September 1, 2024 Bulletin

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS OF:

Lowell Thomas Templeton, 81, of Milton, WV, whose funeral will be 1 pm, Tues., Sept. 3, at Wallace Funeral Home in Milton. Visitation is from noon to 1 pm. He was a grandfather of Brandi (Brad) Benedict.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for September is Revelation.

Tonight: 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice. This is for children kindergarten through 6th grade.

ATTENDANCE CONTEST is underway for Children’s Ministries. The winner will go on a day trip to Noah’s Ark on Sat., Oct. 12. 

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Sun., Sept. 1,8,15,22,29, 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice.

                                     6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.

Sun., Sept. 8 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

Sun., Sept 8, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Pastor Tyler Sansom.

Sun., Sept. 8, 6 pm – ABWM Meeting, Family Center.

                                ABMM Meeting, Caldwell Classroom.

Mon., Sept. 9 – Wed., Sept. 11 – Golden’eers Fall Retreat, Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for more information.

Fri., Sept. 13, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00, and Redeemed by Grace will sing.

Mon., Sept. 16, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Family Center.

Fri., Sept. 20 – Sun., Sept. 22 – Fall Camp-a-Rama, Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more information.

Thurs., Sept. 26, 6 pm – Guyandotte Association Annual Meeting, at 26th Street Baptist Church.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: Daniel Honors God’s Law (Daniel 1:8-21)
David C. Cook: Abram Builds an Altar at Mamre (Genesis 13:8-18).

August 2024 Newsletter

JULY SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

July 7                     122

July 14                    111               

July 21                    123

Jully 28                  117

                           4 (473) 118 avg.

Your attendance is very much welcome at any time. Love to see everybody back!

FIND US ON MEDIA, OR CONTACT US

Web sitewww.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-mailBeulahAnnMBC@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:

           August: II Chronicles

          September: Revelation

Evangelistic Outreach Bible Reading Calendars give an Old and New Testament selection to read each day of the year. A chronological Bible Reading schedule is also available. All these plans are on the front foyer table. 

OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS

Peggy Neal, Sept. 4, 91 yrs.

Ray Scarberry, Sept. 7, 87 yrs.

Phyllis Noble, Sept. 8, 81 yrs.

Jane Hatfield, Sept. 9, 82 yrs.                 

OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES

Charles & Pat Markin, Sept. 3, 59 yrs.       Bill & Joyce Ryder, Sept. 9, 69 yrs.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND

 Anonymous thru church treasury     $65.00

Thank you for your generous support.

MISSION PROJECTS

In July, we gave to buy school supplies for students at Ona Elementary School who cannot afford all they need. We collected $435.00 for this cause.

In August, our project is the Salvation Army. This is a Bible-based, non-profit international organization that preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ, and meets human needs in His name without discrimination. They are often the first on the scene when disasters occur, while helping to meet the needs of their local communities. If you wish to donate, write SA on the memo line of your check. Thanks.

Dear Reader,

You are cordially invited to come home to Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 15, whether you are local and just haven’t been here in a while, or whether you have moved away, please come back to worship with us. Sunday School at 10, Worship at 11, Dinner around 12:30, preaching by Evangelistic Outreach’s Calvin Ray Evans at 2:00, and Singing by Redeemed by Grace. (If you are coming from out of town, please don’t worry about bringing food, there will be plenty.) We would love to see you!

                     Beulah Ann Church Family

John: Did you sign up for the company 401k? Don: There’s no way I can run that far. 

Sunday School Superintendent Tom McComas shared this Jeff Foxworthy quote with us on July 21 – “How to tell if a person needs encouraging –If they’re breathing.”

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:

CAUDLE JERRY “CJ” ADKINS, 73, of Ashland, KY, whose funeral was July 24. He was the son of the late Rev. Caudle Adkins. He served as pastor of several churches and as a missionary to the Philippines and Peru. He was a good friend to many in our church.

BEULAH Y’VONNE BAUGH, 87, of Huntington, whose funeral was July 26. She was an aunt of Debbie Sansom.

JACK PERRY BROWNING, 77, of Hamlin, whose funeral was Aug. 7. He was a good friend of Seth Neal. 

ELIZABETH “PEACHES” CALDWELL, 94, of Myrtle Beach, SC, who passed away Aug. 8. She was the widow of Junior Caldwell, and the mother of the late Becky Black, and Marybeth Kyle, and Craig Caldwell (Debbie), and many grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. She was a member here and attended faithfully until she moved away. 

LISA HIBNER, 42, of Orlando, FL, who passed away Aug. 4. She was the niece of Chuck Hibner.

ERNEST DARRELL KEENAN, 90, of Salt Rock, whose funeral was Aug. 6. He was an uncle of Debbie Dillon and Jerry Wetherholt. 

DR. GLENN MATTHEWS, 88, of Robbins, NC, who passed away Aug. 5. He was a well-known evangelist who held revival here once.

JAMES “JIM” MILLER, 81, of Richmond, VA, passed away August 7. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kelly, two children, two grandchildren, and sisters Nellie Gillespie, Betty Byrd, and Patty Miller. Jim grew up in this church and is fondly remembered by many. 

JAMES “JIM” EDWIN QUEEN, 86, of Milton, whose passed away July 28. He was an uncle of Colter, Taz, and Tanner Queen. 

CAROLYN R. SHAVER, 85, of Milton, whose funeral was Aug. 16. She was the mother of Cassie (Steve) Maynor.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS

Wow it’s school time already. Kids are coming back from all their vacations this summer. On Sunday night August 11th we had a Back 2 School Bash at the Beaver Bldg. picnic shelter. Kids had a salad bar (they requested it!), pizza bar, and then later an ice cream bar. They played water games, got wet but dried off playing in the sun. It was a beautiful Sunday evening. The kids were sent home with backpacks full of items they can use at school or home. Thanks for all the parents who helped out.

