FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR - Walnut Memorial
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Transcript of FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR - Walnut Memorial
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR
2020 is off and running and I am excited about spending the month of
February “unveiling” clarity concerning Christ and the Church. I am
impressed after much prayer and searching that God has led me to
preach and teach through the first three chapters of the book of the
Revelation.
Within these three chapters, we will catch a glimpse of the glorified
Christ. You may be surprised when you read through this text. John
will see and describe Jesus in a much different way that what we
read in the Gospel records. He will be revealed in all His glory. The church of today needs to see the power and
authority of Jesus with clarity. I am impressed you will be provoked to worship as John was when you read
these verses.
For the rest of the month of February and much of March, we will be studying through the seven churches of
Revelation located in Asia Minor. These seven churches each received a personal message from the Lord Jesus.
He gave them clarity about their present situation.
Perhaps this is exactly what every church in America needs as well. We need to see our church with clarity. We
need to see with clarity the things we are doing well and the things we are failing in. We need to confess sin and
worship worthily. We need to examine each ministry and each mission. Are we serving with all our heart, soul,
mind and strength?
I am convinced that when we gain 20/20 vision of Christ and the Church, we will have a new desire to see our
community with clarity and we will have a new desire to minister in and through it. So, let’s prepare to be hon-
est, vulnerable and sincere as we strive to see with clarity.
I truly believe that we have been positioned to have some of the greatest days in Walnut history. I believe from
our geographical location to our staff to our faith family, we are poised for greatness but it will only come
through much prayer and much labor.
Also during this month of February, you will be hearing much more about our prayer room ministry. I am excit-
ed to see how this ministry will drive the winds of the entire church. It is through prayer that we have access to
the throne in Heaven and I am confident when we get serious as a church about prayer that God will get serious
about pouring out blessings!
Maybe you would be interested in participating in this ministry. If so, please see Bro. Gerry Otahal. He is doing a
great job investing and organizing this ministry. I cannot wait until it is running at full capacity.
It is an honor to serve as your Senior Pastor and I pray that as pastor and people, we grow and serve together
with clarity. Let’s prepare for all the Lord has in store for this month. Most of all, let’s keep our eyes on Him!
Rejoicing.
Pastor Travis
NEW MEMBERS
The family and friends of Darrel Gillispie
The family of Linda & Hosea Brown & Jared Hodskins in the loss of her brother
& his grandfather, Fred H. Garst, Sr.
The family and friends of Scott Miller.
Sharon Russelburg in the loss of her father, John Lanham.
Thank You Notes OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO..
Thank you Faith Family for the prayers and support during the loss of
my father, John Lanham. -Sharon Russelburg
I would like to express my love, thanks and gratitude
for your kind expressions of love and sympathy during my wife’s passing. My Sunday School Class, the choir, the
Pastors, her Sunday School Class and all others, love you. - John Reed, Vanessa Reed & Jessica Gish
Bob & barbara metcalf
Welcome to our
Faith Family!
FEBRUARY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS
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Want to make a great first impression for Walnut
Memorial? The Engage Team is a good way to get
involved! Talk to Ryan Hutchinson or Bro. Eugene
about serving the Lord & caring for others through
the Engage Team!
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Currently there are open spots for First Impressions.
