Old Greenbrier Baptist ChurchPO Box 456Alderson, WV 24910Pastor: Rev. Dr. Bill Bryan(304) 646-8631Ministers of Music:Dell & Nancy WoodCarolyn Holliday Treasurer:Charlotte MeltonCongregational Visitor:Peggy BollenbachOfficial Board, ChairBill HollidayOfficial Board, Vice-ChairJeff WillisStreet Address:301 North Monroe St.Church Phone:(304) 445-7854

Old GreenbriER Baptist News

2013

Non-ProfitPostage PermitNo. 32

Volume XVI No. IX

Church website: http://oldgreenbrierbaptistchurch.typepad.com/

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FROM YOUR

PASTOR’S HEART

It seems we have had a short and mild summer. Some trees have already begun the change to robes of majesty for the fall season. We give glory to God as we witness the handiwork of His artful brushstrokes of orange,

yellow, and red upon our West Virginia hills. We give God glory not only for the beauty of His creation but for who He is and what He has done for us through Christ Jesus.

Let us show our love for Him every day in all we do and

say.

Weaving the Fabric of Faith – As we gather up the leaves of fall, it is also time to gather our children for lessons of faith. Faith Weavers, our ministry to children in kindergarten through fifth grade will re-start on Sunday, September 15 at 4:30pm. This fall our children will study God the Creator of all and the One who provides for each of us.

To Russia with Love – As the leaves fly upon the wind, so Deborah and I will wing our way to St. Petersburg, Russia September 19 to October 10. I have been invited to teach two courses at the St. Petersburg Evangelical Theological Academy. I will teach a course in Old Testament Theology and one covering the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Pray that our trip and ministry will be in accord with God’s plans and bring glory to His name. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Everyone Say “Cheese” – As the seasons change, so does the membership of our church. It has been about seven years since we have prepared a pictorial directory of our membership. It is time to address this need. Read more about it on page two to the right.

The October Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will be Saturday, October 5th at 8am at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church.

1Communion SundayS School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

2LadiesBibleStudy ~ 6:30p

LABOR DAY

3 4Bible Study ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

5R Thurmond Circle ~ 1p

Women’s Conf. Planning ~ 6p

6 7Men’sBreakfastOGBC ~ 8a

8S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11aOfficial Bd. ~ noon

9 10 11Bible Study ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

12 13 14Greenbrier-Raleigh Assoc. Mtg.

15S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

Faith Weavers – 4:30p

16 17 18Bible Study ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

19Pack Food Pantry ~ 9aPastor Bill & Deborah to Russia

20Food Pantry~9a

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22S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

Faith Weavers – 4:30p

23 24 25Bible Study ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

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29S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

Faith Weavers – 4:30p

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In A Nutshell

A Sunday school teacher gave her second-graders a month to memorize Psalm 23. One little boy was excited about the task but just couldn’t remember the whole chapter.

When the day came for the children to recite the Psalm before the congregation, the nervous boy stepped up to the microphone and said, “The Lord is my Shepherd, and that’s all I need to know!”

Our Finance Team monitors our church budget and spending. Thank you for your regular tithes and special offerings. Each month, we want to present an overview of where we are financially.

Missions Giving YTD 2013 YTD 2012 % Inc (Dec)United Missions $1,250.00 $1,500.00 (16.66)America for Christ $1,204.26 $3,022.65 (60.15)

World Missions $839.80 $961.25 (12.63)RMMO - - -One Great Hour 1,186.00 1,532.25 (22.60)Other Categories $475.35 $1,622.71 (70.71)Total ABMS $4,955.41 $8,638.86 (42.64)

2013 Offering Totals as of July 31, 2013Build The Treasury Goal: $18,000 Received:$10,348 (57%)America for Christ Goal: $ 2,013 Received: $1,204 (60%)One Great Hour Goal: $ 1,500 Received: $1,186 (79%)

Build The Treasury – In 2013 our planned budget needs require sustained BTT giving of $18,000 above our basic tithes for the entire year ($1,500/month). Our BTT challenge for 2013 is on track at this point in the year, but we must continue to sustain our uncommon giving to the glory of God.

Mission Offerings – In 2013 the goals and giving to our two mission offerings so far have been below normal. We must continue to pray and

3 – Carolyn Knapp 5 – Kari Still 6 – Ron Shafer

Carolyn Thompson 8 – Patrick Parker 9 – Jack Hunter 10 – Eric Harrah 13 – Betty Holliday

Dolin KirbyKristin McCallisterDana Pack

14 – Lucas McCallister 17 – Cheryl Goins 22 – Addey & Zoey Harris 23 – Donna Simms 26 – Hannah Bryan

give to these important offerings that support the work of God’s kingdom in the United States and around the world.

Thank you for giving to Build The Treasury, our Building Fund, and missions offerings—over and above your regular tithe. We faithfully continue to care for our church facility and to reach out to the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.

In the spring we averaged a dozen kindergarten – fifth grade children at our Faith Weavers Sunday afternoon events. During Vacation Bible School we had thirty-eight children in attendance. As fall arrives, we will restart our Faith Weavers ministry.

