Westhampton Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter

Coming Up.
Children and Youth
Sunday
Mothers Day, May 11th.

Sunday, May 18th ~ Special Worship Service. Tennessee Gospel Music's Brothers Forever to lead us in Ministry & Music as our worship experience, followed by our annual Dinner on the Grounds. Please sign-up on the sheet in the hallway for the dish or dessert you plan to bring. Please prepare enough of your favorite dish to feed your family plus four guests. We are looking forward towards another great church event!

Attention Youth!!!
We have many exciting activities coming up and we want YOU to be a part of them. ~ Sunday School: We are meeting each Sunday in the youth room for our study of Taming a Liger based on the movie "Napoleon Dynamite." ~ April 13: After church, we will grab a quick lunch and then head to Short Pump for a game of Laser Tag. Bring a change of clothes and $15 to help cover the cost. ~ April 27: After church, we will eat lunch at Pizza Hut and then walk around the neighborhood handing out fliers to advertise the concert taking place in May. No money needed!! ~ May 10: We will go to a local church and participate in a "Potato Drop." We will be bagging sweet potatoes that will be given to local food pantries. (More details on times to come later). ~ May 11: Children and Youth Sunday - we will need YOUR help during the morning worship service. ~ May 31: Mission Trip to Camp Alkulana - we will travel to the camp and help get the camp ready for the summer (This is a 1 day event). Please let Tiffany know which activities listed above you plan to participate in. As always, if transportation is an issue, please call for a ride. Tiffany's number is 240-0221.

Summer Music Camp When? - July 21-25 Where? - Eagle Eyrie Who? - Kids in grades 4-8 Why? - spiritual growth, music knowledge, and fun, fun, fun Cost? - $100.00 Please see Carol right away if you plan to attend. A $25 deposit is due by April 15th. O sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord all the earth. Psalm 96:1

The Premises Committee &
The Building Update Committee
Thank You, Thank You!!

Both Committees and their chairpersons would like to thank all of the folks who turned out for the pre- Easter workday at the church. Much was done and fun, fellowship and a productive air of effort and cooperation was evident. We thank those who came to clean, scrub, inventory, sort, discard, serve food/refreshments and support.

Thank You, Moses Rivers & Sandi Bassett

A Call to Commitment
We would ask that you prayerfully consider a committee on which to serve during the 2008-2009 Church year beginning in October. On Sunday, April 20th, join us for lunch after worship and sign up for the committee of your choice. This will be a time of celebration as together we plan another year in the life of God's Church.

Standing Committees Needing YOU!!

Audio/Visual Mission Development
Baptismal Music
Bereavement Nursery
Children's Premises
Family Life Publicity
Evangelism & Visitation Recreation
Finance Student
Flower Transportation
Hostess Worship
Library Sanctuary Vestments

Join us on April 20th to hear about what exciting and important support activities each committee has planned, and how you can help!

Last Call for Camp Alkulana
Sat. May 31st

Join Monica, Moses, Kyle, Mary, Tiffany, Alice, Sara, Sandi, Randy, Bob and Carol as we get camp ready for the summer. This is our Richmond Baptist Association Camp that provides a chance of a lifetime experience for Richmond inner city children. It is a wonderful mission opportunity for us.

The Desk of
Rev. Bob Turner: From Our Pastor

Easter Sunday we were reminded that the spirit of the risen Lord is alive and powerful to move the church forward in our times.

There is ample evidence that the risen Lord is making his home with us at Westhampton Baptist. Wonderful things are happening in the appearance of our buildings and grounds, the colorful and inviting banner displayed on the front lawn, an ever growing children's ministry with their own worship service and joyous music and missions. We have seen new members join us some of whom have been baptized in to our fellowship with others soon to follow. Our ESL and mission groups are reaching out to those in need with concrete evidence of God's love for them. The adult voice and bell choirs have inspired us with words and sounds that help us focus on the truths of the Gospel. The attendance at worship services is encouraging as an indication that more of our members are grateful for God's blessings.

I am sharing these thoughts because it is time for our nominating committee to search for church members willing to serve on the various committees whose work is vital to the future of Westhampton Baptist.

To quote a Gatorade commercial, "Is it in you?" Are you willing to put hands and feet to your prayers by signing up to serve your living Lord on one of its many committees of our Church?

On Sunday, April 20th we will observe "Commitment Sunday." Following the eleven o'clock service we will move to the Fellowship Hall for a luncheon followed by a period of "signing up" for the committees of our church. Please prayerfully consider if God could bless others by using your ideas and skills as you serve on a committee. Remember, our Lord said, "If you love me, feed my sheep."