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WESTWOOD WORLD September 2016 1

Westwood World A Publication of Westwood Baptist Church

September 2016 _________________________________________

2016 Edition 9

Jim Abernathy

A Message from Our Senior Pastor

September is here and so is the “back to…” season. You know — back to school; back to work; back to

routine. Some would like a few more weeks of summer play, while others are ready to get back into their

regular schedules. Our perspectives may vary on summer coming to a close, but the calendar page must be

turned, and with it comes the opportunities of a new month and season.

For some, September is back to church month. Travel, sports, schedule changes, and a variety of other

things have kept many away over the last several weeks. September 4th we return to our regular Sunday

morning schedule of Sunday School at 9:45 and worship at 11. It’s a great time to get back to Sunday School

classes, and to gather from all the different places we have been to worship together.

Thanks to everyone who helped make our August Sundays at Westwood such a blessing. From special

music to the continuing conversations in worship and fellowship to the delicious food and warm encounters

after worship in Whitten Hall, we experienced a great time together over these four Sundays. August is a

good memory…now what does September hold?

Church Family Night kicks off Wednesday, September 7 with an All-American cookout of hamburgers,

hotdogs, and all the fixins’. We will sing together, play together, and pray together as we begin a new CFN

year. So call the church office or use the communication card in this Sunday’s bulletin to make your

reservation. Seminars and age-graded activities will return on the 14th. On Sunday, September 18, Leena

Lavanya will be with us to share an update from our ministry partner ServeTrust. She will speak with our

children in FunDay School, touch base with our youth, and preach in our morning worship service. What a

treat to have her with us!! Day/Night Bible Studies, Women on a Mission, Weekend Food Pack ministry, and

the Women’s Bible Study will all begin anew, and September 25 will be Music Ministry Dedication Sunday.

September will provide a great start to the new church year and new opportunities for us to share together

the ministry Christ has called us to at Westwood.

Please note in this edition of the Westwood World the notification of a called church conference for

September 4, immediately after worship. We will hear a report from the Nominating Committee as well as a

recommendation from the Personnel Committee that Will Clapp be called as Interim Minister With Youth. Will

has served faithfully through the summer months and will continue to guide our youth ministry in the near

future as the search continues for someone to fill the vacant Minister With Youth position. We have been

blessed to have Will among us through the summer months and will look forward to his leadership if he is

approved in the called conference.

So, as the summer months draw to a close and fall is on the horizon, what will you get back to? Yes, our

schedules will call us back to the familiar, and things left behind will now become front and center once more.

Perhaps we all could consider anew our relationship with the One whose hands created us, whose heart

redeemed us, and whose Spirit continues now to move among us. In this back to season, may our first and

greatest steps lead us back to a growing relationship with God.


In Our Prayers . . .

Al & Carolyn Sanders; Aminata Jalloh and her father; Anne Daly; Andy Willetts; Berkley McKenzie;

Carolyn Dickens’ friend Teri Furman; Cathy Hallmark’s brother, Pete Burrell; Charles Beam; Chuck

Young’s father; Dave Schmitz; Del Purkey’s father; Dennis Hunt’s father; Ed & Karen Armstrong; Ed &

Joan Tarlosky; Eddie Maguire’s friends June & Joe Aguello and Angie Brayboy; Eileen Griffith; Elise Clark;

Eric Williams; Ethel Mitchell; Faye Riley; Ginger Schiffner’s brother Scott; Greisy Acosta’s mother; Helen

Hill; Jackie Weaver; Jim Crupper; Josh Towner*; Joy Earner’s neighbor David Gordon; Julie Clark’s cousin

Richard Johnson; Kathy Boothe; Kathy Freeman’s father and mother; Landon Taylor (El Salvador); LaVonne

Boyer’s daughter; Lee Christensen; Lynda Maguire’s friend Annette Davis; Martha Newman’s sister, Mary

Ellen; Mike Colley’s sister Joann; Olga Teutler’s father-in-law; Pam & Thomas Daly’s friend and neighbor

Maryann Ridge; Robert Poggio* (spouse of MDO teacher, Afghanistan); Wakie Paganelli; Wallace & Phyllis

Brinkley’s friend Skip Gallager; and Yvonne Bryant. *Active Duty Military

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Page Westwood Member News 2 Church Family Night Kickoff 3 Community Involvement 4 Green Team 4 Women on a Mission 5 Preschool & Children’s Ministry 5 Church Life 6

Music Ministry News 6 Church Family Night 7 Westwood’s College & Graduate Students 8 Www.GO Older Adult Fellowship 9 Adult Education 9 Youth Ministry 10

Westwood Member News

We express our deepest sympathies to Bobbie McClain

and Pam Beck and their families in the passing of

Virgil McClain.

