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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

Christmas Eve

Communion and

Candlelight Services

4:00pm and

11:00pm

in the Sanctuary

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The Christmas Season is here, and Lynn and I are excited to celebrate this “most wonderful time of the year” with our new church family! Although our schedules get busier, we are glad that the holiday season provides natural opportunities to intentionally connect with and bless our “ambassador friends!” Lynn will take some Christmas cookies

to our neighbors (I’ll part with a few of them) as a way of growing our friendship with them. Too, I’ll enjoy lunch together with my ambassador friend this month. We also plan to invite our friends to attend one of our Christmas Eve services. There are so many ways to show God’s grace during the Christmas season!

Agape, Tommy

Pastor Tommy Senior Pastor

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How Secure Do You Feel As 2019 Approaches?

Security has become more & more important everywhere we go. At Airports, Schools, Businesses,

Banks, Homes and even Churches! For Christians our security is found in Jesus Christ our

savior and Lord. John 10:28-29 “I give my sheep eternal life and they shall never perish.”

Job 11:18 “You will live secure and full of Hope. God will protect you and give you rest.” John

14:1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me.” No one is ever promised

they will not face harm or danger, illness or diseases, accidents or tragedy. But whenever such

events occur, believers in Jesus can look beyond to an eternal security. Let us thank God and

rejoice that God will take care of us in 2019 and always!! Great is His Faithfulness!!

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing!

Pastor Mike

Sr. Adult Christmas Caroling Thursday, December 13th at 9:30am

Sr. Adults are invited to

join us as we spread

cheer to the

homebound and

shut-in.

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I often get songs stuck in my head. Recently, “I am a Friend of God” was on a repeat in my

brain. Great song and one that got me thinking; what qualifies me as a Friend of God? A short

Bible Study was begun, and I was reminded that Abraham was called God’s friend. I believe

Genesis 15:6 is the key reason, “Abram believed God and it was credited to him as

righteousness.” I also am a friend of God but only through the Righteousness of Jesus Christ that

was credited to my account on the day I believed in Him. What a great gift we celebrate at

Christmas when we understand that the Righteousness of God put on flesh and dwelled among

us. I want every student at WBC to be able to say that they too are a Friend of God. I hope this

is your desire as a parent/grand-parent and your priority during this holiday season and

throughout all of 2019.

Stuart

Minister of Students

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CHRISTMAS! We Remember, Rejoice, Worship This is the title of the Christmas Musical the Choir, Instrumentalists and

Praise Team are preparing for December 16th.

In writer/arranger Mike Speck”s message to those presenting this musical,

he reminds us of three elements needed to experience an authentic and

meaningful Christmas!

REMEMBER - and Tell the Biblical account of Christ’s birth

REJOICE - Jesus, our Savior is born! Rejoice through joyous

singing and playing of instruments!

WORSHIP - We miss the most important part of Christmas if we fail to

worship! Praise, Adoration and Exaltation of the newborn Messiah!

Gratitude from our hearts for what He has done!

And Bethlehem is only the beginning! Jesus was born, lived, died and was

resurrected to save us from our sins! To quote the phrase that sums up

the entire story: “From His father’s throne in glory, to a manger filled with

hay; From Bethlehem to Calvary, Jesus Christ is still the only way!”

Peggy

The Living Cross Drama and Choir Rehearsals are set

to begin in February. If you have

questions...see Peggy Croom

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Attention Parents and Grandparents. Are you still

looking for that perfect gift idea? What better gift

to give your child or grandchild than a trip to Camp

Caraway! Cost is only $200! See me if interested.

The Children’s Ministry is planning and preparing

for 2019! We have had to make a big change to our

calendar due to the school year being extended,

VBS has been moved to the week of July 8th

through 12th. Other event date changes may also

be necessary, but we will keep you informed.

Hope you are as excited about serving the Lord in

2019 as I am!

Leslie

and Social

Everyone is asked to bring

their favorite finger

food to share.

Sunday, December 9th @ 6:00pm

Following the program,

everyone is invited over

to the FLC for our Social.

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IN SYMPATHY

John Garris for the loss of his

Wife, Loraine.

Brenda Russ for the loss of her

Brother, William

Gregory.

