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WEEKLY SCHEDULE & EVENTS

Wednesday, September 24
at First Baptist Church Windermere
4:00 p.m. - 3-in-1 Children's Choir (Worship Center)
5:30 p.m. - Family Dinner (Gym)
6:00 p.m. - Prayer Meeting (FLC 108)
6:15 p.m. - The Heights for Middle School Students (Student Center)
6:30 p.m. - Windermere University
- Adult Choir Rehearsal (Worship Center)
- Band/Orchestra Rehearsal (Choir Room)
9:00 p.m. - Holy Rollers Bowling (Carter Family Bowl, Winter Garden)
at Windermere Community Church
6:30 p.m. - Mentoring Moms (101)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal (108)
- Band Rehearsal (Worship Center)

Thursday, September 25
at First Baptist Church Windermere
9:30 a.m. - Women's Bible Studies (FLC)

Friday, September 26
at First Baptist Church Windermere
9:15 a.m. - MOPS (Student Center)

Saturday, September 27
at First Baptist Church Windermere
8:00 a.m. - Golf Tournament for Int'l Missions (Clermont)
6:00 p.m. - Worship Celebration (Worship Center)
7:15 p.m. - Small Group Bible Studies
at Windermere Community Church
6:00 p.m. - Ascent Worship Celebration (Worship Center)

Sunday, September 28
at First Baptist Church Windermere
8:30 a.m. - Worship Celebration
9:45 a.m. - Worship Celebration/Bible Studies
11:00 a.m. - Worship Celebration/Bible Studies
1:00 p.m. - Pickup Basketball (Gym)
6:30 p.m. - Veritas for High School Students (Students/Founders 100)
at Windermere Community Church
9:00 a.m. -Worship Celebration/Bible Studies
10:30 a.m. - Worship Celebration/Bible Studies

Monday, September 29
at First Baptist Church Windermere
9:00 a.m. - Sonshine Walkers (Gym)
6:30 p.m. - Pickup Volleyball (Gym)
7:00 p.m. - Community Prayer Meeting (Worship Center)

Tuesday, September 30
at First Baptist Church Windermere
6:30 a.m. - Men's Fraternity Breakfast Meeting (Gym)
4:45 p.m. - Golf (Forest Lake)

Wednesday, October 1
at First Baptist Church Windermere
4:00 p.m. - 3-in-1 Children's Choir (Worship Center)
5:30 p.m. - Family Dinner (Gym)
6:00 p.m. - Prayer Meeting (FLC 108)
6:15 p.m. - The Heights for Middle School Students (Student Center)
6:30 p.m. - Windermere University
- Adult Choir Rehearsal (Worship Center)
- Band/Orchestra Rehearsal (Choir Room)
9:00 p.m. - Holy Rollers Bowling (Carter Family Bowl, Winter Garden)
at Windermere Community Church
6:30 p.m. - Mentoring Moms (101)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal (108)
- Band Rehearsal (Worship Center)

Thursday, October 2
at First Baptist Church Windermere
9:30 a.m. - Women's Bible Studies (FLC)

Saturday, October 4
at First Baptist Church Windermere
Student Center Grand Opening!
6:00 p.m. - Worship Celebration (Worship Center)
7:15 p.m. - Small Group Bible Studies
at Windermere Community Church
6:00 p.m. - Ascent Worship Celebration (Worship Center)

Sunday, October 5
at First Baptist Church Windermere
Student Center Grand Opening!
8:30 a.m. - Worship Celebration
9:45 a.m. - Worship Celebration/Bible Studies
11:00 a.m. - Worship Celebration/Bible Studies
1:00 p.m. - Pickup Basketball (Gym)
5:00 p.m. - L.E.A.D. Meeting (Worship Center)
6:30 p.m. - Veritas for High School Students (Students/Founders 100)
at Windermere Community Church
9:00 a.m. -Worship Celebration/Bible Studies
10:30 a.m. - Worship Celebration/Bible Studies

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Announcements

Wednesday Nights @ WCC - 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Beginning Wednesday, February 13, there will be a Bible study class on the WCC Campus, plus choir and worship band rehearsals.

