Church and Member News

Church Directory:

With so many new members it's time for a new pictorial directory. Olan Mills will be here during the month of September to take our pictures. We want everyone to be included, so please sign up. You may also include your extended family members. Dates and times are as follows:

September 26th - 3:00pm-9:00pm

September 27th - 10:00am-5:00pm

October 14th - 3:00pm - 9:00pm (make-up date)

Classes & Events:

Congregational Meeting: A congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 27th following our Worship Service for the election of the following nominees...

Elders - Class of 2010-2011: Nelle Calvert, Alice Eanes,

Patricia Lester, Nancy Payne, John Thomas, Jay Tiedeck

Trustee - Cam Lewis

Nominating Committee - Jim Hall

BPC Talent Show: This "Greatest Show on Earth!" will be held Friday night, May 9th in Friendship Hall starting with a potluck supper at 6:00pm. Bring a dish and enjoy a fun night of friendship, eating, singing, dancing, and comedy.

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.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: This class begins at 6:45 in Friendship Hall each Wednesday evening following supper (optional). They are studying the book of Acts, led by Rev. Pratt, and all lessons are published on our website (click here). Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Deaths:

Joan Beckett (age 75), died Apr. 21st

Hazel Richmond (age 97), mother of Ray Richmond, died Mar. 24th

Amalee Blankenship (age 87), mother of Jennifer, died Mar. 10th

Betty Lee Evans (age 84), died Feb. 5th

Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield, uncle of Judy Harrah, brother of Christine Lily, died Jan. 14th

Carolyn Gurley (age 65), former member, died Dec. 26th

David Tieche (age 46), died Dec. 28th

Virginia "Ginger" Patterson (age 75), died Dec. 14th

Barbara Schilling (age 73), wife of Fritz, died Dec. 8th

Margaret Evans (age 80), mother of Patricia Lester, died Dec. 5th

Member Update:

Special Announcement: Our Associate Pastor, Janice Tiedeck, and her husband, Jay, are delighted to announce that they are expecting their first baby, due in September. Congratulations!

Weddings:

Married in our church on Novemer 3rd were Erin Massey and Josh Carpenter. Although they are not members, they fulfilled a dream of being married at BPC. We extend congratulations and best wishes.

Births:

Proud grandparents Jack & Sandi Shroder, and Kim & Lily Cooper, are pleased to announce the arrival of their new grandson, Jackson Bryant Schroder, born March 31st. The parents are John & Keli Schroder, and the greatgrandmothers are Connie Cooper and Betty Clay.

Marlene & Harold Blankenship are proud to announce the arrival of a new grandson, Branden Jacob Blankenship, on October 16th. His parents are Mark & Danielle Blankenship. They reside in Charlotte, NC.

Nancy & Phil Payne have a new granddaughter, McKinley Ross Jenkins, born to daughter and son-in-law Sarah & Gaither Jenkins, Nov. 17th in Winston-Salem, NC.

Moved:

Gladys Terry, who recently had surgery, has moved from Beckley and is now residing near her granddaughter in Florida. Her new address is in the Nov.7th Pipe Line.

Paul and Jo Voigt have moved to Illinois in order to be closer to family. See the June 13th Pipe Line for their new address and to read a letter from them to the congregation.

Dan and Mary Stevenson have moved to Ohio. See the May 16th Pipe Line for their new address.

New Members: Directory/Pictures

The latest new members are...

Verena & Brandon Richardson

Jay Tiedeck

Harry & Karen Faulk

Terry and Cheryl McGill

Nancy Cameron

Jim & Faye Yates

Jim & Laura Hilber and children -

Andres, Allison, Adam

Ron & Ann Zerges

Nancy Cameron transferred from Webster Presbyterian Church in Webster, NY. She and husband Bill moved here a year ago and live at Glade Springs. He is retired from Kodak. She was employed in the office at their previous church and enjoys golfing and quilting.

Jim & Faye Yates transferred from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shady Spring. They were former members of BPC before moving to Flat Top 38 years ago. Now they are living in Jamescrest and decided to rejoin our church. Jim is a doctor and was instrumental in creating the Southern WV Clinic next to BARH. He is now working at Acess Health on Rural Acres Drive and enjoys fishing and reading.. Faye was active on many community boards but is now enjoying retirement and her family. They have been married 48 years.

Jim & Laura Hilber and their three children are transferring their membership from Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Burlington, NC. Jim and Laura grew up in Wisconsin and lived in NC for twelve years. Jim's job brought them to Beckley; they have a home in Mabscott.

Ron & Ann Zerges came from Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church in Sewell, NJ where they resided for the past fifteen years. They have three children, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Ron is now retired from Tente Casters in NJ and is currently working part-time at the YMCA. They moved to Beckley to take care of Ann's mother and liked it here so well that they decided to stay. They reside in Daniels and Ron sings in our choir.

Missionaries: This year BPC is supporting a new missionary couple, Tim & Gloria Wheeler in Honduras. See the Mission/Outreach page for photo and info as well as a PCUSA page. This is in addition to the continued support of the Morgan's in Bangladesh.

Pipe Line: The weekly deadline for submitting any news you want printed in the Pipe Line is 10:00 AM on Tuesdays.

Presbyterian Women:

Networkers Mother's Day Cards: The Beckley Presbyterian Women arenow selling Networkers Mother's Day Cards, proceeds of which will go toward the Malaria Prevention Program for women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. A donation of $10 will provide educational material and at least one mosquito net. You can purchase them in the rear of the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Please buy one and help this very worthy cause.

Circles: The women's Circles meet each month from September through May. You can refer to the Calendar posted on the Presbyterian Women's page. This year's Horizon study book is called "Above and Beyond - Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth." Please come and be a part of one of our Circle groups...

The Supper Circle meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for supper ($5) and Bible study in Friendshp Hall.

The Morning Circle meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM in Friendship Hall for Bible study and refreshments.

Thanks:

Easter Lilies: Many thanks to all the folks who donated beautiful Easter lilies for our sanctuary on Easter Sunday. They were lovely and much appreciated.

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.

Activity Schedule: See Youth Page.

Youth Fundraising:

New> 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.

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

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

2 - Crystal Ave., Jamescrest, Dry Hill Rd., Bluestone Ave., Phil Ave.

3 - 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

7 - Hull, Wickham, Greenbrier, N. Kanawha, Summers, and Elm

8 - Orchard, Mankin, Vine, and N. Vance

9 - S. Kanawha, N. Fayette, S. Jackson, and West C St.

10 - Woodcrest and Stanaford Acres

11 - Beaver, Lewis Dr., C&O Dam Rd., Daniels

12 - Glade Springs and Flat Top areas