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WEDNESDAYS:
Bible Study- 6:30 p.m.
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Sunday, April 19th
10: 15 A.M.

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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

our new year vision for 2026 and beyond

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 Gods people, and Outreach is about reaching Gods 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.

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 April 15

Jesus in the Old Testament: Jeremiah

1. Jesus the Weeping Prophet

Jeremiah 9:1; Luke 19:41

• A heart broken over sin

• Do we weep over the lost?

2. Jesus the Rejected Messenger

Jeremiah 20:2; John 1:11

• Faithfulness despite rejection

• Obedience over results

3. Jesus the Righteous Branch

Jeremiah 23:5–6

• “The Lord Our Righteousness”

• Saved by His righteousness, not ours

4. Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant

Jeremiah 31:31–33; Luke 22:20

• Law written on hearts

• New life through Christ


Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Jesus became sin for us so we could become the righteousness of God in Him

scholarship time! Deadline June 1st

The Winterville Baptist Church Scholarship Program was designed to honor the lives of Adelle F. Wall, Brenda W. Waters, and F. “K” Tyson, Jr. It is a need and/or merit based program which seeks to support educational expenses for students currently active in worship, Bible study and the ministries of Winterville Baptist Church. Awardees will be selected to receive the Adelle F. Wall-Brenda W. Waters Scholarship or the F. “K.” Tyson, Jr Scholarship from the eligible applicate pool. Click the QR code in this message or visit our website for details and application.  Deadline is June 1st.  If you have questions, see Nettie Evans or Ryan McLawhorn.

wBC book club - Starting New Book April 7th

The WBC book club will start a new book, “Desperate for a Fix” by Dana Brown (Bud & Judy McLawhon’s daughter).  We’ll begin meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, at 6:30 p.m.  A signup slip is available outside the church office and can be dropped in the offering plate or mail slot in the office door.

non-perishables needed!

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

Youth News

 Aftershock (youth and kids) will meet this Sunday at 5:30 p.m.  Keep watching your publications for escape room news!



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)

Glad-A-Bouts (senior adults) will meet on Tuesday, April 28that 11:30 a.m. for a meal and program.  Our guest this month will be Kathleen Shank , health fitness instructor. All are welcome, invite a friend!    Come join us!

Hurricane Helene & Melissa Disaster Relief

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.

Pray

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.

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 

 

The last month has been difficult, but it has produced a sweet reliance on the Lord.

On November 3, the day after I, Denise, returned to West Africa from my mom’s funeral, still bearing the weight of losing Mom, our family was faced with this decision: We were given one week to pack up our things and to evacuate the country. Two Suitcases per person. Can’t sell anything, it will draw attention to ourselves. What would you take? What would you prioritize after spending 6 years making a new country, a new ministry life your home? With sorrow still pressing on my heart, we began preparing to leave.
Denise with her brothers and dad
What caused this? Early morning on October 21, a member of our local community was kidnapped. I had just left for Mom’s funeral that morning. While I was in America, Roy was navigating two kids full of energy due to school having to be closed and increasing the security around our home (like putting razor wire on top of the walls around our home). He was a great single dad through it all!  

We were all super happy when I came back to our African home on Nov 2 so we could be together as a family again. The West Africa I left in October--what we thought was a calm place for ministry and family, suddenly changed. We needed to determine if and how we could continue ministry in this new normal. Then the news came from our partner organization, SIM: it was time for us to go. The security risk was deemed too great and our being in West Africa could even put local believers at risk. We booked flights and started packing.

In the packing process I looked at our family photo often. Roy had given it to me a couple of years earlier, and it had the caption, “Suddenly our everything.” Getting our family out safely and without too much disruption was suddenly the most important thing for us, for me. Any extra memories, clothes and special items that we could pack in our bags were an added bonus.

We arrived back in the USA safely on November 11. We will be based in North Carolina for the next few weeks as we figure out next steps and schooling for Abby.

The last few months were quite busy, but we saw God’s hand upon each circumstance! Some recent highlights:

June & July—A return to the States to say goodbye to Denise’s mom, with some sweet memories of our time together etched in our memories forever. In God’s provision we were also able to see Roy’s mom after a hip fracture during this same time frame. God answered our prayers with a visa giving us freedom to travel to West Africa for the next year.

September—Sweet times with local friends. One seeker has chosen to follow Jesus! Roy has connected him with a local pastor, and he will soon be baptized! Another friend has gotten married and wants his new wife to have the opportunity to hear Bible stories like Roy shares with the husband. Pray that God will provide just the right person to visit this special couple.

We were able to help another pastor friend have a successful evangelism and discipleship conference in the bush. We also helped with logistics for the same friend to become a missionary to his same people group a couple of countries away.

Abby and Josh’s birthdays! We had special birthday parties with friends in September and October as they turned 9 and 5!

October—On a day set aside to celebrate Josh turning 5 years old, Roy woke up to see me in tears preparing breakfast. Without words, he knew, and we hugged. My mom passed during the night. We decided that I would return to Iowa for the funeral, and Roy would stay behind with the kids. Abby’s school was a priority, and who as a kid wants to fly through 6 time zones, fight jet lag, to not have the freedom to play at parks and with toys?? We felt the kids would feel most normal at home, while Roy could navigate time with family more intimately.

I felt so blessed to be able to process Mom’s passing with my brothers and Dad as well as celebrate her life with many special family members. In God’s providence, I was also able to be there with Dad as he got care during a small heart attack a couple days after Mom’s funeral. (He’s doing better now!)

This year we are reminded that God did not send Jesus down as a baby into a perfect world, but God sent him down to give us hope and peace in a messy world. It is this hope and peace that we have been holding onto daily. And with this spirit we ask that you pray with us for our next steps. Maybe your world has been a bit of a mess this year too. No matter your circumstances, we pray that God’s spirit of peace brings you hope and joy this season!

Full of God’s joy!

Denise, Roy, Abby and Josh
Abby and Josh ready to pack
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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.

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