In his book Dangerous Wonder, the late youth-

ministry pioneer Mike Yaconelli debunks the

idea that Christianity is “all about coloring
within the lines and coloring well.” He writes:
“God’s grace is so outside the lines of our
understanding that we can only stand in awe and
wonder. Christianity is not about learning how
to live within the lines; Christianity is about the joy of coloring. The grace of
God is preposterous enough to accept as beautiful a coloring that anyone else would reject as ugly.

“The grace of God sees beyond the scribbling to the heart of the scribbler — a scribbler who is
similar to two thieves who hung on crosses on either side of Jesus. One of the two asked Jesus to
please accept his scribbled and sloppy life into the kingdom of God … and he did. Preposterous.
And very good news for the rest of us scribblers.”

BULLET E-NEWSLETTER
WEST LYNCHBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
August 1, 2010

“ON MISSION TO REACH PEOPLE FOR THE FAMILY OF GOD.”

BULLET HIGH LIGHTS....

STREET TEAM 7/31

HILLCATS BALL GAME 8/17

KLOTHES 4 KIDS - August 16 -21 (Boy’s size 10 - Medium)

 Staff Member on Call
July 30, 31, August 1
Robert Putt
841.6886

Quick Look for the Week Sunday, August 1

Deacon of the Week - Bruce Harman 473.2633

Music Selections for the Morning & Evening Services are listed below.

9:00 AM Instrumental Ensemble

9:15 AM Library Open

9:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES

WE APPRECIATE OUR BIBLE TEACHERS!
Memory Verse: “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something
done for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

11:00AM KIDS In Worship

11:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP/THE LORD’S SUPPER

Dr. Robert Putt
“The Summer Tool Box.... Is your faith Genuine?
James 2:14-20

6:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP

Dr. Robert Putt
“Strength Through Righteous Living”
Proverbs 15

Monday, August 2
6:30 PM Charity Class - Fellowship Hall - JJ’s Playground

7:00 PM Deacons’ Meeting

Tuesday, August 3
11:30 AM S.W.A.T.(Senior Walkers And Talkers)
Low Impact Exercise - Co-Ed
Wednesday, August 4
6:30 PM Children’s Summer Activities
EDGE (Jr. & Sr. Highs)
6:30 PM BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER MEETING
7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
8:50 PM Praise Team Rehearsal

Thursday, August 5
6:00 PM New Women’s Bible Study
Beth Moore “Breaking Free”

7:00 PM College Bible Study

Friday, August 6
8:00 AM EDGE Tour of Liberty University

Saturday, August 7
10:00 AM Street Team
7:00 PM EDGE Bible Study

Worship Music Planned for Sunday, August 1, 2010

Those of you with high speed internet connections who would like to listen to the
music that has been selected for us to sing on Sunday, can do so by following the
instructions below:

Log onto www.lifeway.com/worshipproject. Once on the web page, page scroll down
until you see a large gray box. About 1/3 of the way down in the box you will see the
words Listen to the LifeWay Worship Project. Immediately to the right you will find a
table with an alphabetical listing of all of the songs. Simply click on the title you would
like to hear (making sure your speakers are on) and you should be able to hear a quality
recording of the selected song.

Morning Worship Evening Worship

#4 Almighty #68 Holy, Holy, Holy
#6 How Great Thou Art #54 Agnus Dei
#381 Make Me a Servant #589 Take My Life (Holiness)
#380 Make Me a Blessing #553 Jesus Draw Me Close
#501 O Jesus, I Have Promised #591 Purer in Heart, O God
#597 Let It Be Said of Us
 Our Known Hospitalized:
Lynchburg General:
None
Virginia Baptist:
None
UVA: Joyce Williams Rm. 8172B

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to the family of

Earll Sheridan who passed on July 24, 2010.
A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, July 31, 2pm at WLBC in
remembrance of both Bro. Earll & his wife Yvonne.

