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God of the little things....Little things matter. When God gets involved in the

minutia of life, unmistakably intervening in the smallest

details of our day-to-day dilemmas, it means he caresenough to bother with what’s bothering us. The God who

created the vast universe works through life’s

circumstances to bring about his good purposes. That’s big.

We know, too, that if God is involved in our everyday

lives, he’s also working on the more complicated situations — the big things. He might just be

working behind the scenes.

When troubles come and God seems not to notice, think of times when he’s intervened. Recount

and revel in them. Rest assured in God’s perfect plan for big and small. “We know that all things

work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose”(Romans 8:28, NRSV).

BULLET E-NEWSLETTER

W est Lynchburg B aptist C hurch

May 1, 2011“ON MISSION TO REACH PEOPLE FOR THE FAMILY OF GOD.”

Young Musicians - Sunday, May 1 & Senior Adult Sunday

Church Yard Sale - Centri-Kid Fund-raiser

Blood Drive

Motorcycle Rally

Women’s Asian Tea

Benefit Concert

Senior Adult Trip

Street Team

B U L L E T H I G H L I G H T S

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Quick Look for the Week - May 1, 2011Deacon of the Week - Ray Cooper 847-0117

9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble9:15 AM Library Open9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM KIDS In Worship

Topic: The Risen Lord

11:00 AM Morning WorshipSenior Adult SundayGuest Speaker: Rev. Clinton Brooks Amazing Grace Shares

5:30 PM Kingdom Kids Ringers6:00 PM Instrumental Ensemble6:15 PM TeamKIDS6:30 PM Student Worship (Gr. 7-12) 5:30PM Gathering Together

6:30 PM Children’s Musical Presentation byYoung Musicians“Dare to Show the World We Care”

Monday, May 27:00 PM Deacons’ Meeting

7:00 PM Charity Class Meets

Tuesday, May 310:00 AM Prayer Meeting10:30 AM Suzanne Barden Circle Meets11:30 AM S.W.A.T.1:30 PM Amazing Grace Fellowship

Staff Member on CallApril 29, 30 & May 1

Robert Putt 841-6886

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Wednesday, May 45:15PM Wednesday Night Family Supper

(Please sign up for supper the Monday before. Thank you)Menu: Salmon Cakes, Vegetables, Biscuits, & Dessert

6:00 PM Music Makers (Age 4 - Gr.1)Young Musicians (Gr.2 - 6)

6:30 PM EDGE (Gr. 7-12)

6:30 PM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

6:45 PM Mission Friends (Ages 4 & 5)Royal Ambassadors (Gr. 1-6)Girls in Action (Gr. 1-6)

6:50 PM Highest Praise7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir8:50 PM Praise Team Rehearsal

Thursday, May 5National Day of Prayer7:00 PM College Bible Study IMPACT

Saturday, May 79:00 AM - 2:00PM

WLBC’S BLOOD DRIVE

10:00 AM Street Team

Lynchburg General: None

Virginia Baptist: None

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to Linda Blair at the loss of her mother Maxine Dees.

(4229 Fort Ave. 24502)

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to Robert Lane and family at the loss of their uncle in Ohio.

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Wednesday Night Family Suppers

Join us at 5:15pm for supper every Wednesday night in fellowship

hall. Meals are prepared by our kitchen teams. Please make areservation the Monday before.

May Menus:May 11: Poor Man’s Buffet, Assorted Beans, Fried Potatoes w/onions, Corn Bread

& DessertMay 18: Breakfast for Dinner, Ham & EggsMay 25: Chicken Buffet

Please note....May 25 will be our last dinner until September. We want to thank Patsy Leftwich and

the kitchen committee for faithfully cooking and serving us GREAT mealsSeptember will bring new menus and another year of terrific food prepared by ourKitchen Teams!!!! Thank you

Welcome New Members

by LetterJames & Robin Hall109 Overlink CourtLynchburg, VA 24503Phone: 434.384.8944Email: [email protected] Deacon: Jeff Woodford

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Centri-Kid Fund-raiserMay 14, 2011

SaturdayOPENS 8AM

YARD SALE

Please consider donating items to be sold. We have a designated

room for storage till the sale at the church. You can drop off your

treasures anytime during the day. All monies raised will be used

for Centri-Kid Camp Week at Eagle Eyrie. Thank you!

