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August 8, 2010

   Theme: Building From Within

St. Paul’s goal for 2010 is to move to another level of commitment….by building a better you.

The buzzword for 2010 is “Excited”

·        Excited about serving “God”

·        Excited about ministering to our “Families”.

·        Excited about the life of the “Church”

·        Excited about studying “God’s Word”

·        Excited about attending “Sunday School”

·        Excited about “Tithing”

·        Excited about attending “Prayer Meeting”

·        Excited about attending “Church Regularly”

·        Excited about “Witnessing

·        Excited about singing in the “Choir”

·        Excited about serving on the “Usher Board”

·        Excited about working in the “Mission”

·        Excited about “Teaching”

How do we do this…we must “Commit” ourselves

·        Commit to living according to God’s Word

·        Commit to serving God

·        Commit to religiously educating our children/family

·        Commit to attending church regularly.

·        Commit to tithing

·        Commit to working and supporting areas of the Church.

‘Together”.

Sermon Last Sunday: Phil 3:13-14

“Building a Better You”

-Pressing Toward Maturity

 If we are to grow in our spiritual Life, we need to be

Rooted     Buildup    Established  &   Abounding

I N    M E M O R I A M

Some day we hope to meet you,

Some day, we know not when,

We shall meet in a better land

And never part again.

Mary Jo Chester…………………….…..August 21, 2009

Savannah Evans……………………..December 22, 2009

Mildred Epps…………………………….March 19, 2010

Jazmine E. Rencher……………………….April 18, 2010
Beatrice Jackson Woods……...……….….April 28, 2010              

THANK YOU ! !

The Anniversary Committee would like to “THANK”  Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Huntington, Members, Friends, and Everyone who helped to make this a special Anniversary Celebration.

Special thanks to SPMBC Associate Pastor   

Rev. Philemon Dillard

                                                                                 And

Dr. Franklin Murphy, Sr.
Pastor of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Huntington

May God Continue to Bless Our Pastor, Dr. Michael A. Poke, Sr., First Lady, Sister Mary Poke and the St. Paul Church Family.

143^rd Church Anniversary Committee

Sis. Marie A. Mason-Claytor, Chairperson
Bro. Mike Burton, Co-Chairperson
Bro. Lyn Smith
Deacon Leonard Smith
Deacon Marshall Strawther
Sis. Carlotte Tyree
Sis. Donna James
Sis. Cindy McDavid
St. Paul Kitchen Committee
Church Anniversary Program: Sis. Doris Smith 

St Paul
                         Missionary
                                        Baptist Church
143^rd Church Anniversary

Established in 1867

August 8, 2010                                                          

8^TH Avenue & B Street
St. Albans, West Virginia 25177
Telephone: (304) 727-1742

Theme: “Building From Within in 2010”

Rev. Dr. Michael A. Poke, Sr., Pastor
Associate Ministers
Rev. Jimmie D. McKnight
Rev. Andrew L. McDavid, Sr.
Rev. Philemon H. Dillard
Rev. Willie Washington

“The End of Your Search for a Family Church”

1975 - 1989 -    He served as Associate Pastor, Stewart, Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Trustee, Choir Member, Bus Driver, and Young Adult Director at the Institute Church of the Nazarene, Institute, West Virginia. 

1990 - 1995 -    He united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, and was licensed to preach the Gospel in October 1993.  He served as the Associate Pastor and Youth Minister.

1996 - 2000 -    He united in fellowship with the First Missionary Baptist Church, Charleston, WV under the Pastorate of Rev. Gary Williams.  In May 1996, he was called to serve as the Interim Pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Charleston, WV until October 2000.

2000 - 2004 -    He was called to serve as the Interim Pastor for the St. Phillip Missionary Baptist Church, Cora, WV, and Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Holden, WV.  January 1, 2003 he became their Senior Pastor.  In 2003 he was made Second Vice Moderator of the Guyan Valley Baptist Association. 

2004 -   He was called and served as the Senior Pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Vandalia, Charleston, WV, and as the President of Vandalia Terrace Housing Apartments, Charleston, WV.

