In Memoriam - Bill Williams

We've received a message that Bill Williams passed away suddenly this afternoon in Wenatchee. He had been having a good day and was able to attend worship services this morning. No arrangements are known at this time. Our condolences go to his wife Kay and other members of his family.

Sunday Announcements & Prayer Requests

Attendance this morning was 87. Thanks to Candi Hobbs for doing such an outstanding job checking attendance every Sunday morning.

I didn't get prayer request cards from Allen, so forgive me if I overlook anyone. I know that Karla still requests our prayers for her dad, Dan Haggarty in Massachusetts. Aleceia Boomer emailed this morning with a request that we remember her daughter Cheyanne in prayers. Cheyanne has been sick for several days and the doctors have diagnosed it as mononucleosis. Also Becca Burke was sick this morning with a stomach virus of some sort.

It was great to welcome Samantha Rose Brown to our services for the first time today. She was born last Tuesday and is doing great.

Also remember the people in the Plains and Southeastern states who have been victims of another round of tornadoes. This has been a terrible spring for deadly storms in that part of the country.

Baby Shower for Silas Burke

A note from Karee Blunt asks me to publicize that a baby shower has been planned for Becca Burke and her baby Silas. The shower will be at 2 p.m. June 8 at the church building. Please mark your calendars!

An Amazing Act of Sportswomanship!

Tomorrow's bulletin will feature a story about an amazing act of sportsmanship -- or should I say sportswomanship by two players on the Central Washington softball team. The article by Alan Smith draws some valuable spiritual lessons from this inspiring story. Look for the article on the back page of Sunday's bulletin.

In the meantime, you can watch a video which displays the young women's character in a fine way.

We've set Sunday, June 1st as our Spring Friends and Family Day at Skagit Valley Church of Christ. Be spreading the word to everyone you know.

Midweek Update

Wednesday Night Prayer Requests:

• Olivia Blunt -- sick with strep throat
• Dan Haggarty -- (Karla Williamson's dad in Massachusetts) -- more tests upcoming; no definite results yet.
• Nathan & Amber Brown . . . and their new baby Samantha Rose
• Elmer & Martha Juntenen
• Rentz Gullick's grandson, Ethan, has pinkeye.
• Ken & Tami Beach in their move to Iowa
• Homeschoolers, homeschool moms, and other parents

Upcoming:

• Kenny Pearson will be here to report on his prison ministry work Sunday, May 18th. He will preach that Sunday morning.

• We're going to have a Friends and Family Day on June 1. More about that tomorrow.

• Spruce Up Day: Mark your calendars and save the date! Saturday, May 31st starting at 9am, meet at the church building for a day of fun and excitement! Come on down and help us spruce up the building in preparation for summer. A list of things that need to be accomplished will be available before hand so you and your family can sign up in advance. Donuts will be available in the morning to help replenish your strength. Questions? Call Rodney Blunt at 757-3608.

Welcome, Samantha Rose

Samantha Rose Brown made her debut Tuesday morning at Skagit Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs, 7 oz. and is 21 3/4 inches long. Congratulations, Amber & Nathan (and big brother Ben)! Everybody is doing fine! They expect to be home today.