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Sunday, January 29, 2012
TODAY’S SERVICE
...Pastor Delbert will be preaching for the morning service. Pastor Travis will be preaching for the evening service and Emma Cox will follow the Lord in water baptism.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Charlotte Gritt.........................Today Morning
Kim Cyrus...............................Today Evening
Madonna Estep........................Morning Feb. 5
Jenny McClanahan...................Evening Feb. 5
...We are looking for additional Nursery Workers; if you would like to volunteer please see Travis.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Ruth Ann Jones, Cole Morrison, Amanda Boyles, Isaac Bailey, Kathy Cook, Brittany Cyrus, Hevalene Lovejoy, Charlotte Gritt, Jason McClanahan, Linda Lou McGrew and Jack Pennington
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
...The Ladies Aid will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activities Building. This is for babies up thru 6th grade. This is a free event and we will feed them dinner; we just ask that you please bring their favorite snack. Don’t forget to sign up in the vestibule!
CHOIR PRACTICE
...Choir practice will resume on Sunday, February 5 at 5:30pm. If you are thinking about joining the choir this would be a great time to do it!
LADIES AID
...The Ladies Aid will meet this Thursday, February 2 at the Activities Building beginning at 12:00 noon. Your hostess will be Martha Cook.
GOOD NEWS CLUB
...The Good News Club will meet Thursday, February 2nd. Please let Travis know if you are unable to attend or if you are going to meet us at the school.
Expressing Our Praise to the Lord
BIBLE MEDITATION
... "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands." Psalm 100:1
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...There's nothing wrong with getting excited in church. I heard about a man who came to a cold church. The preacher said something he agreed with and he said, "Amen." Everybody turned around and looked at him. After awhile he said, "Praise the Lord." Then people arched their eyebrows. Next time he said "Amen" an usher tapped him on the shoulder to quiet him down. The usher said, "What is wrong with you?" He said, "Well, nothing. I've just got religion." To which the usher curtly replied, "Well, mister, you didn't get it here." It's easier to cool down a zealot than it is to warm up a corpse.
ACTION POINT
...What does it mean to make a joyful noise unto the Lord? How do you make a joyful noise to Him...not just on Sundays in church, but all week long? Sing one of your favorite hymns throughout the day today.
CHURCH CAMP
...Mark your calendars. Save the date. Take vacation. July 14-21, 2012. Church camp needs you! Our goal this year is to have all of our young people at camp, but that depends on you. Pray about how God would have you be involved.
SPECIAL THANKS
...A special thanks to Joy Stevens, Charlotte Gritt, Orvie Stewart, Libby Painter, Mabel Asbury and Larry & Martha Cook for all of their hard work cleaning and repairing the tables and chairs at the Activities Building.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur
Buddy Hawley-home with good report
Glenn Knight-home with good report
Jo Stone
Brenda Cook-Rm 576 CAMC Memorial; Larry Cook’s niece
John Little-John Hopkins Hospital
Alex Kail-possible surgery the first of February
Vic McCormick-Rm 334 CAMC Memorial; Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-recovering at home; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Mona Cook-Lynn Russell’s mother
Good News Club at Poca Elementary-we will be working with Lett Creek Comm. Church in this endeavor
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Dorothy Mahaney-Rm 409 Teays Valley Center
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
...Pastor Delbert will be preaching for the morning service. Pastor Travis will be preaching for the evening service and Emma Cox will follow the Lord in water baptism.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Charlotte Gritt.........................Today Morning
Kim Cyrus...............................Today Evening
Madonna Estep........................Morning Feb. 5
Jenny McClanahan...................Evening Feb. 5
...We are looking for additional Nursery Workers; if you would like to volunteer please see Travis.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Ruth Ann Jones, Cole Morrison, Amanda Boyles, Isaac Bailey, Kathy Cook, Brittany Cyrus, Hevalene Lovejoy, Charlotte Gritt, Jason McClanahan, Linda Lou McGrew and Jack Pennington
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
...The Ladies Aid will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activities Building. This is for babies up thru 6th grade. This is a free event and we will feed them dinner; we just ask that you please bring their favorite snack. Don’t forget to sign up in the vestibule!
