NOVEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
November 1   75
November 8   67
November 15  68
November 22  87
November 29  75
                   5)371(74 average

Adults meet for Sunday School in the sanctuary, youth meet in the Beaver Building, and children meet downstairs. Combined but distanced! Several more arrive at 11 for Worship Service. We have never missed a service, and so far, no one has gotten sick! Thank you, Lord.

The church is thoroughly cleaned between all services, pews are taped off for social distancing, and hand sanitizer and masks are available to everyone.

If you are sick, or in a vulnerable group, or don’t feel comfortable attending church at this time, we understand. But if you feel like coming out, we would love to see you.

All services are streamed live on these Facebook pages: Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist (church building is the profile pic); Greg Lunsford; and Erin McComas-Carter, and broadcast live on FM radio 89.5 which can be heard from the church parking lot. Immediately after services, you can watch on YouTube channel “Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church.”

Prayer requests may be sent directly to the prayer line which is maintained by Sharon Chapman at babcprayer@aol.com, or called in to the church at 304-743-5854.

Offerings may be mailed to the church at
P. O. Box 247, Ona, WV 25545. Please mail Sunday School Class (and other groups) offerings directly to your class treasurer.

BIBLE READING PROGRAMS

WVBC ABWM 5-Year Plan
December – Matthew
January - Mark
Daily Bible reading calendars are on the foyer table, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach.
Let Jo Ross or Pastor Greg know when you have completed reading the Bible through this year.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND

Willing Workers SS Class       $40.00
Patricia Hammar                    $20.00
Patricia writes, “Hoping you are enjoying health as we close out 2020, and seek Him even more in 2021.” Patricia is Erika Klose’s mother.
THANK YOU for your generous support.

OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS

Elsie Linville, Dec. 19, 99 yrs.
Norman “Shorty” Burks, Dec. 27, 85 yrs.
Bob Sansom, Jan. 3, 90 yrs.

OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES

Buddy & Betty Beckett, Jan. 2, 62 yrs.

THANK YOU!

Merry Christmas to all, God bless you. Thank you for the bag of fruit and gift card. So very much appreciated. Love to all, Sandy & Dustin Hagley.

I would like to thank the church and everyone who helped in any way to provide us with a beautiful fruit basket. Wishing all of you a very merry Christmas and praying 2021 will be a wonderful year for you. Love, Peggy Neal.

Dear church family, Thank you so much for the wonderful fruit bag and gift card. We really appreciate it! God has and continues to bless our lives in so many ways. One example is our church family. Thank you for your continued love and prayers. Your brother and sister in Christ, Bruce and Peggy Chapman.

Church family, I want to thank everyone who contributed to preparing and delivering the Christmas treat bags. You are such a loving and thoughtful family of God. Looking forward to being back soon. Love to all, Mary Reed.

“For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself.”
                                         Charles Dickens

Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it “white.”                                Bing Crosby
 

MISSION PROJECTS

In November, our Mission Project was to raise funds for our Christmas Baskets, and what an outpouring of love! We gave $2,518 and Adult Ministries transferred $500 of their unspent budget funds for this project. Thank you so much!

In December, we are focusing on Lily’s Place, which opened its doors in 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Center in the United States. Newborn infants born suffering from prenatal drug exposure are given the extra special care they need. On Sunday evening, Dec. 14, we were privileged to hear their new Development Director Rev. Ryan Massie, who told of the work they are doing, and the needs they have. He was so glad to learn we have already raised $599 so far this month. It takes almost a half a million dollars a year in donations to provide for these precious babies. He left literature encouraging us to support them by becoming a “Bestie” of Lily’s Place. A donation of just $10 a month is a great help. Go to www.lilysplace.org, click “How to be a Bestie,” choose an amount and click “donate.”
Or to support by check through the church, just write LP on the memo line. Thanks!

NO CHRISTMAS BASKETS THIS YEAR!

The Mission Committee had to change the Christmas Baskets this year to make the assembly and delivery processes a little safer, considering Covid-19 concerns. So, the baskets turned into easy to carry BAGS, and instead of groceries, we sent grocery store gift cards to those who would have received boxes of food.
The bags were filled with beautiful fruit from Half-Way Market, who gave us a great discount, one-half! Church members brought tons of store-bought Christmas cakes, cookies, and candies. We would like to thank all those who came out to make deliveries on Friday morning, Dec. 4. You are wonderful!

