The Candle

Westhampton Baptist Church 6112 Three Chopt Road Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 282-4243 (office)

(804) 282-0352 (fax)

Email: wbc123@verizon.net

Church Staff

Dr. William B. Hardison, Jr.

Interim Pastor

Carol G. Turner

Minister of Music and Family Life

Rev. Bill Duganne

Minister of Youth

Darryl Emerson, Organist

Diane Overberg, Parish Nurse

Teresa Crawley Brooks, Secretary

February 2013

Join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday, February 13th for our special Ash Wednesday Services

If you go to the greeting card store looking for a greeting card to send to a friend for Lent, you are not likely

to find one. You will find plenty of Valentine cards, Birthday cards, and “Hope You Are Feeling Better”

cards, but no Lenten cards. For unlike the nostalgia and wonder we experience at Christmas, or the victory

we celebrate at Easter, we don't quite know how to observe Lent.

It doesn't look like very much fun, the Lenten season, certainly not worthy of sending

cards to loved ones. Thinking about our mortality is not something we particularly want

to do for 40 days. No thanks, I'll see you at Easter.

But when we simply show up at Easter, we miss a big part of the story of salvation. We

miss the opportunity to see just how far Jesus dug into the soil of our humanity. We

begin to see our sin for what it is, and we begin to understand why it was that Jesus had

to die on an “Old Rugged Cross” to set us free from ourselves.

--Romans 5:8 reminds us that “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”

Special Lenten Devotion Guides will be available to families following the service.

A Beautiful Devotional Thought

Does God really love us forever? Not just on Sunday when our shoes are shined and our hair is

fixed. We want to know . . . how does God feel about me when I am a jerk? Not when I am peppy,

being positive and ready to tackle world hunger. I know how He feels about me when I think He

cannot see me.

I want to know how He feels about me when I snap at anything that moves, when my thoughts are

gut-level, when my tongue is sharp enough to slice a rock. How does He feel about me then?

God answered our question before we asked it. So we’d see His answer, He lit the sky with a star.

So we’d hear it, He filled the night with a choir; and so we’d believe it, He did what no man had

ever dreamed. He became flesh and dwelt among us.

He placed His hand on the shoulder of humanity and said, “You’re something special.”

. . . . . . . . . .Max Lucado from In the Grip of Grace

FROM THE BOARD OF DEACONS

Your Board of Deacons was very active during the past two months. The Board promoted gifts for the family that

Johnny Butler is working with for Christmas. The Board sent out the letter for Christmas gifts for the church staff

and promoted a special offering for Mark and Sarah Williams, missionaries to South Africa, to be used in their

work. Christmas gifts for homebound members were purchased and delivered by Board members.

The Board’s Bible emphasis for the past month was Luke. Board members will be reading and studying the book of

John during the coming month. All church members and friends are encouraged to join with the Board in this Bible

emphasis.

“Sunday School Update”

January Bible Study started January 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. with 18 members in attendance. It will be running for

six weeks. We are so pleased Rev. Bill Duganne, our Youth Minister, is teaching Living Like You Belong to God.

These classes are on Friday nights allowing Rev. Duganne to continue with the Youth on Wednesday nights. All

members are invited and are welcome to bring a friend. The class usually last until about 9:00 p.m. You will be

provided with a sheet with the scripture references printed so having your Bible with you is optional.

Two new Young Adult classes have been started recently. For the ladies, Susan Butler is teaching and for the

men, Johnny Butler will lead. There is a class for everyone so please join us on Sunday at 9:40 a.m. each week. If

you have any questions regarding a class, please feel free to call the church or me (270-2215) at home.

Linda Eades, Sunday school Director

“The Library Corner of Our Church”

The Book Club reviewed For One More Day by Mitch Albom, the author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The

Five People You Meet in Heaven. It’s a small, easy read book that anyone would enjoy. If you’ve lost a person

you would love to spend one more day with, this is the book for you. I’m suggesting we read Gone Girl by

Gillian Flynn for our March meeting. Barbara and I have both read this and it has been on the “Best Seller” list

in the Richmond newspaper for several Sundays.

There are always books of various interests in our Library and we would love for you to come up and explore the

selection. If you need help, please ask us and we’ll be happy to search out any book we feel would satisfy your

interest.

Linda Eades, co-chair

How do I support Sara and Mark Williams’ mission in South Africa?

After meeting Mark and Sara last Sunday folks are asking, “How can I help?”

There are two up-coming opportunities:

1. You may write a check to the “Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.” Please include on your check memo line

“Mark and Sara Williams. South Africa”. Bring or mail your check to Westhampton Baptist Church, and it

will be forwarded to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in Atlanta. CBF will then place your gift in Mark and

Sara’s account.

2. On Sunday, February 3rd, the Youth have invited the church to join them for a SOUPer-Bowl luncheon

immediately after the worship hour. There no charge for the meal, but there will be an offering plate available

in which you may leave a “love gift.” The church will see that those gifts also get to Mark and Sara.

Thank you so much for your support.

