Walnut Hills Outreach Committee continues to be actively planning for another “Free” yard sale for this fall. Although the committee is responsible for the planning, the success of this endeavor depends entirely on you – our church members and friends who give of their time and resources. What a beautiful way to reach out to [...]
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Paul wrote “to all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints,” and to us at Walnut Hills Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, “Practice hospitality.” (Romans 12:13) When we think of practice, we consider doing some-thing repeatedly in order to acquire a skill, such as practicing the piano. Or we might [...]
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SURPRISE! Outreach doesn’t end when someone joins our church. According to a recent article by Charles Arn in “Outreach” magazine, of all the people who drop out of church 82% leave during their first year. What are the causes? In what areas might we do better? 1. People want to feel accepted and part of [...]
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Did you get any real good presents for Christmas? How about for your birthday? Can you remember getting a pre-sent that was just what you wanted and everything fit? Did you tell anyone about this fantastic gift? My guess is you probably did. It’s our human nature to want to share good news. That’s how [...]
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A recent Lifeway Research survey asked 15,000 Americans about different methods of church outreach. The third, fourth, and fifth top responses in the survey involved various forms of marketing and advertising. A personal conversation with a friend or neighbor was the second most effective method of outreach. The most effective method was a personal conversation [...]
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According to the dictionary, outreach is “to reach out or go beyond, to extend outward”. This is what WHBC did for the needy in our community this past October. We reached out beyond our walls and took a leap of faith that others would come. Through our October “Free For All”, we reached 500+ people [...]
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A free flea market, on Saturday, October 9, 2010 WHBC can make a difference in our community. We need your: 1. Donations clothes shoes coats for all ages baby items small appliances furniture household items toys linens/blankets sporting goods All items should be in NEW or GENTLY USED condition AND CLEAN. Please bring to the [...]
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As we begin a new church year, let us ask: Who is missing? Who has dropped through the cracks? Why don’t we see them anymore? Have we reached out to a “drop-out” lately? Jesus was not satisfied until all the sheep were in the fold. Matt 18:12-14 tells us: What do you think? If a [...]
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On behalf of your Walnut Hill Baptist Outreach Committee I would like to say Thank you to the various groups for hosting our Sunday Morning Visitor Socials. This is such a warm way to welcome our visitors. It is a great opportunity to let our visitors know that we are happy that they are worshipping [...]
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As we’re being blessed with more visitors, be sure each one receives a warm welcome–friendly smile, greeting, introduction, and a handshake. First impressions about our church are formed quickly based on this initial contact. We want each visitor to experience the love of God and the warmth of our Christian fellowship. Let’s get excited about [...]
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