FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. – George Washington.
Spiritual warfare is real, and you are engaged in it. You can ignore or deny it, but it rages on. You can refuse to fight, but you’re still affected – essentially making yourself a willing prisoner of war and subject to those consequences. Do you know how to fight spiritually? Many Christians are completely clueless. At Beulah Ann, we’re learning how to fight biblically and win. Join us and get prepared!
Our enemy fights through the world, the flesh, and the devil. Engagement requires knowing from which plane the attack is coming and which weapon is most effective against it. The world comes externally: “… the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world” (1 JOHN 2:16). The flesh is internal. “Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me” (Romans 7:17). The devil is external and frequently attacks the mind through subtle actions. “Ye shall not surely die:…” (Gen. 3:4). Eve’s dead. And so are all who sin.
To determine worldly attacks, evaluate the source from an eternal perspective. “Will this impact my relationship with God?” “Will this cause me to lose divine reward?” When the flesh intrudes, run! “Flee also youthful lusts: …” no matter what age you may be (2 Tim. 2:22), renew your mind (Rom. 12:2), and walk and be controlled by the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:16). Finally, to engage spiritual warfare waged by the devil, don’t flee. “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). Some don’t know they’re in a fight until they’re punched in the mouth. If you’re saved but struggling, you could be under spiritual attack. Learn how to fight back and win!
~~Pastor Greg
JANUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
January 5 124
January 12 138
January 19 70 (snow, really cold!)
January 26 155
4 (487) 122 average
Your attendance is very much welcome at any time. Love to see everybody back!
FIND US ON MEDIA, OR CONTACT US
Web site: www.beulahann1874.org (Check the church calendar, find the latest bulletin, newsletter, service times, and more.
Facebook: Beulah Ann Baptist Church (Services live streamed.)
You Tube: 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. Also,
Prayer requests can be sent to babcprayer@aol.com and will be shared with a large group of prayer warriors.
Telephone: 304-743-5854.
BIBLE READING PROGRAMS
WVBC ABWM 5-year Bible Reading Plan:
February: Ruth
March: Ezekiel
Evangelistic Outreach Bible Reading Schedules give an Old and New Testament selection to read each day of the year, on the foyer table.
Pastor Greg presented certificates for reading the Bible through in 2024 on Feb. 2 to LeeAnn Beckett, Christy Holley, and Marilyn Scarberry.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Thru church treasury $50.00
Willing Workers SS Class $60.00
Thank you for your generous support.
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Rose Thompson, Feb. 25, 95 yrs.
Jimmie Floyd, Feb. 29, 81 yrs.
Delores “Jean” Burks, Mar. 15, 90 yrs.
(No over 50 anniversaries this month.)
NEW MEMBER
On Sunday morning, Jan. 26, the baptismal pool was filled again, to welcome Brynn VanNatter, 13 yr.-old niece of Emileigh Morrison. Welcome young lady!
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AWARDS
Sunday School Superintendent Tom McComas presented SS Attendance certificates for 2024 on Sunday, Feb. 2. Faithful Attendance certificates were presented to those who had missed three or less Sundays: Gene Caldwell (age 102, missed one Sunday), Sharon Hayes, Patty Morrison, Tommy Nance, Willie Rose, Rick Webb, and Jerry Wetherholt. A Perfect Attendance certificate was presented to Karen Caldwell. Well done, all.
THANK YOU
Thank you everyone for your love, thoughts, prayers, dinners, and donations. We appreciate everything so much. Rough days are still ahead so please keep the prayers coming. Love,
Matt, Becky, Tanner, and Blake Zerkle (lost their home to fire)
On behalf of Lily’s Place, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous gift of $585. Because of friends like you, Lily’s Place is able to continue serving infants, their families, and our community.
Jennifer Chapman, Director
Thank you for your donation of $75.00. Your donation helps us to help the needy.
Sherry Perry, ECCHO Director
A sweater I bought was picking up static electricity. I returned it to the store, and they gave me another one, no charge
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
BRENDA JOYCE BRUMFIELD, 81, of Chesapeake, OH, whose funeral was Jan. 3. She was the mother of Steve (Julie) Brumfield.
DOUGLAS O’NEAL CHAPMAN, 79, of Milton, whose funeral was Jan. 24. He was the husband of Sandra Chapman, father of Christie (Chris) Black, and grandfather of Gracie and Avery Black.
BEVERLY HARSHBARGER, 89, of Wichita, KS, whose funeral was Dec. 19. She was the widow of the late T. A. Chapman’s nephew.
EDWARD LEE HIBNER, 79, of Barboursville, whose funeral was Jan. 23. He was a cousin of Chuck (Serena) Hibner.
ROBERT JOHNSON, 74, of Salt Rock, whose funeral was Jan. 30. He was a friend of Jerry Wetherholt.