Faith Weavers will begin regular meetings each week on Sunday, September 15 from 4:30 – 6:00pm. Faith Weavers is a fun-filled time of age appropriate games, food, study, and prizes for children and youth from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Please be in prayer about this important ministry to the children of our church and community. If you feel led to help our children as they weave faith in Christ into the fabric of their lives, please contact Pastor Bill to see how you can be a part of this ministry.

AMA Fall Work TeamRev. Dennis Bajkowski and a team of eight volunteers from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Camden, NJ will be here September 21-28. This group includes Bob

Kurek, who received a heart transplant earlier this year. We first met Bob when he came with this same

team last October. We have prayed for him as he underwent this surgery. Now we give glory to God to see him again hard at work serving the Lord by serving others.If you know of any work needs in our community that this team could meet, please contact Pastor Bill or Sam Groves.

Dear Lord Jesus, Bless the children and youth of this nation, returning to their schools and colleges. Also bless their teachers as they help them grow in wisdom and knowledge.May Your Holy Spirit enlighten their minds, purify their vision, and strengthen their wills. Protect them as they learn in the classroom and participate in activities outside it. May they learn to follow in your steps, just as you grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Amen.

Bless the Students and Teachers

Greenbrier-Raleigh Annual Meeting

Women’s Conference Planning

The annual meeting of the Greenbrier-Raleigh Association will be held on Saturday, September 14 at Scott Street Baptist Church in Bluefield, WV. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Bill know.

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God is opening the doors for an exciting women’s event in 2014. Our board has approved a request

for our church to sponsor a Women’s

Spiritual Conference for the Alderson community in spring 2014. A committee to plan and coordinate this community event is being formed. The second meeting will be on Thursday, September 5 at 6:00pm in the church parlor. Anyone who feels they may like to be a part of this committee, please contact Deborah Bryan.

??? Bible Quiz ???At the outset of his reign as Israel’s third king, Solomon saw the Lord in a dream. God invited Solomon to request anything he wanted. What did Solomon ask for?

A. The ability to discern between good and evilB. Long lifeC. RichesD. Conquest over his enemies

Answer: A (See 1 Kings 3-14.)

Prayer Needs as of August 25th

Pastor Saeed Abedini and familyFrank Adkins (friend of Curtis Pauley)Rachel BattaileCleveland Bradley (brother of Joe Bradley)

Nathan BradleyTeresa Catron (Jo Honaker’s friend)Bill Cohenour (Rose Carter’s brother)Jo CombsDanny CraftEvan Day (Jack Taylor’s cousin’s husband) “Lake” EaryDonna Eskins (friend of Sylvia Keaton)Mike Fugate (friend of Chad McCallister)Charles Garten (father of Lisa Parker)Vivian Gonzales (Jo Honaker’s aunt)

Betty HighlanderJean Himes (friend of Diana Taylor)Charles & BettyHollidayRed HonakerRichard & Orah HonakerMadelene Howard (Carolyn Knapp’s sister)Bob Kurek (NJ volunteer – heart transplant)Betty Linkenhoker (sister of C. Grimmett)Joe Lusk IIRick Massey (brother of Bud Massey)Kristen McCallister

Debbie McInelly (Donna Simm’s sister)Mary Ann Milam (friend of P. Bollenbach)John & Betty Miles (uncle/aunt B/B Holliday)Rob Mott (friend of Carolyn Knapp)Frances Neely (Aunt of Leonard Carter)Cindy Parker (hip replacement 8/2)James Adrian ParkerJimmy ParkerLevi Pugliani (grandson of Bob&Gayle LaRue)John Quick (friend of Meltons)Buck QuillenVern Richmond (Karla Merritt’s father)Dave ScottChristine SmithJewell SmithTammy Smith SkaggsLyndall Wiley (cousin of Leonard Carter)Stephanie Williams (niece of Donna Simms)Melanie Whitaker (Barbara Taylor’s sister)Crystal WileyDolphis Wood (uncle of Dell Wood)

ALL TROOPS In Our Armed ForcesRandy Fleshman (Germany)Katie Hunter (home)Jess Phillips (home)Brent Taylor (Greg & Barb Taylor’s son, Grandson of Dorothy Taylor)

Church Family Shut-inMary Lou Bowden Ernestine LightFrances Canterbury Juanita RookstoolMamie Copeland Louise UtterbackHarriett Dancy

Government Officials Heads of StateStudents and teachers: Joseph Bryan, Bethany Burdette, Hannah Griffin, Holli Harris, Cynthia Huffman, Jamie & Stephanie Massey, Rhys Rogers, Kari Still, Stephanie Willis, Brennan Wood

Note: Please notify church office 304 445-7854 to delete or add to prayer list.

Church Pictorial Directory Plans

It is time to update our church pictorial directory, and we need you to make it complete!

Lifetouch photographers will be at Old Greenbrier Baptist on Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14 to photograph our church family.

The benefits of being a part are of our directory: A complimentary 8x10 photograph for you A new printed directory for us all Online directory access Opportunity to purchase pictures in time for

Christmas giving

See the sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary to reserve an appointment for your photography session. Or, you may call Pastor Bill to schedule an appointment. Plan on one hour for check-in, photography, and portrait selection. You will view your images, select your complimentary photograph, and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits.

We need volunteers to: call our members to ensure everyone is aware of this

opportunity

help with greeting and coordination during photography sessions

design our church information and picture pages

If you can help with any of these needs, please contact Pastor Bill.