Bulletin for 10.11.2015
New requests & updates: Charles Boger came forward last Sunday requesting our prayers and support. He is struggling emotionally as his eye sight worsens. Keaton Forsythe continues to improve. Dennie Green has been fighting a cold. Vera Perry was in the hospital briefly last week with dizzy spells, but she is now home. The doctors never found the reason for the dizzy spells. Bill Richards is home from his heart tests, and doing better, but he will now be on oxygen all the time. Ruth Satterfield (Sally & Terrie’s mom) has a broken collar bone as the result of a fall.
On-going prayers needed: Jim Bass, Barbara Brewer (Leslie Judge’s mother, brain lesions and lung surgery), Clyde Carpenter (back surgery), Bryant Dean (Michael & Andrea Baldwin’s 17 year old nephew, lung problems), Alicia Estadt, Ed Hirauk, Nancy Hudson (eye problems), Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother), Molly Leonard (Sam & Delores Burkhart’s daughter, lung cancer), Leah McIntosh (Elaine Sambuco’s cousin, leukemia), Jerry Moore (hernia surgery 10-19), Frank Sponhaltz (Cumberland Pointe), Jimmy Thrash, Alice Turley (Dorothy Nice’s sister-in-law), and Bill White (relative of Tina Hayes; heart problems).
Please pray for those who are serving 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) and Tyrell Watson (Riley’s husband).
Please keep our expectant mother(s) in your prayers: Amanda Schrum (Feb. 13th) and Jenna Frye (March).
Trunk-or-Treat will be Saturday, October 24th at 5pm. We are excited about this outreach opportunity and a chance to have fun together. There will be a way for everyone to get involved! There will be games from 5-6ish, and Trunk-or-Treat starting around 6. There will be a fellowship meal following the outside fun. Kids (& adults!) come dressed in your best costume! If you can help, please sign up on the bulletin board. If you are able to decorate your trunk & pass out candy, sign up with Darla Gill. If you are willing to sponsor a game (we have suggestions if you need one), sign up with Leslie Judge. Any questions, see Darla, Leslie, or Andrea Baldwin. Invite your friends and neighbors & be praying about this fellowship and outreach opportunity!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Tonight after an abbreviated evening worship, we will have a congregational meeting.
GLEANER CANS
The gleaner cans for Potter Children’s Home are due back Oct. 21st.There are still more cans for those who want to continue to collect.
FALL RETREAT
Teens, parents, & chaperones, be making plans to be a part of Fall Retreat on November 6-8th. It will be at Grandvue Park.
MINISTRY MEETING
There will be a ministry meeting for the shepherds, deacons, and ministers on Oct 18th.
LADIES CLASS
The ladies class will begin Tuesday, Oct 13th at 6pm. The discussion will be based on I & II Peter, using a study guide by Kristy Huntsman. If you have questions or would like to order a book, see Rhonda Rodak.
CONGRATULATONS
Adam Gooch (son of Skip & Linda) and Maggie Nicholson were married yesterday in Pittsburgh.
USED TEACHING MATERIAL
If you have any used teaching material (either at home, or at the building), please gather it and place it on the table by Keaton’s office in the back hallway.
OUT OF THE OFFICE
Joyce Slatt will be out of the office this week, on a much deserved vacation.
GROWING IN FAITH
One of the best ways to grow in your faith is to get involved. Here are just a few ways you can get plugged in! Go out of your way to welcome guests in our worship gatherings. Volunteer to teach or assist in our Children’s Ministry. Visit our shut-ins to encourage them. Come up with creative ways we can fulfill our mission to love God and to love people. Be active in telling the good news and loving people in tangible ways as you go through your normal rhythm of life.