Mother’s Day - May 8, 2011Mother’s Day Tea Packets

The Network House Shelter is having their fifth annual

Mother's Day Tea Packet Fund-raiser .

Stay at home, put your feet up, and have a tea party between yourself and the Lord.

Mother's Day Tea packets contain a tea bag, hot chocolate, a homemade muffin, cookieand brownie, plus several pieces of candy, all attractively wrapped - just enough foryour own personal tea party - and costs only $5 each.

So, buy a package for yourself and all the other important women in your life - yourmother, mother-in-law, daughter, girl friend, or a "shut-in."

Show them how special they are to you and help keep the doors open to the shelter!

Watch for order forms in the Sunday Bulletin. Please pre-order, thank you. Packets willbe available on Mother’s Day.

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Get your BIKE ready!We will be hitting the ROAD AGAIN...

WLBC’sMotorcycle Rally

May 21, SATURDAYto benefit OperationChristmas Child.

Registration will start at 9:30am ($20 per bike) and weplan to be rolling out at 10am. We would like you to pre-register, by calling the

church office at 845.4600. We are mapping out a FUN route and lunch will beprovided at WLBC after the ride. (Hot Dogs & Burgers.)

We are riding to put SMILES on children’s faces around theWORLD this Christmas!

NEWS from the EDGEYouth Opportunities......April 30 Saturday: Scavenger Hunt 3pm - 5pm

May 13 Friday: EVENT Movie Night @ WLBC6pm

May 20, Friday: Benefit Concert “Red HillRedemption” 7pm (Doors Open 6:30pm)

May 22 Sunday: Student Led Worship & SeniorRecognition 11am

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Youth M-Fuge TripJUNE 27 - JULY 2, 2011

Greenville, South Carolina

GOODIE BAGS for t he TEAM

Wet Ones/Moist Towelettes fingernail file, pencils, bookmarks,

Chapstick, individual tissue packs, note cards, stamps, Pop Tarts, Granola Bars,

M & M's, chewing gum, cookies, candy bars, trail mix, suckers,

sun screen, pens, markers, travel games, sample hand lotions, brush, comb, mirror,

toothbrush/toothpaste (travel size), mini flash lights, etc.....

A collection box is located in the church foyer.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT & PRAYERS!

MISSIONS....at M-Fuge you can roll your sleeves up and get ready to jump right intoministry…you will get to invest your time and energy into a variety of mission projects(choose between Children’s Ministry, Games & Rec, Social Ministry, Creative Ministryor Painting, Construction, Yard work). During the day your students will be challengedand stretched as individuals; in the evenings, you’ll have an opportunity to build groupunity over dinner, worship, fellowships and Church Group Devotions.

Women’s EventSaturday, May 21, 2011

Eleven O’clock

Asian Tea with Miho Camerata

Ladies......experience a wonderful time of sharing a cup

of tea in a traditional manner. Invite a friend or neighbor to join you. Donation of $3.

There will be a love offering taken for Japanese Relief. Helping them

after the earthquake devastation. Thank you.

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Associational Emphasis Week

May 15 - 22, 2011

THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Today’s church faces unprecedented challenges with rapid cultural change,extreme diversity and transitioning communities. However, these challengesbring new opportunities for churches to impact their communities. Effective

churches are passionately pursuing innovative strategies to meet these newchallenges.

The local Baptist Association is ready to assist each church with resourcesthat help fulfill their commitment to the Great Commission.

