FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
MATTHEW 13:3 – … Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
The world has sown many ideas on what the church should be. We should be quiet and keep our doctrine to ourselves. We should give comfort, funds, and food to the hurting, poor, and hungry, but not the gospel. Our houses of worship should not be architectural marvels of honor but faceless facades that match the uninspired monoliths of modern mediocrity. The world wants the church to mirror its failures; many have done so, as evidenced by prosperity preachers and false faith healers. They beg you to sow financial seeds and guilt you when you hesitate, draining you and filling themselves. They bring dishonor to themselves but, more importantly, to the Lord and His church. God will judge.
A Christ-following church does not prey on the weak, helpless, or hopeless or remain silent. It feeds the congregation with spiritual nourishment, worth much more than a sandwich or bowl of soup. The gospel has eternal consequences. Jesus said we would always have the poor or those in need with us, so there will always be an opportunity to minister to physical needs. However, Jesus’ primary goal was to save sinners from the penalty of sin. He left us the gospel of salvation and told us to go and teach God’s word to all nations.
I’ve asked God to save 1,000 souls at Beulah Ann in 2024. To worldly minds, this is an incredible request. But with God, all things are possible. I need you to sow your seed with our ministry, just not a financial one. Sow the word of God. Sow it with family, friends, and strangers. The church is a soul-saving station, a lighthouse in its community. Our burden for the lost is real, and I am inviting you to sow the seed of God’s word with me and prepare for the harvest of lost souls to come. ~~ Pastor Greg
DECEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
December 3 152
December 10 142
December 17 142
December 24 142
December 31 127
5 (705) 141 Average
Your attendance is very much welcome at any time. Love to see everybody back!
Find us on:
Website: www.beulahann1874.org
Facebook: Beulah Ann Baptist Church (Services live streamed.)
YouTube: Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church (available a few minutes after the close of service.)
Radio: WEMM FM, 107.9, Mondays at 7:45 am – a 15-minute program, “Child-like Faith.”
E-Mail: BeulahAnnMBC@gmail.com – prayer requests to: babcprayer@aol.com
Telephone: (304) 743-5854
Bible Reading Programs
WVBC ABWM 5-year Bible Reading Plan:
January: Romans
February: Joel
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.
If you have read the Bible through in 2023, please give your name to Pastor Greg or Jo Ross or Debbie Sansom.
NOTICE: If you need a tax statement of your church giving in 2023, please contact Financial Secretary Brenda Lawson, or call the church at 304-743-5854, and we will give her the message.
No matter how far you have walked away from God, the return trip is only one step.
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Jerry Zerkle, Jan. 16, 83 yrs.
Viola Adkins, Jan. 19, 93 yrs.
Gene Caldwell, Jan. 19, 101 yrs.
Ruby Young, Jan. 24, 89 yrs.
Hobie Chapman, Feb. 13, 86 yrs.
Betty Beckett, Feb. 16, 87 yrs.
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
John & Nona Rimmer, Jan. 26, 57 yrs.
Ed & Sheila Braley, Feb. 7, 55 yrs.
Dennie & Patty Dailey, Feb. 8, 60 yrs.
Roger & Sandy Kingery, Feb. 9, 50 yrs.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Thru church treasury $25.00
Donna Walters Smith $25.00
Nina Nowlin $15.00
Nina writes: “ ‘,but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.’ (John 16:22) In loving memory of Daddy, the late Homer Nowlin, who moved to Heaven on Jan. 18, 1989.”
Thank you for your generous support.
MISSION PROJECTS
In December, we gave in support of Lily’s Place in Huntington, where newborns born to addicted mothers are tenderly cared for. We sent $320.
In January, we are giving in support of the Knights Great Hall at Cabell Midland High School. The School Counselors oversee the confidential giving to students in need, with food, personal products, and school supplies. To give, just make your check to the church, and mark KGH on the memo line.
The ABWM Community Outreach Project for January is collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for the Huntington City Mission. Please place your donations in the basket in the foyer, or hang them on the rack directly above the basket. Thanks!
