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“To Know Christ and Make Him Known!”
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Changes: God’s Opportunity to Bless
We all have changes in our lives. From
day to day we need God to help us get
through whatever may come our way.
Some days we may be shouting, "Praise
God!" while other times we may be crying
out, "I need a miracle!" Whatever the day
may bring, changes will come and we need
to have a godly mindset in order to handle
them.
I was in a chapel service recently, and I
kept thinking about all the changes that
were going on in my life. Between the
daily challenges that my husband and I
have in our home with raising two teenagers, the constant transitions with our jobs,
and the world around us in general -- they
all speak of changes.
As I thought about it, I felt God drop this
pearl into my heart. It is the acronym for
the word changes:
Christ
Has
A
New
Gift
Each
Second
Wow! We can look at each new day and
even each second as an opportunity for
God to bless us! Each moment contains a
gift from God if we want to look for it. It
can be in a smile from someone at work,
an encouraging word from a friend, God's
Word speaking to our hearts, or a pat on
the back from our bosses. The list is
endless. Let's not overlook the obvious
ones like a promotion, good report cards
from our children, a Sunday school child
who calls us his or her hero, an unexpected
financial blessing, a whole week without
something breaking in the house, and good
health.
In Malachi 3:6 God says, "For I am the
Lord, I change not." Isn't that comforting?
With all the changes, there is one thing
that cannot change -- GOD. This includes
His great love for us.
He also says in His Word,
"So God has given us both his promise
and his oath. These two things are
unchangeable because it is impossible
for God to lie. Therefore, we who have
fled to him for refuge can take new
courage, for we can hold on to his
promise with confidence" Hebrews 6:18
What has God promised you? He has
promised to never leave you nor forsake
you, no matter what.
"For the Lord will not cast off His
people, neither will He forsake His
inheritance" Psalm 94:14
"...for He hath said, I will never leave
thee, nor forsake thee" Hebrews 13:5
So let the changes come. We will not walk
in fear, but in faith! We will trust God with
all the changes, and know that He is more
than able to help us and that He even has
plans to bless us.
Every second, if need be, we can find a
blessing. Changes can be our friend. Let's
look for God in them.
-by Martha Noebel
-CBN.com/devotions/
May & June
Church News & Announcements
May 10...Mothers Day & Baby Dedications
If you would like to participate in this blessed occasion, complete the insert that will
be in the weekly bulletins after Easter or call the office.
May 17...Graduation Day
Have You Enjoyed The
Wednesday Dinner?
Debbie Abel has been organizing the
Wednesday dinners.
Sadly, she needs to hand this ministry
over to someone else.
Is there anyone interested and willing to
step up and continue what she has
started?
Contact Debbie Abel or Connie Forth.
Evangelism Class
May 31-July 5
Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Meeting Sundays for six weeks
Info? Nathan Sayre 304-654-2112
Deacons Benevolence
Fund
Accepted the first Sunday of every month,
this is a special fund set aside to help those
in our community who need an electric bill or
water bill paid, food for the week or gas for
their car.
This fund is sustained only by your donations.
Please consider supporting this much needed
mission.
2015 Benevolence Fund Jan. 1-April 30 Report
Total Donations to date
Utilities/Electric/Gas
Rent Payments
Water Payments
Church Family Donation
Total Paid Out
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$ 1,571.40
682.99
387.10
252.13
150.00
1,472.22
If you or anyone you know is graduating from high school, college or other post high
school learning this year, please let us know. We will recognize graduates, give
them a gift and pray for their future. Sign-up forms are in the office.
Pastoral Search Committee
The pastoral search committee is in full swing and very busy. We are now meeting
about every two weeks with each of us doing research in between meetings.
There is much to do as we work our way through approximately 40 resumes,
and referrals.
We have started the process by reviewing the information sent to us.
If a person looks like they could be a fit for us, one of us will do an informal phone
conversation with the applicant. If there are sermons online or sent to us,
we will distribute them to the rest of the committee. We will also visit other churches
where an applicant is scheduled to preach. At our next meeting it will be decided if
we will move forward with an interview by our whole committee.
