Updated Prayer List - December 15

"Please keep praying for Jim Gibbs. There is no new update, but prayers are always needed."  ...Olivia Blunt


"Please keep Sophia in your prayers for continued health and bonding with our whole family. Pray for the Adams family that Andy will be back to work soon.  Remember Elmer Juntenen."  ...Olivia Blunt


"[Pray] that the job I'm applying for pans out. If it is not God's will that I get this job, that he will make his will known for where or what he wants me to do."  ...Trevor Hasenoehrl


"Prayers for Kim Mackey as she is suffering with advanced liver disease. My brother Kenny was told Tuesday that she only has weeks to live without a transplant."  ...Judy Hill


"[Pray for] my nephew Al Green and his chemo treatment."  ...Rentz Gullick


"Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl and for the rest of the Hasenoehrls"  ...Ethan Hasenoehrl


"Kim Morris, a good friend of John and Trish in Florida, has colon cancer that has spread to her liver. Please remember her, her husband, her children, and her parents in your prayer."   ...John Gaines


"[Pray for] our college students who are traveling home for the holidays. Andrew Adams was scheduled to get back tonight and Jared Gaines tomorrow night. Ice and snow in the Midsouth area tonight may make it hard for him to get to the airport."    ...John Gaines

Prayer Requests and Notes - November 28

"Please pray for Ann, my sister, and my nephew, Al Green and his chemo treatment."   ...Rentz Gullick


"Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl and the other Hasenoehrls."  ...Ethan Hasenoehrl


"Pray for Rodney, Karee, Maddie, and Baby Sophie."

"Thank you for all who remembered me with your calls and prayers. It is good to be remembered. I have a ways to go yet, but the doctors said I can drive. Thank Larissa for my beautiful handmade card.  ...Marjorie Easley


"We are thankful to have my parents -- please pray for their travels home on Tuesday.  Also so thankful to have Tami and Liz here -- pray for their stay as they care for the Blunts."   ...Karla Williamson


Please join us for our annual Adult Christmas Party at the Hill House, on Saturday, December 11th, starting at 5:30.  Bring your favorite goody or snack to share and a white elephant gift to exchange.  ...Allen & Judy Hill


Keep up with the Blunts as they travel to China to bring home their adopted little girl, Sophia. Karee's blog is located at http://www.bluntfamilyadoptionblog.blogspot.com/

Sunday Notes - November 21

"I want to give thanks that the grocery union finally came to an agreement last night and I am not going on strike." --Cati Adams


"1) For our friends, Christi & Keith. Christi is in ICU. She had a rare pulmonary disease that is causing her arteries to tear and bleed. Her spirits are very low. Pray for her strength and healing.  2) For Melissa -- for safe travel home today from Olympia.  3) For Cati - she was in the ER yesterday for another allergy attrack and now is developing into asthma. Please pray for her healing."  -- the Adams family


"Prayer requests from the Blunts:  1) Praise God for being so good and faithful to answer each of our prayers concerning our entire adoption process. 2) Prayers for safe travels for Liz and Tami as they fly here tomorrow evening. 3) Prayers for safe travels for Rodney, Karee, Madeline, and Sophia throughout our trip. We leave Wednesday and return December 10th.  4) Please pray that God is preparing Sophia's heart to not be too scared when we get her next Sunday. 5) Pray that our family can be a witness to others all along the way. 6) Please pray for Olivia, Jackson, and Elijah while we're gone. Although we are so excited about getting Sophia, this will be a hard 2 1/2 weeks on our family."

"Prayers for all who will be traveling this week. Prayers for all those looking for employment. Praise for the Blunts' good news and answered prayers. Prayers for our nation, our military, and our leaders."

"Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl and pray for the other Hasenoehrls." -- Ethan Hasenoehrl


"Pray for healing my sister Ann and my nephew, Al Green."  -- Rentz Gullick

Sunday night worship assembly at 6 p.m.  (Studying about "The Heavenly Throne Room" in Revelation 4)

Remember, midweek services this week on TUESDAY at 6 p.m. (potluck) followed by a worship devotional.  No work night this month.

Follow-up about Marge

Trish and I visited Marge Easley in Skagit Valley Hospital this afternoon. She said she had wanted to keep the news from church folks so no one would worry about her, but I think she was glad to know that people were praying for her. She fainted Monday, falling and giving both her eyes nice shiners. She also cut her nose, resulting in profuse bleeding apparently. The good news is that she was not seriously injured. She called 911 because she called her doctor and they told her that it was not safe for her to drive herself to the hospital after having fainted. She is being kept in the hospital while the doctors run tests trying to find the reason for her fainting. Perhaps she will be able to go home Wednesday, depending on what the tests show.

Marge Easley

We have learned that Marge Easley is in Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon after being hurt in a fall Monday. We should have updated information later in the afternoon, but wanted to make anyone who checks this blog aware of the need to remember Marge in our prayers.

Sunday Notes - November 7th

From the prayer requests turned in this morning --

"Please pray for Al Green's upcoming chemo treatments for cancer. He is Rentz Gullick's nephew-in-law."

"We have two specific prayer requests concerning our adoption:  1) That we will receive our travel approval this week.  2) That God is preparing Sophia's heart to bond with us quickly when we get her."  Karee & Rodney Blunt (who are awaiting final approval on their adoption of a young child from China).

"Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl and the Hasenoehrl family."

We also received several cards expressing gratitude to Kirk Garrison for the fine job he does operating the Power Point presentation for services. Quoting from one, "Your silent service is very much appreciated and is an inspiration for us all."

Remember to invite at least five guests for our Homecoming next Sunday.

Will you participate in the Light into the Darkness campaign to read the New Testament through between now and the time we return to Daylight Savings Time next March 13?  You need read only 15 chapters per week to accomplish that goal.  It takes very little of your time; just a consistent commitment to spend five minutes or so each day reading the Bible.

Men's Retreat

Fourteen men from the Skagit Valley church spent Friday night and Saturday at our Men's Retreat. It was a great time of Bible study, discussion and fellowship.  Thanks to everyone who participated and to the Hasenoehrls for making their lake house of Lake Whatcom available for us to use.

Sunday Updates (October 31)

"I'll be hosting a ladies night at our home this coming Friday night while the men are at their retreat. We'll start about 6:00 and have a finger food potluck dinner. Will have singing, a devotional, sharing and praying. Please come and enjoy the time together."  ...Judy Hill


"Thanks to the Adams family for a great party here last night" ...The Williamsons


"We are flying to the Bahamas again. We leave tomorrow and will arrive there Tuesday after an overnight stay in Miami. We return December 2nd. Please pray for a safe trip."  ...Jeanie Young


"Prayers for safety for travel for Becky, Faith, and our niece Meredith as they drive home from Oregon tomorrow." ...John and Karla


[Please pray for] "Al Green, my nephew in law for his upcoming cancer treatment." ...Rentz


"Please pray that we get the travel approval we need this week, so that we can go to China to get Sophia when we are planning and hoping to.  Please continue to pray that God will be preparing her heart to come to us." ...Rodney and Karee Blunt


"Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl and for the Hasenoehrls."  ...Ethan Hasenoehrl

Prayers and Praises

From October 24th --

"Please pray for Sandra and Carl Collins as they fly home to Houston on Tuesday" ...Ruth Lake and Jim


"We are pleased and overjoyed to announce that our daughter-in-law, Stacy Young, is expecting our first grandchild! Her due date is May 26, which also happens to be my birthday!  Please keep her and the baby in your prayers. They have been wanting to have a family for a very long time."  ...Jeanie Young

"Please continue to pray for our adoption process: 1) No delays in the last steps of our travel approval so we can travel around Thanksgiving. 2) For God to prepare Sophia's heart to be ready to come to us." ...Rodney and Karee Blunt

"Please keep Jim Gibbs and his family in your prayers."


