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WWE Staff Walt Wiley, President David Hodge, Exec. Dir. Dianne Agee, Admin.

WWE 2006 Board of Directors Jo Shippen, Chair Chip Pohl, Vice Chair Wayne Kise, Treasurer Brett Butler Eveline Butler Bill Hollberg George Molloy Sid Stansell

Safe at the Plate host Walt Wiley greets the audience. Walt served as chaplain of the from 1980-1994.

The lead article in this edition of The Winner describes the results God had given them. Be of an outreach we did on September 9 at First Baptist Church, it facilities, money, staff Woodstock, GA. Actually the idea was conceived a few years ago. or programs, it is there That idea: invite a few players who were part of the 1991-1992 ...Just For You. How Atlanta Braves to come and share inside stories of those historic refreshing. We hear days. Since the men we wanted to invite to speak were Christians, we that too infrequently. would also ask them about their relationship with the Lord and then Have you noticed in our society you are applauded if you can get take the opportunity there first, get ahead of them, get the best table, the best seat, or The Wit Wisdumb to challenge the make the most money? Have you noticed how little it takes to make & audience to receive us feel we are being inconvenienced? Let’s decide to live differently of Christ. Clean, simple, today. It’s a choice. I can choose what is most convenient, beneficial, Walt Wiley fun! Good idea . . . go time sensitive, productive or best for me. Or, I can eat a little later, for it! lose some sleep, not make as much, sit in the back, park further away, Problem: Where arrive later, take less, or be crowded.Today, make the choice to do do we hold it? After something not for you but for someone else. months of investigating Want to know where that Just For You stuff comes from and was we were encouraged modeled? Can you recall what Jesus said about His reason for giving to approach the staff up the pleasures of heaven and coming to earth? He said He came of First Baptist Church in Woodstock. Even though they didn’t know here for the sake of those who need Him. Actually, the way He put us they listened to our dream, heard our goals and saw our hearts. it was, “I came to seek and the save those who are lost.” In another When we finished I heard this: “This sounds as if it will fit under our place He said, “I came to give you life . . .” Notice the focus was not Just For You program. We want to help you make it happen.” It was on Him but on others. Lord, why did you come here? then I realized that these people had a unique view of all the things “Just For You!” First Baptist Church, Woodstock GA, September 9, 2006 — On a beautiful late summer morning a large audience of fans gathered to hear extraordinary recollections from several key members of the 1991 and 1992 Champion Atlanta It was great and such a blessing! Braves. The program was filled with laugh- I’m so glad I found out about it and was able to attend. Gathering before the event are (l-r) , , Walt Wiley, ter, insights, and some Greg Olson, and . of the most inspiring J.T., Woodstock GA stories ever told by players. Terry Pendleton shares a touching story of the Safe at the Plate featured SID BREAM, GREG OLSON, enormous impact Sid Bream TERRY PENDLETON, JOHN SMOLTZ and . had on his life. Pictured Representing the next generation of Atlanta Brave players from left are Ron Gant, Jeff was surprise guest JEFF FRANCOEUR. The event included Francoeur, John Smoltz, Sid bringing greetings via video and messages Bream, Terry Pendleton, Greg Olson and Walt Wiley. sent by MARK LEMKE and . The host for the event was WALT WILEY—who had the fun but chal- lenging task of keeping It meant a lot to me as a dad to the program on track. Jeff Francoeur (second from left) have my son see and hear these men playfully tells the others that he was in tell how God works in their lives to Much of the program kindergarten when they played in the bring peace and comfort. involved what baseball in 1991! He indicated he fans love to hear: fasci- couldn’t watch much of the World M.H., Peachtree City GA nating insights into what Series games since he had to be in bed. goes on behind the scenes. The players were so comfort- able telling anecdotes and laughing—that it was like they were in your own living room reminiscing! Johnny Hunt, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, thanks More than just baseball recollections, each man shared the audience for enthusiastically from his heart—offering touching stories of persistence, supporting Safe at the Plate. team work, integrity and friendship. Most of all, they gave evidence of how God has made the most significant impact in their lives. No one in the audience was left untouched by the sincerity of six men who shared their answer to the Sid Bream jokingly indicated the deepest of all needs. number of stolen bases by current Atlanta Brave Jeff Francoeur in 2006. Now you can experience this awesome event on DVD! Due to injuries, Sid was often thought For more information or to order, visit www.safeattheplate.org or call to be a slow runner—but Terry Pendleton pointed out that Sid once toll free 888-993-1997. An ideal gift for baseball fans of all ages. stole 13 bases in a season!

