Beaver Creek Church

RECAP: ASK ALREADY based on Matthew 7:7-12

Who do we believe God to be? Sometimes, we have incorrect beliefs or misconceptions about God. We might think God is a judge, and as a result, constantly live our lives under a watchful eye. Or we might view God as disinterested, believing that God doesn’t care about us. Or we might believe God is only “love” as defined by this world, and so there is no attempt to live in holiness. In our world, many have no room for God, just believing him to be a figment of our imagination. Without God, there is no hope. How many live without hope today?

What we truly believe about God will manifest itself in how we live. Jesus understood this as well. When he came to this earth, the people of God believed that God was completely unattainable unless you were one of the elect or righteous leadership. But Jesus demolished that misconception, showing us that all can access God and that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence! What does Jesus want us to understand?

1. God gives to those who ask. God’s ear is always listening. Even if it seems like God is not listening or doesn’t care, he is listening and does care. Rather, he wants us to continue to ask, so he can continue to show his faithfulness. God never turns away from the one asking for help. The answer might not be what we want, but he will answer.

2. God can be found by those who seek. We don’t have to remain lost in a sea of despair and hopelessness; if we reach out, God will find us! Even when we are in the pit, he will rescue us and bring us out! Will we seek first the kingdom of God? Nothing else will satisfy.

3. God can open closed doors. Sometimes, a door is closed for a reason. It does not mean that God has closed every door, but those that lead to destruction. We sometimes end in trouble when we push our way through a closed door! Instead, humble yourself and wait for the open door. When it comes, walk through the door that God has opened.

4. God can be trusted. We are conditioned today to trust no one, as well as to reject authority. But as a parent cares for the well-being of their children, God cares for us. That capacity to care comes from God in the first place! God will give us what we need to thrive. His path is good and leads to the path of life.

5. God gives us what is good. God is actively working on our behalf. Even when it seems like our world is falling apart, God has a way of taking the brokenness and pain and bringing restoration in the midst of it.

What do we believe about God? God can be trusted. Ask. Seek. Knock. Trust. Live. See what God can do!

Questions for Reflection

1) What misconception of God do you personally struggle with?

2) Do you regularly ask God to meet your needs? Why or why not?

3) What do you seek or strive after above all else? Where is God in the equation?

4) Do you trust God? Why or why not?

5) What closed door do you need to be opened? Pray that God can show you the open door.

Upcoming Service

This Sunday, Pastor Ryan will continue the study in the discipline of guidance with the sermon titled, “God Given GPS”, based on John 16:1-15. Who did the Lord send us as a guide? And how can we listen to that guidance? Come or tune in Sunday to find out!

Daily Bible Readings for May 16 – 22

May 16: Numbers 14 How did the nation respond to the spies? To Joshua & Caleb? To the Lord?

May 17: Numbers 22:21-41 What guidance did a donkey give Balaam? The angel? Did he listen?

May 18: Deuteronomy 6 What guidance did Moses give the nation in his farewell address? Did they listen?

May 19: Judges 7 What guidance did the Lord give to Gideon? Did he listen?

May 20: Judges 13 What guidance did an angel give Manoah and his wife? Did they listen?

May 21: Judges 16 What guidance did Samson provide Delilah? Did she listen? What was the cost?

May 22: Ruth 3 What guidance did Naomi give to Ruth? What was the result?

This Week’s  Events:

Thursday, May 18–Leadership Team Meeting @ 7 pm

Sunday, May 21–Children’s Church Meeting after church

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, May 28–Instachoir Picnic @ 5 pm

Summer hours return June 4. First Sunday breakfast 8:45, Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30.

Sunday, June 4–New Bible Study begins

Saturday, June 17–Father/Son Dinner, 5 pm

Sunday, June 18–Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, June 25–Outdoor Worship

Sunday, June 25–Summer Vespers @ 6 pm

Announcements:

Guidance– Spiritual Discipline Challenge

This week, you are going to develop a prayer list. In the first column, write down the names of individuals that have specific needs. You can use the prayer list below as a launching point! In the second column, write down specific needs that you yourself have, or questions that you are waiting to have answered. In the final column, write down specific wants. Then, take time each day to go through your list and ask God to work in each of the columns. When God answers, or a need is met, record the date.

