September 6, 2015 Laboring in Love for the Lord · Sermon Scripture (page 1823-1824~pew Bible) Ephesians 6:5-9 Sermon “Working for the Master” Dr. Kurt Busiek *Hymn of Commitment

September 6, 2015

“Laboring in Love for the Lord”

Prelude Pam McClain

Announcements & Ministry Opportunities

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 146 Leader: “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul.”

People: “I will praise the Lord…; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.”

Leader: “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord

their God.”

People: “He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he

remains faithful forever.”

Leader: “He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord

sets prisoners free…”

People: “The Lord reigns forever… for all generations. Praise the Lord.”

*Hymn of Praise No. 349 “Trust and Obey” vs. 1, 2, 4 & 5 Daniel Brink Towner | John Henry Sammis

Verse 1: When we walk with the Lord, In the light of His Word

What a glory He sheds on our way

While we do His good will, He abides with us still

And with all who will trust and obey

Chorus: Trust and obey, For there's no other way, To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey

Verse 2: Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies

But His smile quickly drives it away

Not a doubt nor a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear

Can abide while we trust and obey (Chorus)

Verse 4: But we never can prove, The delights of His love

Until all on the altar we lay, For the favor He shows

And the joy He bestows, Are for those who will trust and obey (Chorus)

Verse 5: Then in fellowship sweet, We will sit at His feet

Or we'll walk by His side in the way

What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go

Never fear only trust and obey (Chorus) Public Domain

*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)

*Greet One Another/Children Please Come Forward

Children’s Moment Jonathan Delgado

Ministry Moment Barbara Kirsch / Friendship Sunday

Offertory

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Challenge 52 Memory Verse Psalm 119:105

Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness

Call to Prayer “I Will Rise” By Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | Louie Giglio | Matt Maher

Verse 1: There's a peace I've come to know, Though my heart and flesh may fail

There's an anchor for my soul, I can say it is well

Pre-Chorus: Jesus has overcome, And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won, He is risen from the dead

Chorus: I will rise when He calls my name, No more sorrow no more pain

I will rise on eagle's wings, Before my God fall on my knees

And rise I will rise

Verse 2: There's a day that's drawing near, When this darkness breaks to light

And the shadows disappear, And my faith shall be my eyes (pre-chorus/chorus)

Bridge: And I hear the voice of many angels sing, Worthy is the Lamb

And I hear the cry of ev'ry longing heart, Worthy is the Lamb (chorus) © 2008 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Used by permission CCLI #796382

Morning Prayer

Sermon Scripture (page 1823-1824~pew Bible) Ephesians 6:5-9

Sermon “Working for the Master” Dr. Kurt Busiek

*Hymn of Commitment No. 379 “Take My Life and Let It Be”

Celebration of Communion Apostle’s Creed (All who have professed their faith in Jesus Christ are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper)

Special Music “O Sacred Head” Tim Lindstrom

*Benediction Hymn No. 286 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;

The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

*Postlude As you leave, greet one person you do not know.

*All able, please stand

CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEK Today

8:30 a.m. Morning Worship / 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

10:20 a.m. Diaconate Meet in the Pastor’s office

Monday- September 7 ~ OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday- September 8

10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor

11:00 a.m. Tuesday Fellowship

Wednesday- September 9

10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting

4:30 p.m. Praise Team

5:00 p.m. Dinner

6:00 p.m. Quarterly Business Meeting/Bible Study, AWANA, Youth,

GriefShare, DivorceCare, Breaking Free

7:10 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday- September 11

6:00 p.m. Youth LifeGroup at the Lallemont’s till 8 p.m.

Saturday- September 12

10:00 a.m. Choir Retreat till 1 p.m.

Kroger Community Rewards Program If you shop at Kroger’s, take a moment and make “Emmanuel Baptist

Church” your charity of choice. You may call this number 1-800-853-

3033 for assistance. They will guide you through the process of signing

up for the program.

tService radios to assist the hearing impaired are available for your use in the

Sanctuary. If you are interested, an usher would be happy to assist you. You may

also purchase your own personal unit from the church office for a donation.

We’re on the radio Sunday morning on FM 93.9 AT 9:30. Listen & tell a

friend. The program includes a broadcast of the previous week’s sermon and

special music.

