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EMAIL: wrightsborobaptistchurch@cape-fear.net

WEBSITE: www.wrightsborobaptistchurch.org

WRIGHTSBORO

BAPTIST CHURCH

2736 Castle Hayne Rd

Wilmington NC 28401

910.763.3181

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS...

Sunday, November 6

Set clocks back 1 hour Saturday night before bed!

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As we begin looking toward the Thanksgiving Holiday, I would like to take this opportunity to express how thankful I am for all of you. I am thankful for the continuous love and encouragement you have shown to me and my family, and I am thankful for the many ways you allowed me to be your Pastor. In the past several years, I have led in the ordinances of baptism and communion, performed marriages and funerals, visited in sickness, celebrated in joy, worshipped and served with you. You allowed me to be a part of your family, and I am humbled and grateful for your friendship and love.

As I stand in the sanctuary foyer and examine the pictures of the Pastors who have preceded me, I often wonder what they felt and experienced here at Wrightsboro. Were they passionate for Christ and His Kingdom? Did they love their congregation and pray for them? Did they enjoy serving beside each other and was the gospel their primary focus? I also wonder what people will think when they stare at my picture. Will they know how I long to see God’s glory? Will they know how much I love the people of this church? Will they know how much I enjoyed serving beside each of you and all we witnessed as Christ revealed His glory in this community?

I honestly do not know what people will think when they see my picture, or even how you will remember me and my family in the years ahead, but I hope you know we love each of you and we are thankful for our time here. When we remember you, we will always think of how Paul described his relationship with the Philippians: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:3-6).

It has been an honor to serve with you; to partner with you for the gospel over these last several years, and I know Christ will continue to use you for His glory. Stay committed to the Great Commission given by Christ in Matthew 28:18-20. Focus your time, attention, and resources on making disciples by gospeling (going out and shar ing the gospel), baptizing (helping believers grow in the basics of following Christ), and teaching each other how to follow Christ and His commands in your daily lives. Continue to obey and trust the King and you will see His glory in this community. Continue to seek our King, crave His presence, and allow Him to open your eyes to see all He is doing around you. And most of all, continue to live each day in expectant hope because our King reigns now and forever!

For the King,

Pastor Brad

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Minister of Education

GOD’S GOT A PLAN! How about You?

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, wholesome plans and not harmful, to give you a hope and a future.”

Never have we had so many opportunities to waste our time. Our consumer crazed society has multiplied the ways we can spend whatever free time we might have (movies, television, DVD’s, internet, shopping, sports, eating out and the list goes on and on). Many of our lives have become non-stop examples of busy activity. We’re here, we’re there, we’re everywhere! We are active and busy but we don’t seem to be getting anywhere which leads me to conclude that I need, YOU need, the WORLD needs a plan!

The very best plan out there is to accept and follow God’s plan for our lives! John 3:16 “For God SOOOO loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus) that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.”

Waking up each day knowing the things most important to God should be the things most important to me. Psalm 16:3 says “Commit your activities to the Lord and your plans will be achieved.” How are you coming on that plan? And how will it change your plans for today, tomorrow and for ALL of ETERNITY?!

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Pastor Mike

WBA Sr. Adult Rally Thursday, November 3rd

10:30am in the FLC

Come early to hear “Southern Praise” sing!

Everyone is asked to

bring a toy for a

refugee child.

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This time of year presents us with many opportunities to experience the changes that are taking place around us. Cooler weather dictates a wardrobe change. Shorter days mean we have less time to work outdoors after work. For some of you these changes are not welcome. I happen to love the cooler weather and all the activities associated with it. Some changes cause us to have questions for God that are not easily answered. That is the topic for the fall retreat at Caswell: “Questions We Have about God and the Christian Faith.”

Please pray for us November 11th-14th as we attend. And by the way, God never changes. I am thankful for that, what about you?

James 1:17 Pastor Stuart

Minister of Students

YOUTH...if you would like to

become a part of the Youth Drama

Team, see Pastor Stuart to sign up.

Drama Rehearsals are Sunday

Nights at 6pm and meet in the

Youth Room in the Ed. Bldg.