We prepared 92 bags for people in the church and community who are widows and widowers, our wonderful seniors 80 and older, people with serious health issues, and those in need. The Mission Committee and the Board of Deacons try to make a good list each year. If you know of anyone we are missing, please give the name to us.

Also, the Mission Committee did not hang the big Christmas Card on the back wall this year, and the foyer mailbox is also not to be used, to prevent a cluster of people in the foyer. It is a good year to mail Christmas cards to people who have not been able to come to church. For the people who are able to come to church on a regular basis, just smile behind your mask and say "Merry Christmas!"

POSTAL SERVICE PROBLEM

We have been notified of a few church newsletters not being delivered in September, October, and November, especially on Route 2, Ona, but other areas as well. We have re-mailed the ones we know of, but there may be more. Don’t know what the problem is, but we are sure the postal service is overwhelmed at this time of year. Please let us know if you have missed one and would like to have it replaced.

CALENDAR

 Sun., Dec. 20, 11 am – Children’s Ministry Christmas Party. Wear your PJ’s!
 Wed., Dec. 23, 7 pm –A Fireside Christmas in the Beaver Building. Come prepared to share your favorite Christmas memory, song, or poem.
 Wed., Dec. 30 – Be sure to wish Pastor Greg a Happy Birthday!
 Sun., Jan. 3, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion.
 Sun., Jan. 3, 6 pm – ABWM meeting in Family Center, ABMM meeting in Caldwell Classroom.
 Mon., Jan. 4, 7 pm – Meeting of the Combined Boards, Family Center.
 Tues., Jan. 5, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
 Tues., Jan. 5, 6 pm – Beginning Quilters Class. All are welcome.
 Sun., Jan. 10 – Newsletter Deadline.
 Fri., Jan. 15, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.
 Tues., Jan. 19, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
 Tues., Jan. 19, 6 pm – Beginning Quilters Class. All are welcome.
 Wed., Jan. 20, 7 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting.

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.                                          Larry Wilde

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:

JANET SUE CARPENTER, 80, of Ona, whose funeral was Dec. 12. She was the mother of Kim (Ron) Gibson, sister-in-law of Becky Childers.

TOMMY EUGENE CLAGG, 70, of Milton, whose funeral was Dec. 2. He was a member of our church and is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter Tina (Ryan) Meadows, and grandsons, Isaac and Caleb Meadows.

MICHAEL D. DILLON, 70, of West Hamlin, whose funeral was Dec. 11. He was a long-time friend of Ricky Sansom, and well-known gospel piano and bass guitar player.

THOMAS CLARK GIBSON, of Colorado, who passed away Nov. 25. He was a nephew of Dennis and Becky Childers.

KATELYN NICOLE MEADOWS, 25, of Barboursville, whose graveside service was Dec. 12. She was a former student of Debbie Sansom (BHS) and Julie Brumfield (CMHS), and a classmate of Jenny Brumfield (CMHS).

IMA L. RICE, 99, of Dayton, OH, whose funeral was Nov. 25. She was an aunt of Vaughn Lloyd.

SAMANTHA BETH WEATHERHOLT, 69, of Barboursville, whose graveside service was Dec. 3. She was the mother of Becky (Matt) Zerkle, and grandmother of Morgan, Tanner, and Blake Zerkle.

MIKE WILSON, of Michigan, who passed away Nov. 19. He was a brother of Kathy Ryder.

