Old Greenbrier Baptist ChurchPO Box 456Alderson, WV 24910STAFFPastor: Rev. Dr. Bill Bryan(304) 646-8631Ministers of Music:Dell & Nancy WoodDiana HalsteadCarolyn Holliday Treasurer:Charlotte MeltonCongregational Visitor:Peggy BollenbachOfficial Board, ChairShelia HarrisStreet Address:301 North Monroe St.Church Phone: (304) 445-7854

Old GreenbriER

Baptist News2011

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FROM YOUR PASTOR’S HEART

The month of May brings the blooms of spring and seasons of celebration as we honor mothers, graduates, and our loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord.

Mothers – Mothers have given each of us our start in life. Without them we simply wouldn’t be here. Mother’s

Day is Sunday, May 8th, and we will honor our mothers in the morning worship service that day.

Graduates – Graduation is a part of moving forward in life. During worship on Sunday, May 22nd we will recognize our three graduating seniors from Greenbrier East High School—Kari, Reece, and Brennan. These youth have been a part of our church for most, if not all, of their lives. We want to celebrate with them as church family members their success in this important accomplishment. After worship on May 22nd we will continue the celebration with a pot-luck meal in their honor in Fellowship Hall. Make plans to be a part of this day of worship and celebration.

Memorials – Memorial Day is about remembering those who have loved us and whom we have loved. Since I will be out of town on Memorial Day weekend, we will move our memorial service to the first Sunday in June. If you would like to honor a loved one who has passed away during this last year, please provide me with a picture for use in our service on June 5th.

A Mother’s Hope

The May Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast is cancelled since we had a Resurrection Breakfast at River of Life on April 23rd. The next Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will be

Saturday, June 4th at 8am at Old Greenbrier Baptist.

Three years ago, contemporary Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth faced the sudden death of their youngest daughter, Maria, in a driveway accident. In the book Choosing to See: A Journey of Struggle and Hope (Revell), Mary Beth Chapman describes how she wrestled with God when her “whole world” fell apart.

“What I’ve found is that it’s in the most unlikely times and places of hurt and chaos that God gives us a profound sense of his presence and the real light of his hope in the dark places,” she writes.

1 – Pastor Bill Callie Forbes Jean Willis 2 – Keith Boyd Jim Johnson 5 – John Hedrick Paul Parker 6 – Cynthia Huffman 12 – Sheila Harris 14 – Nancy (Simms) Allison 15 – Barbara Taylor 18 – Jo Johnson 20 – Dell Wood 22 – Lori Carter 23 – James Jones Ron Melton 24 – Joe Lusk 30 – Evelyn Reed 31 – Laurie (Parker) Patriacca

1Communion Sunday S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

2 3 4Bible Study~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

5Ruth Thurmond Circle ~ 1pm

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8S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

9House & Grounds ~ 7pm

10 11Bible Study~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

12Finance Team~7pm

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15S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11aOfficial Bd. ~ noon

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17 18Bible Study~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

19Pack Food Pantry ~9am

20Food Pantry~9am

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22S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11aGraduateRecognition Luncheon ~ noon

23 24AARPDriverSafety~ 9a-1p

25AARPDriver Safety ~ 9a-1p

Bible Study~ 6:30pChoir ~ 7:30p

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29S School ~ 9:45aWorship ~ 11a

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“None of my tears have been wasted,” Chapman says, because she’s “experienced the kindness, sweetness, faithfulness, and redemptive heart of God.”

To honor their daughter, the Chapmans, longtime adoption advocates, established Maria’s Big House of Hope. The center in Henan, one of China’s poorest provinces, provides life-saving medical care for special-needs orphans.

AARP Driver Safety CourseThis program is for persons fifty and older. It will be held at Old Greenbrier Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall.

Most insurance companies give an auto insurance discount upon successful completion of this course.

Classes will be held in two (2) four hour sessions as follows:

Tuesday May 24, 2011 9:00am to 1:00pmWednesday May 25, 2011 9:00am to 1:00pm

Individuals must be present for both classes in order to receive credit for the course.

Cost of the program is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 per person for non-members.

Mr. Troy Holbrook will be the instructor.

Those planning to attend, please contact Lorraine Hatcher at (304) 445-7724. We must have your

reservation by Saturday, May 14 so that books can be ordered.

