You Ask Me How I Know He Lives?

by Charles Allard

You can tell that Easter is near by the number of TV Documentaries, magazine and newspaper articles that appear with their annual attempts to discredit the Bible and the character of Jesus. This year, Hollywood has come up with “The Lost Tomb of Jesus” trying to claim that the bones of Jesus, along with the bones of Mary, Mary Magdalene and Judah, a son of Jesus, have been discovered. “The Lost Tomb of Jesus” joins the growing list of slaps at the Gospel Story which include The Da Vinci Code which claimed that Jesus was married and “The Passover Plot which showed how Jesus planned to fake his own death on the cross.

The discrediting of Jesus has become the game of the secular world. We cannot help but be reminded of Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 1:18, “For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul also explained why some people find it difficult to accept the truth as it is in Christ. In 1 Corinthians 2:14 he wrote, “..a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them because they are spiritually appraised.” The fact that a person refuses to believe in Christ does not in any way diminish the truth of who Jesus is. I am far more prone to accept the word of those who walked and talked with Jesus than the word of 21st century skeptics. John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory.”

The most compelling evidence of the truth of the Gospel is in the lives of those who have been transformed by the saving power of Jesus Christ. Those who know Christ’s saving and keeping power are not rattled by the skeptics who do not know Him and have not experienced Him. How do you find the bones of one who was resurrected from the dead? As I recall, the tomb was empty! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart!

CBF General Assembly

June 27-30, 2007 in Washington, DC
Go to www.thefellowship.info to link to the Grand Hyatt Washington, which is the headquarters for the assembly and make your hotel reservations NOW before they fill up.

Weekly Activities

Minister on Call

 

If you have a ministerial need over the weekend please contact the minister on call:

April 7-8 Charles Allard
Home: 363-4020
Cell: 606-8360

April 14-15 Caroline Allen
Home: 872-0579
Cell: 522-3046

April 21-22 Mike Eddinger
Home: 846-2108
Cell: 805-1022

April 28-29 Michelle Anderson
Home: 481-6673
Cell: 368-6508

 

 

 

 

*Look every month in the West Wind for the
schedule.

April Sermon Topics

Theme: Celebrating Our Salvation

1st Palm Sunday
A Cry of Anguish and a Song
of Praise Psalm 22

8th Easter Sunday
Proofs of the Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-8

15th Being The Church in a Secular
World Luke 14:34-35

22nd Called to be a Witness
Acts 1:8

29th Roger Nix, Guest Speaker

Mission Statement

A community of believers
worshiping God, making
disciples and sharing
Christ’s love

Charles Allard, Pastor
Mike Eddinger, Associate Pastor
Caroline Allen, Minister of Music
& Worship
Michelle Anderson, Minister of Youth
Becky Bullock, Administrative Assistant
Sandy Dennis, Secretary
Matt Everett, Deacon Chair
Diane Owens, Pianist
Kim Taylor, Organist

Apr. 1 - 6:30pm - YAC

Apr. 8 - Easter Sunday

Apr. 15 - 6:30pm - YAC

Apr. 22 - Youth Spaghetti Fundraiser

Apr. 29 - 6:30pm - YAC

 

April Anniversaries

5th Ed & Fran Tetlak
9th Frank & Wilda Prince
John & Janet Wilkes
12th Patrick & Beth Donner
16th Bobby & Betty Branson
20th Ken & Leta Ward
23rd Brian & Mandy Smith
24th Rob & Marcy McLain
26th C.B. & Charlotte Tyson

 

April 1

Babies:
Paula Duke
Wyvette Spencer
Explorers:
Detra Lory
Susan Litzsinger
Mike Litzsinger
3year olds:
Julie Nolan
Raymund Nolan
4 year olds:
Johan Marais
Annecke Marais
5 year olds:
Erin Allard
Brenda Ballard

April 8

Babies:
Ramona Maynard
Dot Shearin
Cecilia Fleer
Explorers:
Rhonda Everett
Marcy McLain
3 year olds:
Beverly Stinson
Paige Hutto
4 & 5 year olds:
Sandra Bailey
Joel Bailey

April 22

Babies:
Louise Huskins
Tullie Johnson
Dianne Cribb
Explorers:
Marilyn Eddinger
Sally Ann Thomas
3 year olds:
Beverly Persinger
4 year olds:
Bernice Parker
Mary Cunningham
5 year olds:
Brenda Brown

 

April 15

Babies:
LaGray Wells
Emily Hayne
Vicki Walker
Explorers:
Rob Myron
Rebecca Myron
3 year olds:
Leanne Ritter
Eileen Richards
4 year olds:
Ray Beale
Roger Beale
5 year olds:
Mary Clay Vick
Bridgit Hill

A tremendous Thank You to the Master’s Men for the beautiful music they offered in worship on March 4th. CD’s and tapes are available through Easter in Caroline’s office. Please support the Master’s Men in their
ministry.

April Birthdays

1st Janet Horne
Tommy Revelle
2nd Sally Godwyn
Paula Duke
3rd Allison Taylor
4th Lisa Smith
Beverly Persinger
5th Cathren Green
6th Betsy Clement
7th Becki Canterberry
Karen Nolan
8th Dorothy Shearin
Robin Wilson
9th Don Ellers
Heather Denny
Maddie Hutto
10th Valerie Sottile
Steve Persinger
Cynthia Hudson
11th Louisa Watson
Beverly Stinson
Sophia McKinney
12th Brenda Tapp
Lagray Wells

 

 

 

Dental Bus

On Saturday March 17th Westwood Baptist Church hosted the NC Baptist Men's Dental Bus. There were a total of 41 patients served ranging in age from 5 to 58. The services provided included extractions, fillings and cleanings. We are also pleased to report this is the largest number of patients we have ever served before. There was a total of 4 dentist, 4 dental assistants and 1 hygienist that offered their professional expertise to make this day a success.

