December 30 Prayer Requests

Pray for Andrew's healing and that he can keep his kidney.  Pray for Cathi as she flies out to Denver. Pray that God will take away her anxiety and strengthen her. Pray for me as I am on my own that I will be strong in the faith to live by the Spirit.   ...Andy Adams

Pray for Lauren Nevil to recover from her injuries.  Pray for Tammi Beach and her family as they travel to Oklahoma.  Pray for the Adams family and for Andrew.    ...Deb & Steve Wilkison

Please pray for Tanna, Derek, and Nicolas. They have been down with a really nasty flu. Special prayers for Betsy who bravely came and watched Nicolas while Derek was at work and Tanna was down.

Pray for Judy Hill that the pain in her arm might be controlled.    ...Rentz Gullick

My former co-worker, Steve Moses, died yesterday.  He left behind a wife, who he was helping to recover from a serious stroke.  Please pray for her and their grown children.  ...Karen Hasenoehrl

Tami, Ken, and Elisabeth Beach are on their way to Oklahoma. Tami's mom (Ruby) has advanced pancreatic cancer that has also spread to her liver -- not really treatable.  Tami asks for strength to get through this and be a comfort and support to her mom.

Please continue to remember the Garrisons as they continue to struggle without Tim.

Marge Easley isn't here this morning. Pray that she is okay.  ...Jeanie Young

[Pray for] Grandma [Becky Williamson - who is recovering from carpal tunnel surgery] ... Joseph Williamson

[Pray for] Grandma Becky and my PaPa.  Love, Faith (Williamson)

Please pray for all of the travelers. Thank you.  ...Evelyn Williamson

Please continue praying for Nancy Pace as she recovers from her illness. She is home and doing better.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

December 26, 2012

• Please remember our travelers who are going from place to place during the holiday season. These include the Williamsons, Singletons, and Piciniches.
• Nancy Pace is being treated with medicine and hopefully will not have to undergo surgery.
• Mary Pendergrass' brother Matt has a serious injury to his foot.
• Remember little Gabbi Cook who had a liver replacement and had to have a second surgery to get blood flowing properly to the new liver.  She is 2 1/2 years old.
• Pray for Jared Gaines as he completes his mission trip to Tanzania and returns home.
• Mary Pendergrass will be flying home on the 29th and coming back to Washington on January 4th. Please keep her in your prayers.
• Pray for Marge Easley, who has not been feeling well recently.
• Pray for our country.
• Pray for May's granddaughter Aleya.

December 23 Notes and Prayer Requests

• Prayers for my wife, Nancy. She is in St. Joseph's in Bellingham awaiting surgery.  ...Jay Pace
• Please pray for Darren and Melody Williamson as they will be traveling today to come up here.  ...The Williamsons
• Thank you all for welcoming my friends, Chris and Kristy Thompson when they visited last week. They plan to move here the second week of January as they were successful in their job searches. Please pray for their safety as they travel back here from Missouri. They plan to be back here by January 8.  ...Mary Pendergrass
• Prayers of safety for my cousins, uncle, and aunt, as they travel here today.  And for my Great-grandma Jones.  ...Faith Williamson
• Prayers for Becky as she is having low blood pressure issues this morning. Also Becky is having carpal tunnel surgery on December 28. Pray for a great recovery.  Thanks. ...The Williamsons
• For Jenn Hill and her new baby
• For unity in the church and for brotherly love
• Thank you to Steve Wilkison for filling in on short notice last week in my absence.  ...Rodney Blunt
• Card from Kenny & Ginger Pearson:  Dearest Brethren, Your love and caring for others show you are truly His people. The spirit of generosity nearly overwhelms my heart. Thank you ALL so much; such a selfless picture of our Savior. In His love, always and forever ... Brother Ken & Ginger

December 12 Prayer Requests

• Praise that Melissa Adams is home safely from her first semester at college.
• Prayers for baby Levi Gaines who is having cleft lip repair surgery on Thursday.
• Prayers for Becky Williamson's cousin Helen Klander who had a heart attack on Tuesday. Tests are ongoing.
• Prayers for Karla Williamson who is home sick with a bad headache.
• Prayers for Andrew Adams who is going on a mission trip to Mexico.  Also for Melissa's grandma who has an irregular heartbeat.
• Praise that both Rentz and Jean Gullick received good doctor's reports.
• Prayers for Nancy Pace for eyesight recovery.
• Prayers for Karee Blunt's brother who is traveling and has the flu.
• Elijah Blunt expressed thanks for our church family.
• Prayers for Jared Gaines who is going to Tanzania this week on a mission trip.
• Prayers for all others who are traveling over the holidays including (from our number) the Piciniches, the Singletons, and others.
• Prayers that Adam and Paula Williamson's housing problems in the Bahamas will be resolved quickly.
• Prayers for Cathi Adams whose back was hurting.

December 2 Notes & Prayer Requests

From Andy Adams:  Pray for Cathi, who has the flu, for her recovery and that I can be a servant to her and not a hindrance.  Pray for me to rely on the resources God has given me.  Thanks for the prayers.  Thank God for my Christian family.

From Craig Pitner:  Please continue lifting up Vivian for feeling better. She is still suffering leg pain and lack of appetite.

From Marge Easley:  A card from our Jeannie Young from the Bahamas says Hello to all. Weather OK for now.

From Hannah Newman:  Wednesday is my dad Casey Newman's birthday.  (Note... Casey had a job interview last week. Please pray that the job comes through if it's God's will).

Thank You to Mindy Singleton for doing such a nice job leading the Ladies Class this morning. We appreciate all the time and effort you put into it.

Area-Wide Singing Sunday, December 9 at Fidalgo Island Church of Christ, 2 p.m.

Letter from Joe Dudney, Executive Director of Churches of Christ Disaster Relief:  

Dear Brethren,

Your check . . . in the amount of $2,715 was received by Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. and was greatly appreciated. The Lord's work could not continue without financial support from you and others.

We are currently helping areas in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey due to Hurricane Sandy and Louisiana due to Hurricane Isaac.  We have recently helped areas in Alabama, Colorado, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia by sending supplies to tornado, wild fires, power outages, and flooding victims.  We are prepared to send more shipments of food, baby supplies, cleaning products, personal care items, water, appliances, bedding and other much needed supplies to other disaster victims as needed.

Thanks again for your support, and please keep us in your prayers, as we continue to strive to help others in need.

November 28 Prayer Requests

John Gaines is home sick tonight.

Nancy Pace is having vision and heart issues.

Karee Blunt is not feeling well.

The Adamses were having car trouble.

Prayers requested for Betty Brown for healing from her shoulder surgery and for the therapy to go well.

Prayers also requested for Dick Brown for rest.

Prayers for Vivian Pitner for her health problems.

Prayers for Darcy and Casey Newman ... Casey had a job interview.

Also keep Laura, Gilbert, Marge, and Leta in your prayers.

November 18 Notes & Prayer Requests

Praise and Prayer:  Praise for another year of gifts from God to sustain us. Pray for safe travel of our daughter from Texas and two granddaughters from Iowa.  Ruth Lake & Jim

Traveling:

Please keep us in your thoughts as we will be leaving for Oregon tomorrow.  Williamsons

The whole Hasenoehrl family will be visiting Ken & Tami Beach in Iowa for Thanksgiving. Pray for them to have a safe trip.