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to Barbara Harman at the loss of her mother.

Please pray for and extend Christian sympathy to the family of :

Maggie M. Grant
August 15, 1925 - July 21, 2010

Dr. Putt and precious West Lynchburg Baptist Church members,

I wanted to take a moment to write and let you know how very much Kevin and I
appreciate all the cards and continued thoughts and prayers in our behalf as we
walk through this difficult yet God-ordained journey through breast cancer.
Though words cannot adequately express the difference your prayers make in our
lives, please know that on our end, God is providing the strength and sustaining us physically, emotionally
and spiritually to keep on keeping on during those times that I know in and of ourselves we have no strength
left. He leads us when we lack direction; He carries us through our weakest moments; He sends
encouragement when we are down; and He fills us with a sense of His very real presence during those times
we feel it is too difficult to carry on – all because He is a faithful God who hears and answers your prayers.

I am currently halfway through the chemotherapy treatments. I wish I could say they have been a breeze, but
nevertheless, the Lord has been faithful and the end is in sight. Following chemo I will go through six and a
half weeks of daily radiation treatments. By the time Thanksgiving comes we will truly be thankful for the
completion of the intense treatments. Between now and then, however, we will be most grateful for your
continued and faithful prayer support.

From the moment the doctor looked at me and said the word “cancer” I knew that this was a challenge
allowed by the gracious hand of God. Though the enemy is hoping for defeat, I know that my Father has
“hedged me behind and before, and laid [His] hand upon me” (Ps. 139:5) for purposes too wonderful for me
to comprehend. He will use for good what Satan intends for evil. My prayer from the beginning is to do this
thing right – to bring great glory to God through this journey. I ask that you pray toward that end – that I
will be a submissive, willing participant in God’s perfect plan and that He alone will receive all glory, honor
and praise – for He alone is worthy!!

I am humbled and blessed that you would choose to be participants with me through this journey through
your faithful prayers. With deep appreciation, Christy Garber
 Welcome New Member
by Baptism:(to be scheduled)

Lisa Nagle
607 Newberne Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434.444.3441 Deacon: Leon Hassenpflug

Volunteer List for Saddle Ridge Ranch

Vacation Bible School 2010

Marshall Putt

Worship Rally Valley Marshall Robert Putt

Directors Aleta Robertson

Melissa Woodford

Registration Loretta Laprade

Jean Shumaker
Carole Maynard
Jeanne Kent
Nathan Haefer
Mike Gillette
Tanya Harlow

Nursery Irene Robertson

Rachael Robertson
Pre-K ( 3 year olds) Ranch Hands Roslyn Williams
“Cowpokes” Debra Renalds
Maria Wright ( youth)
Blair Hartless
Amanda Ayers
Sara Flouhouse

Pre-K ( 4 year olds) Ranch Hands Donnna Kendrick

“Little Rangers” Miho Camarata
Klaire Evans(youth)
Mac Krebs (youth)
Maddy Hassenpflug (youth)

Kindergarten Ranch Hands Katie Gillette

“Silver Spurs” Leigh Ann Smith
Nancy Breeding- will help pre-K also
Sarah Read (youth)
Brittany Kesler (youth)
Amber Taylor

1st and 2nd Ranch Hands Rhonda Evans

“Trail Blazers” Debbie Werthman
Chris Yarber (youth)
Jessica Overfelt (youth)
Brittany Canfield ( youth)
Kyle Werthman(youth)

3rd and 4th Ranch Hands Vicki Putt

“Rustlers” Joyce Camden
Jonathon Yarber (youth)
Chelsea Putt (youth)

5th and 6th Ranch Hands AJ Richards

“Mavericks” Ashleigh Richards
Sara Taylor

Music at Campfire Ranch Hands Randy Kent

Creek Jeanne Kent
Zander Richards (youth)
Recreation at Mustang Ranch Hands Nathan Haefer
Mountain Jackson Wright (youth)
James Wright (youth)
Jacob Neiderer (youth)
Drew Neiderer (youth)
Kevin Gunyanyi

