Newsletter, 4/26/25

4/27/25 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez

Finding Christ in Christianity, Discovering God’s Word

John 1:1, ESV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Bible Study, Worship & Praise

Sunday Mornings – 9:30 am Bible Classes

  • Cradle Roll – Room 4
  • 2 yrs through 1st Grade – Room 9
  • 2nd through 5th Grade – Room 7
  • Middle School & High School – Conference Room
  • Adults – Auditorium

Sunday Mornings – 10:45 am Worship

  • Children’s Bible Hour for 1st-5th Grades – Room 2
  • Online: Livestream begins at 10:30 am

Wednesday Mornings – Women’s Bible Class – 9:30 am

Wednesday Evenings – 7:00 pm Bible Study

Ladies, mark the date:

Saturday, May 3rd and join us at 9:30 – 10:30 am in Holy Grounds in the Rumble foyer for Devo, Café and Connect. We will be enjoying a brief devo, enjoying coffee or tea, a snack, and the fellowship of others.

Women’s Grief Group

Mondays at 10:00 am, In the Conference Room
Sign up at the Connection Center. For more information, contact the church office at 209-522-7226.

Upcoming Event

Tomorrow April 27th

Potluck Celebrating Buddy Gray’s 25 years at Davis Park / after church / More info to come

May 9

No Alcohol Spring Paint & Sip Night Turlock Church of Christ / 5:30 – 8 pm Proceeds to benefit Agape Villages.
See Bulletin Board for more information

July 19 Ladies Ministry

Fundraiser, Saturday, July 19, 5:30 p.m. Save the Date, Spaghetti Dinner with White Elephant Auction. More information to come.

Current Pantry Needs

  • Hamburger Helper                   
  • Rice (1 lb. bags)
  • Canned Beans
  • Instant Oatmeal Packets
  • Peanut Butter (16 oz)
  • Jelly (16oz – 18oz)
  • Canned Chili
  • Canned Ravioli

 

Attendance Last Sunday

Bible Class: NA
Worship: 155

Offering Last Week:

Last Week:                       $4,608
YTD:                               $131,708
YTD: Actual vs. Goal:   +$4,430

Contribution Information

In-Person Offerings may be dropped in the brown boxes that are mounted on the side walls in the auditorium. Envelopes are provided for your convenience. Electronic donations may be made through PushPay or PayPal. See back of bulletin for instructions.

Security

If you unlock a door, please remember to lock it again. Other than just before Bible classes and Worship, outside doors are to remain locked.

Contact Info for our Shut-Ins

Nadine Greff, c/o Bethany Home, 930 West Main, Ripon, CA 95366
Mack Wilson, Valley Skilled Nursing, 515 E Orangeburg, Modesto, CA 95350
***Please submit additions, corrections & updates to the office. Volunteer and/or Donate Now Showers of Love

Donations needed:

  • Blankets
  • Men’s Jeans (sizes 26”- 42”)
  • Women’s Jeans (size 2 – 12)
  • Sweatpants (Men’s & Women’s, all sizes)
  • Men’s & Women’s T-shirts (All sizes)

(Inexpensive jeans & t-shirts can be found at Thrift Stores)
*We give away 20-30 sets of clothes EVERY Thursday.
*Monetary donations are also accepted
*Volunteer to help cook & serve a meal

Prayer Requests

Morning the Loss of Loved Ones
Jan Kleider & Family – (Joan Ortloff’s twin sister) – husband Les

Recovering from Surgery
Veronica Holmes – (Melissa Shook’s coworker) – neck surgery
Wayne Vanderford – eye surgery
Errolyn Springer – (Vickie Laguna’s sister-in-law) – open heart surgery
Vickie Laguna

Battling Cancer
Ronald Holden – (Melissa Shook’s coworker’s father-in- law) – lung cancer, stroke
Lyn Brocco – surgery 4/29
Cyndi Lindsey – blood clots in legs
Jay – (Susan Brown’s friend) – melanoma & lupus
Pam Langston – (Melissa Shook’s coworker’s mom) – Multiple Myeloma
Miles Clark – (Brian Smith’s neighbor) – colon cancer
Kenneth Little – (Dean Little’s dad) – prostate cancer has spread to his bones
Kari Weldon – (Melissa Shook’s niece’s voice teacher) – Stage 4 breast cancer
Phillip Aguilar – (Melissa Shook’s coworker’s dad) – multiple myeloma
Julia Galloway
Joe Jimenez – (Mary Benitez’s uncle)
Mike Corley – (Monte Corley’s brother)
Dessie – (Bob Hinton’s niece) – colon cancer; tumor is shrinking
Joey Conner – (Melissa Shook’s nephew’s wife’s uncle) – Lymphoma
Charlie Myers – (Eddie Vargas’ friend)
Reuben Tostado – (David Tostado’s dad) – prostate cancer
Margie Hawkins – (Gabriel & Rashima Hall’s friend) – stage 4 cancer
Jeff House – (Russ Wooten’s cousin) – lung cancer
Chris – (Bonnie Greff’s friend) – 17 yr old young man
Robert Wooten – (Colleen McBride’s friend)
Yvonne Wheeler – (Mike Ruskamp’s friend’s wife)
Darrell Christiansen – (Melissa Shook’s sister-in-law’s father) – prostate cancer, not doing well
Cecilia – (Kathy Dee’s daughter)
Ron Tredway – (Melissa Shook’s friend’s husband) – Melanoma
Billy Hunt – (Vickie Laguna’s friend) – stage 4 melanoma

Other Requests
Lew Wade – at home awaiting surgery
Bobby Harrison – (Gary Laguna’s uncle) – hospice
Natalie – (Allegria Rice’s friend) – newborn grandson awaiting open heart surgery
Zion Stovall – lumps on neck being tested
Lee Vanderford Jr – (Wayne Vanderford’s nephew) – depression
Nathan Patterson – (Wanda Patterson’s grandson) – awaiting scoliosis surgery
Karen Paulk – (Bonnie Greff’s friend) – grandson run over by lawn mower
Vic Hardy – (Kim Perez’s grandfather) – hospitalized with RSV
Selina Rodriguez & Family – (Melissa Shook’s coworker) – grandpa diagnosed with congestive heart failure & not doing well
Darla Wincentsen – vision problems in right eye
Melanie – (Cindae Hull’s friend) – probation violations; in need of counseling & drug rehab
Rex – (Bonnie Greff’s brother) – hospitalized with pneumonia
Tony Barra – for open heart & mind as he studies the Word
Alma Magaña – shoulder pain; son Mials looking for work
Enrique Robles – possible surgery for herniated disks
Miguel – (Elsa Vazquez’s grandson) – tumor on his gum
Terry & Traci McEnery – strength, healing & peace
Ethan Tornberg – awaiting another surgery followed by radiation
Kathy Dee – recovering from a stroke
Mike Hampton – awaiting HUD approval
Liberty Ruskamp-Woods – (Darren & Edwina Ruskamp’s daughter) – mental health
John & Sheila – (Gary Laguna’s neighbors) – health issues
John Russell – mental health issues
Brittany – (Dwayne & Michelle Ellis’ daughter) – to make better

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