ALAN NEAL, of Rock Hill, SC, whose funeral was Jan. 24. He was a brother of Don (Angie) Neal.
ROBERT E. “BOB” RYDER, 93, of Milton, whose funeral was Feb. 7. He was an uncle of Janet Weaver, Tim, Becky, Donna and Randy Rider, and great-uncle of Samantha Childers.
DALE EDWARD SOWARDS, 84, of Fredericksburg, VA, who passed away Jan. 15. He had a distinguished career in the US Navy, the DC Police, and the Secret Service, where he protected presidents from Nixon to HW Bush, and Pope John Paul II. He was a cousin of Becky Childers and several in the church.
HOWARD DAVID WILLIS, 74, of Huntington, who passed away Jan. 28. He was a friend and former co-worker of Dennis Childers, Rick Webb, and Ricky Sansom at Sulzer Manufacturing.
MISSION PROJECTS
Our January Mission Project was the Knight’s Great Hall at Cabell Midland High School, which provides food, toiletries and school supplies to teens in need. It is a confidential service administered by the school counselors, which includes our own Jenna McComas. A list of items which can be donated is on the foyer bulletin board. Between offerings and our Chili/Soup Cook-off, in January we raised $3,215 for the KGH!
In February, we are supporting the Huntington City Mission, founded in 1939. It is the only full-service shelter in a fifty-mile radius of Huntington. They offer a safe place to sleep, a warm meal and hope for a better future as they share the love of Christ. To give, write HCM on your check.
The ABWM Community Outreach Project for January was “undies” (briefs and socks) for women of all sizes at the Huntington City Mission. Thank you for your generous donations. Our February project continues to be HCM, but this month we are collecting new or gently used hats and gloves, for men, women, or children. To give, please place your donation in the basket in the foyer.
NOTICE: If you need a report of your tithes and offerings for 2024 for your tax return, please contact Brenda Lawson. You can call the church and leave a message at 304-743-5854.
NOTICE: We ordered beautiful blue sun catchers to commemorate our Sesquicentennial, made by Blenko Glass Co. They make a wonderful keepsake of the occasion. We had to order in bulk, and find that we have a few left. Please contact us if you want one. They are $14, which is cost, we are not making any profit.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
January 2025 started off with the winners of our November/December contest going bowling. Kids and adults had a blast. Thanks to Tom and Seth for driving the bus and van for us. Our new attendance contest begins now thru March. Wonder what trip is being planned for the winners? Jesus Kids sang at Paramount Assisted Living last Sunday. The kids sang songs about Jesus’ love for us. Question was asked to each child “Oh do you love Jesus?” and they all responded “Yes, I Love Jesus.”
The Prayer Buddy ministry is beginning again with Casey Morrison as the Prayer Buddy Central contact. This is where the adult church can have a child prayer buddy. They would pray for this child maybe send a birthday card, but mostly pray. The child also will pray for the adult. Which in this day and time our Children need prayers. See Casey if you can take a child and remember them in prayer. Thank you.
~~Children’s Ministry Team
ANNUAL CHILI/SOUP COOKOFF
January 19 turned out to be a very cold, snowy day, and church attendance was understandably low. But the Chili/Soup Cookoff took place anyway. We had eighteen pots to choose from! As always, there was one prize for the judges’ choice (they had to try a little of all 18 pots!), and a people’s choice, determined by donations placed in jars beside each pot. Beautifully engraved Blenko water pitchers were awarded to Lisa Kissel, peoples’ choice for her cauliflower soup, and to Duane Adkins (repeat winner) for his judges’ choice “Just Plain Chili.” The big winner was the Knight’s Great Hall at Cabell Midland High School. We raised $2,216 for their support. Thanks to all who worked hard on this wonderful project.
SOUPERBOWL TIME!
Never mind the Superbowl, we had a successful Souperbowl on Feb. 9. Youth were at every entrance holding their soup pots to accept donations. Also, on the Wednesday night before, they hosted a soup/sandwich dinner. Between these two activities, they were able to raise $5,508. For the past several years, they donated the Souperbowl funds to the Huntington City Mission, but this year was different. The week before, a church family lost their home and all their possessions to a house fire. Two teens in the family are active in Youth Ministries, and they felt a desire to help them.
ANNUAL CRITTER DINNER
The ABMM hosted this very well attended event again this year. The crowd was buzzing with anticipation to sample the unusual cuisine. The men served such meats as alligator, bison, deer, elk, frog legs, ox tails, pheasant, rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, and wild hog, and fish such as catfish, salmon, trout and walleye. Of course, for the non-adventurous, there were hot dogs and WV steak (baloney). The men worked hard on this dinner, setting up big cookers under the awning. Thank you so much!
(New feature this year – a recently deceased racoon was moved from his spot in the road about a half mile from the church, and placed in a convenient spot on the church sidewalk. (This was not the same racoon we enjoyed, barbequed.)