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
KEITH EDWIN BARRETT, 84, of Flushing, MI, who passed away Jan. 11. Among his survivors are his wife Linda, four children, and siblings Patty Morrison, Phyllis Covert, and Curtiss, Lowell, and Paul Barrett. He was the uncle of Rick (Julie), Danny (Joan) and Steve (Emileigh) Morrison.
DON DALLAS COPLEY, 80, of Proctorville, OH, whose funeral was Jan. 4. He was the husband of Beverly Dailey Copley.
RUTH JOANN “PAT” HATFIELD, 92, of Branchland, whose funeral was Dec. 18. She was an aunt of Jimmy Beckett and Ricky Sansom.
JUANITA HOLTON, 73, of Milton, who passed away Jan. 13. She was a sister of Windell (Bonnie) Wallace.
TINA LORRAINE HOWELL, 51, of Culloden, whose funeral was Dec. 19. She was a daughter of Betty Shelton Chaney.
DONALD MILLER, whose graveside service was Dec. 27. He was an uncle of Chris Watson, and great-uncle of Vera Miller.
NINA FAYE PAINTER, 96 of Culloden, who passed away Jan. 1. She is survived by her daughters Martha “Marty” Painter and Brenda Haye. She was the sister of the late Cecil Shirkey.
MICKEL DAVID “MIKE” SALMONS, 74, of Salt Rock, whose funeral was Dec. 29. He was the father of Pastor Jason Salmons of Salt Rock Community Church.
JOHN E. TOMBLIN, 71, of Huntington, whose funeral was Dec. 21. He was a brother of Billy Tomblin.
LINDA WALLACE, 74, of Huntington, who passed away Jan. 13. She was the identical twin sister of Donna Clagg.
THANK YOU to John Hagley who was instrumental in arranging our new wi-fi service, and upgrading our computer systems here at church. He has spent many hours, and we owe him a big round of applause!
Some people exercise every day. I’m watching a show I don’t like because the remote fell on the floor.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
Childrens Ministry ended the month of December with a Christmas party right before Christmas. The children deserved it because they did such a great job in the Christmas program. Thanks to the Faithful Servant Sunday School class for putting up the inflatables. And special thanks to Sammy Litteral and Daniel Cook along with 2 teenage boys to help put it all back up. Kids really thank you!
The first Sunday of January 2024 began with a Winter Contest. Children attend church, bring their BIBLE, and say their Bible verse along with some other things will be in our contest for a special trip in March. Let’s see who the winners will be!
The children are learning Bible verses and learning about Bible Heroes and their dedication to our Lord. A lot more coming up each month for the children. Please keep them in your prayers.
~~Childrens Ministry Team
GREETINGS FROM THE PERRY’S
Thank you for your partnership with us in 2023! Your prayer support and generous giving have made a difference in progress towards the goal of “The church in every people group – The Bible in every language.”
Thanks for praying for my (Russ’s) trip to the Middle East earlier this month. (December). It was surreal in our hotel in the Islamic country we visited to see the lobby elaborately decorated for Christmas and hear Christmas songs playing all day long. I prayed the Holy Spirit would open the hearts of the hotel staff to the words they were hearing and the true meaning of Christmas. God blessed the interactions between leaders of church planting networks and organizations representing 17 different nationalities.
As we celebrate the gift of God’s Son this Christmas season, may you also enjoy the gift of peace that only Jesus can give!
Russ, and for Jan
CALENDAR
**Tues., Jan. 23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
**Thurs., Jan. 25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
**Sat., Jan. 27, 6 pm – Annual Critter Dinner, Family Center. Please bring a dessert and a side dish to compliment the various “critters” that will be prepared by the ABMM and men of the church. Everyone is invited to attend. Also, the Big Buck award will be presented that night. Please let Roger Kingery know if your hunt has been successful this year! Rick Webb is the judge.
