September 4, 2022 Bulletin

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
Recognition of Birthdays and Anniversaries

Sunday School                                                         10:15 am
Children’s Church                                                      11:00 am
Worship Service
Special Music: Jeanne Lunsford
Message: Pastor Greg Lunsford                                

SUNDAY EVENING

Children’s Church & Youth Meeting                          7:00 pm
Worship Service                                                         7:00 pm
Devotion: Deacon Sam Litteral          
Message: Pastor Greg Lunsford

WEDNESDAY EVENING

Children’s Church & Youth Meeting                          7:00 pm
Prayer Meeting & Bible Study                                   7:00 pm
Devotion: Deacon Sam Litteral
Message: Pastor Greg Lunsford

PRAYER CONCERNS

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:

Larry Carey,77, of Huntington, WV, whose funeral was Sat., Sept. 3. He was the husband of Barbara Carey, and step-father of Brian (Leigh) Bellomy.

Margaret Kish Fadlevich, 97, of Ona, WV, whose funeral was Sat., Sept. 3. She was a friend to many of our church members who were her neighbors on Sunny Drive.

Mae “Pooch” Aldene Black Inscoe, 83, of Huntington, WV, whose funeral was Thurs., Sept. 1. She was a friend to several in our church.

HOSPITALIZED:

JB Caldwell, SMMC, rm.# 6102. He is having several health issues and needs our prayers.

Carson Casey, CH-H. He is being treated for pulmonary embolisms. He is a 16-year-old friend of Luke Lunsford.

Connie Chapman, Hospital in NC. She fell on a return trip from Fl, and had successful emergency hip surgery on Wed., Aug.31.

HEALTH CONCERNS:

Viola Adkins is being treated for a bad case of shingles, which are healing. She’s still in lots of pain.

Jack Dailey, son of Naomi Dailey, continues to need our prayers as he recovers from a recent defibrillator/pacemaker installation.

John Horn, pastor of Kara Litteral’s mother’s church, is recovering from successful heart surgery.

Sam Litteral had tests in Lexington, KY on Thurs., Sept.1.

Susan McComas had a successful procedure this week.

Peggy Neal is still having issues with her shoulder. Her CT scan showed a hairline fracture, and she is starting light therapy.

Mollie Perry asks prayer for her cousin, Ritchie, who is responding somewhat better to his treatments for brain cancer, and for her sister – in – law, Eddie, who is undergoing some test.

Patricia Ray, has early-stage Alzheimer’s and need a knee replacement. She is Connie Morrison’s sister, and sister -in -law of Stella Bartram and Gina Flora.

Carolyn Shaver, mother of Cassie Maynor, is being evaluated for cancer treatments. Radiation is not a possibility.

Tyler Smith, the young man who was hit by a train several months ago, continues to improve, but has a long road to go toward recovery. He also needs salvation.

Butch Vititoe is home and remains under a doctor’s care.

Sonny Waugh had shoulder replacement surgery on Thurs., Sept.1.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The MISSION PROJECT for September is for the Love in a Shoebox Postage. Samaritan’s Purse continues to share the eternal hope of the Gospel and serve in Jesus’ name through Operation Christmas Child. They want boys and girls around the world to know God loves them and has not forgotten them during this time of fear and uncertainty. The cost of shipping is $9 per box. If you wish to donate, put Shoebox 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 MonthforSeptember is Ephesians.

*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!

CARD SHOWER: Kathy Ryder’s birthday is Sept.11. If you would like to send her a greeting, there is a box on the foyer table for birthday/encouragement cards, which will be delivered to her on her birthday. We hope this will surprise her and lift her spirits.

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. They need the following items to take with them: Hamburger Helper, Pasta, Rice and Rice packets, and pinto beans. Thanks!

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 – Wed., Sept. 14 – Golden’eers Conference at Parchment Valley. Bible Study will be led by Jeff Losh. You must be over 55 years old to attend. There will be group activities, indoor/outdoor games, a book store, crafts, and much more. See Alliene Caldwell for registration forms which are due Aug. 30.

Mon., Sept. 12, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.

Fri., Sept. 16, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sat ., Sept. 17 – Sun., Sept. 18 – The AB Women’s Spiritual Growth Retreat will be held at Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for registration forms which are due by Sept. 1.

Sun., Sept. 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.

Sat., Sept. 24 – The Wedding of Tyler Hayes and Brittany Jack in Scott Depot, WV. Tyler is the son of Doug & Angie Hayes and grandson of Gladys Burns.

Fri.- Sun., Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 – Fall Camp-a-Rama at Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more information.

 Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: Obedience in Leadership (Exodus 3:1-12).
David C. Cook: The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-7; Genesis 15:1-7).