Graduate Recognition

We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 18. If you have a graduate, please contact the church office so we can make sure they are recognized and honored. We are aware of six graduates already. We also are asking for a photo of each graduate to be submitted to the office.

BIRTHDAYS NEEDED!

If you are a newer attendee at Beaver Creek,  please call the office or leave in the offering plate your birth date so we do not miss anyone!

Call for Worship Leaders and Children’s Story

We are in need of both worship leaders and children’s storytellers. If you would like to serve, contact Alice Over (worship leading) or Phyllis Simmons (children’s story).

Extraordinary Women’s Conference

This is an opportunity for the ladies of the church. The Extraordinary Women’s Conference returns to Lynchburg this year on October 13-14! Some of the speakers include Tim Tebow, Mandisa, Julie Clinton, Hannah Keeley, and others, with a concert from Big Daddy Weave and worship led by Michael O’Brien. The cost is $64 for basic and $84 for gold as long as you register by March 31. The Fidelis class really would like to see if we can get a group of women together to go. If you are interested, please contact the church office. If there is a large enough group, there can potentially be a discounted group rate.

New Bible Study!

During the Summer months of June, July, and August, we will be doing a new study based on Jennie Allen’s book “Get Out of Your Head.” Do you want to recognize the toxic spirals in your life that leave you feeling far away from God? Do you want to be equipped in how to win the battle in your mind and draw closer to Christ? Then this short study will be good for you!

We are still working on the details as far as time. If you are interested in possibly joining this study, please either call the office, or let Lynne Lent or Bill Wood know so we have an idea of how many books to order. Child care will be provided.

Call to Prayer 

Let us continue to pray for our nation in the following ways:

1) National return to God

2) Repentance of personal sin

3) Repentance of corporate sin

4) Healing for the brokenness of relationships

5) Our leaders

6) Revival

7) Guidance for our congregation in the days ahead

Idea Box!

What do you want to see at Beaver Creek? What are some ideas you have for the long-term growth of our congregation? Any outrageous outreach ideas? Please either email Pastor Ryan or write them down and place them in the brown suggestion box in the narthex. Dream big!

Nursery

The Christian Education Team is looking for six to eight volunteers for the nursery during the Sunday School hour and church hour. There will be a signup sheet in the back. If you would be willing to volunteer to allow our families to be able to participate in worship, please let one of the members of Christian Education know (Theresa Eckard, Scott McAvoy, Becky Whitmore), or sign up on the signup sheet!

Children’s Church & Meeting

The Christian Education team would like to relaunch children’s church for our kids, as well as for the kids in our community without a church home. To be successful, we need six to eight volunteers who would be willing to give up one Sunday either a month or every other month to minister to our children. If you are interested, please let one of Christian Education know, email the church office, or sign up on the sign-up sheet on Sunday.

The hope is that as we build our children’s ministry, more young families will want to participate in the church.

There will be a meeting after church for interested volunteers on Sunday, May 21. This will be an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas, as well as to hear from the Christian Education Team the hope for children’s church.

Sight & Sound Interest

The Fidelis class is looking at sponsoring a church-wide trip to Sight & Sound in 2024. But before the class can investigate bus prices and total cost, we want to gauge the true interest in the church. If you are interested and would like to be considered for this one-day event next year, please contact the office or let Pastor Ryan know in the next few weeks.

Graduation Party Invitation

On Saturday, May 27 we will celebrate Samantha Cooper’s graduation from high school. The whole church is invited! The party will take place from 11 am – 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Pastor Ryan for food purposes.

Four Ways to Give! 

1) Mail your tithe into the church office

2) Drop it by the church office on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 am – 1 pm

3) Our online giving platform: https://beavercreekchurchva.churchcenter.com/giving

4) Drop off in the offering plate on Sunday!

