5 Hicks Cl. Lunch/ VBS Meeting
12 Urbana Trip Meeting
6
7 Juliet Breakfast
1
2
3
4 Youth Activity
8
9
10 Deacon Retreat 11 Deacon Retreat
UNDER THE RADAR In church and in ministry things often happen about which the church at-large is generally unaware.
13
14 SBC Convention
15 SBC Convention
16
17
18
WOM 19 Father’s Day Dessert Auction/ NO PM SERVICE
THE WINDOW
20
26 Bryant Cl. Lunch 27 Urbana Trip
21 Juliet Breakfast 22
23
Lunch Bunch 28 Urbana Trip
29 Urbana Trip
24 Friday Night Live
25 Church Yard Sale
30 Urbana Trip
Lunch Bunch
For instance, members do know about the comings and goings of staff members. In our last business meeting, for instance, we extended Lyndsay Williams’ service as interim youth leader through the summer. You are also aware of major events—summer mission trip, camp, Vacation Bible School and the like—because we promote them and talk about them with great regularity. But it occurs to me that there may be things to which we do not give terrific attention, either because they seem to keep going on their own or because they do not demand much prompting. One of those is the church building fund. In the year 2000, Winstanley assumed responsibility for a building loan on a project whose total cost was $1,725,348.00. Members of the church have been faithfully paying down that loan for these last sixteen years. During that time we did conduct one special pledge drive. Other than that, however, simple, regular giving has made the loan payments possible.
If you pay attention, you know that the loan balance is now $103,687.68. With the next payment in early July the loan balance will dip below the $100,000.00 mark. This represents a terrific and substantial achievement, and I want you to be aware of it. Granted, last year we assumed responsibility for an additional $50,000.00 loan, the largest part of which was to purchase two new air conditioning units, do the re-surfacing and striping of the parking lot, and re-carpet Garrison Hall. We will be paying interest only on this loan until the primary loan is paid off. However, I think it is quite remarkable that, with little fuss or fanfare, Winstanley has steadfastly fulfilled its financial responsibility, making possible ministry in space that did not exist before the year 2000. Bottom line. With gratitude to God, of course, I suggest we pat ourselves on the back and look forward to the day when, soon, the building will be paid off. Certainly this information illustrates another way you are a wonderful and stalwart group of believers and friends! Blessings on you, and thanks be to God! Grateful to be your pastor, Dr. Steve
“In Memoriam”(gone to be with the Lord since May, 2015) Helen Goff Jan Pinnick Don Seres
James Bivens Dixie Walker Clarice Feazel
Volume 67, Issue 6 June 2016
We now know specific assignments for the Urbana mission trip June 27July 1. If you can paint, you can serve! To secure your place, contact Mel Gunter or Dr. Steve. A brief team meeting will happen in Garrison Hall on June 12, immediately after the 10:55 service.
“The Bridge”, by Karen Kingsbury, as seen as a series on the Hallmark channel. It is a story about a historic flood, lost love, and the beauty of enduring friendships. And the book is in your church library!
Jeanette Houpt Lois Schmulbach
What It Means To Be A Deacon . . . I recently heard someone ask the question “what does a deacon do? At various times since my ordination as a deacon by Winstanley, November 7, 1982, I wondered that myself. My Certificate of Ordination reads, David Thorn, having been chosen one “of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” and capable of using the office well, was set apart publicly to the office and work of Deacon. Two statements stand out. 1) Capable of using the office well and 2) work of Deacon. Deacons are supposed to do something! It is an honor to be a deacon, but it's not an honorary position. I feel one of the most important things deacons are to do is preserve the harmony of the church. That's why the early church chose deacons, to settle a dispute over the distribution of food (the early church was obviously Baptist). Over the years it has been my privilege to serve with and observe some wonderful “peace-maker” deacons. This is not all deacons do, however space is limited. Let me close by saying it is a great privilege and honor to serve Winstanley Baptist Church as a deacon. I know my fellow deacons feel the same way. I have seen them in action. David Thorn
Lucille Compton 14 Cron Dr. Belleville, IL 62223
Postmaster: Return Service Requested Permit No. 50 US Postage Paid O’Fallon, IL Non-Profit
With the summer quickly approaching, the student ministry is looking forward to an exciting time of learning and fun! We have a range of activities planned from camp to Bible studies to service days to Raging Rivers, the Muny, Friday Night Live, movie nights, and more! Needless to say there is lots to be done, and we are always looking for volunteers of all kinds—chaperones, host homes, behind the scenes preparation, teachers, and folks that just like pouring into teenagers. These younger generations are the future of our churches, and the more connection they have with older generations—learning from you and offering their own experiences with you—the more prepared they will be to become our leaders for tomorrow. Whatever your gifts, talents, or resources may be, if you’d like to help out our student ministry in any way this summer, please let me know! We are grateful and thankful to have such a supportive group of adults caring and praying for us daily! In Christ, Lyndsay
Father’s Day Dessert Auction, June 19 Youth Fundraiser! Please bring your desserts and be prepared to bid! You may take your desserts home after the 10:55 service
The kids from the Christian Activity Center are going to camp! This is our chance to help. Please bring in swimsuits, swim caps (to protect hair style), snacks (granola bars, trail mix, juice, apples, oranges, bananas), tennis shoes, and basic first aid supplies (band aids, ointment, cotton, peroxide). A box labeled CAC will be in the foyer until June 19th. If you have questions, call Sam Stegman at 971-8857. Thanks in advance!
