Community Dinner Info:

The next dinner will be held at the Zion Episcopal Parish House on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:00 p.m. Food assignments are as follows: A-F casseroles; G-L meats; M-R salads or veggies; S-Z desserts.

Special Christmas Service:

For some, Christmas is a time of joy and family and great blessings. But for many, it is a time of sadness and grief, as we are acutely aware of the loss of loved ones and family members. If you are experiencing a BLUE CHRISTMAS, please join us for a multi-denominational worship service with the South Jefferson Ministerial Association. Charles Town Baptist Church will host this special time of worship and memorial on Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Worship Service:

There will be a worship service on Thanksgiving Day, 11/24, at 9:00 a.m. Choir practices that are normally scheduled for Thursdays have been moved to Wednesday, 11/23.

Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre Presents: "Jonah"

....on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. A deposit must be made before the deadline of November 18, 2011, as this production is booking up fast. Cost for the deposit is $50.00. Total cost per person is $113.00/adult, which includes transportation by Shrock Travel, ticket to the show, and lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. For more information and to sign up, please call Pat Thompson at 304-728-6734.

Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers Needed!

The Cold Weather Shelter will be opening at St. James Catholic Church on Monday November 14th. They will be sheltering both men and women. Charles Town Baptist Church will be responsible for covering Mondays at the shelter, beginning 11/14. The schedule for feeding the homeless will continue as assigned. We will need three people to stay overnight, one female and two males, or two females and one male. If we can get twelve people then it will fall on the three person team about once a month. We also will need volunteers to come to St. James to fix breakfast. Please see Dr. Hall to sign up or get more information.

Operation: Christmas Child Mission Project:

Please visit the information table set up in the overflow area to get your kit on how to pack a shoe box and look for insightful and inspiring inserts in the next few Sunday bulletins that explain all about this wonderful ministry. All shoe boxes must be ready for delivery by November 20th. Thanks goes to Steve and Lynn Faulconer for heading this up once again this year!

Hand Bell Concert!

Charles Town Baptist Church is thrilled to host the wonderful hand bell choir known as The 6th Dimension! They are based out of Winchester and perform locally and will be here on Saturday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m. Some of our members have already seen them perform in Harpers Ferry and can highly recommend them. You don't want to miss this opportunity to have The 6th Dimension entertain you and your family, so mark this on your calendars and make your plans to attend!

New class for our special friends

Announcing the Shepherd's Class: In coming weeks we will launch a special program for some very special people. We are creating a class for autistic and special needs children to be held during the 11:00 worship service. Training for those serving in this ministry will be held October 9th following the second service, in the Fellowship Hall. A light lunch will be served.

JCCM Adopt-A-Family Program:

Community Ministries will begin interviewing candidate families for this wonderful program they sponsor every year at Christmas time. They are in need of some volunteers to conduct the interviews. Our contact person is Ms. Carol Pidgeon, please contact her at 304-886-6909 if you can help. You may also email the director of JCCM at director@jccm.us if you can volunteer your time. Many thanks in advance!

Yard Sale for Missions:

"Name Your Price, Claim Your Purchase!" The WMU is hosting a yard sale on October 8th from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. @ CTBC. Please bring donations (NO clothing or shoes) to the back porch of the church office on sale day, between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will go to missions! Contact Carol Smith 304-616-8330 for more information. Thank you!

Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff

It's time to think of chilly fall evenings with hot cider, bonfires, hayrides, pumpkins and a good spicy hot bowl of homemade chili! Our event is set for Saturday, October 29th. Right now the team is in need of donations of candy, and volunteers to help run the kids games and other fun activities going on. Also, if you plan to enter your pot of chili in the cookoff, please let Roxanne Ashbaugh or John Mills know! Check your newsletter for further details.

Community Dinner Change of Venue!!

