FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
Psalm 85:6 – Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Revival is almost here! Pastor and Evangelist Brother Willie May will hold revival from Sunday morning, October 23rd, through Friday evening, October 28th. We invite you to attend! We encourage you to attend and let the Holy Spirit work in you to revive the flame of faith and restore your joy in the Lord Jesus Christ. Revival is vital to the growth and development of individual believers who make up the universal and local Church.
Many churches don’t have revivals nowadays. There are multiple reasons given: not needed, can’t fit into the schedule, not worthwhile, etc. In days past, a revival was a time when souls found salvation and Churches were revitalized and refocused to carry out the Great Commission. What has changed? I believe we’ve forgotten who needs revival. It isn’t the church building that needs reviving. It’s the members, born-again believers. Our daily interaction with the world can dim our lampshade, dull our witness, and cause us to be diminished vessels for the Lord’s work.
A Spirit-filled, Spirit-led revival is precisely what the groaning Church in America needs. We are holding Revival at Beulah Ann. In the days and weeks before our evangelist arrives, we are preparing for it. We need believers to pray for a Holy Spirit revival. We urge you to pray for church members to show up and experience revival so the Church, as a whole, can thrive! Pray that God will pour out his blessings. Maybe you haven’t been to Church in years. Come back now! Perhaps you’ve never met the new pastor. Introduce yourself at the next service. What if you’ve never been to Church? I encourage you to come and experience Jesus Christ. God demonstrated His love for you and me on the cross, His love letter to us signed in the precious blood of Jesus. ~~Pastor Greg
SEPT. SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
September 4 118
September 11 113
September 18 114
September 25 119
4 Sundays 464 = 116 average
The church is thoroughly cleaned between all services. If you cannot attend, all services are streamed live on the Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Facebook page. Immediately after services, you can watch on our 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
October – II Samuel
November – Habakkuk
Daily Bible reading calendars for 2022 are on the foyer table, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach.
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Betty Gail Wetherholt, Oct. 17, 81 yrs.
Rowena Bonde, Nov. 3, 92 yrs.
Beverly Harshbarger, Nov. 6, 87 yrs.
Cleo “Punkin” Johnson, Nov. 9, 91 yrs.
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
David & Linda Chapman, Oct. 29, 57 yrs.
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
A new AC Unit was installed in the back of the church. Thank you, Trustees.
The Caldwell Class held a class meeting at the home of Pat Morrison on Sept. 24. It was well attended, and all enjoyed food, fellowship, and a campfire.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Anon. thru church treasury $40.00
Gene Caldwell $20.00
Nina Nowlin $15.00
John 16:22 “…but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice.” In loving memory of Mommy, the late Maye Nowlin, on her birthday, Oct. 31.
Thank you for your generous support!
CONGRATULATIONS to Jeremy Cooper and Anna Beckett on their Sept. 17 wedding. Jeremy is the son of Steve and Misty Cooper, and grandson of Pat Grass and the late Dick Grass. Anna is the daughter of Kathy Beckett and Jody Beckett.
CONGRATULATIONS to Tyler Hayes and Brittany Jack on their Sept. 24th wedding. Tyler is the son of Doug and Angie Hayes and the grandson of Gladys Burns.
THANK YOU
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church,
Thank you for blessing the Salvation Army with your gift. You are making a difference!
Blessings, Donna
Beulah Ann Family,
Thank you so much for the birthday cards. What a blessing. You all cheered me up and made me smile. I love you all.
Kathy Ryder
Beulah Ann Baptist Church,
Thank you all so much for your generous donation to our food pantry. We appreciate your continued support
Sincerely, Tracy Urian
CMHS Counselor
‘Tis so sweet, to trust in Jesus.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
GEORGIA LYNN “POOH” BLACK, 22, of Rogersville, TN, whose funeral was Sept. 23. She was a niece of Mollie (James) Perry.
CHARLES R. “RANDY” BLAKE, 75, of Huntington, whose funeral was Sept. 23. He was a friend and former co-worker of David Benedict, Dennis Childers, Rick Sansom, and Rick Webb.
