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 Lenten Lunch at Community Church (March 25th)
 
12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Community Fellowship Area.  If you would like to help by bringing a dish, please contact Gussie Chappell at 282-0169.  Please bring food to the Community Center Kitchen by 11:00 am on March 25.
 
 
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Fireproof at the Drive-In  ~  March 27 & 28
 
On Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 a FREE showing of  the movie Fireproof will be presented at the Beacon Drive-In Theater at 2404 S. Division in Guthrie.
 
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Guthrie Fire Department fire truck on display and the band, Temporary Residence performing as people arrive.  The movie begins at 7:35 p.m.
 
This event is hosted by "No Strings Attached" a partnership with Beacon Drive-In and five area churches.
 
Please pass the word on!! 
 
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Community Church Singles Lunch (March 29th)
 
1:00 pm at Mary Coffin's home.  Grilled burgers (meat provided) and you provide the sides.  
Contact ilene Martzen to sign-up at 812-6335 or ifsmlight@aol.com 
 
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Annual Health Fair
 
Saturday, April 4  ~  8:00 am -- noon
First Baptist Church Life Center  (corner of Noble & Wentz, Guthrie)
 
FREE
health screenings for all ages...including:   blood pressure checks, carotid artery screening, diabetes, sleep disorders, body fat testing, blood typing, healthy cooking, arthritis education, stroke prevention, more.
Also available for a  $10 fee:  lipid battery cholesterol test that requires fasting for 12 hours.  No registration required so come early for this screening.
 
For more info:   LoganMedicalCenter.com     or call 405-260-4170
 
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Baptisms -- Easter Sunday (April 12th)
 
If you would like to be baptized, contact Tammy at the church office by Thursday, April 9th, 3:00 pm
282-1230 
 
 
New Today
   
Paula Bays:  I wanted to ask for prayer as I've been sick since Friday. I went to the dr. today and they sent me to Edmond Regional for more testing. They thought I was having a gall bladder attack, but x-rays didn't show that. They released me with a diagnoisis of intense stomach flu. Thanks for your prayers.  Paula Bays
 
Surgeries/Procedures/Appointments
 
Please pray for Don and Carol Faubion's granddaughter Shaye (4 years old), she will be having heart test today (3-24-09) at Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis.
 
From Gussie Chappell
UpdatePam has been having high blood pressure issues and some chest pains.  She has an appointment Wednesday at 10:00 with a heart doctor. 
Please pray for Pam Albright, Gussie's daughter. She is having some heart issues and waiting on a call to set her up with a heart doctor. 
 
Updates and Current Requests:
 
Susan Swart:
  Update 24Mar:  Susan's surgery went fine.  She is in Room 11 at Lakeside Women's Hospital and should be going home today.  Please pray for her continued recovery.
Susan is scheduled for a hysterectomy on Monday, March 23, at 7:30 a.m. at Lakeside Women's Hospital.     
 
Tommy and Ginger Patterson:
  Update 22MarTommy was at church yesterday.  Ginger was home nursing her very sore ribs. Please continue to pray for her recovery.
Pastor Larry was notified this afternoon that Tommy and Ginger Patterson had a car accident today.  They were taken to Edmond Hospital for x-rays and to evaluate their condition.  The hospital released them and they are now home. Tommy is a little sore and Ginger has 3 broken ribs.    
 
From Vickie Delaney:  a Co-Worker of mine, Rhoda Polson, has a 37 year old daughter-in-law, Mindy Emerick...mother of her two grand-daughters, just diagnosed with Cervical Cancer.  Please pray for total healing, and peace to all of the family involved.  Thank you, so much. Vickie Delaney 
 
From Vickie Delaney
Update 18Mar:  Candace Wheeler-Morris is a 24 yr old young lady, that I've known every since she was 4 yrs. old.  She has a brain tumor that is inoperable at this time.  Candace is having 3-6 seizures a day, and her heart rate is extremely high and her respirations are extremely low.  She is in critical condition at OU Medical Center.  Please pray for a miracle.  Vickie
We have prayed for Vickie's friend, Candace.  She has been taken to OU Medical Center with low blood count and she is not doing well.  Vickie asked for prayer for Candace and her family.
 
