Family Matters - 12/15/24

FAMILYMATTERS - -  December 15, 2024

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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 on hold until March.

Larry’s sermon title for this week and next week is: HIS Story is OUR Song

Luke 1:46-56

Mary had been told that she was going to have a son who would come to “save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21).  The name “Jesus” means ‘savior’ and His redemptive mission in being “made flesh” (John 1:14) was redemption, reconciliation, and restoration of all that had been lost from the time that sin had entered into the world and death through sin (Rom. 5:12).   The central focus of the earthly ministry of Jesus was that of being the “lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29) through His sacrificial “death of the cross” (Phil. 2:8) and His subsequent, victorious resurrection from the death (Rom. 1:4)—the very essence of the “gospel” (I Cor 15:1-4) that brings “everlasting life” (John 3:16) to everyone who believes and continues to trust in Christ by faith (Rom. 1:16, 17; Heb. 5:8, 9).

It is in this season of the year that—for a moment in time—the world is reminded of who Christ is and what it means to have a relationship with God through Him.  May each of us reflect and remember all that God has done for us and His loving nature who sustains us throughout our lives.

In Our Prayers

 Linda Chopic, Kacey Kohler, Bob Duncan (will be having a heart procedure at the VA hospital on 12/17) Kaleb Seifert, Soni Lee, Tracy Hood,

John Clark, Marguerite Wildman, Sharlene Stewart, Donna White, Brenda Hood, Debbie Rathburn, Betty Pascute, John Ramsey, Lucas Wildman,

Amy Rossi, Elsie Marra, Lee Simpson, Belinda Collier, Patrick Hood, Amber Smith, Richard Maas, Marge Ullom, Ed & Beth Stevens, Vern Martin, Eric Alfred, Margi Paukovich, Dave Wood,

 Alice Jean Stone, Mary Stottlemyer, Art Bangert.

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

All those affected by the recent hurricanes 

Sympathy

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Linda and Keith Chopic and Soni Lee in the passing of Ray Lee, Linda’s father. There are no services.

Happy Birthday & Anniversary!

Terry Siverd (12/26), Josh Espinosa (12/29), Lucas Wildman (12/29)

Linda Chopic (1/1), Margi Paukovich (1/3), Mark Glasgow (1/5), Brian Alfred (1/6), 

Stephen S. Flask (1/10), Gabriel Stepanianov (1/15), Lee Simpson (1/16), Layette Phillips (1/20),

Anna Richards (1/24), Steve & Phyllis Flask (A. 1/25), Gale Wheeler, Kruze Wildman (1/28)

Vital Signs: Week of Dec. 8 Attendance (27/55) Offering $1157 (avg. Over 49 weeks $1261)

Wednesday Night bible study will be on hold for the winter. We will resume in March.

Building Cleaning 2025

A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the kitchen for building cleaning for next year. We need cleaning help for January.

L2L 

Lads to Leaders sign up is under way. Next year's convention is April 17-20 in Nashville. The 2025 theme is “Meant for Good”

See Nic and Haley Wildman for more info.

Food Pantry

There is a new 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.

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

 SERVING OUR COUNTRY 

Scott McQuain, Jorge Aros Buelna, James Mitchell, Dylan Wood, Olivia Wood.

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead of me, God is already there.

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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