Our lives, our ministries, and our mission are grounded in three core values that shape everything we do: Worship, Discipleship, and Outreach. Worship is all about loving God, Discipleship is about growing God’s people, and Outreach is about reaching God’s world. If a ministry, event, or goal does not lead us to worship, grow in Christ, or reach others, it is not where our focus will be. 

These values come to life through our three commitments — how we live out this vision daily.

 First, we commit to Edify — building up the Church. This takes place through worship that strengthens faith, discipleship that deepens and matures believers, and outreach that equips people to serve in love and purpose.

Next, we commit to Testify — making Jesus known. Our worship becomes a declaration of who God is. Our discipleship becomes a story of transformation. Our outreach becomes an invitation to encounter the gospel.

Finally, we commit to Glorify — honoring God in everything we do. Whether through worship that welcomes His presence, discipleship that shapes us to look more like Christ, or outreach that reveals His grace, our ultimate purpose is to give Him glory.

As we commit to edify, testify, and glorify, the result is clear: Jesus is exalted above all. This is not just what we do — this is why we do it. Every act of worship, every step of discipleship, and every moment of outreach reflects the heart of our mission.

Our Vision Statement: We worship God, disciple believers, and reach the world — so that Jesus may be exalted above all.

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 July 1

Jesus in the Old Testament: Micah

The Shepherd-King from Bethlehem

Main Text: Micah 5:2–5

Theme: Micah reveals Jesus as the promised Messiah, eternal King, Good Shepherd,

Prince of Peace, and merciful Savior.

I. Jesus Is the Promised Ruler from Bethlehem

• Micah 5:2

• Born in Bethlehem

• Eternal Son of God

II. Jesus Is the Shepherd-King

• Micah 5:4

• Shepherd who feeds, protects, and leads His people

• John 10:11

III. Jesus Is Our Peace

• Micah 5:5

• Peace with God through Christ

• Romans 5:1

IV. Jesus Will Reign Over All Nations

• Micah 4:1–3

• Future Kingdom

• King of Kings

V. Jesus Is the God Who Delights in Mercy

• Micah 7:18–19

• Pardons sin

• Casts our sins into the depths of the sea

Key Takeaways

1. Jesus fulfilled Micah's prophecy.

2. Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

3. Jesus alone gives lasting peace.

4. Jesus is coming again to reign.

5. God delights in showing mercy through Christ.

Memory Verse: Micah 7:1

Deacons Ballots have gone out.  Members, keep an eye out for them.  You may drop your ballot off in the boxes in the vestibule, outside the church office; drop it in the offering plate or the church office door.  You may also give it to any active Deacon.

VBS was a great success because of YOU!  Thank you for all of your support!  We averaged around 70 each night, including adults and kids. God is at work in Winterville Baptist Church!

Church Leadership Calendar Meeting on Sunday, July 12^th, at 2pm.  Please gather dates for your respective teams and meet us in the Memorial room!

The WBC book club will start a new book, “Desperate for a Fix” by Dana Brown (Bud & Judy McLawhon’s daughter).  We began meeting on Tuesday, April 7^th, at 6:30 p.m.  

Donations may be dropped off in the fellowship hall, near the storage closet/sound booth area.

WBC, you’ve done it again!  When there’s a need you show up in masses!  Thank you for your response to our food pantry donations.  It has helped us restock our storage closet!   Please remember our food pantry when you see things buy one get one free or a special on any canned goods.  The need is ever present.  We are feeding our neighbors right here in Winterville

Aftershock (youth and kids) will not meet this week or next.  We will resume on Sunday, July 19th at 5:00. We are planning a trip to the Kennedy home soon.  The Watermelon Festival officials has asked us to slice watermelon on Friday and Saturday until they run out of melons   Festival is August 27-30, 2026. Look for a sign up sheet in the next few weeks.

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

Aftershock (youth and kids) will not meet this week or next.  We will resume on Sunday, July 19th at 5:00. We are planning a trip to the Kennedy home soon.  The Watermelon Festival officials has asked us to slice watermelon on Friday and Saturday until they run out of melons   Festival is August 27-30, 2026. Look for a sign up sheet in the next few weeks.

The Glad-A-Bouts (senior adult group) will be having lunch at Amy Jo's Country restaurant on Nash St in Wilson on Thursday, July 9. Bus leaving the church at 10:30.

Glad-A-Bouts (senior adults) will meet on Tuesday, July 27th, at 11:30 a.m. for a meal and program.

For more than 25 years, Baptists on Mission has served alongside the people of Eastern Cuba. Just two weeks ago, our friends awoke to the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa - uprooted trees, downed power lines, collapsed buildings, and the loss of electricity and safe drinking water.

It will be months before the island returns to anything close to normal, but right now we have the opportunity to offer assistance by helping clean up after the storm as well as other future needs. Our teams are also assessing opportunities in Jamaica to see how we might serve.

If you’re interested in volunteering or donating to purchase supplies and materials,
you can sign up on the website. 100% of all gifts designated to Hurricane Melissa will be used to assist individuals affected by the storm.

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.

L.I.F.E.

"living in freedom everyday"

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

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.