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V Praise God for being absolute Lord of history and the universe. V Thank God for Jesus’ selfless sacrifice for us. V Thank God for the great privilege of serving Him. V December Mission - SALT Ministry to Arabs (www.SALTimpact.com) V Family of Lafe Armstrong - services were held Wednesday celebrating his life. V Betty Fenner - beginning to receive Hospice Care at her nursing home. V Ed Fenner - recovered from COVID. V Connie Holland - hospitalized again for COPD; mother of Brittany McRoberts. V Dayne Michael - hospitalized briefly last week for chest pains; no blockage found; to have an echocardiogram soon. V Tom’s Study & Planning retreat - Monday through Wednesday afternoon.  Pray for wisdom, insight, & direction as he prepares for 2022. V Continued prayer:  Karen Armstrong, Bill Ball,  Linda Barnes, Mary Birchfield, Jack Cottrell,    Russell Elam, Dennis Forsythe, Blanche Grooms, Eddie Highfield, Ruth Hobson, Ken Holtclaw, Craig  Hornberger, Doug Ingram, Jacob Jackson, Isaiah Lamb, April & Brett  Logan, Mary Beth Louderback, Casey Malone, Sandy Manning, Lloyd & Charlene McQuery, Carol Preece, Lori Scott, Vicki Vogel, Dee Werline.

Praise God as the source of truth and light. Praise God for reaching out to have a relationship with us. Thank God that through the Bible and the sacrifice of Jesus, we can be restored to Him. Thank God for the minds He has given us to think and discern. Pray for courage to live by God’s standards rather than the world’s. November Mission - Persecuted Christians Lafe & Karen Armstrong - Lafe had a treatment last week; Karen recovering from blood clot; now in Adams Co. Manor. Bill Ball - more infection; will do some cleansing      tomorrow; surgery will be in 6 - 8 weeks. Phillip Ball (Bill’s son), Brittany McRoberts, Brittany Whalen - COVID. David & Lauren Tatman - mostly recovered from COVID. Dan & Angela Rothwell - Dan home from hospital; both slowly recovering; Angela still has some   dizziness. Mary Beth Louderback - complications from     cancer; running a high fever; aunt of Derek Pence Casey Malone - 2nd brain operation Nov. 17. Clarence & Mary Birchfield - COVID; he is in the     hospital; she is home; Josh Souder’s             grandparents. Continued prayer is on the prayer board.

Praise God as the source of truth and light. Praise God for reaching out to have a relationship with us. Thank God that through the Bible and the sacrifice of Jesus, we can be restored to Him. Thank God for the minds He has given us to think and discern. Pray for courage to live by God’s standards rather than the world’s. November Mission - Persecuted Christians Lafe & Karen Armstrong - Lafe postponed his last treatment; Karen in Christ Hospital  with a blood clot in her chest. Bill Ball - Wed.’s surgery (aspiration on his hip) went well; will have hip replacement on Nov.8. Dennis Forsythe - next test in early November. Doug Ingram - at U.C. West Chester; surgery Wed.; given blood due to internal bleeding. Betty Fenner - back at Crestwood Ridge. April Logan - heart valve leak to be treated with meds; no surgery necessary. Brett Logan - diagnosed with Epilepsy. Lynn Mitchell - much improved; was moved to Ohio Valley Manor Thursday for rehab. Dan Rothwell- COVID and pneumonia; improving; requiring less oxygen. Family of Bud Semple - service was Wednesday. Family of Ray Hughes - graveside service was Thursday. Continued prayer:  Bob Bihl, Roger Bolender, Jack Cottrell, Ed Fenner, Blanche Grooms, Rick & Ruth Hobson, Ken Holtclaw, Craig Hornberger, Jacob Jackson, Juanita Kelly, Sandy Manning, Lloyd & Charlene McQuery, Lori Scott, Vicki Vogel, Dee Werline.

