Church Staff

Dr. William B. Hardison, Jr.

Interim Pastor

Carol G. Turner

Minister of Music and Family Life

Rev. Bill Duganne

Minister of Youth

Darryl Emerson, Organist

Diane Overberg, Parish Nurse

Teresa Crawley Brooks, Secretary

Westhampton Baptist Church 6112 Three Chopt Road Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 282-4243 (office)

(804) 282-0352 (fax)

Email: wbc123@verizon.net

Roof Repair - A Call for Support from the Finance Committee

On March 6, 2013, at a Special Called Business Meeting, the church voted to

pursue a repair to our roof to be performed by Hermitage Roofing Company, Inc.

and also approved a proposal to pay for the roof repair that was presented by the

Finance Committee.

The bid to perform the roof repair is $58,995.00. Once work begins, there may

be additional costs associated with underlying damage that has occurred as a

result of the leaking roof. In coordination with the contractor, Moses Rivers will

monitor the work as it is performed and, to the extent possible, has promised that

his firm, Rivers Construction, will perform any carpentry work that is needed for

the cost of the materials. In addition to the roofing contractor’s work, there will

be the need to perform plaster work inside the sanctuary and repairs to the mortar

joints in the brickwork around the roof which is not covered by the roofing

contract.

If you have been in the sanctuary over the last several months you have most

likely noticed deterioration of the plaster and cracking in certain areas. Most of

this is related to the problem with the roof. As explained at the business

meeting, if we do not fix this now, we will have more significant problems soon

that could become extremely costly. To put it simply, this work is important and

necessary to maintain our church sanctuary.

To pay for this work, the church voted to approve a plan in which we are asking

members and friends of the church to prayerfully consider the work that needs to

be done to repair the sanctuary roof and interior plaster and to make a special gift

(over and above contributions to current expenses) to the church by May 1, 2013.

The gift should be designated for roof repair.

As an alternative or in addition to a special gift, we are asking members and

friends to purchase a 5 year bond paying interest at 4% per annum. If you desire

to purchase a bond, please do so by May 1, 2013. Interest on the bond will be

paid annually beginning May 1, 2014. Please designate that you are purchasing

a bond for roof repair.

Thank you for your support of ministry at Westhampton Baptist Church.

The Candle

April 2013 Issue

Church Office will be closed in observance

of Easter Monday, April 1, 2013.

Church Office is open Monday - Friday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

From the Pastor’s Desk: Dr. William “Bill” Hardison, Jr.

Do we have any graduates

this year?

Please let Carol know so that we can recognize

your achievement.

Parent-Child Dedication

Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013

Please notify the church office if you

would like to participate.

How to Inspire a Teenager

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day around the corner out thoughts turn to the task of Christian

parenting. A very influential school in Bath Maine is setting the boundaries for a 21st century paradigm for

parenting.

In 1966 Joseph Gauld founded the famous Hyde School in Bath, Maine. While most educational

systems help teenagers to change their behavior and adjust their attitudes, Hyde School believes that the way

to change a teenager’s behavior is for the parent to learn to change their behavior. Here is a quote from Dr.

Gauld. Do you agree?

“Regardless of what they might say or do, children and teens share a deep yearning to be inspired by

their parents. Ironically, we will not inspire our children with our achievements. We best inspire them when

we share our struggles, reach for our best, and model daily character.”

“And remember,” he said: “Character is inspired not inherited.”

Whatever Became of Pontius Pilate?

Little is known about the fate of Pontius Pilate, the Roman Prefect to Judea, who “ . . . found no guilt in

this man,” and washed his hands of the whole debacle, but ultimately contributed directly to Jesus’ death on

the cross. We know from Scripture that his wife, Claudia Procula , had a dream about Jesus the night before

the trial and warned her husband not to have anything to do with this man. We also know from Scripture that

Pilate had a headboard (a “titulus” in Latin) made and nailed to the cross. On it was written “Jesus of

Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Was this just a way of taunting the Jews or was this the dawning of faith in

Pilate himself?

Until the early 1960’s no physical evidence existed that a man by the name of Pontius Pilate ever

existed. Then a foundation stone was found at Caesarea Philippi with Pilate’s name inscribed upon it.

