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VOLUME 65 NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 2022
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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY VOLUNTEERS
(IN MEMORY OF MILDRED CALDWELL, EDITOR FOR NEARLY 60 YEARS)
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
JOHN 17: – “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
Jesus came to glorify God. Every human has that purpose in common, including Christ, being born of a woman. And he fulfilled it. Anyone who reads the Scriptures without bias will quickly see that everything Jesus did glorified God. From healing miracles to feeding thousands, Jesus magnified the Father. At this point in the Gospel of John, Jesus is nearing the cross. His active ministry is
complete. He is prepared to give himself a ransom for many.
What sacrifices are we prepared to offer in response to the eternal salvation Jesus purchased by his shed blood? For example, are we willing to sacrifice our time to attend services, our treasure to fund church operations and ministries, and our talents to worship and praise Him? Have we chosen one over the others? If so, we are out of balance. Proper balance is essential in life and faith. The Apostle Paul was gung-ho to preach the gospel but required a thorn in the flesh to keep him humble and focused on God’s sufficient grace. Three services a week can seem daunting if we simply warm the pew. Likewise, giving our hard-earned money to support financial needs can be stressful if we don’t wholeheartedly support the church’s ministries. And failing to offer our talents to glorify God at all times makes worship all about us when it is now and ever shall be all about Jesus.
Beulah Ann is thriving because we seek to honor and glorify God in the name of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is not a journey of one or a few. Our church needs every member engaged for the glory of God. Is your faith life out of balance? Examine yourself, repent and rebalance today. We love you and need you! ~~Pastor Greg
AUGUST SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
August 7 102
August 14 114
August 21 146
August 28 115
TOTALS 477 = 119 average
The church is thoroughly cleaned between all services. If you cannot attend, all services are streamed live on these Facebook pages: Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist (church building is the profile pic). 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
September – Ephesians
October – II Samuel
Daily Bible reading calendars for 2022 are on the foyer table, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach.
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Mary Lunsford, Sept. 21, 88 yrs.
Juanita Nance, Sept. 24, 81 yrs.
Patty Dailey, Sept. 29, 84 yrs.
Bill Ryder, Oct. 1, 86 yrs.
Gladys Burns, Oct. 2, 86 yrs.
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
Bill & Joyce Ryder, Sept. 9, 67 yrs.
Garry & Carol Woody, Oct. 8, 57 yrs.
Russell & Barbara Blake, Oct. 14, 60 yrs.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sergeant 1st Class Steven Morrison, who graduated from the US Army Master Leader Course Aug. 18 at Camp Shelby in Mississippi. He is the son of Patty and the late Jim Morrison.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Willing Workers SS Class $40.00
Ruben & Saundra Adkins $20.00
Ruben & Saundra write, “Pastor Greg and friends at Beulah Ann, thank you for the newsletter. We enjoy reading it and catching up. We miss everyone. Hope to see you soon.”
Thank you for your generous support!
The 911 ADDRESSING PROJECT came sweeping through the big town of Ona the first week of August. The addresses don’t seem to make much sense to us, but they are designed to make it easier for first responders to locate us. PLEASE CALL, MAIL, E-MAIL, TEXT OR JUST PLAIN TELL US YOUR NEW ADDRESS. If you are at church, there is a basket of note cards on the foyer table for your convenience, or you can use the Newsletter sign-up slips.
THANK YOU
Beulah Ann Church Family, Thank you so much for donating Bibles in my grandfather’s memory. The family and I appreciate it very much. My grandfather (Jim Atkins) loved the church very much and I know he would also appreciate it. You all are so very thoughtful during this difficult time.
Christy Dunlap
Thank you all so much for your generous donation to our Knight’s Great Hall. Your continued support is vital to keeping the pantry going for our community. Thanks again.
Tracy Urian, CMHS Counselor
In memory of my brother-in-law Phillip Young. He was a good man and will be missed. Thanks for a wonderful dinner.
Betty Young
(Donation in memory of Phil was enclosed.)
ABWM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT for September is collecting clean, gently used winter coats and sweaters for the Huntington City Mission. If you have some to donate, please place them in the laundry basket in the front foyer. Thanks!
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.
~~Abraham Lincoln
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
LARRY CAREY, 77, of Huntington, whose funeral was Sept. 3. He was the husband of Barbara Carey, and stepfather of Brian (Leigh) Bellomy.
