Current News

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GO DEEP   [Site News] BUILDING FUND		Aug 19 2010	143
Beth Moore Simulcast Everetts Baptist Church		Aug 31 2010	22

Past News

Title		Date	#Views
Church-Wide Yard Sale for Building Fund		Aug 31 2010	45
Hot Dog Eating Contest $ for Building Fund		Aug 31 2010	25
Re- Sermon Series		Mar 30 2010	137
Candy & Egg Collection!!! For Eggstravaganza		Mar 18 2010	49
Invite Cards Share with Friends!		Mar 18 2010	101
Pearls of Wisdom Women's Retreat		Mar 08 2010	172
One Big Day For Ministry Leaders		Feb 11 2010	205
Church Services Cancelled Tomorrow We are cancelling both services tomorrow due to icy road conditions that are predicted to continue through Monday. Please stay home and be safe. Pastor Gary recommends you get up and have a family worship time on Sunday. Let the kids help. They'll love it!		Jan 30 2010	83
Help Haiti We are still receiving gifts for the earthquake victims in Haiti.		Jan 15 2010	182
What is the Advent Conspiracy? A movement of churches across the U.S. to restore the message of Christmas to its true meaning ...		Dec 03 2009	268
Gift to Hope Station Sonny Allen and Pastor Gary presented a gift to Director Linwood Boykin of the Hope Station for $1124.00 this past Monday.		Nov 24 2009	231
The ThanksGIVING Praise Service was amazing! Pastor Gary reports on the wonderful worship and giving our church experienced together at our November 22nd Thanksgiving Service.		Nov 23 2009	190
Whirlygig a great success! Sonny Allen, our Director of Contribution and mission events like the Whirlygig Festival, writes,		Nov 12 2009	257
Special Called Business Meeting - This Sunday This Sunday, November 1st, after the 11 AM service, there will be a business meeting to approve a motion by the WCC Trustees to sell the Barnes Street Building.		Oct 30 2009	75
Operation Christmas Child Share the love and joy of Christmas with international children who would never have Christmas without our help.		Oct 29 2009	253
Weekend Services Guest Speaker: Tom Bartlett Pastor Tom Bartlett will be speaking at our men's retreat at Camp Oak Hill this weekend. He will also be preaching at our Sunday morning services.		Oct 15 2009	185
Discipleland Photos See pictures from our Discipleland Kick Off		Sep 10 2009	7
Amy Wall reports on WCC Children's Ministry WCC Children's Ministry Director, Amy Wall, gives a report on how things are going since we've launched two new curriculums.		Sep 03 2009	324
Splash Kingdom starts Sunday 9:30am service		Jul 09 2009	192
Promoting our Children Great Adventure Promotions and Hot-Diggity-Dog Picnic		Jun 16 2009	262
Great Gift Ideas Give a strategic gift to the WCC children's ministry and make a difference!		May 22 2009	258
StedFast New CD "Lost" Released Pastor Gary presented a plaque from Disc Makers and Snabi Studios congratulating Stephen Combs and WCC's StedFast on the release of their first CD entitled "Lost."		Mar 19 2009	539
Parent Child Dedication Sunday, March 15, 2009, we helped several parents set their children apart in dedication to the Lord.		Mar 19 2009	435
Welcome new members! Sunday, February 8, 2009 - We announced our CLASS 101 participants as new members...		Feb 12 2009	575
WCC joins with other Wilson churches for financial seminar Thursday, January 29, 2009, WCC helped sponsor a financial seminar to help provide stewardship coaching from a biblical perspective.		Jan 29 2009	268
Pastor Gary's sermon at MLK celebration well received Pastor Gary was the featured preacher at Trinity AME Zion Church on the occasion of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. The event was sponsored by the NAACP.		Jan 20 2009	634
Check out "Mikey's" Advent Conspiracy vid! WCCer, Michael Williams, was so inspired by the Advent Conspiracy series that he made a video.		Dec 19 2008	402
Missional emphasis at Thanksgiving Praise Service well received This year we decided to emphasize the "GIVING" in Thanksgiving by including three missional opportunities at our weekend services.		Nov 26 2008	469
Food Drive for Hope Station a Success! We collected bags of donated groceries on Saturday, November 22nd and delivered them to the Hope Station.		Nov 25 2008	508
StedFast "Lost" CD delayed until January 2009 Worship Pastor, Stephen Combs, reports on the status of the WCC worship band's CD project.		Nov 24 2008	410
Giving opportunity for Tornado victims Tammy Barnes asked Pastor Gary to inform our WCC members about a giving opportunity to help Tornado victims who lost their homes this past Saturday, November 15, 2008.		Nov 16 2008	261
What to bring for the Christmas shoeboxes? Here's your suggested shopping list for Operation Christmas Child. Don't forget to buy enough gifts to give from you and your whole family, so that each of you can fill a box for a needy child at our Thanksgiving Praise Service on Sunday, November 23rd. Send the love of Jesus to child this Christmas!		Nov 14 2008	290
WCC donates Whirlygig proceeds to Hope Station Pastor Gary delivers donation to the Hope Station from WCC's Whirlygig Festival event last weekend.		Nov 07 2008	525
