Never underestimate the power of Children’s ministry, or the impact of leading one child to Christ. The Apostle Matthew records this short, but powerful, incident in the ministry of Jesus, showing plainly the Master’s desire for us to bring children to Him!

As our church family knows, the church has accepted, with regrets, the resignation of Carla Bell as our Director of Music, here at Westmoreland Baptist Church.  Carla took on those responsibilities nine years ago, when Randy Spurgeon left us to work in the State Convention Office as Director of Music and Family ministry for the WVCSB.  Carla has done a yeoman’s job in this part time position, while juggling the duties of her full time job at Huntington Federal Savings and Loan, and her responsibilities as a wife, mother and grandmother in her growing family.  

Fact of the matter is that pastors DO get discouraged from time to time, and Monday is always a prime opportunity.  Every pastor understands that.  You work all week, reading, studying, praying, and preparing that message (or messages and Sunday School lessons sometimes as well). By the time Sunday is over, you are spent.  But beside what is expected of us in our teaching and preaching ministry, there is often an outpouring of other "stuff" on Sundays. "Crises" large and small often are brought to our attention - sometimes just before worship service. Sunday is often a grueling day for pastors.