Old Greenbrier Baptist ChurchPO Box 456Alderson, WV 24910STAFFPastor: Rev. Dr. Bill Bryan(304) 646-8631Ministers of Music:Dell & Nancy WoodDiana HalsteadCarolyn Holliday Treasurer:Charlotte MeltonCongregational Visitor:Peggy BollenbachOfficial Board, ChairShelia HarrisStreet Address:301 North Monroe St.Church Phone: (304) 445-7854

Old GreenbriER Baptist News

2011

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Volume XIII No. IX

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FROM YOUR

PASTOR’S HEART

The cycle of this year continues to move forward with precise and relentless regularity. The PGA tournament and the WV State Fair have come and gone. We are happy to see them come but perhaps even happier to

see them go! School is now in session and we seek that “normal” rhythm of life. Whatever “normal” is. I dare say that all of us would not miss too many regular meals. Many of us would not miss too many regular times of

physical exercise. But how many of us miss worship on a regular

basis? Too many in my opinion. Remember that God has created us as physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual beings. Don’t neglect exercising any of these components of your life. Atrophy in one area will affect the others. Make sure that your “normal” rhythm of life this fall includes regular participation in corporate worship and Bible study.

9/11 Memorial Concert – Please make plans to be at our community Memorial Concert on September 11th. See the details on the facing page. This will be a wonderful time of worship through music as we honor our first reponsders and remember those who died in the aftermath of this national tragedy.

Exodus – This fall I will preach primarily from the Book of Exodus. It paints a beautiful picture of God’s intervention to deliver His people from slavery into the freedom of the Promised Land. It still speaks to us today about things that enslave us and our need for God’s deliverance. Thankfully, God has raised up his greatest Deliverer in Jesus Christ. He is the one who opens the way for our final exodus from sin, death, and Hell into abundant life now and the Promised Land of Heaven.

The October Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will be Saturday, October 1st at 8am at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church.

1Ruth Thurmond Circle ~ 1p

2 3Men’sBreakfastOGBC ~ 8a

4Communion SundayS School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

5 6 7The OT Lives ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

8 9 10Laurel

AldersonWedding

~ 3p

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

9/11 MemorialConcert ~ 5p

12House & Grounds ~ 7p

13Red

CrossBlood-mobile

8a – 5p

14The OT Lives ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

15Pack Food Pantry ~ 9a

16Food Pantry~9a

17

18S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

19 20 21The OT Lives ~ 6:30p Choir ~ 7:30p

22

23 24

25S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

26 37 28The OT Lives ~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

29 30WimmerWedding Rehearsal

~ 6pm

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 meets on a regular basis to monitor 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.

General Fund for the Month Ended July 31, 2011:Beginning Balance $ 12,613.13 + Total Income $ 11,425.68 − Total Expenses $ 11,572.68Ending Balance $ 12,466.13

Your support of our missions has been outstanding again this year. We have exceeded our goals for both the America for Christ offering and One Great Hour of Sharing. We have increased our giving over last year in almost every category. Overall, missions giving is up 4% this year.

Missions Giving YTD 2011 YTD 2010 % IncreaseUnited Missions $1,706.27 $1,691.80 0.90%America for Christ $2,012.00 $1,878.33* 7.12%

World Missions $669.96 $647.77 3.43%RMMO $724.79 $634.00 14.32%One Great Hour $3,501.48 $3,282.00* 6.69%Other Categories $274.43 $408.00 -3.27%Total ABMS $8,888.93 $8,541.90 4.06%

* 2010 Total giving amount.

In addition, you have been generous in designating $1,443.04 for work on Amy’s House which is being built through the Alderson Ministerial Association. This work is ahead of schedule and on budget.

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 23 – Donna Simms 26 – Hannah Bryan

Thank you for giving to our Building Fund and missions—over and above your regular tithe.—as together we faithfully continue to care for our church facility and to reach out to the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.

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, andstrengthen 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.

