Ebenezer Baptist Church
267 Ebenezer Road
Gladys, VA 24554
Jamie Adams, Pastor (706) 599-5571
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
Radio Station 107.3 FM
youtube.com/ebenezerbaptistchurchva/live
September 12, 2021
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Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch[a] with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on.[b] See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
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The Deacons are once again encouraging all members to socially distance in the church, use hand sanitizer frequently, and please wear a mask (over mouth and nose). Let’s make every effort to keep each other healthy and safe. Thank you.
Please remember that not only do we have our Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall for Worship Service, but we also stream it live on YouTube and you may tune in and listen in the parking lot on 107.3 FM radio. youtube.com/ebenezerbaptistchurchva/live
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Pastor’s Note: Someone has been emailing people of the church pretending to be me. Please do not respond! I will never email or call people asking for money!! Thanks.
Planning Meeting in the Fellowship Hall on September 26th after Worship Service.
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SHOES: We are collecting new/ gently used shoes in the vestibule for Come to the Altar ministries.
CROSSING POINT: We are in need of Volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please let James Spickard or Jamie Adams know.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL: All Children report to the Old Music Room. Teachers will be waiting and will divide the classes according to ages/grades as needed. September Teachers: Kelly Breedlove & Robin Monroe
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 in the Children’s Church classroom. 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).
NURSERY: located downstairs below sanctuary is available for children ages 3 years and under. (Please fill out info slip on each child).
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The Children's Choir will perform the first Sunday of every month starting in October (on Homecoming Sunday). Their practice will be during the Sunday School hour the week prior (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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News from Our Youth Pastor
Hi Everyone!
Join us October 2nd at the Crossing Point for our Crossing Point Youth Group Launch! From 5-7pm… come out for pizza, a Smash bros. tournament, and a raffle for a set of airpod pros!
We are also looking for a volunteer youth activity for the community. If you need any help with smaller projects around your house that the youth can help out with, please let me know!
James Willett
Youth Sunday School: 9:30am (meeting in the Old Library Room)
Youth Wednesday nights: 6:30pm at church with James
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DEACONS:
Charlie Edwards 434-660-6733
Bill Jones 434-660-4937
Kevin Jennings
Dean Monroe 434-942-0515
Eddie Parks 434-907-6569
Mark Roberts 434-942-9329
Chad Seals 434-841-4306
Chris Smith
James Spickard
Deacon of the Week
September 12 Mark Roberts
September 19 Charlie Edwards
September 26 Eddie Parks
MEDIA MINISTRY
September 12 Annabel & Jacob Paul
September 19 Regan Burns/Kate W.
September 26 Liz/Barry Riddlebarger
Children’s Church
September 12 Maureen & James Puckett
September 19 Robbin Puckett/Ellen Jennings
September 26 Whitney & Aaron Puckette
Nursery Workers: Sep 12 – Stacey & Chad Seals Sept. 19 Michelle & Chris Smith
Flowers:
September – Carolyn Jones & Pat DeJarnette
October - Beverly McFaden, Elizabeth Scott
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TITHES/OFFERINGS LAST WEEK:
General Fund: $2912.00 Special Funds: $375.00 Total: $3287.00
In Memory of .................Given By ...................................................Fund
Shelley Francis................Barbara & L.H. Williams .............................Alma Hunt
Mark Francis ....................Jean Brasuell ............................................General
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ALMA HUNT OFFERING:
For Virginia Missions
September 12-19, 2021
ALMAHUNT.ORG Our Goal: $1500.00
Collected to Date: $400.00
The annual offering for Virginia Missions was named for Alma Hunt (1909-2008), a native Virginia who was known worldwide for her missions service and her unswerving dedication to the cause of Christ.
The offering provides funding for all Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) missions and ministries and makes possible other special ministries, outreach projects, and initiatives not funded through regular streams of giving (but uniquely connected to Virginia Baptists). Since 1976, this offering has been a joint venture between WMUV and the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV).
When you give to the Alma Hunt Offering of Virginia Missions, you are equipping those who seek to share with others how God has set them free to live and serve. Won’t you give today?
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Ebenezer is now 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
BEAM desperately needs Carrots, Spaghetti Sauce, Soaps & Soups. Other items needed… Laundry Detergent, Bath Soaps, Cereals, and Saltine Crackers, String Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Tomatoes, Meats (all kinds except tuna), and Canned Pastas, Toilet Paper, Powdered Milk, Butterbeans, Jelly, Jam, Oatmeal, Turnip Greens, and Spinach are also needed. You may drop items off in the basket in the vestibule at church. Thanks for caring and thanks for sharing!
Reading Glasses for Jillian Nash - There is a drop-off box located in the vestibule for reading glasses. Jillian will be taking the glasses back to Columbia when she returns to the mission field in a few months.
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.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is an ongoing project for Ebenezer. We have a plastic tote in the vestibule for small items that we can pack in the shoeboxes in November. So watch for those clearance items and if you don’t want to shop but would like to have us shop for you, you can make a donation and put it in an envelope in the tote as well marked OCC. Thank you!
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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.
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PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS:
Jean Bradshaw (son’s home in Lynchburg)
Norma Jean Claybrook Holt (Heritage Hall)
Catherine Shorter (Babcock Manor)
Celia Vandegrift (Bentley Commons)
Juanita Foster (home)
Elise Wood (home)
Vernon Wallace (home)
Violet Schraedar (home)
Lloyd Williams (home)
PRAYER LIST:
Norma Moon
Tommy Howerton
Linda Clark
Harold Chambers
Karen Allen
Virginia Darnell
Coach Doug Smith
Hayden Grosvenor
Nikia Payne
Danny Lee Beadles
Billy Austin
Caroline Laughorn
James Creasy
Amy Surratt
Scottie Paulette
Cokie Davidson
Catherine Hailey
Mike Hall
Carol Zorn
Michelle King
Roy & Doris Hall
Covid victims
Students & Teachers
Sylvia Croom
Glenn Nester
Reese Anctil
Linda Jennings
Barry Riddlebarger
Sherry Blanks
Tommy Powell
John Leo Jennings
Mark Francis Family
Jean Brasuell
Marvin Owen
Danny Wayne Wingfield
Hammond Coates
Buddy & Wanda Montgomery family
Charlotte Jack (daughter of Alexandra & Ryan Jack)
Pat Kent
Cecil Mason
Paul Hines
Bender twins & family
Sherri Maddox
Shelley Francis family
Hattie Montgomery Layne & family
Bold print indicates added this week. Please notify Virginia when a name can be removed. Thanks.
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