P 0 BOX 247
ONA, WV 25545
September, 2008
VOLUME 51 NUMBER 9
Flags outside our Sanctuary on a windy Sunday afternoon.
PASTOR PAUL’S PAGE
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Flags outside our Sanctuary on a windy Sunday afternoon.
PASTOR PAUL’S PAGE
Sunday, September 14, 2008
How wonderful it was to have Simcha
and Bella Davidov visit our church and give a report on their mission work
in their homeland of Israel. Simcha is Israeli-born, grew up in a
kibbutz, and was a self-proclaimed-atheist. He served in the Israeli
army and fought in the Yom Kippur war in 1973. In 1978 he became
a Christian in Fairmont, WV, where he lived for twenty-five years.
After graduating from Bible College he testifies that God led him to found
“Yeshua Ministry” which from its beginning is an outreach ministry to bring
the Good News of Yeshua to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.
In 2000 Simcha answered God’s call to return to and live and minister in
Israel.
Bella was born to Holocaust survivors in a refugee camp in Germany.
She and her family returned to Israel in 1948 when she was one year old.
She grew up with no belief in God. In time, she migrated to Los Angeles,
looking for happiness and the truth. She became a Christian in 1984
thereby finding both happiness and truth. Following her becoming “Born-Again,”
the Lord rekindled in her heart a strong love for the land of Israel and
her people. She returned to Israel in 1996.
Simcha and Bella, both “Born-Again”, became husband and wife in 2003, and
since that time have combined their efforts to take the Gospel of Jesus
Christ, to the lost sheep of the House of Israel. Today they live in Israel’s
fifth largest city of Ashdod.
“Yeshua Ministry” from its founding in 1994 is an outreach ministry that
brings the “Good News” of salvation to the lost, “…to the Jew first and
also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16c). To accomplish this the Davidovs do street
ministry, personal soul-winning, give out Bibles, Gospel tracts and Christian
literature. They open their home for home meetings, worship, fellowship
and discipleship. They cooperate with other ministries and congregations
that have common goals.
Simcha and Bella produce a monthly newsletter, that along with e-mail,
is used to maintain communication with supporters. They ask that
we pray for them and their work in Israel. The Davidovs can be contacted
via e-mail at: sdavidov@netvision.net.il. Their mailing address is:
Simcha and Bella Davidov, P.0.
Box 14379, Ashdod, 77042 – Israel.
-----Pastor Paul
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Aug. 3 -- 210
10 -- 193
17 -- 180
24 -- 208
31 -- 186
4)977(195 average
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Ernestine Reynolds, 100, Sept. 25.
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
Alfred & Jenny Burns, 58 yrs., Sept. 29.
Rev. Gerald & Nellie Harshbarger, 54 yrs., Oct. 2.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Wilma Keay
$20.00
Mr. Anonymous
$20.00
Charlotte Johnson $20.00
NEW MEMBERS
Hayden Cooper, son of Steve and Misty Grass Cooper, Luke Holland, son of Mike and Amy Holland, Tivon Brady Watts, son of Scott & Melissa Dailey, and Isabella Litteral, daughter of Sam and Kara Litteral, were all baptized on Aug. 13. Jonathan Foster, son of Jason and Mary Foster, was baptized Sept. 7. Welcome all!
CONGRATULATIONS
To Brody and Donna Nash, who were married August 8 in Turnersburg, NC, in front of a few friends and family members. A “WV Hillbilly” reception for them was held at Camp Ona on Sept. 13.
To Jason and Ashley Blake Jenkins, who welcomed twins Mason Leon and Emma Rae to their family Aug. 11.
To our Youth Department, who won Toyota of West Virginia’s Community Service Award of $250.00 for their July 14-19 home missions project.
SUSANNAH HOSTS WOMEN’S DINNER
Three members of our ABWM accepted the invitation to attend Susannah Baptist Church’s annual Women’s Conference. Mildred Caldwell, Martha Newlon, and Jo Ross heard a wonderful talk by Suzie Russell, missionary to Bolivia. She shared her experiences in a heartfelt way. There is an urgent need for prayer for missions in Bolivia right now, as there is political unrest, and the government may oust missionaries in the near future. The ladies from Susannah always decorate beautifully and serve a sumptuous meal, and are so gracious. Don’t miss it next year!
THANK YOU
The Sound Engineer crew sends a BIG thank you to Jim Morrison for his donation of a new CD duplicating machine, which can duplicate at a 1 to 10 ratio, as opposed to our old machine, which was 1 to 3. The new machine can also duplicate DVDs, and operates at a higher speed than the older one. This will make large duplicating projects much less time-consuming for our hard-working sound crew. What a wonderful contribution!
MISSION PROJECT
Our August project for Love in a Shoebox shipping raised $143.00. For September and October, our project will be funds to buy groceries to fill our Christmas Baskets. To give to mission projects, just indicate the project on your check.
BIBLE READING PROGRAMS
WVB ABWM 5-yr plan:
September – Obadiah
October – 1 Corinthians
365-day plan
Sept. – Nahum through Luke 10
October – Luke 11 through Romans
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Bobby Bowen oversees the collection of shoeboxes for this area. Filled with toys, personal care items and some clothing, they are eagerly accepted by children in many foreign countries. Bobby spoke at our church on Sept. 7 and reminded us that the boxes go to countries we cannot enter for other missionary activities. She said, “From this room we can reach the world.” A colorful little booklet, “The Greatest Gift of All,” explaining the Biblical story of Christ, is given with each box and it will be read not only by the child, but the whole family and the community. So far, 1.5 million children have been won to Christ and follow-up teaching is continued at churches. The collection point for this area is Prince of Peace Church in Huntington. Last year, 25,000 boxes were given in this area. That makes 215,000 since the project began. Our church has set a goal of 401 boxes this year. Can you fill one? Remember to add a check to Samaritan’s Purse for $7.00 if you can, to pay for shipping. See Patty Dailey for instructions and labels, and boxes. Our shoeboxes will be dedicated Sun., Nov. 9, after the morning worship service.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SUCCESS
Pat Grass reports that 39 persons presented themselves to donate blood Sept. 8, and 34 units of blood were successfully given. Thanks to all who work so hard on this project, and to all who came to donate.
