THANKS TO THE BRETHREN:
Phyllis and Susan Gerfen would like to thank all the brethren for their prayers & concern in the aftermath of Phyllis’s recent stroke, and to thank you for the flowers, cards, and phone calls from the various Feast sites; it’s been a pleasure to receive them! Please keep us in your prayers for God’s divine healing & help in the upcoming days. Thank you!
MIRACLE HEALING – CYNTHIA ANDERSON:
Cynthia Anderson reports the following narrative: On Thursday, October 4th, at 3:00 AM, I woke-up with severe back pain and throwing-up violently. I called Mr Millich for an anointed cloth. Since there was no improvement by 7:00 PM, Randy and I went to the emergency room at Liberty Hospital, and was diagnosed as fully septic. Three bacterial strains were identified along with a 9 mm kidney stone. Emergency surgery was needed to drain the toxic fluid that had backed up into my heart and lungs. Doctors and nurses agreed I was severely septic, but felt it was survivable. There was talk of Life-Flighting to St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. My blood pressure bottomed-out and it delayed surgery, while everyone continued to throw antibiotics at the bacteria and try to get my blood pressure up. We were warned that if I survived, it would likely be weeks to months for a full recovery. I went into surgery to place the stent early the next Friday morning, and I was taken into ICU shortly after. Mr. Millich arrived to anoint me around noon. Later, the doctor came in to say they could not find a trace of bacteria in my bloodstream and my vitals returned to that of a 20 year old. They continued to draw blood over the next several days and on the day I was released, last Wednesday afternoon, three doctors of Urology, pulmonology, and infectious disease came in at separate times to state again that they were simply perplexed as to why they still couldn’t find enough of a strain of either of the three bacterial strains to get a culture. They could not find a trace of bacteria! The lady pulmonologist said it was simply the fastest turn-around in her experience. Randy and I give God full glory and praise for his unmerited grace and pardon. I still have to have surgery to remove the stent and the kidney stone. Your prayers this past week, and ongoing, are greatly appreciated!
YES BIBLE LESSON CLASS – TODAY:
The Youth Bible Class will meet today at the stage, immediately after services, to cover Lesson #1.
SPOKESMAN/GRADUATE CLUBS SIGN-UP – BY OCTOBER 18:
This is the last week to sign-up to be in the upcoming season for Spokesman or Graduate Club. Sign-up will close Thursday, the 18th of October. If you haven’t already, please sign-up on the kclcg.org under the Resource Tab, or let Mr. John Wells or the Club directors (Mr. Millich or Mr. Jacques) know of your intent to be in Club.
CHURCH-WIDE FAST – OCTOBER 20:
Sabbath, October 20th, has been declared a Church-wide fast day. This is a 24-hour fast-day (no food or drink, no water) extending from sunset Friday evening to sunset at the completion of the Sabbath. Please check with one of the Elders if you are on medication or have a relevant health issue that might preclude a total fast.
TEEN ACTIVITY – OCTOBER 27:
On Saturday evening, October 27th, we will be having a Teen Family Cookout & Movie Night at the home of Taylor & Margie Jones. All teens and their families are encouraged to come after services, bringing a warm change of clothes. Bring something to sit on for the outdoor movie. Hot dogs & buns are being provided for dinner, with a popcorn bar for the movie. Please see the sign-up list on the information table for items to bring. If you have any questions, please see Mr & Mrs Bobby Jacques or Mr & Mrs Taylor Jones.
LOCAL CHURCH ACTIVITY FUND-RAISER – OCTOBER 28:
This is a reminder to save the date of Sunday, October 28th, for the fund-raiser work project (small area of roofing and some tree/brush removal) to help bolster our Local Church Activity Fund.
CHURCH SOCIAL – NOVEMBER 3:
On the Sabbath of November 3rd, after Church Services, we will be having a Post-Feast Social to include dinner and plenty of time for fellowship. For the dinner, brethren are asked to bring ONLY salad and hot or cold vegetable dishes; EVERYTHING ELSE WILL BE PROVIDED! Church Services (starting at the usual time of 1:00 PM) and the Social will be held at Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street, Blue Springs MO 64014.