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“Ringing in Celebration”
PRELUDE Candy Lindstrom
THOUGHT FOR MEDITATION
“Celebrate God.
Ring together – everyone!
All you honest hearts, raise the roof!” Psalm 32:11- The Message
GREETING, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMISSIONING
INVOCATION
CALL TO WORSHIP "March of Praise"
(Valerie Stephenson)
ANTHEMS "You Raise Me Up”
(Arr. Joel Raney)
"I Love You, Lord/You Are My All in All" Katie
(Arr. Christine Anderson/Cathy DeRousse)
CHILDRENS MOMENT Jonathan Delgado
READING “Entering Into God’s Presence” Karita
ANTHEMS “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”
(Arr. Martha Lynn Thompson)
“Glorify Thy Name”
(Arr. Linda Lamb)
“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
(Arr. Kevin McChesney)
READERS THEATER “A Litany of Praise and Thanksgiving”
Olivia, Jacob, Kathryn & Evalyn
OFFERING
ANTHEMS “Moonlight Sonata” Breanne, Vanessa, Carla & Lance
(Arr. William Gross)
"On the Wings of the Wind"
(Sandy Keeney)
“Chopsticks”
(Arr. Matt Johnson)
DRAMA “Bubble Gum” Zach & Breanne
ANTHEMS "The Lamb”
(Arr. Sheryl Hansen and John Behnke)
“Siyahamba”
(Arr. Robert J. Ward)
SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 Joe
READING “Take Five”
(Paul Desmond)
“Soliloquy”
(Judy Phillips)
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE "A Round of Praise" (Michael Helman)
The Glad Ringers
Directed by Joyce Crowder
Ringers
Lance Alexander, Jacob Bolte, Katie Bolte,
Zachary Bolte, Lucy Cash, Emily DeLong, Evalyn DeLong,
Vanessa Edwards, Matt Hamon, Reagan Medaris
Kathryn Tuttle, Breanne Vogelpohl, Jason Vogelpohl,
Carla Williams and Olivia Williams
Sponsors and Equipment Technicians
Paul & Myrna Shane, Joe Hamon and Karita Alexander
CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEK
Today
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship / 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
12:00 p.m. Guest Luncheon in the Conference Room
6:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service, Youth
Monday- June 15
6:30 p.m. Leslie Turley Circle
Tuesday- June 16
10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor
6:00 p.m. Softball game at Southwood, EBC vs. Stout United Methodist
7:00 p.m. Volley Ball at the YMCA
Wednesday- June 17
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
4:30 p.m. Praise Team
5:15 p.m. Wednesday Dinner
6:00 p.m. Georgia Mission Team will share with the Bible Study group and Youth;
Breaking Free; Emmanuel Kids Club: “Mismatched Shoe Night!!”
Friday – June 19
7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Bob Evans in the traffic circle
YSOP Mission Team to New York City
will leave early next Sunday morning, June 21st.
Chancel Flowers The flowers on the chancel this morning are in loving memory of
Geraldine and Clarence Cox Sr.,
given by Clarence Cox, Jr. and family, and Jim Cox and family.
tService 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. You may also
purchase your own personal unit from the church office for a donation.
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/
Glad Ringers June 14, 2015
In Concert
Emmanuel Baptist Church 1710 – 23
rd Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Thank You! We are so grateful that you have been willing and able to host us on our 22
nd annual
handbell tour. This year “The Glad Ringers” are one of the 6 handbell choirs which
practice weekly at First Baptist Church in Columbus, Indiana.
In this concert we are using 5 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells as well as 5 octaves of
Malmark Choir Chimes. We have added percussion instruments, mallets, narrations,
and many bell techniques to tell our stories in song.
We thank you for the love gift as well as the meals and housing you have so graciously
shared. This year we are using our love gift for the expenses of the tour as well as for
our continued music education as many of us will be attending the Conference for
Church Musicians in Green Lake, Wisconsin this coming July.
“Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy house of worship,
Let every living, breathing creature praise God! Hallelujah! Psalm: 150: 1, 6
There will be a retiring offering at the door as you leave. The Glad Ringers are using
your love gifts for the expenses of the tour as well as for their continued music
education, many will be attending the Conference for Church Musicians in
Green Lake, Wisconsin this coming July.
This Week’s Memory Verse: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their
strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Spiritual Challenge To encourage your personal study and growth, here is the
listing of the Lectionary Scripture Readings.
Third Sunday after Pentecost: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13; Psalm 20;
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
Evening Worship Tonight at 6 p.m. in the Chapel Revelation 22: “Reflections on the Season of Summer” Pastor Kurt Busiek
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 A.M. IN THE PARLOR Pastor Kurt is teaching from Amos 5:24
"Let justice roll down like a river..."