Whirlygig Raffle Winner Pastor Gary reports on the drawing of the winning ticket for the Cracker Barrel rocking chair that we raffled to raise money for Hope Station.		Nov 04 2008	393
Names of God Several people asked Pastor Gary for a listing of the names of God that he mentioned in this past Sunday's sermon. Here is a list that he offers to those who would like to study and meditate on the names of God.		Oct 27 2008	317
A-Z The Names and Titles of Jesus Pastor Gary offers this listing of the names and titles of Jesus in alphabetical order. He has a listing for every letter except "Q." If you can think of one that he missed, let him know. Enjoy!		Oct 27 2008	340
Resources needed by Team Helene Brandy VanderMeer writes concerning the needs of her teaching team at the mission school in Helene. Please read and respond as the Lord would lead you.		Oct 13 2008	206
Brandy doing fine Last week we asked for prayer for Brandy VanderMeer as she was being taken off island to a hospital for a problem she was having with her eye. We received word this weekend that she is doing fine. She had an eye infection. They gave her antibiotic. Thanks for your prayers!		Oct 06 2008	223
Letter from Brandy in Honduras Brandy VanderMeer works with Alternative Missions in the Bay Islands, Helene, Honduras. You'll want to read this latest news about her ministry there!		Sep 18 2008	377
"In Christ's Image" Training to be offered Pastor Gary has posted this letter from our own Kimberly Smith who is offering to teach this wonderful course on the pursuit of becoming like Christ. The course will be offered starting in October and will be taught in one of the CCS classrooms during the 11 AM worship service on Sundays.		Sep 05 2008	254
A Letter from Honduras Brandy VanderMeer works with Alternative Missions in the Bay Islands, Helene, Honduras. She is one of WCC's best, answering God's call to take the gospel to all the world. Please read this latest newsletter from her. Take note of the needs and prayer requests she mentions. She is our representative to Honduras, so ask God how you can support the work there.		Jul 28 2008	559
Man of Peace Our team in the Middle East report how God leads to a "Man of Peace" to spread the good news.		Jul 21 2008	489
My Ten Days in Banda Ache Pastor Gary's cousin, Donna Dillon Hurst, recently shared her testimony with him about her trip to Indonesia to help with victims of the Tsunami. Pastor Gary thought the story so moving that he asked permission to share it with the WCC family. Make sure you read this wonderful word about how God wants to expand our vision and use us to touch the world.		Jun 16 2008	483
The Test for Generosity Pastor Gary writes about the economic downturn and how we can face it like a test with a clear solution: Trust God and be generous! Giving proves what we really believe!		May 29 2008	615
Update from Brandy in Helene Brandy VanderMeer works with Alternative Missions in the Bay Islands, Helene, Honduras. She is one of WCC's very own, answering God's call to take the gospel to all the world. Please read this latest newsletter from her. Take note of the needs and prayer requests she mentions. She is our representative to Honduras, so ask God how you can support the work there.		May 26 2008	1096
Letter from Honduras Read a recent letter from Brandy to her WCC family.		Apr 01 2008	555
Gifts for Jesus   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes about the three gifts the Magi offered Jesus.		Dec 10 2007	1069
A Letter from Honduras Brandy VanderMeer gives us a glimpse of what a day in her life as a ministry intern with Alternative Missions in the Bay Islands of Honduras is like.		Nov 01 2007	682
Choosing to be uncomfortable Pastor Gary writes about the need of American Christians to choose the challenging path of putting the needs of other ahead of their own comfort and convenience.		Oct 18 2007	606
MidWeek a "Soapy" Evening We tried a new approach to our MidWeek service this past Wednesday evening. We had a teaching for the whole family from toddlers to adults. The theme of the evening was "SOAP."		Oct 11 2007	477
Iron Man Weekly Meetings - New Date/Time/Place New weekly meeting times for Iron Man Men's Ministry		Oct 07 2007	652
Stand In the GAP - LEAVING THIS FRIDAY!   [Site News] Iron Man Road Trip to the Historic gathering of Men at the Washington DC Mall begins Friday Night. Here are all the details!!		Oct 03 2007	619
Pastor Gary and Robin go to Hawaii! Two years ago Gary was nominated to be part of a program for senior pastors called SPE - Sustaining Pastoral Excellence. This is a three year program funded ...		Sep 18 2007	575
Jonathan Combs preaching this coming Sunday You don't want to miss this coming Sunday because Pastor Gary's son, Jonathan, will be preaching. He has entitled his message: "How God's Word Makes Us Unstoppable."		Sep 17 2007	601
GodTube Video   [Site News] Link to recently used video		Sep 17 2007	870
It was a Great Picnic! Last Sunday's church picnic was a blast...		Sep 14 2007	437