We are currently about half-way through the 40 names. After we finish the initial
screening, we will start a more formal interview process.
As you can see we are trying to be very deliberate in our work to find the man that
God has already picked to be the pastor of Pea Ridge Baptist Church.
Please continue to pray for us as we seek Gods guidance in this process.
Tim Forth (chair), David Groves, Paul Bock, Johnna Gaunch,
Nathan Sayre & Felicia Mastrangelo
Reorganizing...Searching for Direction
What would you like to see a PRBC Women’s Circle look like? What activities?
What do you think should be the focus? What would entice you to attend...to get
involved?
Pea Ridge Baptist Child Enrichment Programs
2015 Summer Care Registration
May 26 thru August 12…11 weeks
Activities include field trips each week and a pool trip.
2015-2016 Preschool Registration
All classes available...ages 2½ - 5 years old
Spread the word…Our classes fill quickly.
Heather Blake 304-634-4324 or
prbcpreschool@pearidgebaptist.com
Heather still has some spaghetti sauce (frozen)
available for sale ($12.00/container).
See Connie in the church office.
Pea Ridge Baptist Church
May & June
Congratulations Graduates!
College & Post Graduates
Andrew Bock—Son of Paul & Sue Bock
West Virginia University
BA in Religious Studies
Going to Princeton Seminary
Harrison Cyrus—Son of Mike & Kellie Cyrus
West Virginia University College of Law
Will be working in Charleston at Bailey, Wyant Law Firm
Garrett Michael Gaunch—Son of Louis & Johnna Gaunch
Wheaton College, with BS in Applied Science
Baby Dedications…May 10
Lillianne Kate Werthammer
Born: July 26, 2014
Daughter of Nick & Lauren Werthammer
Big brother is Brandon Werthammer
Grandparents are Joe & Toby Werthammer
Tim & Becky Cyrus
Rob Blankenship
Miles Anderson Mullins
Born: September 11, 2014
Son of Erica Mullins & David Dean
Big brother and sister are Austin & Jada
Grandparents are Brian & Marieanne Cordle
Hannah Grace Gaunch—Daughter of Louis & Johnna Gaunch
University of South Carolina with BA Retail & Fashion Merchandising
Louis Gaunch— Husband to Johnna Gaunch
University of Charleston, Masters of Strategic Leadership
Emily Jordan—Granddaughter of Paul & Joyce Jordan
Marshall University, Health Management
Kramer Kaplan—Son of Jeff & Donna Kaplan
University of South Floridawith BS in Biology, Cum Laude
Alexandria McClure—Daughter of Brian & Lisa McClure and
Granddaughter of Lawas & Betty McClure
University of Florida with BS in Political Science/Advertising
High School Graduates
Alex Bock—Son of Paul & Sue Bock
Cabell Midland High School
Accepted at Marshall University
Keaton Kaplan— Son of Jeff & Donna Kaplan
Cabell Midland High School, very high honors
Accepted University of Kentucky-Biology
Austin Mullins— Son of Erica Mullins
Cabell Midland High School, very high honors
Sarah Makenzie Warnock— Daughter of Bob & Kim Warnock
Fairland High School, Summa Cum Laude
Accepted at Ohio University, Athens Campus majoring in pre-med
Clark Wilson— Son of Willie & Diana Wilson
Huntington High School
Accepted at Marshall University & MU Herd Football
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May
1 Lynne Hudson
Donald Black
3 Greg Villars
5 Jim & Gerri Hall
6 Mike & Tracie Smith
Mark & Cari Reed
8 Savannah McCall
9 Greg Mink
10 Paul Bock
Crystal Ferguson
11 Brent & Criss Lockhart
12 Katie Black
Tyler Hudson
Anna Ellis
Lennie & Janet Roe
14 Jaxon Nicely
Rusty & Cheryl Parsons
16 Willi Johnson
17 Mary Lee Chamber
Greg Withrow
19 Jane Smith
20 Emerson Davis
Eric Frazier
22 Heather Blake
23 Becky Cyrus
Ron & Janie Brownfield
Randy & Gloria Urian
24 Nathan & Erin Sayre
28 Emerson & Jean Davis
