As our eyes

Sometimes His love seems far away
But it is always near

The pain and shadow can cloud the sun
And fill our eyes with tears
At time we cannot see the path
Our faith acts as our eyes

Jesus knows our pain and strife
Keep trusting just in Him.

Tava Mazak

Sacrifice

On the cross
God gave His life
He gave his only son
To know our pain
And let us know Him

He gave us enough love
To end our pain and grief
More love than is seemed possible

But can WE bear to give our lives?
The old life rotting in sin
To give it wholly to Christ
And let him cleanse us from within

He died for us
Please let Him in.

Tava Mazak

News & Notes

POTLUCK: The July potluck will be at the Lange’s home in St. Charles after the evening service.

SONBEAMS: The Sonbeams will meet at the building Tuesday, July 13, at 9:00am. We will play dominoes and order Pizza for lunch at 11:30. Anyone is welcome to join us.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: We are studying from the book of Romans. Everyone is encouraged to continue to read the eighth chapter of Romans. We will be discussing the end of chapter seven as well as the homework question, “In Romans 7:14ff is Paul describing a life of frustration and failure in Christ?” All students are encouraged to read the eighth chapter and answer the question: “What determines which law we are serving?”

ATLANTIC CAMPAIGN:  The church in Atlantic will be having a  “Back to the Bible”  campaign July10-13. We are working to invite all of Atlantic and the surrounding area.  The speaker is Dave Dugan from Lawton, OK.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:  Remember to invite your friends and neighbors to VBS.  The theme is “Out of Egypt” and explores four Biblical families that travel to and from Egypt and why!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS:  Beginning Wednesday night, July 7th, in the auditorium class, we will be watching A Seminar Exposing the Myth of Evolution titled “Truth Be Told”. Kyle Butt & Eric Lyons present the materials on this Apologetics Press DVD.  Topics are:

1. The Existence of God.
2. Dinosaurs: The Poster Children of Evolution (Part I)
3. Dinosaurs: The Poster Children of Evolution(Part II)
4. Evolutionary Hoaxes
5. Creation: In Six Days or Six Billion Years?
6. The Fruits of Atheism

Kyle & Eric make a case for creationism in large part from the very writings of atheists and evolutionists.  Invite your friends.

SHORES:  There was a good group of 11 from Grandview at The Shores last Sunday and there were 15 residents there for services, too! Kelly did a great job preaching! A big thank-you to all who continue to attend these services to give encouragement and support to our speakers and to the residents there!”

Prayer Requests

MEMBERS

Jackie Miller is seeing well.

Mitch Mort’s work contract is being negotiated at school. Please keep in prayer regarding this process.

Keep Susan Mort in prayer regarding the right decision for knee surgery.

Please pray for Orrin Nearhoof regarding his dental work.

Mary Steele is going through a difficult time at her work.

Please continue to pray for Marge and Glen Stevens regarding their health issues.

FAMILY

Please continue to pray for Karen Belk’s nephew, Troy regarding his cancer.

Tom Collier’s dad is conscious again and taking chemo treatments.

Harriett Colton’s grandson, Andrew Graves, request prayer for his daughter Kayleigha Graves.

Gwen Duckstein asked prayers for her cousin’s, Lanae and LukeBruxvoort six-month old baby, Macy. If you are interested in knowing anything more specific, they have set up a Caring Bridge site – macybruxvoort.

Elaine Folding’s sister, Judy Kraft, has pancreatic cancer, and at this time it is all located in the pancreas. Oncologist will be deciding the best way to treat.

Please continue to pray for Samantha McClaran’s well being, as well as the family.

The Mort family request prayers for Jenna regarding her discharge and another place to live.

Please continue to pray for Barb South’s sister, Brenda.

John Stevens, son of Glenn and Marge need prayer regarding injuries suffered during a truck accident. He has returned to work, but still suffers with rib pain.

Glenn Steven’s sister Delores passed. Please pray for the family.

Jared Van Egdom’s father is out of the hospital. Please keep him in prayer.

Art and Nancy Wallis’ new granddaughter, Gabrielle White will be having surgery within eight weeks.

Prayer asked for Stephanie Watson’s mom who is having severe pain after surgery.

FRIENDS

Harriett Colton asks for prayer for her friend Robbie, who has cancer.

Archie and Lynn Cook’s neighbor, John McCullough, passed June 27. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Please pray for Bob and Gene McClaran’s neighbor Jerry Wurtz who had surgery.

Prayers are also needed for Bob and Gene McClaran’s race friend Frank Brown who will soon have surgery.

A friend of the Melvin’s, John was in an accident, and is having a hard time.

Jo Mort asks for prayers for the family and the situation surrounding the death of a young man in Indianola.

A friend of Mitch and Jo Mort, Chris Goodale had a recurrence of cancer, and will be undergoing a stem cell transplant in July. He will be out of work for a three month to one year time period for recovery.

Phyllis Mort’s friend, Jane Ellis, will be having surgery to remove the cancer. She will then be undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.

Jenni, a friend of Beth Potter is having health issues. Please pray for her.

Dale Burleson, Clear Lake preacher, asked us to pray for his granddaughter, Evie, who had Cyto-Megleo-Virus before birth. Evie’s mom’s name is Calley.

Iowa churches that are currently without preachers need prayer.

Looking for a job: David Colton, Andrew Graves, Rich Potter, Meredith South, Deborah Wallis

Expectant mothers: Danielle Duquette, Melissa Ludwig

Missions: Bob and Marla Housby; Mike and Diane Richardson

CALENDAR

• Jul 4 – Potluck hosted by Lange’s in St. Charles, after pm worship
• Jul 11 – Service at The Shores, 2pm
• Jul 18 – Teen Gathering at Van Egdoms
• Jul 20 – Ladies Fellowship 7pm
• Jul 24 – Marshalltown Ladies Day
• Jul 25 – Service at The Shores 2pm
• Jul 25-28 – VBS Bring your friends!
• Jul 26-30 – VBS-Jasper Co church 9:30am-12:00
• Jul 31 – Blood Drive 8am
• Aug 21 – Clothing Give Away 9am-12:00pm
• Sep 10 – Pray Over Iowa– Grandview