Jesus Kids practice will resume Sunday August 18th. This will be for kindergarten thru 6th grade. Kids love to sing so we practice church songs every Sunday night at 6 pm. Then we sing at the Paramount Assisted Living every 2nd Sunday afternoon of each month. We also sing in church and sometimes other places.

Our Fall attendance contest begins this month and next month. Kids earn points for attending church, saying their Bible verse and bringing their Bible. We have a day trip planned on October 12th to Noah’s Ark for the winners! They must have over 12 points to win. 

Pray for the children as they enter another school year.         ~~Children’s Ministry Team

CAMP COWEN 2024

 This report is from Reece Hunt, who attended Senior High Camp in July:

 This year at Camp Cowen our focus was on doing everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 – Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything in love.

This year at Camp Cowen was another fun year with friends, old and new, getting closer to Jesus.  We played games that were Olympic-themed working together as a team. They started a new thing called Table Talk, which is where we broke up into small groups where we were given a verse to analyze and discuss what each of us thought it meant. This took the place of Vespers, which I really missed. We had evening worship every evening and lots of music. “Made for More” was my favorite song that we sang.

Some Key Points that I took away are: Don’t settle, wait for what God’s best is for you; True bravery is pushing through your fear;

Know the Word of God better than the enemy; Carry out the Word of God in our identity; What God has done for us, we should do for others; God puts His joy in us so our joy will be full; To Love is to live like Jesus; God CHOSE me!  John 15:16 – this was my favorite verse!

CALENDAR

**Sun., Aug. 18, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Jerry Ryder.

**Tues., Aug. 20, 27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

**Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.

**Fri.-Mon., Aug. 30, 7 pm, Aug. 31, Sept. 1, Sept. 2, 2 pm – “Sight & Sound” live production of “Daniel” will be broadcast at Huntington Mall Cinema.

**Tues., Sept. 3,10,17,24, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center, and 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.

**Sun., Sept. 8 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

**Sun., Sept. 8, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Tyler Sansom.

**Mon., Sept. 9, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.

**Mon.-Wed., Sept. 9–10 – Golden’eers Fall Retreat, Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for more information.

**Fri., Sept. 13, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

**Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00. Special singers will be Redeemed by Grace from Proctorville.

**Mon., Sept. 16, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Family Center.

**Fri., Sept. 20 – Sun., Sept. 22 – Fall Camp-a-Rama, Beech Fork State Park.

**Thurs., Sept. 26, 6 pm – Guyandotte Association Annual Meeting, at 26th Street Baptist Church.

**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 the display of our new quilt!

GOOD NEWS NUGGETS

Colton Kisner was our guest speaker for both services on July 21, while Pastor Greg enjoyed a nice vacation. Colton is the husband of our own Jenny Dailey. He is originally from Preston County, but he and Jenny spent a few years in Texas where he completed his master’s degree in theology and served in churches there, before moving back to WV four years ago, and they now live in Jenny’s late grandparent’s house, Rev. Denver Dailey. In the morning, he spoke on Psalm 2:1-12. He noted parts of this passage are quoted three times in the New Testament. He emphasized that we must remember that Jesus has all authority, and that God laughs at mortals who think they have great political power. 

J We hope you had your photo taken Aug. 9-12 for our new Church Directory. This directory will be special since it is our 150th Anniversary, and we hope to include some historical pictures. 

J Our Sanctuary Choir sang in revival at Sunrise Temple on Monday, Aug. 12. We received a warm welcome, and enjoyed the sermon brought by Steve Cook. J The Willing Workers Sunday School Class was invited to the home of Ed and Debbie Dillon on July 27, for a great meal and a dip in the swimming pool. Not much swimming was done, but we had really good fellowship. Thank you to the Dillons!

The Widows, Widowers, and Singles group was welcomed into the home of Patty Morrison on July 20 for a wonderful dinner, catered by Angie Neal! Twenty-three guests from Beulah Ann and Lighthouse Baptist gathered for the meal and fellowship. Linda Leese brought a devotion entitled “Sheep and Goats,” which everyone enjoyed.

CABELL COUNTY FAIR NEWS

Alright, we know this isn’t church news, but we are proud of all our church kids who participated in the Cabell County Fair this month: Ellie Foster – Market Steer, 2nd place Junior Showman; Emma Jenkins – Feeder Heifer Rookie of the Year; Mason Jenkins – Feeder Steer; Garrett Jenkins – Feeder Steer; Keeley Carter – Meat Market Goat and a Special Lamb; Bradley Neal – Younguns Market Goat and Younguns Market Hog; Sadie Neal – Younguns Market Cattle; Griffin Meadows – Younguns Market Cattle; Savannah Meadows – Feeder Steer, 2nd Place Junior Showman; and Carter Scarberry – Younguns Market Hog.

BACK TO SCHOOL POEM

Today I hurry off to school

To work and learn and play

I’m in a brand-new grade this year

What a happy day!

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

On December 26, 2024, Beulah Ann will be 150 years old! The Anniversary Committee has planned many events, and we want to encourage everyone to attend, especially those of you have moved away, because we would love to have you visit “home” and worship with us on any or all of these special events. Our events started in June when we turned 149½! Here are the upcoming events:

è Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Our guest speaker will be home grown Casey Chapman, son Brent and Debi Chapman, grandson of Richard and Peggy Chapman. 

è Sun., Sept. 8, 11 am – Our guest speaker will be home grown Tyler Sansom, from Indiana, son of Ricky and Debbie Sansom. 

