Newsletter, 1/17/2020

1/19/2020 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez

FOCUS
BELOWOVER ON UNDERABOVE
TEMPORARY ETERNAL THINGS FLEETING
THE ETERNAL GIFT
GENESISJOB Romans 6:23 MATTHEWMARK

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free
gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus
” Romans 6:23

Sermon Guide

Upcoming Events

January

  • 18 Co-ed Baby Shower honoring Eddie & Vicki Vargas 1 pm / Family Room Eddie & Vicki are expecting a boy. They are registered at Target and Amazon.
  • 19 Travelers Motel / 2:30 pm
  • 20 Office Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • 26 Monthly Potluck / after worship / Family Room

February

  • 4 Monthly Singing / 7 pm / East Elvin, Stockton
  • 8 Sweethearts Dinner / 5:30 pm / Family Room
    $20 per couple / Tickets available at Connection Center
  • 11 Senior Saints Potluck / noon / Oakdale
  • 16 Travelers Motel / 2:30 pm
  • 23 Monthly Potluck / after worship / Family Room
  • 23 Annual Meeting / 2 pm / Family Room
  • 23-Mar 1 Family Promise

Notes and Reminders

Opportunities to Make a Difference

1. Items for Nicole & Family: Nicole and her two sons, former Family Promise guests, have gotten their own home and are in need of several items including pots and pans, food, and a dresser. If you can help with any of these items, please contact Barbara Biard.

2. Clothes Closet needs:
Men’s t-shirts – all sizes (no white please)
Men’s jeans – sizes 32-38
Men’s shoes – size 10 and up
Women’s clothing – all sizes
Women’s shoes – all sizes
Kids’ clothes and shoes – all sizes
***Please make sure all clothing is clean

Annual Contribution Reports

The annual Contribution Reports will be available in the Connection Center on Sunday, January 19th
& Sunday, January 26th. Any reports not picked up by the 26th will be mailed on January 27th.

Lady’s Committee Fundraiser

The Ladies Committee is selling costume accessories for the Sweethearts Dinner. They are available at the Connection Center.

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

Oleta Pruitt – wants to focus on the positive
Carole Long – more tests & appointments
Bill Harding – recovering from a stroke
Traci McEnery – back problems
Ron Kemper – recovering from surgery
Suzi Tornberg – neighbor Mike hospitalized after heart stopped
Lee & Sheila Walls – friends William & Lindsay having marital problems
David Tostado – having procedure on neck Feb 12
Barb Biard – Becca struggling with anxiety & depression; Mary Ellen having breathing problems
Buddy Gray – recovering from knee replacement surgery
Lee Boydstun – daughter Cindy still leaking brain fluid
Paula Meler – son Jackson being deployed; Vinnie going to boot
camp
Jane Linder – recovering from surgery
Joan Quinn – housing for her daughter
Darlene Evans – requires a cast, currently in Senior Care
John Ford – daughter’s mental health as she starts new meds; son to be her caregiver
Sheila Walls – having health issues again
Darlene Wengel – broken ankle
Darren Ruskamp – recovering from achilles tendon surgery

Loved Ones with Cancer

Deb Barnes
Marianne Durso
Josh Leslie’s grand- mother
Allegria Rice
Lloyd Seagraves
Gabriel Hall’s father
Elene Patton’s father
Clementina Robles’ brother Joe
Linda Teixeira’s cousin
Jody Thompson’s son-in-law

Continue to Pray for Improved Health & Strength:

Danny Allsup
Tonya Barnard
Mary Benitez
Chris Brocco
Jim Calibro
Charlie Cook
Sherry Day
Darlene Evans
Sue Hefley – Hospice
Mary Ellen Heinrich
Vickie Laguna
Art Long
Carole Long
Russ Ortloff
Joyce Percival
Lee Walls’ sister Doris
Sheila Walls’ sister Margo

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