West Stanly Baptist Church History ...
West Stanly Baptist Church began in August of 1986 with 35 charter members. It has grown to a church with an average attendance in the 170’s. The first pastor we called was pastor George Quick. We met at the Locust Community Center. It was decided that when we had saved $30,000 we would begin building. The property was bought from Mr. & Mrs. Reese Smith who agreed to sell 18 acres to the church in 4 parcels to be closed on as the Lord provided the funds. The 1st parcel was bought for $9,000 in 1986. Blueprints were provided from the Southern Baptist Convention and were designed to be built in 3 phases. Phase 1 was begun in July 1987. The work was mostly done by the members. The men built and the women provided food and kept the building site clean. Extra help came from Baptist Men from neighboring associations who came and donated their time and talents to the building of the church. The building was dedicated to the Lord in December of 1987. The first services were held using old wooden chairs on the cement floor; God provided the carpet at a later time. Through God’s provision a lot of materials and labor were donated. The original building of 4,000 sq. ft. At a cost of $40,000.
To the original parcel of land was added the other 3 parcels with the last being bought and paid for in 1990. As the church grew in number so did our facilities. As God provided the funds, the gym was completed in Dec. of 1996, the new sanctuary, classrooms and offices in May
of 1998, the new kitchen and parlor area in Feb. of 2000. Recent projects include a drive thru for inclement weather days, a children’s playground, and the softball field (complete with donated lights). God has accomplished much with little in His time, all debt free, for which we praise the Lord.
Pastor Ronald W. Nichols and his lovely wife Nina was called to West Stanly Baptist Church on July 21, 1996. Ron has pastured churches in Beckley West Virginia, Mooresville, NC and Denton, NC before being called to West Stanly Baptist Church. Ron & Nina reside in Stanfield, NC. Ron and Nina where married on January 24, 1965. They have been married 47 wonderful years. And they have 3 wonderful grown children and 4 beautiful grandchildren. They have been such a wonderful blessing as they shepherd our church family.
Our services includes outreach activities & outings, devotionals, support for missionaries and a discipleship program. The members of this church are eternally grateful for Christ, His provisions, and for the great leadership He has given us.
This is truly “A House of Love, Built on Faith”
"To God be all the Glory".
West Stanly Baptist Church began in August of 1986 with 35 charter members. It has grown to a church with an average attendance in the 170’s. The first pastor we called was pastor George Quick. We met at the Locust Community Center. It was decided that when we had saved $30,000 we would begin building. The property was bought from Mr. & Mrs. Reese Smith who agreed to sell 18 acres to the church in 4 parcels to be closed on as the Lord provided the funds. The 1st parcel was bought for $9,000 in 1986. Blueprints were provided from the Southern Baptist Convention and were designed to be built in 3 phases. Phase 1 was begun in July 1987. The work was mostly done by the members. The men built and the women provided food and kept the building site clean. Extra help came from Baptist Men from neighboring associations who came and donated their time and talents to the building of the church. The building was dedicated to the Lord in December of 1987. The first services were held using old wooden chairs on the cement floor; God provided the carpet at a later time. Through God’s provision a lot of materials and labor were donated. The original building of 4,000 sq. ft. At a cost of $40,000.
To the original parcel of land was added the other 3 parcels with the last being bought and paid for in 1990. As the church grew in number so did our facilities. As God provided the funds, the gym was completed in Dec. of 1996, the new sanctuary, classrooms and offices in May
of 1998, the new kitchen and parlor area in Feb. of 2000. Recent projects include a drive thru for inclement weather days, a children’s playground, and the softball field (complete with donated lights). God has accomplished much with little in His time, all debt free, for which we praise the Lord.
Pastor Ronald W. Nichols and his lovely wife Nina was called to West Stanly Baptist Church on July 21, 1996. Ron has pastured churches in Beckley West Virginia, Mooresville, NC and Denton, NC before being called to West Stanly Baptist Church. Ron & Nina reside in Stanfield, NC. Ron and Nina where married on January 24, 1965. They have been married 47 wonderful years. And they have 3 wonderful grown children and 4 beautiful grandchildren. They have been such a wonderful blessing as they shepherd our church family.
Our services includes outreach activities & outings, devotionals, support for missionaries and a discipleship program. The members of this church are eternally grateful for Christ, His provisions, and for the great leadership He has given us.
This is truly “A House of Love, Built on Faith”
"To God be all the Glory".
I Love my Attorney! (A True Love Story)
After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.
The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house.
The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.
As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.'
He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I knew Him.
The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full flowing robes.
He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him.
As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'
The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.'
He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank.
I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about.
As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all.
I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done?
Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.'
When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him to come forward.
As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty.
I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior.
He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'HI, DAD,' and then He turned to address the court.
'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished.'
Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine.'
My Lord continued with, 'His name is written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me.
'Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.'
As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said, 'There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all..'
The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips.....
'This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed.' As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, 'I won't give up, I will win the next one.'
I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?'
Christ lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, ~ "PAID IN FULL."
After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.
The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house.
The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.
As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.'
He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I knew Him.
The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full flowing robes.
He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him.
As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'
The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.'
He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank.
I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about.
As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all.
I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done?
Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.'
When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him to come forward.
As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty.
I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior.
He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'HI, DAD,' and then He turned to address the court.
'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished.'
Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine.'
My Lord continued with, 'His name is written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me.
'Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.'
As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said, 'There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all..'
The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips.....
'This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed.' As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, 'I won't give up, I will win the next one.'
I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?'
Christ lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, ~ "PAID IN FULL."
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