WCC Profile: Brandy VanderMeer A new feature of the e-Connection, from time to time we will offer a profile of one of our WCC family! This profile features Brandy VanderMeer, a WCC member since 2000.		Aug 03 2007	902
Does the Bible Support the USA? Would Jesus celebrate the 4th of July?		Jul 06 2007	724
Baptism Service This Sunday Evening! Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 5:00 P.M.		Jun 22 2007	574
On Becoming a Father   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "As I grew older the father hunger started changing. It started becoming a passion for being a father. More and more, I saw myself as a father. And I love it. I love being a father!"		Jun 14 2007	651
On Being Human   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "The Psalmist wondered how God could be “mindful” of man. How could God possibly “care?” From God’s perspective we must seem like insurgents and terrorists, constantly trying to overthrow His Kingdom. We’re like gang bangers, defacing His creation with our graffiti."		Jun 07 2007	1064
Why God Wants Our Worship   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "All too often I have lowered my eyes and my affection from the Creator to his creation. I go to the beach and I enjoy it so much that I want a house there. I drive to a lake in the mountains and I dream of owning a cabin there. I grasp for and try to keep those beautiful, awe-filled moments in my hands to assure my future enjoyment of them. I don’t want to let go of the beauty of those moments."		May 31 2007	470
Dried Up and Empty?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "It must have been hard for Elijah to take food from the widow. She didn’t have enough even for herself and her son. But Elijah believed God. He believed God enough to ask the widow to believe too. He told her to make a little cake for him first and then there would be enough for her and her son too. He told her that if she would give the first portion of whatever she had to God, that God would always meet her and her family’s needs."		May 24 2007	497
We Have A Great Church!   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "Having lunch with my new friend Larry has got me thinking. We are building a great church—Christ’s church! And His church is bigger than WCC."		May 17 2007	526
What's Best For Our Children?   [From the Pastor] We may be one of the most child-obsessed generations of parents in American history. We are having far fewer children than the generations before us, but we are packing all we can into our kids. We want them to have everything and to be everything that we didn’t have and couldn’t be.		May 10 2007	814
Where to Go for Advice?   [From the Pastor] I think perhaps God gives us children so that we’ll finally grow up ourselves. Having children is a sobering and humbling experience. We recognize our need for help. We need answers and we need them now. Who wants to mess up their kid? It’s this need for help with parenting, and really with how to be a grown up, that creates such popularity for television shows like ABC’s “Supernanny.” Jo Frost, the star of this show, has never had children of her own, but she did care for other people’s children as a nanny in the UK for 15 years. In each episode, Supernanny arrives on the scene of an American household and brings order and aid to helpless parents with out of control children.		May 04 2007	802
Understanding Misunderstanding   [From the Pastor] We all want to be understood. But taking the time to truly understand someone else is a very selfless endeavor. Seeking first to understand and then to be understood, may sound clichĂ©, but then so is love. It takes love to want to understand someone else. It takes love and it takes work. Understanding takes a lot of effort.		Apr 27 2007	382
Easter Outreach We're offering a new two-part message series on the meaning of the cross of Christ for this Easter season. We're also planning a Community Egg Hunt at		Mar 22 2007	630
The Desynchronization Effect   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "Last week I spent some time with Alex McManus. Alex is one of the most out-of-the-box evangelists and futurist thinkers that I’ve encountered. I really loved being part of the dialogue that he led around how the gospel is moving across time and culture."		Mar 15 2007	739
Ode to a Dog Named "Samson"   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes about the blessing of having a collie dog as a part of their family these past ten years.		Mar 01 2007	688
God Has Many People in Our City That Need to Hear   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about the way the launch of dual services is a step of obedience to reaching the "many people" that the Lord has called to Himself in our city.		Feb 22 2007	429
From Practicing to Playing   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about how playing the guitar with others taught him more than just practicing alone. In the same way...		Feb 08 2007	526
It Was A Great Celebration!   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary reports on WCC's 15 year anniversary service last Sunday, January 28, 2007.		Feb 01 2007	764
