The month of February will be an exciting month as Jeremy
Myers plans to move his family to St Albans and prepares to take on this
group of students. Now, Jeremy, I know you are reading this and let me be
one of the first to tell you what a wonderful group of students you will
be serving. Yes, they do have some drama occasionally, but they also seem
to work through it. They love each other and oh how they enjoy being together
and worshiping the Lord. They love people, have compassionate hearts, and
are willing to put a little sweat into serving those that have a need. They
love all generations, from babies to our older shut ins. They have a desire
to learn more about Christ and the passion that He has for His people. They
are very excited about you and Robyn and of course JJ and Makayla coming
to our church home. May God Bless you as you all make your transition to
St Albans. We as adults are very ready and willing to work side by side
with you. Please be in prayer as we step into February. Fifteen of our students
will be attending the Blaze Conference February 5 and 6 in Columbus with
thousands of other students. They will be learning how to naturally share
their faith and bringing those ideas back to St Albans FBC to share with
others what they have learned and how this conference touched them. We will
continue small groups on Sunday nights having our "big group"
February 7th w^here we will all gather for an activity. March 5-7 will be
our Junior High Convention, which will take place at Highlawn Baptist here
in St Albans. You will be getting details soon. We have been asked to help
with housing so please open your homes to these students. You will make
a memory you will never forget. © Attention all Ichthus Fans! Ichthus
will be June 16-20th and the cost will be only $70.00. This will cover a
four day pass to all the concerts and speakers and the delicious meals prepared
by Kevin and Tracy. But Hurry! Get your $70.00 in by March 10 because the
prices go way up after that. Makayla Hanshew has kept her bracelet on for
the longest time so she has won a free trip! Thank you for the opportunity
to serve as director of youth for St Albans First Baptist. It has been a
wonderful experience for me but there are many adult advisors that have
been responsible for continuing the youth program here at FBC.
> Jim Payne has been very instrumental in working with the middle school
students and planning in areas such as the winter retreat and taking care
of a huge part of Ichthus. He is one who can be called on at anytime asking,
"Hey, Jim, what do you think about this"?
> Kevin Nicholas is another that has stepped up to the plate. With his
experience with boy scouts, he has been a lot of help in the area of camping
and food preparation at Ichthus and our retreats. He is another one to call
for counsel.
> Angie Maze is another advisor that is willing to step in wherever needed.
Taking care of our breakfast, middle school small group girls, and wherever
she can serve in student ministry.
> Leah Bowes is back in Greenbrier County, but while she was here she
was able to help by using her computer skills and filling a need wherever
she saw one. She was oftentimes available when I could not take care of
the small group high school girls.
> Lori DeHart is now helping out in that role and connecting with students
on
Wednesday and Sunday nights.
> Donna Hanshew helps with the Middle School Sunday School hour and planning
for Ichthus
> Dan Riffle has been very helpful with teaching our High School Sunday
School class on Sunday mornings, working with our high school guys small
group and occasionally driving our bus to activities.
> Travis Coles is a new face working with our youth advisor team. He
is like a pinch hitter, involving himself wherever needed.
> Kenzie Young is our newest addition helping Jim with the small group
guys ministry and keeping us all up to date with music groups coming our
way.
> All of our adult advisors take turns speaking on the Wednesday Night
Live schedule. Please join me in thanking all of our advisors. They have
one theme in mind: To try and love God with all of their heart, soul, and
mind. A big thanks to all of these adults that have helped to make an easier
transition for Jeremy when he begins here at FBC. The great thing is that
each of these adults feel a love and commitment to middle school and high
school students and will continue to be there as Jeremy steps into place.
Now, as I close this season of my personal life, thank you again for your
encouragement and blessings over the past 18 months. It has most certainly
been a joy!
God's Blessings,
Debbie--Debbie Harpold
J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) Grades 1 - 5 and ages 4-5
The four through five year youth and grades one through fifth grade
will enjoy the exciting program based on Solid Bible content from 6:00-7:00
p.m. every Sunday Evening.
Wednesday Night Live (Grades 7 - 12)
Wednesday evenings 6:30 PM--visitation, service projects, and studies