WEDNESDAY~6 P.M. BIBLE STUDY IN THE CHAPEL Georgia Mission Team will share about their group and
their work this week in Wirt County
Volleyball at the YMCA
Every Tuesday through August we'll have a court reserved at the YMCA to
play volleyball. We'll do open play from 7-9 p.m. Membership at the Y is
not required. This is semi-competitive for ages 14 and up.
Contact Jonathan if you have any questions.
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: PRECIOUS ONES (2 & 3 years old); PRE-K/K (4 & 5 years old); or JR. CHURCH. After worship, preschool children wait for an adult in their classrooms, and elementary students wait in the new Narthex.
CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor ............................................................................................. Dr. Kurt W. Busiek Family Life Pastor. ............................................................................... Mr. Jonathan Delgado Director of Music Ministry ........................................................................ Mrs. Pam McClain Organist ............................................................................................... Mrs. Candy Lindstrom
Pianists ................................................................................ Mrs. Pat Barnes, Mrs. Karen Cox
Secretary ................................................................................................ Mrs. Lynn Nicholson
Secretary. ................................................................................................. Ms. Rebecca Busiek
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, Fax ~ 304-485-5194, Phone number ~ 304-485-5171
ACCOUNTING OF OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 06/07 Gen. Fund ..... $10,723.13 Designated Funds:
Missions ........... $1,218.54 Debt Reduct.… $1531.00 Mem. Fund.. $15,025.00
Maint. Fund ....... $243.71 Miss. Lori Frees.. $200.00 OGHS ..............$465.00
Total .............. $12,185.38 Benevolence ...... $917.00 Sht trm Miss ......$50.00
.................................... Necessity Cl .......$300.00
Attendance last week: Sunday School: 83; 8:30 a.m. 27; 10:45 a.m: 188
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 a 9 star Sunday.
14. Bella Velez 18. Sherra Ferrell
15. Helen Howell 19. Patti Godbey, Mike Hayden
16. Emily Gilmore 20. Angeline Barnette
17. Kandi Alltop 21. Sawyer Lucas
June Ushers: Ray Lusk, Bill Holbert, Brett Barton, Jack Raitz,
John Shreeves, Tom McKenzie
Greeters: Jack and Barb Kirsch
Salvation Army Meal Ministry Serving Teams Today: Union Valley Baptist Church Next week: Lusk Team
Lawn Schedule~Ready for Sunday: June 21~Gary Beall & Bob Weimer June 28~Brian Lallemont
Mission Fellowship Lunch for Red Cross June 28th American Red Cross of Northwest West Virginia will hold a
Fellowship Luncheon on Sunday, June 28, immediately following the
10:45 a.m. service. A spaghetti meal with all the trimmings, including
dessert, will be served by Red Cross volunteers. Please sign up on the
Sign Up Page by Monday, June 22, if you plan to attend. A love
offering will be accepted at the door for the humanitarian work Red
Cross volunteers provide to our community.
“Emmanuel Kids Club”
Wednesday Nights 6-7 p.m. “EKC” meets in the Conference Room.
Each Wednesday is a theme night!
June 17th
theme is Mismatched Shoe Night!!!
All children are encouraged to wear mismatched shoes!
Note to parents: Pre-K through 5th grade children will all meet at 6 p.m. in the
Conference Room to enjoy song time! 2's & 3's meet in the nursery at 6 p.m. then join
the other children as a group in the Conference Room for song time. Pre-K will go to
their classroom upstairs following song time. You may pick up your children in the
Conference Room, Pre-K room upstairs or the Nursery at 7 p.m.
Vacation Bible School July 12th-16th Calling all kids! Join us July
12-16 from 6:30-8:30p.m. for
Vacation Bible School!
Children ages 3 through 6th
grade are welcome to attend.
This year’s theme
is “Hometown Nazareth”,
where Jesus was a kid! Pre-registration is encouraged. Here is a link to register:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/ebcwv. Registration forms are available in the
Narthex as well. An Opportunity to Help: Are you wondering how you can help with
Emmanuel’s Hometown Nazareth Vacation Bible School? Contact the church or
Jonathan Delgado via email [email protected] or via phone call or text message
at (404) 403-9593 if you have any questions.
EBC Hosting Georgia Mission Team
Our church will be hosting a youth mission team from Calvary Chapel Gwinnett in
Buford, GA from Sunday, June 14th - Saturday, June 20th. The team will be
involved with outreach to a community in Wirt County called Spring Valley. The
projects include painting a community center, building a back porch, refurbishing a
basketball court, and hosting a Vacation Bible School program. The team, composed of
15 students and 7 adults, will also be joining us for Bible study on Wednesday night
June 17th, 6 p.m. in the Chapel, and will be sharing testimonies about their call to
this mission. You are invited to join us as we hear from this group and support their
mission! If you would like to help provide or serve a meal for the team while they're
here, please contact Jonathan Delgado ASAP!
