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COMMUNITY UPDATES / UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMER SERIES What You Only Thought You Knew- Experiencing the Foundations of Faith is the theme of our Wed. eve. Summer Series. During this time, all teen through adult classes meet in the auditorium for an in-depth study of experiencing faith. The final lesson entitled Turning It All Over To God. will be given by Travis Williams next Wed. eve. , Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m. MEN’S LEADERSHIP RETREAT Travis will be speaking at this retreat on Sept. 26 and 27, at Round Lake in Lakeville, OH. This is sponsored by the Richland Road Church of Christ in Marion, OH. See Travis to make your plans to go with him. Details regarding the retreat are on the office bulletin board. OVU ENCOUNTER High school students and their families are invited to ENCOUNTER on the campus of Ohio Valley University on Thursday night, September 25 and Friday, September 26. On Thursday, students and their families will enjoy a FREE live concert with The Vespers and the OVU Annual Hog Roast barbeque picnic. On Friday, September 26, they will meet OVU professors, attend a college class, enjoy a campus tour, play disc golf on the campus course, attend OVU chapel, meet with helpful people in Financial Aid and engage with OVU faculty, staff and students all day long. Dormitory lodging is available Thursday night free of charge for all students (online registration required) and all on-campus events and meals are free of charge for all family members. Online registration and more information at ovu.edu/encounter FREEZER MEAL WORKSHOP No drive-thru. No messy kitchen. Save time. Save money. Serve others. Lori Orall will be conducting a workshop on Sat., Sept. 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the building. If you missed getting a flyer with info and registration on Sun., please see Lori to reserve your spot. This is a wonderful opportunity to get ahead with meal preparations for your family, and also help provide a meal to a family in need. WOMEN OF PURPOSE - 2014 The 2014 Women of Purpose Conference will be held Saturday, October 4 at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. Tickets are $15 and include access to all sessions and a boxed lunch. You may purchase tickets from Kay Grose. If a minimum of 25 ladies from Belpre purchase tickets, reserved seating will be made available for the Belpre group. (If you will not be purchasing your tickets as a part of the group seating, you may purchase tickets at Family Christian Bookstore or online at www.movpurposeministries.org) LIFECHAIN On Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the US and Canada in peaceful, silent demonstration opposing abortion. There are 3 locations locally. Details on office bulletin board. BELPRE YOUTH RALLY We’ll be welcoming Taylor Walling and David Bowden who will join us at the 2014 Belpre Youth Rally - 4G—For His Glory. Save the dates - Nov. 21-23, Fri. - Sun. More details to follow. MINISTRIES COURAGE TO CHANGE Thursday evening Courage to Change had as a special guest speaker Eddie Milner who was a pro baseball player from 1980-1988. There were 32 present to hear his story of success, disappointments, expectations, and delusions in the pro ball arena. He gave a very inspiring story of his life and how disappointment played a role in getting involved with drugs, but how faith in God and surrender to the Holy Spirit gave him a new lease on life. He challenged those present to obey the great commission and share the story of Christ and his crucifixion with others. We appreciate all those who were present to support Eddie and the Courage to Change program. LOVE IN ACTION We work with and help sponsor an awesome ministry in the Parkersburg area called Women's Care Center. This ministry works to save the lives of unborn children and care for their mother's spiritual needs. They are also going into schools in the area and talking to teens about abstinence. Such a needed ministry! The annual Walk for Life is Sunday, October 12th from 12:30-2PM. Lunch and entertainment are also provided. Jonny Diaz, a popular Christian singer, will be singing this year at the event. One of his songs is " More Beautiful You." This song delivers a powerful message to young teen girls about their real beauty. LIA would like to encourage all teens to walk this year and become a part of this ministry. This ministry is funded solely on donations from area churches and businesses. Please help pledge your support to those that are walking or just make a donation. They cannot do this alone and God has called us to be a light to those around us. We CAN do this. THE HOPE GROUP A new session begins on Wednesday October 8th, meeting every Wednesday evening from 6:30 til 8:30 PM. If you or another woman you know is struggling