Sunday Bulletin — May 3, 2026
This Week at Lone Oak
Interim Pastor: Brother Ralph Brandon
Minister of Music: Dustin Frankie
Announcements: Mindy Moore
Pianist: Mary Jane Snider & Darla Bayles
Guitarists: Bob Underwood, Wade Snyder
Service Times
Sunday School — 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship Service — 10:30 a.m. (Nursery available for babies to age 3)
Parking Lot Worship — Tune to 92.3 FM
Youth Mission Team — Sundays from 4:00–6:00 p.m. (7th grade–HS)
Sunday Evening Worship — 6:00 p.m. (No evening nursery)
Wednesday Night Bible Study — 6:30 p.m., led by Brother Ralph
Wednesday AWANA Children's Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed)
Today's Volunteers
Nursery Workers: Cindy Pribble, Wendy McCluskie, Jordan Whitt
Next Week's Nursery: Cindy Morgan, Dee Arnsmeyer, Kaelyn Frankie
TEACHING CHILDREN’S CHURCH TODAY: Linda Johnson Children's Church (ages 4–6th grade) is held during Morning Worship in the Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is welcome in the Choir! Make your way to the choir by 10:30 a.m.
CHURCH CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PENNY MARCH TODAY! Kids, line up in the hallway by 10:20 a.m. Your donations of change or bills will make a difference in the lives of children in Ecuador. Our church supports their AWANA program which provides materials and snacks. Some children walk miles just to go to church. Thank you for your donations!
ENDTIME REVELATION REVEALED BIBLE STUDY - Jake Whitt began this study on April 20th and it will continue every Monday at 6:30 p.m. until the study is completed. They will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
MAY Collection for Samaritan's Purse Shoeboxes. Any questions? Contact Sandy McCluskie (618) 967-9607 ITEMS TO COLLECT - ACCESSORIES: Socks, Sunglasses, Jewelry and watches, Flashlights (with extra batteries) NO LIQUIDS OR LOTIONS Items can be placed on the stage in the Fellowship Hall
IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER’S DAY, THIS COMING FRIDAY, MAY 8TH AT 6:00 PM - we will be having an English “High Tea” Party and ALL ladies are requested to attend. Food and drinks will be provided. See flyer for more details.
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH - MOTHER’S DAY - NO EVENING SERVICE
SUNDAY, MAY 31ST AT 6:00 P.M. WE WILL BEGIN OUR 5TH SUNDAY “SINGSPIRATION” AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL. If you have a song you would like to sing, please contact Dustin Frankie, prior to this date. You can reach him at church or call/text (618) 964-0259.
CHURCH ICE CREAM SOCIAL SIGN UP! Do you have an ice cream maker and a favorite homemade recipe? We would love for you to help make our Ice Cream Social extra special by bringing your favorite homemade ice cream flavor to share! If you are willing to make a batch…..please sign the sheet on the table in the foyer! Thank you for helping make this a sweet time of fellowship!
Ladies Weekly Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning in the Fellowship Hall from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. taught by Sandy McCluskie. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend!
THE CARING TEAM MINISTRY is looking for caring hearts to join our VISITING TEAM. Our goal is to visit and encourage those in our church family who are unable to attend services due to illness, age, or other circumstances. We encourage each person to have a partner, following the example of Jesus sending His disciples out two by two. Together, we can share prayer, fellowship, and remind our shut-ins that they are loved and not forgotten.
If you feel called to be a blessing in this ministry, please let us know. A simple visit, a kind word, and prayer can make a big difference.
“Two are better than one…” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
Text (618) 889-6577 if you would like to be part of the VISITING TEAM!
UPDATE FROM THE CARING TEAM MINISTRY CARD TEAM. AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 THROUGH TODAY, THE CARD TEAM HAS MAILED OUT 203 CARDS TO THOSE WHO NEEDED TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE MISSED THEM IN CHURCH, THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN OUT DUE TO SICKNESS, THOSE THAT NEEDED ENCOURAGEMENT, OR THOSE THAT JUST NEEDED TO KNOW THAT SOMEONE CARED.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE…..If you notice that someone is out of church for an extended period of time, has been sick, or for whatever reason hasn’t been to church, please let us know. It really takes the whole church working together. The TEAM is working hard not to let people slip through, but sometimes it happens. We never want anyone to feel like Lone Oak doesn’t care because we sincerely do. Do you know someone who needs a card? We would love to send them one. Text (618) 889-6577 and let us know.