DEATHS
HAROLD LLOYD DUFFER, 72, of Milton, died Aug. 27. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Delora Fay (Hayes) Duffer; his daughters Connie Faye Sharp and husband, Jack, Carletta Sue Morgan and husband, Dennis “Midget” Morgan; his grandchildren Summer Brooke and Roland Salmons, Zachary Seth and Ann Morgan, Tara Whitney Villars, Carlee Erin Villars and Katelyn MaChelle Morgan; two great-grandchildren; his siblings, Doris and Rev. Paul Sydensricker, Gilbert and Darlene Duffer, and James and Bernadette Duffer. He served his nation in the Army and was employed by Chemical Leman Tanklines, retired from TNT Holland. He was a long-time, active member of Lower Creek United Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Paul Meadows and Jeff Dailey. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family and friends of:
Lillian Reynolds, 77 of Huntington, whose funeral was Aug. 21. She was the mother of Bobby Reynolds.
Kermit Blake, 94, of Milton, whose funeral was Aug. 22. He was the stepfather of Larry Swann.
Wanda Burdette, 81, of Hurricane. Graveside service was conducted Sept. 3 by Pastor Paul.
Carlton “Cotton” Campbell, 78, whose funeral service was Aug. 27. He was the father of Kathy McDonie, and Lloyd Morison’s brother-in-law.
Virginia Ruth Collier, 61, of Proctorville, whose funeral was Aug. 24. She was the aunt of Laura Grass.
Mary E. Peyton, 84, whose funeral service was conducted by Pastor Paul, Wed. Sept. 10. She was a sister-in-law of the late Eugene Peyton.
Edward “Eddie” Ray Blake Jr., 60, of Ona, who died Sept 13. He was a retired Cabell County deputy sheriff.
DELEGATES TO GUYANDOTTE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION MEETING at Camp Ona on Sept 25: Pastor Paul Meadows, Sunday School Superintendent Tom McComas, Patty Morrison (chair), Jim Morrison, Jim Ross, Jo Ross, and Earl Fetty. Alternates are Gene & Mildred Caldwell. Registration is at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6 pm, followed by the business session. Everyone is invited to attend, but only delegates may vote.
What bow can’t be tied?
A rainbow!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL YOUTH TRIP
So a lot of people think that going
back to school parties are the worst. But only because, well, you have
to go back to school. But on August 24 some of the Youth Group went to
Mud River Lake in Lincoln County. There were twenty-six of us we did everything
under the moon down there you could think of. We swam, and some of the
boys went fishing. But most of us went boating. Even good old Pastor Paul
came out. He stayed to eat and have fun, plus listen to Jason give a lesson.
Even though it had to do with going back to school it was amazing. We all
had a great time with all of our friends just one day before we had to
go back to school. So while it lasted on Sunday all of us just being crazy
kids for the last time had the most amazing time.
--Emileigh Hinchman
MOTHER
There is a special love like no
other.
That is the love of a mother.
She nurtures you from the very
first day.
She guides you and lights the way.
She wonders what you'll grow up
to be.
She pictures you with a family.
In time, you realize she's your
best friend.
Someone that will be there till
the end.
Through night and day, through
thick and thin,
There she is again and again.
You do the same for her over
the years.
There's a lot of happiness and
also some tears.
Then one day God calls her home.
At first you feel like you're all
alone.
You cry and pray and go through
old things.
But nothing seems to dull the pain.
All of my memories are so fond.
There's nothing like the mother-daughter
bond.
She has gone on to a better
place.
But I know one day I'll see her
sweet face.
Written by: Mandy Collins-Brumfield,
on the 1st anniversary of her mother Gaynelle Collin’s death.
GUEST SOLOIST
Kanawha County resident and fellow
Baptist Jimmie McKnight was our guest soloist Sunday, Sept. 7. His
songs were well-chosen and performed through a spirit of humility yet with
great accomplishment. Each song had a message to convey and was tied
to the next song with insightful words and scripture references. His ministry
helped prepare us for revival and we look forward to him coming back to
Beulah Ann (real soon).
--Pastor Paul
SUMMER CHILDREN’S PROGRAM “Traveling
through the Lord’s Prayer”
The Children’s Department just
completed their summer program on the Lord’s Prayer, and I must say that
I enjoyed teaching it as much as the kids enjoyed learning it. We began
after Bible School breaking down the Lords prayer into short segments.
Each segment was discussed and a Bible story went along with it to help
reinforce its meaning. Each week, we added to the previous week, and before
long the kids could say the entire prayer. We completed the session
on Sunday, August 17. On Wednesday, August 20, we did a review, and then
the kids who thought they could say it got the opportunity to do so. Those
who learned the prayer in its entirety were Jozi Morrison, Isabella Scarberry,
Kyle Messinger, Kayden Black and Kaden Salmons. I believe there are others
who were on vacation and when they return, I'll add their names to the
list. Good job kids! I am proud of each of you for learning this
important part of Scripture.
Thanks to Gail Ferris for painting
the "Welcome to our Children’s Department" on the wall entering the Department.
In the next couple of weeks, the children will add their handprints to
the wall to "handstamp" it as their department.
--Mitzi Beckett
Chairperson of Children’s Work
ASFJ NEWS
All Stars For Jesus kicked off
the fall season with a pool party at the Barboursville Pool. Kids
of all ages enjoyed an evening of swimming and pizza. Nearly sixty
people enjoyed the evening and all seemed to enjoy a break from the summer
heat. The following night, August 24 was the official return of the
ASFJ program. Following a devotion of “Pushing Toward a Goal of Living
for Jesus,” the kids enjoyed our own version of ASFJ Olympics - complete
with medals. The important lesson we wanted the kids to know is that
if you follow Jesus, you are a winner. All Stars meet every Sunday
and Wednesday evening at 7 pm. If you would like to help, we are
always looking!
Happy belated Grandparents Day
to all grandparents in the church! On Sept. 7, the children honored
each of you with a bookmark and some kisses (chocolate!). Thank you
all for teaching your children and grandchildren about the love of our
Heavenly Father.
4th and 5th grade Sunday School
news:
Sunday September 7, my Sunday School
class, the 4th and 5th graders, made a special trip to the Ronald McDonald
House. The tour of the building was very informative and the kids were
like sponges soaking up all of the information that they were given. One
item the kids found interesting was what the pop tabs that we save are
used for. The tabs are recycled and used to pay the monthly water bill
of $500. They were very appreciative of the large amount of tabs that the
class took them and reminded us to keep saving the tabs for them. The kids
also took them many bags of items that they were in need of such as dryer
sheets, toothpaste, razors, and snack items. Thanks kids, for helping
with this great project that is near and dear to my heart! The afternoon
ended with a delicious lunch at Golden Corral. A very special thanks to
Jimmy for driving the van for us!