CHOIR PRACTICE
...Choir practice will resume on Sunday, February 5 at 5:30pm. If you are thinking about joining the choir this would be a great time to do it!
LADIES AID
...The Ladies Aid will meet this Thursday, February 2 at the Activities Building beginning at 12:00 noon. Your hostess will be Martha Cook.
GOOD NEWS CLUB
...The Good News Club will meet Thursday, February 2nd. Please let Travis know if you are unable to attend or if you are going to meet us at the school.
Expressing Our Praise to the Lord
BIBLE MEDITATION
... "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands." Psalm 100:1
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...There's nothing wrong with getting excited in church. I heard about a man who came to a cold church. The preacher said something he agreed with and he said, "Amen." Everybody turned around and looked at him. After awhile he said, "Praise the Lord." Then people arched their eyebrows. Next time he said "Amen" an usher tapped him on the shoulder to quiet him down. The usher said, "What is wrong with you?" He said, "Well, nothing. I've just got religion." To which the usher curtly replied, "Well, mister, you didn't get it here." It's easier to cool down a zealot than it is to warm up a corpse.
ACTION POINT
...What does it mean to make a joyful noise unto the Lord? How do you make a joyful noise to Him...not just on Sundays in church, but all week long? Sing one of your favorite hymns throughout the day today.
CHURCH CAMP
...Mark your calendars. Save the date. Take vacation. July 14-21, 2012. Church camp needs you! Our goal this year is to have all of our young people at camp, but that depends on you. Pray about how God would have you be involved.
SPECIAL THANKS
...A special thanks to Joy Stevens, Charlotte Gritt, Orvie Stewart, Libby Painter, Mabel Asbury and Larry & Martha Cook for all of their hard work cleaning and repairing the tables and chairs at the Activities Building.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur
Buddy Hawley-home with good report
Glenn Knight-home with good report
Jo Stone
Brenda Cook-Rm 576 CAMC Memorial; Larry Cook’s niece
John Little-John Hopkins Hospital
Alex Kail-possible surgery the first of February
Vic McCormick-Rm 334 CAMC Memorial; Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-recovering at home; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Mona Cook-Lynn Russell’s mother
Good News Club at Poca Elementary-we will be working with Lett Creek Comm. Church in this endeavor
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Dorothy Mahaney-Rm 409 Teays Valley Center
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
Sunday, January 22, 2012
TODAY’S SERVICE
...Pastor Delbert will be preaching for both services today. Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday throughout America. Pastor Delbert will by the Grace of God be pointing out in his message: “God’s view on Sanctity of Life.” Is God pro-choice, pro-abortion, or pro-life? His answer should be our answer!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Yes, we are having Children’s Church downstairs this morning.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Paula Miller.............................Today Morning
Madonna Estep........................Today Evening
Charlotte Gritt..........................Morning Jan. 29
Kim Cyrus................................Evening Jan. 29
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Jon Knight and Jeff Withrow
NEW SECURITY SYSTEM
...The church Alarm System has been activated. If you have a key see Marlana.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
...The Ladies Aid will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activities Building. This is for babies up thru 6th grade. We will feed them dinner. This is a free event; just please bring their favorite snack. There is a sign up sheet in the vestibule.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
... Reminder, we are going snow tubing this Saturday, January 28. We'll leave the church promptly at 7:00am, we are tubing in the first session of the day and we will be back before dinner. Cost is $26.00; please turn you money in to Marlana or Travis ASAP (please make checks payable to the church.) Also, please fill out a release form; they are posted on the youth bulletin board.