--In 35 A.D. Claudia Procula, Pilate’s wife who dreamed of Jesus as the King, returned to Rome and became a

baptized believer and leader in the church in Rome. She remained a believer and upon her death, the Christian

community honored her. Today she is regarded as a Saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church. Her feast day

occurs every October 27.

--Writing in 41 A.D. the early Christian historian, Eusebius, compiled the following account. He writes that in

36 A.D. Pilate was stripped of his authority by his superior, Vitellius, because of a barbaric overreaction to a

Jewish insurrection. He was sent to Rome to stand trial himself before the emperor. This was six years after

the crucifixion of Jesus. As fate would have it, the emperor died while the ship carrying Pilate was in passage

to the Imperial City, so, the trial never occurred. Pilate was eventually released, but afterward committed

suicide in 38 A.D. and is now buried in a cave just outside of Laussane, France.

Our mission assignment is to purchase blank DVD’s and DVD sleeves for Camp Alkulana. In order to make sure

that we purchase the correct items, please give monetary donations to Tiffany and she will take care of buying them.

Please continue to buy items for the food closet. Needed items include: powdered milk (in single pouches), soups,

canned meat, canned fruit, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese, and spaghetti sauce.

Volunteers are needed for our May mission assignment which is to prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless at

Oregon Hill Baptist Center on May 16. Let Tiffany know if you are interested.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our mission projects.

Knitting a Fellowship

For the past 3 months members of our congregation have been meeting and making prayer shawls for our

homebound members. As we knit, crochet and quilt, prayers are lifted up for these very special people. A special

thank you to Linda Eades, Alice Shepperson, Gloria Story, Barbara Richards, Monica White, Erica Pfaff, and Hoy

Woodburn for making our first “batch”. We have a very simple pattern and it’s perfect for learning to knit. Join us

the first Monday of each month in the parlor as we “knit our fellowship”. We will again in May.

Youth Events for April:

Sunday April 7th- Road Trip - we leave the church at 12:30pm and return at 3:30pm.

Sunday April 14th- Movie Time 12:30 - 2:30 at church

Sunday April 21st- Regular Youth-12:30 - 2:30.

Sunday April 28th- Service Project- Need ALL Youth to help with this very special project for the church.

12:30 - 4:30 (approx).

At our Wednesday night gatherings we will be discussing/planning for youth led worship which will be held on

Sunday June 15th.

We are also beginning to plan our summer activities. Please come on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons to

be part of this discussion. So far we are looking at least one camping trip, some tubing, and lots of other great

activities. We NEED your input and ideas!

Our youth group at WBC is open to all young people grades 6-12. Please plan now to join us for Sunday School

(Sunday mornings form 9:45-10:45), Wednesday Night Dinner and meeting (5:30-7:30) and Sunday afternoons.

You do not have to be a member of Westhampton to be a part of our youth programs!

Our Father, Who Art in Heaven

Thus starts this most beloved and holy prayer. Last fall, many of our children participated in a retreat to study the

meaning of the Lord's Prayer, and what it means for their lives. During the morning worship service on Sunday,

April 14th, we will recognize all children who have learned and recited the prayer to their Sunday School teacher.

Please join us to celebrate with them.

April 2013

5:30 Dinner by Reservation 6:30 Angel Voices Choir 3 years - 1st grade

Sonshine Singers 2nd - 5th grade

God’s Hands Puppets 6th - 12th grade 6:45 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study

7:00 Sonshine Ringers 2nd - 5th grade

New Life Singers Youth and Adults 7:45 Sanctuary Choir

8:45 Sanctuary Ringers 9:40 Sunday School

11:00 Worship

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1

Church Office is closed

2

3

No Wednesday Night Activities

4 5 Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

7:30p - January Bible Study / Fellowship Hall

Rev. Bill Duganne

6

7

Holy Communion

Youth Road Trip 12:30p

8 Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

Deacon Meeting

7:30p

9

10

Wednesday Night Activities

11

Finance Committee

Meeting @ 7:00p

12 Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

4:30p - Alzheimer’s Association Meeting

7:30p - January Bible Study / Fellowship Hall

Rev. Bill Duganne

13

14

Children Recognition @ worship service

Youth Movie Time 12:30p @ WBC

15

Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

Church Council Meeting @ 7:30p

16

17

Wednesday Night Activities

Quarterly

Business Meeting Fellowship Hall - 7:00pm

18

19

Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

20

21

Youth Meeting 12:30p

22 Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

23

10:00a - VIP Club

6:00p - VCL Group (VA Campaign for Liberty)

