The MISSION PROJECT for January is Knight’s Great Hall, which was established to help students in need. The endeavor started several years ago through the efforts of the school counselors, including our own Jenna McComas. A list of items needed to help can be found on the foyer bulletin board. To give a monetary contribution, please mark Knight’s Great Hall on the memo line of your check. Thanks so much!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for January is Romans.
If you read your Bible through in 2023, please give your name to Pastor Greg, Debbie Sansom, or Jo Ross. Thanks!
TODAY:January Newsletters are on the foyer tables.
TONIGHT:Jesus Kids practice at 6 pm.
January ABMM Community Outreach Project: New, or clean, gently used coats, hats, and gloves for the Huntington City Mission. Please place in the basket in the foyer or hang above the basket. Thanks!
A DIRECTORYUPDATE with 911 address changes we had received thru 11/30/23 is on the foyer tables. If your address still needs updating, please let Debbie or Jo know. Addresses containing Route and Box numbers are obsolete, and mail may be returned.
*Tax Reports: If you need a copy of the amount of your tithes for 2023, please see Brenda Lawson. (You may phone her at 304-730-4432.)
*Sunday School Secretaries, please give Tom McComas, Debbie Sansom, or Jo Ross a list of anyone who had perfect attendance in your class in 2023.
ONCE WAS LOST, NOW IS FOUND: Unclaimed items from the gym, kitchen and foyer are now all in the foyer. Also, a ring that was found is in the church office. Please claim these items! Any unclaimed coats, etc. not claimed by Jan. 31 will be donated to the Huntington City Mission and/or ECCHO.
JANUARY EVENTS
Tues., Jan. 23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Jan. 25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sat., Jan. 27, 6 pm – Annual Critter Dinner, Family Center. Please bring a dessert and a side dish to compliment the various “critters” that will be prepared by the ABMM and men of the church.
Everyone is invited to attend. Also, the Big Buck award will be presented that night. Please let Roger Kingery know if your hunt has been successful this year! Rick Webb is the judge.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Thurs., Feb. 1,8,15,22,29 – 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sun., Feb. 4, 6 pm – ABWM meeting in the Family Center dining room, ABMM meeting in the Caldwell Classroom.
Mon., Feb. 5, 7 pm – Board of Deacons Meeting, Family Center.
Tues., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 9 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Sun., Feb. 11 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give information to Jo Ross.
Sun., Feb. 11 – SOUPER BOWL OF CARING. Youth Ministries will be accepting donations for the Huntington City Mission.
Mon., Feb. 12, 7 pm – Board of Christian Education Meeting, Family Center.
Fri., Feb. 16, 9 am – Newsletter work party. Volunteers welcome.
Sun., Feb. 18, noonish – Chili/Soup Cook-off, Family Center.
Mon., Feb. 19, 5:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study Fellowship, Family Center. Soup and sandwiches will be on the menu. All ladies are invited to attend. “Fill My Cup Lord” will be the title of the devotion, and all ladies are asked to bring their favorite cup or mug.
Sun., Feb. 15, 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Awards.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: A High Calling (Ephesians 4:1-16). David C. Cook: Faith and Encouragement (II Chronicles20-:13-17).
The MISSION PROJECT for January is Knight’s Great Hall. The Knight’s Great Hall was established to help students in need. The endeavor started several years ago through the efforts of the school counselors, including our own Jenna McComas. A list of items needed to help can be found on the foyer bulletin board. To give a monetary contribution, please mark Knight’s Great Hall on the memo line of your check. Thanks so much!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for January is Romans.
TODAY:Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.
January ABMM Community Outreach Project: New or clean, gently used coats, hats, and gloves for the Huntington City Mission. Please place in the basket in the foyer or hang above the basket. Thanks!
A DIRECTORYUPDATE with 911 address changes we have received so far is on the foyer tables. If your address still needs updating, please let Debbie or Jo know. Addresses containing Route and Box numbers are obsolete, and mail may be returned.
*Tax Reports: If you need a copy of the amount of your tithes for 2023, please see Brenda Lawson. (You may phone her at 304-730-4432.)
*If you read your Bible through in 2023, please give your name to Pastor Greg, Debbie Sansom, or Jo Ross. Thanks!
*Sunday School Secretaries, please give Tom McComas, Debbie Sansom, or Jo Ross a list of anyone who had perfect attendance in your class in 2023.
