2.12.12
PRAYER CONCERNS
Charles Boger remains in ICU in Wheeling Hospital in critical condition. Brian Games was transferred to Healthsouth Mountainview Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown last Thursday. Clyde Carpenter is to undergo open heart surgery within the next few days.
Joyce Slatt underwent an ultrasound last Thursday to test for possible hepatitis. Bill Richards continues his recovery at home from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Peg Spielvogel will go to Morgantown tomorrow for the last of three tests to prepare her for the surgical installation of a pain pack. Kevin Kalany needs our prayerful support as he tries to make some important decisions about his future plans.
Leah Burchett, the Santinis’ new granddaughter, hopefully will be able to come home later this week. Grace Randolph, Matt’s mother, was hospitalized last week for treatment of blood clots in her legs.
Please continue your prayerful support for those for whom our prayers have been requested recently……Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Evelyn Barker, Caden Blacker, Logan Cannon, Kolin Dennis (4-year old cousin of Kay Sowinski), Merri Jordan (David Patton’s mother-in-law), Zoey Lawson (prematurely born grandchild of one of Janet Lallathin’s co-workers), Charlotte Mason (Mae Deller’s daughter), Sam Miller, Margaret Noling (John’s mother), Vera Perry, Ray Ramsay, Alenka Spisska (friend of the Daley family) and Joy Yontz.
Let’s continue to encourage those who are not able to worship with us regularly any longer…Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Dorothy Kimble, Bill Kopyar, Virginia Orrison, Joyce Orzolek, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Ed & Bea Stelmach, Vonda Swisher, Jim Thrash, Mike Tribbie, Marlene Trisolene, Joanne Wallner and Bill White.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Please continue praying for those of our church family and extended church family who are serving in the miliatry … Nathan Rodak (Bill & Joan’s grandson) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son, Afghanistan). Kristen Roy, Pearl Roy’s granddaughter, has been discharged and is now home safely.
OUR EXPECTANT PARENTS
Let’s continue our prayers for healthy pregnancies and deliveries of those expecting additions to their families within the next few months…Ashley McKeen (a girl in March), Terra Blacker (a boy in April), Carrie Lucas (a girl in April), Amy Higgins (a boy in May) and Lindsay McKeen (a girl in July).
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
Everyone is encouraged to return this evening and to remain after the evening service for a period of informal fellowship and refreshments in the MP Room as we honor those with Birthdays or Wedding Anniversaries in February. Care Group A will be in charge of the arrangements.
PUBLIC RESPONSE
Last Sunday evening, Tony Johnson publicly requested our prayers that he be the type of father God wants him to be and that his children need him to be.
BENEFIT FOR BRIAN
There will be a benefit for Brian Games on Saturday, March 10, 5-8 p.m., at the St. C. Recreation Center in the old Fairgrounds. If you would like to help with the preparations, contact Lisa Johnson, Linda Gooch or Julie Daley.
BASKETS FOR OUR SHUT-INS
If everything went as scheduled, the baskets are now ready to be delivered to the shut-ins. They are on the table in the hallway.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
To encourage those of our church family who are presently serving in the military or attending college or a technical school whether they are commuting locally or living on campus, we are collecting items for Care Packages. If you would like to include some items in the packages, please bring them by Feb. 26 and place them in the box on the table in the hallway.
TEACHERS’ APPRECIATION DINNER
If you are planning to attend the Annual Teachers’ Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, March 15, at Mehlman’s at 6:00 p.m., please sign the list on the bulletin board. All of our teachers’ meals will be provided by the congregation.
WINTERFEST
About 25 of our youth and their chaperones will be leaving for Winterfest in Gatlinburg, TN, this coming Friday morning. They will return sometime next Sunday evening.
JUNIOR YOUTH RALLY
The Grand Central church in Vienna, WV, will be hosting the annual Jr. Youth Rally for Grades 3-6, on Saturday, April 21. See the youth bulletin board for more info and a sign-up list.
ADD TO CALENDAR
Edie Roberts’ Feb. 18th Birthday was inadvertently omitted from this month’s calendar. We apologize for the oversight.
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
The bi-monthly meeting of our shepherds, deacons and preachers will be Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4:30.
PETITION RE: ABORTION
Be sure to sign the petition regarding the protection of the rights of the unborn. The petition is available on the table in the foyer. Be sure to follow the specific directions so your signature can be properly validated.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
Some say God has chosen from eternity past those who will be saved and those who will be lost, while others say man has freewill and can choose whether he will serve God. What does the Bible say about the freewill of man? In next week’s broadcast, Phil Sanders will discuss these questions in his lesson, “Free Will.” The nationally televised program can be seen locally every Sunday on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7, at 7:30 a.m.