Ron Hannan, Ken Barton and Rich Shawver shared their excellent rendition of "I’ll Fly Away" in Sunday's service. Jerry Hamilton has been working with the church to upgrade and improve our internet service and phone system. Amy Dutton, Robert and Mary Anne's daughter, recently blessed Pastor Kurt with a nice note and picture. Jeff Evans hired a carpet cleaning service to clean the carpet in every first floor room and hallway. Donna Shawver and Bonnie Nestor are going to begin offering a weekly Sunday morning prayer time from 10:25-10:35 a.m. in the receptionist office. Adam Teter is working at the Seventh Street Wendy's. Look for him and say hi. Pastor Kurt recently visited Maridor Keck. She is doing well and sends her love to everyone at Emmanuel. Our Deacons and our Board of Ministry met last week.

Ministry of the Week: David Brooks, Youth Ministry

Person of the Week: Joan Stutler, Wyngate Senior Living, 1 Wyngate Drive, Room 105, Parkersburg, WV 26105

Elda Carpenter, Debra Bunch’s grandmother, was in CC this week with an infection. (8/8)

Verona Cumberledge, Jane Graham's sister in law, had a pacemaker procedure in KY on 7/13 but has been struggling with issues since the surgery. (7/25)

Beth Davenport, wife of Jeff Davenport, pastor of FBC of Hurricane, is struggling with a brain bleed, pneumonia and lung cancer. She is recovering at home. (7/25)

Joyce Parsons Drake, a friend of Bob Byers, is in remission but will have some ongoing leukemia treatments. (8/8)

Carolyn Duncan has rescheduled her knee surgery for 8/23. She has had some side-effects from her covid shot. Carolyn's son, Chris, is being evaluated for possible gallbladder surgery. This has been a very challenging year for Carolyn, send her a card: 1000 Ashby Ridge Road, Parkersburg, WV 26104-8636. (8/8)

Fred and Debbie Fenton and Kim Jackson are in Kenya to spend some time with Brent and Destiny Duncan and their children, Grace and Elijah. (8/1)

Jason George, Jennifer Beaver's brother, has been struggling with weakness and infection since his cancer surgery in CO. Pray for peace and healing. His address is: 21223 East Lehigh Place, Aurora, CO 80013. (7/25)

Regina Goodwin, friend of Tammy Hayes, had a recent CT and bone scan; on-going chemo. (8/1)

Kathy Harrison is currently under hospice care. Pray for Kathy and for her mother, Glenola Woodyard-93 who

August 8, 2021 “God Calls Us to be Servants”

Mark 10: 42-45: “Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority

over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and

whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to

give his life as a ransom for many.”

“This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” ~ Psalm 118:24

Announcements and Ministry Opportunities

Prelude “America, the Beautiful” David Enoch

Call to Worship “Amazing Love” Praise Team

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 113

Leader: “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord.”

People: “Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore.”

Leader: “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.”

People: “The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.”

Leader: “Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?”

People: “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap...Praise the Lord.”

*Hymn of Praise No. 267 “Come, Thou Almighty King”

*Opening Prayer with Lord's Prayer

*Greeting One Another

Children’s Moment

Ministry Moment Audio Visual Ministry and the Gideon’s / Bob Naylor

Offertory 8:30 a.m. “Holy, Holy, Holy” David Enoch, Organ

10:45 a.m. “Give Me Jesus” Blaine Hess, Soloist

provides support and care. Send them a note: 100 Willowbrook Dr., Apt. 61, Parkersburg, WV 26104-1060.

Shirley Huffman is recovering at home. She struggles with mobility. Pray for strength and for Ed as he provides care. Send Ed and Shirley a card: 2600 Newbanks Road, Parkersburg, WV 26104-9203. (8/1)

Steve Metheny will have a PET scan Tuesday, August 10, that will reveal how effective his infusion treatments have been. (8/8)

Tim Miller, a friend of the Hulces, has started a new cancer treatment (7/18)

Bernie Morris, a friend of Jane Graham, was hospitalized recently for heart tests and procedures. (8/8)

Cynda O’Brien will have knee surgery on August 17. (8/8)

Tara Patterson is helping care for her father who has advanced Alzheimer’s. (8/8)

Michael Powers, friend of Phil and Leslie McHenry, is struggling with recurring cancer; on-going tests. (8/1)

Beverly Reed, friend of Naomi Couch, is being treated for infection. She'll see her doctor in late August. (8/1)

Chris Reed, friend of Robbi Leonard, is waiting to hear from the liver transplant selection team; on-going tests. (8/1)

Jan Reed is recovering from knee surgery. (8/1)

