Wesley Homebuilders Week of 9/28-10/4/08

Youth Snack supper is Nov. 9

Thomas meal is 10/13 - Rice and Hudson
Pancake Breakfast is Saturday 10/11
This Sunday is FOOD SUNDAY - you know what to do!

We continue our study of "The Blessing" in two weeks.











Prayers



White's - lingering cold
Our national leaders
The economy and financial markets
Gina's dad - quad bypass heart surgery
Albritton's move
Alanna's stye
Prayers for Austin Massey's friend Derrick and his family
Gina's safe return








Praises




Walker Valley HS 1st place band competition!
All who have helped
Good Samaritans
Cub Scout Fishing Derby - good time for Tyler Massey and Mike
Brookshire's new fish!
Mike - travels went well, sometimes trying
Kevin and Melissa Morris and family - new job in SC, dedicated Scouting family
Williams Brookshire's cast is off!











Celebrations


Ed and Kathy's anniversary is 10/21
Zack Klohs' birthday is October 16

Prayer Request - Gina's Father

Gina's dad will be having a double bypass in the morning. Please pray for travel mercies for Gina, that she get there swiftly and safely; for peace of mind for her mother who is very stressed, and for a good outcome and quick healing for her father.

Also, Pat will now have to juggle the harried Saturday schedule alone, so keep him in your prayers too!

Jenn

Mark Rice's Dad

Just wanted to pass this along. I spoke with Duane earlier this evening; he had just spoken with Mark. Mark is in good spirits; he is relieved that his Dad is with Our Lord and is out of pain as his dad was suffering for a while now. Mark and his siblings are arranging a memorial service sometime in the future to honor his dad and we'll keep everyone up to date.

Stan and Jenn

Prayer Request

Please keep the Rice family in your prayers, we just got word that Mark Rice's father passed away over the weekend. We will let you know when we have any details, but for now we can offer our prayers and support to the entire family.

Wesley Homebuilders newsletter 9/14/08 - 9/20/08

Youth Snack supper is Nov. 9

Gina and Julie are up to pack up food Wednesday 9/24/08











Prayers



Stan - feeling poorly
Swinks's move
Stephen Stanzel - problems with eyes
travel mercies - Duane
31 people who lost their jobs at TMB
Cub Scout hike parents
Ike victims
Girl Scout camping
Kristi Klohs' driver's permit
Gina - stressed and overwhelmed







Praises




Shepard Ministry!
Swink's move
Boy Scout Raft race
Cub Scout hike
helping hands at Pancake Breakfast
Youth Service
Massey guys good with Mike away
Lonna Stalcup - visitor
Judy and James Ross - Pat's wallet rescuers










Celebrations


Stan's Birthday is the 15th
Zack Klohs' birthday is October 16
Sarah Brookshire's birthday is September 22

Class Mission/Financial Goals - Let us HEAR you!

Hey, it's Duane. I would like to get more comments, suggestions, and concerns about the whole service project/mission/financial goals thing from you.

I desperately need your feedback for two reasons;
1. I know that I am not objective in this matter.
2. We ran out of time last Sunday.

Please post your comments anonymously. Let your voice be heard here. Jenn has opened up the blog so that we have the ability to post anonymously, however, it leaves us open to spammers. So we are putting a deadline for anonymous posting of Monday 9-15.

We need to determine:
- do we want to make developing the church's property off of Old Freewill Rd our class project?
- what other projects would we want to take on - either as one time projects or ongoing missions?
- how do we decide? In order to keep from overextending our already overextended selves, AND be sure that everyone is able to contribute according to their talents, are there principles or key concepts that we can use to 'vet' our project ideas?

We don't want to talk the thing to death, but it's important that everyone can express their concerns and ideas freely, so this seemed a good forum. Click on the word 'comment' below this post, and you will be taken to a screen where you can type your comments. You can click the Anonymous button to leave your post un-named. Then you can come back at any time and read the other comments that were given.

Wesley Homebuilders newsletter 9/7/08 to 9/13/08

Thomas Meal is Monday 9/8/08 Stuzman and Hood
Pancake breakfast is Saturday 9/13/08. Please come and eat some yummy pancakes!

We have a critical need this Saturday: Duane, Pat and Stan will be leaving early to take our boys to a Scout event. We need to leave about 9:30 am. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO CLEAN UP. Jenn is on board BUT SHE NEEDS HELP. Call us 473-2783 or 309-8100 or email at sjksbwhite(at)charter.net. Thanks!

Trish and Christy are up to help pack up food Wednesday 9/10/08
Gina and Julie are up to pack up food Wednesday 9/24/08











Prayers



Gina's dad - heart attack - needs to get into see cardiologist sooner than 23rd
John - ill
Duane's mom - no insurance
Kathy's back
Walker Valley student killed in car accident
William Brookshire on first date with Pat (oh, and a girl...)
Sleep for Jenn
Travel Mercies - Mike
Unspoken for Mike
Evan Stutzman - teen years
Mark's parents
Stan business associate Lisa Gordenstein - killed in 9/11 attcks





Praises




Shepard Ministry
Chris and Trish anniversary 9/8/08 - 18 years
Jim and Christy anniversary 9/5/08 - 21 years
Wild River Retreat
CHS Homecoming Court
William Brookshire on first date with Pat (oh, and a girl...)
Helpful and supportive friends

Saturday's Retreat

Does anybody have a devotional teaching/preaching lesson they might want to "lead" the adults in after lunch? (It could be a workshop on marriage, prayer, fruits of the spirit, the beattitudes......) I'm going to lead the singing with 4-5 songs with the families. Afterwards, Julie K. and AJ Rice are going to do activities with the kids. The adults will need to engage in 40-50 minutes of something worshipful in order to fulfill the request of the retreat owners. I have some excellent sermons on my ipod that, if we are really desperate, we could listen through a "boom box". Anyone with an idea?.....anyone?.....Bueller?

Thanks,

Allen