• Mentoring Moms – Brooke Maroth, leader – Building 101

Contact Mary (407.876.2234 x222 or mbilen@fbcwindermere.com) for more information on the above classes.

• Choir & Worship Band Rehearsals - Contact Brenda (407-909-4310 x222 or bkittle@ windermerecommunitychurch.com) for more information and location.
  

Have You Already Attended the Pastor’s Discovery Class (B1)?
Then, B2: Discover Belonging is the next step you need to take in the Discovery process. Each Sunday at 9:00 a.m., in Building 110, there is a class offered for new members. Mike and Allison Caruana lead the class through several weeks in a study on our church, our beliefs and how each member can be connected with others in ministry, service and small group Bible studies.

We want to connect with you!
We would love to know about you and how we can help you in any way. Click here to fill out our connections form.

Front Door Ministry needs Greeters
Do you have a friendly smile and like meeting people? If so, then we have a ministry for you. Contact Ofelia (oquintero@windermerecommunitychurch.com or 407.909.4310 x300) to volunteer to help greet people on Sunday mornings.

Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Every Wednesday (doors open at 7:00 a.m.). The worship center will be open for anyone who wants to come by and pray. God is preparing our hearts for Building His Family and it is our prayer that we will become a prayer center interceding for the needs of our church family, the community, and the world!

WCC & Windermere Ministries E-News
Want to know what's going on? Sign up for our E-News, an emailed bi-weekly newsletter that includes both WCC and Windermere Ministries news and stay up to date with what's happening, what's being offered, and where you can get involved. To begin receiving it, simply indicate on the tear-off section of your bulletin or contact Susan Kreider at 407.909.4310 x223 or email her.

Senior Adult Banquet - October 19...details to come.

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From the Pastor

September 5, 2008

Author and former pastor, Gordon MacDonald, has written a new book, Who Stole My Church? He offers wisdom and solutions to a challenging trend in the United States; the declining number of people attending church. Many church leaders are asking the question why and reacting to the problem in a variety of ways. MacDonald proposes a one-word solution; recognition. We must recognize and remember who the church really belongs to! It is not our church, but God's.

The Apostle Paul reminded the leaders of the Ephesian Church of this reality:Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the Church of God, which He bought with his own blood (Acts 20:28).

The church belongs to God. We are servants of the King and a part of a greater, eternal movement. Windermere Community Church belongs to God--we know this. I believe this recogniton keeps us humble and focused. We are growing rapidly (20 new members in August), and greater growth is coming in the near future.

Harvest 2010 is a three-year spiritual journey designed to help us get ready to be used by God! The rest of 2008 will focus on Preparing for the Harvest. Our focus will be on preparing our individual lives and our church to be used by God. We will clarify the vision of Windermere Community Church, learn and practice the spiritual disciplines, and deepen our commitment to genuine relationships.

For each of us individuals, it will be a time when we grow in the following ways:

• Take the next step in your spiritual maturity (Discipleship).
• Connect with a group of fellow believers in a Small Group (Fellowship).
• Share the Good News of Jesus with a friend who is lost (Evangelism).
• Live a life of generosity (Stewardship).
• Use your talents and gifts inside and/or outside of the church to impact people (Service/Ministry).
• Go on an international missions trip and/or serve with one of our local strategic community mission partners (Missions).

This weekend we expand the ministry and outreach of Windermere Community Church. We are excited about The Ascent:

• The Ascent is our new Saturday night service. We know that many people work on Sundays, and Saturday night is a great option for them.
• We are targeting the unchurched, which will impact the worship style.
• We are offering age-related ministries, and opportunities for growth and service.
• We believe Saturday night is essential to our plan to impact Central Florida.

These are exciting days. Let's get ready for the Harvest together!!

Pastor Mark

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Recreation News

FBCW Men's Open Gym for BASKETBALL
Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Come and play pick-up basketball with us.

FBCW Open Gym for VOLLEYBALL
Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. Come and play pick-up adult coed volleyball with us.

FBCW Sonshiners Senior WALKERS in the Gym
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Join us for great exercise indoors!

GOLF at Forest Lake (Ocoee)
Tuesdays - Free range balls from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Then pair up and play until dusk. Golf fee is $18.00

BOWLING at Carter Family Bowl (Winter Garden)
Wednesdays @ 9:00 p.m. Join our Holy Rollers for fun and entertainment.

