COMMUNITY UPDATES / UPCOMING EVENTS RON’S CLASS

Ron’s Sun. eve. class will not be meeting this eve., due to the Area

Wide Worship at Camden Ave. Church of Christ this afternoon at

3:30 p.m. The Wed. morning class will resume this Wed.morning ,

Jan. 14 at 11:00 a.m.

AREA WIDE WORSHIP at Camden Avenue Church of Christ this

afternoon, Jan. 11, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. The Little Hocking Church of

Christ is hosting and David Newberry will be speaking. See flyer on

office bulletin board for more details.

WINTERFEST FUND RAISING LUNCH - Stay after church next Sun.,

Jan. 18 for a spaghetti lunch put on by the teens and chaperones

going to Winterfest. Donations would be appreciated!

WOMEN’S WORKSHOP

Save the date for the next workshop on Tues., Jan. 20, from

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Regina Smith will be teaching couponing.

MEN’S WILD GAME NIGHT

The annual Wild Game Night is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 31,

6:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your favorite wild game or fish dish to share.

If you don’t hunt or fish, come anyway and bring a side dish or

dessert. Bring your bow for the indoor archery shoot and also bring

your mounts. There will be lots of prizes! Guest speaker Randy

Williams will join us to share a short message entitled “Trapped”.

Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors for a night of food,

fellowship, and fun! Plus there will be a chance to win a SCCY CPX

9mm! Raffle tickets will be $5, with all proceeds going to Women’s

Care Center of Parkersburg.

THE CARD CLASS is looking for names of shut-ins needing a card of

encouragement. If you know of a shut-in, please give the name and

address to Margaret Wentz along with your name.

LOVE AND CARE - The new schedule is out for Worship and Bible

Study at Love and Care. Belpre is scheduled to help on the following

weeks: Sun., Jan. 11 and Thurs., Jan. 16; Sun., Apr. 12 and Thurs.,

Apr. 16; Sun., July 12 and Thurs., July 16; Sun., Oct. 11 and Thurs.,

Oct. 15. The schedule is on the office foyer bulletin board.

CORRECTION FOR NEW DIRECTORY

Please note and correct the e-mail address on the cover of the new

pictorial directory. On the lower right hand corner, the e-mail

address should read belprechurch@gmail.com.

NEW BULLETIN FORMAT

Within the next few weeks, we will be seeing a new bulletin!! The

new program will be friendly to visitors, highlighting ministries and

helping new people connect to the family here at Belpre. Although

many of the sections of our current bulletin will no longer be

featured, you will still be informed of “Belpre Family News”,

including birthdays and anniversaries, through a weekly

announcement page, which will be available here in the building on

foyer tables and sent out via e-mail weekly.

COURAGE TO CHANGE

Our next meeting will be this coming Thurs., January 15, 2015 at

7:00PM. We wish everyone a “HAPPY NEW YEAR.”

LOVE IN ACTION

We hope all have had a great beginning to 2015 and those

resolutions are not broken yet! The Love In Action ministry is

looking forward to all that God has planned for us in 2015! We

were blessed again recently with the rescue of 92 turkey's, free

from Kroger, to be used in our pantry. For the first time in

months we have 3 freezers full of meat! We are also thankful

that the men's wild game night has chosen to donate their

proceeds to the Women's Car Center. What an awesome

ministry this is! The baby bottle boomerang will begin again on

Sunday January 18th and we will be placing the bottles at each

foyer to be picked up and filled by each of us. The women's care

ministry is expanding, thanks to your contributions and many

volunteers. They are reaching into the school systems more,

glorifying God, and literally saving children's lives' in many ways.

Thank you for your support regarding abstinence and

abortions. We were also able to help the young couple who lost

so much in a fire in our community, during the holidays. Please

continue to pray for Love in Action as we seek to glorify God in

our community in 2015.

FOOD PANTRY

Thank you for being so generous and sharing your egg cartons

with the pantry, but note that they are no longer needed.

STAFF

Jeff Stevenson - Preaching Minister

jeffery5stevenson@gmail.com

740.378.6632

Travis Williams - Family Life Minister

trwilliams143@yahoo.com

330.546.5620

Brett Hower - College Intern

bretthower63@gmail.com

717.471.3151

Jake Keefer - College Intern

keefer.jake@yahoo.com

814.449.6373

Ron Laughery - Preaching Minister, Emeritus

ronlaughery@gmail.com

740.516.4038

Church Office

belprechurch@gmail.com

www.belprechurch.com

Phone: 740.423.7021 | Fax: 740.423.8333

SHEPHERDS

Dan Canada—304.588.4087

Bob Crum—740.516.5960

Marty Clark—740.551.2075

Mark Kaufman—740.678.8053

Jack Thorn—304.482.1933

To schedule an appointment to meet with our

shepherds, please call the church office.

