Nursery Workers

September

Nursery Workers

4 / 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. / Infants
K-2 Kids
Infants / Libby Dean & Myrtle Heck
Kay Monseau & Tim Greathouse
Raechel Daniels & Essie Helmic
11 / 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. / Infants
K-2 Kids
Infants / Jean Marshall & Carole Hindman
Myrtle Heck & Becky Mullet
Judy Kruger & Patty Willhoite
18 / 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. / Infants
K-2 Kids
Infants / Emilie Holler & Cecil Hindman
Jeannie Saffell & Larry Highley
Cindy Biram & Raechel Daniels
25 / 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. / Infants
K-2 Kids
Infants / Jean Marshall & Tim Greathouse
Jeannie Walton & Danny Anderson
Pat Carney & Essie Helmic

September 2011

Church Prayer List September 2011

Gladys Anthony / Jimmy Cross / Bonnie Hawkins / Oda Lookadoo
Grace Batton / Jim & Mary Wilson / Dan Jones / Jim Shepard / Family
Karen Beegle / Diana Elzey / John & Hazel Jordan / Ruth Wells
John Brown / Kay Fletcher / Jo Kunkel / Jim & Mary Wilson

Those serving in Our Armed Forces / On the Front Line

Deployed Family and Friends: Scott Bragg; Matthew Grove; Michael Neuman; Matt Nice; Shane Shriner

 Our Nation’s Leaders

 Our Missions & Missionaries: Weirton Christian Center/Kim Weaver; The Gutierrez; The Lootens; The Turleys; Mario Morales & Sons; The Pettit’s/ABWE; WVBC Staff & Area Ministers; The Pearsons/MSI; Wetzel County Oral Health Improvement Program  Camp Cowen - Counselors - Kids

 A-B College

 WVBC Family Prayer List  The employment/economic situation in our Valley & God’s strengthening of families

 FBC Ministry Teams – children, youth adults  Our Community Outreach

The Greathouse FamilySpiritual Health of our Church Family

Persecuted Christians around the World  Those Traveling

 Our Guests The Unspoken Requests The Lost

 Danny Anderson and his kidney donation

Ashley; John Mace; Neil; Lori; & Cheryl (Russell & Raechel)

Deanna Baker (Sonya & John Holliday)

“Doc” Terry Beagle

Elizabeth Beale

Carol Campinella (Pat Carney)

Julia Carol; Ed Herrick; George Kirk; Laura Kane (Sharon N.)

Michael & Sheryl Clyburn

Franny; Tammy; Patty; Gracie & Tonya; Co-Workers (John Brown) Bryan Clift (Friend of Brock Durig)

Dick Cramer; Glen Price (Essie Helmic)

Amy Goddard; Betty Ferrebee (Martha Martin)

David Grove; Madaline Corbin; Marge Bookhamer; Sarah

Bookhamer & Anna (Birams)

Byrna Harmon (Sister-in-law of Sharon Jones)

Bob Haun (Brother of April Haun Miller)

Donna Helmic (Mother of Kay Monseau)

Sabrina Hicks (Bev Miller)

Bill Holloway & Mildred (Brother & Sister of Emilie Holler)

Bill Hughes (Lee Martin)

Kim Libby-Evans; Paul Giles (Bonnie H.)

J.R.; Sawyer; Paul; George A, Susan G, Greg W. (Mona Shepard)

Martha Jane Lasure (Mini Bros. Keeper Family)

Carol Loebig (Former member)

Alan Logston; Ron Mathias; Katie Pierce

(Danny & Anissa Anderson)

Tammy Long & Son (Friends of Grace & Mark Batton)

Lyndsa MacDonald

Bill & Martha Martin; Brenda Surface (Rick & Rhonda Logan)

Jo Miller Family; Jay Cooper (Rex & Lucille)

Levi; Louise Murner (Cherie Hickman)

Bobby Nolan; Lois Wells; Dan (Patty W.)

