The flowers on the chancel this morning are given in honor of Tim and Gail Samolitis’ 3rd wedding anniversary. Ethan and Megan McJessy were in church last Sunday with their baby Ellie Jayne. Ellie is the great granddaughter of Donna Shawver. Dave Dugan was able to share the gospel with a group of people at a Salvation Army lunch. Financial Giving in 2019 was good: total giving $630,000 / mission giving $110,000 /Benevolence Fund $14,000.
Ministry of the Week: Maria Keen, Sunday School Superintendent
Person of the Week: Jean Farrah, 2512 27th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26104
College Student of the Week: Logan Woodburn, 250 2nd Street, Room 460, Morgantown, WV 26505
Missionary of the Week: Keith & Debbie Myers, 2087 Lower Parchment Valley Rd., Ripley, WV 25271. They are currently serving in Mexico. Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Ministry of the Week: Latrobe Street Mission: A homeless shelter where in eight weeks or less, residents are equipped to address the circumstances behind their crisis and guided as they seek resources to address their unique situation.
Joe Bennett, Phyllis Bennett’s son will have double knee replacement on January 15. (1/12)
Bob Byers is recovering at Marietta Memorial. (1/12)
Some church members are seeking employment, struggling with financial concerns and marriage issues.
Jean Dunbar, Jennifer Beaver's sister, is recovering in CO from a brain bleed, concussion and mini-strokes caused by a bad fall from her horse. (1/12)
Carolyn Duncan is working out the details for her pain management plan. (12/8)
Nancy Duty is recovering at home from a serious infection in her feet. (12/29)
Brianna Gains, a co-worker of Sue Casto, is recovering at home from a stroke. (1/12)
Garrett, a 2-year old friend of Kim Matheny, is being treated for seizures at Marietta Memorial. (1/5)
Jason George, Jennifer Beaver's brother, finished his immunotherapy for his bladder cancer. Prayers for no further treatment.
January 12, 2020 Mercy Helps the Hurting
“"Your own soul is nourished when you are kind." Proverbs 11:17
Announcements and Ministry Opportunities
Prelude “New Life in Christ” David Enoch Call to Worship See Insert for Lyrics
“I Will Serve Thee” “More Like Jesus”
Musical Meditation David Enoch Introit “We Have Come to Worship the Lord” Chancel Choir
*Responsive Reading - Psalm 143 Judy Prater
Leader: “Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.”
People: “Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you.”
Leader: “The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead.”
People: “So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed.”
Leader: “Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.”
People: “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”
*Hymn of Praise No. 9
“Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him”
*Opening Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Judy Prater *Greeting One Another
Children’s Moment Courtney Johnson Ministry Moment Church Library and Sunday School Offertory “Open My Eyes” David Enoch *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication Judy Prater Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness Call to Prayer No. 529
“O, How I Love Jesus” By: Frederick Whitfield | Unknown
Verse 1: There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth;
It sounds like music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth.
Chorus: O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus because He first loved me.
Pastoral Prayer Pastor Kurt Busiek Anthem “Empty Hands, Open Arms” Chancel Choir
Sermon Scripture: (page 1612-13 in Pew Bible) Luke 10: 25-37 Message “The Mercy of Kindness” Pastor Kurt Busiek *Hymn of Commitment No. 505
“Love Lifted Me”
Benediction “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”
*Postlude “Chansonette” David Enoch
As you leave, greet one person you do not know.
Prayer Ministers are available in the Parlor.
