6.17.12
PRAYER CONCERNS
Pat Rice has a follow-up visit with her doctor in Virginia this coming Tuesday to monitor the progress of last Monday’s eye surgery to help correct her double vision. Nelson Gaston, Mike’s father, is now home after being hospitalized last week with several health problems. Charlotte Mason, Mae Deller’s daughter, has been diagnosed with a return of her cancer. Mike Tribbie’s kidney surgery revealed no cancer.
Erma Troyer, the Sowinskis’ neighbor, remains in critical condition in EORH. Erma’s step great-granddaughter, Allison Martin, is battling leukemia.
Tammy Baker, a friend of Mary Donna Wodarcyk, is to consult with a doctor in Columbus on June 21 regarding treatment for a brain tumor. Mark Fehr, a 24-year old co-worker of Carol Kovachic, is hospitalized in Zanesville after suffering a heart attack.
Jason Gibson, a friend of Ruth Morrow (Dee Lallathin’s daughter), is recovering in a Maryland Hospital following five surgeries on one of his legs which were necessary after he stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan a few days ago.
Amy Games has requested our prayers for the family of her friend, Jan Taylor, who passed away last Tuesday in Glendale.
Please continue your prayers for those who have requested our prayers recently…Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Evelyn Barker, Holly Bine (Pat Rice’s brother, cancer), Charles Boger, Clyde Carpenter, Mindy Husek (one of Joy Yontz’s fellow teachers), Susan Foy (Ethel Kent’s daughter, cancer), Brian Games, Kevin Kalany, Gina Marinnuci (Rich Daley’s cousin), Vera Perry and Peg Spielvogel.
OUR SHUT-INS
Please continue your prayers for those who are no longer able to worship with us regularly…Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Bill Kopyar, Virginia Orrison, Joyce Orzolek, Bill Richards, Harry Schrum, Leon & June Smith, Vonda Swisher, Jim & Pam Thrash, Marlene Trisolene, Joanne Wallner and Bill White.
OUR EXPECTANT PARENTS
Let’s continue to pray for our expectant parents…Tim & Lindsay McKeen (July) and Jamie & Leslie Judge (December).
IN THE MILITARY
Those serving in the military need our prayerful support….Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son). Jason Harris, Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law, will leave for Afghanistan in September.
NEW BROTHER IN CHRIST
We rejoice with Greg Nestor, Amy’s husband, who was baptized into Christ last Tuesday evening. We welcome him to the church family.
YOUTH THURSDAY NIGHT DEVOTIONAL
Due to Brad and several of our youth participating in the Mid-Ohio Valley Workcamp in Parkersburg this coming week, there will be no Thursday Night Devotional. Instead, there will be a bonfire on the church’s Reservoir Road property on Friday evening. A complete schedule of Youth Activities for the summer is on the bulletin board.
CONGRATULATIONS
We congratulate Becky Bigler on being united in marriage with Kevin Inman yesterday in Wheeling. If you would like to donate toward a “Money-Tree” for the newlyweds, give your cash to Amy Games or Pam Moore by June 27. Becky & Kevin will be honored during our monthly fellowship on July 1.
WEDNESDAY SUMMER ADULT SERIES
Our men have been presenting some excellent lessons so far this summer as we look at “The Portraits of Christ in John” in the Wednesday Adult Class. This Wednesday, Joe Stenger will lead the class in a study of “Jesus, The Intercessor” using John 17 as his text.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We are excited about this summer’s VBS whose theme is “Daniel, A Man of Determination.” It will be held Aug. 6-10; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Again this year, there will be a class for the adults taught by various preachers from the area.
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
The shepherds, deacons and preachers will meet next Sunday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m. in the MP Room.
QUARTERLY CONGRGATIONAL MEETING
There will be a congregational meeting following an abbreviated worship service next Sunday evening.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Teams 1 & 4 will lead our Ministry of Encouragement for the next two weeks. Please pray for those involved in this vital ministry.
CAMP CONCERN PRE-REGISTRATION
The applications for Camp Concern for Senior (age 15-18) & Secondary (13-14) Weeks must be postmarked by June 25 to avoid a $10.00 late fee. The deadline for Intermediate (11-12) and Junior (8-10) Weeks is July 9. (Brochures are available on the table in the foyer.)
GRADUATION PARTY
Ashley Gaston’s family will be hosting a Graduation Party for her on July 14, 1-4 p.m., at their house.
HOMECOMING 2012
Mark your calendars for Oct. 7 of this year for our Homecoming. Brad Poe, our first Youth Minister, will be our guest speaker.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
How do we determine the truth? Some are unwilling to hold to their convictions because some “good people” believe otherwise, but in our efforts to be humble we must not ignore God’s truth. In next week’s lesson, “Good People,” Phil Sanders will take a closer look at how we determine truth. The program can be seen every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7.
WAYS TO MINISTER TO OTHERS
Your old eyeglasses (especially ones for reading) are needed for various mission points.
We are still collecting cartridges from Inkjets and Faxes to help with the support of the children who reside at the Shulz-Lewis Children’s Home.
We are continuing to collect the fronts of used greeting cards. (No Christmas Cards, please.)
“Box Tops for Education” and “Campbell’s Labels for Education” are needed by Mid-Western Children’s Home. Only the UPC label is necessary. To save time and shipping expense, please cut the label out before placing them in the box in the hallway.
If you want to help with any of these ongoing ministries, please bring the items and place them in the appropriate containers on the table in the hallway.