Pastor: Greg Lunsford
Sunday School Superintendent: Tom McComas
Assistant Sunday School Superintendent: Kevin Elkins
Minister of Music: Duane Adkins
Assistants: John Rimmer, Connie Chapman, & Jerry Johnson
Baby Nursery (AM & PM): Stella Bartram
SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday School Assembly: 10:00 am
Welcome, Announcements, Devotion
Sunday School: 10:15 am
Children’s Church: 11:00 am
Worship Service:
Message: Pastor Greg Lunsford
SUNDAY EVENING
Children’s Church & Youth Meeting: 7:00 pm
Worship Service: 7:00 pm
Devotion: Deacon Dennis Childers
Special Music: Road Less Traveled
Message: Pastor Greg Lunsford
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Children’s Church & Youth Meeting 7:00 pm
Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:00 pm
Devotion: Deacon Dennis Childers
Message: Pastor Greg Lunsford
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for August is The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its’ message is based on the Bible. Its’ ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its’ mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you wish to donate, put SA on the memo line of your check. Thanks.
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2022 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the MonthforAugust is I Samuel.
August Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.
*Notice: Most homes have had their mailing addresses changed recently to accommodate the 911 system. Please give your updated address to either Jo Ross or Debbie Sansom as soon as you can. Also, there are notecards on the foyer table for your convenience, or you can use a Newsletter sign-up form. Thanks!
NOTICE: CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES are planning on reopening the nursery, which has been closed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. We need volunteers so we will have two sweet ladies each Sunday morning. If you can help, please see any Children’s Ministries staff member. THANKS!
AUGUST EVENTS
Tues., Aug. 23, 30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Sun., Aug. 21, 11 am and 6:30 pm – Children’s Ministry Back to School Bash. (Better bring a towel – Wet night!)
Sun., Aug. 28, 6:30 pm – Jesus Kids Practice Begins. (For ages 1st -5th grade.)
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Sept. 6,13,20,27, 10 am -Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Sept. 8, 6 pm – In Stitches Quilt Group will resume.
(New Meeting time will be every Thursday at 6 pm.)
Sat., Sept. 10, 8 am – Youth Ministries will leave to go work at Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington, until noon. They will pack boxes to be distributed at various drop off points.
Sat., Sept. 10, 1:30 pm (Game starts at 2:30 pm) – Adult Ministries will sponsor a viewing of the MU vs. Notre Dame Football game in the Family Center, complete with concessions. Bring a lawn chair if you like.
Sun., Sept. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please submit your news and any items you would like printed to Jo Ross today.
Sun., Sept. 11, 6 pm – ABWM & ABMM will resume meeting.
(ABWM meets in the Family Center, and ABMM meets in the Caldwell Classroom.) Take this opportunity to get involved with these vital groups.
Mon., Sept. 12, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.
Fri., Sept. 16, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.
Sun., Aug. 18, 11 am – Gideon Sunday.
Mon., Sept. 19, 5:30-8:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study, “You’ll Get Through This,” by Max Lucado begins, led by Connie Chapman, in the Family Center Dining room. Of course, there will be snacks! See Connie for more information.
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 – Fall Camp-a-Rama at Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more information.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Wed., Nov. 23 – Horn–of–Plenty Service.
Thurs., & Fri., Dec. 1 & Dec. 2 – Preparation of Christmas Baskets, Beaver Building.
Sat., Dec. 3, 6 pm – Church Christmas Dinner, Family Center.
Sun., Dec. 11, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry presents “Christmas in Black and White”.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:
Thomas James Hastie, 71, of Milton, who passed away August 15. He was the pastor of Milton Presbyterian Church, and friend of Nellie Gillispie.
Scott Simms, of Ona, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18. He was the father of Jennifer Rose (Billy), and neighbor of Jim & Jo Ross, Patty Morrison, Dennie & Patty Dailey, and Sara Adkins on Rimmer Lane. Arrangements were incomplete as of this writing.
HOSPITALIZED:
Phil Young, SMMC, Rm. 3120. He may be released soon, but is in declining health. Ruby also needs our prayers.
HEALTH CONCERNS:
Gary Adkins has a tumor and will see a specialist soon.
Viola Adkins is being treated for a bad case of shingles.
Dave Benedict continues to have problems with his foot. He has a loose tendon and may have to wear a boot for the rest of his life.
Chris Black has Covid-19.
Jack Dailey, son of Naomi Dailey, his condition is worsening.
Harvey Foster, father of Glen Foster, is home from the hospital.
Brian Hinkley, son of Paul & Ann a heart ablation surgery on Aug. 17, which went well.
Paul Hinkley’s sister Susie is still suffering the effects of a stroke.
Rianna Kingery will be having a heart ablation in the future.
Danny Morrison is having some issues with the feeling in his legs and some back issues.
Quinnley Morrison, infant granddaughter of Danny & Joan Morrison, is home from the hospital.
Juanita Nance is taking therapy on her neck.
Peggy Neal had a CAT scan on Aug. 19th for issues with her shoulder.
Mollie Perry has a cousin with pancreatic cancer who is under Hospice home care.
Gage Ruley, son of Jerry & Lisa Ruley, suffered a shoulder injury during football practice.
Kathy Ryder is home following a bone marrow transplant. Please call ahead if you plan to visit, as there are some restrictions.
Carolyn Shaver, mother of Cassie Maynor, is being evaluated for cancer treatments. Radiation is not a possibility.