OPEN DOOR TEAM North Entrance: Hubert Edds West Entrance: Jerry Phillips
East Entrance: Vacant
GREETER TEAM 8:30AM: Dean Sipes | Vickie Sipes
Wayne Carlisle | Mary Rose Carlisle 9:30AM: Matt McCoy | Tamara McCoy
LaVonda Edds | Jane Young
WELCOME CENTER TEAM Chris McCoy | Heather McCoy
HOSPITALITY TEAM
Wanda Oller | Amy Wilkins
CONNECTION CENTER TEAM Robert Atwell | Jennifer Atwell
Mark Poiles | Bro. Eugene
FEB 2-8: James Nichols & Garry Lillpop
FEB 9-15: Mike Bosley & Ryan Hutchinson
FEB 16-22: Philip Moore & David Rice
FEB 23-29: Richard Russelburg & Wayne Miller
FEB 2: Helen & AnnaGrace Oakes & Amanda Verguson
FEB 9: Joy Bratcher, Secret Hurm & Megan Rice
FEB 16: Melissa Hardesty & Jayden Richeson
FEB 23: FAMILY SUNDAY
Matt Brigance
Michelle Smith
Jim Glover
DEACON OF THE WEEK KINGDOM KIDS VOLUNTEERS
FINANCE COUNTING TEAM
MISSIONS
As we enter this new year, it only stands to reason that we have perfect vision!! It is after all 2020!! So, we look back (hind sight is always better) and then forward into the new year with a few thoughts to remember: Each day of our lives we have only three things that we can offer God: our treasure, our talent, and our time. Each of these are given to us by God and we should be willing to give them back in generous portions. “ Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also,” (Matthew 6:21). It makes sense to us that we would spend our time and money on things that we enjoy, love, care about-our treasures (where our heart is). But, understand that
this works both ways: Where we put our treasures, our heart will follow. Do you long for a heart that is on the things of God? Then put your treasures in the things of God! Learn to develop a vested interest in God’s kingdom and not on the earthly one that will someday fade away. We are so amazed and grateful for those who have helped us make a difference in the world where we live. For us, that could be almost anywhere in America. We are not confident where we will be next, but we ARE CONFIDENT that where the Lord leads us, He has a reason for us to be there. We pray daily (sometimes hourly) for the Lord to place people in our path and for us to have the right question or conversation that will lead us to share God’s amazing love and salvation. We are heading into a blessed and busy year. In January we will be: teaching ACT Suicide Intervention 3 times; working with the local police, sharing about our trip to Israel (another great open door as many non believers will attend); and attending an EXPO (expecting over 6,000 in foot traffic), sharing God’s love and handing out Bibles & mate-rials filled with ‘TRUTH’. Oh, how vitally important truth is in this world. (I was told this week that I don’t preach ‘strong’ enough, that I need to TELL the Lord what I want to happen and boldly demand it. I com-pletely reject this thought – I come before the Lord with His strength and power, but I also know HE ALONE is in control, and His ways are far better than what I could imagine). I am not defeated. I am filled with even more vigor to stand on the Word of God and teach truth directly from the Word. We are so thankful for our Walnut Family; we don’t even have the words. On days when we feel alone, down or worn out, we get a call, a text, an email or a card from someone and we are rejuvenated and press on. We are entering our 5th year with Warrior 180 Foundation. I can honestly say it’s not where I thought we’d be, but we know there is a plan. Thank you for sending us out. Thank you for your part in this ministry. Thank you for believing in us and for laying us in prayer at the Lord’s feet. May your ministry be emblazed with the power from above for your faithfulness. Serving Him by serving others, Jeff & Criss Hastings
Worship M I N I S T R Y
M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R S !
21 & 22
UNSTOPPABLE Kidz Choir Concert
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22
Preschool, Kindergarten & Grades 1-4 Choirs will participate.
We’d love to have your child or grandchild join us and
participate in the concert!
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WMBC FEBRUARY 2020 SHUT-INS SPOTLIGHT
PLEASE SEND A CARD OF
PRAYER & ENCOURAGEMENT TO: John Bickel
2885 New Hartford Rd
Wellington Parc—Rm 6
Owensboro, KY 42303
DISCOVER WALNUT CLASS
Sunday, February 9,16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, at 9:45
during the Bible Study hour in room 203 in the
West Wing upstairs.
This is a 6-week class open to anyone who wants
to come and learn more about the basics of our
faith and WMBC. New Christians, members or
potential members are encouraged to attend.
Led by Bro. Eugene.
Sign up at the Connection Center!
PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY GROUP meets in the Fellowship Hall
on Sunday evenings at 6:00. Anyone can attend. Led by Bro. Eugene Howard
NEW IN THE SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY for 2020 CLARITY
The last Friday of each month, we will have a Senior Adult Prayer Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00.
We can’t have clarity in Christ, Church and Community without prayer!
