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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

Special Senior Adult Trip

Tour of Amish Country

Sight & Sound Theater’s JESUS

Museum of the Bible

Washington, D.C.

October 24th - October 27th

Pre-trip meeting to

discuss pricing and

answer questions is

April 7th at 11am in

the Chapel at WBC.

P A G E 2 V O L U M E : 6 5 - 4

http://www.facebook.com/groups/34584332542/

Born and raised in Kings Mountain, NC, Pastor Tommy (59) became a Christian

through the ministry of VBS at the age of 10. As a Sophomore in college, he began

to better understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit in his life and became

involved in campus ministry. God used this experience, as well as the Holy

Spirit’s work in his life, to call him into full-time Christian ministry. Tommy

received his B.S. degree in Management from NC State University in 1980.

Answering God’s call to the work of evangelism, discipleship and developing

leaders, he was devoted to Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) for 19 years where

he served as Campus Director at Virginia Tech University, Area Director for North

and South Carolina and Reginal Director for North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. In 2001,

while working with CRU, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological

Seminary. In 2002, Tommy answered God’s call to serve as Senior Pastor at Bent Creek Baptist Church

in Asheville, where he has served for the last 15 years.

Tommy and his Wife Lynn have been married for 35 years and are blessed with three sons: Matthew (28),

Nathan (27) and Daniel (21). Outside of his relationship with Jesus Christ, he enjoys hiking, reading and

having coffee with friends. Tommy’s passion is to influence as many people as possible from all nations

for the kingdom of God through teaching and sharing the gospel with those in our community and around

the world.

Pastor Tommy

P A G E 3 V O L U M E : 6 5 - 4

Make A Difference:

As You Keep Telling “Your Story”

God who called you to Himself and equipped you with His Spirit, wants to work MIGHTLY

through you. (Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you

and give you hope and a future.”) He has placed you precisely where you are with your story and to

share with others.

TESTIMONY 1-2 MINUTES:

1. What your life was like before you became a Christian?

2. When and how did you become a Christian?

3. How has the love of Jesus changed your life both

now and forever?

80% of the unchurched say they will attend church when personally invited by a neighbor, friend

or co-worker. May God empower us ALL to share our story and begin making a difference!

Remember…“Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”

Be Blessed and seek to Be A Blessing.

Pastor Mike

Saturday, April 28th at 9:30am in the Old F-Hall.

Meals on Wheels needs your help. Monetary donations

would be appreciated. Also, help is needed with delivery.

P A G E 4 V O L U M E : 6 5 - 4

Sapagka’t gayon na lamang ang pagsinta ng Dios sa sanglibutan, na ivinigay niya ang kaniyang

bugtong na Anak, upang ang sinomang sa kaniya’y sumampalataya ay huwag mapahamak, kundi

magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan.

I doubt that very few of you can read this without outside help. However, it is one of the most

recognized verses in all the Bible. How grateful we should be when we think of all the available

resources we have to study the Bible in our language. The most important resource is the Bible

itself. Read and commit to attending Bible Study this April!

Stuart

Minister of Students

P A G E 5 V O L U M E : 6 5 - 4

Spring - longer days; flowers blooming; temperatures warmer! As we enjoy

this beautiful time of year, keep these verses in mind.

“Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things.” Psalm 98:1

“Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life.”

Psalm 146:1b-2a

“Rejoice in the Lord always!” Philippians 4:4a

Inspire others to praise God. “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns

and spiritual songs. Sing and make music to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19

No other name! “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave

him the name that is above every name” Philippians 2:9

“Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34:3

Have a Wonderful Spring!

Peggy

WMU Sisterhood Meeting Wed., April 11th at 6:30pm

Baptist Men’s Meeting Thurs., April 19th at 6:30pm

P A G E 6 V O L U M E : 6 5 - 4

The children will be having a Pancake Breakfast

Fundraiser on May 5th from 8am to 11am. The

children will work at the breakfast to earn money

for Camp Caraway. Please plan to come out for

some great pancakes and sausage.

If anyone has a skill or talent you would like to

share with the CAMP kids this summer, please let

me know. It could be gardening, sewing, knitting,

cooking, canning, wood working or anything you

love to do. It could be a one time class or several

classes.

Thanks for all you do!

Leslie

CHILDREN’S BENEFIT

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Saturday, May 5th

8am-11am in the FLC

This is an ALL YOU CAN EAT

Pancake Breakfast with Sausage,

Juice and Coffee.

All monies raised will help send a

child to Camp Caraway!

P A G E 7 V O L U M E : 6 5 - 4

PARENT/CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE

Sunday, May 13th

at 8:30am & 11:00am Services

If you would like to participate,

please call 763-3181 and sign up.

Congratulations to Bryan & Mandy McCollum on the birth of

their Son, Jackson Bennett born March 18th weighing 9.13lbs.

Congratulations also to the new Grandparents, Anthony and

Leann McCollum and Aunt Jessica McCollum Barnette.

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In Sympathy

Una Caines for the loss of her Husband, Randy.

Julianna Carr for the loss of her Grandmother, Brenda Callihan.

Marla Faulkenberry for the loss of her Mother, Catherine Senter and

Step-Father.

Debbie Goodwin for the loss of her Father and Jennifer Weisman for

the loss of her Grandfather, Burris Swinson.

Steve McGinnis for the loss of his Nephew, Matthew Thomas.

Ben McPherson for the loss of Agnes McPherson.

Sweet People of Wrightsboro,

Thank you so much for the lunch and reception you gave me

Sunday, February 25th. I am so grateful for your encouraging and

uplifting comments, cards and gifts. What a joy to serve you.

Judith is doing well and joins me in sending you a heartfelt thank

you.

Philippians 1:3

Dr. Michael Moore

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APRIL

BIRTHDAYS

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Apr 14 Meredith Futch

Apr 16 Bobby Chadwick

Paul Jarrell Sr.

Apr 17 Mildred Wilson

Bland Chadwick

Apr 19 Calvin Lanier

Gail Jernigan

Apr 21 Jeff Taylor

Apr 23 Travis King

Apr 25 Keith Hollar

Apr 27 Mamie Kerr

Apr 29 Renee Philpott

Apr 30 Nancy Price

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Apr 1 Bobby Rivenbark

Glen Spencer

Apr 2 Betty Hayes

Andrea Gore

Apr 4 Myers Price

Apr 6 Carol Danford

Carolyn Edmonds

Apr 7 Ennis Mooneyham

Ola Ball

Shannon Watkins

Apr 8 Shirley Frey

Apr 9 Scott Standfest

Apr 10 Dan Suits

Apr 11 Patty Marley

Apr 12 Andy King

Apr 13 Helen Simmons

Judy McCloud

Greg Danford

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