Prayer Needs

Continue to Keep in Prayer our members in Skilled Care Facilities: Mary G Miller, Shirley Miller & Carolyn Wine

Eddie Baker (health)

Terri Burkholder (health)

Deanne Dastoli (health)

Patsy Dastoli (health)

Elijah Tucker Dean (health)

Natalie Dodge (health)

John Fix (addiction)

Cindy Heatwole (health)

Bob Hess (health)

Tori Jackson (peace)

Darlene LaPrade (health)

Lynne Lent (health)

Alma Long (health & recovery)

Mark Martin (health)

Barbara Meadows (health)

Betty Miller (health)

Norlen Miller (health)

Mary G Miller (health)

Mary M Miller (health)

Savannah Miller (health)

Tami Plaugher (health)

Ann Simmons (health)

Crystal Smith (health)

Whitmore family (house)

Mary Whitmore (health)

Jeff Wilbur (health)

Cindy Wittig (recovery)

Shelvy Wittig (health)

Pastor Ryan Cooper
Beaver Creek Church

RECAP: DIVINE GUIDANCE based on James 4:1-10

If we are a believer in Christ Jesus, we all want to know the will of God. Sometimes, it is very difficult to hear. And when we do hear something, how do we know it is indeed God’s will? This is a reality every believer has faced in their lifetime. How can we know and discern God’s voice?

James addressed that very question with the Jewish Christians. They had recently come through controversy with the Judaizers which led to the first church council meeting. The Jewish Christians were also expelled from Rome, meaning they were scattered throughout the empire. And things were only becoming worse in their homeland. In a few short years, Rome would stomp out a rebellion in Israel, destroying the temple yet again and scattering the people. So this was a people that desperately needed the guidance of God.

To receive God’s divine guidance, we must first identify the areas that keep us from hearing God’s voice. James identified four areas:

1. Fights and quarrels (4:1). These fights and quarrels take our focus away from following after God’s instructions and instead set believer against believer in an attempt to be right. There is a price to being right; sometimes it is not worth paying. If we are right because we are following God’s Word, then we are standing for what is right. But if we are trying to be right because we think we are right, we actually lose, because our focus is more on winning the argument than serving God.

2. Impure motives (4:2-3). Too often we are driven by our internal desires, lusts, passions, and motives. Instead of asking to follow God, we ask to spend what we get on our own pleasures. The pursuit of selfish gain keeps us from recognizing God’s voice, for we are the master!

3. Friendship with the world (4:4). James is very harsh here. Friendship with the world is adultery and hatred toward God! Those who chose to be a friend of the world become an enemy of God! Why is this so? Because when we are living for the world, we are declaring other people and the world’s system to be of greater importance than God. Remember, the first commandment is to have no other gods before God! We can’t have a dual allegiance and truly seek God’s will!

4. Pride (4:5-6). When we are proud, we say we do not need God–we can do this ourselves!

These areas keep us from truly being able to hear God’s voice and discern his will. But James then pointed us in the right direction with six things we can do to orient ourselves to hear:

1. Ask (4:2). We won’t hear God’s will unless we ask him to show us. When we ask God for wisdom, he gives without finding fault! But we must believe and not be double-minded (1:5-8).

2. Submit to God (4:7). We need to come under God’s authority and align our life under his instruction. When we refuse to conform to the pattern of this world, when we offer ourselves as living sacrifices, and when we allow the Spirit to transform our minds, we can know the will of God (Romans 12:1-2).

3. Resist the devil (4:7). We can fight the enemy. We can stand against temptation and remain strong. And when we resist, he will flee from us!

4. Draw near to God (4:8). The more time we spend with God, the more we know his heart. The more we know his heart, the more we can hear his will!

5. Spiritual house cleaning (4:9). We need to cleanse and remove all sin from our hands and heart. Let’s not just put it in the attic; let’s remove it completely!

6. Humility (4:10). When we humble ourselves in the presence of God, he will lift us up!

Questions for Reflection

1) Do you actively seek the will of God for your life?

2) What obstacle stated above do you personally struggle with?

3) What two practices can you implement to help you listen to God’s will?

