Flags outside our Sanctuary on a windy Sunday afternoon.
New
website: The Guyandotte Baptist Association
(note: this will take you away from the Beulah
Ann Website)
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
March 3 164
March 10 158
March 17 148
March 24 145
March 31 120
5)735(147 average
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Mildred Caldwell, May 6, 95
Ed Watson, May 10, 87
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
Jennings & Janie Hatfield,
April 2, 50 yrs.
Richard & Peggy Chapman,
April 27, 68 yrs.
Jerry & Clara Zerkle, May
2, 52 yrs.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
M. Anonymous
$20.00
Willing Workers Class
$20.00
Robert Beckett
$20.00
Richard Porter
$10.00
Mary Jane Rimmer
$20.00
Mary Jane writes, “This contribution
is made in memory of Mother and Daddy (Roy and Edith Rimmer). It was really
great spending time with my aunts, uncles and cousins at Howell’s Mill
when I was young.”
THANK YOU for your generous support.
CONGRATULATIONS:
To Maya Hagley, daughter
of Jeremy and Heather Hagley, granddaughter of Larry and Debbie Hagley,
who won honors at the WV Gymnastics Competition in Charleston. In her age
group, she took 1st place in beam, 2nd place in bar, and 2nd place overall.
To Morgan Zerkle, who
was honored at Cabell Midland High School at a softball game April 15,
when her Jersey number was retired. She was a star at Cabell Midland and
at Marshall University and is now an assistant coach at Indiana University.
Morgan is the daughter of Matt and Becky Zerkle, and granddaughter of Jerry
and Clara Zerkle.
Doing crunches twice a day now. Captain in the morning, Nestle in the afternoon.
BIBLE READING PROGRAMS
WVBC ABWM 5-Year Plan:
April - Micah
May - Hebrews
Daily Bible reading calendars are on the foyer table, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your kindness
and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated. Thanks for everything.
Dolores Ryder
Thank you Beulah Ann Family
for the visits, all the help, using the Family Center for our family in
our time of heart break. You all will always be family.
Dana & Kathy Ryder and the Ryder Family
Dear Church and Friends,
I am so glad and thankful that God brought me to your church. I was really
encouraged and challenged by your congregation and administration. And
most especially, your prayer. I saw how you really pray. I never felt different
that day, though I am from a different country. I felt like a family. And
I am also glad that I’ve met those people who went to our country and a
bravely fought for our freedom. It really melts my heart to meet those
soldiers. Those things you’ve done for me will never be forgotten in my
life and in the churches that I will build by God’s grace for His glory.
Your missionary to the Philippines and Southeast Asia, Jonathan Echon
Thank you all for the
two monetary donations to our food pantry. We appreciate the kindness and
generosity. Our community has so many needs and it is nice to know we can
always count on you all! Tracy Urian, CMHS Counselor
Dear Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church family, Thank you once again for your partnership with Russ & Jan Perry. You really live up to your name in support of strategic mission efforts. Thank you! Together with you we know “the unfolding of His Word brings light.” Jane Reeves
According to my height to weight ratio, I should be 9 feet 4 inches. So my weight is ok, my height is the problem.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
NANCY BRALEY, 91, of Ona, whose funeral service was April 19. She was the mother of Ed (Sheila) Braley.
LADONNA KAY CHILDERS, 64, of Barboursville, whose funeral was March 29. She was a co-worker and friend of Lesha Adkins.
PETE MORRISON, 60, of Milton, whose funeral was April 2. He was the brother of Mary Topping, Linda Meadows, and Hank and Bob Morrison, and the nephew of Barbara Blake.
LUCILLE NELSON, 88, of Salt Rock, whose funeral was April 2. She was an aunt of Ricky Sansom.
ANTHONY “TONY” SPURLOCK, 55, of Ona, whose funeral was conducted by Pastor Greg Lunsford on April 15. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Rose Spurlock. He is survived by his sons, Garrett, Zack and Quinn. Also among his survivors are his mother, Phyllis Spurlock, sister Lea Bodmer, and in-laws Willie and Pat Rose. He was an MHS graduate and a veteran of the US Army, and was a member of the church.