MONA KAY FREEMAN BLEDSOE, 61, of Lesage, who passed away Sept. 16. She was a cousin of Nina Nowlin and Sheila Castle.
LARRY E. JORDAN, 82, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Sept. 21. He was a teacher, administrator and coach in the Cabell County School System for 35 years.
RACHEL LAKES, 38, of Huntington, whose funeral was Oct. 6. She was the daughter of Bob Lakes who sang with the Gospel Harmony Boys and Butch Vititoe.
WILLIAM MCGINNIS WILEY, 62, of Robinson, WV, whose funeral was Sept. 30. He was a cousin of Mollie Perry.
PASTOR GARY ROGER WILSON, 77, of Milton, whose funeral was Sept. 23. He was a brother of Harvalee Elkins, and Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist church in Salt Rock.
MISSION PROJECTS
In September and now in October, we are collecting funds for shipping costs for 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.
In November, we will need funds for the Christmas Basket project.
ABWM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT for September was collecting clean, gently used winter coats and sweaters for the Huntington City Mission. We gathered 38 coats, several of them donated from the WOWS rummage sale. Thanks everyone!
Our project for October is collecting body wash and wipes for the Huntington Hospice House. If you have some to donate, please place them in the laundry basket in the front foyer. Thanks!
CALENDAR
Tues., Oct. 18, 25 – 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Oct. 20 – 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Mon., Oct. 17, 5:30-8:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study in the Family Center Dining Room, led by Connie Chapman. (Second session.) “You’ll Get Through This” by Max Lucado is the theme. Bring snacks! The study will continue another four weeks on Monday nights except for 10/24 due to revival. All ladies are welcome to join in.
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.
Thurs., Oct. 27, 1 pm – WOWS Harvest Party at Pat Morrison’s house.
Sun., Oct. 30, 7 pm – Children’s Ministries awards.
Tues., Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10 am – Sew Blest, in the Family Center.
Thurs., Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sat., Nov. 5 – Children’s Fall Retreat, Parchment Valley.
Mon., Nov. 7, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting.
Sat. Nov. 12, 4 pm – Family Night of Art, taught by Ann Henry. See Erin Carter for info.
Sun., Nov. 13, 11 am – Dedication of Love in a Shoebox project.
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”.
The sooner you fall behind, the more time you’ll have to catch up!
If your mind goes blank, don’t forget to turn off the sound. ~~Red Green
GIDEON SPEAKER
Brandon Stewart visited on Sept. 18, and shared a story with us concerning a man in Ohio who lost his job, became an alcoholic, lost everything and found himself living in the streets. Then he found a Gideon Bible from a hotel and it saved his soul and his life!
The Gideons was started by a group of businessmen who were staying at a hotel in Montana in 1899, and as they got acquainted, they found they had much in common as Christian men. They felt it would be good to have Bibles available to all in the hotel. Now Gideons place Bibles and New Testaments in hotels, motels, hospitals, and give them to school children. They serve in more than 200 countries and 109 languages.
He told of a group who were trying to take Testaments to a school in the Philippines, but they could not find it. They saw a different school, and decided just to stop and give them out there. The principal had tears in her eyes as she said she had been praying for this, and needed them for a values class they taught.
He said the Gideons need our prayers, they need more members, and they need our finances. The Bibles they distribute cost $5 each, and the Testaments are $1.56. A Bible placed in a hotel will last about six years and could reach as many as 2,000 people.
He encouraged us to use the card rack we have in the foyer, which enables you to give Bibles in honor or in memorial.
Our offering was $1,434.11, which will buy 286 Bibles or 919 New Testaments.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Baby Nursery workers for Sunday mornings and for revival. See Boo Meadows.
Safety Team members. See Rick Webb.
Bus/Van drivers. See Pastor Greg. (You need to have a valid driver’s license and be under the age of 70 due to insurance requirements.)
Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative…or a friend…or an acquaintance…or a stranger. ~~F. P. Jones
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