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THE COMMUNICATOR
Volume 68 Issue 2, February 1, 2015
Ministers…………….……Members of
West Albemarle Baptist Church
Senior Pastor……….…Rev. Adam Hatley
Associate Pastor……...….Rev. Brent Pope
Director of Music...….….Tamara Chambers
Children’s Ministries…...…Abby Dillingham
Financial & Educational Secretary
………………………...Teresa Pope
Publications & Promotions…....Faye Blalock
Custodian……………..….David Tucker
Staff Intern………………...Austin King
West Albemarle
Baptist Church
336 Church Street
Albemarle NC 28001
Phone: 704-982-5127
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
From our Pastor
2
Activities & Events
3
Ministry News &
5-6
Needs
Monthly Stats
4
Church Family
6-7
Prayer Needs
7
Calendar
8
The Communicator published monthly by
West Albemarle Baptist Church, 336
Church Street. Entered as second-class
matter June 23, 1948, at the Post Office
at Albemarle, NC, 28001 under the Act
of March 3, 1879.
(Postmaster: Send address changes to
The Communicator, 336 Church Street,
Albemarle, NC 28001).
Also in February:
 Greeter/Usher meeting & training
Wednesday, February 4 (see page 3)
 Praise Team & Sanctuary Choir
will begin practice for Easter music
 Pastor Brent will preach a
ONE-hit wonder - Sunday, February 8
 Youth Ski Trip,
Friday-Monday, Feb 13-16 (see page 6)
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T he Co m mun i c ato r
...from our Pastor
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a
clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all
mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move
mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the
poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have
love, I gain nothing.
4 Love
boast, it is not proud.
5 It
is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not
does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in
evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always
hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13
In the month of February we celebrate God’s gift of love. Certainly the
words of Paul above are a wonderful reminder of what love is supposed
to look and act like. For many of us, these words were read at our
wedding as a reminder of how God wants a husband and wife to love
one another. Contextually, however, 1 Corinthians 13 is not about how
spouses are to love one another, but how believers are to love one
another.
In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul is writing on the subject of spiritual gifts and how believers have differing gifts
given to them by God for what is best for the entire church. Instead of using their gifts to glorify God, they
had chosen to put a value scale on what they thought were the most important gifts. In doing this, they
were essentially valuing (& devaluing) one another. In other words, if a person didn’t have a particular
gift, they were less important than one who did. And that is why as Paul concludes chapter 12 he writes:
And yet I will show you the more excellent way.
This more excellent way is LOVE! In the Christian community, there is nothing more important for us to do,
and no higher calling than for us to love one another. Jesus said our love for one another would be our
greatest testimony to a lost world that He is the Savior. For this reason, I want to challenge you to carefully
go through each verse above and evaluate your love quotient (especially for fellow believers). Are you
patient and kind with others? Do you struggle with envy or pride? Is there anyone you have dishonored
or anyone who easily angers you? Have you kept a record of wrongs or even had wrong thoughts
toward another believer? If you discover any areas where you are struggling, bring them to God with
repentance and a request for God to help you love others the same way He loves you!
Friends, I am thankful to be in a church where I see this kind of love expressed among believers.
I believe God is honored when we love others in His name and I believe He honors those who love in His
name! LET LOVE BE ONE BIG AREA YOU ARE FOCUSED ON THIS MONTH!
Pastor Adam
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Volume 68 Issue 2, February 1, 2015
Activities and Events
February Schedule
Come join us this month for
Adult Life Groups are studying the book of Genesis.
community, visitor, and member
February 1: Genesis 4:1-16, The Way of Cain
February 8: Genesis 4:17-26, The Song of Lamech
February 15: Genesis 5:1-32, He Was No More
February 22: Genesis 6:1-8,
Great Sin, Greater Grace
March 1: Genesis 6:9-7:24,
De-creation: The Biblical Flood
outreach
1st and 3rd
Mondays
6 pm in FLC
Greeters & Ushers Meeting
Wednesday, February 4,
5:30 pm in Sanctuary
Greeters and ushers are asked to meet with
Pastor Adam in the Sanctuary. We will discuss procedures for welcoming our church
family and, especially, our visitors as well as
ways to help keep order and also to deal
with disruptions and other problems that
may arise. Whether you are now serving or
wish to participate in this ministry, it is very
important that you attend this training
meeting.