Welcome to

Westwood’s

newest members!

Parker and Vivian

Seay (LEFT)

and Sofia Bryant

(RIGHT)


* Cookout * Games *

* Fellowship for All *

Make your reservations by Tuesday, September 6!

Wednesday

September 7

@ 5:30 P.M.@ 5:30 P.M.@ 5:30 P.M.@ 5:30 P.M.

Church

Family

Night

Kickoff

westwood baptist church


ECHO Needs in September

This month ECHO needs donations of children’s

winter coats, boys’ jeans sizes 6-18, towels in good

condition, and working sewing machines. The ECHO

food pantry needs dried beans, cooking oil, jelly, bags

of rice, juice, tissues, shaving cream, toothbrushes, and

child and/or adult over-the-counter pain medicines.

ECHO, located at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, is open

to receive donations on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. or from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday

or Thursday; or you can leave your donations in the

grey bin across from the church office.

Dick Marvin

Welcome Leena Lavanya

Community Involvement

It’s Not Easy Being Green

. . .but we are making progress at Westwood! You may

not have noticed, but fluorescent bulbs are being

replaced with LED bulbs, smart thermostats have been

installed, and more recycle bins have been placed

around the church. You may notice in September when

we start using eco-friendly paper goods. We will have

hot cups made from post-consumer recycled materials,

and biodegradable and recyclable plates and cold cups.

We think that these efforts further Westwood’s

commitment to our community and God’s creation.

You may see an occasional Styrofoam item as we

deplete our stock, but we hope you will enjoy the new

products that Westwood is committed to.

Green Team

Called Church Conference

Immediately following worship,

September 4

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:

1. Call Will Clapp as Interim Minister

with Youth

2. Vote on recommendations from

Nominating Committee for

Deacons and Endowment Team

Chairperson and members.

Leena Lavanya will again visit us on

Sunday, September 18 in worship. Come

hear her share about the work of our

ministry partner ServeTrust in India.

Thank You Thanks for your faithful support of community

ministries this summer! From the ECHO food drive in

June, to the Fifth Sunday Mission Project with weekend

food packs in July, to the school supplies drive, the

Springfield Gardens Back to School event, and the

hypothermia picnic in August, your generous and

faithful participation has made a difference in our

community over the last few months. Let us remain

faithful in serving our community in the name of

Christ!


Women of Westwood on a Mission to

Serve God by Serving Others

As we are about to begin a new program year, we

would first like to thank all the ladies who faithfully

worked on our Little Dresses for Liberia project over

the summer. We completed more than 110 dresses!! On

Saturday, Sept. 17, we are invited to join the women’s

mission group at Greenbrier Baptist Church to hear

from the missionaries to Liberia who will be taking all

of these cute dresses home with them. It will be

wonderful to hear first-hand about the community they

serve and the children who will be wearing the dresses.

Please put this date on your calendar. There will be

more information about this in a few weeks.

The Women of Westwood and Friends will be meeting

on Wednesday, Sept. 7 in Whitten Hall at 10 a.m. for

the start of another year of mission work in our

community, our state, our nation, and our world. Invite

a friend or neighbor to join you while we learn more

about missions in this world and work on projects to

benefit many others. It only requires two hours a month

to make a big difference in others’ lives. Child care can

be provided with prior notice. See you on the 7th!

Judi Kern and Joy Earner

Women on a Mission

Westwood Kids

are back from vacation!

Promotion Sunday

♥ Sunday School returns in September!!!

♥ On Sept. 4 our rising 7th graders are welcome to

join their new Youth Group class.

♥ Our FunDay Schoolers will meet on Sept. 4 for a

special movie Sunday. Their promotion and lesson

rotation will begin Sept. 11 in their new groups -

First Grade; Second and Third Grades; and Fourth

Grade.

♥ Preschoolers will also be promoted on Sept. 4.

They will meet as a combined class of 3s and 4s.

On Sept. 18, Leena Lavanya will talk to our

FunDay Schoolers during large group opening. Please

arrive by 9:45.

We would love to have YOU Teach FunDay

School! Our FunDay School program is a great way

to have fun and be creative while teaching our

elementary students. Lesson plans are provided, and

you will teach just two Sundays during the month.

