1.11.15
PRAYER CONCERNS
Stan Campbell (Carolyn’s son) fell and broke his hip. He was transferred to Wheeling Medical Park where he is also experiencing breathing problems.
Both of Mike Gaston’s parents are being moved to a nursing home. His mother has already been moved, and his dad will be moved once he has been released from the hospital. He is experiencing heart problems. Lyn Pacifico was admitted to EORH for a UTI.
Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, Bill Beisel, Bob Biesel, Charles Boger, Howard Carpenter (Clyde’s brother), Bob Digiandomenico, Alicia, Estadt, Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother), Chester Hainey (Park Health, Nancy Hudson’s friend), Nancy Hendershot (chemo), Kevin Kalany, Curtis McBride (Maureen’s husband), Willey Nice, Pat Rice (hip problems), Mike Slatt, Jimmy Thrash & Jennifer Wheeler.
Please continue to pray and encourage those who are no longer able to worship with us…Evelyn Barker, Ella Bell, Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Joyce Orzolek, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene and Joanne Wallner.
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
Please keep our expectant mothers in your prayers: Lindsay McKeen (February 14th) Andrea Baldwin (March 10th) & Maizee Bunner (March).
IN THE MILITARY
Please continue to pray for those who are serving in the military: Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), Chad Huggins, Bill Randolph (Matt’s father) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
The ladies’ bible study group that meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 at the building, will continue this week.
CONGREGATION INFO UPDATES
Newly updated Care Group Calling Chains, Care Group Lists, E-Mail Addresses and Friend’s Addresses are available in the rack by the main entrance. Please make sure you have the up-to-date information.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The congregational meeting originally scheduled for December 21st will be held tonight, after an abbreviated evening worship service. Make plans to be there as we talk about the budget and ways we hope to partner with God in the future!
WINTERFEST
Teens & parents, make plans for Winterfest 2015. It will be held February 20-22nd, in Gatlinburg, TN. If you plan to attend, register with Brad or Brian as soon as possible.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Teams 3 & 4 will lead our ministry of encouragement for the next few weeks. Cards are available on the front pew. Team Members are Skip & Linda Gooch, Linda Carpenter, Rhonda Rodak, Jeff Bigler, Nancy Hudson, & Nelva Lattocha.
BIBLE CLASSES
On Sunday mornings at 9am and Wednesday nights at 7pm we have Bible classes for adults and children of all ages.
AN ACTIVE FATIH
The life of following Jesus is an active life. We’ve been invited to put our faith in action. As a church, we’re always trying to find ways to live this active faith. Here a just a few ways for you to get involved. This is just a starting point!
- Praying for those who are sick and hurting & writing cards for them.
- Become a part of the Ministry of Encouragement.
- Give old eye classes, ink cartridges, greeting cards, “Box Tops & Campbell’s Labels for Education, for various ministries.
- Take food or provide other assistance to the sick and those who are grieving.
- Go out of your way to welcome guests in our worship gatherings.
- Volunteer to teach or assist in our Children’s Ministry. No experience needed, just a willingness to serve!
- Visit our shut-ins to encourage them.
- Come up with creative ways we can fulfill our mission to love God and to love people.
- Be active in telling the good news and loving people in tangible ways as you go through your normal rhythm of life.
FREE BIBLES
We have been given several hardback Bibles to give away. If you or someone you know needs a Bible, feel free to take one from the table in the back.