

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS OF:
Joyce Carol Caldwell,93, of Ona, WV, whose services were private according to her wishes. She is the mother of Linda Hayes, and sister of Naomi Dailey.
Special Prayers for all those effected by Hurricane Helene.
If you would like to give to Hurricane Helene relief, you may do so by writing a check to the Church and designating on the memo line to OGHS-Helene. This money will be routed through WV Baptist Convention and used wisely. Thanks!
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 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for October is Ecclesiastes.
REVIVAL flyers and door knockers are on the foyer tables. It’s time to get the word out!
TONIGHT: 6 pm – Jesus Kids and Sanctuary Choir Practice, the ABWM will meet in the Family Center, and the ABMM will meet in the Caldwell Classroom.
The Beulah Ann 150th Anniversary Suncatcher is available for purchase. The cost is $14. A sign – up sheet is on the foyer table. Deadline will be Today.
The Ark Encounter Trip to see the Christmas Lights will be Dec. 6 – Dec. 7. There is a sign-up sheet on the foyer table. See Susan McComas for more details. Deadline for sign-up is today.
Congratulations to:
Hunter and Gracie Bellomy whose son, Brooks Noble, was born on Sept. 28. He weighed 8lbs. 2oz. and was 20 inches long. He is a grandson of Steve and Julie Brumfield, and great – grandson of Phyllis Noble.
Jessica Jarvis and Timmy Harper whose daughter, Elody June, was born on Sept. 29. She weighed 4lbs. 12 oz. She is a granddaughter of Rod & Lisa Jarvis, and great-granddaughter of Judy Lawson.
Kelsey and Cade Mills, whose daughter, Eleanor Maeve, was born on Sept.29. She weighed 7lbs. 8oz. She is a granddaughter of Mickey and Laura Grass, and Tracy and Alisa Mills, and a great – granddaughter of Pat Grass.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Mon., Oct. 7, 11 am – Ladies Bible Study led by Connie Chapman, based on a book by Max Lucado, “You Were Made for this Moment” the story of Esther. Week 3 of a 5 week – study session, followed by a sixth session to watch the Sight and Sound movie “Esther” (This week’s session will only be at 11 am due to the choir appointment.)
Mon., Oct. 7, 6:30 pm – Sanctuary Choir will sing at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. We will leave the parking lot at 5:45 pm.
Tues., Oct 8, 7pm – Meeting of the Combined Boards.
Tues., Oct. 8,15,22,29, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sat., Oct. 12 – Trip to Noah’s Ark for the winners of the Children’s Ministries attendance contest August-September.
Sun.- Fri., Oct. 13-18, 7 pm – Fall Revival with Pastor Jeff Fetty.
Thurs.- Fri, Oct. 17–18, – WVBC Annual Meeting, Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Hill, WV. Our delegates are Pastor Greg Lunsford, and Tom & Susan McComas.
Sun., Oct. 20, 2:45 PM – Jesus Kids to Paramount Senior Living.
Tues., Oct. 22, 7 pm – Sanctuary Choir will sing at Lighthouse Baptist Church. We will leave the parking lot at 6:35 pm.
Wed., Oct. 23, 7 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting.
Thurs., Oct. 24, 5 pm – Caldwell Class Shoebox Preparation, Family Center.
Sun., Oct. 27, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Awards. Fri.- Sat., Oct. 25-26 – Youth Retreat at Camp Ona. See one of the youth leaders for more information.
Wed., Oct. 30, 8:15 pm – Children’s Ministry
Sun., Nov. 3, 11 am – Gideon Speaker.
Nov. 10, Noon – Veterans Day Lunch. All are invited to stay for a spaghetti lunch to celebrate our Veterans.
Sun., Nov. 10, 7 pm – Simcha Davidov.
Sun., Nov. 17, 11 am – Old Fashioned Dress-up Day and Thanksgiving service.
Sun., Nov. 17 – Shoebox Dedication.
Fri., Dec. 6 – Sat., Dec. 7 – Ark Encounter Christmas Lights Trip.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: Daniel Intercedes for Israel (Daniel 9:4-14).
David C. Cook: Prayers of Repentance and Confession (Psalm 51:1-4,10-12,15-17).