West Wind - Westwood Baptist Church

Westwood Baptist Church
Joining God in His Work
May 2016
West Wind
Being the Church Filled in an Empty World
On Sunday, May 15th the Church will celebrate Pentecost
this year, the day forty-nine days after Easter which commemorates
the coming of His Holy Spirit, the presence and the power of the
risen Christ on earth and in the lives of all believers. The Scriptures
tell us that the time had come when Jesus was no longer physically
present with those who believed Him to be the Son of God and
Savior. His disciples, nevertheless, did not feel abandoned or
orphaned, for they believed that at Pentecost God had sent them
his Holy Spirit - His constantly abiding Presence and the source of
vibrant Divine power actively at work through and in their faithful
lives. As Jesus promised ("..you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
has come upon you" -Acts 1:8) it happened ("that the place in which they
were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy
Spirit." -Acts 4:31). They heard a sound like "the rushing of a mighty
wind" filling the whole house, and when trying to explain the visual
effect of this extraordinary experience, Luke described the Spirit as
"tongues of fire" (2:1-4) coming to rest on each person in the room.
In stark contrast to the apathy and ignorance with which
many present-day Christians and Christian churches treat Pentecost,
there was and remains nothing gentle, "ho-hum," or "to be taken
for granted" about the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is
not just some old ghost that haunts the halls of Sunday School
classes from the days of yesteryear; therefore, Pentecost ought not
be treated, as it often is, as the poor step-child of Christmas and
Easter. The Holy Spirit is the presence, the power, and the action of
God himself among us, the way and the means by which the Risen
Lord reveals himself and possesses Christians. ….Continued on Page 2
Inside this issue
Sermon Schedule …..………..2
Business Meeting..……...…...2
Missions Opportunity..……..3
Ladies Luncheon………….……3
Singles……..….……………….....3
GriefShare………………………..3
Ingathering……………….……..3
Youth .................................. 4
Children .............................. 4
On Call ............................... 5
Food Bank………………………..5
Birthdays/Anniversaries ..... 6
Seniors ................................ 7
Financial Highlights ............ 7
Operation In As Much……....7
Memorial Day Holiday……….8
...Continued from Page 1
Robert McAfee Brown says that "To be possessed by the Spirit is not
simply to 'feel inspirational' or to be imbued with a 'team spirit' but to be
possessed by God. He was central to the experience of the early Christians and
He is central for the authentic Christian experience ever since." The Spirit
Sermon Schedule
May 8
Dr. Keith Vaughn
“Mommy, Read Me A
Story”
Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53
May 15
Children’s Sunday
May 22
Dr. Steve Bolton
“The Fellowship of Faith”
Acts 2:42-47
May 29
Dr. Steve Bolton
“Worrying Like
Christians”
Matthew 6:24-24
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came first to Christians when they were gathered together in one
place, and it has continued to be true that the reality of the Spirit
has most often been experienced in Christian community - the
church gathered for prayer, for Bible study, for worship, for
fellowship and all the things that she does to serve God in Christ.
Jesus' words have been found dynamically true to the
experience of the church, "Where two or three are gathered in my
name, there I am in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) Preparing
them for his departure, Acts reports Jesus telling his disciples to stay
in Jerusalem and "wait for what the Father had promised." (1:4)
"...but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon
you, and you shall be my witnesses." (1:8) Many Christians today
doubt their own ability to testify to Jesus and the life-changing
reality of His truth and resurrection, but the celebration of Pentecost
reminds us that the power and authority to be His witnesses comes
not from ourselves but from His Holy Spirit working in and through
us. In the weeks prior and subsequent to Pentecost, what better
time for the present-day Church at Westwood to wait, fervently
praying for ourselves and one another... that each of us may not
only receive but exercise the spiritual gifts that come through the
abiding presence of His Holy Spirit? Dear Lord, may the movement of
your Mighty Spirit fill us with faith and hope in believing, calling us
ever closer together in the fellowship of the Church, and inspiring us
each day to live and proclaim the good news of salvation in Christ.
Amen
Blessings,
Steve
Quarterly Business
Meeting/Lunch
May 15th
Following the Morning Worship
Service in the Fellowship Hall
Please make plans to attend as we
will be voting as the body of
Westwood on what process and next
steps to follow.
The ladies of the church are invited to a Ladies’
Lunch at 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 17th at
Olive Garden Crossroads in Cary . Everyone will
be responsible for their own lunch and
transportation. RSVP to Clara Wolverton at
[email protected] or Carolyn Hopkins at
[email protected] by Sunday May 15th.
