We would like to thank all of you helped donate, set up, tear down and work the rummage sale to make it successful. Thanks to all those who baked and sold concessions. It was totally a group effort. Most of all we would like to thank our Lord and Savior for the blessing of being able to give back. We raised over $2,000 for the Herman James Meal Fund. - Debbie Fenton and the Yard Sale Team. Elissa Filozof was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu honor society. Diane Huffman is making good progress recovering from her recent knee replacement. Judy Prater is directing the choir for Pam while she is away in Israel. Praise God for our Awana program...for all the leaders, volunteers and the children.. This morning we will hear what they have been learning from the Bible over this past year. Blaine Hess has been elected president of the WV Association of School Administrators for 2019-2020. Tammy Reynolds Kelley got a clear CT scan this week.

Ministry of the Week: Kim Matheny, AA

Person of the Week: Imogene Buckley, 740 Diamond Shoals Rd, Rm 3011, Bradley Creek at Carolina Bay, Wilmington, NC 28403

Missionary of the Week: Debra Mulneix, 518 Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport, WV 26330. Email: debbie.mulneix@internationalministries.org She is currently on home assignment from serving in the Philippines.

Ministry Partner of the Week: Young Life: We invite kids to follow Christ, care for them regardless of their response, and change lives in the process.

Jerry Backus will have rotator cuff surgery on May 29.

Sharon Beall is dealing with multiple blood clots and on-going respiratory issues. (5/19)

Faye Beaver, Randal's mother, is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery. (5/12)

Mark Berry will have a bone marrow transplant on June 17th. Carol Braband will be his donor. (5/12)

Debbie Boyd is dealing with congestive heart failure. Pray for a clear treatment plan. (5/19)

Evon Furby, friend of Tammy Hayes, who is grieving the loss of her son, Jared. (5/19)

Jason George, Jennifer Beaver's brother in CO, is fighting bladder cancer; he will have another surgery on June 13. (5/19)

May 19, 2019 ~ Awana Sunday “How We Use Scripture Correctly ”

Prelude “The Solid Rock” Jane Irvine Announcements and Ministry Opportunities *Call to Worship “Thy Word” See Insert for Lyrics Musical Meditation Jane Irvine Introit “Open Now These Gates of Beauty” Chancel Choir *Responsive Reading - Psalm 119 Lynn Nicholson- Cubbie Leader

Leader: “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.”

People: “I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.”

Leader: “I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.”

People: “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.”

*Hymns of Praise No. 404 “The Solid Rock” v. 1&2

Opening Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Lynn Nicholson *Greeting One Another Children’s Moment Mona Busiek - Cubbies Ministry Moment Dee Lallemont

Offertory AWANA Slideshow by Bekah Brooks *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication Lynn Nicholson Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness Rose Wood - Sparks Rowena Sizemore - T&T Graduate Recognition / Merideth McClain *Call to Prayer

“Change My Heart O God” By: Eddie Espinosa

Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.

You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.

© Vineyard Music, USA Used by permission CCLI #796382

Pastoral Prayer Anthem “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Chancel Choir Sermon Scripture: (page 1854 in Pew Bible) 2 Timothy 2:15 Sermon “Confidently Wielding the Word of God” Pastor Jonathan Delgado *Congregational Hymn No. 395 v. 1

“Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord”

*Benediction / Graduates

*Postlude Jane Irvine

As you leave, greet one person you do not know. Prayer Ministers are available in the chapel.