Recovery:

Thanks for the healing of Jerrod Patrick (Helen's nephew) four months after a serious head injury. He is returning to work!  Sky & Helen Brown

Recent Prayer Requests

• The mother of Holly Kester (Gilbert Crapson's niece) passed away a few days ago. Please pray for the family.
• Laura White's mother, Laverne, will have rotator cuff surgery on November 13.
• Rentz Gullick offered a praise that Jean's medical checkup produced good results. He also asked us to pray for the well-being of our nation and its future.
• Jay Pace reported that his wife Nancy was having vision trouble and that she had lost sight in one eye.
• Rodney Blunt asked for prayers for his cousin Kristin who is having serious health problems. She is now off the respirator and breathing on her own.
• Mary Pendergrass asks, "Please pray for me to have safe travels home and back (leaving Saturday the 17th and flying back the next Friday).
• Casey and Darcy Newman ask, "Please keep us in your prayers as Casey continues to look for a job."
• The Singletons ask, "Pray for Mindy Singleton. She is not feeling good today (we suspect food poisoning).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• MEN'S CHILI COOK-OFF Saturday, November 17, 5 p.m. at the church building.
• LADIES' CHRISTMAS TEA Saturday, December 15, 2 p.m. at the church building. See Cathi Adams for more information.

November 4 Notes & Prayer Requests

Jud Hobbs has been sick for several days. Please pray for quick healing.

Bruce Weicht's mother passed away a week ago. He and Carol are back east. Please pray for their safe travels and comfort and strength. (Matt & Cheryl)

Prayer for a co-worker, Dave, who is fighting cancer.  (Andy Adams)

Prayer for my sister Diane who was in the hospital for a blood clot and infection this week.  And for Cati who has struggled this past week. Pray for her strength and peace of mind.  And prayer that her new doctor will work out for her.  (Cathi Adams)

Please pray for the journey of Adam and Paula Williamson in their new work assignment and home in the Bahamas.  Prayers for peace for the entire Williamson family during this time (Jim & Ruth Lake)

Prayers please for my dad as he is recovering from a heart attack last Monday. Thank you.  P.S. There is a get well card for him in the foyer. Please sign.  (Karla Williamson)

Please be praying for Brian Aumgst - he will be having surgery on his neck on November 9th and for Rosemary Roskilly as she mourns the death of her husband Ray.  Ray was Joe Williamson's brother-in-law.

My daughter Rebanette called from Georgia to tell me a niece on Long Island, NY is safe.  Please remember everyone in this terrible time.  (Marge Easley)

What a blessing to visit with our Burlington family. We love you all. (The Kaufmans)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, November 10, 1-5 p.m.  Graduation celebration for Madeline Blunt at the Blunts' home.

Sunday, November 11:  Special Collection for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts; 2nd Sunday Potluck

Saturday, November 17:  Chili Cookoff

Sunday, November 18:  Bible Bowl

Bring items for Holiday Baskets -- More information to come

News and Prayer Requests - October 28

• Adam and Paula Williamson will be leaving for the Bahamas next Sunday. Please pray that this coming week will go smoothly.
• Pray for Melody Williamson and her children as they will be traveling tomorrow to come up here from Oregon.  -- Lydia Williamson
• From Cathi Adams:  Pray for my sister, Diane, for physical and spiritual healing, and for my mom, who is taking care of her.  Also for Jeannie Young who is traveling to the Bahamas in the middle of the big storm on the East Coast.
• Bruce Weicht's mother passed away Saturday. Please remember Bruce and Carol and their family in your prayers. They will be traveling to Pennsylvania this week.  -- Steve Wilkison
• Praise from Ruth Lake & Jim Wilkison:  Jim and Laura White brought supper over to us last night. The entre was prepared by Jim.  We had an enjoyable time as we watched Alabama beat Mississippi State.
• Please keep Vivian Pitner in your prayers. She is having some serious health problems.
• Please remember our elders and appreciate the good works they do and their dedication to the Lord.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests - October 24

When you pray, please remember:

• Rentz Gullick as he travels home from Texas on Thursday.
• Trish Gaines - not feeling well tonight
• Becky Williamson - still recovering from back surgery
• Alma Jones - health matters
• Betty Brown - recovering from shoulder surgery
• Joe Williamson - not feeling well
• Paige and Piper [Singleton]'s grandparents - safe travel
• Andrew Adams - job hunting
• John Spall - sick in India

October 21 Notes and Prayer Requests

LTC NEWS:  Puppet practice this Wednesday. Bring yur puppets and be ready to work.  We still have a few open Wednesday night slots for anyone who would like to work with our LTCers.  There is a tentative Bible Bowl challenge with Christ Heritage church on November 18.  Thanks to Karla for planning Saturday's LTC service project.  Thank you also to everyone who participated!

BIBLE SCHOOL:  Our first teaching quarter ends next week.  Thank you to out teachers.  On November 4, the following teachers start their teaching terms:

• Shari Natal - nursery
• Laura White - 4s and 5s
• Madeline Blunt - K-2nd Grade
• Rodney Blunt - 3rd-5th Grade
• Jody Brown -- 6th Grade Up

THANKS:  

• "Thanks to all who donated yarn to me. I got lots and I've made ten so far.  Thanks again."  Lydia Williamson
• "Big Big Thanks to all who came to fellowship and sew yesterday!  It was great!"  Karla Williamson
• "Betty is doing very well.  Thanks for your prayers."  The Browns

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Pray for Becky, Joe, and all their family. 
• Pray for Adam Williamson family as they are getting ready to leave for their new work in the Bahamas. They will leave in about two weeks.
• "Please continue to lift up Vivian.  There are still some obstacles to overcome, but we are encouraged."  Craig Pitner
• "We are flying to Lubbock Wednesday to see our granddaughter Ella for a week, and then we fly out to the Bahamas October 31st.  Please pray that we have a safe, smooth, glitch-free trip!" Jeanie Young

Prayer Requests:
October 17, 2012

Andy Adams cut his finger at work this week. It required stitches and has been quite painful. He is also dealing with a bad cold.

Rentz Gullick traveled to Texas today.  He is expected to be home on Thursday of next week.

Betty Brown is home (at Dick and Jody's) recuperating from shoulder surgery last Friday.

Becky Williamson continues her recuperation from back surgery. She continues to have to deal with a lot of pain.

Debbie Wilkison is recuperating from surgery on her foot.

Jim White's sister, Anita White, is having more heart problems. Jim and Laura request our prayers on Anita's behalf.

Cathi Adams' sister is having cancer surgery Thursday at Univ. of Washington Hospital in Seattle.  Prayers are requested for her physical and spiritual health.

Other prayer requests were made for Mary Pendergrass, for the Canadian border agent who was shot earlier in the week, for Grandma Jones, for Wanda Sell, for Leta Pollock, for people to vote to uphold God's view of marriage on the R-74 measure, and for the presidential election.

ADDITIONAL NOTE:  Not mentioned Wednesday night, but please remember Michigan gospel preacher Terry Dow who has been missing since Tuesday. Pray for his safety.