--Mitzi Beckett
Chairperson, Children’s Dept.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Bernard Adkins; Matthew Adkins;
Guy “Slick” Arthur; Rev. David
Ashworth; John Barriteau; Jan Bledsoe; Cleo Blankenship; Sandy Booton;
John Bruce; Harry Burks; Belinda Call; Irene Chapman; Charlotte & Jim
Clagg; Don Clark; Tim Coleman; Ann Collier; Rose Crane; Ola Mae Dailey;
Foster Davidson; Robert Davis; Devona “Dee” Dick; Hazel Estep; Ron Ferrell;
Earl Fetty; Rev. Paul Fulks; Ronnie Gebhardt; Dale Gibbs; Curtis Gibson;
Hazel Gibson; Pat Grass; Bob Greene; Gene Grose; Faye Virginia Grose; Ronnie
Grose; Myra Guff; Billie Hagley; Maxine Hagley; Lillian Hammar; Sean Hammick;
Elizabeth Dilley Hardiman; Mary Ann Hayes; Chloe Hightower; John Haynie;
Arden Hite; Mike Ingwerson; Don Jarvis; Bart Jimison; Hattie Johnson; Zena
Johnson; Penny Jones; Cora Judd; Barbara Lauvray; Walter Lawson; Homer
Lewis; James “Jimmy” Madden; Jeff Madden; Brandie Massie; Tim McCallister;
Bud McComas; Toni McKinney; Tim Messinger; Ron Morrison; Matthew Napier;
Kevin Nelson; David Newlon; Barbara Pendleton; Drew Powers; Brenda Price;
Lois Pritchard; Bob Rider; Ruth Rider; Grace Rolfe; Misty Rowsey; Elizabeth
Rudd; Missy Scarberry; Janet Shull; Todd Swan; Loretta Sword; James Teams;
Dorothy Templeton; James & Loreda Tennison; Alice Thorne; Waynetta
Toler; David & Leslie Turley &
family; Maxine Turley; Brenda Vititoe;
Edna Vititoe; Rosemary Walker; Bob & Julia Watts; Mildred Waugh; Robert
Winters; Steve Wooten; Ruby Young; our military; others in our church and
community who have ongoing needs.
In long-term care: Bev Biggs; Pat Chapman; Nadine Chapman; Helen Gibson; Sandy Harmon; Coleen Johnson; Lawanna Kirby Lane; Agnes McComas; Vincent “Sam” Shaw.
Revival is not the discovery of some new truth. It's the rediscovery of the grand old truth of God's power in and through the Cross. --Sammy Tippet
CALENDAR
**Sun., Sept. 21, 10 am – Second
Sunday of Fall Round-up for all the Sunday School Classes. Goal is
100% attendance in every class. Everyone bring one
**Fri.-Sun., Sept. 19-21 – Pastor
Larry Woody of Walker Chapel announces their annual Fire on the Mountain
Services. For more information, see Pastor Paul, who will be preaching
there on Sat., Sept. 20, at 10 am.
**Mon.-Tues., Sept. 22-23, 5-10
pm – Hunter Education Class, in the Family Center, taught by Don Welch.
For more information, see Tom McComas. Note: on Tues., Sept. 23,
the Adult Bible Study Class taught by Kevin Chapman will meet in the Beaver
Building.)
**Thurs., Sept. 25, 5:30 pm Registration,
6:00 Dinner - Guyandotte Baptist Association Annual Meeting, at Camp Ona.
Everyone invited to dinner and business meeting, only delegates can vote.
**Fri., Sept. 26, 7 pm – Scrap
n’ Fellowship, in the Family Center.
**Sat., Sept. 27, real early –
Apple Butter Makin’. See Bob Rider.
**Sun., Sept. 28, 11 am – Message
by licensed minister Jason Salmons; 7 pm – Message by licensed minister
Kevin Chapman (Pastor Paul on vacation.)
**Wed., Oct. 1, 7 pm – ABWM Love
Gift Devotion.
**Fri.-Sun., Oct. 3-5 – Revival
services at Mill Stone Church in Mason County with singing by the Duncan
Family and preaching by Pastor Roger Duncan.
**Sat., Oct. 4, 3 pm – Pig
Roast, sponsored by the Caldwell Sunday School Class, at Caldwell Farms.
At 4:30, a Basket Auction will be held, sponsored by the Willing Workers
Class. If you would like to contribute a basket, a list of ideas
for themes is on the foyer table. You are also encouraged to contribute
handmade crafts, quilts, baked goods, nice items, etc. If you have
questions about the Basket Auction, please contact Pauletta Wallace, Sharon
Chapman, or Willoe Ashworth. Questions about the Pig Roast should
be directed to Amy Chapman. Proceeds for the day will go to the Elevator
Fund. Bring a lawn chair!
**Sat., Oct. 4, 8 am – noon or
1:30-5:30 pm – The Way of the Master Spiritual Growth Seminar, “Transformed”
(How to get on fire for God), at Charleston’s Clay Center. See Amy
Chapman for registration and travel information.
**Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 am – Guest
singers Red River; 6 pm – ABWM & ABMM meetings; 7 pm – All Stars for
Jesus Awards, Ordinance of Communion will be observed.
**Wed., Oct. 8, 7 pm – Quarterly
Business Meeting.
**Sat., Oct. 11 – Children’s Retreat
at Camp Ona, “Friendship Trek”. See Mitzi Beckett for information,
or to volunteer to teach, guide, cook, lead games, etc.
**Tues.-Wed., Oct. 21-22 – WVBC
Annual Meeting, St. Albans First Baptist Church.
BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE
Brody Nash reports that there will be no organized basketball league this year, but the gym will be open on Thursday nights from 6 pm to 9 pm for basketball games, from now until Thanksgiving. See Brody for more information.
FALL GOLDENEERS RETREAT
Jean Burks and I traveled to Parchment
Valley Monday, Sept. 8, for the Goldeneer's Meeting, which ended Wednesday
at noon. Our theme was "Building Relationships".
We had a wonderful time visiting
with old friends from all over the state and meeting new friends for the
first time. We had Bible study each morning, led by the "orange man,"
Jon Villars. In the evening his wife, Koreen, was our vesper leader.
Judy Prater, formerly of Huntington, and her husband were our inspiration
for singing. The French Colony Chorus from Gallipolis entertained
us Monday evening. On Tuesday we had a talent show, which was a lot of
fun. Bill Thomas presented us with a lot of information on Hospice. We
also did some painting & studying sudoku.
