3.8.15
PRAYER CONCERNS
Mason Bittinger (Jennifer Wheeler’s new grandson) was born Monday and had surgery Wednesday morning to reposition his internal organs and repair a hernia in his diaphragm. His parents Stephanie and Rob Bittinger need our prayers through this as well. Justin Burchett (Rebecca Burchett [Charlotte Patton’s granddaughter]) was in an accident Tuesday and severely broke his leg, injured his hip and other leg. He had surgery Wednesday. Pat Rice has had a little set back. She has been dehydrated and disoriented. Please continue to pray for her and Bill as she recovers and as they run some more tests. Eva Wirsing (Sue’s mother-in-law) is in need of prayers. Sue will be spending time with her in Cincinnati.
Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, Bob Digiandomenco, Ron Fisher (Jan Ehni’s brother-in-law, heart problems), Mike Gaston’s parents, Janie Judge (Jamie’s mom), Kevin Kalany, Ashley Sands (Amanda Schrum’s sister, pregnancy), Nancy Stonebraker (Kathy Green’s mom) & Jimmy Thrash.
Please continue to pray and encourage those who are no longer able to worship with us…Evelyn Barker, Ella Bell, Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Joyce Orzolek, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene and Joanne Wallner.
IN THE MILITARY
Please continue to pray for those who are serving in the military: Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
Please keep our expectant mother in your prayers: Maizee Bunner (March 26).
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Michael & Andrea Baldwin! Emmalyn was born early Wednesday. She is 21 1/4″, long, 7 lbs. 8 oz.
Congratulations to Mike and Nikki Vilano. Their new grandson Oliver Russell Vilano was born Wednesday afternoon, He is 7 lbs. 11 oz., 20.1 inches long.
SYMPATHY
We extend our sympathy to the family of Lyn Pacifico (Kay Sowinski’s cousin), who passed away on Monday. Lyn’s daughter, Jodi Lewis, is especially in need of prayers.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For the next couple weeks we will be collecting items for college student care packages. You can place items by the youth ministers office.
TABITHA’S STOREHOUSE
We are collecting items for Tabitha’s storehouse for the next few weeks.
- Items for babies and nursing mothers, such as diapers, diaper cream, wipes, tear-free shampoo and soap, q-tips, baby lotion, baby oil and baby powder.
- Items for personal hygiene, such as tooth brushes, tooth paste, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, sanitary napkins, soap, lotion, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, triple antibiotic cream & band-aids.
- Household items, such as toilet paper, trash bags, foil, paper towels, etc.
(Please no bulk packaged items).
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP TONIGHT
We will gather for a fellowship meal after our evening worship time to honor those with birthdays and anniversaries in March. Care group C will be in charge of set-up & clean-up. Everyone is invited to stay and fellowship together.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
The ladies’ bible study group will meet Tuesday at 6pm in the multipurpose room.
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
The shepherds-deacons-preachers meeting will be next Sunday at 4:30 PM.
FOREST HILLS
We will be leading worship services today at Forest Hills at 2:30. Make plans to be there! Everyone is encouraged to participate as we try to encourage the residents and worship together.
AN ACTIVE FAITH
The life of following Jesus is an active life. We’ve been invited to put our faith in action. As a church, we’re always trying to find ways to live this active faith. Here are just a few ways for you to get involved. This is just a starting point!
- Praying for those who are sick and hurting & writing cards to them.
- Become a part of the Ministry of Encouragement.
- Give old eye classes, ink cartridges, greeting cards, “Box Tops & Campbell’s Labels for Education, for various ministries.
- Take food or provide other assistance to the sick and those who are grieving.