MARY RUTH SPURLOCK, 80, of Glenwood, whose funeral was March 30. She was a sister-in-law of Ebert and Virginia Clagg.
LULA MAE STONE, 89, of Huntington,
whose funeral was April 3. She was the mother of Kim Stone, Pastor of Liberty
Baptist Church on Yates Crossing.
BRYAN “JB” VENOY, 79, of Milton,
whose funeral was April 2. He was a cousin of Gail Wetherholt.
MISSION PROJECTS
In March, we helped support the work of the Huntington City Mission, a year-round challenge. They are celebrating 80 years of offering help and hope to everyone who comes to their door. We sent them $750 in March.
The Mission Project for April
is the Eastern Cabell County Humanities Organization (ECCHO). They collect
and distribute food and clothing donations for those in need. Most non-profit
hunger relief organizations like ECCHO rely on donations from people with
big hearts that don't want anyone in need to go hungry or without adequate
clothing, and on volunteers, like our own Alliene Caldwell. To give a monetary
contribution, please mark ECCHO on the memo line of your check. Thanks
so much!
LESSONS OF LOVE - CPR
On March 26th, Beulah Ann hosted our Lessons of Love ministry with a certification class in CPR. We are thankful to have several nurses in our membership who are quick to address any need or emergency that arises. Missy Pettit and Misty Cooper led our fourteen participants through the class, and we cannot thank them enough.
CPR is one of those things we all hope and pray we never have to use, but should the occasion ever present itself, having the basic skills may be the difference in someone surviving a cardiac event. That someone could be a family member. The hands-on class allowed participants to work with dolls or mannequins to not only see how the procedure is done, but to practice it as well. All fourteen participants are now CPR certified and stand ready to provide assistance at home, work, or elsewhere. Pastor Greg
COTTAGE PRAYER MEETING
On Thursday, April 4th, several Beulah Anners participated in a Cottage Prayer Meeting at the home of Jim and Marcella O’Lynn. Duane Adkins, Dennis and Becky Childers, Dennie and Patty Dailey, Bill Ryder, Jim Morrison, Alliene Caldwell, and Pastor Greg prayed, sang songs, gave testimonies, led a devotional, fellowshipped with coffee and snacks and had a wonderful time in the Lord.
This is just the first of what we pray will become a regular ministry and discipleship outreach. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome. We are planning our next Cottage Prayer Meeting so listen for announcements at church and check the bulletin. God blesses those who participate in countless way. Get on board the blessings bus! Pastor Greg
LAMB OF GOD
Mary had a little Lamb
His fleece was white as snow.
And everywhere that Mary went
The Lamb of God would go.
He made His way to Calvary
To pay for all our sin,
And three days later conquered
death
And rose to life again.
(From Facebook post of WV ABWM)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
The month of March our kids were busy practicing jump roping. On March 31st we had our 1st Annual Jump-a-thon. Everyone did great. Here are the winners:
Jumped the Longest
Bible Bees –
1st place – Aydrian Wiser-30
2nd place – Jackson Cooke-12
3rd place – Ella McClure-11
Word Warriors –
1st place – Brooklynn Chapman-139
2nd place – Madelyn Cooke-65
3rd place – Ethan France-57
Jumped or Walked the Longest
Bible Bee’s –
1st place – Savannah Meadows-21
2nd
place –Aydrian Wiser–20
3rd place – Ella McClure-19
Word Warriors –
1st place – Ethan France–140
2nd
place –Brooklynn Chapman–101
3rd place – Beckett
Wallace–37
*Honorable Mention –
Special Guest – Pastor Greg
– 20
Congratulations!! Afterwards
kids enjoyed their Quarterly Birthday Party.
Jesus Kids practiced hard for their Spring play, “Soul on Fire,” which they performed on Sunday, April 7th for our church, family and friends. What a blessing it was!! “I want them to Know you,” “Soul on Fire,” “Ever Burning Brighter,” and “Lord Send Me and I will Be,” were some of the songs they sang in the play. They also honored the Firemen that were in the service. Thank you, Firemen for all you do. On Sunday, April 14, they performed the play again, this time at Paramount Senior Living. What a blessing there too!