"Please pray for my sister-in-law, Kim Mackey, as she had surgery on Friday and is not doing well at all this morning. She is my brother Kenny's wife." ...Judy Hill

"Please pray for my nephew-in-law, Al Green, concerning his colon cancer." ...Rentz

"Please pray that my hives end soon." ...Cati Adams

"Candan has her first ultrasound this week.  Please pray that everything will go well, and that the baby will be doing good."


Updates from October 27:


Albert Green (Rentz Gullick's nephew) has been hemorrhaging and an operation is pending.


April Garrison's friend Vernon requests our prayers.


Joe Williamson's niece, Beverly, is having a blood transfusion.


Gilbert Crapson's friend Dorothy has stomach cancer.


Andrea Brown requested prayers for wisdom for herself and David about a possible adoption.


Bob Sell -- for continued healing and improvement


For Trevor Hasenoehrl to find work quickly as his job is ending


For the Blunts' adoption process to go quickly and for the baby Sophia in China to bond with them.

Family Harvest Party - October 30

Dear Church Family:
We hope you are planning on attending the Family Harvest Party this year! 
We had some sign-up sheets in the hallway at church; unfortunately, due to some severe pain issues I have been having, I haven't been to church to check those sign-up sheets. 
If you signed up for something on the sign-up sheet, please e-mail and let me know what you signed up for.
 
If you have NOT signed up already, I'm sure you're wondering, "HOW CAN I HELP?"Thank you for asking!!  Your help & support will be a great blessing to us!!
 
There are several ways to help:
1.  Sign up to help with an activity station. (more info. below)
2.  Bring some needed supplies (plain sugar cookies, frosting, sprinkles, donuts, roasted pumpkin seeds).
3.  Make a monetary donation to help cover expenses for prizes & supplies.
4.  I need someone to make a gift basket for the adult costume prize winner.
5.  We will need some help setting up & decorating on the day of the party.
 
THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER:1.  Wear a costume!  There will be prizes for kids & adults!
2.  If you want to join the pumpkin carving/painting, you need to BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN (and your favorite carving supplies if you wish!).
3.  PLEASE TELL US HOW MANY KIDS YOU ARE BRINGING.  We are handing out special treats at the end of the party, and we want to have enough for all the children.
 
 
More details are listed below...If you have any questions, feel free to email me. I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you!
Cathi & Melissa =)
 
 
 
FAMILY HARVEST CELEBRATIONSaturday, October 30
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Skagit Valley Church of Christ
This is for the whole family...bring your kids, grandkids and friends!
 
This year's party is being planned a little differently and we need your help so it will run smoothly!  Most of the activities will take place in the auditorium.  The exceptions will be the MAZE, created by Jacob in the kitchen; and the Pumpkin Carving/Painting in the foyer.  The doors to the auditorium will open at 6:00 P.M.
 
The kids will rotate to different stations from 6:00 to 7:15.  At 7:15 we will have some races and then end at 8:00 p.m.
We need people to supervise stations from 6:00 to 7:15.  All supplies will be provided.
 
The activity stations are:
1. Pumpkin Carving (for adults & older kids w/parent permission) and Pumpkin Painting for younger kids
2. Decorate A Cookie--frosting & sprinkles to make a cookie to take home
3. "Don't Let Satan Blow Your Light Out"--shooting out a candle flame w/a water gun!
4. "Lazarus" -- see who can wrap Lazarus the fastest with toilet paper!
5. "David & Jonathan" -- archery competition 
6. "Peter Walks on Water" -- another water gun competition!
7. "Fear Not" -- create a monster (craft)
8. "Bread of Life" -- donut eating contest!
 
We will not hand out candy at every station.  Each child will have a special treat bag with not only candy, but other special treats to take home at the end of the party.
 
A refreshment table will be set up...bring you favorite Fall treats!
 
Contact Cathi or Melissa Adams with any questions.

Woodinville Youth Rally

Below is an excerpt from an email regarding the Woodinville Youth Rally:


Here is a file and a link for you to go get the registration form for the Woodinville Youth Rally.  You will have a 5 day grace period to send this in.  

http://woodinvillecofc.org/Youth.aspx

Prayer Requests from Wednesday Night, October 13

Allen Hill has been told he has a problem with a disc in his back.  He was scheduled to have a consultation with his doctor Thursday about treatment options.

Bob Sell is home and continuing to improve as he undergoes therapy.

Karee Blunt was sick and not feeling able to come Wednesday night.  There have also been some paperwork snags in the Blunts' adoption of the baby in China. Hopefully, this will be resolved soon, but they need our prayers for them, for baby Sophie, and for those handling the adoption process both in the U. S. and in China.

Other prayer requests:

• Continued prayers for Jon Hasenoehrl and all the Hasenoehrl family
• Prayers for Millissa Adams' friend, Michael
• Prayers for John & Karla Williamson and family as they have traveled to Massachusetts for Karla's sister's wedding
• Praise for the rescue of the miners in Chile and prayers for their ability to adjust back to their regular lives
• Prayers for the Aungst family
• Prayers for Jim & Ruth Lake Wilkison's friend, Carl Collins, who is dealing with cancer, but hopes to be well enough to travel to Washington to visit the Wilkisons next week.
• Prayers for our country, our troops serving in dangerous places, and for the upcoming elections
• Praise for David & Casey Picinich's safe return to us after a long vacation in the East.
• Prayer for Rodney Blunt who will be away on job-related travel next week.

Area-Wide Singing

Thanks to everyone who came and participated in the Area-Wide Singing this afternoon. The singing was hosted by the Fidalgo Island church of Christ in Anacortes, but held at Skagit Valley's building.  People from at least two other congregations were present.  Skagit Valley members did an outstanding job supporting the singing this time. The next Area-Wide Singing will be held December 12th.

October 10 Prayer Requests and Announcements

"Please continue in prayer for Allen as he's still in a lot of pain.  Also raise that my mom got home safely and had a wonderful trip."  ...Judy Hill  [Allen has an MRI on his back scheduled for Tuesday].

"Prayers as we travel to Massachusetts this week -- prayers for a terrific visit with family. Thanks." ... The Williamsons


"Please be praying for John & Karla as their family travels to Boston this coming Wednesday. For a safe, uneventful trip."

"Please pray for my sister Courtney who recently broke her collar bone; please pray for a fully recovery.  Announcement:  Candan and Adam Moser are expecting a baby in June!"  ..Candan


"Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl so that he understands God's will and that God watches over the Hasenoehrl family and that He is glorified through their situation."