Follow us on Facebook! Look up Emmanuel Baptist Church Parkersburg for

regular updates from the church and check out our family ministry group page

at facebook.com/groups/EmmanuelBaptistChurchWVStudents/

And this do in

Remembrance of Me

Emmanuel Baptist Church

1710 – 23rd Street Parkersburg, WV 26101

Title: “Working for the Master” September 6, 2015

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Speakers: Dr. Kurt Busiek

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know

that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or

free. Ephesians 6:7-8

This Week’s Memory Verse: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto

my path” Psalm 119:105

Spiritual Challenge To encourage your personal study and growth, here is the

listing of the Lectionary Scripture Readings.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 35:4-7, Psalm 146,

James 2:1-17, Mark 7:24-37

No Evening Service Tonight

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 A.M. IN THE PARLOR Pastor Busiek ~ Mark 1: The Ministry of John the Baptist

WEDNESDAY~6 P.M. QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING

AND BIBLE STUDY IN THE CHAPEL John 2: 1-10 ~ New Wine for a New Day

Vandevender Clothing Swap

It is time to clean your closets! Bring your gently used

clothing and accessories for the students to swap with each

other. The clothing will be placed in the school library for

the students to “shop”. Please bring your donations by next

Sunday, September 13th

.

NOTES FOR THOSE WITH CHILDREN:

NURSERY/TODDLERS: Birth–age 2: childcare available for Sunday

School and Worship. DURING 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP (following the

Children’s Moment) children are invited to attend: PRECIOUS ONES (2

& 3 years old); PRE-K/K (4 & 5 years old); or JR. CHURCH (1-5th

grades). After worship, preschool children wait for an adult in their

classrooms, elementary students wait in the new Narthex.

CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor .......................................................................................................... Dr. Kurt W. Busiek Family Life Pastor. ........................................................................................... Mr. Jonathan Delgado Director of Music Ministry .................................................................................... Mrs. Pam McClain Organist............................................................................................................ Mrs. Candy Lindstrom

Pianists .............................................................................................Mrs. Pat Barnes, Mrs. Karen Cox

Music Ministry Intern ................................................................................................ Mr. Cody Ratliff

Secretary ............................................................................................................. Mrs. Lynn Nicholson

Secretary. ............................................................................................................. Ms. Rebecca Busiek

Church Cook .............................................................................................................. Mrs. Jewel Lusk

Treasurer ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Gary Beall

Visual Worship Coordinator ................................................................................. Mrs. Bekah Brooks

Custodian ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Gary Barr

EBC e-mails ~ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Website ~ www.ebcwv.com, Fax ~ 304-485-5194, Phone number ~ 304-485-5171

ACCOUNTING OF OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 08/30 Gen. Fund ........ $7298.10 Designated Funds: Miss/Frees………$50.00

Missions .............. $829.33 Debt Reduct. .… $485.00 Benevolence ........$50.00

Maint. Fund ....... $165.87 Mtn State ........ $100.00 OGHS .................$60.00

Total ................. $8293.30 Shrt trm mission . $15.00 Necessity Closet ..$20.00

Attendance last week: Sunday School: 100; 8:30 a.m. 26; 10:45 a.m: 231

Put a Star by your name on the attendance book if you have invited someone to church

or have spoken to someone about his/her salvation. Last week was a 7 star Sunday.

Benevolence Fund This Sunday we collect a special offering for the Benevolence Fund.

07. Lee Ashwell, Connor Blevins, 11. Tom Beckwith, Greg Halterman

Imogene Buckley Dee Lallemont, Corinne Wade

08. Sandra Johnston 12. Kurt Busiek, Jr., Linda Gainer

09. Joe Britton Joe Howard

10. Peggy Ahlborn, Noah Barker 13. Phyllis Morris

September Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Evan Frees, Tom McKenzie

10:45 a.m. Buck Johnson, Brett Lemley, Delbert Casto

Greeters: Jan Ashwell and Mary Southall

Salvation Army Meal Ministry Serving Teams Today: Youth Team Next week: Faith Gospel

Lawn Schedule~Ready for Sunday: September 13~Rob and Mike Johnston September 20~Bob Butler

PARKERSBURG ASSOCIATION WOMEN’S FALL RALLY September 19, 2015, Pine Grove Baptist Church

Registration 9:30 a.m. Meeting 10 a.m.-2p.m.

Lunch is $5.

RSVP to Pine Grove (304/464-4853) by September 16th

.