Youth Events June 4 Afternoon activity TBA June19 Father’s Day Auction June 21 Lunch Bunch 11:30-3pm June 24 Friday Night Live 6-9 pm June 28 Lunch Bunch City Museum 11-5 pm
8:15 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26
Bob Thompson Elaine Gantner Jim Robbins Brad Taylor
10:55 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26
L. Stegman, L. Haider J. Riggan, L. Haverman Rick & Evan Shepard D. Stegman/J. Mitchell
BUDGET SUMMARY FOR APRIL & WEEKLY STATISTICS In business meeting on Sunday, May 22, the church voted to extend Lyndsay Williams’ position as interim youth leader through midAugust.
We are having another churchwide yard sale this summer. The yard sale will be Saturday, June 25 at 9 am. You may bring your yard sale items to the church and leave them in Garrison Hall. If you are able to price your items that will be a big help. However, the yard sale committee will price items. If you have a truck and can help pick up items, please let Cindy Holderfield know. If you are unable or have no means to get your items to church, please contact Cindy at 830-5798. The proceeds from the yard sale will go towards seed money for updates to the front foyer as approved by Church Council.
DID YOU KNOW?
Report for April Budget Checkbook Bal. 3/30/16
$ 53,591.67
Gross Budget Receipts
$ 31,741.00
Less Total Budget Expenditures
$ 28,583.53
Budget Checkbook Bal. 4/30/16
$ 56,749.14
Bridge Bread offers supportive employment to the homeless that meets them where they are and nurtures, mentors, and guides them through meaningful employment. With every loaf of bread or package of rolls that you buy you are making a difference in the lives of the bakers...proving that there is Hope in the Baking! Thanks to your generous purchases and donations, our sale on May 8th netted $500.00 Fred Domke, Founder and General Manager(volunteer), responded saying, “Woo-hoo, we love the generous support from the Baptists at Winstanley!” Thanks to all of you that enable this ministry to share God’s love an expand our witness as a caring Christ-Centered Church. The Bridge Bread Committee
Sunday School
5/1 144
5/8 155
5/15 146
5/22 150
5/29 129
Worship
153
190
149
161
130
$10,819.00
$6,546.00
Budget Off.
$5,432.00 $4,298.00 $8,603.00
JUNE ETC 10:55 Schedule June 5 Carlene Mitchell, Captain Rainbow Room Lyn Haverman Shelly Bell Garden Room Michelle Struense Laura Showmaker Ocean Room Karen Sandefur Josh Mitchell
June 12 Betty Heidenfelder Captain Rainbow Room Sean/Tina Taylor Garden Room Sarah Lancaster Samantha Stegman Ocean Room Bill/Emily Phillips
People who have suffered rejection and abandonment that forced them into homelessness have lived in a world that is hostile and dangerous. The coping mechanisms and skills that enabled them to survive a life that is filled with humiliation, confrontation and violence then stand in the way of a path back to mainstream society and a life with revived hope.
Page 2
GREETER SCHEDULE
Get ready to learn more about following the Light of the World at Cave Quest VBS, July 10-15. Family night is on F ri d ay, Jul y 15 .V ol untee r s needed and welcome ! Contributions being accepted. VBS will be in the evening again. See Denise Harrier if you can help. There will be a brief informational meeting on Sunday, June 5, after the 10:55 am service for all volunteers. Light snacks will be served.