Praise God as the source of truth and light. Praise God for reaching out to have a relationship with us. Thank God that through the Bible and the sacrifice of Jesus, we can be restored to Him. Pray for courage to live by God’s standards rather than the world’s. Oct. Mission - Christian Workers, (Matt. 9:37-38) Bill Ball - to have aspiration on his hip Wednesday, & another hip replacement on Nov. 8. Dennis Forsythe - next test in early November. Doug Ingram - still very weak; UC Hosp.; friend of Kay McWain. Betty Fenner - major heart concerns. April Logan - appointment at the Heart Institute on Tuesday for a leaking heart valve. Brett Logan - diagnosed with Epilepsy. Lynn Mitchell - COVID & pneumonia; ICU at UC Hosp.; sister of Kevin Woollard. Kenny Holtclaw - COVID & pneumonia; brother of Angela Rothwell. Continued prayer:  Lafe & Karen Armstrong, Bob Bihl, Roger Bolender, Jack Cottrell, Ed Fenner, Blanche Grooms, Rick & Ruth Hobson, Ken Holtclaw, Craig Hornberger, Jacob Jackson, Juanita Kelly, Sandy Manning, Lloyd & Charlene McQuery, Lori Scott, Bud Semple, Bernice Smith, Rosie Tolle, Vicki Vogel, Dee Werline.

Praise God as the source of truth and light. Praise God for reaching out to have a relationship with us. Thank God that through the Bible and the sacrifice of Jesus, we can be restored to Him. Pray for a positive, productive, and life-changing fall season at Bethlehem. October Mission - Christian Workers                                                             (Matthew 9:37-38) Karen Armstrong - Adams Co. Manor; very weak. Bill Ball - to have aspiration on his hip Oct. 27, & another hip replacement on Nov. 8. Rob Davis - had out patient surgery Tuesday to break up a large kidney stone. Bob Smith - progressing well and doing more, but not able to leave Bernice for long. Dennis Forsythe - initial diagnosis: ALS; possible second opinion. Doug Ingram - back in hospital, weakened by his cancer & blood loss; friend of Kay McWain. Bud Semple - last scan showed no cancer; will continue precautionary treatments every other week. April Logan - appointment at the Heart Institute on Oct. 26 for a leaking heart valve. Family of Micky Huston - passed away Tuesday; a memorial service will be planned later; Mike’s dad.

Praise God as the source of truth and light. Praise God for reaching out to us. Thank God that the Bible is completely applicable & reliable to guide our lives today. Pray for a positive, productive, and life-changing fall season at Bethlehem. Oct. Mission - Christian Workers (Matt. 9:37-38) Karen Armstrong - admitted to Adams Co. Manor to rebuild her strength. Bill Ball - to have aspiration on his hip Oct. 27, & another hip replacement on Nov. 8. Bernice Smith - receiving Hospice assistance at home. Ed & Betty Fenner - settling into Crestwood Ridge nursing facility. Vicki Vogel - successful ear surgery last week to remove infected tissue; recovering at home.  Skylar Murray - out of the hospital; improved from COVID & pneumonia; friend of Beverly Bloom. Continued prayer:  Lafe Armstrong, Chesnee Ayers, Bob Bihl, Roger Bolender, Jack Cottrell, Blanche Grooms, Rick & Ruth Hobson, Ken Holtzclaw, Craig Hornberger, Jacob Jackson,  Juanita Kelly, Sandy Manning, Lloyd & Charlene McQuery, Lori Scott, Bud Semple, Rosie Tolle, Dee Werline.

Praise God as the Great Physician & unchanging Lord. Praise God for reaching out to us. Thank God for sending Jesus to rescue all of us in our ‘sickness’ (sin). Pray for a positive, productive, and life-changing fall season at Bethlehem. October Mission - Christian Workers Lafe Armstrong - had first new chemo treatment    Tuesday; to have a treatment every 3 weeks. Roger Bolender - continues improving; and starting to resume more normal activities. Ed & Betty Fenner - will transition to a nursing facility soon after she leaves the hospital. Bob Bihl - began radiation treatments for cancer. Micky Huston - Clermont Hosp. with pneumonia (but not COVID as first thought); still battling cancer as well. David Souder -recovered from COVID; getting stronger. Vicki Vogel - had surgery Thursday in Louisville; to  remove infected tissue in her ear. Craig Hornberger - recovering from serious heart    surgery and kidney stones; relative of Angela Rothwell by marriage. Skylar Murray - in hospital with COVID & pneumonia; friend of Beverly Bloom. Chesnee Ayers - checked for a possible blood disorder at Children’s Hosp.; now home on physical therapy; teenage friend of the Rothwells. Baby Charlee Davis - born premature Aug. 30; now home doing well; daughter of Dillon & Mariah. Family of James Jones - passed away Sept. 24; brother of Bonnie Jodrey.