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WEST PARK E-NEWS | December 2, 2021
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Loving God. Loving People. Impacting the World. | |
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SUNDAY MORNING | Worship Schedule | |
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Worship service will be held in the auditorium at 10:30am.
Worship led by Pastor Doug Bromley
Message by Pastor Sam Polson
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Worship service will be held in The Hub at 10:30am.
Worship led by Daniel & Amy Thompson
Message by Pastor Sam Polson
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Links to the livestream of the 10:30am Sunday morning service being held in the auditorium:
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TITHES & OFFERINGS
Ways To Give
In order to support ministry, West Park offers several ways to give tithes and offerings:
- Online
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Text "WPBC" to 833-265-3842 (msg & data rates may apply)
- Place them in the black boxes provided in the Welcome Center, Front Lobby and The Hub
- Mail your check to 8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
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BAPTISM
Interested in Baptism?
If you are interested in baptism and want more information, please contact Debbie Trotter or call the church, 865-690-0031.
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PRAYER
Need a Prayer Partner?
Intercessory Prayer Partners are available to pray with you before and after the 10:30am Sunday morning service. Prayer Partners are located in various locations throughout the Front Lobby, Welcome Center, the Auditorium and The Hub and will welcome the opportunity to talk with you and pray about any needs you may have.
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Upcoming Events | Current | |
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CHRISTMAS
AT WEST PARK
There will be two opportunities for you to enjoy this musical celebration of Christmas, presented by the West Park Choir and Orchestra Ministry. Tickets that can be passed along to friends, neighbors and
co-workers are available in the Welcome Center, Front Lobby and The Hub. (Tickets not required to attend.) Childcare will be available for birth through Pre-K.
DEC.10 @ 7pm
DEC.12 @ 6pm
IN THE AUDITORIUM
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GINGERBREAD
EVENT
We would like to invite your family to come and decorate a Gingerbread House and Ornaments. You must register to attend so that we have enough supplies for each family. We are excited to fellowship with you and make memories together as we hear about the birth of Jesus! All ages are welcome. Registration ends on Friday, December 3, and space is limited.
DEC.11 @ 10am
$20 PER FAMILY
IN THE GYM
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This week, we will close our service with the observance of the Lord's Supper. Prior to the service, please pick up your own elements in the Welcome Center or Front Lobby. Begin preparing your heart now to participate in this sacred time in a worthy manner. | | | |
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SALT SENIOR ADULT LUNCH
TIME: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
WHERE: GYM
COST: $5 PER PERSON
| Come join us for the S.A.L.T. Senior Luncheon. This month's special guest is Terry Bewley Connor, who will be singing for us. Click the link above to register by email. For more information, please call the church office. | | |
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MOM'S CHAIR
TIME: 6:30 - 9:00PM
WHERE: THE HUB
COST: $15 PER SEMESTER
| If you desire to reconnect and stay connected with other moms – we welcome you to join us at The Mom’s Chair! Childcare is not currently available and the cost is $15 per semester. | | |
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MEMBERSHIP CLASS
TIME: 9:00 - 10:15AM
WHERE: ROOM 108
| Are you considering becoming a member of West Park? Join us for this class led by one of our Elders, Don Lewis. We will be discussing church membership and the membership process. Please let us know that you will be attending by registering above. Registration deadline is December 8. | | |
An Old Fashion Christmas Stocking will be our Christmas Outreach this year. It will provide children in our community with a Christmas stocking filled with a few needs, a sweet treat, something fun and a gift card. If you are interested in participating, please stop by one of the tables in the Welcome Center, Front Lobby or The Hub to sign up and pick up a stocking. Inside you will find instructions and a list of items to fill the stocking. Please return ALL stockings to the Welcome Center on or before Sunday, December 12. Stockings will be distributed to children in our community through our Bread of Life Food Pantry and CedarBrook Outreach events. Thank you for your generosity this Christmas! | |
Awana is a great way for your kids to learn God's word and grow in truth. Weekly meetings are on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30-8:00pm. For more information, click the link below. | |
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Are you seeking to grow in Christ while helping others do the same? Community Groups are the place to connect deeper with Christ, Community, and Cause. For more information about West Park's Community Groups, click the contact link below. | |
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Join our Senior Adult Ministry class online! You can access the sites below to help with your daily devotions throughout the week. | |
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Students in grades 6-12 gather on Wednesday nights to worship God through song and teaching. Join us as we learn to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" - Matthew 6:33! For more information about Student Ministry at West Park, contact our Directors of Student Ministry, Colin and Audra, below.
