College and Career

Sunday School Class

Starting September 7

9:45 AM

FLC Room 201

Frank Strange will be the Teacher

To our New Pastor

Dr. Marvin D. Gobble, Jr. and his Wife, Joy.

We anticipate great things our Lord has in store for West Side as Pastor Marvin and Joy & Mrs. Rachel (Joy’s Mom) join our Family of Faith

Look for opportunities to encourage them in every way possible especially with your prayers!

SUPPORT YOUR PASTOR

SUPPORT YOUR PASTOR! Phil Hines tells a humorous imaginary story about Jesus walking along the road one day and seeing a man crying. When He asked what was wrong, the man replied, “I’m blind,” so Jesus healed him. Further along He met another man in tears and asked him the same question. He replied, “I’m lame,” so Jesus healed him. Then He encountered a third man weeping. In response to Jesus’ question, he replied, “I’m a pastor.” So Jesus sat down and wept right along with him! Pastoring can be a thankless job; that’s why the Bible says, “Hold them in highest regard.” Somebody has described the “Perfect Pastor” as one who preaches 20 minutes and sits down. Condemns sin without offending anybody, works 16-hour days doing everything from preaching to sweeping, makes $400 a week and gives $200 back to the church, wears nice clothes, has a model family, supports good causes and helps panhandlers who stop by the church. He’s 36 and he’s been preaching for 40 years. He has a burning desire to work with the youth, and spends all his time with the senior citizens. He smiles all the time while keeping a straight face, because he has a keen sense of humor that finds him seriously dedicated. He makes 20 visits a day, spends every waking moment evangelizing, and is always in his office in case he’s needed. The bad news is, he burned out and died at 37! Paul writes, “Appreciate pastoral leaders who gave you the Word” Heb 13:7 “Honor those...who work so hard for you, who have...the responsibility of...guiding you...Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!” I Th 5:12-13. In other words, support your pastor!

Series of messages for August/September deals with “Experiencing God”; message title samplings: “How to Hear When God Speaks”, “God-Sized Assignments”; “You Can’t Stay Where You Are and Go With God”; “Experiencing God In the Church” & Experiencing God In the Kingdom”-Don’t miss any of Pastor Marvin’s messages as he shares God’s Word.

Our Mission
Based on the Great Commission, found in Matthew 28:18-20, the mission of West Side Baptist Church is to spread the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through worship, teaching, equipping believers for service, encouraging personal witness and stewardship, and providing meaningful fellowship, accomplishing this in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We further commit our resources of time, spiritual gifts, finances, programs and facilities to this mission.

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM           Walking Club

5:55-6:25  PM                   Library Open

5:30-6:15 PM                     Family Supper

6:15-7:05 PM                    Children & Preschool Choirs

7:10-8:00 PM                    RA's, GA's, Mission Friends

6:30-8:00 PM                    Youth ( Middle and High School)

6:30-7:15 PM                   Mid Week Service

7:30-9:15 PM                    Adult Choir Rehersal

Thursday, September 4th

11:00 AM                         Mountain Movers Monthly Meeting/Lunch

7:00- 7:30 PM                        Heartland Ministry