Brian’s Note
The ability and the willingness to experiment are essential for moving forward in any arena of life. Although we know this to be true of all other frontiers of life, it is rarely applied to the church. Most churches are places where experimentation is discouraged – if it is even discussed at all! Consequently, churches are often perceived as predictable, routine, boring, and out of touch. Unfortunately, the perception is all too often the reality at churches.
One of the most helpful and meaningful things that I can help facilitate in this interim time is to create a culture and climate of experimentation. As you know, one way we have been seeking to do this by creating different kinds of worship experiences each week. The worship experience that stands out most to me is Freedom Sunday on July 4th. It was an incredible joy to watch you as a church family leading in every aspect of worship. I have a hunch that you even surprised yourselves. I have enjoyed sharing the story of Freedom Sunday on an almost daily basis as I bump into people along the way.
Let me encourage you to continue to live on the experimental edge. Mission always happens on the edge – take a look at Jesus and notice how much of his life was lived on the edge of mission. The primary reason that churches rarely live on the missional edge is that experiments can be risky and dangerous. Our natural tendency for security, order, and control often hold us back from Kingdom living. We often think of churches as safe havens rather than mission outposts.
Oftentimes, we fear the possibility of embarrassment that comes when an experiment doesn’t go as planned. It is undeniably true that not all experiments work and there is the possibility for failure. However, without experimentation there is little room for growth, vitality, and mission. If we are afraid of failure, we will have virtually no Kingdom impact in our world. As churches, we are sometimes more concerned about “success” than we are about the cross.
You have made very good initial steps in experimenting with some new ideas and fresh perspectives. These steps can turn into strides that help create an exciting future at WSBC. One of the indispensable ingredients for creating a culture of experimentation is to be in constant conversation with each other. One of the best means for this kind of conversation is in the context of a small group. This is a great setting for sharing and hearing ideas, dreams, and passions for what God is saying to you as a church family.
I am grateful for the privilege of spending time experimenting along with you. It is my prayer that as we continue the journey we will experience more and more of God’s Kingdom mission as a daily reality. Thank you for your openness, flexibility, and willingness to engage in fresh expressions and ideas. Another essential ingredient for experimentation is the ability to laugh together. It is good to see smiles and hear laughter as we move ahead.
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New Small Group
A new Small Group is forming and will be meeting at the Revere home on Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. If you do not already belong the group meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Donaldson’s please consider joining this group.
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The Scholarship Committee announces that Ammon Gresham Dunton has contributed $1000 to the scholarship fund. If you see Ammon, please remember to thank him!
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CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, August 29th
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Camp Piankatank
Pool Time 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Games for all ages!
Horseshoes, volleyball, scavenger hunt, croquet,
Dinner 5:30 p.m.
Fried chicken and beverages provided. Bring your favorite picnic dish to share!
MOST IMPORTANT!!!
BRING A FRIEND OR FAMILY WITH YOU….
Call the church if you need a ride.
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Spaghetti Benefit Dinner
Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m.
WSBC Fellowship Hall
Tickets - $8.00
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Bake Sale
August 8th at 12:00 p.m.
WSBC Fellowship Hall
Sponsored by the EMMAS to benefit a young lady who will be going off the college this year.
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Deacon’s Meeting
Monday, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
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Thursdays at Willaby’s
Each second Thursday of the month there will be a lunch at Willaby’s at 12:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to come. This is a time for fellowship and conversation about what God is doing at White Stone. Our next luncheon is on August 8.
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WMU BINGO AT THE LANCASHIRE
Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m.
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WMU
Wednesday, September 1st, at 10:30 a.m. – WMU meeting at the church. Please notice the time change! Lots of things to talk about as we make plans for the new church year. Bring a friend and don’t forget your sandwich.
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EMMAS – Tue., August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Place TBA
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“Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.”
--Henry Ward Beecher”
Congratulations to
Lyndsey and Jeff Pittman,
married July 18, 2010,
in Yorktown, Virginia.
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WELCOME
The Church Family welcomes Jim Kulpa as Music Director. Mr. Kulpa and his family live in Burgess. He has worked in local schools and churches, and with individual groups directing both choral groups and band. He is also an accomplished trumpet player. We look forward to Jim’s leadership as we glorify God through music.
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HOMECOMING
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
OCTOBER 3, 2010
Guest Pastor – Rev. Eddie Heath
Guest musicians – The Hickory Grove Quartet
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Commonwealth Assisted Living
Birthday Party August 23rd 2:30 to 3:30.
Come and have some afternoon fun with us.
