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August 16, 2015
“Jesus is the Light of the World”
Prelude Candy Lindstrom
Announcements & Ministry Opportunities
Call to Worship “Learning to Be the Light” (see insert)
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 111 Leader: “Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the
upright and in the assembly.”
People: “Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in
them.”
Leader: “Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.”
People: “He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and
compassionate.”
Leader: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts
have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”
*Hymn of Praise No. 131 “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”
*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)
*Greet One Another/Children Please Come Forward
Children’s Moment Courtney Johnson
Ministry Moment Breaking Free
Offertory “Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling” Justin Lowers and Jacob Tuley
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
Challenge 52 Memory Verse: Philippians 4:13
Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness
Call to Prayer “We Are” by Chuck Butler | Ed Cash | Hillary McBride | James Tealy
Verse 1: Ev'ry secret ev'ry shame, Ev'ry fear ev'ry pain
Live inside the dark
But that's not who we are, We are children of the day
Pre-Chorus: So wake up sleeper, lift your head
We were meant for more than this, Fight the shadows conquer death
Make the most of the time we have left
Chorus 1: We are the light of the world, We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world, And we gotta, we gotta, we gotta, (repeat)
Let the light shine
Interlude: Let the light shine, Let the light shine ooh
Verse 2: We are called to spread the news, To tell the world the simple truth
Jesus came to save there's freedom in His name, So let His love break through
Bridge: We are the light, we are the light, we are the light
So let your light shine brighter
We are the light, we are the light, we are the light
Jesus You are the light, You are the light, You are the light
We will lift You high and shine, shine, shine
Ending: Let the light shine, let the light shine, Let the light shine, let the light shine © 2011 Dayspring Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Used by permission CCLI #796382
Morning Prayer
Sermon Scripture (page 1822~pew Bible) Ephesians 5:8-14
Sermon “We are Light in the Lord” Dr. Kurt Busiek
*Hymn of Commitment “Jesus, the Light of the World” (see insert)
*Benediction
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and
be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
*Postlude
As you leave, greet one person you do not know.
*All able, please stand
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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
12:30 p.m. Student and Family Cook Out at Hope House
Monday- August 17
6:30 p.m. Leslie Turley Circle at Lynn Nicholson’s home, 1214 Ann Street
Tuesday- August 18
10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor
12:00 p.m. Finance Team Meeting in Conference
7:00 p.m. Volleyball at the YMCA
Wednesday- August 19
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
4:30 p.m. Praise Team
5:15 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Heart Health Night, Emmanuel Kids Club, Youth
Thursday- August 20 ~ NEWSLETTER ARTICLES ARE DUE
Friday- August 21
7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Bob Evans in the Traffic Circle
Emmanuel Life and Times and the
Emmanuel Email Prayer Chain If you would like to receive an email with the church newsletter attached
or if you would like to be a part of our church email prayer chain,
please send an email to [email protected] .
This will ensure that we have your correct address.
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
Walk as children of the
Light. Ephesians 5:8
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Title: “We are Light in the Lord” August 16, 2015
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14
Speakers: Dr. Kurt Busiek
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of
light…” Ephesians 5:8
This Week’s Memory Verse: “I can do all this through Christ who gives me
strength.” Philippians 4:13
Spiritual Challenge To encourage your personal study and growth, here is the
listing of the Lectionary Scripture Readings.
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14,
Psalm 111, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58
No Evening Service Tonight
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 A.M. IN THE PARLOR Pastor Busiek ~ Jonah 4: Jonah ~ The Pouting Prophet
WEDNESDAY~6 P.M. BIBLE STUDY IN THE CHAPEL
Heart Health Night 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.
Welcome This morning we welcome our special music guests, PHS Senior,
Justin Lowers and Alderson-Broaddus Freshman, Jacob Tuley
to our worship. Both are / have been PHS A Cappella and Chamber Choir
members under the direction of Pam McClain.
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
Music Ministry Intern ................................................................................................ Mr. Cody Ratliff
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
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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.
“Emmanuel Kids Club”
Wednesday Nights 6-7 p.m. “EKC” meets in the Conference Room.
Johnny Rogers ZuCamp ~ God’s Love in Action
August 19th theme ~ The Church Helps Others
Know God’s Love
Bible Story ~ When we care for one another, we care for
Jesus. Matthew 25:34-40, Memory Verse ~ 1 John 4:11
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.
Mountain State Mission Offering
During the month of August EBC takes part in the
Mountain State Mission Offering. Our goal for this
offering is $1,000 and 100% of the Mountain State
Mission Offering supports the mission and ministries of
the West Virginia Baptist Convention. Every dollar is
used right here in West Virginia.
Attention Sunday School Teachers You are invited to a Teacher’s Breakfast Meeting on
August 29th
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.
ACCOUNTING OF OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 08/09 Gen. Fund ........ $8974.24 Designated Funds:
Missions ........... $1019.80 Debt Reduct.… $1164.00 Benevolence ....... $70.00
Maint. Fund ....... $203.96 Mtn State ....... $340.00 OGHS ................ $15.62
Total .............. $10,198.00 Missions/Frees . $295.00 Military Care Pkg $35.00
Attendance last week: Sunday School: 74; 8:30 a.m. 30; 10:45 a.m: 180 PM: 15
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.