Our accommodations were like a
motel room, the food is always wonderful, and there is time to fish, play
games, or just rest. All activities are accessible by car and were
enjoyed by all. I agreed to be on the task force for the next three years,
so I hope we can get more from this area to attend.
--Alliene Caldwell
JACKSON-COOKE WEDDING
Jessica Lynne Jackson and Robert Henry Cooke will be married in an open church ceremony at Beulah Ann Baptist Church on Saturday, October 18 at 5:30 PM. Jessica is the daughter of Kathy Jackson and Andy Jackson, both of Milton, and the granddaughter of Don and Helen Elkins. Robert (Bob) is the son of Larry and Pam Cooke of Princeton, North Carolina.
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS
Following summer recess, our fellowship
suppers resumed on Wed., Sept. 3. Amy Chapman, as Chairperson of
Adult Work, heads up this ministry - cooking and scheduling other entities
(individuals, groups, classes, etc.) that share the work. On the 3rd, our
meal was fried chicken (a Baptist favorite) with all the trimmings and
a variety of desserts. Meals are served for a suggested donation
of $3.00 per plate. All profits are used to purchase equipment or
supplies for the kitchen.
--Pastor Paul
CHANNEL 61 EVENT
Thursday, Sept. 4, Beulah Ann’ers
attended the Calvin and Doris Evans Memorial Camp Meeting held annually
in the Messinger Auditorium of DayStar Television Network’s Channel 61
studio in Ashland, KY. This two-day event was hosted by evangelists
Calvin Ray Evans and Brian Baer. Guest singers were the McKameys, who performed
before a packed auditorium and several in the overflow room. The
preaching was by Dr. Calvin Ray Evans, who is a son of the late Calvin
and Doris Evans and who now heads up Evangelist Outreach. Beulah
Ann’ers in attendance were Pastor Paul and Caroline Meadows, Emery and
Mary Lee Mounts, Roger and Sandy Kingery, Jack and Dianna Black, Sabrina
Simpson and Dorey Winters, along with Randy and Debbie Scarberry.
--Pastor Paul
Hallelujah! Thine the Glory!
Hallelujah!
Amen! Revive us again!
NEW ASSIGNMENT FOR PERRYS
Russ and Jan Perry recently visited here. Russ is the son of Jack and Margie Yoho Perry of Canvas, WV and grandson of the late Clyde and Stella Yoho, members of our church.
Their work is extremely valuable, as they are an important part of the support staff for Wycliffe Bible Translators. A recent letter from Greg Gammon, SIL Asia Director of Operations and Administration, states: “Russ has been asked to provide leadership for an Asia-wide Information Technology (IT) team to provide software that will speed up the task of reaching every language with God’s word. We have asked Jan to use her extensive finance skills and experience in a key role of oversight and management for funding resources flowing not just to work in Indonesia but also into the Bible translation movement in Asia. In order to be able to provide the leadership that we are asking of Russ and Jan, they will need $1400 additional monthly support to help offset a gradual decrease they have experienced.”
If additional support is not provided, Russ and Jan will have to focus full-time for a year on raising more support. Or one of them could look for another job to supplement their income. Or they could both resign from Wycliffe to find different full-time jobs.
We cannot let this special couple down. Could your class or group provide a one-time gift and/or a monthly amount for this important ministry? Russ says “Our prayer is that God will “grow” our financial support team so Jan and I can both continue serving full-time in the Bible translation ministry. Will you pray with us?”
If you go to another church, we will gladly provide information about the work of this couple if you would wish to provide support. They have been working with Wycliffe for 19 years! Remember, “Bible translation is a team effort.” Those who pray and give are just as important as those who go in your place.
100% OF THEIR BUDGET BY OCTOBER MUST BE IN PLACE OR THEY WILL HAVE TO CONSIDER OTHER OPTIONS.
SEND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
P. O. Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862-8200
Make checks payable to “Wycliffe
Bible Translators” and include a separate note stating: “For the
ministry of Russ & Jan Perry Acct #222674.”
(Or you can make your check payable
to Beulah Ann Baptist Church “for
Russ & Jan Perry”.)
On July 25, a New Testament dedication was attended by over 600 people in the Asian area. Another New Testament translation is at the printers! Let’s keep the good work progressing.
WORSHIP AT THE BEACH
It was a beautiful morning for worship
as the Caldwell, Ross and McComas family headed to church on the last day
of August. The church was no Crystal Cathedral, but Deacon Gene Caldwell
made a remark about it being a most beautiful sanctuary. On Oak Island,
NC, the only remaining pier, known as Ocean Crest, was the place of worship
on our 2008 beach trip. The First Baptist Church of Oak Island has
for many years, been allowed to have a service on the pier at 8 am Sunday
mornings. A little over 100 people gathered together to sing and
praise Our Creator as pier patrons passed by. Some were in a hurry
to wet their lines, others walked with their heads down, perhaps as a sign
of respect. The church set up a PA, there were two guitars and singers
and we sang praise and worship songs. The Pastor gave a brief sermon
on the man in the New Testament who had so much harvest he had to tear
down his old barns and build new ones. He spoke of how we often go
to storage places and rent a place for all of our excess when so many could
use the stuff that we hide away and may never even return to claim it.
Certainly an appropriate topic in light of Hurricanes Hanna and Ike.
We have enjoyed the fellowship in past years and look forward to it on
our next trip.
--Jim Ross
ABWM NEWS
Four members of our Leslie Turley
Circle attended the GBA ABWM Fall Rally at Milton Baptist Church on Sept
18 and heard speaker Nancy Adkins tell of her recent trip with 15 others
to Durban, South Africa, where they ministered at the William Carey School
of World Mission, which has had 2000 graduates in the past few years.
Students come there from 35 countries and go back to minister in their
own countries. Among other things, they were able to “mud” and finish a
ceiling, organize the library, hold music classes, provided two new sewing
machines, and in general make friends among the Zulu people. Lots
of hugs and smiles as the group departed. Living conditions there
were not good, with rats and cobras to contend with. Ten dogs are
used for security.
--Mildred Caldwell
Next month: We will report on our revival, now in progress! Ain’t God good!