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Music by the River – Belle Isle State Park
If you would be interested in getting together and going to Belle Isle for some of the concerts please let Ann know in the office. If we have enough interest we will make it a van trip. The schedule is listed below:
August 21 – 6:00 p.m. – Mercy Creek
August 28 – 6:00 p.m. – Southern Grace
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WITH SYMPATHY
The church family extends deepest sympathy to the following:
The family of Nancy Cannon upon the passing of her mother,
Eloise Moran, who went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2010;
The family of Molly Wroth upon the passing of her Aunt,
Jean Ruddock, who went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2010;
The family of Lola Cundiff who went to be with the Lord, July 27, 2010;
And to the family of Harry Robbins, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2010.
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Our Country Our Military
Our World Our Enemies
Sue Jones 8/1 Walter Brooks 8/1
Jack Dryden 8/1 Ohna Dryden 8/1 Larry Gough 8/1
Ann Jones 8/1 David Richards 8/1 Maggie Gibson 8/1 Owen & Irene Lewis 8/1 Doug Skinner 8/1 Matt Wood 8/1 Susan Brown 8/1 Millie Roberson 8/1 Raymond Lenoir 8/1
Milton Ronquest had cataract surgery Thursday.
Ann Jones is recuperating at home following back surgery.
Doug Skinner is recuperating following knee surgery.
Wayne Cannon had a surgical procedure on his leg.
Lancashire: Louise Dunaway, Frances Dunn, and Alease George
R-WC: Brainard Edmonds
In an effort to keep the prayer list current we will list names for 4 weeks and then remove them. Some have been removed that have been on for four or more weeks. If you wish to be returned to the list please call the church office or drop a note in the offering plate and we will be glad to return the name for another four weeks.
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THANK YOU
To The WSBC Family,
I want to thank you for all the prayers, cards, visits, and concerns expressed during the passing of my Mom, Eloise Moran. Your kindness has helped me through this very difficult time.
Love, Nancy Cannon
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To The WSBC Family,
I would like to express my appreciation to my church family for your love and care since my return home from having back surgery. The cards, food, calls, and prayers helped us so much. Also, many thanks to my Sally who has been by my side the whole time.
It is truly a blessing to have a caring family and church family. Again, I thank you and wish for you God’s richest blessings.
Sincerely, Ann Jones
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The Dameron Family is truly blessed to have received so many kind expressions of sympathy during Joan’s illness and passing. Thank you for your words of concern and encouragement, visits, cards, prayers, memorial gifts and for the strong presence of support, especially at Joan’s memorial service. All of these many acts of kindness have helped to make a difficult time much more bearable. From the bottom of our hearts, the Damerons say “THANK YOU.”
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To WSBC Congregation,
Thank you for your generous donation for our summer camp fund. Your donation will allow two scouts to attend summer camp this year at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania. This is an opportunity for them to experience a different part of the country and be exposed to scouts from a different area. Summer camp is a vital part of the scouting program. It allows these young men to grow in their relationships with their peers and in their personal responsibility.
Thank you again for your continued support of Troop 235.
K. R. Abrams, Scoutmaster
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AUGUST FOOD PANTRY NEWS
On Tuesday, July 20th we distributed our 1000th bag of groceries since October 1st, 2009. In the first 3 weeks of July we distributed 105 bags; and we expect a record breaking (119) month as we continue to get new recipients. Some have been from Kellum Seafood which has had to finally lay off shuckers because of lack of oysters from Louisiana. We have also had several new recipients who would normally be on menhaden boats in the Gulf but have come home because the boats can't go out. They are hoping to get checks from BP but so far, nothing. These men have not made any money since the first part of April.
On a good note, we are now able to go to the Central Virginia Food Bank whenever we need and have been able to get most of our food from there at greatly reduced cost. Also we are VERY thankful for the new ramp which makes getting cases of food into church much easier and is also easier on our recipients coming to the pantry. That little step outside the door was a hazard !!!
We continue to have individuals who are giving monthly support including donating money for dog and cat food. White Stone and Ashbury United Methodist Churches have also donated food this month.
Please continue to pray and support this ministry to our community and pray for the waters and people of the Gulf.
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THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN EVERY TUESDAY, 1-3 P.M.
Lancaster County residents
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There is a jar for change for the Hunger Offering in the entrance beside the church office. Please drop your extra change in it as often as possible. Let’s see how many times we can fill it this year.
