Praise the Lord, we will be holding our morning service on campus at 11:30 this Sunday!  We will also be livestreaming our service, for those who think it best not to attend on site.  Here is a brief infromational video about seating and other plans.

The evening and Wednesday night services will still be online at wbcs.org

We rejoice with Julie Rupe in the following praise:

Pastor and Church Family,

I cannot thank you enough for praying for my sister this week. She was discharged from the hospital and has been working on finishing up her antibiotics. After that, the plan is to go ahead and schedule surgery to remove the inflamed part of her intestine. 

On a much larger note, she shared some other news with me tonight. While she was in the hospital, there was a nurse who was able to connect with her, which resulted in my sister sharing some personal, emotional details with her. The nurse invited her to church and said she would pray for her. Kate was also able to have a heart to heart talk with her doctor about her lifestyle habits. He warned her that if she didn't make some adjustments, there may be further repercussions, physically speaking, especially with her intestinal issues lately. 

Once she was discharged, she got home and was tempted to fall into the same bad habits the doctor just warned her about. She shared with me that, in order to be distracted, she would listen to Christian music that we had growing up; she would also listen to Charles Stanley. A couple days ago, she said that Stanley was preaching on salvation and forgiveness of sins. She said she was tired of sinning, making bad choices, and running from God, and SHE REPENTED and was saved!!! My heart is so overwhelmed and bursting right now! The prodigal child has come home!!!

She texted me a couple hours ago and said she had a chat with her children, Kalvin (13) and Olivia (21). She told them she wanted them to know God like she and I did (growing up in a Christian home) and that she was sorry that she hadn't raised them better. She said that people will know her by her fruits soon, she just has to replant her fields. :heart:️ 

We were weeping together and had a conversation like I've never had before with her! I told her that my church family was praying for her--she said THANK YOU, and that she could feel it! Please continue to pray for her spiritual growth. She is so far removed from any Biblical teaching, so she has lots of big questions and is looking for answers! 

So thank you for praying for her! I'm sorry for the long update, but I fear I wouldn't be able to get through it in person. haha Our God is BIG, and I'm just so grateful tonight! 

Julie Rupe

It is exciting and thrilling that we will be able to gather together again this Sunday!!  It will be so good to see our church family together.  As we attempt to balance the opportunity to meet with the desire to keep everyone safe, we will be implementing some new proceedures at least for the short term.

• The auditorium, lobby, bathrooms, nursery, and cafeteria are receiving a thorough cleaning and sanitization.  Walls and surfaces are being washed, carpets and chairs are being cleaned, the air purifier is being run.  Many thanks to all who are helping with this process.
• For the first couple of weeks we will have only a Sunday morning service at 11:30 on campus.  Additional services will be added as it is deemed appropriate to do so, and tentative plans are in the works.
• We will continue to have online children and adult Sunday school.
• If you are in a high risk population or living with or caring for someone in a high risk population, please exercise caution in attending.  We will be livestreaming the service so that you and others may watch from home and stay safe.  Please be careful and discerning.
• If you are sick, have been exposed to someone who has CoVID-19, or have travelled in the last two weeks to high infection areas (in or out of country), kindly watch online and stay home.  That is an act of courtesy and compassion for others.
• To maintain social distancing, all families will need to sit together.  We will not have nursery or other childcare for the service.  There will be distanced seating in both nurseries and the ladies' lounge for mothers who need to care for their own infants.
• We have grouped and distanced all the seating in the auditorium so that families may sit as groups.  Therefore, we have a reduced seating capacity.  In order to accommodate as many of our church family as possible, please sit in a grouping of chairs that matches (or as closely as possible matches) the number in your group.  Families of four please sit in seating for four, and leave larger seating groups for larger families.  Couples and singles, please sit in seating for two.  We have overflow seating in the cafeteria that is a similar arrangement.  Ushers will help to guide you to appropriate seating.
• We will have three check-in stations, the lobby entrance, the soundbooth entrance, and the piano/stage entrance.  Each check-in station will have hand sanitizer, wipes, and a few optional masks.  Please sanitize and wipe phone, keys, and hands prior to entering.  Plan to arrive a few minutes early, and be mindful of tape on the ground and social distancing while checking in. 
• If you plan to sit in the front 1/3 of the auditorium and are a group of five or less, please use the piano/stage entrance at the front of the auditorium.
• If you plan to sit in the back 2/3 of the auditorium on the soundbooth side, please use the soundbooth entrance at the rear/side of the auditorium.
• If you plan to sit in the back 2/3 of the auditorium on the world map side, please use the lobby/main entrance at the rear/center of the auditorium.
• If you have a family of six or more, please use one of the rear entrances.  Seating for five is the maximum in the front.
• Restrooms will be cleaned before, in the middle, and at the end of the service.  Please help us by minimizing on campus restroom use.
• Offering plates will be available at the exits, but please give online, through direct deposit, or mailed gifts if possible.