GOOD NEWS NUGGETS

  Fittingly with this crazy year, we held our Fifth Sunday Night Sing on the Fourth Sunday Night in November! The Brian Rowsey Family did a wonderful job with both old songs and new. They did a masterful job on songs such as “I Can’t Even Walk,” “King Jesus is Coming,” “Power of the Empty Tomb,” and “So Much to Thank Him For.”  Very uplifting!
  Tyler Sansom has been chosen as Director of Videography of a new Hallmark movie! He will begin filming in Cincinnati in January. We are so proud of him, as are his parents, Ricky and Debbie Sansom.
  Nationwide and statewide, Love Gift giving is down, primarily because so many churches and ABWM circles are not meeting due to covid-19. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, we had a Love Gift devotion and gave the congregation an opportunity to participate in this mission. A total of $276 was given! Every penny of this will fill urgent needs. Thank you so much.
  Several gathered on Saturday evening, Nov. 21, for a preview of a new movie, “By the Blood.” It was written, filmed, directed and produced by Pastor Greg! The movie was not quite complete, but the audience still enjoyed it. The completed film will be shown this Saturday, Dec. 19.
  Who got a parade for his 74th birthday? Pastor Paul! Led by firetrucks with sirens blaring and lights flashing, lots of cars sporting signs and balloons paraded by Joan and Danny Morrison’s home, where Pastor Paul now lives. He was wrapped up and sitting on the front porch! He was grinning and waving, and seemed to really be tickled by this surprise socially distanced birthday party. Happy Birthday, beloved Pastor!
  Global Servant JD Reed had surgery on Nov. 18 to receive a cochlear implant. After healing, it was activated Dec. 3. Success! He reports he is hearing sounds he has not heard for 10 years! God is so good.

BAMBY NEWS

Thanks so much for all who helped in our sock drive. We were able to take over 200 pairs of socks to the Huntington City Mission from our church family! Needless to say, they were thrilled with the donation!

On Sunday Nov 22nd, BAMBY had its first Annual Thanksgiving Brunch. Tables and chairs were spaced out to maintain social distancing and the teens were served by the leaders. It was delicious and a lot of fun.

We just completed making “Comfort and Joy” bags for many shut-ins of our community. The bags included a blanket, hot chocolate mix, puzzle book, Christmas mug and candy. The teens delivered many of the bags and the adults have delivered or continue to deliver the rest. Unfortunately, we were not able to do for all but let the teens suggest who they wanted to reach out to.

We continue to meet on Sundays at 10 am for Sunday School and 7 pm for Youth as well as Wednesday nights at 7 pm. Come join us when you are ready and enjoy the fun and fellowship of other Christian teens.
                                            Mitzi Beckett

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS

Merry Christmas! Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

We will start with November – The Children’s Ministry Mission Project was the Love in a Shoebox - Samaritan’s Purse. The kids boxed up 40 shoeboxes this year. What is so neat this year they get to track their boxes to see where they go. They have a bar code on them that will be scanned at their destination. Pray each box will show God’s love to them.

In December our Mission Project was World Vision. The kids have been bringing offerings that we are giving to World Vision. So far they have brought in $125.00. The kids chose to buy 2 chickens, 2 rabbits and 6 ducks. This will help a family in another country.

In December we started with the C day event. Everything began with a C for a day. Caroling, cookies, cocoa, Christmas candy, Christmas cards to our Pastor Greg & Pastor Paul…Lots more. But most importantly we learned the Christmas song, “It’s Called Christmas with a Capital C!” It was fun.

Our church’s Facebook manager Erin Carter has posted our Children’s daily Advent Challenge. For 25 days it talks about the journey up to baby Jesus’ birth. Every child who posts a picture will be in a drawing on December 26th, 2020. Adults can post pictures too!! We hope you saw the Children’s Christmas video to our church.

December 20th at 11 am we will have a PJ – Movie Party – Veggie Tales Christmas movie. Veggie Tales are fun but also tell the story of Baby Jesus.

Please pray for our Children and their families and their School Teachers. Keep them safe.
                            Children’s Ministry Team

What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet.
What do you get when you cross a Christmas tree with an iPad?
A pineapple.
What do road crews use at the North Pole? Snow cones.
 

LETTER FROM BOBBY BOWEN

What a strange year this has been! Who would have ever imagined that the world as we once knew it would come to a sudden and screeching halt! For me, my new normal includes displacement from the land that I love so deeply. Because of the impending pandemic, Global Outreach, my home office, thought it would be best for me to return stateside from Uganda in April for an indeterminate time. That time continues to tick away, but please do not think that ministry has stopped! If anything, I am busier now with matters in Uganda than I was when I was there!

The pandemic closed down everything in Uganda just as it did here, but even to the point of transportation, public and private, being forbidden. Because of all the shutdowns, schools are still closed except for a limited number of students facing national exams next year. People have no money to pay school fees, buy food or to provide for their children. A growing problem became very evident soon after I returned stateside.

Our children are hungry. If parents do not work, there is no food. There are no social programs to provide for families that have lost their income. With the help of my projects coordinator in Jinja and by the leading of the Lord, we have developed a feeding program where our families receive food each week to help out during this crisis.

