SUNDAY NIGHTS AT 6 P.M. Sunday, January 25 Rev. Scott Dawson, Youth Evangelist Music by WEBC Praise Band Sunday, February 1 Rev. Dusty McLemore, Pastor Lindsey Lane Special Music: Lance Driskell Sunday, February 8 Dr. Charles T. Carter, Pastor Emeritus at Shades Mountain Baptist Church Special Music: Randall Edwards Sunday, February 15 Rev. Sammy Gilbreath, Director of Evangelism, St. Bd. of Missions Special Music: Amy Nelson WEST END BAPTIST CHURCH 2005 2nd Avenue North, Clanton, A L 35045 Daniel Wilson, Pastor Church Office: (205) 755-0625 - Daycare: (205) 755-6412 Web Site: www.webconline.org E-Mail Address: [email protected] It is that time of year when we consider making New Year’s Resolutions. In 1722-1723, an 18 year old pastor named Jonathan Edwards composed a list of 70 resolutions which he fastidiously followed for the remainder of his life. Edwards prefaced his 70 resolutions by acknowledging, “I am unable to do anything without God’s help.” He then prayed that God might “enable me to keep these Resolutions.” I thought it might be helpful for us to consider, and even adopt, some of his resolutions as we enter into 2015. I have listed a few of Edwards’ resolutions which would serve us well in the New Year as we seek to honor our Lord. “Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge.” “Resolved, never to speak evil of anyone…” “Resolved, that I will live so as I shall wish I had lived, when I come to die.” “Resolved, always to do what I can towards making, maintaining, establishing and preserving peace.” “Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.” By God’s grace, in 2015, may we resolve to do only those things which promote holiness and cause us to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. What spiritual resolutions will you make as you pursue Godliness in the coming year? See you Sunday, Bro. Daniel THE NEW YEAR IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN THE GOLDENAGERS! Tuesday, January 13, 2015 10:30 a.m. Meet in the Fellowship Hall We will play some games and then go out for lunch! JOURNEY OFF THE MAP VBS 2015 Unknown to Us….Known to Him. LEADER SIGN-UP IN JANUARY! *Prepare your heart *Get the facts *Plan *Gather & Prepare *Teach *Continue the Connection VBS Redo In Christ, Bro. Jason RECORD FOR DECEMBER 2014 (Report fr om 12/7-12/28) Sunday School Avg. Attendance Discipleship Training Avg. Attendance Nursing Home General Fund Offerings Challenge To Build Offerings One of my favorite passages of scripture is Psalm 84. It is a beautiful prayer longing for the house of the Lord. Verses 1 and 2 says this, “How lovely is Your dwelling place, LORD of Hosts. I long and yearn for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God.” The writer concludes his prayer with this in verses 10-12, “Better a day in Your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather be at the door of the house of my God than to live in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD gives grace and glory; He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity. LORD of Hosts, happy is the person who trusts in You!” I want to encourage all of us to make it a priority to spend time in the Lord’s presence each day! Whether it be in prayer, Bible study or even just being still and quiet before Him, His presence is something we NEED and there is nothing sweeter than those moments with the Lord. Will you commit with me in doing that? I would love for you to come and be a part of the worship choir with us! We are beginning to prepare for Easter and now is the perfect time to get plugged in. 304 104 39 $70,118.43 $83,814.00 Children’s Choirs Will resume on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:15 p.m. The Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions is a grand finale for a church year brimming with the wonders of God’s goodness. We exceeded our mission offering goal, by raising $48,661.74! Thank you Girls in Action for your G.A. Post Office stamp money and to R.A.s for your aluminum can proceeds. “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 We are so thankful for every 2014 mission trip, for Bibles donated to Clanton jail ministry, for Christmas Shoe Boxes, for the Kathleen Mallory and Annie Armstrong offerings, for the building fund and many dedicated workers. We are thankful for those who work so tirelessly at Through the Grace of God Ministries and Meals on Wheels. So much has been accomplished and there is so much to be done. The next Women on Mission and Youth on Mission meetings will be held Wednesday night, January 21, 2015. Pat Fulford, Director All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake He made Hum to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21 ESV) 2014 Contribution Statements Will be mailed out the last week of January 2015. Brotherhood Breakfast   Please be in prayer for our missionaries, both full time and short term. Please be in prayer for our January mission trip to Baltimore. Remember, God has entrusted His message of reconciliation to you, and you are an ambassador of Christ. GO TELL THE STORY! In Christ's love, The Men's ministry BAPTIST MEN’S D AY SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 7:00 a.m., Sunday, January 11 All men & boys are encouraged to attend. 1. Mandy Lowery, Belinda Price 2. Mac Ousley, Danny Wade, Betty Williams 3. Evan Moatts 4. Britt Blackmon, Crawford Easterling, Justin Hay, Amanda M cCoy 5. Chandler Craig, Emilee Hayes, Steven Mullinax 6. Alan McCord, Julie Moates 7. Susan Bennett, Cheryl Broome, Jordyn Graf, Tyler Gray, Geneva Harp, Judy Moatts, Maria Stoudemire, Megan Wade 8. Vickie Chandler, Angela Tignor 9. Martha Bradberry 10. Eddie Baker, Craig Bennett Jr., Angie Burns, Mark Cleckler, Deborah Latham, Jessica Lowery 11. Inez Clark, Denise Powell, Jonathan Price 12. Pam Carmichael, Brittany Phillips, Jeff Sumrall 13. Carl Baker Jr. 15. Jack Clark, Kurt Lemire 16. Austin Chandler, Aimee Eiland, Donna Flomer, Ola Faye Gilliam, Steve Jones 17. Sally Dunaway, Kendall Smith, Britnee Thompson, Max Woodall 18. Erin Wilson 19. Gene Barr, Joanna Bean, Emily Connell 20. Doris Davis, James Minor Sr., Mary Neece 21. Michelle Andrews, Tony Easterling, Kristin Lauderdale, Bill Lohr 22. Melissa Brock, Terry Doucet, Joshua Traywi ck 23. Berta Gilpin, Dakota Nivens 24. Lorene Glenn, Ophelia Wiggins 25. Macey Barnett, Teresa Blevins, Sharon Edwards, Farrah Jones 26. Beth Lea, Barbara Powell, Wesley Sansom, Jewell Wyatt 27. Marquita Moore 28. Barry Baker, Kyle Tignor 29. Will Harris, Cody M cCord, Nicki Melton 30. Haley Lively 31. Maddie Barrin gton, Jimmy Davidson, Marty Harrison, T.J. Henley 13. Jeff & Sharon Sumrall 21. Bud & Rachel Harrelson 22. Joe & Teena Jones 23. David & Elaine Bradle y 26. Paul & Cindy Phillips 29. Danny & Melinda White A NEW MESSAGE FROM BILLY GRAHAM 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night, January 11th “Death comes to all, but when it comes to you or those you love, will you be ready? Do you have the hope of heaven?”