The local LBA goal for this year's offering will be $12,000 and will go to thefollowing mission projects:

Kingdom Builders, Klothes 4 Kids, Partnership Missions, Jericho's DebtReduction, & Back Packs 4 Kids Sale.

WLBC’s STREET TEAM

Help sow the Gospel in our neighborhood!We are the church with heart in the heart of the city!Join US! You will be uplifted.

Saturdays 10am - Schedule: April 30, May 7, 14, 21

Meet in the rear parking lot.Questions? Please contact: Danny Jennings 525.5964

MISSION DRIVENCHURCH FOCUSED

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Senior Adult TripFALL in Myrtle Beach - October 6 - 8, 2011

We invited you to join us on a fun-filled trip to the Grand Strand!!!

Package Includes: R/T Motorcoach, Escorted by Randy

2 nights at Dayton House, Breakfast Buffet each day;

Alabama Theatre ShowDinner at Chesapeake HousePirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Shopping ‘Tanger Outlets’Baggage Handling - Snacks & Bottle Water on the Coach

Pricing: Single $393 Double $317 Triple $299 Quad $291

Deposit of $100 Due June 14 Final Payment August 14Sign up on the bulletin board or contact the church office.

Benefit Concertfor Centri-Kid Camp

May 20, 2011Friday Evening - 7pm

Featuring

“Red Hill Redemption”

Contemporary Christian MusicCost a Donation Location: WLBC

Doors Open 6:30pm

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“The Church with Heart in the Heart of the City.”

Please don’t forget our food pantry donations.

TC Miller School Santa Shop Re-Gifts

Recycle your unwanted crayons here at WLBC.

Coin Collection Containers....pick one up at church

PURE WATER - PURE LOVE

Don’t forget to look for SALE items to be used in shoeboxes for OCC this

Christmas. Bring in those empty shoeboxes!

Baby Photos - Library Window & Korean Veterans Photos

Register for Centri-Kid Camp

Drop off items for Church Yard Sale

WLBC’s Cookbooks available $10 eachSAVE THE DATE

LADIES’ RETREATSEPTEMBER 9-10, 2011

EAGLE EYRIEThe Women’s Ministry

SENIORS OCTOBERTRIP

MYRTLE BEACHSIGN UP

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Praying for Missionaries:

The Knight Family (Japan) website... www.theknights.multiply.com

The First Hospital Letters

Blaster Boy and Lasso Girl

Kenji began to improve little by little with his most dramatic improvements noted on Monday mornings.

(One of my friends pointed out that Sunday services in the US had just ended around that time and manywere praying for him.) After a few days he was moved to regular room in Ward 1 which was on the

ground floor.

The rooms within the ward were capable of holding up to 4 patients so Kenji and had the opportunity to

make many new friends. Because Kenji was there for 24 days, he had many room mates, one of them

however was constant. Miho was a young girl whom sickness had ravaged. She hadn't been awake for

nearly 18 months. Everyday her mother came and sat for 2 hours or more sometimes singing, sometimes

coloring pictures, sometimes reading always to her unresponsive daughter. Shared grief is an unusual

camaraderie but it builds a dynamic relationship so each day Miho's mom and I became better friends.

Children are not allowed in the wards so we had to come up with creative ways for Kenji's and Miho's

siblings to visit. Because we were on the ground floor we often had the children come outside and wewould open the window a crack to visit. Kenji always smiled and laughed at brother and sissy calling to

him from the other side and it lifted my spirits as well. Miho's mom had a little different plan. Miho had

two little sisters who came regularly as window visitors. They did not know how sick Miho was. Miho's

mom would prop her on her side with her back to the window then cover her with blankets until only her

hair was showing. The grandma would then lift the little visitors to the window and the mother would lift

Miho's arm under the blanket so that the bare hand "waved" at them.

