendar and birthdays
Think It Over
I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, real service is what I desire;
I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord - BUT DON’T ASK ME TO SING IN THE CHOIR.
I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord, I like to see things come to pass.
But don’t ask me to teach girls and boys, dear Lord - I’D RATHER JUST STAY IN MY CLASS.
I’ll do what you want me to do, dear Lord, I yearn for the Kingdom to thrive.
I’ll give you my nickels and dimes, dear Lord - BUT PLEASE DON’T ASK ME TO TITHE.
I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, I’ll say what you want me to say.
I’m rushed just now with myself, dear Lord - I’LL HELP YOU SOME OTHER DAY.
ATTENDANCE
DATE: 8:30AM 11:00AM TOTAL
JAN. 15 80 194 274
JAN. 22 63 139 202
CONTRIBUTIONS: JAN. 15 JAN. 22
NEEDED WEEKLY $ 11,887 $ 11,887
RECEIVED TODAY $ 9,123 $ 10,580
NEEDED TO DATE $ 35,661 $ 47,548
RECEIVED TO DATE $ 31,877 $ 42,457
BUDGET OVER (UNDER) $ (3,784) $ (5,091)
RESTRICTED GIVING $ 480 $ 601
RESTRICTED TO DATE $ 3,260 $ 3,861
WATTS GIVING TO DATE $ 0 $ 560
Bible Friends Schedule Volunteers for the 11:00 am service for the
coming Sundays are:
Jan. 29 Sarah Kite - Judy Hylton
Feb. 5 Jennifer Turman Bayliss - Courtney Bragg
Feb. 12 Peggy Fletcher - Joanne Lloyd
Feb. 19 Michelle Gordon - Holly Nightingale
Nursery Volunteers Volunteers for the 11:00 am service for the
coming Sundays are:
Jan. 29 Jan Habeck
Feb. 5 Teresa Rhodes
Feb. 12 Jae Hinson
Feb. 19 Bobby Bragg
Check Out Our Website www.firstbaptistwinchester.com We continue to work at building an interesting and helpful church website. If you have any suggestions for additional material please let us know. The Tie and the Church Calendar are now available online from the News page.
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Robin
Rodgers and Sandy Dodson and families,
whose mother, Colleen Rathel, died January
16, 2012. Stephanie Duvall and Heather
Wilson are her granddaughters. Congratulations to Lee Austin
on the birth of her great
grandson, Bennet McNeil
Caruthers, born January 6,
2012.
Watch for your Year End Statement
Year end contribution statements will be mailed
out shortly. Please review the statement and
contact Sharon (Financial Secretary) in the church
office if you have any questions.
Lenten Concert Series First Baptist Church
Fridays at Noon during Lent
Feb. 24 - Dr. Richard McPherson March 2 - Ms. Judy Connelly March 9 - Mr. Jesse Ratcliffe March 16 - Dr. Steven Cooksey, Mr. Eugene Sidorov March 23 - Dr. James Laster, Ms. Sue Correll March 30 - Mr. Larry Correll
CPR and AED Training
Saturday, January 28, 2012
2:30 - 5:00pm
CPR and AED training will be offered to all
interested church members. It will be held in the
CEB. We encourage all ushers, deacons, and those
who volunteer with all age groups to become
certified. Margaret McClanahan is the instructor.
Please contact the church office at 662-5367 to
reserve your place. There is no charge for this
class. There will be other classes as needed.
Youth Group Update YOUTH ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Please note that our youth cannot be on church property during the week of WATTS. Therefore, to still be a part of this important ministry, we will meet at Dave and Cheryl Winston’s home (106 Whipp Drive, 22602) at
5:45 pm to eat and then prepare a meal for our WATTS guests.
Date Day Activity Time Location
January 27 - 29 Fri - Sunday Winter Retreat 5:30pm - 12 noon Meet at Church
February 5 Sunday Souper Bowl of Caring 12:15pm CEB
February 15 Wednesday WATTS Meal Preparation 5:45 - 7:30pm Winston’s home
February 16 Thursday WATTS Meal Served 7:30pm CEB
February 19 Sunday Youth Council 9:45am 301
February 19 Sunday Youth Leader Luncheon 12:15pm 301
UPCOMING EVENTS - what to know
“SOUPER” BOWL: Come join us as we serve soups, stews, chilis and chowders made by our wonderful church members in order to raise money for world hunger relief! We will set up during the 11:00 service on Sunday, February 5th.