*All able, please stand
Victoria Grayson, Rich Shawver granddaughter, is having a heart ablation procedure in SC. (1/12)
Brenda Headley, Clara Howard's daughter in FL, is recovering at home with hospice care. (1/12)
Darrel Holbrooke, friend of Peter Ianniciello, is having liver tests. (1/12)
Jane Hulce will have a biopsy soon. (1/12)
Tammy Reynolds Kelley will have a follow up CT scan in Columbus on Tuesday. (1/12)
Wade Leonard is recovering from laser eye surgery; and will have follow up cancer tests. (1/12)
Brenda Lewis, a friend of Rodney and Pam Wharton, is being treated for heart and kidney issues at Ruby. (1/5)
Marge Moran, Susan Stout's mother, is making some progress in her treatments. Adam Stout, Susan's son is in his fourth year of medical school. Meghan Stout, Susan's daughter, is helping him set up his residency. (1/12)
Phil O'Brien, friend of Betty Richards, recovering from a stroke at Selby. (1/12)
Pray for our college students who are away from home, studying and seeking God's will for their life and vocation.
Pam Robinson, friend of Judy Florence, is battling cancer. (1/12)
Randy Rudolph, a friend of Tim Samolitis, will have cancer surgery on January 24 at Cleveland Clinic. (12/29)
Dorothy Satterfield is having some on-going heart tests.
Caroline Stuck is recovering at CC after a serious car wreck that required leg surgery. (1/12)
Carolyn Stutler, a friend of Kim Matheny, is in Marietta Memorial for congestive heart failure. (1/5)
Robin Barton Thompson is healing from fractures in both of her feet. (11/24)
Grace Warner-96, Phyllis Bennett’s aunt, is under hospice care. Prayers for peace and comfort. (1/12)
Sheila Waybright, a friend of Diane Huffman, is having on-going chemo and radiation treatments. (1/12)
Rodney Wharton is recovering at home. (12/15)
Ray Whitlatch and Mary Smith, Amanda Whitlatch’s mother and father in law, were both in CC recently with respiratory issues. (1/12)
Susan Williams, friend of Jean Farley-Nordeck, is having medical tests. (1/12)
Cheryl Winkler is recovering at home with blood pressure meds. She will have kidney surgery in February. (1/12)
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 [email protected]) or Pastor Kurt Busiek (304.485.5171 or [email protected]).
General Fund $9,296.20 Missions 1,091.80 Maint. Fund 212.00 Total $10,600.00
Designated Funds: Building Fund 1,115.00 Necessity Closet 300.00 Benevolence Fund 573.00 Misc. Missions 100.00 Christmas Offering 225.00
Please use the following link for on-line giving through Pushpay:
https://pushpay.com/g/ebcwvparkersburg
Sunday School 80 8:30 a.m. Service 39 10:45 a.m. Service 173
Today ~ Rich and Donna Shawver
Today - January 12 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. LIFE Class - Including Others 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 12:00 p.m. Intergenerational Meeting in the Conference Room 2:00 p.m. NYC Choir Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Celebration Ringers 6:00 p.m. Youth Life Group at Nate McPeak’s House Monday–January 13 12:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study in the Conference Room Tuesday-January 14 10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor - Carry One Another’s Burdens 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Divorce Care in the Parlor Wednesday-January 15 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting in the Office 5:00 p.m. Dinner (Menu: BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Salad and Dessert) 6:00 p.m. Bible Study in the Parlor – Love is Patient and Kind, Choir, Youth, AWANA 7:30 p.m. Men’s Support Group in the Parlor Thursday-January 16 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Bob Evans in the Traffic Circle 10:30 a.m. Circle of Parents in the Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. Visitation Team Meeting in the Conference Room 7:00 p.m. NYC Choir Rehearsal Friday-January 17 10:00 a.m. MOPS Steering Meeting in the Fellowship Hall 11:00 a.m. Senior-Cize in the Parlor Saturday-January 18 10:00 a.m. Annual Vision Meeting in the Conference Room
Jan. 12 Lee Ann Kellison, Steve Metheny 13 Jean Farley-Nordeck 14 Matthew Casto, Steve McClain, Sylvie Titlow 15 Geno Beatty, Angela Hissam 18 Carol Durnell, Jane Graham, Hayley Wood 19 Allee Delgado, Kathy Harrison, Jacob Hensley, Tommy Jamison, Leslie McHenry
Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Evan Frees and Carl Sizemore 10:45 a.m. - Buck Johnson, Brett Lemley,
Delbert Casto, and John Shreeves
Greeters: Deanie Kendall and Debbie Fenton
Sunday School Greeters: Fred & Debbie Fenton
Today ~ Chase Bank Team Next Week ~ Youth
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) next meeting is Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. Check with Christa Raitz if you are interested.
