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September, 2021 To God Be the Glory
West Corinth News
120 Corinth Church Road
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-857-7532
www.westcorinthbaptistchurch.com
Pastor’s Corner:
Wow, what a month it has been!
I want to first thank the Lord Jesus for allowing our church to support,
back, and help send Bro. Scott Hardwick to the South African mission field.
Upon his return, Bro. Scott took two services and gave a very detailed update
on what is happening in that part of the world. It is great to hear the stories
and see the pictures of how God is moving in the hearts of people in an area of
the world that most of us will never have the privilege of seeing. You need to understand, however, that
you may not have physically gone, and you may never step foot on the continent of Africa, but because
of your love and concern for lost souls and your generosity to those that have been called to go, you will
receive a great reward from your Heavenly Father. There is much work to be done here at home and
abroad, and I am just thankful that we can be a part of this great work.
On a different note, this month, because of the extreme generosity and obedience to God’s
Word, the people of West Corinth Baptist Church did what most would consider to be an almost
impossible task. From a congregation with an average of approximately 120 people each Sunday
morning, you have been able to pay off a loan of around $700,000 in less than seven years.
ONLY GOD COULD PERFORM SUCH A FEAT!
On Sunday morning the 22nd, we had a special service with the intent of giving God all
the glory for what has transpired here at our church, followed by an absolutely wonderful meal
and time of fellowship. I hope we will all take a few moments and reflect on just how truly
blessed we are as a people and as a church.
With the church being completely out of debt (Praise the
Lord!), it opens up many doors of opportunity. Please join me in
prayer as to what God would have us to do that may bring honor and
glory to Him, and lead lost souls to the saving knowledge of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
May God Continue To Bless West Corinth Baptist Church,
Pastor Robert 1
September, 2021 To God Be the Glory
Mark your Calendars
Let’s Celebrate!
September 3:
Happy Birthday to… Parents’ Night Out
September 6:
Robert Leazer - 2nd
Happy Labor Day!
Taylor Dalton - 7th
Tom Childers - 10th September 12:
Gary Dancy - 14th Monthly Youth Meeting
Bill Bentley - 17th
Joyce Hinson - 21st September 19:
Timothy Wilson - 23rd Heritage Sunday
Evelyn Barbour - 23rd September 23:
Judy Julian - 23rd Senior Citizens
Karen Suttles - 27th
September 26:
Baptist Men - 8:00 AM
Church vote on Budget, Nominating
Committee and Deacons
Happy Anniversary to…
David & Carol Hager - 6th
Scott & Elisha Holt - 10th
Gary & Tina Dancy - 21st
Bennie & Audrey Springs - 24th
Billy Hodge and Julie James - 27th
Bill & Judy Moore - 29th
Daniel and Wilma Pinkerton - 30th
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September, 2021 To God Be the Glory
Parents’ Night Out and Youth
News around the church… Night:
We are looking forward to
Missions Update:
another outdoors Parents’ Night Out
Annie Luckadoo is a missionary in South
on Friday, September 3. Our lesson
America and spoke via video at our 2021 VBS.
will be on Samuel and Eli found in 1
Subsequently, we raised money to purchase socks
Samuel. We have lots of activities
for the Venezuelan refugees to which she ministers.
planned.
She recently wrote our church thanking us for our
As school starts back and our
support. She wrote, “People of all ages leave their
routines become more hectic, please
homes, family, and nation behind as they travel on
pray that God will continue to place a
foot in search of a new start. Many walk in worn
conviction on the hearts of parents to
out tennis shoes, crocs, sandals, or even barefoot.
bring their children so we can share
On the morning of August 19th, our team shared
with them about God’s love and His
breakfast, water, New Testaments, the hope of
Son, Jesus Christ Also, we encourage
Christ and prayer with them, in addition to shoes
our youth to come
handmade just for them. The refugees couldn’t
and bring a
believe they were getting new socks to go with the
friend for a fun
shoes! They were shocked and some even cried.
Friday
Those little things we
night.
take for granted
might change the life
of another and might
be just the things
The Nominating Committee:
God uses to show
that He is with them Over the past several weeks, the
and cares for them. Nominating Committee has been
Thank you, West working to fill positions for the new
Corinth, for your church year, which will begin October 1.
heart and generosity
Many have volunteered to serve and
to care for the
for that we are so grateful.
refugees.”
Please continue to pray
for this committee
as we seek God’s
guidance to place the
right people
into the right
position.
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September, 2021 To God Be the Glory
Mike & Ginger Adams
Where did you grow up? Have you
How long have you been a member at always lived in NC?
West Corinth? We joined April 18, 2021. Ginger: I grew up in Botetourt County, VA (near
Roanoke); moved to Mooresville in 2006.
What has changed at our
Mike: I grew up in South Charleston, W VA;
church since you joined? You got us!
moved to Mooresville in 1995.
What can the youth do to serve
What types of jobs have you had?
the members of our church?Stay
Ginger:banking, insurance claims adjuster, owner
focused on Jesus and develop a loving
of catering company and cafe; owner of antique
relationship with Him daily. Attend
store
regularly and talk to your friends about
Mike: military (Air Force); tax accountant
Jesus.