October 7 - Notes and Prayer Requests

From the cards turned in Sunday morning:

"Pray for continued safe journey for Allen and Judy to California"  (Rentz)
"Prayers for Cathi Adams, who is home sick with a fever." (Andy)
"Prayers for Tom & Judy Fair as they have been sick the last couple of weeks. Also for Becky's recovery." (Joe)
"Pray for Betty Brown (who is scheduled for shoulder surgery on Friday).  She expects to be hospitalized several days, followed by some time in a rehab facility.
"Pray for my Grandma Jones, for my Papa, and for my Uncle Greg"  (Faith Williamson)

Remember that next Sunday is the time for our Second Sunday Potluck following morning services. Afterwards, we will plan to go to the Area-Wide Singing at Mount Vernon Church of Christ.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

From October 3rd --

Your thoughts and prayers are requested for Mary Pendergrass's mom who is to undergo an ultrasound test for a lump under her arm on Thursday.

Jim and Laura White also need our prayers.  Jim is undergoing a medical procedure on Thursday. Laura is in Montana dealing with some repercussions from damage done to their rental property there. She hopes to be home in a few days.

Trish Gaines was home Wednesday night with a migraine.

Judy and Allen Hill are leaving later this week to return to work on a relative's ranch in California. They expect to be away about six weeks.

Betty Brown is scheduled for surgery on her shoulder on Friday. Pray that all goes well and that she heals quickly.

Please continue to remember Becky Williamson and Debbie Wilkison as they recuperate from their surgeries.

Pray for Leta's cousin's family. He recently passed away.

Mary Pendergrass's brother and his wife are expecting the arrival of their baby soon. Please pray that all goes well.

Pray for our country and for the presidential candidates and leaders to have wisdom to lead in a way that honors God.

Pray for our inactive/unfaithful members to realize their need for the Lord so that they can choose to return to him.

Praise that Jud Hobbs received his hang-gliding certification.  (And pray for his continued safety!!!)

September 30 Prayer Requests and Notes

• From Becky Williamson -- "Please pray for my niece Mandy as she has some important decisions to make in the near future. Also for Mya as she begins her treatment for cancer. And for Adam and Paula as their moving trucks will be here Monday and Tuesday."
• From Judy Hill -- "Please be praying for Jim and Laura White as they're dealing with problem renters.  Allen and I will be leaving Friday or Saturday for the ranch in California."
• From Ruth Lake & Jim Wilkison -- "Praise that Jeannie and Roger Young are celebrating their 45th anniversary today!"  Note -- Jim & Ruth Lake also celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last week!!!
• It was wonderful to have back at church services today Becky Williamson, Debbie Wilkison, and Cathi Adams, all of whom are recuperating from surgeries of different kinds. None are 100% yet, but it is great to see them doing better.

September 23 Notes and Prayer Requests

From the cards turned in Sunday morning:

• Continue to pray for Adam and Paula's move to the Bahamas and the stress that comes with packing and getting their house ready to rent all before November 4th.
• Please continue to pray for Becky as she recovers.  Thanks, The Williamsons
• Debbie Wilkison is recovering well from the surgery on her foot. Thanks for the prayers. Steve
• My stepfather, Don, decided not to have the surgery on his shoulder due to the extreme complications with his other medical issues. Also please pray for Betty's health as she deals with a broken arm.  Jody & Dick Brown
• Pray for Melissa. She has pneumonia. Pray for healing so she will not miss any classes. Andy Adams
• Pray for Cathi Adams. She had emergency oral surgery to remove a broken tooth and recovery isn't going so well. She has been very sick with pain and complications. Also pray for Cathi's sister Diane who has cancer. A CT scan last week showed the tumors are shrinking and they are planning a surgery in two weeks to remove more. It appears Diane's heart is softening towards spiritual matters and Cathi asks that we be praying for her physical health and for spiritual healing and restoration.

September 9, 2012 Notes and Prayer Requests

From cards turned in this morning:

• Thank you everyone for the meals that were brought to us. They were greatly appreciated. The rebuilding has begun.  Love, Jamie & Kathy Brisky
• Please pray for Lydia Williamson as she has a toothache.  Please sing happy Birthday to Piper Singleton who is turning 5.
• My stepfather, Don, is having surgery on his shoulder and would appreciate prayers. Thanks, Jody Brown
• To those who remember Tehya whom I have asked prayers for before. She had a condition, then mono hit. Her doctors were great in their diagnosis and medications. She is doing well.  Thank you.  God our Father has not only heard but answered us. Please continue.
• Please continue to pray for Becky Williamson who is recovering from back surgery. Thank you. ...The Williamsons
• My sister, Bonnie, needs bunk beds for her two great granddaughters. If someone has beds they no longer need, please see Jody Brown.
• Please say Happy Birthday to Piper Singleton. Thank you. ...Faith Williamson
• Wish Piper a Happy Birthday today. Pray for a safe trip home to Arizona for Terry and Nancy Singleton (Lee's parents) on Thursday.   ...the Singletons

Catching Up With Recent Prayer Requests

From Sunday, September 2

• Please be praying for Mya, she will be starting cancer treatments this week.
• Jamie & Kathy Brisky's house burned on Friday night. They are staying in a motor home on the site. Jim relays that hot meals would be a way to help. Get with Jim for details.
• Prayers for Becky Williamson as she prepares for surgery this week.
• The Lord added a new baby great granddaughter to our family September 1, Zena Lynn (in Bellingham). She has two brothers and two sisters. (Marjorie Easley)
• The Lord has provided us with a place. Thank you all so much for your prayers and thank the Lord for taking care of us all. (Darcie Newman)
• Prayer for Andrew and Melissa as they start college. They seem to be off to a good start. Cathi is having a lot of back pain that she would like to go away. Happy Birthday to Andy today. (Cathi Adams).

From Wednesday, September 5

• Becky Williamson's brother-in-law George has stage 4 heart disease. He will see the doctor for details on Friday. Prayers for him and Sandy.
• Becky's cousin's son Danny is in ICU. Prayers for peace and healing for him.
• Becky's surgery will be tomorrow morning at Skagit Valley Hospital.
• Rentz will be leaving for California on Saturday. Pray for his safe travel.
• "Grandma Betty" is not doing well with her health. 
• Pray for Patricia who had a heart attack.
• Lee Singleton's parents will be arriving Thursday for a visit. Pray for their safe travel.
• Jud Hobbs asks our prayers for Becca and Allen that they will come back to the Lord.
• Prayers for Adam and Paula Williamson as they prepare to move to the Bahamas in November.
• Prayers for the Blunts who will be traveling next week.
• Prayers for Tanna Barcalow's health.
• Prayers for Mary Pendergrass, who is not feeling well.
• Prayers for Jamie and Kathy Brisky as they deal with having had a fire at their house.

August 26 Prayer Requests

"Thanks all of you who called and kept me in your get well prayers and thoughts. It meant a lot." ...Marjorie Easley

"Prayer for safe travel as I travel to Texas this Thursday and for Rodney and the kids while I'm gone."  ... Karee Blunt

"Mindy Singleton's neck and back are hurting bad today. Please pray for her."