Upcoming Service

This Sunday, Pastor Ryan will continue the study in the discipline of guidance with the sermon titled, “Ask for It!”, based on Matthew 7:7-12. What should our disposition be when we ask of God? And how should we view God? Come or tune in Sunday to find out!

Daily Bible Readings for May 9 – 15

May 9: Genesis 24 What guidance did Abraham give to one of his servants? Did he listen?

May 10: Genesis 41:1-40 What guidance did God give Pharaoh? Did he listen?

May 11: Exodus 18 What guidance did Jethro give Moses? Did he listen?

May 12: Exodus 20:1-21 What guidance did God give Israel? Did they listen?

May 13: Leviticus 19 What guidance did God give Israel? Did they listen?

May 14: Leviticus 26 What guidance did God give Israel? Did they listen?

May 15: Numbers 13:26-33 What guidance did the spies give the nation?

This Week’s  Events:

Wednesday, May 10–Ministry Team @ 7 pm

Saturday, May 13–Mother/Daughter Banquet @ 5 pm

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, May 28–Instachoir Picnic @ 5 pm

Sunday, June 4–New Bible Study begins

Sunday, June 18–Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, June 25–Outdoor Worship

Sunday, June 25–Summer Vespers @ 6 pm

Announcements:

Guidance– Spiritual Discipline Challenge

In order to receive guidance, we need to first evaluate our readiness to receive guidance. This week, write down first everything you think you do not need guidance for. Then second, write down every area that you do need guidance (knowing God’s will, etc.). Third, write down your personal obstacles to being able to receive guidance (pride, stubborn, etc.).

After doing the above, then take some time in prayer. Ask God first to soften your heart to receive guidance in the areas you listed first. Then confess to God the obstacles you have in hearing. Then ask God to make his way known in the areas we need his help.

Mother Daughter Banquet

The Mother-Daughter Banquet will take place on Saturday, May 13 at 5 pm. Food will be provided by Men’s Fellowship. Perform from the InMotion School of Dance will be the evening entertainment. If you would like to attend, please contact the office for a head count so enough food can be provided. The men need a final head count by Thursday, 1 pm!

Also, if you are a gentleman in the church and would like to help with the serving of the meal to honor the ladies, please contact the office or inform Bill Wood, Joe LaPrade, or Pastor Ryan.

Graduate Recognition

We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 18. If you have a graduate, please contact the church office so we can make sure they are recognized and honored. We are aware of six graduates already. We also are asking for a photo of each graduate to be submitted to the office.

BIRTHDAYS NEEDED!

If you are a newer attendee at Beaver Creek,  please call the office or leave in the offering plate your birth date so we do not miss anyone!

Call for Worship Leaders and Children’s Story

We are in need of both worship leaders and children’s storytellers. If you would like to serve, contact Alice Over (worship leading) or Phyllis Simmons (children’s story).

Extraordinary Women’s Conference

This is an opportunity for the ladies of the church. The Extraordinary Women’s Conference returns to Lynchburg this year on October 13-14! Some of the speakers include Tim Tebow, Mandisa, Julie Clinton, Hannah Keeley, and others, with a concert from Big Daddy Weave and worship led by Michael O’Brien. The cost is $64 for basic and $84 for gold as long as you register by March 31. The Fidelis class really would like to see if we can get a group of women together to go. If you are interested, please contact the church office. If there is a large enough group, there can potentially be a discounted group rate.

New Bible Study!

During the Summer months of June, July, and August, we will be doing a new study based on Jennie Allen’s book “Get Out of Your Head.” Do you want to recognize the toxic spirals in your life that leave you feeling far away from God? Do you want to be equipped in how to win the battle in your mind and draw closer to Christ? Then this short study will be good for you!

We are still working on the details as far as time. If you are interested in possibly joining this study, please either call the office, or let Lynne Lent or Bill Wood know so we have an idea of how many books to order. Child care will be provided.

Call to Prayer 

Let us continue to pray for our nation in the following ways:

1) National return to God

2) Repentance of personal sin

3) Repentance of corporate sin

4) Healing for the brokenness of relationships

5) Our leaders

6) Revival

7) Guidance for our congregation in the days ahead

Idea Box!

