Church
and Member News
Classes
& Events:
Community Advent Services: These services
are sponsored by the Greater Beckley Ministerial Association. All will begin at 12:00 noon with a light lunch to follow,
for which your donation is requested (usually $3). An offering will be taken during the services, and proceeds will
go to the Carpenter's Corner.
Dec. 2 - St. Frances
DeSales church on Oakwood Ave.
Dec. 9 - First Christian
Church on Fayette Street
Dec. 16 - Family Worship
Center on Pinewood Drive
Christmas Music After the Parade:
The Beckley Christmas Parade will be December 5th followed by our special annual Music After the Parade event
in the sanctuary - approximately 2:30pm. This is open to the public to come and enjoy. Cookies and cocoa will
be served at the door.
Music will be provided by Beckley Elementary
School, Trap Hill Middle School's choir, the chorale from Pikeview High School, and the BPC handbell choir.
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: If you love
knitting or crocheting and have a compassion for others, we invite you to join our new Prayer Shawl Ministry each week
on Fridays in the Parlor, 10:30 AM. In making and distributing shawls, we are providing a much needed hug for
someone with a special need. The Ministry Team has very simple patterns and will teach beginners or those
who need a refresher. You will also learn about suitable yarns and meaningful colors.
Contempory Alternative Worship Services:
These events at BPC are held on the third Sunday evening of each month, 7:00-8:00pm, on the lower level of the Educational
Building in the former Montessori room. You can access this room from the back parking lot, first door on left.
Come and enjoy our Praise Team, lots of praise music, scripture, prayer, and
a sermon/skit.
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.
Member Update:
Births:
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.
We are proud to announce the arrival of Davis Grayson Fickling & Ava Grayce Fickling
of Summerville, SC, who were born on Saturday, August 1, 2009. The parents are James & Leigh (Davis) Fickling; grandparents
are Wayne & Donna Davis.
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:
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
Margaret Stafford (age 92), sister of Phoebe
Herring, died May 29th
James P. Bland (age 91), died May 30th
Ella Farmer (age 101), died May 9th
Dan Stevenson (age 91), died May 4th
Deloris Sutphin, mother of Gary Sutphin, died
Apr. 28th
Harry Callaway, father of Becky Callaway, died
Apr. 12th
Bobbie Short, died Mar. 13th
Jess W. Hatfield, father of Peggy Baldwin,
died Mar. 16th
Paul Bond (age 93), died Mar. 8th
New Office Hours: Beginning May 4th 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:
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.
Come and be a part of our Presbyterian Woman.
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
December
Dec. 2 - PW at Bayberry & Greystone,
10:00am
Dec. 2 - Community Advent Service, noon, St.
Frances DeSales
Dec. 5 - Christmas Music after the parade,
2:30pm
Dec. 6 - Communion Sunday; No Youth Group
Dec. 8 - PW Supper Circle, 6:00pm
Dec. 9 - Community Advent Service, noon, First Christian Church
Dec. 10 - PW Morning Circle, 10:00am
Dec. 12 - Church Holiday Tour, 2-5:00pm
Dec. 16 - Community Advent Service, noon, Family worship Center
Dec. 16 - Youth Christmas Party at Tiedeck's, 6-8:00pm
Dec. 20 - Food for Helping Hands; Christmas Joy
Offering
Dec. 20 - "White Christmas" program and reception,
7:00pm
Dec. 22 - No Shepherd's Center
Dec. 23 - No Supper/Bible Study
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Communion Service, 7:00pm
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - Merry Christmas!
Dec. 27 - Cents-Ability Offering; No Y-Night
Dec. 29 - No Shepherd's Center
Dec. 30 - No Supper/Bible Study
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
*Prayer Shawl Ministry - every Friday 10:30am, Parlor
*Line Dancing - every Friday, 9:00am
*Carpenter's Corner - 2nd & 4th Wed., Noon
*Youth Middle School Sundays - 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday, 5:00-6:00pm
*Youth High School Sundays - 2nd & 4th Sunday 5:00-6:00pm
*All-Youth Sundays - 2nd & 4th Sunday 5:00-6:00pm
*Y-Night - 2nd & 4th Sundays 6-8:00pm
*MSU Lunch & Study - Each Sunday at noon
*MSU Book Group - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at noon in Church Library
*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:
Mary Stevenson
Helen Stone (mother of Robin Debnam)
Benjamin Shaffer (grandson of Art & Sue Shaffer)
Lena Cox
Terry Worley
June Cales
Agnes Walker (mother of Joan Wilkinson and Jean Bolen)
Mac Tieche
Beulah Gillenwater
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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