"Pray for a safe trip home today for Allen and Judy"  ... Rentz

"My nephew Josh Palmer is putting on his Lord in baptism this morning.  Also continued prayers for Mya, who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is 18 months old"  ...Becky Williamson

"Pray for Melissa as she starts class at Oklahoma Christian. Pray for my marriage to go stronger.  Pray as we deal with empty-nest syndrome."  ... Andy Adams

"Pray for Olivia Blunt as she is at home sick."  ...Lydia Williamson

"Praise!  The farm house well went 160 feet and we have water. The well driller gave an estimate of 230 feet so the price was a lot less. Thanks be to the Father."  ... Jud and Candy Hobbs

"Thank you for the prayers for my safe travels to Missouri and back!"  ...Mary Pendergrass

"I spoke with Kenny Pierson last night. He sends his love to all. He is beginning his dialysis, but is doing so as a "home" based project. He will be trying to come over here once more before snow flies."   ...Craig Pitner

August 19 Prayer Notes

Please pray that Viv is able to get some relief from some of her problems.  Also, for relief for those who have lost homes and loved ones with fires -- in and out of state.   ...Craig Pitner

One of my campers, Emma, her Uncle Robert has cancer in the upper part of his spine that's unremovable and it's recently spread as a tumor to this brain. Please pray for him, his family, and his doctors.  ...Melissa Adams

Marge isn't here this morning -- please pray that she is okay.  ...Jeanie Young

Please pray for Jack and Maya -- 2 children with brain tumors-- and for Wes, who lost his eye in a tractor accident. These three people go to Kaizer Church of Christ in Oregon.  ...the Williamsons

Pray for  Natalie (Maya's mom), for my papa, for Ted Thompson's family and for Elmer Juntenen's family ...Faith Williamson

Thankful for the life of Lee Singleton (whose birthday is tomorrow) and all that he does for his family.  ...Mindy Singleton

It is getting close to mov ing time and we still don't know where we will be moving to. Pray we continue to trust God and He will provide. Thank you.  (I also would like to thank this church family for all the love, support, and prayers you have given us.  It would be much harder to get through these tough times without all of you).  ... The Newmans

Please keep the Williamsons in mind as they only have one car working right now.  Thank you.  Lydia Williamson

Please pray for Becky Williamson as she is at home right now with her hip hurting very bad.  ...Williamsons

Wednesday Night Notes - August 8

• Rentz and Allen will be leaving Friday on their annual motorcycle trip. Pray for their safe return to us on Sunday.
• Judy Hill's brother, Bob Mackey, has some serious health issues. Please keep him in your prayers.
• Joseph asked prayers for Jack (Jackson Blunt) to get better.
• Karla Williamson asked for prayers for the families of John's friends Dan and Allen, both of whom have passed away recently.
• Candy Hobbs asked prayers for her niece Samantha who is seriously ill.
• Sophia asked prayers for parents.
• Eli Blunt asked for prayers that his brother Jack will get better soon.
• Pray for peace and health for the Adamses.

August 5 Prayer Requests

• My mom is visiting from California and will be heading back on Friday. Pray that we have a wonderful time and that she has a safe trip home.  Also, we have two possible options for a house. Praise God for providing for our needs. He is so good!   ...Darcie Newman
• Pray for Grandpa Daryl and help him be saved and be baptized some day.  ...Unsigned
• Thanks to all who called and those who remembered me in your prayers. It meant a lot.  ...Marjorie Easley
• Please remember in your prayers the family of Kim Morris, our friend in Florida. She passed away Wednesday night and her funeral will be on Tuesday.  ...John & Trish Gaines

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests - August 1

Please continue your prayers for Judy Hill's sister-in-law Kim Mackey. She is now home from the hospital in Oklahoma and responding well to anti-rejection drugs. Kim had a liver transplant recently.

John Williamson asked prayers for his neighbor's brother, Alan, who had a heart attack recently.  John also has a co-worker Dan who needs a heart transplant. He is hospitalized.

Leta Pollock is suffering from a case of shingles. Pray for her quick recovery.

David & Casey Picinich's adoption procedure is now moving rapidly. They will receive Kyle into their family on Friday.  Pray that all continues to go well as they show their love for this young man.

Allen Hill asked prayers for him as he engages in a Bible study with a group of interested men in Bellingham.

Pray for Allen & Judy Hill who are traveling to Oregon this weekend and Andy & Cathi Adams who are traveling to Texas.

Several of our children including Joseph Williamson and Elijah and Sophia Blunt asked prayers for family members. It is fantastic that our kids are learning the value of trusting in God and praying for what they need.

Prayers Requested for Kim Mackey

Judy Hill asks us to remember in prayer her sister-in-law, Kim Mackey. Kim recently had a liver transplant and her body is rejecting the new liver. She is hospitalized in Oklahoma City.

July 29 Prayer Notes

Cards turned in Sunday, July 29:

• "I will be leaving Friday for a fishing trip to Alaska. Please pray for my safety and wellbeing." Jim Wilkison
• "Praise for the birth of Levi Daniel Gaines early yesterday morning in Bowling Green, KY. Baby and mom are both doing well."  John Gaines
• Prayer requests from Andy and Cathi Adams: "1) For Andrew's safety today as he returns to Texas after a week in Missouri, and praise to God for blessing him with an "awesome" week at camp; 2) For Cathi's sister, Diane who started chemo this week and is very sick. Pray that her heart will soften and be open to God's healing; (3) Praise, praise, & praise and many heartfelt thanks to John W., John G., Mike M., Steve W. and Rodney for moving us yesterday. We love you. (4) For Cati -- she is home from the hospital but still struggling -- pray that she will find strength and hope to move on with her live. Some notes and cards would really encourage her and I can give her address to whoever would like to write her. Thank you to our brothers and sisters for loving us and always being there to support us with your prayers. Also, we are flying to Texas this week to see Andrew -- pray for safe travel."
• "Prayers for my dad as he fainted at church today. He is at the hospital to rule out T.I.A.  Thanks." ...Karla Williamson
• "Pray for Marge Easley. She's not here today and has been feeling very tired lately." ...Jeanie Young
• Pray for Jerrad Patrick who is at Harvorview after a serious accident. Waiting to hear when he will have surgery [This is Helen Brown's nephew].

Prayer List from July 18

Please remember in your prayers:

• Kim Morris (friend of the Gaineses in Flordia) who is near the end of her battle with liver cancer. She is a faithful Christian. Pray for her husband Billy, and her son Garrett and daughter Megan.
• Tiffany Gaines has made it to the stage where her baby can be delivered safely. She is no longer on bedrest. Pray that the delivery will go well for baby and mom.
• Judy Hill (her doctor reported that she definitely does not have MS)
• Cathi Adams (pray for peace and wisdom and for the Adamses to find a place to move)
• Becky Williamson, who is home sick.
• Eli Blunt asked for prayers for all the mommies and daddies.
• Newman family with them having to find a new place to live and get moved.
• Praise for Karen Hasenoehrl, who learned that her teaching certificate is still valid. She is hoping to get a job teaching this next school year.
• Allen and Judy Hill, who will be traveling to Oregon this weekend.
• Praise and prayers for Tanna and Derek Barcalow, who have learned that they are expecting another baby.
• Trevor Hasenoehrl  for motivation as he tries to accomplish his goals
• Becca and Allen Burke, for their spiritual growth
• Cathi Adams' sister, Diane, for health problems and for her return to the Lord.

