Sunday, November 23, 2008

Homebuilders Newsletter 11/23 to 11/29/08


Pancake Breakfast is Saturday 12/13

Thomas Meal is Monday 12/8 - Whites and Harrells

Yea!!! Our class Christmas party is Friday Dec 19th at Tako Yaki (old House of Japan, in the plaza next to Staples on Keith Street). Start time is 7 pm. Couples will pay for own dinner and drinks; each couple takes care of their own childcare. We will be doing a White Elephant gift exchange. More details to follow.

Hanging of the Greens is Sunday 11/30 at the evening service (6:30pm). We don't know if we have any specific duties so if you will be there just be available!

Next Sunday is also Fifth Sunday. No Sunday School; the all-church breakfast will be 9:30 - 10:45 am.

Chili Cook-off is Wed. 12/3. Sign-up at the welcome desk outside of Founder's Hall.











Prayers



Tricia's grandparents Zona nd Max Swink - Zona melanoma
Ed's dad Fred Stutzman - layoff
Stan's mom Edith
layoffs
gas prices
CMS Roboraiders - state competition
Christy's friend Tonya - 6 month old infant died in crib
travel and family mercies
Sammy White sick











Praises




volunteers
gas prices
Memorial Hospital nurses
India - kicking some pirate keister
Clark and Jennifer Bryant - baby boy Issac Nathaniel
Harrells passed Kristi Klohs driving!
Nathan Hudson driving - Duane made it thru!

And the big news _ Amy and Jason Hill had their baby!!!!! Little girl this morning. A new Iron Chef is born...













Celebrations


The Stutzman triplets, Logan, Erin and Lauren, birthday is December 3rd!
Jenn's birthday is Dec 17th.
AJ Rice's birthday is the 28th.

Sunday, November 09, 2008

Youth snack supper

Some picture Jenn grabbed from the Youth Snack Supper tonight

Pat and Mike messing with the salsa


The Feast

Allen and Mark working?

Homebuilders Newsletter Week of 11/9 to 11/15


Youth Snack supper is Nov. 9 - see the above blog post for pictures!

Iron Chef Homebuilders was a blast with 5 families participating. Congratulations to Iron Chef Mike Massey Crabby Rotinni Alfredo

We continue our study of "The Blessing" next week.

Thomas meal is tomorrow Monday Nov. 10th - Stansel and Albritton
Thomas meal for December is Harrells and Whites











Prayers



Tricia's grandfather - in hospital with heart problems and Tricia - strength to continue to help
Deanna's mom - foot surgery
Joann Turner - worried about health and finances
David Klohs and 50 others at Thomas/Bets - layoff
Other layoffs announced Friday
Stansel's kitchen redo
Brookshire's remodeling
Kelley's ex sister in law - lost a baby. Nephews taking it hard.











Praises




Rice's parent's - sale of farm and house went well
Iron Chef
Klohs' kids grades
Stan's dad Stanle's life and the help of friends
Veterans' tribute











Celebrations


The Stutzman triplets, Logan, Erin and Lauren, birthday is December 3rd!
Noah Harrell's birthday was November 4th.


Sunday, November 02, 2008

The passing of a great dad

Just wanted to let everyone know my dad passed away Thursday evening with us by his side. Jenn and the kids got here okay and we are all relieved my dad is no longer struggling and is with God. We'll be back Tuesday or Wednesday

Stan