Sharon Beall is gaining energy and breathing better. Maridor Keck was able to be in church last Sunday. Debra Bunch got her driver’s license and is enrolled in nursing school while working at a care facility. She is thankful for the prayers and support of the church. Jack Terosky, John and Sharalyn’s oldest son, is almost done hiking with Northern Half of the Appalachian Trail. The Adult Ministry Team is preparing a new ministry brochure and is planning the Ministry Fair on Sunday, August 25. The positive and life-changing ministry of Bill and Mary Thomas at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Ministry of the Week: Gary Beall, Treasurer Person of the Week: Betty Bailey, 6101 Clarke Creek Pkwy, Apt D202, Charlotte, NC 28269-6950 Missionary of the Week: Brent & Destiny Duncan, P.O. Box 80, Kijabe, 00220, Kenya. Email: duncans4him@gmail.com Ministry Partner of the Week: Women's Care Center: A faith based ministry offering free and confidential services to those seeking accurate information through pregnancy options. They have a passion to empower individuals to make healthy life choices through education and medical services.

Jack Arnett-92, Karen Cox's father, is dealing with some heart issues. (8/4)

Frieda Dolde, aunt of John Terosky, is recovering from a foot infection surgery in Pittsburgh. (8/11)

Carolyn Duncan continues to seek treatment and pain management following her knee surgery. (7/28)

Nancy Duty, friend of Debbie Fenton, is battling an infection in her leg at Eagle Pointe. (7/28)

Jan Gant, Kim Matheny's brother-in-law's brother, is going through chemo and radiation for lung cancer. (7/21)

Jordan Granus, the Director of the new St. Joseph Treatment Center, is asking for prayers for her husband and son who were recently in a serious car wreck. (8/11)

Joe & Diane Hays continue to deal with health issues.

August 11, 2019 “Our Confidence is in Christ ”

"...Whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything

a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord...” Philippians 3: 7-8

Announcements and Ministry Opportunities

Prelude Ryan Phipps, Cello Call to Worship See Insert for Lyrics

“Knowing You, Jesus” “You Are My All in All”

*Responsive Reading - Psalm 104 Tammy Hayes

Leader: “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”

People: “All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time.”

Leader: “When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.”

People: “When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.”

Leader: “May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—”

People: “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.”

Leader: “May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord.”

*Hymn of Praise No. 454

“Glorious Is Thy Name Most Holy”

*Opening Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Tammy Hayes *Greeting One Another Children’s Moment Keith Schoenhut

Ministry Moment Choir Ministry and Pictorial Directory Offertory Ryan Phipps *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication Tammy Hayes Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness Call to Prayer No. 366

“I Surrender All” By: Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter | Winfield Scott Weeden

Verse 1: All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live.

Chorus: I surrender all, I surrender all. All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.

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Pastoral Prayer Special Music Sermon Scripture: (pages 1828-29 in Pew Bible) Philippians 3:-9

Sermon “Confidence in Christ Alone” Pastor Kurt Busiek *Hymn of Commitment No. 383

“Be Thou My Vision”

*Benediction “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”

*Postlude Ryan Phipps

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

Prayer Ministers are available in the chapel.

*All able, please stand

Brenda Headly, Clara Howard’s daughter in FL, is being treated for breast cancer. (8/11)

Maridor Keck is making progress in her physical therapy. Matt and Violetta Lewis will be in Serbia until early August.

Tom Longmire, ex-husband of Pat Smith, is being treated for a brain tumor. (7/28)

Jewel Lusk is dealing with an episode of Bell's Palsy that has affected one side of her face. (8/4)

Judith Pfalzgraf, Dale Lowther’s wife, is recovering at home and doing IV antibiotics through August. (7/14)

Betty Richards is requesting prayer as she cares for Ken and is facing some important decisions. (7/28)

Linda and Kermit Ruble, Robin Barton Thompson's sister and brother in law... Kermit will begin more aggressive chemotherapy lasting through early 2020. (7/28)

Keith Schoenhut is recovering from eye surgery. (8/4)

Phil Seckman is working with his doctor to come up with a treatment plan for his back. (8/11)

Teresa Seckman fell and broke her arm. She will be in a sling through early August. (7/28)

Tara Settle, friend of Courtney Johnson, has brain cancer. She goes in this week to see if she is a candidate for chemo and radiation. She is a teacher at McKinley. (8/11)

Sherry Smith is doing blood work and will have an echo-cardiogram to address her vertigo symptoms. (7/28)

Sadie Tolley, Jewel Lusk’s sister, is struggling, on-going liver cancer treatments. (6/30)

Beverly Walkup is having tests and requesting prayer. (7/28)

Mel Williams continues to struggle with serious health issues. He appreciates our prayers. (8/4)

World concerns: Christians being persecuted in China, North Korea, Pakistan and Iraq. There is currently a severe drought in Northern Kenya.

The family and friends of Bill Thomas. Mary’s address is: 37 Mustang Acres, Parkersburg, WV, 26104-8040.

The family and friends of Robert Lowe, Sherry Smith’s cousin. Sherry’s address is: P. O. Box 760, Elizabeth, WV, 26143.

1710 23rd Street ~ Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone: (304)-485-5171 ~ Fax: (304)-485-5194

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 or bkirsch@suddenlink.net) or Pastor Kurt Busiek (304.485.5171 or kurt@ebcwv.com).