Mark Booth
Robert Griffith
Jim Conn
29 Lilly Napier
31 Shane & Elizabeth Nicely
Carl & Mary Martin
June
1 Michael & Carla Martin
Joyce Frazier
3 Gary & Cathy Hensley
Valerie Steele
4 Paula Bowen
Jeff Kaplan
Gloria Urian
Tyler Martin
Lauren Werthammer
Jeff & Crystal Welch
5 Betty McClure
Brittany Brownfield
Brittany Stratton
Don & Christina Black
Bryan & Erin O’Dell
7 Mark Reed
8 Kenslee Ferguson
9 Diane Simpson
Jason Hanshaw
Nick & Lauren Werthammer
10 Cari Reed
11 Kim Warnock
12 Helen Shoemaker
14 Derek Smith
Tyler Martin
Rick Abel
Chad & Michelle Forth
16 Sue Bock
17 Bryan O’Dell
19 Luke Creasy
20 Mike Long
Donna Kaplan
21 Alex Bock
Kaedlee Potter
22 Lulu Bowen
26 Randy Urian
Jeff Welch
28 Jared & Brittany Brownfield
29 Kacie Gooch
Robert & Diana Blankenship
Pea Ridge Baptist Church
May & June
Youth Ministry News
Flowers for
Mothers Day
Youth Mission Trip
Fund Raiser
(Mission Trip is June 14-20)
A beautiful single carnation
corsage for the moms
in your life…. or just because.
$4.00 each
We have an excellent opportunity to invest in students through Camp Cowen
which is both fun and challenging all rolled into one. If you have never considered
sending your middle school or high school student for a week of camp let this be
the year you do. At Cowen, our students have the opportunity to spend a week
with other students from around the state. While gone, students engage in study
learning about God and growing under the teaching of fantastic pastors from
around our state. They also get the opportunity to simply get out into nature and
play away from technology and out in the fresh air. The combination of these two
things has helped thousands of students develop lifelong friendships and grow in
maturity as a Christian.
Summer Mission Trip June 14-20
Pay in advance
Write “Corsage” on your check or
envelope.
The corsages will be made
at the church by the youth
Saturday, May 9, and ready pick
up that evening or
before service on Sunday, May 10.
Deadline is Sunday, May 3.
Call the church
office or talk to a
PRBC Youth to
order yours
today.
The SERVANT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE comes through discipleship
organization LEAD 222 who focuses on discipling both students and youth
pastors. This year we are taking a team of nine to Nashville, TN, where we will
spend our days primarily involved in service projects helping the community in a
manner very similar to Cross Crew. In the evenings we will be united with 200
students from around the country in praising God through song and through
study, as students are challenged to be leaders that DREAM WILDLY for God.
Upcoming Events
June 14-20 Servant Leadership Experience- Nashville summer missions/
discipleship trip
June 26 King’s Island Trip
See the Complete Camp Cowen
schedule below
2015 Camp Cowen
Pick up your registration papers in the office or register online at wvbc.org…
go to “Ministries” then go to “Register”
June 10-12
Older Midler (3rd-4th)
June 12-14
Younger Midler (2nd-4th)
June 14-20
Junior 1 (5th-6th)
June 21-27
Jr. High 1 (7th-9th)
June 28-July 4 Junior 2 (5th-6th)
July 5-11
High School 1 (9th-High School)
July 12-18
Jr. High 2 (Jr. High 2)
July 18
Senior Day 2015 (HS Grads)
July 19-25
High School 2 (High School)
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Pea Ridge Baptist Church
Children’s Department
May & June
9:30 am Sunday School...K-5
“The Armor Of God”… God gives us plenty of weapons and protection...a
Helmet, Breastplate, Belt, Shoes, Shield and even a Sword! We are
God’s children. He loves us.
Join us for a lot of fun and some important Bible lessons...it’s worth getting up early and it’s
all good!
