9.18.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Ethel Kent is recovering from last Tuesday’s successful colon cancer surgery. Once she is released from the hospital, she will undergo physical rehabilitation in a nursing home for about 2 weeks. Chelsea Turner had a pin inserted in her elbow which she broke in an automobile accident Monday morning. Gail Bigler is now home after being hospitalized again last week with her...
Read More“Bearing God In The World”
by Brad Schrum – 9/11/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/01-9_11_11-p.m..mp3|titles=01 9_11_11 p.m.]
Read More“Still Hiding In The Aftermath of 9-11”
by Everett Hutson – 9/11/11 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-9_11_11-a.m..mp3|titles=03 9_11_11 a.m.]
Read MoreTHE RESURRECTION PRINCIPLE
By David Chadwell If it died, can it live again? God says yes. How? By resurrection. Christians see resurrection as a fact. Fact: God raised Jesus from death. Fact: God will raise those in Christ from death. Resurrection is a fact, but it is more than a fact. That fact introduces us to the resurrection principle. The power that raised Jesus’ dead body is the power that functions...
Read More9.11.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Ethel Kent was to receive the results of her Sept. 2nd biopsy this past Friday. It was good to have her back with us last Sunday morning. Gail Bigler was scheduled for an EDG this past Friday to determine if there is a problem in the opening between her large and small intestines. Ray Ramsay has a blood clot. Bill Daley is waiting for the results of tests related to severe...
Read More“Think It Through”
by Everett Hutson – 9/4/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/01-9_4_11-p.m..mp3|titles=01 9_4_11 p.m.]
Read More“Broken Vessels”
9/4/11 a.m. – by Brad Schrum [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-9_4_11.mp3|titles=03 9_4_11]
Read More9.1.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Ethel Kent was admitted to Wheeling Hospital last Monday for tests on 2 masses—one in her lungs and one immediately below one of her lungs. Marcelyn Jones is gradually declining at Cumberland Pointe. John Sowinski is being treated for an infection in his injured foot. Gail Bigler is to undergo an EDG this coming Thursday for her reoccurring intestinal pain. Kevin...
Read MoreDrinking The Living Water
by Brad Schrum – 8/28/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/01-8_28_2011-p.m..mp3|titles=01 8_28_2011 p.m.]
Read MoreJesus, The Living Water
Brad Schrum – 8.28.11 – a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-8_28_2011-a.m..mp3|titles=03 8_28_2011 a.m.]
Read MoreValueS
By Charles B. Hodge, Jr. Man has always had problems with values: For one bite of something (we know not what nor how it tasted), Mother Eve sold her soul to sin and the devil. Since then the entire history of man is personified by Esau, “who sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.” One man said: “We are so busy with the immediate and the urgent we never have time for the important. ...
Read More8.28.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Kevin Kalany continues to improve. Curtis Blake continues to battle the advanced stages of cancer in Liza’s Place. Tom Russell, Greg Nestor’s grandfather, remains in EORH as he recovers from a recent stroke. Marcelyn Jones was admitted to Medical Park this past week. Elmer LaRue, one of our former shepherds, remains in serious condition in a Georgia hospital. Janet...
Read MoreHis Todays for Our Tomorrows
Everett Hutson – 8/21/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/01-8_21_2011-p.m..mp3|titles=01 8_21_2011 p.m.]
Read MoreLowering The Bar
by Everett Hutson – 8/21/11 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-8_21_2011-a.m..mp3|titles=02 8_21_2011 a.m.]
Read More“Is There No Shame?”
By Wesley Walker Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Formspring, and other sites of the like have opened us up to a new level of openness. Teens, young adults, parents, grandparents, and sometimes even animals (yes, I am friends with at least one dog on Facebook) share all sorts of details about themselves. This can be a great tool. You are able to quickly see when someone is hurting. You are able...
Read More8.21.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Brad Schrum has recovered to the point that he was able to return to work last Monday. Kevin Kalany continues to do very well in his recovery from mononucleosis. Curtis Blake was admitted to Liza’s Place last Tuesday. They believe the cancer has spread to his brain. Tom Russell, Greg Nestor’s grandfather, is slowly improving in EORH from his recent stroke. Elmer LaRue, one...
Read MoreIn Another Place and Time
speaker Everett Hutson – 8/14/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-8_14_p.m..mp3|titles=02 8_14_p.m.]
