Church
and Member News
Classes
& Events:
2010 Community Lenten Services: Each
service (sponsored by the Greater Beckley Ministerial Association) is on a Wednesday and will begin promptly at noon
followed by a light lunch.
Feb.
24 - St. Francis DeSales
March 3 - Beckley Presbyterian
March 10 - St. Mary's United Methodist
March 17 - First Christian Church
March 24 - Heart of God Ministries
Lenten Bible Study: Starting Thursday,
February 18th through March 25th, Dr. Bill dePrater will be leading a 6-week Lenten Bible Study titled "Who is this Jesus?"
Lunch will be at noon with bible study starting at 12:30. Please call the church for lunch reservations by 2:00 on
the preceeding Wednesdays.
Wednesday Night Supper & Bible Study:
Bible Study, led by Dr. dePrater, begins at 6:45 in Friendship Hall each Wednesday evening followed by supper
at 6:00 (optional). We are currently studying the Psalms, and anyone interested is welcome to attend.
If you plan to have supper with us ($5.00), please call the office to make a reservation (the cooks need a head-count).
New this year will be will be a youth and
child component. There will be music time with Teresa and time for crafts and study for children and youth.
Bring the whole family this year on Wednesday evenings.
5th Sundays - Favorite Hymn Time:
In months where there are five Sundays, we will have a "Favorite Hymn Time" on that 5th Sunday to replace the instrumental
prelude. Just tell us what your favorite hymn is and we'll sing a verse or two. You can even email it ahead of
time to Theresa McCoy at teresamccoy@hotmail.com . Those Sundays are August 31st, November 30th, March 29th, and May 31st.
Cookbook: The church is selling a cookbook entitled "Feeding the Flock" which is made up of donated
recipes from our members. The cost is $20.
Recipe correction:
page 41 - Bob's Baked Beef Stew - half the ingredients were somehow left out of the printing.
Please add the following to Bob's recipe: 1/2 tsp. pepper (or less), 5 T flour, 1 tsp. sugar, 3 to 4 cups V-8 juice,
and 3/4 cup burgundy or heavy dark wine.
Recipe correction: page
126 - Chocolate Eclair Cake - the Cool Whip ingredient should read 1 containter (8-oz) Cool Whip.
Recipe correction: page
81 - Chicken Pot Pie in Puff Pastry - add 1 can cream of chicken soup to ingredients.
Easter
Lilies: It is time to order lilies for
adorning the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Order forms are in the front of the Pipe Line and also at the church.
Deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 28th. Those who bought a lily may take it home after the Easter Sunday
service.
Member Update:
Births:
Nicholas & Mary Gravely Morcom announce the birth of their first born chid, William Steven
Morcom, born on January 22nd. He is the grandson of Lew & Pat Gravely.
John and Karen Thomas proudly announce the arrival of a grandson, Isaac Thomas Boyce,
born on November 10th. The proud parents are Jill and Daniel Boyce of Clarksburg, WV.
Art & Sue Shaffer proudly announce the arrival of a grandson, Benjamin David Shaffer,
born on September 8th. He is the son of Kevin & Danielle Shaffer of Apex, NC.
Marriages: Christina Fairlie (Christy) and Ryan Knight
were married on September 12, 2009 in San Jose, CA where they both reside. Christy is the granddaughter of John &
Marcia Fairlie and the daughter of their son Mike Fairlie.
Deaths/Sympathy:
Alexander D. Debnam, son of Robin Debnam, died
Feb. 13th
Sue Ann Mason Chapman, daughter of Wayne Mason,
died Feb. 5th
Jeffrey Alan Worley, son of Terry Worley, died
Jan. 7th
Evelyn Cassity (age 83), mother of Drema
Davis, died Dec. 27th
Jean Vine, sister of John Beaver, died Oct.
28th
Randy Hoover (age 86), husband of Kay, died
Oct. 26th
William Bishop, Jr., brother of Carol Thornhill,
died Sept. 20th
Fred Roberts (age 60), brother of Betsy Gilmer,
died Sept. 13th
Richard Kanakanui (age 80), died Aug. 28th
JoAnn Ellis, mother of Angela Daniel, died
Aug. 11th
Carol Ann Turner, died July 29th at Greystone
Marjorie Trader, mother of David Trader, died
July 11th
Office Hours: Beginning May 4, 2009 the church office will be starting
a new schedule. Monday-Thursday the office will be open from 9:00-4:00. Lunch hour is from noon to 1:00.
