Announcement Archives - West Virginia Baptist Convention

Jan 22

5

Men’s Prayer Breakfasts

By Todd McClure | Announcement | No Comments

Our annual Men’s Prayer Breakfast is an important day for our American Baptist Men, where we invite other men from around our state to join us for a morning of breakfast, Bible Study and prayer.

Each year, we also collect an offering. This year’s offering will go to support the AB Men’s Scholarship Program.

Below is a listing of prayer breakfast locations and contact information for each location. We hope that you will join us!

Broad Run Association:
Broad Run Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Jason Skaggs: 304-719-8786

Coal River Association:
Racine First Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Anthony Pratt: 304-837-3725

Eastern Association:
Petersburg First Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Shannon Earle: 304-257-7853

Elk Valley Association:
Long Run Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Robey Godfrey: 304-364-8165

Fairmont Association:
Bethesda Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Steve Higgins: 304-288-3264

Fayette Association:
Fayetteville Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Robert Bates 304-574-0668

Good Hope Association:
Hopewell Baptist Church
8:30 AM
Andy Robinson: 304-372-8696

Goshen Association:
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Mike Harriman: 304-329-2554

Greenbrier-Raleigh Association (Feb 10th):
Mt. Jackson Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Brad Starcher: 304-651-4173

Guyandotte Association:
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church (Huntington)
8:30 AM
Jim Mitchell: 304-690-3100

Harrisville Association:
Harrisville Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Bobby Perine: 304-643-2289

Hopewell Association:
Quinwood First Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Chad Rodes: 304-646-5867

Judson Association:
Nutter Fort, First Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Ron Owens: 304-695-0560

Kanawha Valley Association:
Calvary Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Ed Rogers: 304-210-8943

Little Kanawha Association:
Sand Fork Baptist Church
March 9 at 9:00 AM
Tony Conrad: 304-997-1715

Logan-Mingo Association:
Matewan Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Carl Butler: 304-426-8641

Panhandle Association:
Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church
8:30 AM
Bill Stout: 740-381-2733

Parkersburg Association:
Sunrise Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Casey Dawson: 304-474-3342

Rockcastle Association (Feb 17th):
Rockcastle Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Chuck Cook: 304-890-2726

Teays Valley Association:
Main Street Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Jeff Fetty: 304-962-8125
or
Hurricane First Baptist Church
8:00 AM
Wayne Saunders: 304-562-9281

Twelve Pole Association:
Big Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church
10:00 AM
Tony Perry: 304-638-0033

Union Association:
Hepzibah Baptist Church
9:00 AM
Alan Rosenberger: 304-278-5504

Nov 05

0

Annual Meeting Recap

By Todd McClure | Announcement | No Comments

In case you missed our 2023 WVBC Annual Meeting at South Parkersburg Baptist Church, below are some the recordings from the main sessions. More videos can be found on our YouTube channel.

Our keynote speaker, Verlon Fosner, also has several resources that we can provide you, if interested. To request these resources, email Todd McClure.

Aug 12

1

Help Support Middle East Victims

By Kayla Starcher | Announcement, Uncategorized | No Comments

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, International Ministries (IM) urgently requests prayers for peace across Israel, Gaza, and the surrounding area.

Together, along with the European Baptist Federation and Baptist World Alliance, we mourn with those who have lost loved ones, and we lift up prayers for peace and justice. Even during suffering and conflict, God’s light and faithfulness remain. We urge our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to be peacemakers who reject any restrictions on human rights based on geography, ethnicity, or faith. As the hands and feet of Jesus, we unequivocally denounce terrorism and all acts of violence that target innocent civilians.

“The developing tragedy in Israel and Gaza breaks our hearts as we learn of the violence against innocent civilians and anticipate a growing number of casualties,” says Charles Jones, Area Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Liberia. “Please join us in praying for God’s intervention, comfort for those who mourn, and a transformed commitment to peace and justice in this troubled land – the land of our Savior’s birth and life.”

We pray for protection, peace, and comfort over our local partners in this region, including the Association of Baptist Churches in Israel, Bethlehem Bible College, Christian Mission to Gaza, and Lebanese Society for Educational and Social Development. We thank God for the safety of our global servants Melanie Baggao and Dan and Sarah Chetti, who serve in this area.

Let us stand together with those suffering in this time of complexity and violence. Our partners in the region have shared the following calls for prayer:

•Pray for lasting peace, hope, security, and freedom for the entire region.
•Pray for God’s comfort to be with those who are grieving lost loved ones.
•Pray for healing for those who have been wounded during the conflict.
•Pray for the safety and liberation of those who are being held hostage.
•Pray for wisdom and discernment during the facilitation of a peace mediation process.
•Pray for wisdom and discernment for the leaders.
•Pray for unity in God’s church.
•Pray for God to use Christians as witnesses of his love.
•Pray that Christians around the world will give generously to local partners who will holistically minister to people in this region.

Please also pray for IM’s local colleagues, global servants, and for the people they serve as we continue to monitor the developing situation. In the words of the prophet Micah, we hope to “act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly” (6:8) in pursuit of restorative peace and justice for all people.

World Relief Officer Lisa Rothenberger shares, “We are witnessing the mounting humanitarian needs on both sides of this conflict, and the coming days and weeks will determine the level of destruction in this region. What we know for sure is that there already is and will be an enormous human need for months and years to come. War creates a great need for physical rebuilding of homes, schools, medical facilities, and other infrastructure. It also leaves behind extraordinary psychological impact on families, communities, and entire countries. Working with our local partners in response to the needs they identify, we will respond and steward all funds to meet the needs of the innocent civilians regardless of location.”

Donations can be made through the WVBC by marking your check or remittance form “OGHS – Middle East Relief.” You can also give online by clicking the button below and choosing “OGHS” in the drop-down.

GIVE ONLINE

Apr 06

2

Engaging Mental Health with Hope Conference Recap

By Kayla Starcher | Announcement | No Comments

The Engaging Mental Health with Hope Conference was held on March 25, 2023, at Gassaway Baptist Church. The purpose of the conference was to provide our WVBC family with opportunities for connection, education and support in mental health first-aid, emotional intelligence, anxiety and depression. Michelle Nietert served as the keynote speaker, and additional Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) from within our WVBC family served as workshop leaders. You can watch recordings of both of Michelle’s presentations and each of the workshops below.