Sunday Bulletin — May 31, 2026
This Week at Lone Oak
Pastor: Corey Black 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) Everyone is welcome in the Choir! Make your way to the choir by 10:30 a.m.
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 Today: David and Kimberly Fanning, Cannon Cervantez
Next Week's Nursery (June 7th): Kimberly Fanning, Gail McClure, Olivia Drummond
NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH TODAY Children's Church (ages 4–6th grade) Held during Morning Worship in the Fellowship Hall.
WELCOME OUR NEW PASTOR!
Pastor Corey and Marylynn Black Kolton and Noah
Lone Oak Baptist Church Family,
After much prayer, patience, and seeking God’s direction over the past 19 months, we are excited to share that God has led us to our new pastor. This has been a long journey filled with many hours of prayer, meetings, conversations, and careful consideration by the Pastor Search Committee.
We want to thank our church family for your faithfulness, encouragement, and prayers throughout this process. We also want to recognize the dedication of the Pastor Search Committee, who spent countless hours reviewing candidates, listening to sermons, conducting interviews, and seeking God’s wisdom every step of the way.
This was never simply about finding “a pastor,” but about seeking the man God had prepared to shepherd our church in this season. We truly believe God has answered our prayers and has been faithful to guide us.
As we welcome our new pastor and his family, we ask the church to continue praying — for them, for our congregation, and for unity as we move forward together in ministry. We are excited about what God has ahead for our church and look forward to serving Him together.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
CHURCH CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTN: IF YOU TOOK AN ENVELOPE FROM DONNA MOORE FOR BIG CREEK TO WRITE ENCOURAGEMENT / PRAYER CARDS, THEY NEED TO BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD. DONNA WILL HAVE A BASKET ON THE TABLE IN FOYER. BE SURE THAT THEY ARE LABELED WITH THE NAME THAT WAS IN YOUR ENVELOPE AND EACH DAY IS NUMBERED SO THEY WILL HAVE A PRAYER CARD FOR MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT DONNA MOORE (618) 521-4772.
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
TONIGHT AT 6:00 P.M. WILL BE OUR FIRST 5TH SUNDAY “SINGSPIRATION” AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL. AFTER THE SINGSPIRATION, WE WILL GO TO THE FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR GRILLED HOT DOGS AND ICE CREAM! EVERYONE IS INVITED! AND BE SURE TO STOP AND TAKE A PHOTO ON THE PORCH SWING! THANKS KAELYN!
FATHER’S DAY FELLOWSHIP - Saturday, June 20th - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. It will be at Arrowhead Lake in Johnston City, IL There will be fishing, lots of food and fun! See flyer for more information. BE SURE AND SIGN THE SHEET ON TABLE IN FOYER!
VBS Sunday, July 12th - Thursday, July 16th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Commencement, Friday, July 17th, 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten - 8th grade Pre-K (LOBC Kids Only) See Flyer for more information and to register.
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!
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 SOME ADDITIONS/CHANGES THAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO MAKE ON YOUR PRINTED COPY OF THE DIRECTORY.
Pastor Corey, Marylynn, Kolton, Noah Black 1802 E. Oak, West Frankfort, IL 62896 (304) 942-4395 pastorcoreyblack@gmail.com
Noah and Becca Drummond 314 E. Webster Street Herrin, IL 62948 noah.drummond02@gmail.com
Buddy, Christina, John, Christopher, Owen Walters PO Box 197, Creal Springs, IL 62922 (618) 944-3016 buddywalters1970@gmail.com
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.
The Big Creekers will be leaving on Sunday, June 7th. They would like to take hygiene items with them to give to the teenage boys and girls. Below is a list of items they need if you would like to donate. HYGIENE ITEMS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO CHURCH NO LATER THAN THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD.
Vacation Bible School
Sunday, July 12th – Thursday, July 16th Commencement Friday, July 17th 6:00 p.m. PRE-K (LOBC Kids Only) When registering your LOBC Pre-K child please select “OTHER” for grade level Kindergarten - 8th Grade 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Dinner at 5:30 Sunday-Thursday)
Questions? Contact Kacie Frankie (618) 925-1824
Click here to register your child for VBS!
PRAYER REQUEST LIST
Please help keep the prayer list up to date by calling or texting (618) 889-6577.
Betty Sullivan fell and broke her hip. She is at home.
Donnie Colson passed from this life to his eternal rewards on Friday, May 29th
Gary Frankie is home and doing better after a serious infection - continued prayers please
Prayers for Malena Evans, Tara Carpenter, Brian Sullivan, Brianna Sullivan Madison Sullivan
Sheri Counce requested prayer for a little girl named Evelyn that had adenoids removed and she is doing good! She has other issues so please continue to remember her in prayer
Kathy Woodcock had a stimulator placed on her back - if this works she will have a permanent one placed
Darla Bayles had a CT scan for lump in her neck (probably lymph nodes) and MRI on June 12th for neurological changes
Mike Elders will have a medical induced treadmill test in 2 weeks then in 2 weeks an ablation
Remember the family of Sheila Wynn Billingsley - (This is Eric & Terri Cagle’s daughter’s mother-in-law)
Pam Underwood’s dad, Don Hernbeck, has been moved to a nursing home
Betty Miller has taken another fall and in pretty rough shape. She has other health issues also.
Sue Scott has a possible torn meniscus and is in pain and has an MRI scheduled for the end of June
Eddie Miller’s grandson, Dylan, has requested prayer for his friend, Tyler Finley who has brain tumors. Please remember this young man. (Tyler’s address - 111 Township Dr., Hendersonville, TN 37075)
Marty Thornton is back at Shawnee Senior Living
Johnie Thornton is still recovering from the stroke he recently had
Raynesha, 31 (Lori Gelgut’s co-worker’s daughter) had surgery in March and having serious complications
James O’Connor (friend of Caryn Humphrey) is in the hospital burn unit from an accident
Bootsie Moore is having some upcoming tests
Jonette's daughter, Tina Alyea and son, Ryland are needing prayers
Kati Gunter's grandma has stage 4 colon and lung cancer
Brenda Wallace's sister, Jeanie is in need of prayers.
Caryn Humphrey’s brother, Carl Irby is home but still needs prayer
John Hester still needs prayer
Ray Ward (Linda Ellery's brother) is in the VA Hospital with hospice care
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 Elders sister, brother-in-law, and step-mom are all fighting cancer