West Thonotosassa Baptist Church
WORSHIP & COMMUNITY
We are committed to providing a Bible based worship service each time our doors are open.
At West Thonotosassa Baptist Church our members are our family and yours.
(Where strangers become friends and friends become family)
Sundays
9:45am Bible Study
10:40am Worship Service
6:00pm REVIVE Youth Bible Study
6:30pm Worship Service
Tuesdays
10:00am Visitation
Wednesdays
6:30pm Teen/Team Kids
6:30pm Prayer Meeting
Welcome
We are a body of Christ gathered to worship our Living God. May we come together today with resolve to give our best gifts to GOD as we join in each act of worship.
Friends and Neighbors
At WTBC, we are an accepting congregation. We accept each other, and we welcome guests among us. If you are a guest in our church, we appreciate your choice to worship with us.
Teen News
We would love to invite all 7th - 12th grade students in the community. Join us and see what is new and get involved in a positive environment that is structured on the Bible to help students deal with today's issues and remain strong in faith, knowing that God is in control
We have a new bible study happening now for our youth. It is called "REVIVE" and is being led by an amazing couple Bill and Pam Briest. The focus is on "who am I" and how to get the youth in our community to open up about themselves and who God is; how HE plays an important part in our lives. (Each person has unique gifts and talents; a role to play in the world unlike anyone else) If you haven't come out yet, you are missing an amazing discussion and learning experience.
"REVIVE" is every Sunday night @6p. If you need a ride, contact the church, we have a van that runs every Sunday leaving the church at 5:15p.
Genesis 1:27 "So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them."
Psalm 139:14 "You are fearfully and wonderfully made."
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Pastor's Pen
As we look forward to celebrating Jesus' resurrection on Easter, it's important to reflect on the importance of Jesus' death as the means for our salvation. We remembered Christ's crucifixion with a combination of grief and gratefulness this past Palm Sunday. Friday was "Good Friday" and these are a compilation of Good Friday thoughts:
"What's So Good About Good Friday?" (Norman Brown) If the disciples called it "good," it was only after encountering the risen Christ. However, would Jesus say that Friday was "good"?
"More Than A Hero" (Scot DeVries) Jesus' power might not always seem as grand and glorious as the powers of the world, but the joke is on them. Jesus didn't threaten the Roman Empire because it was no real threat to Jesus.
"Jesus In The Middle" (Tom Groelsema) There were three crosses, with Jesus in the middle. Our salvation could have been accomplished if Jesus had died alone. But that's not how God designed it.
"Crucified" (Arthur Schoonveld) Through the cross of Christ, God Himself entered into our broken lives in this world. For those who wonder whether God cares about our suffering, here is God's answer.
"Truth In Jerusalem" (Arie Leder) Jesus' opponents are forever remembered as declaring that He had the authority He claimed. And with that authority He proceeded to the cross - to pay for sin once and for all!
UPCOMING EVENT
Sundays and Wednesdays we would love to see you in our services:
Sunday 9:45am Sunday School
10:40am Worship Service
6:00pm REVIVE Youth meeting (7th - 12th grades)
6:30pm Worship Service
Wednesday 6:30pm Childrens Bible Study
6:30pm Adult Worship Service
July Events:
Wed. 19th ~ Food Bank Open 10a - 12n
August Events:
Sat. 5th ~ Church Yard Sale 9a - 2p ...lightly used clothing, coats, books, home items, some furniture, grill, and electronics...
(hot dogs, chips and beverages will be available for purchase too)
(the church will be accepting donations Mon. 7/31 - Fri. 8/4
@ 9a - 11a and 5p - 7p at the church fellowship hall)
Wed. 9th ~ Wednesday nights Team Teens/Kids resumes @ 6:30p
Thu. 10th ~ School is back in session
Wed. 16th ~ Food Bank Open 10a - 12n
September Events:
Wed. 13th ~ Food Bank Open 10a - 12n
Fri. 15th - Sun. 17th ~ Church Renewal with the Bunkleys. Dr. Rick Bunkley will be preaching God's word. He and his family will bring worship renewal through song as well. Come join us as we share in a renewal of faith and growth in our Lord and Savior.
Schedule: Fri. 6:30p ~ Worship Renewal
Sat. 5p ~ Potluck dinner and 6:30p ~ Worship Renewal
Sun. 10:40a ~ Worship Renewal
October Events:
Sun. 1st ~ Homecoming - Celebrating 85 years serving our community for Christ. Come join us as we celebrate our history.
Service starts at 10:40a with dinner in the fellowship hall after
the service.
{If you have any memories (photos or stories) to share please contact the church, we would love to hear from you.}
November Events:
Sat. 18th ~ Church family Thanksgiving Dinner @ 4p
Thu. 23rd ~ Thanksgiving Day - No church service on Wed. 22nd
December Events:
Philippians 2:4 "Everyone should look out not for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
Psalm 113:3 "From the rising of the sun, to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised."
1 Peter 2:2 ""Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation."
John 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Proverbs 20:27 "The Lord's lamp sheds light on a person's life, searching the innermost parts."
Life
It takes God to make life whole. Learn to appreciate the bad with the good, because God uses all situations to bless us beyond measure. Life is not always going to be easy, but always know that God is in control and His plan and His timing is always right. Trust God, read His Word, and listen for His still small voice to calm all things and make life complete.
It takes 3 to make your marriage whole. Christ should always be in the beginning and throughout a marriage to have the quality of love and compassion that should be mixed into a marriage.
Van Ministry
We have a van route that will pick members up on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The van leaves the church at 9am on Sunday and 5:30pm on Wednesday. If you need a ride to church, please contact the church so we can make sure the drivers know to pick you up.
Wednesday night study
Come join our study at 6:30pm, you will be blessed.
"We weren't meant to sit in a museum, to exclusively draw stares from those who admire our craftsmanship. We were crafted, created, and formed to do good works." Max Lucado
Children's Ministry
Children's Church is growing, every Sunday morning during the worship hour. The children K-4th grade go into the education building during our morning service and have fun things to do that will elaborate on the message given by Pastor Jerry. Crafts, movies, and games will be other activities that they will do.