Read MoreNo Second-Hand Faith
speaker – Everett Hutson, 8/14/11 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-8_14_11-a.m..mp3|titles=03 8_14_11 a.m.]
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PRAYER CONCERNS Brad Schrum is doing well in his recovery and was able to be with us some during VBS last week. Kevin Kalany is now home recovering from mononucleosis. Hunter Bearup, Leonard & Stacie’s oldest son, recently had tubes inserted in his ears. Alexis Thornberry, a young girl who worships with us frequently along with her family, is undergoing tests for serious vision...
Read MoreMoses, Leader of Israel
Everett Hutson – 8/7/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-8_7_11-p.m..mp3|titles=02 8_7_11 p.m.]
Read MoreOvercoming Reluctance
Everett Hutson – 8/7/11 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-8_7_11-a.m..mp3|titles=03 8_7_11 a.m.]
Read MoreVacation Bible School
“Moses, Leader of Israel” We are anxiously anticipating the opening of this year’s Vacation Bible School tomorrow evening. The classes will be held each evening, Monday through Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. with the closing program on Friday at 7:00 p.m. While studying the theme, “Moses, Leader of Israel,” each age group will be taking a closer look at Moses’ life...
Read More8.7.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Brad Schrum was to undergo surgery on his facial fractures last Thursday. Kevin Kalany is undergoing a 2-7 week outpatient treatment for Epstein-Barr virus. The medicine he is receiving is normally used in chemotherapy for lymphoma with similar side-effects, but less severe. The mass in his chest tested benign. Amy & Ryan Higgins are trying to cope with their recent...
Read MoreRescue The Perishing
by Everett Hutson – 7.31.11 – p.m [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-7_31_11-pm.mp3|titles=02 7_31_11 pm]
Read MoreMore Than Just A Ritual
by Everett Hutson – 7.31.11 – a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-7_31_11-am2.mp3|titles=03 7_31_11 am]
Read MoreLousy Sermons
By Joe R. Barnett “Horrible sermon!” “I didn’t get anything out of it either!” We’ve all heard sermons which left us cold. The message did nothing to motivate us to do anything other than grumbling. Maybe the preacher cheated on his study and went to the pulpit unprepared. Perhaps he was dealing with a subject he didn’t know much about. Possibly he was a dedicated man with a...
Read More7.31.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Brad Schrum suffered three facial fractures in an accident at camp last week which most likely will require surgery. Gregg Voscavitch will undergo surgery tomorrow to remove some cancerous spots from his neck and left temple. Kevin Kalany had to return to WVU Hospital last week with a high temperature related to a virus. Nancy Hudson is doing better after experiencing severe...
Read MoreThe Results of Pride
by Everett Hutson – 7/24/2011 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-7_24_11-p.m..mp3|titles=02 7_24_11 p.m.]
Read MoreCommitment is Needed
by Everett Hutson – 7.24.2011 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-7_24_11.mp3|titles=03 7_24_11]
Read More7/24/11
PRAYER CONCERNS Judy McMillan underwent a heart catheterization last Monday which revealed no problems with her heart. Edie Roberts continues her recovery at home from recent surgery. Gregg Voscavitch will undergo surgery on Aug. 1 to remove some cancerous spots from his neck and left temple. Ray Ramsay reinjured his foot during therapy last week. Curtis Blake is now under Hospice Care at...
Read MoreUntil You Taste Them
by Everett Hutson – 7/17/11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-7_17_11-p.m..mp3|titles=02 7_17_11 p.m.]
Read MoreThese Bones Can Live
by Brad Schrum – a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-7_17_11-a.m..mp3|titles=03 7_17_11 a.m.]
Read MoreGETTING UP AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN…
By Mark Mason In A View from the Zoo, Gary Richmond tells about the birth of a giraffe: The first things to emerge are the baby giraffe’s front hooves and head. A few minutes later the plucky newborn is hurled forth, falls ten feet, and lands on its back. Within seconds, he rolls to an upright position with his legs tucked under his body. From this position he considers the world for the...
Read More7.17.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Edie Roberts is recovering from last Monday’s surgery to remove a section of her colon. Kevin Kalany was to return home permanently last Thursday. However, his contact with other people is very limited while his immune system continues to rebuild. He will return to Morgantown for weekly checkups. Evelyn Barker injured her foot in a fall last week. Gregg Voscavitch is to...