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An archive of the August, 2008 Newsletter follows
FALL REVIVAL
SEPT 15 – 20
7 PM NIGHTLY
REV. MARK FINLEY
Mon. – Susannah
Choir
Tues. – Oak Hill
Choir
Wed. – Happy Valley
Boys
Thurs. – Valley
of Decision Youth Choir
Fri. – Sunrise
Choir
Sat. – White Oak
Quartet
PASTOR PAUL’S PAGE
26TH ANNUAL SUMMER PREACHING SERIES: “THE DOCTRINE
OF CHRIST”
(2 JOHN, VERSE 9)
It is hard to believe that the better part of three months
have elapsed since the first message of this 26th Annual Summer Preaching
Series and what a series it has been. The idea for this series literally
came from members of the congregation. I kept hearing comments like the
following – “we have lots of people who need to know more about what our
church believes,” then during VBS, our adult class teacher, Rev. Jackie
Clark, whetted our appetites with his excellent teaching on Baptist History
and Christology.
John wrote to 1st century believers, who were new converts to Christianity,
to warn them about false teachers and the heresy that they promote.
John wrote in verse nine that these false teachers, “…abideth not in the
doctrine of Christ…” In other words, these false teachers were not
true to the teachings of Christ. The same can be said of false teachers
in our century. Then and now the way to deal with false teachers and their
heresy is to know personally and corporately the teaching of Christ, and
then to “…walk after his commandments…” (verse 8a). Secondly, we
should not, in any fashion, encourage those who promote false doctrine.
We must fortify ourselves with the teachings of Christ and be ever vigilant
personally and corporately to identify false teachers and their heresy.
This 26th Annual Summer Preaching Series had has its goal to under gird
us with basic and fundamental truths about what we as Baptists believe,
keeping in mind that this should not differ from the teachings of Christ.
As a track to run on we drew from the book, “Principles and Practices For
Baptist Churches” by Edward Hiscox, which lists twenty “Articles of Faith”
for Baptist churches: The Holy Scriptures; The True God; The Fall of Man;
God’s Purpose of Grace; The Way of Salvation; Regeneration; Repentance;
Faith; Justification; Adoption; Sanctification; The Perseverance of Saints;
The Law and The Gospel; A Gospel Church; Christian Baptism; The Lord’s
Supper; The Christian Baptism; Civil Government; Righteous and Wicked;
The World to Come.
The final message of this 26th Annual Summer Preaching Series was delivered
on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 and titled, “Things To Come.” The church,
that is the body of Christ, down through this church age has been through
flood and fire, famine and frustration, persecution and proselytization.
She had had her defectors and detractors, however she is alive and well
and best of all she has a glorious future.
To all who “…abideth in the doctrine of Christ…” (1 John, verse 9b), the
best is yet to come. Jesus Christ is going to return (1 Thess. 4:16-18),
receive us unto Himself and take us to a prepared place (John 14:1-3).
Heaven is a real place (Rev. 21:1-2). Heaven will be populated with real
people (2 Cor. 5:8; Heb. 12:1; Rev. 7:9).
Here is a warning: IF YOU MISS HEAVEN, THAT MEANS THAT YOU WILL MAKE HELL.
Dear Friend, be saved TODAY. Repent of your sin (Rom. 3:10; Rom.
3:23; Rom. 6:23). Confess Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord
(Rom.10:9-10, 13).
----------Pastor Paul
JULY SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
July 6 -- 175
13 --
188
20 --
201
27 --
212
4) 776 ( 194 average
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Iva Mae Rider, 81, Aug. 29
Irene Chapman, 87, Sept. 3
(Correction from last month:
Frances Nelson, 88, July 25).
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
Bill & Joyce Ryder, 53 yrs., Sept. 9
Junior & Peaches Caldwell, 60 yrs., Sept. 17
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Wilma Keay
$20.00
Willing Workers SS Class
$20.00
Anonymous through Church
Treasury
$20.00
Vaughn & Marcella Sturtevant,
in memory of her parents,
Alwilda and Marshall Morrison
$100.00
NEW MEMBERS
On July 20, Samuel & Kara Litteral presented themselves for membership, based on their Christian Experience. Their daughter, Isabelle, presented herself as a candidate for baptism. We warmly welcome this wonderful family!
CONGRATULATIONS to Lara Miller and Alex Neal, who were married here Aug. 2. Lara is the daughter of Richard and Martha Miller.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jason and Ashley Jenkins, who welcomed twins into their family Aug. 11, a boy Mason, and a girl Emma!
CONGRATULATIONS to Sean Beckett, who recently completed training and is now a Swift Water Rescue Technician for the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Dept.
MISSION PROJECTS
Our June-July Mission Project was A New Beginning Pregnancy Care Center, in Huntington. A total of $216 was given. Thanks to all who contributed. In August, our project is money for postage to send Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Thank you!
A New Beginning Crisis Pregnancy Center would like
to thank you for the generous donation. The support given will help
us serve the families and children in need. Please continue praying
for our ministry. God bless.
Growing in Him,
Keshia McGlone
Q: How long did Cain hate his
brother?
A: As long as he was Abel.
Q. At what time of day was Adam
created?
A. A little before Eve.
Thank you!
Billie Hagley wants to thank everyone for helping take
care of her physical needs at home during her illness. Her son, Bobby,
makes a good beef stew. She is enjoying garden produce that is brought
to her as well. Most of all, she appreciates our prayers.
Thank you!
Dear Children,
Thank you for the activity packets for our hospitalized
children at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Through this service you are making
a positive contribution. Our patients have enjoyed them. May you be blessed
many times over.
Paula Walters, RN
Nurse Manager, Pediatrics Unit
Thank you!
Dear Beulah Ann Youth,
Thank you so much for the encouraging message and the
great little Smart Card. We have been having a lot of fun with it
and it has a great message. It can help keep our heads and hearts
where they ought to be!
Yes, the Lord’s work can be tough anywhere, and Bible
translation is not an exception. But when we are doing what the Lord
wants us to do, then we are in the right place. If the Lord is speaking
to any of you concerning service for Him at home or elsewhere, please listen.
You will not be sorry.
We are so grateful for what the Lord is doing for Daryll
and Tricia Turley (from Milton). God has called them into the ministry
and they are leaving us here in Alaska for seminary training in Chicago.
Sunday (July 27th), we will be sending them off with a celebration.
We hate having them go, but at the same time are thrilled! They have really
blessed our little church up here in the few months they have been here.
Our son, Rocky, and daughter-in-law Nikki, are preparing
for missions. There is a lot to do to get ready to go, but if this
is indeed where the Lord wants them, things will continue to work out that
way. It helps to remember that Jesus prepared for 30 years before
He began His public ministry here on earth; Paul, although he took a rather
crooked trail to his ministry, also had a long time of training.
