3.4.12
PRAYER CONCERNS
Charles Boger improved considerably this past week. However, his kidneys are still not functioning. He remains in Wheeling Hospital. Clyde Carpenter is now home and recovering from his recent heart surgery. Brian Games is making tremendous strides in regaining his co-ordination and speech. Kevin Kalany is experiencing some difficulties as the doctors continue to regulate the medication for his non-functioning thyroid. Joyce Slatt is doing better; but still weak. Peg Spielvogel needs our support as she continues to wean herself from medication in preparation for surgery to install a pain pump.
Barb Tetlow, Ted Huntsman’s sister and one of our former members, is experiencing severe pain caused by a nerve behind her ear for which she will have to undergo surgery. Grace Randolph, Matt’s grandmother, remains in Wheeling Hospital. Ben Hendershot, Kay Sowinski’s cousin, is experiencing complications with his recent skin graft. Deborah Lodge, Amber Hope’s stepmother, is battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Amber and her family have been worshipping with us the past few weeks. Merle Hoffman, one of our former members, is hospitalized in critical condition in Zanesville. Hunter Lee Porter, the 4-year old son of one of Paul Huffman’s friends, remains in critical condition after being hit by a car in Texas early last week.
Please continue praying for Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Evelyn Barker, Holly Bine (Pat Rice’s brother, cancer), Judy Kinnemond, (Mary Donna Wodarcyk’s daughter-in-law), Scott McDiffitt, Vera Perry, Zach Roberts (5-month old great nephew of Harry & Edie Roberts), Brad Schrum, Sergio Vilano Jennifer Wheeler (Amy Nestor’s mother) and Joy Yontz.
Please continue to encourage our shut-ins…Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Dorothy Kimble, Bill Kopyar, Virginia Orrison, Joyce Orzolek, Bill Richards, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Ed & Bea Stelmach, Vonda Swisher, Jim Thrash, Mike Tribbie, Marlene Trisolene, Joanne Wallner, Bill White and Anna Witchey.
Our military personnel need our continued prayers … Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son, Afghanistan) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son, Afghanistan).
Let’s continue to pray for our expectant mothers…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).
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
We want to thank everyone who brought items for our college students and military personnel. They will definitely appreciate them.
CONGRATULATIONS
We congratulate Brad Noling & Kristen Mazgaj who were united in marriage in a private ceremony on Feb. 25. They will now be in Care Group C.
BENEFIT FOR THE GAMES FAMILY
Everyone is encouraged to support the Games Family by attending the Benefit this coming Saturday, 5-8 p.m., at the St. C. Recreation Center in the Old Fairgrounds. Items for the baskets to be sold at the Silent Auction should be brought to the church building by this coming Wednesday and placed on the table outside Brad’s office. The themes for the baskets are Crayola, Teacher’s Supplies and Chocolate Lovers. Anyone is welcome to assemble and donate a basket on their own using their own theme. Contact Jodi Frye or Leslie Judge if you have any questions. Flyers for the Benefit are available on the table in the hallway.
We are also needing desserts prepared in non-returnable pans or containers to sell at the benefit.
SERIES WITH RICHARD McGOUGH
We are looking forward to Richard McGough being with us for a special series of services — March 25-28. Postcards are available on the table in the foyer to help spread the word to our friends and neighbors.
There is a sign-up list on the foyer bulletin board for the Care Group Leaders to select the time and place for their Group’s meal with Richard while he is with us.
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
Everyone is invited to meet in the MP Room after this evening’s worship service to honor those whose birthdays or wedding anniversaries are in March. Care Group B will be in charge of the preparations and clean up.
FOREST HILLS
We are planning to lead the worship service for the residents at Forest Hills next Sunday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m.
TEACHERS’ APPRECIATION DINNER
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Teachers’ Appreciation Dinner at Mehlman’s on Thursday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m. as a way of showing our appreciation for our teachers. (Sign-up deadline is March 11.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this coming Saturday night as Daylight Savings Time begins.
PETITION RE: ABORTION
The petition to place the question of abortion on the ballot in Ohio is available on the table in the foyer. Be sure to follow the specific directions to make sure your signature will be properly validated. You must be a resident of Ohio to sign the petition.
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
Our shepherds, deacons and preachers will meet this afternoon at 4:30 in room 14.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
Everyone has known the heartache of failure at some point in life. But failure should not cause us to separate ourselves from God. Instead our weaknesses and failures should bring us closer to God. What can we do when we have failed? That is the question Phil Sanders will address in next week’s broadcast, “I Have Failed.” The weekly program can be Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on WTRF-TV, ch. 7.