Tuesday, November 27, 2007

news

Hey all – just wanted to let you know a couple of things happening…

 

First – some sad news - I found out yesterday around 5pm that my dad died.  It was very sudden and somewhat unexpected.  Most of you know that he has been struggling with Alzheimer’s disease for a while.  He has been going downhill pretty quickly over the last few weeks, and just this weekend was struggling to eat.  On Monday morning, he was sitting in his chair at the Assisted living home he was in and was doing fairly well (talking, etc.), and then about a half hour later, when they went to check on him again, he was dead!  They aren’t sure why he died, but fortunately he didn’t seem to struggle. 

 

I will be leaving on Wednesday with my family up to Owosso, Mi. for a couple of days to attend the funeral.  Thanks to all who have expressed sympathy and prayers.  We are glad that he is with the Lord and is not having to go through an extended time of suffering.

 

Also – I wanted to remind you again about the Missions Information Dinner for Steve Wright on Sunday after church.  Please plan on attending with your family!  He is really excited about the year-long international mission’s opportunity he will have this next year.  We want to encourage him and enjoy some wonderful international food, too.  At the dinner, you will be given an opportunity to support him through prayer, finances and words of encouragement.   

 

Thanks again for your prayers.  It means a lot to us.

 

Pastor Bob

 

 

Friday, November 23, 2007

prayer requests

Folks – hope you had a nice Thanksgiving Day!

 

I wanted to pass along a couple of prayer requests. 

 

Renee Rendel (one of our new members) has been struggling with blood clots over the last year.  She just found out that a recent MRI showed a couple of clots in her brain.  They are not sure if they are recent or have been there for awhile.  She is going in for further tests.  Please pray for her and her family.

 

Also, continue to pray for those recovering from surgery: Lisa Hendrick (Libby Cochrane’s sister) – cancer surgery; Robin Heath - back surgery; Phillip Wright - knee surgery.

 

See you tomorrow at church!

 

Pastor Bob

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Church Workday this Saturday

Hey everyone – don’t forget about the church workday this Saturday from 9am – noon.  The Trustee Committee has several projects available that need to be done before winter gets here.  Come with your family if you can for the whole time or just an hour or two.  Lunch will be provided at noon.  See Bill Bartenslager for details!

 

PB