How old were you when you were saved?
What are your favorite church
Ginger: I went to church all my life; however, I did
events? The Easter Cantata and Sunrise
not have a relationship with my Lord and Savior
Service
until 2015; Mike: 17 years old
What is your favorite TV show?
What is your favorite food?
Ginger: Blue Bloods Mike: Seal Team
Ginger: ice cream (That’s a food, right?)
What is your favorite hymn? Mike: seafood
Ginger: “Amazing Grace”
How many children do you have?
Mike: “Sweet Sweet Spirit”
Ginger: 2 boys; Mike: 2 boys
How has West Corinth affected your
life? Gave us a new church home to be able to
grow in the Lord in our daily walk and to serve
others.
What is your favorite story in the
Bible? Ginger: Saul meeting God on the road
to Damascus and becoming Paul. A story
(actually a truth) that shows God’s love, grace,
and mercy can change anyone.
Mike: Noah and the Ark
Do you have any hobbies?
Ginger: antiquing, decorating, plants, traveling
Mike: traveling
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September, 2021 To God Be the Glory
This Month’s Big Shout-Out:
This month, the big shout out goes to……drumroll, please….
Linda Moody for her work in coordinating and
leading events for our Senior group. We thank her
for planning the meals, trips, events, and
gatherings. Thanks for your hard work, Linda! We
appreciate you and all you do for our church.
Heritage Day: September 19:
Our 2021 Heritage Day will be Sunday, September 19, at
Sloan Park. (Shelter E -Morgan Shelter). The service will begin
at 10:45. We will not have Sunday School. There will be a
catered meal at the park following the service. Please bring a
lawn chair. In case of rain, the service will remain at 10:45 but
will be held in the sanctuary. Come enjoy good fellowship as we
celebrate the rich heritage of our church.
Senior Citizens: Church Heritage Quiz
Our next outing will be dinner at September is the month we focus on our heritage.
the Classic in Denton on Thursday, How many of the following questions can you
September 23. We will plan to leave correctly answer?
the church at 4:30. Be sure to sign up 1. In what year was our church organized? _____
in the narthex. If you like good,
country meals, you will enjoy this. 2. How many charter members were there when our
church was organized? _____
3. The Pastor’s salary in 1960 was $ __________.
Country 4. The first Sunday in our present multipurpose
building was in what year? __________
Cookin’
Answers: 1894; 17; $325; 2014
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September, 2021 To God Be the Glory
From Banks Davis: Here is an update Banks sent as he
prepares for mission work.
School- Tuesdays we have chapel to start off our school day. This is put on by
all of us in the training center. We have songs, a five minute message and then
a regular sermon by a veteran missionary or pastor. After this, the rest of the
days we split up in between males and females and this is the day that we look
over sermons and different passages in scripture to prepare sermons out of.
Counting this past week and the next two weeks we are required to prepare six sermons.
- Wednesdays we have a class on the Gospels and are required to preach a five minute message from a passage
from any of the four. I am to preach in two weeks and will be preaching on Mark 1:16-18. We also have another
class this day and are going verse by verse through the book of Acts.
- Thursdays we have a class on Christian family and also a class on Christian Life.
- Fridays we have our round table discussion with the leadership of this mission board and missionaries that are
here on furlough and/or deputation.
- We do have several assigned readings and reports to do throughout the semester we are in.
Discipleship -I meet every Wednesday morning at 6:00am with a mentor from the church and we read the bible
together, and he answers any questions that I might have. We are supposed to be going through a discipleship
book called Foundations that he is the author of. We opened it the first week and haven't opened it since then. I
keep him pretty busy with all my thoughts and questions. This is one of my favorite parts of the week, and
probably the one thing that has really helped my spiritual growth.
- I am also supposed to start going over my sermons one on one with another mentor here that is also the
training center director.
- I have also been pouring into others and have tried to be a good example of a Christian man to them. There are
a half a dozen or so guys from the age range of 14 to 19 that I spend a lot of time with. One I pick up for church
every Sunday and Thursday and he rides with me on the van route. Another example is one kid that has his
permit and I will pick him up and take him out and give him driving lessons. Then there is just a lot of being
there and spending time with them. I have plans to have breakfast with one tomorrow and also spent the whole
afternoon with one today while I got supplies for our outreach event tomorrow. I really love and have a passion
for doing this which excites me and motivates me to get to the field and be able to do this with young men in
different countries that can be raised up to lead churches. I do believe that this is something God has blessed me
with the ability to do, I just need more preparation on being able to teach them the Bible and leading them in
that aspect.
I will be traveling to Burkina Faso in Africa on August 31st thru September 8th to learn from on the field
missionaries. I will be going with the director of our training center and one other student that will be staying
there on a six month internship.
Thank you so much for the prayers and support. I believe whole-heartedly that this is where God wants me to be,
and that I am going down the path that he has set in front of me. My heart is full, and I hope to use this to show
others Jesus.
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