"1) Prayer for Cati Adams -- allergic reactions continue, will try to see a specialist this week. Pray for answers, relief, and comfort.  2) For Allen & Judy [Hill] to be pain-free!"

"Please pray for Tara Burke. An x-ray revealed a 26 degree pivot in her pelvis. Children's in Seattle is looking into causes and are talking about surgery as the 'only' option to correct this. Please pray for her comfort. She has the most discomfort in the evening."   ...Candy Hobbs

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

Congratulations to us -- this is post #250 since this blog was started.  Thanks to those who check it from time to time for updated church news.

Prayers requested for :

Jon Hasenoehrl
Cati Adams' friend Nicki, whose niece has leukemia
Judy Hill, who went home tonight not feeling well
Allen Hill, severe back pain, having an MRI on his back ASAP
Melodie & Darren Williamson -- to get a house soon
Carmen Garrison
Patty Kreiger
Elmer Juntenen
Bob Sell - still at Providence Medical Center Pacific in Everett. His release date has been postponed until probably next Monday
Jim Gibbs - ongoing battle with cancer
Sophia -- the baby the Blunts are adopting from China
Tiffany Gaines -- difficulty with pregnancy
Jerry Jenkins -- gospel preacher in Alabama who suffered a stroke

Sunday Notes - October 3rd

Finance Class Announcement -- If you've been considering coming, you need to let Rodney or Karee Blunt know ASAP. Class starts this Thursday evening, from 7 til 8:30 here at the building. If you've told the Blunts already that you plan to attend, please reconfirm so they can have a definite number for the materials.

"Please continue to lift up Vivian.  Her health issues are really getting to her. Aso please just lift up our family to him. He really knows our needs."  Craig Pitner


"Pray that Jon Hasenoehrl will know the will of God in his family's situation and that Karen will have wisdom and discernment. And that the kids will get through these times with a greater understanding of a true Christian walk."

"Please pray for Allen as he is suffering with terrible back pain. He is set to have an MRI in the morning and we should then know more what's going on."  ...Judy Hill


THANK YOU:  "Thank you for the cards and care for my mother's passing" ...Judy Fair


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Secret Sisters will begin again in 2 weeks. If you would like to participate, the forms are on the podium in the foyer. Please return to Karee or Olivia Blunt as soon as possible.


Clio Eldredge would like to know if someone would be willing to study with a woman who lives on Camano Island. Her husband is in prison and has become a Christian. He would like to know right away. ...Judy Hill

From Sunday's Cards Turned In

"Please pray for Bob Sell, Allen Hill (and other Oyster Runners), and Judy Hill (who is sick)."

"Congratulations to Jim and Ruth Lake Wilkison, who are celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary Monday September 27th."

"Derek [Barcalow] is looking for work closer to home. Please pray for him to find a job quickly." ...Candy Hobbs


"Thank you for praying for Cati last week. Her moods have leveled out and she is much better. However she is home sick due to an allergic reaction she's having.  Pray we can figure it out soon." ...Cathi Adams [Note: Cati was able to attend services Sunday evening.]

"Trish Gaines is home with a migraine headache today.  Please pray that she will be better soon."

"Melissa Adams would like to announce that there will be a Family Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 30th."

Bob Sell Baptized Saturday Afternoon

Bob Sell was baptized by Rodney Blunt Saturday afternoon in Everett.  Bob is undergoing rehabilitation as he recovers from a stroke. He is doing well, but expects to be in rehab about two more weeks.  Rejoice over Bob's baptism and welcome him into our family at Skagit Valley Church of Christ. Bob is excited about coming to church again as soon as he is able.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

Here are the Prayer Requests from Wednesday:

Manuel, carpel tunnel surgery
Judy's mom Jo Mackey, Safe Travels
Jim Gibbs, Bone marrow transplant situation
Bob Sell, baptism - pray it will happen as planned
Andrew Hill and Jacob Hill, job situation
The missing lady in acme
Jon Hasenoehrl
Bob Prichard and his family - death of Sharon
Rob Williamson, for his pain and guidance for doctors
Darin and Melony Williamson, their house
Ann Pollock's nephew Charlie, melanoma 
Adamses, Praise that Cati has come so far, Cati's current situation to improve and for her to have no more breakdowns and that the doctor's solution is correct.  Also for Andy and his difficult situation at work. Also 
Cathi Adams is home sick 
Mellisa's friend Jessica and for her to find out the truth about God as she searches the Bible for her own answers (coming from a Catholic background)
Praise that Trevor gets to keep his job another month and that his voice is back
for Silvia's C-section 


...submitted by Trevor Hasenoehrl

September 19 Notes

Prayer Requests This Morning:

Please remember Cati Adams in your prayers today. She is having a very bad time right now.

"Pray for a safe trip home for Judy and Allen [Hill]. Pray for Andrew as he starts a new phase in his life tomorrow." ...Rentz Gullick


"(1) Pray for the safety of the men who are out deer hunting in Eastern Washington.  (2) Pray for an increase of faith."
...Karla Williamson


"Please keep the people who are traveling this week in your prayers."

"Please pray for Charley Rissmiller, Ann Pollock's nephew Janelle's son. He has been diagnosed with cancer."

Jim Gibbs is no longer a candidate for bone marrow transplant. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as his treatment options are exhausted in his battle against cancer.

Happy Birthday to Betty Brown.  Her birthday was Saturday, the 18th. "Pray for all of our missing today."

Sunday Notes - September 5th

Please pray for Judy Fair's mother who has ovarian cancer and is very ill.

Please be praying for Robb Williamson; he is still undergoing tests and is in quite a bit of pain.

"It is good to see Elmer, Audrey, and all our visitors. Pray for our ill and safety for all over the holidays. Thank you for your prayers and love."  ...Marge Easley


"Men who are willing to participate in the morning worship are asked to sign up for the tasks they will perform. The sign up sheet is in the hallway on the bulletin board. Don't hesitate to sign up for multiple services.  Thank you."

The Young Adult Meeting previously scheduled for September 5 has been postponed until September 19 following the morning assembly.

Remember next Sunday  (September 12) is the 2nd Sunday, which means we will have a potluck following the morning assembly. The potluck will be followed by a singing and devotional service. We will not have Sunday night services next Sunday.

Updated Emergency Prayer Requests

This email came from Judy Hill:

 "I got a phone call from my sister-in-law, Donna Mackey, this morning asking for prayers...her son, Nathan, is having an emergency appendectomy today and she covets our prayers. Also another relative, Mike Provencher, got hit yesterday while bicycling. He has 4 broken vertebrae, a collapsed lung among other broken bones, cuts and abrasions. He's in ICU and the next 48 hours will be critical. His wife is Shirley and she really needs our prayers, too.

 

Donna will keep me updated and I will pass all news on to you. Please do lift up these precious men to our Lord in prayer this week."