(Editor’s Note: The Jesus Kids had invited all the members of the Ona Volunteer Fire Department to the play on April 14. Unfortunately, they got called out to a car crash on Fudge Creek less than an hour before the play. They had planned on recognizing them during the service. Bruce Chapman, who has been off duty due to heath issues, was there and represented them all. Bruce has been with the OVFD for 42 years. Also in attendance was Jerry Ryder, now retired but who served as a paramedic with the Ohio River VFD for more than 30 years. The church expressed appreciation to these wonderful volunteer first responders.)
On Saturday April 13th we had our annual Easter Egg Hunt and the Camp Ona, the Guyandotte Association Church Camp. The day was beautiful, and lots of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles came bringing their children for lunch, celebrating Jesus Lives for us and prizes and lots and lots of eggs. Thank you for all those who helped. We appreciate you.
We are planning our Vacation Bible School on June 23–28. We are going on a Mission to MARS! Our first mission planning meeting is Sunday April 28th after morning church at 12:15 pm for all those interested in helping. Also, we are planning a Train Trip on July 20th to Cass Scenic Railroad. The kids are having a faithful attendance contest April – May so they can go free. We encourage families to go and spend the day together.
We are thankful for our own (Chief)
Jacob Radcliff who will be baptized Easter Sunday Morning! Praise the Lord.
Children’s Ministry Team
TRAVELING REVIVAL
Beulah Ann participated in the
Traveling Revival again this year with Union, Lighthouse, Hope Christian,
and Mud River. It was another great time of praise, worship, and fellowship
with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. As we moved from church to
church throughout the week, we were treated to messages that were timely,
heartfelt, and God-honoring. Pastor Mike Lewis engaged two of his associates
to deliver the Word on Monday at Mud River. Simon Morrison from Mud River
preached at Hope Christian Center on Tuesday. We had the great pleasure
to welcome back to Beulah Ann, Pastor Tim Messinger, who brought the message
on Wednesday night. Pastor Greg preached Thursday night at Union, and Pastor
Rick Watson from Union closed out the week by preaching at Lighthouse.
Communion was observed on Friday night and there was a time of food and
fellowship following the service.
Pastor Greg
When you pray, God listens. When
you listen, God talks. When you believe, God works.
Daily Bread
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
This year Omega was held at Vienna Baptist Church. We had ten teens attend the event which wrapped up the 2018-2109 theme focused on the importance of incorporating Jesus into our daily life. Following praise and worship, the teens broke into three sessions and then wrapped up with a closing praise session. After a quick lunch, we loaded up and traveled to a local park for a 5K fundraiser called Dash for the Stash. The goal was to raise money for a new building at Camp Cowen which would allow activities and classes on rainy days, called “Sunny Day Academy.” As an added incentive, those contributing were permitted to vote to save or shave Rob Ely's mustache.
Four of our teens ran the 5K with Levi Wiseman finishing 9th overall and Jeremiah Wiseman finishing in the top 15. The rest of us worked on the trail directing runners and/or passing out water. At the end of the race, it was announced that 80 people had voted to save the mustache and over 200 voted to shave it. Rob, being a man of his word, allowed his mustache to be shaved off. It was great fun watching it however, it was really great when it was announced over $18,000.00 had been raised since February. Mitzi Beckett
ADULT MINISTRIES NEWS
We had about nine people come
out to play Phase 10 cards at Family Game Night on March 22nd. Patty
and Jim Morrison are really showing the rest of us to “play “the game.”
They win. Again, good food and fellowship. We all had a good time with
lots of laughter.
Connie Chapman
REVIVE US AGAIN!
Spring revival was held March 10-15, and the evangelist was our own Jason Salmons! He began Sunday morning by opening up an umbrella and telling us that the USA is in a drought. We have “big wind, big thunder, no rain.” The umbrella came out about every night! Special music from Ryan and Juli Thompson, Kept and Protected, Blessings, Reclaim Worship, and the Lighthouse Baptist Church Choir was all wonderful. Friday night was so special, with all three young preachers that were mentored by Pastor Paul Meadows together. We got a great photo of Jason Salmons, Greg Lunsford, and Tim Messinger. We have surely been blessed at Beulah Ann.
