10.21.12
PRAYER REQUESTS
Vonda Swisher continues slowly to recover from her recent fall. The surgery on her eye has been postponed. Jennifer Jeffries, the Kopyars’ daughter, is recovering at home from colon surgery. Mary Zink consulted with doctors in Cleveland last week regarding circulation problems in her legs. Jerry Moore is battling shingles and Pam Moore is being treated for an intestinal bacterial infection.
Fred Strauss, Jim’s father, was in EORH last week after experiencing a stroke a few days ago which affected his left arm and left leg. Clyde Carpenter was recently diagnosed with hemorrhagic gastritis. Paula Schmidli has had health problems due to kidney stones. Paul Moore, Brenda Sponhaltz’s brother-in-law, was in OSU Hospital last week due to his continual struggle with several health problems. Brienda Dickey (Rich & Julie Daley’s daughter), recent spinal tap revealed a brain tumor. There is a possibility that the tumor can be dissolved with medication.
Please continue praying for the following for whom our prayers have been requested…Charles Boger, Michael Coiner (Dot Nice’s nephew, brain cancer), Susan Foy (Bill Rice’s niece, cancer), Brian Games, Clara Helms, Nancy Hendershot (wife of Kay Sowinski’s cousin), Ethel Kent, Judy Kinemond (Mary Donna Wodarcyk’s daughter-in-law, cancer), Steve Lattocha, Paul Moore (Brenda Sponhaltz’s brother-in-law), Charlotte Mason (Mae Deller’s daughter, cancer), Cara Nicolan (daughter of one of Kim Clark’s co-workers, injuries from car accident), Heather Riesinger (Charlotte Patton’s niece), Peg Spielvogel, Frank Sponhaltz, Mike & Pam Tribbie, Sue Wirsing and Mary Donna Wodarcyk.
Our prayers continue for Leslie and Jamie Judge as they anticipate the arrival of the addition to their family in December.
Let’s continue to encourage and pray for those who are no longer able to worship with us regularly…Evelyn Barker, Bill & Sue Daley, Mae Deller, Wilda Freeland, Bill Kopyar, Joyce Orzolek, Harry Schrum, Alice Shunk, Leon & June Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene, Joanne Wallner and Bill White.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL
Those of our church family and extended church family who are serving in the military need our continued prayerful support…Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), Bill Randolph (Matt’s father, in Afghanistan), Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Brian Games in last Sunday’s death of his aunt, Ellen Baker, in Maryland.
BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST
On Saturday, Oct. 13, Isaiah & Miriam Dukes were baptized into Christ by their father at Barkcamp. Their family has recently moved into the area from New Mexico. Their parents are Jim & Stacie and they have two sisters: Rebecca & Anna. We rejoice in Isaiah & Miriam’s decisions and welcome them into our spiritual family.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The mid-week Bible Study for the week of Oct. 28th will be on Tuesday, Oct. 30, instead of the regular Wednesday evening schedule since children will be out on the St.C. streets on Oct. 31 for “Trick-or-Treat” night.
YOUNG ADULTS’ CLASS
The Young Adults’ Class will be resumed beginning, Sunday, Dec. 2, with Brian Games as the Sunday morning teacher and Jay Rodak, the Wednesday evening teacher.
DEDICATION DAY
The East Main St. church in Barnesville will have a “Dedication Day” to celebrate moving into their new building next Sunday, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
YOUTH RETREAT
The weekend of Nov. 8-10, those in Grade 7 through College Age are invited to the annual St.C. Youth Retreat at Grand Vue Park near Moundsville. Contact Brad Schrum for details, if you are interested in attending.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Teams 1&4 will co-ordinate our Ministry of Encouragement for the next two weeks.
WV CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP
Hunter Huffman has acapella CD’s available for a donation of $15.00 to help with the support of the WV Christian Youth Camp near Pennsboro, WV.
GLEANER CANS – Change In Deadline
We have received word that the deadline for returning the Gleaner Cans in which several have been saving their loose change and paper money for the past few months to help support the children who live at Potter Children’s Home has been extended to Sunday, Dec. 2. We’ll have more time to save more for the children.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
In a world filled with moral confusion, how can we determine right from wrong? Why do Christians appeal to the Bible as a basis for morality? Can every man do what is right in his own eyes? Those and other questions will be considered in Phil Sanders’ sermon, “Morality,” next week. The nationally televised program can be viewed every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7.