Polycarp's Death

I mentioned the story last night about Polycarp, the 2nd century church leader in Smyrna, being put to death for his faith in Christ. By coincidence, my friend Tim Archer (who has just written a new book on Revelation called Letters From the Lamb) wrote about Polycarp's martyrdom in his blog today. Here's a link for any of you who are interested in learning more about the death of this man of God: http://networkedblogs.com/p18688258

I should have the "Sunday Notes" from yesterday up here a little later this morning.

High Wind Warning This Afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning to take effect this afternoon and continue through the night. It includes the coastal area of Northwestern Washington (including western Skagit County). Sustained winds of 25-40 m.p.h. with gusts up to 60 m.p.h. are expected.

Our Wednesday evening activities are expected to continue on schedule, but everyone coming tonight is encouraged to use caution and make an appropriate judgment about whether or not travel is safe.

Business Meeting Tonight

Remember the 3rd Wednesday Men's Business Meeting will take place tonight after the devotional... approximately 7:00. All men in the church are encouraged to attend.

The next Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, December 13 at 1:15 p.m.

A video will be shown tonight for women and any men who choose not to participate in the Business Meeting.

Sunday November 15 Notes

Attendance 81

It was good to see Ruth Lake Wilkison back today. She has had a great recuperation from her stroke. God continues to answer our prayers!

Pray for Judy Hill's mother, Jo Mackey, and also her brother and sister-in-law who will be traveling to California Wednesday

Duane Mackey, Judy's brother, is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments for his cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.

Please pray for Sue Steinmetz and Paul Redelheim, and for the Wilkisons' grandson, Stephen, who is on a long bike trip to South America.

Please pray for Judy's son who is flying home from Alaska.

Pray for Cathi Adams as she continues her recuperation from surgery.

Pray for Tami Beach, whose father passed away last week.

Please pray for the Juntenens, Judy Fair, and others who have been sick.

Sunday, November 8 Notes

"Ruth Lake continues to improve and she is scheduled to return home on Wednesday. Thanks for your prayers and cards." Jim Wilkison

"Let's flood Elmer and Martha Juntenen with cards or calls as they celebrate their 66th anniversary on November 11th."

"Please pray for Brett Pollock and his wife. They have a new baby girl being delivered Monday."

"Please pray for the safety of our newphew Stephen and his friends Mike & Tyler on their bike trip to Peru, and for continued healing of Ruth Lake" Debbie & Steve Wilkison

"Trish Gaines is home with a persistent migraine this morning."

Also, please remember Cathi Adams (now home after back surgery), Cati Adams, Judy Fair, Rentz & Jean Gullick, Evelyn Hill, Judy Hill's family, and all of our shut-ins.

Responding to the Invitation Sunday

Judy Fair and Darcie Newman came forward to be restored to the Lord Sunday. Darcie wants to place membership with the church here. Her address is 427 S. Norris in Burlington. More details for your church directory will be published in the church bulletin later.

Cathi and Cati Adams

Cathi Adams is feeling well enough today to send out an email. Her surgery Monday took eight hours and she has had a lot of post-surgical pain, but she says the pain is better today. A CT scan yesterday showed her back looked fine but caused some concern about something in her abdomen. A follow-up ultrasound today did not show anything wrong. It looks now as if she will be coming home Thursday.

Cati called home from Pennsylvania last night. She was ready to come home, which is very good news. She is now staying with some Christian friends of the Adamses in Pittsburgh. Andy and Melissa have flown to Pittsburgh today. They expect to return tomorrow, bringing Cati with them. Please keep all this family in your prayers that finally things will turn out in a good way for them.

Cards to Ruth Lake Wilkison

Ruth Lake is doing well, but she will be in the stroke rehabilitation program in Bellingham for several more days. It is requested that she not have visits or phone calls, but she would appreciate receiving cards. They can be mailed to her, care of:

St. Joseph Hospital Rehab Center, South Campus,

809 E. Chestnut Street,

Bellingham, WA 98225.

Cathi Adams Making Good Progress

We just had a report from Melissa Adams that her mom is doing pretty well today. Her surgeon has been in this morning and he is well pleased with Cathi's progress. If all continues to go well, she may be going home tomorrow. Keep her in your prayers.

November 1 Notes

Prayers Requests from Sunday Morning Service:

Please pray for my brother Dwayne Mackey and his wife, Donna, as he's been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Also, our daughter Brandy and her son, David, have the swine flu. -- Judy Hill

Please pray that we wil have a safe trip. We fly south leaving this Friday and arriving in the Bahamas Saturday. -- Jeanie Young

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers while we were sick -- we're so thankful for good health. My mom is still not feeling well, but it better. Pray for Pete & Karen Dingeman's oldest daughter, Lacey, who has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. She has three lesions on her body. We don't know what stage it is yet, but they have requested the prayers of the church -- Cathi Adams

Cathi Adams is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning early at Univ. of Washington Hospital in Seattle. Let's be lifting her up in prayer. (We'll update the blog when a report from Cathi's surgery is received).

Jonathan Natal asks for prayer that his parents find a home as soon as possible. They sold their home to relocate to a more convenient locale.

Ruth Lake and I thank you for your prayers on behalf of her recovery. Please keep praying for her. She will be transferred to a stroke rehabilitation center in Bellingham on Monday. She is much improved and getting better every day. -- Jim Wilkison