CALENDAR
Sun., April 21, 6:30 am – Sonrise Service, Family Center, followed by breakfast provided by Adult Ministries.
April 21, 11 am - Sanctuary Choir will present an Easter cantata, “Amazing Love.”
Fri.– Sat., April 26-27 – Men’s Work Party, Camp Cowen. See Roger Kingery for details.
Fri.–Sun., April 26-28 – Camp–a–Rama, Beech Fork State Park. Everyone is invited to join the campers for dinner Saturday evening. Please bring a covered dish to go with hot dogs and hamburgers. And maybe a lawn chair! (If the weather does not cooperate, it will be in the shelter.) See Erin Carter for details.
Sun., April 28, 12:15 pm – Children’s Ministry "Mission to Mars." VBS Planning meeting. All volunteers report downstairs please.
Sun., April 28, 7 pm – Youth Night & Children’s Awards.
Tues., April 30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., May 2 - National Day
of Prayer.
Sat., May 4, 6 pm – Community
Dinner, Family Center.
Sun., May 5, 11 am – Gideon speaker.
Sat., May 11, 10 am - Scleroderma 5K Walk/Run, Barboursville Park.
Sun., May 19, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Missionary Bobby Bowen.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
Many Beulah Anners and family
friends made the trip to Cincinnati on Sat., March 30 to cheer on the Reds
against the Pirates. The trip started off smoothly with everyone showing
up on time and having plenty of donuts. With approx. 6-7 car caravan, great
fellowship took place, especially on Butch’s bus! As we traveled, storm
clouds started to fill the sky. After a quick stop for lunch, we headed
straight to a wet Great American Ballpark. The 2 pm game was delayed, of
course. However, that gave us enough time to spend money in their giftshops
and concessions before postponing the game to May 27! On to an early dinner!
Although we didn’t get to see the Reds play, we didn’t see them lose either.
Most importantly, we had a safe trip and wonderful Christian fellowship.
Jeanne Lunsford
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
On Wednesday night, March 20, we noticed something different about the sanctuary. Our Trustees had shortened a pew about half-way back to make a room for a wheel chair or other handicapped equipment. It was an experiment to see how it would look, and it was a success! A few days later, they made another place on the other side. Well done, trustees.
The Sanctuary Choir has been in demand lately. They sang in revival at Sunrise Baptist Church on March 23, where Ryan Massie brought a good sermon entitled “Mirror, Mirror.” Then they sang in revival at Oak Hill UBI Church on April 11, where evangelist Audie Murphy preached about the four men who brought their sick friend to Jesus and lowered him through the roof. He said the Beulah Ann Choir really “picked up their corner of the bed.” It is wonderful to worship with other churches.
What a blessing to hear the McComas Quartet once again at our 5th Sunday Night Sing on March 31st. They have been singing continuously for 92 years, starting with Barbara McComas Scragg’s grandfather. Lonnie and Barbara’s daughter Christie is continuing the tradition.
DEMERS NEWS
Meggie DeMers, Wycliffe Bible Translator in Alaska, shared this memory recently on Facebook: She was a missionary nurse, serving with Wycliffe, assigned to share some of her wisdom with our trainee group. She looked at us intently saying, “I learned quickly that if I was going to learn the language and be able to share Jesus with these people, I was going to have to be willing to make a fool of myself daily.” She continued with “Each day, I have to die to myself, and choose to be available to these people, in order to serve them.” Many times through the years I’ve remembered these words, encouraging me to “let go and let God.”
She reports that Pierre has recovered enough now from his knee injury that he has been able to finish some house projects and even fill potholes on the road with gravel. They are making good progress on the translation work and are grateful for prayers.
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(An archiveof the March, 2019 Newsletter follows)
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
February 3
177
February 10 176
February 17 187
February 24 178
4)718(180 average
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Teddy Massie, Mar. 25, 92
Jean Casey, April 7, 87
Della Blake, April 18, 87
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARY
Jerry and Barbara Johnson, April 1, 53 yrs.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Anonymous thru church treasury
$80.00
Willing Workers Class
$20.00
Nina Nowlin
$20.00
Psalm 103: “Bless the Lord,
oh my soul, and all that is within me; bless His holy name.”
