I am in the process of reading a very good book entitled Paul: A

Man of Grace and Grit by Chuck Swindoll. On page 117 of this book, the Swindoll writes:

“God’s work has nothing to do with your pastor’s personal agenda. It is not about a church board’s five-step plan to reach the community or the personal preferences of one outspoken deacon. It’s about what God wants to accomplish through each of us working together. The secret is in that last word—together.

There’s nothing wrong with having a clearly defined mission statement that gives direction and purpose to the vision of a ministry. In fact, there’s everything right about it as long as it is the Lord who provides the direction. God’s plan unfolds in ways that confounds human wisdom and sometimes defies common sense. But it is His plan. Objectives are essential when they are His objectives, not ours.”

Swindoll hit the nail on the head . Two th ings are necessary—God’s plan and

togetherness. That’s a winning combination every time! Let’s remember that as we strive to know Christ and to make Him known. The best days for our beloved church family are ahead of us as we work together and fulfill God's plan.

God bless you.

Pastor Yount

NEW SPRING SERMON SERIES

Join Dr. Yount and the Woodlawn

family as we begin three new

teaching series this spring.

Last Words Imagine the physical and mental

agony Jesus experienced hanging

on the cross. There He was,

suspended between heaven and

earth, giving His life to pay our sin

debt. Even in the last moments of

His earthly life, Jesus had us on His

mind and in His heart. In this series

Dr. Yount will carefully examine

those tender last words uttered by

our Savior in his final minutes of life.

You will be captivated and inspired

by the compelling love of Jesus

Christ through this study in God’s

word. This five-week series begins

Sunday morning, March 9, 2014 in

the Worship Center and the

Christian Life Center.

Walking Worthy The book of 1st Thessalonians was

written between 52-54 A.D. making

it one of the earliest written letters in

the New Testament. The Apostle

Paul wrote this letter to strengthen

the saints in Thessalonica who were

facing great opposition and being

persecuted for their faith. Paul

encouraged them to walk worthy

of their calling in Christ and not lose

hope. He specifically addressed

what happens to the believer after

death and shares with us some

fascinating facts about the

resurrection. This sixteen-week series

begins Sunday evening, March 9,

2014 in the Worship Center.

In The Beginning The book of Genesis is known as the

book of beginnings. Written by

Moses about 1450-1410 B.C. it is a

book of history, introducing us to

the remainder of the Bible. In this

study Dr. Yount will turn back the

pages of time and acquaint us with

many of the key personalities of our

faith, including Adam and Eve,

Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph,

and many more. Genesis was

written to record God’s creation of

the world and to demonstrate His

love for all that He created. This

thirty-four week study begins

Wednesday morning, March 19, at

11am in the KidZone Theater.

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Weekly Attendance Report For February 23, 2014

Total Church Membership: 1,807

Total Worship Attendance: 653

Total Sunday School/Life Group Enrollment: 1,117

Total Sunday School /Life Group Attendance: N/A

WBC Stewardship Report 2013/2014 Church Year

Annual General Budget Goal: $1,341,638.00

Weekly Budget Offering Goal: $25,801.00

Weekly Budget Offering Received 02/23/2014: $23,597.00

Weekly Budget Offering Surplus (or Deficit) 02/23/2014: ($2,204.00)

Building Fund Offering 02/23/2014: $574.00

Mission Fund Offering 02/23/2014: $148.00

Year-to-date Budget Goal Thru January: $567,622.00

Year-to-date Budget Receipts Thru January: $580,760.00

Year-to-date Expenses Thru January: $559,255.00

Year-to-date Surplus (or Deficit) Thru January: $13,138.00

Year-to-date Budget Receipts: $580,760.00

Year-to-date Expenses: $559,255.00

Year-to-date Expenses/Income (Loss): $21,505.00

Serving Sunday, March 2

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Greeters for Sunday

Building A Ted & Eloise Hall Building B Susan Matlock & Jerri Wheeler

Van Driver April Grogan PM Ushers Jim Ball, Bill Burton, David Huffman,

Luther Miller, W.T. Lemons, & Ron Smith

Deacon Prayer ���� 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Worship Center James Tate

Deacon Prayer Room Randy Sharpe & Jerry Shuman

Senior Adult Tour: Atlanta May 17-21, 2014

The Senior Adults, in cooperation with the three Senior Choirs,

are preparing for a trip to Atlanta, Georgia. We will be traveling

on Saturday, May 17th, with a concert that day in South

Carolina. Sunday morning, we will visit First Baptist Church,

Woodstock, Georgia, followed by lunch and a visit to the

Cabbage Patch Baby Hospital. The day rounds out with a

concert in the evening. Monday and Tuesday will be sightseeing

days, including the Coke Museum and the History Museum.