The Lord has allowed this program to expand throughout Jinja and as far as the refugee camps in the north. At present, we have seven teams providing food for nearly 300 families as well as 65 children in an orphanage in Kampala. Well over $1,000 a week is sent to Uganda for this! Our team leaders are very wise, Godly young adults who account for all monies. I trust them and praise God for them every day.

If you would like to support this effort, log on to www.globaloutreach.org and follow the prompts for donations. My account number is 5055.

God bless you and have a very Merry Christmas!                                      Bobby

Note: To give through the church, write “Bobby – food” on your check. Follow Bobby on Facebook to see pics of the beautiful children.

BIG BUCK CONTEST IS ON: We may or may not be able to have the Critter Dinner in February, but deer season is here, and the contest is on! Hunters, contact Jack Black to have your harvest judged.

JESUS, MY LORD
No softly cushioned cradle,
No couch He had,
But in a hay-filled manger
He laid His head,
And midst the lowing cattle
He made His bed.
Jesus – My Lord!
For Him no royal welcome,
In Bethlehem’s town;
Within a lowly stable
He laid Him down,
The Prince of Kings becoming
Of no renown.
Jesus – My Lord!
For me this condescension,
For me He came
To bear rebuke and scoffing,
To suffer shame;
For me, from heights of glory
To Bethlehem.
Jesus- My Lord!
Lord, Thou hast giv’n so freely
Thine all to me,
And Thou hast born my judgement
On Calvary,
All gladly now I offer Thee,
Jesus – My Lord!

The First Christmas Greeting:
Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10,11.

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
October   4  81
October 11  75
October 18  76
October 25  69
                4)301(75 average

Adults meet for Sunday School in the sanctuary, youth meet in the Beaver Building, and children meet downstairs. Combined but distanced! Several more arrive at 11 for Worship Service. We have never missed a service, and so far, no one has gotten sick! Thank you, Lord.

The church is thoroughly cleaned between all services, pews are taped off for social distancing, and hand sanitizer and masks are available to everyone.

If you are sick, or in a vulnerable group, or don’t feel comfortable attending church at this time, we understand. But if you feel like coming out, we would love to see you.

All services are streamed live on these Facebook pages: Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist (church building is the profile pic); Greg Lunsford; and Erin McComas-Carter, and broadcast live on FM radio 89.5 which can be heard from the church parking lot. Immediately after services, you can watch on YouTube channel “Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church

Prayer requests may be sent directly to the prayer line which is maintained by Sharon Chapman at babcprayer@aol.com, or called in to the church at 304-743-5854.

Offerings may be mailed to the church at
P. O. Box 247, Ona, WV 25545. Please mail Sunday School Class (and other groups) offerings directly to your class treasurer.

BIBLE READING PROGRAMS

WVBC ABWM 5-Year Plan
November – Haggai
December - Matthew
Daily Bible reading calendars are on the foyer table, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach.
Let Jo Ross or Pastor Greg know when you have completed reading the Bible through this year.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Willing Workers SS Class       $20.00
THANK YOU for your generous support.

OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Garnet Scarberry, Dec. 9, 86 yrs.
Lois Rimmer, Dec. 16, 89 yrs.

OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
Tommy & Juanita Nance, Nov. 19, 59 yrs.
Ray & Peggy Scarberry, Nov. 27, 63 yrs.

We love the notes that sometimes come with mailed-in offerings! Ruben & Saundra Adkins write, “We miss coming to church. Hope to see everyone soon.” We miss you too!

CONGRATULATIONS to Zachary and Erika Beckett on the birth of son Logan Lee Beckett on Oct. 6. He is a grandson of Marty & LeeAnn Beckett, and a great-grandson of Pat Grass.

MISSION PROJECTS
In September & October, we gave for Love in a Shoebox shipping costs, $9 per box. We have $1,289 as of this writing, which will send 143 boxes. The need is even greater this year as countries world-wide are suffering from the covid pandemic. If you wish to donate, put Shoebox on the memo line of your check. Thanks.

Our November Project is Christmas Baskets, and December will be Lily’s Place.

WE APPRECIATE YOU, PASTOR GREG!
On Sunday, Oct. 25, we showed our appreciation to our Pastor and his family with gifts! Marty Beckett presented Greg with a gift from Youth Ministries, Erin Carter presented Jeanne with a gift from Adult Ministries, and Loretta Chapman presented Luke with a gift from Children’s Ministries, and Jeanne was also presented a big bouquet of roses from the Christian Board of Education. October may be designated Pastor Appreciation month, but we appreciate and pray for our Pastor year-round.