Certificates were presented at the dinner for young hunters who had harvested deer this year: Cameron Kirby, Ella Childers, and Okie Childers. Also, the Big Buck award was presented to Jeremy Cooper, whose buck scored 143. He was awarded a custom-made hunting knife made in Lucasville, OH.
150th ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZED
Southwest Area Minister Evan Arkell of the WV Baptist Convention wrote a very nice report of our anniversary celebration in the WV Baptist Newsletter, Feb.-Mar. issue. He recapped the day’s events and included a picture. Thanks so much, Evan.
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
Recent flooding affected the homes of two of our church members, and some of our men were able to help them. The weather has really been something lately.
Deacon Marty Beckett, who is also a leader in Youth Ministries, reported that their Bible study in 2024 entitled, “Invested,” had been very successful. This year, their field of study will be “Direction Determine Destination.” Sounds interesting.
On that cold snowy morning Jan. 19, attendance was low, so the Willing Workers, Caldwell Class, and Middle Adult Class combined into one in the Willing Workers classroom. Teacher Kevin Elkins did a great job, and we enjoyed sharing with one another.
The current issue of the WV Baptist Newsletter reports that the Sunny Day Activity Center at Camp Cowen is now fully funded! It will be dedicated on May 17th, and everyone is invited. This facility will provide classrooms and meeting space, and a place for sports activities on rainy days. If you have ever been a camper at Cowen, you know how restricted you are when it is rainy. In 2024, Camp Cowen had 1,710 campers, and there were 150 rededications and 97 salvations!
CALENDAR:
v Thurs., Feb. 20, 11 am & 5:30 pm, Thurs., Feb. 27, 11 am & 5:30 pm, Mon., March 3, 11:00 am, Thurs., March 6, 5:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study will begin in the Family Center. It is a 5-week study from Max Lucado’s “You are Never Alone.” You may choose the morning or evening sessions. See Connie Chapman for more details. NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE.
v Tues., Feb.18, 25, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center; 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
v Sat., Feb. 22, 8:30 am – GBA Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Camp Ona. Our ABWM will be cooking and serving the meal. If you would like to help by donating or volunteering to work, please see Brooke Neal or Jo Ross.
v Sun., Feb. 23, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Awards.
v Sun., March 2, 6 pm – ABWM meeting, Family Center dining room; ABMM meeting, Caldwell Classroom.
v Mon., March 3, 7 pm – Board of Deacons meeting, Family Center.
v Sun., March 9 – Newsletter Deadline.
v Tues., March 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 am – Sew Blest; 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
v Sun., March 9 – Fri., March 14 – Spring Revival with Evangelist Chuck Elkins.
v Fri., March 14, 9 am – Newsletter work party.
v Fri., March 14, 9 am – Pro-Life Rally, Capitol, Charleston, WV.
LOOKING AHEAD:
v Sat., April 19 – Children’s Ministry Easter Egg Hunt.
v Fri.-Sun., April 25-27 – Spring Camp-o-rama at Beech Fork Campground.
v Sun.-Fri., June 8-13 – Vacation Bible School.
v Sun., Sept. 14 – Homecoming.
I think I ate too many Rice Krispies as a child. Now all my body does is snap, crackle and pop.
If you want your grass to be greener, water it.
“It is the duty of all nations, to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor.”
George Washington
“I would place my whole reliance on God, knowing that all would go well, and that He would decide for the right.”
Abraham Lincoln
AN OLD ENGLISH PRAYER
Give us, Lord, a bit o’ sun,
A bit o’ work and a bit o’ fun;
Give us in all the struggle and sputter,
Our daily bread and a bit o’ butter.
Give us health, our keep to make,
An’ a bit to spare for others’ sake;
Give us, too, a bit of song
And a tale, and a book to help us along.
Give us Lord, a chance to be
Our goodly best for ourself and others,
Till all men learn to live as brothers.
MY NEIGHBOR’S BIBLE
I am my neighbor’s Bible,
He reads me when we meet,
Today he reads me in my home,
Tomorrow in the street.
He may be relative or friend,
Or slight acquaintance be.
He may not even know my name,
Yet he is reading me.
Dear Christian friends and brothers,
If we could only know
How faithfully the world records
Just what we say and do.
Oh, we would make our record plain
And labor hard to see
Our worldly neighbor won to Christ
While reading you and me.
SPRING REVIVAL 2025
MARCH 9 – MARCH 14
7 pm nightly
BEULAH ANN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3301 HOWELL’S MILL ROAD
304-743-5854
PASTOR GREG LUNSFORD
EVANGELIST
CHUCK ELKINS
SPECIAL MUSIC NIGHTLY
AMPLE PARKING
ELEVATOR
NURSERY
COME AND BRING A FRIEND!
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 