WATTS MEAL PREP:
Our youth cannot be on church property during the evenings that our church is hosting WATTS. For youth group on February 15th we will meet at the home of Dave and Cheryl Winston to eat and prepare a meal for our WATTS guests! Please plan for your own ride. If you need a ride, contact the church office by Monday, Feb. 13.
YOUTH COUNCIL: Members of our youth council will meet during Sunday school on February 19th to discuss spring and summer events.
YOUTH LEADER LUNCHEON:
Please RSVP to Kristin if you are able to attend!
You can get a medical release from the 301 House or at www.firstbaptistwinchester.com/youth
QUESTIONS? Please contact Kristin at THE CHURCH OFFICE: 540-662-5367 or e-mail [email protected]
A special thanks to all helping with our Winter Retreat! We couldn’t
do it without your amazing leadership and support!
PLEASE REMEMBER your Canned or Dry Goods on Sundays and Wednesdays!
The Youth Group meets every Sunday at 9:45 am for Sunday school and
every Wednesday at 5:45 pm for Youth Group!
The next Wednesday Night Youth Group will be January 25th, 2012 at 5:45 pm!
FBC WEEKLY SCHEDULE 2012
Sunday
8:00am Praise Chorus 8:30am Worship Service 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 11:00am Bible Friends 2:30pm Hispanic Service
Monday
9:00am SLC (Sept. - May)
Tuesday
9:00am SLC (Sept. - May) 9:30am Sr. Chime Choir (Apr. - Dec.)
11:00am Singin’ Seniors (Apr. - Dec.)
11:30am Al-Anon 3:00pm Anger Management 7:30pm Hispanic Bible Study
Wednesday 9:00am SLC (Sept. - May) 5:45pm Fellowship Dinner 6:15pm Youth Fellowship and Bible Study
6:30pm Adult Bible Study, Women’s Study Group, Preschool Care/W.N.B.
Thursday
9:00am SLC (Sept. - May) 6:00pm Adult Handbells (Sept. - May)
7:00pm Chancel Choir (late Aug. - June)
7:00pm Hispanic Music Practice
Friday
9:00am SLC (Sept. - May) 12:00pm Al-Anon 7:30pm Hispanic Prayer Meeting
8:00pm Al-Anon, Al-Ateen
FROG Needs Your Support!
Not the amphibian — the area’s foster
parents, Families Reaching Out Group, need your help
collecting clothing and other children’s items for foster
children. Many times items are needed on short notice, so the
group has started a new project called Our Children’s
Closet. By collecting clothes of different sizes for different
seasons and other children’s items, they’ll pool their
resources and be able to get what they need quickly, without
the added stress of shopping. Look for receptacles at FBC to
leave new or gently used children's clothing and other
children’s items. Contact Jennifer Turman Bayliss for
additional information (540) 327-2118. Cash donations to the
non-profit organization are also
appreciated.
Seeking Volunteers for New Renovation Project
Habitat for Humanity of Winchester-Frederick County is seeking volunteers to help with a new construction project near downtown Winchester involving the renovation of an existing home. Build days are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7:45 am until 3 pm. No skills are necessary.
Volunteer Groups Volunteer groups, such as businesses, faith organizations, corporations, community groups, and special interest groups should email [email protected] or call 540-662-7066 to arrange for your build day.
Individuals Individual volunteers may sign up online by going to the Habitat website at: www.habitatwfc.org, click on the icon “Volunteer Now,” and follow directions for becoming a user. No computer? Call 540-662-7066.
Lessons For Today?
In 1788 Edward Gibbon completed his work “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” in which he listed 5 reasons for that fall:
1 - The rapid increase of divorce: the undermining of the dignity and sanctity of the home, which is the basis of human society. 2 - Higher and higher taxes and the spending of public money for free bread and circuses for the populace. 3 - The mad craze for pleasure: sports becoming every year more exciting and more brutal. 4 - The building of gigantic armaments when the real enemy was within, the decadence of the people. 5 - The decay of religion - faith fading into mere form - losing touch with life and becoming impotent to guide the people.
February 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Monday 9:00am SLC 10:00am Winter Book Study (LA) Tuesday 9:00am SLC 11:30am Al-Anon (301) 7:30pm Hispanic Bible Study (301)
Wednesday 9:00am SLC 5:45pm Fellowship Dinner 6:15pm Youth Fellowship 6:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm W.N.B and Preschool Care Thursday 9:00am SLC 6:00pm Handbell Practice (Sanc.)