I’m on two diets now. I wasn’t getting nearly enough food on just one?

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:

ROBERT BEHELER, 73, of Mooresburg, TN, whose funeral was Oct. 26. He was the father of Philip and Tommy Beheler, who are the sons of Mary Gene Burdick, the grandsons of Gene Caldwell, and the nephews of Jo Ross and Susan McComas.
SHARON RENEE LONG CARROLL, 44, of Huntington, whose funeral was Oct. 24. She was the wife of Mike Carroll, who is a friend to many in the church.
IRENE HUPP LUNSFORD CHAPMAN, 99, of Ona, whose funeral was Oct. 19. She was the widow of the late T.A. Chapman, the oldest member of our church, and a friend to all.
MAMIE HARRIS, 90, of Malden, WV, whose private service was Oct. 26. She was the mother of Michelle (Wayne) Dailey.
JOHN WAYNE RUTHERFORD, 77 of Milton, whose private service was Nov. 17. He was a friend to many in the church.
ALLEN CAMARON TUFTS, 61, of Kenova, who passed away Nov. 7. He was a former co-worker and friend of Dennis Childers, Ricky Sansom, and Rick Webb.

CALENDAR
 Sat., Nov. 21, 6 pm – Debut of a movie written and produced by Pastor Greg, “By the Blood,” in the Family Center.
 Wed., Nov. 25, 7 pm – Horn of Plenty Service.
 Sat., Dec. 4, 9 am – The Mission Committee and a few helpers will assemble the Christmas Baskets, in the Beaver Building. Volunteers to deliver will be needed at 10 am, and will need to be wearing masks and observing social distancing.
 Sun., Dec. 6, 6 pm - ABWM meeting in the Family Center, and ABMM meeting in the Caldwell Classroom.
 Mon., Dec. 7, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, in the Family Center.
 Wed., Dec. 23, 7 pm – Fireside Christmas.

2020 CHRISTMAS IS DIFFERENT

The Mission Committee is changing the Christmas Baskets this year to make the assembly and delivery processes a little safer, considering Covid-19 concerns. Instead of groceries, we will be sending grocery store gift cards to those who would have received boxes of food. Therefore, we will not be asking you to bring non-perishable foods this year. Also, we cannot give homemade goodies. So, we are asking you to bring Christmas themed store-bought candies and cookies that are individually wrapped, including sugar-free if possible. In order to buy the gift cards, please consider giving generously to the Christmas Basket Mission Project. We will still need help with deliveries of fruit and goodies on Dec. 5. We will be doing this as safely as possible.

Also, the Mission Committee will not be hanging the big Christmas Card on the back wall this year, and the foyer mailbox is also not to be used, to prevent a cluster of people in the foyer. It is a good year to mail Christmas cards to people who have not been able to come to church. For the people who are able to come to church on a regular basis, just smile behind your mask and say "Merry Christmas!"

GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
  At the Quarterly Business Meeting on Oct. 21, the Trustees proposed building a garage to house our bus and van, as well as our mower and other equipment. They also proposed installing a canopy at the side of the gymnasium, where the bus and cars of handicapped individuals could be under shelter while unloading. Both these proposals passed, and you should see construction soon. The two canopies now used for the vehicles will be sold by sealed bids.

  We finally got our new church sign! It was held up for many months, partially due to Covid-19 making it difficult to get needed materials, but it is now shining! It can be programmed by computer from anywhere! Ain’t technology great! (Well, sometimes.)

 Sunday morning, Nov. 15, at the close of service, our children marched in carrying the shoeboxes they had prepared (20), and placed them on the altar. As they stood in front of them (spaced out, of course), Pastor Greg prayed a beautiful prayer of dedication over them. It is our hope that each child who receives one of our boxes is touched by the love
of God, and will read the story of Jesus which is included in each box in their own language. At last count, we had 307 boxes.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
We have ended our Saturday Programs on Facebook, but we ended with some special families. On October 17th the Saturday Program was at Jerica & Josiah Noe’s Uncle JD’s Barn. They live right beside them. It was a lot of fun. The special singing was beautiful. Then we visited all the goats and chickens. Such a wonderful place to grow up. Thank you, Noe and Dillon Family.

