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Learning Groups & Sunday School - Sundays at 9:30am
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December Usher of the Month: Lee Foster
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Worship Service - Sundays at 11:00am
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December FISH Donation: Canned or Dried Beans
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NEWS
EVENTS
MISSION
LEADERSHIP
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Order Your Poinsettias OnlineDid you know you can make your poinsettia order online? Click the picture and you can fill out your order and make your payment online. There will also be order forms available at the church office and in the Sunday order of service.
Orders due Monday, December 9th!
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Mary Stitt Local Angel TreeThe Mary Stitt Angel Tree tags have been hung on the tree in the Fellowship Lounge. Please select a tag or two, purchase the suggested items, wrap them (with the gift receipt inside), and securely attach the original tag to the outside of the package. No time to shop? You can donate by check to WBC, designating "Angel Tree" or through electronic giving. We'll offer our gifts during worship on Sunday, December 15.
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Elementary Sunday School Teacher Needed!
Are you looking for a fulfilling way to get involved in helping our children grow in their faith? There will be an opening for a volunteer to teach the Elementary-Age Sunday School class beginning in mid-December. Please contact Deb Fisher for more information.
Ushers Sign Up for 2020
Want to extend God's welcome at WBC? A great way to do that is to serve as an usher. Ushers greet worshipers, hand out bulletins, collect the offering, or serve communion. Usher's serve on rotation, so the more the merrier! Contact Fran or Frank Mylum directly to ask questions and to sign up or contact the church office to express your interest.
Child Care Provider List
Family Ministries is in the process of compiling a list of child care providers and babysitters for the parents of WBC Kids. If you are either looking to make some extra pocket money, or willing to donate your services; please send Deb an email with your rate, experience. and any certifications such as Red Cross Babysitting Certification and/or CPR.
Adopt a Student
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Consider participating in our Campus Families Program. The purpose of this program is to connect WBC individuals and families with WBC’s collegiate members and friends. It coordinates hospitality by giving them “a family away from family”. This can be done by providing a care package of treats; hosting the student for a meal; and checking in with them during their semester exams. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, CLICK HERE!
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Welcome, to Our New Family Ministries Coordinator
We are so excited to introduce Debbie Fisher to WBC as our Family Ministries Coordinator! Deb officially began Sept. 4th and is looking forward to working with our children and youth, as well as parents and volunteers to make WBCKids and WBCYouth the best they can be. Join us in welcoming Deb, Dave, and their two boys, Gabriel and Jacob.
CLICK HERE to read Deb Fisher’s Letter of Introduction.
CLICK HERE to read Deb Fisher’s Letter of Introduction.
WBC is on AmazonSmile!
(Support WBC while you shop!Do you shop at Amazon? The AmazonSmile program will give 0.5 percent of the total purchase price of eligible items to WBC, at no cost to you!
Here’s how to get started:
Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping App to all AmazonSmile customers using supported Android devices!
If you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support Williamsburg Baptist Church in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
You are now ready to shop! Shopping through AmazonSmile is just like shopping through Amazon's regular site. You'll find the same products and experience; the only difference is that buying an item through AmazonSmile ensures that your favorite charity benefits.
Remember to enter smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com when you go shopping. We THANK YOU!
Here’s how to get started:
- Sign in to smile.amazon.com with your regular amazon.com login and password.
- Select Williamsburg Baptist Church as your charity:
- If this is your first visit to the AmazonSmile site, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization from almost one million eligible organizations.
- Already an AmazonSmile member and want to change your charity to WBC? Click on your current charity shown at the top of the AmazonSmile site, then in the pop-down window, click on “change.”
- Enter Williamsburg Baptist Church into the “pick your own charitable organization” search box, then click Search.
- On the results list, click the Select button for Williamsburg Baptist Church.
Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping App to all AmazonSmile customers using supported Android devices!
If you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support Williamsburg Baptist Church in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- If you have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, open the App on your Android device.
- View Settings and select AmazonSmile.
- Follow the in-App instructions to complete the process.
You are now ready to shop! Shopping through AmazonSmile is just like shopping through Amazon's regular site. You'll find the same products and experience; the only difference is that buying an item through AmazonSmile ensures that your favorite charity benefits.
Remember to enter smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com when you go shopping. We THANK YOU!
What is Realm? Realm is a real ministry tool.
