May 20, 2018
Prayer Requests & Updates
New requests and updates: Margaret Bailey (Nettie Hartung and Greg Vickers’ mom) is undergoing testing before having a heart filter placed. Chris Corder (Pat & Jim’s nephew) had a recent liver transplant and is having complications. Joe Hamm is recovering from a colonoscopy. Donna Hirauk has a cyst on her spine and it is causing her problems. Logan McDiffitt will be in Rhode Island for an internship this summer. Bill Rice has been having back problems. Layah Schmidli is in Children’s Hospital in Columbus for several health concerns. Martha Wade (Bob Wade’s mother) is in Emerald Pointe Care Center in Barnesville. Carleen Wheeler had colon surgery last week. The surgery was very successful.
On-going prayers needed: Valerie Baker (Amy Gray’s mom), Jim Bass, Mary Bass, Gail Bigler, Joe Bine, Brady Bisbocci, Stephanie Bittinger, Freda Blake, Barbara Brewer, Sam & Delores Burkhart, Clyde Carpenter, Kim Clark (upcoming heart surgery), Bob Digiandomenico, Alicia Estadt, Joann Gaston, Jax Harris (Bill Rice’s grandson), Dorothy Heil, Wayne Henthorn, Micheala Hinkle, Donna Hirauk (back), Chad Huntsman, Elsie Isiminger, Scarlet James, Janie Judge, Kevin Kalany, Arlene Kopyar, Mary Lively, Bunky Loy, Charles & Peg Lucas, Donna Morris, Vera Perry, Pat Rice, Bill Saunders, Pete Stephens, Joyce Stimpert, Donna Taylor (a relative of Nancy Hudson), Chris Tomer, Sue Wirsing.
Expectant Mothers: Jessica Sowinski (June), Amanda Schrum (July), Mollie Wade (October).
Our Shut-ins: Carolyn Campbell, Bill & Sue Daley, Joyce Orzolek, Pearl Roy, Marlene Trisolene, & Joanne Wallner.
In the Military: Joseph Glenn (friend of Janet Lallathin), C.J. Harding (Terry Fitch’s step-son), Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), & Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
News & Information
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the family of Charles Boger, who passed away on Wednesday. His memorial service was held on Saturday. Please remember his family in your prayers.
Student Ministry Summer Kick-Off
The Student Ministry summer kick-off event will be Wednesday, May 30 at 5:30 pm at the church building.
Thursday Night Devotionals
The first #TND will be Thursday May 24 at the Bakers! There are still a couple of open spots, so If you would like to host a devo this summer, please sign up on the bulletin board. We are looking forward to these awesome nights of food, fun, and Bible study!
Honoring Graduates
We will be honoring our 2018 graduates on May 27. If you or a family member are graduating, please give your information to Keaton or email the office as soon as possible. Our current list of high school graduates are Drew Strauss (Barnesville), and Madison Vickers (St.C.). Our college graduates are Kyle Digiandomenico (Master’s in Business Administration, Waynesburg), Julie Nowakoski (Associate’s in Radiology, WV Northern), and Adam Sambucco (Master’s in Architecture, Cincinnati).
Check the bulletin board for information on graduation parties.
Ministry Meeting
There is a ministry meeting today at 4:30 for the shepherds, deacons and ministers.
Golf Outing
The golf outing originally scheduled for this past weekend will be rescheduled.
VBS Planning Meeting
There will be an important VBS planning meeting next Sunday at 4:30. Make plans to participate and make VBS a success!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Darlene Baker at the birth of her grand daughter to Aaron and Morgan Baker. Logan Maddison Baker was born May 15th, weighing 6lbs, 10oz and was 20in long.
Softball
If you would like to play softball, see Keaton Forsythe or Tim McKeen. The schedule is posted on the bulletin board.
Ladies’ Class
The Ladies’ class has finished their book study. On May 22 at 6pm, Linda Carpenter will be showing the filmstrip “The History of the Lord’s Church.” Anyone is welcome to come. If you plan to come and would like pizza, you can donate $1 for pizza.
Continued Building Development
We announced last week that as part of our effort to make our facilities as accessible as possible for the purpose of growing to know and serve Jesus, we are planning to concrete the entrance road and pave the upper parking lot nearest the building. We have been saving for this project, but we still need about $30,000. So the elders have set aside the 4th Sunday of the next 3 months (beginning next week) to challenge us to give over and above our normal contribution. If we can triple our contribution one week for three months, we can set aside what we need.
Young Family’s Gathering
The young families and young adults class will be having a get together at the McKeen’s on Friday at 6pm. Bring your kids and a snack or dessert.