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COMMUNITY UPDATES / UPCOMING EVENTS
THE 56TH ANNUAL OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY LECTURESHIP
SERIES begins this evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Alumni Gym and will
conclude on Wed., Apr. 9. The theme for the lectures will surround
the theme, Perseverance in Faith - Studies in Hebrews. Pick up a
Lectureship Series Schedule from one of the foyer tables. Speakers
include Dr. Harold Shank, OVU President, and Cody Balch, Jeff and
Tonnie’s son-in-law.
PORTRAIT WEEK for our new photo directory is coming up soon
beginning on Tues., April 15. If you haven’t yet scheduled, your
portrait sessions may be scheduled in three ways:
1) You may go to our website, click on Lifetouch Directory and
then on the link provided.
2) Today and next Sun., Apr. 13, you may schedule your portrait
sitting by visiting a table in the office foyer between classes and
worship, and again after the end of services.
3) Call the office and Tonnie will assist you.
There is no obligation to purchase pictures. All participating families
will be receiving an 8 X 10 and a complimentary directory. However,
Lifetouch is giving our church family a 20% discount and another
$10.00 off if you schedule your session online. It is a great time for
families to update their family pictures, while helping to make our
directory complete and wonderful! Please schedule today!!
**Keep in mind that online scheduling will be temporarily
unavailable on Sundays from 8:50 a.m. until Mondays at
10:00 a.m.
THE EASTER EGG HUNT is coming up on Sat., Apr. 19 from
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for ages 0 – 12. Donations of candy
and/or money are still needed. Please turn in all donations to the
church office, Sharon Lamp, Jerry Brown, or Amy Bortell. Also, we’re
asking each small group to provide two baskets, one for a girl and
one for a boy. All donations and baskets are due by Apr. 18.
Volunteers are needed to help stuff the eggs on Fri., Apr. 18, and to
hide them on Sat. morning before the hunt begins at 10. If you are
willing to help or have questions, please see Jerry Brown or Amy
Bortell.
MEMORIAL FLOWERS flowers may be purchased in memory of your
loved one. The cost will be $10 each and all orders and money is
due by Sun., Apr. 13. Please see Sharon Lamp for more
information or place your order through the office.
THE JUNIOR YOUTH RALLY (for 3rd – 6th graders) at the Grand Cen-
tral Church of Christ is scheduled for Sat. , Apr. 26, from
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes of Faith”.
Nathan Greene, minister at the Barlow –Vincent Church of Christ,
will be the speaker. Details and a sign-up sheet are on the bulletin
board in the office foyer.
MOV LADIES DAY at the North End Church of Christ will be held on
Fri. evening, May 16 and Sat., May 17. A mother – daughter team,
Cindy and Hannah Colley, will be speaking on the theme “After
God’s Own Heart”.
STAFF
Jeff Stevenson - Preaching Minister
740.378.6632
Travis Williams - Family Life Minister
330.546.5620
Brett Hower - College Intern
717.471.3151
Ron Laughery - Preaching Minister, Emeritus
740.516.4038
Church Office
www.belprechurch.com
Phone: 740.423.7021 | Fax: 740.423.8333
SHEPHERDS
Dan Canada—304.588.4087
Bob Crum—740.516.5960
Marty Clark—740.551.2075
Mark Kaufman—740.678.8053
Jack Thorn—304.482.1933
To schedule an appointment to meet with our
shepherds, please call the church office.
MINISTRY LEADERS
Benevolence/Love in Action
Anita Vaughan
Caring & Sharing
Margaret Wentz
Children’s Education
Stephanie Miller & Jerry Brown
Connections
Tom Seers
Courage to Change
Mary Ann Thorn/Sonia Grimm
Media
Larry Hopkins
Missions
Mary Ann Thorn
Prayer
Jo Miller
World Bible School
Leslie Roby
April 6, 2014
COLLEGE/TEENS
PURSUIT is the revamped, refocused college ministry at the
Belpre Church led by Brett Hower. Join us on Sun. mornings at
9:00 a.m. and on Wed. eve. at 7:00 p.m. in room 215. We will
not be meeting this evening due to the beginning of the
Lectureship at OVU. Bible study at the Stevenson’s will resume
next Sun. eve., Apr. 13 at 6:00 p.m.
TEENS
Teens will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. in the teen room.
Guys, please bring drinks. Girls, please bring snacks.