2004 - 2006 -    He served as Treasurer for the WV Baptist State Convention.

2005 - 2008 -  He served as the Dean of the Congress of Christian Education for the Mount Olivet Baptist Association, Charleston, WV; executive member of the Churchmanship council; a member of the credentials committee for New Pastors and Deacons, and the assistant recording secretary for the WV Baptist Sate Convention, Hilltop, WV.                       

Pastor Dillard has shared as a mentor for Inroads, (an academic excellence program for gifted academic high school and college students), a coach for Little League baseball and Biddy basketball, a computer instructor, teacher’s aid-youth special education classes, and home Bible Study

The four bronze doors at the entrance of the church were inspired by the motif of the imported stained glass adorning the Sanctuary.

The Windows Represent the Following:

The Crown: The crown denotes the top of head, an ornament. The reward was to all who live faithfully.

The Rake:  God will judge the world and our lives.

The Anchor:  Christ is the one whom our lives must be anchored.

The Holy Bible:  The Holy Word and Sacred Writings comprise the Old and New Testaments and revealed the will of God for all the world and for each of our lives.

The Altar: Alter is the most sacred part of a church.

The Ark: A large boat which Noah’s family wss saved and each kind of animal from the flood.

The Chalice – Cup – and grapes, a symbol of Holy Communion. A memorial of Christ’s atoning death and visible token of Christian fellowship.

Ten Commandments: These Commandments form a complete summary of the Moral Law. A personal code of ethics for life of each individual, which observed by all world create a godly society.

Upper Rear Balcony

Cross:  It is to remind us of the means by which our salvation was purchased.

Dove: A very clean bird – denotes devotion, affection, cleanliness, tenderness, and kindness.

Lily:  The lily denotes new life, purity, the everlasting life of a Christian.

Star: The symbol, which represent the manifestation of Jesus to all the world or to the Gentiles. 

These windows at St. Paul are not only an excellence or grandeur of beauty but a storehouse of religious inspirational guidance.

            “Upon this rock I will build my church; and the
            gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matt. 16:18.)

Over the years the many sacrifices made and are still being made by many prayers, loyalty, guidance, tithes and offering and the determination to carry out God’s Work - reminds us of  one of God’s Promise – Proverb 3:6

"In everything you do, put God first and He will crown your efforts with success."

May our Heavenly Father continue to bless us at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church as we go forward awaiting His second coming, and pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

“TO GOD BE THE GLORY”

Consecration Service: For the Month of August the Consecration Service will be presented by the Young Adult Choir. Wednesday night dinner will be provided by the Male Chorus.

Summer Hours: St. Paul’s summer hours will continue through the end of August. Sunday School will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Consecration & Candle lighting at 10:15 a.m.; Morning Worship from 10:30 – Noon.

AUGUST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

August  15^th:  SPMBC Male Chorus will be in concert at Levi First Missionary Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15^th for their Annual Men’s Day.

August 16^th: A pre-convention musical will be presented by the SPMBC Male Chorus on Monday, August 16^th at the WV Baptist State Convention at Hilltop, WV. The State Baptist Annual Convention will be held  from August 17^th – August 19^th.

August 21^st: SPMBC Male Chorus will be ministering in song at Hansford Center on Saturday, August 21^st. A dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. and the Songfest will begin at 6:00 p.m.

St. Paul Baptist Church, through its 143 years of existence in rendering service to God and humanity, can be proud of having had the praiseworthy services of twenty-one faithful and efficient pastors. Dr. Michael A. Poke, Sr. our twenty-second and present pastor has been with us since June 10, 2001. Since his tenure the following projects and improvements have been accomplished.
The development of a

Church Mission Statement

Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through Worship, Evangelism, Discipleship, Stewardship, and Fellowship."

