2.17.2013
PRAYER REQUESTS
Donna Hirauk is doing well at home as she recovers from her broken ribs even though she continues to experience some pain. Charles Boger has experienced some small setbacks with healing from recent cataract surgery. (He and Marilyn are in Florida for a couple of weeks.) Lee Hoffman is recovering at home after being hospitalized early last week for a surgical procedure. Linda Denney is undergoing tests for various health problems. Larry Nowakowski is doing well in his recovery from a recent mild heart attack and the insertion of a stent. Pearl Roy is doing much better as she heals from her injured back.
Louis Bain, Kate’s husband, is scheduled to undergo surgery this coming Thursday to remove cancerous tissue from his arm. Joyce Moore is now residing at Shadyside Care Center. Lyn Pacifico, Mary Bass’s niece, has been undergoing laser treatments for bleeding in her retina. Nancy Spielvogel, Ron’s mother, is now at home after being hospitalized in EORH for several days with 2 blood clots in her lungs. Elsie Isiminger, Brenda McCreary’s mother, underwent outpatient surgery last Thursday in Wheeling Hospital.
Grace Randolph, Matt’s grandmother, remains in a Pittsburgh Hospital where she is waiting to undergo surgery once her strength is sufficient.
It was so good to have Sue Wirsing back with us last Sunday. She will be in Ohio for the foreseeable future. It was also good to have Peg Spielvogel with us last Sunday evening even though she continues to suffer with considerable back pain.
Our prayer are still needed for those for whom our prayers have been requested recently … Clyde Carpenter, Marilyn Finley (Carolyn Campbell’s twin sister), Faith Hilton (Bunky Loy’s granddaughter), Louis “Mike” Hinkle (Michaela’s father), Nancy Hudson, Kevin Kalany, Judy Kinemond (Mary Donna Wodarcyk’s daughter-in-law, cancer), Charlotte Mason (Mae Deller’s daughter, cancer), Darlene Straub, Jennifer Wheeler (Amy Nestor’s mother) and Jerry Yost (preacher for the Duffy congregation).
SHUT-INS
Several of our members are no longer able to worship with us regularly. Let’s continue to pray for and encourage them…Evelyn Barker, Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Bill Kopyar, Joyce Orzolek, Harry Schrum, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene and Joanne Wallner.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Those serving in the military are in continual need of our prayers…Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), Bill Randolph (Matt’s father), Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
VALENTINE BASKETS FOR SHUT-INS
We want to thank everyone who contributed items for our “Valentine Baskets” for our shut-ins. Each person who received one truly appreciated it. We thank Carey Moore for her co-ordinating this ministry.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
We are collecting small personal items and snacks to send to those of our church family who are in college or serving in the military. If you would like to add some item(s), please bring them by next Sunday evening, Feb. 24, and put them in the box on the table in the hallway across from Everett’s office.
WINTERFEST
Several of our teens, Brad and a few adult chaperones have been in Gatlinburg, TN, this weekend participating in “Winterfest,” a large gathering of youth primarily from the eastern part of our country. They are planning to return home sometime this evening. Let’s pray that they will have a safe trip back home.
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
All of our shepherds, deacons and preachers will meet for their bi-monthly meeting next Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in the MP Room to pray for and to discuss the work of our church family.
FREE ITEMS
There are several books on the table across from Everett’s office which are available to anyone who would like to take any or all of them.
There is also a single-pedestal TV stand under the coat rack in the hallway for anyone who would like to have it.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
One of the ways we love God is by loving others. When the world seeks for true Christianity, they look first for a loving spirit among brethren. The great challenge of life is to love others the way Jesus loved us will be considered in Phil Sanders’ sermon presentation next week, “Loving Others.” The program can be seen locally every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7.