Prayer Requests and Announcements - October 23,2011

"We are flying to Lubbock to see our granddaughter this week and then on to the Bahamas. Please pray that we'll have a smooth, safe trip."  ...Jeanie Young


"On Tuesday, the growth on my left eye will be removed at North Cascades Eye Associates in Mount Vernon. Please pray that the operation will be successful."  ...Jim Wilkison


"Jim Wilkison is having surgery on Tuesday 10/25 to have a growth removed from his left eye.  Also, remember Gilbert and his daughter Roberta, Hiram and Lauren, Elmer Juntenen, and Allen Hill (who is working today)."

"Please continue to pray for us that Adam will get this job he has been testing for. Still no word yet." ...Candan Moser


"Jamie Scofield's right hand was sprained at school" ...Vivian Pitner


"A fellow employee, in short, hates me. I have a bad attitude, wanting to repay evil for evil (Romans 12:17). I ask for strength to pray for him, to love him as Christ does and God would change our hearts" ...Andy Adams


HARVEST PARTY ... will be held on the 31st at 6-8 p.m.  If you are willing to help or have any ideas for decorating or games, let Jacob know. We are going to have a pumpkin carving contest, so we will need pumpkins if anyone is willing to donate some."  ...Jacob Hill

Appointing Elders

We will have a very important joint Bible class/meeting to discuss appointing elders on Sunday morning, October 30 at 9:30 a.m.  It is critical that as many members of the Skagit Valley church as possible be present at this time because your input is needed about how we carry out this process.

The Sunday morning men's class will begin a study of 1 Corinthians this Sunday, October 23.

Midweek Prayer Requests - October 19

Prayer Requests from last night's devotional time:

• Pray for our nation, its leaders, and the upcoming electoral process as we vote.
• Jean Gullick is doing better with the infection she has had for several days. Please keep her in your prayers. Also praise that Rentz's eyes show no sign of advancing macular degeneration.
• For Eli Blunt's Gram and Grampa to feel better
• For John and Karla Williamson, who are not feeling well
• For Karla's friend Jeanie whose son has a colon infection while in boot camp
• For Becky Williamson. She had another test Wednesday, but questions remain. She will see the doctor again on Thursday.
• For Cathi Adams, who is home sick
• Thanksgiving for God answering prayers for healing for Andrew and Melissa Adams
• Pray that Andy will be able to resolve health insurance issues concerning medication he has to take.
• Pray for Jacob Hill's job search
• Pray for Gilbert Crapson and his daughter Roberta, who has terminal cancer. She is being transferred to Mira Vista care facility in Mount Vernon.
• Pray for David and Casey Picinich. David is scheduled to return to the US from Iraq soon, but there is some possibility that his tour of duty could be extended.
• Pray for Karen Hasenoehrl, who has divorce mediation scheduled for next week.
• Pray for Cati Adams, who has applied for a job with Boeing.

Sunday Notes - October 16th

"Jean may have an infection in her mouth like last year when she ended up in the hospital and rebab. Pray that this might be healed."  ...Rentz Gullick


"Debbie Wilkison is home sick with a head cold and sore throat."

"Please continue to pray for Kim Mackey regarding her liver transplant and also her upcoming appointment with a neurologist due to something they saw on her brain in a recent scan. She and my brother Kenny are both in desperate need of our prayers." ...Judy Hill


"Pray for all of our ill. A special prayer for Gilbert's daughter Roberta Lee...."

"Prayer requests 1) for my dad's health and a prayer of blessing re: a stressful situation he is dealing with; 2) For my uncle Jack who was just diagnosed with Alzheimers; 3) a prayer of blessing for homseschool families ... Karla Williamson


"A growth has been discovered on my left eye that will be surgically removed on Tuesday, October 25 in Mount Vernon. Please pray that it is not malignant."  ...Jim Wilkison


"Prayer Requests For:  1) Elmer; 2) Grandma; 3) My Papa; 4) My Uncle Robb; 5) Ms. Karee; 6) That we'll have a good day today."  ...Faith Williamson

Wednesday Prayer Praises and Petitions

• Pray for our nation, its service men and women, and its leaders.
• Pray for Rentz's grandson, Ethan, who is sick today.
• Pray for Becky Williamson who had an incident today that resulted in a heart test. She is being kept overnight in the hospital.
• Pray for Elmer Juntenen, Ted Thompson and other elderly members of the congregation.
• Pray for Karla's dad with problems he is having and for Jack Haggerty who is having health issues.
• Pray for homeschool moms and homeschoolers (as well as all of children in their school work)
• Pray for the Blunts' neighbor, Diane, who has been having serious problems with diabetes
• Pray for Judy's sister-in-laws: Kim Mackey (who is waiting for a liver transplant and now has a possible problem with her brain. She is seeing a neurologist on Tuesday) and Donna Mackey, who is improving after having both hips replaced recently.
• Pray for Gilbert Crapson and Jean Gullick
• Pray for Karen Hasenoehrl and her family. She and Jon are having mediation in their divorce process scheduled in two weeks.
• Pray for Bill Blunt (Rodney's father), who has the flu.
• Pray for Trish who has a migraine tonight
• Pray for Ruby McCaleb ... a Christian sister in Florida who has a mass in her breast.
• Pray for the Ferguson family in Mississippi -- Gospel preacher Les Ferguson, Jr.'s wife and son were murdered on Monday.  Also pray for the church family in Gulfport as they deal with this tragedy.
• Pray for job seekers to find work
• Praise that Betsy Hasenoehrl has found work cooking at an Italian restaurant in Mount Vernon.
• Pray for Hiram and Lauren that they will soon have transportation again and praise that they were not injured in the auto accident they had.

October 9 News and Notes

It was great to have brothers and sisters from Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon, and Anacortes congregations joining together in number to praise the Lord in song this afternoon at the Mount Vernon building. The next singing will be the 2nd Sunday in December and will be hosted by the Anacortes church ... they will decide whether to host it in their building or here in Burlington.

From this morning's cards-turned-in for prayer requests and announcements:

• Please continue to pray for my Dad -- for his health in all aspects and that he will feel God's kindness. Thank you -- Karla.
• Samantha Tompson is in Children's Hospital in Seattle fighting leukemia. She is Jud and Candy's niece and is 17 years old.
• Adam got accepted to take the next part of the test for the job he is applying for. Please pray that he will do good and get the job. Thank you.  -- Candan
• Please pray for my sister-in-law, Kim Mackey, as she awaits a liver transplant. Also my sister-in-law, Donna Mackey, as she heals from two hip replacements in the past month. Please remember our elderly, especially those who can't be with us, such as Elmer and Jean.  -- Judy Hill
• Praise for the safe return of Judy Hill and the Gaineses, and all who have been traveling. -- Allen
• One of my professors reccommended me for a year-long internship with a church in Oklahoma to work with the teens under the guidance of the youth minister. Hopefully, sometime this week I will have a Skype interview to talk with the youth minister. This is a big step where I would receive a lot of experience. Pray that I get the internship.  ...Andrew Adams