Don’t delay, sign up today!Lorraine HatcherBoard of Christian EducationAdult Programs

AMA Summer Work TeamsOur Alderson Ministerial Association (AMA) will sponsor three work teams in our community this summer. Representatives of the UCC Southbury Team will be in Alderson April 29 – May 1 to survey work sites and facilities. Be in prayer as these teams plan and prepare for the work they will do in Alderson this summer. The three teams are:

United Church of Christ Southbury, CT – This group will be with us from June 25th – July 1st. They will be our largest group ever at one time. They come with a team of 60 youth and adults. They are led by John Bucciarelli, a retired Army Major and professional General Contractor. This church takes its youth group on a missions construction trip each year. They are seasoned veterans who come with fifteen vans, their own tools, supplies, and a lot of know-how and experience.

Oaklyn Baptist, NJ – This group will be with us from July 23rd - 30th. The team of 15 persons is led by Fred Daugherty. They have been coming to Alderson for several years and are a seasoned and well-skilled team. We look forward to the return of our friends from New Jersey.

First Baptist Cleveland, OH – About 12 youth and adult leaders from this flagship ABC, USA church will be with us from July 24th - 29th. This team is led by Jae Williams, a Youth Minister at FBC Cleveland. They will be doing clean-up and painting projects.

On perseveranceSummer Sunday Night Concerts on the Lawn

We are once again planning to have our popular Summer Sunday Night Concerts on the Lawn. Below is our tentative schedule of dates. Save these dates by adding them to your calendar now. Next month we will have more information on which groups will be appearing. Our first concert will be on Father’s Day evening. If you know of a good gospel group or soloist, please provide Donna Simms with their contact information.

June 19 July 10 August 7June 26 July 24 August 14

July 31 August 21August 28

All concerts begin at 7:00pm on the lawn across the street from the church. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. All concerts are free and open to anyone in the community. A love offering will be received to support the ministries of the guest artists. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the church. The concert on August 28 th

will be held in conjunction with our annual Sunday school picnic. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.

Donna SimmsSummer Concert CoordinatorMusic Team

Success is failure turned inside out,The silver tint on the clouds of doubt,And you can never tell how close you are,It may be near when it seems afar.So, stick to the fight when you’re hardest hitIt’s when things go wrong that you mustn’t quit.

--Author unknown

??? Bible Quiz ???In the Old Testament book of Job, the title character suffers many losses. During three separate raids in quick succession, he loses his livestock and servants. While still reeling from that news, Job learns that his children died during a furious windstorm. Later, Job also loses his health, when a skin disease causes sores all over his body.

From the list below, choose the one thing Job did not do in reponse to his great misfortune:

A. tore his clothes and shaved his head

B. cursed God and diedC. sat among ashes

D. worshiped the Lord Answer: B (See Job 1-2)

Prayer Needs as of April 27th Church Family or Immediate Family

Who Are Ill or In Need of PrayerGlenna Adams (Aunt of Becky Godby)Barbara BradleyCleveland Bradley (Joe Bradley’s brother)Eugene Bradley (Joe Bradley’s brother)Dreama CarterReggie and Alice ClarkBrian Craft (cousin of Carol Brown)Eddie DeLongCarolyn Dixon (Sister of Jim Johnson)William Ellis (relative of Jo Johnson)Jimmy Gill Straley HatcherJohn HedrickBetty HighlanderBetty HollidayMargaret JackDolin KirbyBob LaRueJoyce LehmannEarnestine LightDottie & Raymond LinkTeresa Link (Raymond Link’s sister-in-law)Shirley LuskDebbie McInelly (Donna Simm’s sister)Margaret Massey (Bud Massey’s mother)Drew McCallisterJames McMillan (Alice McCutheon’s brother)Roger Melton (Ron Melton’s brother)Sharon Mullens (Carolyn Holliday’s sister)Barbara Parker (Jo Johnson’s sister)Darla Patriacca (M-i-L to Laurie Patriacca)Renee Pauley (daughter of Curtis and Bev)Doug PowellGreg Shade (Theresa Massey’s cousin) Brittany ShaferDick & Neta SimmsEvelyn Sonnamaker (mother of Elisa Bryan)Virginia SurgeonTracy Trahant (family of Donna Simms)Charles Ward (friend of Dianna Halstead)Joann Whitescarver (C. McCallister’s grandma)Stephanie Williams (niece of Donna Simms)

Students and teachers: Amanda Bowden, Holli Harris, Jamie & Stephanie Massey, Kelsey Still, Cynthia Huffman, Joseph & Hannah Bryan, Bethany Burdette,Stephanie Willis

