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Rev. Mike Winters Pastor

Leigh Clark Minister of Music & Youth

Dr. Ray Jones, Jr. Pastor Emeritus

WISE BAPTIST NEWS A PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF

WISE BAPTIST CHURCH

August 24, 2015

Important Dates

Inside

Announcements Page 2

From Leigh Page 3

BDays/Anniv. Page 3

Youth News Page 3

Pictures Page 4

Opportunities Page 5

Annual Meeting

August 26

Movie Night; War Room August 30

Youth Trip

September 5-6

Mission Committee Meeting

September 2

BCM

September 7

Labor Day

September 7

Office Closed

How to Join

Wise Baptist Church:

Express one of the following to the

Pastor during the closing hymn:

† Transfer of Letter

transfer membership to Wise

Baptist Church

† Baptism

desire to express faith in Christ

through baptism

† Statement of Faith

baptized believer not on a

membership roll

Dear church family and friends,

One of our greatest desires is to see God.

We all want to experience Him, to know that

He is real and to know that Someone hears,

cares, and responds back to us. As Augustine

once said about God, “Our hearts are restless

until they rest in Thee.”

My current sermon series, “Looking for God”, speaks to how

we can see and hear from God. The first way is answered

prayer. We get a clear sense of “yes”, “no”, or “wait” in

response to our prayers. Take a moment to reflect on

answered prayers.

A second way is unexpected signs of God’s love. This is

experienced when we receive encouragement at just the

right time. It could be a phone call, text or Facebook

message, e-mail, spoken word, hug, or an act of kindness.

Packed into a small act or gesture is the boundless

love of God that touches our hearts far beyond our

imagination. One such act can change the whole direction of

our day. How have you have experienced God in this way?

Also, how might God use us to show His love to someone

else who needs it? It may take you only a few moments or

minutes, but the effects are immeasurable. Make a list of three

or four people you could encourage (and help them to see

God).

Next week, we will look at how God supplies power to do

His work. The final message will be about how we see God

through His timing.

God sightings...may God grant us eyes to see and ears to

hear Him.

Love, Pastor Mike

Announcements

As you pray, please remember…

Irene Black and family, Papa Joe and Reba Smiddy,

Ray and Carolyn Jones, Emily Bridges, Artie and

Clifford Bailey, Kim Boggs, Pat Boggs, Archie and

Joanne Kennedy, Elizabeth and Susan Davidson,

Hubert Breeding, John and Kay Wright, Lulia Maine, Pat

and Fred Adkins, Jerry Reynolds, all the cancer patients in

our area, and our men and women in the military.

Our Shut Ins: Hazel Dixon (Mountain View), Martha

Gilliam, Eddie Culbertson, Vernoy Bolling, Jeanne Stallard,

Peggy Tolbert (Heritage Hall—BSG), and Florine

Pennington (The Laurels).

If there are other known prayer concerns or shut-ins, please let us know.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Saturday, September 19

9 am –3 pm

Thomas Village Baptist Church, Duffield, VA

“Dwell” At Home with God

Author & Speaker: Lucina Secrest McDowell

If interested contact Billie Harris (679-2637)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

This Wednesday, August 26th: Dinner will begin at 6; Bible

Study for children at 6:45; Annual Meeting at 7; Sanctuary

Choir rehearsal at 7:50. We will begin our 6 week studies on

September 2 for adults at 6:45. Plan to join us and invite a

friend!

The studies offered this session for adults:

“Praying for Your Adult Children”

Taught by Terry Winters. Concerns for our children continue

long after children move out. Parents cannot protect children

from life. The best thing to do is to intentionally, consistently

release them into God’s loving care. This is a great time to

pray with and for one another.

“Spiritual Gifts”

Taught by Mark Clark. This important subject is greatly

misunderstood. Gain a deeper Biblical understanding to help

you see your part and how that coordinates with others in

God’s greater plan.

Exodus: “Liberated for Life in Covenant with God.”

