This document provides information about Westhampton Baptist Church including contact details, upcoming events, and notes from church staff. It lists the pastor, Rev. William J. Duganne, church services and events in July and August, and notes from the pastor and Sunday school director. It also includes the church calendar, birthday listings, and youth group information.

1. The
Candle
Church Staff
Rev. William J. Duganne
Pastor
Carol G. Turner
Minister of Music
Darryl Emerson
Organist
Teresa Crawley Brooks
Secretary
Westhampton Baptist Church
6112 Three Chopt Road
Richmond, VA 23226
Church Office is open
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
(804) 282-4243 (office)
(804) 282-0352 (fax)
Email: wbc123@verizon.net
July / August 2013 Issue
The church office will
be closed on Thursday,
July 4, 2013.
SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES
AT WESTHAMPTON
Join us for two special summer worship
services on the front lawn of the church
Sunday, July 28th - 6:00pm
Sunday, August 25th - 6:00pm
Please remember to bring a
lawn chair or blanket.

2. Ponderings from the Pastor’s Desk
It is truly a thrill for me to have been called to serve the people and Community that is Westhampton
Baptist Church. While it is true that we have a rich heritage here at Westhampton, our focus must be on the work
that lies before us. As we go through these first few weeks of the Summer, I will be preaching from the Book of
Acts, which as you know is the story of the first thirty years of the Christian Church. Like those early saints, we
too face many challenges as we seek to make a difference in the world in which we live today. Like those first
apostles, we also have the assignment of bringing the Word of God to a multi-cultural, multi-faith world.
Unlike the times when most of us grew up, the Church is no longer the “center” of our community…
Sundays are no longer reserved for Church and family, and even Christianity has seemingly taken a “back seat” to
sporting events, hobbies, and getting things done around the house. While we as Christians today are not facing
the brutal persecutions of the early faithful, and the idols of today’s secularism (money, fame, power, influence)
are much more subtle than the carved images and false gods of the first century, they are no less dangerous.
Christians around the world, but especially in “free” counties like the United States, are becoming more difficult to
distinguish from the non-Christians; Or to paraphrase the Apostle Paul, we are becoming more “OF the world”. I
fear we have already lost many of one generation, the Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000), and are at
great risk of losing the GenZ (born 2001- today) as well.
And so as I begin my ministry here at Westhampton Baptist Church, I hope you will join with me in this
study as we seek to “get back to the basics”. We will examine the many different roles that need to be filled and
take a closer look at how each one of us can have a part in the next Great Reformation in Christianity. I look
forward to many exciting years here at WBC, and ask for your prayers and your participation.
In Jesus’ Shadow,
Pastor Bill
Pastor’s Summer Bible Study
Studying the Minor Prophets
Two Sessions: Eight (8) weeks
Starts: Wednesday, July 10th
Where: Fellowship Hall
Day Session: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm (please bring a bag lunch)
Evening Session: 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
The same lessons will be taught at both sessions each week.
Please come and be a part of this informative series!
Our Monthly Memory Verse for July: Psalm 9, verse 1- “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will tell of your wonderful deeds.”
Quarterly Business Meeting
Wednesday, July 17th
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall

3. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Church Office
is closed
5
Family / Youth Night
6
Memorial Service
11:00a
Robert Blanchard
7
Holy Communion
8
Deacon Meeting
7:30p
9 10
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
11
Finance Committee
Meeting @ 7:00p
12 13
14
Youth
Windy Hill Go-Karts/
Miniature Golf
after church
15
No Church Council
Meeting
16 17
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:30p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
7:00p Quarterly Business
Meeting / Fellowship Hall
18 19 20
21 22 23
VIP Club
Lunch with Botsey
6:00p - VCL Group
24
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
25 26 27
28
12:00 Noon Book Club
Meeting & Lunch
Backyard Worship
6:00p
@ Westhampton
29 30 31
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
Worship Arts Camp @ Eagle Eyrie

4. David Taylor - 7/3
Richard Hagood - 7/3
Diane McLamb - 7/4
David Vaught - 7/8
Suzanne Fadool - 7/9
Doug Urquhart - 7/10
Milton Shepperson - 7/10
Woody Story Jr. - 7/10
Thomas Drinkard - 7/11
Hazel Stanley - 7/12
Sandi Bassett - 7/12
Glenn Robertson - 7/16
Maxine Owens - 7/17
Steve Overberg - 7/18
Anna Mae Barnum - 7/21
Brooke Preddy - 7/21
Martha Higgs - 7/24
Moses Rivers - 7/30
Laura Rancour - 7/31
The Library Corner of Our Church
Sunday School Update
We have added updated magazines to our Library. Even though they are not
current, you may find interesting articles, home decorating ideas, garden ideas
or recipes. Please feel free to take any you would like to read or pass on to
family and/or friends.
We will discuss Please Understand Me by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates
on July 28th
. My copy is tattered due to years of use. The goal of the book is
to help you understand yourself as well as others (especially your loved ones).
It will develop skills you may not have know you possessed. We would love
for everyone in the church to read this Myers/Briggs testing literature. I have
purchased two for our Library which will be available to all after Book Club
meets in July. The first sentence “If I do not want what you want, please try
not to tell me that my want is wrong” pretty much summarized the book.
As always, thanks to those who donate books and/or magazines. Ask Barbara
Richards or me to help you if you need a book or magazine and cannot find
something of interest.
Linda Eades, co-chair
We are thrilled Rev. Duganne has started his tenure at Westhampton Baptist
Church!!!!
The award of the High Attendance banner will be eliminated for the summer
and will resume in the fall. Congratulations to the Fellowship Class who won
the banner during the month of May with a total of 38 members. The
Remnants had a total of 44 for the month. Based on total members, this was
not enough to win the banner. This class is seeking a new teacher. If you are
inspired to “learn by teaching” let me know. The total in Sunday school for all
classes in May was an astounding 206. Our teachers must be doing something
right.
The warm weather will most likely find empty seats due to vacations and other
activities taking our members out of town. Please invite a friend to Sunday
school to fill those seats. Our teachers are preparing lessons for hours and
would not be happy to teach to empty seats. We still love our members who
have chosen other forms of Bible study and encourage them to come hear our
amazing new pastor. His sermons on the book of Acts are informative and
clearly shed a new light on the first church. We continue to pray for these
“family/members”.
Linda Eades, Sunday school Director

5. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 3
4
Holy Communion
5 6 7
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
8
Finance Committee
Meeting @ 7:00p
9 10
11 12
Youth
River Tubing
Deacon Meeting
7:30p
13 14
Youth - Cobblestone Lake
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
15 16 17
18 19
Church Council
Meeting @ 7:30p
Candles articles are due
20 21
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
22 23 24
25
Backyard Worship
6:00p
@ Westhampton
26 27
VIP Club
Lunch with Botsey
6:00p - VCL Group
28
Bible Study
12:00Noon Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
6:45p Studying the Minor
Prophets / Fellowship Hall
29 30 31
School Camp
School Camp
Youth - Camping @ Sherando Lake
Youth - Lock in / Lock out

6. Dot Wright - 8/1
Ann Jones - 8/3
John Edward III - 8/3
Robin Andrews - 8/3
Jenny Van Volkom - 8/9
Erma Lester - 8/10
Stephen Story - 8/13
Louise Kopcho - 8/14
James Wright - 8/14
Andrea Kautz - 8/15
Debbie Blanchard - 8/15
Diane Romanello - 8/15
Matthew Pajaczkowski - 8/15
Bonnie Jarrard - 8/16
Robert Johnson Jr. - 8/17
Kaye Gardner - 8/17
Wesley Nuckols III - 8/17
Christopher Bailey - 8/17
Elliott James Owen - 8/17
Jackson Charles Owen - 8/17
Ella Doster - 8/18
Faye Pruitt - 8/18
Richard Nuckols - 8/18
Bruce Shepperson - 8/19
Bruce Armistead - 8/20
David Lingerfelt - 8/22
Raymond Carter - 8/24
Diane Hall - 8/25
Lyndell Overstreet - 8/26
Mary Hall - 8/30
Youth Ministry ** *
July 5th -Flying Squirrels (Family and youth) - Contact Johnny a.s.a.p. with
interest so that tickets can be purchased
July 14th -Windy Hill Go-Karts and Miniature Golf after church
August 2nd and 3rd - Camping at Sherando Lake - See Johnny to sign up
August 12th - River Tubing (alternate date is August 10th)
August 14th - Cobblestone Lake
August 16th - Lock in/Lock out @ church
It’s almost time to print our annual Member Directory . . .
Please submit to the church office any new contact information, birthdays not
listed, or family members added since the last directory was printed.
VIP Club Summer Activities
Tuesday, July 23rd - Lunch with Botsey
Tuesday, August 27th - Lunch with Botsey

7. Mission Moment
For August, our assignment is to pray for RBA mission and missionaries. A prayer list will be on the table in the
hallway.
The mission involvement of WBC is even more important now since the RBA has decreased in size. As always,
thank you for your continued support of our mission projects.
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, mac & cheese, spaghetti, and spaghetti sauce.
Our summer assignment is to buy school supplies, new socks, and underwear for
children in Kindergarten through high school for the Church Hill Christian Wellness
Center. Please see the list below for needed school supplies. Place all items in the box in
the hallway. Items are due by Sunday, August 11.
Please call Rev. Duganne (334-7185)
if you are interested
All items are due Sunday, August 11, 2013!! Please place
donations in the box in the hallway by the display case!!
Thank you for your continued support!

8. Westhampton Baptist Church
6112 Three Chopt Road
Richmond, VA 23226 - 2732
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 emailed to us.
Dear Church Family,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Minister of Family Life and
Music. These 11 years in that position have been a joy for me. You have allowed me to be a part of all your
lives, and I have truly enjoyed getting to know each of you on a level other than music. As I anticipate my
partial retirement, it is with excitement but also a little sadness. I won’t be there when you come into the
building each day, but please remember I am only a call away. I will be concentrating on improving our
music program and working closely with Rev. Duganne to support his vision. I will be with you on
Wednesdays and Sundays and plan, at this time, to have office hours on Tuesdays.
Thank you also for the lovely luncheon several Sundays ago. Your cards and kind words of encouragement
mean the world to me and I plan to read them often.
Article submission deadline is
12:00 Noon on the 3rd Monday
of each month.