June 19 Dina Stidham, Captain Rainbow Room Matt/Gabby Clark Garden Room Yvonne Saunders Dave Stidham Ocean Room Ethan Stidham Mary Jane Heuer
June 26 Laura Showmaker, Captain Rainbow Room Megan/Chris Flahan Garden Room Paul/Meredith Flahan Ocean Room Chris/Kendal Hurst
SECURITY TEAMS June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
David Harrier Glenn Knobeloch Jim Bryant Jason Osborn
Steve Campbell Mike Niederer Bruce Hicks Jim Smallwood
Rick Haverman Randy Saunders David Showmaker Dennis Reinard
Jim Newton Jim Robbins Dave Stidham Chris Hoots
Page 3
With the summer quickly approaching, the student ministry is looking forward to an exciting time of learning and fun! We have a range of activities planned from camp to Bible studies to service days to Raging Rivers, the Muny, Friday Night Live, movie nights, and more! Needless to say there is lots to be done, and we are always looking for volunteers of all kinds—chaperones, host homes, behind the scenes preparation, teachers, and folks that just like pouring into teenagers. These younger generations are the future of our churches, and the more connection they have with older generations—learning from you and offering their own experiences with you—the more prepared they will be to become our leaders for tomorrow. Whatever your gifts, talents, or resources may be, if you’d like to help out our student ministry in any way this summer, please let me know! We are grateful and thankful to have such a supportive group of adults caring and praying for us daily! In Christ, Lyndsay
Father’s Day Dessert Auction, June 19 Youth Fundraiser! Please bring your desserts and be prepared to bid! You may take your desserts home after the 10:55 service
The kids from the Christian Activity Center are going to camp! This is our chance to help. Please bring in swimsuits, swim caps (to protect hair style), snacks (granola bars, trail mix, juice, apples, oranges, bananas), tennis shoes, and basic first aid supplies (band aids, ointment, cotton, peroxide). A box labeled CAC will be in the foyer until June 19th. If you have questions, call Sam Stegman at 971-8857. Thanks in advance!
Youth Events June 4 Afternoon activity TBA June19 Father’s Day Auction June 21 Lunch Bunch 11:30-3pm June 24 Friday Night Live 6-9 pm June 28 Lunch Bunch City Museum 11-5 pm
8:15 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26
Bob Thompson Elaine Gantner Jim Robbins Brad Taylor
10:55 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26
L. Stegman, L. Haider J. Riggan, L. Haverman Rick & Evan Shepard D. Stegman/J. Mitchell
BUDGET SUMMARY FOR APRIL & WEEKLY STATISTICS In business meeting on Sunday, May 22, the church voted to extend Lyndsay Williams’ position as interim youth leader through midAugust.
We are having another churchwide yard sale this summer. The yard sale will be Saturday, June 25 at 9 am. You may bring your yard sale items to the church and leave them in Garrison Hall. If you are able to price your items that will be a big help. However, the yard sale committee will price items. If you have a truck and can help pick up items, please let Cindy Holderfield know. If you are unable or have no means to get your items to church, please contact Cindy at 830-5798. The proceeds from the yard sale will go towards seed money for updates to the front foyer as approved by Church Council.
DID YOU KNOW?
Report for April Budget Checkbook Bal. 3/30/16
$ 53,591.67
Gross Budget Receipts
$ 31,741.00
Less Total Budget Expenditures
$ 28,583.53
Budget Checkbook Bal. 4/30/16
$ 56,749.14
Bridge Bread offers supportive employment to the homeless that meets them where they are and nurtures, mentors, and guides them through meaningful employment. With every loaf of bread or package of rolls that you buy you are making a difference in the lives of the bakers...proving that there is Hope in the Baking! Thanks to your generous purchases and donations, our sale on May 8th netted $500.00 Fred Domke, Founder and General Manager(volunteer), responded saying, “Woo-hoo, we love the generous support from the Baptists at Winstanley!” Thanks to all of you that enable this ministry to share God’s love an expand our witness as a caring Christ-Centered Church. The Bridge Bread Committee
Sunday School
5/1 144
5/8 155
5/15 146
5/22 150
5/29 129
Worship
153
190
149
161
130
$10,819.00
$6,546.00
Budget Off.
$5,432.00 $4,298.00 $8,603.00
JUNE ETC 10:55 Schedule June 5 Carlene Mitchell, Captain Rainbow Room Lyn Haverman Shelly Bell Garden Room Michelle Struense Laura Showmaker Ocean Room Karen Sandefur Josh Mitchell
June 12 Betty Heidenfelder Captain Rainbow Room Sean/Tina Taylor Garden Room Sarah Lancaster Samantha Stegman Ocean Room Bill/Emily Phillips
People who have suffered rejection and abandonment that forced them into homelessness have lived in a world that is hostile and dangerous. The coping mechanisms and skills that enabled them to survive a life that is filled with humiliation, confrontation and violence then stand in the way of a path back to mainstream society and a life with revived hope.
Page 2
GREETER SCHEDULE
Get ready to learn more about following the Light of the World at Cave Quest VBS, July 10-15. Family night is on F ri d ay, Jul y 15 .V ol untee r s needed and welcome ! Contributions being accepted. VBS will be in the evening again. See Denise Harrier if you can help. There will be a brief informational meeting on Sunday, June 5, after the 10:55 am service for all volunteers. Light snacks will be served.