In loving memory of Mommy (the
late Maye Nowlin, who passed away March 21, 2010 –
we miss you.
Verna Woodard Childress
$15.00
Verna writes, “I’m so glad to
get the church letter. Only way I get any information from where I was
raised. So thank you. This isn’t much but maybe it will help.” Verna lives
in Prestonsburg, KY.
THANK YOU for your generous
support.
BIBLE READING PROGRAMS
WVBC ABWM 5-Year Plan:
March – Galatians
April - Micah
Last month, we printed the list of folks who read the Bible through in 2018, and were presented with certificates. We apologize for missing one name on the list: Deloris Gay Peyton. She has achieved this for several years in a row. Congratulations to all.
I’m fairly certain that the person who put the first r in February also decided how to spell Wednesday.
I have come to the conclusion that buying craft supplies and actually using them are two separate hobbies.
CONGRATULATIONS:
To Zachary and Erika Beckett on the birth of their baby boy Elliot Thurman on Feb. 19. He is the grandson of Marty and LeeAnn Beckett, and great-grandson of Pat Grass.
To Sean Beckett, son of Jimmy and Mitzi Beckett and grandson of Peggy Neal, upon being awarded the Governor’s Highway Safety Award on Mar. 7. Sean is a member of the Milton Police Department and was honored for an incident in which a simple traffic stop resulted in an arrest for a much more serious crime.
THANK YOU
May you be blessed as never
before! Thank you for your gift to our ministry at A New Beginning Pregnancy
Resource Center. We greatly appreciate you thinking of us.
Diane Bilbrey, Director
Kelly Daniels, Principal of Cabell Midland High School sent a very lovely thank you note for our February contribution of $879 to the Knight’s Great Hall, which included the proceeds from the Chili Cook-off.
MISSION PROJECT
In February, we focused on A
New Beginning Pregnancy Resource Center, in Huntington, which offers compassionate
peer counseling and assistance to women, teens, and parents during a planned
or unplanned pregnancy. We sent them $110.00.
In March, we are once again helping support the work of the Huntington City Mission, a year-round challenge. They are celebrating 80 years of offering help and hope to everyone who comes to their door. Just make your check to the church and put “HCM” on the memo line.
The ABWM Community Outreach Project
for February was dishwasher pods and toilet tissue for the St. Mary’s Hospitality
House, which provides housing for the out-of-town families of adults hospitalized
in the Huntington area. If you would like to help, a basket is in the foyer.
Thank you for bringing a nice collection of items to help them out.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
JUDY BECKETT, 77, of Huntington,
whose funeral March 12. She is survived by her husband Robert Beckett and
son Mark Beckett, and she was the sister-in-law of Clara Zerkle.
EDITH “EDIE” FRASHER, 79, of
Huntington, whose funeral was Feb. 22. She was a sister of Billy Tomblin.
MARY KATHRYN FREEMAN, 67, of
Barboursville, whose funeral was March 9. She was a sister of Francis Musser
and Kim Frazier.
GARY ROGER HOBACK, 82, of Chesapeake,
OH, whose funeral was March 6. He was a former co-worker and good friend
of Phil and Ruby Young.
DAN LEWIS, 77, of Ona, whose
funeral was Feb. 20. He was the father of Mike Lewis, Pastor of Hope Christian
Center.
RANDY G. MAYNARD, 60, of Ranger,
whose funeral was Feb. 12. He was a brother-in-law of Molly (James) Perry.
MARY LEE NEAL, 90, of Milton,
whose funeral was March 2. She was an aunt of Mitzi Beckett and sister-in-law
of Peggy Neal.
FREDDIE VIRGINIA RAY, 90, of
Milton, whose funeral was Feb. 21. She was the mother of Ed Ray.
THOMAS “JUNIOR” RYDER, of Lesage,
whose funeral was Mar. 13. He was the father of Dana (Kathy) Ryder, Jr.,
and uncle of Bill Ryder.