Read MoreBlessings In Christ
Everett Hutson 7.10.11 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-7_10_11-am2.mp3|titles=03 7_10_11 am]
Read MoreWill I become a forgotten member of the Family of God?
by Jan Meadows 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” It is an easy task to encourage and show love to a brother or sister in Christ when you can be at worship service, every Bible study, every fellowship event. But then I thought, “What if I can no longer attend services or get- togethers?” Right...
Read More7.10.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Angel Baker is recovering from last Wednesday’s surgery on the septum in her nose. Debbie Roach cut part of her finger off in an accident at work a few days ago. The reattachment seems to be healing well. Vera Perry is to undergo more tests this week in preparation for her upcoming hip replacement surgery. It was great having Kevin Kalany home for a visit last weekend. He...
Read MoreWhat Makes You Boast
by Everett Hutson – 7/3/11 a.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-7_3_2011-a.m..mp3|titles=03 7_3_2011 a.m.]
Read MoreSlaves Who Are Free
7.3.2011 – By Bob Mize “Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil; but live as Servants of God” (2 Peter 2:16) A peerless paradox of the Christian faith is stated in this marvelous verse. True freedom is found in slavery to Jesus Christ. To “live as servants [slaves] of God” is the emancipation proclamation of the New Testament. Paul, as well as...
Read More7.3.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Vera Perry was to undergo hip replacement surgery in New Albany, OH, last Friday. Corey Hayes’ eye cataract surgery went well. However, his vision is still very limited. Kevin Kalany is surpassing the doctor’s expectations as he recovers from his bone marrow transplant. Curtis Blake, Darlene Straub’s father, will possibly be able to go home sometime this week. Shelli...
Read MoreCharacteristics Of A Cross Bearer
6.26.2011 p.m. by Everett Hutson [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-6_26_2011-p.m..mp3|titles=02 6_26_2011 p.m.]
Read MoreLiving In A Non-Christian World
6.26.2011 a.m. by Everett Hutson [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-6_26_2011.mp3|titles=03 6_26_2011]
Read MoreWe Are Victors
It is probably one of the saddest things in Biblical studies to realize how many people, because of various false ideas and misunderstandings, have really missed the basic point of the book of Revelation. Revelation is about VICTORY! God wins! Because of that, in the end, WE win! What a great message to close the Bible with! Don’t miss this truth about God’s Word. Over and over this...
Read More6.26.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Corey Hayes was to undergo cataract surgery on his right eye this past Thursday. Neil Kent remains in Park Health Care Center where his condition continues to weaken. Mae Deller’s June 14th angioplasty revealed blockage in her arteries. However, they were unable to insert any stents. Randy Nolte is at home continuing to recover from recent hernia surgery. Nancy Hudson continues...
Read MorePriorities For Living
by Everett Hutson – 6.19.2011 [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-6.19.2011-p.m..mp3|titles=02 6.19.2011 p.m.]
Read MoreA Father’s Protection
by Everett Hutson – 6.19.2011 [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-6.19.2011-a.m..mp3|titles=03 6.19.2011 a.m.]
Read MoreIt All Happened So Fast
By Wade Webster A snail crossing the road was run over by a turtle. Regaining consciousness in the emergency room, he was asked what caused the accident. “I really can’t remember,” the snail answered, “You see, it all happened so fast.” We laugh because turtles and snails aren’t known for their speed. However, speed is rather relative. To a snail, a turtle is probably like...
Read More6.19.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Randy Nolte is at home recovering from last Tuesday’s hernia surgery. Mary Taylor is doing very well after having a stent inserted into one of her arteries a few days ago. Neil Kent’s condition continues to weaken. He is in Park Health Care Center. Kevin Kalany is now staying at the “Family House” near the WVU Hospital while his progress is monitored. Curtis Blake,...
Read MorePaying Attention To God by Brad Schrum
6.12.11 p.m. [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/02-6_12_11-p.m..mp3|titles=02 6_12_11 p.m.]
Read More“The With-God Life” 6.12.11 – a.m.
[audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-6_12_2011-a.m..mp3|titles=03 6_12_2011 a.m.]
Read More“Preventing Mixed Messages”
[audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-6_5_11-am1.mp3|titles=03 6_5_11 am]
Read MoreThe First Mile
Jesus taught the “second mile” and the “other cheek” in Matthew 5:39,41. A Roman soldier could commandeer a Jew to carry his pack one mile. Jesus thrilled the world with his famous “second mile” But many consider the “second mile” only to neglect or fail in the “first mile.” The key to the second mile is inherent in the first. Jesus is teaching, “Don’t perform life’s...