 

Also we received an email this morning that Dr. William Woodson is seriously ill, on life support, and not able to communicate with his wife and family. Brother Woodson was a long time Bible professor at Freed-Hardeman and Lipscomb universities in Tennessee as well as a preacher and author. He is in his mid-to-late 70s and lives now in Lawrenceburg, TN.  He was diagnosed with cancer recently and was scheduled to begin chemotherapy. He needs our prayers.  

Sunday Notes and Prayer Requests - August 29th

Pray for Marge Easley - she is not here this morning. Pray she is okay.  ...Jeanie Young


Pray for Anna Claire getting a job in Salt Lake City.  ... Debbie & Steve


Praise that my brother Davide got good news regarding his cancer. He'll have surgery in a few weeks which should take care of it.  Praise that Allen and Rentz had an enjoyable and safe motorcycle trip. Also praise that my sister-in-law, Donna is doing much better now. She lost my brother, Dwayne January 1st this year and has had a really tough time without him.  Happy Birthday to Allen tomorrow and Happy Anniversary to Rentz and Jean on Tuesday.   ... Judy Hill


A praise that Elmer [Juntenen] is here this morning.  Keep brother Elmer in mind as he grieves the loss of his beloved Martha.


OTHER NOTES:

"A huge thank you to Millissa and all the other volunteers for organizing VBS!"  

"Thank you for all your hard work for VBS, Millissa, Helen, Becky, and everyone else that helped."

"The young adults have decided to meet weekly at 7 p.m. Saturdays here at the building. Also there will be the monthly Young Adult meeting after services next Sunday (first Sunday of the month)."

"Please announce the Finance Class that Rodney and Karee will be teaching for four weeks in October. It will be held here at the building on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.  Babysitting will be available if needed.  Please see Rodney or Karee for details about the class."

August 22 Notes

Prayer Request Cards Turned In Today:

Please keep praying for Jim Gibbs and his family. His brain started bleeding a couple of days ago. They flew him down to UW where he is now.  But hopefully, with all our prayers he will get better soon.

Praise that Karee Blunt is recovering (from a MRSA infection in her leg). Thank you all for your prayers.

Congratulations to David & Andrea Brown with a new baby boy & a new brother for Isaac.

Pray for Bob and Wanda Sell. He is in Seattle and needs all the encouragement we can give them. Please send cards as it's hrd to reach her by phone.

Pray for Jon Hasenoehrl to understand God's will for him and his family.

Please pray for Judy Hill's sister-in-law, Linda Mackey, as her dad passed away last evening. Her family, the Ortizes, need our prayers too.  Also please continue to remember Andrew Hill in your prayers.

From Cathi Adams:  "Thank you for praying for my mom, her MRI was normal - no new tumors or signs of cancer!  Thank you, Lord.  Also, Andrew is traveling back to Oklahoma Christian next Saturday to start his junior year.  Pray for a safe trip and a very successful and blessed year in his work."

FAITH FAMILY FINANCIAL SEMINAR.  Space is available for 7 couples to meet on four Thursdays in October from 7-8:30 p.m. We will work through actually creating a budget, creating individual plans to become debt free, and learning how to manage family stewarship planning. See Rodney or Karee Blunt for details.

ONE DAY VBS is next Saturday, August 28.  See Millissa Macomber if you want to be a last minute volunteer. Help is still needed.

Bob Sells

Bob and Wanda Sells attended SVCoC in the past. Here is a note from Wanda about a serious health problem Bob is experiencing. She requests our prayers for him:

Bob suffered a heart attack this Saturday three weeks ago and the following Monday he had a stroke, he was at Skagit Hospital for five days then they transferred him to Swedish where he is now.   They just transferred him to Rehab and today just started working with him.  He is paralized on his left side since his stroke was on the left.  He can move some of his left arm and has not been able to move his left leg.  They have high hopes for him and so do I he is a very determined man when he sets his mind.

Results of the heart attack is congestive heart failure so he will be put on a special diet.  I am staying in Seattle in order to be close with him, Please pray for Bob, my thanks to you all.

Wanda

Wednesday Night Updates - August 18

Prayer Requests


... For Karee Blunt who has a bad infection in her leg. She will see a doctor Thursday.
... For Carl Collins (friend of the Wilkisons, who has visited with us several times) ... relapse of cancer
... For Brandon and Sheila (friends of Karla Williamson) ... cancer
... For Jim Gibbs and his family (friend of the Blunts) ... cancer; not tolerating new chemo drug; it appears at this time that he is not eligible for a stem cell transplant.
... For Andy & Cathi Adams and their family ... health and other issues
... For Tiffany Gaines (John's daughter-in-law) ... early stages of pregnancy ... lots of nausea problems
... For David (Judy Hill's brother) ... prostate cancer
... For Elmer Juntenen ... dealing with grief from Martha's death
... For Andrew Hill, Patricia Hill, and Jennifer Hill ... to make good decisions and put the Lord first in their lives
... For Matthew Barron ... family issues
... For Jared Gaines & Andrew Adams ... going back to college next week (Jared is a senior at Freed-Hardeman; Andrew is a junior at Oklahoma Christian)
... For all our children and especially for the home schoolers who will be getting back into learning mode in a few weeks.

Happy Birthday


We wished Madeline Blunt a Happy 16th birthday Wednesday.  She celebrated by teaching the 3rd Wednesday Night Women's Bible Study.

Upcoming:


Remember VBS  9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 28th.  Theme: Fruit of the Spirit   Help is still needed; contact Millissa Macomber if you are willing to volunteer.

Congregational Work Day -- scheduled for Saturday, September 18th

God at Work

God and his word are still working in the world anytime people will listen to his truth with open hearts and minds. Here is a very encouraging story from Jeff Jenkins:

http://jeffajenkins.com/2010/08/“the-good-news-still-works”/

Devotional and Game Night

Everyone remember the Devotional and Game Night Saturday night starting at 6 p.m. at the church building. This is hosted by the Young Adult Group, but everyone is invited. Eat dinner before you come, but bring snacks and your favorite board games, card games, etc.

Sunday August 8 Updates

Funeral services for Martha Juntenen will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.  Please remember Elmer and his family in your prayers.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Pray for safe travels for David Picinich and healing for Casey Picinich as she recuperates from surgery.
• Pray for a safe and fulfilling trip for camp kids coming to Salk River Camp this week.
• Pray for Karee Blunt that he back will heal quickly.
• Please pray for Andrew as he is incarcerated, that he will trust in God for his future and truly be able to turn his life around.
• Please pray for those who are sick and for those who are traveling. Also keep in your prayers all the mothers, many of whom have asked prayers for grace, peace, and wisdom.

Martha Juntenen

We are saddened to report the death of Martha Juntenen, a long-time member of the Skagit Valley church. She passed away Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements are not known at this time. Our condolences go to brother Elmer and all the rest of her family.

Sunday, August 1 - Notes & Prayer Requests

Karen Hasenoehrl asks for wisdom and discernment in raising children and making difficult decisions this week.


Please pray for Cati Adams as she's been at Urgent Care all morning with a gall bladder/gallstone attack. Also please pray for Joyce and Carol as they fly home to Texas on Wednesday.  And please hold Andrew up in prayer this next couple of months as he carries through with decisions he has made. Happy Birthday to Rentz on Tuesday.     ...Judy Hill


Please pray for Martha Juntenen who is on hospice care and nearing the end of her life. Also pray for Elmer as he wants to do whatever he can for her.