è Sun., Sept. 15 – Homecoming! We are going back to old-fashioned homecoming. Pastor Greg will speak at 11 am, then we will dismiss for dinner, but not in a hurry. So that no one will have to leave service early to prepare the tables, we will have about a 20- minute period to fellowship, and look at the historical displays if you would like. Then we will return to the sanctuary around 1:30 pm, where Calvin Ray Evans will speak around 2 pm. Special singers will be Redeemed by Grace, from Proctorville. (No evening service.)

è Sun., Nov. 17, 11:00 am – Old Fashioned Dress-up Day & Thanksgiving Service. Fellas, get your suspenders out, and ladies, find your bonnet! We can’t wait to see what you come up with. (For ideas, look at the 1999 tri-fold in the Historical Display room.)

è Sun., Dec. 29, 11:00 – Sesquicentennial Celebration! Historical quilts will be on display, and we will open the Time Capsule that was created in 1999 at our 125th Anniversary. We will have a dinner with a very special cake! Our newSesquicentennial quilt will be on display also.

The Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class has graciously allowed us to use their classroom for our historical displays. You may visit any time the church is open, or during office hours, Tues.-Fri., 9 am-1 pm. Our new church directory will be ready by our anniversary also, and an update to the church history that was written by Mildred Caldwell up through 1999 will also be completed.

VISIT FROM MOTHER CHURCH

What a wonderful fellowship we had Sunday night, Aug. 11. Pastor Simon Morrison of Mud River Baptist Church, was our guest speaker. Simon grew up in our church and was saved in the “old church” at the age of seven. He shared with us many memories. He recounted how John Rimmer would greet everyone with a big handshake slap, and if you were a child, you would end up with a bubble gum in your hand. He had memories of Luther Morrison, Mary Lou Elkins, Viola Adkins, Oliver Beckett, Elsworth Markin, and others.

He reminded us that in the year of our founding, the Civil War wounds were still fresh, brother against brother in this area. In 1876, Rev. Thomas Hawkins Jr., son of one of our founders, called for a great revival, and he encourage people to bury the hatchet and bury hard feelings, and things were much better from that point on. Our founder, Thomas Hawkins, was Simon’s great-great-grandfather.

He preached from Psalm 16:5-7. He told us how important it is for us to pass down our heritage and our godly traditions. Some traditions are worth protecting.

We had copies of the drawing of a tree that shows all the churches which were planted from Mud River Baptist Church, showing 28 churches. He said that now, from those 28, there are over 300 church plants. What a heritage!

Many folks from Mud River joined us for worship and for fellowship afterward. Many of them enjoyed visiting our Historical Display room, and stayed for refreshments. It was truly a wonderful evening.

(CORRECTION: Last month we wrote that Rev. Tracy Mills was pastor of Open-Door Baptist Church, but he is pastor of Madison Avenue Christian Church. Sorry for the error.)

THE SCENT OF AUGUST

Bright sunlit skies,

Nature’s warm colors,

The smell of seasons about to change,

The hint of new beginnings,

Knowing something wonderful is around the bend.                          

                                        WomenWorking.com           

GUYANDOTTE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION DAY CAMP JULY 15-19, 2024

The theme was “Arrow Island” Choosing God’s Way. Forty-three students in grades 1st thru 5th attended Day Camp. They spent the day in Bible lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities. In the afternoon we had special activities – water slides, water balloons, inflatable slide, and the Ona VFD came out to hose down the campers. It was so hot that week!

Six Association churches and five non-association churches and several campers with no church affiliation participated.

We praise the Lord for all the volunteers – thirteen youth and the adult staff members. We greatly appreciate all the Association churches who provided lunches for everyone – Good Hope, Hope Christian, Milton and 26th St. Baptist. May God bless each of you.

The teachers for the week were Lisa Vititoe, Meredith Crawford, Jennifer Hanson and Ann Hinkle. Our music staff was outstanding with Helen Freeman and Terry Bowen. They were wonderful. “Feathers” the puppet helped with the music and games. Mike from Union Baptist led the Vesper Service on Friday. We have planted the seed of the gospel in each of the camper’s hearts.

Day Camp Pastor – Tim Arthur

Board of Christian Education: Lisa Morris, Dawn Venoy, Anita Robinson, Helen Freeman, Rebecca Childers.

Day Camp is so exciting and a BLESSING. Former campers were reminiscing about how great Day Camp was for them and now they are bringing their children. God is so GOOD. Praising God for allowing me to be able to work with this wonderful group of volunteers. What a BLESSING!                      ~~Rebecca Childers

August 8, 2024 Bulletin

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:

ELIZABETH “PEACHES” CALDWELL, 94, of Myrtle Beach, SC, who passed away Aug. 8. She was the widow of Junior Caldwell, and the mother of the late Becky Black, and Marybeth Kyle, and Craig Caldwell (Debbie), and many grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. She was a member here and attended faithfully until she moved away.

DR. GLENN MATTHEWS, 88, of Robbins, NC, who passed away Aug. 5. He was a well-known evangelist who once held revival here.

CAROLYN R. SHAVER, 85, of Milton, whose funeral was Aug. 16. She was the mother of Cassie (Steve) Maynor.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The MISSION PROJECT for August is The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its’ message is based on the Bible. Its’ ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its’ mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you wish to donate, put SA 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 August is II Chronicles.

TODAY: August Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.

TONIGHT: Jesus Kids resume after a summer break, at 6 pm downstairs. For kindergarten through 6th grade.

ATTENDANCE CONTEST is underway for Children’s Ministries. The winner will go on a day trip to Noah’s Ark on Sat., Oct. 12. 

Have you seen the BANNERS made for the 125th Anniversary, hanging in the balcony area? Aren’t they beautiful? The 150th Anniversary Committee would like for each Sunday School Class and group to make a banner for our December 26 150th Anniversary. We would like them to be more uniform this time, so we will supply the material, then you can add your creativity to it! Please see Pastor Greg, Jo Ross, Duane Adkins, Pat Grass or Becky Childers, and we will get you the material to get you started.

