Ebenezer Baptist Church
267 Ebenezer Road
Gladys, VA 24554
Jamie Adams, Pastor (706) 599-5571
James Willett, Youth Pastor (757) 848-6378
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
Radio Station 107.3 FM
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November 6, 2022
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1 Timothy 3:1-16
Qualifications for Overseers: 3 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer[a] must be above reproach, the husband of one wife,[b] sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
Qualifications for Deacons: 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,[c] not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise[d] must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
The Mystery of Godliness: 14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
Today: Children’s Committee Meeting after Worship Service in the Muffin Room.
Today: Deacon’s Meeting at 6pm.
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November 13th – Community Thanksgiving Service - 3pm here at Ebenezer
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY – 6:30p.m. in Fellowship Hall - – Study on Heaven
November 19th – Worth Cox will be preparing the stew for our Thanksgiving lunch for Sunday November 20th. He needs help with peeling potatoes, etc. If you can help, please come to church at 8am.
November 20th – Thanksgiving meal - stew provided by the church following Worship Service. Please bring a dessert. (Worth could use some help around 6am cooking stew)
November 19th – Fundraiser for Levi Keller at Charles & Geneva Overby’s Farm. See details below for details. If anyone can prepare and donate any baked goods to be sold (whole cake, whole pie, plateful of cookies, etc.), please bring them to the church Fellowship Hall by Friday, November 18th between 3-5pm. Please help make this a successful event for the Keller family,
KID'S CLUB Kid's club will be the First Wednesday of Each Month . We will have a Bible lesson, snacks, and some games! Please spread the word and join us
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TITHES/OFFERING for 10/30/22: $2189.00
Donation was given to VBS fund by Joe & Linda Owen in memory of Rick Stevens & George Armstrong
Our “Change for Change” box donations during the month of November will be given to the OCC fund to help with shipping shoeboxes. Won’t you give your change to help change the life of a child who may hear the gospel when they receive their shoebox this Christmas? Thanks.
DEACONS:
Michael Coleman 434-483-7047
Kyle Cox 434-221-8882
Charllie Edwards 434-660-6733
Bev McFaden 434-941-8703
Eddie Parks 434-907-6569
Mark Roberts 434-942-9329
Chad Seals 434-841-4306
Chris Smith* 865-599-7433
James Spickard 434-420-0049
Deacon of the Week
November 6 Charlie Edwards
November 13 Mike Coleman
AUDIO/VIDEO
November 6 Isaiah Burns
November 13 Liz/Barry Riddlebarger
Nursery Workers
November 6 Kim Roberts, Rebecca Adams, Abigail Spickard & Maya Menzel
November 13 Debbie Sjovall, Beverly, Lily & Isabel Puckette
Children's Church:
November 6 Maureen & James Puckett
November 13 Rodney & Dana Callahan & Melody Thurman
FLOWERS:
November - Pat DeJarnette, Carolyn Jones
Muffin Room: 1st Sunday – Muffins. If anyone wishes to bring something on the other Sundays, please feel free to do so.
Due to the continued number of Covid cases, we encourage all members to take precautions if it makes you feel more comfortable and safer by social distancing in the church, using hand sanitizer frequently, and wearing a mask (over mouth and nose). The Worship Service is also available for viewing downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: Falling River Baptist & Midway Baptist Church are now able to resume their Prison Outreach Ministry. It was put on hold for the last couple of years due to the Covid pandemic. Depending on the number of volunteers, this would probably be a commitment of one 45-minute visit every 4-5 weeks. If you are interested in helping or want more details, please contact Charlie Edwards at 434-660-6733.
