Human life is sacred

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. This week marks the 35^th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision.

In 1973 the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion. Since then approximately 50 million unborn children have been destroyed (or more accurately murdered). All it takes for this uncivilized procedure of taking an unborn baby’s life is the decision of the mother to terminate it. Due to economic pressures, the stress of living, or even the matter of inconvenience, an unborn child’s life can be “legally” ended. It may sound like a clean and simple solution except for the consequences that the mother suffers. Research studies have shown the devastating affect upon the mind, body, and spirit of the mother.

Many mothers are living with the guilt of an abortion. We must be reminded of God’s love and grace available for even these situations.

Our constitution guarantees our inalienable rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The Bible specifically explains that humans are created in the image of God. It is this last statement which makes and defines that human life is sacred.

Prayer Petitions

Chris Walker’s father-in-law and aunt passed away last week. George York is in New Castle Hospital. Fred Favorite battling cancer and his wife’s mother, Phyllis DeVinney. Elsie Hall. Michael Stomm. Margaret Beeson. Mary Holcomb. Marilyn Burgess. Ernie and Faye Barnard. Jody Carnes. Terry York. Wade Fletcher. Susan Combes. Moriah Stout. Marie Wilson. Albert Pence. Joetta Wilkinson. Don Talbott. Henry Overbay. Nick Paul. Mark Ballenger. Olive Bruner. Adam Pinnick. Olive Berkebile. Amazing Angels Child Care Ministry. Hailey Blevins. Jan Townsend. Rex Anderson. Persecuted Christians.

Missionaries: Robert Pickle- Set Free Ministries. Dan & Sheri Miller. Dana Harding. Daniel Duke. Bob & Janet Miller. Dee Sudnig. Lindell & Kay Browning. Bill & Kay Swesay. Ken & Linda Walker. Greg & Amy Crofford. Wayne & Connie LaForce. Mark Ryan. Dan & Margaret Clark. Scott and Emily Armstrong. Kathy Matson.

Nursing Home: Bonnie McLain. Phyllis Lambert. Franklin White. Rev. R.C. Boynton

News, 01/20/08

Nazarene Pastor appears on Jay Leno. Newall (California) Church of the Nazarene Pastor Greg Garman appeared on the January 10 episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. This evening we’ll show the comedy segment of the Priest, Rabbi, and Minister.

Incredible is the name of the presentation in this evening’s service with Louis Giglio. You will not want to miss this message. Come to have your heart inspired and your mind blown away with a message that will make a difference in your perspective of living the Christian life.

Small Group Discipleship is every Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. We are either to make disciples or be discipled. This study gets down to the basic ingredients of living a meaningful and victorious Christian life.

Read through the Word calendar is available for those who wish to read through the Bible systematically.

Winter Jam 2008 Tour is Saturday, January 26^th, the teens and college/career will leave the church for the Cincinnati trip at 2:00 p.m. This is open for anyone. Please let Carolyn know if you’re planning to go. Cost $10 plus meals.

Valentine spaghetti and chili supper is a teen fundraiser planned for Saturday, February 9, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you are able to donate some of the ingredients, there will be a sign-up sheet next week.

Though we have “Sight and Sound Fund” to purchase new sound and video equipment, we still need to pay our building fund. Help out with our new equipment, but don’t forget our monthly building fund payment. Our debt for our property loan is $85,580.66. Our current loan payment is $728.77 each month. Your faithful giving is appreciated.

Recycle your computer printer cartridges Bring them to the church and place them in the white box in the foyer. These are sent to a company for recycling in return for a fund raising check.

Thanks, Mike, for installing cabinets at the OutPost, and Nancy and Susie for organizing the OutPost kitchen.

Church Calendar at a Glance:
Today: Indescribable with Giglio, 6:00 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 26^th: Winter Jam in Cincinnati
Sat. Feb. 9^th: Valentine and Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

January Finances
MONTHLY GIVING	Received last Sunday the 13th	Received so far for the Month	Goal  for the Month
Tithes and Offerings	2,731.52	3,678.40	6,000.00
Building Fund Loan	227.00	364.00	728.77
Missions	95.00	140.00	300.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

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