Realm is an online ministry tool designed for real time connection. It helps our church connect with you and you connect with us. If you consider yourself part of this church family, you’ll love it. Realm allows you to manage your personal information and who is allowed to see it, control your giving, and keep in touch with the groups that matter to you.
Your Realm login works on the Realm website and the mobile app. While the app has a few less features than the website, it is typically enough for everyone to use. Staff and group leaders that need additional functionality or those without access to mobile devices will find the website very user-friendly as well.
Why use Realm? Realm strengthens church connections.
Being the church doesn’t just happen at the church. Realm helps us serve you better and lead this church well between Sundays. Everyone can be connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. It engages everyone in the life of our church by supporting the healthy relationships essential to our church’s mission. We’ll stay organized, and you’ll stay informed about all of the opportunities for fellowship. When we share life together, we will grow together.
What about my privacy? Realm is safe, private, and secure.
Your privacy is one of our greatest concerns. Realm keeps your data safe and gives you control over who can view your information. Realm is not open like a social network; it’s made up of only those people in our church body, and you choose which people can see it.
What about giving? Realm gives you control over your giving.
Giving should be easy, and Realm places giving right in the palm of your hands. You may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time. Realm automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our bookkeeper to track.
Realm is an online ministry tool designed for real time connection. It helps our church connect with you and you connect with us. If you consider yourself part of this church family, you’ll love it. Realm allows you to manage your personal information and who is allowed to see it, control your giving, and keep in touch with the groups that matter to you.
Your Realm login works on the Realm website and the mobile app. While the app has a few less features than the website, it is typically enough for everyone to use. Staff and group leaders that need additional functionality or those without access to mobile devices will find the website very user-friendly as well.
Why use Realm? Realm strengthens church connections.
Being the church doesn’t just happen at the church. Realm helps us serve you better and lead this church well between Sundays. Everyone can be connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. It engages everyone in the life of our church by supporting the healthy relationships essential to our church’s mission. We’ll stay organized, and you’ll stay informed about all of the opportunities for fellowship. When we share life together, we will grow together.
What about my privacy? Realm is safe, private, and secure.
Your privacy is one of our greatest concerns. Realm keeps your data safe and gives you control over who can view your information. Realm is not open like a social network; it’s made up of only those people in our church body, and you choose which people can see it.
What about giving? Realm gives you control over your giving.
Giving should be easy, and Realm places giving right in the palm of your hands. You may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time. Realm automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our bookkeeper to track.
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Seeking a Part-time Organist/Choir Director effective January 8, 2020 |
Employment Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (10-15 hours per week)
Scope and Objectives
• The Organist/Choir Director is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering solo, choral, organ, and other instrumental music for Sunday worship services and occasional special services (for example, Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday or Good Friday) in coordination with the Pastor as necessary.
Supervision
• The Music Minister serves under the direct supervision of the Pastor.
Responsibilities
• Provide music opportunities that are earnestly prepared, theologically sound, appropriate to the lives of individuals and the times, and well delivered.
• Conduct weekly choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00.
• Lend support to exploring new styles and contributions to worship.
• Attend monthly Worship Council meetings, when possible.
• Arrange for replacement during absences in collaboration with the Pastor and Music Committee and other appropriate church staff and organization.
• Ensure that the organ and pianos in the Sanctuary and South Wing are maintained properly. The organ is a Petty-Madden 3-manual, 24-rank pipe organ; the sanctuary piano is a Steinway baby grand.
Minimum Qualifications
• Proficiency and requisite training in both organ and piano at an appropriate level for our music program.
• Experience in choral conducting and choir leadership.
• Experience in leading congregational singing and in choir and solo accompaniment.
• Familiarity with a variety of hymns and choral repertoire for the church year.
• Willingness to engage people positively and accept constructive criticism.
Salary: $12,000 - $15,000, commensurate with demonstrated qualifications and experience.
Church History and Background
Williamsburg Baptist Church will complete its 191st year in November of 2019. The church, located in Williamsburg, VA, has stood at its current location on Richmond Road since 1932, when the congregation moved from its previous building on Duke of Gloucester Street where the restored Colonial Powder Magazine now stands. Williamsburg Baptist Church belongs to the Alliance of Baptists and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and voted in 2017 to become a Welcoming and Affirming congregation.
CONTACT churchoffice@williamsburgbaptist.com or 757 229-1217 for more information.
NOTE: Will also consider candidates for an interim position based on the qualifications listed above while the search for a permanent employee remains open.
