12/08/19~ Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez

A Journey to Christmas; Journey of Hope, 1 John 3:1 – See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

Sermon Guide

Notes & Reminders

December

10 Senior Saints Potluck / noon / Whitmore
14 Alexandria’s Toy Drive / 10 am – 5 pm Family Room
15 Travelers Motel
18 Cookies & Caroling / 7 pm / Parkview NO BIBLE CLASSES
22 Open House / 6 pm / Jack & Carolyn Hairston’s Home
24-25 Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
29-Jan 5 Family Promise

Monthly Potlucks for the months of November and December have been cancelled.

Notes and Reminders

Opportunities to Make a Difference

1. Alexandria’s Toy Drive: Bring toys! Toys may be dropped off Sat, Dec. 14, 10 am – 5 pm, or they can be placed in the red cans in the foyer.

2. Christmas Boxes: When families come to shop for toys, they will also receive a box with everything they need for a holiday meal. We are asking for donations of frozen turkeys, frozen pies, and other items that can be included for such a meal. Frozen items may be brought on Sunday, Dec. 15th.

3. Clothes Closet needs: Pants with 36” waist or smaller. Women’s clothing (smaller sizes)

Contact Info for our Shut-Ins

Jewel Cherry, 2117 Bridgewood Way, Modesto, CA 95355
Nadine Greff, Vintage Faire, 3620 Dale Rd, Rm. 25, Modesto, CA 95356
Sue Hefley, 3109 Iron Gate Street, Modesto, 95355
Mary Ellen Heinrich, Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way, Room 906, Modesto, 95350
Betty McGoldrick, 13754 Jasper St., Lathrop, CA 95330
Russ Ortloff, 511 East D Street, Oakdale, CA 95361
Joyce Percival, Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way, Room 4, Modesto, 95350
Jody Thompson, Stratford Place, 3529 Forest Glen Dr., Apt. 113, Modesto, 95355
Evelyn Wood, Bethel Assisted Living, 2345 Scenic Ave., Apt. 323, Modesto 95355

***Please submit additions, corrections & updates to the office.

Recent Prayer Requests

The Family of Faye Geiss – mourning the loss of Faye
Kevin & Randy Barnard & Family – mourning the loss of their grandmother
Sarah Sale & Family – mourning the loss of Paul
Suzi Tornberg – Barnham Family mourning the loss of their mom
Jody Thompson – recovering from multiple falls
Jack Hairston – brother-in-law
Pete Van Vliet will be having surgery soon
Sharron Hillman – moving to Sacramento; spinal & breathing problems
David Tostado – sister-in-law Debbie has an aneurism
Charley & Melissa Shook – traveling
Tina Vargas – struggling with diabetes
Buddy Gray – knee replacement surgery on Dec. 16th
Gary Patton – co-workers Tida who is a Buddhist & Elizabeth who is homeless
Terry McEnery – anger management; for uncle Steve to find Jesus
Steve & Lisa Edwards – marriage, family, housing & employment
Joan Quinn – daughter & grandchildren’s lives in turmoil
Gertrue Smith – at Garden City for rehab
Paula Meler – sister Cindy doing better following brain surgery
Gabriel Diaz – back pain; friend Israel having heart issues
Julie Vergara – health issues
Tamara Wallers – 14 month old Benjamin having trouble walking
Bonnie Greff – co-worker’s husband diagnosed with cancer; friend Kathleen under stress due to marriage & health issues
Crystal (Shower Shuttle guest) – in rehab after being hit by a car; friend Robert has terminal cancer
Twila McCullough – prayer for the Lord to take sister Sue Hefley Home soon
Willie Barnes – brother Chuck hospitalized; prayer for Willie to be able to share the Gospel with him