Bulletin for 9.20.15
PRAYER CONCERNS
Clyde Carpenter was able to see an a-fib specialist (on short notice), who agreed with the plan for Clyde’s surgery, and feels Clyde should be ok having his surgery. This is really good news. Clyde’s back surgery will be September 23rd. Frank Sponhaltz had a quadruple heart bypass last week. He is in ICU at Wheeling Hosptial.
Please continue your prayers for those who need our continued prayers: Jim Bass, Julie Beazel (Karen Miller’s daughter, blood clots, lungs), Barbara Brewer (Leslie Judge’s mother, brain lesions and lung surgery), Alicia Estadt, Skip Gooch (hip/back problems), Ed Hirauk, Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother), Molly Leonard (Sam & Delores Burkhart’s daughter, lung cancer), Ona McKelvey (friend of Darla Yazombek, surgery Sept. 17), Tara McAlonan (Donna Burghy’s cousin), Leah McIntosh (age 4, leukemia; Elaine Sambuco’s cousin), Nancy Stonebraker, Jimmy Thrash and Bill White (relative of Tina Hayes; heart problems).
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 Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene & Joanne Wallner.
IN THE MILITARY
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).
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
Please keep our expectant mother in your prayers: Amanda Schrum (Feb. 13th) and Jenna Frye (March).
NORTH HILLS YOUTH RALLY
The North Hills Youth Rally will be September 25th-26th. Be praying for the trip and everyone involved!
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Please give your college student’s address to Joyce Slatt.
KID’S CLASS DURING WORSHIP
We need volunteers for the kid’s class during our Sunday morning worship gathering. Beginning in October, those serving in this ministry will be listed on the service responsibility schedule on the back of each month’s calendar.
September 20th-Dot Saunders
Sept. 27th-Brenda McCreary & Pam Moore.
GLEANER CANS
The gleaner cans for Potter Children’s Home are due back Oct. 21st. If you have any that are full or beginning to fill up, please bring them in and give them to Brad. 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.
LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP
There will be a Ladies’ Fellowship on Tuesday, September 29th @ 6pm to plan the next session of the Women’s Bible Study. Bring snacks & drinks to share.
LADIES’ INSPIRATION DAY
There will be a Ladies’ Inspiration Day at the National Road Church in Wheeling on October 3rd. Sameea Collins will be the speaker.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Plans are underway for Trunk-or-Treat on 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 about 6. There will be a fellowship meal following the outside fun. Kids (& adults!) come dressed in your best costume!
If you are willing 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!
PARKING LOT AT THE NEW PROPERTY
A construction company will be leasing part of the gravel lot at the new property.
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 a 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 for 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.