HELP NEEDED: Ann and Paul Hinkley are looking for volunteers to help with the Good News Club that meets at Milton Elementary every Thursday after school until 5:00 pm. (Volunteers help with songs, snacks, bathroom breaks, checking in/out, writing prayer requests, games, playground supervision, and teaching.)

AUGUST EVENTS

Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.

Fri.-Mon., Aug. 30, 7 pm, Aug. 31, Sept. 1, Sept. 2, 2 pm – “Sight & Sound” live production of “Daniel” broadcast at Huntington Mall Cinema.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

                                     6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.

Sun., Sept. 8 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

Sun., Sept 8, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Pastor Tyler Sansom.

Mon., Sept. 9 – Wed., Sept. 11 – Golden’eers Fall Retreat, Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for more information.

Fri., Sept. 13, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00, and Redeemed by Grace will sing.

Mon., Sept. 16, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Family Center.

Fri., Sept. 20 – Sun., Sept. 22 – Fall Camp-a-Rama, Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more information.

Thurs., Sept. 26, 6 pm – Guyandotte Association Annual Meeting, at 26th Street Baptist Church.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sat., Oct. 12 – Trip to Noah’s Ark for the winners of the children’s Ministries attendance contest August-September.

Sun., Oct. 13 – Fri., Oct 18, 7pm – Fall Revival with Pastor Jeff Fetty.

Thurs.-Fri, Oct. 17–18, – WVBC Annual Meeting, Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Hill, WV.

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 the display of our new quilt!

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: A Servant Girl points Naaman to God (II Kings 5: 1-5, 9-15a)
David C. Cook: Upright and Godly (Titus 1:1-15).

August 11, 2024 Bulletin

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:

Jack Perry Browning, 77, of Hamlin, WV, whose funeral was wed., Aug. 7. He was a friend of Seth Neal.

Lisa Hibner, 42, of Orlando, FL, whose funeral is at a later date. She was a niece of Chuck (Serena) Hibner.

Ernest Darrell Keenan, 90, of Salt Rock, WV, whose funeral was Tues., Aug. 6. He was an uncle of Debbie Dillon and Jerry Wetherholt.

Jim Miller, of Richmond, VA, who passed away this week. He was a brother of Nellie Gillispie and Betty Byrd.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The MISSION PROJECT for August is The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its’ message is based on the Bible. Its’ ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its’ mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you wish to donate, put SA 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 Monthfor August is II Chronicles.

TODAY: Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

TONIGHT: 5 pm Children’s Ministry Back to School Bash. Picnic at the Picnic Shelter and water games. Bring a Towel!

                  6 pm -Simon Morrison, Pastor of Mud River Baptist Church (our “Mother Church”) will speak and his congregation will join us. Fellowship reception after. (Please note service time change.)

Have you seen the BANNERS made for the 125th Anniversary, hanging in the balcony area? Aren’t they beautiful? The 150th Anniversary Committee would like for each Sunday School Class and group to make a banner for our December 26 150th Anniversary. We would like them to be more uniform this time, so we will supply the material, then you can add your creativity to it! Please see Pastor Greg, Jo Ross, Duane Adkins, Pat Grass or Becky Childers, and we will get you the material to get you started.

HELP NEEDED: Ann and Paul Hinkley are looking for volunteers to help with the Good News Club that meets at Milton Elementary every Thursday after school until 5:00 pm. (Volunteers help with songs, snacks, bathroom breaks, checking in/out, writing prayer requests, games, playground supervision, and teaching.)

There is a Mandatory Training session on Sat., Aug.17, at Milton Baptist Church. (Curriculum and insurance protection is provided.) See Ann or Paul Hinkley for more info. Thanks!

AUGUST EVENTS

Mon., Aug. 12, 6 pm – Sanctuary Choir will sing at the Revival at Sunrise Baptist Temple. If you wish to carpool, be here at 5:30 pm.

Mon., Aug. 12, 2 pm – 8:30 pm – Church Directory Photos, Family Center.

Mon., Aug. 12, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Joseph & Mary Classroom.

Sun., Aug. 18, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Rev. Jerry Ryder.

Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00, and Redeemed by Grace will sing.

Mon., Sept. 9 – Wed., Sept. 11 – Golden’eers Fall Retreat, Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for more information.

Sun., Oct. 13 – Fri., Oct 18, 7pm – Fall Revival with Pastor Jeff Fetty.

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.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: Young David Anointed King (I Samuel 16:1-4b,6-13)
David C. Cook: Christ’s Love as the Rule (I John 3:1-10).

August 25, 2024 Bulletin

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The MISSION PROJECT for August is The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its’ message is based on the Bible. Its’ ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its’ mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you wish to donate, put SA 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 Monthfor August is II Chronicles.

Tonight: 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice. This is for children kindergarten through 6th grade.

ATTENDANCE CONTEST is underway for Children’s Ministries. The winner will go on a day trip to Noah’s Ark on Sat., Oct. 12. 

HELP NEEDED: Ann and Paul Hinkley are looking for volunteers to help with the Good News Club that meets at Milton Elementary every Thursday after school until 5:00 pm. (Volunteers help with songs, snacks, bathroom breaks, checking in/out, writing prayer requests, games, playground supervision, and teaching.)

AUGUST EVENTS

Tues., Aug. 27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Sun., Sept. 1,8,15,22,29, 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice.

                                     6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.

Sun., Sept. 8 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

Sun., Sept 8, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Pastor Tyler Sansom. SEPTEMBER EVENTS(Continued)

Sun., Sept. 8, 6 pm – ABWM Meeting, Family Center.

                                ABMM Meeting, Caldwell Classroom.

Mon., Sept. 9 – Wed., Sept. 11 – Golden’eers Fall Retreat, Parchment Valley. See Alliene Caldwell for more information.

