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Learning Groups & Sunday School - Sundays at 9:30am
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December Usher of the Month: Elaine Beckman
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Worship Service - Sundays at 11:00am
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December FISH Donation: Toothbrush and Toothpaste
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News
11/18-12/9 - WBC's Mary Stitt Angel TreeGrab a tag from the WBC Angel Tree located in the Fellowship Lounge and bless a family this Christmas. WBC Angel Tree is completely local and co-facilitated with our mission partners at FISH, Inc. Presents will be gifted in the service on the second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9th.
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Give to CBF Disaster ResponseCBF focus is overlooked communities in response to Michael, Florence
CLICK HERE to learn more about CBF's efforts. CLICK HERE to go directly to CBF's Disaster Response Giving Page |
WBC Strikes Partnership with 3e Restoration, Inc.
3e's mission is to "encourage, equip, and empower faith communities to help transition neighbors living through homelessness from social displacement to holistic sufficiency. Want to learn more about 3e? Watch the video below, watch Fred's TEDx Talk at William & Mary, or CLICK HERE to visit their website.
3E RESTORATION from C1 Entertainment on Vimeo.
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The Fall Learning Term Begins September 2 @ 9:30amWe're excited to announce our new fall learning groups! While more details will be forthcoming, Ed Sadowski's class will embark on an book-based discussion of Rachel Held Evans' Inspired. Books will be available in class. Daniel Willson's class will cover the first eleven chapters of the Book of Genesis. CLICK HERE to learn more.
For WBC Kids, nursery and Sunday school classes will be available for all ages, and we're excited to announce the relaunch of WBC Youth Sunday school! The new fall term begins September 2nd and 9:30am. |
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Now Hiring - Part-time Children & Youth Ministry CoordinatorWBC is looking for an individual who has a passion for family ministry in an intergenerational setting. We aim to nurture a progressive faith that grows with a learner's growing understanding of the world. At this time, the position averages 15 hours/week, but our leadership desires to grow this position. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Small Groups now at WBCSmall groups have formed in the Jamestown, Kingsmill, and Windsor Forest areas! Small Groups at WBC are designed to foster a greater community of care and mutual support for our life together. You don't have to live in the group's area to attend a gathering - just pick one and show up!
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Download the WBC app for Apple and Android!Go to your favorite app store and search for "Williamsburg Baptist Church." There you will find our free WBC app which gives you easy access to WBC news and events, social media, online giving, and media from our new Rivers blog to sermons (coming soon). You can even use the 'Connect' feature to submit prayer requests to the church office. Download it today!
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A New Constitution & Bylaws
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On July 23rd, 2017, the membership present at our Q2 Business Meeting, unanimously approved a new Constitution & Bylaws. Hard copies may be printed upon request by contacting the church office, or, members and friends of WBC may download copies by clicking the Adobe icon.
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11/30-12/1 - Friday & Saturday - 3e Restoration Training Labs
3e Training Labs focus on Hospitality as Leadership, the Social Science of Poverty, is Trauma Informed, and equips volunteers with Coaching Tools Free to WBC'ers. Breakfast, Lunch, and Book are included. See the Mission Opportunities tab for more details.
11/30 - Friday afternoon - From His Hands Hunger Ministry (Motel 6)
Join us in the kitchen on this afternoon and help prepare and distribute meals for individuals and families in need in various motels in the area. For more details and to get involved contact Kay Cheves.
12/1 - Hospitality Table on December 1st!
During the Williamsburg Christmas Parade we will be handing out treats and warm beverages to parade goers and passersby. We're looking for volunteers both to staff the table and contribute treats.
12/2 - Sunday @ 11am - First Sunday in Advent
Advent is a season of waiting. It's a season when we, collectively and individually, await God's intervention in a special way. Join us as we explore the Gospel of Luke and say with the rest of the Church, "Come, Lord Jesus!"
12/7 - Friday @ 9am - All Are Welcome Coffee Hour at Panera Bread (New Town)
As the name says, "all are welcome" to this informal coffee hour with fellow WBC'ers and your friendly neighborhood pastor. Come join us on the first Friday of each month for some caffeinated conversation!
12/7 - Friday @ 12pm - All Together Brown Bag Lunch & Dialogue in the South Wing
All are invited to the South Wing of Williamsburg Baptist Church on the first Friday of each month to bring a bag lunch, hear knowledgeable guest speakers, and enjoy a lively discussion about issues that concern the community, social justice, and racial understanding. Learn more about All Together at www.alltogetherwilliamsburg.org/
12/24 - Monday @ 11am - Christmas Eve Carols, Candlelight, & Communion
Come, Lord Jesus! This is our Advent prayer for 2018. Come into our lives and teach us, re-center us, help us to see the world as you see it. This service is a longstanding Williamsburg tradition, but it is a worshipful moment as a community seeks God together. Join us for Carols, Candlelight, and Communion.
12/30 - Sunday @ 11am - Christmastide Carol Service
It's Christmas! No, not December 25th, but 12 whole days of Christmas. This Sunday, we'll sing many of our favorite Christmas carols and hymns.
Looking ahead...
1/6 - Sunday @ 11am - Epiphany Sunday
1/20 - Sunday @ 11am - Leadership Sunday & New Learning Term
1/27 - Sunday @ 12:30pm - Quarterly Potluck & Annual Business Meeting
Mission Opportunities
11/18-12/9 - WBC's Mary Stitt Angel Tree
Grab a tag from the WBC Angel Tree located in the Fellowship Lounge and bless a family this Christmas. WBC Angel Tree is completely local and co-facilitated with our mission partners at FISH, Inc. Presents will be gifted in the service on the second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9th.
11/30-12/1 - 3e Restoration Training Labs3e Training Labs are an extraordinary opportunity to join God in their mission to restore lives, to love those that feel unlovable, and to walk with those that have been told they are worthless and unwelcome. In short, the 3e Training Labs will equip, empower, and encourage you and others to form meaningful and unique friendships. These new friendships will have the power to transform lives and help transition our neighbors living through homelessness and social displacement to holistic sufficiency.
3e Training Labs focus on Hospitality as Leadership, the Social Science of Poverty, is Trauma Informed, and equips volunteers with Coaching Tools Free to WBC'ers. Breakfast, Lunch, and Book are included. |
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11/30 - Friday afternoon - From His Hands Hunger Ministry (Motel 6)
Join us in the kitchen on this afternoon and help prepare and distribute meals for individuals and families in need in various motels in the area. For more details and to get involved contact Kay Cheves.
1/15/19 - Tuesday @ 5:00pm - Mission Council Meeting in W-108
12/11 - Tuesday @ 10:30am - Administration Council Meeting in W-108
12/14 - Friday @ 1:00pm - Congregational Care Council Meeting in W-108
Cancelled - 12/20 - Thursday @ 3:30pm - Leadership Council Meeting in W-108
1/2/19 - Wednesday @ 10:00am - Worship Council Meeting in W-205
1/15 - Tuesday @ 5:00pm - Mission Council Meeting in W-108
TBD - Sunday @ 12:30pm - Christian Education Council Meeting in W-108
For more questions, contact the church office at 757.229.1217 or churchoffice@williamsburgbaptist.com