Dear Church Family

I want to share with you some thoughts from God’s Word. In Ezekiel 5:5 “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: This is Jerusalem, which I have set in the center of the nations, with countries all around her.” The people of God were placed in the center of the world to be a light to the nations. To reveal God to the world around them, to attract people to Himself. We likewise are placed where we are for the same purpose. To reveal Christ to the world around us. God places each of us in strategic places to make a difference for His Kingdom. When we are obedient to God, He uses us to impact our surroundings for His glory. The Israelites didn’t allow God to use them the way He wanted, Ezekiel 5:6 “Yet in her wickedness she has rebelled against my laws and decrees more than the nations and countries around her. She has rejected my laws and has not followed my decrees.” Don’t miss out like the Israelites did. Allow God to use you right where you are so He can impact your surroundings for Him.

Pastor Shaw

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 1

801 Historic 66 W

Waynesville, MO

65583

573-774-6431

Financial Report: As of July 30, 2011:

YTD Income: $ 632,199.40 YTD Expenses: $ 610,469.89 YTD Budget: $ 715,125.60

Love

God,

Love

Others,

Serve

A Word From The Pastor

COURAGEOUS Westside has bought out the 7:05pm

show at B&B Theater on September 30th.

Tickets for adults are $9.00

and children’s tickets are $5.00.

Free childcare will be available

at the church for this event from

6:30pm-9:30pm

for those who purchase tickets.

A childcare sign up sheet is available

in the atrium. Please sign up soon!

There are not many tickets remaining, so

call the church office at 573-774-6431

to purchase your tickets!

D E A R C H U R C H F A M I L Y

S U M M E R T I M E I S F A S T

If you have something you would like to

have published for October’s newsletter,

please be sure to submit your information to

the church office by

September 21. Thank you!

“ A Food Ministry With A Servant’s Heart.”

A non-profit organization

You may preview the coming month’s menu

at www.angelfoodministries.com

or westsidewaynesville.com

Don’t forget... Angel Food orders can be placed online using your

Credit Card or Debit Card. Some boxes are only available online, so be sure

to check online for complete selection.

Contact Vickie Seitz for details at 417-840-9997 or stop by the church office Monday thru Friday

8am-5pm.

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Orders Due Delivered

September 18th September 24th

(10am-11am)

DC Talk is one of my favorite bands of all time. They have had many great songs with even greater

meanings! “In The Light” is one of my favorites and it couldn’t be more relevant for our teens. The

chorus rings true for all who will listen:“I wanna be in the light as you are in the light. I wanna shine like

the stars in the heavens. Oh, lord be my light and be my salvation cause all I want is to be in the light.”

This past Wednesday, we looked at the portion of the “Sermon on the Mount” where Jesus instructed us to

let our light shine before men that they may glorify Him. The only way for us to let our light shine is to be

truly in the Light ourselves! It takes a lot of work to stay focused on God and His work in our lives…

especially at school! There are many avenues that teens can take to help keep them focused on God:

Join FCA or other Christian groups on campus. Students at Richland meet for prayer around the

flagpole every morning at 7:40 and Waynesville students meet at 7:10.

Go to church…not just on Sunday morning. We offer youth programs on Sunday Morning

(Fuel, Fuel Ignited), Sunday night (AWANA), Wednesday after school (Aftershock), and Wednesday

evening (Crossfire).

Daily Devotions!!!

And above all, standing up for your beliefs at school.

Upcoming Events Friday, September 02-Pregame giveaway before the home football game, 6-7pm

Friday, September 09-Renew for 6th-8th grade students at the Morrison house, 6-9pm

Saturday, September 10-Recharge for 9th-12th grade students, location TBD, 6-10pm

Friday, September 23-Friday Night Lights, after the home football game „til 11:30pm

Friday, September 30- Pregame giveaway before the home football game, 6-7pm

Love you all,

Pastor Mark

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Noah’s Arkticle

Westside Preschool

Here’s what is happening for Preschoolers this fall! Sunday Mornings: PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL

During the 8:30am service, combined child care is provided for ages birth-4 years old. During the 9:45am and 11:00am service hours, child care and Sunday School classes are available for ages Birth – 5 years old.

Preschoolers (2-5 years old) learn the truth of God’s Word in fun and age-appropriate ways through the Hands-On Bible Curriculum.

Sunday Evenings: AWANA! Come join us for Puggles and Cubbies! AWANA Puggles and Cubbies meet on Sunday evenings from 5-7pm. AWANA is a fun-filled evening of singing songs,

memorizing Bible verses, playing exciting games, puppet shows, learning more about Jesus, and doing many other special activities.

