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April 22, 2018 ~ Cowen Sunday
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be
given to you as well.” ~ Matthew 6:33
Announcements and Ministry Opportunities
*Call to Worship “Knowing You” (see Ivory Insert)
“What a Beautiful Name”
Musical Meditation
Introit “Open Now These Gates of Beauty” Chancel Choir
Responsive Reading: Psalm 46
Leader: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
People: “Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains
fall into the heart of the sea.”
Leader: “Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.”
People: “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the
nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”
Leader: “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
*Hymn of Praise No. 8 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
*Opening Prayer/Lord’s Prayer (debts / debtors)
*Greeting One Another
Children’s Moment Keith Schoenhut
Ministry Moment Roane County Mission Trip Review
Offertory Camp Cowen Video
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness
Call to Prayer “Jesus Draw Me Close” By Rick Founds
Jesus draw me close, closer, Lord, to You.
Let the world around me fade away.
Jesus draw me close, closer, Lord, to You.
For I desire to worship and obey.
Copyright Maranatha! Music Services.
Used by permission CCLI #796382
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem “Trust and Obey” Chancel Choir
Sermon Scripture: (page 757 in Pew Bible) Nehemiah 5: 14-19
Sermon “Learning to Trust God in the Good Times” Dr. Kurt Busiek
Hymn of Commitment No. 379 “Take My Life and Let it Be”
*Benediction “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”
*Postlude Camp Cowen Offering
As you leave, greet one person you do not know.
*All able, please stand
CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEK Today:
8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services / 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
4:30 p.m. Celebration Ringers
6:00 p.m. Youth LifeGroup at Jacob Britton’s House
Monday-April 23
12:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study in the Conference Room
Tuesday-April 24
10:00 a.m. Book by Book Bible Series: Jonah 2- Praying to God in the Dark
6:00 p.m. DivorceCare in the Parlor
Wednesday-April 25
9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association Workshop in the Encouragers’ Room
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Bible Study: The Circle Maker: Praying Through the Hard Times
AWANA, Youth, Choir Rehearsal, Grief Share
Thursday-April 26
2:30 p.m. Painting Class in the Conference Room
Friday-April 27
9:30 a.m. MOPS Book Study in the Crusaders Classroom
11:00 a.m. Senior-Cise in the Parlor
Friday-April 27 through Saturday-April 28 ~ Men’s Work Party at Cowen
Friday-April 27 through Sunday-April 29 ~ Youth Spring Retreat at Parchment Valley
Service radios to assist the hearing impaired are available for your use in the Sanctuary. If
you are interested, an usher would be happy to assist you.
We’re on the radio Sunday morning on FM 93.9 AT 9:30. Listen & tell a friend. The
program includes a broadcast of the previous week’s sermon and special music.
Follow us on Facebook! Look up Emmanuel Baptist Church Parkersburg for regular updates
from the church and check out our family ministry group page at: facebook.com/groups/
EmmanuelBaptistChurchWVStudents
Emmanuel Baptist Church 1710 - 23rd Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-5171
www.ebcwv.com
ACCOUNTING OF OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 4/15/18
General Fund $ 7,181.24 Designated Funds:
Missions $ 816.05 Debt Reduction ....... $310.00 Young Life ............ $30.00
Maint. Fund $ 163.21 Benevolence Fund ..... $20.00
Total $ 8,160.50
Attendance last week: Sunday School: 82; 8:30 a.m.: 25; 10:45 a.m.: 189
Put a Star by your name on the attendance book if you have invited someone to church or
have spoken to someone about his/her salvation.