MINISTRIES
COURAGE TO CHANGE
A BIG thanks for those who participated in helping us celebrate
our 8th anniversary of the Courage to Change ministry. A special
thanks to those of you who came to give us your support. We
really appreciate getting the opportunity to share what the
Courage to Change ministry means to us and how our lives and
the lives of so many have been changed by this program. There
were 22 present to celebrate this event. There were 7 men
present including 1 new participant. Thanks again, your support
of this ministry means so much to us and is greatly appreciated.
LOVE IN ACTION
What an awesome week this has been! We are grateful for all
the volunteers that staffed BAM this past week and for the many
who came out Friday to unload nearly 26 tons of food off the
semi from Disaster Relief. We gave much of the food to 17
surrounding churches and food pantries. Then 250-300 families
drove by and picked up food! So on Friday, we were serving the
community at BAM and at the building! As Jeff spoke to us on
Sunday, I realized Friday was one of those days where we sought
God's glory. However the end result included more FAITH! Why
do we ever doubt what God can do through us?
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New address and phone directories are completed and are on
the tables in both foyers. Please feel free to take one per family.
Thank you for your kind help in editing .
Please make the following correction in your copy:
Julia Foster - change home phone # to 740/989-0302
“COME AND SEE” A CLASS FOR
SEEKERS and new members
Sundays at 9:00 A.M.
today - April 13
Room 102-103
WELCOME!
Welcome to the Belpre Church of Christ! We’re glad that you’ve joined in gathering to worship our Heavenly Father. The
Belpre Church is made up of sinners who’ve been saved by God’s grace. We’re fellow strugglers in life’s journey, helping
each other with daily challenges. If this is your first time as a guest at the Belpre Church, we’d love to talk with you about
Jesus Christ and his church here. If you’re looking for a church home, you may have found it. Welcome and please come back!
Phyllis Stacy went in for her follow-up appt. this past Mon. She relates that it
went well. Her doctor removed several malignant tumors, but feels confident.
She will begin chemotherapy this coming Mon. in Columbus and will be
treated over the next 18 weeks for prevention. The doctor expressed optimism
for her recovery.
Katie Prim, daughter of Beth and Randy Sims, went to Cleveland this past
Thursday regarding seizures she has been experiencing.
Tim Mallett, friend of Ted and Linda Nelson, is back in the hospital in Toledo,
Ohio. It is suspected that he has another tumor and may need further
surgery. He has a rare form of cancer.
Kelly Mallett is still in CCMH in room 123 receiving treatment for internal shin-
gles.
Ron and Janie Laughery are well and enjoying their trip. They ask for prayers for
their health and safety while they are away visiting the Holy Lands.
Roger Stark has been diagnosed with a bad fungal infection. He is on a pump for
antibiotics and is waiting on final biopsy results, but it is not thought to be cancer.
Military Personnel
Kyle Crislip, Stephen Crislip, Isaac Feathers, Chris Lovano, Jesse Riley, Seth Wellspring, Brad
Gibbs, B.J. Whited, Justin (Andy) Beardsley
Continued Prayer List Nat Horton, Betty Westbrook, Dave & Michelle Swick, Janice Conner, Angie Bussey, Phyllis Blazer,
Louise Fletcher, Linda Toothman, Ted Nelson, Norris Metz, Trace Voshell, Dee O’Dell, Lou Confer,
Leslie Roby, Vickie Lucas, Bob Eddy, Bill Fankhauser, Charlie Tholin, Justin VanHeukelom ,
Angelo Perez, Mike Inman, Leilla Hill, Brian Thompson, Eddie Foreman, Terry Everson
FOR THE RECORD
Contribution Last Week - $ 6894.00
Children’s Offering - $ 20.25
Budget - $7,788.00
Bible Class - 172
Sunday A.M. Worship - 323
Small groups/ Sunday p.m. - 85
Wednesday classes - 156
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APRIL SERVICE
CONNECTIONS
TODAY Team 3
Apr. 13 Team 4
Apr. 20 Team 5
Apr. 27 Team 6
COMMUNION SERVERS
Carport Office
Steve West Gene Mallett Larry Brown Ron Feathers Marty Hansell Mike Williamson John Hendershot Larry Sarver
Phil Stanley Marty Durham
PREPARE/CLEAN-UP MAKE BREAD
Apr. Eric and Stephanie Miller Stephanie & Alexis Miller
PUBLIC SERVERS
Prayer Communion
TODAY John Miller Eric Miller
Apr. 13 Jeff Metz Marty Clark
Apr. 20 Phil Stanley Doug Reeder
Apr. 27 Brett Hower Jeff Dimick
NURSERY WORKERS TODAY Lorie Kirk & Brenda Durham Apr. 13 Patty Metz & Emily Kight Apr. 20 Kay Grose & JoEllen Canada Apr. 27 Sarah Brown & Devan Metz
WORSHIP ORDER April 6, 2014
Song Just A Little Talk With Jesus (959) Welcome/Announcement Prayer John Miller Scripture Reading Galatians 1:11-24 (All Stand) Lucas Metz Song Lord Listen To Your Children Praying (726) Song Lord Reign In Me Song You’re Worthy of My Praise Song No Not One (396) Song Mighty To Save Communion/Offering Eric Miller Song On Zion’s Glorious Summit (227) Sermon Jeff Stevenson Song All To Jesus I Surrender (662)
THE SURRENDER OF CHRIST (John 18:1-12)
BELPRE FAMILY SMALL GROUPS
We welcome you to attend any of our small groups.