For more information, please email Carol Vereb or call her at 407.876.2234 x241.

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Building God's Family

Thank you for your response to Building God’s Family.

You prayed, listened, and followed God in this financial opportunity. Remember, one of our goals is building a new children’s education building.

Our First Fruit’s Goal $ 200,000.00
First Fruit’s Gifts $ 380,403.38

Our 3-year Pledge Goal $ 2,000,000.00
Our Pledges to date $ 2,068,996.00

As move forward, pledges continue to come in weekly. Others are giving unpledged financial gifts. Thank you!

A part of our scriptural theme for Building God’s Family is found in Ephesians 2:22. Paul wrote, "And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."

Once again, we are grateful that God is building us and using His church and people to impact the lives of others, our community and the world.

You can still give!
It's not too late! There are commitment cards available at the church office and at our Welcome Center. Do your part to Build God's Family!

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I'll Serve

Volunteers need for the Elections Hospitality Team
Windermere Community Church will be a polling place for up coming elections in 2008. If you would like to volunteer as a greeter or would just like to bake goodies for the voters who will be on our campus that day. Please call Brenda Kittle at 407.909.4310 or by email bkittle@windermerecommunitychurch.com.

• Tuesday, August 26th – primary elections
• Tuesday, November 4th – general elections

Preschool Ministry needs the following volunteers for the fall. Contact Kathy Hilton (407.909.8892 or khilton@windermerecommunitychurch.com).

• 9:00 a.m. – Teachers for younger and older toddlers, and a helper for two-year-olds
• 10:30 a.m. – Teachers for younger toddlers, older toddlers, two-year-olds and three-year-olds

Student Ministry…If you have a love for students and want to make a difference in their lives, contact Andrew Oates (407.909.4310 or aoates@windermerecommunitychurch.com).

• Immediate need for middle school teachers

There's a place for everyone. Where will you serve?

Adult Bible Fellowships - Gail Hatmaker
Student Ministries - Matt Ainsley
Children Ministries - Rochelle Tomooka
Preschool Ministries - Kathy Hilton
Music Ministry- Ray Lloyd
Front Door Ministries - Ofelia Quintero

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The Discovery Process

The Discovery Process is a way for you to get to know our church, to discover who we are, what we believe and where we're going. It is also a chance for you to discover ways that you can get involved and become a member.

B1: Discover Believing

The Pastor's Discovery Lunch: If you have been visiting the church for a while, this is a great way to meet our pastor, staff and other new people coming in, and learn more about our church and where we are going. A light meal and dessert will be provided. Childcare will be provided at the church in the Education Building for children (birth through 5th grade) by reservation.

NEXT LUNCH: September 21, 12:00-2:15 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. R.S.V.P. for lunch and childcare to 407.909.4310 x223 or email Susan Kreider . Stop by the Answers Table on Sunday after the worship service to sign up. (Our next dates are TBD.)

B2: Discover Belonging

After you have visited one of our Pastor's Discovery Dinners, we invite you to attend our B2 class, Discover Belonging. This is a time to discover your unique profile, small group opportunities, and how to deepen your heart for God.

Each Sunday at 9:00 a.m., in Building 110, there is a class offered for new members. Mike and Allison Caruana lead the class through several weeks in a study on our church, our beliefs and how each member can be connected with others in ministry, service and small group Bible studies.

B3: Discover Becoming

After you have completed B2, we invite you to attend our B3 class, Discover Becoming. This is a time to discover how to reflect the character of Christ in our ministry through a spiritual character assessment, SERVE profile, mission opportunities and biblical examples of serving.

Email Gail Hatmaker for more information or to RSVP about B2 & B3.

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WCC BAPTISM SERVICES

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Worship Ministry

Choir & Praise Band Rehearsal
The band and choir meet on Wednesdays—Band @ 6:30 p.m.; Choir @ 7:00 p.m.

If you play keyboard or guitar, please see our pianist, Ledean Williams, after the worship service on Sunday or call the church office at 407.909.4310 x222.

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Children's Ministry

Our Kids had a Blast at Centri-Kid Camp - June 9 - 13
52 kids and 8 chaperones from both campuses spent the week in Leesburg, FL.
They had a great time learning more about God and Jesus, and how much they are loved!