**Thurs., Feb. 1,8,15,22,29 – 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
**Sun., Feb. 4, 6 pm – ABWM meeting in the Family Center dining room, ABMM meeting in the Caldwell Classroom.
**Mon., Feb. 5, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.
**Tues., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 9 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
**Sun., Feb. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give information to Jo Ross.
**Sun., Feb. 11 – SOUPER BOWL OF CARING. Youth Ministries will be accepting donations for the Huntington City Mission.
**Mon., Feb. 12, 7 pm – Board of Christian Education Meeting, Family Center.
**Fri., Feb. 16, 9 am – Newsletter work party. Volunteers welcome.
**Sun., Feb. 18, noonish – Chili/Soup Cook-off, Family Center.
**Mon., Feb. 19, 5:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study Fellowship, Family Center. Soup and sandwiches will be on the menu. All ladies are invited to attend. “Fill My Cup Lord” will be the title of the devotion, and all ladies are asked to bring their favorite cup or mug.
**Sun., Feb. 15, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Awards.
A shop assistant fought off an armed robber with his labelling gun. Police are now looking for a man with a price on his head.
From a recent Sunday night testimony, “He can turn our tests into testimonies.”
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
J Youth Ministries presented a beautiful “Stick” program on Dec. 17, acting out the words to “Mary Did You Know?” It is amazing what they can do with sticks. It was truly wonderful.
J Blessings also sang for us that day, with beautiful Christmas songs, ending with “Noel, Noel!” Great job.
J Fireside Christmas is special every year. On the Wednesday night before Christmas, we meet in the dimly lighted sanctuary, and take turns sitting in the rocking chairs up front, and share memories of Christmas. The things you learn! Karen Morrison remembers the high ceilings in Granny Rimmer’s house, where they could have a really big Christmas tree; Brook Chapman talked about seeing a nativity at Chief Logan State Park that caused her to see a whole new meaning of Christmas; Dennis Childers talked about a “hog house.” You’ll just have to ask him; Roger Kingery had peacock for Christmas dinner while serving in Viet Nam; Jerry Weatherholt shared a letter he wrote years ago to his Dad. His family had very frugal Christmases, and tied scrub pine trees together to make one pretty nice tree, as did many of our families; And many others shared wonderful memories and thoughts of Christmas.
J The next evening, Dec. 21, Duane Adkins led a stalwart group Christmas Caroling around the community, mainly to shut-ins.
J How wonderful when Christmas eve falls on Sunday. The Sanctuary Choir presented wonderful music, selections from past cantatas, and a great quartet made up of Jeanne Lunsford, Bethany Beckett, Tom McComas, and Duane Adkins sang an incredible moving version of “O Holy Night!” We are so blessed.
J The tradition of the Faithful Servants Class and the Willing Workers Class combining on the first Sunday of the New Year continued this year, with the Faithful Servants providing doughnuts and coffee for all! Our combined offering was given to support the Knights Great Hall.
2024 CHURCH OFFICERS
Church Clerk Joyce Ross
Asst. Church Clerk Becky Childers
Church Treas./Sec. Debbie Sansom
Asst. Church Treas./Sec. Joyce Ross
Financial Secretary Brenda Lawson
Asst. Financial Sec. Phyllis Noble
Asst. Fin. Sec. Helpers Lisa Henson, Christy Black, Sharon Chapman, Angie Chapman, Leigh Bellomy, Jennifer Hanson
Sunday Sch. Super. Tom McComas
Asst. Sun. Sch. Super. Kevin Elkins
Sunday Sch. Sec. Jeanne Lunsford
Asst. Sun. Sch. Sec. Judy Webb
Chair. of Christian Bd. Tom McComas
Chair. of Children’s Min. Brenda Meadows
Asst. Chair. of Child. Min. Kara Litteral, Sharon Hayes, Loretta Floyd, Casey Morrison
Chair. of Youth Min. Marty Beckett
Asst. Chair of Youth Min. Mitzi Beckett, Sammy Litteral, Carrie Hunt, Rianna Kingery
Chair. of Adult Min. Jeanne Lunsford
Asst. Chair. of Adult Min. Brooke Chapman, Jessica Dillon, Erin Carter, Joan Morrison
Chair. of Ushers Rick Sansom
Mission Advocate Stella Bartram
Music Committee Vera Miller, Bethany Beckett, Rianna Kingery
Budget Committee Duane Adkins, Brian Bellomy (Deacon), Brenda Lawson (Financial Sec.), Mike Meadows (Trustee)
Audit Committee Roger Kingery, Chris Black, Rick Webb
Mission Committee LeeAnn Beckett, Betty Byrd, Deby Chapman, SharoN Chapman, Leigh Bellomy
Decorating Comm. Judy Webb, Naomi Dailey, Barbara Johnson, Linda Hayes
Hospitality Comm. Ed Braley, Connie Chapman, Linda Hayes
Nominating Comm. Jeane Lunsford, Roger Kingery, Ed Braley, Ann Hinkley, Rianna Kingery, and Connie Chapman, alternate.