Casey Picinich is recovering from surgery and feeling better every day.  However, her grandmother passed away on Friday. The funeral is today in Mississippi.  Casey was unable to travel to go to the funeral. Please pray for Casey and her family.    

Pray for Dave & Andrea Brown -- their baby is due any time.  Also Dave had an expensive chainsaw stolen from their house. Pray that it is recovered and returned to him soon.   ...John Williamson


"Remember the Juntenens and all of our ill, our service people & pray always that our focus will be on peace in the world. Always remember John and Trish for being her for us."

Prayer Requests and Updates - Wednesday July 28

Martha Juntenen is not doing well. She is now under hospice care and seems to be losing strength. Please keep her, Elmer, and their family in your prayers.

Casey Picinich is recovering from a cyst removal. All went well with the procedure.

Casey's grandmother has a broken hip and will have surgery on Friday.

Jim Gibbs (friend of the Blunt family) had a bone marrow biopsy. Results will tell whether or not further treatment is possible for him.

Please pray for our unemployed (Craig Pitner, Allen Burke, and Trevor Hasenoehrl) as well as everyone looking for jobs.

Becky Williamson asks prayers for herself in dealing with her mom, with worry and tension, and adjusting to new conditions. She also asks prayers for her son Robb Williamson who had oral surgery today, and for his healing and stress relief.

Continued prayers are asked by Ethan Hasenoehrl for his dad, Jon.

Please remember Andy and Cathi Adams in prayer as they continue to deal with a variety of health and related problems.

Pray for Faith Williamson as her broken arm heals.

Pray for Leta Pollock, who has had several falls recently. She has not been seriously injured, but her tendency to suffer falls has raised concern about her safety in living alone.

The Blunts ask for our prayers for Baby Sophia (the baby they are adopting in China).  Please pray for a quick adoption process.

Olivia Blunt asks prayers for her friend, Carson, to be able to understand more about God and the gospel.

Rentz Gullick asks prayers for Jean. She is recovering from a urinary infection and had a bone scan today.

Prayers were requested for our nation, its leaders, and our troops in places of danger around the world.

Prayer Requests

From Wednesday night, July 7 --

• Dale McCaleb, a retired gospel preacher in Florida is now under hospice care due to a very weakened heart. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
• Ruth Lake Wilkison continues her slow recovery from an accident where a biker ran into her while she was walking.
• Judy Hill's mom, Jo Mackey, is flying home to Oklahoma. Pray for her safe travels.
• Prayers requested for the Hasenoehrl's family problems and for a situation Karen is facing about going to a funeral in Oregon.
• Pray for Baby Sophia, the baby the Blunts are adopting in China
• Pray for Rentz Gullick's sister, Ann, who is in rehab in Texas.
• C J Mackey will be home from Afghanistan Saturday.
• Prayers for all our children
• Prayers for Ruth Ensley's family as they mourn her death
• Pray for our nation's leadership and a change in the direction of our country

Catching up on prayer requests turned in Sunday, July 4 --

• Praise and prayer for Baby Sophia:  We are finding out more information about the wonderful foster home our little one is in in China and are so thankful to learn God is answering our prayers concerning her getting enough food and having someone to love her and hold her. She is definitely getting that!  We ask for prayers that all the remaining paperwork will be done as quickly as possible so we can bring her home ASAP.  --The Blunts
• Prayer for Cathi Adams' grandmother, Frances Asberry.  Last night [Saturday], she lost her balance and fell backwards, hitting her head. The doctors said she was OK, just banged up, but she is in a lot of pain.
• "My daughter Laurie and I are flying back east Friday and we'll be gone for 11 days. Please pray we'll have a safe trip."  -- Jeanie Young
• Prayer request:  "Liz Todd - Thanks for a job in Mt. Vernon. Need a place to live close. Also Roger and Jacqueline and family for safe travel to South Carolina."
• "Please keep all the people that are doing fireworks in your prayers to keep them safe." -- Olivia Blunt

Announcement:  "The Young Adult group will be having a devo and fellowship at the Hasenoehrls Saturday at 7.  Please be there so that we can discuss upcoming opportunities to further God's kingdom."

Upcoming

Sunday is 2nd Sunday, so it's our normal time for a church potluck meal. Bring food for your family plus a little extra for guests and we'll enjoy a time of fellowship and eating together after services Sunday.  There will be a brief congregational meeting immediately after the morning worship assembly and before the meal. After we eat, we will have a time of congregational singing.  We will not have evening services this Sunday.

Our paved parking lot is scheduled for repair and sealing and re-striping Thursday-Saturday of next week (July 15-17th, weather permitting). It will be usable on Sunday, the 18th so no regular services are affected. However, anyone visiting the building during the work period should park either on the gravel lot in front or next door in the Little School parking lot.

June 27 Updates

Prayer Requests:


"Please keep Jim Gibbs and his family safe as Jim fights cancer. Also please remember all the people who are traveling this week."  ...Olivia Blunt


"Please continue to pray for Ruth Lake's recovery. Praise for Rentz's recovery. Please pray for Steve and Jim as they fly to Providence, RI on Wednesday and for John and Trish as they fly to Alabama."   ...Jim Wilkison


"My mom, Gayla, will be driving back to California tomorrow. Please pray for her to have a safe trip." ...Darcie Newman


"Prayer of thanksgiving that we received a referral of a beautiful 18-month-old girl. Prayers that God would continue to bless her health and nutrition and emotional needs until we can go get her and that the remaining paperwork would be processed quickly, so we can get her ASAP."  ...Karee Blunt 


"Prayer requests for a baby girl named CoCo who is in the hospital for continued fever after an infection, and for friends as they are seeking God's wisdom in parenting situations."  ...Karla Williamson


"Pray that Ruth Lake will feel better.  Congratulations Leta on your birthday.  Pray for strength and peace for Anna-Claire."   ...Debbie and Steve Wilkison


"Praise the Lord. Our house sale closed last Friday."   ...Jim Wilkison


"Thinking of you, Leta, on your 6/26 birthday; best wishes for many more.  Remember Ruth Lake and Vivian, and Doe Burn in Bellingham."    ...unsigned


"Great job on the yard work this month. Thank you to all who did it."    ...unsigned


Happy Birthday to Kirk Garrison on Thursday, July 1st.  --John Williamson


Announcement:


Sauk River Preteen camp on August 8-12, 4th-6th grade.  See Sky Brown for details.

Blast-From-the-Past/ Memories: John & Karla

John and Karla Williamson's wedding announcement

(Clipping submitted by Rentz Gullick)

Sunday Notes - June 20

Sunday Morning Prayer Requests --

"I'd like to ask that we keep praying for both Rentz and the Gibbs family. They both need constant prayer." ...Olivia Blunt


"Please pray for Anna-Claire to stay strong in her recovery."  ...Debbie and Steve Wilkison


"Praise that Rentz called and said he was able to have solid foods for breakfast and if all goes as planned, he will be released from the hospital tomorrow.  Some of our teens are traveling to Colville, Washington today for a week of Music Camp. Please be praying.  Also, please pray for Louise Henderson, a sister in the Lord, who fell this morning and broke her hip for the second time.  She will have surgery later today (she's my sister-in-law's mother).   ...Judy Hill


Announcement:

Don't forget-- next week the current season for Secret Sisters will end. Please bring a special gift and a card to identify yourself to your secret sister.

