The Baptist Bridge

By the grace of God, the Philippi Baptist Church shall embrace,

model, and share the love of God through Jesus Christ by the
power of the Holy Spirit.

Philippi Baptist Church, Philippi, WV 26416 February 2011

Inside this issue

From the Pastor…2

ABWM…3
Announcements…
Board of Christian Ed...3
Board of Missions
& Outreach...3
Officers, Boards and
Committees...4
Announcements...5
Getting to know…6
Prayer list…7
Birthdays…7
Anniversaries...7

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Rev. Jon Villers, Pastor
Lisa Dadisman, Secretary
That's Amore!
Love is in the air! It was in this month on the 14th day that Koreen and I celebrated one month of being to-
gether as a couple.... 23 years ago! Our budding romance had blossomed over those last 31 days. A month
before we met on the dance floor in the ball room of Hamer Center on A-B's campus. After we danced the
night away, I asked if we could have breakfast together the next day. She said yes and I officially gave my
heart away as we then met that next evening as well to attend a Battler Basketball Game. I held her hand for
the very first time! I thank God every day that He has provided for me a helpmate in this journey of life. Her
beauty and spirit are a rare find. And to many times I fail to tell her and more specifically show her how
much she means to me.
Now that we are into our third decade together, I continue to be amazed at how our lives have taken so many
incredible twists and turns together. We are privileged to invest our lives and love into the hearts of four of
the greatest gifts God ever gave: Caleb, Allison, Thomas and Bobby. I make it a point to tell and show these
followers of Jesus how much they are loved as well. Our love extends beyond our immediate family as well.
My parents, Koreen's Parents, My Sister's family, Koreen's Sisters' families are all so much a part of our lives
as we continue to connect and reaffirm our love for each other.
That is my continued prayer for Philippi Baptist Church as well. That we be known as the community of faith
that loves one another. I have seen a level of care and concern here at PBC that is to be commended. When-
ever a family is walking through a time of illness, crises, or death, I have seen our church family surround
them with our love and availability. I shared in chapel at A-B last month and we also discussed in our new
series on Prayer we are doing on Wednesdays at 6pm: I now look at Jesus' words about The Father in a more
meaningful way: "My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." (NRSV)
God, our Father, beams when we His disciples show our love for one another!

Shalom,

Pastor Jon
I would ask for your prayers as we share this love to pastors in three cities in Russia. I wanted to give you our itinerary so that you
could be praying along the way!
Ryazan, Russia Trip – February 22 – March 2, 2011
Рязань, Россия поездки - 22 февраля - 2 марта 2011

Tuesday, February 22
Depart Charleston (CRW) United 7843 2:22 PM
Arrive Washington, DC (IAD) 3:37 PM Sunday, February 27
Worship in Ryazan
Depart Washington, DC (IAD) United 0964 4:50 PM
Monday, February 28
Wednesday, February 23 Evangelism Seminar near Shatsk
Arrive Moscow (DME) 10:50 AM Travel Back to Ryazan
Travel to Ryazan by car
Tuesday, March 1
Visit…Orientation to Week…Rest Wrap up…Shopping…Visits

Thursday, February 24 Wednesday, March 2Depart Moscow

Visit Pastor Valery Severin in Novomirchurinsk (DME) United 0965 12:35PM
Visit Pastor Ryazhsk in Pastor Oleg Yeponichnikov Arrive Washington, DC IAD) 3:35 PM
Travel to Korablino (over night in Korablino) Depart Washington, DC (IAD) United 7795 5:45 PM
Arrive Charleston (CRA) 7:12 PM
Friday, February 25
Evangelism Seminar in Korablino
Afternoon or Evening??
A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
Saturday, February 26 Grace Hopper
Evangelism Seminar in Ryazan
Afternoon

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 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
ABWM
The Board of Christian Education is putting
Upcoming information together Valentine treat boxes for the college
students. We are asking for donations of treats
(cookies, snacks, supplies, candy, etc.) for about
***
20 students. Please tag donations as ―Valentine
February 1 @ 1:30pm Treats‖, and leave in the kitchen. Donations will
―Knowing our Role ― be collected until Sunday, Feb. 6th. Thank you.
Jody Sperry
*** ***
March 1 @ 9:30am Great news! For all of you who enjoy
―Human Trafficking‖ Family Game Night. You will now have
Sara Poling the opportunity to participate on the last
*** Saturday of every month. Bring snacks,
April 5 @ 7:00pm games and the beverages will be
―Weirton Christian Center‖ provided. What a great opportunity for
Jane Digman family and friends to have fun!
***
***
May 3 @ 6:00pm
―Annual Women’s Banquet‖
*** BOARD OF MISSIONS & OUT-
June 7 @ 9:30am REACH
―Election of Officers‖ WANTED:
Several couples who would be involved in
*** outreach to visitors to our church.
(BIBLE BOOK OF THE MONTH) ―Mugging‖ would involve visiting the new
comers with a Philippi Baptist mug and a
JONAH loaf of home made bread. Names and in-
formation can be obtained from Marilyn
Shearer. Please contact her if you are
interested