Dual Services Is Coming! Check out this update on dual services. Plus, find out what you can do to make going dual a success!		Jan 31 2007	636
It's a New Season At WCC!   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about the way new things can help us get moving again.		Jan 19 2007	823
Laying Hold of the Kingdom of Heaven in 2007   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "Kingdom work isn't for sissies" as he reflects back 15 years to the time when WCC was just a dream...		Dec 28 2006	418
What Do You Want For Christmas?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about the way kids always know what they want for Christmas.		Dec 22 2006	700
Resist Discouragement Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Community Church and best-selling author of "The Purpose Driven Life" writes about "Resisting Discouragement."		Dec 01 2006	601
Community Group News Our WCC Community Groups have a lot going on this December! So, if you're looking for a place to make real friends and find fellowship...		Dec 01 2006	417
The Art of FLOW   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "Athletes sometimes call it being “in the zone.” Other students of peak performance refer to it as finding your “sweet spot.” Csikszentmihalyi may have been the first to describe this concept in Western psychology, but as he himself readily acknowledges he was most certainly not the first to quantify the concept of Flow or develop applications based on the concept. In my opinion Jesus was talking about Flow 2,000 years ago. Jesus said ..."		Nov 22 2006	909
The Cure for Ingratitude   [Site News] Don't miss this coming Sunday when Pastor Gary continues his three part message series, "The Venom of Ingratitude."		Nov 09 2006	695
Don't Ever Give Up Rick Warren, pastor and best-selling author says, "Any time there is a delay, you can be sure that two things are going on ? your faith is being tested by God and contested by Satan."		Oct 20 2006	748
Checking It Off   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary wrote this article as a kind of personal response to the Member's Meeting on October 12, 2006.		Oct 12 2006	757
Member's Meeting, Thursday, October 12, 2006 Immediately following the Mid-Week service we'll be meeting to discuss the disposition of the Fikewood Shopping Center and the Barnes Street building. Members will brought up to date on these issues and asked to prayerfully vote on the recommendations presented.		Oct 03 2006	325
New Small Groups for the Fall... Pastor Bill, our WCC pastor of ministry and small groups, invites our response and input to help launch some new small groups this fall called "Interest Groups."		Sep 01 2006	925
Meeting Together – A Habit You Shouldn’t Break   [From the Pastor] That’s what God calls the church by the way—His family. We all became members of God’s family the same way. We were born again via the same spiritual womb. No one can take that away. That’s eternal. But that doesn’t mean that we can get lazy in our relationships. We need a good habit for staying connected.		Aug 24 2006	873
A Word for the Weary   [From the Pastor] I think weariness comes when we have nothing to show for our labor. The prophet Isaiah knew this kind of deep weariness. He knew what it felt like to labor and yet not be able to see any apparent fruit.		Jul 27 2006	824
An Easy Method for Sharing Your Faith Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Community Church, offers an easy relational approach to telling others about our faith in Jesus. (This article taken from Rick Warren's "Ministry Toolbox," a free ezine that helps those in ministry grow healthier churches.)		Jul 20 2006	460
Good Journey! Good Stay!   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about the right way to say goodbye as Chris and Molly Shelton prepare to go to plant a church in Guilford County.		Jul 11 2006	517
The Adventure of Faith... As Pastor Chris & Molly prepare to join God in a new adventure in Guilford County, we take a quick glance at the risk, the courage and the payoff that is involved in following God's call daily.		Jul 06 2006	631
Learning to Listen Jamie Winship writes, "Learning to listen is a matter of effort and discipline. That’s why I keep a “listening journal.” It reminds me to keep my mouth shut and my ears open. It also forces me to hear the cries of those around me who wonder if their lives matter to anyone at all."		Jun 30 2006	890
Be Patient! Pastor Bill Harkins asks, "Does your patience sometimes get tested?" Well, read on to see how God calls us to be patient...		Jun 22 2006	809
Is There Something Wrong With Men?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary writes, "Why should a pastor, or for that matter a Christian man like war movies? Why do men like watching violence and mayhem? There must be something wrong with men!"		Jun 15 2006	844
Living Deep from your Heart Consider this thought, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” (Gil Bailie) To live by God’s Spirit is to live life alive. Pastor Chris takes a deeper look at connecting our lives and our hearts with the Source of life.		Jun 08 2006	1118