THANK – YOU!!! John Hagley was instrumental in arranging our new WI-FI, and upgrading our computer systems here at church. We owe him a great big round of applause!!!
JANUARY EVENTS
Mon., Jan.15, 5:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study Fellowship, Family Center. Soup and sandwiches will be on the menu. All ladies are invited to attend. “Fill My Cup Lord” will be the title of the devotion, and all ladies are asked to bring their favorite cup or mug.
Tues., Jan. 16,23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Jan.18,25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Fri., Jan. 19, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center. All are encouraged to come help fold and label the newsletters.
Sat., Jan. 27, 6 pm – Annual Critter Dinner, Family Center. Please bring a dessert and a side dish to compliment the various “critters” that will be prepared by the ABMM and men of the church.
Everyone is invited to attend.
ONCE WAS LOST, NOW IS FOUND: Over a period of time, several coats, sweaters, hats, and other items have been hanging in the gym. If any of these are yours, they are now boxed up in the equipment room. Also, a ring has been found. It is in the church office. Please claim these items!
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: The Household of God (Ephesians 2:11-22). David C. Cook: Faith and Trust (Proverbs 3:1-8).
Don Dallas Copley,80, of Proctorville, OH, whose funeral was Thurs., Jan. 4. He was the husband of Beverly Kay Dailey Copley.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for January is Knight’s Great Hall. The Knight’s Great Hall was established to help students in need. The endeavor started several years ago through the efforts of the school counselors, including our own Jenna McComas. A list of items needed to help can be found on the foyer bulletin board. To give a monetary contribution, please mark Knight’s Great Hall on the memo line of your check. Thanks so much!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for January is Romans.
TONIGHT: 6 pm – ABWM, Family Center.
ABMM, Caldwell Classroom.
Jesus Kids, downstairs, Children’s area.
A DIRECTORYUPDATE with 911 address changes we have received so far is on the foyer tables. If your address still needs updating, please let Debbie or Jo know. Addresses containing Route and Box numbers are obsolete, and mail may be returned.
*Tax Reports: If you need a copy of the amount of your tithes for 2022, please see Brenda Lawson. (You may phone her at 304-730-4432.)
*If you read your Bible through in 2023, please give your name to Pastor Greg, Debbie Sansom, or Jo Ross. Thanks!
*Sunday School Secretaries, please give Tom McComas, Debbie Sansom, or Jo Ross a list of anyone who had perfect attendance in your class in 2023.
JANUARY EVENTS
Tues., Jan. 9,16,23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Jan. 11,18,25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Mon., Jan. 8, 7 pm – Meeting of the Combined Boards, Family Center. All members are urged to attend as we start planning for the new year.
Sun., Jan. 14 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.
Mon., Jan.15, 5:30 pm – Ladies Bible Study Fellowship, Family Center. Soup and sandwiches will be on the menu. All ladies are invited to attend.
Fri., Jan. 19, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center. All are encouraged to come help fold and label the newsletters.
Sat., Jan. 27, 6 pm – Annual Critter Dinner, Family Center. Please bring a dessert and a side dish to compliment the various “critters” that will be prepared by the ABMM and men of the church.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: God’s Workmanship (Ephesians 2:1-10). David C. Cook: Faith and Righteousness (Hebrews 11:1-4a, 7a,8,17-18,20-23,32,39-40).
Donald Miller, whose graveside service was Wed., Dec. 27. He was an uncle of Chris Watson, and great – uncle of Vera Miller.
Mickel David “Mike” Salmons,74, of Salt Rock, WV, whose funeral was Fri., Dec. 29. He was the father of Pastor Jason Salmons of Salt Rock Community Church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for December is Lily’s Place. Lily’s Place opened its doors in October 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Center in the United States. This facility provides observational, therapeutic, and pharmacological care to infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. They use proven therapeutic handling methods and the latest weaning techniques to make these babies as comfortable as possible. If you wish to make a contribution, please write LP on your check memo.
Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for December is Isaiah.
A DIRECTORYUPDATE with 911 address changes we have received so far is on the foyer tables. If your address still needs updating, please let Debbie or Jo know. Addresses containing Route and Box numbers are obsolete, and mail may be returned.
JANUARY EVENTS
Tues., Jan. 2,9,16,23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Jan. 4,11,18,25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sun., Jan. 7, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion.