Puggles is for older 2 year olds Cubbies is for 3 and 4 year olds Childcare and activities are also provided for children ages birth to two, from 5-7pm on Sunday evenings.

Weekday Ministries: MOPS 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

MOPS is a ministry for Mothers Of Preschoolers. While moms have the opportunity for a refreshing break and fellowship with other mothers, caring MOPPET workers provide crafts, music, snacks, and child care for their preschoolers.

If you are interested in learning more about MOPS and MOPPETS please contact Amy Sharp at 451-2478.

Wednesday Evening: Joyful Noise Choir Joyful Noise meets Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm, for children ages 3-5 years old.

Joyful Noise includes Bible stories, crafts, games, activities, snacks, and of course SINGING! The Joyful Noise Choir will sing during select morning and evening services throughout the year.

Childcare and activities are also provided for children ages birth to two from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.

Join in on the FUN!! We have a place for YOU! All our Fall ministries have started up and we can always use your help. Additional adult volunteers are needed in the following areas:

AWANA Puggles Leader Teacher & Helper for Younger 2 year olds at 9:45am.

Weekly volunteers for Sunday School at 9:45 and 11:00. Childcare helpers for Judgement House

Please contact Misti Noah, Preschool Coordinator, at 774-2015, if you are interested in serving. Also, be on the lookout for future information about our Fall Festival!!

School has started! Our verse for the preschool is “…we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His Power, and the wonders He has done.” Psalm 78:4. And we praise the Lord for all the wonderful children He has blessed us with so that we can teach them.

The children and teachers have spent the past couple of weeks getting to know each other and learning new routines. They have also been learning about the colors red and blue, circles, numbers 1 and 2, and the letters A & B. One of the verses being learned right now is Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. We have even had a couple classes take field trips to the park already this year!

We are truly looking forward to a great year with these children and their families. This Preschool is possible because our

church members saw the vision and allowed it to happen; I would love to take the time to show you around if you would

like to stop down here one day and see all that goes on. It is truly amazing the way the Lord’s love is shown to these

children and their families because of you! Thank you and have a wonderful September!

Bobbie Martin, Preschool Director

For More information concerning the BASICs

Program, please call Mary Lou Long, Senior Adult

Coordinator at 774-2295, or the church office, at 774-6431.

Sunday 9/11 Deacons 7pm Monday 9/12 Stewardship 6pm Monday 9/12 Personnel 7pm Tuesday 9/13 Church Council 6pm

Prayer and Share Join our Prayer and Share

group for a time of fellowship and Bible study. Our next meeting will be September 8

th at 6pm in

the Fellowship Hall. A covered dish dinner

precedes the Bible Study. Everyone is welcome

regardless of age.

August 2011 FIT for Christ

Morning aerobics, Monday-Friday at 9am

in the FLC. Childcare is available.

Weight Room Training

Would you like to take advantage of our

weight room? If so, you need to be

orientated on our equipment and policies.

Please call Stacie Rees at 417-254-1915

to set up a weight room orientation.

Sports & Fitness

BASIC Adults

Ministry

Brothers And Sisters In

Christ (BASICs) is a

ministry for Westside’s

“50 & up” crowd

BASICs Bible Study— We will meet on September 8

th and 22

nd.

The class will begin at 10am with Jack Overby leading the study.

September Events

Upcoming Events

September 17th— Annual

Picnic— This will be held at

Pulaski Baptist Association

at 11:30am. The Christian

Singing Cowboys will

provide the music and Joe

Cargill will present the

closing message, with his

horse assisting him. This

will be another “Western

event”! Attire: Cowboy or

Cowgirl. Please bring a

covered dish; meat and

drinks will be provided.

September 25th

-28th—

Four Day Revival—

Dr. Keith Miles will be

leading the services each

evening. Service will begin

at 5pm on Sunday and 7pm

Monday-Wednesday. There

will also be a Bible Study

on Monday, Tuesday, and

Wednesday at Noon.

Food will be provided for

the Bible study.

October 8th—Brunch—

We will meet in the

Fellowship Hall at 10am.

Please bring breakfast

foods; drinks will be

provided.

More Upcoming Events

November 10th

& 11th—

Overnight Trip to Branson—

We will be staying at the

Savannah House and

attending three shows.

On Thursday, November 10

we will see “The Christmas

Show at 3pm and “The

Presley’s Christmas Show at

8pm. On Friday, November 11

we will see the “George Dyer

Show” at 10am. The cost of

the trip is $115 plus three

meals. Price quoted for motel

is for double occupancy. I am

now taking reservations!