All- The Community Dinner this week is NOT at the House of Prayer, but will be served at Zion Episcopal. House of prayer is hosting it, but does not have suitable space to feed, so Zion is providing the space. So, Community Dinner, Tuesday the 27th, 6pm, at Zion Episcopal. Pass the word. Sorry for the confusion. Brother Brian

Religious Herald Subscriptions

This publication is the news organization of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. It’s mission is to “inform, interpret and inspire in the context of the witness and work of the BGA of Virginia.” If you would like to get your subscription going, or would like to renew an existing subscription, please let the church secretary know by September 11th. The cost is $13.50 for a one-year subscription. 304-725-5917.

Bible Study for Youth:

Starting up again on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Cheryl is happy to get things back underway for this time for youth fellowship and learning!

Women's Retreat at Eagle Eyrie!

“Ordinary Life-Extraordinary God” is the title of the women’s get-away at Eagle Eyrie on November 4-5 or 5-6, 2011. Registration began August 1st for staying in the hotel or for making lodging accommodations through the SBA. Since we want to be among the first to use the hotel option ($20), please see either Dotsi Campbell or Deb Deming ASAP if you plan to attend. You may also refer to your Beacon newsletter for a more complete description of this event. Thank you!!

Beth Moore Simulcast - Sept 10th

The Greenway Spirit and Word Fellowship is sponsoring a Beth Moore Simulcast on September 10th from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for lunch and please bring a non-perishable food item. The church van and other vehicles will be leaving the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. You must pre-register for this, so let either Deb Deming or Dotsi Campbell know right away if you plan to attend.

Kids for Christ Day #2!

Please see Ashley Hall if you can volunteer your time and talent for the next session of “Kids for Christ” held Saturday, August 20th. Last month there were 7 children involved with this great ministry. Great things are planned, but they need YOU too!

CTBC Newcomers Class 101

The next class will be held Sunday, August 7th at 4:00 p.m. Brother Brian leads this class for those of you who are new to the church and would like to know more information and become better acquainted with CTBC.

Mission/Ministry Opportunity

The Race Track Chaplaincy and CTBC are partnering together to bring about the annual “Back Stretch Picnic” they sponsor for their back stretch and hot walker workers and families. We have been asked to furnish desserts for this event such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies etc. If you are able to help in this way, please bring these items to the fellowship hall on Sunday, August 7th. If you would like to volunteer to help serve for one hour, please let Pat Willingham or Dotsi Campbell know. Many thanks in advance!

Men's Breakfast

Next one is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th at 8:00 a.m. This is for all the men of CTBC to come together and take refreshment and enjoy fellowship.

Church Picnic!!!

Mark your calendars! This will be held Sunday, August 14th at the Jefferson Memorial Park and the fun and festivities begin at 3:00 p.m.! Meats and beverages will be provided, please bring your favorite dish to share. Swimming will begin at 5:00 p.m.

School Supplies for Children Project - Deadline: August 8th

Once again our church has been invited to participate in this project sponsored by Jefferson County Community Ministries. We have been asked to provide 40 backpacks for intermediate-grade students.

To participate, purchase a backpack and provide the supplies listed below. Then bring it to church with you on or before August 8th. The bags will be delivered to the JCCM office for sorting and distribution.

You will never know the child who will carry “your” backpack proudly to school, but you will know that because you cared, one child has been given a helping hand that could make a huge difference in his or her life.

• (1) 2 inch 3-Ring Binder
• (3) packs of wide-ruled notebook paper
• (6) #2 pencils


You can also choose to contribute any of the extra supplies listed below. These items are needed by school counselors and teachers on an emergency basis and will be much appreciated! (please do not include these items inside the bookbags, separate)

*glue sticks *crayons *pencil boxes *children’s socks sizes 2-9
*wide ruled notebook paper *children’s shoes sizes 2-9

Here are a few guidelines to follow: Do not put the supplies in the backpack, put them in a plastic bag attached to the backpack. Remove the bar code from the backpack label. Please do not include “extras” of any kind, including notes or cards. This ensures that every child gets the same supplies.


Thank You!

2011 Music and Drama Day Camp!!

Registration forms are available, the deadline will be July 15th. Cost is $30.00 for the week, which includes tee shirt, CD, snacks and materials. Please see Donna Coyle with questions, or you can call into the church office at 304-725-5917, as well.