When: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Where: High Schoolers - The Hub, Middle Schoolers - Round Building (located behind The Hub)
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Volunteer Opportunities | Current | |
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FOOD PANTRY
Volunteers Needed
The Food Pantry needs volunteers to serve our community! Due to COVID, we will not serve the traditional dinner. However, our mission is the same: to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our precious gift. Volunteers needed for the following: set up beginning at 10:00am December 11, refreshment table and gift tables beginning at 3:00pm, clean up at 6:00pm. If anyone would like to donate a new or gently used toy for the celebration, you can leave it in the red wagon in the Welcome Center.
What: Bread of Life Food Pantry Annual Community Christmas Celebration
When: Saturday, December 11
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Where: The Hub
Activity: Gifts, light refreshments, video Christmas message (drop in, no seating)
Contact: Terri Cage or call the church office to volunteer.
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KIDS MINISTRY
Drama/Skit People Needed
Are you someone who loves to act? Do you like to be in front of people? Are you someone who loves writing skits? Do you like working with kids? Then, we need you! Kids Ministry is looking for teens and adults who would like to join our Drama Team. If you are interested and want more information, please email Lisa Newsome.
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PRAYER TEAM
Do you have a passion for prayer?
The Prayer leadership Team is looking to identify West Park members with a passion for prayer, who desire to lift up the needs shared in Upper Room emails, and/or would be willing to pray during services in the Boiler Room Ministry. To get involved or for more information, email the Prayer Team.
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MEDICAL TEAM
Attention physicians, nurses, EMS personnel or first responders!
We are in need of volunteers to minister through the West Park Medical Team. If you are active or retired in any medical field and know CPR and AED procedures, we need you! Team members serve one Sunday a month or less depending on the size of the team. For more information, please contact John McClellan Jr. at 865-773-3365 (call or text) or email him.
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Resources | Media & Missions | |
Global Missions Prayer Focus
Pray regularly for West Park's missionaries on the front lines of ministry around the world. Ask God to encourage and protect them today. Click on the Prayer Focus linked below.
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Sonlight Radio
Did you know that you can listen to West Park Sunday morning messages on the readio? Tune into WRJZ Monday - Friday at 4:30am & 2:00pm.
- 620 (AM station)
- 102.5 (FM station Knoxville)
- 99.5 (FM station Sevier County)
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RightNow Media - West Park
If you have a smart phone, a computer with internet or a smart TV option like Apple TV, Roku or Amazon Fire, you have an incredible library available to you that can provide hours and hours of helpful and encouraging resources to watch.
RightNow Media is a free source that West Park offers to its congregation, and it provides access to not only over 20,000 Bible studies, including more than 200 Bible-based episodes for kids, but it includes messages from the WPBC pulpit, insights from our elders and even Worship Ministry events from the past like "Night of Praise" and "Celebrate Liberty." To get started, visit the link below or text RIGHTNOWMEDIA WPBCTN to 41411.
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Cedarbrook Outreach | Non-Profit Organization | |
CedarBrook Outreach is actively meeting the needs of our community. For updates on what they are doing and ways to be involved, visit their Facebook Page linked below. | |
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FOOD TRUCKS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
CedarBrook Outreach needs volunteers to assist us with the food trucks at Nature's Cove. This is a fun way to meet our neighbors and deliver fresh, healthy food at the same time. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Jeremy or call 865-299-6655.
When: Fridays
Time: 10:30-11:30am
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West Park | Service Schedule | |
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Kids & Student Ministry Groups: 9:00am
Adult Equipping Classes: 9:15am
Jr. Kids Church & Kidz Klub: 10:30am
Worship Services: 10:30am in the Auditorium & in The Hub
Livestream of the Auditorium Service: 10:30am
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(865) 690-0031 | www.westparkbaptist.org
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