Newsletter

Hi Everyone,                                                                       July 25, 2024
You have probably heard by now that Hugh Homan passed away last Wednesday morning. On Sunday it was said that his last moments on Earth were pain free. What a blessing that was! Hugh was such a smart, well-traveled and nice guy. I loved hearing Hugh’s stories about so many things. He and Doris lived in S. Africa for a time in Lesotho. If you listen carefully to game shows, they ask questions about Lesotho all the time and I get them right because of Hugh and Doris! His funeral was on Wednesday morning and was well attended. Keep Doris, Jana, Julie and the whole family in your prayers.
We still need a few volunteers and cookies for the School Supply Fair which will be on Saturday, August 3rd. Volunteers should arrive by 9:00 so we can get our wits about us, get some instructions, take a deep breath and begin by 10:00. We need homemade or store-bought cookies and volunteers to be escorts. Plans are made, supplies purchased and now we just need the students which I’m confident we will get. We have added a haircut room this year, a representative from the Dolly Parton Imagine Library who will sign kids up to receive free books, a representative from Head Start will sign kids up for their preschool program and the Community Closet will be here with school clothes for the kids. All of this is done because we love our community.
The United Methodist Men will not meet for their monthly breakfast meeting on August.
Wildfires are rampant around us which I’m sure you know. I whine about the heat and air quality all the time but it’s so much worse than that. Glenora Wright and her kids have taken a big hit on their ranch in Eastern Oregon. They have lost cattle and 90% of the feed for the season. They lost a barn and other out buildings and they are not alone. Please pray for all the ranchers and firefighters to be safe and stay healthy during this horrible time.
John Sandquist had successful knee replacement surgery last week and is recovering nicely. I talked to him this week and he sounds pretty good. Give him a call or text to let him know you are praying for him and thinking about him or send a card. 2750 Alden Road #26 Fruitland, ID 83619. Take he and Jeanie a meal if you can, just give John a heads up.
Sharon Parsons thanked us for our prayers for her grandson John. He is doing so well and loves being home. What a miracle!
Caleb Smith told us about a bad accident at the Tour de Force in Sun Valley last weekend. The “no speed limit” event was on Hwy 75 and ended in a terrible accident. It is reported that those involved are alive but severely injured. Keep them in your prayers. The Tour de Force is a fundraising event for charities in the Wood River Valley.
Lyna Wilkins was affected by the wildfires trying to come home from visiting her cousin near Seattle. She made the drive from Seattle to Payette on Wednesday. So thankful she made it home safely.
Continue to pray for Clarity Farmer, Peyton, Irene Jeffries, Jill Hanigan, Anne DeBord, the Taylor Family, Jerry Hall, Noah Howard, Grace Hammon, Mark Hershey, and Lis Williamson.
We are all blessed again today with the gift of life. Thank God and let’s make something good today. Help others who need it. Think of others who are less fortunate. One positive thought in the morning can change your whole day!
Blessings,
Cris