

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 2023 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for August is II Kings.
TODAY: August Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.
Jesus Kids resume practice.
TONIGHT: 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Back to School Bash.
Remember to give any new mailing addresses to Debbie or Jo as soon as possible. There are index cards on the foyer table for your use. (The post office is beginning to return mail with route numbers.)
AUGUST EVENTS
Tues., Aug. 22, 29, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Sun., Aug 27, 7 pm – Missionaries Simcha & Bella Davidov from Israel. A love offering for their ministry will be taken.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Sept. 5,12,19,26, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Sept. 7,14,21,28, 6 pm – In Stitches Quilt Group, Family Center.
Sun., Sept. 10, 6 pm – ABWM (Family Center) and ABMM (Caldwell Classroom) resume their meetings after a summer break. All men and women are encouraged to become active in these groups.
Sun., Sept. 10 – Newsletter Deadline.
Sun., Sept. 10, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids sing at Paramount Senior Living.
Mon., Sept. 11, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.
Fri., Sept. 15, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center. Volunteers welcome.
Sat., Sept. 16 – In Stitches Quilt Group will be traveling to Faith Freewill Baptist Church to help make burp cloths with Ann Blankenship’s Quilt group. The group will carpool from our church parking lot at 8 am. Let Karen Caldwell know if you are interested. (Lunch will be provided.)
Mon., Sept. 18 – Ladies Bible Study, Family Center. The group will be using In the Footsteps of the Savior, by Max Lucado. Snacks will begin at 5:30 pm, and study will begin at 6 pm. See Connie Chapman for more details.
Sun., Sept. 24, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Awards.
Fri., Sept. 29 – Sun., Oct. 1 – Fall Camp–a–Rama, Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more details.
FALL REVIVAL
Sun.-Fri., Oct. 8-13. 7 pm nightly
Evangelist: Tommy Reed
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oct. 19–20 – WVBC Annual Meeting, South Parkersburg Baptist Church.
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 – Prepare & Distribute Christmas Baskets.
Nov. 22 – Horn–of-Plenty Service.
Dec. 2 – Church Christmas Dinner.
Dec. 10 – Children’s Ministry Christmas Play.
NOTICE: To donate to help people affected by the wildfires in Maui, make your check to the church, and on the memo line, put OGHS – Hawaii wildfires. Your money will safely reach its destination through One Great Hour of Sharing.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS OF:
Paul “Smitty” Smith, 66, of Barboursville, who passed away Aug. 11. He is survived by his wife Nancy. He was related to Ann Woodard and was a member of this church.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: Gods Gracious Rewards (Matthew 20: 1-16).
David C. Cook: Judgement in the Kingdom (I Corinthians).