Last week was an 3 star Sunday
On Line Giving Please use the following link for on-line giving:
https://emmanuelbaptistchurchwv2.cloverdonations.com/EBC-donations/
April 22 Dan Decker, Tennyson Sparks
24 Seth DePriest
25 Baylee Cline, Phyllis Crone, Shery Phelps, Jim Sayre
26 Stuart Bennett, Connie Childress, Marki Dittman
28 Gabriel Hissam
29 Jean Farrah, Tommy Le
April Ushers & Greeters Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Evan Frees and Carl Sizemore
10:45 a.m. Ray Lusk, Bill Holbert, Brian Raitz, John Shreeves
Greeter: Sue McCue and Kim Matheny
Salvation Army Meal Ministry Serving Teams Today: Suzanne Halterman Team Next Week: Vienna Kiwanis
Lawn Schedule ~ Ready for Sunday: April 29 ~ Evan Frees & Steve Metheny May 6 ~ Brian Lallemont & Tom Jamison
Did you know? Schedule social time (Your friends
are worth it … in more ways than one)! Setting aside time for relationships is not just good for your mood, but it
actually improves your health. People who have good social relationships
actually live longer! Marriage has been found to ward off dementia. Yet,
a trend in our culture is for people to spend less time together and to substitute on-line time
for in-person time. This is particularly true among younger persons. Unfortunately, too
much of people’s on-line time is not positive and is associated with depressed
mood. Limit on-line time to decrease risk of digital addiction which is linked with sleep
deprivation, weakening vision and depression. So, log-off! Take time to serve in ministry
together, go to the mall, or join a small group.
Youth Group Spring Retreat – April 27-29 This year we will be taking our students to Parchment Valley for a
weekend Spring Retreat April 27-29! Activities will include
outdoor games, worship sessions, bonfire, fishing and more!
Parents of students are invited to come along as well and we'll
even offer a discount for any who come along! The cost per
student is $45 and includes all meals for the weekend, the cost per parent is $35. Everyone
will need to be sure to bring bedding or a sleeping bag for a twin size bed. If you are
interested, please contact Pastor Jonathan.
Senior-cise Chair Exercises on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. As part of our Healthy Emmanuel emphasis, we are having a weekly
“Senior-cise” chair exercise program on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. These are
chair-based exercises for 15-30 minutes followed by fellowship and lunch
(bring your own sack lunch)!
Scholarship and Loan Applications Scholarship and Loan Applications for the 2018-19 school year are
available in the church office. Requests need to be submitted by
May 31st; awards will be announced in June.
Breaking Free Taking a Break Our Breaking Free recovery group is taking a break through
August. Pray for Kim Matheny and Jane Powell as they plan and
provide leadership.
Sermon Notes: April 22, 2018
Title: “Trusting God in the Good Times”
Scripture: Nehemiah 5: 14-19
Speaker: Dr. Kurt Busiek
“Moreover, from the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when I was appointed to be their
governor in the land of Judah, until his thirty-second year—twelve years—neither I nor my
brothers ate the food allotted to the governor.” - Nehemiah 5:14
Lectionary Readings for this Week To encourage your personal study and growth,
here is the listing of the Lectionary Scripture Readings for
Sunday, April 22: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Psalm 23
“Knowing You” By Graham Kendrick
Verse 1: All I once held dear, built my life upon,
All this world reveres, and wars to own;
All I once thought gain, I have counted loss,
Spent and worthless now, compared to this.
Chorus: Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You,
There is no greater thing, You're my all, You're the best,
You're my joy, my righteousness,
And I love You, Lord, love You, Lord.
Verse 2: Now my heart's desire, is to know You more,
To be found in You, and known as Yours;
To possess by faith, what I could not earn,
All surpassing gift of righteousness. (Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3: Oh to know the power of Your risen life,
And to know You in Your sufferings;
To become like You in Your death my Lord,
So with You to live and never die. (Repeat Chorus) © 1993 Make Way Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Used by permission CCLI #796382
“What a Beautiful Name” By: Ben Fielding | Brooke Ligertwood
Verse 1: You were the Word at the beginning, One with God the Lord Most High,
Your hidden glory in creation, Now revealed in You, our Christ.
Chorus 1: What a beautiful Name it is, What a beautiful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ my King.
What a beautiful Name it is, Nothing compares to this,
What a beautiful Name it is, The Name of Jesus.
Verse 2: You didn't want heaven without us, So Jesus You brought heaven down,
My sin was great, Your love was greater, What could separate us now.
Chorus 2: What a wonderful Name it is, What a wonderful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ my King.
What a wonderful Name it is, Nothing compares to this,
What a wonderful Name it is, The Name of Jesus.
