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
youtube.com/ebenezerbaptistchurchva/live
April 3, 2022
Matthew 28: 16-20
 
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”



News and Events:

APRIL 24: CHURCH ELDER CELEBRATION SUNDAY
To start out the year 2022, we would like to recognize and celebrate the elders within our church. If you are over the age of 80 and are a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, we would love to recognize you. If you have any questions, please let Pastor Jamie know. If you know of someone that should be recognized, please also let Jamie or the deacons know.

Children's Ministry LaunchStarting April 24th, the Children's ministry will be hosting a monthly event. The event will always be the last Sunday every month and will be from 3-5 pm. We will have a bible lesson, games, and a snack. We hope you can join us!

APRIL 17- EASTER EGG HUNT following Worship Service. Please donate plastic eggs filled with candy (no chocolate).  Thanks





Location:


Ebenezer Fellowship Hall


APRIL 23: BRIDAL SHOWER from 2-4pm for Ashley McHaney and Shawn Terry in the church Fellowship HallThey are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Hosted by Barbara Brown, Bonnie McHaney and Wendy Clark.

APRIL 24: Baby Shower for Troy and Regan Morris Burns from 2-4pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Target and Amazon.  
TITHES/OFFERINGS LAST WEEK:
General Fund: $1539        Special Funds: $375          Total: $1914
In Memory/*Honor of ...............................................Given By ......................................... Fund
Eleanor Dowdy .................................................Worth/Kathy Cox .....................................General

DEACONS:
Charlie Edwards   434-660-6733
Bill Jones              434-660-4937
Kevin Jennings 252-558-5843
Dean Monroe        434-942-0515
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
April 3 Eddie Parks
April 10 Chad Seals
MEDIA MINISTRY
April 3 Kyle Cox/Sam Sjovall
April 10 Chad Seals
Nursery Workers
April 3 Valerie Harris/Janice White
April 10 Jessica/Kyle Cox
Children's Church:   
April 3 Kelly Breedlove/Micki Tomlin
April 10 Jessie/Trey Puckette
Flowers:      
April - Pat DeJarnette & Carolyn Jones
May – Rebecca Adams & Linda Morris
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®
Who Was Annie Armstrong (1850-1938)? Annie was born in Baltimore at a time when there was little opportunity for women. Yet, her devotion to Christ led her to a life of service and leadership. She organized women to pray, to give and to meet the needs around them. She challenged pastors and churches to action and rallied vital support for missionaries. Ultimately, Annie was recognized as a national Southern Baptist trailblazer for her visionary leadership that still inspires millions today.

Your prayers and gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® provide support for thousands of missionaries. These men and women are planting new churches in unreached communities and meeting needs through compassion ministries. Every day, lives are being impacted and transformed.

Won’t you give today?  Our goal is $2500. Donations to date: $450

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS:  
Norma Jean Claybrook Holt (Heritage Hall)
Catherine Shorter (Babcock Manor)
Celia Vandegrift (Bentley Commons)
Martha Owen (Runk & Pratt)
Elise Wood (home)
Vernon Wallace (home)
Violet Shrader (home)
Lloyd Williams (home)
Norma Moon (home)
Warren Wyman (home)
Margaret & George Vassar (home)

PRAYER LIST:
Norma Moon
Jean Brasuell
Charles Overby
Tommy Howerton
Virginia Darnell
Nikia Payne
Danny Lee Beadles
Billy Austin
Michelle King
Sharon Crews Reynolds
Keith Myers
Ken Silby
Doug Irby
Linda Jennings
Jane & Bobby Francis
Hayden Grosvenor
Beth Brumfield
Harold Clark
Covid Victims
Ukraine country
Eugene Beadles
Samuel Tyree
Betty Tanner Hamlett
Phyllis Francisco
Cecil Mason
Owen Moon
Ann Booker
Susan Armstrong
Dawn Laughlin
Easton & Elijah Bender
Larry Baldwin
Levi Keller
Logan McClurg Lass
Inez Owen Johnson Tolley family
Eleanor Dowdy family
Harold Chambers family
 
Bold print indicates added this week. Please notify Virginia when a name can be removed. Thanks.

BEAM needs your help!
Their stock is extremely low. Tomato sauce, large cans of String Beans, Soups, Tomatoes are out of stock. Other items needed… any canned items, powdered milk, cereals, non-perishable items are greatly appreciated.  You may drop items off in the basket in the vestibule at church. Just bring one item each Sunday! What a difference that could make! Thanks for caring and thanks for sharing! 
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is a year-round project for Ebenezer. We collect small items that can be packed in a shoebox to be sent to children around the world in November. A plastic tote is in the vestibule for these items. Won’t you donate to this worthy cause? Spreading God’s love one shoe box at a time. Thanks.
The Children's Choir will perform the first Sunday of every month. Their practice will be during the Sunday School hour on the last Sunday of every month) as well as the latter portion of the Sunday School hour the day of performance. If you have any questions, please contact Joshlyn Lukin at:  (434) 401-1032 or [email protected].  Thank you!    Joshlyn 

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Youth News!!!
 
Sunday School: 9:30am (meeting in the Old Library Room)
Youth Wednesday nights: 6:30pm at church with James 
 
William Campbell Students, Join us weekly at the FCA Meeting at William Campbell! Coach Cox, Pastor Jamie, and I, along with others who are from the school will be leading the ministry. 7:50-8:05 in the auditorium!
 
 There will be a Youth Committee Meeting April 10th, immediately following the church service in the fellowship hall, hope to see you there!
 
 Our next Crossing Point Event will be April 23rd from 2-5 pm. We will have a cornhole tournament with a youth and an adult one. Hotdogs, drinks, and chips will also be provided, as well as some activities for the kids! If you would like to volunteer to help out, let Pastor James or James Spickard know.
 
 Our Youth Lock-In will be held at the church on April 29-30th from 8 pm – 7 am. Join us for a fun time of games, food, and a huge scavenger hunt! We need a few adult volunteers who could potentially take some shifts throughout the night
 
 The Youth Group is going to King’s Dominion on May 21st. Group rates are $36 per person. Parents, I need some volunteers who would be willing to drive as well as chaperone! Please let know if you plan on attending by May 15th.
 We are still planning on going to TRO this Summer from August 1-5. If you want to go, let me know, and we also need some adult volunteers as well!

           James Willett


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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).

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL: Meeting in the old Music Room to divide up
April Teachers: Linda Owen & Charlie/Dorothy Edwards

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT BIBLE STUDY at this time. 
 
NURSERY: located downstairs below sanctuary is available for children ages 3 years and under. (Please fill out info slip on each child).

Ebenezer is set up for online giving. If you wish to have it drafted from your checking account, you will be charged a 1% fee ($100 check to the church you will be charged a fee of $1 so $101 will be deducted from your checking account). If you decide to tithe via Credit/Debit Card, you will be charged a 2% fee. The link to online giving is https://tithe.ly.give?c=1310972

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 [email protected]