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 PHILIPPI BAPTIST CHURCH
OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES– 2011

OFFICERS
MODERATOR Carolyn Davis (2011)
VICE MODERATOR Gerald Fogg (2012)
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Clarence Wright (2013)
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY Scott Springer (2013)
TREASURER Craig Cobb (2013)
ASSISTANT TREASURER Jeff Allen (2013)
CLERK Barbara Smith (2012)

DIACONATE
(NINE TOTAL MEMBERS)
(2011) (2012) (2013)
Olin Campbell Kim Klaus Kelly Bracey
Caroline Jett Judi Funk Glenn Sweet
Randy Moore (unexpired term) Dianna Wright JD Long

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(SIX TOTAL MEMBERS)
(2011) (2012) (2013)
Larry Jett Caton Hill Skip Ervin
Jean Roy Bruce Blankenship (unexpired term) Mary Boyer

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

(SIX TOTAL MEMBERS)
(2011) (2012) (2013)
Chuck Scheick Cheryl Blankenship Sara Poling
Cheryl Wolfe Gary Price-SS Superintendant Sarah Ferguson

BOARD OF OUTREACH AND MISSIONS

(SIX TOTAL MEMBERS)
(2011) ( 2012) (2013)
Marilyn Shearer Brenda Price Margaret Salimi
Koreen Villers (unexpired term) Christie Allen Linda Howell

BOARD OF WORSHIP
(SIX TOTAL MEMBERS)
(2011) (2012) (2013)
Marija Sommer Jane Digman Eddy Poling
Petar Vlasic Dawn Scheick Carol Ervin

FINANCE COMMITTEE
(FIVE MEMBERS NOT COUNTING THE TWO EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS)

1.Clarence Wright (Financial Secretary) 2.Craig Cobb (Treasurer) 3. Bob Digman 4.Gary Price 5.Bruce Blankenship
Ex-officio
1. Scott Springer (Assistant Financial Secretary) 2. Jeff Allen (Assistant Treasurer)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
(FIVE MEMBERS)
1.Gary Price 2.Caroline Jett 3.Jovan Vlasic 4.Bill Klaus 5. Marj Campbell

PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

(FIVE TOTAL: THREE ELECTED AND TWO APPOINTED BY THE PASTOR)

(2011) (2012) (2013)

Martha Rose Roy Sarah Cobb Bill Klaus

Pastoral Appointments (2)

1. Darlene Waddell 2. Petar Vlasic
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 Steelers vs Packers
We will be hosting the viewing of Super
Bowl Game Night at PBC. Bring a snack
and refreshments and join us as we have a
GREAT time. We will begin around 6:00pm
***
Union Association Men’s Prayer Breakfast
February 26, 2011
8:00am
Summit Park Baptist Church
154 Summit Park Ave.
Clarksburg, WV
Come Fellowship and Prayer with others
form our Association
Reservations appreciated, but not
necessary. Please call Roger Delaney
@ 304-842-5149
Or email him at www.rid673@aol.com
By February 18, 2011
***
Pastor Jon will be leaving for Russia on
February 22 and will return
March 2nd.
Elsie Frye would like to thank the
congregation for all the cards, calls and
prayers on the death of her sister.
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Announcements
Life Line Screening will be at the Philippi Bap-
tist Church on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
in the Fellowship hall. This is a
preventive health event to scan for the risk of
stroke and other vascular conditions.
Members of the church get the first opportunity
to sign up and will allow a chance to get a prior-
ity appointment and an opportunity to receive a
discount of $10.00 of the package price.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the
United States, and this catastrophic event can
strike without warning. In fact, four out of five
people who have had a stroke showed no appar-
ent warning signs prior to their attack. But,
strokes can be stopped in their tracks. If you are
interested in signing up or obtaining more infor-
mation, contact Lisa Dadisman
On Sunday February 6th, 140 million Ameri-
cans will tune in to the Super Bowl football
game. There will be parties with abundant
food, friendship and fellowship. At the same
time, there will be people worrying about
staying warm, finding shelter and a warm
meal. Please join young people around the
country as they demonstrate God’s love by
loving their neighbors through the Souper
Bowl of Caring. It’s a simple, yet significant
act of caring for others. Drop $1 (or more) in
the soup pot or a non perishable food as you
leave worship on February 6th. Our young
people are developing hearts for giving that
can last a lifetime.
Please support their efforts.

