Welcome to Beaver Creek Church

We are a small church located near Bridgewater, Virginia. Our church offers weekly services, Sunday School classes for all ages, and a small caring faith community. Our church’s mission statement says: Beaver Creek Church is a loving, caring and authentic fellowship of believers empowered by the Holy Spirit and called to be God’s church: to worship, humbly serve others and proclaim Jesus Christ. 

Worship starts at 10:30 a.m.*
Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m.*
Church location is 5651 Beaver Creek Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812. (See map): 540 828-2767.
*These are our summer hours. Beginning in September, our times are 30 minutes later.

Church leadership: We are led by Pastor Ryan Cooper and governed by a leadership team headed by Candy Hulvey. Contact us by phone at 540 828-2767 or use this contact form.

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Good News Brief–May 30, 2023

RECAP: DREAMS & VISIONS based on Joel 2:28-32

The Day of Pentecost changed everything. When the Holy Spirit came, the disciples were transformed from those who preferred to remain in the background to those spilling into the streets, declaring the good news of Jesus Christ! That same Spirit is still available for us today. Do we desire to be filled with the Spirit? Are we willing to dream big? We can experience rebirth, revival, and renewal through the Holy Spirit. How can we experience renewal in our day?

  1. Receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28a). Jesus came to bring salvation but also grant us access to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is meant to empower us to live in the regular presence and power of God. The Spirit gives us the boldness not to hold back, but to remain strong in our faith. But in order to receive Spirit, we must be an open vessel. We must put away those things that hold us back from following God wholeheartedly. To embrace the Spirit’s leading, we must relinquish control of our lives and allow the Spirit to lead the way!
  1. Prophesy! Dream dreams! See Visions! (Joel 2:28b-29). How do we know we have received the Spirit? There will be evidence of change within us. It might look like speaking in other languages on that day. But one thing was clear–the disciples were transformed into bold individuals who openly shared the gospel and were willing to step out in faith. We should prophesy the Word of God boldly and publicly. We can’t hide the Word or water it down; we must speak the truth! We should dream in how God can work among us, for with him nothing is impossible! We should look forward to who we can be in Christ! There is no dream too big for God!
  1. Nothing is too big for God (Joel 2:30-31). In the ancient world, eclipses and other celestial events were seen as omens, usually foretelling some bad event. But God is the creator of all celestial beings and is in control; therefore, nothing is too big for him! There is no obstacle that can appear in our way that is too big for God! The Holy Spirit means we have God’s power within, that all things are possible because of God in us! God is all we need. It does not matter how much opposition we face in culture, for one day every knee will bow to Jesus.
  1. Fulfill the Great Commission (Joel 2:32). The Holy Spirit’s outpouring is to empower us to complete Jesus’ mission–to seek and save the lost. The Spirit enables us to go and make disciples and will reveal what we need to say at what time. We have to be willing to invest in what God wants to do.

Renewal is possible in our day. Do we believe it? Can we dream big?

Questions for Reflection

1) Is there anything holding you back from going all-out for God? Can you surrender it?

2) What big dreams do you have for you? Your family? For Beaver Creek?

3) Is there an area that you struggle to believe that God can overcome? Is there something you deem impossible?

4) How can you increase your investment in fulfilling the Great Commission?

Upcoming Service

This Sunday, Pastor Ryan will begin the study in the discipline of study with the sermon titled, “The Value of Study”, based on Deuteronomy 6. Why is study so important? And how can study lead us to a life with more vitality? Come or tune in Sunday to find out!

Daily Bible Readings for May 30 – June 5

May 30: John 16:1-16 What is the function of the Holy Spirit?

May 31: Romans 8:1-27 What is the function of the Holy Spirit?

June 1: Galatians 5:16-26 What is the function and fruit of the Spirit?

June 2: Acts 10:23-48 What is the true power of the Spirit?

June 3: 1 Corinthians 12 What are the spiritual gifts? How do they help the body of Christ?

June 4: Psalm 119:57-64 What are the benefits to the study of the Word?

June 5: Psalm 119:65-72 What are the benefits to the study of the Word?

This Week’s  Events:

Tuesday, May 30–Membership Committee @ 7 pm

Sunday, June 4–First Sunday Offering–Ava Cares

Sunday, June 4–Summer Hours Begin; First Sunday Breakfast @ 8:45, Sunday School @ 9:15, Worship @ 10:30.

Sunday, June 4–Get Out Of Your Head Bible Study Begins, 4 pm @ Lynne Lent’s home.

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, June 15–Leadership Team Meeting

Saturday, June 17–Father/Son Dinner

Sunday, June 18–Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, June 25–Outdoor Worship & Communion

Sunday, June 25–Summer Vespers @ 6 pm

Saturday, July 22–Back to School Event/Community Yard Sale

Sunday, August 13–Children’s Church begins

Announcements:

This weekend we will begin Summer hours! First Sunday Breakfast is 8:45, Sunday School 9:15, and Worship 10:30

Guidance– Spiritual Discipline Challenge

This week, spend some time in prayer asking specifically for the Lord to give you more of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the ultimate guide for what is right and what is truth. The disciples spent intentional time asking for God to pour out his Holy Spirit; may we do the same!

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.

Father/Son Dinner

Women’s Fellowship will host the father/son dinner on Saturday, June 17 @ 5 pm. The sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board this Sunday. Please sign up if you plan to attend!

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).

New Bible Study!

The Get Out of Your Head Bible study launches this Sunday, June 4 at 4 pm. The first session will take place at Lynne Lent’s home, 240 Ashby St, Dayton. All are welcome to attend!

