1.18.15
PRAYER CONCERNS
Blaine Hannahs (Brad’s mother), had surgery on Thursday. Steve Lattocha has a bad cough. He also fell and hit his head and had to have stitches. Pat Rice was admitted to Wheeling Medical Hospital last Sunday night with pneumonia. Bruce and Jane Ruckman (connection to Mary Donna Wodarcyk) are in need of prayers. Mike Slatt’s biopsy showed there was some cancer on his prostate. He will be consulting a specialist.
Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, Charles Boger, Alicia, Estadt, Mike Gaston’s parents, Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother), Chester Hainey (Park Health, Nancy Hudson’s friend), Nancy Hendershot (chemo), Kevin Kalany, Willey Nice, Lyn Pacifico, & Jimmy Thrash.
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).
CONGRATULATIONS
Mike and Joyce Slatt are proud new grandparents. Mason Michael Silas Schumacher was born Jan. 8th weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs. Mike, Michele and Mason are now home.
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.
SYMPATHY
We extend our deepest sympathy to Carolyn Campbell. Her son, Stan Campbell, passed away Thursday, January 8th.
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.
BIBLE CLASSES
On Sunday mornings at 9am and Wednesday nights at 7pm we have Bible classes for adults and children of all ages.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Teams 3 & 4 will lead our ministry of encouragement for the next few weeks. Card are available on the front pew. Team members are Linda Carpenter, Rhonda Rodak, Jeff Bigler, Nancy Hudson & Nelva Lattocha.
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.