These lessons are an important part of a young Christian’s foundation.
We are so grateful for the chance to interact with our wonderful children. They
are a true pleasure and it is a blessing for us, the teachers, to get to know our
students better. We look forward to seeing our children continue to grow in their
love for Jesus It is so important at this age to establish good Christian
relationships and to understand the value of Bible study.
We start at 9:30 am with a craft or fun activity. We love to see our rooms full of
children and smiles!
Connie Forth, Leigh Ann Creasy, Diane Heck & Michelle Norweck will welcome your
children to our classes.
Sunday Children’s Church...K-5
Every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month at 10:45 am.
Join us. We always have fun!
Wednesday Children’s Church...K-5
We have our Wednesdays (6:30 pm) back in the Fellowship Hall with all the noise, mess,
fun and learning that goes with our kind of Wednesday.
All parents are encouraged to stay and help as we often need to extra hands & eyes.
Looking to the FALL...Children’s Church
We have decided to take a break from VBS for this
summer and start planning something BIG for the
Fall. There will be planning meeting scheduled to
involve as many parents and families as
possible...so watch and listen for details to be
announced.
Christina Black,
Children’s Ministry Director
304-633-2330 or cb4given@yahoo.com
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Pea Ridge Baptist Church
May & June
Nursery, Toddler & Preschool Sunday Schedule
Where Can You Serve?
Thank you to all our generous volunteers.
We need to replace a Toddler class teacher for Sunday School and
a teacher in the Preschool area on Wednesday. Please help us.
Please consider giving some of your time to these beautiful children and their parents.
Many of these parents volunteer, but would like a chance to attend a class or worship service, too.
Without volunteers, we may not be able to offer these classes.
SUNDAY
10:45 am
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Erica Mullins & Youth
Alex Runyon & Erin Dial
Lynne Hudson & Erica Mullins
Barbara Bragg
Donna Wheeler & Youth
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Janet Roe & Paula Bowen
Erica Mullins & Youth
Alex Runyon & Erica Mullins
Lynne Hudson & Youth
Donna Wheeler & Youth
SUNDAY
9:30 am
SUNDAY
9:30 am
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
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9:30 am
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WEDNESDAY 6:20 pm
(6) Erin O’Dell
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(20) Erin O’Dell
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(June 3) Erin O’Dell
(10) ____________________
(17) Erin O’Dell
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10:45 am
Karen Allen & Katie Black
Linda Hatcher
Felicia Mastangelo & Youth
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Karen Allen & Katie Black
Linda Hatcher
Felicia Mastrangelo & Youth
Cari Reed & Youth
10:45 am
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Nikki & Audrey Stark
Erin Sayre
Amy Mink & Youth
Kim & MacKenzie Wanock
_______________________
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Jackie Cardwell & Erin Sayre
Nikki & Audrey Stark
Erin Sayre
Amy Mink & Youth
Kim & MacKenzie Wanock
6:20 pm
(6) Karen Allen & ______________
(13) Karen Allen & ______________
(20) Karen Allen & ______________
(27) Karen Allen & ______________
(June 3) Karen Allen & ___________
(10) Karen Allen & _____________
(17) Karen Allen & ______________
(24) Karen Allen & ______________
Pea Ridge Baptist Church
A Sunday School Class for YOU...
May & June
Sunday School Classes...9:30 am
Join us for Sunday morning lessons before the Worship Service. We have a class for
every age and the adults have many choices. Bible study is an essential part
of Christianity and Bible study in a group can be enlightening and entertaining.
Join us...you just might enjoy yourself!
Infants, Toddlers & Preschool
Nursery– 5 year Olds
Christian Education Board (Teachers & volunteers rotate.)
Children
K-1st Grade Leigh Ann Creasy & Dianne Heck
2nd-5th Grade Connie Forth & Michelle Norweck
“The Armor of God” teaches of God’s protection and how
His “weapons” make us strong.
