3.3.2013
PRAYER REQUESTS
Paula Schmidli is doing well in her recovery from last Tuesday’s surgery. Taylor Farber is improving following a bout with bronchitis.
Connie Willison, one of Nancy Miller’s co-workers who is a member of the East Main St. church in Barnesville, is undergoing tests for severe breathing difficulties which has necessitated her being on oxygen. Theresa Monroe, a friend of Dot Saunders, was to undergo spinal surgery last Friday in Surprise, AZ. Lilah Schmidli, Joe’s 6-month old niece, is recovering from bronchitis for which she was hospitalized earlier last week. Gary Merryman, a friend of Joe Schmidli, is recovering after undergoing quadruple heart bypass surgery last week in a Canton hospital. Michelle, an acquaintance of Pat Corder, underwent surgery last Wednesday to remove a 2-inch brain tumor.
It was so good to have Donna Hirauk back with us last Wednesday evening after being out for a few weeks with broken ribs.
Please continue your prayers for those for whom our prayers have been requested…Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Carol Bethel (Kathy Green’s sister), Charles Boger, Stan Campbell (Carolyn’s son), Clyde Carpenter, Betty Christy (Linda Denney’s and Jan Ehni’s aunt, cancer), Linda Denney, Brienda Dickey (Rich & Julie Daley’s daughter), Faith Hilton (Bunky Loy’s granddaughter), Lee Hoffman, Nancy Hudson, Elsie Isiminger, (Brenda McCreary’s mother), Kevin Kalany, Judy Kinemond (Mary Donna Wodarcyk’s daughter-in-law, cancer), Charlotte Mason (Mae Deller’s daughter, cancer), Lyn Pacifico (Mary Bass’s niece), Peg Spielvogel, Darlene Straub, Jennifer Wheeler (Amy Nestor’s mother) and Jerry Yost (preacher for the Duffy congregation).
SHUT-INS
Those who are unable to worship with us regularly any longer continue to need our encouragement and prayers…Evelyn Barker, Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Bill Kopyar, Joyce Moore (Shadyside Health Care Center), Joyce Orzolek, Pearl Roy, Harry Schrum, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene and Joanne Wallner.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Please continue your prayers for those of our church family and extended church family who are serving in the military…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).
SYMPATHY
We extend our deepest sympathy to Carolyn Campbell in last Wednesday’s death of her twin sister, Marilyn Findley, in Hagerstown, MD.
IDENTIFIED WITH CHURCH FAMILY
Last Sunday, it was announced that Maureen McBride who has been worshipping with us for the past few months, has expressed her desire to serve with us under our shepherds’ oversight. She comes to us from the E. Main church in Barnesville. She will be in Care Group C. We welcome Maureen to the StC church family and look forward to serving with her.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
We want to thank everyone who contributed to the Care Packages for our college students and military personnel. They always appreciate the “goodies” in them. The packages can be picked up in the MP Room.
SPRING QUARTER TO BEGIN
The Spring Quarter for our Bible Classes begins today. All of the students will remain in their current classes with new teachers. Those teaching on Wednesday evenings will begin this week.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2013
Plans are already underway for this summer’s VBS—August 5-9. The theme is “Peter, A Fisher of Men.” Again this year, there will be a class for the adults. Reserve those dates on your calendar so you and your children won’t miss any of the sessions.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this coming Saturday evening as Daylight Savings Time goes into effect next Sunday at 2:00 a.m.
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
Everyone is encouraged to return for this evening’s worship service and to remain in the MP Room afterwards for a period of refreshments as we honor those with Birthdays or Wedding Anniversaries in March. Care Group C will be in charge of the arrangements.
NEXT SUNDAY MORNING’S SERMON
In response to several who have asked about cremation, Everett will present the lesson “Cremation and the Christian” next Sunday morning.
FOREST HILLS
We are scheduled to lead the worship service at Forest Hills next Sunday at 2:30.
ADDITIONS TO MARCH CALENDAR
We inadvertently omitted the following two birthdays on the March calendar both of which are on the 8th: Justin Gallagher and Bill Rice. We apologize for the omission.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
In next week’s sermon presentation, “Loving Others,” Phil Sanders will emphasize that the great challenge of life is to love others the way Jesus loved us and he will discuss ways to do that. The program can be seen on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7., Sundays at 7:30 a.m.