CHURCH HAS NEW NAME BUT SAME MISSION.Byline: Holly J. Andres Staff Writer A new name, a new pastor and new paint. That's how the Rev. David Drummond David Henry Drummond (11 February 1890–13 June 1965) was an Australian politician and farmer. Drummond was born in Lewisham, Sydney and was educated at public schools and at The Scots College, but was forced by financial problems to seek work. sums up what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. at West Hills Church. ``We just changed our name last Sunday (from West Hills Baptist Church). We want the community to know that we're not just a denominational de·nom·i·na·tion n. 1. A large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name and organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy. 2. church. We want to appeal to everyone, and we're open to reach as many people as we can,'' said Drummond, who was installed as pastor in September. What hasn't changed are the big hearts of the members and its mission, Drummond said. Even though the church is small in size, he said the congregation is a church based firmly on the Bible and built on love. ``Our ministry is based on the Bible; it's God's word. We think that the Bible is the truth. Our mission is we want to be WISE,'' said Drummond, who admitted to being a devotee of acronyms. WISE, to the 41-year-old church, stands for worship, instruction, serve and evangelize e·van·gel·ize v. e·van·gel·ized, e·van·gel·iz·ing, e·van·gel·iz·es v.tr. 1. To preach the gospel to. 2. To convert to Christianity. v.intr. To preach the gospel. . The pastor explained that this congregation is eager to use these elements to help attract new members searching for a progressive, family church. Worship and evangelism Evangelism Gantry, Elmer fire and brimstone, fraudulent revivalist. [Am. Lit.: Elmer Gantry] John disciple closest to Jesus. [N.T.: John] Luke early Christian; the “beloved physician.” [N.T. are easy to find at West Hills Church on Sunday mornings Sunday Morning may refer to:
Paul Holland Paul Holland (born 8 July 1973 in Lincoln) is a former English footballer, and is currently assistant manager at League Two club Mansfield Town. Holland has previously served as the club's youth team coach, and was appointed caretaker manager following Peter Shirtliff's dismissal , a member since 1965, exemplifies the other two elements, instruction and service. Reflecting the church's belief that in teaching the Bible, people will find answers to life, Holland even has a challenging telephone message. He suggests that callers look up Proverbs Proverbs, book of the Bible. It is a collection of sayings, many of them moral maxims, in no special order. The teaching is of a practical nature; it does not dwell on the salvation-historical traditions of Israel, but is individual and universal based on the 3:5-6. ``Let me tell you in a general way why people go to church. Church brings harmony and balance into the life of anyone who participates. I'm a serious believer in higher expectations. We expect Christians to act in certain ways.'' ``For example, if I have a desire to use an expletive when I'm around you, I don't. I look for a better way to express myself, because I know you're expecting me to act in a better way. When you come to my church, you're helping me to modify my behavior for the better,'' said Holland, who is a deacon deacon: see orders, holy. DEACON - Direct English Access and CONtrol. English-like query system. Sammet 1969, p.668. of the church. Holland is also passionate about serving his congregation, especially in the form of prayer. ``Prayer is a powerful thing in our lives. We take time to pray for people. When I take the time and energy and effort to pray for you, the next time I meet you, you are nearer and dearer to me. You're more precious to me. I have never been in any other church that had that kind of genuine concern for me. That's the kind of feeling found in this church.'' CAPTION(S): Photo: The Rev. David Drummond, left, is the new pastor of West Hill s Church; Deacon Paul Holland has been a church member since 1965. Eric Grigorian/Special to the Daily News |
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