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By the grace of God, the Philippi Baptist Churchshall Embrace, Model, and Share the love of Godthrough Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spiri

Philippi Baptist Church 107 Church St. Philippi, WV 26416 (304) 457-3206

Catch us on the radio live every Sunday morning 10:30a.m. WQAB 91.3 FM

107 Church Street Philippi, WV 26416(304)[email protected] Villers, Pastor Eddy Poling, Praise and Worship Leader Lisa Dadisman, SecretarAdam Cheeseman, Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adults Jud Bracey, Choir Directo

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Inside this Issue

From the Pastor2,3

Prayer list4

Birthdays...4

Anniversaries..4

Announcements...5

Youth News...6,7,8

Getting to Know..9

November 2011 Edition


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You know there was a time when I thought emptying my inbox at the office was enough to get my life bon track where it needed to be.

There has been this cycle in ministry that I have just about honed to perfection. I would accumulate all the stuffcomes in to the church office in one place and then when that pile turned in to two piles and those piles turned itwo more piles, it would be time to go through it all and trash, file or do what was in the piles. This has been aba six month cycle for almost all my 20+ years in ministry. Of course through out this time I have been a loyal stdent of every time management process that has come around. I cut my teeth on Stephen Covey's 7 habits forhighly effective people, DayTimers, Franklin Planner. I have been a disciple of the system started by David Alcalled Getting Things Done. All the while partnering these systems with some form of electronic assistance. A pper day planner was ok, but I was always interested in merging technology with Life Management.

So a couple of weeks ago when I finally took the time to go through my stacks and got my inbox empty, I thoug

had arrived once again! I am now realizing that there are other inboxes in my life as well. My spiritual inbox, mfamily inbox, my church leadership inbox, my campus ministry inbox, and my physical inbox are just a few ofthese. These boxes can accumulate with unfinished responsibilities, conversations, vision casting and relationshbuilding.

With all this processing in my mind, I find myself at least four days overdue for me to submit my article to ourchurch secretary, Lisa Dadisman! We have been going through the apostle Peter's letters in the New Testamentverse jumped out at me!!

2 Peter 2:19 (NRSV) They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption; for people areslaves to whatever masters them.

There are many times were I find myself a slave to all these inboxes as they have mastered over me!! The AposPaul gives me another word to live by:

Galatians 5:13 (NRSV) For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another.

5:13Paul distinguishes between freedom to sin and freedom to serve. Freedom or license to sin is no freedom aall, because it enslaves you to Satan, others, or your own sinful nature. Christians, by contrast, should not be slato sin, because they are free to do right and to glorify God through loving service to others. (Life Application StBible)

Galatians 5:14-15 (NRSV)14 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."15 If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.
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5:14, 15When we believers lose the motivation of love, we become critical of others. We stop looking for goodthem and see only their faults. Soon we lose our unity. Have you talked behind someone's back? Have you focuon others' shortcomings instead of their strengths? Remind yourself of Jesus' command to love others as you lovyourself (Matthew 22:39). When you begin to feel critical of someone, make a list of that person's positivequalities. When problems need to be addressed, confront in love rather than gossip.(Life Application Study Bible.)

So for me, I'm going to take this holiday season as an opportunity to rededicate my motivation to love. I'm goin

to continue looking for good in others and overlook their faults. I am going to strive for the unity that comes inLoving God First, then living out my love for Him as I Love others!! For this approach, I will be truly Thankful

Shalom,

Pastor Jon

New Custodian @ PBC

We want to welcome Zvezdana Vlasic as our church custodian

She started November 1, 2011. We had many very capablecandidates and appreciate all the work each of them did asthey came for three weeks and rotated through the dutieswhile the permanent custodian was selected.
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PRAYER CONCERNSUnspoken requests for family members, unsaved people,community concerns, those with job and home loss, fi-nancial difficulties. Also, in need of prayer: our national,state, and country leaders and officials. Please pray forvictims, the families and friends of crime, war and vio-lence throughout our country. Pray to protect militarypersonnel and their families throughout the world. Rela-

tives and friends of those serving our country: Tim Jen-kins, Chris Mossburg, Taylor Smith, Major Kris Wood,and Captain Aaron Cross

A-B faculty, staff and students,Susan Ball,

Ronald Ball,Billy Coontz,Blaine Corder,Audrey CrossSusan Cross,

Regina Edens,Becky & Mike Elmore,Otilia Franke,

Jim Friend,Carl Gant,

Mike Gillian,Joe and Beverly Gouer

Jane Gibbons,Karl Greathouse,Raymond Hayes,

Joyce Kerr,

Linda Kines,Matt Lake,Chrissy Maddy,Bernard McBee,Bronlyn Morlan,

Billie Moore,Donna Moore,Don Murray,

Bryson Parker,Brenda & Gary Price,

Sonny Qualls,

Melvin Richter,Kaley Sinsel,John Scott,

Braden Scheick,Vangie Shaffer,

Dr. Richard Shearer,Linda Smell,

Darlene Waddell,Elizabeth Withers.

BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER

Bill Mozley-1

Dorothy Hayhurst-3Bob Boyer-7

Blaine Corder-8Andrew Funk -11

Jack Funk-11(twin grandsons of Judi Funk

Samuel Ferguson-11Phyllis Martin-12Megan Sandy-12

Kendra Waddell-17David Runion-18

Stephen Redd-19Don Smith-19

Ross Campbell-20Kathy Lind-21

Donovan Price-21Priscilla Wonkka-21

Kathy McBee-22Linda Howell-23Garry Tenney-24

Betty Luff-24Steve Mardwood-26

Michael Wolfe-26Gerald Fogg-29

Morgan Franke-29


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ANNOUNCEMENTSPlease remember that Heart & Hand volunteer night is on the first Monday of the month. YOU HAVENT

MISSED IT: Fun at the Heart & Hand Thrift Store -- Volunteer night- November 7, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.__________________________________________________________________________________________Don't miss the opportunity to support our young people by contributing to the Third Floor Renovation. Wecurrently need $9,000 to complete the project.As contributions come in we could change the $9,000 to reflect the progress of the project._________________________________________________________________________________________

Every Member Canvass:

Our Every Member Canvass theme this year is God Changes My Life. Pastor Jon has suggested that we refer to

Romans 12:2 wherein the Apostle Paul challenges the believers in Rome, Do not conform any longer to the p

tern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approv

what Gods will is His good, pleasing and perfect will. We ask all of our members and friends of Philippi Bap

Church to prayerfully consider making a written financial commitment to the church for 2012. We will be sha

several notices regarding the Every Member Canvass during the next several weeks. Commitment Sunday wil

November 13th. May God bless the gifts and the givers in 2012.

Craig Cobb, Chair, Every Member Canvass

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You are cordially invited to participate in the Alderson-Broaddus College Music Department Community Chorufor our performance of Handel'sMessiah. The music department and the community will be joining to performseveral movements of this major work to be performed during the Christmas season. Scores will be provided fothose who do not own one. All rehearsals and the performance will be held in Wilcox Chapel on the A-B cam-pus. Please call Lauren Lindsey (304-457-6304) for more information.

Rehearsals:November 13 at 7pm (Sunday)November 28 at 7pm (Monday)December 1 at 7pm (Thursday)

December 3 at 3pm (Saturday)

Performance:December 4 at 7pm (Sunday)_________________________________________________________________________________________

ABWM NEWSBook of the Month John I,II, II

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With Heartfelt Thanks from the Family of Violet Mouser

To My Church Family,

Thank you for your love, support, and visitation during our time of loss.

With Warm Regards,Greg Mouser and Family

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers that lifted my spirits all week! I appreciate all th

prayers coming my way and I know for sure that they are working!

Sincerely,

Darlene Waddell


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Lets help our youth complete at least

one Ultimate Basket for the Senior

High Convention

See Adam for Details!!!!


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Youth

NewsWe gather at least once a month and do something special.Please put these dates on your calendar and be part of the fun.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Always the last Saturday of every

month in the Fellowship Hall from 6-8p.m. Bring your favorite game, asnack and a refreshment . This is for allages. Come out for an evening ofFUN!

Wh er e t w o o r t h r ee c o me

t o g et h er in my n a me, t h er e I a m w it h t h em.Mat t h ew 18:20


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Man with a Green Eye

Greg Mouser is a native of Philippi, a graduate of the local schools, an alumnus of

Alderson-Broaddus and a member of the University of Hard Knocks, which has its headquartersat A-B. He is also an alum of West Virginia University, where he studied landscapearchitecture.

Since then he has worked in a variety of jobs related to landscaping and the environment. One ofhis most notable volunteer tasks at Philippi Baptist Church is to design and place the seasonalplantings outside the church.

Married in 1989, Greg has a twenty-year-old son who attends DuPont Technical College inFairmont. His one sibling is a sister who lives here in Philippi. Greg retired in 2011 in order totake care of his mother, who recently passed away.

One of his favorite pastimes is listening to music, but he also likes to fish and hunt when he hastime. Much of his time has always been and still is spent outdoors.

As for church roles, and in addition to being resident landscaper, Greg has served on the Board ofTrustees and recently served as its chair. Dont limit me to flowers and trees, though, Greg

says. Ill do just about anything that needs doing. This church means everything to me, and Imreally glad to see all of the new families coming in. Without the guidance of God and my church

family, life would be pretty tough to get through. I just hope I can continue to be useful.Any time you see Greg Mouser driving past in his white truck or sitting in the fourth row fromthe back of the sanctuary or serving as an usher, wave or say thank you or hand him a contribu-tion for the plantings. There will never be a more faithful or dedicated member of thecongregation.


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