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PRAYER CONCERNS
Rebecca Burchett (Charlotte & Wayne Patton’s granddaughter) was recently attacked by a dog. She is being treated for rabies since the dog has not been found. Mabel Hutson had gallbladder surgery last week. She was readmitted to the hospital last Thursday after developing an infection. Cliff Jackson who has been worshipping with us, is leaving for Michigan and then to Texas for the holidays, but will be back with us after the first of the year. Kay’s friend, Kelly Hupp was admitted to EORH in M.F. with several health concerns due to her breast cancer surgery a while back. Lynn Pacifico (Kay’s Sowinski’s cousin) is in stable condition in ICU at OVMC, but is having blood pressure problems. Kelly Harris, Jessica Sowinski’s mom has been diagnosed with acute COPD, flu and possible mono. Mr. & Mrs. Philip Titus-Glover (Stacey Cannon’s friend and former co-worker) lost his 10 year old son to a freak accident. Pat Verner (Sue Wirsing’s friend, cancer) needs prayers.
Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, RaeAnn Beatty (Pat Rice’s daughter), Stephanie Bettinger (Jennifer Wheeler’s daughter), Charles Boger, Skip Gooch, Harold (Amy Gray’s brother-in-law), Nancy Hendershot, John Isiminger (Brenda McCreary’s dad), Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother), Kevin Kalany, Arlene Kopyar, Pat Pendergrass, Martha Reed (Nancy Miller’s mother), Bill Saunders, Jimmie Thrash, Donna Vilano (Mike Vilano Sr’s. mother), & Jennifer Wheeler (Maureen McBride’s sister).
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 & June Smith, Jim Thrash, Marlene Trisolene and Joanne Wallner.
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
Please keep our expectant mothers in your prayers: Amy Higgins (Nov. 24th), Lindsay McKeen (February 14th) & Maizee Bunner (March).
IN THE MILITARY
Please continue to pray for those who are serving in the military: Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), Chad Huggins, Bill Randolph (Matt’s father) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
PREPARE COMMUNION FOR 2015
If you can prepare the communion for one month in 2015, please sign your name to the list on the bulletin board next to the month you prefer.
LADIES GIFT EXHANGE
All ladies are invited to the Ladies Devo and Seasonal Gift Exchange, Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. A sign-up sheet and additional information is located on the bulletin board in the foyer.
GUEST SPEAKER
While Brad is leading the teen retreat this weekend, Corey Powell of Barnesville will be teaching us from the Scriptures this morning. We are glad to have him with us!
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
The ladies’ bible study will continue on Tuesday at 6:00 at the building. The study is using “Giving For All It’s Worth.” Make plans to be part of what God is doing!
THANK YOU!
Thanks so much for your warm generosity in sharing the blessings God has given you – EVERYTIME we announce a need! You constantly amaze! Our elderly member I announced was needing clothing will now be well dressed. Thanks again!
-Brian Games
FLYERS
There are flyers on the table in the foyer for a fundraising dinner at Bob Evans for Tabitha’s Storehouse (a ministry of the National Road church in Wheeling—a pantry for household and hygiene items). Information is on the flyer.
THANKSGIVING DEVOTIONAL
On Wednesday, November 26th, we will be having our annual Wednesday Thanksgiving devotional. There will be no individual classes.
SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH
During the month of November, we are being challenged to memorize & meditate on Matthew 22:36-40 together as a church.
BIBLE CLASSES
On Sunday mornings at 9am and Wednesday nights at 7pm we have Bible classes for adults and children of all ages. These classes are a great opportunity for you and your family to grow in the knowledge and understanding of God’s word. We hope you’ll join us!
Jay Rodak and Tim McKeen will be leading the Wednesday night adult class through a study of Galatians.
CELEBRATION DINNER & DONATIONS
On Sunday evening, November 23rd, we’ll be having a dinner to celebrate all that God has done for us this year. The church will be providing the meat, so bring some of your favorite holiday dishes! Because we’ve been so richly blessed, we want to be a blessing to others as we seek to love our neighbors. With that in mind, we are beginning to collect items to give to Tabitha’s Storehouse (a ministry of the National Road church in Wheeling), so bring some donations with you to the celebration.
Tabitha’s Storehouse distributes personal hygiene and household items that are not covered through WIC or food stamps. Needed are: items for babies and nursing mothers, such as diapers, diaper cream, wipes, tear-free shampoo and soap, q-tips, baby lotion, baby oil, baby powder + items for personal hygiene, such as sanitary napkins/tampons, tooth brushes, tooth paste, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, triple antibiotic cream, & band-aids + household items such as toilet paper, trash bags, foil, paper towels etc.
If you do not currently receive our weekly announcement email, and want to be on the list, please give your email address to Joyce or Brad.
DEACONS
The Shepherds have submitted the following names to be considered for the additional work of the deaconship. They are:
Darrin Clark,
- Doug Frye,
- Jamie Judge
- Tim McKeen.
Any concerns or objections should be written down on a signed letter and given to one of the Shepherds no later than Wednesday, November 19th. The Shepherds want to thank the congregation for their input and prayers through this process.
CALLING TREES
With winter approaching, and the potential for hazardous roadways, we want to be sure we have everyone’s telephone number and email addresses correctly on file.
There are copies of the current calling tree on the table in the foyer next to the bulletins. Please take a look to make sure we have you listed, along with the correct telephone number. If there is mistake, or you name is not currently listed, please fill out a contact card and give it to Brad or Joyce. We use the calling tree when we need to make a change or cancellation in our worship gatherings.