Carolyn Jones: daughter of Juanita Weatherford...she had surgery recently to fix scar tissue in her throat from acid reflux.  She needs prayer for recovery.
 
From Janice Stepp:  Our daughter, Angi, is having adrenal gland problems. Please pray for her. She hasn't been able to work this week and is a single mom of a 5 year old and a 15 year old. Thanks, Janice

From ilene Martzen: Update 17FebMy brother, Ernie is doing a bit better but are still unresolved issues. He did go back to work which is good.  Would appreciate continued prayers for a bit longer.   ilene
My brother, Ernie, is suffering from severe depression.  Yes, he has accepted Jesus as his Savior.  He confided to a family member that he is planning to commit suicide.  I ask that you pray Psalm 23, agree that he will be able to receive the mind of Jesus, and the peace and comfort of the Holy Ghost.  ilene Martzen 
 
From Pam Albright:  Update 11Mar:  Darci Update: Darci is coming home from Dallas today.  Please continue to pray as she continues her recovery at home.
Mary Update: I  just heard from Mary B and the PET scan results showed no change in the cancer.  She was having another test today, cat scan I think, and waiting on radiology to see about the radiation treatment.  She also has the double chemo today that takes three hours.  She sounded okay but you could hear the disappointment in her voice.  Please keep her in your prayers.
I have 2 co-workers that are getting ready to start treatment for cancer.  Darci Beaver is 34 years old and is divorced with two sons ages 6 & 8.  This is her second time through this, but she is going to have to go to Dallas for a least a month to have a stem cell transplant.  She could possibly be off work for 3 - 6 months.  She started chemo a few weeks ago and has tried to continue to work, but you can see it is very hard on her.  Her ex-mother-in-law use to keep the boys, but she is suffering from some health issues, so the boys have had to return to daycare.  Besides being hard on her body, this is going to be very hard on her financially.
Mary Bovino is older and a leukemia surviver.  She found out the day after Christmas that she has lung cancer.  She goes to the doctor today to find out when her treatments will begin.  Some of the doctors did not give her long to live and others think it is treatable.  She does not think she is going to die.  She says she feels too good and doesn't think God is finished with her here.  However, if it does worsen she says she is ready to go, because she has lost 3 of her 4 children and is ready to join them.  We are hoping that Mary will be able to continue to work, because she does not have any disability and after missing so much work, she would lose her health care benefits. 
Please pray for both of these ladies.  They both said they could not go through this without God and the power of prayer.  Thank you, Pam Albright
 
 
Prayer For Continual Healing
Bill Yarbrough: 02Mar: I start treatment  next week. Treatment will include chemo and radiation. Length of treatment will be determined by results from blood work and PET Images.  Cancer in the left lung.
Gerald Goss: 2 8Feb: Recovering at home- they moved home this past week! Yeah God!  The process of healing is a long one due to number of stitches, but his spirit is great!  And he is slowing starting to walk!  Thank you God!
Brenda Sykes04Mar:  Everything went well with Brenda's tests and surgery this morning. The cancer is in very early stage and doctor says it is treatable, also all vital organs surrounding the infected area checked out clear. Praise the Lord! She is in recovery now and has an appointment to meet with physician tomorrow in order to discuss procedures for treatment. Surgery and radiation treatments look likely so continue to lift her up as God continues to bring healing.

Vel Woodward has been moved to Golden Age Nursing Home. Until she can help herself better then she will go back to Ash Street
Christopher James 27Feb: Struggling with seizures. Should be going to doctor in a week. 
Billie Stanbro - Update 06FebBillie and Joe are going back to Houston today.  She has not yet received the treatment due to health issues.
She will be going to MD Anderson on February 9 for a clinical trial treatment.
Battling cancer
Dawna Johnson:
08Jan: Christy reports that Donna is doing well for the circumstances she is in.  She's doing a treatment everyday, alternating between chemotherapy and radiation, so the treatment is very aggressive.  They do a CAT scan periodically to check the tumors for increase or decrease in size.  It's a "wait and see" sort of thing.  Please continue to pray. 05Oct: Jay's step-mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  She is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.  She is a Christian and her spirits remain good.  They asked for prayer for strength because she is continuing to work through the treatments.
Jeramiah Norman: Nephew of Maria Wilson. Maria is asking prayer for Salvation.
John Flynn: John has Lou Gehrig's disease.
Eli White: Continue prayer covering for healing and protection.
Cameron Vincent: 5 year-old nephew of Linda Stewart, complications of leukemia.
Dollie Canfield: Continued prayer for healing of long-term disabilities.
Kathleen Elliott: Friend of Katherine Reeves. Please pray for healing and strength.
Dorothy Hellstern: Please pray for continued healing.
Charlotte Roberts: Continued healing.
Kasey Robertson: Tim and Veronica Morava's daughter. Please pray for continued strength and wisdom.
Jeff Vernon: James and JoAnn O'Neal's son in law. Has Parkinson's disease. Please pray for supernatural healing.
David Wilkinson: Update 09Feb:  David is the same. Please pray for healing, strength and encouragement. David Wilkinson still has the sores they come and go. The Parkinson is no better. Do keep prayer for strength and encouragement.
Jackie Yarbrough: Continued healing.
 