Missions at Firefly Ranch Hands Edna Krebs

Cavern Catherine Parker

Crafts at Blazing Ranch Hands Robin Jennings

Star Stables Jessica Carson
Amy Hassenpflug
Josh Jennings (youth)
Melody Wright (youth)
Maria Wright (youth)

Snacks at Big Freda Womack

Sky Grill Mary Shepherd
Pat Wright
Pam Thompson

Additional Resources Jill Marston

( Special needs or Pre-K,
Kindergarten) Katelyn Werthman

Sound David Lawrence

Photography Bobby Thompson

Extra youth Kevin Exner

Michael Exner

Crossing Guard Tom Harris

Extra Help Carol Cooper

JB LaPrade

These volunteers help make “Saddle Ridge Ranch” come to life for 125 children. We appreciate
all your hard work and creativeness. Thank You ......God is GOOD!

Their Mission Offering for Operation Christmas Child was approx. $365.(change to be counted)

We had 512 pictures taken during the week. See sample below.....
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU.....
August 2010
Small Group Sunday School Bible Study
WE APPRECIATE OUR BIBLE TEACHERS!
Memory Verse:
“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord
and not for men.” Colossians 3:23
August: Youth & Adult Teacher Appreciation

NEWS from the EDGE

Youth Opportunities.......
AUGUST

* August 6: Tour of Liberty University (free)

* August 9: Movie Night (free)
* August 14: FUGE Reunion (free)
* August 15: FUGE Mission Report 6:30pm
* August 20: Back - 2 - School Toga Party & Trip
(Late Night - Cost $10 plus dinner money)
* August 25: Game Night, bring your favorite Game (free)
* August 29: Secret Sunday Surprise after Morning Worship
(Cost $7)

EDGE Fund-raiser - DVD of the Youth Mission Trip

FUGE, Greenville, SC
The DVD has over 400 photos and videos.
Made to Order Cost: $7 per DVD or 2 DVD’s for $12.
All Funds will go towards Youth Activities.
Contact the church office to place your order or by email at office@wlbc.org with
your name, phone number, and quantity. Thank you
 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 New Schedule:
July 31 - August 7, 14
Meet in the rear parking lot.
Questions? Please contact: Danny Jennings 525.5964

August 16 - 21, 2010

th
18 Year of Ministry to Local Children
The annual Klothes 4 Kids Sale, to be held August 19 - 21, will benefit children of low
income families in our community with back-to-school clothing. Through your generosity,
these children will be provided two brand new outfits of clothing, underwear, a backpack, and
school supplies for only $5 per child.
This year WLBC has been assigned Boy’s Size 10; shirts, jeans, boxer
underwear & socks. Please begin collecting the clothing items assigned to your church,
along with school supplies; backpacks, spiral notebooks, WIDE rule notebook paper, Crayola
crayons (24 box), rulers, scissors, etc.
Take advantage of the back-to-school sales and collect items over the next
several weeks. Bring all collected items to WLBC by Sunday, August 15.
Drop off day is Monday, August 16 between the hours of 9am - 10:30am and our day for
sorting and organizing.

Klothes 4 Kids Sale will need volunteers to help on Monday, August 16, to sort and organize
clothing as well as to work the sale, Thursday - Saturday, August 19-21.

Please contact Elizabeth Harris to volunteer, 832.0455.

 “The church with Heart in the Heart of the city”

Local Food Pantry - Non-Perishable Food

Please don’t forget our food pantry donations.