A revived Youth Ministry, Praise Dancers, Back-to-School Prayer Meeting, New Membership Classes for Adults and Youth, Men's Bible Class, Upgraded Telephone System, New Hymnals, addition of a Church Secretary, the issuing of Bibles and Baptismal Certificates to New Members, Tape Ministry, Radio Ministry, Children's Church, Church Pictorial Directory, Greeters Ministry, New Member Packets, Visitor Packets, Sacrificial Giving Campaign, the Selling of old Property and the Purchase of Two Additional Properties, God Has Done It Again Campaign, Saint Paul Community and Economic Development Corporation, In 2002, 2004, and 2008 Saint Paul received honors from the State Convention for the most Baptisms in the State (over 100 people have been baptized in 9 years), Ordained 3 Deacons, 2 Ministers, and Licensed 2 Sons in the Ministry, in less than a year Saint Paul has paid cash for a New Van and a new Air Condition unit totaling over $32,000.00 dollars.  

A News Letter “The Vision” was created and is being distributed quarterly.

The Website ”(stpaulbaptist.com)” was created. The site features the following information on the Internet. 

History of the Church
Direction to the Church
Biography of Pastor Poke
Pictures of Members
Special Events
Weekly Bulletin

We worship through our song, our prayer, meditation, and the word of God. We witness through

our daily deeds, and we serve by being Disciples of Christ.

Today’s Sermon

Theme: “Building From Within in 2010”
Colossians 2:6-7   11 Timothy 1:6-7

Sunday Service Van Schedule

For a ride to church on Sunday, please call the Church Office by Friday at 1:00 p.m. (3047271742). Riders must be ready by 8:00 a.m. for pick-up. The van will be making only one trip in the morning and another after service.  NO EXCEPTIONS

1^ST Sun. -  Glenn Harris

2^nd Sun-  Calvin Woods

3^rd Sun -  Dale Young

4^th  Sun-  Lyn Smith

When a Fifth Sunday occurs, Rev. Willie Washington will be driving the van.

Cut along dotted lines

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PRAYER REQUEST CARD

Name:___________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

   Unsaved                                Sick                                      Hospital

    Death                                   Serviceman                              Other

Comments:

               “And all things whatsoever ye shall as in prayer, believing, ye shall receive (Matt: 21:22, KJV).

Please put  in the collection tray.  You may also send prayer request to mstrawther@aol.com

ST. PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

143^RD CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

August 8, 2010

3:00 p.m. Service

Master of Ceremony…...Dr. Michael A. Poke, Sr., Pastor

Praise & Worship…………………..………Young Adult Choir

Welcome ……………Brother Lyn Smith, Minister of Music

Ministry in Song……………………….Calvary Church Choir
                                 A & B Selection

Church History………………..Deacon Marshall Strawther

Anniversary Prayer

Ministry in Song……………………..Calvary Church Choir

Offering………………………………………………………Ushers

Introduction of Speaker…………………….…..Pastor Poke

Ministry in Song……………………….Calvary Church Choir

        Ministry of the Word
Dr. Franklin Murphy, Sr.
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor
Huntington, WV

Call to Discipleship

Remarks

Benediction

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church's History

 
                   The St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of St. Albans, West Virginia, was established by Reverend Moses P. Hall in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brooks, with the cooperation of family groups living in the vicinity of the mouth of Coal River in the year 1867.

August 22^nd:  Pastor Poke will be the guest speaker at 16^th Street Baptist Church in Huntington (Rev. Roy Terry’s Church) for their 105^th Anniversary at 3:30 p.m. on August 22^nd. SPMBC Male Chorus and Young Adult Choir will be joining Pastor Poke on this occasion. All are welcome to come.

August 23^rd: Back-to-School Prayer Meeting will be held Monday, August 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. Place of meeting will be provided at a later date. Please plan to join us to pray for our teachers, students and schools for the school year ahead.

August 28^th: Mt. Olivet Music Convention will be here at SPMBC, Saturday, August 28^th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 29^th at 2:30 p.m.

August 29^th: God Has Done It Again, Sunday and Mission Sunday.

Wednesday Bible Study Van Schedule

For Wednesday night ride to Bible Study please call the Church office by Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. (3047271742).

Thank you for your cooperation.