*All able, please stand

Susan Huggins, retired teacher from Williamstown and friend of Courtney Johnson, is recovering from open heart surgery in Morgantown. (5/12)

Betsy Jefferson continues to recover at home and has some additional testing scheduled. (5/12)

Maridor Keck is in CC: on-going throat, respiratory and leg rehab issues. (5/19)

Mary Kinney, friend of Brenda Wheeler, is at Genesis Health Care awaiting results of a biopsy. (5/5)

Pam McClain and Carol Fryfogle are in Israel through May 22 with a group that is being hosted by Pam's uncle, Dr. Mike Hopkins, pastor of Simpson Creek Baptist Church. Pray for safety. (5/19)

Lynlee McFee, 9-month old daughter of Jim Shreeves' wife's cousin, is home under hospice care. (5/12)

Bill and Barb Ott returned home from SC this past week. (5/19)

Kermit and Linda Ruble, brother-in-law and sister of Robin Barton-Thompson, are struggling with cancer (Kermit) and lung disease (Linda). (4/21)

Gail Samolitis is asking for prayer as they deal with her nephew's, A.J. King, sentencing in June. (5/19)

Phil Seckman will see a neurosurgeon on 7/17 in Columbus to address his back problems. (4/21)

Bill Thomas is recovering from back surgery; pray about long term treatment and care options. (5/19)

Judy Ryan Wheeler is waiting results of a lung biopsy. 5/12

Pray for our teachers and school staff as they seek to serve God and care for their students in some challenging situations.

Some church members are seeking employment, struggling with financial concerns and marriage issues.

Larry Smith and family at the passing of his son, Bobbie Ruble. Larry’s address is: 3307 James Street, Parkersburg, WV 26104.

Jean Beatty, Beverly Boggs, Jean Farrah, Maridor Keck, Edelene Wood, Glenola Woodyard.

Assisted Living: Cedar Grove: Nora Lee Gilchrist; Colonial House: Betty Jo Wiseman; Eagle Pointe: Nancy Duty, Bud Varner; Ohio Valley Health Care: Barbara Reed; The Pines: Claude Denton, Pauline Hercher; Wyngate: Sam Bolian, Fred Fitzer; Worthington: Janet Hotsinpiller

Out of Town: Betty Bailey, Imogene Buckley, Phyllis Crone, Prudence Kinney

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 $6,589.78 Missions 773.94 Maint. Fund 150.28 Total $7,514.00 Designated Funds: Building Fund $215.00 YMCA Mission Lunch 765.00

Please use the following link for on-line giving: https://emmanuelbaptistchurchwv2.

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Sunday School 106 8:30 a.m. Service 25 10:45 a.m. Service 227

Put a Star by your name in the attendance book if you have invited someone to church or have

spoken to someone about his/her salvation.

Last week was a 5 star Sunday

Today - May 19 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. LIFE Class-Believe Series: Biblical Community 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 12:00 p.m. AWANA Mission Lunch - Everyone is invited! Monday– May 20 8:00 a.m. AA in the Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Banquet in the FH Tuesday-May 21 9:00 a.m. MOPS in the Fellowship Hall 10:00 a.m. Bible Study in Parlor– Taking Responsibility for Your Life: Achan’s Sin and the Defeat at Ai 12:00 p.m. Finance Team Meeting in the Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Divorce Care in the Parlor Wednesday-May 22 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting in the Office 6:00 p.m. Graduate Dinner in the Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Choir, Grief Share Thursday-May 23 5:30 p.m. Zumba in the Fellowship Hall

May 19 Kristen Bolian, Philip Kellison, Joan Stutler 20 Terry Barnette 22 R. Keith Lusk, Amy Dutton 23 Jamie Boyd, Ainsley Bolian 24 William Collins, Mary Malson, Rose Wood 25 Jeremy Jones, Emma Richards 26 Rosemary Decker, Steve Cox, Sue McCue

Ushers: 8:30 a.m. - Evan Frees and Carl Sizemore 10:45 a.m. - Buck Johnson, Brett Lemley, Delbert Casto,

John Shreeves, Keith Wharton

Greeter: Deanie Kendall

Sunday School Greeters: Fred & Debbie Fenton and Dave & Kim Bollinger

Today ~ Chase Bank Next Week ~ Youth

May 26 ~ Steve Cox June 2 ~ Evan Frees and Steve Metheny

Today ~ Jerry and JoAnn Backus

Awana - Today is Awana Celebration Sunday and there will be an Awana Luncheon after church. Menu will be Taco Bar with Éclair cake. Everyone is invited!

