The document provides information about repairs needed for the roof of Westhampton Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. The church voted to hire a contractor to repair the roof for $58,995. Additional costs may be incurred for underlying damage. The finance committee is asking members to make a special donation or purchase a 5-year bond by May 1st to help pay for the necessary roof repairs. Failure to fix the roof could lead to more costly problems in the future.

1. The Candle
April 2013 Issue
Westhampton Baptist Church
6112 Three Chopt Road
Richmond, VA 23226 Roof Repair - A Call for Support from the Finance Committee
(804) 282-4243 (office) On March 6, 2013, at a Special Called Business Meeting, the church voted to
(804) 282-0352 (fax) pursue a repair to our roof to be performed by Hermitage Roofing Company, Inc.
and also approved a proposal to pay for the roof repair that was presented by the
Email: wbc123@verizon.net Finance Committee.
The bid to perform the roof repair is $58,995.00. Once work begins, there may
Church Staff be additional costs associated with underlying damage that has occurred as a
result of the leaking roof. In coordination with the contractor, Moses Rivers will
Dr. William B. Hardison, Jr. monitor the work as it is performed and, to the extent possible, has promised that
Interim Pastor his firm, Rivers Construction, will perform any carpentry work that is needed for
the cost of the materials. In addition to the roofing contractor’s work, there will
Carol G. Turner be the need to perform plaster work inside the sanctuary and repairs to the mortar
Minister of Music and Family Life joints in the brickwork around the roof which is not covered by the roofing
contract.
Rev. Bill Duganne
Minister of Youth If you have been in the sanctuary over the last several months you have most
likely noticed deterioration of the plaster and cracking in certain areas. Most of
Darryl Emerson, Organist this is related to the problem with the roof. As explained at the business
Diane Overberg, Parish Nurse
meeting, if we do not fix this now, we will have more significant problems soon
that could become extremely costly. To put it simply, this work is important and
Teresa Crawley Brooks, Secretary necessary to maintain our church sanctuary.
Church Office is open Monday - Friday To pay for this work, the church voted to approve a plan in which we are asking
9:00 am to 2:00 pm members and friends of the church to prayerfully consider the work that needs to
be done to repair the sanctuary roof and interior plaster and to make a special gift
(over and above contributions to current expenses) to the church by May 1, 2013.
The gift should be designated for roof repair.
As an alternative or in addition to a special gift, we are asking members and
friends to purchase a 5 year bond paying interest at 4% per annum. If you desire
to purchase a bond, please do so by May 1, 2013. Interest on the bond will be
Church Office will be paid annually beginning May 1, 2014. Please designate that you are purchasing
closed in observance a bond for roof repair.
of Easter Monday,
April 1, 2013. Thank you for your support of ministry at Westhampton Baptist Church.

2. From the Pastor’s Desk: Dr. William “Bill” Hardison, Jr.
Whatever Became of Pontius Pilate?
Little is known about the fate of Pontius Pilate, the Roman Prefect to Judea, who “ . . . found no guilt in
this man,” and washed his hands of the whole debacle, but ultimately contributed directly to Jesus’ death on
the cross. We know from Scripture that his wife, Claudia Procula , had a dream about Jesus the night before
the trial and warned her husband not to have anything to do with this man. We also know from Scripture that
Pilate had a headboard (a “titulus” in Latin) made and nailed to the cross. On it was written “Jesus of
Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Was this just a way of taunting the Jews or was this the dawning of faith in
Pilate himself?
Until the early 1960’s no physical evidence existed that a man by the name of Pontius Pilate ever
existed. Then a foundation stone was found at Caesarea Philippi with Pilate’s name inscribed upon it.
--In 35 A.D. Claudia Procula, Pilate’s wife who dreamed of Jesus as the King, returned to Rome and became a
baptized believer and leader in the church in Rome. She remained a believer and upon her death, the Christian
community honored her. Today she is regarded as a Saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church. Her feast day
occurs every October 27.
--Writing in 41 A.D. the early Christian historian, Eusebius, compiled the following account. He writes that in
36 A.D. Pilate was stripped of his authority by his superior, Vitellius, because of a barbaric overreaction to a
Jewish insurrection. He was sent to Rome to stand trial himself before the emperor. This was six years after
the crucifixion of Jesus. As fate would have it, the emperor died while the ship carrying Pilate was in passage
to the Imperial City, so, the trial never occurred. Pilate was eventually released, but afterward committed
suicide in 38 A.D. and is now buried in a cave just outside of Laussane, France.
How to Inspire a Teenager
With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day around the corner out thoughts turn to the task of Christian
parenting. A very influential school in Bath Maine is setting the boundaries for a 21 st century paradigm for
parenting.
In 1966 Joseph Gauld founded the famous Hyde School in Bath, Maine. While most educational
systems help teenagers to change their behavior and adjust their attitudes, Hyde School believes that the way
to change a teenager’s behavior is for the parent to learn to change their behavior. Here is a quote from Dr.
Gauld. Do you agree?
“Regardless of what they might say or do, children and teens share a deep yearning to be inspired by
their parents. Ironically, we will not inspire our children with our achievements. We best inspire them when
we share our struggles, reach for our best, and model daily character.”
“And remember,” he said: “Character is inspired not inherited.”
Do we have any graduates Parent-Child Dedication
this year?
Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013
Please let Carol know so that we can recognize
your achievement. Please notify the church office if you
would like to participate.

