Sunday, January 31, 2010

1-31-10

We discussed that last G - Go and will have 2 weeks before we start the next series on Ephesians.

PRAISES
~ Sarah's baby Landry was born early, but is breathing on her own and is doing great!! She will be in the NICU for awhile until she can start eating better. Please be in continued prayer for them and for their safe return home.

~ Jenny's little boy Jake was born on Friday and they are with him now and looking to bring him home some time next week. Please be in prayer that they will be able to bring Jake home when the time comes.


PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Amy's friend Gloria is in her last few days at the hospital. Please be in prayer for her family and friends.

~ Search committee - please be in prayer for our new pastor and for the search committee finding that new pastor.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

January 24, 2010...

Again it was great to see such a large group today... As was suggested, let's be praying for the group and each individual as well as where we see God at work that we could join him with our many talents and resources!

PRAYER REQUESTS
Sarah is 31 weeks pregnant and is in the hospital. Please be praying for safety for the baby and Sarah and that she can stay pregnant as long as possible to give the baby more and more chance to grow!

Hannah's friend Jenny is leaving this week to go down to pick up her son through the adoption process. Please be praying for safety in travel, peace and strenghth through the whole process.

The Nydam's are currently in Ethiopa picking up their child. Please be in prayer for them.

Continued prayer for the Howlett's and baby Julie. Baby Julie and her aunt both survived the earthquake (Praise God!!), but there is still a ways to go before they can possibly come to America.

EVENTS
More news to come on a Men's outing either the end of February or beginning of March. Blake will be getting out the details when they are available.

The last Saturday in February (27th), anyone can come to the Days Inn Hotel for a fun day in the pool or playing games or whatever (some time in the afternoon). Really informal, just if you are looking for a day out with the family!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

December 13th, 2009

It truly was a blessing to see that nice large group this morning. I believe God has a plan for our group and he is going to have some amazing things lined up for each and everyone of us.

UPCOMING STUDY
We will be meeting next week and then not again until January where we will decide on a study that we are going to do next. Please bring suggestions or ideas to the group.

SERVICE PROJECTS
~ As most of you (since most were there today), we are talking about supporting the Howlett's in their adoption of Julie.
~ Traci Moore has volunteered to take the lead roll in this and engage others in getting involved with the assistance of Blake Waddell. Traci will be working with the Howlett's to determine what needs there are.

THE IMMEDIATE NEED:
The immediate need of the Howlett's is financial help for Julie and her Aunt to get to the city in order to get their passports and apply for their visa. As a class, we decided, that we as individuals could give as we feel led. You can either give to the church and direct them to give it to the Howletts or give it to Traci or directly to the Howlett's.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Big Brother / Big Sister program - it is just getting started in Mitchell, so we need prayer for the program and prayer for volunteers. If you would like to participate in any way as a mentor or financially, please talk with Melissa Waddell.

~ Hofer's little girl, Lauren (sorry, not sure how to spell it), is having surgery this week, please pray for the her, the doctors, healing and that everything goes well.

~ Blake's brother and wife are having their 3rd baby on the 15th. Please pray for everything to go well and for their whole family as they bring in their 3rd child under 3 years old.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

November 22nd, 2009

Well, it's that time of year again! Thanksgiving and the kick-off to the holiday season!! It's during these times that I feel so very blessed and thankful and so prompted by God to help others feel that same way!

I hope we will all feel challenged to get out and be so focused on thanks and praising our gracious God that our gratefulness might be contagious to those around us.

THIS WEEK
~ We discussed Unit 10 this week and had special guests David, Beth, and Zane Roberts who are going to be missionaries in Argentina some time this coming January.

Please have them in your prayers as they travel the midwest and get prepared to go on this most awesome God assignment.

NEXT WEEK
We will plan to have Sunday School and will be discussing Unit 11.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Hannah's friend going through a tough pregnancy - she is 21 weeks... Praise God! But still has a ways to go for the baby to be safe. Everyday she makes it is certainly a gift from God.