BE A FRIEND …
INVITE YOURS TO CHURCH!
What would change in your life if you were told tomorrow
you have One Month to Live? There’s no doubt that for
most of us, life would definitely change. Maybe we would
worry less and love more. We would certainly want to
make those 30 days count!
2000 years ago Jesus came into this world to give His life
for ours. Starting March 4th we will begin a 30 day journey
with Jesus into the final month of His life, culminating on
Good Friday, April 3rd. This Easter series will encourage
you to live each day to the fullest and challenge you to
leave a godly legacy that will outlast you.
T he Co m mun i c ato r
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Memorials and Honorariums
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Men’s Study Group
IN MEMORY OF: Patricia DeVoss by Mike & Sue Doby;
Helen Ingold by Senior Ladies SS Class;
GENERAL BUDGET
IN HONOR OF: Ron Greene by Pete Whitley;
Barbara Klein by Pete Whitley;
Jerry & Kathleen Long by Cynthia Lowder;
Homer Tindall by Jimmy Thorpe; by Pete Whitley;
Walter Thompson by Pete Whitley;
Pete Whitley by Jimmy Thorpe;
L. Crump group
1st & 3rd Mondays
6 pm in The Lighthouse
IN MEMORY OF: Patricia DeVoss by Richard DeVoss; by Mildred Russell;
by Dwight & Judy Troutman;
Gene Herrin by Pete Whitley;
Bob Lowder by Cynthia Lowder;
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFIERING
IN MEMORY OF: Patricia DeVoss by D.Yett/R.Gooch SS class;
David, Eugene & Mary Helen Whitley
by Charles & Sandy Yarborough;
Staying fed
PROJECT BUILD ON FAITH
“How sweet are your words to my
taste, sweeter than honey to my
mouth!”
(Psalm 119:103, NRSV).
IN MEMORY OF: Patricia DeVoss by Carroll & Martha Hudson;;
WALLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Glenna Dick by Diane & Tony Jordan;
WILEY RUTLEDGE MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP
IN MEMORY OF: L.W. Bowen by Annette & David Mullis;
Patricia DeVoss by Jack & Sylvia Faulkner;
by Annette & David Mullis.
ATTENDANCE-RECEIPTS & EXPENSES
DECEMBER 2014
Church Budget Receipts
Church Budget Expenses
TOTAL Overage through 12/31/14
$ 81,154.79
57,259.02
$ 50,427.21
OTHER DESIGNATED RECEIPTS IN DECEMBER
AWANA Missions
$
785.00
Community Inn
$
300.00
Lottie Moon
$ 42,910.00
Music Fund
$
25.00
Odell Russell Mission Fund
$
12.00
Sr. Adult Bus Fund
$
50.00
Waller Scholarship Fund
$ 1,095.00
WMU
$
100.00
Youth Ministry
$
100.00
January 4
January 11
January 18
January 25
Average
JANUARY ATTENDANCE
Bible Study
Morning Worship
8:30/11:00
Total
251
154/129
283
235
167/141
308
255
161/133
294
256
139/162
301
250
155/141
297
Recently I was confronted with this
question: If you fed yourself with food
the way you feed yourself with God’s
Word, would you still be alive? It gave
me pause.
Do I eat enough spiritually? - feast
regularly enough on Scripture to
keep up my energy and the health of
my soul? Do I eat nutritiously? — take
in a balanced meal of law and gospel,
comfort and commandments,
prophecy and promise? Do I pass up
spiritual junk food? — set aside empty
calories that lead to disease, in order
to hunger for what truly gives life? Do
I drink enough Living Water to avoid
faith dehydration? And once in a
while, do I splurge on dessert? — savor
the sweetness and joy of belonging at
God’s table?