Lori Shanks, friend of Sharalyn Terosky, is grieving the recent loss of her mother and brother in law; both died of covid. (8/1)

Seilah Andrea Stanley, Maria Keen's great-granddaughter, was born on 8/2. She is taking seizure meds (that appear to be working) and will have an MRI to check for a brain bleed. She is making some progress and showing signs of healing. Logan and Angie Stanley are the parents. (8/8)

Chuck Stutler, a friend of Kim Matheny, is recovering from back surgery; on-going pain management. (7/25)

Debra Taylor is recovering from stomach surgery. (7/18)

Mel Williams is recovering from stomach surgery. Send Mel a card: 202 Tarkiln Road, Salem, WV 26426. (8/1)

Cheryl Winkler is home and healing after kidney surgery that removed a kidney this past week in Morgantown; on-going pain management. Send Cheryl a card: 1125 Sunshine Mountain Road, Williamstown, WV 26187. (8/8)

Suzanne Halterman and her family at the passing of her mother Edythe McDonald. Send Suzanne a card at 1131 Smitherman Road, Washington, WV 26181.

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

Website: www.ebcwv.com ~ Email: info@ebcwv.com

Doxology

Scripture Reading: Joshua 7: 19-26

Praises and Pastoral Prayer

*Call to Prayer No. 518 “The Longer I Serve Him”

By: William J. Gaither

Verse 1: Since I started for the Kingdom, Since my life He controls,

Since I gave my heart to Jesus, The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows.

Chorus: The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows, The more that I love Him, more love He bestows;

Each day is like heaven, my heart overflows, The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows.

© 1965 William J. Gaither, Inc. Used by permission CCLI #796382

Message “The Clenched Fist or the Open Hand ” Pastor Kurt Busiek

Sermon Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 “Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother

to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15 Then he

said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. 17 He thought to himself,

‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ 18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain.

19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be

demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ 21 “This is how it will be with whoever stores up

things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”

Prayer

Hymn No. 447 “Freely, Freely”

*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 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” David Enoch

Today - August 8 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services in the Sanctuary, FB or via Zoom at 10:45 (https://zoom.us/ j/86867638107, Passcode 523523) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - LIFE Class in the Old Choir Room (Room 108/110) and via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/83382135500) Sunday School - Seekers in Room 201 Sunday School - Encouragers in Room 203 Sunday School - Conquerors in Room 204 Monday-August 9 9:00 a.m. Men’s Fishing Day at North Bend State Park 12:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study in the Conf. Room Tuesday-August 10 10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Conf. Room (Room 114) & via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/87185860738, Passcode 087181) Topic: 1 John 5 10:00 a.m. Necessity Closet open until Noon Wednesday-August 11 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting in the Conference Room 5:00 p.m. Dinner - Menu: Chicken Casserole, Asparagus with Pearl Onions, Salad, Dessert and Rolls (call the office to make your dinner reservation) 6:00 p.m. Bible Study in the Conference Room and via Zoom (https:/zoom.us/j/8538277974) Topic: 1 Peter 2, Youth, AWANA Thursday-August 12 12:00 p.m. Men’s Lunch at Olive Garden 2:00 p.m. Visitation Time Friday-August 13

Aug. 8 Bob Byers, Richard Davis 9 Robert Beatty 10 Sally Beckwith, Teresa Seckman 11 Jane Argabrite 12 Airika Gainer, Joey Southall 13 Lauren Casto, Deena Deem 14 Cody Alfred, Rachel Filozof, Callie Gentry, Michael Prater 15 Abigail Davis

August 8 ~ Faith Gospel August 15 ~ Mayer Life Group

August 15 ~ Bob Langkamer & Dave Bollinger August 22 ~ Brian Lallemont & Randy Halterman

August 8 ~ Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 130, Ephesians 4:25-5:2, John 6:35, 41-51

Save the Dates! On Saturday, August 21st, join us at the YMCA from 6 to 8:00 p.m. for an end of summer vacation pool party! We'll swim for an hour, then party in the gym! Also, on August 28th (rain date Sept. 11), join us at Maria Keen's house for a Backyard Gospel Party from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - it's like a birthday party with the added bonus of gospel sharing!

Service Opportunity - If you would like to serve by investing in the lives of kiddos God has brought and will bring to EBC, we have opportunities for you! We get to invest in, love on, and disciple children - an incredibly important role and honor. We are looking to add teachers for Sunday mornings, and we would also like to create a much-needed list of substitutes for Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Interested? Got questions? Let me know! email: sarah@ebcwv.com / text 304.629.5434 / or call the church office.

