Pastor’s Blog

Over 880 people attended our 4 weekend services at WC & The Bridge this week!!!  We are quickly approaching 1000 in average attendance and that’s great!!  Not because we have bigger numbers but because we are influencing more people to embrace Jesus Christ as their only hope of eternal life!! 

Church growth presents some fantastic challenges!! 

• Parents with kids in our infant and toddler nursery, and those with children in ExCell pre-school kids’ church, please bear with us as we make adjustments in the drop-off and pick-up procedures each week. WE LOVE OUR BABIES!! Volunteers are always welcomed. If you are interested in serving on one our children’s ministry teams - or on any of our ministry teams, call the church office (919-735-5411) or send an email to whitleychurch@whitleychurch.com.
• New attender? Having trouble getting connected because our church is larger that what you’re used to? Call Pastor Andy today (919-735-5411)!! He is available to help you find your place in the journey!!
• New Adult Electives begin THIS WEDNESDAY evening at 7:00 pm. We are offering adult classes on prayer, relationships, a basic-training class for new believers, and a class on how to become a more mature Christian. Even if you didn’t sign up, just show up! We’ll have people ready to show you the way to the class of your choice and answer any questions you may have.
• OFFERING FIT FOR A KING - This Sunday!! What will you bring for the King this Sunday? The simple challenge is this: Malachi 3:10 (CEV) - I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing. We will also celebrate communion and receive new members at all 4 weekend services!!
• WILD GAME NIGHT - Don’t miss it guys!! October 10^th!!
  Click on this link: http://www.whitleychurch.com/?pageid=38
• DANGEROUS CHURCH Sermon Series Starts October 11/12 - Nothing threatens the kingdom darkness more than a church filled with teams of godly, trained, powerful leaders!! How did Jesus lead? Let’s investigate!!
  Click here: http://www.whitleychurch.com/index.php?pageid=43

PRIMETIME?
Are you praying consistently?  I mean just you and Jesus.  Are you reading and studying at least one verse from the bible each day?  Are you committed to a daily “private primetime”?  Your public life as a Christian will be no more powerful than your private time with God.  Have you considered adding the spiritual discipline of FASTING to your regimen?  What about just skipping a meal occasionally and spending that time seeking God.  Spiritual disciplines are essential to maximum spiritual health.  For example, have you ever realized that your joy as a believer is fading - that it’s just not what it used to be?  What you do privately and consistently to raise the level your intimacy with God is crucial to things like joy, patience, wisdom, kindness, love and all the fruits of the Spirit.  Remember they are fruits of the HOLY SPIRIT, Who is in you - not the fruits of you own human effort.  Practice daily disciplines that keep you strong in the Spirit, and His fruits will be more evident in your life with each passing day!

ONE CHURCH - TWO LOCATIONS:  www.whitleychurch.com    www.bridgechurch.cc

QUESTIONS? - Call today!!!  (919-735-5411)

Whoa!  Here I am….blogging!!  Welcome.  Thanks for reading this.  It amazes me to think that anyone would want to read what I write.  Sometimes I don’t like what I write.  Thank God for the delete button.  Try not to doze off.  Then again, if I can help you get some drug-free rest, read on! 

There a couple of up-coming events I am very excited about.  Here they are:

1. OFFERING FIT FOR A KING - We’re challenging everyone in our WC & Bridge families to TITHE on this very special day!  October 4 at The Bridge and October 5 at WC.  Read Malachi 3:10 and step up to the challenge.  We’re asking our regular tithers to give a sacrificial gift!
2. WILD GAME NIGHT …. October 10 …. Guys, get your tickets NOW! (http://www.whitleychurch.com/index.php?pageid=38)
3. PRAYER VIGIL …. October 11 …. 7 am - 5 pm …. WC Campus

Check out the Fall Festival pictures by clicking here:  http://www.whitleychurch.com/gallery2/v/fallfestival2008/

Next sermon series begins October 11/12:  DANGEROUS CHURCH  (http://www.whitleychurch.com/?pageid=43)

AFFIRMATION
We all need it.  I love it when someone tells me I did good.  Don’t give me that look - so do you.  But the question is: DO YOU GIVE AFFIRMATION?  Do you say things like, “Good job!”  “I’m proud of you.”  “That was awesome.”  “You are very talented.”  “You are making a big difference.”  “You are a blessing.”  “I don’t know what we would do without you.”   “Thank God you’re on our team!”  A legitimate God-given human need is to be AFFIRMED.  Affirm someone right now!!  Pick up the phone.  Write an email.  Send a card.  Write a letter.  When you have the chance, affirm people publicly.  Do it now!  Let’s be as quick to affirm as we usually are to criticize.  

That was painless….blogging I mean.  When I think I have something worth writing, I will post it on this blog.  See you later in the blogisphere! 

Ferrell