Taught by Pastor Mike. “Exodus” is for everyone, the story of

all of us. It is the journey away from things that weigh us

down, hold us captive, and into freedom and forgiveness as

we follow God. He walks with us and supplies our need as we

face each obstacle along the way.

WAR ROOM We are reserving tickets to see the new movie, War Room,

for Sunday, August 30. If you are interested in tickets for

yourself, friends, family, neighbors, please sign up and

pay by Wednesday, August 26. The cost is $7.50 per

person which includes your ticket, drink and popcorn. You

will need to be at the theater by 6:20 pm on Sunday.

This is an awesome outreach opportunity for all of us! Buy an

extra ticket and invite someone to come with you!

Below is a brief synopsis of the movie and you can view the

movie trailer at www.warroomthemovie.com. Blessings, Leigh

“War Room” follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-

class couple who appear to have it all — good jobs, a

daughter and their dream home. In reality, the Jordan

marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is

collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser

woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her

family instead of against them.

Love and Sympathy We express our deepest love and sympathy to Irene Black at

the loss of her grandson, Anthony Lobiondo on Saturday.

Please keep his family and all of his friends in your prayers.

ALMA HUNT OFFERING

Emphasis Week September 13th –20th

This offering provides funding for all Women’s Missionary

Union of Virginia missions and ministries and makes possible

other special ministries, outreach projects and initiatives not

funded through regular streams of giving.

If you would like to make a donation, you will find offering

envelopes in the pews and through out the Church.

UVA-WISE BCM

Our first BCM luncheon will be Monday, September 7 at

11:30. If you can help with this important outreach ministry,

contact Donna Hutchinson at (276) 393-5004.

From Leigh

YOUTH: WOW! What an awesome start to the new year. We had 13 youth for dinner and Bible study last night. I

was pleased at the new junior youth who joined us and with the senior youth who invited friends to join. Looking

forward to a great year of learning and growing together in Christ. I am especially thankful for the leadership and

friendship of Mark Collins. Continue to pray for this important ministry of WBC.

WAR ROOM—Next Sunday, the youth will meet at 5 pm. We will go to Taco Bell for dinner and then to see the

movie, War Room. You will need $7.50 for the movie. If possible, let Leigh know in advance if you plan to attend.

ROCKIN’ THE SMOKIES, SEPTEMBER 5:

The cost for the trip is $45 (please give this to Leigh by ASAP). You will also need money for meals (lunch and dinner at Dolly-

wood; lunch on Sunday). We will leave at 6:30 am on the 5th and should return before dinner on the 6th. Wear comfortable

clothes and shoes for the park. On Sunday, we will have a time of worship, do some hiking, and possibly go to the outlet

stores (if we have time). Be sure to pack your Bible and toiletry items. I will have permission slips available this week for every-

one to fill out.

I was recently asked to join a group called the Southwest Virginia Long Term Recovery Coalition. Basically, it is a group of people from our area who are interested and able to help residents who were affected by the snow, ice, flood event this past winter. Over 400 families suffered damage to their homes. Some of those people have insurance or other means of paying for repairs, many more don’t.

My role is Volunteer Coordinator. I was asked to serve in this capacity because of my role as leader for the WBC mission trips. A lot of people know of the impact our trips have had on the our church, our community, and the areas we have served. So, I was asked and I said “yes”.

Our first group of volunteers arrived Sunday evening! The group is led by Pastor Karl Jones, United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. This group will work on three homes this week to repair and replace roofs that were damaged in the storm. Karl and team will join us at WBC for dinner on Wednesday evening.

Team Rubicon will arrive in October to tarp homes with damaged roofs until they can be repaired next Spring.

It has been a tremendous amount of work to get something like this started...forming an executive committee, by-laws, training, grant writing, etc. But, we have made great progress. I am working with some amazing people who have a passion for helping those in need. If you are interested in knowing more, please stop by and see me or give me a call. There are plenty of opportunities!

I am praying for all of you this week. Pray for each other, too.