General Fund $9,572.46 Missions 1,124.25 Maint. Fund 218.30 Total $10,915.00 Designated Funds: Building Fund $1,150.00 Benevolence Fund 572.00 Necessity Closet 50.00 One Great Hour of Sharing 30.00 World Mission Offering 20.00 Mountain State Mission 70.00 Offering

Sunday School 55 8:30 a.m. Service 44 10:45 a.m. Service 175

Today ~ Rich & Donna Shawver

Today - August 11 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. LIFE Class-Believe Series: Kindness/ Goodness 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 12:00 p.m. Music Team Meeting in the Conference Room Monday–August 12 12:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study in the Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Zumba in the Fellowship Hall Tuesday-August 13 10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor– Twelve Ordinary Men: Jesus Calls Us to Walk with Him Wednesday-August 14 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting in the Office 5:15 p.m. Dinner (Menu: Cold Cut Sandwiches, Broccoli Salad, Assorted Melons and Dessert) 6:00 p.m. Bible Study in the Parlor– Twelve Ordinary Men: Jesus Calls Us to Walk with Him, Choir, Youth, GriefShare Thursday-August 15 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Bob Evans in the Traffic Circle 10:30 a.m. Circle of Parents in the Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Zumba in the Fellowship Hall

August 11 Jane Argabrite 12 Airika Gainer, Joey Southall 13 Lauren Casto, Deena Deem 14 Cody Alfred, Rachel Filozof, Michael Prater 15 Abigail Davis 16 Lyla Nuzum 18 Linda Carpenter, Blake Jewett

Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Evan Frees and Carl Sizemore 10:45 a.m. - Ray Lusk, Bill Holbert, Brian Raitz,

John Shreeves, Keith Wharton

Greeter: Barb Kirsch & Carolyn Holbert

Sunday School Greeters: Fred & Debbie Fenton

Today ~ Chase Bank Next Week ~ EBC Youth

August 18 ~ Brian Lallemont & Tom Jamison August 25 ~ Fred Fenton

AWANA - AWANA will resume on Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Promotion Sunday - Promotion Sunday and Teacher and School Staff Dedication are on August 18.

Youth Life Group - The Youth Life Group will resume meeting on Sunday, August 25 at Nate McPeak’s house. They will meet the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of each month.

Ministry Fair 2019 - - EBC Ministry Fair Sunday, August 25 - Fellowship Hall 10:00-10:45 & 12:00-1:00 - See exhibits of the 42 ministries God has entrusted to us - Talk with representatives at their exhibit - Eat a light nutritious lunch (donations will be given to our Benevolence Help Fund) - Ponder if God is leading you to a certain ministry

Grief Share - Greif Share just started a new 13-week session on Wednesdays from 6-8:00 p.m.

Golden’eers Conference - The Fall Golden’eers Conference will be September 9-11 at Parchment Valley. This conference is for adults who are at least 55 years of age. The deadline to register is August 31. Please see the Ministry Table for the flyer which includes details, cost and a registration form.

Spiritual Growth Retreat - Ladies...SAVE THE DATE! The American Baptist Women of West Virginia are hosting the Spiritual Growth Retreat Sept. 20-22 at Parchment Valley Conference Center in Ripley. Join us for a Coffee Shop Experience with the theme of "In The Quiet", where you will learn to "be still" and hear God speak to you. The Guest Speaker is David Bush who has been described as “being on fire for Jesus!” Registration will be available through wvbc.org. For questions, call Dee Lallemont at 304-482-2976.

Mountain State Mission Offering - During the month of August, EBC takes part in the Mountain State Mission Offering. 100% of the Mountain State Mission Offering supports the mission and ministries of the West Virginia Baptist Convention.

Latrobe Street Mission - Next Sunday, August 18, there will be a guest speaker from Latrobe Street Mission followed by a mission lunch.

School Supplies - The WV Central FCU is sponsoring "Stuff The Bus" to collect school supplies for Wood County Schools. This year we are supporting this effort to reach the schools in our communities. You may bring your school supplies to the church and we will deliver them for you. We are also collecting antibacterial hand soap for McKinley.

Chancel Choir - Choir practice will resume this Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. See Pam McClain if you are interested in joining the Choir.

First Fruits Table - You are invited to leave something from your garden and/or take something left by someone else at our table in the new narthex.

Life Line Screening - Life Line Screening will offer a preventive health event at Emmanuel Baptist Church on August 22. Call 1-800-653-6450 to register.

College Student Addresses - Please provide the church office with an address for your college students. We rotate their names and addresses in the bulletin each week reminding people to pray, send packages, etc. You may email your student’s address to terri@ebcwv.com or call the Church Office at 304-485-5171. If you would like to provide a picture of your student, we will show it during the Sunday morning service the week that their name is in the bulletin.

Church Picnic - The Church Picnic will be on Sunday, September 8 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Park main shelter #1. This year we will have a dunking booth, a bouncy house and we are looking to borrow a karaoke machine. Please contact Maria Keen at 304-615-1782 if you have one or can borrow one for the day. Those with last names that begin with A-F bring desserts; G-M bring salads; and N-Z bring vegetables. NOTE: Drink donations will be accepted over the next few weeks.

On-Line Giving - Emmanuel uses a new on-line giving platform called Pushpay. You can find the Pushpay giving option on our website (www.ebcwv.com). Click on “Give” in the header and find the link. You can also get to the Pushpay platform by texting “Give EBC” to 77977. If you give to Emmanuel on-line or by bank draft, a giving card can be found in the sanctuary pew rack that you can use during our church offerings.

Pictorial Directory - There are updated pictorial directories in the narthex. If you have a 2017 directory, only take the insert that goes in the back. If you do not have a 2017 pictorial directory, you may take the full directory.