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SUNDAYS:
Small Group- 9 a.m.. & Worship- 10:15 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS:
Bible Study- 6:30 p.m.
Also catch our livestream on YOUTUBE & FACEBOOK.

Sunday, September 21
10: 15 A.M.

Pastor Randall Woodard

“Friendship with the World vs.
Friendship with God"
James 4:4-6

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Worship with Us

Sunday School begins at 9:00 a.m.
Groups for every age.

In Person Services Sundays 10:15 a.m.
in Addition to our Live-Stream on Facebook and our church website www.wintervillebaptist.org

Wednesday Night Bible Study This Week

Join us for Bible study on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. For the next few weeks we'll be going through each phrase of the Lord's Prayer. Matthew 6:9. It's a great time come and invite a friend!

Bible Study Notes -September 17

Jesus in Exodus

*Exodus shows us that Jesus is the greater Deliverer and our perfect Passover Lamb.

Key passages that point to Christ.

Exodus 3-The great “I AM”

2.Exodus 12-The Passover Lamb.

3. Exodus 14-The Red Sea crossing.

4. Exodus 16-The Bread from Heaven.

5. Exodus 40-God’s presence in the tabernacle.

Christ connection in Exodus.

*He is the eternal “I AM” the God who redeems.

*He is the Passover Lamb whose blood covers us.

*He is our Deliverer, bringing us out of bondage to sin.

*He is the Bread of Life who nourishes us.

*He is the tabernacle, the very presence of God among His people.

Quarterly Church Conference This Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

We will have our quarterly church conference this Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Chicken on a mission - october 25th
we need your help

October 25th is the BIG day for Chicken On A Mission! And it's approaching quickly! If you are interested in purchasing a Chicken On A Mission T-shirt please let Willard Joyner know the size you want. We will be ordering these soon so contact him ASAP. We will need cakes for desserts and auction. We need items (handmade or new, no yard sale items) for the auction and General Store. For questions see Willard Joyner or Janet Rollins. Tickets will be available soon.

Crafting Souls - September 23rd at 7pm

Crafting Souls this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Janet Rollins if you'd like to attend. A suggested donation of $5 to help offset cost is appreciated.

Evangelism training - september 27th at wBC

On September 27^th, the SRBA Impacting Lostness Team will host a vital training session at WBC designed to equip and encourage you in sharing the good news. The seminar will run from 9am – noon, with a light breakfast available at 8:30 a.m. This isn’t just another workshop; it’s a powerful opportunity to lock arms with fellow believers, step into the trenches together, and witness the Holy Spirit move as we obediently proclaim the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Please RSVP by September 27^th to Rev. Randy Smith at randy@romaarise.com.

Small Group for Women - September 23rd at 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Yes, They Did! By Vicki H. Dixon (who is from the Black Jack – Grimesland area) is a study of women who were briefly mentioned in the Bible but had extremely eventful lives.

This intriguing study of New Testament women will prod you to think about how you would have responded in their situations. Your eyes will be opened to what went on behind the scenes of major events of Biblical history. Contact the church office if you'd like to join us and invite a Friend!

thank you from ray kornegay

Thank you for all the acts of kindness shown to me during my recent surgery and recuperation. To all who provided meals, took care of my yard, visited, or did other special things, I truly appreciate it. Thank you also for the many prayers offered on my behalf. I truly believe that prayers have been answered. I could not have a better church family. ~Ray Kornegay~

Youth News

Aftershock (Youth) will not meet this Sunday due to the Church Conference at 6:30 pm on Sunday. If you are a member of WBC you are invited and encouraged to attend

WBC Kids News

Sunday school for all ages at 9:00 a.m. in the children's wing.

Glad-A-Bouts News (Senior Adult Ministry)

The Glad-A-Bouts will meet on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for their monthly meeting and lunch. Our guest this month will be Carol Lewallen, Prearranged Funeral Counselor with Smith Funeral Home.

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Baptists on Mission is responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of western North Carolina. We’ve set up large feeding and recovery (mud out, tear out, chainsaw, etc.) operations in 14 locations in Western North Carolina.

Volunteers are helping in feeding; shower and laundry; chain saw teams; tarping roofs; mudding and tearing out homes; and more. You don’t need to be trained to serve with some of these opportunities. Please know that we will have many opportunities to serve for many weeks, months and years to come. Your team may very well be more needed a month or two from now than they are right now.

You can sign up to volunteer as well as give financially to support the relief efforts by clicking here https://baptistsonmission.org/. All financial gifts go directly to assist those impacted by the storm.

Thank you for helping us offer hope to families affected by this massive storm. Please continue to pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene, including first responders and our volunteers.

The Croys - brazil missionaries

Dear friends, family, and supporters,

We hope this update finds you well. We are so thankful for the faithful people willing to receive news from us in Brazil. Today, we want to update you on the courses at the School of Christian Pastors, our family, our visa, and the state of our ministry here. Thank you so much in advance for your prayer over these matters.

The School of Christian Pastors

Top-Marconi the translator, Dan Ramsey, Pastor Sandro, and Casey.
Dan Ramsey, our supervisor from TLI, taught a class in May and spent time visiting our family.
Bottom left-Marconi translating Judges lecture for Casey.
Bottom right-We visited one of Casey's students, Pastor Hudson Taylor, in his home for afternoon coffee. Yes, that is his name. :)

In May, the students gathered for an Old Testament Introduction course. It was not Casey’s class, but he did teach the section on Judges. It was a blessing to be present with the students and to see their eagerness to learn more about God’s word. This cohort started in February, and this was their second course in the program. Over twenty students attended each session, which is a very good turnout. The next course will take place at the end of July. In September, Casey will teach the first course on New Testament Introduction (Gospels and Acts). Please pray for the students to remain committed to the program. Also, pray for Casey as he prepares a new course.