3. Our mission assignment is to purchase blank DVD’s and DVD sleeves for Camp Alkulana. In order to make sure
that we purchase the correct items, please give monetary donations to Tiffany and she will take care of buying them.
Please continue to buy items for the food closet. Needed items include: powdered milk (in single pouches), soups,
canned meat, canned fruit, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese, and spaghetti sauce.
Volunteers are needed for our May mission assignment which is to prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless at
Oregon Hill Baptist Center on May 16. Let Tiffany know if you are interested.
As always, thank you for your continued support of our mission projects.
Knitting a Fellowship
For the past 3 months members of our congregation have been meeting and making prayer shawls for our
homebound members. As we knit, crochet and quilt, prayers are lifted up for these very special people. A special
thank you to Linda Eades, Alice Shepperson, Gloria Story, Barbara Richards, Monica White, Erica Pfaff, and Hoy
Woodburn for making our first “batch”. We have a very simple pattern and it’s perfect for learning to knit. Join us
the first Monday of each month in the parlor as we “knit our fellowship”. We will again in May.
Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
Thus starts this most beloved and holy prayer. Last fall, many of our children participated in a retreat to study the
meaning of the Lord's Prayer, and what it means for their lives. During the morning worship service on Sunday,
April 14th, we will recognize all children who have learned and recited the prayer to their Sunday School teacher.
Please join us to celebrate with them.
Youth Events for April:
Sunday April 7th- Road Trip - we leave the church at 12:30pm and return at 3:30pm.
Sunday April 14th- Movie Time 12:30 - 2:30 at church
Sunday April 21st- Regular Youth-12:30 - 2:30.
Sunday April 28th- Service Project- Need ALL Youth to help with this very special project for the church.
12:30 - 4:30 (approx).
At our Wednesday night gatherings we will be discussing/planning for youth led worship which will be held on
Sunday June 15th.
We are also beginning to plan our summer activities. Please come on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons to
be part of this discussion. So far we are looking at least one camping trip, some tubing, and lots of other great
activities. We NEED your input and ideas!
Our youth group at WBC is open to all young people grades 6-12. Please plan now to join us for Sunday School
(Sunday mornings form 9:45-10:45), Wednesday Night Dinner and meeting (5:30-7:30) and Sunday afternoons.
You do not have to be a member of Westhampton to be a part of our youth programs!

4. April 2013
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
Morningside Fridays’
Bible Study @ 10:30a
No Wednesday Night Activities 3000 Skipwith Road
Church Office
is closed
7:30p - January Bible
Study / Fellowship Hall
Rev. Bill Duganne
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Deadline for Dinner by Reservation Morningside Fridays’
Holy Communion Wednesday Night Activities Bible Study @ 10:30a
Finance Committee 3000 Skipwith Road
Youth Road Trip Deacon Meeting Meeting @ 7:00p
12:30p 4:30p - Alzheimer’s
7:30p Association Meeting
7:30p - January Bible
Study / Fellowship Hall
Rev. Bill Duganne
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Deadline for Dinner by Reservation
Children Recognition Morningside Fridays’
Wednesday Night Activities Bible Study @ 10:30a
@ worship service
3000 Skipwith Road
Quarterly
Youth Movie Time Church Council Business Meeting
12:30p @ WBC Meeting @ 7:30p Fellowship Hall - 7:00pm
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Deadline for Dinner by Reservation
Youth Meeting Richmond Baptist Morningside Fridays’
12:30p 10:00a - VIP Club Wednesday Night Activities Association Bible Study @ 10:30a
62nd Annual Spring 3000 Skipwith Road
6:00p - VCL Group Celebration
(VA Campaign for Liberty)
* Alternate date for Quarterly Business 7:00pm @ 4:30p - Alzheimer’s
Meeting 7:00pm * Webber Memorial Association Meeting
28 29 30
Deadline for Dinner by Reservation
Youth Service Project
12:30p
8:45 Sanctuary Ringers
5:30 Dinner by Reservation
9:40 Sunday School
6:30 Angel Voices Choir 3 years - 1st grade
11:00 Worship
Sonshine Singers 2nd - 5th grade
God’s Hands Puppets 6th - 12th grade
6:45 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
7:00 Sonshine Ringers 2nd - 5th grade
New Life Singers Youth and Adults
7:45 Sanctuary Choir

