January 17

From the morning announcements and prayer requests:

"A big Thank you to John Williamson and Mike Macomber for a successful scavenger hunt Friday night."

"Continued prayers for Tami Beach as she receives medical treatments at Mayo Clinic this month."

Prayers requested "for Cathi Adams' sister as she begins chemo treatrement. Give Cathi hugs. Also for Ted Thompson, Elmer and Martha Juntenen, Vivian Pitner, Judy Fair, and all our ill."

"Please pray for Kirk Garrison, who is home sick with a fever."

Wednesday night will be the time for the men's business meeting following the devotional. Karen Hasenoehrl will teach a class for the ladies during the business meeting time.

Sunday, January 3rd - Prayer Requests

Please remember in prayer Judy Hill and her family in the death of her brother Dwayne in California. Also Lisa Barnett as her fiance's memorial is today. Also the family of the police office whose service is on Tuesday. Ted Thompson is sick today.

"Please pray for Karla, Evelyn, and Faith Williamson for health. Also, Karla is having tests done Monday morning." ...John Williamson

"Please be with my sisters Evelyn and Faith and Mom. They have a bad cold" ...Lydia Williamson

20/10 Vision

20/10 Vision in 2010 will be a recurring theme during this new year. Sunday morning's sermon introduces the theme by talking about the need we all have for 'better than average' spiritual vision. We'll talk about how to get that kind of perception. 10:30 a.m. at Skagit Valley Church of Christ, following Bible classes at 9:30.

Sunday night's sermon will be "Prayer and Faith." 6 p.m.

Condolences to Judy Hill

Judy sent out the following email Friday evening:

I just received the dreaded phone call. My brother passed from this world just before 9:30 this evening. I want to thank you all for your prayers, notes and love. My heart is breaking, but my Lord Jesus is my strength and comfort.

My love to you all,

January 1

One of my new year's resolutions is to do a better job posting updates to the Skagit Valley Church of Christ blog.

On January 1st, 2010, I wish for anyone reading this the best possible new year. God's blessings are great. May all of us be gracious recipients of those blessings throughout the coming year and beyond.

Please keep Judy Hill and her extended family in your prayers as Judy's brother, Dwayne Mackey is seriously ill in California. He appears to be nearing the end of his battle with cancer.

Sunday Notes

Rejoice that Matthew Barron was baptized into Christ after services this morning. Matthew lives in Sedro-Woolley and has been attending with us for several months. His directory information will be published in an upcoming bulletin.

Please remember to bring cards and gift items for Tami Beach's care package next Sunday. It needs to be mailed December 28. Tami is having a treatment for her tumor from January 4-28 at the Mayo Clinic.

Request from Cathi Adams: "My sister, Tracy, has been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. She is in much pain and will have surgery this week."

From Karla Williamson: "Thank you for your prayers -- please continue as I need to handle stress and worry. Thanks, Karla."

Ireda Tedrick, a former member of the church here, passed away at age 98. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lemley Funeral Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

From Jeanie Young: "Praise God. We had a wonderful trip to the Bahamas. Please pray for our neighbor's son John Bamonte. He is trying to get home from Annapolis, MD for the holidays. The big snowstorn back east has caused him to be delayed today."

November 29th Notes

Please keep Karee and Madeline in your prayers -- they are both home sick today -- Rodney Blunt

Please pray for my friends and family -- Evelyn Williamson

Please pray for my cousin Shane. He is going to have surgery on December 15. -- Lydia Williamson

Please lift up Christal & Rylee (not our Crystal) up to God. They are in a very uncomfortable situation. -- Craig Pitner

Jeanie Young's trip to the Bahamas went well. Friends had a nice dinner for them on their arrival.