Please sign up in the narthex.

Join us on Wednesday, September 7 at the annual

Church Family Night Kickoff picnic. A preschool

table will be provided for our children 5 and under.

Dinner begins at 5:30. Regular CFN activities (like

kids choir and Dina & Theo) will resume Sept. 14.

Rebecca Larson Director of Preschool & Children’s Ministry

Preschool & Children’s Ministry

The church office will be

closed on

Monday, Sept. 5

for the Federal holiday.


and Ring

!

Sunday, September 25 is

MUSIC DEDICATION SUNDAY

with music from Children’s Choir, Youth and Adult Choir, Handbells, & Trumpet

Come join a choir! Sanctuary Choir Wednesdays at 7:15 pm

First Rehearsal Sept. 7 after CFN 7 pm Christmas Cantata w/Orchestra Dec. 11

Pat Close, Director

Handbell Choir Sundays at 2 pm

First Rehearsal Sept. 11 John League, Director

Youth Choir Sundays at 5-5:45 pm First Rehearsal Sept. 11

Sing Christmas Music in Worship Dec. 4 Pat Close, Director

Children’s Choir Grades 1-6

Wednesdays at 6:15 pm First Rehearsal Sept. 14 Pat Close, Director

Preschool Choir Wednesdays during CFN First Rehearsal Sept. 14

Ariel Goldchain, Director

Church Life

Supper Club Signups End Sept. 11

There’s still time to sign up for Fall Supper Clubs

through Sept. 11. This is an excellent way to get to

know people that are not in your usual circle of friends.

Elizabeth Colley


Church Family Night

Enjoy food, fellowship, music, and

learning with your church family!

Church Family Night Kickoff!

Wednesday, Sept.7 at 5:30 p.m. — see page 3 for details!

Please note that the cost of CFN meals for all those 5th grade and older has

been raised to $5. The cost of children’s meals ($2.25) and family maximum

($17) will remain the same. Our CFN prices have not changed in several years.

This change reflects the higher cost of food and our desire to use more

environmentally friendly table service, plates, cups, etc.

The Weekly Schedule

Our regular Wednesday evening schedule begins on Sept. 14 with dinner at

5:30 p.m. (reservations required), followed by children’s and youth

activities at 6:15, and an adult seminar at 6:30. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal

begins at 7:15.

• Preschoolers enjoy puppet fun with “Theo and Dina,” choir with Mr. Ariel

and Mrs. Wanda, and a story, craft, and playtime with volunteer leaders.

• Elementary children split their time between music and missions education.

• Youth meet with leaders for activities after dinner.

Adult Seminar on “The Grammar of God”

The first Church Family Night adult seminar of the new year

will be a discussion of the original Hebrew text and how the

differences in translation affect our understanding of the Bible.

This four-session seminar begins on Sept. 14 and will be led by

Randa Gray. Aviya Kushner’s book The Grammar of God will

provide the framework for our discussion. We’ll look at the

richness and nuance of the original Hebrew text and we’ll

examine the beliefs we hold most dear in Kushner’s interesting

combination of scholarship and memoir. Join us at 6:30 p.m. in Room 204.

Mark your calendars now for these important CFN dates

this fall:

Sept. 14 Children’s and Youth Activities resume, and first Adult Seminar of the year begins Oct. 12 Church-Wide Potluck (no reservations or charge) Nov. 23 No CFN—Thanksgiving Week Dec. 21 & 28, Jan. 4 No CFN—Christmas & New Year break Jan. 11 First CFN of the New Year

The Wednesday Weekly Schedule

5:30 pm Dinner

6:15 pm Children & Youth

Activities

6:30 pm Adult Seminar

7:15 pm Sanctuary Choir

Making Reservations

Deadline is Monday at

noon!

• Online at www.westwood-

baptist.org

• Communications Card in

Sunday bulletin

• Call Church Office at

703-451-5120

• No reservations for

potlucks!

Dinner Prices

Adults/5th grade and older: $5

Children: $2.25

Age 2 and under: Free

Family Maximum: $17

Potluck Fellowship Meals

(no reservations)

October 12

December 14

January 18

March 1

April 5


2016-17 Westwood’s College and Graduate Students

Below is a list of our Westwood college students. Keep this

list nearby and pray for these young men and women.