On Fridays it will be open from 9:00-noon.
Pipe Line:
The weekly deadline for submitting any news you want printed in the Pipe Line is 5:00 PM on Mondays. Beginning
in March, the Pipeline will be published bi-monthly rather than weekly.
Presbyterian
Women:
Come and be a part of our Presbyterian Woman.
Circles: The women's Circles meet each
month from September through May for Bible Study and fellowship.
The Supper Circle meets the 2nd Tuesday of each
month at 6:00 PM for supper ($5.00 donation) and Bible study in Friendshp Hall.
The Morning Circle meets on the 2nd Thursday
of each month at 10:00 AM in Friendship Hall for Bible study and refreshments.
Youth:
Ronald MacDonald Pop-Tab Collection:
The children of the church have been collecting pop can tabs to help support a very worthwhile cause - Ronald MacDonald
Houses. You can read about this project by visiting the MacDonald website.
Graduates: See Youth Page.
Youth Fundraising:
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Computer Searches: You can help the youth raise money for future mission trips by using the
"Good Search" search engine at www.goodsearch.com when searching for something online. Good Search shares its advertising profits with non-profit organizations
like churches, and BPC is now registered with them. Bring up the page and name Beckley Presbyterian Church as the charity
you are using. Everytime you do that, the church youth get a small donation.
Blue Roo Consignment:
As you begin spring cleaning, please consider donating items to the Blue Roo Consignment Shop on South Heber
Street to help raise money for your youth mission trips. The youth account is #4546. They will receive 40% on clothing
and 60% on other items such as books, movies, pictures, CDs, formal wear, baby needs, etc. See the PipeLine for more
specific directions on how to donate.
Kroger Gift Cards:
The youth want to thank everyone who has purchased and is using the Kroger Card for food and gas, which helps to raise money
for their mission trips. Since April 2005, the income from the cards has been $1,861.50. This is great - keep
buying and spending! Cards are available from the Church Office for $10.00, the amount already credited to each card.
Information
about this Kroger Gift Card Fundraising Program is at the bottom of the page.
Things Needed
BPC Staff Vacancy:
Beckley Presbyterian Church is currently accepting resumes for the position of Sexton.
Anyone interested in applying for this position should leave a resume with the church office.
Nursery Volunteers:
We need more volunteers to help in the Nursery during Sunday school, Worship, and special times such as evening services.
If you can help, please contact Susan Sniadowski at 254-9612.
Hospice House Volunteers: Positions are open for caregiver relief, general errands, office/clerical, fundraising events, and professional
healthcare providers. Especially needed are make volunteers interested in caregiver relief. Training begins Sept.
18th from 6-8:00pm at the Bowers Hospice House on Cranberry Drive.
Bereavement Help: We are in need of volunteers willing to help with funerals and memorials at the church:
assist the families by providing coffee and water in the parlor, handing out programs, and notifying the kitchen staff
when meals are needed.
Sound System Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to operate our sound system once a month and ocassionally at special events. Scott Worley is willing
to train anyone willing to learn. Call him at 253-2964.
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GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
1A - N. Lilly, Evergreen, Dogwood, Chestnut Dr.(Maxwell
Hill area)
1B - Pikeview Dr., Michigan Ave., Curtis Ave., Maxwell Woods,
etc.
1C - Elmridge Ct., Brookwood, White Oak Trace, Florida, Hunter
Ridge, and Bradley
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- Crystal Ave., Jamescrest, Dry Hill Rd., Bluestone Ave., Phil Ave.
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- Lambert Dr., Bland Dr., Northwestern Ave. areas
4A
- Carriage Dr., Harper Rd. area
4B
- Harvey St., Fairview Ave., Dexter Ave., W. Locust St.
4C
- Redbud, Old Mill Village, West Ave., Druid Ave., W. Neville
5 -
Joseph, Beckley Ave., Crab Orchard and MacArthur
6A
- Mercer St., upper Woodlawn Ave., Granville Ave., Franklin, and Lee St.
6B
- Queen, King, lower Woodlawn
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- Hull, Wickham, Greenbrier, N. Kanawha, Summers, and Elm
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- Orchard, Mankin, Vine, and N. Vance
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- S. Kanawha, N. Fayette, S. Jackson, and West C St.
