Newsletter

​Hi Everyone!                                                July 18, 2024
I’ll start with praises this week and we sure have some! The Parsons’ grandson John Bell was released from rehab on Tuesday and is back in his home with his wife, twin brother Jason and two adorable nieces, a party of 5! His recovery is a miracle and the family is thankful for that and for all of our prayers. Sharon calls him her Miracle Grandson. I’d have to agree. Keep praying for John throughout his recovery.
John Sandquist had successful knee replacement surgery on Tuesday and was able to go home on Wednesday. John and Jeanie’s kids are stepping up to help their parents. They are thankful for our prayers.  I’m not aware of any plan to take meals but if you are willing, text or call John in the next few days let him know. I’m sure they’d be appreciated.
Grace Hammon is home and loving it! Carmen is taking some time off work to help her mom and Aunt Jo and I’ll just bet that Grace loves that! (We are all fans of Carmen too.)
Sheri and Rodger Hood’s two daughters Kim and Tracie were in church on Sunday along with a granddaughter Kelcie and great grandson Jace. It was so nice to see them back in the church where they were raised. They will stay the week with their parents which makes Rodger and Sheri so happy! Welcome home Kim and Tracie!
Mark Hershey sent good news this week He will have surgery on August 19th to cut out the surrounding tissue where the cancer was in his colon. He has a high percentage of the cancer never returning. He will have an MRI before the surgery to ensure that all lymph nodes are clear. His CT scan showed no cancer anywhere else but the MRI will further confirm that. His doctor said the surgery will be simple and he will be able to return to all normal functions within a month. What an answer to prayer! Keep them coming!
Here's an update on our School Supply Fair. Remember I said I was anxious about not having enough money this year? Well, we asked and you answered. We should be just fine. We haven’t shopped yet but we will do that soon and keep you posted. Any extra money will be help with next year. We do need cookies either home baked our store purchased. Kids will normally choose an Oreo over a homemade chocolate chip cookie. What are they thinking? We still need some help especially escorts. Please sign up at church or contact me and I’ll put you on the list. The event will start at 10 but please arrive by 9. We will stay open as long as supplies last. If you’d like to donate a basket for the raffle, please let me know as soon as possible. If you would like to wear a shirt that says, “Work hard and be kind, that is all”, buy a shirt, put your name on the tag or pin it on and bring it to the church. Teresa will fix it up.
Coffee With the Pastor is on Mondays from 2-5 at Bordertown Coffee in Gayway Junction. Why not pop in, visit with our pastor and have coffee or tea? She’ll even buy!
Since we are in the middle of summer with extreme heat and smoke, let’s pray every day for the thousands of firefighters and crew protecting us. I know I whine about being hot but when I think of wearing all that gear and being next to actual fire, I don’t have the right to complain. I am thankful for what they do.
Let’s pray for our country and our world. There is so much conflict and we are taught to pray so let’s get busy!
And now from Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find; knock and it will be opened unto you.” God wants to bless us. He wants to guide us, lead us and teach us but he doesn’t often answer questions that we have never asked him.
Blessings,
Cris