One day while I was playing with Kenji I made up a story for him. He still had breathing issues and

needed the assistance of a machine and Miho had a multitude of issues, she was swollen beyond

recognition of a little girl, she had tubes that came from everywhere including some that were surgically

placed coming from her torso. That day, Blaster Boy and Lasso Girl came to life. The story began with a

boy and girl who lived at the Children's Hospital who were secret superheroes. They had to protect theother children for the night time dangers or threats to the safety of the hospital. However, during the day

they must recharge their powers. Blaster Boy had to use a special breathing device to power up his super

charged tornado force breath and Lasso Girl had to repair and repower all of her special lassos which

were attached in various places that helped her in crime fighting. Each day I told them of the adventure

that had "happened" the night before and how they had saved others due to their special skills. Then

Miho's mom began to look forward to hearing the adventures as well.

After Kenji went to sleep one night, I went to the store to get a few items and God really put Miho on my

heart. I wasn't sure why but I bought stationary and stickers for her. I wrote a letter and put the small gift

beside her bed. When her mom came in the next day she saw it immediately. I saw her pick up the letter ,

read it, sit a moment in silence then cry. She opened the package and begin to write letters to the little

sisters placing stickers from Miho. She played stationary and stickers with her daughter for about anhour when she looked at me and said with her voice slightly failing, "Thank you, today is her birthday.

Today she is five."

Although she was a girl seemingly forgotten by the world, she was not forgotten by God.

Daily, Miho seemed to be getting weaker and weaker. She had convulsions which came more frequently

and with more magnitude. I noticed one morning that Miho's mom had bought amulets at a shrine or

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temple and placed near her bed. I had shared with her previously that I didn't use things like that because

I was a Christian. After several days the doctors asked for a conference with Miho's mom when she

returned she cried off and on for a very long time. She had been told that the end was very near for

Miho. I asked her if I could pray to my God for Miho and she seemed pleased. She gave her bedside

chair and asked me to sit there. I took Miho's small hand in mine and began to pour out my heart before

the Lord as a mother. Tears ran freely her body began to convulse, her little hand shaking but I continued

praying. I realized that MIho's mom had put her hands on my shoulder and was crying audibly. SuddenlyI became aware that someone was there. I looked up and there stood her doctor, he took in situation just

a second and then left in silence.

The next day Miho's family sent a package of little gifts for my whole family.

The superheroes last adventure ended like this, ".......after a long, tiring fight the two friends looked at

each other with a moment of understanding. Blaster Boy turned to his family to go home with his parents

and Lasso Girl turned to Heaven to go home with God." Jessica

Pictured Ray & Carol Cooper

Ray’s Deacon Families:Herb & Carole MaynardWinston & Merle MeadDorcas MohrDora MooreBetty PettyjohnSteve PettyjohnTodd PettyjohnWhitney PettyjohnWyatt & Betty ReadMarion SaundersBilly SparrowMadeline ThompsonChris TyreeWendy TyreeLottie Wilkerson

Deacon of the Week Ray Cooper 847-0117

Many times we are asked, “Who ismy deacon?”

To help you we will list the Deacon ofthe Week and his list of families in theE-BULLET . There will be a completelist posted on the bulletin board near

the church office. This complete list isalphabetical by your last name. Wehope this will help you know who yourdeacon is for the year. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to contactthe church office.

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“On mission to reach people for

the family of God.”

STAFF

Dr. Robert Putt, Pastor [email protected] Phone: 841.6886 845.4600 EXT 15

Rev. Randy Kent, Minister of Music & Senior [email protected] Phone: 665.6880 845.4600 EXT 13

Vance Matthews, Minister of [email protected] Phone: 910.814.7200 845.4600 EXT 14

Pam Anderson (Financial) [email protected]

Sue Thomas (Administrative) [email protected]

Phyllis Lane (Organist) [email protected]

Jeanne Kent (Pianist) [email protected]

"The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity tostart over no matter what my circumstances." —Robert Flatt

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