RUBY PACK WEBB SPEARS, 86, of
Barboursville, whose funeral was Feb. 25. She was the mother of Shirley
(Walt) Frye.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
Children’s Ministry has been
busy. The Jesus Kids have been practicing for their Spring Play on April
7th. The Bible Bees and Word Warriors have been working hard learning their
Bible verses. On Sunday mornings the children also are learning about Creation
and God making the dinosaurs.
On March 9th the kids went to Parchment Valley for their Children’s Spring Rally with over 250 kids from all over West Virginia. The theme was “Glow in the Dark.” Jesus cares when we are scared. Thirteen kids and four adults and two teens went. Special Thank You to Butch Vititoe for driving the Bus for us. The children learned that God cares when we are scared and worried and when we mess up, God forgives us. We really enjoyed the young men that taught. What an example to the boys.
Sunday March 10th the Jesus Kids sang at Paramount Assisted Living. Our Kids did awesome and then came back and sang the first night of our Revival at church. What a blessing they were. They wanted to do a song for our beloved faithful leader and teacher the late Mr. Grass. They chose “Amazing Grace.” Then our music leader Christy Holley sang a verse without the music with everyone joining in on the last verse, “When we’ve been there 10,000 years….” Very moving. We want to thank the Adult Ministries for our supper they provided for us that day. We also received a couple of donations and want to thank those individuals. God is working in our Children’s Ministry. Please keep the kids in your prayers.
Upcoming Events: We are collecting items for our Easter Egg Hunt on April 13th, and collecting items for our Vacation Bible School June 23rd –28th. This year during VBS, we are “Going to Mars!” Also, on July 20th Children’s Ministry has a Train Trip planned to Cass Railroad. During the months of April & May we will have a contest so the kids can earn the trip for free. Please sign your child up downstairs if they can go. We encourage families to go too. Boo Meadows and Children’s Ministry Team
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church sponsored
a “Rec the Weekend” event on Friday March 8th. The event started at 9 pm
at Marshall’s Campus Christian Center with pizza and praise and worship!
Jacob Marshall delivered the message on “What Matters is the Resurrection.”
Following the message, the teens and their chaperones were dismissed to
the Marshal Rec Center for the remainder of the night. We might have stopped
at Dunkin donuts on the way…
The remainder of the night was filled with the teens swimming, playing dodgeball, volleyball, basketball and rock climbing. It was a fantastic night of fun and fellowship for the 200 teens that attended!
Thanks to Antioch Baptist for
organizing this event and inviting the area churches!
Mitzi Beckett
ADULT MINISTRIES NEWS
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The weather co-operated this time and we had about 12 people participate in Game Night Feb. 22. We had two tables of excited people playing two different games. One table was learning a different game called Phase Ten (I think that was the name.) Poor Brooke was trying to keep us all on track. We had lots of good food and desserts. Lots of laughing and great fellowship. Next Game Night will be March 22 at 6:00 pm. Please, come and join us and don’t forget to bring some games! Connie Chapman
FAMILY NIGHT OF ART:
On March 9 we had our third successful Family Night of Art. We had 32 come
out and paint a beautiful picture of a white church (very similar to our
old church).
Each person was able to personalize
the art piece by choosing their background color and their favorite song
lyric. Some people painted it a neutral color like beige and gray. Others
choose colors such as blue, aqua green, purple, and some bright teal.
The song lyric choices came
from some of the great hymns, such as It is Well, Be Still & Know,
Amazing Grace, and Then Sings my Soul, and some of the newer lyrics such
as Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone and I Can Only Imagine. Some people
even chose to put their favorite saying on their art piece.
It is amazing how we can sit
and listen to one instructor and all hear it differently. Each piece is
incredible in its own way, just like everyone who participated in the class.
God is certainly amazing!! Continue to watch the church Facebook
page and we will have another one later in the year. Please feel free to
share your thoughts and ideas.
Erin Carter
TIME MANAGEMENT SERIES
Continuing our “Lessons of Love,”
on February 21 a few folks gathered to learn more about Time Management.
Kim Miller led them through a journey of understanding priorities and event
management. Once a person understands what is important to them and are
willing to protect what is important to them then they are better able
to manage their time. Better time management allows one to be working on
what is important to them and not on someone else’s agenda. A fun time
of fellowship and learning was had by all. Hopefully, everyone involved
left with a set of tools that will assist them to be more of what God wants
them to be and effectively use their time according to His plans.