What abundance God sets before us.
May we never skip a “meal”!
—Heidi Mann
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Volume 68 Issue 2, February 1, 2015
Women’s Activities
Women’s Study Groups
WMU/WOM

E. Hale/G. Hinton groups meet Monday,
February 16 at 1 pm in Talbert SS class

February projects:
Upward Basketball concessions (contact
Barbara Klein or Cindy Wilhoit to help)
Fill baby bottles for
B. Barnes group:
nd
th
M. Hudson group:
2 & 4 Tuesdays at 10
am in Family Life Center current study Lord, Change
My Attitude by James
MacDonald
2nd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm
in The Lighthouse - current
study The Beauty of Aging
by Karen O’Connor
A. Dillingham
group:
1st Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
- not currently meeting
D. Parks group:
2nd & 4th Mondays , 6:30 pm
in Conference Room - not C. Lowder group:
currently meeting
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
in The Lighthouse
B. Gooch group:
- not currently meeting
Pregnancy Resource
Center
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11:30 am
at The Lighthouse - current
study Get Off Your Knees
and Pray by Sheila Walsh
If you are not currently part of
a Women’s study group and
would like to be, call the
church office or contact one of
the facilitators listed above.
Seniors’ Luncheon
Sweet Sisters
in February
All ladies are invited
to come this month to our
Super Salad Night!
We will start @ 6:30 in the
Lighthouse! We hope to see
you then!
Thursday,
February
19,
Bringa’ you favorite
Italiano disha’
and come shara’
the amoré
witha’ us!
Tuesday, February 17
11:00 am in FLC
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Activities and Events for Children & Youth
All Things
Possible
No Tutoring:
February 16
AWANA
Feb 4th - 1/2 Book
Completion Night
Feb 11th - Spread the Love Night
(Kids wear red)
Feb 18th - Verse-A-Thon
Feb 25th - Dot Your Leader Night
CENTRI-KID
June 23-27
for kids in 3rd-5th grades
Upward Basketball
and Cheerleading
Games continue
through February 28
Please continue to pray for
the love of Jesus to be
displayed to these children
and to their families!
TOTAL COST: $306 $50 deposit due by February 12!
Pastor Brent
brentpope@
westalbemarle.com
704-982-5127
Youth Ski Trip
Feb
13-16
Happy Birthday!
February 2 - Carter Knighten
February 7 - Davis Moose
Cost: $125
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Volume 68 Issue 2, February 1, 2015
Prayer Needs
Norma Almond
Sue Frye
Greg Slack
Mariel Bargesser
Danny Gaston
Carolyn Smith
Mitchell Biles
Scott Griffin
Shirley A Smith
Hank Chavis
Roger Hathcock
Shirley J Smith
John Clontz
Ruby Hatley
Clara Stamey
Everette Crisco
Marie Holt
Homer Tindall
Kent Davis
Don Jenkins
Bud Vanhoy
Mike Davis
Randall Kimrey
Diane Vanhoy
Christopher Dick
Bob Lindley
Jim Webb
Eli Dick
Melanie Little
Rhonda Whitley
Duane Dunlap
Jerry & Kathleen Long
Pam Wise
Peggy Edge
Jimmy Morton*
Linda York
Mike Efird
Vernon Norman
Homebound Members &
Pam Efird
Jean Poplin
Members in Nursing Homes
Floyd Eudy
Amanda & Amos Privette
Libby Eudy
Josh Ross****
**Serving in Jordan
Sylvia Faulkner
Jeannette Rothermel
*** Serving in Russia
Ed Fesperman
Angela Sells
Donald Freeman**
Jeremy Shaver***
SS Life Group Leaders
We are deeply saddened by
the loss of
Mrs. Patsy Page Blalock
who passed away
Wednesday, January 28.
She was 80 years old and
had been a member at
West for 69 years when she
was baptized at age 11.
Please remember Amanda
Howell, her daughter, and
all their family in your
thoughts and
prayers during this difficult
*Serving in Afghanistan
time of loss.