Belmont University Eric Morrison

Christopher Newport University

Mary Robertson

Dallas Theological Seminary Hannah He

Eastern Kentucky

University Rebecca Bates Sam Schmitz

Florida A&M University

Jasmine Towner

George Mason University Jenna Curtin Benjamin Taylor Ariel Williams

James Madison University Jennifer Hunt Sarah Robertson

Longwood University Daniel Beecher

Montana State University

Justin Newman

Norfolk State University Sia Kanu

Northern Virginia Community College

Teddy Church Erin Rodgers Katy Young

Penn State University Brent Nachison

University of Alabama Adrian Robertson

University of Colorado David Wilson

University of Mary Washington Danielle Newman Laura Taylor

University of Virginia Jordan Rothwell

Virginia Commonwealth University

Jonathan Alderson Christina Blackwell Patrick Kearney Michaela Mishoe Katie Mooney

Virginia Tech Andrew Balluck Ryan Balluck


Canasta 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 1-3 p.m. in

Greenspring Village Towne Center

Join us September 13 and 27 for fun

and fellowship. Canasta is a great game that’s fun

and easy to learn.

“Come From Away”

Join our www.go group for a fun time at Ford’s

Theater for the musical, “Come From Away,”

Thursday, Sept. 22 at noon. This musical is set in

the small Canadian community of Gander,

Newfoundland in the immediate aftermath of 9/11,

when 38 international flights were diverted there. It

is a story of hospitality and hope during a very

difficult time.

Tickets are $30 and are very limited, so sign up in

the narthex as soon as possible if you would like to

attend. The bus will leave Westwood at 10:45.

www.GO ~~~~ Older Adult Fellowship

Adult Education

Day/Night Study Begins Our Day/Night Bible studies will

begin again Sept. 19 and 20 and will

meet for six sessions. Dr. Abernathy

will lead the Monday morning

group at 10 a.m. in Whitten Hall,

and Rev. Gray will lead the

Tuesday evening group at 7 p.m. in

Room 17-19.

Our first study will focus on the

book of Acts and the first followers of Christ. We’ll use

the book The Story Continues by J. Ellsworth Kalas. In

this book, Kalas follows the first body of believers after

Jesus’ death and resurrection and shows us how we can

use their examples as a guide for our own present-day

ministry as believers.

Sign up for this first study at the Welcome Center.

Books are available for a cost of $5. Day/Night Bible

studies offer great opportunities to grow in faith

through the study of God’s word. Feel free to invite

someone to join the study with you.

Women’s Bible Study On Wednesday, September 21, we will begin a seven-

session Bible study called Anointed, Transformed,

Redeemed: A Study of David. The popular and dynamic

Bible teachers and authors Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore,

and Kay Arthur will use incidents in David’s life to

bring lessons for our lives today. Each teacher will

provide two DVD sessions followed

by lessons in the study book. Class

discussions are always helpful.

Ladies, please join us each

Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11:45,

except the first Wednesdays

(Women on a Mission). Just sign up

and pick up your $10 study book at

the Welcome Center in September. Let Mary Shuman

know if you desire child care. Come enjoy the

fellowship and grow along with us.


Items for the October Westwood World are due by Thursday, Sept. 15 and should be sent to [email protected]

Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152 703-451-5120 www.westwood-baptist.org

Youth Ministry

Weekly Youth

Schedule in

September Sundays Cafe 9:30 am

Sunday School 9:45 am

Worship 11:00 am

Youth Choir 5 pm

Youth Dinner 6 pm

Sunday Night Live! 6:30-7:45 pm

SNL Meals Sept. 4 Rodgers

Sept. 11 Gray

Sept. 18 Robinson

Sept. 25 Church

Oct. 2 Kern

Stay In Touch

https://twitter.com/ Westwood Youth

http://www. .westwood-baptist. org/#/youth http://www. .westwood-baptist. org/#/youth

Recommendation to Call Will Clapp

as Interim Minister With Youth

In a called church conference at the close of morning

worship September 4, the Personnel Committee will

recommend that Rev. Will Clapp be called to serve as

Interim Minister With Youth.

Will is a native Texan, a graduate of Hardin-Simmons

University with a B.A. in Bible, and a graduate of

Logsdon Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. He has

served churches in Texas, as well as in Bali, and as a

chaplain resident. He and his wife, Meg, live in Falls Church, and she serves as

Pastor to Youth and Young Adults at McLean Baptist Church.

Will has served through the summer as Youth Intern at Westwood and been a

blessing to our youth and church. We are grateful for his leadership and his

willingness to assist us during this interim time. Please pray for Will, our youth,

and the Personnel Committee as the search continues for the position of Minister

With Youth.

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