Joys and Concerns from January 19th

 

JOYS

Prayers of thanksgiving for …

Birthday blessings to Marge W., Bob E. Anne H., & Callie & Cy’s mom

Anniversary blessings to Lynn & Gail M. for 32 years!

Olivia S. is back with us after a bad case of flu.

Mitch E. thanked the church family for its support over the years which led to last week’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor (held in our fellowship hall).

For our six visitors worshipping with us today.

The anticipation of the church-wide planning/visioning retreat scheduled for January 24^th and 25^th (as of Noon, forty names were found on the event sign-up sheet!!!).

Charlene S. is now a great-grandmother for the fifth time!

Lynn M.’s younger brother in Michigan is doing much better, health-wise.

Wonderful Bible study last Friday morning at Ms. Doris T.’s home; all are welcome to attend.

Great Bible study this morning taught by Clay F., beginning study of the book of Hebrews.  The class keeps growing!

People willing to teach classes which help others to grow in their faith. 

People willing to attend classes which help them grow in their faith.

The church’s generous and kind and loving way it supports its members and the nearby communities.

Neighbors who look out for one another.

CONCERNS

Prayers for the four service members killed last week in Afghanistan.

Prayers for healing mercies for (1) Bev L. (2) Ben L. (3) Gail M. (4) Belinda A.

Prayers for Julie L.’s friend & family who are going through a difficult time.

Prayers for Gail M.’s friend, Candice.

Prayers for Vicky’s friend, Carrie.

Prayers for healing for Debbie’s daughter.

Prayers for the people of the Central African Republic and the South Sudan. 

Prayers for our military Veterans.

Prayers for travelling mercies and for those not with us today.

Prayers for Ellyn J. and Bill G. who both lost close friends this past week. 

Prayers for family and friends who are gravely concerned about their loved ones who are facing serious consequences for their recent actions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Choir Practice:  January 21^st, 7:00-8:00 p.m. – Fellowship Hall

“Wired Word” Bible Study:  January 22^nd, starting at 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Hall.

Middle-school Youth Group:  January 22nd, starting at 6:30 p.m. – Ludington’s Home.  (dinner, fellowship, fun and …)

Drop-in Bible Study:  January 24^th, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Ms. Doris T.’s home.

Church-wide vision retreat: January 24^th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and January 25^th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Supper on Friday (6:30 p.m.); Saturday: continental breakfast (8:30 a.m.) and lunch (Noon).  All meals and snacks are being provided.


Next Sunday, January 26^th: 
     a. Sunday School Classes:  9:00-10:00 a.m. – Throughout the Church.
     b. Hymn Sing: 10:15-10:30 a.m. – Sanctuary.
     c. Worship:  10:30-11:30 a.m. – Sanctuary.
     d. Fellowship:  11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Fellowship Hall.