...Pastor Delbert will be preaching for both services today. Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday throughout America. Pastor Delbert will by the Grace of God be pointing out in his message: “God’s view on Sanctity of Life.” Is God pro-choice, pro-abortion, or pro-life? His answer should be our answer!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Yes, we are having Children’s Church downstairs this morning.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Paula Miller.............................Today Morning
Madonna Estep........................Today Evening
Charlotte Gritt..........................Morning Jan. 29
Kim Cyrus................................Evening Jan. 29
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Jon Knight and Jeff Withrow
NEW SECURITY SYSTEM
...The church Alarm System has been activated. If you have a key see Marlana.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
...The Ladies Aid will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activities Building. This is for babies up thru 6th grade. We will feed them dinner. This is a free event; just please bring their favorite snack. There is a sign up sheet in the vestibule.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
... Reminder, we are going snow tubing this Saturday, January 28. We'll leave the church promptly at 7:00am, we are tubing in the first session of the day and we will be back before dinner. Cost is $26.00; please turn you money in to Marlana or Travis ASAP (please make checks payable to the church.) Also, please fill out a release form; they are posted on the youth bulletin board.
Burning Brightly for the Glory of God
BIBLE MEDITATION
... "And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush." Exodus 3:2
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...Major Ian Thomas has imagined Moses saying something like this when he encountered God in the burning bush, "Would you look at that bush? It just keeps on burning for God. I wish my life could burn for God like that and keep on burning." Then Major Thomas imagined God replying, "Moses, you think this bush is so wonderful? Do you see that bush over there? I could do the same thing with it. Moses, it's not the bush--it's God in the bush. Any old bush will do." It's not you! It's not me! We are only the vessels of God's anointing. As you surrender yourself to God today, He will fill you and use you for His glory.
ACTION POINT
...Surrender yourself to God today. And as you do, He will use you. Allow His flame to burn brightly for all to see.
CHURCH CAMP
...Mark your calendars. Save the date. Take vacation. July 14-21, 2012. Church camp needs you! Our goal this year is to have all of our young people at camp, but that depends on you. Pray about how God would have you be involved.
RUMMAGE DONATIONS
...If you have a donation for the rummage sale please call Charlotte Gritt, Joy Stephens or Orvie Stewart before you drop it off at the Activities Building. This will allow them to know when a donation is being dropped off and it can be stored away in the proper place. Also, we are NO longer accepting electronic items (TV’s, computers, phones, etc.).
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
... The contribution statements for the tax year 2011 are in the vestibule. Please see the morning greeters to get yours. If you have any questions call Marlana 304-755-1364.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur
Buddy Hawley
Glenn Knight-appointment at Cleveland Clinic this Tuesday
Jo Stone
Brenda Cook-SICU CAMC Memorial; Larry Cook’s niece
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-535 St. Francis; Mendy Fisher’s mother; may get to come home this week
Joyce Browning-diagnosed with brain tumor; Lynn Russell’s friend
Good News Club at Poca Elementary-we will be working with Lett Creek Comm. Church in this endeavor.
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Dorothy Mahaney-Rm 409 Teays Valley Center
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
Special Prayer Request - Cook
Please remember Brenda Cook in prayer today; she is scheduled for major surgery today. Brenda is Larry Cook's niece and has been through a lot in the last two of years.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
TODAY’S SERVICE
...Pastor Delbert will be preaching for the morning service and Pastor Travis for the evening service.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Kim Cyrus ............................Today Morning
Anita Gillespie........................Today Evening
Paula Miller.............................Morning Jan. 22
Madonna Estep......................Evening Jan. 22
HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY
...Buddy & June Hawley
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Zach Cyrus, Helen Hoffman, Ray Jordan, Jack McClanahan, Matt Cyrus, Mia Harner and David Boyles
GOOD NEWS CLUB
...The Good News Club will meet this Thursday, January 19th. Please let Travis know if you are unable to attend or if you are going to meet us at the school.
NEW SECURITY SYSTEM
...The church has installed an Alarm System that requires a code to enter the building. The alarm system will be activated by Friday, Jan. 20th. If you have a key see Marlana as soon as possible.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
...The Ladies Aid will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activities Building. This is for babies up thru 6th grade. We will feed them dinner. This is a free event; just please bring their favorite snack. There is a sign up sheet in the vestibule.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
...We are going snow tubing Saturday, January 28. We'll leave early in the morning, tube the first session of the day, and be back before dinner. Cost is $26.00. If you can go, let Travis know ASAP. Parents, we still need a few of you to go, so if you can make it, let us know.
