West Lake Baptist News

Newest Members: We'd like to welcome Ronnie and Theresa Brownlow as our newest members to the WLBC family.

"Facing The Giants": You're invited to a free showing of this dynamic, surprise hit film of the year at WLBC on Sunday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m. This event is an officially licensed showing in arrangement with Provident Films and Sony Entertainment. Admission is free and there will be no love offering.

A drawing will be held to give away a free CD soundtrack from the movie. The public is encouraged to attend - so be our guest and bring a friend, your family, or a group. You'll be inspired by the story of a high school coach and team that learn how faith plays out both on and off the field, and how, with God all things are possible. If you missed the movie during its run in theaters nationwide now is your chance to attend a free public showing.

"The Super Bowl of Singing:" On February 4th from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m WLBC will host "The Super Bowl of Singing," - a gospel singing featuring southern and bluegrass gospel groups from the East Texas Area.

Artists include: "A Chord Of Three" from Canton, a southern gospel trio with a sound much like noted gospel group "The Martins;" Tenor Mark Freed, from Kilgore, who is noted for his high tenor range and distinctive southern gospel style; Rick Daily featuring gospel bluegrass; and more. Come joing us for this one hour of singing on Super Bowl Sunday!

"Breckenridge Choir Concert: " We are pleased to have the choir in concert in our evening service on February 11th at 6:30 p.m.

Gracia Burnham: who is a nationally known author and speaker will be our guest on Feb 25, at 4:00 p.m. Gracia's story, as chronicled in her book "In The Presence of Mine Enemies" has been featured in USA Today, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and extensively in media venues throughout the country. She and her husband Martin, both from Kansas, were missionaries for 17 years with New Tribes Missions before being taken captive in the Phillipines by Muslim extremists.

After a lengthy captivity which was internationally reported, her husband was killed by his captors. You're invited to come and hear this inspiring testimonry of courage by Ms. Burnham. Admission is free.

Celebration Choir: the WLBC choir is currently preparing an Easter Musical Presentation entitled "Thine is The Kingdom." If you'd like to join us - rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Or contact Keith Davis, our minister of music for further information.

Secret Sister Revealing: The secret sisters will reveal their identity at a luncheon on January 27, at 12:30 p.m at San Pedro's.

WMU Birthday Party: This monthly event for the residents of the Chandler Nursing Home will be held on January 17, at 10:00 am.

Sermon Series: The pastor's current Sunday morning series is entitled "Making The New Year a NEW Year: Titles include: Living Wisely: The Ingredients of a Godly Decision (1-7-07): Living Abundantly: Living Life From The Overflow" (1-14-07); Living Triumphantly: Living Up When Things Are Down (1-21- 07); Living Passionately: Finding The Fire Again" (1-28-07)

SAGE: The Acteens (girls ages 12-18) will go to Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler to attend this event from January 18 through 20th. Contact Carolyn Lance for further information.