GriefShare 2016
Spring Session
It hurts to lose someone
you love. You do not have
to go through the grieving
alone. Find help at
GriefShare. GriefShare is a
Singles Missions and Activities
Movie Night: May 27
Letters to God
1st Sunday of the Month: Singles Luncheon
2nd Sunday of the Month: Singles Meeting
friendly, caring group of
people who will walk
alongside you through one
of life’s most difficult
experiences. GriefShare is
Please note: All are welcome at these events, singles, widowed, divorced, and
never married! Even if you are not “single” you are welcome!
a 13-week Bible based,
Christ centered program
for people who have lost a
Ingathering for NC State
Missions Offering
loved one through
death. All are welcome to
attend.
Church Goal: $8,000
Spring Evening Session
We will be collecting the
offering throughout the
month of May.
2016, Tuesdays 7-9 pm
April 5th - June 28th
For more information
contact Jackie Woodcock
Westwood Mission Opportunity
We are looking for volunteers to travel to Johnsonville, SC for 1 week
from May 15 to May 21. There is much work to do down there from this
winter’s massive flooding and NC Baptist Men has set up a command
center in that area.
We will leave from the church around 3 pm on the 15th and return the
following Saturday morning. This trip should be similar to our New
Jersey trips, with rebuild and restoration work. Please pray about it and
then sign up at the church or contact Ed Tetlak at [email protected]
cell: 919-302-4846
email:
jackie.woodcock827@
yahoo.com
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Wednesday, May 4:
Wednesday, May 11:
6:15-7:00 Emily Roberson & Kathryn Hayne
Mission Trip Report
7:00-7:30 Ministry Team
6:00-7:30 Meal Delivery
Sunday, May 15:
5:30 pm Puppet Practice
6:30 pm Small Group YAC
Wednesday, May 18:
6:00-6:45 Bible Study
6:45-7:30 Ministry Team
Saturday, May 21
Miracle League ( We will partner up with kids/
teens with special needs as they play a game of baseball. More information to come!). This event will serve as our
Service YAC which was scheduled for the following day. Meet @ 805 Cary Towne Blvd. at 12:15, leave at 3:15.
Wednesday, May 25
6:30-7:30 Children’s Missions Recognition Program
(Sanctuary)
Sunday, June 5
Graduation Sunday
$70 payment due for Student Life
June 13-17
Student Life at Wake Forest University
June 20-21
High School Graduate Beach Trip
June 26-29
VBS
Upcoming Events:
Impact 456 Dates
May 11th: 6:30 pm Practice for Children’s Sunday
May 15th: 9:00 am Practice for Children’s Sunday
(kids will lead part of the 10:30 am worship service)
Please wear Impact 456 tshirts and jeans
June 12th: 5:30-7:30 pm Impact 456 at Straights’
home
Vacation Bible School
June 26th-29th 5:30-8:30 pm
3 year olds through 5th grade completed
Sign up now available on the church website
Come join us for a wild ride with
Cokesbury’s Surf Shack ..
Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love
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May 15th
Children’s
Sunday
Parent/Child
Dedication
Church Staff
Dr. Steve Bolton
Transitional Pastor
Dr. Keith Vaughn
Associate Pastor
Michelle Anderson
Minister of Youth
Lee Webb
Interim Minister of Music &
Worship
Charles Allard
Pastor Emeritus
Sunday, June 5th will be
Graduation Sunday. At 7:45
am we will have a breakfast
in the fellowship hall for high
school and college graduates
and their immediate family.
High School and college graduates will also be recognized in
morning worship. (caps and gowns are worn for this).
Becky Bullock
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Watkins
Secretary
Anna Ferdinando
Church Hostess
Diane Owens
Pianist
Kim Taylor
Organist
Ministers On Call
If you have a ministerial need
when the church office is
closed, please contact the
minister on call:
JUNE 11TH FOOD BANK WORKDAY
The workday is open to everyone
over 12 years old (under 18 must be
accompanied by their parent). We
will be sorting food for them to
distribute across Easter NC. There is
a sign up sheet on HALL A. Contact
Jim Bridges at [email protected]
for any further questions or details.