Fri., Sept. 13, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00, and Redeemed by Grace will sing.

Mon., Sept. 16, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Family Center.

Fri., Sept. 20 – Sun., Sept. 22 – Fall Camp-a-Rama, Beech Fork State Park. See Erin Carter for more information.

Thurs., Sept. 26, 6 pm – Guyandotte Association Annual Meeting, at 26th Street Baptist Church.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sat., Oct. 12 – Trip to Noah’s Ark for the winners of the Children’s Ministries attendance contest August-September.

Sun., Oct. 13 – Fri., Oct 18, 7pm – Fall Revival with Pastor Jeff Fetty.

Thurs.-Fri, Oct. 17–18, – WVBC Annual Meeting, Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Hill, WV.

Fri., Oct 25 – Fri., Oct. 26 – Youth Retreat at Camp Ona. See one of the youth leaders for more information.

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.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: Josiah Calls the People Back to God (II Kings 22:8-10; 23:1-3, 21-23)


David C. Cook: Devoted to Good Works (Titus 3:3-11).

August 4, 2024 Bulletin

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:

James “Jim” Edwin Queen,86, of Milton, WV, whose service was privately held by his family. He was an uncle of Colter, Taz, and Cannon Queen.

Praise Report:

Mollie Perry reports that her daughter, Vivian, has accepted the Lord as her Savior! Prayers have been answered!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. If you wish to donate, put SA 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 off August is II Chronicles.

Today: Sign-up for the new Directory Portraits. Portraits are being scheduled for Thurs., Aug. 8, 2-8:30 pm; Fri., Aug. 9, 2-8:30 pm, Sat., Aug. 10, 10 am – 4 pm, and a new date, Mon., Aug. 12, 2 – 8:30 pm. See Jennifer Hanson in the foyer, or use the QR code in this bulletin to sign-up on line. Also, volunteers are needed on each of these days to check people in. There is a sign-up sheet for volunteers on the foyer table, or see Jennifer if you can help. (You may also call her at 615-406-5184.) Thanks!

Have you seen the BANNERS made for the 125th Anniversary, hanging in the balcony area? Aren’t they beautiful? The 150th Anniversary Committee would like for each Sunday School Class and group to make a banner for our December 26 150th Anniversary. We would like them to be more uniform this time, so we will supply the material, then you can add your creativity to it! Please see Pastor Greg, Jo Ross, Duane Adkins, Pat Grass or Becky Childers, and we will get you the material to get you started.

HELP NEEDED: Ann and Paul Hinkley are looking for volunteers to help with the Good News Club that meets at Milton Elementary every Thursday after school until 5:00 pm. (Volunteers help with songs, snacks, bathroom breaks, checking in/out, writing prayer requests, games, playground supervision, and teaching.)

There is a Mandatory Training session on Sat., Aug.17, at Milton Baptist Church. (Curriculum and insurance protection is provided.) See Ann or Paul Hinkley for more info. Thanks!

AUGUST EVENTS

Tues., Aug.6,13,20,27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

Thurs.- Sat., Aug. 8–10, and Mon., Aug. 12 – Church Directory Photos, Family Center.

Sun., Aug. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

Sun., Aug. 11, 6 pmSimon Morrison, Pastor of Mud River Baptist Church (our “Mother Church”) will speak and his congregation will join us. Fellowship reception after. (Please note service time change.)

Mon., Aug. 12, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Joseph & Mary Classroom. (Moved due to directory photo session.)

Fri., Aug. 16, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00, and Redeemed by Grace will sing.

Sun., Oct. 13 – Fri., Oct 18, 7pm – Fall Revival with Pastor Jeff Fetty.

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.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: A Faithful Servant in the Church (Acts 9:36-43).
David C. Cook: The Fellowship of Encouragement (I Thessalonians 2:13-20; 3:1-5).

July 2024 Newsletter

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…

Preachers do it far too often. Some who testify do it with passion and conviction. Most don’t realize their engagement in such scandalous behavior, nor do they recognize the harm it brings to the Church. I’m talking about bragging about Satan. We rage against the rise of homosexuality, the breakdown of the biblical family, the redefinition of marriage, and the chaos of radicalized government. Do you not see what we’re doing? We’re bragging about Satan’s effectiveness and confirming the weakness of the 21st-century Church! We sound defeated, alarmed, and, in some cases, unhinged! It’s time we return the Gospel as the primary message of our preaching, teaching, and witness.

Brother Gene Caldwell says, “We need to stop telling people how good the devil’s doing.” He’s right! The truth is, the devil isn’t doing any good. Jesus Christ went about doing good. He’s still doing good, and we need to preach, teach, sing, and testify about that! Victory is in Jesus Christ! Those living in this sin-cursed world can have it if they repent and believe the Gospel. But they won’t get the Good News if we continue spending more time on Satan’s work than Christ’s! We need to preach more about the cross, where forgiveness, redemption, salvation, and eternal life were purchased by the body and blood of the sinless savior, Jesus Christ!

The Holy Spirit works through born-again believers! If you find yourself drawn to complain about the world, look up. Your redemption is closer now than ever. All these temporary troubles trying to trip and trap bona fide believers have no eternal hold on you. There’s joy, peace, and life in Christ. Preach victory and deliverance from sin. Encourage the broken to come and learn of Jesus. Proclaim the love, mercy, and justice of a holy, righteous, and just God! If it isn’t covered by the blood, it’s judged in the flood before the great white throne.                                                                                                                 ~~Pastor Greg

JUNE SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

June 2                     149
June 9                     122               
June 16                   120
June 23                   120
June 30                   110

                           5 (621) 124 Average

Your attendance is very much welcome at any time. Love to see everybody back!