~ Hannah's friend that is going through the adoption process and have been accepted to get a baby February 14th, 2009. Please pray for the biological Mom and the baby and the whole situation.

~ Traci's uncle - mental illness - the family and his children need prayer for peace through the holidays

~ Matt and Kari are seeing some encouraging God movement in their work to get Julie from Haiti... Please continue prayer for Matt & Kari, Julie's aunt, and Julie so they can get here safely and quickly!

~ Marc & Tina (Jason Gebhard's brother) - missionaries in Africa - continued prayer through the holidays and for safety (and for their new monkey. :) You had to be there)

~ The Hart's - healing for Lexi's arm and praise for healing from her surgery.

~ Jen and Ben Klumb and there little boy who broke his leg.

~ Safety for Farmers (Ryan Storm) working hard to get their crops in before the snow flies.

~ Prayer for safe travel and a blessed Thanksgiving. Prayer that we can be examples of Christ and love in our families who might not be saved.

~ Will's sister - trouble with addiction - pray for her to come to Christ and for the rest of Will's family

~ Johnstons - Dave's Mom and Dad are in poor health and they have a lot going on with holidays, leading the church, etc.

~ Keep our church leaders in prayer and the people chosen to select our new pastor.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

November 8th, 2009

Our discussion was great this morning! It is wonderful to get together and be encouraged by all the things God is doing in our individual lives!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

THIS WEEK
~ We discussed Unit 8 in our Experiencing God study
~ Melissa Waddell said that the Lifelight concert at DWU is this coming Friday, so if you are feeling led to volunteer, please contact her.
~ We talked about this website that has some pretty cool testimonies on it. www.iamsecond.com

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Continued prayer for the Howlett's and Julie (they are trying to adopt from Haiti)
~ Ben and Jen Klumb and their little boy Creighton who broke his leg
~ Healing for Mr. Mathis (Principal in Ethan)
~ Lexi Hart - healing for her shoulder
~ Amber and Will and Layla and God's plan for her.

SERVICE PROJECTS
~ Jason and Fredel have collected all the items from the church and will be donating them to DWU's clothing event. Thanks to all who donated! Those that brought totes for collection can now take them home.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

November 1st, 2009

Can't believe it's November already! Christmas will be here before we know it.

THIS WEEK
~ We discussed Unit 7 of "Experiencing God" study.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Terry (superintendent in Ethan) - he has cancer and has caught some of the stuff going around.
~ Ben and Jen Klumb - Their little boy broke his leg and will be in a cast.
~ Prayer for the staff in this transition - Especially Pastor Paul who has been sick
~ Matt & Kari - The Adoption of Julie from Haiti - Pray for Julie's health & care
~ Melissa's friend going through a tough divorce
~ Hannah's friend who is having a risky and tough pregnancy
~ Farmers and their crops
~ Praise God for Lexi Hart's successful surgery and her health.

SERVICE PROJECTS
~ We are joining DWU's clothing collection and will be donating all the items collected to their event on November 21st from 8:00am to 5:00pm. They are giving everything away for free. Jason and Fredel have collected the items from the church and will do the last of the collection November 8th and will deliver to DWU. You can pick up your totes that you donated after next Sunday.

~ Melissa Waddell talked about the Lifelight concert coming up in Mitchell November 13th and if you are interested you can contact her to see how you can volunteer to help out.

NEXT WEEK
~ We will be discussing Unit 8.

Friday, October 30, 2009

October 25, 2009

SERVICE PROJECTS
We discussed our Winter Clothing Exchange and after seeing the flyers for DWU's large scale clothing drive that they are doing, we decided instead of having our own, to go ahead and donate all of our items to that cause.

We have quite a bit of stuff already collected from the church and we will continue doing that and get it donated.

We will be discussing Unit 7 of Experiencing God on November 1.