8.25.13
PRAYER CONCERNS Continue prayers for Matthew Mead, (John Burghy’s nephew) who is being treated for brain tumors. A shunt was put in place to drain fluid from his brain. No more of the tumor can be removed without serious complications. Carolyn Campbell is having back problems. Please pray for Jay Graham (friend of Kay Sowinski), who is suffering complications from a surgery to remove a mass on...
Read MoreWho’s In Charge Here?
Ever have trouble determining God’s will for your future? You’re not alone. “Do I move to Mobile or Minnesota?” “Do I retire or keep working?” “An engineer at IBM or a clerk at Sears?” “Do I marry or stay single?” “What college should my son attend?” “Is it time for children?” “Should I live near the church building or commute?” How in the world do...
Read More8.18.13
PRAYER CONCERNS Kathy Chaffin who attended here many years ago, has stage 4 liver cancer. Prayers have been requested for the Sherman Hill family, (friend of Bob Digiandomenico). His wife’s cancer has returned and has spread. Denny Hudson, Harold’s son, is now home recuperating. Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested recently: Kate Bain, Karen Barbe...
Read MoreThe Water Bearers
By Billie Silvey I am not a psychologist. I have read a few psychology books, but it was mostly from living inside myself that I came to realize that I have needs. Our culture exalts self-sufficiency. Those with obvious needs are considered to be of inferior moral fiber. Living inside myself, aware of my needs, I felt inferior and isolated from all seemingly self-sufficient people around...
Read More8.11.13
PRAYER REQUESTS Wilda Freeland has been in Wheeling Hospital for the past several days being treated for an infection. June Smiths’ battle with Alzheimer’s is growing progressively worse. Gail Bigler is to undergo neck surgery on Sept. 3. Denny Hudson, Harold’s son, underwent surgery last Monday to repair a hole in his colon. He also had his appendix and gall bladder...
Read MorePETER, A FISHER OF MEN
One of the more interesting and frustrating biblical characters is one of the best known and one of the closest companions to our Lord. It could be said that his life was characterized by inconsistent and impulsive behavior and reaction to circumstances. He was one who reacted to situations rather than acting on what he knew. This is the man who, as he was helping his brother and co-workers...
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