Updated Prayer Requests - July 15th

• Please pray for my parents. They're having to sell almost all of their cattle because of the drought. Missouri has been declared a disaster area and they can get loans to buy feed, but unfortunately there is no feed or hay to buy.    -- Mary Pendergrass
• Pray for the Ryan family, for my Papa, for Amanda DeLange's family, and for Cathi Adams' sister.  -- Faith Williamson
• Prayers for safe travels for our friends, the Johnstons, who will be coming to visit next week. Thanks.  -- the Williamsons
• Please remember the family of Mary Conklin, whose memorial service will be Saturday the 21st at 1 p.m. at the church of Christ in Mount Vernon.
• Chuck Freeman is hospitalized with some minor stroking. Pray that he will heal and be able to alter his lifestyle.
• We are glad to have Audrey here from Kennewick.
• Amanda de Lange, Sophia's foster mom in China, passed away from cancer yesterday. Prayers for those who are grieving ove rher loss, but also a prayer of thanksgiving for the amazing life she lived. She dedicated her life to saving orphans in China and made a huge impace on many people. Our family is so grateful for the home, the love, and the opportunity to be adopted that she gave to our Sophia.  We wouldn't have her if it weren't for Amanda.  Please pray that God will cause something good to come about even through Amanda's death.  -- the Blunts
• Pray for God's strength and power as I put my life back together for him. Pray that my family can grow and recover from my sins and that we can be what God wants us to be.  Thank you.  -- Andy Adams
• Please pray for us as we just found out we have to move again in 2 months. Pray we find the right place for us and that we stay strong during these trials.  -- the Newmans
• Please pray for Daniel and Tiffany Gaines. Tiffany has been having labor contractions for a week and a half.  They thought the baby was coming last night and went to the hospital, but they were able to slow them down and sent her home. She will be 35 weeks on Thursday. Her doctors are trying hard to keep her from giving birth before then.  -- John Gaines

From Recent Prayer Requests

• Praise for Jean Gullick's healing and pray that she is not in pain. (Jean suffered a fall last week).
• Praise for Derek Barcalow's new job.
• Pray for my sister Diane, for her salvation. Continued praise for Cati's return to good health ...Cathi Adams
• Pray for Tiffany Gaines (John's daughter-in-law) who is on complete bedrest trying to delay the birth of her baby until he matures a little more.  She is 33 weeks into her pregnancy.

Wednesday Night Prayer Updates

Here are some of the prayer requests made on Wednesday night, June 20th:

• Pray for Becky Williamson who is having a great deal of hip pain. She had physical therapy today that aggravated her pain.
• Cathi Adams had oral surgery and other dental work on Wednesday.
• Remember the family of Ted Thompson who passed away last week.  No funeral will be held, but the family may have a celebration of his life later.  Also, please continue to remember the family of our late brother Elmer Juntenen in your prayers as they go through their mourning process.
• Prayers for Anita White (Jim's sister) and Diane, Cathi Adams' sister ... both have major surgeries this week.
• Thanksgiving that Shari & Jonathan Natal returned safely from their trip to New York. Please continue praying that all will work out well with the purchase of their house.
• Jud Hobbs also asks prayers for Allen & Becca Burke for their hearts to be softened and for them to return to the Lord.
• Prayers asked for Judy Hill, for good results from the medical tests she had earlier this week.
• Prayers for a safe return home for David Picinich.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

• Candy Hobbs asks prayers for Shari and Jonathan as they are traveling in New York and for their house purchase (closing scheduled for near the end of the month).
• David Picinich asks prayers for he and Casey to get matched soon with the children they want to adopt.
• Laura White asks prayers for her sister, Roseanna who is losing her job.
• Jim Briskey reminds us that we should be prayerfully thankful for all of our blessings.
• Prayers requested for Allen and Becca that they could have spiritual renewal in their lives.
• Prayers requested for the Adamses, and especially for Cathi's sister who who been diagnosed with cancer.
• Jud asked that we pray to be more aware and mindful of our anger (and for God's help in giving us strength to control it).
• Laura White's nephew Lester injured his back and faces surgery soon.  Also Ryan Brunette lost a leg in Afghanistan.
• Rentz's nephew, Al Green, continues with chemotherapy treatments.
• Karla asked prayers for Jacob Doran who is undergoing treatments for liver cancer. He flew to Germany for treatments.
• Candy offered praise that Tara's back is showing improvements and for her continued good growth.
• Prayers for Becky Williamson, who has pain in her hips.
• Eli Blunt asked prayers for his mom and dad.

June 3rd

• Happy 25th Anniversary to Tom & Judy Fair. Judy's note says, "Happy 25th anniversary Tom.  How about 25 more?"
• Continue to pray for Lee Singleton's Aunt Jude that she may be healed of her cancer.
• Jim Wilkison reports, "A melonoma was removed from my left cheek last Tuesday.  A basil cell cancer will be removed from my neck on Wednesday.  Please pray for a complete recovery."
• Cathi Adams asks prayers for her sister Diane, who found out this week that she has cancer in her upper intestine and it looks like it has spread to her pancreas and colon.  "Surgery will happen ASAP. She has been away from the Lord for many years. We're praying that God will use us and provide opportunities for us to minister to her and her family in this situation."
• Candy Hobbs asks us to pray for safe travel for Shari and Jonathan while they are in New York for two weeks. Also, the closing on their house is scheduled for June 27th.  Pray that it will go well.
• Casey and Darcie Newman ask us to pray for their family as they face many struggles and pray for all those who are going through hard times.
• Mary Conklin is in Skagit Valley Hospital and will be going to Life Care Center in Sedro-Woolley the first part of the week for a week or so.
• Jeannie Young write, "Please pray for a safe trip up here for Andy, Stacy, and Ella (our son's family) and their friends the Bevenses.  They are all flying up from Lubbock, TX this week.  Please also pray for safety as they'll be in Seattle for a couple of days."

Skagit Valley Church of Christ: Elmer Juntenen's Obituary

Skagit Valley Church of Christ: Elmer Juntenen's Obituary

Elmer Juntenen's Obituary

Elmer Juntenen's funeral is Friday at 1 p.m. at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.  Here is a link to his online obituary:    http://tinyurl.com/7rd6olk

May 27 Notes and Prayer Requests

Here are prayer requests submitted during Sunday morning's service:

• Praise God!  Our son-in-law Tim found a job. It's part-time to start. Pray that if this is a good fit for him, that it will become full-time.   ...Jeanie Young
• Remember Elmer Juntenen's family and those traveling. [Elmer passed away Saturday.]
• Pray for Elmer's family and for Joe and Becky Williamson as they travel.
• Pray for safe travel for Shari and Jonathan Natal in June.  Pray for successful job hunts for Derek Barcalow and Shari Natal. Both are trying to find jobs closer to home.
• Pray for my parents (Allen & Judy Hill) while they are traveling.  ...Jacob Hill
• Andrew leaves for Brazil on Tuesday. Please pray for safe travels and safety for him.  Also, peace of mind for us while he's there.   ...the Adamses
• Mr. Lee [Singleton] has a broken ankle.  ...Meredith Williamson  [It turns out Lee's ankle is sprained, but that is still painful.]
• Please pray for Joe and Becky Williamson as they are on their way to Nebraska.

