August 9, 2015

“Jesus Calls Us to Go into All the World and Make Disciples…”

Prelude “Jesus Loves Me” Earl Corrothers, alto saxophone Arr. by Olstad

Announcements & Ministry Opportunities

Mission Moment Shanee Davila’s Video

Call to Worship “He Reigns” By Peter Furler and Steve Taylor

Verse 1: It's the song of the redeemed, Rising from the African plain

It's the song of the forgiven, Drowning out the Amazon rain

The song of Asian believers, Filled with God's holy fire

It's every tribe, every tongue, every nation,

A love song born of a grateful choir

Chorus: It's all God's children singing,

Glory glory, hallelujah, He reigns, He reigns

It's all God's children singing,

Glory glory, hallelujah, He reigns, (He reigns)

Verse 2: Let it rise above the four winds, Caught up in the heavenly sound

Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals, To the faithful gathered underground

Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation, Some were meant to persist

Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples, None rings truer than this (Chorus)

Bridge: And all the powers of darkness, Tremble at what they've just heard

'Cause all the powers of darkness, Can't drown out a single word (Chorus 2x) Copyright EMI Christian Music Publishing Used by permission CCLI #796382

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 91 Leader: “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the

Almighty.”

People: “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I

trust.”

Leader: “Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly

pestilence.”

People: “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;

his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

Leader: “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him,

for he acknowledges my name.”

People: He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will

deliver him and honor him.

*Hymn of Praise No. 461 “He Leadeth Me”

*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)

*Greet One Another/Children Please Come Forward

Children’s Moment Jordan Lallemont

Promotion Sunday and Volunteer Recognition

Offertory “What a Friend” Jan and Earl Corrothers, alto saxophone Arr. by Everson

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Challenge 52 Memory Verse: James 1:22

Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness

Call to Prayer “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” Jan and Earl Corrothers By Townsend

Morning Prayer

Mission Moment Jordan Lallemont’s Mission Video

Sermon Scripture (page 1799~pew Bible) 2 Corinthians 5:17

Sermon “Spending Time in Another Context”

Jordan Lallemont and Rowena Sizemore

*Hymn of Commitment No. 202 “Amazing Grace”

*Benediction Hymn No. 602 “God Be With You”

God be with you ‘til we meet again; by His counsels guide, uphold you,

With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you ‘til we meet again.

*Postlude

As you leave, greet one person you do not know.

*All able, please stand

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. Fundraiser Dinner for Tammie Schrader in Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m. Evening of Testimonies and Prayer

Tuesday- August 11

10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor

7:00 p.m. Volleyball at the YMCA

Wednesday- August 12

10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting

1:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group in the Parlor

4:30 p.m. Praise Team

5:15 p.m. Dinner

6:00 p.m. Bible Study, Emmanuel Kids Club, Youth

Friday- August 14

6:00 p.m. Youth LifeGroup at Olivia Dawson’s home

6:00 p.m. AWANA Leader’s meeting at the Delgado’s home

Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner Today Sponsored by Eastern Star Chapter 14. From 12-4 p.m.

Dinner includes Spaghetti, Salad, Drink, Dessert.

Donations gratefully accepted to benefit Tammie Schrader, struggling with cancer.

Attention Sunday School Teachers You are invited to a Teacher’s Breakfast Meeting on August 29

th at 9:00

a.m. in the Conference Room. If you cannot attend please consider

sending a representative from your class. Please text or call Maria

Keen, Sunday School Superintendent, if you plan to attend at 304/615-1782.

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/

Emmanuel Baptist Church

1710 – 23rd Street Parkersburg, WV 26101

Title: “Spending Time in Another Context” August 9, 2015

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Speakers: Rowena Sizemore and Jordan Lallemont

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the

new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

This Week’s Memory Verse: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers

only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1:22

Spiritual Challenge To encourage your personal study and growth, here is the

listing of the Lectionary Scripture Readings.

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33;

Psalm 130; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51

Testimony and Prayer Service, Tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The service this evening is one to share our testimonies of how God

has been with us through difficult times. Dan Hylbert will share

about how prayer and the reality of God's presence has helped him

through a difficult time of cancer treatments. The service will end

with a time of prayer for healing for anyone present who is seeking

God's healing in their life.

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 A.M. IN THE PARLOR Pastor Busiek: Jonah 3: Revival in Unexpected Places

WEDNESDAY~6 P.M. BIBLE STUDY IN THE CHAPEL Pastor Busiek: Matthew 6”19-21:

“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Chancel Flowers The flowers on the chancel this morning are given by Rose Wood

in loving memory of her mother on the occasion of her birthday tomorrow.