Donita Monroe for the loss of

her Son, Brian.

Jeff Martin for the loss of his

Sister, Diana.

THANK YOU!!!

The Swart Family,

Norris & Carolyn Flowers,

Leon Smith and

Betty Matzke

MEALS ON WHEELS

Saturday, December 22nd

and Saturday, January 26th

at 9:30am. Help is needed

with the meal prep and also

with meal delivery.

CHURCH-WIDE WORK DAY

On Saturday, December

15th at 8am, there will be a

church wide work day.

Everyone ‘s help is needed.

OFFICE

The Office is closed for the Christmas Holiday

Monday, December 24th through Friday,

December 28th and will reopen on Monday,

December 31st at 8am.

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SR. ADULT PLANNING MTG.

Thursday, January 10th at

10:30am. We will meet in

the FLC. This meeting is

open to all Senior Adults

who want to help

plan events in the

upcoming year.

SUPPERS RESUME

Wednesday Night Suppers

resume on Wednesday

January 2nd at 5pm.

Please be sure to fill out a

Connect Card and RSVP if

you are coming.

OFFICE CLOSED

The Office will be closed for

the New Years Holiday on

Tuesday, Jan. 1st. We will

reopen on Jan. 2nd

at 8am.

YOUTH MINISTRY SKI TRIP

Feb. 1st thru Feb 3rd

Winter Place, VA

Grades 6th thru 12th are

eligible to go.

See Stuart Lewis for

more information.

BAPTIST MEN’S MEETING

Thursday, January 17th at 6:30pm in the FLC

This meeting is for all Men and Boys. Supper will be served as well

as a time to meet, fellowship and share a devotional.

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DECEMBER & JANUARY

BIRTHDAYS

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Dec. 1 Carolyn Lanier

Dec. 2 Daisy Yarborough

Lisa King

Dec. 3 Carolyn Flowers

Wayne Foster Sr.

Dec. 4 Lois Walters

Dec. 5 Scott Hallman

Dec. 6 Jeremy Britt

Dec. 7 Wade Groves

Brenda Russ

Dec. 8 Jim Newkirk

Ray King IV

Dec. 9 Gayle Cartrette

Dec. 10 Laura Anderson

Dec. 12 Carla Lewis

Dec. 13 Phillip Groves

Kristen Williams

Jessica Barnette

Dec. 14 George Bryan

Dec. 15 Lynn Goodwin

Dec. 17 Joseph Philpott

Dec. 18 Linda Page

Cindy Plankers

Jackson Parker

Dec. 19 Steve McGinnis

Ken Pugh

Dec. 21 Molly Hill

Carol Turner

Dec. 22 Lib Callihan

Dec. 23 Marie Croom #107

Calvin Miller

Judy Young

Dec. 25 Bruce Gore

Dec. 26 Deloris King

Wanda Browning

Kay West

Dec. 28 Steven Morton

Jennifer Johnson

Dec. 30 Sherry Rhodes

Jeff Martin

Dec. 31 Janice Ludwig

Jesse James

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Jan. 1 Alton Bass

Geraldine Swart

Gloria Hardee

Jan. 2 Mattie Simmons

Barbara Pace

Jennifer Eason

Lisa Bryan

Jan. 5 Joyce Wommack

Jan. 6 Pat Glazier

Philip Inman

Meredith Lewis

Jan. 7 Eddie Crowell

Jan. 10 Jamie Bullard

Courtney Mong

Jason Lambeth

Jan. 11 Carolyn Benton

Jan. 13 Bradley Rhodes

Jan. 14 John Warner

Jan. 15 Nina Emory

Carole Sacco

Kassie Lambeth

Jan. 18 Mary Cottle

Jan. 20 Donna Britt

Martha King

Maryetta Wells

Jan. 21 Loretta Sue Davis

Seth Martin

Laura Barton-Hao

Jan. 22 Alisha Lewis

Jan. 23 Evonne Smith

Jan. 26 Benjie McPherson

Christopher James

Jan. 27 Frieda Lowell

Karen Wills-Pearson

Rick Wommack

Scott Goodyear

Catherine Britt

Jan. 28 Leslie James

Jan. 31 Matthew Watts

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