8.20.17 Bulletin News
New requests & updates: Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law) is back in the states. Ed and Donna Hirauk both have been down with colds. Ted Huntsman is home but not doing well. Elmer and Eileen LaRue are not doing well. Elmer had a major stroke and Eileen was recently in the hospital with heart problems. Emily Schmidli is home, but will have to have another surgery soon. Kelly Stephens (Jessica Sowinski’s mother) was in the hospital with colitis. Carl Stonebraker’s cataract surgery went well. Lori Witchey (Barb Tetlow’s daughter) is not doing well.
On-going prayers needed: Christopher Bailey & family (Nettie Hartung’s son), Jim Bass, Mary Bass, Joe Bine (Pat Rice’s brother), Brady Blacker (Lymes disease), Charles & Marilyn Boger, Barbara Brewer, Alicia Estadt, Carol Frye (Ben’s mother), Joann Gaston, Randy Gallagher (broken foot), Willie Glasgow, Brent Hatcher, Paul Huffman’s sister (Crystal), Dorothy Heil, Chad Huntsman, Elsie Isiminger, Scarlet James, Janie Judge, Kevin Kalany, Steve Lattocha, Gerri Long (Pat Rice’s friend), Peg Lucas (Jody Vickers & Mary Zink’s mother), Dorothy McCluskey, Fred McGaffick (John & Mary Taylor’s son-in-law), Danny McMillan, Donna Morris, Ruth Morrow (cancer), Martha Reed, Bill Rice, Cheryl Stefan, Joyce Stimpert & Mitz Wright (Keaton’s grandmother, surgery).
Our expectant mothers: Leah Hannahs (due in Nov.), Katie Howard (due in Nov), & Lindsay McKeen (due in Oct).
In the Military: C.J. Harding (Terry Fitch’s step-son), Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son) & Tyrell Watson (Riley’s husband).
Our Shut-ins: Ella Bell, Carolyn Campbell, Bill & Sue Daley, Wilda Freeland, Joyce Orzolek, Marlene Trisolene, & Joanne Wallner.
Outdoor Services
Next Sunday evening (August 27) at 6pm, we will be having an abbreviated outdoor worship gathering followed by a bonfire and hotdog roast. Bring some food, drinks, and chairs.
Belmont County Fair
Workers are needed at an ice cream booth during the Belmont County Fair. Please see Linda Gooch if you are interested.
“The God We Serve”
The Wednesday night summer series in the adult class, “The God We Serve”, continues this week. Bill Rice will be leading our discussion to consider “The Love of God” from John 3v16. Join us for the last few weeks of the summer series!
Ministry Meeting
There will be a ministry meeting today for the elders, deacons, & ministers at 4:30 in the conference room.
Hearing Assistance Device
We have hearing assistance devices available for those that may need them. See one of the ushers for help.
Teachers Needed
The new teaching quarter begins in September, and we need several teachers. If you can help, sign up on the bulletin board by the offices. If you have questions, see Dennie Green
Graduate School
Keaton Forsythe will be in Tennessee at Lipscomb University this week for a week-long graduate school intensive. Keep him in your prayers as he embarks on this new journey.
India Mission Letter
The ladies here collected $2387 for a widow in India. We received a thank-you and update that’s posted on the bulletin board. Give it a read!
The Lord’s Table Preparation
We still need someone to prepare communion during the month of December. Please sign up on the bulletin board.
Correspondence Courses
One of our congregation’s ministries is a bible study correspondence course for inmates in prison. We are looking for some volunteers to take on that ministry. It involves grading mailed-in bible study pamphlets, and sending the next set of study guides. The church provides the postage & the course material, and Brad is available to answer any questions. If you are interested in participating, talk with one of the shepherds or Brad.