MARGARET KISH FADLEVICH, 97, of Ona, whose funeral was Sept. 3. She was a friend to many in our church wo were her neighbors on Sunny Drive.
MAE “POOCH” ALDENE BLACK INSCOE, 83, of Huntington, whose funeral was Sept. 1. She was a friend to several in our church.
RICHARD JACKSON, 90, of Wheelersburg, OH, passed away Sept. 6. He was the brother of Rosemary Walker.
DONALD KEITH SHEPPARD, 70, of Milton, passed away Sept. 12. He was a relative of JoAnn Jordan and others in the church.
SCOTT SIMMS, 65, of Ona, passed away Aug. 18. He served as the Sheriff of Mason County for eight years. He was the father of Jennifer (Billy) Rose, and neighbor to several church members on Rimmer Lane.
WILLIAM “BILL” TOPPING, 59, of Huntington, passed away Sept. 1. Among his survivors are his wife, Mary Morrison Topping, and siblings Jamie Clagg, Christy Holley and Dee Sargent.
MELVIN PHILIP YOUNG, 84, of Milton, whose funeral was Aug. 29. He is survived by his loving wife Ruby, step-son David Cantrell, and many friends in our church. He was a faithful member of this church and will be missed.
MISSION PROJECTS
In August, we collected for the Salvation Army, who are always on the front lines to help people in need in various situations. We contributed $460 to this wonderful organization.
In September and October, we are turning our attention to Samaritan’s Purse Love in a Shoebox, also known as Operation Christmas Child. The shipping charge to send each shoebox has risen to $10, which includes trucking our boxes to North Carolina, then trucking them to airports, then flying them around the world. Although some individuals and classes provide shipping funds for their boxes, some are not able to, but we have always been able to cover all our boxes. To give, write “Shoebox” on the memo line of your check.
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
On Sunday, Sept. 11, Pastor Greg asked everyone in the congregation under the age of 21 to stand. From my vantage point, there were 20-25 young people standing (not counting the children who were downstairs). What a wonderful sight! But his point was that these young people have no personal memory of the events of 9-11-01. We must never forget.
Blessings sang for us again on August 21 and Sept. 11. They always chose the right songs and really are a blessing!
THANKS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Beulah Ann supports many missions far and wide, both from our budget and designated offerings. And they are all faithful to express their thanks. Here is just a sample of this month’s letters:
From Evangelistic Outreach Ministries, Calvin Ray Evans writes, “Dear Friends at Beulah Ann, I just wanted to share will all of you the deep appreciation this ministry has for your support. It means so much to know your church is praying for us. Thank you so much for your willingness to stand with us to spread the
Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world filled with lost souls!”
Mitch Webb, the Executive Director of the Huntington City Mission, writes, “Thank you for your recent gift. Your support is deeply appreciated. Your generosity makes a difference and gives hope to those who experience homelessness.”
Unfolding Word President David Reeves writes, “We are profoundly grateful for your continued support of Church-Centric Bible Translation.” We support the Russ and Jan Perry who have dedicated their lives to this ministry.
Dr. Jeffrey Haggray writes in behalf of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, “Thank you for your generous gift. Your financial support is making a transformational difference across the United States and Puerto Rico.
CALENDAR
* – Sun., Aug. 18 – Gideon Sunday. Speaker will be Brandon Stewart.
* – Tues., Sept. 20,27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
* – Thurs., Sept. 22,29, 6 pm – In Stitches Quilt Group, Family Center.
* – Fri. – Sat. Sept 23 – Sept 24, 8 am – The WOW group will have a rummage sale at the home of Alliene Caldwell. Lots of good items are available. (Anything left after this sale will be donated.)
* – 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.
* – Sat., Sept. 24, 5 pm – The Caldwell Sunday School Class will meet at the home of Patty Morrison for a picnic, campfire and games.
* – Fri.- Sun., Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 – Fall Camp-a-Rama at Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more information.
* – Sun., Oct. 2, 6 pm – Meetings of the ABWM (Family Center Dining Room), and the ABMM (Caldwell Classroom.
* – Mon., Oct. 3, 7 pm – Combined Board Meeting, Family Center Dining Room. (Deacons, Trustees, Finance, Christian Education.)