George Roberts; Paul Morrison & Family (David & Marilyn Tosi) Timothy Simmons (Son of John Simmons – WVBC)

Homer & Vera Smith (Gladys Anthony)

Neal Snider, Vanessa Miller; Marlene Fetty; Grandma (Sniders)

Wallace & Glenda Stackpole (Larry Highley) Steve Stewart

*Sue; Daniel/Family; Susan; Sylvia; Jerry; Mom (Ron & Lin P.) Taylor Ernest(Carol Trowbridge)

*David & Marilyn Tosi Juanita Ward (Jeanne Walton’s Mom)

Bob Waybright (Kevin Goff)

Edna Mae Zesiger; Joe Acre (June Acree)

Family and Friends who recently passed

Dear Church Family,

I pray that the Lord has used His Word over the past month to shape your attitude to mirror that of our Savior Jesus Christ. As He gave up all for our redemption from the chains of sin, He calls us to a life of surrender to His plan. He desires us to be engaged in our daily walk with Him so we are properly positioned for His use to spread the Good News of God’s Kingdom.

This month marks the 10th anniversary of a day that I will never forget—September 11, 2001. I remember exactly what I was doing that morning. I was meeting with a couple in the midst of marital discord, that was an destructive moment of crisis for their marriage, and 10 minutes after we completed our pastoral sessionthe husband rushed back into the church with the devastating news of the terrorist attack. I have his terrorized face etched into my mind and can still experience the feelings I had that day to learn of an attack on American soil and the helplessness that characterized this man life and now our nation. The crisis that he had experienced in his personal life moments before paled in the shadow of this national crisis. That moment began a few days of what seemed like the world coming to a standstill. Travel was cancelled and everyone felt numb in shock as live footage streamed through the media to us.

In that moment, our nation had experienced a national crisis that caused several to assess their lives and consider where their true source of safety was. As great and well-trained as our military branches were, and still are today, we realized that the safety provided by the might of man is limited. I was reminded of the truth that God is our only true source of safety and He welcomes us to take refuge in Him. Refuge from those crises that arise in our personal lives, community, nation and even the world, but also we are invited to come to Him for refuge in the more weighty matter of where we will spend our eternity.

The Psalmist writes,“Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD, for I hide myself in You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground” (Psalms 143:8-10NIV). I pray you take these verses to heart during the month. I pray that this truth will provide you comfort in the moments of crises that will come in the course of life. I pray you have the assurance of God’s love for all eternity through a personal relationship with Jesus.

I look forward to our times of worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship and service before the Lord together. If you have not stepped into faith in the Lord Jesus, I encourage you to give me a call and allow me the opportunity to talk with you about God’s invitation to you. Also, I encourage you to be consistent in your engagement in the fellowship of our church family and be active in inviting others to join us. You are in my prayers and I love you.

Seeking God with you,

Pastor Don

Prayer3 – Seeking God’s Presence, Plan, Power

2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

I often read the “In Touch” magazine for the inspirational stories and the devotionals. It is free and available at

Last year I was looking for specific direction in my life from the Lord. I had been praying for quite some time and I still didn’t get the answer I was searching for. It was late summer and I was reading the September issue of In Touch. The devotional for that day gave me the answer I was looking for. The Following is that devotional:

Gods Clear Instructions

Read Joshua 6:1-5

Joshua needed guidance as he faced one of the most crucial moments of his life. Because the Lord had promised him success in conquering Jericho, he knew the outcome of the battle, but as the day of combat approached, he needed a specific strategy for victory. What he heard the Lord say must have made his jaw drop.

Can you imagine the soldiers’ thoughts as they carried out this bizarre battle strategy? In confusing times like this, it’s good to remember the three requirements for benefiting from God’s instructions. We need:

-Faith to believe the Lord

-Courage to obey Him

-Patients to wait for His timing.

When God gives us clear instruction through His word of His Sprit within us, our response shows how much we trust Him. If we truly believe Him and His promises, precise and complete obedience will follow. His victory in any area of struggle is available only to those who act upon His directions.

Submitting to the Lord’s timing is also an essential part of obedience. What would have happened if the army decided to bypass God’s plans for the first six days and skip straight to the seventh day’s march around Jericho? They would have missed the victory.

How often do we beg the Lord for guidance,yet hesitate to obey when he finally gives it? Living by faith can seem like a huge risk when His instructions make no sense or require a lengthy wait. But knowing His eternal perspective and unlimited power can strengthen our resolve to obey.