Rentz Gullick's Surgery Postponed (Hopefully for good)

From an email from Judy sent out a little while ago:

Allen told me that Rentz called and said that his ex-ray looked good so they're putting the surgery on hold. Hallelujah! Our God is a Mighty God!

News about Rentz Gullick and Makyra Williamson

Rentz Gullick is now scheduled for a follow-up surgery Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Makyra Williamson is also back in the hospital due to complications from her surgery last Friday.

Please keep both Rentz and Makyra in your prayers as their recuperation has been delayed by these unexpected complications.

Tuesday Update on Rentz

Rentz Gullick is still in Skagit Valley Hospital, Room 1016. He says he might be a little better, but still does not feel well. He is getting quite tired of not being able to eat anything.  Keep him in your prayers.

Also don't forget to pray for Elmer & Martha Juntenen.  Martha, especially, is not doing well at all. Elmer asks our prayers because it is very hard for him to see Martha in her condition now.  Cards, calls, and visits would also be appreciated by him.

Rentz Gullick - Monday Afternoon Update

Rentz is still having a lot of nausea and just feeling badly.  He says he is not in pain, but his first-ever experience as a hospital patient is not going all that well.  Please keep him in your prayers for a quick and full recovery. He is in room 1016 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Sunday, June 13th Updates

Welcome to the newest Ferdig!  Kyliegh Rae arrived at 11:05 p.m. Saturday weighing 8 lbs, 3 oz and measuring 20.5 inches. Mom and baby are doing great. They are hoping to go home this morning.

"Please lift up Vivian as her stomach problems are acting up again."  ...Craig Pitner


Please keep Rentz Gullick in your prayers. He is in Skagit Valley Hospital following an apendectomy.

"Thank everyone who took time to remember me with your thoughts, calls, cards, and prayers. I am trying to get better.  With love,"  ...Marjorie Easley


"Please pray for the family of our neighbor, Ruth Ensley, as she passed away yesterday.  Thank you."  ...the Williamsons


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• This session of the Secret Sisters program will end on the last Sunday of this month (June 27). Bring a special gift and a card to identify yourself to your Secret Sister (date correction from the bulletin).
• The Young Adult Group will meet at the Hasenoehrls again this week for a devo and games on Saturday at 7 p.m.  See a Hasenoehrl if you need directions. Feel free to bring games or snacks.

Rentz Gullick

Rentz is recuperating at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon (Room 1016) after having an appendectomy done during the night Thursday night. He had not been feeling well during the day Thursday and finally went to the ER. Tests showed that his appendix was "leaking." The surgeon was able to remove it with laparoscopy so he does not have a major incision to heal.  Since Rentz lives alone, he may be kept in the hospital a little longer than he otherwise would, perhaps until Sunday. Keep him in your prayers.

Also, keep Makyra Williamson in your prayers today. She is undergoing spinal surgery in Oregon today. She is the oldest daughter of Darren & Melody and the granddaughter of Joe and Becky.

Young Adult Group

The Young Adult Group will meet at the Hasenoehrl's house this Saturday at 7 p.m. for a devotional and board games. See Trevor for directions.

2nd Sunday Fellowship and Area-Wide Gospel Singing

Remember that Sunday, June 13 is the time for our monthly potluck fellowship meal following the morning worship assembly.  Bring plenty of food for your family and extra to share with guests.

Also, this month is time for the Area-Wide Gospel Singing, which will be held here at the Skagit Valley building at 2 p.m. Plan to enjoy a special time of praising God and encouraging one another in song. In April, we had an excellent crowd for this event. Let's make it even better this time!

We will not have evening services this Sunday.

Last Sunday's Prayer Requests

From the Adams family -- "Thank you all for your love, prayers and support this week as we coped with the death of my sister. You are a wonderful church family and we love you."

"I just want to give thanks for my new job. I really enjoy it. Thank you to all who prayed for me." ...Cati Adams


"Ruth Lake was hit by a bicycle rider yesterday and received various cuts and bruises. She went to the emergency room, but after x-rays was sent home. Please pray for her." ...Jim Wilkison


"Please continue to keep Marge Easley in your prayers. She felt better Friday and hoped to be here today, but her leg must still be too painful."  ...Jeanie Young


"Please remember those here who are looking for work."  ...John Williamson


"Praise God for Allen's recovery."

Updated request from Becky Williamson:  "I would request your prayers on behalf of Makyra [Darren and Melody Williamson's oldest daughter] – her back surgery has been moved from July 30th to this coming Friday as a result of a cancellation.  Her name was at the top of the list due to the severity & speed that her spine was turning."

Young Adult Group / Guest Speaker Sunday Morning

We had a great turnout and extremely high interest at the Young Adult meeting tonight. A total of 19 were present, and the group went well over an hour brainstorming ideas about goals and activities. They have planned for next week a Game Night (Monday @ 7 p.m. at Nathan & Amber's house) and a Devotional (Saturday at the Hasenoehrls' house).

Ken Wilson is scheduled to be our guest Sunday morning. He will make a presentation at 9:30 to combined Men's & Women's classes about the Sunset International Bible Institute Northwest in Puyallup, WA. Brother Wilson will also preach during the morning worship assembly.

Update on Allen Hill & Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

Good news Thursday morning -- Allen Hill is going home from the hospital today. He will continue to be treated for his blood clots, but will get to be home instead of the hospital. Keep remembering him in your prayers.

From the prayer requests Wednesday night:

Allen Hill - blood clots
Matthew's dad - to quit smoking
Jon Hasenoehrl
Rentz Gullick's sister, Ann, has been moved to Rehab. His other sister, Joyce, is doing better.
Jim Gibbs is back in the hospital.
Pray for Rachel and Jenn who recently lost their mom
Praise and thanksgiving that Colton Macomber's adoption will become official on June 14th.
John & Evelyn Williamson are fighting colds.
Continue to remember the Adamses as their continue to mourn the death of Cathi's sister, Tracy Weathersbee.
Pray that all goes well in the closing of Darren & Melody Williamson's house in Oregon. It is scheduled for mid-July.
Ruth Ensley (neighbor of John & Karla) is in the hospital.
Shane is home from the hospital.
Rentz received an excellent report from his tests -- no sign of any bladder tumors!
Pray for students facing final exams in the next few days.
Pray for Marge Easley and Elmer and Martha Juntenen
Thanksgiving for job hunting success by Trevor Hasenoehrl and Cati Adams
Pray for others who are seeking jobs
Pray for wisdom for Karen Hasenoehrl who is dealing with many life changes and employment changes.
Pray for Jim & Diane Miller for personal and work issues.