Note:  On Wednesday night, July 11th, we will be hosting a singing group from Oklahoma Christian. People are needed to provide lodging for our guests.  See Rodney for details.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests

• Elmer Juntenen is now home, but critically ill under Hospice care.  Please pray for his peace and comfort and for his family members.
• Cati Adams continues to have a lot of problems with pain and nausea. Tests are being done to see what is wrong. Pray for her healing.
• Karee and Sophia Blunt will be traveling to Nashville this weekend. Pray for their safe travel.
• Praise that Karla's family arrived safely back home in Massachusetts.
• Becky Williamson asks prayers for her son, Robb.  Something is wrong with his eyes; pray that it is nothing serious.
• Pray for Amanda DeLang whose cancer treatments are ongoing.
• Pray for Rentz, Allen, & Judy who are traveling to California.
• Pray for John Williamson's co-worker, Dan, who is potentially needing a heart transplant.
• Pray for Becky & Joe Williamson's safe travel to Texas and Nebraska.
• Pray for David & Casey for their adoption plans to come to pass.

Wednesday Night, May 16

May 16 Prayer Requests:

Elmer Juntenen is now in Skagit Valley Hospital, Room 3012.  He is having breathing problems in addition to pain from having vertabrae fused.
Wanda Sell has been having problems with bronchitis and acid reflux. Pray for her quick healing.
Jamie Brisky needs our prayers as he continues his battle with cancer.
Cati Adams has been very sick this week. She has been taking anti-nausea meds but they have not helped much.
Candy Hobbs ... back and neck hurting
Andy Adams  ... hurt his wrist
Cathi Adams ... needs rest during stressful time
Vivian Pitner ... ongoing health problems ... pray for her medications to be effective
Newman family ... sick with fevers
Williamson family ... Karla's family visiting from Massachusetts

May 13 Notes and Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests this morning:

• Prayers of safety for my parents and sister as they travel out here Tuesday - Thanks.  Also continued prayers for Jacob Doran, who has lung and liver cancer.    -- Karla Williamson
• Prayers for my newphew Al Green, whose cancer has returned.  His new chemo treatment starts in a week or two.   -- Rentz Gullick

We are hosting a "virtual baby shower" for Elizabeth (Todd) Cook and her new baby, Hannah. She is registered online at Target, and is in need of a lot of basic baby things. If you'd like to participate, either send a gift in the next two weeks, or see Karee Blunt with a donation or with questions.  The cutoff is Memorial Day weekend. Matt and Elizabeth's address will be posted in the bulletin.

May 6, 2012 Prayer Requests

Just a few prayer requests turned in on May 6th:

• Prayers for Becky and Lydia (Williamson) as they drive home today from Salem. Thank you. (Karla W.)
• Please continue to pray for Cati - for healing & for me that I will have the strength I need and wisdom to take care of her.  (Cathi Adams)
• 1) Prayers for Jud's first high altitude hang gliding flight next week. Pray for his continued safety. 2) Shari & Jonathan have an offer in on a house in Burlington. Prayers for a successful completion of this transaction . Closing is set for June 27th.  (Candi Hobbs)

Recent Prayer Requests

Catching up with prayer requests and other notes from Sunday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 2:

• Eli Blunt is home with pink eye.
• Andrew Hill is back on a fishing boat in Alaska. Pray for his safety.
• Judy Hill's brother, Kenny Mackey, fell and broke some ribs. Please pray for him and his wife, Kim, who also has serious health problems.
• Praise for safe travels for Jim & Laura White, who are back from Montana, where they got to meet their new grandson.
• Melissa Adams requested prayers for her sister Cati and for her grandma, Ann.
• Pray for Becky Williamson and granddaughter Lydia Williamson to have a good week in Oregon and to travel home safely on Sunday.
• Andy Adams asked our prayers for Andrew's summer internship with a church in Texas and for his upcoming mission trip to Brazil.
• Prayers requested for Tanzanian missionary Sean Hochdorf who has an infected appendix and is hospitalized in Arusha, Tanzania.
• Keep the Pitners, the Newmans, and the Hasenoehrls in your prayers as they deal with various problems.
• Karen Hasenoehrl asks us to pray for a friend of her parents, Mike Kohl, who had a failed surgery on a heart valve recently and is now on the list for a heart transplant. He is only in his 50s.
• Craig Pitner offers thanks to the church family for all the prayers and visits while he was hospitalized last week.
• Jamie Brisky had his last chemo treatment earlier this week. Pray that they treatments have been successful.
• Congratulations to our LTC'ers who did a terrific job at convention.  Thank you to everyone who helped get them there.

Prayer Requests from April 22, 2012


Nicholas Barcalow is home with a cough. Please pray for him as Tanna is concerned it might be whooping cough.  Also, Candy and Jud Hobbs are driving up from Oregon this afternoon.  Please pray for a safe return.   (Shari)


Please pray for Mindy Singleton to get better from her sickness.


Please pray for Trish Gaines.  She is sick with a respiratory infection.


Please pray that our son-in-law, Tim, will find a good full-time job.  (Jeanie Young)


Prayers for our shut-ins:  Elmer Juntenen, Ted Thompson, & Jean Gullick


Pray for our LTC crowd to have safe travel as they return home from the convention this afternoon.

April 8 News and Prayer Requests

From the cards turned in this morning:

• Please pray for Joseph Williamson who is at home sick.
• Pray for a safe trip home today for Judy and Allen Hill.
• Prayers for Jim and Gayle Brisky. They are both sick today.
• Prayers for our shutins and prayers for those who are seeking truth.
• Trish Gaines is sick with a migraine headache today.
• Please pray that our son-in-law Tim's job will either become full-time soon or that he will find a good full-time job.  ...Jeanie Young
• Please pray for a dear friend of mine, Steve Orduno. His mother passed away last night.
• Prayer for Cati Adams for strength and healing. She tried returning to work but wasn't able to work and became discouraged. Help us to see the new opportunities God will bring before her.
• Pray for Melissa Adams, who is flying to Oklahoma on Tuesday to see Andrew. Then they are driving to Searcy, Ark. to see friends at Harding.  A lot of anxiety over them traveling and for Cathi ... much anxiety over them traveling since the accident.

Latest Prayer Requests

Prayers for John Morelli as he is still in the hospital -- received heart/liver transplant

Prayers for Allen & Judy's travels. They should be home on Saturday.

Prayers for my co-worker Dan, who had heart surgery and is recovering.  ...John Williamson

Prayers for Jenn Hill as it is her birthday today.  ... Karla Williamson

Notes and Prayer Requests - March 25

Jim and Laura White, who have just moved to the area, asked to be recognized as members of the church here. We welcome them into the Skagit Valley congregation of the Lord's people.  Contact information will be published in the church bulletin.

Prayer Requests:

• The Singletons are going to be away traveling this coming week and a half. Please pray for safe travels, and for their girls' safe return after them.
• Pray for Allen and Judy Hill for safe travel and for Rentz Gullick, who will be having surgery Tuesday at 9 a.m. (He expects to be home later in the day).
• "I moved back into my own home and start work April 1st. Praise God for that, but also pray that I can continue making progress and not regress."  Cati Adams
• Pray for Grammy & Papa, Aunt Lisa's job, the elders, and Elmer.   ...Faith Williamson
• Prayers and praise for John Morelli as he received a heart and liver transplant.  Pray for a wonderful recovery and no organ rejection.  Thank you.  ...Karla Williamson

March 18 Prayer Requests

Here are the cards turning in this morning:

• Please pray for Alma Jones as she is recovering from some recent strokes.
• Keep the Adamses in your prayers.
• Pray for Steve Wilkison who is home with near-pneumonia.
• Pray for Colton's friend, Isaiah Nelson (spinal meningitis)
• For my Papa and Auntie Lisa regarding their jobs; for my uncle Greg; for the shut-ins (Faith Williamson)
• Continue to pray for Lee Singleton's Aunt Jude, who will be undergoing cancer treaments.
• Continue to pray for a safe journey for Allen & Judy, and pray for pain relief for my sister, Ann (Rentz Gullick)
• Craig Pitner offered this note about Kenny Pearson -- "Kenny sends hugs and greetings. His chemo has been put on hold till June. Special diet and herbal teas are helping. He is looking forward to seeing us in May. Please continue to lift him and Ginger up in prayer."