FIND US ON MEDIA, OR CONTACT US

Web sitewww.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-mailBeulahAnnMBC@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:

          July: Philippians

          August: II Chronicles

Evangelistic Outreach Bible Reading Calendars give an Old and New Testament selection to read each day of the year. A chronological Bible Reading schedule is also available. All these plans are on the front foyer table. 

OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS

Alfred Burns, July 19, 92 yrs.

Judy Priestly, July 22, 85 yrs.

Shirley Perego, Aug. 18, 86 yrs.

 OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES

Butch & Brenda Vititoe, July 31, 55 yrs.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND

Anonymous thru church treasury    $50.00
Willing Workers SS Class                $20.00
Gail Wetherholt                               $20.00

Thank you for your generous support.

MISSION PROJECTS

In June, our church Mission Project was Lily’s Place, where newborn babies born with drug addiction (due to mother’s use) are cared for. We donated $500 for this cause.

In July, we are giving to buy school supplies for students at Ona Elementary School who cannot afford all they need. To give, just write Ona Elementary on the memo line of your check.

The ABWM Community Outreach Project for June was newborn socks, paper towels, and reuseable shopping bags for Lily’s Place. What a response! We collected 141 pairs of tiny socks, a few paper towels, and 87 tote bags, a few miscellaneous baby items. They were so excited to receive these. Thanks to all who participated.

In the June issue of “The Lily Pad,” we find this note from a mom – “My son was born with NAS and spent two months at Lily’s Place. You could tell they care about their babies and families. I never once felt judged or belittled. I absolutely love Lily’s Place – they saved my son and me. I feel like without them, I very well could have fallen right back to what brought us here in the first place. Thankfully, my recovery has been continuous and it’s all thanks to my support system through Lily’s Place. We love Lily’s Place and everyone who works hard to make families feel welcomed and loved.”

A bottle of water can be $1 at the market, $3 at a restaurant, $4 at the movies, $5 at the ball game, and $6 at the airport. It’s the same exact water. The only thing that changed its value was the place. So, the next time you feel like you have no value, maybe you’re in the wrong place.

 CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:

MALINDA BONENE, 71, of Huntington, whose funeral was June 19. She was a sister of Kim Miller.

STEPHEN PATRICK CORNWELL, 83, of Barboursville, whose funeral was July 3. He was an uncle of Mitzi Beckett.

JOE MICHAEL FINCHAM, 74, of Lesage, passed away July 14. He is survived by his wife Lola and five children. He was a good friend of several in the church. 

ROSA LEE HICKMAN, 90, of Milton, whose funeral was June 29. She was a friend of Ethel Davis.

LINDA RENEE KIFF LAFFERRE, 75, of Ona, whose graveside service was July 9, and memorial service here at the church on July 15. She was a faithful member who enjoyed singing in the choir, volunteering for VBS, and faithfully attending ABWM. She is survived by her brothers Willie (Dorey) Rose, Jerry Rose, and sister Pam Triplett. 

CLARENCE “BUB” LYKINS, 78, of Ona, whose funeral was June 20. He was a friend of many in the church.

KENNER YALE MARKINS, 67, of Barboursville, whose funeral was July 11. He was a friend to many in the church.

GARY BRENT MCCALLISTER, 66, of Barboursville, whose funeral was July 3. He was a co-worker of Mark and Jared Childers, and a friend to many in the church.

ALICE LUNSFORD TAYLOR, 74, of Milton, whose funeral was June 23. She was a cousin of Dennie Dailey. 

GEORGE TOPPING, 85, of Barboursville, passed away June 11. He was an uncle of Shirley Frye.

TRUSTEE REPORT

The Trustees would like to thank Air Systems of Huntington for the aluminum plate that they donated free for our Carport entrance.  Bo Winters installed the aluminum plate on the porch by the carport entrance to keep people in the dry when coming in that door. He did this free of charge on his day off.

We would also like to thank Ricky Webb for adding baffling to one of the front AC units that was running loudly. Made quite a difference!

THANK YOU

We want to say how much we enjoy your messages on WEMM FM 107.9. they are touching many precious lives. Thank you for supporting Christian Radio. You are making a positive difference. Thank you.                          Dee Hatfield, WEMM FM

 Thank you so much for the use of the Family Center for the Ray Family Reunion.                                                                     Debbie Napier

A big thank you to whoever fixed the window in the Nursery. It has been broken for a few years!                                   Chunky and all the little boys in the nursery

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS

The last Sunday in June we held the Children’s Ministry awards in the morning church service. The children have been working hard for the Spring & Summer Contest learning Bible verses, attending church, and bringing their Bible. We are so proud of them.

On Sunday July 14th was our Barboursville Park outing with the winners of the Spring & Summer Contest. We enjoyed eating under the shelter and playing on the playground which had a cool breeze from the lake. But by 3 pm we were ready to go to Tom and Susan McComas’ pool. That was refreshing. The kids say thank you Uncle Tom & Aunt Susan.

Wonder where our fall attendance contest trip will take them? Our Back-to-School Party is August 11th. Stay cool!               ~~Children’s Ministry Team

Have you seen the banners made for the 125th Anniversary, hanging in the balcony area? Aren’t they beautiful? The 150th Anniversary Committee would like for each Sunday School Class and group to make a banner for our December 26 150th Anniversary. We would like them to be more uniform this time, so we will supply the material, then you can add your creativity to it! Please see Pastor Greg, Jo Ross, Duane Adkins, Pat Grass or Becky Childers, and we will get you the material to get you started.

CALENDAR

**Tues., July 23,30 – Sew Blest, Family Center.

**Sat., July 27, 4 pm – Willing Workers Class Meeting at Ed & Debbie Dillon’s swimming pool. The Dillons will furnish hot dogs/hamburgers, please bring picnic sides. (They live on Fudges Creek, 3.5 miles out, with “Dillon” sign in front yard.) 