17. Chad Smith 21. Karen Cox, Earl Hulce
18. Linda Carpenter, Blake Jewett Charlie Matthews, Becky Syner
19. Elena Baquet 22. Brock Jones
20. Helen Hill, Bill Woody 23. Tom Jamison
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: Lusk Team Next week: Encouragers Class
Lawn Schedule~Ready for Sunday: August 23~Lyndall Jones and Evan Frees August 30~Gary Beall and Bob Weimer
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
[email protected] or call the church office.
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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. Practice during Jr. Church on Sunday
mornings during the 10:45 a.m. service beginning September 6th
.
Directors: Cody and Jennifer Ratliff
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 _____________________________________________
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: Corn on the Cobb,
Chicken Salad Croissants 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
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EMMANUEL PRAYER PAGE A long term prayer list is in the narthex with prayer concerns over the last year.
Ministry of the Week: Gary Beall, Treasurer
Homebound: Mrs. Phyllis Crone, Knott Co. Nursing Home, 388 Perkins Madden
Road Hindman, KY 41822
We Praise/Thank God for: the mission lunch that raised $1500 for the
medical expenses of Tammie Schrader as she battles cancer; the mission presentation
last Sunday that highlighted the ministry that Rowena Sizemore and Jordan
Lallemont had in Mexico; the music ministry of Jan and Earl Corrothers and
Merideth McClain who played and sang last Sunday; the music ministry of Cody and
Jennifer Ratliff in our church; the testimony service last Sunday night where Dan
Hylbert told his story about how God has sustained him during a difficult season of
cancer treatments; the many people in our church who volunteer their time to minister
to the children and students in our fellowship; the Gideon ministry that distributed
Bibles at the Parkersburg Homecoming and will give out Bibles to students at WVUP in
September and at WVU in October.
Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-RECOVERING AT HOME) Jim Allen as he moves into an assisted living facility the 1st week of September. (8/16)
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 sending children to their 1st year of college …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;
pray that no infection is found during the surgery. (2/15)
Layne DePriest will see a brain specialist at OSU Medical Center on August 26 to
address a brain aneurysm he had this week. He will be restricted in his activities until
he sees the doctor. Remember Tammy as she provides support and care. (8/16)
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; will finish his treatments in
August. (8/2)
Chris and Colleen Fleming as Chris struggles daily with his cancer; on-going pain
management (1/11)
Verna Garrison (Diane Shreeves’ mother) began chemo to address her lymphoma this
past week. (6/14)
Pete Hogan continues to struggle. Hospice is now a daily presence. Pray that the Lord
will give both Pete and Jan His peace in this difficult time. (5/31)
Jamie Jordan (friend of Becca Busiek) was just diagnosed with breast cancer, looking
at treatment options. (8/16)
Marsha Lindenmuth (niece of Earl and Diana Johnson) dealing with MS and returning
to work as a Wood County School teacher. (5/17)
Candy Lindstrom will be traveling to CA soon to help her parents move into an
assisted living facility. (8/9)
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.
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) is very ill. Please pray for comfort and peace
for Helen, Brenda and the family at this difficult time.
Marlene Spurgeon (friend of Jewel Lusk/ worked at Colonial House) is struggling with
cancer and is now at the Arbors in Marietta. (8/2)
Dan Walkup, having back surgery Monday in New Albany, OH at Mt Carmel. (8/16)
Sam Ware (friend of Betsy Jefferson) has cancer, on-going chemo treatments. (8/9)
Greg West (Susan’s husband) recovering from cancer surgery in Columbus. (8/9)
Mel Williams is looking at treatment options with his doctors (8/3)
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
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“Learning to be the Light” By Joel Parisien | Thomas Salter
Verse 1: When the stars came crashing down, In tiny pieces to the ground
I was all alone down here, Trapped beneath the atmosphere
Then I thought somebody called my name, I spun around and caught a flame
I gave into a God I didn't know
Pre-Chorus: And now everything is falling into place
A brand new life is calling, And I owe it all to grace
Chorus 1: It's so much brighter living in Your world, Savior what You did for me
You gave me something I want everyone to see
When we stumble and it all goes wrong, Only You can make it right, So I say oh
I'm learning to be the light whoa whoa, I'm learning to be the light whoa whoa
Verse 2: When a heart is cold as ice, You can't melt it with advice
No one wants to listen to, A list of things they shouldn't do
So I build a city on a hill, And I light a candle on the sill
Knowing You'll be always knocking at the door
Pre-Chorus: Oh God I just want to love on everyone
All I have is Yours to give, So let the people come
Bridge: I'm learning to be the light, That makes the shadows hide
The light that breaks the curse of pride, The light that takes the weary in its arms
When it all came crashing down, There was only darkness all around
But in the distance I could see a flame
Chorus 2: It's so much brighter living in Your world, Savior what You did for me
You gave me something I want everyone, And I mean everyone to see
When we stumble and it all goes wrong, Only You can make it right
So I say oh. (Repeat 3x)
I'm learning to be the light 2011 Hexaphonic Records (Admin. by 21 Songs LLC) Used by permission CCLI #796382
Jesus, the Light of the World By Ken Bible and George D. Elderkin
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Breaking Free Ministries Wednesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Crusader’s Classroom Beginning September 9
Emmanuel Baptist Church
1710 23rd Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
304/485-5171
We are a Christian, Bible-based 12 step
Meeting for recovery from addiction to drugs,
alcohol, or other out-of-control habits