* – Tues., Oct. 4, 11, 18, 15 – 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
* – Thurs., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
* – Fri.-Sun., Oct. 7-9 – Youth Retreat at Camp Ona, starting with a 5th Quarter after Friday night’s football game. Theme: Made in His Image. Cost is $15.00. All attending must have a completed medical release form. See Youth Ministries leaders to register.
* – Sun., Oct. 9, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion, and offering for the Deacon’s Benevolence Fund.
* – Sun., Oct. 9 – Newsletter Deadline.
* – Mon., Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study in the Family Center Dining Room, led by Connie Chapman. “You’ll Get Through This” by Max Lucado is the theme. Bring snacks! The study will continue another five weeks on Monday nights. All ladies are welcome to join in.
* – Wed., Oct. 13, 7 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting.
* – Fri., Oct. 14, 9 am – Newsletter work party.
* – Thurs.-Fri., Oct. 20-21 – WVBC Annual Meeting at Summersville Baptist Church. Our delegates are Pastor Greg Lunsford, SS Superintendent Tom McComas, Jim and Jo Ross, and Vera Miller. Alternates are Jeanne Lunsford and Patty Morrison.
* – Sun., Oct. 23, 7 pm – Children’s Ministries awards.
PLANNING 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”.
Prayer is so simple.
It is like quietly opening a door,
And slipping into the very presence of God;
There in the stillness to listen to His voice –
Perhaps to petition,
Or only to listen,
It matters not.
Just to be there
In His presence
Is prayer.
~~Author Unknown
SEPTEMBER
The goldenrod is yellow,
The corn is turning brown;
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down.
The gentian’s bluest fringes
Are curing in the sun;
In dusty pods the milkweed
Its hidden silk has spun
The sedges flaunt their harvest,
In every meadow and nook;
And asters by the brookside
Make asters in the brook.
From dewy lanes at morning
The grapes’ sweet odors rise;
At noon the roads all flutter
With yellow butterflies.
By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather,
And autumn’s best of cheer.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Four teens and three adults spent a few hours volunteering at the Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington on Saturday, Sept. 10.
The foodbank serves seventeen counties in WV, OH, and KY. They distribute over 10,000 boxes of food to food pantries, back packs and area distribution points throughout the three states.
We delivered 79 pounds of food to them, which will feed over sixty families. Our job was to fill bags with beef to be distributed. We filled 830 bags, each containing three pounds of beef that will be distributed with other foods this week that will total 2,490 pounds of beef! The foodbank purchases food in bulk and relies on volunteers, grants and donations. For every $1 they receive, they can feed 9 people.
The youth will be returning but if anyone would like to volunteer or contribute contract them directly or see me and I can give you information. ~~Mitzi Beckett
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
What a blessing the Crazy Tie Guy and his family were on August 20th. They truly are a missionary family. They spread God’s love with their talent for juggling. They amazed us that night with juggling and unicycling. They came from Tullahoma, Tennessee to spend the evening with us. They shared the Love of God with the illustration of how beautiful Heaven will be. The kids have added them to our prayer list downstairs and they want them to come back again.
Back to School Sunday August 21st was a big turnout. Kids had special treats and take-home book bags filled with school supplies. Pray for our kids this year especially.
Jesus Kids are back practicing every Sunday night at 6:30 pm for 1st – 5th graders. We already have eight that have signed up. More are welcome to join. They have a concert schedule already.
We had the 1st Annual Bible Trivia game God’s Kids versus the Adults in church on Sunday night, Sept. 11. Our trophies looked so nice and they were made by Tri-State Trophies in Barboursville. Well, the winner was God’s Kids!!! They picked the name for their team.
Bible Trivia – Quiz Night
Kids won the first-place trophy and Pastor Greg got a “participation” trophy for asking the questions!
ADULT MINISTRIES HAS FUN TOO!
On September 10th we set up the big screen in the gym and got to watch the Herd take down the #8 Notre Dame!!!! I hope you can imagine the excitement that went through the Family Center when the winning touchdown went across the line!!! We ate some delicious concession stand food, hot dogs, chicken tenders, nachos and cheese, tater tots, fries, and ice cream!!! We even whipped up a few funnel cakes!!!!
It is good that we have the opportunity to come together to watch a sport and team that they love in a place with friends and family that they love. We might just have to make this a regular event!!!!
Thank you to everyone who came out and watched the game and ate some food!!!
~~Erin Carter
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 