FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
1 JOHN 2:16 – For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Satan seduced Eve by appealing to these worldly desires. The lust of the flesh is physical desire. The forbidden fruit was good for food. It fulfilled her physical desire to eat and be full. The fruit was beautiful. It fulfilled her visual desire to possess its beauty. And it could make one wise, which appealed to her pride or ambition. The deceiver exploited Eve then, and he manipulates others today. He is the roaring, devouring lion. He craves you and your spouse, your children, and your grandchildren. And he won’t stop until the Lord casts him into the Lake of Fire. So, we must raise the gates of godliness against the devil’s wiles and resist him in the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
The lust of the flesh is the evil desire to fulfill physical pleasures rather than enjoy godly blessings. The lust of the eyes is the evil desire to possess things that draw one’s focus and attention away from God. Finally, the pride of life is the sinful selfishness of placing our interests ahead of the Lord’s. Unfortunately, some believe they can indulge all three and still receive God’s blessings. Several public religious figures espouse unbiblical philosophies that your best life is here and now, name it and claim it, and challenge God.
Scripture says, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:6, 7). So, the Creator of the universe cares for, loves, and desires a relationship with you. Therefore, humble yourself before Him, and know true forgiveness, love, and peace. ~~ Pastor Greg
FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
February 5 136
February 12 131
February 19 112
February 26 144
4) 523 (131 average)
If you cannot attend, all services are streamed live on the Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church Facebook page (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.
Your attendance is very much welcome at any time. Love to see everybody back!
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Naomi Dailey, March 25, 83 years
Jean Casey, April 7, 91 years
Phyllis Spurlock, April 9, 84 years
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
George & Linda Leese, Mar. 28, 56 yrs.
Jerry & Barbara Johnson, April 1, 57 yrs.
Jennings & Jane Hatfield, April 2, 54 yrs.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Thru church treasury $50.00
Linda Lafferre $20.00
Anonymous $20.00
Nina Nowlin $20.00
Psalm 23:6 (KJV) “…and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.” In Loving Memory of Mommy (the late Maye Nowlin, who moved to Heaven on 3/21/10) and in Memory of Daddy (the late Homer Nowlin).
Thank you for your generous support.
*Tax Reports: For a copy of the amount you tithed for 2022, please see Brenda Lawson.
BIBLE READING PROGRAMS
WVBC ABWM 5-year Bible Reading Plan:
March: 1st & 2nd Peter and Jude
April: Jeremiah
Evangelistic Outreach Bible Reading Calendars give an Old and New Testament selection to read each day of the year.
A chronological Bible Reading schedule is also available. All these plans are on the front foyer table.
You are encouraged to read the Bible through in 2023! It is not too late to start, just double up until you are caught up.
MISSION PROJECTS
In February, we gave to help New Beginnings Crisis Pregnancy Center in Huntington, where they offer compassionate counseling and assistance to women and families during pregnancy, to assist the healthy birth of a child. We gave $142.00
In March, our project is Global Outreach servant Bobby Bowen. Although she has not been able to return to Uganda after having to leave due to the pandemic, she still manages the food program and other work via the internet. The need in Uganda is great. To give, just put Bobby Bowen on the memo line of your check.
In February, we gathered towels for Harmony House, which seeks to end homelessness in Huntington. What a wonderful response! We took them 56 bath towels, 6 hand towels, and over 60 wash cloths, which were really appreciated. In March, we are asking for disposable diapers of any size, for Branches Domestic Violence Shelter for Women in Huntington. When women flee dangerous situations, they bring their babies with them! Just put your donation in the basket in the front foyer, and thank you.
We are still needing some addresses updated due to the 911 Addressing Project. If you live in the Ona area, and the address we have for you has “Route” and “Box” in it, it is probably out of date. Please let us know your new address. Thanks!
NEW MEMBERS
On February 25, Pastor Greg baptized Colter Queen, and his sons Tazwell, age 8, and Cannon, age 6. Colter was saved when he was 15, but was never baptized. Tazwell felt the need for salvation after viewing Pastor Greg’s last film. Praise the Lord!