Missions:
Josiah and Crissa Ritner:  After a lot of prayer we haved moved to the States to be with family for a few months and then will continue with YWAM by doing a School of Biblical Studies in September 2009 in Montana .
Meredith Rogers:  Meredith left September 25 for a 6 month mission trip.  Her experience will begin with a 12 week lecture phase in Kona, Hawaii.  Following this school, she will go to a field assignment in Boulder, CO.  Meredith can be reached by email at Meredith@pldi.net
Lindy Conant:  YWAM: Lindy is leading a team in Boulder Colorado to start outreach for that city. They arrived in Boulder on Friday, December 19. Her stay there is indefinite-meaning I am not certain when she will return to Oklahoma for how long.  Cindy Conant  Lindy's email contact:  lindyconant@gmail.com
Lindy will be sending out a monthly e-newsletter.  She would love to send it to anyone interested.  If you would like to receive the newsletter, please send your email address to cjconant@okcps.org or conant87@cox.net and we will get you on her list.   Thanks ~ Cindy Conant
Jeff & Judy Hughes: Missions in Lima, Peru.

 
Please pray for strength, courage and the financial support of all our mission Workers
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Military Service:
Michael Dighton: Maria Wilson's nephew.  He joined the army, has finished basic and his initial training.  He is currently stationed in Louisiana.  He is not a Christian.
Jayson Riepe:  leaving for basic training (Army) and AIT in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, on Jan. 4.  He will be gone 17 weeks.  Son of Pastor Don and Jody Riepe 
Charlie Jones Jr:  Currently serving as active duty drill sergeant Fort Sill
David Wakefield: Deployed recently with the Marines.
Duane Huddleston:  Serving in the Navy in Pensacola , Fl. Son of Vickie Delaney
Isaiah Martzen: Serving Travis AFB, CA - son of ilene Martzen
Jessie Bosley: Was in Afghanistan - now in Florida .
Kandi Cox:
Praise Update 28Jan: Kandi has returned from Iraq and is currently serving at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio .
Deployed to Iraq on Nov. 4th. Please pray for God's protection over her while she is deployed in Iraq for 15 months - daughter in law of Mark and Lori Cox
Eric Partridge: Returning to Iraq for 1 yr.
Steve A. Roberts, Jr.- Update 27Jan: Grandson of Art & Charlotte Roberts - is now on board an Aircraft Carrier on a Mission . Please pray for safety.
Jesse Tehon: Attending West Point
Graduating May 2009
Chris Thomas: Air Force - stationed in Florida - Bob & Veronica Thomas's son
Adam Williams: Attending the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado - son of Bill and Lauri Williams 
Graduating May 2009
David Williams: Serving at Kirtland AFB, NM - son of Bill and Lauri Williams
James Williams: Serving in the Navy.
Brennan Wilson:  Brennan is home from Iraq and back at 29 Palms Marine Base in California. Brennan earned a meritorious promotion, which is a training promotion.  He has to have so many of those to earn the next rank promotion.  He is supposed to do that training and then go to Afghanistan. - son of Maria Wilson 
In OurArea
Community Church's Pastors, Elders and their Families - please pray for God's wisdom, covering & blessing for them each day.

 
Children, Youth, School Leaders and Teachers -
Please pray for God's wisdom, guidance and strength.

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