Sun., Jan. 7, 6 pm – ABWM, Family Center, and ABMM, Caldwell Classroom.
Mon., Jan. 8, 7 pm – Meeting of the Combined Boards, Family Center. All members are urged to attend as we start planning for the new year.
Sun., Jan. 14 – Newsletter Deadline. Please give all articles to Jo Ross.
Sun., Jan. 14, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids to Paramount.
Fri., Jan. 19, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center. All are encouraged to come help fold and label the newsletters.
ONCE WAS LOST, NOW IS FOUND: Over a period of time, several coats, sweaters, hats, and other items have been hanging in the gym. If any of these are yours, they are now boxed up in the equipment room. Also, a ring has been found. It is in the church office. Please claim these items!
All services are live-streamed on our Facebook page:
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church; also just after service times on YouTube channel Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: Chosen in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-14). David C. Cook: The Faith of the Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12).
Ruth Joann “Pat” Hatfield,92, of Branchland, WV, whose funeral was Mon., Dec. 18. She was an aunt of Jimmy Beckett, and Ricky Sansom.
Tina Lorraine Howell,51, of Culloden, WV, whose funeral was Tues., Dec. 19. She was a daughter of Betty Shelton Chaney.
John E. Tomblin, 71, of Huntington, WV, whose funeral was Thurs., Dec. 21. He was a brother of Billy Tomblin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for December is Lily’s Place. Lily’s Place opened its doors in October 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Center in the United States. This facility provides observational, therapeutic, and pharmacological care to infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. They use proven therapeutic handling methods and the latest weaning techniques to make these babies as comfortable as possible. If you wish to make a contribution, please write LP on your check memo.
Thanks!
for 2024 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for December is Isaiah.
A DIRECTORYUPDATE with 911 address changes we have received so far is on the foyer tables. If your address still needs updating, please let Debbie or Jo know. Addresses containing Route and Box numbers are obsolete, and mail may be returned.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Dec. 26, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Tues., Dec. 26 – Happy “149th” Birthday Beulah Ann!
Sat., Dec. 30 – Happy Birthday Pastor Greg!
Sun., Dec. 31 – 5th Sunday Night Sing.
JANUARY EVENTS
Tues., Jan. 2,9,16,23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Jan. 4,11,18,25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sun., Jan. 7, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion.
Sun., Jan. 7, 6 pm – ABWM, Family Center, and ABMM, Caldwell Classroom.
Mon., Jan. 8, 7 pm – Meeting of the Combined Boards, Family Center.
Sun., Jan. 14 – Newsletter Deadline.
Sun., Jan. 14, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids to Paramount.
Fri., Jan. 19, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.
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. If you have read the Bible through in 2023, please give your name to Pastor Greg or Jo Ross or Debbie Sansom.
OVER 80 BIRTHDAYS
Sharon Hayes, Dec. 8, 81 yrs.
Mary Adkins Taylor, Jan. 8, 85 yrs.
OVER 50 ANNIVERSARIES
Buddy & Betty Becket, Jan. 2, 65 yrs.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEWSLETTER FUND
Thru church treasury $25.00
Willing Workers $20.00
Thank you for your generous support.
MISSION PROJECTS
In November, people gave generously to fund our Christmas Basket project. Funds were needed to buy fruit and other supplies to complete the baskets, and we gave $1,891. We help those in need, and honor those aged 80 and over, widows and widowers, those with serious health concerns, and those in nursing home care. We made about 85 baskets this year. Thanks to all who gave and the wonderful crew that showed up to deliver all those baskets! Merry Christmas to all!
ABWM CommunityOutreach Project
In November, we asked for individually wrapped snacks for the Veteran’s home in Barboursville. You gave a great big basket full. Thanks so much, and thanks to Walt and Shirley Frye for making the delivery.
“TWAS THAT NIGHT BEFORE
‘Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
“Cept dad and his spouse.
Their faces were haggard,
All wrinkled with care.
They looked at each other
And sighed in despair.
Could they both be enjoying
The presents they got?
From the look on their faces
We knew they were not.
It was simple to us
What was causing their ills.
They were figuring out
How to pay all those bills.
This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Old age is when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
The last Sunday of November the Children’s Ministry awards were given out for kids saying their Bible verses for October and November. We also played Bible Hero trivia with the adults. Thank you, Pastor Greg for always leading that and letting the adults answer a few questions. Of course, the kids always win!