On March 5, Daniel Cook, and his daughter Isabella, called “Bella,” age 12, were also baptized. Daniel had been baptized in the Methodist church, but wanted to be baptized with his daughter. Also, Austin Smith, age 10, presented himself for baptism and was baptized the same day. He is the nephew of Tyler Smith.
Welcome to all these wonderful folks!
THANK YOU
Dear Beulah Ann,
Thank you for your faithful giving. We are excited to see how the Lord uses A New Beginning this year as we are hoping to offer ultrasound. God Bless!
Diane Bilbrey, Director
On behalf of Lily’s Place, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous gift of $376. The funds will help us support the clients we serve in life-changing ways.
Emileigh Cremeens, Development Associate
Dear Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church,
Thank you for your recent gift of $1,589 to the Huntington City Mission. Your generosity makes a difference and give hope to those experiencing homelessness. In Christ,
Mitch Webb, Executive Director
Thank you so very much for your generosity and kindness to our Knight’s Great Hall. We are blessed to have your support. We are able to help many families in our community. Tracey Urian, CMHS Counselor
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Baby Nursery workers for Sunday mornings. See Boo Meadows. Also, Children’s Ministry workers are needed.
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.)
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
LOLA MAE BRUMFIELD, 95, of Harts, whose funeral was March 11. She was an aunt of Mollie Perry.
ELIZABETH “LIBBY” BURKS, 94, of Barboursville, whose funeral service was Feb. 25. She was the widow of Harry Burks, and she is survived by her daughters Dianna Adkins, Linda (David) Brown, and Terri (Greg) Priddy, and three grandchildren. She was a long-time faithful member of our church.
EDGAR H. LAMBERT, 88, of Cabell County. No services were planned. He was Becky Childers’ boss.
KENNETH ROSCOE LUCAS, 92, of Milton, whose funeral was March 4. He was a brother-in-law of the late Fred Lunsford.
JUDITH PAULETTE ROSS, 76, of Milton, whose funeral was Feb. 23. She was an aunt of Karen (Kevin) Elkins.
OTHELLA “PUG” RYDER, 88, of Lesage, whose funeral service was Feb. 28. She was the sister-in-law of Bill Ryder.
TERRY MICHAEL TOPPING, 83, of Ona. He was the father-in-law of Mary Topping.
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
J Beulah Ann took ten men to the annual ABMM Prayer Breakfast, held at Fifth Avenue Baptist this year on Feb. 25. About 40 were in attendance to eat good food, hear sweet singing, had good fellowship, and heard a good devotional presented by Monty Foster.
J Only five Jesus Kids were able to sing for us on Feb. 19, but what a wonderful job they did! They sang Jesus Reigns and Little by Little, and they blessed us greatly.
J On Feb. 26, the Austin McCoy Band brought our special music. They sang Anthem, Only King Forever, Yes I Will, and other great songs.
J The sweet sound of Amazing Grace on the violin blessed us on March 12. Thank you, Vera Miller.
J The Faithful Servants had fun at a skeet shoot at Camp Ona on Feb. 25. Word is that the shooting skills of Aleah Dillon put all the boys to shame!
My friend Joe recently went on the Dolly Parton diet.
How did it work?
It really made Joe lean, Joe lean, Joe lean, Joe lean!
CALENDAR:
**Mon., Mar. 20, 27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
**Mon., Mar. 20, 5:45 pm – Ladies Bible Study based on Max Lucado’s book, He Chose the Nails. (This is a 5-week study.) See Connie Chapman for more details.
**Thurs., Mar. 23, 30, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
**Sat., March 25, 9 am – 2 pm – Ladies Spring Retreat at Beulah Church in Proctorville, Ohio. For more info and a registration form, see Connie Chapman.
