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.
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
Loved Ones with Cancer
- Deb Barnes
- Kathy Dee
- Marianne Durso
- Josh Leslie’s grandmother
- Amelia Mendoza
- Jorge Mendoza
- Maria Eugenia Mendoza
- 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
- Martha Gomez
- Sue Hefley – Hospice
- Mary Ellen Heinrich
- Sharron Hillman
- Vickie Laguna
- Art Long
- Carole Long
- Russ Ortloff
- Joyce Percival
- Lee Walls’ sister Doris
- Sheila Walls’ sister Margo