When he was called and answered, he was ready. So consider callings
and preparation time as part of God’s plan and know that He will lead,
guide and provide.
We sure love and appreciate all of you at Beulah Ann.
You make us feel such a part of you and we thank you for that. We
thank the Lord for you.
In His Love,
Meggie & Pierre DeMers
DINNER ON THE GROUND
What a wonderful Homecoming this year! The special music by His Own, a group from Ashland, was outstanding, and a real blessing to many. Their vocals and instrumentation were excellent, and the words were touching and uplifting. Pastor Paul’s message was on the mark, followed by a sumptuous dinner and great fellowship.
DEATHS
Pamela Joan Hayes, 51, of Culloden, died July 18. Funeral services were conducted at Heck Funeral Home and burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Hayes; son Justin Hayes; brothers Walter “Pete” Hayes and James “Freddie” Hayes; sisters Rosemary Hensley and Lucille “Sissy” Salmon.
Pauline Perry Webb, 85, of Huntington, died July 22. Funeral Services were conducted at Beard Mortuary by Rev. Bob Weaver. Entombment was at Woodmere Mausoleum. She was the widow of Amos Webb. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Marvin) Freeman and Leota (Harold) Vickers; sons Linvell Amoss (Phyllis) Webb and Raymond (Sheila) Webb; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Wanda Colegrove Drake, 82, of Sunbury, Ohio, formerly of Ona, died July 23. She was a daughter of the late Cotton and Ardell (Simpson) Colegrove. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Hank Drake; daughter, Rita (Rick) Kirk of Sunbury; grandson Rich (Angela) Kirk; great grandchildren Dillon and Isabelle; sisters Opal Ferguson of Milton and Donna (Mac) White of Lesage; sister-in-law Annie Colegrove of Milton. Services were held at Calvary Bible Baptist Church, Westerville, Ohio, with Pastor Bob Burney and Rod Adkins officiating. Interment followed in Northlawn Memorial Gardens.
Mola Irene Ashworth, 95, of Milton, died July 31. Services were conducted at Heck Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Nance officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery, Hurricane. She was a member of Lower Creek Methodist Church; she is survived by one daughter, Erma Pritt; two sons, Bobby and William Ashworth, Jr.; one brother, Clarence Hicks; one sister, Theresa Lewis; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was an aunt of Bill Hayes of Ona.
Christian Sympathy to family and friends of:
Alice Ellen Swetman, 79, whose funeral was Aug 5 in Continental, Ohio. She is the mother of Rev. Brent Gibson’s wife, Ellen.
Alberta Marie Smith, 92, of Lesage, whose funeral was July 16. She was the sister of Mary Yoho.
Loyde “Stoney” Stoneburner, who died July 22 in Idaho. He was the brother-in-law of Lee Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Joyce Caldwell and Naomi Dailey.
Colby Clagg, 26, of Milton, whose funeral was July 22.
Elaine Finley Ball, 77, of Milton, who died Aug. 7. She was the mother of the Rev. Mark (Debbie) Finley and Maria G. Finley.
REMEMBERING WANDA COLEGROVE DRAKE
If memories were a stairway
I’d climb right up and say
Remember all the fun times we had
Back in the good old days.
Climbing the hill to Sky High School
Walking the miles to Beulah Ann Church
Home to dinner with Friends
Fun filled after-hours.
Back to Church again
We didn’t have cars like today,
We could walk or we could stay.
Sundays no work, we could play
Then you moved away
Met Hank and married that man
I remember the day
You came to show us your baby daughter.
--Maye Nowlin
SPORTS PAGE
Brody Nash reports that the Beulah Ann Men’s Softball Team finished third on the season, and third in the tournament, and had a great time. He said Howard Meadows did a great job as umpire for most all the games. He also said that softball was the reason he began attending this church eleven years ago! Congratulations to Union Baptist for winning the season, and to New Baptist for winning the tournament.
Congratulations to Tyler Hayes, son of Doug and Angie Hayes and grandson of Bill and Sharon Hayes, on his 13-yr old Babe Ruth Southeastern division baseball team’s winning the state championship! He and the team traveled to Wisconsin in July for the national championship games, but unfortunately, they lost both their games. But he says they had a good time staying in a nice hotel and getting to swim in the pool!
Michael Hayes, Tyler’s brother, added to the athletic achievements of his family, when he broke the Cabell Midland High School weight lifting record!
BIBLE READING PROGRAMS
365-day Plan
August: Jeremiah 25 - Micah 7
September: Nahum 1 - Luke 10
WVBC ABWM 5-yr Plan
August: II Kings
September: Obadiah
PAPER FIND
As you know, we recently changed our newsletter from legal paper to letter size because the legal paper had become too expensive, as it is not used much anymore. Well, we happened upon a big closeout sale for just $5 for a box of 10 reams, so we bought eight boxes, enough to last for a long time. We hope you do not mind our switching around, but this was too great a miracle to pass up!
People are like tea bags. You have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are.
EXTREME MAKEOVER!
On Wednesday July 30, I put out a request for help giving the Children's Department a facelift. The original plan was to have it done by the start of All Stars on August 24, however for some unknown reason I decided that we could all pull together and have it done by Homecoming August 10. The initial plan was to paint two Sunday school rooms, the two downstairs bathrooms and the large open area of the basement.
Work began almost immediately with the stripping of wallpaper
in the bathrooms by Sharon Hayes. Jimmy and Sean Beckett followed
with a great paint job and then Boo and I finished the bathrooms with new
borders and accessories in both bathrooms and Sharon Salmons (Jason’s mom)
completed the transformation with new curtains.
More work followed with David and Linda Chapman cleaning and painting the 1st and 2nd grade class a beautiful bright green and Mike and Boo Meadows painting the Honeybee room a very bright honeybee yellow. Monday August 7, I was met at the door by Viola Adkins who helped wash the walls and the woodwork. Patty Morrison and Alliene Caldwell soon followed and immediately jumped in washing and painting walls. Bobbi Carter painted the black stripe in the honeybee room and also made curtains for the room. At 4 pm, we were joined by Melissa Booton, Pat Grass, Jenny and Steve Brumfield, Roger and Sandy Kingery, Cassie Maynor, Susan McComas and Jason Salmons. Boo arrived shortly afterwards with pizza and pop for all the workers. A few short hours later, the downstairs was painted, the stairway leading from the foyer to the basement was painted and an added bonus was when Roger, Sandy and Susan jumped in and painted the downstairs entryway near the Mary and Joseph classroom. Tuesday morning, Cassie Maynor painted the side door to the basement a beautiful red. We continued work that evening by recovering bulletin boards, painting, cleaning and adding a few more touches to make the Department cheerful for the kids. Laura Scarberry and Linda Chapman continued work on their classroom which is the Eagle’s room, decorating it with a Caribbean theme, and David and Chad Chapman picked up and delivered three new tables we purchased for the Department. Amy Salmons worked on organizing, painting and cleaning of the Toddlers Nursery while Boo completed the Honeybee room. To top things off, Penny Jones made cushions for the pews and is preparing additional artwork for the walls, and new King James Bibles were purchased and placed in the pews for Children’s Church.