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PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS:
Catherine Shorter (Babcock Manor)
Celia Vandegrift (Bentley Commons)
Martha Owen (Runk & Pratt)
Elise Wood (home)
Violet Shrader (home)
Lloyd Williams (home)
Warren Wyman (home)
Margaret & George Vassar (home)
PRAYER LIST
Norma Moon
Donna Davis
Ralph Jennings
Levi Keller
Dean Claybrook
Tommy Howerton
Virginia Darnell
Nikia Payne
Danny Lee Beadles
Billy Austin
Keith Myers
Ken Silby
Linda Jennings
Eugene Beadles
Phyllis Francisco
Dawn Laughlin
Larry Baldwin
Logan McClurg Lass
Gilbert Begley
Dana Hunt
Paul & Carla Darnell
Joey Kernen
Joyce Soper
Linda & Charles Crenshaw
Sylvia Minnick Croom
Jerry Woodson
Eva Stone
Kevin Wade
Barbara Moon
Ryland King
Cecil Mason
Angie Harris
Cokie & Teresa Davidson
Shirley Foster
Bernadette Klein
Bill Woodall
Maureen Henley
Coretta Davidson
Nan Wallace
Dorothy Williams
Jamie Johnson
Shirley Mitchell family
Viola Burnette family
Lajanice Morris family
Rick Stevens family
Doug Ridgeway
Ann Booker
Susan Scott Norton
Catherine Smith family
Lowell Williams
Please notify Jamie or Virginia when a name should be added or can be removed. Thanks.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Shoe packing time is almost here! Thanks to everyone who has donated items throughout the year. We will soon be organizing those donations and packing boxes around the 2nd week in November. The shipping cost is now $10 per box. Donations toward the shipping will be greatly appreciated. Spreading the love of Jesus one shoebox at a time.
“THANK YOU JESUS” signs and the “F.B.I. JESUS” ball caps are here! They are located in the vestibule. If you want one or know of someone who does, please pick one up.
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Youth News!!!
Sunday School: 9:30am (meeting in the Youth/Music Room)
Youth Wednesday nights: 6:30pm at church with James
Sunday November 20th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will be having a disc golf and s'mores night at Mark and Kim's House. Be sure to invite your friends for this fun time.
December 17th We are going to Charlotte North Carolina for the Operation Christmas child processing center workday. We will be leaving the church at 6:30 A.m., and we will be working in Charlotte from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We have eight spots remaining, so if you'd like to participate, be sure to let me know as soon as possible. You must be 18 to participate.
We are heading to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for our missions trip this summer. We will have more details soon including dates, our first meeting and fundraising efforts.
We'll be having our next youth committee meeting. November 16th at 6:00 p.m. If you are part of the committee, please be sure to join.
James Willett
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BEAM needs: Pinto Beans, Saltine Crackers, Instant Potatoes, Peanut Butter, Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, and Elbow Macaroni. Any and all items are greatly appreciated!
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PRAYER CIRCLE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS meets at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. All ages welcomed!
YOUNG ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS (formerly Truth Seekers and College/Career Classes) is meeting at 9:30am. Kyle Cox, teacher.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Children’s Church (ages 3-3rd grade) meets during Worship Service at 10:30am. (Please send info slip with child).
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30am meeting in the Youth Room (old music room)
Youth Wednesday nights: 6:30pm at church with James (For more Youth News, see insert)
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL: Meeting downstairs in children's wing
NURSERY: located downstairs below sanctuary is available for children ages 3 years and under. (Please fill out info slip on each child).
J Dollars Please save and donate your “J” dollars for Missions (it’s a dollar bill with a “J” in the round black seal). You may give them to Linda Morris, Kim Roberts, Barbara Williams or place them in our “J” basket located in the vestibule. Thank you.
Need to Reserve the Church or Fellowship Hall? If so, check the calendar in the Small Conference (Muffin) Room in the Vestibule and sign up.
Phone Tree: If you are not getting the phone tree calls or text messages, please let Pastor Jamie know so that you can be added to the call list.
Got Bulletin News or Want to Put Someone on Prayer List? Call or text Virginia by Friday 11am at 434-942-9812 9812 or email vdjennings@embarqmail.com
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