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 (1-5th

grades). After worship, preschool children wait for an adult in their

classrooms, 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 ~ kurt@ebcwv.com jonathan@ebcwv.com bekah@ebcwv.com

lynn@ebcwv.com rebecca@ebcwv.com mcclainp@casinternet.net

Website ~ www.ebcwv.com, Fax ~ 304-485-5194, Phone number ~ 304-485-5171

ACCOUNTING OF OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 08/02 Gen. Fund ........ $7474.72 Designated Funds:

Missions .............. $849.40 Debt Reduct.… $1485.00 Benevolence ......$808.15

Maint. Fund ....... $169.88 Mtn State .......... $95.00 Necessity ............$75.00

Total ................. $8494.00 Missions/Frees . $200.00 Shrt Trm Miss .....$15.00

Attendance last week: Sunday School: 75; 8:30 a.m. 25; 10:45 a.m: 215

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 8 star Sunday.

09. Robert Beatty 13. Lauren Casto

10. Sally Beckwith, Teresa Seckman 14. Cody Alfred, Rachel Filozof

11. Jane Argabrite, Boots Sinar Michael Prater

12. Airika Gainer, Aaron Phillips, 15. Abigail Davis

Rodney Turner, Brian Williams

August Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Evan Frees, Tom McKenzie

10:45 a.m. Ray Lusk, Bill Holbert, Jack Raitz, John Shreeves

Greeters: Deanie Kendall and David Brooks

Salvation Army Meal Ministry Serving Teams Today: Union Valley Baptist Church Next week: Lusk Team

Lawn Schedule~Ready for Sunday: August 16~Bob Butler August 23~Lyndall Jones and Evan Frees

College Student Addresses Please provide the church office with college

addresses for our Emmanuel College Students. We

would like to rotate their names in the bulletin each

week reminding people to pray, send packages,

cards etc. You may email the addresses to

lynn@ebcwv.com or call the church office.

McKinley Back to School Items During the month of August we will be collecting back to school

items for students at McKinley Elementary School. Please bring

pencils, pens, paper, notebooks, backpacks, crayons etc. by August

30th. There is a box in the Narthex for your items.

Heart Health Wednesday, August 19th at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday night, August 19 at 6 p.m., Dustin Felker will be

with us to teach the basics of CPR and the use the De-Fib unit that

we have in our narthex. Ushers and deacons are encouraged to

attend. The training will be open to everyone who attends

our Wednesday night service.

Open Church Wedding of Rich Shawver and Donna McJessy Rich and Donna would like to invite you to their wedding on

Saturday, September 5th

at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Emmanuel

Baptist Church. Cake and punch will be served in the Fellowship

Hall immediately following the ceremony. Rich and Donna feel

that God has blessed them with all they need, so no gifts please.

Please let them know of your plan to attend by calling the church

office or signing up in this bulletin by August 14th

.

“Emmanuel Kids Club”

Wednesday Nights 6-7 p.m. “EKC” meets in the Conference Room.

Johnny Rogers ZuCamp ~ God’s Love in Action

August 12th theme ~ The Church Cares for People

Bible Story ~ The most important commandments.

Matthew 12:28-33, Memory Verse ~ Matthew 5:16

Note to parents: 2’s & 3’s through 5th grade children

meet at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room to enjoy song

time! 2’s & 3’s will go to their room and 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 2 & 3 yr old room at 7 p.m.

Church-Wide Summer Ice Cream Social Join us for games and ice cream on Sunday, August 23

rd from

6:30 -7:30 in the Fellowship Hall! This will be a great way to

begin winding down the summer with games for everyone and

all the ice cream you can (but shouldn't...) eat! If you'd like to

bring your own ice cream maker, or if you have an amazing

homemade ice cream recipe please feel free to bring your own

batch to share!

Please sign-up below and let us know if you will be bringing a homemade treat.

Contact Rhonda Johnston or Jonathan Delgado for more information.

SIGN UP Name_____________________Phone__________________

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER Please sign up by noon on Tuesday; for a carryout,

call by noon on Wednesday.

Menu: Meatball Hoagies, French Fries

and Dessert

Summer Costs: Adults & Children $3.00

($10 max. per immediate family)

Number: Adults______ Children_______ Carryout______

Church-Wide Summer Ice Cream Social August 23

Number: Adults______ Children_______

_____ Yes, I will bring a homemade treat

Open Church Wedding September 5

th

Rich Shawver and Donna McJessy

Name___________________ Number attending? ________

Music Ministry Opportunities ~ 2015 The music ministry is gearing up for the fall, and plans are

being made for the various choir kick-offs. Please mark your

calendars for the beginnings of a great musical year at EBC!