Kim Miller
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
It was good to hear Kathy Ryder
sing “If He Hung the Moon” once again when she was our guest Feb. 17.
Brooke Howerton visited Feb. 17 and showed us pictures of her mission trip to Detroit last summer, which we helped support. She is now preparing for a mission trip to Africa.
Feb. 24 was Youth Night. Teens lined the platform, and sang beautifully, including “I Know My Redeemer Lives.” Great job.
The ABWM recently armed themselves with scissors and clipped and trimmed the many Box Tops for Education that had been deposited in the big jar in the foyer. Each little label is worth 10 cents, and when all was said and done, we had $27.00 to donate to Ona Elementary School. Keep saving those labels! Thanks!
DO YOU NEED A BUDDY?
Don’t we all? Children’s Ministries
is in need of more adults to volunteer to be a Prayer Buddy to a child.
Here is all you need to do: Include your Prayer Buddy in your daily prayers.
Now, if you want to do a little more, send a card or buy a small gift for
your buddy on his or her birthday, and maybe other holiday occasions also.
It is not difficult, and can be very rewarding, as the child will also
be praying for you!
To sign up, just see Boo or any of the Children’s Ministry Team. You will get a child’s name, their photo, and their birthday. Give it a try, you will be blessed.
CHURCH PRAYER BREAKFAST
On Saturday morning, Mar. 9,
the Family Center smelled like bacon and sausage. Yum! We had thirty-two
guests at our ABWM sponsored Prayer Breakfast, and a few more picked up
to-go boxes. Each one got a big country breakfast, but also got filled
with blessings. Erika Klose sang two beautiful songs, and Pastor Greg brought
the devotion. Each table was assigned a different prayer concern, including
Missionaries, the Unsaved, Health Issues, Children and Youth, Military
and 1st Responders, Thankfulness, and Revival. After table discussions,
we had a season of prayer. What a fitting activity to precede our Spring
Revival!
The ABWM supports many missionaries and worthy service organizations, but for this event, we wanted to bolster our support for three missionary efforts, where West Virginian’s are on the international mission field.
JD and Rhonda Reed from Washington, WV, are global servants in Bolivia. JD is an expert at training local church leaders and pastors, while Rhonda, a registered nurse, heads up the House of Hope, which ministers to and trains women.
Keith and Debbie Myers from Worthington, WV, are global servants in Mexico. They serve a very large territory covering five states in Mexico. We have contributed to their “Chicken Project” which has supplied chickens, feed, and coops to families, enabling them to have better protein in their diets and to have a source of income, selling eggs.
Bobby Bowen, originally from Ona, WV, works with Global Outreach in Uganda, Africa. She has a heart for street ministry, runs an after-school program serving 75 children, and is now working with refugees from South Sudan. She will be here to speak for us on May 19.
The proceeds from the breakfast was $436. That will go a long way to help support these wonderful folks who serve sacrificially. Thank you to everyone who donated food, cooked, cleaned up, and participated in any way.
Bread is like the sun. It rises in the yeast and sets in the waist.
2018 MISSION GIVING AWARDS
We were honored Sunday night,
Mar. 2, to have Area Minister Evan Arkell as our guest. On behalf of the
West Virginia Baptist Convention, he presented the church with a certificate
recognizing our support of missions. Out of 340 churches in the convention,
Beulah Ann was #29 in mission giving. He also presented a certificate from
the American Baptist Churches, USA, recognizing our mission giving. Out
of 5,000 churches nationally, for 2018 we were #33 in total American Baptist
Mission Support ($16,700), #19 in United Mission Love Gift ($1,370), #23
in America For Christ Offering ($1,200), and #37 in Retired Ministers and
Missionaries Offering ($900). We thank God for his blessing on us.
