West Lake Baptist News

In The Presence of My Enemies: Gracia Burnham's story has been featured in People Magazine, USA Today, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News & CNN. What started out as a relaxing, once in a lifetime anniversary get-away at an exotic island resort, for missionaries Gracia and Martin Burnham, turned into one of the most horrific nightmares imaginable. Kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group with ties to Osma bin Laden, the Burnhams were snatched away from friends and family and thrust into a brutal life on the run in the Philippine jungle. After a perilous year in captivity, having faced near starvation, constant exhaustion, gun battles and witness coldhearted murder, Martin was killed while Gracia miracously survived. Gracia's book is entitled "In The Presence of My Enemies." You're invited to hear her story on February 25 at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and is open to the public.

The Singing Men of Texas will be in concert at WLBC on Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. This unique choral group is comprised of men from throughout the East Texas area, many of whom currently serve as ministers of music in their own churches, including several from the Chandler area such as Ken Reid from First United Methodist Church in Chandler, Tommy Earl, from FBC Chandler, and Keith Davis from WLBC. The concert will feature several solos and ensembles from the uniquely talented group of men. You're invited to attend this free event.

Breckenridge Village Choir was in concert this last Sunday p.m. at WLBC and led in a heart warming time of worship and tesitmony by the director of the choir. Breckenridge Village is a faith based, residential community that offers a variety of services for adults with mild to moderate congnitive developmental disorders. The presentation, which features readings and solos, comes from a collection of 40 songs that the choir has memorized. After the moving time of worship with the choir, a fellowship meal followed the service.

Kidz Choir - The children's choir, which includes ages pre-K through 6th grade, meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for the musical entitled "I Am A Promise."

"I Can't Believe I Did That" - Are you sometimes shocked by the things you say or do? Do you find yourself being disappointed in yourself? In the pastor's new message series we'll discuss common areas of failure and self-disappointment and explore Biblical strategies that lead to the victory that God intends. Message titles include: "I Can't Believe I DID That!", "I Can't Believe I SAID That," "I Can't Believe I SPENT That!", "I Can't Believe I'm FACING That!", etc.

A Weekend to Remember: Family Life Marriage Conference March 23-25 in Grapevine, Texas. To be a part of the WLBC group of couples who will be attending contact Russell and Meagin Cooper or Bruce and Cindy Fowler.

VBS: Planning has been underway for sometime. The WLBC VBS will be held the first week in June. A big thanks to all of those who have agreed to work during VBS.