Thoughts to Remember: -Treat your family like friends, and your friends like family. -Talk is cheap...mostly because the supply is greater than the demand. -A person without principle never draws much interest. -To add to your joy, count your blessings!

Needs

Sunday School Registration Assistant One organized adult to help each Sunday at

11am to register new students, answer questions, and help them find their classroom.

POC: Julie Longenecker @ 573-774-6431 or Caryolyn Dye @ 573-774-2079.

Upward Coordinator Assistant One or more volunteers to be on campus during

one of the weekly practice nights (Monday or Tuesday from 5-7pm beginning November 7) and one of the game days (Friday evening or

Saturday morning beginning January 6). This person will assure practices go well and

games are executed in a timely manner.

Upward Coaches & Assistants Many volunteers are needed for both

basketball and cheerleading. Sign up now before your fall calendar gets crowded! POC: Stacie Rees or Julie Longenecker

@ 573-774-6431.

Awana Club Workers needed for Sparks and T&T

Sundays 5-7pm POC: Bruce & Bobbie Martin or

Julie Longenecker @ 573-774-6431.

Kids Stuff News

Parents and kids, check out ALL the children’s events that are available at Westside Baptist! The point of contact is Julie Longenecker, Children’s Interim Coordinator at 573-774-6431 or visit her in the church office. Please pray for your children and the adults that work with them at each event. We love volunteers for our events, so pray and volunteer!

September Events TeamKid

Grades K-5th Wednesdays

6pm-8pm Program includes Bible study, music,

recreation, and snack.

Awana Club Sparks and Truth & Training

Grades K-6th Sundays

5pm-7pm

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Registration Grades K-7th

August 14-September 2, 2011 $65 ($70 after September 2)

Registration forms are available in the atrium, children’s area, and church office

Upward Exhibition Night (parent and player orientation)

September 9 6pm-7pm

FLC Gymnasium

Upward Coaches Training September 19 & 23

6pm-8pm FLC Gymnasium

TeamKid Harvest! Wow...that sounds great! School has already begun, the mornings are getting cooler, and there is dew on the ground when we go outside. This little change in the weather tells me that Fall is almost here and it will be

time for the harvest to begin. As you read in John 4:34-37 Jesus said the fruits had already ripened and harvest had

already begun. Not only was that true then, it is true now. I was reminded of this as I sat and watched several of our

TeamKids, some with their parents, being baptized over the last few weeks. It sent a shiver down my spine and my arms, as my heart swelled with joy as I felt God’s presence and His love for each one of them. They have accepted the eternal

life that our Father wants to give to each one of us. I thought back to the summer and all the questions the kids asked

about God and Jesus, trying to connect it all in their minds. Then I thought of the leaders who took time to plant those

tiny seeds as they answered each child’s questions. God is so good...ALL the time!

Just as God has brought the harvest of salvation, he had also brought the harvest of volunteers for the Fall session of TeamKid. Praise the Lord, for He is good!

This summer TeamKid averaged between 35-40 kids. We played Putt Putt Golf, went on a hike at Waynesville Park, participated in a Read-a-thon, and ended the summer with a swim party at Tiger Typhoon with our friends and family.

Conratulations! Jessica Dwyer is the winner of the Summer Read-a-thon! Way to go, Jessica!

Serving Him Always,

Vickie & Angela

God is truly blessing this church, and our family is excited to be a part of the ministry here. Thank

you for your support and hospitality. You have helped make our transition an easy one. The Young

Adult Ministry and Music Ministry at Westside are areas of great opportunity, but I cannot do it alone.

Look for ways to get involved. Also, find a LifeGroup and get plugged in. At any church, it is easy to

feel disconnected if you only come to a Sunday morning service. LifeGroups are a great place to

meet people and invite your friends. Finally, be in prayer that God will lead in the direction he wants

these ministries to go.

In Christ,

Pastor Mark Fugitt

Worship Ministry

Following Jesus is not a spectator sport.

Here are some great ways to get in-volved:

Audio/Visual Help (Immediate need) You don’t have to be an expert,

just willing to learn

Contemporary Band and Vocal Audi-

tions Thursday, September 15 at 6pm

Traditional Service Special Music

Young Adult/Music Ministry

We are exploring the idea of starting a

“Celebrate Recovery” Group.

If you have experience with, information about, or interest

in this program, please contact Traci Boland at 573-774-3572.

Offerings of Praise Join us at 7pm, beginning

Wednesday, September 7, as we begin preparing our Christmas Worship Service.

We are taking a look a the cast of the Christmas story and the offerings of praise

they brought to the King! Practice begins September 7, 7-8pm in the Choir Room.

If you are interested in playing in the orchestra or band, please contact Renita

at 573-336-3544.