**Mon., Aug. 5, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.

**Tues., Aug.6,13,20,27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

**Thurs.-Sat, Aug. 8–10, and Mon., Aug. 12, Church Directory Photos, Family Center.

**Sun., Aug. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

**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. (Please note service time change.)

**Sun., Aug. 11 – Children’s Ministry Back to School Bash.

**Mon., Aug. 12, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Joseph & Mary Classroom. (Moved due to directory photo session.)

**Fri., Aug. 16, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center. Volunteers needed!

**Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest SpeakerCasey 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. Special singers will be Redeemed by Grace from Proctorville.

**Nov. 10, Noon – Verteran’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 the display of our new quilt!

 I hate it when I notice an old person, and then realize I went to high school with them.

GOOD NEWS NUGGETS

We are so pleased to have visitors enjoying our historical displays. On June 28th Theresa Yoho Shy and Margie Yoho Perry (home for a family reunion) spent lots of time relishing in the memories spurred by our exhibits. Then on Saturday, July 13, the Ray Reunion took place in our Family Center, and sisters Mary Ray Brubeck, Reba Ray Dunford, and Nellie Ray Harshbarger took a tour, along with niece Debbie Napier. They really seemed to enjoy it. On July 16, Reba and Bill Anderson from Alabama dropped by. We are happy so many are enjoying the exhibits. 

Jo Ross has been bringing short talks on Sundays at 11:00 called “A Moment in History.” These will continue until our anniversary. Also, Pastor Greg has videoed interviews of Gene Caldwell, age 101, and Viola Adkins, age 93, to share their memories. We have seen one clip of Gene Caldwell, and are looking forward to more.  

Our Fifth Sunday Night Sing on June 30 brought us wonderful singing and pickin’ from the Friendly Neighbors. Jesse Lacy, the pastor of Bowen Ridge Church, his wife Gail, daughter Cindy, and neighbor Joey brought us many songs, including “Just Any Day Now,” “The Lighthouse,” and “On Heaven’s Bright Shore.” We especially enjoyed Cindy’s playing of the stand-up bass fiddle. Great job. 

Father’s Day was June 16, and all fathers present got a small gift, and Gene Caldwell was recognized as the oldest father present, and Chris Carter was recognized as the father of the youngest baby present, which was T. D. Carter at 10 months. They each received restaurant gift cards from Adult Ministries. 

Another guest singer brought blessings on July 7. Cassie Adkins used her beautiful voice and upbeat presence to sing “Thank You Lord,” and “Nothing But the Blood.” She is Brooke Neal’s sister!

George Leese has accepted the call to Pastor at Good Shepard Freewill Baptist Church in Huntington. George has been a great help to Pastor Greg and will be missed.

The ABWM would like to thank everyone who participated in our WV Blessings offering on June 12. The total was $302.56. Wonderful!

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

On December 26, 2024, Beulah Ann will be 150 years old! The Anniversary Committee has planned many events, and we want to encourage everyone to attend, especially those of you have moved away, because we would love to have you visit “home” and worship with us on any or all of these special events. Our events started in June when we turned 149½! Here are the upcoming events:

Sun., Aug. 11, 6 pm – Simon Morrison, pastor of Mud River Baptist Church and who was raised in this church, will speak. Mud River is our “Mother Church.” Their congregation will also be worshipping with us, and we will have a fellowship reception after service. (Note the service time change!)

Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Our guest speaker will be home grown Casey Chapman, son Brent and Debi Chapman, grandson of Richard and Peggy Chapman. 

Sun., Sept. 8, 11 am – Our guest speaker will be home grown Tyler Sansom, from Indiana, son of Ricky and Debbie Sansom. 

Sun., Sept. 15 – Homecoming! We are going back to old-fashioned homecoming. Pastor Greg will speak at 11 am, then we will dismiss for dinner, but not in a hurry. So that no one will have to leave service early to prepare the tables, we will have about a 20 – minute period to fellowship, and look at the historical displays if you would like. Then we will return to the sanctuary around 1:30, where Calvin Ray Evans will speak around 2 pm. Special singers will be Redeemed by Grace, from Proctorville. (No evening service.)

Sun., Nov. 17, 11:00 am – Old Fashioned Dress-up Day & Thanksgiving Service. Fellas, get your suspenders out, and ladies, find your bonnet! We can’t wait to see what you come up with. (For ideas, look at the 1999 tri-fold in the Historical Display room.)

Sun., Dec. 29, 11:00 – Sesquicentennial Celebration! Historical quilts will be on display, and we will open the Time Capsule that was created in 1999 at our 125thAnniversary. We will have a dinner with a very special cake! Our new Sesquicentennial quilt will be on display also.

The Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class has graciously allowed us to use their classroom for our historical displays. You may visit any time the church is open, or during office hours, Tues.-Fri., 9 am- 1 pm. Our new church directory will be ready by our anniversary also, and an update to the church history that was written by Mildred Caldwell up through 1999 will also be completed. 

Our first 150th Anniversary event was “Dinner on the Ground” on Saturday, June 15. We had planned an outdoor picnic, but the heat and humidity were oppressive, so we moved to the Family Center! Still had picnic foods and homemade ice cream!

Our guest singer, Jacob Marshall, did a wonderful job. His first selection was “Wonderful Words of Life,” which was written in 1874, the same year our church was founded. We had invited four young preachers who all had their roots in Beulah Ann.

Tracy Mills, pastor of Madison Avenue Christian Church in Huntington, spoke of the Israelites spending 40 years in the desert before crossing the Jordan River, and how God told them to make a marker of twelve stones as a memorial to the place. It is important to remember and mark significant events, like a church anniversary. He shared many memories and named many people who had encouraged him in the early years of his ministry.