??? 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. Riches

Bless the Students and Teachers

D. Conquest over his enemies Answer: A (See 1 Kings 3-14.)

Prayer Needs as of August 26th

Church Family or Immediate FamilyWho Are Ill or In Need of PrayerFamily of Joshua Everhart (Straley & Loraine Hatcher’s grandson)Family of Neta SimmsFamily of Charlene Vance (Regina Holliday’s grandmother)Natasha Antonio & baby Hazely (great-niece of Bill & Bob Holliday)Johnny Craft (Dorothy Taylor’s brother)Joan Fleshman (sister of Bill & Bob Holliday)Jackson FudaCharles Garten (Lisa Parker’s father)Jimmy Gill Becky GodbyDana Godby (Bro-in-law M. Godby)Doris Godby (Sis-in-law M. Godby)Frank GodbyStraley HatcherJohn HedrickBetty HighlanderPatty HiserBetty HollidayDonna Lipps (Margaret Lipps’ daughter)Shirley LuskCharlene Markum (Loraine Hatcher’s niece)Debbie McInelly (Donna Simm’s sister)Roger Melton (Ron Melton’s brother)Sharon Mullens (Carolyn Holliday’s sister)Anne Parker, grandson Rocco, niecesJohnny ParkerDarla Patriacca (M-i-L to Laurie Patriacca)Brittany ShaferMargaret SheltonDick SimmsChristine SmithEvelyn Sonnamaker (mother of Elisa Bryan)Tracy Trahant (family of Donna Simms)Stephanie Williams (niece of Donna Simms)Emma Belle Wood

ALL TROOPS In Our Armed ForcesBrian Belcher (Libya)Mark Dunbar (Gayle LaRue’s son, Kuwait)Randy Fleshman (Basic Training)Brent Taylor (Greg & Barb Taylor’s son, Grandson of Dorothy Taylor)

Government Officials Heads of State

Friends of Our ChurchFamily Who Are IllFamily of Walter Fox (friend of Carolyn Knapp)Dave AndersonRosita & Norman BlevinsStephanie Byers and preemie baby JosieLamon Brown (former Missionary Thailand)Leann Goodwin (friend of Karla Willis)Sam GrovesJean Himes (friend of Diana Taylor)Ora Honaker (friend of Bob & Gayle LaRue)Melvin Hunter (cousin of Joyce Lehmann)Ray MorganJohn & Pearl McCurdyBob and Linda NeffFred O’BrianGary O’DellAlisha PowellJuli Simmons ShaferForrest ThomasBarbara Wlson

Students and teachers: Amanda Bowden, Joseph & Hannah Bryan, Bethany Burdette, Holli Harris, Cynthia Huffman, Jamie & Stephanie Massey, Rhys Rogers, Kelsey & Kari Still, Stephanie Willis, Brennan Wood

Church Family Shut-inRuth Altare Faye KirbyMary Lou Bowden Ernestine LightFrances Canterbury Juanita ReedMamie Copeland Louise Utterback

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

A memorial concert will be held at 5:00pm on Sunday, September 11, 2011 on the tenth anniversary of 9/11/01. The concert will be held on the church lawn across the street from the church. This concert is co-sponsored by the Alderson Ministerial Association.

Our local fire and police departments have been invited and will be recognized during the memorial concert. There will be a time of refreshments and fellowship following the concert in the church Fellowship Hall. A freewill love offering will be received to support the ministry of our guest artists.

Jonathan Buckner and Chosen Road are an exciting young bluegrass gospel ministry which began in July 2009. The group has relased two projects on the Poor Mountain Label. Members of Chosen Road have shared stages across the country with some of bluegrass and gosepl music’s most prominent names including Earl Scruggs, The Lewis Family, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Squire Parsons, Doc Watson, and others. The group’s distinctive

sound features Jonathan Buckner on guitar and vocals along with Jonathan Campbell on bass and vocals, Zach Alvis on mandolin and vocals, and Jason Wheeler on banjo and guitar. Chosen Road is a full time ministry and keeps an extensive tour schedule of approximately 200 dates per year. Recent venues include The West Virginia State Fair, Wheeling Jamboree, The Rex Theater in Galax, Virginia, and many more.