                          1^st Wed -  PickUp - Glenn Harris - Return - Dale Young

2^nd Wed – PickUp&Return  Rick Kinney & Chris Claytor
3^rd Wed -  PickUp – Earl Coleman - Return - Shannon Burton

4^th Wed – PickUp& Return - Ricky Kinney & Chris Claytor 5^th Wed – PickUp – Earl Coleman – Return Shannon Burton 

          He has studied at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV. and Marshall University in Huntington, He has also completed numerous religious studies through Moody Bible Institute. He is presently enrolled in the Graduate Degree Program of Palmer Theological Seminary of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a satellite campus in Ripley, WV., where he is completing his Master of Divinity Degree.
          In March of 2007, Rev. Murphy was recognized for his many years of service and accomplishments in Baptist ministry and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree, from the Virginia University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia.
         He has previously served as President of the State Progressive National Baptist Association and Convention of WV. Dr. Murphy has shepherded the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in South Charleston, Mt Olive Miss. Baptist Church in Logan, St. John Miss. Baptist Church in Montgomery and is presently into his 17^th year of shepherding the Calvary Miss. Baptist Church in Huntington.
          Married to the former Marie A. Nicholson, he is the father of four adult children (Carolyn, Franklin Jr., Stephen and Stefanie). He also has 11 grandchildren.
          Pastor Murphy has committed his life to preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ, in the tradition of the great African-American preachers who proudly embraced their culture.

 Pray Always For All Our Members and Friends,

Our God Does Hear and Answers Prayers.

NURSING HOME:

Golden Living Center – PO Box 350 – Glasgow, WV 25086

Heartland of Chas, 3819 Chesterfield Ave., Chas, WV 25304

Golden Living Center, St. Albans, WV  25177

Marmet Center, One Sutphin Dr., Marmet, WV  25315

Mama’s Place, PO Box 208, Institute, WV 25112

Nursing Home, 1454 E. Land, Columbus, OH 43203

HOME:

Sis. Ruth Elliott…………..……......208 ½ Bream St. Charleston, 25302

Bro. Nathaniel Gordon.. .................1107 Pinewood Dr., Dunbar 25064

Sis. Virginia Jackson ..….............6970 Cedar Dr., Riverdale, GA 30296

Sis. Vernetta Williams....1510 Bridlewood Lane, Raymore, MO 64083

Members and Friends Requesting Prayer:

Sis. Lillie Mitchell, Elizabeth Adkins; Janet Wolfe (Nichole Garrett’s grandmother); The Dudley Family, Rev. Robert Franklin, St. Louis, Mo.(Brother of Doris Rowe) Gordon Rowe; Lillie Mitchell, Phillip Adams, Bertha Ratford; Essie Poke (Pastor’s grandmother); Ray Bell, Vida Garrett; Jack Spencer, Sr.; Nada Patricia Jones Johnson (Emma Matchen’s Sister);  Cheniesa Farmer (Army); Alfred James (Donna James’s son); Naomi Harris; James Harris, Sr.; Emmanuel Bego; Brandon Sherrod; Roger Smith; Ramona Wiley; Linda Payne;  Nautice Kinney; Meghan Wiley; Michael Bush; Montell & Tunissha Marshall (montell.d.marshall@us.army.mil); and the Uncommitted and Unsaved.

AUGUST 2010

August Anniversaries

   If you were born in August or have an anniversary

    and your name does not appear on this list, please

      contact the secretary’s office at 304-727-1742.

If you would like to feature something on the site contact sterlingdoris@suddenlink.net or call 304-768-7124. If you need a picture taken for the website please contact Deacon Marshall Strawther.

Challenge No. 2 – brothers, father and son, sisters, husband and wife, brothers, daughter and mother, brothers, husband and wife, brothers, father and son.

 Challenge No. 2 - What Relation?

How are the following Bible characters related?

Answers 

 Answers are found on the bottom of the birthday page. Each week for the month of August you will be tested on your knowledge of the Bible. “Study to show yourself approved.”