10.23.11
PRAYER CONCERNS
Virginia Orrison is now in Forest Hills where she is recovering from recent problems with swallowing which has weakened her. Cheryl Stefan is recovering from a recent stroke. Shelli Glasgow continues her recovery at home from back surgery. Ethel Kent is to consult with her oncologist to make sure the spot on her lung is okay. Mary Bass is to see an oral surgeon in the near future.
Hunter Bearup (Stacey & Leonard’s son) recently had surgery on his ear and will need additional surgery in the future. Ed Hirauk, Donna Turley’s friend who has been attending with her, went to the E-room last week possibly having pneumonia. Joy Yontz had surgery on her broken ankle after a fall last week.
Bill Miller is waiting for the scheduling of the surgery to remove his thyroid. Vera Perry will undergo hip-replacement surgery on Nov. 3 in New Albany, OH. Jodie Tschappat, Elaine Sambuco’s sister-in-law, who has been battling MS for several years, is now home from the hospital. Louis Bain, Kate’s husband, began 6 weeks of radiation last Monday. Randy Gates, Judy Hutson’s brother, has been experiencing complications with diabetes.
Tammy White, Tina Hayes’ sister, has been experiencing problems with her shoulder. Harry Schrum is now home. The problem with his diabetes has not been determined.
Please pray for those for whom our prayers have been requested… Evelyn Barker, Larry Hay [Tiffany (Swallie) Hay’s brother-in-law], Faith Hilton (Bunky Loy’s granddaughter), Charlotte Mason (Mae Deller’s daughter), Ray Ramsay, Peg Spielvogel, Brenda Stillion (Angel Baker’s cousin and Karen Barbe’s sister), Vonda Swisher, Mary Taylor, Chelsea Turner and Jennifer Wheeler (Amy Nestor’s mother).
Our expectant mothers continue to need our prayerful support…Leslie Huffman (February), Ashley McKeen (March), Terra Blacker (April) and Carrie Lucas (April).
Those who are unable to worship with us regularly need our support and encouragement…Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Lenny Hungerman, Dorothy Kimble, Bill Kopyar, Joyce Orzolek, Alice Shunk (Leonard Bearup’s mother), Leon & June Smith, Ed & Bea Stelmach, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisoline, Joanne Wallner, Bill White and Anna Witchey.
IDENTIFIED WITH CONGREGATION
We are happy to welcome Pearl Roy into our church family. She has been worshipping with us for the past several years and wishes to identify with our family. Please refer to our church directory for her photo, address and phone number. She will be in Care Group C.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Let’s continue our prayers and support for those of our church family and extended church family who are serving in the military… Nathan Rodak (Bill & Joan’s grandson), Kristen Roy (Pearl Roy’s granddaughter) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son, Afghanistan).
PUBLIC REQUEST FOR PRAYERS
Last Sunday evening, Paige Hashman responded to the invitation to request our prayers for help with her family’s coping with several recent deaths in their family.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Teams 1 & 4 will lead our Ministry Of Encouragement for the next two weeks.
MISSIONAL ENGAGEMENT GROUP
Those who want to be involved in the new outreach ministry, “The Missional Engagement Group,” are invited to meet tomorrow evening at 6:30 to discuss and pray for a more effective outreach to the community and surrounding area with Christ’s message. (Listen to the announcements today for the location. Contact Brian Games for more information.)
VACATION
Everett & Judy have been on vacation since last Monday and he plans to return to the office tomorrow morning. We are blessed to have Brad present both the morning and evening sermons today.
SYMPATHY
We are sorry to learn of the death of Lois Gibbs, who passed away last Monday. She was a former member here and a wife of one of our former Shepherds. She has lived in Vincennes, Ind. since she moved from St. C. in the early 80’s.
YOUTH RETREAT
All the youth and young adults are invited to a weekend of emphasizing the spiritual Nov. 11-13 at Grand Vue Park in Moundsville. If you want more information or desire to participate, please contact Brad or Brian for more details.
FIFTH SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION
Next Sunday is a “Fifth-Sunday.” So all of the contribution will be used to lower the balance on our Reservoir Rd. property. Our goal is to decrease it to below $100,000 by the end of this year. We are thankful for the way our Lord has blessed us so far and we are trusting Him to continue helping us in expanding our facilities.
AUDIO SERMONS ON WEBSITE
If you happen to miss any of the sermons preached during our worship services or would like to listen to them again or if you know of someone who may benefit from them, they are now available in audio form on our website StCChurch.org. Go to the website, then click on “Media,” then on “Sermons” and choose the sermon you want to hear.
GLEANER CANS
Only 3 weeks remain for us to fill the cans with coins and paper money to help with the support of the children who live at Potter Children’s Home. The deadline for returning the cans is Nov. 13.
MEET THE PRESIDENT
If you would like to meet Dr. Harold Shank, the new President of Ohio Valley University, he will be in the fellowship hall of the Wheeling congregation on National Rd. tomorrow evening beginning at 7:00. This would be a great way to welcome him to our area and to support the college where many of our students have studied over the years.
GOD AND THE INTERNET
“Internet Safety for Adults & Children,” is the title of a presentation being sponsored by the East Main church in Barnesville on Nov. 5 @ the Barnesville Senior Center, 4-6 p.m. (See the bulletin board for more details.)
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
“How Jesus Changes Lives” is the scheduled topic for next week’s broadcast. The program can be viewed locally every Sunday on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7. at 7:30 a.m.