WEEKLY FEBRUARY SCHEDULE 2012 Sunday 8:00am Praise Chorus 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Church Library Opens 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service Nursery (1’s - young 3’s) Bible Friends (older 3’s - 1st Grade) 2:30pm Hispanic Service
1 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)6:15 PM Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB)6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care6:30 PM Women's Study Group7:30 PM Deacon’s Meeting (CEB)SLC REGISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY
5 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 12:15 PM “Souper” Bowl (CEB) 1:00 PM WATTS Training (LA) 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB)
6 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Winter Book Study (LA) 7:00 PM Chix with Stix (301)
7 9:00 AM SLC Closed - Conference Day (Nursery is open) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 6:00 PM AMC (CO) 6:30 PM Stewardship and Finance Committee (CO) 6:45 PM Church Minister Relations Committee (Philia) 7:30 PM Hispanic Bible Study (301)
8 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)6:15 PM Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB)6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care6:30 PM Women's Study Group
12 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM 2nd Sunday Fellowship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (Sanc.)
13 WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Winter Book Study (LA) 5:30 PM Personnel Committee (CO) 6:30 PM SLC Committee (Philia)
14 WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 11:00 AM Ageless Adventurers Valentine’s Day Luncheon @ The Battletown Inn 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301)
15 WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM9:00 AM SLC (CEB)6:30 PM Stewardship & Finance Committee (CO)
19 Transfiguration Sunday WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (Sanc.)
20 Presidents' Day 9:00 AM SLC Closed 10:00 AM Winter Book Study (LA) 6:30 PM Children's Ministry Team (CO)
21 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 7:00 PM HRR Committee (HRR) 7:30 PM Hispanic Bible Study (301)
22 Ash Wednesday 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:00 PM Homebound Team5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care6:45 PM Ash Wednesday Service (Sanc.)
26 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:00 PM Home Communion 2:30 PM Hispanic Service and Dinner (CEB)
27 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Winter Book Study (LA) (final)
28 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Bible Study (301)
29 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)5:45 PM Youth Fellowship, Dinner and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM 1st Quarter Business Meeting (CEB)6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12
February 2012 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
5:45pm Fellowship Dinner 6:15pm Youth Fellowship 6:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm W.N.B and Preschool Care
6:00pm Handbell Practice (Sanc.)
Thursday (cont.) 7:00pm Chancel Choir (Sanc.) 7:00pm Hispanic Music Practice (CEB) Friday 9:00am SLC 12:00pm Al-Anon (301) 7:30pm Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00pm Al-Anon, Al-Ateen (301, LA)
Abbreviations in the Tie
AMC Admin. Management Com. 301 301 House CEB Children’s Ed. Building CO Church Office HRR Hunting Ridge Retreat LA Lower Auditorium MBC Men’s Bible Class Sanc. Sanctuary WOM Women on Mission SR Schoolage Room BSC Bible Seekers Class
SLC (CEB) Fellowship Dinner (CEB) Youth Fellowship and Bible Study
Adult Bible Study (CEB) W.N.B. & Preschool Care Women's Study Group Deacon’s Meeting (CEB)
SLC REGISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY
2 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 7:00 PM Hispanic Music Practice (CEB)
3 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)
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SLC (CEB) Fellowship Dinner (CEB) Youth Fellowship and Bible Study
Adult Bible Study (CEB) W.N.B. & Preschool Care Women's Study Group
9 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:00 PM Handbell Practice (Sanc.) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.) 7:00 PM Hispanic Music Practice (CEB)
10 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)
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7:00 AM SLC (CEB) Stewardship & Finance Committee
16 WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:00 PM Handbell Practice (Sanc.) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)
17 WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (301)
18 WATTS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
SLC (CEB) Homebound Team Fellowship Dinner (CEB) W.N.B. & Preschool Care Ash Wednesday Service (Sanc.)
23 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:00 PM Handbell Practice (Sanc.) 6:30 PM Nursery Committee (CO) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.) 7:00 PM Hispanic Music Practice (CEB)
24 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 12:00 PM Lenten Concert (Sanc.) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)
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SLC (CEB) Fellowship Dinner (CEB) Youth Fellowship, Dinner and Bible
1st Quarter Business Meeting (CEB) W.N.B. & Preschool Care
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
Wednesday Night Activities Wednesday night activities continue with dinner and fellowship at 5:45pm in the CEB.
Permanent reservations can be made by calling the Church Office or filling out a dinner
reservation card and marking it “permanent.” Then you only need to call the Church
Office if you cannot come. If you expect your attendance to be irregular, please call the
Church Office by the preceding Monday. 2:00pm that day is the deadline! We will keep
the prices the same as last year.
