Please keep in prayer Judith Harp, who recently was hospitalized.
Please keep in prayer Kendal Conley, who was supposed to have a kidney transplant this past Wednesday at the Cleveland Clinic. Her father was a match and is donating his kidney. We pray for Kendal and her father and their medical staff and we pray for a successful transplant for Kendal. We have been praying for Kendal for several years, since she had a heart transplant. Her heart is working well, but the transplant and the medications resulted in her kidneys failing. We pray that everything works together this time.
Please keep in prayer our LYO students, chaperones and leaders as they travel to QUAKE! Friday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 11. Young people attending are Addy Bundy, Kylie Boyer, Isabelle Philiips, Lydia Pearcy, Harper Bradford, Zane Taylor, Hunter Bradford, and Cullen Pearcy. Leaders Susan Taylor and Natalie Vogel and chaperones Trent McFarland and Grace Humble also will attend. The LYO has attended for several years, meeting other Lutheran youth, enjoying worship, different bands, Bible study, talent shows, and a servant project. We pray that their weekend might be fulfilling and that they have safe travel to and from the Holiday Inn in Eastgate.
Pastor Laura would like to thank Zach Taylor and Dena Morris for leading worship last Sunday, Jan. 4. Thanks also to our Scripture readers, Zane Taylor, Cleda Weddle, and Cathy Latham. This allowed Pastor Laura and Pastor Ron to worship with their family (although it's hard to worship with a toddler who's only wish is to have her snack NOW!). Thank you all again.
Both the new and current members of the 2026 Church Council will be installed at each service this Sunday, Jan. 11. Council members can be installed at whatever worship service they usually attend. Our new Church Council members are Jerry Jewell, Terry Holland, Tricia McClain, and Dan Wagel. The Executive Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. this Sunday. Pastor Laura will have the devotions at the Church Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Our first order of business is to elect officers for Church Council. Then the president and Pastor Laura will conduct the meeting. Please be in prayer for our 2026 Church Council.
Praise Band will return to practicing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in January.
Cat Bundy will lead Chair Pilates at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Frey Hall. Chair Pilates is open to men and women of all ages. These are gentle exercises meant to strengthen the body core and help with balance. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a light weight. Thanks to Cat for taking time out for us!
Thanks to everyone who came out to help take down the Christmas tree and decorations last Monday!
Our Christian sympathy is extended to Bishop Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt on the death of her mother, Carol Darcy, on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Please also keep in prayer Bishop Dillahunt's husband, Pastor Brian Dillahunt, and their son, Nathaniel Dillahunt. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Upper Arlington. Visitation will be an hour before the service.
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