VOLUME 68 NUMBER 3 MARCH 2025
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
1 Corinthians 15:26 – The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
Evangelist Chuck Elkins reminded us that there will be a last; a last day, last salvation opportunity, last witness, last lung’s breath, last heartbeat… and then, eternity. Your decision of faith, repent, and believe the gospel, or reject Jesus Christ determines your last destination. Hell is real. Jesus talked more about it than heaven. He came to purchase your redemption. In doing so, Christ conquered death. Sin, death, hell, Satan, they’re all defeated enemies, although not yet destroyed. That will come soon.
It’s no secret that the world is struggling. Scripture is clear about the times and what is coming. And yet, many decent people refuse to get in out of the rain of sin and self-righteousness. Is sin so good that it gives eternal life? Of course not. Sin brings death. Can one be good enough to earn salvation? Never! Jesus said, “I am the way…” He left no room for others. What about the church? A church is only as strong as its members. Churches don’t fail because they lack members. They fail because members refuse to obey the Scriptures to assemble, serve, worship, and sacrifice. Church has become an inconvenience to many. What’s it to you?
We’re coming out of revival and turning toward Resurrection Sunday. I encourage you to search your heart with your Bible open to Jeremiah 17:9. Let the Holy Spirit reveal your place in the body of Christ. Come to service. Worship God! Praise, honor, and glorify Him! The world is deceived and following a path of destruction. Sadly, many self-described Christians lean on their own understanding and make their own rules about serving God. Disobedience has one cure: repentance and forgiveness. Don’t let pride lead you away from Christ. “And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity” (Matt. 7:23). ~~Pastor Greg
FEB. SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
February 2 119
February 9 129
February 16 90 (snow & ice)
February 23 122
4 (460) 115 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:
March: Ezekiel
April: Zephaniah
Evangelistic Outreach Bible Reading Schedules give an Old and New Testament selection to read each day of the year, on the foyer table.
One additional Bible Reading Certificate for 2024 was presented to Paul Hinkley. Congrats!
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Thru church treasury $50.00
Nina Nowlin $15.00
When my Mom died, she became my Angel in Heaven. (Memory Mom Quotes) In Loving Memory of Mommy, the late Maye Nowlin, who moved to Heaven on March 21, 2010.
Thank you for your generous support.
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
George & Linda Leese, Mar. 28, 58 yrs.
Jerry & Barbara Johnson, April 1, 59 yrs.
Jennings & Jane Hatfield, April 2. 56 yrs.
(No over 80 birthdays this month.)
Editor’s note: Our Over 80 Birthdays and Over 50 Anniversaries lists are compiled by using the official church member list, and information we have received over the years. If you are either not on the church roll or were added years ago before these dates were collected, we may not know of your birthday or anniversary. We would be happy to print your special day if you would just let us know about it. Please give your information to Pastor Greg or Jo Ross. Thanks.
THANK YOU
v Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards and calls during my recent illness. A special thanks to a dear neighbor who has brought me and Betty so much food, you are so kind. Nellie Gillispie
v Dear Beulah Ann Family – I’m so sorry I had to miss the Chili Cook-off due to weather. Your continued support of our Great Hall is simply amazing. The counselors and social worker take kids to the pantry daily. What a blessing it is to be able to make our students feel “normal” by something as simple as snacks and toiletries! Additionally, having the financial ability to provide a student what they need (such as shoes, a book bag, a coat, etc.) immediately and without question brings us so much peace and gratitude. From the bottom of our hears, thank you. Please keep all of our educators in your prayers.
The CMHS Counseling Dept.
v To the congregation of the Beulah Ann Baptist Church, I want to say thank you for your donation to Cabell Midland’s Knights Great Hall. This donation will go a long way to help the less fortunate in our school and community. As the Principal, I can’t express enough how much this means. I love you all.
Matt Adkins
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
DON WILLIAM BUSKIRK, 78, of Ona, whose funeral was Feb. 19. He is survived by his wife Janet Elkins Buskirk, and daughters Melinda Larck, Carrie Buskirk, and Jessie Blankenship.
WANDA JEAN COLLINS, 85, of Culloden, passed away March 7. She was the mother of Goldie Bostic and grandmother of Jamie Bostic.
NAOMI RUTH DAILEY, 84, of Ona, whose funeral was Feb. 26. She was a beloved member of our church who sang in the choir and was chair of the Decorating Committee. She is survived by her son Jack Dailey, daughter Robin Edmonds (Scott), five grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and niece, Linda Hayes.
KIMBERLY RAE DUNLAP, 62, of Manila, WV, whose funeral was Feb. 24. She was a cousin of Charlene Litteral.