with life's issues at this time, please feel free to contact me. This is a God-centered group that understands the transformation that God can make in our lives. Many times, we need a small group to encourage us, understand us and to hold us accountable as we grow in HIM. If you yearn to throw off the "masks" we so often wear, and be the person God chose you to be, please join us. Knowing and accepting the "real you" can be life changing! If you have questions, call Sharon McClead at 740/350-6304. STAFF Jeff Stevenson - Preaching Minister [email protected] 740.378.6632 Travis Williams - Family Life Minister [email protected] 330.546.5620 Brett Hower - College Intern [email protected] 717.471.3151 Ron Laughery - Preaching Minister, Emeritus [email protected] 740.516.4038 Church Office [email protected] 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 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 Travis Williams H.O.P.E. Sharon McClead Media Larry Hopkins/Nathan Tewanger Missions Mary Ann Thorn Prayer Lauren Keeling World Bible School Leslie Roby 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. Each Sun. eve. at 6:00 p.m., beginning next Sun., Sept. 28, PURSUIT will meet at the home of Jeff and Tonnie Stevenson. TEENS The teens will meet this eve. at 5:00 in the teen room. Guys bring drinks; Girls bring snacks. There will be a quick parent meeting for all of those with kids 7-12th grade on Sunday, September 28th immediately after our morning worship in room 102-103. This meeting is about the fall activities that are coming up and how you can be involved. If you can't make it please see Travis for an info sheet. Thanks. The 2014 WOMEN OF PURPOSE CONFERENCE Saturday, October 4 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg Tickets - $15 www.movpurposeministries.org
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COMMUNITY UPDATES / UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMER SERIES
What You Only Thought You Knew- Experiencing the Foundations of
Faith is the theme of our Wed. eve. Summer Series. During this
time, all teen through adult classes meet in the auditorium for an
in-depth study of experiencing faith. The final lesson entitled
Turning It All Over To God.will be given by Travis Williams next Wed.
eve. , Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m.
MEN’S LEADERSHIP RETREAT
Travis will be speaking at this retreat on Sept. 26 and 27, at Round
Lake in Lakeville, OH. This is sponsored by the Richland Road
Church of Christ in Marion, OH. See Travis to make your plans to go
with him. Details regarding the retreat are on the office bulletin
board.
OVU ENCOUNTER
High school students and their families are invited to ENCOUNTER
on the campus of Ohio Valley University on Thursday night,
September 25 and Friday, September 26. On Thursday, students
and their families will enjoy a FREE live concert with The Vespers
and the OVU Annual Hog Roast barbeque picnic. On Friday,
September 26, they will meet OVU professors, attend a college
class, enjoy a campus tour, play disc golf on the campus course,
attend OVU chapel, meet with helpful people in Financial Aid and
engage with OVU faculty, staff and students all day long. Dormitory
lodging is available Thursday night free of charge for all students
(online registration required) and all on-campus events and meals
are free of charge for all family members. Online registration and
more information at ovu.edu/encounter
FREEZER MEAL WORKSHOP
No drive-thru. No messy kitchen. Save time. Save money.
Serve others.
Lori Orall will be conducting a workshop on Sat., Sept. 27 at
10:00 a.m. at the building. If you missed getting a flyer with info
and registration on Sun., please see Lori to reserve your spot. This
is a wonderful opportunity to get ahead with meal preparations for
your family, and also help provide a meal to a family in need.
WOMEN OF PURPOSE - 2014
The 2014 Women of Purpose Conference will be held Saturday,
October 4 at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. Tickets are $15
and include access to all sessions and a boxed lunch. You may
purchase tickets from Kay Grose. If a minimum of 25 ladies from
Belpre purchase tickets, reserved seating will be made available for
the Belpre group. (If you will not be purchasing your tickets as a part
of the group seating, you may purchase tickets at Family Christian
Bookstore or online at www.movpurposeministries.org)
LIFECHAIN
On Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, stand with thousands of pro-lifers
throughout the US and Canada in peaceful, silent demonstration
opposing abortion. There are 3 locations locally. Details on office
bulletin board.
BELPRE YOUTH RALLY
We’ll be welcoming Taylor Walling and David Bowden who will join
us at the 2014 Belpre Youth Rally - 4G—For His Glory. Save the
dates - Nov. 21-23, Fri. - Sun. More details to follow.