December has been a busy month for the kids. The Jesus kids had their Christmas party outing the first of the month. They deserve it singing their hearts out at the nursing home. We cannot forget our elderly at Christmas so the 2nd Sunday of the month they visited Paramount Assisted Living and took them calendars and little gifts. That evening the whole Children’s Ministry put on the “Wanna Be a Star” Christmas program. The backdrop of stars was made by the kids. We had ages from three months old to 5th graders in the program. They all did outstanding and the true meaning of Christmas was told. The Star of Christmas is Baby Jesus. Thomas Drew Carter was our own Baby for the program.
Thank you, parents, for working with your kids and bringing them to church. We love you. ~~Children’s Ministry Team
Editor’s note: At Wednesday Prayer Meeting after the children’s play, many testimonies mentioned the baby in the manger, flailing his arms and legs the whole time. It brought tears to many eyes as he really made the birth of Jesus more real in our minds. Thanks, little “TD” Carter.
BAMBY
Several adults treated Youth Ministries to a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 19. Thanks so much.
Youth Ministries continue to volunteer at Facing Hunger Foodbank on a monthly basis. This month, on Dec. 9, Ed Braley joined us and helped us pack 288 boxes! We have received the schedule for the first part of 2024 and will be looking at dates to volunteer in 2024.
~~Mitzi Beckett
What does a gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet!
THANK YOU
Thank you we love every one for the Christmas Basket. We truly love our church.
Bill & Joyce Ryder
Thank you so much for your continued generous support of our food pantry. Our community is blessed to have you guys looking out for us!
Tracy Urian, CMHS Counselor
Thank you for the goodie basket. We appreciated it very much.
Ebert & Virginia Clagg
Thank you for the delicious bag of Christmas treats. Lorena Henry
I want to express my deep appreciation for your gift to Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child. We collect millions of shoeboxes and ship them to more than 100 countries. We thank the Lord for all those who make this project possible to share the Good News about His greatest gift – His Son, Jesus Christ. Franklin Graham
Dear Church Family, Thank you for the goodie bag. We appreciate it very much for thinking of us. Joyce McKinney and Jr. Adkins
Beulah Ann Church,
Thank you very much for the Christmas Gift Bag. It is so very much appreciated. Merry Christmas and may God bless all.
Sandy Hagley
Thank you for the fruit and goodies. Merry Christmas. Peggy Neal
WHILE CHILDREN SING
While children sing and carols play
The story of Nativity Day,
While shining wreaths and jeweled lights
Are sparkling through the frosted nights,
Eternal hope for peace again
Awakens in the hearts of men
While children sing and carols play,
Faith leads the world to Christmas Day
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
JACK C. BLACK, 87, of Barboursville, whose funeral was Nov. 29. He was an uncle of Brian Bellomy and Glen Foster.
EARL IVEN FETTY, 98, of Ona, WV, whose funeral was Dec. 8. He was a long-time, very active member of our church. He is survived by his children Nona Rimmer (John), Ronnie Fetty (Sharon), Randy Fetty (Gail), and Cindy Davis (Robert). He is also survived by 3 sisters and one brother, 10 grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of friends here at Beulah Ann.
TILDA HARMON, of Logan, cousin of Shirley Frye, passed away Nov. 14.
ROGER LEE KINGERY, 81, of Williamstown, WV passed away Nov. 17. He was raised in Howell’s Mill and was a friend of Dennie Dailey and had many other friends here.
RAY LINVILLE, 74, of Ona, whose funeral was Dec. 14. He was a neighbor of Roger & Sandy Kingery, and the son of the late Elsie Linville.
KENNETH “KENNY” J. McDANIEL, 63, of Scottown, OH, whose service was Nov. 28. He was a friend and former co-worker of Ricky Sansom, Dennis Childers, and Rick Webb.
BETTY JEAN REYNOLDS, 71, of Milton, whose funeral was Dec. 1. She is survived by her sister Carolyn Black Mullins, and nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Reynolds Family Gospel Singers, director of the Homeland Gospel Choir, and a friend to many in our church.
GARY OLIN TEMPLETON, 79, of Milton, WV, whose funeral was Fri., Dec. 8. He was the brother of Barbara Browing, and a friend to several in our church.