**Sun., March 26, 7 pm – Children’s Awards.
**Sat., April 1, 5 pm – Primitive Quartet Farewell Tour, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland, KY.
**Sun., April 2, 6 pm – ABWM, Family Center, ABMM, Caldwell Classroom.
**Sun., April 2, 12:15 pm – VBS Planning Meeting, Children’s Area downstairs.
**Mon., April 3, 7 pm – Combined Boards Meeting, Family Center.
**Tues., April 4,11,18,25, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
**Thurs., April 6,13,20,27, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
**Sat., April 8 – Children’s Ministry Easter Egg Hunt, Family Center.
**Sun., April 9 – Newsletter Deadline.
**Sun., April 9, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion.
** Fri.-Sat. April 14-15 – AB Men’s Work Party at Parchment Valley.
**Fri.-Sun., April 14–16 – Women’s Camp at Camp Cowen.
**Sun., April 16, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids will sing at Paramount Senior Living.
**Wed., April 19, 7 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting.
**Sun., April 23, 7 pm – Children’s Awards.
**Fri.-Sun., April 28-30 – Spring Camp–a–Rama, at Beech Fork State Park.
PLANNING AHEAD:
**Sat., May 13, 6 pm – Community Dinner.
**Sun., May 21 – Baccalaureate Service.
**Sun.–Thurs., June 25–29 – Vacation Bible School.
When older people say, “Enjoy them while they’re young,” they are talking about your knees and hips, not your kids.
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”
Proverbs 17:22 KJV
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
We have had a revival down in our Children’s Ministry area. Three children have been saved and in the last few weeks were baptized. Another child had been saved last year but wanted to get baptized also. PRAISE THE LORD!! Two of the families’ fathers were baptized along with their children. What a glorious time. These homes will be forever changed to the Glory of God: Taz and Cannon Queen and their father Colter Queen;
Isabella Cook and her father Daniel Cook. Also
Austin Smith (Tyler Smith’s nephew). Pray for more to come forward.
Children’s ministry awards and Bible quiz show with Pastor Greg took place Sunday night March 26th. So proud of our kids for saying their Bible verse and what they have learned about Abraham.
Due to illness Jesus Kids were not able to go to Paramount nursing home last week. But on April 16th Sunday afternoon they will be returning there. Please pray for the residents there.
We are getting ready for our Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th. We have plenty of eggs just need candy to fill them. We will be having it at the Beulah Ann Family Center. Please spread the word.
Vacation Bible School – “Zoomerang VBS” is being planned too for June. Please pray about volunteering.
~~Children’s Ministry Team
NEW LIFE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL QUARTERLIES
In years past, we collected all the expired quarterlies and took them to Twentieth Street Baptist Church (now New Baptist), and from there they were taken to a warehouse in Cincinnati, where they were distributed where they could be used. When that opportunity ended, we simply took them to a recycling center, but that effort also didn’t pan out. Now, Paul Hinkley has volunteered to collect them, and send them to Love Packages in Butler, IL, from where they send donated Bibles and Christian literature all over the world in support of international missions. At the end of each quarter, just drop them in the big box outside Pastor Greg’s office. Thank you, Paul!
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
The first part of our two-part Bible Study series was completed on February 27, 2023. “Because of Bethlehem,” by Max Lucado. We had great attendance ranging from 19 to 25 women. The focus of the Bible Study was God Has a Face, Worship Works Wonders, God Guides the Wise and Every Heart a Manger. The food and fellowship were wonderful. On March 13, 2023, the second part of the Bible Study series “He Chose the Nails” by Max Lucado began. Focus points: He Chose to Be One of Us, He Chose to Forgive Us, He Chose to Invite Us into His Presence, He Chose to Love Us Forever and He Chose to Give Us Victory. We start at 5:30 pm and we bring a variety of snacks and try to start the Bible Study around 6:15. All women are welcome to attend. This will be a five-week study. ~~Connie Chapman
CHILI AND SOUP COOK-OFF
On Sunday, March 5, 2023 we had the 5th Chili and Soup Cook-Off after the morning message. We were pleased to have Kelly Daniels, principal at CMHS in attendance at our 11 am service, and CMHS Counselor, our own Jenna McComas. Ms. Daniels gave a wonderful talk telling us how our support of the Knight’s Great Hall is appreciated.