Bible Overview: Hebrews Who wrote the book? Several theories regarding the author’s identity have been
proposed over the years, but all of them contain significant problems. Authors such as
Paul, Luke, Barnabas, Apollos, and even Clement have been considered as possibilities.
The unknown authorship of this book should not shake our confidence in its authority.
Hebrews makes important theological contributions to the biblical Canon, it has been
drawn upon as sacred Scripture since the late first century, and Christians have for two
millennia consistently upheld the divine inspiration.
Where are we? The strongly Jewish character of the letter to the Hebrews helps to
narrow down its date of composition, most likely AD 64–69. Significantly, the book
makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at Jerusalem in AD 70, and the
author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence (Hebrews 10:1–2, 11).
With its myriad references to Hebrew customs and the Old Testament, the book was
likely sent to a Jewish Christian community, possibly in Rome.
Why is Hebrews so important? Hebrews clearly lays out the present priestly ministry
of Christ in the life of the believer. Jesus is both the divine Son of God and completely
human, and in His priestly role He clears the way for human beings to approach the
Father in heaven through prayer (Hebrews 4:14–16). The priesthood of Jesus is
superior to the Old Testament priesthood of Aaron, because only through Jesus do we
receive eternal salvation (5:1–9). Furthermore, Jesus became the permanent and perfect
High Priest, going beyond all other priests by offering Himself as a sinless sacrifice on
behalf of the sins of human beings (7:24–26; 9:28).
What's the big idea? Throughout its pages, Hebrews makes clear that Jesus Christ
exceeds all other people, pursuits, objects, or hopes to which human beings offer
allegiance. Hebrews pictures Jesus as better than the angels, as bringing better lives to
humanity through salvation, as offering a better hope than the Mosaic Law could
promise, as a better sacrifice for our sins than a bull or a goat, and as providing a better
inheritance in heaven for those who place their faith in Him (Hebrews 1:4;
6:9; 7:19; 9:23; 10:34). Jesus is indeed superior to all others.
How do I apply this? The ancients created idols fashioned of wood and stone.
Modern society has set aside that type of idol in favor of new idols—idols of
technology, material wealth, a comfortable lifestyle, and even our children. Human
beings have seen and experienced the limitless bounty of idolatry, where we place some
created object or person in the place of the one true God. What idols do you hold dear in
your life? The letter to the Hebrews makes clear that only one Person deserves to hold
the primary place in our lives. Jesus offers us a better position, a better priest, a better
covenant, a better hope, and a better sacrifice. Only when we give Jesus His rightful
place in our lives will everything else in life fall into its rightful place.
Visual Overview … What is this first-
century Hebrew Christian up to? Why, it
looks like “He Brews!” And what is he
brewing? Everything from Milk to Meat!
That’s how you’ll always remember the
theme and Keyword of this important New
Testament book. Hebrews (He Brews) is
about going spiritually from Milk to Meat.
The author of this letter seeks to dissuade
Hebrew Christian believers from reverting to
Judaism as a means of averting persecution
for their new faith in Christ. His approach is
to demonstrate how Christ is superior to all
parts of their old religion. Yet it was at the
same time the foundation of His coming. But a foundation is to be built upon, not lived
in. To be persecuted for Christ is better than returning to an empty religion. He warns
them against turning back, and exhorts them to move even further ahead, going from
milk to meat in their quest for godliness. The deep message of this letter is for the
church in every age.
Hebrews
Overview…
EMMANUEL PRAYER PAGE A long term prayer list is available in the narthex with
prayer concerns over the last year.
Ministry of the Week: Barbara Kirsch, Adult Ministry
Homebound: Mrs. Thelma Sinar, 1700 N.E. Indian River Drive,
Apt 130, Jenson Beach FL 34957
We Praise/Thank God for: the quarterly business meeting this week where we
approved the search for a new Director of Children’s Ministry staff position with
the money that has been given to the church in memory of Becky Drennon; we also
discussed the current search for a music intern that will provide support to our praise
team and music for our youth ministry; Baby Parker Brumfield (Jane Graham is a
family friend) is back home and doing well; Jordan Lallemont and Rowena Sizemore
arrived safely in Mexico this week; the celebration of Frances Ball’s 90th birthday
last Sunday; the ministry of Camp Cowen this summer.
Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-RECOVERING AT HOME) Kathi Alfred recovering from recent eye surgery and looking at treatment options.
