January 13, 2019 Bulletin
Prayer Requests & Updates
New requests and updates: Echo Duffy (Caleb Hayes’ fiancée`) is studying to be a nurses aid and has asked for prayers. Mike Fetzer (Dennie & Kathy Green’s son in law) had outpatient surgery to repair a heart abnormality. Ken Frye had cataract surgery this past Thursday. Charlotte Patton has been sick. Pat Rice is recovering from an intestinal infection at home. Cheryl Stefan had surgery to help with the veins in her legs. Nancy Stonebraker had her second cataract surgery. Luretta Warrick had successful carpal tunnel surgery. Jayme Yonak, (a coworker of the Union Local teachers) lost her son unexpectedly.
On-going prayers needed: Ashli Allen, Jack Bailey, Margaret Bailey, Jim Bass, Mary Bass, Rae Ann Beatty, Ruth Borovich (Belmont Manor), Barbara Brewer, Scott Chapman, Jeff Cross, Sherri Donnell, Carol Frye, Randy Gallagher, Joann Gaston, Dorothy Heil, Wayne Henthorn, Melissa Huntsman, Scarlet James, Janie Judge, Charles & Peg Lucas, Donna Morris, Geri Nagy, Wayne Patton, Ernie Pyatt, Bill Rice, Richard Rice, Bill Saunders, Erin Shankle, John Sowinski, Juliana Sowinski, Joyce Stimpert, Richard Sweet (Donna Hirauk’s cousin, 19270 NW 80th Drive, Okeechobee FL., 34972), Stush Tomolonis, Martha Wade, Bill White, and Sue Wirsing.
In the Military: Joseph Glenn (friend of Janet Lallathin), C.J. Harding (Terry Fitch’s step-son), Jason Harris (Bill & Pat Rice’s son-in-law), & Joey Stenger (Joe & Karen’s son).
Our Shut-ins: Sam & Delores Burkhart, Carolyn Campbell, Bill & Sue Daley, Joyce Orzolek, Pearl Roy & Marlene Trisolene.
News & Information
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the family of Scott Chapman. His mother, Pat Chapman, passed away. Visitation will be today from 2pm-4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Grisell Funeral Home in Bethlehem. There will be a memorial service on Monday, January 13, at 10:00 am at Grissel in Bethlehem.
We extend our sympathy to the family of Bob & Cheryl Hawthorne. Eileen LaRue passed away this past Friday in Georgia. If you would like to send a card to Bob & Cheryl, their address is on the bulletin board. Please keep her family in your prayers.
College Student Care Packages
If you would like to help with putting together care packages for our college students, see Linda Gooch or Keaton.
Exploring The Psalms
Join us on Wednesday night as we continue our winter series exploring both the rich spiritual and practical encouragement of the book of Psalms. Doug Frye will be continuing our study this week in Psalm 19.
The Lord’s Table Preparation
We still need help preparing the Lord’s Supper for this year! There are two months for which we will still need volunteers: March and September. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the offices. If you can help for one of those months, please sign up.
Hearing Assistance Devices
We have hearing assistance devices available for those that may need them. They are available in the back hallway. See an usher for assistance.
Proposed Budget For 2019
Copies of the proposed budget for 2019 are available on the table in the foyer by the bulletin. If you have any questions, feel free to talk with one of the shepherds.
Get Involved
One of the best ways to grow spiritually is to get involved serving the church. There are all kinds of ways to get involved! Get plugged in today!
- Pray for those who are sick and hurting, and send cards to them.
- Take food or provide other assistance to the sick or grieving.
- Go out of your way to welcome guests in our worship gatherings.
- Pass out invitation cards.
- Volunteer to teach or be a helper in a children’s class. All you need is a love of God and a desire to serve!
- Visit, call, and write our shut-ins.
- Come up with creative ways we can fulfill our mission to love God and to love people.
- Be active in telling the good news, and loving people in practical & intentional ways.