Family Matters - 6/29/25

FAMILYMATTERS - -  June 29, 2025

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The wearing of face masks is optional.

Sunday Bible Classes for all ages at 9:15AM

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00AM

Wed. Devotional/Bible Study 6:30PM.

Sermon Series:  The Search for B.I. (Biblical Intelligence)

Larry’s Sermon Title:  The DESIRE for VICTORY

Text:  Psalm 39:1-4

It is interesting to study how believers in the Old Testament cried out in their prayers to God.  There was nothing “religious sounding” about their words!  Some of their prayers sounded more like complaints, asking God “Lord, what are you DOING?” with their enemies and adversities came against them.  What God wants from His children today is not to pretend that everything is fine, when clearly the events of daily life become an absolute mess.  Honest conversation with God has a healing effect in our hearts and mind as we pour our hearts out to Him and in carefully watching to see what amazing things He takes care of ‘behind the scenes’.   We go through the storms of life, knowing that the sunshine of His love and mercy is manifested on the other side of the storm.   We develop an enhanced sense of faith when we keep our eyes fixed on the power of God in knowing that he cares for our needs.   Christians also learn to ‘bear one another's burdens’ and to comfort each other during the difficult times of life (Gal. 6:2).

 In Our Prayers

Amy Rossi was in surgery all day Friday and it went well, but she will have a long recovery.  

Bob Duncan (VA in Cle. For heart problem), Tracy Hood will be going to Erie hospital on 30th for evaluation. Larry & Elsie Marra, Connie Gambrell, Linda Chopic, Darren Barton,

 Bob & Karen Duncan, Dave Wood, Fayette Phillips, Sheila Bays, Ray Lee Jr., Ed Poling, 

Greg Yuricek, Amy Rossi, John Clark, George Hamilton, Eric Witter, Dawn Seifert,  

Brenda & Patrick Hood, Kacey Kohler, Soni Lee, Marguerite Wildman, John Ramsey, Sharlene Stewart, Donna White, Debbie & Jack Rathburn, Betty Pascute, Lucas Wildman,

 Lee Simpson, Belinda Collier, Amber Smith, Richard Maas, Marge Ullom,

Ed & Beth Stevens, Vern Martin, Eric Alfred, Margi Paukovich, Dave Wood, Art Bangert.

All who are suffering in wars (Mideast and Russian/Ukraine).

Happy Birthday & Anniversary!

Brent Richards (6/30)

Carol & Larry Pierson (A. 7/7), Amber Smith (7/8), Maycee Garcia (7/20), Gabriella Chester (7/21), Phyllis Flask (7/31)

Vital Signs: Week of June 22, Attendance (20/53) Offering $1180 (avg. over 25 weeks $1226)

Congratulation to Hannah Espinosa on landing her first job as a paralegal at a Law firm in Cleveland. Hannah recently graduated from Grove City. Good Luck Hannah!

Keith is asking for cards to be sent to his co-worker Deb & Jack Rathburn

They both have cancer and have been on our prayer list.

Jack & Deb Rathburn

307 E. Cleveland Ave.

Warren, Ohio 44483

Our next (first) Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 13. Pray for sunshine!

Women are meeting every Wednesday at Perkins on Elm Road at 10AM.

Building Cleaning 2025

We need cleaning help for December

Food Pantry

There is a box in the lobby, please help fill it.

We are collecting non-perishable food items. Cereal, Canned soup, stew, boxed scalloped potatoes, mac & cheese, canned fruit, tuna, noodles, canned vegetables, pasta, and sauce.

SERVING OUR COUNTRY 

James Mitchell will be stationed in Australia for 6 months (nephew to Clarks)

Scott McQuain, Jorge Aros Buelna, Dylan Wood, Olivia Wood Moyer.

Inspirational Quote of the Day

What if Jesus was only as committed to you as you are to Him?       

If you have  news for the Family Matters please call Roseann  330 394-2188, or 330-240-4643  email: kbigmommak@aol.com

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