SCHOOL NEWS
The Cabell Midland High School FFA went to Morgantown, WV for a competition to identify “BUGS” and their effect on agriculture in our state. Two young ladies from Beulah Ann were members of the CMHS team, Abigail Childers and Emma Jenkins. Other young ladies on the team were Macie Norris and Kaley Smith.
Twenty teams of four members each from across the state attended this event. Congratulations to the CMHS FFA which placed third. Also, congratulations to Abigail Childers who placed eighth in the individual event.
Congratulations to Brooklyn Childers who was inducted into the Barboursville Middle School Junior Honor Society on January 5th.
Ella Childers is on the JV Basketball Team for Milton Middle School. She also got a deer with a crossbow this season.
Okey Childers, age 10, went hunting with his father Mark, and Tom McComas during the Thanksgiving holiday from school, and he shot his first deer.
Abigail and Ella are the daughters of Jared and Samantha Childers, and Brooklyn and Okey are the children of Mark and Cathy Childers. All four are the grandchildren of Dennis & Beckey Childers, and they are so blessed and thank the Lord for each of their grandchildren. Emma is the daughter of Jason and Ashley Jenkins, and they are also proud and thankful.
WINTERTIME
The country is a tranquil place
At the wintertime of year
Tranquil in its coat of white
And days so crisp and clear
Winter spreads her crystal charm
Along each country lane,
Blanketing each leafless tree
That autumn made so plain.
Nature weaves a jeweled spell
On her unspoiled, open land
Garbing it a wintertime
In a dress of royal brand.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Frances Adams; Jozi Adams; C. J. Adkins; Ed & Mary Adkins; Junior Adkins; Leonard & Kathy Adkins; Peggy Adkins; Sara Adkins; Steve Adkins; Viola Adkins; Connie Akers; Kenny Alford; Dennie Armstrong; Mitzi Arnold; Bittner Ballard; Dale Barker; Robert Barker; Daniel Beaver; Nila Jean Beckett; David Benedict; Deloris Bias; Barbara Blake; Ronnie Bledsoe; Tim Bonde; Edna Booten; Kathy Bragg; Richard Bragg; Danny Brotherton; Christy Browning; Brenda Brumfield; Randy Brumfield; Jean Burks; Alfred & Gladys Hagley Burns; Betty Byrd; Carol Caldwell; Sheila Nowlin Castle; Addie Chapman; Bruce Chapman; Connie Chapman; Dorothy Chapman; Doug Chapman; Landy Chapman; Peggy & Richard Chapman; Ricky Chapman; Rosemary Chapman; Theron Chapman; Lewis Henry Childers; Betty Clagg; Ebert Clagg; Jim Clagg; Ricky Clark; Joe Colliflower; David & Susie Collins; DW Crawford; Justin Curtis; Leigh Ann Cutlip; Beverly Dailey Copley; Shelia Crawford; Dawn Criddle; Jack Dailey; Naomi Dailey; Norma Dailey; Roger & Flo Dailey; Donna Davis; Luana Davis; Jennifer Nowlin Davis; Meg DeMers; Devona Dick; Mike & Melissa Diehl; Greg Elkins; Sue Elmore; Cristi Shaver Elstone; Madonna Estep; Mark Finley; Ron & Gina Flora; Amanda France; Rev. Chelcie Gibson; Darren Gibson; Tim Gibson; Troy and Karen Gibson; Margaret Gore; Debbie Gue; Larry Hagley; Beverly