CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:
Robert J. Ball. 92, of Milton, WV whose funeral will be Sat., May 18. He was the secretary of Guyandotte Baptist Association for many years, and a friend to several in our church.
Roger Allen Daily,81, of Ona, WV, who passed away on Tues., May 7. A private service will be held at a later date. His wife Flo continues to need our prayers for her health issues. He was a cousin of Dennie Dailey, who valued their close relationship.
Harvalee Elkins, 94, of Barboursville, WV, whose funeral was Tues., May 7. She was a long-time member of our church, and a friend to many in our church. Her son, Chuck Elkins is the pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Carl Michael “Mike” Lunsford. 70, of Ona, WV, whose funeral was Fri., May 10. He was a long-time member of our church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for May is Camp Cowen. Donations will be used to send our students to camp this summer. (Camp schedules are listed in this bulletin.) Applications can be completed online, or you can get one from the youth leaders or church secretary. If you wish to contribute, please write Camp Cowen on the memo of your check. Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 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 May is Hebrews.
Children’s Ministry: Grandparents, aunts, and uncles, if you would like a special VBS postcard invitation sent to someone, give the name and address to Leigh Bellomy. Thanks!
VBS Needs: Empty small Pringle cans, and Shoeboxes.
**More volunteers are needed for VBS. Please see Boo if you are interested in helping this year!
Today is Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross. (Articles about graduations and school news would be appreciated.)
The ABWM Community Outreach Project for May is new sweatpants, sweatshirts, and disposable underwear for both men and women. (Sweatpants should be elastic, not drawstring). These will be going to Cabell Health Care in Culloden. (Many patients here do not have family who can or will supply them with their needs.) Please place all donations in the basket in the foyer. Thank You!
MAY EVENTS
Mon., May 13, 7 pm – Board of Christian Education meeting, Family Center.
Tues., May, 14, 21, 28 – Sew Blest at 10 am, and In Stitches at 6 pm – Family Center.
Sun., May 19, 11 am – Baccalaureate Service. Guest speaker will be MU BCM Director, Rob Ely. Special music will be provided by Bethany Beckett.
Sun., May 19, 12:15 pm – 2nd VBS Planning Meeting.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Sun., June 2 – Thursday, June 6 – Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is “Twists & Turns”
Sun., June 2 – Thurs., June 6 – Youth Ministries will have a Vacation Bible School.
150TH Anniversary Events:
Sat., June 22, 4 pm – “Dinner on the Ground,” a picnic at the picnic shelter. Four young preachers from this church will speak: Jason Salmons, Tim Messinger, Jeff Fetty, and Tracy Mills.
Sun., Aug. 11, 7 pm – Simon Morrison, Pastor of Mud River Baptist Church (our “Mother Church”) will speak and his congregation will join us. Fellowship reception after.
Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00.
Sun., Dec. 29, 12:00 – Sesquicentennial Dinner! Opening of the 1999 Time Capsule
Camp Cowen Schedule:
June 7 – June 9 – Younger Midler (grades 2-4)
June 9 – June 15 – Junior High 1 (grades 7-9)
June 6 – June 22 – Junior 1 (grades 5-6)
June 23 – June 29 – High School 1 (grades 9-’24 grads)
June 30 – July 13 – Junior High 2 (grades 7 -9)
July 14 – July 20 – High School 2 (grades 9- ‘24 grads)
July 26 – July 29 – Family Camp
July 30 – Aug. 2 – Older Midler (grades 3- 5) Aug. 2 – Aug. 4 – AB Men & Boys Camp
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: The Son Greater than Angels (Hebrews 1:1-9).
David C. Cook: Reckoned as Righteous (Romans 4:13-25).
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 