MARK TURLEY, 72, of Milton, whose funeral was Dec. 3. He is survived by his mother Maxine Turley; wife Carolyn Turley; brothers David (Leslie) Turley, Dana (Brenda) Turley, and sister Martha Turley; children Daryl Turley (Tricia), Joel Turley (Tamara), Carissa Phillips, and Samuel Turley. He was a cousin of Jo Ross and Susan McComas, and nephew of Patty Morrison and Gene Caldwell.
CALENDAR
**Sun., Dec. 17, 11 am – Youth Ministries Stick Drama, “Mary Did You Know?”
My church made a Christian movie called “ICan.” It is now available for purchase and streaming. It is currently the #1 best seller for Faith category and #5 new release on Amazon. It would mean the world to our team if you supported the project and bought a DVD and/or streamed the film! I think you will enjoy this incredible true story! Purchase options here:
J The Decorating Committee is to be commended for the fall decorations and now the Christmas decorations in the sanctuary! Beautiful job as usual.
J When a new better and faster wi-fi service became available in our area, and we signed on! Thanks to John Hagley for working diligently on this conversion. We now have fast and reliable service all over the church building, including the Beaver Building. John has brought us up-to-date in a great way.
J Our annual Church Christmas Dinner was Saturday, Dec. 2. Sunday School Classes provided ham and turkey, and everybody brought side dishes and those delicious desserts! Rianna Kingery volunteered to decorate, and it was beautiful. Mr. & Mrs. Claus were there to greet the children and hear their wishes. It was a lovely, well-attended fellowship. Many thanks to the worker bees who set up tables, worked in the kitchen, and cleaned up afterward. We see you, and you don’t get enough recognition. Merry Christmas!
J Two of our members, John Rimmer and Judy Lawson, sang in the Christmas program presented by the HurricaneCivic Chorus on Dec. 12.Several of our members also traveled to hear them at Forest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane. Other familiar faces in the chorus were Robert Jackson, Bill and Miriam Gillispie, and Debbie Finley. It was all wonderful, but the best had to be the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus! Amazing!
J Children’s Ministries surprised Sharon Hayes on Sunday morning, Dec. 10, with many gifts for her 81st birthday. Sharon has worked with the children for about 57 years!
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies Bible study has completed a 6-week study “In the Footsteps of the Savior,” by Max Lucado. We had good attendance, great food, and fellowship as we studied each Monday night. The Ladies Bible Study group will continue to meet once a month until our next Bible Study in spring. The ladies had a Christmas party, attended by many ladies of the church. We had a variety of Mexican dishes along with wonderful desserts. Debbie Dillon led the ladies in two games, the White Elephant gift exchange was played with much excitement and laughter and success. Everyone went home with a different “White Elephant” gift. Thank you to all the ladies who were able to come and engage in Christian fellowship with all our Sisters in Christ. We will be meeting in January, 3rd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm. All ladies are welcome to come and join us. ~~Connie Chapman.
GIDEON’S INTERNATIONAL VISIT
Jerry Lake joined us on Sunday, Nov. 26, and shared news from the Gideons. The first Bible placed by the Gideons was in 1908 in the Superior Hotel in Montana. Now they place Bibles or Testaments in “all the traffic lanes of life” in 199 countries in 109 languages. The Gideons auxiliary, made up of the wives of Gideons, place Bibles in doctor and dentist offices.
Scripture placement had been growing every year. In 2019, 82 million Bibles were distributed. Then Covid-19 hit. In 2020, it was 65 million, and in 2021, 30 million. In 2022, this trend was reversed to 45 million, and this year, as of May 30, 56 million have been disbursed! From 1908 to now, the total is 2.6 billion!
To be a Gideon, you must be a member of an evangelical Protestant church and be recommended by your pastor.
Jerry told us how to get the Gideon Bible app on your phone, just go to your app store, it is free, and in many languages. This app was designed by a university student who was saved after receiving his green New Testament!
This year, in addition to hotels, motels, hospitals, doctor and dentist offices, and schools and universities, armed services, VA, and more, they have expanded to VBS and church camps.
We gave a love offering in support of the Gideons’ work of $1,437, which could supply about 289 Bibles!