GOOD NEWS
...Emma Cox was saved on Thursday, January 5, 2012 during Good News Club at Winfield Elementary. Praise God!
...It was such a blessing to see Eddie Casto follow the Lord in water baptism last Sunday evening.
God the Father and God the Creator
BIBLE MEDITATION
..."...that we may be partakers of the divine nature." 2 Peter 1:4
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...Have you heard the phrase, "The universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of men"? It sounds warm and fuzzy, but it is cold and barren of truth. God is not the Father of all people; God is the Father of those who are born into His family. But you say, "But pastor, didn't God create all human beings?" Yes. "And if God created all human beings, wouldn't that make God the Father of all human beings?" No, it makes God the creator of all human beings. There's a difference between fatherhood and creation. God created rats, roaches, buzzards, and rattlesnakes. He's not their father. God becomes our Father not by creation, but by conception when we're born into His family.
ACTION POINT
...Read the story of creation in Genesis--making the distinction between the creations of God and the Creator called God. Go on a nature walk and thank God that He rules over creation, causing the sun to shine, the rain to water the earth, and for you to have your next breath.
SYMPATHIES
...Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Bobby and Betty Harrison due to Betty’s home-going on Friday, January 6, 2012 from Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. There was a celebration of her life on Monday, January 9, 2012 here at the church. Please pray for this family.
...Our deepest sympathy also goes out to William and April Smith due to the home-going of her grandmother, Barbara Sue Flynn from Hamlin, WV. Sue was very inspirational in influencing April’s walk with the Lord. She and her grandmother had a special relationship. There was a celebration of her life on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin. Please pray for this family.
RUMMAGE DONATIONS
...If you have a donation for the rummage sale please call Charlotte Gritt, Joy Stephens or Orvie Stewart before you drop it off at the Activities Building. This will allow them to know when a donation is being dropped off and it can be stored away in the proper place. Also, we are NO longer accepting electronic items (TV’s, computers, phones, etc.).
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
...The contribution statements for the tax year 2011 are being distributed. Please see the morning greeters to get yours. If you have any questions call Marlana 304-755-1364.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur-returned home on Monday
Buddy Hawley-returned home on Tuesday
Jo Stone
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-535 St. Francis; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Dorothy Mahaney-Rm 409 Teays Valley Center
Bob Stricklen-recovering at home; Kathy Cook’s father
Rosa Lee Cobb-Diana Withrow’s mother
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
...Pastor Delbert will be preaching for the morning service and Pastor Travis for the evening service.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Kim Cyrus ............................Today Morning
Anita Gillespie........................Today Evening
Paula Miller.............................Morning Jan. 22
Madonna Estep......................Evening Jan. 22
HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY
...Buddy & June Hawley
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Zach Cyrus, Helen Hoffman, Ray Jordan, Jack McClanahan, Matt Cyrus, Mia Harner and David Boyles
GOOD NEWS CLUB
...The Good News Club will meet this Thursday, January 19th. Please let Travis know if you are unable to attend or if you are going to meet us at the school.
NEW SECURITY SYSTEM
...The church has installed an Alarm System that requires a code to enter the building. The alarm system will be activated by Friday, Jan. 20th. If you have a key see Marlana as soon as possible.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
...The Ladies Aid will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activities Building. This is for babies up thru 6th grade. We will feed them dinner. This is a free event; just please bring their favorite snack. There is a sign up sheet in the vestibule.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
...We are going snow tubing Saturday, January 28. We'll leave early in the morning, tube the first session of the day, and be back before dinner. Cost is $26.00. If you can go, let Travis know ASAP. Parents, we still need a few of you to go, so if you can make it, let us know.
GOOD NEWS
...Emma Cox was saved on Thursday, January 5, 2012 during Good News Club at Winfield Elementary. Praise God!
...It was such a blessing to see Eddie Casto follow the Lord in water baptism last Sunday evening.