Let’s Go to Sweetapple Farm

Who: All members and friends of EBC

What: Hayride, corn maze and farm fun

When: Sunday, September 27th

12:30-3 pm

How much: $4 per person (under 2 free)

~Immediately after the 10:45 a.m.

service, we will carpool to the farm.

~Bring a sack lunch – lemonade and unsweet tea will be

provided – the barn is reserved for our group to eat lunch.

~Tickets for the hayride and corn maze are included.

The 2:30 pm hayride is reserved for our group.

~Shopping, pumpkin painting, scarecrows,

the animal viewing, etc. are on your own.

~Jonathan or Rhonda can answer questions. *Please sign up.

Church Picnic, September 13th

5 p.m. at the City Park Join us at the shelter beside the pond/Log Cabin. We’ll have games,

enjoy music and have a brief devotional. If you can, bring a lawn

chair. The church will provide meat, drinks, and table service. Bring

a large covered dish (or two) to share. Those whose last names begin

with A-F bring salads; G-M bring vegetables; and N-Z bring

desserts. Please Sign up Soon!

Friendship Sunday ~ September 13th This special Sunday we are asking that each of you invite a friend to

Sunday School and Worship Service. Sometimes we get

comfortable and forget that there are friends out there that do not

have the blessing of a caring and loving church such as Emmanuel.

We encourage you to think and pray about who you would invite to

join us on Friendship Sunday.

Tuesday Fellowship, September 8th

at 11 a.m. Welcome back!!! Tuesday Fellowship is looking

forward to a new full year of fun and fellowship. We will have a fall kick-off with Kirk Greenfield of

WTAP. He is a meteorologist who is going to give us

lots of hints to get through the fall and winter seasons

safely. We will be serving a tasty luncheon

including dessert of course. There will be door prizes,

laughs, fun and hugs…..All Free of course. Come on out and bring a friend or two.

Sign up today!

Prayer Time in Church Parlor Pastor Busiek would like to offer a time of prayer for the worship service

from 10: 30-10:40 in the church parlor. If you would be interested in

attending or helping with this ministry, please talk with Pastor Busiek.

Food Handler’s Permit Class Where: EBC Fellowship Hall ~ When: September 17, 2015 ~ Time: 6:00 p.m.

Any individual involved in the preparation, serving or handling

of food needs a Food Service Worker’s Permit Card. If you are

in need of a card or if your card has expired you are invited to

attend. Please sign below and place in the offering plate or call

the church office to let us know if you are coming.

Name______________________________ Phone #___________________________

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

We will meet at 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

List questions concerns or comments below:

____________________________________

__________________________________Name

SIGN UP Name_____________________Phone__________________

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER Please sign up by noon on Tuesday; for a carryout,

call by noon on Wednesday.

Menu: Baked Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy,

Green Beans, Salad and Dessert Cost: Adults $4 Children 12 & under $2.50 ($13 max. per immediate family)

Number: Adults______ Children_______ Carryout______

TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP SEPTEMBER 8TH

Name_____________________________Number:______

I need transportation ______

CHURCH PICNIC ~ SEPTEMBER 13TH

Name________________ Adults______ Children_______

MARK CABLE GREAT NIGHT OUT SEPTEMBER 20TH

I plan to attend…

NAME: _________________________ NUMBER: ______

SWEETAPPLE FARM TRIP SEPTEMBER 27TH

NAME:____________________ Adults___ Children___

EMMANUEL PRAYER PAGE A long term prayer list is in the narthex with prayer concerns over the last year.

Ministry of the Week: John Nicholson, Facilities

College Student of the Week: Lauren Casto ~ WV Wesleyan College; ATTN: Lauren

Casto, Box #559; Buckhannon, WV 26301

Homebound: Mrs. Doris Folden, Worthington Manor Center, 2675-36th

Street,

Parkersburg, WV 26104

We Praise/Thank God for: the Wednesday Ministry Night that begins this

Wednesday at 6 p.m. Awana, DivorceCare, Griefshare, Breaking Free and a Bible

Study will all be available. Dinner will be served at 5 instead of 5:15 p.m; Mark

Lewis (Maridor Keck’s son) got a good heart report from a specialist in Cleveland;

Charles Matthews and the Finance Team who are meeting every other week in

September to bring together our 2016 budget.

Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-RECOVERING AT HOME) Jim Allen is now living in an assisted living facility in Vienna. (8/16)

Pauline Barr (Gary’s mother), recovering from a fall, has an ankle injury. (9/6)

Phyllis Bennett has not been feeling well and is having some on-going tests. (9/6)

Norma Bibb (friend of Judy Prater) will have cancer surgery soon. (9/6)

Debra Bunch as she seeks God's will for her life and family. (8/30)

Christians being persecuted and killed all over the world. (6/29)

Church Families that are struggling and in need of God’s help. (2/8)

Church Families sending children to their 1st year of college …Barton’s (Brett),

Casto’s (Lauren), Mayer’s (Elissa Filozof), Lallemont’s (Jordan), Smith’s (Susie).

Frank Davis will have knee replacement surgery at Ruby Memorial on September 24th

.

Layne DePriest RAH following a brain aneurysm; will have on-going tests. (8/16)

Angie Dietz time of transition, seeking God’s will for her life. (8/9)

John Doan as he cares for his wife, Jean. (8/9)

Louie Dobson is struggling with some weakness following his recent chemo. (8/2)

Chad Dunbar (brother in law of Jennifer Beaver in CO, 41 yrs old) is RAH after a

heart attack. (8/30)

Fred Fitzer as they adjust his heart meds; he will go back to Cleveland Clinic for a

follow up in October. (8/30)

Lori Frees (Cambodia) as she offers support to his family and mourns the sudden death

of her friend, Vaesna, (38 yrs old) he leaves a wife, young son and large family. (8/30)

Chris and Colleen Fleming, Chris is now under hospice care. (1/11)

Verna Garrison (Diane Shreeves’ mother) on-going chemo for lymphoma. (6/14)

Jake Hackathorn (nephew of Kim Matheny) recovering from abdominal surgery. (9/6)

Jeneal Huddleston (Beverly Walkup’s sister-in-law) is recovering from brain surgery

this past week. (9/6)

Earl Johnson will take a chemo pill through November to address recurring

prostate cancer. Pray for strength against side effects and peace during this time. (8/23)

Candy Lindstrom is in CA to help her parents move into an assisted living facility.

Amilie McGary (Carlene Cox’s mother) is under hospice care and struggling more

each day. Pray for God’s presence and peace for her and the family.

Tom McKenzie recovering from hip replacement surgery at Ohio Valley Healthcare,

Rm. 204, 222 Nicolette Rd, Parkersburg WV 26104, phone: 681-229-6326. (8/23)

Blaine Minney (Diane Huffman’s brother) is finished with chemo but will continue to

have radiation treatments...his chemo has shown some signs of working (7/12)

Jim Nordeck is RAH from his recent surgery. Pray for Jean as she helps provide care.

Marlene Spurgeon (friend of Jewel Lusk/ worked at Colonial House) is being treated

for her cancer at the Arbors in Marietta. She is very weak. (8/2)

Sandy Starnes (Judy Prater's sister) is recovering from hand surgery in Louisville. (9/6)

Meredith Tweel (Judy Prater's sister in law) recovering from a broken leg; she is

struggling. Judy will be traveling to Memphis to be with her. (8/30)

Bob Weimer struggling with poor health, requests support and prayers of his church.

Greg West (Susan’s husband) will have follow up chemo and radiation in Columbus

through November to address his recurring cancer. (8/9)

Hanna Williams, the baby of Travis and Kate Williams (friends of Peter Ianniciello),

recovering from surgery; pray for healing. (8/23)

Mel Williams is looking at treatment options with his doctors (8/3)

Richard & Cheryl Wons, seeking God’s will and direction for family situation. (8/23)

Frank Wooter (friend of Jane Graham) in ICU, Marietta Mem., kidney infection. (9/6)

Our Deepest Sympathy to: Bob and Saundra Butler at the passing of her

mother, Mary Jane Carr (101 years old).

The Butler’s address is: 2804 28th Street, Parkersburg WV 26104-2221

HOMEBOUND: Russ Beall, Beverly Boggs, Jerry Evans, Janet Hotsinpiller

ASSISTED LIVING Colonial House: Viola Moellendick, Barbara Reed

Marietta Center: Margaret Denton / Willows: Richard Johnston, Elda Carpenter,

Corinne Wade, Blanche Wentzel, Dolores West / Cedar Grove: Lorene Wigal

Eagle Pointe: Ida Lee Lamm, Aileen Wortman / Wyngate: Sam Bolian,

Prudence Kinney, Peggy Oyler, Euna Singleton / Ohio Valley: Tom McKenzie,

Grace Smith / Worthington: Doris Folden / Appletree in Vincent OH: Alonzo Moore

Arbors: Marlene Spurgeon OUT OF TOWN: Betty Bailey, Imogene Buckley, Phyllis

Crone, Joyce Rountree, Boots Sinar

LIFE GROUPS OF EMMANUEL Here are some of the Lifegroups that are currently meeting at Emmanuel.