Camp Cowen Children’s Camps - Registrations need to be turned in to Rowena today with $40 for 3-day camps and $100 for week-long camps. Rowena plans to attend Younger-Midler and Jonathan will be attending Junior 1.

MOPS - The next meeting is May 21 at 9:00 a.m. Next year MOPS will be accepting enrollment for MOPS Next (Moms of school age children) and Moms who homeschool. See Rowena or Christa Raitz if you have questions.

Vacation Bible School - VBS will be “Athens-Paul’s Journey to Share the Truth” on June 23-27 from 6-8:00 p.m. Plan for your entire family to travel back to biblical times and experience ancient Greece. Contact Rowena now if you are interested in volunteering.

Children - There will not be children’s programming on Wednesday evenings during the summer. See you in the fall!

Summer Retreat - The Youth are going to Cincinnati from July 31-August 3 for Summer Retreat this year. This adult-chaperoned event includes visits to The Ark Encounter, COSI, and King’s Island. The cost is $250, of which we need a $50 deposit to hold a spot. This includes transportation, lodging, meals and all activity fees. If anyone needs financial assistance or more information, contact Pastor Jonathan.

Graduates - The 2019 High School Graduate Dinner is this Wednesday May 22 at 6:00 p.m. Congratulations to our following graduates:

High School Graduates: Avery Beha (PHS) Corey McClung (Catholic) Catie McNemar (Williamstown) Ellie Raitz (South) Emily Vierling (PHS) Anthony Wince (St. Mary's) Logan Woodburn (PHS) Wyatt Woodburn (PHS) College Graduates: Lauren Casto (Nursing-WV Wesleyan) Elissa Filozof (Psychology-John Carroll Univ.) Justin Gandee (Marshall School of Medicine) Karly Hunt (Psychology-WV Wesleyan) Jordan Lallemont (English-Marshall University) Josh Roberts (Marine Science-Coastal Carolina University)

Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Banquet - All Emmanual Baptist women are invited to a Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Banquet on May 20 at 6:00 p.m. The menu will be: Chicken Puffs, Roasted red skin potatoes, carrots, broccoli salad, and dessert. Special dietary options are available if requested at time of reservation. Cost: $5-adult, $3- child, max $13 per family. Sign up today!

Special Business Meeting - A special business meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for the congregation to consider the purchase of an Allen electronic organ for the sanctuary. The cost is $42,600 and the Finance Team proposes to use money that is in a UNB Brokerage account, which has a balance of $43,500. This purchase is being considered because our current organ is in need of some very expensive repairs and maintenance. We will vote and the Capital Team will give an overview of capital projects.

Memorial Day Service of Remembering - On Monday, May 27 at 12 noon, Leavitt' s is sponsor ing a "Memorial Day Service of Remembering" at the First Baptist Church, 813 Market Street. The service will run from 12 noon to 12:45. Registration will begin at 11:30 am. For more information, call 304.422.6459.

Wednesday Night Dinner - The Wednesday night dinner this week is at 6:00 p.m. due to the Graduate Recognition Dinner. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Doors on Sunday - We are only opening the parking lot doors, the sanctuary doors, and the Joan Street/choir doors on Sundays. This was approved by the Board of Ministry in an attempt to make the church more secure. If you are a church member with a key, please make sure you lock any unopened doors behind you.

Scholarship and Loan Applications - Scholarship and loan applications for the 2019-2020 school year are available in the Church Office. Applications must be received by May 31; awards will be announced in June.

Sunday School Class/Bible Study Offerings

- The Seekers are offering a study on the “Fruit of the Spirit” by Stuart Briscoe.

- The Crusaders Class will not meet during the summer.

- The Encouragers Class is studying the book of Job.

- The Harvesters Class is studying the Spring “Journeys” quarterly about Discipleship and Mission

- The LIFE Classis studying the Believe Series by Randy Frazee on the basic beliefs of the Christian faith at 9:40 in the parlor. The same study is offered again on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

- The Counqueror's Class is studying the book of Ecclesiastes. Jonathan Delgado is teaching. This class is for all ages.