Mr. Lake sent this note: Dear Pastor Lunsford and Church Family, Thank you so much for your hospitality and warm welcome for The Gideons on Nov. 26. Your generous offering will be used to purchase and place many Bibles throughout the world! May God richly bless you for your kindness! (In turn, he personally purchased and donated five Bibles in honor of Beulah Ann.)
Dear readers: I would like to apologize for appearance of this version of the church letter. Each month, when I copy and paste the letter from Word to e-mail, the formatting goes a little crazy. Bold and not bold exchanges places, as does italics and non-italics, and the font sizes exchange places, etc. I try to clean it up a little but it is difficult. The Word documents are attached if you would like to print it out for easier reading. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the news from the church. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Editor, Jo Ross
The MISSION PROJECT for December is Lily’s Place. Lily’s Place opened its doors in October 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Center in the United States. This facility provides observational, therapeutic, and pharmacological care to infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. They use proven therapeutic handling methods and the latest weaning techniques to make these babies as comfortable as possible. If you wish to make a contribution, please write LP on your check memo.
Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2023 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for December is Isaiah.
Today: DecemberNewsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.
11:00 am & 7:00 pm– Children’s Christmas Party.
A DIRECTORYUPDATE with 911 address changes we have received so far is on the foyer tables. If your address still needs updating, please let Debbie or Jo know. Addresses containing Route and Box numbers are obsolete, and mail may be returned, including Christmas Cards!
DECEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Dec. 19, 26 – 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Wed., Dec. 20, 7 pm – Fireside Christmas. Come prepared to share a Christmas memory, poem, or song.
Thurs. Dec. 21, 6 pm – Christmas Caroling. Come join us as we carol around the neighborhood and then fellowship in the Family Center.
Tues., Dec. 26 – Happy “149th” Birthday Beulah Ann!
Sat., Dec. 30 – Happy Birthday Pastor Greg!
Sun., Dec. 31 – 5th Sunday Night Sing.
JANUARY EVENTS
Tues., Jan. 2,9,16,23,30, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Jan. 4,11,18,25, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sun., Jan. 7, 11 am – Ordinance of Communion.
Sun., Jan. 7, 6 pm – ABWM, Family Center, and ABMM, Caldwell Classroom.
Mon., Jan. 8, 7 pm – Meeting of the Combined Boards, Family Center.
Sun., Jan. 14 – Newsletter Deadline.
Sun., Jan. 14, 2:45 pm – Jesus Kids to Paramount.
Fri., Jan. 19, 9 am – Newsletter Work Party, Family Center.
ONCE WAS LOST, NOW IS FOUND: Over a period of time, several coats, sweaters, hats, and other items have been hanging in the gym. If any of these are yours, they are now boxed up in the equipment room. Also, a ring has been found. It is in the church office. Please claim these items! “I CAN,” the movie made by Tyler Sansom’s church, is now available for purchase and streaming. It is currently the #best seller for Faith category and #5 new release on Amazon. Tyler’s team would be very thankful if you supported the project by buying the DVD and/or streaming the film. You will enjoy this incredible true story! Purchase options here: www.icanmovie.info/watch-movie.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the FAMILY and FRIENDS of:Ray Linville, 74, of Ona, whose funeral was Dec. 14. He was a neighbor of Roger & Sandy Kingery,and the son of the late Elsie Linville.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: Learning Contentment (Philippians 4:4-18). David C. Cook: The Faith of Family (Matthew 1:1-17).
Earl Iven Fetty,98, of Ona, WV, whose funeral was Fri., Dec. 8. He was a long-time, very active member of our church. He is survived by his children Nona Rimmer (John), Ronnie Fetty (Sharon), Randy Fetty (Gail), and Cindy Davis (Robert). He is also survived by 3 sisters and one brother, 10 grandchildren,18 great- grandchildren, 6 great-great- grandchildren, and a host of friends here at Beulah Ann.Gary Olin Templeton, 79, of Milton, WV, whose funeral was Fri., Dec. 8. He was the brother of Barbara Browing, and a friend to several in our church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for December is Lily’s Place. Lily’s Place opened its doors in October 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Center in the United States. This facility provides observational, therapeutic, and pharmacological care to infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. They use proven therapeutic handling methods and the latest weaning techniques to make these babies as comfortable as possible. If you wish to make a contribution, please write LP on your check memo.
Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2023 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for December is Isaiah.