Prayer Requests - March 8, 2012

"Pray for our friend's friend, whose mother just found out her daughter has cancer." ...Williamsons

"Please pray for my sister Lisa as she has a chance at a great job opportunity. Thank you.  P. S. Continued prayers for my dad."  ...Karla

"Please pray for Evelyn Hill as she's not doing well. Also, please be praying for my brother Kenny and his wife Kim as they both suffer from liver disease."  ...Judy

"Please pray for Lee Singleton's Aunt Jude who just found out this week she has breast cancer."

"Trish Gaines is sick at home today with a really bad cold.  Cory, the grandson of a friend of mine has an inoperable brain tumor. He lives in Memphis, TN.  Praise that my daughter-in-law Tiffany is finally doing better. A new medication is controlling her nausea. They have learned that the baby is a boy." ...John G.

"Praising God for answered prayers this week."  ...the Adams family

February 19 Prayer Requests and Notes

• Thanks to all the people who came to the Valentine's Dinner and also thanks to those who helped. We collected $450 that is going toward LTC. (Olivia Blunt)
• Pray for my family. I know God is in control, but how much more can we take!  Pray for strength for Cathi and Melissa and most of all Cati, that she can get the help she needs.   (Andy Adams)
• Continued prayers for my dad.  Continued prayers for John Morelli who needs a heart and liver transplant. Thanks. (Karla Williamson)
• Prayers for Elmer, for my great uncle Greg, for Ted Thompson, for Jean Gullick, and for Evelyn Hill (Faith Williamson)

February 12 Prayer Requests and Notes

• Prayers of healing are needed for Jamie Brisky, who now has three chemotherapy treatments to go.
• Praise: It is good to see Jim & Diana present today.
• Please pray for Nadine Elloison's family. Her service was Saturday at Salem Lutheran.  Keep her daughter Karen and her family in Oak Harbor and her son and his family in your prayers.
• Please continue to lift up Tehya. She has mono and is losing weight. She is a young teen. ...Craig
• Pray for God's will for me and my family ...anonymous
• Prayers for Becky Williamson as she has some medical tests on Monday ...Joe
• 1) Continued prayers for my dad; 2) Continued prayers for John Morelli, who needs a heart and liver transplant ...Karla W.
• Prayers for Greg and Leslie Roman of the Oak Harbor church. Leslie's dad had an aneurysm and her mom had a stroke this weekend.
• Pray for Tiffany Gaines (John's daughter-in-law) who has been having problems with extreme morning sickness during her pregnancy and has required IV treatments for dehydration several times. She will have a nutrition port installed Monday.  She also will be able to take anti-nausea medicine through a pump. Please pray that this will make things much better for her and her baby.

Updated Prayer List - February 8

1. Remember our elderly:  1) Elmer Juntenen for pain relief; Ted Thompson for healing if it is God's will and for peace; Rentz Gullick - for possible medical procedures.
2. Prayers for the family of Nadine Ellison who passed away. Her services are on Saturday.
3. Prayers for Amanda Delaney - who runs a foster home in China, who has cancer
4. Prayers for Allen, Becca, and Tara Burke to get better
5. Prayers for Derek Barcalow's safety and comfort as he is working on an Alaskan fishing boat
6. Prayers for John's daughter-in-law, Tiffany Gaines, who has been suffering from dehydration and extreme morning sickness during her pregnancy. She lives in Kentucky.
7. Prayers for Adamses, Pitners, and Hasenoehrls as they go through difficulties
8. Children's prayer requests:  1) Joseph Williamson for safety while playing soccer; 2) Eli Blunt for his mom's back to feel better

KEEP IN MIND:  Sunday is the 50th Anniversary Celebration for our building. We'll have a fellowship meal following morning services.  Also, the Area-Wide Gospel Singing will be at Skagit Valley at 2 p.m.

Wednesday Night Notes - February 1, 2012

• Praise for Cati Adams, who was present after being released from the hospital
• Prayer for Dr. Charles Sibert and his family (advanced cancer)
• Prayer for Karee Blunt (home with hurting back)
• Prayer for Karla's dad
• Prayers for our elderly -- Ted Thompson, Jean Gullick, Ruth Lake Wilkison, Elmer Juntenen
• Prayers for Sarah Stoski
• Prayer for "Uncle Greg"
• Prayer for Cati for strength and that she may be able to stay out of the hospital
• Prayer for the Pitners and Hasenoehrls 
• Prayer for Evan, who is having oral surgery
• Prayer for Derek Barcalow, who is back working on a fishing boat in Alaska. He will be gone from 6 weeks to 3 months. Pray that he stays safe and healthy.
• Prayer for John Noulli, who needs heart and liver transplants
• Pray for Tiffany Gaines ... who is having extreme morning sickness during her pregnancy
• Pray for Pat Wright ... who is recovering from heart surgery

January 29

Prayer Requests --

"Praise God! Jim's eye has bealed and his vision is 20/20 with new glasses. Thanks for your prayers on his behalf."  Jim Wilkison

"Please pray for Judy's safe return Tuesday. Remember Jean."  Rentz Gullick

Please pray for:  1) Judy Hill's travel home Tuesday; 2) Jamie Brisky's cancer treatment; 3) New eldership; 4) Our elderly, including Elmer, Jean, Ted, Ruth Lake; 4) Our nation and our troops.

Remember our 50th Anniversary Building Celebration and the Area-Wide Gospel Singing here at Skagit Valley on February 12 ... two weeks from today.

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests - January 25, 2012

1.     Andy & Cathi Adams & Family

a.    Cati is struggling with moodswings and needs prayers for healing and that the new medicine will work quickly and effectively

b.    Cathi’s Mom is home from the hospital.  She’s on medicine to control her seizures.  Pray for a quick recovery

c.    Andrew fell and hit his head.  Prayers for no permanent damage and quick recovery

d.    Andy—prayers for strength

e.    Cathi—prayers for wisdom and discernment in dealing with Cati’s situation.  Also for strength and peace to deal with all that is going on.

