2.19.12
PRAYER CONCERNS
Charles Boger was to have a trach inserted last Thursday in Wheeling Hospital. Brian Games is gaining strength and co-odination daily as he undergoes therapy in Healthsouth Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital (Room 706; 1160 Van Voorhis Rd.; Morgantown, WV 26505). Clyde Carpenter is to undergo open heart surgery tomorrow in Wheeling Hospital. Bill Daley’s doctors have detected a suspicious nodule on the lung on which he had cancer surgery a few years ago. Bunky Loy has been fighting various illnesses the past few weeks. Kevin Kalany is experiencing some emotional struggles related to his recent illness. Joyce Slatt was hospitalized early last week for tests to try to determine the cause of her recent weakness. Nikki Vilano is suffering from a possible pinched nerve. Last Monday, Peg Spielvogel completed the last of 3 tests to determine the proper treatment for her back pain.
Joe Bine, Pat Rice’s brother, is battling cancer. Leah Burchett, the Santinis’ new granddaughter, was able to come home last weekend and is doing well. Grace Randolph, Matt’s grandmother, is undergoing physical therapy in Wheeling Hospital. Summer Smart, the Bill Daley’s granddaughter, is 5-months pregnant and the doctors are concerned there may be some complications around her baby’s heart.
Please continue your prayerful support for those for whom our prayers have been requested recently……Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Evelyn Barker, Logan Cannon, Vera Perry, Ray Ramsay, Bill Richards 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, Bill White and Anna Witchey.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Please continue praying for those of our church family who are serving in the military … Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son, Afghanistan) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son, Afghanistan).
OUR EXPECTANT PARENTS
Our expectant mothers continue to need our prayers for healthy pregnancies and deliveries…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).
BENEFIT FOR BRIAN
In conjunction with the March 10th benefit dinner for the Games’ Family, items are being collected for baskets which will be sold during a silent auction at the benefit. Themes include a Crayola basket, a Teacher’s Supply basket and a Chocolate Lover’s basket. If you would like to donate any items to help fill any of the baskets, please bring them by Wednesday, March 7. If anyone would want to assemble and donate a basket on your own, please feel free to do so. Contact, Jodi Frye or Leslie if you have any questions. Flyers are available on the table in the hallway.
IDENTIFIED WITH CHURCH FAMILY
Last Sunday, it was announced that Jay & Rhonda Rodak have expressed their desire to serve with our church fam7ily under our shepherds’ oversight. They will be in Care Group B. We are glad to have them back with us after their faithfully serving for several years with the Wheeling congregation.
BASKETS FOR OUR SHUT-INS
We want to thank everyone who contributed items for the baskets for our shut-ins. They have really been appreciated by those who received them.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
Next Sunday evening is the deadline for bringing the items for the Care Packages for 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. When you bring the items, please place them in the box on the table in the hallway.
TEACHERS’ APPRECIATION DINNER
Our Annual Teachers’ Appreciation Dinner will be Thursday, March 15, at Mehlman’s at 6:00 p.m. The meals for the teachers will be provided by the congregation. If you are planning to attend, please sign the list on the bulletin board.
WINTERFEST
Several of our youth and their chaperones have been in Gatlinburg, TN, this weekend participating in Winterfest, a large gathering of youth from throughout the United States. They are scheduled to return to St.C. this evening.
PETITION RE: ABORTION
If are a resident of Ohio and you want your voice to be heard regarding the rights of the unborn and haven’t signed the petition yet to have the question placed on the ballot, it’s available on the table in the foyer. Be sure to follow the specific directions so your signature can be properly validated.
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
Next week at 4:30, our shepherds, deacons and preachers will meet in the MP Room to pray and plan for the ongoing work of the StC church family.
EDUCATION MINISTRY
Our Spring Quarter begins on Sunday, March 4. We need teachers for our 2&3 year old class and our preschool class. If you are willing to help with this important ministry, please contact Sally McDiffitt or Angel Baker.
ADD BIRTHDAY TO CALENDAR
Joe Hamm, one of our newest members, celebrated his birthday this past Thursday, Feb. 16.
ADDRESS CORRECTION
In the bulletin for Feb. 5, we published the Hartung’s address incorrectly. The Post Office should be Bellaire, OH 43906, not St. Clairsville. We apologize for the error.
GOSPEL MINUTES
There are copies of the “Gospel Minutes,” a brotherhood periodical, available on the table. We will continue distributing them as long as there is sufficient interest.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
Some say once a Christian is saved, he can never be lost. Others believe that a Christian can fall away from his faith and lose his salvation. What does the Bible say? Does a Christian need to do anything to maintain his relationship with God? Phil Sanders, the program’s speaker, will examine the question, “Can Christians Be Lost?” in next week’s broadcast. The program can be seen locally every Sunday on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7, at 7:30 a.m.