The

Monthly Newsletter of Williamstown Christian Church

MAY 2012 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 5

Beginning on Sunday, May 6, Williamstown Christian Church will embark

on a great adventure as we begin the study of The Story. Over the course of the next

thirty-one weeks, each Sunday school class will read and discuss one chapter per

week, and Senior Minister Gary Swick will show applications for daily living

through the week’s lesson.

If you haven’t picked up your copy of The Story, please do so today. Copies

can be obtained on the table in the back of the sanctuary, or simply contact the office.

Don’t forget! Chapter One of The Story will begin this Sunday, May 6.

Upcoming events for MAY 2012

National Day of Prayer - Thursday, May 3

Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 13

High School Graduate Recognition - Sunday, May 20

WCC Church Picnic - Sunday, May 20

318 N Main St.

P.O. Box 7

Williamstown, KY 41097

www.williamstownchristian.com

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As we begin our journey through “The Story” it will soon become

apparent that His Story is Our Story. That this life is a journey and those

who learn to live by faith, and trust in God, have a way of winning the

victory every time.

I am reminded of a story I once heard about a boy who was sitting in

a park watching squirrels scamper among the trees. As he watched he saw

one squirrel jump from one high tree to another. It seemed at times that he

was taking aim for a branch that was so far out of his reach that it looked like

suicide. Just as the boy had anticipated the squirrel missed his mark, but it

landed safely on another branch several feet lower and then climbed up to

his original goal, and all was well.

An old man watching the boy from a bench nearby said, “Funny isn’t

it. I’ve seen them do that hundreds of times, especially when there are dogs

all around and they are afraid to come down on the ground. A lot of them

miss, but I have never seen one of them get hurt trying.” Then he chuckled

and said, “I guess them squirrels must figure it’s better to take a risk than to

spend their whole life in one tree.”

As the young man grew he remembered that day, and often asked himself,

“If a squirrel can take a chance, do I have less nerve than a squirrel?”

From that day forward he made up his mind to take a risk and reach

for the higher branches, and if he missed, he would do what it took to climb

back up again.

What dream are you aiming for? Does it seem at times too far out of

reach? Take a leap of faith, and trust God to catch you if you should fall.

Paul encourages us in II Corinthians 13:11 “Aim for perfection, listen

to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace

will be with you.”

A wise old sage once said: “Shoot for the moon, because even if you

miss you will land among the stars.”

See you on Sunday!

From the Minister’s Desk

Gary Swick

Senior Minister

Well it looks as if summer break is upon us; both

schools have just a few more days before the summer

and I’m sure that calendars are filling up quickly with

activities for the next few months. Of course with

summer comes one big event for WCC, and that is

Vacation Bible School. The success that VBS has been

in the past has had a lot to do with our congregation and

the volunteers who so eagerly help out. This year is no

different; your help is needed. Outside of my office will

be signup sheets for leaders of groups, snacks,

recreation, and crafts. Please keep your eyes open as

these signups will be posted within the next few weeks.

VBS is scheduled for June 24 through June 28; and if

you are available to help I would be greatly appreciative.

If there are any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Hope to see several of you at VBS!

Until next time………………………

C’Ya in Church

Shawn Shawn Shawn Shawn

From Our Children’s Minister

Shawn West ,

Children’s Minister

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May is here! Which means Mother’s Day is

around the corner. Our high school seniors are

getting antsy as graduation looms. And summer is

only one month away!

On Sunday, May 6, there will be an

informative meeting about CIY for prospective teens

and their parents. There will be a lot of details

discussed so it is important that you attend, or see me

if you cannot make it. The meeting will be held in

the Lamplighter’s class room after second service.

We are going to celebrate our seniors in

between services on Sunday, May 20. During our

fellowship breakfast time, each of our seniors will

have a table set up. On each table, the teens will also

have a basket for you to drop in cards or gifts.

The seniors will also share their future plans.

Here is a list of our high school seniors:

Christian Swick, Alyssa Hendy, Sarah Roberts,

Rose Thoroughman, John Threlkeld, Kayla Ousley,

and Cody Riddle.

Friday, June 1, our church will have a

campsite at the Grant County Relay 4 Life event at

Grant County Park in Crittenden. We need volunteers

to help with fundraising and booth set up. We are

also looking for volunteers to sign up to walk an hour

during the relay or to man the booth. See me if you

are willing to help.

The youth will be hosting a fundraiser at the

church on Sunday night June 10. The youth will be

preparing dinner for the congregation and showing a

movie in the sanctuary. The event will be donation

only and all donations will go to expenses for the

youth’s CIY summer trip July 9-14 and Jr. High

Camp at Camp Northward July 22-27.