Volunteer for Klothes 4 Kids Sale Days

We still have WLBC Centennial Cookbooks. $10 each

Order your FUGE DVD’s

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

News from the Knights via Tommy Woodford:

To keep from repeating myself, I sent the following note to my very close friends to whom I have
run (continue to) with for the majority of my life. We are as close as brothers. One of my brothers,
Kevin is hurting now and he's a half a world away from us. He has adopted a little baby boy to give
him the love that his parents refused to give, due to his physical defects. Kevin told me that every
child needs someone to love him, and he and Jessica plan to do that for Kenji. Kevin told me the
story of how they got Kenji and the love they have for him. I haven't called Kev yet, though I plan
to call to check on him. From all appearances, their son is fighting for his life. He is being flown to
a city in Japan 2 1/2 hours from their home, in hopes of getting better. I admire Kevin for how he's
changed and for what he's doing with his life. I couldn't do it. Each of my friends have their
strengths and we support one another with them. Kevin has the compassion and can always sense
when I'm having a bad day or when I'm starting to slip back into my old habits. I'll get a call from
him, were he picks me up and gets me going back in the right direction.
He needs us to pick him up. Some of you know Kevin better than others, but I'd like to ask each of
you to pray for him. My buddies and I all have strong personalities, but we've always fallen in line
to support one another when we're down. I'm asking for others to pray for him too, for I know at a
world away, he's hurting and needs our prayers. Thanks Tommy
Guys, I really haven't said much, if anything about this but I think you should know. Kevin and Jessica
adopted a baby Japanese Orphan about a month or so ago. I believe he's around 18 months old.
The little boy is a dwarf and they knew he had problems going into the adoption. In Japanese
culture, if there's something wrong with the child, he's placed by the family in the Orphanage.
Kevin and Jessica believed this baby needed someone to love and care for him. His name is Kenji.
I'm not sure of the American name they gave him.
Within the past couple of days, their son began having breathing difficulties. His oxygen levels which
should be in the upper 90's, fell into the mid 30's. He was taken to the hospital where was placed in
the ICU in an oxygen tent. They found that in addition to a sinus infection, he has a very thin and
 narrow larynx. The swelling from the infection and the defect is making his breathing and eating
extremely difficult. I just learned that the doctors have decided to airlift the baby and Jessica to a
children's hospital 2 1/2 hours away from home, in hopes of getting him well. His condition
appears very critical. Kevin is doing some very good things with his life and with that of this little
baby. I know I couldn't give my life and the interests I have to do the things Kevin is doing.
I know he has great faith, as evidenced by him moving to Japan and continuing to live there. However,
he's going through a very difficult time right now. We all do our thing and are busy in our own
lives, however we've all been close friends for many years. I wanted you all to know what he's
experiencing so we can take a moment to say a little prayer for him. Though none of us talk to
Kevin as much anymore, I know he continues to support us and he's always one of the first, if not
the first to call us when we have difficulties with our family. Tommy
Latest Email: He has been moved out of the ICU into a room where Jessica will remain with him the majority of
the time. Kenji will be in this room for the next two weeks. The hospital has provided Jessica a room to
sleep during Kenji's stay. He is now only on CPAP nasal O2 at night to help him sleep. He was on 40% O2
nasal cannula during the day, but I believe he will be coming off that one.
Kevin said Kenji is laughing and eating well. He attributes his positive prognosis and continued recovery to
all the prayers and God's direction of the doctors. Tommy

"On mission to reach people

for the family of God.”

Staff
Dr. Robert Putt, Pastor rputt@wlbc.org
Cell Phone: 841.6886 845.4600 Ext. 15

Rev. Randy Kent, Minister of Music & Senior Adults rkent@wlbc.org

Cell Phone: 665.6880 845.4600 Ext. 13

Nathan Haefer, Interim Youth Minister nhaefer@wlbc.org

845.4600 Ext. 14 Cell Phone: 541.519.4690
Pam Anderson(Financial) panderson@wlbc.org
Sue Thomas (Administrative) sthomas@wlbc.org
Phyllis Lane (Organist) Phyllis.s.lane@aexp.com
Jeanne Kent (Pianist) kentsnforest@msn.com

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