Are you getting emails from church? If not, please call or text Donna Moore with your email address and she will get you added: (618) 521-4772.
Do you have an address, phone number or name change? Text Vickie Plumlee (618) 889-6577 so she can update the online directory.
Here are three address/phone number changes that have been made to the online directory, but you might want to make the change in your paper directory copy.
Janice Griffith - 1203 Stonington Drive, Herrin 62948
Added - Michael and Cassi Reach - 115 Janet Lane, Murphysboro, IL 62966 Michael (317) 640-3400 Cassi (317) 640-3408
Betty Sullivan and Stacy Sullivan - PO Box 289, Goreville, IL 62939 Stacy’s phone number (618) 889-6592
Interested in Church Membership? Would you like to become a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church? Please meet with Brother Ralph Brandon first. He will answer any questions you might have before joining, and a copy of the church covenant will be provided to you. We praise God for your seeking where you should serve.
In reverence for the LORD's house, please no food or drinks in the sanctuary.
Look at the smile on Grandpa’s face! Kevin Miller is holding his FIRST grandchild! His grandson’s name is Miles Wessley Miller and he weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. If you see him today, congratulate him!
Getting ready for the Big Day! Noah and Becca opened gifts at their Wedding Shower last Sunday. Congratulations to both of you!
If you want to see the video of “JOURNEY THROUGH HOLY WEEK”, go to the Digital Bulletin for EASTER dated April 5, 2026. Scroll past all of the photos that were posted, which is located at the end of the bulletin. You will see the video last. Click on “Watch on YouTube”. Enjoy!
Prayer Request List
Please help keep the prayer list up to date by calling or texting (618) 889-6577.
Marty Thornton was admitted to Herrin ICU with pneumonia and was put on a ventilator, but on Saturday was removed from the ventilator and is breathing on her own and doing some better! Thank you LORD!
Johnie Thornton is still recovering from the stroke he recently had
Marilynn Hertz came through her surgery on her thumb and is home recuperating
Anthony McKinney, Kevan & Vickie Plumlee’s son-in-law, saw one specialist April 30th and is having more tests done. He will see another specialist in May
David Fanning had thyroid surgery - pathology report showed cancer but they got it all! PRAISE THE LORD!
Raynesha, 31 (Lori Gelgut’s co-worker’s daughter) had surgery in March and having serious complications
Brian Paris (husband of Angie who cleans our church) is having femoral (femur) bypass surgery this month and praying it will turn things around for him.
James O’Connor (friend of Caryn Humphrey) is in the hospital burn unit from an accident
Janet Pursell passed away Saturday, April 18th and is now in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ - please remember her family
David Gaddis passed away Saturday, April 18th and is now in the arms of Jesus - please remember his wife and family
Bootsie Moore is having some upcoming tests
Kelly Childers had a scan Monday, April 13th - CANCER IS GONE! - had surgery May 1st
Jonette's daughter, Tina Alyea and son, Ryland are needing prayers
Mike Elders’ heart is always in A-fib and doctors are working to correct this
Kati Gunter's grandma has stage 4 colon and lung cancer
Terri Cagle's close friend had cancer, it returned and went to her spine. She is being treated and doing well! Praise God!
Brenda Wallace's sister, Jeanie is in need of prayers.
Caryn Humphrey’s brother, Carl Irby is home but still needs prayer
Betty Miller is having dizziness and constant ringing in her ears
John Hester still needs prayer
Elaine Holder went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8th - please remember her family.
Ray Ward (Linda Ellery's brother) is in the VA Hospital with hospice care
Ed Penninger fell and is bruised and sore
Janet Kippen
Darla Bayles
Kim Fanning's dad, Jim Neisz will have treatments for 5 weeks
Susie Tanner’s granddaughter, Ava needs prayers for God to intervene in her life
Melissa Knoles needs prayers for healing
Don Johnson had a stroke and needs prayer
Lee O'Keefe's granddaughter Celeste lives in Bahrain off the coast of Saudi Arabia - continued prayers for safety for her and her family
Ron and Susan Barnett are both in rehab
Brenda Miller is still in need of a kidney
Nathan Elders' co-worker is 18 years old and received a cancer diagnosis.
Karen Smith is in need of prayers
David Shirley is in need of prayers
Mike Elder's sister, brother-in-law, and step-mom are all fighting cancer