West Lake Baptist News

Virginia Tech: What Does Atheism Offer in the Face of Tragedy?" was the title of Sunday morning's message by Pastor Eric, exploring the reality of what atheism/secularism falsely offers as an answer to life. Starting from the Christian explanation of the reality of evil, the astonishing historical record of mass murders under atheistic/communistic regimes was explored (China, Cambodia, Soviet Union, etc.), as was the cheapened value of life promoted by this philosophy (resulting in euthanasia, abortion, infanticide, etc.). A thoughtful review was made regarding the development of the scientific method and the significant advances in science that were originated by those with a Christian worldview.

The pastor read from a list of over 100 noted scientific discoveries made by noted scientists who were Christians. Contrary to popular thought, the springboard of modern science did not originate in Greece (due to a dualistic worldview) nor in China or India (due to a cyclical worldview), nor from Islamic cultures (due to a fatalistic worldview) -- but began by those adhering to a Christian worldview such as Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Louis Pasteur.

The pastor addressed the recent efforts by popular athiestic authors, Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris ("The End of Faith"; "Letter to a Christian Nation") who profess an aggressive strategy to spread athiesm through the current cultural fabric.

Ultimately, in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy, though students instinctively and publicly prayed, and by request, clergy encompassed the campus to provide comfort -- the crusaders of atheism were notably absent. None of the atheistic protest groups who aggressively take legal actions against public schools regarding prayer were there to offer hope, comfort, or answers in the face of this horrific tragedy. Clearly, atheism offers no hope ... provides no answers ... has no historical record of charity or goodwill. But Christians were there -- because Christ is hope, Christ is the answer, and He is the ultimate expression of goodwill through His graceful offer of salvation.

The Priority Gospel Quartet will be our guest artist group for this Sunday night. Our bass player, Louis Moe, is a member of this group which features Southern Gospel Music.

Celebrate Recovery: This Christ based recovery program developed by Rick Warren's Sattleback Valley Church is offered confidentially, and without charge to members of the community, on Tuesdays at 6:30 at WLBC.

Mission West Lake: the WLBC Food Bank will be in operation on May 2nd from 10:00am-2:00pm.

WLBC Spring Softball: Monday's game featured the Co-Ed Team at 6:30pm on Lindsey Field 5; followed by the Men's Team game at 9:15 pm on Lindsey Field 5.

Women of Faith Conference: August 24-25, 2007; American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas. Sign-up sheet is in the foyer, or contact the office to be a part of the WLBC group attending the conference.

Singin' Saintz: The senior adults will conclude practice until the fall, with a Tuesday luncheon at the Ranch and the Rose Plantation.

VBS will be the first week in June, the 4th-8th.

WMU: The Women on Missions served the monthly Birthday Party at the Chandler Nursing Center, Wednesday, April 18. All residents were invited and those with April birthdays were honored. A program preceded the party with music and singing.

Jeanette Harris was honored at a coffee during the week, commemorating her service in the WMU, as she relocates to California.

The Evangels Sunday School Class met at the home of Johnnie Parmer on Thursday for the regular monthly business.

STARS: Seniors Taking Active Rolls, the Senior Adult group of West Lake Baptist, held the monthly activity on Friday, April 20, 2007, from 3:00-6:00 pm. On May 18th, the STARS will meet for the annual Fish Fry furnished and cooked by the men.

Discipleship Training ... Discipleship University, Spring 2007 is in progress now. "Following Jesus" for youth, 8-week study; "Man of His Word," 8-week study; "Living Free," Beth Moore, 6- week study; "The Bible Study for Women Only," 7-week study.

New Message Series "Your Life as God Intended," Sunday morning service. "The Real Prayer of Jesus," on Wednesdays. These messages will bless you.