Move-Up Sunday - If your kiddo is "graduating" from the preschool or the K-5th grade Sunday morning class, their first day in their new classes will be August 29th. If you have any questions concerning this, don't hesitate to reach out! sarah@ebcwv.com / text or call 740.629.5434

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. See today’s insert for more information.

Women’s Bible Study - The Women’s Bible Study will start the David Jeremiah study “Overcomer: 8 Ways to Live a Life of Unstoppable Strength, Unmovable Faith, and Unbelievable Power” on Monday, August 9.

Grief Share - GriefShare will start a new session on Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. GriefShare is a 13- week Bible-based support group designed for those who are experiencing grief. Grief is generally connected to loss but many life events can lead to grief: death of a loved one, loss of a job, change of residence, retirement, etc. If you are interested in attending Grief Share, please call Gail at (304)-588-7632 or call the church office.

Weekly Ministry Fair - Our annual Ministry Fair will be adjusted this year. Starting today, our many ministries at EBC will be highlighted each Sunday with a Ministry Moment and a display in our narthex. We invite you to consider each one and pray about how you could use your gifts to help grow the ministries of our church. This month, we’ll hear about Health Ministry, AV Ministry, GriefShare, Children and Music.

Phones - Please silence your cell phones and disable your WiFi (under settings) to help our AV software work better.

Guests - If you are a guest, please fill out a Guest card then pass the card along to the Pastor, or place the card in the offering plate in the Narthex. Guests can also sign the guest book in the narthex. The guest cards can also be used to share or update praises and prayer concerns.

Covid Update - Emmanuel has been following the Covid health guidelines for the state of WV. Currently these guidelines do not require indoor masks or social distancing. Please be respectful of others who may need to continue to wear a mask, social distance and who may not be ready to shake hands with others.

Men's Ministry - There will be a Fishing Day at North Bend State Park on Monday, August 9. Meet at 9 a.m. at the church. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to kurt@ ebcwv.com. The next Men's Lunch will be Thursday, August 12, at Olive Garden at noon.

Chess Group - Our next Chess Lunch will be Monday, August 16 at noon in the church parlor. Lunch will be provided. RSVP the church office: (304) 485-5171.

Faith Stories - If you would be willing to share your faith story/ testimony, talk to Pastor Kurt. We would like to have a segment on our new website of "Faith Stories" videos where church members tell how they came to faith and got connected to a church fellowship.

Visitation and Care Calls - Every Thursday at 2 p.m., Pastor Kurt will be visiting people in our church. If you're interested in joining Pastor Kurt in this ministry, plan to show up at the church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. This is also a good time for anyone in the church to make a "care call or contact" to someone else who may be in need of support or encouragement.

Women’s Care Center Banquet - The Women's Care Center is having their annual banquet on Thursday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Grand Pointe. Emmanuel is sponsoring a table of ten. The goal of this dinner is to raise well-needed funds for the important work of the WCC. If you would like to be part of this fund-raising event, please contact Debbie Taylor at (410) 600-5185 or call the office (304) 485-5171.

Thank you from Debbie Boyd - Dear Church Family, This simple card cannot express how grateful I am for the donation that you made to Gum Springs Baptist Church in the name of my son, Jeremy Preast. He grew up with close ties to his family's home church. As they build their new classrooms, I hope others will find the sanctuary and the healing within the walls and remember my son.

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, please contact our Guest Coordinator, Barb Kirsch (304.482.2942 or bkir sch@suddenlink.net) or Pastor Kurt Busiek (304.485.5171 or kurt@ebcwv.com). If you are a guest, please fill out a pew card then leave the card in the pew, or pass the card along to the Pastor, or place the card in the offering plate in the Narthex. Guests can also sign the guest book in the narthex. Pastor Busiek offers a LIFE Sunday School class (Sundays at 9:40 a.m.) for guests who want to know more about Emmanuel.

Does Not Include On-Line Giving

General Fund $5,231.63 Missions 627.80 Maint. Fund 119.58 Total $5,979.00

Designated Funds: Building Fund $ 435.00 Benevolence Fund 741.00 Necessity Closet 300.00 Mt State Mission Offering 160.00

Includes On-Line Giving

General Fund $29,903.63 Missions 3,588.44 Maint. Fund 683.51 Total $34,175.58

Designated Funds: Building Fund $ 1,961.00 Memorials 1,000.00 Benevolence Fund 2,396.00 Necessity Closet 300.00 One Great Hour of Sharing 200.00 Misc. Missions 1,900.00

To give on-line, you can go to our Website (www.ebcwv.com), find and click on the "Giving" tab in the top right hand corner.

Or you can mail your check to: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1710 23rd Street,

Parkersburg, WV 26101

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