MIDDLEBOURNE, WV 26149 We thank you so very much
for the past year we received your paper. May God bless you all
. . . There is one topic we would like to see in your paper that
is on Divorce and Remarriage. We have discussed this topic and
we see it in different ways. We would appreciate any help you
can give us. Betty Adams of the Iuka Church of Christ, Rt 1, Box
269.
WALDORF, MD 20602 The Waldorf church of Christ
will conduct a revival meeting May 15-18 with Burt Jones, speaking.
The theme will be: A New Beginning. For further information, contact
Richard Van Horn, -30 Village St. 301 843-8636. email: cocw@comcast.net
Web Page: cocw.home.Comcast.net
MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041-1215 Enclosed is a small
end-of-the-year contribution to your fine work with WV Christian.
My prayer is that you will be around for many years doing this
work for our Lord. Also, I am enclosing the addresses of our two
men who will graduate from WVSOP at the end of Jan., '05. They
are Dan Mitchell, who will be working for the church at Moorefield,
WV., and Jeremy Main, who will be working at Chester, WV., with
Frank Higginbotham. Elizabeth Robison. 3 Olive Ave.
ERWIN, TN 37650 I recently received a copy of
the January 2005 issue of West Virginia Christian. I thoroughly
enjoyed reading and studying the articles that were written and
printed therein. It's good to read a brotherhood publication that's
doctrinally sound and balanced in its approach. I pray that this
will be the case for years to come. I've enclosed $10 and hope
you'll add me to your mailing list . . . I look forward to next
month's issue! Keep up the good work! -Terry R. Townsend, 710
Rock Creek Road. (Editor's note: We appreciate these encouraging
words. Brother Townsend preaches for the Erwin church of Christ.
He has written an excellent article that we plan to print in next
month's issue.)
PARKERSBURG, WV 26104 - God blessed the North
End congregation in 2004. In March 2004, the construction of our
new facility was completed. Our old auditorium has been remodeled
into a multi-purpose room and with the help of many of our members
two other rooms were remodeled into a large kitchen. This facility
has been a blessing in allowing our members to spend more time
in fellowship together and for providing meals for those who have
had a death in the family.
Two additional elders, Steve McIntire and Randy
Meredith, were appointed on September 26, 2004. These men will
be very capable in doing the work that God has given them. They
will be serving with elders: Mark Berry, Dick Cook, Gene Petty
and Bob Wright.
On February 6, 2005, additional deacons were appointed.
They are: Bob Cameron, Harley Cox, Jamey Eaton, Dana Fouss, Kevin
Grose, Gary Petty, Bob Reed and Skip Slatton. Those who have been
serving the congregation are: Dave Butterfield, Ron Cook, Ken
Grose, Doug Jones, Jim Kerns, Bob Kirby, Jim Ullom and Darren
Wilson. The appointment of these additional men will help the
elders in reaching out to our community. It is an exciting time
when men of the congregation apply themselves and come to a point
in their lives when they are qualified to serve in this capacity.
We are thankful to God for all of these men.
During 2004, we had 14 restored and 5 baptisms.
We had two deaths: Mary Ellen Nicola, who had moved to California
and Lee King, who had been a member at North End since 1960. Lee
was well-known for his joy in living the Christian life and his
enthusiasm for getting things done and getting people to work
in the kingdom. He always had a great smile and a warm greeting
for those who attended North End. He is greatly missed.
Our spring gospel meeting is planned for April
17-20 with Steve Higginbotham of Glasgow, Kentucky. We have scheduled
Gary Workman to be our keynote speaker for the 2007 Ohio Valley
Lectureship that will be held at North End. We ask that all pray
for our efforts to reach the lost. Eddie Cooper, 1301 West Virginia
Ave.
MEMPHIS, TN 38125 The Memphis School of Preaching
will conduct its 39th Annual Lectureship March 27-31. The theme
will be "What Is Man?" -3950 Forest Hill Irene Road.
(901) 751-2242. www.msop.org msop@msop.org
SALEM, WV 26426 We have had 3 baptisms since our
last report. One has been restored in our Care Center work. Two
of our members who were residents of Care Centers have recently
died; we rejoice in their hope in Christ. Our Spring Gospel Meeting
is scheduled for April 17-22 with Will Montgomery, of East Liverpool,
OH, preaching.
AUSTIN, TX 78748-5399 The Southwest church of
Christ will conduct its 24th Annual Southwest Lectureship April
9-13. The theme will be "Authentic Christianity In Modern
Times." -8900 Manchaca Rd. (512) 282-2486. swcoc@ev1.net