In His Grip,

Micah

Fusion NOW

Micah Montecalvo,

Associate Minister

Information Meeting for parents Sunday May 6

Lamplighter’s classroom immediately following 11 a.m. worship service.

CIY Move 2012 - July 9-13

Sunday, May 20

Grant County Park in Crittenden

MISSION TRIP

The Midwest has been devastated by severe weather within the past year. Mount Olivet

Christian Church is sponsoring a mission trip to Joplin, Missouri from June 16 - 23.

Rodney Edmondson will be at WCC on Sunday, May 6 to discuss this trip. Details may

also be obtained at http://mountolivetchristian.org/#/ministries/outreach.

The Mann’s are still waiting for permission to

enter Spain. Please pray for patience for them and

guidance for the authorities.

Each Sunday-school class is sponsoring a

missions project. On Youth Sunday the young people

reported on the projects they are doing and are planning

to do in the future. They seem to be far ahead of most

of the adult classes!

The Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20 is

not an isolated text. God’s love for all nations appears

throughout the Bible. See particularly Psalm 67: “May

God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will

fear Him.” God thinks globally and acts locally. Jesus’

promise to be with us is tied to His command to make

disciples—both here and across the world.

--Ruth Odor

Missions Committee

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Jello & jelly Nursery

Canned or plastic 100% juices (46-64oz) Pre/Kindergarten

Peanut butter & crackers (saltines) 1st & 2nd grade

Boxed mac and cheese dinners, & canned soups

(tomato, chicken & vegetable)

3rd, 4th & 5th grade

Pasta (spaghetti 1# box), spaghetti sauces, & canned

pasta in sauce (Spaghetti-O’s or ravioli)

Junior High (Boys

& Girls)

Canned fruit High School

Canned vegetables (green beans, corn, carrots, etc) Young Adults

Quick Oats (18 oz canister) and dry cereal Young at Heart

Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, potted meat &

Vienna sausage

Lamplighters

Evaporated milk & dry milk in envelopes Young & Restless

Dry beans & peas (pinto, black, navy, etc) Truth Seekers

Instant potatoes and instant rice Sunshine

ITEMS NEEDED CLASS

Bi-monthly WCC Food Drive

The middle school girls’ class, Princess in Progress, will be sponsor-

ing a bi-monthly food drive for the church food pantry. Each Sunday-

school class will be responsible for bringing in specific items.

A collection bag will be placed in your classroom on collection day.,

and the girls will retrieve your bag and store items in the WCC Food

Pantry. The Food Drives will take place on the first Sunday of the

following months: JAN MAR MAY JUL SEP NOV. Our first

food drive will be Sunday, May 6th. Please see Claire Roberts for more

information.

Pride Is a Cheater

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.

I cheat you of your God-give destiny...because you demand your own way.

I cheat you of contentment…because you “deserve better than this.”

I cheat you of knowledge…because you al-ready know it all.

I cheat you of healing…because you’re too full of me to forgive.

I cheat you of healing…because you’re too full of me to forgive.

I cheat you of holiness…because you refuse to admit when you’re wrong.

I cheat you of vision…because you’d rather look in the mirror than out a window.

I cheat you of genuine friendship…because no-body’s going to know the real you.

I cheat you of love…because real romance de-mands sacrifice.

I cheat you of greatness in heaven…because you refuse to wash another’s feet on earth.

I cheat you of God’s glory…because I convince you to seek your own.

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.

You like me because you think I’m always looking out for you. Untrue.

I’m looking to make a fool of you.

God has so much for you, I admit, but don’t worry…

If you stick with me you’ll never know. ~ Beth Moore from Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strong-

holds (Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2000).

318 North Main Street

P.O. Box 7

Williamstown, KY 41097

Phone: (859) 823-2041

Fax: (859) 823-2181

www.williamstownchristian.com

What We Believe � That the Bible is the inspired and totally reliable Word

of God: II Timothy 3:16-17.

� That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God: John 3:16.

� That Jesus was crucified for our sins, died, was buried and arose physically from the dead on the third day: Romans 5:8, I Corinthians 15:3-4.

� That to be saved a person must: 1. Recognize that you have sinned and cannot save yourself: Romans 3:23. 2. Believe that Jesus paid a death penalty for your

sin through His death on the cross and rose on the third day victorious over death: Romans 6:23.

3. Confess your belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and your personal Savior: Luke 12:8.

4. Repent of your sins and turn back to God: Acts 2:38. 5. Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the

forgiveness of your sins, and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:38.

6. Live your life following all that Jesus has commanded us: Matthew 28:20.

� We believe that Jesus will return again to take His church to live in His Heavenly home for all eternity: John 14:1-4.

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