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“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6

Psalm 150 is a universal Call to Worship, calling all of creation to praise the Lord. It serves as the “Grand Finale” to the praise found throughout the Book of Psalms.

What? We are to “Praise the Lord!” In these 6 verses, “praise” occurs 13 times.

Where? “In His sanctuary & His mighty firmament.” This addresses both corporate and personal worship. (vs. 1)

Why? “For His mighty acts, power, greatness” (vs. 2)

How? Creatively, with instruments & voices Worship is a verb as well as a noun. (vs. 3-6)

Who? Every living creature! (vs. 6)

When? Always!

Praise the Lord! Peggy

Operation

Christmas Child

Drop off your filled

shoeboxes by 11/13

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I would like to take this opportunity to say how thankful I am for such a wonderful church family! It is truly a blessing to serve the Lord with such loving people.

In children’s ministry this month we will be starting a new tradition. The children will be making high end Christmas ornaments! These will be for sale during the month of December and all monies raised will go toward Lottie Moon. It’s exciting seeing our children getting involved in missions, don’t you think?!!!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Leslie

Children’s Ministry

SUNDAY NIGHTS 6:00PM TILL 7:30PM

In the FLC GYM

Where KIDS have a BLAST learning facts from the BIBLE and how to share

their FAITH with others.

Their will be… CRAZY GAMES

SNACKS MOVIES

Kids...bring a pillow and blanket and get ready for some FUN!!!

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Mike & Peggy’s 35th Year of Service Celebration Sunday, November 13th from 12:30pm till 2:00pm in the FLC

A catered meal will be served by M.O.I. and special music will be shared by the White Family. If you feel led to bring a card, a basket will be provided for this.

Church Council meets on Thurs, Nov. 10th (date change) at 7pm in the FLC.

Church Conference meets on Wed, Nov. 16th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. This is an important meeting as we will go over and vote on the 2017 church budget and also

discuss a proposed change to the Preschool/Children’s Directors position.

CHURCH COUNCIL CHURCH CONFERENCE

Saturday, November 26th 9:00am

Old Fellowship Hall Help is needed with meal preparation and delivery!

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WITH SYMPATHY

Doris DeVane for the loss of her Husband, Doug DeVane.

Paul Jarrell Sr. for the recent loss of a Family Member.

Gail Jernigan for the loss of her Uncle, Char les Dyckman.

Susan Suits for the loss of her Father, Joe Collins.

Youth Fall Retreat

AT CASWELL November 11th thru November 13th

If you have signed up, be sure to get the rest of your monies in ASAP. Any questions, see Pastor Stuart Lewis.

HANDBELL CHOIR Meet Mondays at 6:00pm.

We meet in the Choir Room.

Handbell Choir is open to all Adults

and also to our High School Students.

Bruce & Mabel Gore

Donna Jones

Phil & Sherry Rhodes

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Nov. 1 Jane Davis Kerry Cross Glenda White

Nov. 2 George Futch Marla Faulkenberry

Nov. 3 Gerrie Mercer Bonita Crawford Shannon Bennett

Nov. 4 Shirley Gainey

Nov. 5 Sarah Wells Kathy Brennan

Nov. 7 Ellen McIntosh Preston Casteen Dale Woodcock

Nov. 9 Jim Davis Jimmy Barfield Jennifer Weisman

Nov. 10 Theresa Bradley Frank Hyatt

Nov. 11 Jennifer Bell

Nov. 12 Juliana Carr

Nov. 13 Joyce Kerr Tommie Wells

Nov. 15 Walter Simmons

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Nov. 18 Barbara Bryan Janet McGee Jeanette Futrell

Nov. 20 Laine Turner Brooke Bayse

Nov. 21 Ginger Horrell Greg Russ

Nov. 22 Mike Saylor

Nov. 23 Kathy Long

Nov. 25 Donald Marshburn David Seeger Bill Sacco

Nov. 26 Drew Combes Andrew Wells

Nov. 27 Margaret Moore Louise Crumpler

Nov. 28 Jo Morrow

Nov. 29 Joe Bethea Tim Plankers

Nov. 30 Jane Seitter

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