Singing, ringing, playing, and praying---everyone has an

opportunity to help us carry out our music ministry.

Calling All Singers and Ringers to the Loft!

Prayerfully consider whether one of these musical opportunities might be right for YOU

this year and leave your registration form in the offering plate or Church Office.

Cherub Choir: On-going ministry to our precious preschoolers on

Sundays during the 10:45 Worship hour. Leader: Courtney Johnson

Chorister Choir: Grades 1 – 5. Exciting details are in the works!

Stay tuned!

Celebration Ringers: Meet on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

beginning Sunday, September 20th. Grade 7 – Adult.

Director: Judy Prater 304/615-7036 judy.prater@gmail.com

Chancel Choir: First rehearsal is Wednesday, August 26th at 7 p.m.

in the Sanctuary. First Sunday in the loft: September 13th

.

Choir Mini-Retreat: Saturday, September 12th

from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tailgate Party theme!

Director: Pam McClain 304/483-1620 mcclainp@casinternet.net

Men’s & Women’s Ensemble: Periodically form to present special music. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Choir registration form

Name:_________________________________ Phone: ___________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Email: ____________________________Choir(s): _______________________

Grade & parents’ name (if in school:) __________________________________

Questions or Comments _____________________________________________

Bible Overview: Revelation Who wrote the book? The author of Revelation mentioned his name, John, four times

throughout the book (Revelation 1:1, 4, 9; 22:8). Christians throughout history have

given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book’s author as John the

apostle, who had been exiled to the island of Patmos by the authorities for preaching the

gospel in Asia. The title of the book, Revelation, comes from the Greek word for

apocalypse and refers to an unveiling or a disclosure of something as yet unknown.

The apostle John wrote the book of Revelation around the year AD 95. He addressed his

work to seven Asian churches—Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis,

Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Each of those seven churches received a message directed

specifically to them (chapters 2 and 3) before John launched into his account of the

future which he received in his vision from God.

Why is Revelation so important? The book of Revelation provides the clearest

biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible

time (chapters 4–18). John pictured God’s judgment as a series of twenty-one events—

inaugurated by the breaking of seven seals, the blowing of seven trumpets, and the

pouring out of seven bowls. This grand judgment on the sinfulness of humanity shows

the seriousness with which God views sin—payment will be exacted from those not

covered by the blood of Jesus Christ.

What's the big idea? While Revelation offers many details on the tribulation—even if

they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic language—it is the final four

chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Revelation 19–22 portrays

Christ’s future triumph over the forces of evil and His re-creation of the world for the

redeemed. Ultimately, the book—and the world—end in a final victory for truth and

goodness and beauty. Human beings have had a problem with sin and suffering since

the fall in Genesis 3, and verse after verse has recorded our problem in painstaking

detail. The brilliance of Revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a

hope that Jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin (Rev. 19) and then

re-create the world into a place that represents God’s original design (Rev. 21–22).

How do I apply this? Usually when people mention the book of Revelation, they

immediately think about judgment. However, Revelation does not end with judgment.

Instead, it provides a striking bookend for the entire Bible, which begins in Paradise and

ends in Paradise. More than judgment on the evildoers, Revelation is a book about hope

for the faithful in Christ. What pains or indignities have you suffered? What broken

relationship have you wept over? Revelation promises a world where pain and tears and

death pass away. Revelation reminds us that there is indeed hope beyond the

momentary trials and struggles of this life. One day the darkness will pass away, and we

will all dwell in perpetual light.

Visual Overview … We’ve put the

Keyword for Revelation on a stand

so you can’t miss it. This saint, by

pulling back the curtain of time, is

enjoying a “revelation” of Coming

Events, just as you can when you

read this book. The aging apostle

John, towards the end of the first

century, writes to encourage the

churches to purify themselves and to

stand firm against coming

persecution. Roman emperor

worship was becoming a critical

issue as believers were threatened

with death for unwillingness to submit. John warns that terrible and dark days were

ahead for the church, and that believers must remain steadfast until the glorious return

of Christ. Judgment would come with Him, and by the sword of His Word all scales

would be made to balance. The beautiful picture of the returning Lord, and the

heavenly Jerusalem as the eternal home of the church, are painted in words which gave

hope to the church then, and the church today as well.

Revelation Overview…

EMMANUEL PRAYER PAGE A long term prayer list is in the narthex with prayer concerns over the last year.

