October 1, 2023 Bulletin

PRAISE REPORT:

Rick Webb reports that 7 men were saved at the jail this week!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The MISSION PROJECT for October 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 October is I Corinthians.

TONIGHT: 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice, downstairs.

                 6 pm – ABWM Meeting, Family Center.

                 6 pm – ABMM Meeting, Caldwell Classroom.

The Children’s Ministry is growing!! They could use more helpers on Sundays, from Sunday School time through Children’s Church, nursery through 5th grade. See Boo Meadows. Thanks!

 It’s “SOCKTOBER”! Youth Ministries will be collecting socks for the Huntington City Mission throughout the month of October. Socks (new) may be left in the foyer or can be given to the teens or to the leaders. Thanks!

The Wedding of Leigh Blankenship and John Hagley, in the church sanctuary, on Sat., Oct. 28, at 4:30 pm. The reception will follow at The Guyandotte Baptist Church Camp (Camp Ona). Please sign the sheet in the foyer if you plan to attend.

OCTOBER EVENTS

Mon., Oct. 2 – 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.

Mon., Oct.2, 7 pm – Combined Boards Meeting, Family Center.

Tues., Oct. 3, 10,17,24,31, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

Thurs., Oct. 5,19,26, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.

Sun., Oct. 8 – Newsletter Deadline.

Sun., Oct. 8, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids to Paramount Senior Living Center.

Sun., Oct. 8, 15,22,29, 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice.

Wed., Oct 11, 5:30 pm – Baked Spaghetti Dinner. Rolls, desserts, and drinks are needed. Please see Connie Chapman if you can help.

Thurs.- Fri., Oct. 19–20 – WVBC Annual Meeting, South Parkersburg Baptist Church.

Fri., Oct. 13, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Fri.- Sat., Oct. 21- Oct. 22 – Youth Ministries Retreat, Camp Ona.

Sun., Oct.22, 8:15 pm – Pastor Appreciation Reception, Family Center.

Tues., Oct 24, 5 pm – Caldwell Class Shoebox Preparation, Family Center.

Wed., Oct. 25, 8:15 pm – Circle of Treats, Family Center.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Nov. 4, MU Football Game on the Big Screen, Family Center.

Nov. 10, 2 pm – Willing Workers Shoebox Preparation, Family Center.

Nov. 12, 7 pm – Jesus Kids Fall Play: “Lost, But Now I’m Found”.

Nov. 18 – Youth Ministries to Facing Hunger Food Bank.

Nov. 22 – Horn–of-Plenty Service.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 – Prepare and distribute Christmas Baskets, Beaver Building.

Dec. 2 – Church Christmas Dinner, Family Center.

Dec. 9 – Youth Ministries to Facing Hunger Food Bank.

Dec. 10 – Children’s Ministry Christmas Play.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: God Confirms Gideon’s Mission (Judges 7:2-4,13-15;8:22-25)
David C. Cook: Inward and Outward (Romans 2:12-24,28-29).

Leave a comment