5. “Sunday School Update”
For the record, the following are the monthly totals for attendance in Sunday
Tuesday - 2nd school: October 153; November 184; December 214; January 197; February 187.
Dimitri Duroseau Suzanne Fadool is keeping records for Sunday school and we will publish
Wednesday – 3rd monthly numbers during the year in the Candle. We will also initiate the “High
Betty Story Attendance” banner each week starting immediately.
Thursday – 4th
The “Daughters of Grace” and the New Men’s Class are being led by Susan and
Iris Rivers
Johnny Butter and growing. Bob Turner’s “Remnants” has had amazing numbers
Gwen Andrews
thus far. December was the highest number month and impressive. The
Tuesday - 9th “Fellowship” Class has increased since the “Clark-Martin/Seekers” Class joined
Tonya Urquhart them. The “Remnants” and “Fellowship” both had 52 attendees during the month
Thursday - 11th of December. The Youth, led by Rev. Bill Duganne, had a record number of 44
Jessie Clarke during November. Congratulations to all teachers!!!
Sunday - 14th Rev. Duganne has continued our Bible study on Friday nights at 7:30 pm. We are
Herb Eades
averaging 12 to 14 members and friends and learning to be “Disciples”. As I look
Wednesday - 17th out at the snow on the ground as I type this, I’m hoping for warm, sunny weather
Andrew Vaden for our “Dinner on the Grounds” on May 19, 2013, after church. Mark your
Anderson Brown calendar and keep our Church in your prayers.
Sara Taylor
Ian Butler Linda Eades, Sunday school Director
Thursday - 18th
Carol Turner
Edward Shepperson
Friday - 19th
Cynthia Andrews “The Library Corner of Our Church”
Richard Weinman
Saturday - 20th The Book Club members read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn for our March 24th
Alice Shepperson meeting. We met after church, had lunch provided by Carol Turner and Mary Ann
Monica White Johnson and discussed this book. It is a strange story of an extremely
Debra Larkin dysfunctional couple but and interesting read. It made you think and appreciate
Monday - 22nd your own family a little more. Our next book, Proof of Heaven, was on the front
Taylor Newcomb page of the Sunday’s newspaper section Books & Authors several weeks ago. This
Preston Lane section of the paper is posted on the bulletin board in the Library if you’d like to
read the review. It comes highly recommended by Mary June Dalton who also
Wednesday - 24th
says Dr. Hardison is reading it and may join us on May 19th after Dinner on the
William Johnson
Grounds.
Thursday - 25th
Christopher Weinman Proof of Heaven, A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife is written by Eben
Friday - 26th Alexander M.D. and should prove to be thought provoking. This will be our third
William Viverette book involving “trips to heaven” that the Book Club has discussed. So, you can
stay after church, eat lots of homemade goodies and then come to Book Club with
Saturday - 27th
several of our members possibly including our Pastor.
Kimberly Allan
There are always books of various interests in our Library and we would love for
you to come up and explore the selection. If you cannot find a book, please ask
Barbara Richards or me to help you.
Linda Eades, co-chair

6. Westhampton Baptist Church
6112 Three Chopt Road
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804.282.4243
The Candle is published monthly by Westhampton Baptist Church, 6112 Three Chopt
Road, Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 282-4243.
Information for any newsletter may be brought to the church office or faxed to us at
(804) 282-0352. Article submission deadline is 12 Noon on the 3rd Monday of each
month.
It’s time to sign up for
Music and Worship Arts Camp at Eagle Eyrie
July 15 - 19
Grades 4 - 12
A $25 deposit will secure your spot.
Coming Up . . . .
Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013
Children’s Program and Parent-Child Dedication