West Lake Baptist News

Author Gracia Burnham: Approximately 300 were in attendance this past Sunday at 4:00 for Gracia Burnham's testimony. Her book, "In the Presence of My Enemies" was a New York Times bestseller and chronicles the account of her one-year captivity by radical muslim terrorists in the jungles of the Phillipines. Though she was shot and survived, her husband Martin was killed. Today she lives in Kansas, and continues to write and speak.

Gracia remained for over one hour after the event ended Sunday, to personally visit with anyone in attendance that wanted to speak with her on a one-on-one basis. WLBC would like to thank our many wonderful friends from other churches who were in attendance.

The Singing Men of East Texas were in concert at WLBC this past Thursday night. Over 350 were in attendance to enjoy the choir comprised of men from throughout the East Texas region who are current or retired ministers of music. We were proud of the four men in the choir representing Chandler: our own Keith Davis, minister of music at WLBC; Ken Reid, Ministerof Music from FUMC Chandler; Tommy Earl, Minister of Music from FBC Chandler; and Allan Cox. The inspiring night featured solos and instrumentalists, as well as a multi-media presentation. We would like to thank The Singing Men of East Texas for this memorable time of worship, and thank all of our friends from area churches who were in attendance.

WLBC Food Bank will be in operation on Wednesday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Discipleship University: "Disciple U" -- the spring semester begins March 18th and will include: "A Man of His Word," an 8-week study for men developed by Adrian Rogers, and facilitated by Clayton Nicolardi; "Living Free," a 6-week Beth Moore Study facilitated by Cindy Pierce; "For Women Only: What Women Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men"; a 7-week Thursday night study for ladies based upon popular Shanti Feldhahn book, facilitated by Tanya Essary. Contact the church office for further information.

Family Life Marriage Conference: "A Weekend to Remember, " March 23-25 at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas. To be a part of the WLBC group that will be attending or to obtain further information contact Russell and Meagan Cooper, 903- 849-2564 or Bruce and Cindy Fowler, 903-849-6297.

WLBC Softball starts March 12th. WLBC will have a men's team and a women's coed team. Last season, WLBC shared the first place title with another team. Contact David Nichols for further information at 903-852-3011.

Men's Breakfast: The monthly men's brotherhood breakfast will be this Saturday, March 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

"I Can't Believe I Spent That" was the title of Sunday morning's continuing message series entitled "I Can't Believe I DID That!" Sunday we explored a four-part Biblical blueprint that leads to financial freedom.