What a wonderful Name it is, The Name of Jesus.
Bridge: You have no rival, You have no equal, Now and forever God You reign.
Yours is the kingdom, Yours is the glory, Yours is the Name above all names.
Chorus 3: What a powerful Name it is, What a powerful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ my King.
What a powerful Name it is, Nothing can stand against,
What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus.
Ending: What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus.
What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus. © 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing. Used by permission CCLI #796382
If you’re a GUEST at Emmanuel, we want to welcome you to
our church. If you would like to know more about Emmanuel or if you
have questions about the Christian faith, fill out a white pew card and
place it in the offering plate. There is a green guest bag at the Guest
Table in the narthex for our guests and there will be a greeter available at the Guest Table
after the service to assist you. If you continue to attend Emmanuel, we will invite you to
attend one of our quarterly guest lunches where you can meet our staff and learn more
about our ministry. If you have questions, please contact our Guest Coordinator, Barb
Kirsch (304 482 2942 / [email protected]) or Pastor Kurt Busiek (304 485 5171 /
Local Mission Needs in April:
If you would like to help our local missions, following is a new list of what each one is
currently in need of. Please leave your items in the Donation Boxes in the new narthex.
Latrobe Street Mission: □ Disposable Razors
□ Body Wash (not bar soap) □ Disposable Cups, Plates, Bowls
□ Bottled Water
□ Coffee (instant or regular) and Coffee Creamer
□ Flip Flops
□ Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Pine-Sol, etc.)
House to Home: □ Gently used men's casual clothes -- shirts, t-shirts, pants, shoes
-- any size
□ Ramen Noodle Soups
□ Ready-to-eat Soups
□ Canned Beans
□ Vienna Sausages, Spam, Treet
□ Chef Boyardee Canned Pastas
Old Man Rivers: □ Tissues
□ Shampoo
□ Diapers
□ Bars of Soap
Spring Golden’eers Conference at Parchment Valley The Spring Golden'eers Conference will be held April 30-May 2 at
Parchment Valley Conference Center at Ripley. The Bible study
leader is Joel Harpold. The conference will begin on Monday in
the Santrock Building with registration and pizza at 12 noon and
will end on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. The cost is $80 which
includes 2 nights lodging, linens, meals, and program fee. The
dorm rooms are $65 and don't include linens. There is a $10 discount for first-time
attendees. The registration must be in by Monday April 23rd at the West Virginia Baptist
Convention. If you have any questions about the conference, ask the Hulces or the
Methenys.
Alzheimer’s Association Workshop – April 25
There will be an Alzheimer’s Association Workshop at Emmanuel
Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Encouragers’ Room. The topic for April is “Dementia Conversations”.
This workshop is for families facing a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
and will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with
family members about: going to the doctor; deciding when to stop
driving; and making legal and financial plans.
High on Hope – The Movement 2 High on Hope will hold their 2nd Annual “High On Hope - The Movement”
at Parkersburg City Park on April 28 from Noon-8:00 p.m. You will hear
some amazing speakers along with amazing music in efforts to see the
MOV defeat addiction! There will also be resource tables and food for all.
Let’s come together as a community and show the world what freedom
from addiction looks like!
Support EBC Through Amazon Smile If you would like to support Emmanuel through your Amazon purchases, go
to Smile.Amazon.com and sign in to your Amazon account as you usually do.
Go to "Your Account" in the header, scroll down and click on "Your Amazon
Smile." You'll see your current charity listed (the default charity is the Red
Cross). If "your charity" is not Emmanuel, click on "change charity" then search for
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkersburg (be sure to include Parkersburg because there are
many Emmanuel churches). Once you see it listed, click on “Select”. For all future
purchases, log on to Smile.Amazon.com and Emmanuel Baptist will receive a percentage
of each purchase you make.
