The Baptist Bridge

January 2012 Edition By the grace of God, the Philippi Baptist Church shall Embrace, Model, and Share the love of God through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Philippi Baptist Church 107 Church St. Philippi, WV 26416 (304) 457-3206

Inside this Issue From the Pastor2 Prayer list3 Birthdays...3 Announcements...3,4 Getting to Know..5

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107 Church Street Philippi, WV 26416(304)457-3206 philippibaptist@frontier.com
Jon Villers, Pastor Lisa Dadisman, Secretary Eddy Poling, Praise and Worship Leader Jud Bracey, Choir Director Zvezdana Vlasic, Custodian

Happy New Year!

It is a privilege to be starting this new year with you! I am excited to see what 2012 will have in store for Philippi Baptist. In February, we start our third year together in ministry. I wanted to thank you all for your generous Christmas Gift, your thoughtful cards, and words of encouragement. We are blessed in so many ways. I ran across a poem that gives great insight into this new year: Another Year Is Dawning

Another year is dawning, Dear Master, let it be, In working, or in waiting, Another year with Thee. Another year of mercies, Of faithfulness and grace; Another year of gladness In the shining of Thy face. Another year of progress, Another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days. Another year of service, Of witness of Thy love, Another year of training For holier work above. Another year is dawning, Dear Master, let it be On earth, or else in heaven Another year for Thee. --Francis Ridley Havergal (1874) So in working or in waiting, may we allow God to reign supreme in our lives! I'll give the prophet Jeremiah our final word for the start of this year! Lamentations 3:22-24 The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, The LORD is " my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"NASB) ( Shalom, Pastor Jon
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Please keep these individuals and their families in your prayers.

A-B College President Rick Creehan, faculty, staff, and students. Robert and Susan Ball, The Family of Angela Smithson-Cash, Billy Coontz, Blaine Corder, Audrey Cross, Berenita Dadisman, David Dye, Becky and Mike Elmore, Otilia Franke, Jim Friend, Carl Gant, Jane Gibbons, Joe and Beverly Gouer, Caton Hill, Joyce Kerr, Linda Kines, Matt Lake, Amanda Means, Billie Moore, Ruth Mahaffey, Burt Marks, Donna Moore, Don Murray, Bryson Parker, Brenda and Gary Price, Melvin Richter, Margaret Salimi, Kaley Sinsel, Vangie Shaffer, Dr. Richard Shearer, Solomon Sorrells, John Scott, Megan Scott, The Family of Cortez Tipton, Mary Tamulitis, Darlen Waddell and Rev. Sue Wolfe. Unspoken requests for family members, unsaved, personal and community concerns, those with job and home loss, and other financial difficulties. Our national, state, and county leaders and officials. Victims, their families and friends of crime, war and violence throughout our country. Military personnel and their families throughout the world. Relatives and friends of those serving our country: Tim Jenkins, Chris Mossburg, Taylor Smith, Major Kris Wood and Captain AaronCross. Thank you for fighting for our freedom and we pray for each and everyone on this list. ______________________________________________________________________________

Birthdays in January
January 3rd-Elizabeth Sweet, Anthony Thorpe, Allen Chem. January 4th-Elizabeth Withers. January 7th-Ben Mattsinger. January 9th-Sue Lobello, Robert Digman. January 10th-Petar Vlasic, Jeff Allen. January 12-Jessica Henson. January 13-Megan Davis. January 17-Maria Sommer, Jean Smith. January 20th-Linda Long. January 22nd-Alex Withers. January 23-Dennis Stull. January 29th-Brian Hicks. January 30th-Amanda Cobb

Happy Birthday to all of you. Enjoy the New Year!

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Please remember that Heart & Hand volunteer night is on the first Monday of every month. Next volunteer work night is January 9th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Next month they will resume the regularly scheduled
date. The first Monday of every month from 6:30-8:30p.m.

ABWM NEWS
Book of the month: Hosea ABW will meet January 3rd at 9:30 a.m.

DID YOU JOIN BEFORE 1980?? The Church Council is putting together a list of the members of PBC, based on annual reports dating back to 1980. WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you or someone you know joined the church BEFORE 1980, please send the names to Barbara Smith. These should include both resident members and non-residents who are still members. Barbaras addresses16 Willis Lane, Philippi or email her at smith_b@ab.edu. OR you can call her at 304-457-3038.

A BIG THANK YOU FOR SOMEONE SO DEAR TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY Elsie Frye would like to thank her church family so very much for the generous and thoughtful gift she received from her church family. ___________________________________________________________________________ Elsie is a blessing to us all and we appreciate all she does for the church so selflessly. It is her bright and smiling face that greets us all and never lets a child go by without shaking her hand. I believe she is trying at the same time to teach them to respect others. Thank you Miss Elsie! You are greatly appreciated!

Board of Outreach and Missions January is America for Christ Offering 2012. America for Christ gifts support Christ-centered ministries that engage discipleship across the United States and Puerto Rico through evangelism training, missional church learning experiences, discipleship resources, youth initiatives, volunteer ministries and disaster response, plus initiatives that fight poverty and so much more. So please find it in your heart to give if you can.

On the Road Again

Whether its a holiday weekend in Knoxville, where Logans parents live, or a romp in the sand at Sunset Beach, North Carolina, where Laurens parents live, or a visit with Laurens sister in Baltimore or Logans brother in St. Louis, or maybe another tour with the Concert Choir or the West Virginians or the Jazz Ensemble, the Lindsey family is constantly on the go. Lauren grew up in Romney and graduated from Alderson-Broaddus with a degree in Music Education. She earned her masters degree at Illinois State University and then, after teaching in Danville, Illinois, headed for the University of Southern Mississippi to work on her doctorate in Choral Conducting. It was there that she and Logan met. Logan grew up on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and earned his bachelors degree at Southern Mississippi, his masters at the University of South Dakota. He and Lauren were married in 2006. Finally, they came back where they belongedWest Virginia--, and this is where they hope to stay. Nina, a dead ringer for both of her parents, was born here in 2010. In addition to directing four choral groupsincluding The West VirginiansLauren, Assistant Professor at A-B, teaches Music History, Conducting, and the introductory freshman music course. Logan teaches tuba and euphonium and directs the Jazz Ensemble. He also teaches private lessons. Having joined Philippi Baptist Church in the fall of 2011, the Lindseys say that they are glad to be part of the congregation. Its like family, Lauren says. We immediately felt welcome, and we felt that even though we wouldnt be able to attend regularlybecause of touring with the groups we conduct--we might have something to contribute. And we know well receive. Along with helping with Wee Church, the Lindseys see themselves involved in assisting with worship services, and Logan smiles and says, Im willing to help with whatever needs to be done. Im a hands-on person and a people person. Obviously, the Lindseysincluding Nina--are a great addition to the PBC congregation.

Philippi Baptist Church 107 Church Street Philippi, West Virginia 26416

To my dear church family, I am very honored and happy to be on the staff of the Philippi Baptist Church. It is a joy to be able to serve the church that has been home to my family and I for many years. I also greatly appreciated the generous gift recently bestowed upon me. Thank you so much! May God bless you in the new year! In Christ, Zvezdana Vlasic __________________________________________________________________________ I want to thank each and every one of you for the gifts that you gave generously bestowed upon me. Whether it be money, advice, a kind word or just a smile. Each and every one of you have made a difference in my life. You have made me want to be a better person. And for this I am grateful. Your wonderful example of kindness and forgiveness has made me want to give it back to others. Thank you all for enriching my life. It is an honor to be your secretary. In loving kindness, Lisa Dadisman