God the Father and God the Creator
BIBLE MEDITATION
..."...that we may be partakers of the divine nature." 2 Peter 1:4
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...Have you heard the phrase, "The universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of men"? It sounds warm and fuzzy, but it is cold and barren of truth. God is not the Father of all people; God is the Father of those who are born into His family. But you say, "But pastor, didn't God create all human beings?" Yes. "And if God created all human beings, wouldn't that make God the Father of all human beings?" No, it makes God the creator of all human beings. There's a difference between fatherhood and creation. God created rats, roaches, buzzards, and rattlesnakes. He's not their father. God becomes our Father not by creation, but by conception when we're born into His family.
ACTION POINT
...Read the story of creation in Genesis--making the distinction between the creations of God and the Creator called God. Go on a nature walk and thank God that He rules over creation, causing the sun to shine, the rain to water the earth, and for you to have your next breath.
SYMPATHIES
...Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Bobby and Betty Harrison due to Betty’s home-going on Friday, January 6, 2012 from Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. There was a celebration of her life on Monday, January 9, 2012 here at the church. Please pray for this family.
...Our deepest sympathy also goes out to William and April Smith due to the home-going of her grandmother, Barbara Sue Flynn from Hamlin, WV. Sue was very inspirational in influencing April’s walk with the Lord. She and her grandmother had a special relationship. There was a celebration of her life on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin. Please pray for this family.
RUMMAGE DONATIONS
...If you have a donation for the rummage sale please call Charlotte Gritt, Joy Stephens or Orvie Stewart before you drop it off at the Activities Building. This will allow them to know when a donation is being dropped off and it can be stored away in the proper place. Also, we are NO longer accepting electronic items (TV’s, computers, phones, etc.).
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
...The contribution statements for the tax year 2011 are being distributed. Please see the morning greeters to get yours. If you have any questions call Marlana 304-755-1364.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur-returned home on Monday
Buddy Hawley-returned home on Tuesday
Jo Stone
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-535 St. Francis; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Dorothy Mahaney-Rm 409 Teays Valley Center
Bob Stricklen-recovering at home; Kathy Cook’s father
Rosa Lee Cobb-Diana Withrow’s mother
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
Arrangements for Betty Lou Harrison
Betty Harrison's services will be on Monday, January 9, 2012 here at the church. Visitation will be 12:00 noon; funeral service will be at 1:00pm. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
TODAY’S SERVICE
...We are honored to have Nathan Sayre with us this morning, he will be preaching as well as presenting the work of Child Evangelism Fellowship. Nathan is the Local Director of the Greater Huntington Chapter of CEF. Nathan has a heart and burden for youth ministry. Eddie Casto will follow the Lord in water baptism at the evening service and Pastor Travis will be preaching.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Charlotte Gritt.........................Today Morning
Paula Miller.............................Today Evening
Kim Cyrus ..............................Morning Jan. 15
Anita Gillespie.........................Evening Jan. 15
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
...Bob & Diana Withrow
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Ean Cox, Jacob Painter and Rick Fisher
COUNCIL MEETING
...Our regular monthly council meeting is Tuesday, January 10 beginning at 7:00pm. All council please be present.
LADIES AID
...Ladies Aid annual business meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th beginning at 6:30pm at the Activities Building. All Ladies Aid members please plan to attend. We are looking for NEW members, so if you are thinking about becoming a member please plan to attend this meeting!
The Best Advice I've Ever Read
BIBLE MEDITATION
..."But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be My people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you." Jeremiah 7:23
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...I've always enjoyed a good debate. But when it comes to what God tells us to do, there's not much to debate about, wouldn't you agree? Let me give you some of the best advice I've ever read. It was what Jesus' mother, Mary, said at the wedding feast in Cana when the wedding party ran out of wine. She said, "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it" (John 2:5b). Oh, that we would live at that level of obedience! Jesus touched the water pots with His divine finger of omnipotence, and the water turned to wine. The Bible tells us the people didn't understand, but it tells us "the servants which drew the water knew" (John 2:9b).
