Our Guests last Sunday: Melissa DeMoss-Betty
Graham-Patsy Lambert-Donna Smith-Melba Sqamba-Trish Stephens
Our Family Encampment will be next weekend. This
year's theme will be, "Discovering and Using Your Gifts for God." This will be
a fun weekend and spiritually uplifting to all. Make plans to attend. On
Saturday night there will be a talent show. Come prepared to perform. Our first
devotional is Friday night at 8:00 p.m. and remember to bring your favorite
snacks to share during game night. Please try and have your money turned
into the office this week.
The Monthly Ministry Meeting today at 5:00 p.m. If you are
in need of a Ministry report form, they are located in the foyer.
Ladies, sign up to be a Zone
Coordinator for the year 2009. There is a bright yellow sign up sheet on
the bulletin board in the foyer. Sign up early to get the month that would be
most convenient for you.
The Senior Saints
Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, November 15th at 5:00 p. m. A sign
up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board if you would like to attend.
In the upcoming November
election, we
will be voting on a critical proposition to amend our California State constitution. Proposition 8 states "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid
or recognized in California." On Sunday morning, October 26th, Chris
will present a sermon dealing with this issue, and that Sunday evening we will
view a DVD entitled "Proposition 8 and the Case for Traditional Marriage."
Please make a special effort to attend these services on the 26th as we discuss
what is at stake for the future of the family in our state and country.
The Monthly Area Wide Singing
will be
hosted by the Lindsay Church of Christ on October 24th, at 7:00 p. m. For more
information a flyer is posted on the bulletin board.
Congratulations! To Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hicks,
who were married on Friday evening.
TWEENS
LEARNING TO BE A SERVANT
The
item needed the month of October is: Instant Potatoes
Cook books are still
available for $15.00 each. See Marcia Searle or Karen Garrett.
New
Address
Reba Lehman
848 N. Jaye St. #11
Porterville, Ca. 93257
Dave Ingraham
2950 E. Douglas Ave.
Visalia, Ca. 93292
Relay for
Life
We would like to
thank all those who were involved with this year's "Relay for Life." To
Marshall Brookey and Terri Jetton for their dedication and many hours of hard
work to make sure it was a success. To Dena Tallercio for helping out where
ever it was needed. To Ruth Cassidy for her fund raising ability and donating
the beautiful afghan. To all those who took time to be walkers and to Boy Scout
Troop #152 for making sure someone was always on the track.
With everyone's
financial help, we raised approximately $2,300.00 to go towards cancer
treatment here in Porterville. Also congratulations to Karen Russell for being
the winner of the afghan.
Teachers
Appreciation Dinner
"Thank you" is extended to
Rick and Sally Wall for hosting a wonderful dinner and honoring our Sunday
School teachers. Everyone had a great time fellowshipping and enjoyed the
Wall's gorgeous back yard. You are both loved and appreciated.
Thank
you!
I want to thank those who
sent birthday wishes my way this past week. I am always touched by the
expression of love and encouragement that is continually bestowed on me. The
past 15 years this congregation has been such a blessing to me and my family.
May God continue to keep you in His loving care. Karen
Family News and Prayers Needed:
Wilma
Davis was
taken to Sierra View and then released. The doctors are running tests
concerning her heart- Joy Graham, the friend of Beth Newton's, is doing
much better-Dave Ingraham has been moved to Chaste Tree Care Faculty in
Visalia.
We
extend sympathy and condolences to the Tallerico family with the loss of Sean's
grandfather, Jim Pryor.
In
Your Continued Prayers:
Carline
Baur-Debbie Berry-Melba Byars-The Davis'-Betty and Bob Day-Mike Deckrow-Dale
Fry-Jacob Fuentes-Margie Galbriath-Linda Gillen-Carl Griffis-Jim
Hawkins-Charlotte Hilton-Dave Ingraham-Sandy Larsen-The McCormick's-Linda
Moore-Steve Perrin-Liz Pruett-Lena Robertson-The Wall's-Gene Winters