Thursday, April 5, 2012

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Lewisville Church of Christ

State Route 145, Lewisville, OH 43754 Different Speakers Each Lords Day Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

St. Pauls Trail Run

Member of the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
43936 Joe Frobish Road, Sardis, OH 43946

740-864-2074
Pastor: Charles E. Schleich, D. Min., Interim 740-864-2074 chaznan@juno.com Office Hours: Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon Schedule Sunday Morning: Sunday School, 8:45 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Bible Study every Wednesday, 7 p.m. St. Pauls Trail Run was established in 1838 as St. Pauls Evangelical Church of Trail Run. In 1998 the Sanctuary was redecorated, the fellowship hall in the basement was remodeled, and a new heating and air conditioning unit was installed. We support two missionary families in Germany, and one at the Indian mission in Wisconsin. Our mission is worship and service in the name of Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church.

PRAISE PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP

301 E. Marietta Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793

Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7 p.m.

Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. Childrens Church Available

Pastors, Rick & Sherry Ritchie Susan Ferguson, Secretary

740-629-7735 740-472-0997

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ST. JOHNS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

51705 German Ridge Road Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

1827 - 2012

51705 German Ridge Road Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942 Switzer Township, Monroe County 740-458-1880
St. Johns United Church of Christ, founded by happy and hearty settlers in 1827, is a community of spiritual growth and active Christian witness on German Ridge. Our minister is Rev. Carla Wobschall. Come, learn and serve with us! Our youth explore faith through fund-raising to end hunger, volunteering at our community Vacation Bible School, and leading Easter Sunrise worship. Womens Guild meets monthly for study and mission projects, while Mens Fellowship is a monthly breakfast and service group. Or perhaps, discover your musical gifts in our choir or bell choir. We know you will enjoy the scenic beauty of our church setting. The steepled brick church, built in 1884, overlooks green pastures and wooded valleys, and the new Fellowship Hall hosts church meals and social events, as well as family reunions. St. Johns celebrates our communitys German heritage every year at the German Ridge Jamboree, on the fourth Saturday of July. Come to the Jamboree for fellowship, good food and all-day entertainment with music, games, crafts and our heritage quilt show. We also belong to the Pioneer Larger Parish, five local UCC churches working together to faithfully serve Christ and our community. Our church has a place for you - to worship, grow in spirit, serve and be served. You can make new friends, experience Gods grace and love, and share in the work of His kingdom. At St. Johns, everyone is important.

St. Johns United Church of Christ

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Over 180 Years of Christian Tradition

Woodsfield Christian Church

211 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793 www.woodsfieldcc.org 740-472-0652 Scott Chambers, Minister
Bible School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Kids Worship & Praise - 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship - 6 p.m. Junior & Senior High - 5 p.m. Kids Group (Grades 0-5) - 6 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES

YOUTH GROUP

WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Fellowship Meal - 5:30 p.m. Mid-Week Connection - 6 p.m.

Changing Our Community One Life at a Time!!

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Bush Church of Christ

State Route 145, East of Malaga, Ohio

740-472-5744

Bible Classes for All Ages

Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.

Bush Church of Christ

The building where Bush Church of Christ meets is located on SR 145, one mile east of Malaga. Worship services began in 1848 and its building was dedicated in 1850. The original structure is still used weekly. Changes have been made to the building through the years, but Gods unchanging word is still taught today. We invite anyone who is seeking the truth contained in Gods Word to visit with us and hear plain Bible lessons preached. Sunday morning Bible classes, for all ages, are held at 10 a.m. with Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening services begin at 6 p.m. Bible classes are also held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

Worship Services
Sunday Morning 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Jackson Ridge Church of Christ

~ Schedule of Services ~ Sunday, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study with Sam Bartrug
~ Speakers ~ First Sunday: Jeremy Kinney Second Sunday: Max Winland Third Sunday: Kenneth Kahrig Fourth Sunday: Colin Morrison Fifth Sunday: Max Winland

Trinity United Church of Christ

47345 Lewisville-Northern Road Lewisville, OH 43754 Rev. Karen D. Binford, Minister (740) 567-3356
Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30-11:30 a.m. Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. June through Labor Day No Sunday School during the summer

SR800, South, Woodsfield, OH 43793

Jackson Ridge Church of Christ

The Jackson Ridge Church of Christ is located on St. Rt. 800, south of Woodsfield. The building was constructed around 1874-1875. The original deed for the land cannot be located in the county records, but it is known that the land was given to the congregation by a John Hamilton, who was born Sept. 11, 1811 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. On Nov. 16, 1832, he married Rachel Agin and moved to his home farm, located on Jackson Ridge. The land where the church building now sits was part of that farm. The first church meeting in the building was the Christian Church. It is not known how long it was used, but it is known that the building stood vacant for several years during the oil boom. It was used as a storage building for a time. It was in great disrepair when a group of interested people restored the building during the first decade of the 20th century, and began to hold church services. Those known to have helped in the restoration were families of Shannon Mathess, Charles Henderson, William Hickinbotham, Thomas Hamilton (grandson of John Hamilton) and Walter Keylor. As far as is known, the Church of Christ building is the only original landmark of the oil boom era still standing on Jackson Ridge. The church follows the pattern for worship as given in the New Testament, i.e., a cappella congregational singing, prayer, preaching and teaching of the Bible, and each Sunday, communion and free will offering. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone.

