Journal
Goals – From the Pastor
Dale Galloway, who was the Dean of the Beeson Institute when I was a student there, loved to talk about goal-setting. “When setting goals,” Dale would say, “Make sure they are out of reach, but not out of sight.” His point was we should never set for ourselves unrealistic goals that can never be attained. On the other hand, goals should force us to reach a bit. They should challenge us to grow and at times even struggle because the…
August 2019 Newsletter
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We are Standing On Holy Ground
I write this article having just returned from Israel. I am drawn to the Holy Land because of the Biblical stories of telling how God encountered His people in that place. Numerous times as we stood in places where our Savior walked we mentioned, “We are standing on holy ground.” In the second book of Kings, chapter 5, we read about a man named Naaman who was healed of his leprosy by the ministry of the prophet Elisha. After washing…
July 2019 Newsletter
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The Come Back Effect
While I was on vacation in Missouri I attended a church that was in the process of taking their welcome of new guests to a new level. They realized that while they had good children’s and youth ministry, great programming, inspiring worship services and good preaching, there was still something needed to retain the guests who visited their church for the first time. They had studied a book titled, “The Comeback Effect” by Jason Young and Jonathon Malm. This book not…
June 2019 Newsletter
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From the Pastor
Like most churches, Wightman had a great celebration of Easter. We did some things we have traditionally done, like the egg hunt. We did some new things, like Journey to the Holy Land. We also did some traditional things in new places, like sunrise service on the Langford Street property. It was great to see so many people coming together to make these things happen. During one event I overheard a person thank someone for their leadership, the one receiving the complement…
May 2019 newsletter
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JOY Group
JOY group traveled to Charlotte, NC for their April meeting. They visited the Billy Graham Library and experienced a Journey of Faith tour that highlighted many of the milestones in the life of Billy and Ruth Graham. Great way to begin Holy Week!!
Seniors Exercise
Seniors began a small group fitness program with instructor Paulette Halfacre. They will continue to meet each Wednesday at 11:00 am in the CLC. Those wanting to walk, come at 10:30 prior to the class to walk at your own speed.
Pilates – New small group
Janet Skipper has started a new Pilates group at Wightman.The group is currently meeting weekly at the Lighthouse April Schedule:Tuesday, April 2nd, 6:15-7:15 PMThursday, April 4th, 6:15-7:15 PM Tuesday, April 9th, 6:15-7:15 PMThursday, April 11th, 6:15-7:15 PM Tuesday, April 16th, 6:15-7:15 PMThursday, April 18th, 6:15-7:15 PM Week of April 22nd: NO CLASSES Tuesday, April 29th, 6:16-7:15 PM What to bring: Yoga mat & Stability ballYou can find both at Walmart, Ross, or TJ Maxx. Select a stability ball for your…