Summer Vacation or Real Rest?   [From the Pastor] When we get tired and in need of rest it’s easy to assume that we need to just drop everything. We tell ourselves, “I deserve a break!”		Jun 01 2006	464
So Dark the Con of Ron and Dan: The Da Vinci Code Is Nothing New   [From the Pastor] Despite mixed reviews, Ron Howard’s two hour and 29 minute adaptation of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code earned $77 million this past weekend. I was somewhat surprised after reading the overwhelmingly negative reviews (see www.rottentomatos.com). But this is nothing new. Crowds have been “eating up” false teachings about Jesus for centuries.		May 25 2006	598
Are we really a Blessed Generation? We know that God promised blessings and prosperity to Abraham and to his seed, but does that actually apply to us? Stephen Combs, Minister of Worship, takes a look at scripture to see just what it says about God's blessings on our generation.		May 19 2006	750
A Mother's Face   [From the Pastor] As newborns we all learn the human face by studying the face of our mother. Hers is the face that we gaze upon intently while being suckled at her breast, listening to the rhythmic beating of her heart. Her face is the one that we search for when we are in need or distress. We learn all other faces by her face. Hers is the face of humanity for us and perhaps the face of God. Surely, nothing is more beautiful than our mother’s face.		May 11 2006	495
Life in the Spirit How is your life different from those who do not know God? Pastor Bill poses this question and how Jesus calls us to a different life, a life in the Spirit.		May 04 2006	781
Viva La Difference!   [From the Pastor] Do you ever find yourself wondering why people are so different? You have three kids and one of them is loud and expressive, the other quiet and thoughtful, and the third you still haven't figured out? What's up with that? Well, the Bible teaches that God has shaped each one of us. And God has made us unique, one of a kind. Pastor Gary writes about the way these differences are to be celebrated and honored.		Apr 27 2006	625
You've Got What it Takes! Do you find yourself wondering, "Do I have what it takes? Will I come be able to come through when it matters?" Pastor Chris takes a look at how God has not only called us into the adventure of life, but how He has also equipped us for it. God is telling you and I today, "You've got what it takes for me!"		Apr 21 2006	704
Member's Meeting - Sunday, April 30, 2006 There will be a brief meeting of the members following the morning worship on April 30, 2006 to approve the articles of incorporation and bylaws. This is a meeting that the State of NC requires before we can be incorporated. A copy of the articles and bylaws is attached for your reading. Our church will be changing from an association to a corporation. This is advantageous as we acquire property and continue to grow.		Apr 20 2006	444
Because He Lives   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary discusses what a difference knowing that Christ is alive can make in our lives. Because He lives we can face tomorrow.		Apr 12 2006	551
Glory be to God! Are you living for God's glory, or our you living for youself? Minister of Worship, Stephen Combs, takes a brief look at how living for God's glory was not just Jesus' purpose, but should be ours as well.		Apr 06 2006	750
We've Been Picked for the Peace and Prosperity of this City   [From the Pastor] "I may not be from Wilson, but this is the place that God has “picked” for me to work and live. I believe that God wants us to seek the peace and prosperity of this place. Especially for those in Wilson who are the most in need. I don’t know exactly how this next chapter is going to play out, but I know we’ve been “picked,” we’ve been “carried” here by God." Pastor Gary Combs discusses our calling to reach the city where we live.		Mar 29 2006	513
Equipped For the Journey Are you equipped with the "armor of God?" Pastor Bill offers some insight from the book of Ephesians into how followers of Jesus are to go about fighting the good fight of faith daily.		Mar 23 2006	600
Staying Fueled for the Mission   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary says, "You know, sometimes it’s not just my SUV that I’m having trouble keeping fueled. Sometimes I feel a little low on the mission. Perhaps it’s because I lose focus on the real mission. I start focusing on the vehicle for the mission, rather than the mission itself..."		Mar 16 2006	387
Everybody's Worshiping Something Minister of Worship, Stephen Combs, offers a refreshing look at our built-in need to worship		Mar 10 2006	645
Community Blood Drive a Success!   [From the Pastor] I gave blood at the “Community-Wide Blood Drive this past Monday.” It was my first time giving blood. I had never done it before because, well, it just wasn’t convenient. I live a very busy life. Besides, who likes needles? But this past Monday I showed up ...		Mar 02 2006	535
