Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
It was nice on Sunday to share a laying on of hands over our pianist Michael Snyder as he anticipated his surgery today for a broken finger. Michael will be out of action for the next two months recovering. In the mean time, we will be inviting temporary pianists to fill-in. Please keep Michael in your prayers as he heals.  
 
Marina Arredondo has joined our staff in the nursery. Marina is currently a student at Mesa Community College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. Our Nursery Team Committee has really stepped up to fill the gap while we have been interviewing to fill these positions. Thank you for caring so much about our little ones and guiding the process of making our nursery the best it can be.  
 
Rusty and the TAGGERS have arrived home safely from their California mission trip. Rusty reported that the kids did great, but the 15 passenger rental van broke down earlier on into the trip. They had to be a little creative in the transportation department, but once the van had been exchanged, everything was back to full speed. It always warms my heart to see our teenagers filling the front pews of the church hosting them. These young people are our missionaries sprinkling little bits of God's grace while enjoying each other's company at the same time. Again, please keep this group in your prayers.


Lee (my spouse) and I were shocked to hear from Lee's Urologist, that he found multiple tumors in her bladder. I have to admit that I was numb the day we heard the news. Lee has been struggling with her broken ankle (which is getting better) but the diagnosis of Bladder Cancer came out of the blue. Lee will be having surgery to remove the tumors on Tuesday. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  
 
The gift of health has never been more obvious, especially when it comes knocking at your back door. We have many within our church community who push themselves through each day fighting pain and uncertainty that comes with disease or injury.   Please lift up in prayer the people that you know about. I, for one, can't express my appreciation for all your well-wishes you have showered upon me on Lee's behalf. I believe that this is what it means to be the body of Christ.  
 
Peace & love,  
Pastor Glen
We Need Shoeboxes - Can You Help Us!
We need 100 (or more) shoeboxes. You ask "why"? We will be starting a special project and we will give you all of the information in early September. It will be fun and rewarding and will PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD'S FACE. 

If you have a shoebox or two, please bring them to the church in August, and place them under the tree in the Narthex. More information will follow soon. 
A Few Announcements..



Seniors Rock Meals Of Hope
     Numbers For July 15-16, 2017     

Giving $4,244
Attendance 151
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5,540







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Readings For This Coming Weekend
Rom 8:12-25 and Matt 13:24-30, 36-43
 
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
5:00 p.m. Service Coordinator: Wendy Sontag
8:45 a.m. Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox

July 22nd 5:00 p.m. 
Set-Up: Dave Stelzner & Nicki Krafft
 
July 23rd 8:45 a.m. 
 Altar Assistants: Barb Landau, Ellen Towler
Communion Servers: Mary Myer, Delores Burchill, Sylvon Pielach, Nancy Stark
 Greeters: Michael & Nancy Stark
 Reader: Michael Stark
   Ushers: Joe Tedrow, Keith Hackney, Ron & Barb Vogel
Sound Booth: Josh Keck

July 23rd 10:15 a.m. 
Communion Servers: Jeanette Bailey, Cindy Bailey
Greeters: Art & Crystal Zander
Reader: Marie Renda
   Ushers: Darryl & Sherry Branham
Week At A Glance

Thursday
July 20th

6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock
10:00 a.m.
Memory Care
Service
1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible
Study

Friday
July 21st





Saturday
July 22nd

5:00 p.m. 
The Lift Service
6:00 p.m. 
TAG
8:00 p.m. 
The Forge

Sunday
July 23rd
8:45 a.m.
Blended
Service
10:15 a.m. 
Contemporary
Service



Monday
July 24th





Tuesday
July 25th





Wednesday
July 26th
9:00 a.m. 
Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.
SWAG 
8:00 p.m. 
Young Adult Bible Study 


Thursday
July 27th
6:30 a.m. 
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock
1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible Study		 6:30 p.m. 
Church 
Council

 Friday
July 28th





Ernie R, Carol L, Pat B prayers for healing from cancer
Gayle T prayers for recovery and healing from knee replacement surgery
Ron K, Helen F, Teresa prayers for healing and recovery
Greg prayers for peaceful passing
Fran prayers for strength
Mike B, Mike J, Lindsay, Larry  prayers for healing
Ethel prayers for improved health
Addy prayers for anxiety
CDH Babies prayers
Pat prayers for her new hip
Matthew prayers for continued recovery
Linda prayers for recovery from hip surgery
Tom prayers for humbleness with family, especially his brother
Rusty & Teens prayers for safety on their mission
Lee prayers for healing of her foot
Annette prayers for healing her sinus infection
Lee, Gavin, Robyn prayers for healing and those providing their care
Ermal & Paula prayers for life changes, more shows and finality with Ermal's MO property
Caiya prayers for employment
Calaya prayers for finding an apartment and moving on her own
Lee, Kit, Dee prayers for health issues
Linda W prayers for safe travel across the country
Fran, Lee, Norma, Linda, Louise prayers for strength
Alex D safety from all others that hurt him
Mia prayers for strength and comfort following the death of her husband (Charlie)
Mary & Lafe safe travels going across the country
Michael prayers for his upcoming surgery and speedy recovery
Kit prayers for healing from pain
Lee prayers for upcoming surgery and healing from cancer
Grant prayers to bring him to Jesus
Our Country Kids & Grandkids prayers
Sonny prayers for healing from heart surgery
Dolly prayers for comfort and peace from terminal cancer
Ahar M, Bill & Karen & Families  prayers for safe travels
Darlene prayers for strength and comfort following the death of her husband (Jim)
Dee prayers for healing following surgery
Herb prayers for healing from health issues
Amy, Sharon prayers for healing from eye issues
Sally J prayers for healing from stroke and quick sale of her house
Tom H, Sandy B, Kevaleen, Horace H,  Mark H, John P, Heidi, Michael, Becky, Paul, Kevin prayers for  healing from cancer
Connie M, Vicky K, Ruthie P, Don K, John P, Don B, Mike S, Dennis D prayers for healing from multiple health issues
Prayers for all prayers for those struggling with marriage issues
Connie M & Kathy S prayers for continued recovery
Families safe travels for those traveling to Arizona
Maddie prayers for healing from successful kidney transplant
Drew prayers for healing from addiction
Marc prayers for comfort and peace during time of grief
Amber prayers for guidance and peace with relationship issues
Spirit of Hope prayers for all who worship within its walls
Church Council prayers pray that they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Pastor Glen & Rusty prayers of thanks as they serve the church community
O'Brein-Hunt Family & Friends prayers for strength and comfort following the loss of wife, mother, grandmother

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