REV. DR. J. D. REED, JR., 51, of Parkersburg, who passed away Feb. 16 after a nine-month battle with ALS. He served the WV Baptist Convention and International Ministries since 2011 and was the director of the House of Hope Foundation in Cochabamba, Boliva. He and his wife Rhonda’s ministry was supported by our church.
JEFFERSON KYLE VAUGHAN, 63, of South Williamson, KY, whose funeral was March 7. He was the brother of Mary Beth (Macs) Hall.
GEORGE WINTERS, 94, of Lesage, passed away Feb. 27. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was wonderful gospel singer. He was the father of Dorey Winters Rose.
MISSION PROJECTS
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. We raised $1,434 for them.
In March, our project is Uganda Building Project. Bobby Bowen spoke to us a few months ago about this project, and we have chosen this month to direct our support to it. Her Global Outreach coworkers in Jinja, Uganda, are building a center for education and help of all kinds. Our goal is to pay for a latrine for the new facility! (Instead of the open sewers in this city.) Our goal is $3,500 or more! To give, please write “Uganda” on the memo line of your check.
The ABWM Community Outreach Project for February was hats and gloves for the men, women and children at the Huntington City Mission. Thanks to all you contributed. In March, we are helping support the Uganda Building Project.
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.
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
The women of Beulah Ann’s ABWM and helpers were at Camp Ona bright and early on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the Guyandotte Baptist Association’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast.
Twenty-eight men (representing 9 churches) traveled the snow-covered roads to enjoy the big breakfast, and hear speaker Wayne Haynie. It was good to see Wayne again. Our church supported Wayne and his wife Mary years ago when they were Wycliffe Bible Translator workers. He is a member of Barboursville Baptist. It was also good to see Donnie Chapman, who has remained friends with Wayne over the years.
Wayne has a dedicated prayer life and was encouraging to the men present. Many prayers were offered that morning.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
The Children’s Awards night was Sunday Feb. 23rd. The children shined with their pins they have earned on their sashes. They earn a pin by attending church, bringing their Bible and by saying their Bible verse for the month. We had 2 Bible verses for January and February to learn. We are so proud of them learning and remembering the verses.
The Jesus Kids also sang that night. This is the new 2025 group. A lot of young ones that are singing as much as the older ones. They also earn a pin for singing with the Jesus Kids. We are proud of them too. Abilene Chapman sang “Jesus Loves Me” as a solo, what a beautiful voice.
The Bible Trivia that night was interesting. Of course, Pastor Greg had to ask the adults questions to make it fair. But the children showed how much they have been learning in Sunday School and in Children’s Church.
The children are in the middle of their attendance contest now for February and March. The winners will be announced the first Sunday in April.
We have begun collecting Easter eggs and candy for the Big Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 19th from 11-1.
We welcome Pat Edwards back to help us in the Children’s church nursery.
~~Children’s Ministry Team
GOOD NEWS NUGGETS
J We have enjoyed much “home-grown” music recently. On Feb. 9, Macs Hall went to the piano and played and sang for us. We so enjoyed “The Family of God,” and “Turn Your Radio On.” Then on Feb. 23, James Perry gave his rendition of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” and “Jesus It’s Me Again.” Reece Hunt did a wonderful job singing “Hallelujah” on Sunday morning, March 2. We have a lot of talent in our congregation.
CALENDAR:
** Mon., March 17, 6:30 pm – Sanctuary Choir will sing at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
** Tues., March 18, 25, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center; 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
** Sun., March 30, 7 pm – 5th Sunday Sing with guest singers the Taylor Brothers.
** Tues., April 1,8,15,22,29, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center; 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
** Sun., April 6, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion.
** Sun., April 6, 6 pm – ABWM Meeting, Family Center; ABMM Meeting, Caldwell Classroom; Jesus Kids Practice, Children’s Area.
** Mon., April 7, 7 pm – Sanctuary Choir will sing at Lighthouse Baptist Church.
** Tues., April 8, Combined Boards Meeting, Joseph & Mary Classroom.
** Sun., April 13 – Newsletter Deadline.
** Sun., April 13, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids to Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland.
** Wed., April 16, 7 pm – Quarterly Business Meeting.
** Sat., April 19 – Children’s Ministry Easter Egg Hunt, Family Center.
** Sun., April 20, 5:30 am – Youth Ministry’s Son Rise Service, Family Center.
** Fri.-Sun., April 25-27 – Spring Camp-a-Rama at Beech Fork Campground.
LOOKING AHEAD:
v Sat., May 17, 11 am – 2 pm – Dedication of the Sunny Day Activity Center at Camp Cowen.
v Sun.-Fri., June 8-13 – Vacation Bible School.
v Sun., Sept. 14 – Homecoming.