On Saturday, Oct 31st we enjoyed a special visit to Pastor Greg’s and Jeannie’s house. What a beautiful setting with his pond in the background. Ask their son Luke what the Bible Story was about (hint) - he got a haircut!!! Also, on that Sunday was Pastor Greg’s 3rd Anniversary with our church. We love you Pastor Greg.

We appreciated every family that invited us to visit their children and feature them for a day. We are back having our Children’s Church every Sunday morning at 11 am for preschool-5th grade. Temps taken, masks worn and social distancing observed.

On Wednesday Oct 28th we had our Bible Journey of Treats. Kids arrived between 7:30 - 8 pm. They were in their costumes, so first thing Susan McComas took pictures of them. Susan made copies of these pictures for all the children. Thanks a lot Susan! Then onto the special treats. The kids did awesome with wearing masks and social distancing as they journeyed from the Family Center to the gym back thru Children’s Ministry area. Special thanks to all the adults who came and treated our kids.

Our children have filled 20 shoeboxes for the Love in a Shoebox ministry. They also put notes in each box for the child who receives it.

For November we are having our Fall Rally each Sunday at 11 am. We used to go to the WV Baptist Conference Center in Parchment Valley (Ripley) for the WVBC Fall Rally with almost 300 kids there from all over WV. But of course, not this year. So, they sent us a link so we could do a virtual Rally with them. The theme is Say Whaaat!! We are learning about the different statements God said that made people stop in their tracks and ask the meaning of what He said. The WVBC Fall Rally Team also sent us a supply list so we could still play the games and do crafts just like we before. 2020 will be a year our children will never forget. Keep praying for our children and pray they all stay safe. Thank you.
                           Children’s Ministry Team

BAMBY NEWS
 Hello church! Just wanted you to know BAMBY is still meeting on Sunday and Wednesday nights at 7 pm.  Most of the time we are in the gym where we can spread out however, sometimes we do meet under the picnic shelter. The picnic shelter meetings will likely end soon as cool weather approaches.  When you are ready, come join us for a time of devotion and volleyball!

Oh, I almost forgot, we are having Sunday school at 10 am too. We meet downstairs in the Beaver Building so we can spread out. Come join us for any of our meetings when you can or are ready to get back!  We do miss you!

We have had some fun recently! On Oct. 25th, we enjoyed an evening of painting pumpkins, roasting hotdogs and making s’mores. It was so great to see the teens enjoying a little “normalcy.” Who knew getting a treat bag of candy and goodies would make them so happy!  Also, we want to thank Angie Chapman for sending the apples, caramel and toppings for the caramel apples and to the Litterals for supplying the pumpkins! Thanks so much!  Also, thanks for allowing the older kids to participate in the Journey of Treats!!

By the time this is printed, our shoeboxes will be packed and ready to go! BAMBY filled 40 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We missed taking them all shopping this year and had to rely on our adult leaders to do the shopping. Hoping next year, we will be able to load the van and shop as a group again!

The pandemic caused us to cancel many events and put some on the back burner.  We actually forgot about one that we do annually-SOCKtober!  During the month of October, we usually collect socks for the mission and this year, I just forgot! So, if anyone can, or is led to purchase socks for the Huntington City Mission, please bring them to the church by November 22nd!  The Mission relies on events like this to help them with their clients and donations are down significantly.  Men’s and children’s socks are most requested however, they are in need of all sizes. We normally donate hundreds of pairs annually so any we can give will be greatly appreciated.  Just place them in the foyer. If you are not attending service at this time, you can drop them off during the day when the secretary is there OR contact me and I will come by your house and pick them up from your porch!  I also do not mind to shop for you if needed so just give any donations to one of us leaders!

Our next event is a Thanksgiving Brunch on Sunday November 22nd at 10 am.  Leaders will be preparing a hardy brunch and serving the teens in a Socially Distant environment. Just a fun way to assemble for Thanksgiving and let them know how much we love them and are thankful for each of them.