The basement has been divided into three separate areas- The worship side where the lessons and singing will be held, the media area where the kids can watch an occasional Christian video (this area can also be used for small group discussions), and a craft or work area where the kids can work on their projects.
Gail Ferris (a honeybee mama) has graciously agreed to help us with some additional artwork in the upcoming weeks.
I hope I have not omitted anyone, I am so thankful to all who helped in any way to make this project come together.
After a summer break, All Stars for Jesus resumes Sunday night, August 24 at 7 pm, meeting each Sunday and Wednesday nights.
Jesus Kids also resume practicing August 24, at 6 pm. We would like to invite any kids from kindergarten age up to teens to join. We meet in the first room on the left as you enter the Children’s Department. We sing old hymns and new praise & worship songs too. We love to sing about JESUS, and we tour the area singing in different places. (Any questions, ask Boo.)
Thanks again to all,
Mitzi and Boo
PRAYER CONCERNS
Matthew Adkins; Guy “Slick” Arthur; Lowell Barrett; Sandy Booton; Libby Burks; Jennie Burns; Belinda Call; Cotton Campbell; Charlotte & Jim Clagg; Don Clark; Tim Coleman; Rose Crane; Ola Mae Dailey; Bella Davidov; Leonard Davis; Pat Davis; Robert Davis; Harold Duffer; Hazel Estep; Ron & Pat Ferrell; Dale Gibbs; Nellie Gillispie; Bob Greene; Gene Grose; Billie Hagley; Maxine Hagley; Sean Hammick; Bernice Hazelett; Chloe Hightower; Samantha Hurst; Bart Jimison; Hattie Johnson; Walter Lawson; Brandie Massie; Tim McCallister; Randy Rider; Ruth Rider; Missy Scarberry; Maranda Spry; Loretta Sword; Alice Thorne; James & Loreda Tennison; Waynetta Toler; Rick Wade; Bob & Julia Watts; Mildred Waugh; Robert Winters; our military; other in our church and community who have ongoing needs.
WVBC AB MEN'S CAMP ‘08
Eighteen Beulah Ann men and young men attended Men's at Camp Cowen this year. We had 172 attendees, up from 136 last year. We experienced a great time of fellowship with men from 39 other WVBC churches. Speakers who shared the Word of God with us at Vespers and Campfire included Richard Holtzopffle, Ken Miller, and Jim Mike Ward.
Some of our crew participated in the sporting events and brought home trophies. We had two teams in the 3-on-3 basketball competition. The team that won first place was Mickey Grass, Michael Brumfield, Tyler Sansom and Evan Madden. Our other team, named F. O. F. (fat or over forty) won third place. It was made up of Marty Beckett, Steve Brumfield, Jason Salmons and Jeff Madden.
Camp Cowen has a way of "charging" your spiritual battery
and you should take every opportunity to go there. The Willing Workers
Class is planning an adult retreat for the last weekend in October. Any
adult in the church is invited!
--Tom McComas
CALENDAR
**Wed., Aug. 20, 7 pm – Alliene Caldwell and Sarah Messinger
will present a program on their recent WVBC Mission trip to the Hopi Indian
Mission School in Arizona, and our Bible Lesson will the brought by licensed
minister Ray Scarberry.
**Sat., Aug. 23, 6:30-8:30 pm – ASFJ Kick-off Party at
Barboursville Pool. All ages invited to come! Bring $2 for pizza,
or $5 per family.
**Sun., Aug. 24, 6 pm – Jesus’ Kids will resume practicing.
**Sun., Aug. 24, 7 pm – All Stars for Jesus will resume
after their summer break, meeting each Sunday & Wednesday nights.
**Sun., Aug. 31, 7 pm – Fifth Sunday Night Sing.
**Wed., Sept. 3, 5:45 pm – Fellowship Suppers resume.
**Fri.-Sat., Sept. 5-6 – The van will travel to Ashland,
KY, for Evangelistic Outreach’s two services on Channel 61.
**Sun., Sept. 7, 6 pm – ABMM & ABWM meetings resume
after summer break. All men and women of the church are encouraged
to take an active part.
**Sun., Sept. 7, 7 pm – Guest soloist, Jimmy McKnight.
**Mon.-Wed., Sept. 8-10 – Fall Goldeneer’s Conference
at Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for details.
**Mon., Sept. 8, 3-8 pm – American Red Cross Blood Donor
Drive, in the Family Center. Sign-up sheets will be available soon.
See Pat Grass if you have questions, or would like to volunteer to work.
**Sept. 8, 7 pm – Deacon Board Meeting and Christian
Board of Education Meeting.
**Sun., Sept. 14, 11 am – Missionaries Simcha and Bella
Davidov, will be our guests and will report on their work in Israel.
A love offering for them and their work will be received.
**Sun., Sept. 14 and Sun., Sept, 21, 10 am – Fall Round-up
for all the Sunday School Classes. Our goal is 100% attendance in
every class. Everyone bring one.
**Fri.-Sun., Sept. 19-21 – Pastor Larry Woody and the
congregation of Walker Chapel announce their annual Fire on the Mountain
Services. For more information, see Pastor Paul, who will be preaching
there on Sat., Sept. 20, at 10 am.
**Mon.-Tues., Sept. 22-23, 5-10 pm – Hunter Education
Class, in the Family Center, taught by Don Welch. For more information,
see Tom McComas.
**Thurs., Sept. 25 – Guyandotte Baptist Association Annual
Meeting, at Camp Ona. Delegates: Pastor Paul Meadows, Sunday School
Superintendent Tom McComas, Patty Morrison (chair), Jim Morrison, Jim Ross,
Jo Ross, Earl Fetty. Alternates are Gene & Mildred Caldwell.
