

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the Family and Friends of:
Timothy Dale Beckett, 61, of Milton, who passed away Sept. 10. He was the brother of Marty Beckett (LeeAnn).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for September is Love in a Shoebox Postage. Samaritan’s Purse continues to share the eternal hope of the Gospel and serve in Jesus’ name through Operation Christmas Child. They want boys and girls around the world to know God loves them and has not forgotten them during this time of fear and uncertainty. The cost of shipping is $10 per box. If you wish to donate, put Shoebox 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 September is Obadiah.
TODAY: September Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.
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.)
NOTICE: The 911 Addressing Project has reached the church! Our new address is: 3301 Howell’s Mill Road. Please continue to use PO Box 247, Ona for correspondence.
The ABWM Community Outreach Project for September is body wash and wipes for the Huntington Hospice House. If you would like to help, place items in the basket in the foyer. Thanks.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Sun., Sept. 17, 24, 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice, downstairs.
Tues., Sept. 19 ,26, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
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. For the Sept. 18 meeting only, please gather in the Beaver Building due to the floor cleaning project in the Family Center.
Thurs., Sept. 21, 5:30 pm – Guyandotte Baptist Association Annual Meeting at Camp Ona. Hot dogs and desserts at 5:30 pm, business session at 6:30 pm. Important business to be discussed. Our delegates are Pastor Greg, Vera Miller, Patty Morrison, Jo Ross, Jeanne Lunsford, and Jim Ross is an alternate. Everyone is invited.
Thurs., Sept. 21, 28, 6 pm – In Stitches Quilt Group, Family Center.
Fri., Sept 22 – “I CAN” a movie for the whole family will be playing at Pullman Square in Huntington. This movie was directed by Tyler Sansom. A sign–up sheet is on the foyer table.
Sun., Sept. 24, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Awards.
Tues., Sept. 26, 6 pm – Guyandotte Baptist Association American Baptist Women’s Ministries Fall Rally, in the Family Center. Dinner at 6 pm ($10.00), and program at 7. Global Servant Sarah McCloy will speak to us from Japan via internet. All ladies invited. Please let Jo Ross know if you plan to attend.
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.
Oct. 21- Oct. 22 – Youth Ministries Retreat, Camp Ona.
Oct. 25, 8:15 pm – Circle of Treats, Family Center.
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 – Prepare & Distribute Christmas Baskets, Beaver Building.
Nov. 22 – Horn–of-Plenty Service.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 – Prepare and distribute Christmas Baskets.
Dec. 2 – Church Christmas Dinner, Family Center.
Dec. 10 – Children’s Ministry Christmas Play.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: The Fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:2-4, 12-20a).
David C. Cook: Jesus Glorifies God (John 7:14-24).