What do you want to see at Beaver Creek? What are some ideas you have for the long-term growth of our congregation? Any outrageous outreach ideas? Please either email Pastor Ryan or write them down and place them in the brown suggestion box in the narthex. Dream big!

Nursery

The Christian Education Team is looking for six to eight volunteers for the nursery during the Sunday School hour and church hour. There will be a signup sheet in the back. If you would be willing to volunteer to allow our families to be able to participate in worship, please let one of the members of Christian Education know (Theresa Eckard, Scott McAvoy, Becky Whitmore), or sign up on the signup sheet!

Children’s Church & Meeting

The Christian Education team would like to relaunch children’s church for our kids, as well as for the kids in our community without a church home. To be successful, we need six to eight volunteers who would be willing to give up one Sunday either a month or every other month to minister to our children. If you are interested, please let one of Christian Education know, email the church office, or sign up on the sign-up sheet on Sunday.

The hope is that as we build our children’s ministry, more young families will want to participate in the church.

There will be a meeting after church for interested volunteers on Sunday, May 21. This will be an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas, as well as to hear from the Christian Education Team the hope for children’s church.

Sight & Sound Interest

The Fidelis class is looking at sponsoring a church-wide trip to Sight & Sound in 2024. But before the class can investigate bus prices and total cost, we want to gauge the true interest in the church. If you are interested and would like to be considered for this one-day event next year, please contact the office or let Pastor Ryan know in the next few weeks.

Graduation Party Invitation

On Saturday, May 27 we will celebrate Samantha Cooper’s graduation from high school. The whole church is invited! The party will take place from 11 am – 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Pastor Ryan for food purposes.

Four Ways to Give! 

1) Mail your tithe into the church office

2) Drop it by the church office on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 am – 1 pm

3) Our online giving platform: https://beavercreekchurchva.churchcenter.com/giving

4) Drop off in the offering plate on Sunday!

Prayer Needs

Continue to Keep in Prayer our members in Skilled Care Facilities: Mary G Miller, Shirley Miller & Carolyn Wine

Eddie Baker (health)

Terri Burkholder (health)

Deanne Dastoli (health)

Patsy Dastoli (health)

Elijah Tucker Dean (health)

Natalie Dodge (health)

John Fix (addiction)

Cindy Heatwole (health)

Bob Hess (health)

Tori Jackson (peace)

Darlene LaPrade (health)

Lynne Lent (health)

Alma Long (health & recovery)

Mark Martin (health)

Barbara Meadows (health)

Betty Miller (health)

Norlen Miller (health)

Mary G Miller (health)

Mary M Miller (health)

Savannah Miller (health)

Tami Plaugher (health)

Ann Simmons (health)

Crystal Smith (health)

Whitmore family (house)

Mary Whitmore (health)

Jeff Wilbur (health)

Cindy Wittig (recovery)

Shelvy Wittig (health)

Joyce Wright (health)

Pastor Ryan Cooper
Beaver Creek Church

RECAP: OUR BLESSED HOPE based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Hope is extremely important. We all face seasons in our lives that are extremely difficult. Sometimes, those trying times are so overwhelming, we feel like quitting or throwing in the towel. We grow discouraged, feel defeated, and become disheartened. But when we have hope, even in the darkest of times, we have something to cling to our hold on to. Just like the rebels in Star Wars did not have much in the way of success at first, they had hope–and that small hope was what eventually brought on the victory.

The church at Thessalonica endured a very difficult season. It was a church that was beginning to waiver in its faith, believing things were hopeless. What was more, they grew discouraged as they began to pass away. They grew fearful that something was wrong with them, or that they were cursed because they had not yet witnessed the coming of Jesus. Paul wrote to this church to keep going, to not lose heart, and to cling to a blessed hope. What is this blessed hope? And what should we cling to?

1. Jesus will come again. Jesus said he would return in Matthew 24 & 25. His return will be according to the Word of the Lord. If he said it, it will be, for God’s return never returns empty (Isa 55). But only those who are prepared and ready for it will see it. We need to be listening, prepared for his return, and living in a way that shows our watchfulness (Matt 25).