ADULTS: $4.00 YOUTH: $3.00 CHILDREN UNDER 10: $2.75
CHILDREN’S PLATE (IE., PB&J): $1.50 MAXIMUM FAMILY TOTAL: $12.00
Youth Bible Study/Fellowship begins at 6:15pm in the 301 House. Adult Bible
Study, Women’s Bible Study, and Preschool Care and W.N.B. begin at 6:30.
Please Join Us For Good Food & Fellowship
The ‘Word’
Sunday School Class
Our class is studying 40 Days in the Word, a Rick Warren study, which began January 15th, 2012 and will last 6 weeks. Please join us for this exciting study of God’s Holy Word.
For more information, call John Habeck 336-5158 or Jan Habeck 336-5159.
Winter Book Club 2012 On Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 10:00am, we began a Winter Book Club. Our selection is Heaven is for Real: a little boy's astounding story of
his trip to heaven and back by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. The book relates the experience Todd's son Colton had as a 4-year-old when a r up tu red append i x r equ i r ed emergency surgery.
It is a 6 week study. Plan to come and take part in what is sure to be a lively discussion and good time of fellowship! Coffee and refreshments will be pro-vided. Lori Ann Horne Pendleton is facilitating the study. If you need a copy of the book please inform the office when you call to sign up. Please call and sign up at the church office at 662-5367.
Sundays – Every effort will be made to hold services. The early service will be canceled first to allow the weather to improve.
Weekdays – We will make a decision regarding the day’s activities as soon as possible.
Listen to the radio stations 1400AM or 92.5FM after 6:00am. We will also have an updated message on our church voice mail and our website.
Speaking of Snow…
The Administrative Management Committee (AMC)
is requesting volunteers to assist with snow
removal following light accumulation this
winter. Members of the snow team would be
contacted to help as they are available to make
sidewalks, stairways, and the parking lot safe for
church activities. Contact Jeremy Nightingale at
(540) 877-5557 or [email protected] if you
may be able to help.
February 2012February 2012 Birthdays Birthdays
8 Jacob Lewis
8 Joseph Ford
9 Abram Bray
9 Barbara Hovatter
9 Nelson Isenhower
9 Callie Poole
9 Connor Simmons
9 Teresa Rhodes
9 Leslie Robertson
10 Annika Whitacre
11 Susie Canupp
11 Linette Spicer
11 Logan Thompson
12 Andrew Bray
12 Woody Sirbaugh
14 Netty Hottel
14 Allyson Luttrell
14 Michael Risinger, Sr.
14 Gary Saunders
15 Debbi Kirkpatrick
15 Greg MacIsaac
16 Tyler Curren
16 Lori Isenhower
16 Corey Kite
2 Gail Hollinger
2 Ronald Garrison
2 Michelle Gordon
2 Dean Smith
2 Sherry Headley
3 Brady Adams
3 Debbie Marr
3 Linda Fletcher
3 Madison Clark
4 Brea MacIsaac
4 Emma Simmons
4 Jim Zombro
4 Mary Beth Bowen
5 Margel Wilson
5 Mark Zombro
6 James Hollinger
6 Grace Billings
6 Sandra Bouder
7 Lyn Bowles
7 Niki Crabill
7 Bob Stainback
8 Marge Davis
8 Ronald Lloyd
16 Peggy May
16 Anthony Puglisi
17 Margaret McClanahan
18 Jo Anne Long
19 John Spangler
20 Ali Archibald
20 Jerry Grim
20 John Habeck
20 Bill Headley
20 Kitty Shendow
20 Jeffrey Smith
21 Tim McKee
22 Lorna Houston
22 Dudley Pearce
23 Maxine Barnett
24 Betsy Geronimo
25 John Fries
27 Kyle Saunders
28 Landon Dahlinger
28 Lydia Esslinger
28 Lynne Esslinger
28 Bill Simmons
29 Sharon Santmyers
50 Years Ago in the Tie…
January 19, 1962 Tie
Annual Week of Prayer Services Our community is exceedingly fortunate in being able to have Dr. E. Stanley Jones as its speaker for its annual united Week of Prayer Services… We consider ourselves doubly blessed in being able to have Dr. Jones speak in
our church while in Winchester. Dr. Jones, a distinguished missionary, evangelist and author is one of the most widely known and best loved Christians in the world today. Few living men have had the opportunity to observe at first hand in such numbers, men and women with their individual problems, and nations with their collective problems. When one hears his earnest message, one feels the impact of a sincere personal prayer, “Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven - beginning with me.”
Sanctuary arrangements are needed for
the 2012 calendar year. If you would like
to place an arrangement in memory or in
honor of a loved one, please fill out a pink
Flower Calendar form found in each
narthex or the Church Office. You may also
call the Church Office to place your
request.