24

Wednesday Night Activities

* Alternate date for Quarterly Business

Meeting 7:00pm *

25

Richmond Baptist Association

62nd Annual Spring Celebration 7:00pm @

Webber Memorial

26 Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

4:30p - Alzheimer’s Association Meeting

27

28 Youth Service Project

12:30p

29 Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

30

“The Library Corner of Our Church”

“Sunday School Update”

For the record, the following are the monthly totals for attendance in Sunday

school: October 153; November 184; December 214; January 197; February 187.

Suzanne Fadool is keeping records for Sunday school and we will publish

monthly numbers during the year in the Candle. We will also initiate the “High

Attendance” banner each week starting immediately.

The “Daughters of Grace” and the New Men’s Class are being led by Susan and

Johnny Butter and growing. Bob Turner’s “Remnants” has had amazing numbers

thus far. December was the highest number month and impressive. The

“Fellowship” Class has increased since the “Clark-Martin/Seekers” Class joined

them. The “Remnants” and “Fellowship” both had 52 attendees during the month

of December. The Youth, led by Rev. Bill Duganne, had a record number of 44

during November. Congratulations to all teachers!!!

Rev. Duganne has continued our Bible study on Friday nights at 7:30 pm. We are

averaging 12 to 14 members and friends and learning to be “Disciples”. As I look

out at the snow on the ground as I type this, I’m hoping for warm, sunny weather

for our “Dinner on the Grounds” on May 19, 2013, after church. Mark your

calendar and keep our Church in your prayers.

Linda Eades, Sunday school Director

The Book Club members read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn for our March 24th

meeting. We met after church, had lunch provided by Carol Turner and Mary Ann

Johnson and discussed this book. It is a strange story of an extremely

dysfunctional couple but and interesting read. It made you think and appreciate

your own family a little more. Our next book, Proof of Heaven, was on the front

page of the Sunday’s newspaper section Books & Authors several weeks ago. This

section of the paper is posted on the bulletin board in the Library if you’d like to

read the review. It comes highly recommended by Mary June Dalton who also

says Dr. Hardison is reading it and may join us on May 19th after Dinner on the

Grounds.

Proof of Heaven, A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife is written by Eben

Alexander M.D. and should prove to be thought provoking. This will be our third

book involving “trips to heaven” that the Book Club has discussed. So, you can

stay after church, eat lots of homemade goodies and then come to Book Club with

several of our members possibly including our Pastor.

There are always books of various interests in our Library and we would love for

you to come up and explore the selection. If you cannot find a book, please ask

Barbara Richards or me to help you.

Linda Eades, co-chair

Tuesday - 2nd

Dimitri Duroseau

Wednesday – 3rd

Betty Story

Thursday – 4th

Iris Rivers

Gwen Andrews

Tuesday - 9th

Tonya Urquhart

Thursday - 11th

Jessie Clarke

Sunday - 14th

Herb Eades

Wednesday - 17th

Andrew Vaden

Anderson Brown

Sara Taylor

Ian Butler

Thursday - 18th

Carol Turner

Edward Shepperson

Friday - 19th

Cynthia Andrews

Richard Weinman

Saturday - 20th

Alice Shepperson

Monica White

Debra Larkin

Monday - 22nd

Taylor Newcomb

Preston Lane

Wednesday - 24th

William Johnson

Thursday - 25th

Christopher Weinman

Friday - 26th

William Viverette

Saturday - 27th

Kimberly Allan

It’s time to sign up for

Music and Worship Arts Camp at Eagle Eyrie

July 15 - 19

Grades 4 - 12

Westhampton Baptist Church

6112 Three Chopt Road

Richmond, VA 23226

Phone: 804.282.4243

The Candle is published monthly by Westhampton Baptist Church, 6112 Three Chopt

Road, Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 282-4243.

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Coming Up . . . .

Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013

Children’s Program and Parent-Child Dedication