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Wincanton Baptist Church

1829 - 2007
An Evangelical Christian Fellowship

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March is flying.......and it's only just started!
I'm still thinking about time. With time being todays's valuable comodity, what are we doing with it. I guess like most of us I am guilty of wasting time.

Nearly eight years ago Crawford and Jenny arrived with us to take up the reins of the ministry here. All of a sudden the time is all to fast approaching when they will leave us to take up this mysterious thing called retirement. It is good to look back and reflect on the time they have had with us and to give thanks for what God has done through them here at WBC.

Time is a something that cannot be given a specific value. It's a linear thing that is totally unique. Just think for one moment. Gosh!....that moment was what I call virgin time. A bit like the virgin snow of my youth. Waking up and going out into the garden and seeing snow with no marks on it. Time is just like that. Every second of every day is brand new. Untouched by anyone else, and what you do with that time is up to you. When that second passes......it's gone and the clock can't be turned back to re-run it of you think you got it wrong.

In today's generation of computer games, if you get it wrong, you can r e-run the scene until you overcome the baddie and you become the hero of the day.

Sadly, life is just like time. Life is real time. We live every day one second at a time, and it's important that we do our best to use that time wisely. The time we have:

  • Each day
  • Each week
  • Each month
  • Each year
  • Each life

Is a very special gift from a very special person. It is given by God to someone He believes is very special and very valuable.

YOU!

God placed the highest possible value on you. He gave a life for you, but he gave that life with a purpose in mind. He has set you aside to fulfill the plans that he has for you. As his child you have been given a huge responsibility. You are the body of Christ on this aching earth. It's your task to reflect God's love and compassion on earth.

What are you doing about it?
What do you want to do about it?

Start by sharing with the leadership team so that we can pray with you and for you. We want to help you fulfill the plans that God has for you. Over the last eight years God has used Crawford to open up and release giftings within the fellowship. This will see us in good stead as we start the process of preparing to find a new pastor. We want Crawford and Jenny's legacy to be one that carries on. So we w ant all of you to play your full part in this process.

If you want help, all you need to do is ask.

Do you have any questions about the Christian faith?

Why should you put your trust in someone that you don't know? I guess that this trust comes as you get to know someone better. If you want to get to know more about Jesus, why not join in with one of our home groups. We have three groups meeting at different times of the week. At those groups we study the bible together to get to know Jesus better and to understand Him better.

All groups promote learning in a fun and relaxed way. If you want to explore this or talk to someone about this contact us and we will be delighted to help. All communication will be in strictest confidence.

Contact us:
Tel: 01963 34327
E-mail: webmaster@wincantonbaptist.co.uk


Linx Project.

The Linx Project continues to grow. The Project now has active workers in:

King Arthur's Community School
Ansford Community School
Sexey's School, Bruton

Tamra Bradbury is now settled in our local school "King Arthur's" and is already making her mark. She is beginning to address important issues that will shape the future of the school. Please pray for her and her staff as they work with the youth of our community. This always affects the futures of our young people.

Laura Johns, the new Linx Wincanton team leader has also settled in and working with Jo Whitehead the work continues to move forward. They are working hard in King Arthur's and in the community at every opportunity to influence young people is a positive way. Please pay for this work as it is very important. In the long run we hope to be a positive influence in helping to reduce local problems in our youth.

If you would like to support eh Linx Project please contact John Smith or any of the trustees for information. With the growth of the project comes an equally growing budget to be met if we are to ensure that the witness to young people continues. Contact John on 01963 34327 with any questions.


Humour is an important part of life.

We all benefit from having a good laugh. We all like to laugh and we all laugh at different types of humour. Try this one on for size.

Three wheeled tractor, husband and ballast...only kidding. She's his wife.

(Proof that man needs a good wife.)

Thanks to David Barnes (Wotton Basset) for this one. Why not send us your fun pictures for publication. We'll consider any good taste humour. No rough stuff please (I shouldn't even need to say that - should I). Contributions to - webmaster@wincantonbaptist.co.uk

Stop Press News

Church notices 16th March 2008. Download your own copy.....Click here

A Praying Church :
Prayer is a special ingredient in the life of any church fellowship. Whilst we believers can plan and do many great things in Jesus name, that can be our work for Him. It is prayer that unleashes the power of God on the earth. His power plus our willingness to serve is a pretty lethal combination.

By praying to God we are inviting Him to get involved in our daily events. Do you speak with God? Annually, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, Hourly, or is God an integral part of your daily life? If not you can start now. Speak to God 9in your heart. Speak to God out loud. Whichever, speak to God and you may get a surprise when He speaks to you.

Church Prayer Chain:

Are you on the prayer chain. This is a vital part of our support ministry to the members and friends of WBC. AS needs are made know e circulate the "Prayer Chain" asking God to get involved. We pray prayers in agreement.

How else can we pray for each other. If we don't know your needs or burdens how can we pray for you. Join us in prayer on the prayer chain. See Jane Smith or Georgina Grant.

 

The Week Ahead:

Sunday 16th March 08
10:30am - Music Group
Theme:
Celebration..Jesus enters Jerusalem.

Tuesday 18th March :
TFJ: 10am at Peggy Hart's home.

Bible Study Group:
7:30pm - At WBC - Miss Roper Room.

Wednesday 19th March :
Prayer Ministry Team :
7:30pm - WBC in Miss Roper Room.

20th March :
10:30 to 12:00 noon: Listening Ear: In the main hall. Open to all. A place for a cuppa and an opportunity to share your burdens. Lessen the weight on your shoulders. We're here to listen.

Maundy ThursdayCommunion:
7:00pm - WBC

Friday 21st March :
10:30am - Good Friday united service at the Parish Church followed by Walk of Witness. Meet at WBC manse afterwards for fish & chips. Please let Jenny know if you plan to be there. THis will be the last one before Jenny and Crawford leave us.

Easter Sunday 23rd March :
10:30am - All age service with our pastor preaching.
 

 
 

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