The Croy Family

The Thagards - Missionaries in Africa

Denise & Roy
The Animal Bridge

Thank you, thank you to all of you who have expressed your love, concern and help for us while we have made a very quick decision to return to the US for the summer! We have been overwhelmed by so many of you for your generosity towards us. God has been faithful through you to provide for all of our needs. We have a temporary place to stay that is near to Denise’s family. We have a car that was loaned to us for the duration of our stay. We have had friends and family give us places to stay for our trips between visiting family. We are truly humbled!

Prepping the kids for coming to America was fun. They were excited to learn about our expected trip. After long flights and a record fast time through customs (shoutout to customs agents in Chicago!), the kids were happily walking through the airport terminal looking for our breakfast. One volunteer was giving out coloring books to children, and the kids stopped to each get one. She asked kindly to Josh, “hey, do you know where you are?” Excitedly, he replied, “We’re in America!!” She looked at Denise and me, and we couldn’t help but giggle. We responded, “We live in Africa and have just landed to visit family for the summer. He’s excited to finally be back in America.”

Our current ministry term has definitely had its share of personal challenges that we have had to endure. Most recently, we have learned of the failing health of both of our moms. Denise’s mom had a recent spell that caused her to not eat nor drink for several days in a row. Concerned, her dad called to inform us, and we made a quick decision to travel back to the US for the summer, allowing our family to spend some good quality time with her. Being in Iowa and visiting her almost daily over our first 2 weeks has been special for our family. The kids enjoy the toys at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Denise and I are enjoying catching up with news and sharing updates about life. Denise’s mom is weak. We have seen her go downhill from the last time we saw her. However, she has been awake and alert for most of our visits, listening intently as the kids laugh and play near to her. Abby will read to her. Josh will play with trucks and tractors near her bed.

Precious time spent with
Denise’s parents

Abby and Josh reading
to Roy’s mom

During our first week back in the US, Roy’s mom called. She had a fall and broke a bone in her leg/hip area. Praise God she did not need surgery! But she needed a few days’ stay in the hospital, followed by a few more days’ stay at a local rehabilitation center so that she could safely learn to walk, sit, stand, and go up and down stairs before returning home. We know that God has us here for a reason—to visit and encourage our moms during this time. Were it not for our planned trip to visit Roy’s mom, she would not have been so determined to get well so quickly. We had some quiet play dates at home near her during our 2 week visit in July. Our kids added many happy memories while we were in NC: visiting family, going to parks, watching fireworks, and being spoiled by loving family members.

Our residence visa renewal is also one of the challenges we have been constantly faced with during this term. We came home trusting in faith that if God still has a plan for us to live and work in W. Africa, he will make a way for our visas to be renewed! We have submitted our visa applications to the embassy. Now we wait and pray for their favor. We are hopefully optimistic—we hear of other Americans who have recently received their visas. Please pray with us that we will get our visas renewed so that we also may return. We do not believe God is finished with our plans for ministry there. Abby’s school starts Aug. 14; thus, we are hopeful to have visas in hand so that we can keep these plans.

While home in the US, several ministry partners have called Roy, asking for prayer and help. Some specific American NGOs have been shut down in our country. These NGOs were providing food and clean water to villages. Now that these projects are abandoned, Roy’s friends are reaching out, asking for any help they can find to supply food for their family. In an agrarian, pastoralist society, food storage is very tricky. Last year heavy rains wiped out many fields, reducing the grain harvest they would expect to use for the next 12 months. The dry season has left these farmers and their families depleted of many resources they normally rely on to carry them through to this next harvest. Please pray with us that God will stretch the rice, millet, flour and vegetables they do have. Pray that our country will provide reduced prices of local foods so that these families will have what they need to withstand the next few months until harvest.

During seasons of challenges, we recognize God’s sovereignty. We know God is good and faithful. He makes a way when there seems to be no way. With just a spoken word, God makes the impossible possible. Recognizing these challenges—visa renewal, failing health of family, sufficient supply of food—we trust that God will continue to supply for the needs of his children. Our hope in Christ is what gives us the certainty that through all things he will work and he will receive glory. Our mission partner’s motto is ‘by prayer,’ and we know that it is only through God’s work in us that we are able to accomplish his vision. We thank God for your faithful prayers and support for our family and ministry!

Roy, Denise, Abby and Josh

Contact Info

theanimalbridge@yahoo.com

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L.I.F.E Ministries - An Addiction Recovery Program

L.I.F.E.

"living in freedom everyday"

L.I.F.E. Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.

If you'd like to give a monetary donation towards LIFE Ministry please earmark your contributions "LIFE". Your support is GREATLY appreciated!

The LIFE Ministries meal team is seeking to add new members and/or support. Those interested in joining a monthly or quarterly rotation, serving as occasional back up, or serving on a specific evening should contact Nettie Evans at 252 714 3091 or nettieevans@yahoo.com. Team participants may be from the WBC family or other interested parties. Please share this info with friends and colleagues who may be interested in supporting this important ministry.

We are also in need of volunteers who would be willing to be on security duty each Monday night. Please contact Willard Joyner if you are available at 252-258-9937.

The L.I.F.E. ministry began in March of 2017 with the intent of sharing this good news of deliverance with others. Our leadership team consists of those who have been set free from addictions through the power of God. These men and women know where you are and what your struggles feel like. We are here to help you recover and reach a place of freedom in your life. You do not have to remain a slave to some habit that is destroying you and those you love. We are here to help you!

If you or someone you know or love is struggling with addiction, please feel free to join us every Monday at Winterville Baptist, Fellowship Hall, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A meal will be provided each week. Each meeting is held in the highest of confidences.