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ANGEL FOOD MINISTRY
AUGUST MENUS AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE WSBC OFFICE MONDAY-THURSDAY, OR WHITE STONE THRIFT SHOP. THE ORDER DEADLINE IS SUN., AUGUST 15. THE PICK-UP DATE IS SAT., AUGUST 21, 10:00-11:30 A.M.at WS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
Orders may be placed for any item (no limit on number of items ordered) on the menu. No longer does a regular, senior, or allergen-free item need to be ordered before specials can be ordered. There are no restrictions based on income, family size, or residency for participation and food stamps may be used as payment. Orders not picked up by 11 am will be donated to a needy family.
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Sunday Schedule
9:45 a.m. – Sunday School - All ages
10:50 a.m. -“Little” Church with Ms. Carol - ages 0-4
11:30 a.m. – Children’s Church-August 1, 15, 22, 29
11:00 a.m.– Mission Friends – August 8 -Ages 2-k
11:00 a.m.– Children in Action August 8 –Grades 1-6
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CHURCH VAN
I have been on suchhh a go since coming to live at WSBC. I have been on a trip to Newport News to a VBS Workshop, bowling in Gloucester, a beach party lock-in with the kids, a Christian concert and Stevie’s for ice cream (yum) after the concert and to a memorial service. My latest adventure was to the doctor to get new oil and a health check-up. I am great and ready to go. I love sitting in the shade under a nice tree but it does get a little boring so be sure and call me when we have a new adventure coming up – I would love to go!
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Freedom Sunday
What a great day we had on July 4th. It began with breakfast at 9:45 a.m. During the breakfast time people said what they were planning to do and putting it in order. I think we surprised ourselves when on Freedom Sunday, the members led the entire worship service and it was a meaningful and Spiritual experience for everyone who attended. The following people participated in the service. Robert Cunningham welcomed everyone, Maida gave the opening prayer, Harry led the congregation in singing “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”, Sheila had a reading, Peggy gave a talk on the seeds that we sow, Jennifer read two poems, Susan sang “America, the Beautiful”, Gary and Ann played “God Bless America”, the youth sang “Amazing Grace”, Ada gave a testimony, Robert delivered a talk about our forefathers and religion, Mark had two readings, and Brenda and William led the communion service. Pastor Brian gave the benediction.
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Remember someone with flowers!
A flower calendar has been placed on the door of the church
Office and an order form attached below. Anyone wishing to place flowers in church in memory or honor of someone please sign your name and telephone number on the Sunday you are reserving or use the form below. You will be contacted by the flower committee or office for details. Please sign up several weeks in advance of the date. You may also call the church office or Sue Donaldson, 435-6894.
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FORM FOR SANCTUARY FLOWER ORDERS
Date flowers to be in church:_________________________________
In Honor of:________________________________________________
In Memory of:______________________________________________
Given by:__________________________________________________
Contact person & phone #:___________________________________
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The EMMAS Knit-wits continue to knit prayer shawls. If you know of someone who would be comforted by a prayer shawl please call Ann at the church office 435-1413 or Sue Donaldson, 435-6894.
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Remember someone with a gift to the WSBC Memorial Fund. Your gift can be designated however you wish – building, music ministry, scholarship, food pantry, community needs, Marchant camp fund, regular Memorial Fund, etc. Both you and the recipient will receive acknowledgement of the gift by the Memorial Fund Committee.
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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
1 – Susan Dameron 1 – Madison Owens
3 - Lynn Sheppard 4 – Wayne Cannon
4 - Janet Tayloe 4 – Estelle Slate
5 – Samantha Brown 6 – Enid Somers
7 – Jessica White 6 – William Pittman
7 – Joseph Sheppard 6 - Danny Sanders
8 – Ashley Balderson 6 – Melanie McDonald
10 – Sarah Jones 14 – Nancy Cannon
11 – Michael Mabus 17 – Barbara Ashburn
13 – Linda Reeves 19 – Billy Fitchett
15 – Hope Owens 20 – Edwin Efford
16 – Eunice Brooks 23 – Helen Haynie
16 – Missy Baldwin 25 – Irma Burke
17 – Stewart Revere 25 – Tina Joyal
19 – Caroline Baldwin 25 – Chelsea Putt
20 – Stephanie Reeves 27 – Mary Geier Posey
21 – Jack Johnson 27 – Gary Harvey
21 – Tina Davis 30 – Peggy Lawson
23 – Bernard Trigor 30 – Walter Brooks
August Anniversaries Sept. Anniversaries
13 – Alfred & Tina Davis 3 – Charlie & Nancy Hall
3 – Mitch & Megan Sanders
6 – Travis & Mindy Varner
11 – Matt & Ann Gray Wood
13 – William & Brenda Pittman
16 – Robert & Helen Haynie
21 – Sonny & Page James
27 – John & Cindy Pittman