ACTION POINT
...Do you want insight into God? You will never know God by studying the Bible. You will know God when you obey the Bible.
SYMPATHY
...Our deepest sympathy goes out to Carolene Arthur due to the death of her mother, Evelyn Erlewine on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at home after an extend illness. There was a celebration of her life on Monday, January 2, 2012 with her three grand-children doing the eulogy. It was quite a tribute paid her by those who knew her best. It spoke volumes about her and the legacy she left for all who knew her. Please pray for Carolene and family.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur-may be home by today from Cleveland
Betty Harrison-Rm 29 Thomas Hospital
Jo Stone
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-Rm 1301 Thomas Memorial; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Alex Kail-received good report from Cleveland Clinic; Junior & Connie Ferrell’s son in-law
Dorothy Mahaney-scheduled to be moved from Health South to Teays Valley Center on Wednesday
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
...We are honored to have Nathan Sayre with us this morning, he will be preaching as well as presenting the work of Child Evangelism Fellowship. Nathan is the Local Director of the Greater Huntington Chapter of CEF. Nathan has a heart and burden for youth ministry. Eddie Casto will follow the Lord in water baptism at the evening service and Pastor Travis will be preaching.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Charlotte Gritt.........................Today Morning
Paula Miller.............................Today Evening
Kim Cyrus ..............................Morning Jan. 15
Anita Gillespie.........................Evening Jan. 15
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
...Bob & Diana Withrow
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Ean Cox, Jacob Painter and Rick Fisher
COUNCIL MEETING
...Our regular monthly council meeting is Tuesday, January 10 beginning at 7:00pm. All council please be present.
LADIES AID
...Ladies Aid annual business meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th beginning at 6:30pm at the Activities Building. All Ladies Aid members please plan to attend. We are looking for NEW members, so if you are thinking about becoming a member please plan to attend this meeting!
The Best Advice I've Ever Read
BIBLE MEDITATION
..."But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be My people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you." Jeremiah 7:23
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...I've always enjoyed a good debate. But when it comes to what God tells us to do, there's not much to debate about, wouldn't you agree? Let me give you some of the best advice I've ever read. It was what Jesus' mother, Mary, said at the wedding feast in Cana when the wedding party ran out of wine. She said, "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it" (John 2:5b). Oh, that we would live at that level of obedience! Jesus touched the water pots with His divine finger of omnipotence, and the water turned to wine. The Bible tells us the people didn't understand, but it tells us "the servants which drew the water knew" (John 2:9b).
ACTION POINT
...Do you want insight into God? You will never know God by studying the Bible. You will know God when you obey the Bible.
SYMPATHY
...Our deepest sympathy goes out to Carolene Arthur due to the death of her mother, Evelyn Erlewine on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at home after an extend illness. There was a celebration of her life on Monday, January 2, 2012 with her three grand-children doing the eulogy. It was quite a tribute paid her by those who knew her best. It spoke volumes about her and the legacy she left for all who knew her. Please pray for Carolene and family.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Carolene Arthur-may be home by today from Cleveland
Betty Harrison-Rm 29 Thomas Hospital
Jo Stone
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-Rm 1301 Thomas Memorial; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Alex Kail-received good report from Cleveland Clinic; Junior & Connie Ferrell’s son in-law
Dorothy Mahaney-scheduled to be moved from Health South to Teays Valley Center on Wednesday
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
Special Prayer Request
Please remember the Harrison family in prayer; Betty Harrison passed away this afternoon. Tentative arrangements are Monday at the church. Please remember this family in prayer.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
TODAY’S SERVICE
...Pastor’s Delbert and Travis will be preaching for the services today. As we face the New Year, may we determine to live one day at a time like the apostle Paul instructed us in Philippians 3:13-14, “Brethern, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Kim Cyrus.............................Today Morning
Madonna Estep......................Today Evening
Charlotte Gritt.......................Morning Jan. 8
Paula Miller...........................Evening Jan. 8
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Hod Mahaney, Dick Patton, Bob Withrow, Ruby Kidd, Adam Knight, David Grose, Mike Persinger and Greg Swagger
CANTATA BOOKS AND CD’S
...Choir, please place your books and parts CD’s in the box labeled “2011 Down From His Glory.” The box is located in the storage room behind the piano. Thank you.