MINISTRY LEADERS

Benevolence/Love in Action

Anita Vaughan & Sharon McClead

Caring & Sharing

Margaret Wentz

Children’s Education

Stephanie Miller & Jerry Brown

Connections

Tom Seers

Courage to Change

Mary Ann Thorn & Sonia Grimm

Doxa Praise and Worship

Jake Keefer & Travis Williams

Adult Education

Phil Stanley & Nathan Tewanger

H.O.P.E.

Sharon McClead

Media

Nathan Tewanger

Missions/WBS

Mary Ann Thorn & Leslie Roby

Prayer

Sarah Brown & Rachel Werry

Young at Heart

Ron & Terry Everson

COLLEGE/TEENS PURSUIT is the college ministry of the Belpre Church of Christ

under the leadership of our college intern, Brett Hower.

PURSUIT will be meeting in the college classroom upstairs each

Sun. morning at 9:00 a.m. and again on Wed. eve. at 7:00 p.m.

Next Sun. eve., Jan. 18 at 6:00 p.m., PURSUIT will meet for a

casual study at the home of Jeff and Tonnie Stevenson.

BelpreYouthMinistry

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teen Small Group - 2nd and 4th Sun. nights - 1/11 & 1/25

Bring drinks or snacks. Family Life Small Groups - 1st & 3rd Sun. nights - 1/4 & 1/18

Winterfest Fundraising Lunch—Jan. 18 after worship service.

Teen Lock-In - Jan. 23-24 - 7-12th grade

Nerf War– Feb. 6 - 7-12th grade at Grand Central Church of

Christ, 5:30-10:00.

Winterfest - Feb. 20-22 - THE WATCH– Ages 7-12 Grades -

Approx. cost - $103 ($90 without a t-shirt). See office bulletin

board for more details.

If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross

and follow me.

Matthew 16:24

And Jesus came and said to them,

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore

and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And

behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

~Matthew 28:18-20

SYMPATHY

Chip and Debbie Gonzy ‘s parents were involved in an accident involving

black ice in northern Ohio last weekend resulting in the loss of Chip’s

mother. His father is in the hospital with multiple broken bones. Debbie

Gonzy is the sister of Marvin and Nancy Sam’s son-in-law, David Swick.

Cards may be sent to Chip and Debbie at 11618 Pleasant Ridge Place,

Strongsville, OH 44136.

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for the fruit basket and thanks to Chuck Hinzman for

his kindness in delivering it. It was enjoyed. ~ Phil and Nancy Stanley

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Elinor Gillespie has moved into Appletree Assisted Living, Room 7, 685

Warrior Dr., Vincent, OH 45784

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BELPRE FAMILY SMALL GROUPS

We welcome you to attend any of our small groups.

For further information about meeting times and /or locations of the groups,

please call contact number listed.

B.J.’s Buddies - The book of Matthew - Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. -

Contact Sharon McClead or Anita Vaughan - 740/350-6304

Ron’s Class - “The Christian and the Judgment”, Sunday @ 4:00 p.m. -

Rooms 102-103- Contact Ron Laughery - 740/516-4038

Miller Group - Sunday following services. Contact Scott or Mary Miller -

740/423-6608

Crum Group - Sunday following services. Contact Bob Crum -

740/516-5960

Williamson/Haynes - . Contact Mike Williamson - 740/440-1119

Floding Group (Pfalzgraf) - Sunday following services—

Contact June Fischer - 740/448-0010 or Brenda Floding —

740/678-2485

Lallathin/Metz Group - Contact Nathan Tewanger - 740/213-1011

Teens– Next Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. - Contact Travis Williams - 330/546-5620

PURSUIT - Coming Up– Spring Semester - Sunday @ 6:00 p.m. - Beginning Jan. 18 - Steven-

son’s Home - Contact Brett Hower - 717/471-3151

WELCOME!

Welcome to the Belpre Church of Christ! We’re glad that you’ve joined in gathering to worship our Heavenly Father. The Belpre Church is made up of

sinners who’ve been saved by God’s grace. We’re fellow strugglers in life’s journey, helping each other with daily challenges. If this is your first time

as a guest at the Belpre Church, we’d love to talk with you about Jesus Christ and his church here. If you’re looking for a church home, you may have

found it. Welcome and please come back!