So far, 17 folks are registered to go. Our goal is 35, or we will

have to reschedule. Pick up the info packet and register this

week!

Tuesday, March 4

10 a.m.-12 Noon � Room A116

Mission Opportunity

There is a mission trip planned to go to Arnoldsburg,

WV July 4-July 12 to conduct Vacation Bible

School. This trip is open to youth (starting with 8th

grade) and adults. If interested, please contact

Mary Kathryn Woods at 828 -381-7784. We will have a

brief meeting right after church service in the front of

the Worship Center on Sunday, March 9.

Dr. & Mrs. Yount and the

Woodlawn family would like

to extend their Christian

sympathy to the families of

those listed below, who are

bereaved.

Ranae Rockett and family, in the passing of her son,

Michael Moore, on Sunday, February 9.

Lisa Stinson and family, in the passing of her father,

Bobby Eugene Lail, on Sunday, February 16.

Welcome! our new members

By Baptism

Jorja Sipe

Trinity Shook

By Letter Jonathan Sipe

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Dare 2 Share Student Conference

March 14-16, 2014 The Conference is in Chattanooga, TN.

This is an EVANGELISM conference for students…

ONE OF THE BEST CONFERENCES

I HAVE EVER TAKEN STUDENTS TO!!

The cost for the weekend is $56 per student

(plus money for food).

You are NOT signed up to go until you pay!

Check out Dare 2 Share at www. dare2share. org.

Parent/Student Luncheon

March 30, 2014 Parents and Students, please mark your calendars. We will

meet for lunch on Sunday after church in the CLC. We will look at some calendar items and I will try to answer any

questions you may have. We will also have a brief time of

discussion following lunch.

Menu Includes…

Chicken Casserole, Country Style Steak,

Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Salad,

Cobbler, Banana Pudding

Rolls, Coffee, Tea

Summer Beach Retreat June 30-July 4 , 2014

This Summer we are heading back to Garden City Chapel for a week on the sand in the sun. A non-refundable $50

deposit due for each student (remaining balance due June 15.) If you pay your $50 deposit by March 9, your balance is

$155; by April 6, balance $165; by May 4, balance $175; by June 1, balance $185. Siblings will receive an

additional $25 discount.

Please make checks out Woodlawn Baptist Church, Memo: Summer Beach Retreat.

The Valentine’s Banquet has been rescheduled to

Friday evening, February 28th at 5:30 p.m.

Deadline for changing, dropping, or adding reservations was

this past Sunday!

Thank you for being a part of Navigators Ministry!

Looking forward to seeing you on Friday!!!

Wednesday, March 5th NAVIGATORS LUNCHEON

12:00 noon

Bible Study at 11 am in KidZone

Lunch at 12 noon in the Christian Life Center

Guest Speaker: Debbie Ball

“Understanding Hospice Ministries”

March 2, 2014 �� 5:30 - 7:30 pm Divorce Care Life Group begins

This class is designed to care and minister to all couples who are

on the brink of divorce, or those who are already divorced. Please

be in prayer for this ministry and the people going through such a

difficult time. If you know of someone in this situation, please let

them know about this Life Group.

Care Divorce

Proclaiming the Message

This Week

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Conover, NC 28613

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February 24, 2014 Published Weekly by

Woodlawn Baptist Church, Conover, NC

Phone: (828) 464-6921

Fax: (828) 466-3472 Website: www.woodlawnbaptistnc.org

Dr. Ed Yount, Senior Pastor

Rev. Mike Daughtrey, Minister of Music & Worship Ministries

Rev. Jerry Anderson, Minister of Senior Adults

Rev. Kyle Patton, Minister of Young Adults & Contemporary Worship

Rev. Ed Braswell, Minister of Students

Mrs. Erica Whitener, Director of Preschool & Children

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Organization

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Permit No. 11

Sunday, March 2, 2014

9:00 am & 10:30 am � Dr. Yount

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Message Eight:

“To Tell The Truth”

6:30 pm � Dr. Yount

THE SEASONS OF OUR LIFE

Message Eight:

“Living Through Failure”

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

11:00 a.m. � Dr. Yount

BACK TO THE BASICS

Message Seventeen:

“A Deadly Sin”

elebration C Easter 2014

Key Dates to Remember

Rehearsals

9 am to 12 noon

March 8

March 22, March 29

Dress Rehearsal April 2

6:00 p.m.

Easter Celebration Performances

April 4, 5, and 6

April 11, 12, and 13

Ticket Information

Tickets are now available.

To reserve your tickets, contact

Teresa Hoyle, Ministry Assistant 828.464.6921

Drama Information For more information, contact:

Pastor Mike, 828.464.6921

Debbie Craig, 828.241.3236 Beth Pace, 828.302.0807

Robbie McCall, 704.240.8518 or 828.612.8735