1.4.15
PRAYER CONCERNS
Alicia Estadt is having health problems. Chester Hainey ( Nancy Hudson’s friend) is not doing well. Pat Rice is experiencing a lot of pain from hip problems. Bill & Dot Saunders both have the flu. Nancy Hendershot will be returning to OSU for another week of chemo.
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, Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother), Kevin Kalany, Kevin Larkin (friend of Joe Hamm), Curtis McBride (Maureen’s husband), Willey Nice, Lyn Pacifico (Kay’s cousin) Belmont Community Hosp., Francis Satterfield (Sally & Terrie’s dad), 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 who meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 at the building, will resume on January 6th.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER
We will gather for a fellowship meal after our evening worship time this evening to honor those with birthdays and anniversaries in January. Care group A will be in charge of set-up & clean-up. Everyone is invited to stay and fellowship together.
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Everett and Judy Hutson at the recent loss of Everett’s mother, Mabel Hutson. She was a sweet lady and will truly be missed by all.
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, especially as winter weather nears.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The congregational meeting originally scheduled for December 21st will be held January 11th, 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. See Brian or Brad with questions.
TRAVELING
Skip and Linda Gooch, along with some others are traveling. Please keep all those traveling in your prayers.
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.