~ Sunday LIFE/Crusader Class at 9:30 a.m. ~ Pastor Busiek: Book by Book Bible Series:
Jonah 2- Praying to God in the Dark
~ Monday Women’s Bible Study –
12:00 p.m. in the Conference Room ~
~ Tuesday Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor ~ Pastor Busiek: Book by Book Bible Series: Jonah 2- Praying to God in the Dark
~ Wednesday Night Bible Study in the Chapel ~ Pastor Busiek: The Circle Maker: Praying Through the Hard Times
NOTES FOR THOSE WITH CHILDREN: NURSERY/TODDLERS Birth–age 2: childcare available for Sunday School
and Worship. DURING 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP (following the Children’s
Moment) children are invited to attend: PRESCHOOL (3 and 4 years old); or
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP (K-5th grades). After worship, preschool children wait for an adult
in their classroom; Children's Worship is in the Children’s Chapel on the 2nd floor of the
educational building.
CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor ............................................................................................ Dr. Kurt W. Busiek
Family Life Pastor. ............................................................................... Mr. Jonathan Delgado
Director of Music Ministry ....................................................................... Mrs. Pam McClain
Organist/Pianist ................................................................................. Ms. Christine Redmond
Director of Children’s Ministry .......................................................... Mrs. Rowena Sizemore
Pianists .......................................... Mrs. Pat Barnes, Mrs. Karen Cox, Mrs. Beverly Walkup
Secretary ....................................................................................................... Ms. Terri Fielder
Church Cook ................................................................................................. Mrs. Jewel Lusk
Treasurer .......................................................................................................... Mr. Gary Beall
Visual Worship Coordinator ................................................................... Mrs. Bekah Brooks
Custodian ...........................................................................................................Mr. Gary Barr
EBC e-mails ~ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Website ~ www.ebcwv.com Phone number ~ 304-485-5171 Fax ~ 304-485-5194
Please place in the offering plate or turn into church office.
Name____________________________________Phone________________
Wednesday Night Dinner @ 5:00 p.m.
Please sign up by noon on Tuesday; for a carryout, call by noon on Wednesday.
Menu: Pork Loin Roast, Roasted Potatoes,
Chutney, Broccoli, Salad and Dessert
Cost: Adults: $5.00 Children 12 and Under: $2.50
($13 max. per immediate family)
Number: Adults_________ Children_________ Carryout________
Parkersburg Association Prayer Gathering The Parkersburg Baptist Association will sponsor a Prayer Gathering at
Bellville Baptist Church on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. A
time of prayer for our country, our churches and our families! Everyone is
welcome!
Men’s Work Weekend at Camp Cowen – April 27-28 The Men’s Work Weekend at Camp Cowen will be held this Friday and
Saturday, April 27-28. Your meals will be provided both days. If you plan
to join us for lunch on Friday, we will be eating at noon with dinner served
at 5:30 pm. Saturday breakfast will be served at 7:30 am, lunch at noon and
dinner at 5:30 pm. You will need to bring your own bedding. Also, you can
bring paint brushes and pans, leaf blowers, weed eaters, gloves, shovels, and
basic carpentry tools. If you have questions please contact Tommy Jamison
at 304.588.4514 or at [email protected]. This annual weekend is
essential in preparing Camp Cowen for Summer 2018. Please encourage your friends to
join you!
Emmanuel Prayer Page Ministry of the Week: Barb Kirsch, Visitation Team
Person of the Week: Glenola Woodyard and Kathy Harrison,
Tremont Apartments, 100 Willowbrook Dr., Apt 61, Parkersburg WV
26104
College Student of the Week: Kaylie Beaver, Freshman North,
Room #2136, 399 Thundering Herd Dr., Huntington, WV 25703
Missionary of the Week: JD & Rhonda Reed, c/o Mark & Valma Adams, 65 Brook
Circle, Washington, WV 26181. Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]. JD and Rhonda are currently serving in Bolivia.