The Many Talented
Judi Funk
If you’re looking for Judi Funk, you may
find her in
the projection booth at the church, or you
may find
her at Curves, or you may find her serving
as a
volunteer aide for her daughter Linda at
Philippi Elementary School. Or
you may find Judi at home, shooing the cat
away from the spools of thread and hanks
of yarn that Judi needs for her knitting ma-
chine. You may also find her in her recently
renovated kitchen, reading a book about
Coach Bobby Bowden.
Mother of three, grandmother of nine, and
great-grandmother of one, Judi Bowles
Funk was born in Huntington, where she
went through the public schools and gradu-
ated from East Huntington High. She head-
ed for Alderson-Broaddus without having
decided on a major, but on her very first day
on campus she met Jack Funk, and he be-
came her focus. ―I chased him until he
caught me,‖ she laughs. He graduated from
A-B in 1956, and Judi dropped out of
school so that they could get married. He
went into the army, and they were sent to
San Francisco, where their first child, Fred,
was born.
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When Jack was discharged, they returned
to Jane Lew, Jack’s hometown, and lived
there for a year before heading for Salis-
bury, MD, where Jack took a job with the
Recreation Commission. Following a
phone call and invitation from then-
president Richard Shearer, the Funks
came back to Alderson-Broaddus. Judi
finished her bachelor’s degree in elemen-
tary education in 1970 and immediately
began teaching. In 1974 she became an
admissions counselor at A-B, a position
which she held from 1974 until 1980.
Missing public school teaching, she re-
turned to teach four and fifth grades in
Belington. She finally retired in 1996. It
was in that year that Judi was elected to
the Battler Hall of Fame, for her perfor-
mance as a cheerleader but even more for
her support of athletics and athletes,
whose uniforms she mended and whose
meals she often provided. For many
years she has also served as timer for the
men’s basketball team.
Having attended Philippi Baptist Church
as an A-B student, and having convinced
Jack to change from being a Methodist to
being a Baptist, they became very active
in the church as adults. Judi has served as
Sunday School Superintendent, and she
has sung in the choir and has taught Sun-
day School. She is currently co-chair of
the Diaconate and has become highly
adept at providing Power Point and other
types of projection for worship services.
Daughter of a preacher, Judi says, ―The
church is a part of me. I’ve never known
it not to be.‖ That’s another place where
Judi can frequently be found—at church.
 A-B College faculty, staff and students,
Georgian Allen,
Albert Carman,
Blaine Corder,
George Davis,
The Family of Becky & Mike Elmore,
Jim Friend,
Otilia Franke,
Carl Gant,
Jane Gibbons,
Ben Guido, Born in february
Shirley Jacobs,
Don Miller, Jovan Vlasic-1
Shay Mitchell, Tom Dadisman-2
Jody Newlon, David Scohy-3
Greg , Kasey and Violet Mouser, Evalene Bartram-5
Brenda & Gary Price, Margaret Salimi-5
Dr. Richard Shearer, Judy Fowler-6
Dorothy Shaffer, Drew Mulneix-6
Vangie Shaffer, Ann Ravis White-10
Germaine Whitman Dick Wonkka-11
Allen Withers-14
Unspoken requests for family members, un- David Cobb-15
saved, person and community concerns, Rosa Lea Kines-15
those with job and home loss, financial diffi- Janis Sweet-17
culties. Our national, state, and country Paul Hebb-20
leaders and officials. Victims, the families Chris Irvine-21
and friends of crime, war and violence Nancy Hill-22
throughout our country. Military personnel Linda Kines-23
and their families throughout the world. Rel- Carol Kidd-25
atives and friends of those serving our Janet Stout-27
country: Amanda Howard, Brad Scheick-28
Tim Jenkins,
Chris Mossburg ANNIVERSARIES
Taylor Smith. Delmer and Vicki Wallen-2
Brock and Maria Rosier Don and Sheryl Kines-5

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