Ministry of the Week: Lynn Nicholson, Church Clerk

Homebound: Mr. Sam Bolian, #2 Wyngate Court, Parkersburg WV 26105

We Praise/Thank God for: the many people in our church who volunteer their

time to minister to the children and students in our fellowship; the Gideon ministry

that will be distributing Bibles at our Parkersburg Homecoming and at WVUP in

September and WVU in October; the new Children’s Director Search Team that met

this week and has begun its search for Children’s Director; our Board of Ministry and

Deacons that met this week to give oversight and direction to our ministry; for the child

dedication of Billie Estelle Jamison in last week’s service.

Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-RECOVERING AT HOME) Jeff Beatty is recovering from knee surgery this past week. (8/2)

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; for Pastor

Saheed Abedini who remains imprisoned and in poor health in Iran. Asia Bibi (a 50

year old mother of five) imprisoned in Pakistan since 2009. She has been sentenced to

death for sharing her faith in Jesus at a small town well. Her case was appealed to the

Pakistan Supreme Court in Islamabad who will decide soon if she lives or dies. (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)

Church Families preparing to send children to their first year of college including

Barton’s (Brett), Casto’s (Lauren), Mayer’s (Elissa Filozof), Lallemont’s (Jordan),

Smith’s (Susie).

Frank Davis will see his doctor this week to schedule his knee replacement surgery

later this month; pray that no infection is found during the surgery. (2/15)

Angie Dietz (Wendell Littrell’s daughter) is in a time of transition and seeking God’s

will for her life. (8/9)

John Doan as he cares for his wife, Jean; she will see her doctor soon. (8/9)

Louie Dobson, his chemo treatments have been working; he will have two more

treatments in August. (8/2)

Bill Edmonds is home from Arkansas where his daughter, Debbie Woodrum received

some new cancer treatments. (7/26)

Chris and Colleen Fleming as Chris struggles daily with his cancer; on-going pain

management (1/11)

Verna Garrison (Diane Shreeves’ mother) had a port put in this week and will begin

chemo soon. (6/14)

Jan Hogan’s husband Pete is dealing with stage 4 esophageal cancer and liver cancer,

looking at home care options. (5/31)

Marsha Lindenmuth (niece of Earl and Diana Johnson) dealing with MS and returning

to work as a teacher. (5/17)

Candy Lindstrom will be traveling to CA soon to help her parents move into an

assisted living facility. (8/9)

Donnie McCloy is RAH from recent back surgery. Pray for Sue as she provides care.

Amilie McGary (Carlene Cox’s mother) is struggling with stage 4 liver cancer and is

currently under hospice care. Pray for God’s presence and peace for her and the family.

Mineral Wells Flood Victims: Gary and Sharon Lockney (Gary’s parents) flood

caused major damage to their home and property; Family of 5, children 10, 6, 3 years

old (friends of Elizabeth Beary) that lost almost everything. (7/19)

Blaine Minney (Diane Huffman’s brother) is battling cancer with on-going chemo &

kidney tests... (7/12)

Paul Ross (friend of Pam McClain) is recovering from emergency eye surgery to fix a

detached retina. (8/2)

Helen Sawyer (Brenda Bolian's mother) continues to struggle with comfort care at

Worthington.

Marlene Spurgeon (friend of Jewel Lusk/ worked at Colonial House) is struggling with

cancer and is now at the Arbors in Marietta. (8/2)

Sam Ware (friend of Betsy Jefferson) aggressive cancer, started chemo recently. (8/9)

Greg West (Susan’s husband) will have cancer surgery on Monday in Columbus. (8/9)

Mel Williams is looking at treatment options with his doctors (8/3)

Our Deepest Sympathy to: the family and friends of Caitlyn Ferree; Betsy

Jefferson at the passing of her sister’s brother in law, Larry. Betsy’s address is: 406-A 58th Street, Vienna WV 26105-2032

HOMEBOUND: Russ Beall, Beverly Boggs, Jerry Evans, Janet Hotsinpiller

ASSISTED LIVING Colonial House: Viola Moellendick, Barbara Reed

Marietta Center: Margaret Denton / Willows: Richard Johnston, Elda Carpenter,

Corinne Wade, Blanche Wentzel, Dolores West / Cedar Grove: Lorene Wigal

Eagle Pointe: Ida Lee Lamm, Aileen Wortman / Wyngate: Sam Bolian,

Prudence Kinney, Peggy Oyler, Euna Singleton / Ohio Valley: Grace Smith

Worthington: Doris Folden, Helen Sawyer Appletree in Vincent OH: Alonzo Moore

Arbors: Marlene Spurgeon

OUT OF TOWN: Betty Bailey, Imogene Buckley, Phyllis Crone, Joyce Rountree,

Boots Sinar