5th Quarter
After each Cabell Midland home football game, the Youth Dept. will host 5th Quarter, in the Family Center, so area students will have a safe place to come together for fun and fellowship after games. The dates are: Aug. 29, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, and Oct. 24.
SOMETHING ELSE HAS COME TO CHINA (BESIDES THE OLYMPICS)
Last year Operation Christmas Child delivered shoeboxes full of toys to children in south China, allowed by the government as a cultural exchange. The headmaster at the school said, “Not many parents buy gifts for their children. This is a rural area, and they cannot afford them. Their children only play with animals. When the parents see their children get these gifts, they are happy too.” They received something more precious. They also heard about Jesus, the Christmas Child who came down from heaven. A happy little boy said, “Thank you for bringing us these gifts. Thank the American children so much, and tell them we love everything they gave us.”
Now is a good time to start gathering the cute little items you will put in your shoeboxes. Last year, Samaritan’s Purse distributed more than 7.6 million boxes for poor, sick and suffering children. 4.6 million of those came from the U.S. The other 3 million came from Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Australia and New Zealand. This brings the collection total for the past 15 years to more than 61 million boxes. “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised.” Ps. 48:1a.
During distribution, children are offered “The Greatest Gift of All” Gospel storybooks about the life of Christ. Local churches invite the children to participate in a 10-lesson Bible study course. This program has introduced millions of boys and girls to Jesus, and hundreds of thousands of them, along with many parents, have been saved. The children say it makes a great difference in their homes when quarreling and fighting cease and things become more peaceful.
If you cannot fill a box, please consider contributing any amount toward the postage to send the boxes. Samaritan’s Purse transports them on huge airplanes at a much lower cost than to send them by US Mail. But everyone realizes that fuel for the planes is very costly. This is our MISSION PROJECT for this month. Please help if you can. Thanks!
FINDLEY UPDATE
You are a star! This is the first time I have been called
“star,” but it came with a handshake from my surgeon when he gave me the
release to return to my normal activities and travel. This whole
experience has been a real testimony of God’s faithfulness and answer to
many prayers. We are now filling up our calendar with meetings and
visits to churches, some of which we had to cancel due to the two surgeries,
and some new ones that are coming up. Thank each one of you for your prayers
and financial support over the past months and years. May God richly
bless you for this and may He find us faithful in doing that which He has
called us to do.
---Fred Findley (August 8)
SURPRISE!!!
It is our tradition to have no evening service on Homecoming
Sunday, so everyone can relax and fellowship all afternoon. So, on Sunday
evening, August 10, several Beulah Anner’s opted to make the drive to Lincoln
County’s Trace Fork Missionary Baptist Church to support one of our own,
Tim Messinger, who is in his first pastorate. Pastor Paul had volunteered
to drive Tim and Kandi to their church for the evening worship service.
However, to their surprise, he drove them from their home to the parking
lot of Beulah Ann, where two vans filled with Beulah Anner’s awaited their
arrival. Tim and Kandi were so surprised that they nearly shouted
with joy. When we arrived at Trace Fork, we met with several more
who had driven their personal cars. As the service neared its 7 pm
starting time, their song leader sprang a surprise on us, by asking us
to be the choir for the evening service. Jim Morrison was our director
and we filled the choir box. Following the singing, Pastor Tim preached
a powerful message during which he challenged each of us to trust the Lord
and His Word during each and every circumstance of life. Continue
to support Tim and his family with your love and prayers.
--Pastor Paul
FALL REVIVAL
For several years, spring and fall revival notices have been posted in area newspapers and inevitably the name Rev. Mark Finley will be listed as evangelist at one church, then another. He is an outstanding preacher, well studied, and much in demand. Mark and wife Debbie live in Milton. They are both parents and grandparents. Mark has pastored Sunrise Temple Baptist Church for more than three decades. He is a long-time employee of the railroad, and is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the beauty of God’s creation.
Mark’s passion is to see those who are lost come to receive
Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. He endeavors to encourage and strengthen
the Body of Christ with the clear preaching of the World of God.
Pray for revival. Play a role in the success of revival. Participate
in revival with your attendance, and bring an unsaved friend to each service.
Our Music Committee (Tommy Nance, Paul Clark, Larry Hagley) has worked
hard to line up special singing for each service. Thursday, Sept.
18 has been designated “Youth Night”.
--Pastor Paul Meadows
OPERATION LOCAL MISSION
On July 13, the Youth Department packed their bags and headed to Camp Ona for local mission work. The primary mission for the week was to build a front porch for the Chapman family. However, so much more was accomplished! Each day consisted of prayer, work, Bible study, and of course, fun activities. We studied the book of James, and our theme verse was James 1:22 (look it up).
At the job site it was all work and no play! The youth were so eager & willing to learn from the adult volunteers. For many of the students, this was their first time to do construction work, but they worked together and did whatever it took to get the job done. What a blessing to see 17 students swinging a hammer for the Lord! By the end of the third day, Murrill & Ann Chapman were sitting on their new 10’ x 30’ covered porch.
The rest of the week was spent performing smaller missions and tasks. We cleaned the two upper cabins at Camp Ona and painted the showers, and they couldn’t help but paint themselves too! They pressure washed the vesper area benches and applied a new coat of stain to them, picked up trash along the camp road, and some worked in the kitchen. One day the girls prepared and delivered meals to seniors in the community, and the boys helped a family move furniture. They sent cards to soldiers, missionaries, and more. On Friday, they worked at the church, folding and addressing the newsletters and folding bulletins. They cleaned and rearranged the youth room, and labeled the kitchen cabinets in the Family Center. Wow! Look what 17 students can accomplish in a week!
After working all day, the evenings were spent in Bible
study, swimming, games, campfire and more. We ended the week with
a trip to Charleston to watch the WV Power baseball team and fireworks.
We really had an amazing week and the Lord blessed us with beautiful weather.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time from their busy summer
to help us with this project. We would especially like to thank each
student who gave up a week of their summer for this cause. We look
forward to future projects where as a church we can come together and do
the Lord’s work!
--Jason and Amy Salmons
Youth Rummage Sale
On Sat., Aug. 2, the Youth group had a rummage and bake
sale at the Bakery surplus on Rt. 60 in Ona. The day was a great
success, profiting $1,250 to be used for upcoming Youth events. The
students worked really hard. Thanks to everyone who donated, worked, or
shopped. Everything not sold was taken to ECCHO.
--Jason & Amy Salmons
--Jeff & Toni Madden
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers
shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh
such to worship him. Words of Jesus in John 4:23.
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