GOOD NEWS CLUB
...The Good News Club will meet Thursday, January 5th. Please let Travis know if you are unable to attend or if you are going to meet us at the school.
SYMPATHY
...Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Gilbert Lovejoy family due to Gilbert’s graduation on Wednesday, December 28, 2011; on this date Gilbert went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a dedicated, loyal member of the body of Christ through this local church, faithful to all the services up until this disease made it impossible for him to attend. He has been and will continue to be missed by all who knew him. I want to thank his family for giving him such love and care, you should have absolutely no regrets; your care made his last days as good as they possibly could have been. There was a celebration of his life yesterday here at the church. Our loss is Heaven’s gain! Please pray for this family.
What You're Facing This Coming Year
BIBLE MEDITATION
..."But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge." Psalm 94:22
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...When you get ready to really live for God, you are going to face three enemies. You're going to face those who are in despair--they're going to be howling calamity. You're going to face those with disdain--they're going to laugh at you. And you're going to face those with discouragement--they're going to say that it can't be done. And you better learn to silence their voices. How do you do that? Get alone in the secret counsel halls of the Almighty and get your eyes on God. If you listen to what those people say, you're not going to be victorious in what God is calling you to do. I believe David conquered Goliath because he got alone with God. I believe Joseph survived abandonment and imprisonment because he got alone with God.
ACTION POINT
...Who are your enemies today; and what are you doing to silence them? Get alone with God and listen.
Wreaths Across America
...Every year, on the second Saturday of December, an organization known as Wreaths Across America place fresh evergreen wreaths with hand tied red bows on the graves of veterans across the United States. The ceremony began in 1992 at Arlington National Cemetery, when the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Massachusetts donated a surplus supply of its wreaths to decorate the graves of veterans buried at Arlington. Over the years, the event became so popular that it began to expand beyond what could reasonably be donated by the Worcester Wreath Company. Thus, the non-profit Wreaths Across America was formed. Wreaths Across America accepts donations and sponsorships to lay fresh evergreen wreaths on as many veterans’ graves as possible at cemeteries all across the United States. Sponsorship of one Wreath is $15.00. This year, the Rock Branch Ladies’ Aid sponsored wreaths in honor of currently active military personnel associated with our church. The wreaths were laid in a special ceremony at Legion Field in Spring Hill Cemetery in Charleston, WV. Larry and Martha Cook participated in the laying of these wreaths and felt very honored to be a part of this ceremony. Those we honored are as follows: Eddie Jarrett, Dossen Estep, Zach Cyrus, David Fisher, Brent Monday, Ryan Persinger, Mike Kersey, Steve Akers and a wreath was placed in Memory of David Hoffman.
For more information go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Kendal Sayre-recovering at home from shoulder surgery
Christin Knell-home after knee surgery on Friday
Buddy Hawley-home on Monday
Carolene Arthur-scheduled for surgery Wed. Jan. 4 at Cleveland Clinic
Betty Harrison-Rm 5172 St. Mary’s
Jo Stone
John Little
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-ICU Thomas Memorial; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Alex Kail-appointment at Cleveland Clinic Wed. Jan. 4; Junior & Connie Ferrell’s son in-law
Dorothy Mahaney-Health South Rehabilitation
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
...Pastor’s Delbert and Travis will be preaching for the services today. As we face the New Year, may we determine to live one day at a time like the apostle Paul instructed us in Philippians 3:13-14, “Brethern, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Kim Cyrus.............................Today Morning
Madonna Estep......................Today Evening
Charlotte Gritt.......................Morning Jan. 8
Paula Miller...........................Evening Jan. 8
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Hod Mahaney, Dick Patton, Bob Withrow, Ruby Kidd, Adam Knight, David Grose, Mike Persinger and Greg Swagger
CANTATA BOOKS AND CD’S
...Choir, please place your books and parts CD’s in the box labeled “2011 Down From His Glory.” The box is located in the storage room behind the piano. Thank you.