Thanks so much for the churches continued support and PLEASE, PLEASE pray for the teens and children!
                In His Service, Mitzi, Marty and Sam

LIGHT IN THE DARK
 Sunday, Nov. 15 was a windy day, so we were not too surprised when the power went out shortly before evening service. We have one big emergency light at the back of the sanctuary, and flashlights appeared everywhere. Pastor Greg set up his cell phone on the tripod just like he used to, and recorded the dimly lit service. We had surprise guests, missionary Jonathan Echon and his bride, France Xyrin, who did a beautiful job singing and testifying. They have been in Bible College in Marietta, OH, and will be returning to the Philippines in February. Jonathan shared that when he was a 9-year-old boy in the Philippines, he received a Samaritan’s Purse shoebox. He said he will never forget the joy he felt. He got a Snoopy dog toy he cherished. He was happy to hear that we were sending so many shoeboxes. The Echons left information cards on the foyer table, which you may use to pledge support for this wonderful couple, for both prayer and financial needs.

Why do eggs come in a flimsy Styrofoam carton, and batteries come in a package only a chainsaw can open?

BIG BUCK CONTEST IS ON: We may or may not be able to have the Critter Dinner in February, but deer season is here, and the contest is on! Hunters, contact Jack Black to have your harvest judged.

ECCHO NEEDS YOUR HELP THIS CHRISTMAS
Due to virus precautions, ECCHO clientele cannot be allowed to enter the building, and volunteers can only work a few at a time, so sorting, stocking and distributing is difficult at this time. Normal procedures have had to be changed at this challenging time. Needs are very great. Clothing is being put on the sidewalk in front of the building, when weather permits. They are accepting winter clothing only at this time: new or slightly used sweatshirts, sweat pants, jeans, hoodies, coats, boots, gloves, hats and scarves. Personal & household items: Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, and deodorant are needed. Food may be picked up at the garage door only. Current needs are packaged food items that will be suitable for children to prepare, such as breakfast bars, granola bars, cheese and crackers, mac & cheese, boxed meals, beef stew, canned fruit, soup, vegetables and spaghetti, hamburger helper, and drink boxes. If you or your class would like to make up food baskets or give gifts for Christmas, they need to know by the second week in December. Gifts for children should be in gift bags labeled boy or girl, and age: baby, elementary, middle school, or high school. Suggested items for elementary: baby dolls, coloring books, games, action figures, puzzles, candy, sports balls, playdoh sets, art sets, toy trucks and cars. Suggested items for teens: girls – make up, hair accessories, body wash and cream, gift sets; boys – body wash, shavers, footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, boxed body scents, key chain, wallet, candy, and games. (No stuffed animals, please.)

ECCHO is at 1038 Smith Street in Milton, phone Sherry Perry at 304-743-9238 Mondays & Wednesdays from 10 am to 3 pm.

You may contact Sherry directly and or take your items there, or leave them in the foyer, clearly marked for ECCHO, and they will be delivered.

PRAYERS FOR HEARING NEEDED

Last month we reported on a visit we enjoyed from Global Servants JD and Rhonda Reed, who serve in Bolivia. What we did not even realize at the time was that JD is nearly deaf. He had meningitis as a child, and has had gradual hearing loss over the years. He now has only 7% hearing in his left ear (legally deaf), and 11% in the right. He was scheduled for cochlear implant surgery in the left ear on Nov. 18 at the Cleveland Clinic, which should have happened by the time you are reading this. A magnet was to be implanted under his skin and another magnet placed on the outside, with the cochlear implant in between. The external magnet has a microphone which will process sound and transmit it to the internal implant. He will return to Cleveland on Dec. 3 when the device will be activated. Isn’t this amazing? Please pray for the surgeons and all the medical staff, and for JD and Rhonda.

THANK YOU, GOD
Give thanks to God and humbly pray
To serve Him well this new-born day.

Give thanks to God for friends and flowers,
For sunny day and cooling showers.

Give thanks to God, fill well your part;
Let love divine possess your heart.

Give thanks to God, His bounty see;
Be still and know, and grateful be.
                           ~~Grenville Kleiser
 

Two kinds of gratitude: the sudden kind we feel for what we take, the larger kind we feel for what we give.
                                           Edwin Arlington Robinson

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.
 

I couldn't resist including this picture of the grand finale of the Guyandotte Association Day Camp, 2005.
Besides what you see, there were booths set up for the full length of the Dining Hall porch, and the Barboursville Fire Department
brought their "Smoke House" trailer and taught our children what to do in case of a fire.
 
 

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(note: Pictures of current activities can often be seen on the weekly bulletin page.
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