MINISTRIES
COURAGE TO CHANGE
Thursday evening Courage to Change had as a special guest
speaker Eddie Milner who was a pro baseball player from
1980-1988. There were 32 present to hear his story of success,
disappointments, expectations, and delusions in the pro ball
arena. He gave a very inspiring story of his life and how
disappointment played a role in getting involved with drugs, but
how faith in God and surrender to the Holy Spirit gave him a new
lease on life. He challenged those present to obey the great
commission and share the story of Christ and his crucifixion with
others. We appreciate all those who were present to support
Eddie and the Courage to Change program.
LOVE IN ACTION
We work with and help sponsor an awesome ministry in the
Parkersburg area called Women's Care Center. This ministry
works to save the lives of unborn children and care for their
mother's spiritual needs. They are also going into schools in the
area and talking to teens about abstinence. Such a needed
ministry! The annual Walk for Life is Sunday, October 12th from
12:30-2PM. Lunch and entertainment are also provided. Jonny
Diaz, a popular Christian singer, will be singing this year at the
event. One of his songs is " More Beautiful You." This song
delivers a powerful message to young teen girls about their real
beauty. LIA would like to encourage all teens to walk this year
and become a part of this ministry. This ministry is funded
solely on donations from area churches and businesses. Please
help pledge your support to those that are walking or just make
a donation. They cannot do this alone and God has called us to
be a light to those around us. We CAN do this.
THE HOPE GROUP
A new session begins on Wednesday October 8th, meeting
every Wednesday evening from 6:30 til 8:30 PM. If you or
another woman you know is struggling with life's issues at this
time, please feel free to contact me. This is a God-centered
group that understands the transformation that God can make
in our lives. Many times, we need a small group to encourage
us, understand us and to hold us accountable as we grow in
HIM. If you yearn to throw off the "masks" we so often wear, and
be the person God chose you to be, please join us. Knowing and
accepting the "real you" can be life changing! If you have
questions, call Sharon McClead at 740/350-6304.
STAFF
Jeff Stevenson - Preaching Minister
740.378.6632
Travis Williams - Family Life Minister
330.546.5620
Brett Hower - College Intern
717.471.3151
Ron Laughery - Preaching Minister, Emeritus
740.516.4038
Church Office
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
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
Travis Williams
H.O.P.E.
Sharon McClead
Media
Larry Hopkins/Nathan Tewanger
Missions
Mary Ann Thorn
Prayer
Lauren Keeling
World Bible School
Leslie Roby
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.
Each Sun. eve. at 6:00 p.m., beginning next Sun., Sept. 28,
PURSUIT will meet at the home of Jeff and Tonnie Stevenson.
TEENS
The teens will meet this eve. at 5:00 in the teen room. Guys
bring drinks; Girls bring snacks.
There will be a quick parent meeting for all of those with kids
7-12th grade on Sunday, September 28th immediately after our
morning worship in room 102-103. This meeting is about the fall
activities that are coming up and how you can be involved. If you
can't make it please see Travis for an info sheet. Thanks.
The 2014 WOMEN OF PURPOSE CONFERENCE Saturday, October 4 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg Tickets - $15
www.movpurposeministries.org
SYMPATHY
Darrell Lee Goodwill, nephew of Gary and Rosemary Vincent, passed away
unexpectedly Tuesday at his home in Lowell, OH. Please extend your deep-
est sympathies to Gary, Rosemary and family.
CARD SHOWER
Ruth Cassady, former member of the Belpre Church, will celebrate her 95th
birthday next Thurs., Sept. 25. You may shower Ruth with birthday cards and
wishes at the following address: Ruth Cassady, c/o Doug Fouss, 203
GlenEllen Place, Sun City Center, FL 33573
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 @ 5:00 p.m. - MPR -
Contact Ron Laughery - 740/516-4038
Miller Group - Sunday following services.
Contact Scott or Mary Miller - 740/423-6608
Crum Group - Sunday following services.
(Not meeting through the summer) Contact Bob Crum - 740/516-5960
Williamson/Haynes - . Contact Mike Williamson - 740/440-1119
Pfalzgraf Group - Sunday following services -
Contact Betty Pfalzgraf - 304/863-5586
Bortell Group - Contact Dan or Amy Bortell – 740/236-4400
Lallathin/Metz Group - Contact Nathan Tewanger -
740/213-1011
Teens– Sunday @ 5:00 - Contact Travis Williams - 330/546-5620
PURSUIT - Sunday @ 6:00 beginning Sept. 28 - Stevenson’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!