Scope and Objectives
• The Organist/Choir Director is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering solo, choral, organ, and other instrumental music for Sunday worship services and occasional special services (for example, Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday or Good Friday) in coordination with the Pastor as necessary.
Supervision
• The Music Minister serves under the direct supervision of the Pastor.
Responsibilities
• Provide music opportunities that are earnestly prepared, theologically sound, appropriate to the lives of individuals and the times, and well delivered.
• Conduct weekly choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00.
• Lend support to exploring new styles and contributions to worship.
• Attend monthly Worship Council meetings, when possible.
• Arrange for replacement during absences in collaboration with the Pastor and Music Committee and other appropriate church staff and organization.
• Ensure that the organ and pianos in the Sanctuary and South Wing are maintained properly. The organ is a Petty-Madden 3-manual, 24-rank pipe organ; the sanctuary piano is a Steinway baby grand.
Minimum Qualifications
• Proficiency and requisite training in both organ and piano at an appropriate level for our music program.
• Experience in choral conducting and choir leadership.
• Experience in leading congregational singing and in choir and solo accompaniment.
• Familiarity with a variety of hymns and choral repertoire for the church year.
• Willingness to engage people positively and accept constructive criticism.
Salary: $12,000 - $15,000, commensurate with demonstrated qualifications and experience.
Church History and Background
Williamsburg Baptist Church will complete its 191st year in November of 2019. The church, located in Williamsburg, VA, has stood at its current location on Richmond Road since 1932, when the congregation moved from its previous building on Duke of Gloucester Street where the restored Colonial Powder Magazine now stands. Williamsburg Baptist Church belongs to the Alliance of Baptists and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and voted in 2017 to become a Welcoming and Affirming congregation.
CONTACT churchoffice@williamsburgbaptist.com or 757 229-1217 for more information.
NOTE: Will also consider candidates for an interim position based on the qualifications listed above while the search for a permanent employee remains open.
EVENTS
The combined, adult Winter Learning Group begins Sunday, December 15 and will continue each Sunday at 9:30 am through January 19. As this group meets over Winter Break, it is the only learning group offered.Join us this term for an exciting, discussion based class. All are welcome!
12/15 - Sunday @ 9:30am - Start of Winter Learning Term
More info on its way very soon!
12/15 - Sunday @ 11:00am - Third Sunday of Advent - Joy (Gaudete Sunday)
It's time to bring your Mary Stitt Local Angel Tree gifts to church and place them under the Chrismon Tree! We'll also light the rose candle and remember the highs and lows that come with the Christmas season.
12/22 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas is almost here! We'll light the Candle of Peace and ponder what that means. What better way to celebrate than to worship together!
12/24 - Christmas Eve Carols, Candlelight, and Communion
Witness a true Williamsburg tradition. For more than 70 years we have gathered on Christmas Eve to sing, celebrate Communion, and share the light. Come share it with us!
12/29 - Christmastide Carol Service
Christmas over? Never! The 12 days of Christmastide only just began with the 25th. This is a Sunday when we gather to sing and celebrate Jesus's birth on the other side of Advent. Bring your best singing voice and let's make merry!
Looking ahead...
1/1/20 - Wednesday - New Year's Day - Office Closed
1/12 - Sunday @ 11:00am - Epiphany Sunday
1/19 - Sunday @ 9:30am - Last Day for Winter Learning Term
1/26 - Sunday @ 9::30am - Start of Spring Learning Term
1/26 - Sunday @ 11:00am - Leadership Sunday and Service of Baptismal Renewal
1/26 - Sunday @ 12:30pm - Annual Potluck and Annual Business Meeting
Windsor Forest Small Group will not be meeting in December.
MISSION
LEADERSHIP
12/12 - Thursday @ 10:30pm - Worship Council Meeting in W-209
12/13 - Friday @ 1:30pm - Congregational Care Meeting in W-108
12/17 - Tuesday @ 5:00pm - Leadership Council Meeting in W-108
1/8/20 - Wednesday @ 10:30am - Administration Council Mtg in W-108
1/16/20 - Thursday @ 5:00pm - Mission Council Meeting in W-108
1/26 - Sunday @ 12:30pm - Annual Potluck and Annual Business Meeting
TBD - Christian Education Council Meeting
For questions, contact the church office at 757.229.1217 or churchoffice@williamsburgbaptist.com