2. The dead will rise. Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we have hope for resurrection. This was huge for Thessalonica, who believed that once someone entered the realm of Hades, they never escaped. But Jesus conquered death (Hades), hell (Gehenna), and the grave (Sheol). And because he lives, we don’t have to live in fear of death. For if we are in Christ when we pass the portals of this life, we will enter eternal life.

3. The living will be raptured. A day will come when Jesus comes for his saints. If we are living for Christ, we will meet him in the air. Avoid the trap of compromise!

This is the blessed hope we can all cling to. We don’t have to grieve like we have no hope or live full of regret if we have Jesus. We can have the assurance of heaven if Jesus is our Savior, for those who call upon his name and repent of their sins will be saved. But if Jesus is our Lord, and we daily walk with him, we will have the blessed assurance of the day we will see Jesus. No matter what we face, Jesus is in us, and that gives us all the hope we need!

Questions for Reflection

1) Are you facing discouragement or defeat today? Have you taken it to the Lord?

2) Does your life reflect your belief in Christ?

3) If Jesus returns today, would you be ready? If not, what adjustments to your living do you need to make?

4) In what areas do you face the temptation to compromise?

Upcoming Service

This Sunday, Pastor Ryan will start the study in the discipline of guidance with the sermon titled, “Divine Guidance”, based on James 4:1-10. How can we receive good guidance from the Lord? And what gets in our way of receiving good guidance? Come or tune in Sunday to find out!

Daily Bible Readings for May 2 – 8

May 2: Ephesians 3:14-21 What was Paul’s prayer and celebration?

May 3: Philippians 4:4-20 Why did Paul rejoice?

May 4: Colossians 1:15-23 What caused Paul to celebrate?

May 5: 1 Peter 1:3-12 What caused Peter to celebrate?

May 6: Revelation 19:1-10 What is the song of celebration in heaven?

May 7: Genesis 16 What guidance did God provide Hagar? Did she listen?

May 8: Genesis 19:1-29 What guidance did God provide Lot and his family? Did they listen?

This Week’s  Events:

Wednesday, May 3–Christian Education Team @ 8:15 pm

Sunday, May 7–First Sunday Breakfast & First Sunday Offering — Samaritan’s Purse

Monday, May 8–Bible Study @ 7 pm

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, May 10–Ministry Team @ 7 pm

Saturday, May 13–Mother/Daughter Banquet @ 5 pm

Sunday, May 28–Instachoir Picnic @ 5 pm

Sunday, June 4–New Bible Study begins

Sunday, June 18–Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, June 25–Outdoor Worship

Sunday, June 25–Summer Vespers @ 6 pm

Announcements:

Celebration– Spiritual Discipline Challenge

Celebration is very important for our spiritual health. This week, write out all of the things you feel are wrong with the world. Then, name them one by one, and declare that Jesus is the answer and has given the victory. Then, celebrate the promised return of Jesus!

Mother Daughter Banquet

The Mother-Daughter Banquet will take place on Saturday, May 13 at 5 pm. Food will be provided by Men’s Fellowship. Perform from the InMotion School of Dance will be the evening entertainment. If you would like to attend, please contact the office for a head count so enough food can be provided.

Also, if you are a gentleman in the church and would like to help with the serving of the meal to honor the ladies, please contact the office or inform Bill Wood, Joe LaPrade, or Pastor Ryan.

Graduate Recognition

We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 18. If you have a graduate, please contact the church office so we can make sure they are recognized and honored. We are aware of six graduates already.

BIRTHDAYS NEEDED!

If you are a newer attendee at Beaver Creek,  please call the office or leave in the offering plate your birth date so we do not miss anyone!

Call for Worship Leaders and Children’s Story

We are in need of both worship leaders and children’s storytellers. If you would like to serve, contact Alice Over (worship leading) or Phyllis Simmons (children’s story).

