CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:
Charles MacArthur “Mac” Krepps,81, of Hurricane, WV whose funeral was Tues., Aug. 22. He was a friend of several in our church.
Eddy Gene Stephenson, 85, of Huntington, WV, whose funeral was Wed., Aug 23. He was a friend and co-worker of James Perry.
PRAISE REPORT:
Rick Webb reported that five men committed their lives to Jesus this week during his Prison Ministry.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS: Chris & Erin Carter welcomed Thomas Drew “TD” into the world on Thurs., Aug.24. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19 in. long. Big sister, Keeley, was thrilled, as were the proud grandparents, Tom & Susan McComas, and Susie Carter.
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. 29, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Sun., Sept. 3, 12:30 pm – Widows/ Singles Luncheon at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Guest Speaker will be Jennifer Chapman, Director of Development at Lily’s Place.
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 – Wed., Sept. 13 – Fall Golden’eers Conference at Parchment Valley. Registration is due by Sept. 1. Forms are on the foyer table. See Alliene Caldwell for more details.
Mon., Sept. 11, 7 pm – Board of Deacon’s 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 – Mon., Oct. 30 – Ladies Bible Study, Family Center. The group will be using In the Footsteps of the Savior, by Max Lucado. (Books can be purchased on Amazon.) 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.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: God’s Great Mercy (Luke 18:9-14).
David C. Cook: God’s Kingdom Will Be All in All (I Corinthians 15:20 – 28).
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 