Cherie Hickman

Dear friends,

There are more than 27,000 high schools and junior highs in the US with over 16 million students. They are lead by almost 1.5 million teachers.

There are more than 4,500 colleges and universities in the US with over 20 million students and more than 1.7 million faculty.

All over the country, students and faculty are back at school, once again seeking wisdom and knowledge and purpose. And our staff and students and volunteers are there, ready to be used by God.

Please pray with us for the students and faculty of the world. Pray that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:2-3 ESV).

Tomorrow morning, Amy and I fly to San Antonio for a week with our US Operations Directors. These are the men and women who serve behind the scenes to support and resource our thousands of campus field staff and volunteers. Please pray that we'll lead them well and that our meetings this week will be encouraging and effective. Pray also for safe travel and for protection for our families as we're gone.

Thank you for your prayers and support. Having you stand with us strengthens and encourages us. It is an honor to serve Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, together.

Until His name is known by all,

David W. Lootens

You are invited to join Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 6:45pm each week. Beginning mid- September, we will have two offerings each week. There will be a study through the New Testament book of Galatians. Also a study on marriage will be offered. This video study is taught by Chip Ingram and is entitled “Experiencing God’s Dream for your marriage.” This twelve week study will explore God’s design for marriage. It provides an opportunity to understand God’s pattern for marriage and encouragement to experience God’s best for your marriage. You may reserve your copy of the study guide by contacting the church office. If you have questions about either study, please contact Pastor Don.

Esther Crumbley

The organizational meeting for the 2011 Esther Crumbley Christmas Assistance will be Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00am at the NMUMC. Everyone interested in being involved in planning this year’s distribution is welcome.

Panhandle Association Annual Meeting

The Annual meeting of our Panhandle Association will be Sunday, September 19th at the First Baptist Church in Wellsburg, WV. Registration will begin at 3:30 with the meeting at 4pm. This is a time when we share reports of Association and State Convention events/activities. We will choose officers for the new year and establish the new year’s budget. We will share a meal together and enjoy an evening of worship and celebration with our sister churches. If you are willing to serve as delegates from our church family, please contact the church office ASAP. There will be a carpool leaving our church at 2pm from any interested. We hope you will consider this opportunity of learning about our Associations life. We still have 5 delegate positions open that we would like to fill

Field of Flags

We wish to thank everyone who donated time in supervising the Field of Flags display. If you have not yet visited the display you last opportunity will be Sunday, September 4th before noon. Each evening at 8:45pm a evening prayer time is held including ”Taps”. On Sunday, September 4th at 9am there will be a special closing service at the display. We encourage you to stop at the display Sunday at 9am for the service and join us for worship here following. Also, volunteers are needed at noon to help with removal of the display. Everyone is invited to come assist.

Fall Youth Rally!!!

Fall Youth Rally!!!!!!

The West Virginia Baptist Convention’s annual Fall Youth Rally will be Saturday 24th at Sand Fork Baptist Church near Glenville. Students in the 7-12th grades are invited to come rock out to the “Awaken Day Band” and to grow in God’s work with other teens. We encourage you all to come for tons of fun but also to be stretched in your faith. Information will be shared at the weekly ABY meetings at 6:30pm each Sunday evening. Questions contact Dawn Greathouse, Lee Martian or Pastor Don.

American Mountain Theater

American Mountain Theater is hosting multiple gospel bands from September through October. If anyone is interested in more information there are packets in the back of the church.

Sept 11 The Isaacs

October 2 Jason Crabb & The Bowling Family

October 30 The Dove Brothers & The Diplomats

Adult Ministry Team News Items…

The Adult Ministry Team would like to recommend an encouraging and inspiring weekend for women: Women of Faith on October 7-8 in Pittsburgh, PA. Nationally renowned speakers will encourage, inspire, and spiritually uplift those who attend. Please check the bulletin board for further information. You may contact Judy Krueger at 304-455-1673 or the church office with questions or registration information.

September Events you Will Want to Mark on Your Calendar

Sunday, September 11 12:15pmChurch-wide Picnic at Holy Name park