Update on Allen Hill

Allen is resting comfortably at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham. He has a blood clot on the back of his knee and is being treated with medication.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Prayers for Allen Hill

Allen Hill is hospitalized in Bellingham with a blood clot. Please keep him in your prayers that the clot can be dissolved with medication and that he will soon be on the road to recovery.

May 30 Notes

Prayer Requests from Sunday morning --

1) "Keep Marge Easley in your prayers. She still has a lot of pain in her left hip and leg."  ...Jeanie Young
2) "Prayer for Anna Patrick as she heals from surgery and for Helen Brown as she cares for her. (Helen is Anna's sister)."  ...Sky Brown
3) "Pray for the Juntenens, Ruth Lake, and Ruth Ensley (our neighbor)"  ...Faith Williamson
4) "Please pray for Anna-Claire to make a successful transition from treatment to sober living (aftercare) ... Deb & Steve
5) "Please continue to pray for our nephew Shane as he is in the hospital being treated for an e. coli infection. Pray for his parents also. Thanks."   .... Karla Williamson
6) "Pray for my father David to quit smoking."  ...Matthew Barron
7) "Pray for the Adams family to get through their pains and sorrows." ...Matt Allen 
8) "I wanted to tell you all how much your thoughts, love and prayers have meant to me this week since the sudden death of my sister, Tracy. It's been a difficult week, but your prayers have carried us through and given me the strength to do what I need. Please keep us in prayer through this week; her funeral will be on Wednesday at the Smokey Point Church of Christ. Pray for her husband, Winchester, who is not a Christian; for my Mom, Ann, and the rest of my family.  Even tho the way is hard, I know that God is in His heaven...and therefore all will be well."   ...Cathi Adams

Men's Class Studying Romans - Starting Sunday

The Sunday morning Men's Bible Class will begin a study of the book of Romans this Sunday. Everyone is asked to read the 6 chapters of Galatians as background for discussing the setting of Romans this week.  See you Sunday morning at 9:30 for Bible class.  (Other classes continue as before).

Sympathy

We have just learned that Cathi Adams' sister, Tracy, died Monday night. She had fought a valiant battle against cancer. Please keep that entire family in your prayers.

Wednesday Night Classes This Week

We normally have a Work Night after the devotional period on the last Wednesday nights of the month. However, due to the fact that we had a Work Day last Saturday, we will be varying the schedule this week. Wednesday classes will go on as usual.  The Auditorium Class will continue its study of James chapter 1.  See you Wednesday night ... potluck at 6 p.m. followed by devotional at 6:45, with classes following that.

Looking Ahead to Next Sunday's Sermons

Since we had a guest speaker yesterday (Kenny Pearson) and have a guest speaker scheduled for June 6, I am really looking forward to preaching this Sunday, May 30th. Monday is normally my time to get things planned out and organized and get started with the serious studying for the next Sunday's sermons. This post will share the titles (subject to change) for Sunday's preaching. I need you to be praying with me for my study and preparation this week that I can get ready to preach messages that are both biblical and relevant to the things we need to hear. Remember that praying for the preacher always makes the preaching better!

Although this is Memorial Day weekend, this year I will not be dealing with remembrance or memorials as a part of the topics. Instead, Sunday morning we'll look at "How to Believe."  Christians have to be believers; it's part of the job description. But a shallow faith is not sufficient to get us through all the adversity that life can throw at us. We need a disciplined, firmly-rooted faith in Jesus Christ.  Sunday, we will talk about five things we need to get ready before we can have that kind of faith.

Sunday night, we will continue looking at the theme of Confidence in the Bible. The third lesson in that series will be "What Science Teaches Us About Why We Should Believe the Bible."  It's a false notion that true science and the Bible conflict with one another. Some scientific theories do contradict biblical teaching, but scientific theories come and go. Real truth stays the same, and there are many scientific statements found in the Bible, although they are not necessarily written in scientific language. How did Bible writers know that science? Answering that question makes us consider more evidence for the Bible being a truly God-breathed book!

See you Sunday morning at 10:30 and Sunday night at 6:00.  We need you, and you need to be here! ...John Gaines

May 23 Notes

We're thankful for Kenny & Ginger Pearson being with us today.

Trish Gaines is fighting another migraine today. Please pray that the medication she is taking for this continuing problem will be effective.

Hannah Newman will be leaving for California on Thursday and will be gone for a month. Pray for a safe trip. ...Darcie Newman


Pray that Marge Easley will recover ... she has had some bad pain in his hip.   ...Jeanie Young

May 16 Notes

Men's Monthly Business Meeting Wednesday night
Cathi Adams will be teaching a special ladies' class Wednesday night.

Sunday Prayer Requests:

"Please pray for my mom Paula about al her injuries. She has to use4 a wheelchair and cane sometimes for her left foot, leg, and hip."   ...Unsigned

"Please pray for a safe journey for the youth group as they travel to the Tri-Cities Youth Rally" ...Jenn Hill


"Please keep on praying for my neighbor Ruth Ensley. Thank you."  ...Lydia Williamson


"Please remember the benefit concert for Jim Gibbs this Saturday, 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon. Every is welcome. It will be a wonderful evening of musical talent as well as a chance to meet Jim and his family."  

"Happy Birthday to Jackson [Blunt], who will be 6 on Thursday and Joseph [Williamson] who will be 3 on Wednesday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!   ...Olivia Blunt

May 9 Notes

Prayer Requests Submitted Today:

Melissa Adams has hurt both sides of her neck. She is hurting, so please pray for her healing.

Please keep Jim Gibbs in your prayers as he is in his ongoing fight against lukemia.   ...Olivia Blunt


Please lift up my cousin Sharon back in Minnesota. She has a severe case of blood poisoning and is not doing too well. Also for her family's strength.  Also, pray for some relief of pain that Vivian is going through. ...Craig Pitner


Continue to pray for my sisters Joyce and Ann, and my granddaughter Ellicia.    ...Rentz Gullick


Happy Birthdays to:
Lauren Garrison (7), Lydia Williamson (9), and Karee Blunt, who is celebrating a notable birthday milestone that will remain unmentioned :-)

Benefit for Jim Gibbs

Jim Gibbs is not a member of the Skagit Valley church, but he has been on our prayer list for quite a long time. He and his family are close friends of the Blunts.  A benefit benefit concert planned for Jim Gibbs, Friday, May 22nd, at Bethany Covenant Church in Mt. Vernon. The Gibbs are facing a lot of expenses while Jim is fighting leukemia and many of his friends and family have put together a wonderful night of music to help raise money for them. There are no ticket sales, but there will be a free will offering. Please see Karee Blunt if you have questions, or would like to make a donation if you can't attend.


Madeline Blunt will be playing her harp and Olivia Blunt will be singing, along with numerous other friends of Mr. Gibbs.