_________ is a ____________? (3:8a)
A Deacon’s _______________? (3:8-10)
A Deacon’s _________ (3:11)
A Deacon’s ___________ (3:12)
A Deacon’s _____________ (3:13)
Who Do You _________to _________ on You?
Phyllis Ayers has experienced a mild heart attack. She is regaining her
strength and is requesting no visitors. Cards may be sent to: Kimes Nursing
and Rehab Center, c/o Phyllis Ayers, Room 4, 75 Kimes Lane, Athens, OH
45701
Kirt Spencer, uncle of Ann Fausnaugh, had surgery on his knee this past
Thurs. His health situation is grave.
Jeff Beeson, Denise Kaufman’s brother is finished with chemo until Oct.
Cards may be sent to Jeff at c/o Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Room
211, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Nell Delancey, Steve’s mother, has received a report that cancer has
returned. She will begin a less toxic form of chemotherapy.
Sabrina Cline, Ann and Ken Fausnaugh’s granddaughter, will have a
repeat surgery on her foot in Columbus on Oct. 7.
Military Personnel
Kyle Crislip, Stephen Crislip, Isaac Feathers, Chris Lovano, Jesse Riley, Seth
Wellspring, Brad Gibbs, B.J. Whitehead, Justin (Andy) Beardsley
Continued Prayer List
Nat Horton, Marilyn Horton, Betty Westbrook, Dave & Michelle Swick, Janice
Conner, Angie Bussey, Phyllis Blazer, Linda Toothman, Phyllis Stacy, Christy
Butcher, Justin VanHeukelom, Brian Thompson, Eddie Foreman,
Brant McLaughlin, Christopher Truan, Terry Vincent, Louise Fletcher, Joyce
Lorentz, Alice McAnulty, Edwina Summers, Cindy Brown, Penny Morris, Chad
Theobald, Delores Newberry
FOR THE RECORD
Contribution Last Week - $6450.00
Children’s Offering - $38.00
Budget - $7,788.00
Bible Class - 107
Sunday A.M. Worship - 219
Small Groups - 77
Wednesday classes - 149
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SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER SERVICE
CONNECTIONS
TODAY Team 3
Sept. 28 Team 4
Oct. 5 Team 5
Oct. 12 Team 6
COMMUNION SERVERS
Carport Office
Mike Wile Zach Orall Josue Rodriguez Logan Brown Jerome Jones Jesse Whittington Jeff Dimick Kyle Metz
Evan Matheny Stephen Givens
PREPARE/CLEAN-UP MAKE BREAD
SEPT. Jeff and Patty Metz S. Miller/J. Wilson
PUBLIC SERVERS
Prayer Communion TODAY Randy Hendrickson Bryan Foreman Sept. 28 Jerry Brown Larry Sarver Oct. 5 Eric Miller Lucas Metz Oct. 12 Jeff Metz Jeff Dimick
NURSERY WORKERS TODAY Jo Canada & Emily Kight Sept. 28 Kay Grose & Joyce Foreman Oct. 5 Sarah Brown & Devan Metz Oct. 12 Aimee Metz & Janet Gilbert
WORSHIP ORDER September 21, 2014
Song Great Is The Lord Almighty (102) Welcome/Announcement Prayer Randy Hendrickson Scripture Reading Philippians 2:12-30 (All Stand) Eric Miller Song I Stand Amazed (147) Song At The Name of Jesus Song Behold Our God Song There Is A Fountain (374) Communion/Offering Bryan Foreman Song Build Your Kingdom Sermon Jeff Stevenson Song I Will Sing The Wondrous Story (509)
CHOOSING YOUR WAITER
I Timothy 3:8 - 13
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS - SEPT. 21 - SEPT. 27
Sunday Small Groups at various times. Ron’s Class - 5:00 p.m. Rooms 102-103 Tuesday Food Pantry - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Ron’s class - Will not meet through Summer Series Evening Meal - Chicken and Noodles Summer Series - 7:00 p.m. - Travis Williams - (Teens– Adults in Auditorium) Thursday Food Pantry - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Courage to Change - 7:00 p.m.
For those who serve well as
deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great
confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
~I Timothy 3:13