"Show me how you work, God; School me in your ways.

Take me by the hand; Lead me down the path of truth."

Psalm 25:4-5 (The Message)

When Miss Knowsalot's class at Life School begins on this particular Friday, the students have no idea what a special day it is destined to be! Ben, the new kid, and all the other students get the surprise of their life when colorful characters from the Bible materialize on the scene to truly bring their lessons to life.

While all they can think of when class starts is the impending weekend, by the end of this delightful romp they have come face to face with the life-changing power of the Gospel, and they've been handed the "keys to life" by some very special characters.

Erupting with some of the coolest music ever in a kids musical, Life School Musical will captivate your kids from the opening "drum-line" intro to the joyous curtain call. Not only will the music grab their attention, but the Biblical truths in the story can change their lives!

Created by Pam Andrews, Rob Howard and David Guthrie for the new kids music company, Little Big Stuff Music

A Note From the Hospitality Center:

Please call the Hospitality Center if you have gently used furniture or other useful household items to donate to a Guest who has been awarded an apartment lease and is moving in right away! He has nothing to begin his new beginning so let us know what you have and we will make arrangements to pick it up or you can bring the small easily transportable stuff to us or to his apartment. Please call the Hospitality Center to verify we don't already have five blenders and three toasters.

Please call right way! We'd love to hear from you! Thank you in advance for helping out Guest!

John Mason
(304) 350-0012 Hospitality Center before Noon
(304) 728-0247 Home after 1:00

30 Hour Famine News

30 Hour Famine is set for 6/23 through 6/24. Please sign up in the back of the sanctuary and make any checks payable to WORLD VISION. Every dollar supports feeding one child per day in an underdeveloped country. Every day, hunger kills nearly 8,000 kids. You can do something about it. Band together to fight hunger, save lives—and write a different story for the planet. Thanks! Judy Ott

The 30 Hour Famine is powered by World Vision, a leading Christian ministry serving nearly 100 million people in need.

Hometown Nazareth VBS is coming up!!

Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 11th through the 15th this year. Ages Pre-School through the 5th grade (completed).

Everyone knows what it's like to hear your mom tell stories from your childhood. Can you imagine the kind of stories Mary, Jesus' mom, could tell! Take your kids back to Hometown Nazareth, where they'll stand up for their faith among people who doubt that the carpenter's son is actually God's Son. Nazareth teaches kids to love God and his Word . . . like you do.

If you have any questions, please call the church office at 304-725-5917!!

Until We Meet Again.....

Arrangements have been made to celebrate the life of Edith Ryan (Kerri's Great Grandmother, Donna Coyle's Grandmother, Jean Martin's Mom), who passed away yesterday, June 9th. Viewing will be from 2 - 4 on Sunday afternoon (the 12th) at Charles Town Baptist Church, funeral service on Sunday at 4:00 followed by a bereavement dinner. She will be laid to rest on Monday at 1:00 in Belington, WV. If you can, please bring a covered dish for the dinner. Thank you.

WMU Annual Meeting

WMU 111th Annual Meeting

June 4, 2011

10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Summit Point Baptist Church

Speaker:
Maria Lynn
Adult Missions Coordinator for WMUV

Easter Egg Hunt!!

Saturday, April 16, 2pm-3:30pm


Bring your own basket and join the fun – the Easter story, refreshments, games and the hunt. Want to volunteer? We need help with the following: healthy snacks (bring day of event), small candy for stuffing plastic eggs (drop off at the office by April 13), people to guide the children (divided into 4 age groups), and facepainters. Interested? Please contact Jill at 304.724.7473 / jill_lauterborn@hotmail.com.

Funeral for William Lloyd

The church will hold a funeral for Mr. William Lloyd this Saturday, March 5 at 2pm. The family is requesting a bereavement dinner at 4pm. Please bring a dish or dessert to the church's kitchen between 10am and 3:30pm (just come in the kitchen door to the hallway since an event will be going on). Also, if you're able to help serve, let the Fellowship Committee know (304-724-7473). Thanks.