Lead09 Starts Friday!

Lead ‘09 begins Friday!
Together, men and women from Maine, New England and beyond will be exploring the themes of Gospel, Community and Mission.  This two-day conference is a call to each of us and our churches to take Jesus seriously–to radically reshape our lives around the gospel word so that we can truly be his [...]

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What’s the difference between Small Groups and Missional Communities?

As you know we’ve begun a shift from Small Groups to Missional Communities. With any change, big or small, there’s bound to be questions. One question I want to answer is “What’s the difference between Small Groups and Missional Communities?” Here we go.

Missional Communities do not replace our small groups as much as they refine [...]

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Update & Prayer for the Senegal Team

Dear family, the team has safely arrived in Senegal. They arrived around 4:30am on Sept. 17. They spent a day of shopping in the capital, Dakar, and went to view a historical slave house on a nearby island. Pray for them today through Sunday. They will be at the camp doing some prep work and [...]

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WBC Baptism Service

Dear family,
Come and celebrate with us Sunday, Sept 6th at the Shively’s at 11:30am for the baptism service.
Let us rejoice and encourage those who are following Christ example, willing to follow Christ command, and publically acknowledging Him as their Savior by being baptized.
After the service join us for lunch.

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Fall Sunday School Kick Off–Sept 13

All Classes begin September 13, 10:50AM. Here they are…
Adult Classes

“Total Church: A Radical Reshaping Around Gospel & Community”
Learn how the Church is God’s community in Christ, shaped by the Gospel and for the Gospel. Discover how Gospel and Community impact every part of our life together on God’s mission: evangelism, social involvement, church planting, [...]

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“I wish I had said it this way”

Re-preach it to your soul!
Did you know that many pastors often re-preach Sunday’s sermon on Monday morning? Usually, no one else is listening. There’s no congregation. Just the pastor and his “I-should-have-said-it-this-way”-thoughts!  On one hand this can be a good thing—an others-centered concern that God’s people should be encouraged and equipped by the magnificent promises [...]

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Geoff, Kingdom Family, & Language School

Below is an update from Geoff W. about his plans to attend and raise support for French Language School in Quebec. You may also download his support letter at the end of the post.
As I prepared for language school this year one of my biggest needs was a place to live while I attend [...]

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Women to Women Annual BBQ July ‘09

Lots of food and conversation!
Baby shower for Meghan and Teyah. J
Entertainment by Victoria James.
Surprise guest visit by Matty D. (Jerilyn’s Dad).
Woman to Woman:
Building Relationships Amongst the Body of Christ
“And so there are many parts, but only one body” 1 Corinthians 12:20

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You Don’t Get the Gospel If…

“One of the signs that you may not grasp the unique, radical nature of the gospel is that you are certain that you do.”
–Timothy Keller in The Prodigal God. Read an excerpt, here.

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Senegal Support Letter 09’

July 12, 2009
Dear Family and Friends,
We are writing to you because, this fall, God has provided us with an opportunity to serve as a short-term mission team in Senegal, sponsored by Windham Baptist Church.
Departing September 16, our team of 7 will spend two weeks living and working alongside Corey and Katie Garrett, a missionary couple [...]

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