Cindy Brown, sister-in-law to Larry Brown and Jan Hartman, is having some

complications after her recent surgery to remove a malignant tumor. Cindy

faces radiation and chemo. Cindy is in Cleveland Univ. Hospital.

Lois Spencer, had surgery this past Wed., at MMH. Ron and Lois have

been visiting with us for the past several months.

India Crislip, daughter of Linda Nelson, was transported to Riverside in

Columbus this past Wed. eve., with colon issues.

Rosie Hopkins is home and recovering after being hospitalized in MMH.

Sonia Grimm, has been moved to The Pines in Marietta. Note the following

change in Sonia’s room number: You may send cards to Sonia Grimm,

Room 117, 200 Timberline Dr., Marietta, OH 45750.

Military Personnel

Kyle Crislip, Stephen Crislip, Isaac Feathers, Chris Lovano, Jesse Riley, Seth

Wellspring, Brad Gibbs, B.J. Whitehead

Continued Prayer List

Bob Wilson, Nat Horton, Marilyn Horton, Betty Westbrook, Janice Conner,

Angie Bussey, Phyllis Blazer, Christy Butcher, Justin VanHeukelom, Louise

Fletcher, Alice McAnulty, Cindy Brown, Chad Theobald, Nell Delancey, Jeff

Beeson, Phyllis Ayers, Keith Kemp and Lori Heldreth, Paul and Julia

Hedden, Rose Woomer, Diane Nutter, Catherine Penrod, Buck Delancy, Zea

Nolen, Sonia Grimm

FOR THE RECORD

Contribution Last Week - $13,103.10

Children’s Offering - $27.45

Budget - $7,788.00

Bible Class - 160

Sunday A.M. Worship - 326

Small Groups - 61

Wednesday classes - Classes cancelled ____________________________________

JANUARY SERVICE

CONNECTIONS

TODAY Team 1

Jan. 18 Team 2

Jan. 25 Team 3

Feb. 1 Team 4

COMMUNION SERVERS

Carport Office

Lloyd Nesselroad Paul Stacy Greg Huffman Dave Alloway Paul Hedden Everett Vincent Steve Kibble Gary Vincent

Ryan Canada Bill Wilson

PREPARE/CLEAN-UP MAKE BREAD

JAN. Paul and Janice Hedden JoAnn Wilson

PUBLIC SERVERS

Prayer Communion TODAY Randy Hendrickson Mark McKain Jan. 18 Ron Feathers Phil Stanley Jan. 25 Scott Miller Wes Crum Feb. 1 Dan Bortell Eric Miller

NURSERY WORKERS TODAY Rochelle Lawless & Rachel Werry Jan. 18 Lorie Kirk & Brenda Durham Jan. 25 Patty Metz & Emily Kight Feb. 1 Kay Grose & Jo Ellen Canada

WORSHIP ORDER January 11, 2015

Song I Will Call Upon The Lord Prayer Randy Hendrickson Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:1-17 (All Stand) John Miller Song All To Us Song On Zion’s Glorious Summit (227) Song A Shield About Me Song How Deep The Father’s Love Communion/Offering Mark McKain Song Ancient Words Sermon Jeff Stevenson Song From the Inside Out

MAKING DISCIPLES

Matthew 16:24; 28:18-20

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS - JAN. 11 - JAN. 17

Sunday Small Groups at various times Ron’s Class - no class this week due to Area Wide Worship at Camden Ave. Church of Christ - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Food Pantry - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Ron’s Class - 11:00 a.m. - Rooms 102-103 Lunch: Chicken and Noodles Evening Meal: Chicken Pot Pie Thursday Food Pantry - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Courage To Change - 7:00 p.m.

If anyone would come after me, let him _________ himself and

take up his ________and ____________me (Matt. 16:24).

Making Disciples is the ______________

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and _________ ______________ of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:18-20).

_________________for Making Disciples

3And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth, having ___________________ _______ _________ that you gave me to do. (John 17:3-4) What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to faithful men who will be able to ___________others also (2 Tim. 2:2).

We’re ___________ _____

If you’re hiking in a wilderness area, you should expect it to take some __________. The same is true in following ___________.

Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is

easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are

many. For the gate is narrow and _________________________

that leads to life, and those who find it are few (Matt. 7:13-14).