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- Woodcrest and Stanaford Acres
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- Beaver, Lewis Dr., C&O Dam Rd., Daniels
12
- Glade Springs and Flat Top areas
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Y-Nights
2nd and 4th Sundays
of each month, 6:00 PM
at the YMCA
For all church members
and their guests
Ages 1 - 101
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A place for seniors to
meet, learn, and have fun.
And it's right at our own church!
Every Tuesday, 9:00 AM
September - May
Lunch is served at noon.
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Calendar
March
Mar. 3 - PW at Bayberry/Greystone,
10:00am
Mar. 3 - Community Lenten Service, BPC, Noon
Mar. 4 - GBMA Lunch & Bible Study, 11:50am
Mar. 7 - Communion
Sunday
Mar. 9 - PW Supper Circle, Friendship Hall,
6:00pm
Mar. 10 - Community Lenten Service, St. Mary's
Methodist, Noon
Mar. 11 - PW Morning Circle, Friendship Hall, 10:00am
Mar. 14 - Start
Daylight Savings Time
Mar. 16 - Westminister College Choir Concert,
7:00pm
Mar. 17 - Community Lenten Service, First
Christian Church, Noon
Mar. 18 - Lunch and Bible Study, Noon
Mar. 21 - Food
for Helping Hands Sunday
Mar. 24 - Lenten Service, Heart of God
Ministries, Noon
Mar. 25 - Lunch and Bible Study, Noon
Mar. 27 - Festival of Faith, 1st Pres.Church,
Charleston
Mar. 28 - Cents-Ability
Offering Sunday
Apr. 1 - Maundy Thursday Service: Supper 6:00pm,
Service 7:00pm
SAME
EVERY WEEK
*Evening Prayer Service - every Thursday, 6:45pm
*Church Supper - Wednesdays 6:00pm, cost $5
*Wed.Night Bible Study - Wednesdays 6:45pm
*College Dinner - every Thursday, 6:00pm
*Line Dancing - every Friday, 9:00am
*Carpenter's Corner - 2nd & 4th Wed., Noon
*Youth Group - every Sunday, 5:00-6:00pm
*Y-Night - 2nd & 4th Sundays 6-8:00pm
*Shepherd's Center - Tuesdays 9:00am
*Handbell Practice - Thursdays 5:45pm
*Choir Practice - Thursdays 7:15pm
Youth Group Schedule
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Prayer Concerns
You may send prayer requests
to:
John Fairlie
Ann Bays
Jim Hall
Shirley Fox
Roberta Brock
Mary Stevenson
Helen Stone (mother of Robin Debnam)
Lena Cox
Terry Worley
June Cales
Mac Tieche
Joan Ashworth
Mary Cape Smith
All our people, both military and
civilian, who are in Iraq, Afganistan, and other areas of conflict.
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
(Every Wednesday Evening)
Friendship Hall
6:45 - 7:30
Our current study is the book of Psalms.
Supper 6:00pm
Donation $5.00. $2.50 children;
Call office to have
name added to list.
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Opportunities to Serve
in the Mission of our Church
Below is a partial list of ways that our members can help the church by volunteering their time and talents.
Back to School Project
Jacob's Ladder
Cents-Ability Offering
Contact Person -
for Local Mission Offerings
Adopt-A-Family Participant
Publicity Chairman -
for Special Offerings
Missionary Contact
Communion Preparer
Church Social Events
Bereavement Team
Transportation Help
Mini Clinic
Visitation Volunteer
Sunday School Teacher, Substitute, or
Assistant
Nursery Assistant
Jr./Sr. High Youth Advisor
"Time with the Children" Volunteer
"Greeter" on Sunday Mornings
Church Library Worker
"Coffee & Cookies" in the Parlor
New Member Mentor
Chancel Choir
Jubliant Ringers Bell Choir
Church Publicity Assistant
Campus Ministry
Building & Grounds Maintenance
(cleaning, painting, decorating, carpentry,
masonry, landscaping, etc.)
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In the Hospital? Read This!
A Federal Law prohibits the disclosure of patient information by hospitals. As a result, the church office
or pastor may not know the status of a church member.
If you are hospitalized and would like for the pastor to be aware of your situation, please call the church.
(If you do not wish us to announce to the congregation that you are ill, please let us know that as well.)
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