2.    Prayers for Jean Gullick and all our shut-ins

3.    Praise that today was Rentz’s last treatment and prayers that he cancer treatment works completely

4.    Prayers for the Cook family with the passing of Joe

5.    Prayers for Jamie Briskey that the chemo will work completely

6.    Prayers for safe travel for Derek Barcalow as he leaves for Alaska this weekend

7.    Prayers from Faith Williamson for her Grandpa to have a happy birthday

8.    Prayers for Pat Wright for quick recovery from heart valve surgery

9.    Prayers for Tiffany Gaines to be feeling better and not get dehydrated and that the baby will be healthy

10. Prayers for Laurette English’s family at her passing

11. Prayers for Ted Thompson

12. Prayers for John Morelli who needs both a heart and liver transplant

13. Prayers for Karen Hasenoehrl for the March trial date for the divorce…that it will finally be settled.

14. Prayers for Joe and Becky Williamson as they travel this week

15. Prayers for the Pitners

16. Prayers for Alan and Becca Burke

17. Prayers for Jeanie Young as she’s away from us for the winter.

January 22, 2012 Notes and Prayer Requests

Prayers are requested for the family of Joe Cook and the entire Oak Harbor Church of Christ family as they mourn the sudden death of Joe, the Oak Harbor church's preacher on Friday.

Prayers are requested for Judy Hill's safe travel and for Jamie Brisky's health as he undergoes chemotherapy.

"Please lift up a young lady, Tehya, who has is sick. Please keep her in prayers; they do help so much." Craig Pitner

We don't usually do commercials here, but this one definitely merits an exception.  Our own Karee Blunt and her sister, Lisa, have started a business called BuildAMenu.com.  The "press release" below from Karee explains how it all works in detail. Two key points to remember, though:  1) BuildAMenu is a very powerful tool to help people stay within their grocery budgets and 2) A portion of the profits from this business go toward orphan care charities.

Be sure to read the information below, then go to the website if you need more information or to sign up to participate in BuildAMenu.

After almost two years of research, planning and finally development, my sister and I have finally launched our new business and we’re so excited to tell everyone about it! We’re thrilled with the initial response we’ve had, but since we’ve only been open a few weeks, we need all the help we can get spreading the word and would like to ask for your help. If you know anyone who would benefit from using our website, would you please tell them about us?

The business is called Build A Menu and you can see our website atwww.BuildAMenu.com. Be sure to read the About Us page, so you’ll know why in the world we decided to conjure up an online menu planning service. We’re fairly certain we’re crazy to be doing this, but our motivation is clear to us and we hope that you will be excited about it as well.

In a nutshell, here’s what Build A Menu (which we lovingly refer to as BAM) is:

• It’s an online menu planning service featuring weekly meal plans that we put together based on store sales. (We chose 6 stores to feature, plus an “Any Store” plan, with more stores to come in the future.) We search the sales each week, plan recipes around those sales and get them ready for our members to use.

 

• Each week, members get to choose recipes from any of our meal plans (Family Friendly, Low Fat, Sensible Portions (based on Points Plus system), Low Carb, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian), as well as any of our Side Dishes, Breakfast, Lunch and specialty recipes (Dessert of the Week and Cooking with Kids).

• After choosing meals for the week, just click Build A Menu to get a customized grocery shopping list, broken down by category (Produce, Meats, Frozen, etc). You’ll also get all your recipes ready to print for easy reference when you’re ready to cook that week.

• One super neat feature on the website is the Build A Menu calculator. It shows you approximately how much your groceries are going to cost as you add each recipe. (That way, you’ll know if you need to choose a few of our less expensive recipes to complete your weekly menu plan.) A very cool way to help you stay within your grocery budget!

• We offer meal plans that serve 4-6 people, as well as plans that serve 1-2 people. We even have a “Crowd Pleasers” menu that serves 8-10 – great for larger families, or for planning meals for company, potlucks, etc.

Our goal is for our website to be a blessing to people in three ways: by helping families easily stick to their grocery budget (we know this can be very difficult to do!), by encouraging families to bring mealtime back to the dinner table, and by donating part of our proceeds to the orphan care charities we’ve chosen (you’ll want to read the About Us page to know what that’s about). We think that will be a winning situation all the way around!

Thank you in advance for your time and for sharing this with your friends and family. We hope you enjoy visiting our website!

Wednesday Night Services Canceled Due to Snow

We will not meet Wednesday night, January 18, due to the snowstorm.  Please stay warm and safe. We'll expect to see everyone Sunday morning.

Lee & Mindy Singleton

Lee and Mindy Singleton informed the church of their desire to place membership with us and be a part of the Skagit Valley church family. We welcome the Singleton family into the congregation. They currently live in Ferndale. Their address and contact information will be published in an upcoming church bulletin.

No Sunday Night Assembly January 15

Due to the likelihood that melting snow will refreeze and make the roads especially slick tonight, the elders decided that we will not have services this evening.  Since more snow is in the forecast through Wednesday, we will have to wait and see what conditions are like on Wednesday before deciding about midweek services.

Sunday News and Prayer Requests - January 15

Anonymous:  "My aunt has stomach cancer and we hope that it doesn't get bad. One of my old teachers had stomach cancer and she passed away and I just want to pray my aunts gets past this cancer healthy and strong."

Andy & Cathi Adams:  "Prayer for our children: Cati is still struggling with medication issues and not feeling well. Andrew had a good week back at O.C. but is having trouble with memory and concentration due to his brain injury. It should improve with time. Melissa had an MRI this week to see if there was a tear in her shoulder socket. She is in a lot of pain. We should find out this week if they need to do a surgical repair.  Thank you!

Faith Williamson:  For Elmer Juntenen, Ted Thompson, Marge Easley, and for Andrew & Jenn Hill.

Jamie Brisky will be starting chemo tomorrow. Please be praying for him.  Gayle Brisky was home today sick.

Rentz Gullick:  Pray for safe journeys for all, especially for Judy & Allen's daughter, Rhonda, who is returning to Oregon.

Larissa Macomber:  I think we shoulde say thank you to Helen Brown for doing Bible Hour. She helps the kids.  Thank you.

Prayer Requests - January 11

Baby Hayden - (Judy's granddaughter) ... gaining weight and eating well
Rentz Gullick -- healing as he undergoes a weekly treatment to prevent recurrence of cancer
Judy -- asks prayers for family who care coming ... safe travel for all
Becky -- asks prayers for her mother, Alma, who has an endoscopy on Friday
Karla's Dad & Mom and Uncle Greg
Tiffany Gaines -- expecting and having a difficult time with morning sickness
Karla -- home sick tonight with a headache
All our children
Eli's mom
Karen - denied trial date for divorce ... prayers for comfort and wisdom
Pray for our country, its military, and its leaders

Recent Prayer Requests

Prayer for our friends we went to church with in Maple Valley -- Chad and Lori Morse. Chad died this week from cancer. Pray for Lori and their four kids. Their oldest son is serving in the Marines in Afghanistan and was not able to make it home ... Andy & Cathi Adams

Prayers for Kenny Pearson and his pending dialysis treatment

Prayers for: 1) my dad's health; 2) my sister as she is struggling in dealing with a severely handicapped stepson; 3) our homeschool.   ... Karla

Prayers for Jamie Briskey

Prayers for Elmer Juntenen, who was hospitalized for two days recently. He has been experiencing severe pain in his side. Medical tests did not reveal a cause; his doctor has diagnosed it as a pulled muscle which will have to be allowed to heal itself over time.

Prayers for Andrew Adams who is flying back to Oklahoma Saturday to return to school. Praise God that he has healed enough to return to school!  Prayers also for Melissa -- she is home, in a lot of pain -- doctors say that it may not get much better, but we must continue to pray for healing, as we believe God's healing powers is greater than the doctors'!

Prayers for growth and faithfulness for Hannah Newman, who put on her Lord in baptism Sunday, January 1.