The first one will be: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
10:00 –11:00 Room 102 & The Prayer Room
Dear Walnut Memorial Faith Family,
Words are not adequate to say Thank You for the
recognition of our 25 years, as a pastor and wife,
at Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. We so
appreciate the recognition on Jan. 5th and all the
cards, gifts and words of encouragement and
love. We are grateful for the plaque, admission to
the Shepherding Conference and Apple Watch
from the WMBC Faith Family.
God has blessed us so much, with all the people
we have met and served with over these years.
We look forward to continued
service to the Lord and His people at WMBC.
Bro. Eugene & Tonya Howard
Menu: Steak, Baked Potato, Green Beans,
Salad, Rolls, Dessert & Drink
Cost: $12.00 per person
Special Guest - Singer/Songwriter: Laura
Ramburger
Sign up & pay at the
Connection Center
He & his wife Lauren have been WMBC members since April 1996.
His birthday is July 25. He is a retired local attorney. At WMBC he has served as a Deacon, as
the long-time Living Waters Bible Study Teacher, has been on the Finance Committee, Short & Long Range Planning Committee & served twice on the Pastor Search Committee.
He suffers from Parkinson’s Disease and resides at Wellington Parc of Owensboro.
M I N I S T R Y
Wednesdays @ 6pm - youth
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Sundays @ 4:45 PM
February 21, 2020 Be at the church @ 5:30PM.
Servers Needed. Please wear jeans and a black shirt.
Food will be provided. Donations given will go
ANDREW HOWARD - 2.20
M I N I S T R Y
SUNDAYS @11:00AM
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Kingdom
Kids
Feb. 02
Joshua becomes Israel’s leader - drama w/steph Feb. 09
Rahab & the spies - art w/lee & suzie
Feb. 16
Crossing the Jordan - balloons w/ben
FAMILY SUNDAY Feb. 23
FEB. 5: Normal club night
FEB 12: Normal Club Night (cubbie Night)
FEB 19: Pajama Night
TOURNAMENT
Jan 29: bring a friend (double points)
FEB: 1ST, 8TH & 15TH @ HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS // MEETINGS
Tuesday nights @ 6:30 we have teams
that reach out to our community,
church members and visitors.
DIGITAL NEWSLETTER
NOW AVAILABLE
Contact the WMBC office to provide your email and receive our monthly newsletter via email!
Paper copies will be limited.
FEB. 09 @ 4:30 DEACON COMMITTEE MEETING
FEB. 16 @ 7:15 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
WMBC Fellowship Hall
GROW Ministry will be back in full swing in April. Please pray about your service in this ministry. Your commitment
would be one Tuesday a night for 1hr 15 minutes.
Areas of service are visiting, writing letters & prayer room. This is a time of great fellowship.
Contact any of the following for info: Barry & Mary Shultz, Jim & Lisa Glover,
Walt & Carrie Robinson or Mike & Pat Bosley
NEXT
MEETING
SATURDAY:
FEB. 29
CONNECT WITH WMBC
CONTACT THE STAFF: Corie Rice, Front Office Administrative Assistant [email protected] Office Hours: M-F, 8AM-4:30PM
Shelby Rice, Senior Pastor Ministry Assistant [email protected] Office Hours: T-Th., 8AM-4PM
Sherree Hedges, Worship Pastor Ministry Assistant [email protected] Office Hours: M-TH, 8AM-4:30PM Andrea Richeson, Financial Secretary Andrea. [email protected]
Travis Farris, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Eugene Howard, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Brian Elliott, Worship Pastor [email protected]
Donald Rice, Student Pastor [email protected]
Scott Seiber, Children & Family Pastor [email protected]
Shane Kahkola, Connections Pastor [email protected]
PRAYER REQUESTS:
ONLINE ACCOUNT:
For immediate prayer requests you can
email [email protected] or
call the church office to add a request on
our prayer chain.
CHURCH OFFICE: Walnut Memorial Baptist Church
519 W. Byers Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: 270.684.7234
After Hours Emergency:
270.684.7234, Ext. 200
HOURS:
M-F 8AM-4:30PM
*Closed 12-12:30PM for lunch.
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not have a way to church. Please call the
church office to be added to the pick-up list.
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SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday AM: 8:30 & 11:00
Bible Study: 9:45
Wednesday PM: 6:00