DON’T FORGET TO TAKE US WITH YOU… This issue of The Winner includes an information piece about the various If you have recently moved or are planning ministry opportunities presented by WWE. Please take a moment to a move, please contact us with your new look it over. Perhaps your church or ministry could use one of our Bible- address.We don’t want to lose you. Email us based seminars on leadership, marriage, encouragement, or the skills at [email protected] or call us toll free needed to work with people who may not be like you. Each seminar is at 888-993-1997 and leave a message. described in more detail on our website at www.wweministries.org. at Rumney (NH) at Rumney Walt and David (pictured with camp (pictured and David Walt director Charlie Reed,director center) taught The Look of the Leader Bible Conference. ! Bart (pictured with (pictured How to Encourage How Construction 1 David was dropped off in a limousine at Carrabba’s dropped was David Grill—where he would teach he would Grill—where of Dallas Azzarelli David) utilizes the colorful limousine to promote the utilizes the colorful limousine to promote David) FL. Tampa in 2007 Luis Palau Festival March at Solving Pictured with Walt is Doug Walt with Pictured at Pro was the speaker Walt Restrick, at of Programming Director Center, Conference Sandy Cove spoke. NorthWalt East MD, where Time “Coaches Athletes Outreach MI.Out” in Detroit left to Pictured staff members Norm PAO right are and Bobbe Evans along with Frank Totten. and Jeff Tanana The Encouragement The Encouragement The Look of the Leader Dan and Mary Sue Monahan to the Detroit (MI) Rescue to the Detroit and ly to the leadership Patti and Walt taught the marriage Walt Patti and Walt taught Walt Walt taught Walt Seminar Mission staff, pictured some of whom are here.The Larry was organized by event Johnson. Seminar Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church in Church Ferry Road Baptist Canyon is East Helena MT.Walt with Pictured Pastor B.G. Stumberg. seminar at Rockpointe Community in Sterling Heights MI.Church Karen left) organized the Hanks (2nd from seminar. hosted Walt and Patti for the seminar. and Patti for Walt hosted for the faculty and staff of Davidson for Construction. at the Pictured 1 How To To How Encourage Just before classes began, before Just presented David Academy in Nashville TN.The tall one in the center is in Nashville Academy not a staff member—although he does serve as the school mascot. effectively the People Puzzle the People In July David spoke at the Southern Tier at the Southern spoke David In July Mexico David While on a cruise to Cozumel back of the Carnival Cruise Ship Inspiration are the participants and their families. Bible Conference in Binghamton NY on the Bible Conference topic of evangelism. Host Russ Smith and family with David. pictured are presented staff of Dallas What’s

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SEPTEMBER Recent Two Great Travel Opportunities What’s A SPECIAL INVITATION TO MINISTRY LEADERS Happening A Familiarization Pilgrimage to Israel designed for the busy, price-conscious ministry leader is being produced by Winning With Encouragement and Bible Oriented Tours. It’s a step-in-step-out opportunity to visit the most popular Biblical sites in Israel. Next