Read More6.12.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Neil Kent is now at Park Health Care Center, Room 206. Kevin Kalany continues to adjust to his bone marrow transplant. Randy Nolte was to undergo hernia surgery last Thursday. Raymon Higgins, Brenda Sponhaltz’s father, is recovering in Wheeling Hospital from treatment for a compressed back fracture. Bob Schwertfeger, the father-in-law of Nancy Hudson’s daughter,...
Read MorePreventing Mixed Messages 6.5.11
03 6_5_11 am[audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-6_5_11-am.m4a]
Read More6.5.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Neil Kent was admitted to Liza’s Place last Tuesday. He, perhaps, will be moved to Park Health Care Center within a few days. Kevin Kalany has been experiencing a fair amount of pain the past several days related to his bone marrow transplant. Corey Hayes is doing very well following his May 26th eye cataract surgery. Randy Nolte is to undergo hernia surgery on June...
Read MoreFulfill Your Purpose
5.22.11pm by Everett Hutson [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/3-01-5_22_2011-p.m..m4a]
Read MoreBlessings of Friendship
5.22.11am by Everett Hutson [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/03-5_22_2011-a.m..m4a]
Read MoreEyes & Ears for God’s Story
3.6.11am by Brad Schrum [audio:https://stcchurch.org/content/2011/05/03-Eyes-and-Ears-For-Gods-Story.mp3|titles=Eyes and Ears For God’s Story]
Read MoreTreasured Memories
Memories. We all have them. Some we hold dear. Others seem to slip away when we need them most. Others we wish would slip away because of the pain, but they stick with us. Memories. They help make us who we are as people, both individually and as a community. In the Gospel of Luke, the author tells us, first of all, that he thoroughly researched this story that he is about to tell (Lk 1v1-4). And...
Read More5.29.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Kevin Kalany’s bone marrow transplant last Wednesday went well and now they are waiting to see if the new cells work effectively. Corey Hayes was to undergo cataract surgery last Thursday. Nancy Hudson‘s doctors have ruled out surgery on her back. Bethany Stranges, the Slatts’ granddaughter, is recovering from last Monday’s back surgery. Leona Vannoy, Dot...
Read MoreA Friend Is…
Editor’s Note: Through my years of ministry, I have read several attempts at describing what a friend is. I am printing several of those descriptions here with the hope that we will provide those qualities for those in our lives. (elh) A friend is one who is a source of sunshine when you are under the weather. A friend is one who strengthens you with his prayers, blesses you with his love,...
Read More5.22.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Kevin Kalany has been undergoing chemotherapy this past week in preparation for his bone marrow transplant which is scheduled for this coming Wednesday in Morgantown. Neil Kent is home after being hospitalized last weekend with his recurring respiratory problems. Mark Farber is recovering after experiencing several bruises in a fall down their steps at home a few days...
Read MoreMarriage and Spirituality
Lots of folks are quoting statistics that Christians are more likely than non-Christians to divorce; but those numbers are deceptive, as Glenn Stanton points out in a Focus on the Family report. He writes: “Couples who regularly practice any combination of serious religious behaviors and attitudes — attend church nearly every week, read their Bibles and spiritual materials regularly;...
Read More5.15.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Kevin Kalany will be going to Morgantown early this week in preparation for his May 25th bone marrow transplant. Jeff Bigler is recovering from last Monday’s successful gall bladder surgery. Edie Roberts will undergo colon surgery in about 8 weeks. She is now home. Nancy Hudson is to consult with a neurosurgeon this coming Thursday considering the...
Read More5.8.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Kevin Kalany tentatively will be admitted to the hospital on May 17 for his May 25th bone marrow transplant. He will undergo a bone marrow biopsy and re-testing tomorrow in Morgantown. Jeff Bigler is to undergo gall bladder surgery tomorrow in OVMC. Don Zink will begin a series of radiation treatments as a precautionary measure in about 3 weeks. Gregg Voscavitch is to...
Read MoreThat’s My King
The late Dr. S.M Lockeridge, was a preacher from San Diego, California who said these words in a sermon in Detroit in 1976. My King was born King. Well, I wonder if you know Him. Do you know Him? Don’t try to mislead me. Do you know my King? David said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork. My King is the only one of whom there are no means of...
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