I know this seems like a lot, but we are trying to be good stewards of the health of those around us.  The opportunity to gather with you all again is worth the extra effort.

Sunday's Coming and I can't wait!  God Bless You!

Pastor

Our Wednesday night prayer and Bible study will post online a little after 7:00 pm.

You can view video on our website at wbcs.org.  View it here.

Please see the attached prayer sheet, handout, and the handout for last night's marriage video.

God Bless,

Pastor

Jesus was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities.

Watch as this Good Friday service reminds us of sin, sacrifice, and salvation.

Please use this guide as a help for reflection.

Ask God to reveal how much you need Him, and confess the sins He reveals.

• Ask God to search your heart and reveal any sinful way in you. (Psalm 139:23-24)
• Ask God to show you any ways you've wronged someone else for which you need to ask for forgiveness.
• Ask God to show you any areas in your life that you're withholding forgiveness from someone else. (Matthew 6:14-15)
• Ask God to show you any way you deny Christ by your actions. (Luke 22:54-62)
• Ask God to help you reorient your understanding of your own difficult circumstances, in light of the suffering that Christ endured for us. (Romans 8:17-18)
• Ask God to help you better understand the gravity of your sin.

(Igniter Media Blog)

Remember Christ's Sacrifice for you.

    A Reflection on the Last Seven Words of Jesus (Greg Force - CEO Tindall)

We remember today, the pain and suffering of the cross, and all that Jesus was willing to endure, so we could be set free. He paid the price, such a great sacrifice, to offer us the gift of eternal life.

THE FIRST WORD

“Father forgive them for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34)

Most blessed Jesus, through your suffering, you paid for our sins. Give us a deep hatred of sin. Grant us a tender spirit toward sinners and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us.

THE SECOND WORD

“Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43)

Most blessed Lord Jesus, you forgave the thief on the cross. Look on us with mercy and compassion. Give us a strong faith in you, a humble remembrance of our sins, and the strength to confess you before others.

THE THIRD WORD

“Woman behold your Son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” (John 19:26–27)

O Holy Lord Jesus, you left us an example of holy love by leaving your mother in the care of the disciple. Purify our own feelings and pour out your blessings on our homes and relationships.

THE FOURTH WORD

“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)

O blessed Lord Jesus, you bitterly suffered alone on the cross and experienced the anguish of separation. Come, and be with us in times of despair and loneliness and transform our sadness into fellowship with you.

THE FIFTH WORD

“I thirst” (John 19:28)

O most blessed Jesus, you who thirsted and experienced pain for us. Kindle in our hearts a thirst for you that we may love and serve you and lead others to find their rest in you.

THE SIXTH WORD

“It is finished” (John 19:30)

O most blessed Savior, you proclaimed the perfect fulfillment of your work and bowed your wounded head in completion. Work in us the grace of your salvation that we might live in union with you.

THE SEVENTH WORD

“Father into thy hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46)

O most blessed Savior, you gave up your precious life to atone for sin and conquer the powers of evil. Grant us the power to live in your name. Do not forsake us in our hour of need.

Thank you Father for sending your Son!

Pastor

Today I read Luke 16:10  "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much."  These days may require more faith that usual, and we may seem to have less opportunites that usual, but God is at work!  Let me give you some examples:

• The CEO of Tindall (where some of our men work) is calling for a time of prayer for his employees tomorrow.  I am including his message below.  I encourage our employees and church family to take some time at lunch tomorrow and do the same thing.  Faithful in remebering Christ on "Good Friday".
• The Beidermans are making masks and giving tracts to neighbors.  "Because if the empty tomb I .... Our act of kindness to our neighbors is sewing face masks. We are inviting our neighbors to join us in online services and giving them Gospel Tracts."