Dates: February 26–March 5, 2007 DATE ORGANIZATION EVT SPK Price: only $999 out of Newark, NJ (spouses $1149) Oct FCCI Int’l Conference GEN WW 1-5 Pasadena CA Tuscarora Christian Conf Join Walt Wiley and Micha Ashkenazi for a week that will educate and inspire. Return with a new Oct Prime Timers FEDW DH 9-11 perspective on the Bible, your ministry and your own walk. Visit all the details at wweministries.org. Mt. Bethel PA Oct ORUEF Teachers Conference LofL W/D 12-13 Charlotte NC Oct Evans Service Co. CON DH WWE TO REVISIT ISRAEL, JORDAN AND THE SINAI 18-20 Elmira NY Oct First Bible Church MAR W/P Dates: May 25—June 8, 2007. 20-22 Decatur AL Bellmere Bible Study Oct 23 FEDW WW Winning With Encouragement is making plans to conduct a pilgrimage to Israel in 2007. Duluth GA Oct Eastside Baptist Church The program will feature a nine-day visit to all the sites of Israel—from the Sea of LofL WW Galilee to the streets of Jerusalem, from the Mediterranean Sea to the back roads of the 27-29 Marietta GA Oct Branford Evangelical Free Ch LEG DH Golan Heights, from Herod’s Palace at Caesarea to the reminder of a stable in Bethlehem. 28 Branford CT Oct Bellmere Bible Study We’ll see it all. And our program will make each sight and Bible story come to life. FEDW WW 30 Duluth GA Nov Harvey Cedars Bible Conf. At the conclusion of our visit to Israel there will be an optional tour to the fascinating country of Jordan MAR W/P with stops in Amman, Mataba, through the siq that can only be Petra, and a view of Israel from Mt. Nebo. 3-5 Harvey Cedars NJ Bellmere Bible Study Nov 6 FEDW WW Then it’s on to the Red Sea and the sands of the Sinai where we will be Duluth GA involved in an early morning climb of Mt. Sinai. If you do this you will talk Bellmere Bible Study Nov 13 FEDW WW about it the rest of your life. All the details are on our website or we are only a Duluth GA Grace Baptist Church Nov 14 GEN WW phone call away. Binghamton NY Dr. Kenneth VanDine offices Nov 15 BROT DH Wellsville NY Nov Church of the Open Door MAR W/P 17-18 York PA Nov ACSI Teacher Conference HTE WW 20-21 Orlando FL Nov ACSI Teacher Conference ENC SK 20-21 Dallas TX Team RFC Annual Staff Jan Training Conf. GEN WW 15-18 Mt. Bethel PA The Salvation Army Officers Jan Council FEDW DH 22-24 Cincinnati OH Jan ORUEF Administrators Conf. ENC W/D 25-27 Charleston SC Jan 30- The Salvation Army LofL DH Feb 2 Rancho Palos Verdes CA Feb ACSI ENC WW 1-2 Galveston TX Feb Maximum Man Conference GEN WW 9-10 Jackson TN Feb NorthStar Church MAR DH 9-11 Kennesaw GA Feb Ministry to the Military LofL DH 16-17 Kaiserslautern Germany Feb Eastside Baptist Church MAR W/P 16-18 Marietta GA Feb So. Baptist Camping Assoc. GEN WW 20 Leesburg FL Feb Idlewild Baptist Men’s Retreat GEN WW 23-24 Tampa FL Feb 26- WWE Familiarization Tour to Israel WW Camp Del Oro, nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Mar 5 Sierra Nevada near Nevada City CA, was the setting of a lay leadership retreat David conducted for The Salvation EVENTS KEY: SPEAKERS: ENC = The Encouragement Seminar DH = David Hodge Army.When he wasn’t teaching The Encouragement Seminar CON = Consulting W/D = Walt & David David was bewildered by his consistent last place finishes in GEN = General W/P = Walt & Patti highly competitive rounds of Yahtzee. HTE = How to Encourage WW = Walt Wiley Over the course of six Wednesday evenings David LofL = The Look of the Leader SK = Steve Keyes MAR = Marriage Seminar presented “Finding Encouragement in a Discouraging LEG = Leaving a Legacy World” at Peachtree City (GA) Christian Church. Some of BROT = Building a Results Oriented Team the participants are seen here including COL Sanders FEDW = Finding Encouragement in a Discouraging World (actually that’s Andy Holcombe in front of David!). Review more of WWE’s schedule at www.wweministries.org