Saturday - 2nd

Jennifer Tsimpris

Monday - 4th

Sarah Bagby

Tuesday - 5th

Kristen Hagood

Wednesday - 6th

Inez Wolfe

Thursday - 7th

Hoy Woodburn

Sunday - 10th

Lorrie Brooks-Wajciechowski

Wednesday - 13th

Doris Corby

Sunday - 17th

Marcia Schmid

Emily-Anne Davis

Tuesday - 19th

Kyle Hagood

Molly Gardner

Friday - 22nd

Mark Rogers

Saturday - 23rd

John Griffin

Sunday - 24th

Roger Rogers

Randy Bassett

Monday - 25th

Anna Romanello

Robbie Vaden

Tuesday - 26h

Mildred Fuqua

Thursday - 28th

Catherine Wells

Thanks to everyone for your generous donations to our food closet over

the last few months. We gave out 4 Thanksgiving baskets and 3

Christmas baskets. Please continue to buy items for the food closet.

Needed items include: powdered milk (in single pouches), soups,

canned meat, canned fruit, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly,

spaghetti, and spaghetti sauce.

For February, we need to purchase two $25 gifts cards for Hess or BP

gas stations for the Oregon Hill Baptist Center. If you would like to

make a donation towards the purchase of a gift card, please give the

money to Tiffany Robertson.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our mission

projects.

Feb. 3rd- SOUPer Bowl Luncheon (see below).

Feb 10th- Youth road trip Noon-2:30 (destination TBA)

Feb. 17th- regular Youth meeting Noon-2:30

Feb 24th- Movie time in the Youth Room Noon-2:30 (Movie TBD)

On Feb. 3rd, the Youth will be holding a “SOUPER BOWL” luncheon

immediately following worship. We will be offering several different

types of soup along with bread and beverages. ALL are welcome to

come and warm up! There is no charge for the meal, but we will be

accepting donations. All proceeds will go to Sara and Mark

Williams, our missionaries in South Africa. Please plan on having

lunch with us that day and support our Youth and our missionaries!

Mark your calendars today for Monday Feb 18th. The Youth will be

sponsoring a trip to Massanutten Ski Resort for a fun afternoon of

Tubing!! We will be leaving the Church at 9:30a.m. and return around

5:30p.m. This trip is open to ALL Youth, children, and adults,

(minimum height 36 inches, children under the age of 12 must be

accompanied by an adult). Cost is $20.00 for the two-hour tubing

event. To make your reservation (space is limited and we need a firm

count by Feb 11th), please contact Bill Duganne (804-334-7185, or

pastorbillandsue2@verizon.net). To help keep costs down, we

recommend bringing your lunch, drink, snacks, etc. Coolers will be

provided.

Our Youth group is open to ALL Youth grades 6-12, regardless of

Church affiliation. We welcome all Youth to join us for Sunday School

from 9:40-10:45 Sunday mornings and for our Youth meetings from

Noon-2:30. We meet in the Youth Rooms on the first floor (across from

the Fellowship Hall). Come and join us!

February 2013

5:30 Dinner by Reservation 6:30 Angel Voices Choir 3 years - 1st grade

Sonshine Singers 2nd - 5th grade

God’s Hands Puppets 6th - 12th grade 6:45 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study

7:00 Sonshine Ringers 2nd - 5th grade

New Life Singers Youth and Adults 7:45 Sanctuary Choir

8:45 Sanctuary Ringers 9:40 Sunday School

11:00 Worship

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1

Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

7:30p - Friday Night Bible Study

Rev. Duganne / Fellowship Hall

2 All State Concert

3:00pm First Baptist Church

3

Holy Communion

Luncheon after service

4 Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

Knitting a Fellowship @ 7:00p / Parlor

5

6

Wednesday Night Activities

7

Finance Committee

Meeting @ 7:00p

8 Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

7:30p - Friday Night Bible Study

Rev. Duganne / Fellowship Hall

9

10

Youth Road Trip 12 Noon - 2:30p (TBA)

11

Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

Deacon Meeting 7:30p

12

13

Ash Wednesday Dinner 5:30p

Ash Wednesday Services 6:30p

Fellowship Hall

Children’s Choirs - 6:30p

14

15

Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

16

17

Regular Youth Meeting 12 Noon - 2:30p

18 Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

Youth Activity 9:00a - 6:00p

Massanutten Ski Resort

for a fun afternoon of

Tubing!!

Church Council Meeting @ 7:30p

19

20

Wednesday Night Activities

21 22 Morningside Fridays’ Bible Study @ 10:30a

3000 Skipwith Road

23

24 Movie Time

12 Noon - 2:30p Youth Room

A Night at the Opera

25 Deadline for Dinner by Reservation

26 10a - VIP Club

Virginia Historical Society

27

Wednesday Night Activities

28

All State Weekend

Keep a song in your heart, Carol

Virginia Baptist All-State Choir Concert

Saturday, March 2, 2013

3:00 pm

First Baptist Church

2709 Monument Avenue

Plan now to come to hear this outstanding group of children and youth as they lift

their voices in praise to their Lord. You will be blessed and will be a blessing to

Noah Butler, Dimitri Duroseau, Raquel Turner, Brooke Turner and Kyle White

with your support.

Coming Up…

Music and Worship Arts Camp at Eagle Eyrie

July 15-19

Grades 4 – 12

Let me know of your interest.

As we prepare for the Lenten season and our celebration of Easter, we encourage

you to join a choir and lift your voice in song with us.

The Candle is published monthly by Westhampton Baptist Church, 6112 Three Chopt

Road, Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 282-4243.

Information for any newsletter may be brought to the church office or faxed to us at

(804) 282-0352. Copy deadline is noon, the 3rd Monday of each month.