Spencer Beall (grandson of Gary & Sharon) training in TX then 6 month deployment to
Kuwait/ Iraq. Pray for Spencer’s safety and that God will be with his wife Anna. (6/7)
Debra Bennett (Kim Matheny’s cousin) dealing with leukemia & kidney issues (5/31)
Alex and Debra Bunch are seeking God’s will and direction for their lives. (6/7)
Christians being persecuted and killed all over the world; for the Christians who have
had to leave their homes and villages and seek the safety of refugee camps and for
Pastor Saheed Abedini who remains imprisoned and in poor health in Iran. (6/29)
Church Families that are struggling and in need of God’s help. Church members who
are looking at challenging life changes that require much faith and prayer. (2/8)
City, State and Country as our leaders face difficult and challenging decisions. (3/15)
Frank Davis, on-going treatment to address any lingering issues to prepare for knee
surgery; remember Shirley as she provides on-going care (2/15)
Stephen & Gina Deck (Mary Thomas’ nephew) for strength during a high risk
pregnancy in KS. (5/24)
Louie Dobson for strength as he continues his cancer treatments. (3/1)
Chris Fleming is home from Columbus. Pray for Coleen as she provides care for Chris
and for her children. (1/11)
Kathy Flint (Debbie Boyd’s sister in law) is recovering from brain surgery. Pray for
on-going MRIs and a clear pathology report. (5/31)
Lauren Fuller (20 year old daughter of a friend of Dee Lallemont) has been having
some blood pressure and heart rate issues and she will be getting a pacemaker. (6/7)
Verna Garrison (Diane Shreeve’s mother) started chemo this week to address her
lymphoma. (6/14)
Randy and Suzanne Halterman traveling in England,(6/7)
Kathy Harrison will be having lung function tests and will see a thoracic surgeon to
discuss removal of the nodule in early June. (5/3)
Jan Hogan’s husband Pete on-going radiation treatment for stage 4 esophageal cancer
and liver cancer. (5/31)
Jeneal Huddleston (Beverly Walkup’s sister-in-law) on-going cancer treatments,
struggling with pneumonia. (4/5)
Diane Huffman’s pray for a time of healing as she recovers from eye surgery. (5/10)
Marsha Lindenmuth (niece of Earl and Diana Johnson) is dealing with on-going
treatments of her MS. (5/17)
Amilie McGary (Carlene Cox’s mother) is struggling with stage 4 living cancer and is
currently under hospice care. Pray for God’s presence and peace for her and the family.
Natasha Morgan (Bev Hensley’s niece) is in Cleveland Clinic fighting infection after
two spine surgeries, diabetic issues and stage 3 liver disease. She needs emotional,
mental and physical healing. (6/14)
Blaine Minney (Diane Huffman’s brother) has just been diagnosed throat cancer. (6/7)
Sherry Smith is recovering at home following cancer surgery in Huntington. (5/31)
Baby Keallian Sprouse (Jennifer Byrd is a family friend) is four weeks old and is
recovering from heart and colon surgery this week. Pray that God’s presence would be
with Keallian and his family. (6/14)
Bev Tacket (friend of Peg Backus) is preparing for a double lung transplant. (5/17)
Beverly Walkup, on-going physical therapy on her new knee. (5/17)
Jim Weaver trying pain blocks but may have to consider back surgery. (5/3)
Brenda Wheeler's daughter, waiting test results from a biopsy done this week. (5/24)
Mel Williams is recovering from a surgical procedure; he has a follow up doctor
appointment July 19. (8/3)
Sara Wince (Jared's wife/ stationed in VA) was admitted to the hospital this week with
dehydration and heart rate issues. Sara’s baby shower will be rescheduled. (6/14)
HOMEBOUND: Russ Beall, Beverly Boggs, Jerry Evans, Janet Hotsinpiller,
Alonzo Moore ASSISTED LIVING Colonial House: Viola Moellendick, Barbara Reed
Marietta Center: Margaret Denton Willows: Richard Johnston, Elda Carpenter,
Corinne Wade, Blanche Wentzel, Delores West / Cedar Grove: Lorene Wigal
Eagle Pointe: Aileen Wortman / Wyngate: Sam Bolian, Prudence Kinney, Peggy Oyler,
Euna Singleton Ohio Valley: Grace Smith Worthington: Doris Folden,
Helen Sawyer OUT OF TOWN: Betty Bailey, Imogene Buckley, Phyllis Crone,
Joyce Rountree, Boots Sinar
Thank You! From Eileen Mayer: “Thank you members of Emmanuel
Baptist Church for the “Better Together” series that you lent to
us. We are the International Women’s Christian Fellowship
which is a ministry of the American Protestant Church in Bonn,
Germany. Our group is made of wonderful women from many
countries and cultures who all love our Lord, Jesus Christ. We
have been greatly blessed by this study…and your generosity!”
From Brett Barton: “Thank you so much for everything you
have done for me and all the other graduates. You have allowed us to grow in ways you
will never know. We are all grateful for your constant support.”
From Jim and Kathy Roten: “Thank you so very much for the kind and comforting
words expressed at the loss of our beloved grandson and nephew, Jared Skidmore. We
were touched that he was included in the Memorial Service. The encouragement and
prayers help us every day. God Bless.”
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