Fourteen varieties of chilis and soups were entered in our Cook-off. After “much tasting from the judges,” Debbie Dillion was awarded First Place for her pot of chili and she received a beautiful engraved water bottle from Blenko. The winner of the fan-favorite chili was 9 yr. old Keeley Carter. (She had a little help from her dad, Chris Carter.) Keeley’s jar was filled with $842.00! She was also given a beautiful water bottle from Blenko. The total amount raised for Cabell Midland High School’s Knight’s Great Hall was $3,254.00. Adult Ministries wishes to thank everyone for their participation in making the Fifth Chili and Soup Cook-off successful. Big thank you to the judges and all who donated money to this cause. Thanks to everyone for setting up and taking down the table and chairs, and to all the people helping with clean up. ~~Connie Chapman
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
On March 11, 2023, Adult Ministries sponsored a Men’s Prayer Breakfast for Beulah Ann, Lighthouse Baptist and Sunrise Baptist churches, with 35 attending the men’s breakfast. David Collins and Ed Braley prepared the food with David making homemade sausage gravy, fried apples and potatoes, biscuits, eggs, bacon, and a special casserole made by Leigh Ann Bellomy. Lots of coffee, milk and orange juice. The men enjoyed the good food and fellowship with each other and devotion by Pastor Tim Messenger. Thank you, David Collins and Ed Braley for your fantastic cooking skills. Thank you, Tim for the devotion. ~~Connie Chapman
BAMBY NEWS
We have been very busy lately. On Saturday 2/25, 16 teens and a few adults volunteered for a morning of packing boxes and sorting food for the Facing Hunger Foodbank. We packaged frozen beef and venison and filled boxes for Senior Citizens in the service area. Over 7,000 lbs. of food were packed and readied for delivery. The teens love to volunteer there and when they do, they work really hard. Following the work, we enjoyed lunch at Cookout before returning back to the church.
Friday March 10th, we joined seven other churches in Rec the Rec Weekend. The last time we were able to do this was the weekend prior to everything shutting down for COVID so it was GREAT to get back together. The evening started at Marshall University Campus Christian Center with pizza and chips. We then entered the sanctuary for a praise and worship service with music provide by Painted Skies and our speaker was Dale Sutherland. Following the service, all 200 teens and their adult leaders walked to the Rec Center where we swam, played volleyball, basketball, did rock climbing and just hung out until 5:30 am. Everyone, including the adults had a great time. ~~Mitzi Beckett
TRUSTEES REPORT – WARMING STATION
The trustees have been busy working on a “Warming Station.” This will be a place for heat & electric for families when the power is off for a while. This is powered by a generator for the Family Center & the bathrooms. This week the Trustees finished the wiring and it is ready to be used. Thank you, trustees for all your hard work on this.
SAMARATIN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD HITS 200 MILLION MARK
A special report from Operation Christmas Child shares the good news that in 2023, this ministry which started in 1993 gave the box that marked 200 million to a child in war-torn Ukraine. On a bitterly cold and cloudy day, dozens of displaced and orphaned children arrived at the outreach event. God used Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to bring joy and the eternal Light of Christ into their lives. The symbolic 200 millionth box was handed to 8 yr.-old Natalya, who immediately clung to the yellow flashlight inside her box. She said she was excited to have a light to help her not be afraid when she has to run to the basement during air raids.
Yulia’s son and daughter also received boxes. “This was amazing,” she said. “My children had to leave all their toys, and I almost never see them happy anymore. My son, Vitaliy, kept begging me for Legos because they were his favorite, and he left them all behind when we fled. I am so thankful to God that he received Legos in his shoebox today.”
NEW AMERICAN BAPTIST INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARY COMMISSIONED
Sarah McCloy, the 42nd international missionary to be commissioned from West Virginia, was commissioned on May 5 at Parchment Valley. Leslie Turley took part in the service. Sarah had six weeks training in North Carolina at the Center of Intercultural Training, which was 4 weeks of studying cross-cultural skills and 2 weeks studying language learning techniques. She is at 100% of recurring support, which is a major milestone. She has an apartment waiting for her in Sendai, Japan. She will be teaching part-time at Shokei University and will work in the Chaplain’s department. She asks for prayer for her journey, and prayer that her residential visa is approved in time for her planned departure in May.
Up from the grave He arose, with a mighty triumph o’er His foes.
He arose a victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 