6.24.12
PRAYER CONCERNS
Pat Rice’s follow up visit with her doctor last Tuesday revealed she still has a hole in the white of her eye. However, most of her double vision has been corrected. Leslie Judge will be monitored throughout her pregnancy for blood irregularities. Bertha Kettlewell was hospitalized in Belmont Comm. Hospital late last week with bleeding in her lower digestive tract. Bill Rodak is being treated for an ulcerated eye.
Jason Gibson, a friend of Ruth Morrow (Dee Lallathin’s daughter), is recovering from five surgeries on one of his legs which were necessary after he stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan a few days ago.
Erma Troyer, the Sowinskis’ neighbor, remains in EORH in serious condition as she recovers from surgical complications. Mark Fehr, a friend of Carol Kovachic is now at home recovering from a heart attack. Dorla Garnet, Mike Tribbie’s sister, is undergoing chemotherapy in a Warren, OH, hospital for stage 4 cancer in her brain, spine and breasts. Jodi Lewis, Kay Sowinski’s cousin, is homebound due to advanced diabetes.
Our prayers continue to be needed for the following: Louis Bain (Kate’s husband), Evelyn Barker, Holly Bine (Pat Rice’s brother, cancer), Charles Boger, Clyde Carpenter, Nelson Gaston (Mike’s father), Mindy Husek (one of Joy Yontz’s fellow teachers), Susan Foy (Ethel Kent’s daughter, cancer), Brian Games, Kevin Kalany, Allison Martin (daughter of one of Mary Donna Wodarcyk’s neighbors, leukemia), Charlotte Mason (Mae Deller’s daughter), Vera Perry and Peg Spielvogel.
OUR SHUT-INS
Let’s continue to prayerfully support our shut-ins…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
Our expectant parents need our prayerful support…Tim & Lindsay McKeen (July) and Jamie & Leslie Judge (December).
IN THE MILITARY
Please continue your prayers for our military personnel….Nathan Rodak (Jay & Rhonda’s son) and Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son). Jason Harris, Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law, will be deployed to Afghanistan in September.
BRIDAL SHOWER AND MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
Following next Sunday evening’s worship service, we will honor Becky (Bigler) and Kevin Inman with a “Money-Tree” in honor of their recent marriage. If you would like to help the tree grow, give your cash to Pam Moore by this coming Wednesday evening. Care Group A will be in charge of the shower. We will also be honoring those with birthdays or Wedding Anniversaries in July. Care Group C will be in charge of the Monthly Fellowship.
CONGRATULATIONS
We congratulate Jenna Ehni on recently becoming engaged to Ben Frye. A wedding is being planned for later this year.
NEW GREAT-GRANDPARENTS
We congratulate Bill & Joan Rodak on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Karma Rosemary Kondrat who was born June 14 weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz.
WEDNESDAY SUMMER ADULT SERIES
As our Summer Wednesday Adult series continues on “The Portraits of Christ in John,” Brad Schrum will lead the class this week in a discussion of John 8, “Jesus, The Protector of The Weak.”
SHEPHERDS-DEACONS-PREACHERS MEETING
There will be a meeting of our shepherds, deacons and preachers today at 4:30 p.m. in the MP Room.
QUARTERLY CONGRGATIONAL MEETING
All the members are encouraged to attend the congregational meeting following an abbreviated worship service this evening. Our quarterly meetings provide each member the opportunity to receive updates from our shepherds as well as to provide input into the Lord’s work being done by our StC church family.
YOUTH THURSDAY NIGHT DEVOTIONAL
The regular Thursday Night Devotionals will resume this coming Thursday at the Daleys’—7-9 p.m. (Note the change in location.)
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
There are only a few weeks remaining until this summer’s VBS — Aug. 6-10 (6:30-8:30 p.m.). Our theme will be “Daniel, A Man of Focus.”
CAMP CONCERN PRE-REGISTRATION
To avoid the $10.00 late fee and to assure yourself a place at Camp Concern during Senior (age 15-18) & Secondary (13-14) Weeks, your applications must be postmarked by tomorrow, June 25. 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
The church family is invited to the Graduation Party for Ashley Gaston’s on Saturday, July 14, 1-4 p.m., at their house.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The McMillans have moved to 202 Orchard Dr.; St.C. Same phone number.
IN SEARCH OF THE LORD’S WAY
We spend years developing educationally and physically, but have we given much thought to our spiritual development? We’re spiritual beings and have a life beyond. Phil Sanders will discuss that development in next week’s lesson, “Developing Spiritually.” The weekly program can be seen Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on WTRF-TV, Ch. 7.