WATTS Week Almost Here
WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary
Thermal Shelter) is providing shelter for
the homeless from November 28th through
March 12th. Our week begins February 13th,
2012. A training session will be held for all
volunteers on Sunday, February 5th, at
1:00pm in the Lower Auditorium. Sign-up
sheets are in the New Narthex. Monetary
donations are also greatly appreciated.
Something Looks Different About the Church Office…
If you’ve driven past the church office lately
you may have noticed something different
about it. The large tree growing between
the sidewalk and street is no longer there.
The tree is gone because a vehicle crash last
year damaged it. The City of Winchester
has constructed two concrete bollards
where the tree stood. A bollard is a short,
thick, reinforced post used to protect areas
from vehicle traffic. Although the loss of the
tree is unfortunate, the good news is that
the beautiful façade of the Church Office is
now easier to see from the street; and the
city is picking up the cost of protecting the
office from future damage as a result of
vehicles being unable to negotiate the turn
from Fairmont Ave. onto Piccadilly St. As
many of you know, in the past we’ve even
had a car in the building as a result of such
an accident.
Thank You WOM and SLC
Women on Mission made soup and
sandwiches for CCAP on January 14. By
partnering with “Son”Shine Learning
Center families, the group made
approximately 150 pints of soup and almost
800 sandwiches to help feed the hungry in
our community. Thanks to all from SLC and
WOM who helped. Special thanks to Emily
and Lauren Woodard and William Fletcher
for their great work. Let’s do it again!
Prayer Guide Available
Copies of the Greater Winchester Area
Daily Cycle of Prayer are available in both
narthexes. You are invited to use this
prayer guide to pray specifically each day
for our community.
Our New Members
A warm welcome is extended to Robert
and Carol Erickson and their daughter,
Alyson, who made a decision for church
membership. Alyson is also a candidate for
baptism.
Ageless Adventurers Valentine’s Day Luncheon
On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 we will be having a Valentine’s Day
luncheon at The Battletown Inn in Berryville, Va. We will depart the
church at 11:00 a.m. and return by 2:00. This will be a lovely time of
good food and fellowship! Please call the church office no later than
February 10, 2012 to make your reservation to join us ! 662-5367
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
Here is the story of two young men who in 1983 wrote the song,
People Need the Lord, which is now also in many hymnals. Greg
Nelson and Phil McHugh give this story -
We were trying to write a song one day. We spent most of the
morning talking about different ideas. At lunch time we went to
a restaurant near our offices in Nashville. After being seated, a waitress came to our table. As
she approached us and smiled, it seemed that her eyes were so empty. She tried to convey a
cheerful attitude, but her face showed her despair. She took our order and walked away. We
looked at each other and one of us said to the other, she needs the Lord! We looked around
the restaurant at all the faces of the people there and realized that all of those people also
needed the Lord! We hurried back to the office and began to write down what was on our
hearts. The face of that waitress remained in our minds along with the realization that so
many people in the world need the hope of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
People Need the Lord Every day they pass me by, I can see it in their eyes;
Empty people filled with care, headed who knows where. On they go through private pain, living fear to fear. Laughter hides the silent tears only Jesus hears. People need the Lord. People need the Lord.
At the end of broken dreams, He’s the open door.
People need the Lord.
By Lori
Seven Deadly Sins
Politics without principles. Wealth without work.
Knowledge without character. Pleasure without conscience. Business without morality. Science without humanity. Worship without sacrifice.
- E.Stanley Jones
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Newsletter Deadline The next Tie will be mailed on Wed. Feb. 8th. Please
submit content to Kay by 10:00am Friday, Feb. 3rd.
Email is [email protected]
Bulletin Deadline The Church Bulletin is printed EVERY Thursday Morning.
Please submit content to Kathy by noon on Wednesday.
Email is [email protected]
First Baptist Church Prayer Chain Ministries
Direct your prayer request(s) to:
Daytime Hours: Donna Walter @ 722-2230 or Linette Spicer @ 662-1120
Evening Hours: Janet Luttrell @ 667-8758 or Laura Beavers @ 667-3191
Homebound Spotlight Marie Boyd 290 Westminster Canterbury Drive #169 Winchester, VA 22603
We encourage everyone to send a note to Marie.
In His Love, Lori & the Homebound Team
Marley Robertson, who was injured in a car
accident December 16th, continues to improve
and is now home! Marley’s sisters, Lindsay and
Erin, are chronicling her recovery online. And
Marley herself is now posting! To keep up with
her progress and offer support visit
strongformarley.wordpress.com