I also want to sincerely thank all the Westwood members who dedicated their entire day and months of preparation to put this much needed program together.

Thank you,
Beth Donner

Youth Yard Sale

Saturday, April 28th
7:00am-12:00 Noon
Collection Dates:
April 26th & 27th from 6:00-8:00pm
*No clothes please.
Proceeds will help pay for summer
youth activities

Children's Ministry Committee

In order to coordinate the ministries that the church offers to the preschoolers and children of our church and community we are in the process of forming a Children’s Ministry Committee. Stay tuned for further details.

Baby Dedication Mother's Day May 13th

For children up to 5 years old. Please sign up on the bulletin board in Hall A.

 

Evening Mission Group

This is an invitation to all the ladies of the church to attend the Evening Mission Group. We are a small group and we meet for prayer, to study missions and for fellowship. If you are new to the church or have been a member for several years, it would be a great way to make new Christian friends. We meet in our homes every fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Check the church newsletter each month to see where our next meeting will be held. This month we will meet on April 26, 7:00pm at Carol McLain's home. We look forward to seeing you!

A Thank You note has been received from Dan & Gerry Shearin, Ed & Judity Steinbeck, Charlie Keadle, Clyde Evely, Jim & Susie Bender and the family of Morris Bender. Please stop by the bulletin board in Hall A to read their words of appreciation.

 

Gulfport, Mississippi Trip May 5th - 12th

Westwood will be sending our sixth mission team to Gulfport, Mississippi, May 5-12 to assist with disaster recovery work on homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The team will leave on Saturday and return the following Saturday. Our church will provide transportation (rental van). Once on the site, NC Baptist Men will provide housing and meals. Each team member will be asked to contribute $10.00 per day ($60.00) to help cover the cost of food.

NC Baptist Men have committed to rebuild 700 homes in the Gulfport area. Over 480 houses have already been completed, but there is still a lot of work to do. No special skills are required, just a commitment to help someone in need and to share Christ’s love. There is always something that every volunteer can do. Sign up sheets are posted in hallway A and B. Contact Jim Canterberry for more information about participating.

 

Westwood Mission Trips & Projects in 2007

May 5-12
Gulfport, Mississippi (Hurricane Katrina Reconstruction)

June 9
Grifton, NC (Hope Builders)

June 15-23
Belize Mission Trip

July 28-August 4
World Changers
Cincinnati, OH

October 6
Community Service Day
(Operation-In-As-Much)

Food Roundup - April 22nd-29th
Baptist Children's Homes

Sponsored by the Adult Choir

Please find a yellow supply list available on April 15th in the Choir Room, outside the Media Center, or in Sunday School classrooms. Bring the items to the Choir Room or outside the Media Center no later than April 29th. *Please check the dates on the items you bring, out of date food cannot be accepted!
The food and supplies collected last year was worth about $200,000 in savings for the operation of the Baptist Children’s Homes. Collected by Baptists across the state of North Carolina, together we can make a difference. Each item helps a child. Thank you for your support. Call Caroline Allen (469-9393) or our choir members for information.
Volunteers are needed at 1:00pm on Monday, April 30th to take the food to the Raleigh Baptist Association office. See you there!

 

Disaster Relief Training

April 13th & 14th in Guilford County

Training begins at 4:00pm on Friday and concludes about mid afternoon on Saturday. Overnight stay is required. This training is for people who would like to become certified in Disaster Relief or Recovery and for those who need to be re-certified. This is an overnight training. Housing is in church facilities, dormitory style. Registered volunteers will be contacted approximately 24-36 hours before the event with exact location information in order to simulate a disaster situation. You must pre-register. Forms are available at church office or contact George Parker (467-1657). Cost is $35.00 for basic course and $20.00 for recertification. This includes manual, hat, t-shirt, id badge, mirror hanger and 3 meals.

April Birthdays

12th Robert Myron
13th Ethan Bolden
17th Lindsey cooke
18th Marylynne Knuth
Maddie Eriksson
19th Bettie Rabb
Bridgit Hill
Grace Beale
20th Clementine Maynard
Jim Baker
Brooks Ekland
21st Lea Hovis
Joel Bailey
Jenna Casella
23rd Bobbi Griffin
25th Barbara McEntire
26th Pina Maynard
Tracy Keadle
27th Vicky Chung
Tim Humphries
Susan Workman
28th Jake Chung
Harrison Duncan

 

 

Children's Choir Camp

"Living Inside Out In An Upside Down World"

June 18th-21st

New Hope Baptist Church in Raleigh
Sponsored by the
Raleigh Baptist Association
9:00am—2:00pm daily,
Cost $35.00
For children who have
completed grades 1-6
Deadline for registration is June 4th
Contact Caroline Allen for details at 469-9393 or email allen@westwoodbc.org.

 

Easter Services

Maundy Thursday Service With The Lord's Supper

April 5, 7:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 8
6 :45am Sunrise Service
Rev. Jerry Richards

7:30am Covered Dish
Breakfast 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Worship

Easter Drive-Thru

“Behold Jesus, Savior of All!”

Drive-thru scenes (If rain, the event is canceled for that evening.)

Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 From 830pm - 930pm

The Last Supper

Baptist Men's Breakfast

Mark your calendar now for Baptist Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, May 19 - more on this later.

 

CBF of NC

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina held its 14th Annual General Assembly, March 16th-17th at First Baptist Church, Hickory. Congratulations to Jerry Richards who was elected to a three year term on the Leadership Development Ministry Council.