• Sheila Boyce will have children and families coming by this weekend in her no solciting neighborhood as they go yard to yard searching for Easter goodies.  She will have candy and Bible verses in the yard waiting for them.  God is brining her neighbors to her!

If we are faithful in the little things, God will show us more of Himself and entrust us with greater opportunity.  Isn't that what you want - to know God more and see Him use you.  Are you searching for God's working and being faithful today?

Special Treats for Easter - I know it is disappointing that we can't be together this weekend.  Here are some ideas and resources to help make Easter special.

• Take time tommorow to pray and reflect on Christ's sacrifice - see the message below
• Video record and e-mail to me (james.wooten@wbcs.org) the completion of this sentence (by noon on Saturday) "Because of the empty tomb I... "
• Invite others to attend online services and Sunday school with you.
• Have a family movie night (or Saturday) centered around Christ or the gospel.  I have not had the opportunity to view most of these resources, but they come from generally reliable sources.  Please use your own discretion.  For those with children, please be mindful of their ages and sensitivity.  Some of these don't become live until tomorrow.
  • Bob Jones University - Living Gallery 2015: Rivals on the Road.  Starts Friday at 7:00 pm  Watch here.
  • Sight and Sound's production of Jesus.  Starts friday - watch here.
  • Revelation Media - animated Pligrims Progress - watch here.

Christ is Risen!

Pastor

From Tindall's CEO. 

For those of you who are interested in participating in a communal time of prayer tomorrow at noon, the attached may be helpful in providing a guided reflection on the last seven words of Christ from the cross.  If you choose to leave your work area and gather in a more centralized location, I remind you to be careful to practice social distancing by staying at least six feet apart.  My personal intent is to go to the parking lot, take a copy of this sheet with me to bring to mind these last words and guide my reflection on each, and then to take time for personal prayer.  In prayer, I encourage each of you to lift up your co-workers, along with their families, as well as our current local and national situation and whatever else might be on your heart.  Because of the large open area, I don’t envision trying to have any one person pray aloud for the group as it would be too difficult to hear, but I do remind everyone to be respectful of each other’s space, as well as how we individually express ourselves to the Lord.

I wish all of you and your families a blessed Easter! 

Greg

Greg Force, P.E., FPCI, FASCE

President & CEO

    A Reflection on the Last Seven Words of Jesus

We remember today, the pain and suffering of the cross, and all that Jesus was willing to endure, so we could be set free. He paid the price, such a great sacrifice, to offer us the gift of eternal life.

THE FIRST WORD

“Father forgive them for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34)

Most blessed Jesus, through your suffering, you paid for our sins. Give us a deep hatred of sin. Grant us a tender spirit toward sinners and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us.

THE SECOND WORD

“Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43)

Most blessed Lord Jesus, you forgave the thief on the cross. Look on us with mercy and compassion. Give us a strong faith in you, a humble remembrance of our sins, and the strength to confess you before others.

THE THIRD WORD

“Woman behold your Son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” (John 19:26–27)

O Holy Lord Jesus, you left us an example of holy love by leaving your mother in the care of the disciple. Purify our own feelings and pour out your blessings on our homes and relationships.

THE FOURTH WORD

“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)

O blessed Lord Jesus, you bitterly suffered alone on the cross and experienced the anguish of separation. Come, and be with us in times of despair and loneliness and transform our sadness into fellowship with you.

THE FIFTH WORD

“I thirst” (John 19:28)

O most blessed Jesus, you who thirsted and experienced pain for us. Kindle in our hearts a thirst for you that we may love and serve you and lead others to find their rest in you.

THE SIXTH WORD

“It is finished” (John 19:30)

O most blessed Savior, you proclaimed the perfect fulfillment of your work and bowed your wounded head in completion. Work in us the grace of your salvation that we might live in union with you.

THE SEVENTH WORD

“Father into thy hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46)

O most blessed Savior, you gave up your precious life to atone for sin and conquer the powers of evil. Grant us the power to live in your name. Do not forsake us in our hour of need.

Time of Personal Prayer

Oh Lord, our God, keep us always as your own and grant us eternal life through your son Jesus Christ. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.

Amen

         “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that

 brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5