Teens
Middle School Teacher: J.W. Bowen
High School Teacher: Bob Warnock
Multiple teachers & volunteers rotate Sundays and
Wednesdays with a variety of the subjects.
Adults
College (Absolutely Distracted and Devoted)
Teacher: Paul Bock
“Walking Thru Isaiah”
Rudders
Parents of young children
Teacher: Nathan Sayre
“Smart Money Makes Smart Kids” by Dave Ramsey
Shalom
All adults
Teachers: Louie and Johnna Gaunch
“Thru 1 & 2 Peter”
Together we are going to
read thru Peter’s letter to
Christians who want to live
faithfully in a pagan and
sometimes hostile society...exploring trials and
troubles that we often face
today and how to be faithful
in today’s society.
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Covenant Keepers
Married couples all ages
Teachers: Mark & Carla Booth
304-617-7289
Randy & Gloria Urian
Use topical studies on marriage & family
“Building a Marriage That Works” by Kay Arthur, David &
BJ Lawson. Contact Carla to order a guide book...text or
call.
Son Seekers
Adults 30-60 years
Teacher: Ron Brownfield
Lifeway Masterwork “Pathway To Freedom”
-Beginning June...“Essentials Messages from God’s
Servants”
MasterWork is designed for adults who prefer deeper
spiritual insight and daily personal study. These interactive
studies are based on works of respected Christian authors
such as John Stott, Adrian Rogers, Beth Moore, J.D. Greear,
and others as they guide adults through Bible-based, lifeapplicable sessions from God's Word. These interactive
studies are based on content from a variety of renowned
authors' works and offer pertinent, practical messages that
adults will find uplifting and enriching.
Homebuilders
Adults age 50+
Teacher: Emerson Davis
Use Lifeway: Explore the Bible Literature
“The Minor Prophets”
-Beginning June… “1st John and Revelation”
Explore the Bible: Commentary features in-depth Bible
exposition for a deeper study of Scripture that can be used by
leaders and group members alike for 13 Bible study
sessions. Explore the Bible is a book-by-book Bible study
for groups of all ages that takes participants deep into the
context of God's Word and challenges them to live it out in
their own context.
Pea Ridge Baptist Church
May & June
BiblicalMothersandTheirChildren
After you find these mothers and sons in the
puzzle on the left, try to match the mother in the
right column to her son in the left column?
Children
ABEL
ASHER
BENJAMIN
BOAZ
DAN
EPHRAIM
ESAU
GERSHOM
ISAAC
JAMES
JOHN
MOSES
OBED
SAMUEL
SIMEON
SOLOMON
TIMOTHY
Mothers
ASENATH (Gen. 48)
BATHSHEBA (1 Kings 1)
BILHAH (Gen. 35)
ELIZABETH (Luke 1)
EUNICE (2 Tim. 1)
EVE (Gen. 4)
HANNAH (1 Sam. 1)
JOCHEBED (Ex. 6)
LEAH (Gen. 35)
MARY (Matt.1)
RACHEL (Gen. 35)
RAHAB (Matt. 1)
REBEKAH (Gen. 25)
RUTH (Ruth 4)
SARAH (Gen. 17)
ZILPAH (Gen. 35)
ZIPPORAH (Ex. 2)
Written For Our Learning
Not only did God give us the Bible as His
Word, but He also gives us many people to
teach us His ways. Our greatest teacher is
Jesus, God’s Son.
Directions: Complete Matthew 19:16-17 by filling in
the blanks (using words from the Word Bank) and
then unscrambling the three words and writing them
on the tablets.
WORD BANK
ask do eternal if good good Why
Good Jesus life man One Teacher
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Pea Ridge Baptist Church
May & June
2015 GBA Softball Schedule
4/20/2015 Beulah Ann
Mud River
4/21/2015 New Baptist
Antioch
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8/3/2015 TOURNAMENT
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6/1/2015 Mud River
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Beulah Ann
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Antioch
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First team listed is home team
First game listed plays on Field 1
Second game listed plays on Field 2
JOIN US to play or to cheer.
Mark Napier 304-634-1070
Pea Ridge Baptist Church