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!

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.

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)

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)

Wilfong Family (loss; Dakota Fulk family_

Cindy Wittig (recovery)

Shelvy Wittig (health)

Pastor Ryan Cooper
Beaver Creek Church

Good News Brief–May 23, 2023

RECAP: God-Given GPS based on John 16:1-15

Jesus assured his disciples that if they chose to follow after him, they would see trouble. Matter of fact, the more faithful we are to following after God, the more we will come into conflict with the system of the world and will face difficulty. But Jesus also stated that we would not have to face the peril on our own; we would have the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide us through. How can the Holy Spirit help us?

  1. He gives us the strength to stand for God. It is hard to stand alone. Jesus warned that because of the coming trouble, many would fall away from the faith and give into the teaching of false prophets. When the fire is on, few can take the heat. But with the Spirit, we are not alone; we have the very strength of God with us. We don’t have to fall away or compromise with the world; rather, we can take a stand for God! Even when we are silenced, threatened, or people do harm to us, thinking they are working on God’s behalf because they have confused God’s voice for the voice of culture or their own, we can still stand strong. This is possible because God’s very strength can fill us from the inside out through the work of the Spirit.
  1. He is our reminder of God’s presence. God promised he would never leave us or forsake us, for he is with us always. The Spirit is our Advocate, not only working on our behalf but also serving as our cheerleader and encourager. The Spirit is our Counselor, guiding us to the Word of God and to the holiness and character of God. The Spirit is our Comforter, our strength, and a reminder that we are not alone.
  1. He is the judge of what is right and what is sin. It is the job of the Holy Spirit to serve as God-given GPS, directing us in the path of eternal life. When we sin and veer from the path, he convicts us by encouraging us to change our course, just like GPS will shout “Make a u-turn” when we have missed our destination! The Spirit will guide us into God’s righteousness and condemn Satan. The Spirit also will grant us discernment to recognize what is sin and what is the work of the enemy.
  1. He will guide us into all truth. The Spirit is like a compass, only pointing in the direction of that which is true. He is not bought or swayed by humanity, but will only speak what God the Father tells him to say. He will never lead us into a fad, for he is not led by emotion or the changing winds of the day. Rather, he is consistent with God’s enduring and eternal character and will always guide us back to Christ.
  1. He will grant us full access to the counsel of God. Many of us want to know we are following the right path. When we have the Spirit, he will constantly glorify, lift up, and exalt God, revealing the will and mind of Christ. Therefore, we don’t have to wander aimlessly or hopelessly, for he will be our guide.

This is the gift God has given us to stand and endure times such as these. Will you embrace the Spirit?

Questions for Reflection

1) Under pressure, do you find it easy to stand for God? Or do you struggle to stand against culture?

2) In what way could you use a specific reminder of God’s presence today?

3) Do you recognize when the Spirit is convicting you of sin? What would help you recognize it better?

4) Do you allow your life to be guided by truth? Or does today’s popular opinion matter?

5) Is there a specific need in your life today that you need the full counsel of God?

Upcoming Service

This Sunday, Pastor Ryan will conclude the study in the discipline of guidance with the sermon titled, “Dreams and Visions”, based on Joel 2:28-32. What role does the Spirit play in the growth of the church? What can we do through the Spirit? Come or tune in Sunday to find out!

Daily Bible Readings for May 23 – 29

May 23: 1 Samuel 8 What counsel did Samuel provide Israel? Did they listen?

May 24: 2 Samuel 6 What guidance did David receive? Did he listen?

May 25: 1 Kings 12:1-24 What counsel did Rehoboam receive? Who did he listen to? What was the cost?

May 26: 1 Kings 13 Which counsel did the man of God from Judah obey? What was the cost?

May 27: 1 Kings 19 What guidance did the Lord provide Elijah? Did he listen?

May 28: John 14:15-31 What guidance did Jesus provide about life? About the Holy Spirit?

May 29: John 15:18-27 What guidance did Jesus provide about life? About the Holy Spirit?

This Week’s  Events:

Sunday, May 28–Instachoir Picnic @ 5 pm

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, June 4–Summer Hours Begin; First Sunday Breakfast @ 8:45, Sunday School @ 9:15, Worship @ 10:30.

Sunday, June 4–Get Out Of Your Head Bible Study Begins, 4 pm @ Lynne Lent’s home.

Saturday, June 17–Father/Son Dinner

Sunday, June 18–Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, June 25–Outdoor Worship

Sunday, June 25–Summer Vespers @ 6 pm

Saturday, July 22–Back to School Event/Community Yard Sale

Sunday, August 13–Children’s Church begins

Announcements:

Summer hours are quickly approaching! This Sunday is the LAST Sunday of normal hours. Summer hours begin Sunday, June 4.

Guidance– Spiritual Discipline Challenge

This week, we will ask for guidance for our nation. Pray for a spirit of repentance to fall upon our nation. Pray that our leaders, national, state, and local, would listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit in making decisions for our nation. Also, pray for, the Leadership Team, the Focus Teams, and for me, that we would be sensitive to God’s direction and lead Beaver Creek in the direction it should go.

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.

Father/Son Dinner

Women’s Fellowship will host the father/son dinner on Saturday, June 17 @ 5 pm. The sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board this Sunday. Please sign up if you plan to attend!

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).

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. Please let us know by Thursday in order to order the correct amount of books!

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!

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 preferably by Thursday 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)

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)

Cindy Wittig (recovery)

Shelvy Wittig (health)

Pastor Ryan Cooper
Beaver Creek Church