A Love that Knows NO Bounds... Have you ever come across a person who's story painted such a clear picture of what God's love is really like? Pastor Chris briefly shares how real stories of God's love exemplified in the lives of others makes impacts that echo in the hearts of the observer.		Feb 23 2006	711
How Are You Praying?   [From the Pastor] How do you pray when you find yourself in trouble? Maybe a better question would be: Do you pray when you get in trouble? Or do you choose to worry and try to figure your own way out instead?		Feb 15 2006	432
Caring Communities Pastor Bill writes, "Our community groups are now in full swing after the December recess. My hope and prayer is that you are a part or soon will be a part of one of these caring communities."		Feb 09 2006	767
Praying for the Next Phase of God's Story   [From the Pastor] I really believe that our church is at a moment in its history where God wants us to depend on Him for the next chapter in the story, which is really His-story. We need to pray because I believe that we are at phase five in the six phases that God takes people of faith through before they see the fulfillment of God-given dreams.		Feb 02 2006	403
KidMo is Off and Running! Our all-new, long-anticipated children's teaching program is underway, and already it's making a significant impact...		Jan 19 2006	845
Are You Missing Out?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary encourages us to be active in a community group.		Jan 12 2006	783
End of the Spear   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary offers a review of the upcoming movie, End of the Spear.		Jan 05 2006	802
New Year's Resolutions   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary offers encouragement for making real resolutions for life change in 2006.		Dec 29 2005	764
Celebrating Christmas with Your Kids Pastor Gary offers some ideas for teaching your family about the true meaning of Christmas.		Dec 22 2005	680
Children's Christmas Musical Sunday (Dec. 18th) Our Children's Choir presents the Christmas musical, "All I Want for Christmas," this Sunday, during the morning worship service!		Dec 15 2005	753
Are you prepared for Christmas? Do you want to experience a great Christmas season? It's all in how you prepare. Pastor Chris shares some steps in preparing for Christmas without missing the joy of Christmas.		Dec 08 2005	635
Without Christmas, Winter Never Ends!   [From the Pastor] "What would it be like if there really was no Christmas?" Pastor Gary poses this question as he discusses the upcoming C. S. Lewis movie, "The Chronicles of Narnia."		Nov 29 2005	754
Turn Your Grumbling Into Gratitude   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary encourages us to follow God's prescription from the Psalms for turning our grumbling into gratitude.		Nov 23 2005	327
THE THANKS-GIVING CONNECTION   [From the Pastor] Thanksgiving should be connected to more than the past. It should be connected to the future. And it should be connected to more than our traditions. It should be connected to its purpose. Thanksgiving is the day we set aside for giving thanks to God. It’s a day for thanks-giving. And you can’t say thanks without giving. The two are connected.		Nov 17 2005	443
Are You On Board Yet? It's time...to be stong and courageous, to do the work, to put away fear and doubt. Let's commit to The Haggai Project!		Nov 10 2005	618
Trunk or Treat a Huge Success! Pastor Gary reports on the Halloween bridge event that WCC sponsored this past Monday night at the Fikewood parking lot.		Nov 04 2005	315
So, You Think You Know What Worship Is? Stephen Combs, WCC Minister of Worshp, writes about the difference between true worship and just singing songs...		Oct 27 2005	565
Yard Work   [From the Pastor] Do you ever feel as if all of your labor comes to nothing? You work on your house and get it looking good, but then the heat pump breaks down. You wax your car, but you teenager dents the fender in the school parking lot. You start putting a little money from your paycheck into a savings account, but then your dryer goes out. It’s like all your effort gets “blown away.”		Oct 20 2005	569
Trunk or Treat to be held at Fikewood on October 31st! Join us for an exciting evening of fun and ministry at our new location!		Oct 14 2005	954
What Is the Haggai Project?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary responds to this question by saying, "Since Spring 2005 I’ve been hearing God speak to our situation from the book of Haggai. Those two little chapters about the Israelites rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem have been filled with meaning for me. Whenever I have felt weak, aimless, or fearful I have remembered what God has said, “Be strong, do the work, and do not fear.”		Oct 13 2005	426
Kryptonite Pastor Chris takes a look back at his recent 10 year class reunion, and how the past is sometimes a difficult thing to come back to. Examine how God seeks to restore and bring freedom to our hearts, despite the past.		Oct 06 2005	586