June 19 Dina Stidham, Captain Rainbow Room Matt/Gabby Clark Garden Room Yvonne Saunders Dave Stidham Ocean Room Ethan Stidham Mary Jane Heuer
June 26 Laura Showmaker, Captain Rainbow Room Megan/Chris Flahan Garden Room Paul/Meredith Flahan Ocean Room Chris/Kendal Hurst
SECURITY TEAMS June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
David Harrier Glenn Knobeloch Jim Bryant Jason Osborn
Steve Campbell Mike Niederer Bruce Hicks Jim Smallwood
Rick Haverman Randy Saunders David Showmaker Dennis Reinard
Jim Newton Jim Robbins Dave Stidham Chris Hoots
Page 3
5 Hicks Cl. Lunch/ VBS Meeting
12 Urbana Trip Meeting
6
7 Juliet Breakfast
1
2
3
4 Youth Activity
8
9
10 Deacon Retreat 11 Deacon Retreat
UNDER THE RADAR In church and in ministry things often happen about which the church at-large is generally unaware.
13
14 SBC Convention
15 SBC Convention
16
17
18
WOM 19 Father’s Day Dessert Auction/ NO PM SERVICE
THE WINDOW
20
26 Bryant Cl. Lunch 27 Urbana Trip
21 Juliet Breakfast 22
23
Lunch Bunch 28 Urbana Trip
29 Urbana Trip
24 Friday Night Live
25 Church Yard Sale
30 Urbana Trip
Lunch Bunch
For instance, members do know about the comings and goings of staff members. In our last business meeting, for instance, we extended Lyndsay Williams’ service as interim youth leader through the summer. You are also aware of major events—summer mission trip, camp, Vacation Bible School and the like—because we promote them and talk about them with great regularity. But it occurs to me that there may be things to which we do not give terrific attention, either because they seem to keep going on their own or because they do not demand much prompting. One of those is the church building fund. In the year 2000, Winstanley assumed responsibility for a building loan on a project whose total cost was $1,725,348.00. Members of the church have been faithfully paying down that loan for these last sixteen years. During that time we did conduct one special pledge drive. Other than that, however, simple, regular giving has made the loan payments possible.
If you pay attention, you know that the loan balance is now $103,687.68. With the next payment in early July the loan balance will dip below the $100,000.00 mark. This represents a terrific and substantial achievement, and I want you to be aware of it. Granted, last year we assumed responsibility for an additional $50,000.00 loan, the largest part of which was to purchase two new air conditioning units, do the re-surfacing and striping of the parking lot, and re-carpet Garrison Hall. We will be paying interest only on this loan until the primary loan is paid off. However, I think it is quite remarkable that, with little fuss or fanfare, Winstanley has steadfastly fulfilled its financial responsibility, making possible ministry in space that did not exist before the year 2000. Bottom line. With gratitude to God, of course, I suggest we pat ourselves on the back and look forward to the day when, soon, the building will be paid off. Certainly this information illustrates another way you are a wonderful and stalwart group of believers and friends! Blessings on you, and thanks be to God! Grateful to be your pastor, Dr. Steve
“In Memoriam”(gone to be with the Lord since May, 2015) Helen Goff Jan Pinnick Don Seres
James Bivens Dixie Walker Clarice Feazel
Volume 67, Issue 6 June 2016
We now know specific assignments for the Urbana mission trip June 27July 1. If you can paint, you can serve! To secure your place, contact Mel Gunter or Dr. Steve. A brief team meeting will happen in Garrison Hall on June 12, immediately after the 10:55 service.
“The Bridge”, by Karen Kingsbury, as seen as a series on the Hallmark channel. It is a story about a historic flood, lost love, and the beauty of enduring friendships. And the book is in your church library!
Jeanette Houpt Lois Schmulbach
What It Means To Be A Deacon . . . I recently heard someone ask the question “what does a deacon do? At various times since my ordination as a deacon by Winstanley, November 7, 1982, I wondered that myself. My Certificate of Ordination reads, David Thorn, having been chosen one “of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” and capable of using the office well, was set apart publicly to the office and work of Deacon. Two statements stand out. 1) Capable of using the office well and 2) work of Deacon. Deacons are supposed to do something! It is an honor to be a deacon, but it's not an honorary position. I feel one of the most important things deacons are to do is preserve the harmony of the church. That's why the early church chose deacons, to settle a dispute over the distribution of food (the early church was obviously Baptist). Over the years it has been my privilege to serve with and observe some wonderful “peace-maker” deacons. This is not all deacons do, however space is limited. Let me close by saying it is a great privilege and honor to serve Winstanley Baptist Church as a deacon. I know my fellow deacons feel the same way. I have seen them in action. David Thorn
Lucille Compton 14 Cron Dr. Belleville, IL 62223
Postmaster: Return Service Requested Permit No. 50 US Postage Paid O’Fallon, IL Non-Profit