Young Adult and

College Ministry

LifeGroups “The Book of Galatians”

Sundays at 5pm Room 122

“Why Jesus: Answering the Tough Questions About Our Savior”

Wednesdays at 6pm Room 121

Upcoming Events 20’s & 30’s Fall BBQ

September 17 4pm-7pm

Mark & Laura Fugitt’s Home 21695 Sable Road, Waynesville

College & Career Coffee House & Worship Night September 24

7pm-9pm Youth Auditorium

September Birthdays 1— Kiley Cargill

Charlotte Rodriguez

Mark Stephens

Matthew Tucker

2— Jeff Cunningham

Keaton Noah

James Davis

Landen Null

3— Bill Noakes

Chris Turner

4— Rebecca Longenecker

Katrina Willits

Kate Bildner

5— Jaime Castro

Juanita Collier

Vanita Gladden

Hayley Hodges

Phyllis Lowe

James Utt

Eugene Wyatt

6— Norelene Hamlin

Wendy Whynot

Paul Bischoff

7— April Pellegrino

Melissa Shelden

Lora Wood

8— Mallory Echelberry

Amy Krantz

Maria Nieves

9— Linda Reese

Daesha Williams

10— Carolyn Brotherton

Jessica Clark

11— Janis Adams

Joey Brotherton

Jessica Carr

Isaac Echelberry

Bonnie Sheetz

Diana Wright

Jonah Castro

Gilbert Pellhum

12— Andrew Anderson

Titus Foglia

Jonathan Herndon

Laura Weimer

13— Trudy Bowen

Chelsey Howser

Joseph Murray

John Shaw

Jacob Echelberry

14— Zakira Davis

Heather Shaw

Alysa Stigall

Casi Shafer

15— Stephen Davis

16— Dwight Hensley

Jeremy Deleski

Patricia Rickerson

17— Jackie Morrison

Brandon Pintar

Gerry Sharp

Katlyn Sharp

Joey Sillyman

Heidi Ueltzen

Haidan McMichael

18— Don Fincher

Rachel Heberling

19— Cameron Martell

Melanie McVay

Kristie Merrill

20— Jack Carter

Faith Daniels

Keelee Hopkins

David Shaw

John Snider

Scott Bozarth

21— Courtney Pope

Michael Williams

Heather Luttrell

22— Brooke Barber

23— Kristen Meyer

Zachary Sheetz

Matt Outten

24— Faith Sharp

25— Lane Cargill

Linda Cox

Lily Lee

Yong Cha Smith

Robert Hartley

Mark Pollard

26— Macie Miller

Hailey Blackburn

Jessica Dwyer

Dana Ramey

27— Shawn Cunningham

Ethan Howser

Shirley Smith

Matthew Wright

Kay Brumley

Madison Slemp

Beslim Valle

28— Ashley Carl

Jimmy Tikunoff

29— Connie Gilbert

Ticia Simon

30— Wade Howser

Ostyn Pruitt

Cody Badolato

Carmen Mendez

31— Kathy Davenport

Freida Faris

Charles Liffick

Nathan Miller

Carrie Fry

Emily Wilkes

October 26-29 Practice—Tuesdays @ 6pm

It’s not too late to get involved!

Call the church office to see where you can serve!

Tours Wednesday, October 26—6:00-8:00pm

Thursday, October 27—6:30-8:30pm

Friday, October 28—6:30-10:00pm

Saturday, October 29—5:30-9:00pm

Shirts & Polos T-shirts $8.50 Polos $13.00

**Add $2.00 for Sizes 2XL & up

Order in the atrium no later than September 25

September Anniversaries 2— Hank & Angi Harris

6— James & Sarah Friend

Sidney & Christiann Smith

8— Kevin & Dana Ramey

Mike & Janet Shepard

Michael & Barbara Williams

Ronald & Melissa Hill

20— Erik & Stacie Rees

28— William & Sherrell Ezell

30— Bill & Ruth Ann Noakes

Love God · Love Others · Serve John Shaw, Pastor

Lindell Shelden, Associate Pastor Mark Fugitt, Young Adult/Music Pastor

Mark Morrison, Youth Pastor Julie Longenecker, Children’s Ministry Interim

Angi Harris, Ministry Assistant Melissa Hill, Ministry Assistant

Heidi Ueltzen, Financial Secretary Mary Lou Long, Senior Adult Coordinator

Misti Noah, Preschool Coordinator Bobbie Martin, Westside Preschool Director

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September 25-28 Sunday 5pm

Monday-Wednesday 7pm

Dr. Keith Miles

Bible Study @ 12pm Monday-Wednesday. Food will be provided!