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Little Chapel on the Boardwalk
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Looking For Church Staff? One of the items that was highlighted in some recent reviews was the fact that many in the congregation may not be aware of the fact that several of our church staff are not full-time. We hope that the following information will help you to be aware of when you may be able to contact staff at the church, and how you can do so by voicemail and e-mail. Todd Wright, Senior Pastor 256-2819 ext 16 Monday – in the office Tuesday – in the office Wednesday – in the office Thursday – in the office Friday – AM in the office
Mike Baynai, Associate Pastor 256-2819 Monday – Out Tuesday – in the office Wednesday – in the office Thursday – in the office Friday – in the office Dr. David Jenkins, Parish Associate e-mail 103464.1256@compuserve.com or djenkins@littlechapel.org Call him at home 910-686-9495 or via the church office
John Hodges, Director of Youth Ministry, 256-2819, ext. 26, home e-mail: LCByouth@ec.rr.com *office e-mail: jhodges@littlechapel.org (*checked on Sunday a.m. & Tuesday a.m.) Monday – in the office Wednesday – in the office
Melodee Wynne, Organist/Choir Director, office email: mwynne@littlechapel.org home email: jwynne3@earthlink.net Monday – 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thursday – 2:30 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This schedule will change in January 2005.
Karen Scheboth, Administrative Assistant, 256-2819, ext. 10, email: karen@littlechapel.org Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lunch: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.)
Joan Denney, Church Bookkeeper, 256-2819, ext. 12, e-mail: jdenney@littlechapel.org. Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Dan Holt, Custodian, Because of his hearing impediment, messages for Dan should be left with Carolyn Nash, our Administrative Assistant. Dan works Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Fridays, 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., with lunch from 12 noon until 12:30 p.m. and Sundays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Pastor's Column Todd's Writings
Little Chapel on the Boardwalk’s ministry by the sea was started by people born before the turn of the last century. Today we find ourselves to be a thriving church led by representatives of five different generations. That is both a great blessing and a potential source of some difficulties.
First the blessings: Generational Theory says each generation has been formed by significant events that have molded its character and highlighted certain values in the way it approaches the world. To be a healthy body, the Church needs what each generation brings to the table. The good news is that each of the generations is well represented at Little Chapel.
The potential difficulty is that generations tend to react not only to events but to those generations that are older and younger than they are – and over time this produces a healthy whole, but in the short term it can lead to confusion or conflict. Imagine the conversation between one generation formed by the Great Depression that has learned to save and be cautious with their spending and another generation that grew up in the economic boom of the 1950’s and learned to “spend boldly” because there was more than enough.
How does the church design worship to speak to a variety of generational types?
On four upcoming Sundays we’ll attempt to do just that. Each service will be devoted to a particular generational type. I’ll preach, write liturgy, and pick hymns that celebrate the strengths and values of that particular generation. As part of my Doctor of Ministry work, I’ll be looking for feedback from the whole congregation about those services. The plans for the next few weeks are as follows:
May 4 GT #1 civic generations – WWII (1901-24) & Millennial (1983-2005)
May 11 Pentecost/Mothers Day/communion/CC to join Mike to preach
May 18 GT #2 adaptive generation – Silent (1925-42)
May 25 Memorial Day weekend Todd to preach lectionary
June 1 GT #3 idealist generation – Boomer (1942-60)
June 8 Mike to preach
June 15 GT #4 nomad generation – generation X (1961-1982)
June 22 Mike to preach
Thank you in advance for your help with this project. I’ve appreciated your participation in the pot-luck suppers, as well as the team of folks who have helped guide my planning during this process. God bless you! And may God continue to bless this congregation so that “One generation [might] laud [God’s] works to another …” -Psalm 145:4 NRSV
Tapes and Copies of Sermons Available Each Sunday the Congregational Care Committee provides for the recording of each of our worship services. If you would like a tape of an occasional service, or if you cannot attend our services on a regular basis and would like a weekly tape, please contact the church office at 256-2819 or e-mail: info@littlechapel.org Each week written copies of the sermon of the previous week are mailed to many of our shut-in members. If you would like to receive these in the mail, again, please contact the church office. Copies of these sermons are also available on the shelves opposite the church office. Sermons There are copies of Sunday’s sermons (for the last four
Sundays) available on the shelf outside the church office. If you would like a
cassette tape copy of a particular worship service, please let the church office
know and we will be happy to make a copy for you. Mike's Minute I was in sales for a number of years and often wondered what made the difference between a good salesman and a great salesman, a good moving company and a great moving company. The question really can be asked in nearly every field of life: a good plumber, insurance agent, teacher… and a great plumber, insurance agent, teacher… We can ask the same question of the church: what’s the difference between a good Christian and a great Christian, a good Elder and a great Elder, a good pastor and a great pastor, a good church and a great church? I have learned the answer to that question is attention to detail. Every plumber has tools and a service truck, the great plumber takes his muddy shoes off before he walks through your home. Every insurance agent has an office and a computer with rates, the great insurance agent listens for the real needs of the customer. Every teacher has books and a class room, the great teacher learns to love her students and knows things about their personal situation. Likewise every Christian has a saving faith and a sanctuary, every Elder has the calling of the Holy Spirit, every pastor has his books and study, and every church has its building and pews and hymnbooks. Greatness depends on our attention to the small things, the details. Philippians chapter two points out to those interested in the details of being a great Christian, Elder, Pastor and church: “Be of the same mind (the mind of Christ Jesus), maintain the same love for one another (as Jesus has for you), remain united in the Holy Spirit, stay focused on the same purpose (the purpose of the cross), shun selfishness, be humble, consider others as more important than you and pay attention to their needs, have the same attitude as Jesus Himself (Phil. 2:1-5 my paraphrase). Good Christians come to church, great ones come with unselfish expectations and a sincere desire to worship God and give Him preeminence in our life. Good Elders serve as leaders, great ones are watching out for guests and visitors insuring that they are warmly greeted and introduced to the church. Good pastors preach and teach, great ones pray hard and learn to put the needs of others ahead of themselves. Good churches have choirs and classes, great churches have a thirst to please God and share the truth of the only saving faith in Jesus Christ with the world outside. As I come to know many of you personally, I observe you are people of greatness. You are great in your professional lives, great in your marriages and families and friendships. I challenge you to recommit to being great in your Christian life. Play hard, relax often, love your family well, and pay close attention to the details of your faith. We have a mighty privilege here at the beach, with so many who see us from afar as they walk past on the loop or head to the beach. Let’s show them the greatness of our Lord Jesus, who Himself, fulfilled every detail of the will of the Father. Let’s show in every way, large and small, the greatness of our love.
Mike
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