Connections
As believers at WEBC, we seek to connect to God, connect to Grow, and connect to Serve. All three of these are critical as we “run with endurance the race God has set before us!” (Hebrews 12:1)
Why You Believe What You Believe
I was raised in a Christian home. My parents prioritized having my brothers and me in church each week, and I attended a Christian school up until 8th grade. I can’t remember a time during my childhood where I did not have a Christian influence. As a result, the gospel message was very familiar to me. This is certainly not everyone’s experience, and it comes with its own challenges. But nevertheless, it was my experience.
Mission: Philippines – almost there!
And just like that, it’s Mission: Philippines time already! On May 28th, twenty-one (21) team members will embark on the long plane trip to Masinloc, Philippines.
Real Hope
I love Easter.
Growing up in the 60’s in a Pastor’s home, Easter was always an exciting time for us. Often my sisters got new dresses, and my brother and I got new suits to wear to church. There was, of course, candy involved. And I loved the sunrise services. We held them outdoors in the cemetery that was adjacent to the church building. There is something about gathering outside, early in the morning, with my church family, that I still treasure.
I Became a Minister
“I Became a Minister” is the testimony of Paul to the Christians in Colossae. It is easy to look at the life and letters of Paul and recognize that he was clearly a minister (diakonos). I am grateful for the “ministers” that God has placed in my life, especially my Dad.
Let’s P.R.A.Y.!
We’ve been studying how to pray for each other from Colossians 1:9-14. Prompted by our study, several questions have come up. Do my prayers really matter? Can I change God’s mind about things and situations? How do I know I’m praying for the right things?
Apologetics in the Bible
Apologetics is the work of giving a defense or reason why we believe what we believe as Christians. This involves both a defensive element (addressing objections raised against the gospel) and an offensive element (showing why non-Christian worldviews are ultimately false accounts of reality).
Why You Believe What You Believe
I was raised in a Christian home. My parents prioritized having my brothers and me in church each week, and I attended a Christian school up until 8th grade. I can’t remember a time during my childhood where I did not have a Christian influence. As a result, the gospel message was very familiar to me. This is certainly not everyone’s experience, and it comes with its own challenges. But nevertheless, it was my experience.
Seder 2025
This year we were blessed to have the opportunity to host a Passover Seder to tell the story to our own West End family! For those who were able to attend, we had a great experience! I have heard from many that it was a new and meaningful experience! For many though, questions remain; what is Passover, why does it matter, and what relevance does it have today?