We Praise/Thank God for: Judy Prater is praising God for the wedding
celebration of Michael Prater and Vicky Jones in NY; the ministry and impact of Camp
Cowen in the lives of our young people; the ministry and impact of the Roane County
Mission trip that helped a family affected by flooding; Dan and Rosemary Decker will
be summer staff at the Grant-Kohrs National Historic Ranch/ Park in Montana in 2018;
and at the National Wildlife Refuge/ Park in Yuma, Arizona in 2019; the Baby Bottle
Fundraiser for Woman’s Care Center raised $900 for their ministry; Tammy Kelley got
good news from her Columbus cancer scan… her treatments have worked very well, now
she will have a change in her medications which will involve some side effects. On
Sunday, May 6, we will have a church wide lunch reception at noon to celebrate
the ministry of Dave and Jan Drennon in our church. They are moving into their new
home the week of May 7; their new address is: 2151 Kevin Court, NE, New Philadelphia,
OH 44663-9446. The new children’s Octopit was approved. The Mission Fellowship
Lunch for Young Life raised $800 for their summer camp ministry. From Kirk Wilson,
Director of Young Life: "Thank you for the mission lunch and your support of Young
Life. We are excited to partner with you to reach more kids for Christ."
Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-recovering at home) Kathi Alfred is waiting for a clear diagnosis of what is causing her shaking symptoms.
Jeannie Boyd is in NC through the end of the month to help provide support for her
family. (4/15)
Cheryl Brannon is struggling with weakness and shortness of breath. (4/22)
Cheryl Burnem on-going tests for stroke and carotid artery disease. (4/15)
Bob Byers has had some health issues and his daughter Anna is having heart tests done
in Morgantown. (4/22)
Church families are struggling and requesting prayers for healing and hope.
Church members who are daily fighting an addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Carolyn Duncan continues to recover from her knee replacement surgery. (3/4)
Carol Durnell broke her right arm; she will recover with a cast on her arm through June.
Jessica Dye, Joani Brohard's son's wife, (friend of Jeff Beatty) is battling cancer. (3/18)
Pat Faith, Jan Ashwell's mother-99, is under hospice care in Maryland. Pray for strength
and comfort for the family as they provide care. (3/11)
Calvin Florence continues to struggle with chronic back pain. (3/25)
Janacia Garrett and Alaura Clark are asking for prayers for their family and future.
Tammy Hayes will have thyroid surgery sometime soon. (4/15)
Richard Hayhurst, a friend of the Otts, is struggling with infection and other health
issues. (4/22)
Tara Jones Henderson is struggling with back pain. (4/8)
Radonna Hess saw her doctor this week and will begin radiation treatments soon. (4/22)
Shirley Huffman is now at Health South for physical therapy. (4/22)
Virginia Kanalz will see her doctor in Morgantown on April 24. (4/15)
Mike and Glenda Kodrich as Mike is dealing with tests and looking at treatment
options. (4/15)
Jennifer Lemley is caring for a new foster baby. (4/8)
Curt Mitchell, Linda’s husband, is recovering from shoulder surgery. (4/15)
Alisa Moore, friend of Gail Samolitis, for wisdom, courage and guidance regarding
possible leg amputation. (4/22)
Bill and Barb Ott have a friend who has been diagnosed with leukemia is requesting
prayer. (4/22)
Jane Powell is struggling with back problems... on-going physical therapy. (3/18)
Glenna Radcliffe, friend of Judy Florence, is recovering from cancer surgery 3/14. (3/18)
Keith Schoenhut is still seeking a good treatment plan for his broken toe. (4/15)
Joan Stutler is recovering at Health South after she broke her knee cap. (4/22)
That God will guide our city, state, and national leaders in these challenging days… pray
that they would cooperate, seek unity and make decisions seeking godly wisdom.
Homebound: Jean Beatty, Beverly Boggs, Janet Hotsinpiller, Norma Myers, Edelene Wood, Glenola
Woodyard.
Assisted Living:
Arbors: Paul Smith; Cedar Grove: Marjorie Cox, Nora Lee Gilchrist; Colonial House:
Betty Jo Wiseman; Eagle Pointe: Ida Lee Lamm, Aileen Wortman; Ohio Valley Health
Care: Barbara Reed; The Pines: Claude Denton, Pauline Hercher; Willows: Blanche
Wentzel; Wyngate: Sam Bolian, Fred Fitzer; Worthington: Lela Page
Out of Town: Betty Bailey, Imogene Buckley, Phyllis Crone, Prudence Kinney