Body Building with Bill Pastor Bill discusses BODY BUILDING, and how God wants us to be involved in building the Body of Christ during this new season of growth at WCC		Sep 29 2005	762
Building A Great Life Sermon Series Join us for our new fall series.		Sep 29 2005	674
Trusting During Transition Pastor Gary encourages us to trust God during times of change and transition.		Sep 22 2005	502
Facing a Mountain of Delay? When we experience days of difficulty and delay we can often become discouraged. We may begin to question the plans we’ve made or the destination we feel called to reach. At times like this we feel as if a “mighty mountain” stands in our way.		Sep 15 2005	570
Trusting God's Delays Article by Rick Warren, founding Pastor of Saddleback Church and best-selling author of "The Purpose-Driven Life."		Sep 15 2005	392
Congratulations to Pastor Bill and Mary... Pastor Bill and Mary are proud new grandparents! Heather Grace Harkins was born this past Tuesday, September 6th, to their son, Vernon, and daughter-in-law, Anne.		Sep 09 2005	370
Hurricane Katrina Relief Learn what you can do to help through giving or volunteering		Sep 09 2005	370
Join us this Sunday for "The Road to Recovery" Series Pastor Gary continues with week 7 of our 8-week series focused on hurts, habits and hang-ups. Invite someone to be a part of the journey this Sunday morning at 10:30am as we look at Step #7: Maintaining Momentum.		Sep 09 2005	571
Responding to Life's Hurricanes Last week was kind of overwhelming. The TV images of the devastation and chaos left in the wake of hurricane Katrina looked like something from the third world.		Sep 08 2005	875
From our Pastor of Discipleship & Youth...   [Site News] Finally Home: Pastor Chris shares his thoughts on finally arriving to a new home and joining the movement at WCC...		Sep 01 2005	370
Changing How We View Worship Stephen Combs discusses how worship of the Lord must always come before musical excellence.		Aug 17 2005	330
Moving East Jamie Winship reports on his visit home and how it has reaffirmed his call to move east.		Aug 03 2005	604
Update From Our New Youth Pastor Chris and Molly Shelton give an update from their work with youth at camps across the US this summer. Get ready and keep praying because they'll be with us soon!		Jul 20 2005	713
Don't Take a Vacation From God There’s a better way to take a vacation. There’s a way to get rest and get your batteries recharged. Here’s the secret. Don’t take a vacation from God.		Jul 20 2005	592
Join Us On the Wall! Pastor Gary asks for prayer to overcome obstacles for the Fikewood project.		Jul 06 2005	877
A Letter From Our New Youth Pastor Chris Shelton, our new pastor of Discipleship and Youth, writes from the field. He will begin his work at WCC in late August.		Jun 30 2005	464
Recommended Parenting Books Pastor Gary recommends some of the books that he found helpful during the preparation of his message series on parenting.		Jun 26 2005	487
A Word from Bud Wrenn Pastor of Integrity Community Church, Burlington, NC		Jun 23 2005	574
Come, Let Us Rebuild!   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about our going to the "east side" to rebuild what's broken and to live with the people who God has called us to love.		Jun 08 2005	714
The Larger Story   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about the way our story and God's story intertwine.		May 26 2005	600
NEW SERMON SERIES: Parenting Your Child's Heart Here it is! The series you've been asking for. A six-week series on parenting that does more than affect your child's behavior-- it affects their heart.		May 26 2005	472
Under Stress? Add Love!   [From the Pastor] Have you ever noticed that when the stress of life hits you, that the first thing that goes awry in your life is your capacity for brotherly kindness and love? Pastor Gary discusses how we can "add" God's love to our stress filled lives and keep our relationships filled with grace.		May 11 2005	581
All Things Start Out Small Pastor Gary discusses the way God wants us to see how He takes small things and produces great results. Don't despise the day of small things. God is at work!		Apr 27 2005	855
Women of Grace Women's Retreat ~ In the Potter's Hand ~ O'Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8		Apr 27 2005	575
Is God Building Us Into Something? Pastor Gary reflects on how God is working to build us into His church.		Apr 12 2005	566
The Nehemiah Series Continues! Join us this Sunday for part 7 of the "Rebuilding What's Broken" series, entitled: "Facing Up to Faceless Fears" from Nehemiah chapter six.		Apr 12 2005	517
The e - Connection is back!   [From the Pastor] WCC's ezine is back and better than ever! And it's linked to our website too!		Mar 29 2005	784
The Nehemiah Series Continues! Join us this Sunday as we continue our message series through the book of Nehemiah entitled: "Rebuilding What's Broken." This Sunday, April 10th we will hear from Nehemiah 5:1-19, sermon #6 “Stopping Strife.”		Mar 29 2005	649
Bravo From Baghdad Our people on the field report on how things are going in the Middle East. And other "laundry" items.		Mar 27 2005	531