I saw a dozen eggs for $1.19 today, at Ollie’s. Marshmallow eggs, by the exit.
I was so startled when I was born that I couldn’t talk for a year and a half.
People say nothing is impossible. But I do nothing every day.
Men like to barbecue. Men will cook anything if danger is involved.
REVIVAL IN PROGRESS!
Revival kicked off Sunday morning, Mar. 9! Jessica Akers of Wayne County, playing guitar, was our special music, singing “A Birth I Can’t Remember and One I Can’t Forget,” “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord,” and “I Just Want to Thank You Lord.” She noted that the last song was written by her family member, Judy Marshall.
Evangelist Chuck Elkins brought a powerful sermon from Ephesians 3:20 entitled “Him That is Able.” He pointed out the Lord is able to save, able to deliver us from fire, able to heal, and able to provide all our needs.
Chuck was raised in this community and has memories of the “old” church, where his parents often sang for us.
On Sunday night, we were glad to hear Gary Sargent, now 87 years old, still singing for the Lord with his guitarist, Eddie Rushbrook. They sang several songs, ending with “The Family Bible.” What a blessing.
Chuck’s message was from Proverbs 27:1, entitled, “It’s Too Late.”
On Monday night, the choir from Chuck’s church, Mt. Zion Baptist, sang for us, and Chuck preached from Job 19:25-27.
Ryan and Julie Thompson of Salt Rock Community Church joined us on Tuesday night, with Ryan on guitar, singing several songs, including “Wayfaring Stranger,” “Then I Can Still Go Free, and “Word of God Speak.”
Our evangelist read I Chronicles 4:9-10, which is the prayer of Jabez. Like Jabez, we can pray for 1. Blessings indeed; 2. To enlarge my coast (territory, people to whom we can witness); 3. Thy hand be upon me; and 4. Keep me from evil.
He told of going to Jamaica for his daughter’s wedding. At the table, they were not being served any coffee, which his wife loves. Someone told them that the custom there was if your cup is bottom up, they would not be served. If they laid it on its side, they would be served tea, and if they turned it up, they would be served coffee. The message is, if you turn up your cup, God will fill it up.
(We will report on the remaining days of the revival in our next issue.)
NEWS FROM JAPAN
Recent letter from Sarah McCloy, International missionary from WV, serving at the location where David & Leslie Turley’s used to serve:
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost my 2nd anniversary of living here in Sendai! These two years have flown by so quickly. I’m constantly in awe that God led me to this place. It truly feels like home!
This April will bring some major changes to my life here in Sendai. For the past two years, I’ve been attending a Japanese language school 5 days a week. When I first began, I spoke almost no Japanese. Now, I’m getting ready to graduate from the advanced level program! I still have a long way to go with my Japanese abilities, but I’m so thankful for all I’ve learned so far. I know that as I continue to minister here in Sendai, my Japanese will continue to improve.
Since my time at the language school is ending, my responsibilities at the church will increase. I will continue to co-lead the children’s ministry and preach at Shokei Baptist church. I also hope to begin teaching some English classes at the church to meet more of the local community.
My work at Shokei Gakuin is still being decided. There is a lot of programming I could assist with–Shokei schools go from kindergarten to university level. Please pray for God’s guidance over myself and the leadership of Shokei church and schools as we discern where I can best serve the ministry.
Recently, I was selected to compete in my language school’s speech contest for our cultural festival. I spoke about the importance of learning from each other’s worldviews. I was nervous about speaking in Japanese in front of over 300 people. However, I ended up winning the second-place prize!
WHY’S IT MATTER?
A recent social media comment by a preacher caught my attention. In his defense of the King James Version of the Bible, he boldly claimed that he could take the King James and correct the Greek. Friends, that’s blasphemy! He claims the English translation of the Bible is better than the Holy Spirit-inspired writings of the faithful men who penned them. He further claims, “Who cares what the Greek says?” We should all care because the original New Testament was written in Greek. Pride and arrogance run rampant in the pulpit in the 21st Century. It’s important to do word studies to learn the accurate and complete meanings of words translated from Greek or Hebrew into English. English doesn’t offer the detail that the original languages do. Be careful who you listen to. Those who make outlandish claims unsupported by biblical evidence are treading on thin ice over a chasm of hellfire. Why’s it matter? It matters because following false doctrines can keep the lost out of heaven and the saved unprofitable for the Lord.
~~Pastor Greg
An Old Irish Blessing
May love and laughter light your days,
And warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
Wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
With joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours!
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 