

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:
Linda Renee Lafferre, 75, of Ona, WV whose graveside service was Tues., July 9. A memorial service will be held Mon., July 15, at 11 am here at the church. She was a faithful member of our church, and enjoyed singing in our choir and helping with the VBS. She is survived by her brothers Willie Rose (Dorey) and Jerry Rose, and her sister, Pam Triplett.
Kenner Yale Markins, 67, of Barboursville, WV, whose funeral was Thurs., July 11. He was a friend to several in our church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for July is School Supplies for Ona Elementary School. If you wish to help support this project, write Ona Elem. on the memo line of your check. Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for July is Philippians.
Today: Sign-up for the new Directory Portraits. Portraits are being scheduled for Aug. 8 – Aug. 10. See Jennifer Hanson in the foyer, or use the QR code in this bulletin to sign-up on line.
Today is Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.
Do You Have Old Photos? We have located some 1974 Centennial photos, but we still would like to have photos of the Sept. 1999 Ordination of Tracy Mills. If you would loan us these, we will scan them and return them to you in good condition. Please give them to Jo Ross, Pat Grass, or Becky Childers. Thanks!
The Widows, Widowers, and Singles Group, will be meeting on Sat., July 20, at 2 pm at the home of Patty Morrison. There will be a catered dinner and games. Plan to join the fun! (Please let Alliene Caldwell know if you are planning to attend.)
JULY EVENTS
Mon., July 15 – Fri., July 19, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Guyandotte Baptist Association Day Camp, at Camp Ona. It is for 1st through 5th graders. Cost is $25. This is a week of Fun focused on God’s Son, Jesus. There will be songs, Bible stories, crafts, and activities. Lunch & snacks are provided. Registration forms are on the foyer table. See Becky Childers for more details.
Tues., July 16,23,30 – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Fri., July 19, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Sun., Aug. 11, 6 pm – Simon Morrison, Pastor of Mud River Baptist Church (our “Mother Church”) will speak, and his congregation will join us. Fellowship reception after.
Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.
Sun., Sept. 8, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Tyler Sansom.
Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00.
Nov. 10, Noon – Veteran’s Day Lunch. All are invited to stay for a spaghetti lunch to celebrate our Veterans.
Sun., Nov. 17, 11 am – Old Fashioned Dress-up Day and Thanksgiving service.
Sun., Dec. 29, 11:00 – Sesquicentennial Celebration! Opening of the 1999 Time Capsule, followed by dinner with a special cake, and thedisplay of our new quilt!
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: Esther’s Bold Faith (Esther 3: 2-3, 5-6a; 4:7-16)
David C. Cook: Continual Proclamation (71:12-21).