Today: 11:00 am – Children’s Christmas ProgramPractice. This will be for the school-age children and the Bible Bees.
2:45 pm – Jesus Kids at Paramount.
Newsletter Deadline– Please give all articles to Jo Ross.
Tonight: 5:30 pm – School Age Children program practice.
6:00 pm – Choir Practice in the classroom.
6:15 pm – Bible Beesprogram practice.
Widows and Singles Luncheon at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Milton, on Sat., Dec.16, at noon. Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Hoops Children’s Hospital. RSVP to Alliene Caldwell by Dec. 10th.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Dec. 12, 19, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Dec. 7, 14, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Mon., Dec. 11, 5:30 pm – Ladies Christmas Party. Please bring a dish to go along with a Mexican Dinner, and a white elephant gift. All ladies are invited to attend. See Connie Chapman for more details.
Mon., Dec. 11, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Family Center.
Tues., Dec. 12, 7 pm – Hurricane Civic Chorus Presents “I Heard the Bells”, at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, Hurricane. Judy Lawson and John Rimmer are both members of the Chorus.
Jack C. Black, 87, of Barboursville, WV, whose funeral was Wed., Nov.29. He was an uncle of Brian Bellomy and Glen Foster.
Kenneth “Kenny” J. McDaniel, 63, of Scottown, OH, whose graveside service was Tues., Nov. 28. He was a friend and former co-worker of Ricky Sansom, Dennis Childers, and Rick Webb.
Betty Jean Reynolds, 71, of Milton, WV, whose funeral was Fri., Dec.1. She was a member of the Reynolds Family Gospel Singers, and a friend to many in our church.
Mark Turley, 73, of Milton, WV, whose services are today, Sun., Dec. 3, at Wallace Funeral Home in Milton. Visitation will be 2pm – 4pm, and the funeral will be at 4 pm. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and their 3 children. He was a son of Maxine Turley, brother of Dana, David, and Martha Turley, nephew of Patty Morrison, and cousin of Jo Ross and Susan McComas.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for December is Lily’s Place. Lily’s Place opened its doors in October 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Center in the United States. This facility provides observational, therapeutic, and pharmacological care to infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. They use proven therapeutic handling methods and the latest weaning techniques to make these babies as comfortable as possible. If you wish to make a contribution, please write LP on your check memo.
Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2023 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for December is Isaiah.
Tonight: 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice.
ABWM (Family Center)
ABMM (Caldwell Classroom)
Items Left in the Gym: Over a period of time several coats, sweaters, hats, and other items have been hanging in the gym. If any of these are yours, they are now boxed up in the equipment room. Thanks!
Mon., Dec. 11, 5:30 pm – Ladies Christmas Party. Please bring a dish to go along with a Mexican Dinner, and a white elephant gift. All ladies are invited to attend. See Connie Chapman for more details.
Mon., Dec. 11, 7 pm – Christian Board Meeting, Family Center.
Tues., Dec. 12, 7 pm – Hurricane Civic Chorus Presents “I Heard the Bells”, at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, Hurricane. Judy Lawson and John Rimmer are both members of the Chorus.
The MISSION PROJECT for November is Christmas Baskets. We need funds to buy supplies to help those in need, as well as honor those in our church and community who are widowed, elderly, have serious health conditions, or are in assisted living. We need to purchase a few grocery store gift cards and lots of fruit. We also need folks to bring individually wrapped Christmas cakes, cookies, and candies. (There is a basket in the foyer.) We will also need help with the assembly and distribution of the baskets. Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2023 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for November is II Corinthians.
Tonight: 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice.
The ABWM Community Outreach project for November is snack foods for the Barboursville Veteran’s Home. They need individually wrapped snacks such as chips, cookies, candies, and granola bars. If you choose to help, place all the goodies in the basket in the foyer. Thanks!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Nov. 28, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Thurs., Nov. 30, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Fri., Dec. 1, 9 am – Complete and distribute Christmas Baskets, Beaver Building. Volunteers are needed to deliver.
Sat., Dec. 2, 6 pm – Church Christmas Dinner, Family Center. Turkey and ham will be provided by Sunday School Classes. Please bring side dishes and desserts.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text: Union Gospel Press: Judgement and Exile (II Chronicles 36:15-21; Psalm 137:1-6). David C. Cook: Freedom to Edify (I Corinthians 10:23-31; 11:1).
Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church 