Extraordinary Women’s Conference

This is an opportunity for the ladies of the church. The Extraordinary Women’s Conference returns to Lynchburg this year on October 13-14! Some of the speakers include Tim Tebow, Mandisa, Julie Clinton, Hannah Keeley, and others, with a concert from Big Daddy Weave and worship led by Michael O’Brien. The cost is $64 for basic and $84 for gold as long as you register by March 31. The Fidelis class really would like to see if we can get a group of women together to go. If you are interested, please contact the church office. If there is a large enough group, there can potentially be a discounted group rate.

New Bible Study!

During the Summer months of June, July, and August, we will be doing a new study based on Jennie Allen’s book “Get Out of Your Head.” Do you want to recognize the toxic spirals in your life that leave you feeling far away from God? Do you want to be equipped in how to win the battle in your mind and draw closer to Christ? Then this short study will be good for you!

We are still working on the details as far as time. If you are interested in possibly joining this study, please either call the office, or let Lynne Lent or Bill Wood know so we have an idea of how many books to order. Child care will be provided.

Call to Prayer 

Let us continue to pray for our nation in the following ways:

1) National return to God

2) Repentance of personal sin

3) Repentance of corporate sin

4) Healing for the brokenness of relationships

5) Our leaders

6) Revival

7) Guidance for our congregation in the days ahead

Idea Box!

What do you want to see at Beaver Creek? What are some ideas you have for the long-term growth of our congregation? Any outrageous outreach ideas? Please either email Pastor Ryan or write them down and place them in the brown suggestion box in the narthex. Dream big!

Nursery

The Christian Education Team is looking for six to eight volunteers for the nursery during the Sunday School hour and church hour. There will be a signup sheet in the back. If you would be willing to volunteer to allow our families to be able to participate in worship, please let one of the members of Christian Education know (Theresa Eckard, Scott McAvoy, Becky Whitmore), or sign up on the signup sheet!

Children’s Church & Meeting

The Christian Education team would like to relaunch children’s church for our kids, as well as for the kids in our community without a church home. To be successful, we need six to eight volunteers who would be willing to give up one Sunday either a month or every other month to minister to our children. If you are interested, please let one of Christian Education know, email the church office, or sign up on the sign-up sheet on Sunday.

The hope is that as we build our children’s ministry, more young families will want to participate in the church.

There will be a meeting after church for interested volunteers on Sunday, May 21. This will be an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas, as well as to hear from the Christian Education Team the hope for children’s church.

Sight & Sound Interest

The Fidelis class is looking at sponsoring a church-wide trip to Sight & Sound in 2024. But before the class can investigate bus prices and total cost, we want to gauge the true interest in the church. If you are interested and would like to be considered for this one-day event next year, please contact the office or let Pastor Ryan know in the next few weeks.

Graduation Party Invitation

On Saturday, May 27 we will celebrate Samantha Cooper’s graduation from high school. The whole church is invited! The party will take place from 11 am – 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Pastor Ryan for food purposes.

Four Ways to Give! 

1) Mail your tithe into the church office

2) Drop it by the church office on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 am – 1 pm

3) Our online giving platform: https://beavercreekchurchva.churchcenter.com/giving

4) Drop off in the offering plate on Sunday!

Prayer Needs

Continue to Keep in Prayer our members in Skilled Care Facilities: Mary G Miller, Shirley Miller & Carolyn Wine

Eddie Baker (health)

Terri Burkholder (health)

Deanne Dastoli (health)

Patsy Dastoli (health)

Elijah Tucker Dean (health)

Natalie Dodge (health)

John Fix (addiction)

Cindy Heatwole (health)

Bob Hess (health)

Tori Jackson (peace)

Darlene LaPrade (health)

Lynne Lent (health)

Alma Long (health & recovery)

Mark Martin (health)

Barbara Meadows (health)

Betty Miller (health)

Norlen Miller (health)

Mary G Miller (health)

Mary M Miller (health)

Savannah Miller (health)

Tami Plaugher (health)

Ann Simmons (health)

Crystal Smith (health)

Whitmore family (house)

Mary Whitmore (health)

Jeff? Wilbur (health)

Cindy Wittig (recovery)

Shelvy Wittig (health)

Joyce Wright (health)

Pastor Ryan Cooper
Beaver Creek Church