For further information about meeting times and /or locations of the groups,
please call contact number listed.
B.J.’s Buddies - The book of Matthew - Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. - Contact Sharon
McClead or Anita Vaughan - 740/350-6304
Ron’s Class - “The Christian and the Judgment”, Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. - MPR -
Contact Ron Laughery - 740/516-4038
Miller Group - Sunday following services. Contact Scott or Mary Miller -
740/423-6608
Crum Group - Sunday following services. Contact Bob Crum - 740/516-5960
Williamson/Haynes - . Contact Mike Williamson - 740/440-1119
Pfalzgraf Group - Sunday following services - Contact Betty Pfalzgraf -
304/863-5586
Bortell Group - Contact Dan or Amy Bortell - 304/481-5944
Lallathin/Metz Group - Contact Nathan Teawanger - 740/213-1011
Teens– Sunday @ 5:00 - Contact Travis Williams - 330/546-5620
PURSUIT - College - Sunday @ 6:00 - Stevenson home -
Contact Brett Hower - 717/471-3151
This Week’s Events - Apr. 6 – Apr. 12
Sunday Small Groups at various times.
Ron’s Sun. eve. class - 5:00 p.m. - Room 102-103
Tuesday Food Pantry - 11 - 2
Wednesday Ron’s class - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch - Chicken Broccoli Braid
Evening Meal - BBQ Pork and Coleslaw
Evening Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
H.O.P.E. - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Room 105
Thursday Food Pantry - 5 - 7
Courage to Change - 7 p.m.
H.O.P.E. - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Room 105
CONGRATULATIONS
Mark and Kim Haynes are grandparents, again, to a new baby boy, Brodie
Nolan Kuhn, born to Kristi and Adam Kuhn on Mar. 31. Brodie weighed 7lb. 8
oz. and was 21 in. long. Kristi and baby are doing well. Big brothers are Riley
and Levi. Congratulations, also, go to great-grandmother, Kay Haynes.
Give your love and best wishes to Ted and Linda Nelson, married 50 years
tomorrow, Apr. 7. They are parents to four children and twelve
grandchildren. What an awesome milestone!
THANK YOU
Thank you for the prayers, food, concern, cards, and to those who came up
for the surgery - Ray and June Fischer, Travis and Jeff. I am doing well and
am very grateful for all that you have done for me. ~ Nancy Stanley
SYMPATHY
The brother of Allen Anderson, Vernon Lee Anderson, passed away at age 69 on
Sat., Mar. 22. Please extend your sympathy to the Anderson family.
1. The Garden __________ (John 18:1-3)
Jesus’ ________ in Gethsemane sets up the _______ we’re about to see.
They’re _________of Jesus, his miraculous _________ and his massive __________. But Judas expects _________ with Jesus.
2. Jesus’ Shocking ___________(John 18:4-9)
Judas didn’t have to kiss Jesus to point him out to his enemies; Jesus ________ ______to them!
He positions himself _______ and center. He approaches a mob of __________. What _________!
Who’s got the real __________ here?
3. Peter Misunderstands Christ’s__________ (John 18:10-12)
Peter believes in the _______, but doesn’t understand the ________.
If Jesus resisted, we don’t get _________! Jesus must die or we don’t get ___________!!!
4. The __________ of Surrender
Jesus simply gave in without a ________.
Christ’s work is never advanced by ________ and earthly ___________(John 18:36).
Which is better? For you to be ________or have the opportunity to grow in ______________? (James 4:2).
________ didn’t stop Jesus; _________stopped Jesus.
If Jesus surrendered to ______ by surrendering to the _______, can we do it for our ___________ and __________?
Maybe God has been trying to _______you through ________!
Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came for-ward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” They answered
him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas,
who betrayed him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to
them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. So he
asked them again, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you
seek me, let these men go.”
~John 18:4-8