JOHN & LYNN NICHOLSON~HOSTS (2nd

Thurs.) 1214 Ann St, Parkersburg

TIM & CANDY LINDSTROM ~ HOSTS (4th

Thurs.) 171 S. Hazel St. Washington

RANDY HALTERMAN ~ LEADER

Meets on the 2nd

and 4th

Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Current Study ~ Book of Judges

JUDY PRATER ~ HOSTESS ** 3101 25th

St. Parkersburg

CHARLIE MATTHEWS ~ LEADER

Meets on 4th

Thursday at 7 p.m.

Current Study ~ Using Right Now Media (study to be determined)

LYNDALL & JUDY JONES ~ HOSTS ** 166 Pond View Lane, Mineral Wells

BILL & CAROLYN HOLBERT ** 2200 15th

Avenue, Vienna

GARY BEALL ~ LEADER

Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday at 6 p.m.

Current Study ~ “Saved Without a Doubt” by John MacArthur

DEBBIE BOYD ~ HOST ** 55 Freedom Lane, Mineral Wells

EVAN & MARGARET FREES ~ LEADERS

Meets 1st and 3

rd Thursdays at 6 p.m..

Current study ~ Andy Stanley Sermons

Everyone is welcome.

JONATHAN & MARIA DELGADO ~ HOSTS ** 1706 23rd

St. Parkersburg

JONATHAN DELGADO ~ LEADER

Meets the 1st and 3

rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Childcare is provided.

Current Study ~ to be determined

If you are interested in any of the above LifeGroups or

would like to know more about these groups, sign

below and place in the offering plate or turn into the

office and someone will contact you.

Name_______________________Phone #__________

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OPPORTUNITIES 9:30 a.m., Educational Wing

Our NURSERY and TODDLER CARE is available for little ones in order for their

parents to attend classes.

Our CHILDREN’S CLASSES: 2 & 3 Year Old Class, taught by Lynn and John

Nicholson; Pre K and K Class, taught by Mary Southall; 1st-5th grade children's Sunday

School classes are using Group Publisher's "Buzz!" curriculum which takes the children

through three-month topics focusing on individuals from Scripture while using games,

music, and discussion to enrich their learning. Our current teacher rotation list includes

Courtney Johnson, Bekah Brooks, Maria Delgado, and Leslie Sims. For more

information please ask Jonathan Delgado.

Our YOUTH CLASS (grades 6-12) are studying the Old Testament starting in Genesis.

Our youth are taught by Jonathan Delgado and Brian Raitz. Youth Room/ 2nd

Floor

Education Building.

SERIES BY JOHN ORTBERG: God is Closer than You Think

The L.I.F.E CLASS: Facilitators: Pastor Kurt and Carl & Rowena Sizemore.

Location: The Parlor.

STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PROVERBS

Encouragers: Teacher- Randy Halterman.

The class enjoys a discussion format. They also meet for class meetings and special

projects throughout the year.

STUDY TO BE DETERMINED

Seekers: Teachers- Dave Drennon and Margaret Frees

The class is not geared to any specific age group, and all are welcome. They have

opportunities for service and fellowship throughout the year.

VIDEO SERIES: The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul

Crusaders: Teacher- Gary Beall. They are dedicated to the prayerful care and loving

support of their members and others. The class is often involved in community service

projects.

STUDIES IN THE OLD and NEW TESTAMENT ~ David C. Cook Curriculum

Harvesters: Teacher- Earl Johnson. Location: Chapel. They are an active group of

older members. The class participates in several service projects each year.

“Friendship Sunday” Emmanuel Baptist Church

Worship ~ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ~ 9:30 a.m.

Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Cookie Meet and Greet for guests following the 10:45 a.m. service in

the Conference Room.

Also join us for the Church Wide

Picnic at 5 p.m. at the City Park,

shelter beside the log cabin.