April 29-May 5
Keith Vaughn
919-605-5714
May 6-12
Michelle Anderson
919-368-6508
May 13-19
Talmage Williams/Carolyn
Hopkins
919-815-0222/919-614-8688
May 20-26
Joanne Giles/Jerry Richards
919-745-7902/919-349-4698
May 27-June 2
Keith Vaughn
919-605-5714
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Birthdays
Weekly Activities
Sunday
9:15 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
Sunday School
Worship
Puppet Practice
YAC
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm
Monday
Youth Handbells
Boy Scouts
Adult Handbells
6:30 am
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Tuesday
Prayer Breakfast
ESL
Cub Scouts
5:15 pm
6:00 pm
6:00
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:45
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pm
pm
pm
pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:40 pm
Wednesday
Fellowship Meal
Preschool & Children’s
Music & Missions
Youth Activities
Pastor’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study
Youth Praise Band &
Ministry Team
Ensemble
Quartet
Westwood Choir
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Isabelle Andersson
Evelyn Cooke
Miriam Matthews
Tim Cunningham
Lou Hovis
Nicola Thompson
Allen Harkness
John Rabb
Fran Carraway
Eric Reed
Carolyn Ausley
Jody Hutto
Dan Shearin
Peggy Denning
Lisa Hoke
Laura Rabb
Gregg Cornett
Grant Hayes
Larry Wofford
Ryan Maynard
Charles Allard
Terry Campbell
Max McLain
Sara Cooke
Marcelle Ellers
Jacob Roberson
George Parker
Rodney Thomas
Pat Liles
Max Peterson
Alexa Sampson
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Al Percy
Michael Gilbert
Luke Hayes
Rachel Oliver
Bobby Branson
Kelly English
Caroline McLain
Savannah Revelle
Jasmine Keadle
Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Anniversaries
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Jim & Susie Bender
Matt & Rhonda Everett
Michael & Jody Fitzgerald
Krister & Susan Eriksson
Richard & Dixie Ferris
Ed & Joan Pratt
Jan-Olov & Susan Andersson
David & Sherry Lee
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Ray & Colleen Coogan
Bill & Lisa Hoke
Luther & Cecilia Davis
David & Paula Duke
Greg & Robin Glover
John & Judy Keadle
Wade & Carol Kirby
Westwood Seniors
SENIOR ADULT LUCHEON- May 10th 12:00 pm Our own Carolyn Ausley will bring the program
titled “Live, Love and Laugh with Carolyn”. Join us as she brings an enjoyable presentation on
living longer with laughter. Bring a covered dish and join us in the fellowship hall.
SENIOR ADULT TRIP-Senior Adult Trip Friday, May 20th Childress Vineyards Lexington, NC
We will leave the church parking lot promptly at 9 am. The cost of the fuel for the bus is $6.
Please make checks to Westwood and give to Miriam Matthews by May 15th. We will have
lunch when we first arrive at 11:15. It is the responsibility of each person (cost $7-20). If time
permits we may have a little side trip to the Candy Factory in downtown Lexington.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to those who helped with the projects or helped
supply the “wish list items” for Operation In As Much!
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Financial Highlights for April
Cash Balance - General Operating Budget
$272,765
Cash Balance - Designated Funds
$231,099
TOTAL Cash Balance
$503,864
General Fund Average Weekly Giving vs. Budget (through 4/30/15)
April Average Actual
$18,628
Weekly Budget
$19,197
Average weekly receipt versus budget for April
<$569>
Year to Date Average Actual
$17,014
Actual as a % of budget
88%
Westwood Membership as of 4/30/2016
585
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Westwood Baptist Church
“Joining God in His Work” through missional
living is the heart of who we are and what we are
about at Westwood. Missional living is the
ongoing process of ministering to the whole
person by sharing the love of Jesus through both
word and deed. It is about building relationships
and meeting physical, tangible, emotional, and
spiritual needs of people in our world in the
name of Jesus. Throughout the year, Westwood
offers mission education groups for children,
youth, women and men. We also partner with a
variety of local and national ministries and
support them through finances, prayers,
volunteers and other tangible resources.
We believe that every believer has been given
spiritual gifts and natural talents that are to be
shared and used for the growth of God’s
kingdom. Westwood’s goal is to equip and
encourage individuals to find their God-given
passion and call to service and to live out that
call by “Joining God in His Work.”
Westwood Baptist Church
200 Westhigh Street
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-469-9393
www.westwoodbc.org
Deadline for June Newsletter:
May 23, 2016
The Church
Office will be
closed Monday,
May 30th in
Observance of
Memorial Day
Please check the bulletin board in Hall A for Thank You
Notes, Invitations and other information that you may be
interested in knowing about!