Jeff Fetty, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Point Pleasant, read Phillipians 1:6, and spoke of growing in Christ. He was thankful for his parents and grandparents, and named so many people from the church who had influenced his growth.

Jason Salmons, pastor of Salt Rock Community Church, told how he was unsaved when he was deployed overseas in 2003, and his wife Amy began attending here. He was saved after his return, and Pastor Paul assigned him and Amy to lead the “Read the Bible Through in One Year” effort, which made a big change in his life. He remarked we will not have faith or hope in heaven, because it will be real!

Tim Messinger, pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Milton, told that he did not come to church as a young man. When he and Kandi had a baby in 1993, his mother-in-law Alliene Caldwell brought baby Sarah to church faithfully. When she went on a vacation, she made him promise to take the baby to church, which he did, and was saved. Later, at revival, he heard Calvin Ray Evans preach, “Obey the call,” and he knew that meant him.

MISSION SUNDAY

Our second Sesquicentennial event was Sunday, July 14, when we celebrated Mission Sunday. We had displays set up in the back of the church representing mission trips taken over the years by our members. One whole table represented the 20 trips taken by the late Ann Caldwell, ranging from many trips to countries in South America, the Caribbean, and even Russia and Australia. Another table represented trips to Alaska, Arizona (Hopi Indian School), Russia, and even to WV to help restore a flood-damaged church. There are so many more. A world map marked all the locations we have touched.

Missions have always been important at Beulah Ann. We have a healthy mission budget and an active ABWM. In the 1950’s, our Pastor Ernest Cremeans had a big heart for missions. He would say that a church that did not have a heart for missions would not flourish. He encouraged learning about and giving to missions. Also, in the 50’s, what is now our ABWM was formed, then called the Women’s Mission Society.

Rev. David Turley was our special speaker. He is currently pastor of the First Baptist Church of Reading, PA. For many years, he and his wife, Leslie were International Missionaries serving in Okinawa, Japan. We were hoping to have Leslie speak as well, but she was unable to come.

David spoke on Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee…” When stepping out in faith, in stead of “go” we should think “come” with Jesus. There is no fear in the perfect love of God.

David spoke of his experiences and how they prepared him for events in the life of the church he pastors now, which shares the building with three Hispanic churches and one recovery church. They have all grown and learned from this unusual experience.

July 28, 2024 Bulletin

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:

Caudle Jerry “CJ” Adkins,73, of Ashland, KY, whose funeral was Wed., July 24. He was a friend to many in our church.

Beulah Y’vonne Baugh, 87, of Huntington, WV, whose funeral was Fri., July 26. She was an aunt of Debbie Sansom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 Thurs., Aug. 8, 2-8:30 pm; Fri., Aug. 9, 2-8:30 pm, Sat., Aug. 10, 10 am – 4 pm, and a new date, Mon., Aug. 12, 2 – 8:30 pm. See Jennifer Hanson in the foyer, or use the QR code in this bulletin to sign-up on line. Also, volunteers are needed on each of these days to check people in. There is a sign-up sheet for volunteers on the foyer table, or see Jennifer if you can help. (You may also call her at 615-406-5184.) Thanks!

Have you seen the BANNERS made for the 125th Anniversary, hanging in the balcony area? Aren’t they beautiful? The 150th Anniversary Committee would like for each Sunday School Class and group to make a banner for our December 26 150th Anniversary. We would like them to be more uniform this time, so we will supply the material, then you can add your creativity to it! Please see Pastor Greg, Jo Ross, Duane Adkins, Pat Grass or Becky Childers, and we will get you the material to get you started.

JULY EVENTS

AUGUST EVENTS

Fri., Aug 2 – Sun., Aug 4 – Men & Boys Camp at Camp Cowen.

Tues., Aug.6,13,20,27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

Thurs.- Sat., Aug. 8–10, and Mon., Aug. 12 – Church Directory Photos, Family Center.

Sun., Aug. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

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. (Please note service time change.)

Mon., Aug. 12, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Joseph & Mary Classroom. (Moved due to directory photo session.)

Fri., Aug. 16, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: A Sinner Serves Christ (Luke 7:36-50).
David C. Cook: Expectant Watchfulness (Psalm 130:1-8).

July 21, 2024 Bulletin

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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: July Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.

Today: Sign-up for the new Directory Portraits. Portraits are being scheduled for Thurs., Aug. 8, 2-8:30 pm; Fri., Aug. 9, 2-8:30 pm, Sat., Aug. 10, 10 am – 4 pm, and Mon., and a new date, Mon., Aug. 12, 2-8:30 pm. See Jennifer Hanson in the foyer, or use the QR code in this bulletin to sign-up on line. Also, volunteers are needed on each of these days to check people in. See Jennifer.

JULY EVENTS

Sat., July 27, 4 pm – Willing Workers Class Meeting at Ed & Debbie Dillon’s swimming pool. The Dillons will furnish hot dogs/hamburgers, please bring picnic sides. (They live on Fudges Creek, 3.5 miles out, with “Dillon” sign in front yard.)

AUGUST EVENTS

Tues., Aug.6,13,20,27, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.

Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 8–10, and Mon., Aug. 12 – Church Directory Photos, Family Center.

Sun., Aug. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.

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. (Please note service time change.)

Mon., Aug. 12, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Joseph & Mary Classroom. (Moved due to directory photo session.)

Fri., Aug. 16, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.

Sun., Aug. 25, 11 am – Guest Speaker, Casey Chapman.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sun., Sept. 15 – Old-Fashioned Homecoming! Greg will speak at 11, and Calvin Ray Evans will speak at 2:00, and Redeemed by Grace will sing.

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.

Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:

Union Gospel Press: The Deliverance of the Jews (Esther 8:3-8; 9:18-23).
David C. Cook: Delightful Precepts (Psalm 119:73-80).

July 14, 2024 Bulletin

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

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.

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).