WRBC News Update
March 10, 2010
Hello friends,
What a great month we have had at Waterloo Road Baptist Church. I am thanking the Lord for His
goodness. Thanks for your part in this.
Over the last 3 weeks, we have averaged over 470 in Sunday School and over 560 in worship. Ten families
have joined our Church in the last four weeks. God has moved in a great way.
On top of that, after the first Sunday of March we have caught up from the snowstorm and are ahead for the
year (barely) on our budget. Keep praying for others to join us on mission with God. You have given above
your tithes to our Road Construction campaign. So far, over $180,000 has been given to Road Construction
and this does not include another $90,000 that will be received soon for the sale of our second house. As
we construct this building, we have not had to borrow one penny yet. By the way, the youth building slab
was poured this past Saturday.
Two things I ask of you. Please give God the glory and please pray, pray, pray. (See John 10:10)
I also have some sad, yet exciting news. Ryland Russell, our media director for the last 2 and a-half years,
has accepted the call to be the Worship and Media Arts Minister at Central Baptist Church in Owasso. While
I am extremely sad that Ryland is leaving, I know his passion and talent for music will be utilized in a great
way in Owasso. Pray for him, Mindy, Isaac, and baby number two. They are a great young couple. We will
have a fellowship for Ryland on Sunday night March 21 following the evening service. Ryland’s last Sunday
with us will be Easter Sunday, April 4. Watch for more info on this.
What now? We are presently praying and seeking God’s will to find a replacement for Ryland’s position.
This job description will be very similar to what Ryland does as director of media, with some other
responsibilities. We will not form a search committee for this position. Historically this position has always
been found through the personnel committee and the staff. We will keep you updated on the process.
Thanks for praying.
On another note, most of you know that Danny Smith, our education minister for the last nine years, will be
retiring this year. As Danny approaches the age of sixty-six, he has decided to retire. We love and
appreciate Danny and Jayne very much. We look forward to them being active and a part of our Church for
years to come. Please pray for them.
At the appropriate time, we will form a search committee to fill Danny’s position. In all likelihood, this will not
happen for several more months. We will keep you updated. Please pray for our Church in this important
decision.
God has placed a wonderful staff at The Road for me to work with. I hope you feel the same way. Let them
know of your appreciation.
Shari and I also appreciate you very much. Your prayers and encouragement in our first year has been
noticed, appreciated and needed. May God bless you and your family.
Remember—the best is yet to come,
Griff
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Ryland,
Thanks for all your efforts while you have been with us. We will indeed miss you and thank you for your faithful works at our church. Your passion for service will be blessed and your family for it.
Sincerely,
Jeff Massey, Chairman
WRBC Deacons 2009-2010