Youth Life Group - The Youth Life Group will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Nate McPeak’s house.
Tuesday Fellowship - Tuesday Fellowship (Senior Ministry 55+) will be January 14 at 11:00 a.m. and we will have BINGO! We will also have a good hot lunch for you. Carol Fryfogle is taking over Tuesday Fellowship in 2020. Carol will work closely with Jan Ashwell and Carole Woody to make a smooth transition. Sign up in today’s bulletin!
New Sunday School Class - Keith and Eileen Mayer will be teaching a new 5-week Sunday School class based on the Max Lucado book “Anxious for Nothing” starting January 19.
Vision and Planning Meeting - On Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Kurt will be meeting with our staff, the Board of Ministry and our Deacons for a time of prayer and planning for 2020. If you’re interested, you are welcome to join us.
Annual Meeting - Join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel as we look at the 2019 Annual Report and discuss items that involve the life of our church.
Loss of a Spouse Workshop - Join us Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. for the Loss of a Spouse workshop. Please see the insert in today’s bulletin for more information.
House Cleaning - If you need house cleaning done on a regular basis or some help cleaning up after the holidays, give the office a call and we can get you in touch with something that is looking for some work.
Right Now Media - Emmanuel offers a service to its members and friends called Right Now Media. This media service site provides live streaming access to over 6000 Christian videos (teaching, training, conferences, children’s videos, etc.) If you would like to sign up to Emmanuel's RightNow Media account, please use the following link:
Volunteer Reader Program - When caring individuals present books in a fun way, children grow to associate reading with pleasure. By becoming a Read Aloud volunteer, you will show students that reading is an enjoyable lifetime activity. The Read Aloud program asks all volunteers to attend a one-time orientation on January 13 at 10:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at the Wood County Schools Board of Education at 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg. To register, call Ashlee Beatty at (304) 420-9670 or email [email protected].
The Marriage Course - The Marriage Course will be starting February 7 from 6-8 pm for 7 consecutive Fridays in the Conference Room. See the enclosed insert for more information.
Women’s Care Center - The Women’s Care Center is looking for a Mission Liaison at Emmanuel Baptist. This person should have a passion for the unborn and the sanctity of human life. This person would be knowledgeable about the work and services provided at Women’s Care Center (education provided by WCC). They will disseminate information about the ministry at Emmanuel. This person would be the go between the church and WCC. If you are interested, call Janetta Ross at 304-485-7122.
The 2020 Flower Calendar is on the receptionist’s office window. If you would like to provide flowers for our worship services to the Glory of God or in honor or memory of a loved one, please sign up on this calendar. These flowers are a beautiful enhancement to our worship service.
EBC House Band forming! Do you or did you ever play an instrument? Plans are in the works to form an ensemble who will play at an upcoming inter-generational event in February. Conductor Will Cosby will provide the music. Interested players may sign up on the insert in today’s bulletin.
EBC Library - Now that the holidays are finished, all family has gone home, and cold weather has set in, what are you going to do with your time? EBC has a spiritual library that can help you with this. What better time to renew your commitment to building a closer relationship with God than during this New Year season? With 244 non-fiction books from authors like Billy Graham, Max Lucado, and Gary Chapman, 38 novels by Christian authors & publishers like Guideposts for entertainment, and 12 DVDs with Christian stories for all age groups like Guideposts for all age groups, the EBC Library located in the Conference Room is the place to go. The rules are as simple as 1, 2, 3: Borrow, Read, Return. Happy reading and growing in spirituality!