Please visit our Children's Page for more announcements...

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STUDENT MINISTRY

Click here to see cool pics and videos of this year's summer camp!

Student Ministry Opportunities
Would you be interested in serving in our ministry for 6th–12th grade students? Several teaching opportunities are coming available and we would love to talk with you about them. If interested, contact our Pastor to Students, Matt Ainsley, at 407.909.4310 x227 or email him.

Please visit our High School Student's Page or Middle School Student's Page for more announcements...

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COLLEGE MINISTRY

Sunday Mornings - 10:30 a.m.
FBCW in FLC 107 - Teacher Mike Schultz

If you want to see photos from COLLEGE THANKSGIVING PARTY, check them out ONLINE.

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Adult/Family Ministry

“Journey to True Financial Freedom” Seminar
Saturday, November 8, 2008  ~ 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Click Here to Register and Pay by Credit Card

The “Journey to True Financial Freedom” Seminar is led by a trained and certified seminar instructor from Crown Financial Ministries.  You’ll learn biblical principles of money management and tips for practical application.

Adults and teens who are interested in learning will learn what the Bible says about managing money and those who want instruction on developing and living by a budget.

The seminar will help you make financial decisions according to God’s principles.  Detect the hazards that lead to financial problems.  Be encouraged as you learn how others have applied the principles.

The cost of the seminar is $25 plus $10 for food/fees (per person).

Go to the Adult/Family Ministries Page for information on all of our classes.

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MEN'S MINISTRY - ETERNITY FRATERNITY

Please visit our site by clicking here!
Our Men's Fraternity is committed to helping men Believe in God, Belong to His family, and Become devoted followers of Christ. You are invited to join (or start) an accountability/study group which we call Compass Groups. Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, please join us in discovering God's purpose and plans for your life. If you have questions please phone Johnnie Neal at 407.876.2234 x240 or email him .

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ADULT SMALL GROUPS

Sunday Mornings
Classes are held at 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. For more information, please phone Gail Hatmaker at 407.909.4310 x224, email her, or stop by our Welcome Center.

Learn more about our Campus/Home Small Groups.

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CURRENT SERMON SERIES

Click here to listen to the sermons ONLINE.

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International Missions

Upcoming 2008/09 Missions Trips

Go to the International Missions page for more details.

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Local Missions

To see pictures from December's Frontline Outreach, check them out ONLINE.

Home Bound Ministry
We have ten members who can no longer get out but still love the church. They love to have a visitor come by and drop off copies of the weekly sermons and tell them what the church s doing. If you would like to be a part of this contact Steve Groves at sgroves@windermereministries.com or 407.876.2234 x246

West Orange Food Pantry
Their goal is as follows; Sharing Christ through the following activities. Provide food for low income families for a donation. Which allows them to stretch their dollar. Provide clothes, food and furniture for free to those who make an effort to follow our program. Provide financial counseling. Assist several other ministries in Central Florida by providing free food and vouchers. Located only 5.8 miles from our church at 452 Palm Dr. Ocoee, 34761 407.905.9339. www.feedtheneedy.net. kjartigas@aol.com

Battered Women's Shelter
A group from our church provides the food and serves the meals twice a month at a local shelter for battered and abused women and children. They serve on the third Mon. of each month and the second Thurs. of each month. To get further information on how you can be involved in this much needed ministry you can email Pat Dinnie at pdinnie@cfl.rr.com or call 407.295.2413.

Women's Clinic- Accept Pregnancy Center
Located on 407 Dillard Street in Winter Garden They work with women who are considering abortions and help them find alternative answers. If you have ever wanted to do something about the abortion rate in our country this is the place to start. Their website is acceptpregnancy.org. If you are interested in this contact Steve Groves at sgroves@windermereministries.com or 407.876.2234.

Local Missions Opportunities
In an effort to better meet the local, state and national mission opportunities that God provides for us, the three campuses of Windermere Ministries are seeking to bring all of these efforts together in one area. If you or your Bible Study group are involved or want to be involved with local missions opportunities, please email Delinda Kennington or call her at: 407.876.3138.

Go to our Local Mission page.