****Serving in Iraq
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
will not meet in February. to Mrs. Cindy Wilhoit in the loss of her father,
Mr. Vernon Norman, who passed away January 20th;
Finish reading your books
and come prepared
to discuss at the
to Mrs. Sybil Buchanon, who lost his daughter-in-law,
Mrs.Toni Buchanon on January 23rd;
next meeting:
and to Mr. Horace Coley in the loss of his brother,
Sunday, March 1
Mr. Robert Lee Coley, who died December 4th.
5:30 pm in the
Please keep all these families in your thoughts and
Family Life Center
prayers during this time of loss and grief.
February 2015
SUN
1
MON
Deacon: Rob King
983-5449
3
Deacon: Sid Talbert
983-2348
15
4
9
10
10am:FLC Women’s group
10-12: Old Fell hall &
Lighthouse 2pm: Women’s Children’s Bldg - PRC classes
11:30 am: LighthouseFLC– 5pm:Upward practice Women’s group
2pm: Lighthouse-Women’s
group
16
17
Deacon: Stephen Chambers
982-8404 Children’s Bldg: 1:00 pm: 11:00 am: Seniors
E.Hale/G.Hinton groups
luncheon
3:30 pm: Lighthouse WMU meeting
FLC– 5pm:Upward practice
Lighthouse-6 pm:L.Crump
Men’s group
22
WED
Deacon: Ryan Hathcock
982-5143
23
24
10am: FLC Women’s group
10-12: Old Fell hall &
Children’s Bldg - PRC classes
FLC– 5pm:Upward practice 11:30 am: LighthouseWomen’s group
FLC– 5pm:Upward practice
THU
5
FRI
6
SAT
7
FLC: 9-2: Upward games
FLC– 5pm:Upward practice
Lighthouse-6 pm: L.Crump
FLC– 5pm:Upward practice
Men’s group
4:30 pm: Deacons meeting
8
2
TUE
FLC– 5pm:Upward
practice
11
12
13
14
20
21
27
28
FLC: 9-2: Upward games
FLC– 5pm:Upward
practice
18
19
FLC: 9-2: Upward games
FLC– 5pm:Upward
practice
6:30 pm: Sweet
Sisters
25
26
FLC: 9-2: Upward games
FLC– 5pm:Upward
practice
FEBRUARY GREETERS
8:30 am
CHURCH SIGN Tammy James, Kay Howard
RAMP AREA
JD & Vann Perry
SUNDAY NURSERY
INFANTS
1s & 2s
February 1
8:30 am Christy & Michael Bargesser Sonya Moose
11:00 am Barbara Klein, Toni Harrison Drinda Holt
February 8
8:30 am Cindy & Tom Wilhoit
Catherine Flake
11:00 am Justin & Suzanne Carter Andrea & Myron harrington
February 15
8:30 am David & Krystyal Dulin
...need volunteers
11:00 am Chad & Stephanie Lowder ...need volunteers
February 22
8:30 am Candace Hatley, Teresa Pope Jackie Vanhoy
11:00 am Derrick & Allison Kessinger Sherry Russell
March 1
8:30 am Holly & Lawrence Dorsey
Brian & Crystal Simpson
11:00 am Diane Fink
Bill & Renee Dennis
11:00 am
Ande & Gary Dick
Susan Bailey, Norita Fields
Weekly Activities
Sundays
8:30 am: First Worship
9:45 am: SS Fellowship
9:45-10 am: West Shop open
10:00 am: SS Life Groups
10:45-11:15 am: West Shop open
11:00 am: Second Worship
VAN MINISTRY
DRIVERS
Sundays
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
March 1
Jason Carlisle
Tom Wilhoit
Arthur Walters
Sid Talbert
Carroll Hudson
Mondays
10:00 am: Staff meeting
Wednesdays
6:00 pm: Awana;
Adults Prayer Time
6:15-6:30 pm: West Shop open
6:30 pm: Adult Discipleship studies;
Youth Bible study
7:30 pm: Adult Choir practice
NO February
birthdays!