Dual Citizenship   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary posts his upcoming WDT article about his trip to the Middle East.		Feb 02 2005	665
Purple Fingers of Freedom One of our people on the field reports on the lastest in Iraq.		Feb 02 2005	688
Members Approve Financing For Buildings! WCC's Annual Stewardship meeting was held at Forest Hills Middle School following the Children's Program on Sunday, December 19, 2004.		Dec 26 2004	465
Joyful In Jordan Our people on the field report from Amman, Jordan.		Nov 17 2004	592
News From Jordan Our people on the field report from Amman, Jordan.		Nov 07 2004	464
Jordan In Brief Our people on the field report from Amman, Jordan.		Oct 14 2004	401
The Baghdad Bulletin News from the field -- "The Good, the Ugly, and the Bad in Baghdad"		Oct 06 2004	370
The Baghdad Bulletin One of our people on the field reports on the lastest in Iraq.		Aug 17 2004	361
God Is Awesome! Stephen Combs gives the latest on his summer project in Sarotov, Russia.		Jul 14 2004	440
Teaching English Camp In Russia Stephen Combs gives the latest on his summer project in Sarotov, Russia.		Jul 03 2004	331
Russia Is Awesome! Stephen Combs gives the latest on his summer project in Sarotov, Russia.		Jun 25 2004	395
From Russia With Love Stephen Combs emails about his first days in Saratov, Russia.		Jun 21 2004	357
Father's Day Is Important   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary discusses the importance of fathers to our community.		Jun 20 2004	418
Out of the Mountain's Shadow   [From the Pastor] How to come out from under the shadow of a mountain of adversity.		May 13 2004	460
Home Builders Message Series Begins! Pastor Gary began his series on how God's Word gives us the wisdom to build happy and successful homes. The series is based on Proverbs 24:3-4 which says, "By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." If you need help at your house, then don't miss this powerful series.		May 09 2004	477
Opening Day in Baghdad Jamie Winship describes the opening day of the language institute that they have planted in Baghdad.		May 08 2004	396
What Is Truth?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary reflects on the impact of the "21 Days of Passion" Campaign		Apr 19 2004	558
The Blessed Life In Baghdad Our people on the field report on what God is doing in Iraq after four of their team were killed in a drive-by shooting in Mosul on March 15, 2004.		Mar 25 2004	336
Remembering the Passion of Christ   [Site News] Pastor Gary discusses how the movie helped him to remember the significance of Christ's suffering and how we are called to "remember."		Mar 10 2004	536
Websites to Checkout About the Passion. Shannon Kemp recommends several websites that help answer questions and continue the discussion of Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion."		Mar 05 2004	455
Continue The Passion Journey... One of our people on the field recommends a 40-day devotional on the cross of Christ that would be perfect to read daily starting on Ash Wednesday 2004.		Feb 25 2004	397
Do You Get It?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary talks about the response to Monday night's private screening of "The Passion."		Feb 25 2004	492
What Is Ash Wednesday?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary explains the meaning of Ash Wednesday.		Feb 25 2004	344
New Community Group for Kids! Donna Flowers reports on a great day the new kids community group had while visiting Imagination Station.		Feb 22 2004	370
Saturday Night at Milanos Was a "Solid Ground" Hit! Donna Flowers reports on the great time of food, music, and fellowship had by those who attended the last Milanos/WCC Supper Club.		Feb 20 2004	295
Private Screening of THE PASSION tickets sold out! The private screening on February 23, 2004 is sold out! Anyone who has a ticket they can't use should contact the church office. We have huge waiting list.		Feb 17 2004	295
Why I Have a Passion for "The Passion"   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary gives four reasons why he believes people should see The Passion		Feb 13 2004	369
News From Baghdad WCC's on the field team brings us up to date.		Feb 13 2004	325
Why are we having a private screening of THE PASSION?   [Site News] The private screening is step one of our "invite strategy" for reaching seekers in Wilson with the claims of Christ.		Feb 08 2004	315
Should Students See the "Passion" Even Though It's "R" Rated? Thoughts on the "Passion" from Saddleback's pastor Rick Warren and their youth pastor, Doug Fields.		Feb 02 2004	275
Worth the Risk?   [From the Pastor] Pastor Gary's reflections on ice storms and risk-taking.		Jan 29 2004	409
January Supper Club an International Experience!   [Site News] The WCC supper club had a wonderful Arabic themed, progressive dinner.		Jan 29 2004	457
Pastor Gary and Robin Meet with Mel Gibson   [Site News] Pastor Gary and Robin meet with Mel Gibson and 4000 Pastors to see preview of "The Passion."		Jan 26 2004	465
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