GOOD NEWS CLUB
...The Good News Club will meet Thursday, January 5th. Please let Travis know if you are unable to attend or if you are going to meet us at the school.
SYMPATHY
...Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Gilbert Lovejoy family due to Gilbert’s graduation on Wednesday, December 28, 2011; on this date Gilbert went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a dedicated, loyal member of the body of Christ through this local church, faithful to all the services up until this disease made it impossible for him to attend. He has been and will continue to be missed by all who knew him. I want to thank his family for giving him such love and care, you should have absolutely no regrets; your care made his last days as good as they possibly could have been. There was a celebration of his life yesterday here at the church. Our loss is Heaven’s gain! Please pray for this family.
What You're Facing This Coming Year
BIBLE MEDITATION
..."But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge." Psalm 94:22
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
...When you get ready to really live for God, you are going to face three enemies. You're going to face those who are in despair--they're going to be howling calamity. You're going to face those with disdain--they're going to laugh at you. And you're going to face those with discouragement--they're going to say that it can't be done. And you better learn to silence their voices. How do you do that? Get alone in the secret counsel halls of the Almighty and get your eyes on God. If you listen to what those people say, you're not going to be victorious in what God is calling you to do. I believe David conquered Goliath because he got alone with God. I believe Joseph survived abandonment and imprisonment because he got alone with God.
ACTION POINT
...Who are your enemies today; and what are you doing to silence them? Get alone with God and listen.
Wreaths Across America
...Every year, on the second Saturday of December, an organization known as Wreaths Across America place fresh evergreen wreaths with hand tied red bows on the graves of veterans across the United States. The ceremony began in 1992 at Arlington National Cemetery, when the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Massachusetts donated a surplus supply of its wreaths to decorate the graves of veterans buried at Arlington. Over the years, the event became so popular that it began to expand beyond what could reasonably be donated by the Worcester Wreath Company. Thus, the non-profit Wreaths Across America was formed. Wreaths Across America accepts donations and sponsorships to lay fresh evergreen wreaths on as many veterans’ graves as possible at cemeteries all across the United States. Sponsorship of one Wreath is $15.00. This year, the Rock Branch Ladies’ Aid sponsored wreaths in honor of currently active military personnel associated with our church. The wreaths were laid in a special ceremony at Legion Field in Spring Hill Cemetery in Charleston, WV. Larry and Martha Cook participated in the laying of these wreaths and felt very honored to be a part of this ceremony. Those we honored are as follows: Eddie Jarrett, Dossen Estep, Zach Cyrus, David Fisher, Brent Monday, Ryan Persinger, Mike Kersey, Steve Akers and a wreath was placed in Memory of David Hoffman.
For more information go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Our Nation, Our Troops
Pastor Delbert
Pastor Travis
College Students
Kendal Sayre-recovering at home from shoulder surgery
Christin Knell-home after knee surgery on Friday
Buddy Hawley-home on Monday
Carolene Arthur-scheduled for surgery Wed. Jan. 4 at Cleveland Clinic
Betty Harrison-Rm 5172 St. Mary’s
Jo Stone
John Little
Vic McCormick-Mark McCormick’s brother
Macel Wright-ICU Thomas Memorial; Mendy Fisher’s mother
Alex Kail-appointment at Cleveland Clinic Wed. Jan. 4; Junior & Connie Ferrell’s son in-law
Dorothy Mahaney-Health South Rehabilitation
NURSING HOME & SHUT-INS
Ruth Foster
JR & Lavania Hoffman
Ruth Ann Jones
Hazel McCormick
Phyllis Winter-Rm 401 Teays Valley Center
Garnett Yates
Arrangements for Gilbert Lovejoy
Funeral will be Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 2:00pm here at the church. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00pm on Saturday prior to the funeral. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Special Prayer Request
Please remember Macel Wright in prayer. Macel is Mendy Fisher's mother.
