5.20.2012
PRAYER CONCERNS
Charles Boger was to go home last Friday. Harry Schrum is improving at Cumberland Pointe after having to go to the emergency room a few days ago with back pain and shortness of breath. Pat Rice consulted with her doctor at the University of Virginia last week regarding the return of her double vision. Jocelyn Davis is to consult with a specialist this coming Friday concerning a hernia.
Matthew Schrum, Brad’s brother, is recovering at home after being hospitalized a few days with pneumonia. Cards of encouragement to Matt and his parents, Bob & Lynn Schrum, would be appreciated. Chuck Vickers, Greg’s brother, underwent surgery last Monday in Wheeling Hospital. The mass removed from Frankie Carnes, Amanda Schrum’s grandmother, was okay. Jeff Wallace, Vera Perry’s son, is recovering at home from last Tuesday’s appendectomy.
The preliminary cancerous diagnosis for Jan Taylor, a friend of the Games, was incorrect. She has treatable carcinoid syndrome in her liver and colon. Shelli Glasgow has requested our prayers for Kelly, a friend of hers, who is going through a difficult time. Tammy Baker, a friend of Mary Donna Wodarcyk, is waiting the results of tests on a brain tumor which was recently removed. Tammy’s mother, Mildred Donley, is recovering from a stroke she experienced while waiting for Tammy’s surgery in Ruby Memorial in Morgantown.
It was great to have Edie Roberts back with us last Sunday as she continues to recover from recent hernia surgery.
Our prayers are still needed for Olivia Alexander, (9-month old friend of Becky Bigler), Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Evelyn Barker, Holly Bine (Pat Rice’s brother, cancer), Clyde Carpenter, Tamara Ernster (Sowinskis’ niece), Brian Games, Kari Games (Brian’s sister-in-law), Kevin Kalany, Deborah Lodge (Amber Hope’s stepmother), Vera Perry and Peg Spielvogel.
Please continue your prayers for our shut-ins…Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Dorothy Kimble, Bill Kopyar, Virginia Orrison, Joyce Orzolek, Bill Richards, Leon & June Smith, Vonda Swisher, Jim & Pam Thrash, Marlene Trisolene, Joanne Wallner, Bill White and Anna Witchey.
Please continue your prayers for Lindsay McKeen who is expecting a girl in July.
Those serving our country in the armed forces need prayers….Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
NEW ARRIVAL
We congratulate Amy & Ryan Higgins on the safe arrival of their son, Rylind James, on May 10. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and measured 20 in. long. All are home and doing well.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Teams 1 & 4 will lead our Ministry of Encouragement for the next two weeks. Please continue praying for this vital ministry.
MISSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Brad is still wanting to hear from any who are interested in becoming involved in the renewal of our Missional Engagement Ministry.
BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST
We rejoice with the decisions that Charles & Amber Hope made last Monday to be baptized into Christ. Their children are Charlie Hope, Serena Lodge, Dylan Lodge, Kyle Hope and Gavyn Hope. They will be in Care Group C. We welcome them to our church family. Charles and Charlie both celebrate birthdays this month….Charles, May 24 and Charlie, May 17.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
There will be a graveside service for Bob Adams, one of our former shepherds, on Thursday, May 31, at 1:30 at Holly Memorial Gardens.
SUNSHINE BASKET
Today is the deadline for bringing the items for the “Sunshine Basket” to encourage Charles Boger. Please place them in the basket on the foyer table near the sound system controls.
GRADUATES
During next Sunday morning’s worship service, we will be honoring all of our High School Graduates. Graduating from St. C are Alex Cannon, Melanie Hannan and Emily Vickers; from Union Local, Ashley Farber, Ashley Gaston, Dustin McMillan and Tyler Pinkston.
Jerry Hatcher (Agriculture) and his fiancée, Kelley Westervelt (Horticulture) will both be graduating from OSU this spring.
Please notify the church’s office, if you know of any other students from our church family graduating from college or a technical school.
GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE
The church family is invited to an Open House this coming Saturday, May 26, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., in the MP Room in honor of Ashley Farber’s graduation from High School.
BRIDAL SHOWER
We will honor Leah Miller on her upcoming marriage to Brad Hannahs with a shower in conjunction with the Monthly Fellowship on June 3. If you would like to contribute toward a “Money-Tree,” please give your money to Lisa Gallagher or Sally McDiffitt by May 30.
WEDNESDAY SUMMER ADULT SERIES
Our Summer Adult Wednesday Bible Study Series is scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 30. Several of our men have volunteered to lead us in a study of “The Portraits of Christ in John.”
EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY
Our Summer Quarter for our Bible Classes is scheduled to begin in two weeks—June 3. We still need teachers for Ages 2&3 on Wednesdays and Grades 3&4 on Sundays. If you have any questions, please contact Angel Baker or Sally McDiffitt.
VBS PLANNING SESSION
Today at 4:45, there will be an important planning session for this summer’s VBS—Aug. 6-10.
MID-OHIO VALLEY WORK CAMP
Brad needs to know today if you are planning to participate in the Mid-Ohio Valley Work Camp in Parkersburg, WV, June 17-22.
100th BIRTHDAY
Edie Roberts invites everyone to the celebration of her mother’s 100th Birthday on June 9 (1-3 p.m.) at the Fellowship Hall of the Wheeling Congregation. Her mother, Alice Riley, is a long-time member of the Wheeling church. (No gifts please.)
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
“Moral Purity” is the scheduled topic for Phil Sanders’ lesson in next week’s broadcast. The program can be seen locally every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WTRF-TV, ch. 7