Link to News Report About Missionary Doctor's Kidnapping

http://tinyurl.com/NCHospital

Dr. Bob Whittaker, a brother-in-Christ and long-time missionary doctor at Nigerian Christian Hospital was kidnapped a few days ago, then released on Wednesday. He was shot in the arm; his arm was seriously injured. The above link takes you to the story in the Christian Chronicle.

Notes from Sunday, August 2

Garrett Wier, Marjorie Easley's grandson in St. Marys, GA had an accident last Thursday with a cement mixer. He cut his index and middle finger badly. Please pray that the fingers can be saved.

Please pray for Becky Williamson who was taken to the hospital suffering from low blood pressure. Becky was later diagnosed with pneumonia. She is home resting and recuperating. A scan on Tuesday showed the pneumonia was beginning to diminish in her lung.

Please pray for the Gaines as they are traveling. John & Trish made it home safely late Tuesday night.

New Prayer Request
Please pray for Ben Williams, nine year old son of John Gaines' niece, who was found to have a carcinoma that had attached to his kidneys and liver. He is hospitalized after surgery at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.

Don't Forget:

Saturday 8-8-2009 Men's Night Out at Allen Hill's house in Acme. 4:00 PM: Shoot bows non competitive, bows available for those without. Will eat between 5:00 and 5:45 followed by fire side chat for those who would like to stay, pray and shoot the hay. Come and join us even if you're not into bow shooting. There'll be a good time to be had by all... Please bring chips or drink of your choice. We'll feast on bbq'd hamburgers with all the fixins, potato salad and a side dish along with the chips and drinks. There'll be iced tea available. You can come earlier if you want more bow time. :)

Sunday August 9th is 2nd Sunday, so time for our monthly Potluck after morning worship.

VBS Announcement

Vacation Bible School this year will be a one-day affair, on Saturday, August 29. The theme will be "Under Construction." Any donations of items to use as props or decorations would be appreciated. We will need help with classes on that Saturday as well as people willing to bring food for breakfast, lunch and snacks. See Millissa Macomber with questions. Thanks to Millissa for stepping up to the plate and organizing this year's program.

Notes from July 12th

From Jeanie Young: "Praise God! Leron Johnson, our son's friend who had a liver transplant 1 1/2 years ago, is finally doing better! Please also keep our neighbors, the Carabbas, in your prayers. John is in a coma and expected to pass on anytime."

From Becky Williamson: "Thank You for your prayers on my behalf -- it is comforting to know God has been petitioned on my behalf. Also thank you for your prayers on behalf of Terrie Taylor, Kamalyn Williamson's mother -- she came through her heart surgery well and may be coming home on Monday."

Visiting with us Sunday were Laurence and Pauline Coblentz from Fort Myers, FL. They will be attending a family reunion in eastern Washington.

Hazel Holden

Hazel Holden is now out of the hospital and back and John & Trish Gaines' house. She is now under hospice care. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Churches of Christ in the Pudget Sound Area of Washington

Having Web Sites

92nd Street Church of Christ, Marysville

Bellevue Church of Christ, Bellevue

Bremerton Church of Christ, Bremerton

Central Kitsap Church of Christ, Silverdale

DuPont Church of Christ, DuPont

Federal Way Church of Christ, Federal Way

Fellowship Church of Christ, Seattle

Holgate Church of Christ, Seattle

Kibler Avenue Church of Christ, Enumclaw

Lakeview Church of Christ, Tacoma

Madison Park Church of Christ, Seattle

Oak Harbor Church of Christ, Oak Harbor

Olympia Church of Christ, Olympia

Orchard Street Church of Christ, Tacoma

Port Orchard Church of Christ, Port Orchard

Port Townsend Church of Christ, Port Townsend

Portal Way Church of Christ, Ferndale

Puyallup Church of Christ, Puyallup

Sea-Tac Church of Christ, Burien

Skagit Valley Church of Christ, Burlington

Southside Church of Christ, Seattle

Tacoma Church of Christ , Tacoma

Woodinville Church of Christ, Woodinville

Note: Congregations listed identify themselves as churches of Christ. To the best of our knowledge that identification is accurate, but in some cases we do not have personal knowledge of the churches so no endorsement is implied by this listing.

Health Notes

Ruth Lake Wilkison went home from the hospital today after having a pacemaker implanted yesterday. She was feeling better already, but will return for some outpatient tests and possibly another procedure next week.

Hazel Holden (Trish Gaines' mother) is still hospitalized at United General in Sedro-Woolley. She is taking IV antibiotics for infection as well as treatment for dehydration.

Please keep both Ruth Lake and Hazel in your prayers.