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Letter from Dr. Barry Howard

August 3, 2020

Dear Wieuca Family:

Although some are ready to write its eulogy, I believe the local church is where the action is. I believe in the church, not as an institution, but as a spiritual community, a family of faith, and a localized representation of the body of Christ.

In his book, Church in Transition, Tim Conder asserts, “The church is a living organism, enlivened by the presence of God's Spirit. It's the body of Christ, a community of worshippers that exists for God's pleasure and to live out the kingdom that Jesus preached and promised.”

When Amanda and I drive around the countryside, I take note of churches, including their location, their architecture, and their signs. I am intrigued by church names, especially Baptist churches.

Churches may be named First Baptist, Second Baptist, or Third Baptist. In the rural areas I have seen churches called New Hope, Pleasant Valley, and Pilgrim’s Rest. Some churches choose their names from the Bible, names such as Mt. Zion, Corinth, or Ebenezer.

A few years ago, as we were riding through northeast Alabama, we saw a church named New Hope #1 Baptist Church. Interestingly, just a few miles down the road, we passed a similar sign that read New Hope #2 Baptist Church. I don’t know the history of those two churches, but I think we can safely assume that, although they both were clinging to “hope,” they had a little bit of trouble building consensus about their future.

As we prepare for the next chapter in ministry in our church, our church has a unique name. In fact, to my knowledge, there is no other church in the world named “Wieuca.”

Let us leverage our name and location to re-introduce ourselves to our surrounding community as a church family whose hope is anchored in Christ and whose doors are open to all persons.

As we continue to unearth God’s treasures at Wieuca, here are a few opportunities for your consideration this week:

• This Sunday I will be sharing an encouraging word from Proverbs 17:22 in a message titled, “Just What the Doctor Ordered.”  Invite a friend or neighbor to join us in-person or online at www.wieuca.org or on our church Facebook page.
• During August our church office will be open on Monday through Thursday for appointments only. Because we will not currently have volunteers or a receptionist managing the front desk, please call ahead to schedule any on-campus meetings.  For all on-campus gatherings, please plan to wear a facial covering, and call the staff person with whom you are meeting once you arrive in the parking lot so they can meet you at the door.
• Sip, Say, and School: As schools start, moms and teachers are invited to our Sip, Say, and School event on Saturday, August 8 at 9:30 AM. Bring your own drink (coffee or juice) to sip as well as a lawn chair. We will provide Chick-fil-A biscuit and will gather at the church to talk about this upcoming school year! Let's spend time saying prayers over our kids and their schools.
• Our summer prayer focus is “Pray for our City!” Continue to pray for the leaders of our city, the residents of our community, and the churches across our area.
• I am grateful for your faithful giving to the ministries at Wieuca. Our generous stewardship will continue to bolster our ministries throughout the summer months. You can give via our online portal at www.wieuca.org, by electronic draft from your bank, by texting GIVE to 404.620.3773, or by mailing your check to 3626 Peachtree Rd NW, 30326.
• The Nominating Committee is now enlisting our members for places of service for the coming church year. Please be thinking and praying about where the Lord wants you to serve as we prepare for the next chapter of ministry at Wieuca.
• Our next Church in Conference is scheduled for August 16. Plan to stay in the Peachtree Room following worship as we hear reports from recent months and as we make plans for the coming year.
• This Sunday, August 9, is Creative Mask Sunday. Wear your most colorful or creative mask to worship. We expect this to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Make sure and check the church web site at www.wieuca.org for additional information and updates.

As we serve our community, we may re-connect with some, who like Philip Yancey, will confess, “I rejected the church for a time because I found so little grace there. I returned because I found grace nowhere else.”

I am honored to serve alongside you in the church at Wieuca as we generously share God’s grace.

Barry