Harshbarger; Drew Hatfield; Jennings & Janie Hatfield; Eloise Hinkle; Virginia Holley; Troy & Ann Holstein; Shelia Holley; John Horn; Jim & Rosa Huffman; Clifford Hughes; Pam Hughes; Georgia Ingwerson; Robin Lambert Jackson; Patty Jarvis; Chuck Johnson; Derek Justice; Ruby Jean King; Kirya Kingery; Shane Kingery; Ricky Kingery; Dwight Kirby; Rose Kuhn; Linda Lafferre; Clay Leggett; Bonnie Lewis; Sam Litteral; Chancy Love; Darrell Lovejoy; Rhonda Lucas; Roger Lykins; Gary & Mary Manning; Tammy Manning; Tim Martin; Naomi Henry Massie; Brooke Mayo; Ryan Meadows; Bo McCallister; Roger McCallister; Kenzie McComas; Wiley McGinnis; Joy Miller; Billie Morris; Karen Morrison; Rick Morrison; Wanda Kirby Morrison; Carolyn Murphy; Tommy & Juanita Nance; Peggy Neal; Phyllis Noble; Jeff & Becky Nowlin; Nina Nowlin; Jim & Marcella O’Lynn; Fred Painter; Jason Painter; Andy Payton; Janelle Payton; Linda Payton; Brett Pearson; John Porter; Judy Priestly; Darrell Rayburn; Tim & Brenda Rider; Doris Rider; Laura Rider; John & Nona Rimmer; Mary Jane Rimmer; Curtis & Carolyn Roberts; Joanne Rolfe; Cheryl Rose; Dorey Rose; Jerry Rose; Jim Ross; Mike Ruley; Kathy Ryder; Coleen Scarberry; Dalvin Scarberry; Ray & Peggy Scarberry; Warren Scarberry; Carolyn Shaver; Chrystal Shepherd; Johnny Shepherd; Dana Shull; Frank Simpson; Becky Smith; Tyler Smith; William Smith; Roger Sowards; Donnie & Jean Stevens; Freddie Stuart; Diane Swann; Avery Sweat; Mary Adkins Taylor; Rose Thacker; Rich Thompson; Maxine Turley; Kevin Varney; Leoma Shaw Venoy; Adam Vititoe; Butch & Brenda Vititoe; Rosemary Walker; Amy Ward; Coleen Waters; Ed & Chris Watson; Gary Waugh; Gay Waugh; Sonny & BeeBee Waugh; Janet Weaver; Brandi Weekley; Ruth Wetherholt; Bernard White; Dave Winters; George Winters; Willow Womack; Mike Woodard; Carol Woody; Sybille “Billie” Yates; Don Young; Janette Young; Ruby Young; others in our church and community who have ongoing needs.
TOO BUSY TO LIVE
He hadn’t time to greet the day,
He hadn’t time to laugh or play;
He hadn’t time to wait awhile,
He hadn’t time to give a smile;
He hadn’t time to glean the news,
He hadn’t time to dream or muse;
He hadn’t time to train his mind,
He hadn’t time to just be kind;
He hadn’t time to see a joke,
He hadn’t time to write his folk;
He hadn’t time to eat a meal,
He hadn’t time to deeply feel;
He hadn’t time to take a rest,
He hadn’t time to act his best;
He hadn’t time to help a cause,
He hadn’t time to make a pause;
He hadn’t time to pen a note,
He hadn’t time to cast a vote;
He hadn’t time to sing a song,
He hadn’t time to right a wrong;
He hadn’t time to send a gift,
He hadn’t time to practice thrift;
He hadn’t time to exercise,
He hadn’t time to scan the skies;
He hadn’t time to heed a cry,
He hadn’t time to say good-bye;
He hadn’t time to serve his God,
He hadn’t time to go abroad;
He hadn’t time to lend or give,
He hadn’t time to really live;
He hadn’t time to read this verse,
He hadn’t time – he’s in a hearse.
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 