PRO-LIFE RALLY
We had a small group travel
from Beulah Ann to the WV State Capitol on February 18, 2019, to the Pro-Life
Rally. There continues to be quite a bit of construction in and around
the Capitol Complex and the usually indoor event was moved outside to the
backside steps. It was cold and a few snowflakes fell but we were able
to stand and show our support for the unborn. The line of politicians who
come to speak and profess their Pro-Life position was very short this year,
due possibly to the venue change, weather, and a contentious process dealing
with an education bill. While we may have been few in number at the Capitol,
we are millions strong around the nation, and if we’ll life up our voices
in prayer, God can end this horrendous blight on our country.
Pastor Greg
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
The 2019 Guyandotte Baptist
Association Men’s Prayer Breakfast was held on Saturday, February 23, 2019,
at Pea Ridge Baptist. Pastor Greg Lunsford of Beulah Ann was the devotional
speaker, and was well supported by fellow Beulah Ann’ers. Overall attendance
was down this year, but the food was good, the coffee was hot, and the
fellowship was sweet. Before adjourning the meeting, Beulah Ann volunteered
to host the 2020 GBA Men’s Prayer Breakfast, so gentlemen: mark your calendars
and make plans to attend!!! Pastor
Greg
CALENDAR
Tues., March 19, 10 am – Sew
Blest, Family Center.
Fri., March 22, 6 pm – Family Game Night, Family Center.
Sat., March 23, 7 pm - The sanctuary Choir will sing at Sunrise Baptist Church in revival. The Evangelist will be Rev. Ryan Massie.
Sun., March 24, 7 pm –Youth Night and Children’s Awards, then children will have Bible Game Night downstairs.
Tues., March 26, 5:30 pm – Lessons of Love: “CPR Certification.” Only 30 participants are allowed, so sign-up soon, on the foyer table.
Sat., March 30, Adult Ministries trip to Cincinnati to see the Reds game. See Jeanne Lunsford for more details.
Sun., March 31, 6:00 pm – Children’s Ministry Quarterly Birthday Party and Jump–A–Thon.
Sun., March 31, 7 pm – 5th Sunday Night Sing and Fellowship, with the McComas Quartet as our guests.
Mon., April 1, 7 pm – Combined Board Meeting, Family Center.
Tues., April 2, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Wed., April 3, 5:30 pm – Fellowship Supper, Family Center, hosted by Adult Ministries. Menu: Mexican.
Sun., April 7, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion, and offering for the Deacon’s Benevolence Fund.
Sun., April 7, 5:45 pm – ABWM Meeting, Family Center Dining Room.
Sun., April 7, 6 pm – ABMM Meeting, Caldwell Classroom.
Sun., April 7, 7 pm – Jesus Kids spring play, “Souls on Fire.”
Thurs., April 11, 7 pm - Sanctuary Choir will sing in revival at Oak Hill UBI Church in Lesage.
Sat., April 13, 11 am - 2 pm - Children's Ministries Easter Egg Hunt at Camp Ona.
Tues., April 16, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Wed., April 17, 7 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting.
Fri., April 19, 6 pm – Family Game Night, Family Center.
Sun., April 21, 6:30 am – Sonrise Service, Family Center, followed by breakfast provided by Adult Ministries.
April 21, 11 am - Sanctuary Choir
will present an Easter cantata, “Amazing Love.”
1. Study the BIBLE daily.
2. Study the BIBLE with concentration.
3. Study the BIBLE independently.
4. Study the whole BIBLE.
5. Study the BIBLE as the Word
of God.
6. Study the BIBLE prayerfully.
7. Study the BIBLE with definite
purpose.
From the October 1964 Newsletter.
Contributed by Luther F. Morrison.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Church Mailing Address
P.O. Box 247, Ona, WV 25545
Church Physical Address
3750 Edmonds Branch Rd
Church Telephone
304-743-5854
Church Home Page
www.beulahann.org
Church Office Hours
Tues. - Fri., 9 am – 1 pm
Interim Pastor Greg Lunsford.
Home phone 304 743-9315
Cell phone 304 638-0276
(Greg also has a Facebook page)
Mail: Rt. 2 Box 54, Milton,
WV 25541
Newsletter information can be
phoned to Church Secretary Jo Ross at the Church Office during office hours,
or e-mailed to bulletin@beulahann.org by Thursday at 1 pm.
The Guyandotte Baptist Association
has a Web site! Check it out at: www.guyandottebaptistassociation.org.
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