Note: Please notify church office 304 445-7854 to delete or add to prayer list. Friends Who Are IllFamily of Charles JohnsonPeople of Japan and LibyaDale Berry (Friend of Rick Parker)Rosita & Norman BlevinsDanny Bragg (Friend of Chad McCallister)Lamon Brown (former Missionary Thailand)Alice ColeBoone & Boots CochranRev. Phil CombsMary Davis (Sister of Dickie Honaker)Dan & Becky Drumhiller (niece of A. Parker)Ella FlackWalter Fox (Friend of Carolyn Knapp)Wolfie GartenCourtney GloverDana Godby (Bro-in-law M. Godby)Kimber GoinsValerie Helms (Friend of Knapp’s)Anita HillJean Himes (Friend of Diana Taylor)Ora HonakerFrank & Ann JonesGlenn & Shirley JonesJamie KirbyJerry Markham – friend of Becky Godby John & Pearl McCurdyJohn & Betty Miles (Bill & Bob Holliday’s uncle and aunt)Roylence Link (Raymond Link’s brother)Milford ManleyTom McClungConstance McClure - baby GracieJohn McDaniel (friend of Bob Holliday)Rhonda, Jimmy, Camary McCrowsky(friends of Dora Hylton) Abby Miles (Friend of Thomas Willis)Brenda MorganBob and Linda NeffFred O’Brian (Friend of Joe & Shirley Lusk)Gary O’DellLaura Redmond – friend of Becky GodbyRebecca RexroadJuli Simmons ShaferTaylor Shriver (Friend of Massey family)Delvia SimmsTom SizemoreEric Smith – Friend of Rodney KnappMarguerite St ClairEmily (Sue) & Allen ThomasJaime Turner (Friend of Cynthia Huffman)

Linda WalkupRev. Billy WicklineChurch Family Shut-inRuth Altare Faye KirbyMary Lou Bowden Ernestine LightFrances Canterbury Juanita ReedMamie Copeland Louise UtterbackJulia A. Fletcher

Kari Still – Kari excelled in both academics and athletics at Greenbrier East. Academically she is 12th in her class (top 5%); a Greenbrier Scholar; listed on the Principal’s Honor Roll; a member of the National Honor Society; and a WV Promise Scholarship recipient. Athletically, she was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and played four years of varsity soccer and softball. She was captain of the Women’s Soccer team; Athlete of the Week; named to the Sportswriters Honorable Mention list for soccer; and featured in the Charleston Gazette and Mountain Messenger. Kari will attend Shepherd University majoring in Political Science and Pre-law. She plans to attend law school and to become an attorney.

Rhys Rogers – Rhys has been active academically and athletically at Greenbrier East. He has been goalie of the Men’s Soccer team and made All State Honorable Mention in both his junior and senior years. He has also played on the Men’s Basketball team. Rhys is interested in studying business. He plans to begin his studies this fall at Marshall University.

Brennan Wood - Brennan has been a very active high school student with many interests, goals, and achievements. He is graduating 2nd in his class with a 4.2 academic average. He is a member of the National Honor Society; received the 2011 EQ/State Journal Student of Excellence Award; and is a 2011 West Virginia University Bucklew Scholar. Brennan attended the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson’s Mill this past summer where he was an elected officer and the 2011 Boy Scout Summer Camp where he received the Order of the Arrow award. In October, he earned the Eagle Rank in Boy Scouts of America. Brennan’s musical achievements include All-State Chamber Choir (3yrs.), WV All State Orchestra and WV All State Band (2yrs.). He was selected to perform during his junior and senior years as solo pianist at the WV All State Solo & Ensemble Festival. He is a charter member of the Greenbrier East Serenaders Barbershop Quartet and Harmony Creek Junction Bluegrass Band that both performed at the WV All State Solo & Ensemble Festival. He has served as drum major for The

Graduate Recognition SundayMay 22, 2011

Greenbrier East Marching Band and received the 2011 outstanding field soloist in the Sissonville Band Festival. Brennan is also a Greenbrier East Letterman in Men’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, and Men’s Tennis. He received the 2011 MSAC All Conference Athletic/Academic Award. Brennan will attend WVU this fall and major in Chemistry. He will participate in the HONORS College and the WVU marching band. His long term goal is to become a dentist and return to the Greenbrier Valley to practice.