Here is a link to a PDF poster about the event  http://tinyurl.com/2edysf7

Sunday Notes - May 2nd

From our prayer requests submitted today --

• "Please keep Jim Gibbs in your prayers. A potential bone marrow match has been found, but currently he has been told that he has a 25% chance of recovery. We are praying for a compete recovery.  We are thankful, yet continuing to pray for Rodney's niece, who has thyroid chancer. A recent scan shows she only has one small tumor growing and our prayer is that treatment will be successful and she will be cancer free soon.  Also a huge thank you to Melissa, Cathi, and those that helped organize the Ladies' Tea. It was very nicely done!"   ...Karee Blunt
• "Please pray for a safe trip for me -- I am flying back to New Jersey Tuesday for my nephew's 50th birthday."  ...Jeanie Young
• "Please pray for my mom's friend Corky Bannister and also for Monica, a friend of Cassie's, as they have both been diagnosed with breast cancer this past week."  ...Judy Hill
• "Please pray for relief from the flooding in Nashville and for the continued recovery of Anna Claire" ...Steve & Debbie Wilkison
• "Prayers that I'll find a job somewhere I have turned in a bunch of applications. And pray that all goes well for all the people in our church who are on the unemployed list, that God will open up some oppoertunities"  ...Andrew Hilli
• "Pray for my sisters Joyce and Ann for healing and for my granddaughter Ellicia"  ...Rentz Gullick
• "Thank you to everyone who came to the Tea Party yesterday!  Special thanks to Melissa Adams for organizing a beautiful tea, and to Karee Blunt for a wonderful talk that was inspiring."

This 'n That

Ladies, remember the Tea Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.  Karee Blunt will be speaking.

By the way, here is a schedule of the ladies who have agreed to teach the 3rd Wednesday night Ladies' Class for the next three months:

May 19 -- Cathi Adams
June 16 -- Millissa Macomber
July  21 -- April Garrison

These classes take place while the Men's Business Meetings are going on.

Sunday, April 25th

Prayer Requests --

From the Adamses -- "We are very thankful to our Lord for hearing and answering our prayers:  1) My sister Tracy was able to resume her chemo this week.  2) For my mom, Ann -- stress and fatigue are taking a toll on her health. 3) For Andrew - finals this week at OCU, very stressful for him.  Then he will fly home on Thursday and be home for the summer.  Thank you."

From Karla Williamson -- "Prayers for my mom as she is in a new chapter of her life. Her job of 21 years was abruptly ended.  Thanks."

From Rentz Gullick -- "Health problems for Joyce and Ann, my sisters. Also my granddaughter Ellicia."

From Judy Hill -- "Please pray for my mom, Jo Mackey, as she is having surgery tomorrow morning. Also, please continue to pray for my friend Cassie and for Joyce, Rentz' sister."

From Lydia Williamson -- "Praise that my neighbor Ruth Ensley is feeling better."

Unsigned prayer request -- "Please be praying for Liz Ziegler. She worships with the church in Mt. Vernon. She has been receiving treatment for lung cancer and now a mass at the base of her brain has been found. She is at Harborview at this time."

Announcements:

Ladies, remember next Saturday, May 1 at 2 p.m. is the LADIES' TEA.  Karee Blunt is speaking.  See Melissa Adams for more information and a sign up sheet for food is in the foyer.

Today is Danny Hasenoehrl's birthday.  Happy birthday, Danny!

Congratulations to Skagit Valley Church of Christ's 2010 Leadership Training for Christ Participants

Larissa Macomber, Madeline Blunt, Jenn Hill, Olivia Blunt, (front) Lydia Williamson

All these young ladies did an outstanding job. They worked very hard to prepare for the convention.

LTC Update

In addition to the post yesterday giving results from the LTC convention, we add that Jenn Hill won three medals in the high school competition ... a bronze in Bible Bowl, a silver in song leading, and a gold in poetry. Madeline Blunt also won a bronze in Bible bowl, silver for her scrapbook, and a gold medal for photography. The younger girls also received meals in Bible Bowl, song leading, worship banner, and radio minute ad. Congratulations to Jenn and Madeline as well as the younger young ladies (Larissa, Olivia, and Lydia) mentioned in the earlier post. Everyone made it home safe and sound late Sunday afternoon.

We do not have this morning's prayer requests available for posting to the blog. We will try to update with prayer requests made Wednesday night.

Congratulations, LTC Girls

An update from the Leadership Training for Christ convention:

Larissa Macomber, Olivia Blunt, and Lydia Williamson won Bible Reader's Theater in their age group and are being showcased at the closing ceremonies Saturday evening. We are all so proud of them. They were AMAZING!

April 11 Notes

We had good attendance for our Friends Day last Sunday ... morning worship, followed by a fellowship meal and an Area Wide Singing. The singing was fantastic with great voices blending together to worship God. There was an excellent turnout with people from Anacortes, Everett, Ferndale, Marysville, and Oak Harbor churches ... as well as a couple visiting from Montana who may be moving to the area.  The next Area-Wide Singing will be hosted by the Marysville church but conducted here at our building on Sunday,

Here are prayer requests turned in Sunday morning:

"My sisters Joyce and Ann are having real serious health problems. Also my granddaughter, Ellicia" ...Rentz Gullick


"Please continue to pray for my friend Chris. He and his wife have made a commitment to continue to work on their marriage and have put a stop on the divorce proceedings. Please pray that they will both seek God's love and wisdom."  ...Rodney Blunt


"A friend of ours, Charlie Corkum broke his ankle and will have it operated on this Tuesday. Please pray that it goes well and that it will heal completely."  ...Jeanie Young


"Continue to remember Kay Hall and her son and reach out to them.  Pray for Stacey Wilson in LaConner who ran in Marjorie's irrigation ditch on Friday. He new car was totaled."

"Pray for my sister Tracy - she has to stop chemo treatments due to kidney problems -- pray that the doctors can resolve this problem quickly so she can continue with the chemo." ...Cathi Adams    Note: Cathi's sister was able to attend our singing Sunday afternoon.

"Please keep praying for Jim Gibbs and his family as he fights leukemia.  Also please keep my friend Carson in mind as she is trying to be a young Christian growing up in a non-Christian family." ...Olivia Blunt


"Prayer for my sister as she has a job interview tomorrow. Thanks."  ...Karla Williamson


Note of appreciation to Sky Brown:  "The communion service was very meaningful today. Thank you for your thoughts and scriptures." 

Sunday Notes - April 4th

We had a good "Easter" crowd with a number of guests gracing our assembly today.

These are the prayer requests and announcements were submitted this morning and announced at the end of services:

Alma Jones is better, but the deoctor needs to get to the root of her problem.

Conrad Williamson is recovering from pneumonia.

"Praise God for a safe trip home. Please pray for those affected by the explosion at the Tesoro Refinery in Anacortes."  ...Jeanie Young


"Please continue praying for Jim Gibbs and his family. He is not in remission from leukemia as they were hoping and has a long road of treatment ahead of him."  ...Karee Blunt


"Thank you for your prayers this week -- the back and leg pain is much improved -- praise God for answered prayer!  Continue to pray for my sister, Tracy, very sick with chemo side effects." ...Cathi Adams


"Please pray for my neighbor who is in the hospital. Thank you."  ...Lydia Williamson


Today is Kim Ferdig's birthday.  Also today is Silas Burke's 2nd birthday!  Happy Birthday!

An Easter egg hunt for ages 1-9 will be held in front of the church building after services. Please keep children in that age group inside the building until the hunt starts.  Thank you.    ...Madeline Blunt