Trinity United Church of Christ continues its dedication to bringing the living Trinity of our Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit into the lives of this congregation and all its members. This includes ongoing in-depth study and prayer to discern Gods plan for us. Our congregation offers warm fellowship, opportunities for meaningful worship, education for both children and adults to help them on their Christian journey, and ministry to those within our community and the world who are hurting or in need. The members continue our Called to Care ministry to our sick and shut-ins. We are active participants in the Pioneer Larger Parish (PLP), the shared ministry of the United Church of Christ churches in Monroe County. We also actively support the county-wide ministries of the Switzerland of Ohio

Ministerial Association, particularly the MANNA Food Bank and the SOMA Thrift Store. We again will be offering our annual Ice Cream Social to the community. We also celebrate other traditions, such as Harvest Home Sunday, All Saints Sunday, our Lewisville Community Worship Services during Lent and Thanksgiving and our Lewisville Community Vacation Bible School. We continue to strive to fulfill our mission of worshipping God, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, promoting fellowship and unity within our church and the Church Universal, rendering loving service to all people, and working for justice, righteousness and peace for all. We warmly invite all who are seeking a more intimate relationship with the Trinity to join us on our journey. It truly is an adventure.

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Woodsfield Church of Christ

740-472-5321 website: www.woodsfieldchurchofchrist.org
Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m.; Sunday Bible Class for all ages: 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Classes for all ages: 7 p.m.
As is the case with many of the churches of Christ in Monroe County, the Woodsfield congregation traces its local beginnings back to the mid-1800s. For many years they met on Church Street before building a structure on Main Street. That structure is now the citys administration building. Since 1983, we have been meeting west of town on Route 78. In the late 1970s the church began to support a JOY Bus ministry under the guidance of the eldership and the direction of Kim Matthews and Keith Jones. Keith continues to this day to coordinate the evangelistic efforts of this ministry. Additionally, the church sponsors a Clothes Closet. Manned by several of our dedicated ladies, the Clothes Closet is open every Wednesday morning and offers clothing free of charge to those in need. Scores of faithful, dedicated men have served as Elders and Deacons of the congregations over the years. Currently, the church is overseen by Bob Burrow of Beallsville, Keith Jones, who also serves as our Associate Minister, Duane Landefeld of Miltonsburg and Bob Kenney from Laings. Eleven faithful men serve as Deacons, helping to maintain the facilities and see to the dayto-day functions of the church. Jeff Bettinger, Brent McConnell, Gary Jones and Dan Christman tend to the upkeep of the facilities and maintenance of the JOY busses. Howard Spengler organizes support of, and maintains contact with our missionaries. Rudy Gauding oversees Bible classes. Butch Lallathin assists with youth activities. Alan Hamilton oversees our worship services and schedules various guest speakers. Ned Day is our treasurer. Brady Smith has been in charge of World Bible School for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, poor health has handicapped one of our deacons, Lewis Matz, but the congregation is so thankful to him for all the years that Lewis served this church in many different ways. Our current pulpit minister, Charles Schultheisz, has worked with the congregation since 2006 and follows 11 other men who have served as full time ministers since 1927. The longest tenures have been served by Mr. J.V.A. Traylor (1927-1943), Harry Summers (1975-1998) and Keith Jones (1983-present). The church has planned several special events for this year. We invite you to visit our website for more information regarding those days. Should you be interested in a Bible Study or would like a ride to church on one of our JOY Busses, please call the church office and speak with Goldie Chaplin.

860 Lewisville Road, SR78, Woodsfield, Ohio

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BEALLSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Jerusalem United Methodist Church

Serving the spiritual needs of our community for the past 160 years.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

SR145, Jerusalem 740-926-1617 Pastor: Jean Cooper
Adult Sunday School Class: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Childrens Church after Childrens Chat in the Regular Service Bible Study: Wednesday Evenings, 7 p.m.

The Christian Church is believed to have been organized shortly following the Civil War in 1876. At that time, 190 members were on the rolls. Land was purchased from the Isaac Hill family in January 1890. In December 1937, the building burned to the ground. The pulpit, three chairs, a communion table, a piano and a few books were saved. The building was replaced by a new building in 1940; until that time, the congregation met at Beallsville High School. There have been many improvements to the physical property of the church in recent years, as well as growth in the congregation. The former church parsonage was demolished and provided room for a nice parking lot. The inside of the church building was remodeled, the pews refinished, walls repainted and new carpeting laid. In the 1990s, the church underwent a two-phase construction project. Initially, a 40x40 fellowship hall was constructed. Then, after paying off more than half that loan, additional 40x60 was added, making the completed structure a sizeable 40x100. It is used for youth activities, funeral meals, plays, Vacation Bible School, Sunday School classes, showers, parties and various meetings. There have also been many additions and families added to the church. The Church has emphasized reaching young families and their children. The childrens church program has been functioning for over 20 years. Other programs that have been added are The Dorcas Circle, a womens group; Helping Hands Ministry, helping people with physical needs; Home Services, video-taped morning services and communion delivered to those unable to attend; Dinner Theater, drama on the Fellowship Hall stage; and Youth Worship. The Christs Kids Zone takes place during the Adult Morning Worship. This is designed for all ages, nursery through sixth grade. This way the children can get a lesson on their own level and the adults can listen during the message. We want all ages to attend, but especially young families with children. We have activities for all ages. We have classes during the Sunday School Hour for all ages, nursery through senior Saints! All are welcome and invited to come share with us! The present minister is Wayne Clark, who has held the post for the past 22 years.

BEALLSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Corner of Main & Ohio Sts., Beallsville, OH 43716

740-926-1830
Wayne Clark, Minister 213-0589

Fellowship Supper
The fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. we serve a Fellowship Supper. It is open to the public. Please come join us for food and fellowship!

Gods Gang
For Kindergarten thru High School students. Gods Gang meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODYSPECIAL!

Daily Vacation Bible School

will be held July 30-August 3 from 6-8 p.m. This year will be

OVERBOARD

Dare To Go Deep With God.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.