Blessings, Leigh

MEALS ON WHEELS

If you have a family member, neighbor, or

know of someone in our congregation who

we may serve, please contact Susan Davidson

(328-6407) or the Church office by Tuesday at noon.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

As we begin our new church year, we encourage

you to get involved in Sunday school at 10 am on

Sunday mornings. There are classes for all ages.

This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith and to

connect with others in a more personal way.

August 24 Jerry Baird

August 25 Brenda Lee

Linda Bailey

August 28 Megan Cline

COLLEGE ADDRESSES

Parents, please let us know the mailing address of your college

student so that our church family can keep in touch with them

throughout the school year! Call or email the church office.

INVITATION: The sanctuary choir is always seeking new members—no audition required! We rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:50 pm. Prayerfully consider joining our “merry band of musicians” for wonderful fellowship and service.

Also consider joining us for the annual Christmas Cantata. We will begin working on that music very soon. The date of the program is December 6.

Quilting Ladies Trip

The bus pulled out last Tuesday at 9 am heading for Historic

Jonesborough, TN. There were 17 of us total. Despite the rainy

weather, we enjoyed a day of shopping, food, fun and fellowship. It

was an honor to be included in their special day. If you’re looking for

a place to serve, have fun, build wonderful relationships, and create

beautiful quilts—this is the place to be on Mondays! Contact Grace

Allio for more information. Blessings, Leigh

Horne Family

Mark & Megan

Engaged

Liam Horne

Georgia Horne

Jeff Kiser

Sunday Worship

Phone:(276) 328-6247 Website: www.wisebaptist.com Email: wisebaptist@verizon.net Fax: 276-328-6204

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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am

Worship 11:00 am

Youth 5:00 pm

Monday Office Hours 9 –2 pm

Piecemakers (1st & 3rd) 9:30 am

Caring Friends (In recess until September 14th)

Wednesday Office Hours 9—2 pm

Fellowship Dinner 6:00 pm

Children’s Bible Study 6:45 pm

Annual Meeting 7:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 7:50 pm

Thursday Women on Mission (2nd) Noon

Friday Office Hours 9—2 pm

Sunday War Room, the movie 6:20 pm

Wise Baptist Church

P.O. Box 777

Wise, VA 24293

Deacons On Call: 8/23-8/29 Edgar Owens, Mark Clark

8/30-9/05 John Ponish, Matt Meade

Building Stewards: Ron, Dan, Scott S.

Instrumentalists: Susan M., Susan S.

Worship Welcome Team: Dave Belcher, Misty Belcher, Jeff

Kiser, Oscar Raile, Daniel Ray,

Carla Sheppard

S.S. Greeters: 8/30 John Ponish

9/06 Billie Harris

Nursery: 8/30 Linda Bailey Abbie Crutchfield

9/06 Chelsea Polly, Cindy Newlon

Children’s Church 8/30 Beth Snodgrass

9/06 Beverly Viers

PA: 8/30 Bryan Crutchfield

9/06 Oscar Raile

Tellers: August David Mullins, Oscar Raile

September Mike Strouth, June Dotson

Ushers: 8/30 Jeff Elkins*, Bryon Burton, Daniel

Ray, Mark Clark, John Kennedy,

Lewey Lee, Bob Adkins

9/06 Edgar Owens*, Roger Viers, Stan Kunigelis,

Jeff Dotson, Harold Witt, Butch

Hutchinson, Mark Clark

(*Offertory Prayer)

Wed. Serving Team: 8/26 Beverly Viers, Sandy Mullins, Sherry Collie,

Brenda Kunigelis

9/02 Potluck Team

Wed. Meal: 8/26 Lasagna and Garlic Bread

9/02 Potluck with Meatloaf

Rev. Mike Winters Contact Information

Mailing Address: 8915 Red Maple Dr., Wise, VA 24293 E-mail: MikeWinters@wisebaptist.com

Phone: 276.328.6247 Cell: 540.280.5598

Volunteers this Week

Like us at: Wise Baptist Church and at

Wise Baptist Youth

Thought for the week:

See God in love shown to

you by others.