Contact Steve Groves for more information.

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Women's Ministries

BETH MOORE - STEPPING UP
Every other Wednesday, June 11 - September 3 @ Dr. Phillips
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Join us in this in-depth look at 15 Psalms. Learn more about these treasured Psalms in your journey toward greater intimacy with God. Book $13.95 at Long's Christian Bookstore. Contact Debbie Curcio for directions and more information at 321.945.7575 or email her.

Women's Ministry Team
We are in need of a few good women! As we prepare for our Women's Ministry Fall event, we need committed volunteers to help with planning. Say "I'll Serve" by emailing Carolee Keller at ckelle3@cfl.rr.com It will to be a fun and rewarding time working with friends and making new friends.

MOPS - Mothers of PreSchoolers
Mothers of PreSchoolers meets the second Friday of each month from 9:15 - 11:30 am in Founders 101-103 at the FBCW Campus. Each month there is a time of food and fellowship, guest speakers and discussion time. Childcare is provided through our MOPPETS program where your preschoolers will enjoy games, crafts, snack and play time with other preschoolers. For more information call Nicole Toadvine at 407.905.6177 or email MOPSinfo@cfl.rr.com.

For more information, go to our M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) website.

Make your voice known in Women's Ministry. Tell the leadership what you are looking for. Click HERE online.

Go to our Women's Ministries page for more information

Contact Gail Hatmaker for more information.

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Spiritual Gifts Inventories:

We have two excellent tools for you to discover your God-given strengths and gifts.

1. The Lifeway Spiritual Gifts Survey PDF file can be downloaded and printed:
Click Here to Download the Spiritual Gifts Survey

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Child Development Centers/Preschools

Windermere Community Preschool
New TWO-year-old program starts Tuesday, Feb. 26th! Must be two years old before September 1, 2007 to qualify for this year. Registration is $125.00, tuition is $200.00 per month. Two days a week, 8:30-12:00.

We have room for your 3 & 4 year old to join our preschool. Three year olds meet 2 days a week (either Tues/Thurs or Wed/Fri) and Four year olds meet 4 days a week (Tues-Fri). To register, contact Kathy Hilton at 407.909.8892 or khilton@windermerecommunitychurch.com. Check out our web page!

Check out our web page!

Lake Buena Vista Child Development Center
Located near Walt Disney World, our CDC takes children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Please call 407.239.2564 for more information. Yvette Romero is the director for our LBV CDC.

Preschool Openings now at the Child Development Center @ FBCW
We have openings right now for 3-year-olds at our CDC. Please contact them at 407.876.2874.

Check out our web page!

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Recreation

The Sonshiners
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 9:00-10:30 a.m. @ FBCW Gym. Join the Sonshiners and walk the Gym. Great exercise indoors!

Calling all Golfers!
It’s time for our golf scramble at Forest Lake Golf Club in Ocoee. We will meet at 4:45 to hit range balls for free, and then we’ll golf from 5:30 p.m. until dark. Fee is $18.

Upward Soccer Coming Soon!
For more information, contact Carol Vereb @ 407.876.2234 x241 or cvereb@fbcwindermere.com.

Men’s Open Gym - Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Come to the FBCW gym on Sunday afternoons and enjoy a pick-up game of basketball with friends. Gym will be closed during the month of May for special events.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
Our season has currently ended. For more information, contact Chris or Amy Leeds @ 407.701.9269.

Go to our Upward Ministry page for more information

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday nights starting February 12 for eight weeks. Cost is $10 per person. Bring your own team of eight or we'll find a team for you. For more information, contact Carol Vereb @ 407.876.2234 x241 or cvereb@fbcwindermere.com.

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Community Connections

Go to our Community Connections for testimonies from recent events.

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Employment Central

Kids On the Move After School Care at FBCW is currently accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. Call 407.876.4312 for more information or come by the KOM office to pick up an application. Each applicant must also agree to our church's Statement of Faith .

• Bus Driver
• Teacher's Aide

WCC Part Time Assistant Teacher
WCC Preschool is looking for a part time assistant teacher for Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with some substituting Wed. and Fridays. Please contact Kathy Hilton at khilton@windermerecommunitychurch.com or 407.909.8892.

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