March 15, 2007                                                                                          Vol 3  No 11

PRAYER CONCERNS and Family News

Our love and sympathy is extended to Ernie & Vickie Kirby and their families on the passing of Ernie's uncle, Stephen Kramar of Maine last Thursday.

Joe & Rosemary Zerucha have requested our prayers on behalf of their nephew, Adam West. Adam has a tumor on his pituitary (base of the brain) and he will be undergoing surgery soon to remove it. Please keep Adam and the doctors in your prayers as he faces this surgery. They hope this will relieve his constant headaches. Thanks for your prayers!

Carr Conway's mother is doing well following surgery for cancer of the tongue. The surgeon also removed some lymph nodes for evaluation. Please continue to keep her in your prayers during this time.

Mary Harlow's daughter, Angela Johnson, is starting to feel much better and has gone back to school.  However, she does still have the cancer to deal with.  Mary appreciates all the prayers on her behalf.

Bill & Ollie Friend request our prayers on behalf of Bill's dad, Willis, who recently suffered a stroke. Also for Bill's sister, Jan, who is in the hospital with MS.

Reba Sain had a brief stay in the hospital last Sunday night - she was released on Monday. The doctors have made an adjustment in her medication. 

Heidi Thompson has requested our prayers on her behalf. She has been experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness. She saw the doctor and they have scheduled an appointment with a cardiologist for April 5th due to determining that she has a congenital atrial septal defect in her heart (a hole in her heart). She has requested specific prayers for the doctors appointment coming up and that she will not have to have surgery.

Hunter Hoagland did not have to have the heart procedure today that was originally planned.  The doctor's determined that his condition is safe and he will have a completely normal life and that this condition will create no problems for him as he grows up.  Hunter will probably remain in Children's Hospital tonight, please call before visiting.  The Hoagland's appreciate all the prayers on his behalf.

FROM TRAUMA TO HEALING will be presented by Linda Suhr who lost her 12 year old daughter to suicide four years ago and whose husband died a year ago. Linda was with us two years ago in our grief support group.  Her husband was blind, an amputee and wheelchair confined.  She will be the guest in the Senior #2 class Sunday morning.  All who need such "therapeutic lift" will want to come to the Fireside room to hear Linda's experience this Sunday morning during Bible study period at 9:45 AM.

THANK YOU!
We sincerely wish to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, calls and visits during Forrest's recent hospital stay and his recover at home. Forrest & Dorothy Moore

I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank all of you for your help and support while I've been sick.  I was released from the rehab hospital on the 7th of this month.  The hospital staff was very surprised by this.  When the Neurologists did an evaluation on me while I was still in the ICU, they estimated it would be at least 30 days from the date I was released from the regular hospital before I would learn how to stand or even speak again.  Within 10 days of being at the rehab center the decision was made to send me home.  (They kept me an extra 3 days as a precautionary measure to monitor the levels of medication in my blood).  The Dr.'s attribute what they are calling an "amazing" and "shocking" recovery to my fitness and health before all this started.  I however, attribute it to the multitude of prayers that were offered on my behalf and I want to thank all of you.  Moreover, I want to thank all of you for the support that was poured out to Amy and the kids during all of this.  We are by no means "out of the woods" yet, with outpatient therapy and Neurology appointments to come, but it appears as though the darkest times are behind us.  Thanks again for everything. -Justin McDonald

PLEASE KEEP these folks in mind when praying...
Heidi Thompson; Hunter Hoagland; Justin McDonald; Mike Myers; Jackie Siegfried; Marla Lynch; Corrine Chesser; Sharon Bunnell; Erma Swoveland; Marsha Franklin; Vaughn Herrold; Welton Shearron; Syd Newcomb; Candace Mullins; Carlan Dodson; Susan Ecklund; Gertrude Mackey; Becki Graves; Lyle Johnson; Sherry Day; Bob Hilton; Ann Emerson; John Lemoine; Zonelle Myers; Carl Battles; Tina Lovern; Helen Lovern; Michele Dodson; Jean Benner; Barbara McMickle; Chole Smith; Reba Sain; Carlotta Klein; Forrest Moore; Viola Robbins; Bill Youngs; Leo Richardson; All Military Personnel.

BABY SHOWER:  Honoring Kaci & Adam Cotton on Sunday, March 18, from
1:30 - 3:30 PM in the Fireside Room.  Kaci & Adam are registered at Target and Babies R Us.

COUPLES WEDDING SHOWER:  Honoring Shawn & Stephanie Abrams on Sunday, March 25, from 2 - 4 PM in the east lobby.  Shawn & Stephanie are registered at Target.

COUPLES WEDDING SHOWER: Honoring Lindsay Goldford & Tim Byrne, Sunday, April 1, 2-4PM, at the home of Joe & Jan Pickard. They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Crate & Barrel.

LADIES EVENTS:

• Get your friends together and plan to attend Colorado Christian Services' 5th annual ladies event!!  This year's event, with the theme, "Pearls of Wisdom", will be held on April 14 from 12:30 - 3:00 PM at Pinehurst Country Club.  Tickets cost $30 each and include an afternoon tea and an accessory fashion show by Sassy Stuff (the lady that sells purses at our Fall Festival).  Reservations are due by April 6, so call Rene at CCS to secure your spot... 303-761-7236.  

• We would be grateful for any donations you could give for the silent auction at the event -- anything from home items, spa items, jewelry, and items for men and kids. Life group leaders have already been contacted about this, so you may want to see if your group is planning to do a basket and donate that way.  You can contact Lana Stewart at 303-346-9010 about your donation or leave it in the church office to be picked up NO LATER THAN MARCH 19.  Thank you for your support of CCS!!

• LADIES DAY -- We are in the planning phase for our 2007 Ladies Day. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 2! If you would like to help this year, please attend our next meeting on Sunday, April 1, 4:30PM in the church Library. We'd love to have you there! 

INTERESTED IN SINGING WITH THE PRAISE TEAM?  If you are interested in being a part of our Praise Team, please contact Chuck Burke at chuckburke@yahoo.com.  The Praise Team needs a minimum of 12 members with a maximum of 16.  This will be a 6 month commitment and every 6 months it will be opened to new members.  Everyone who is interested is encouraged to inquire.

CHILDREN'S NEWS

R.E.A.L. KIDS Information Station 

Our Kid's Corner Table is located on the east children's wing wall between the First Grade classroom and the Teacher Resource Room.  It is called the "R.E.A.L. KIDS Information Station".  There you can find Children's Worship Bulletins, child information 
forms, etc.

MINISTRY NEWS

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES CLASS: Tuesday evenings at 7 PM in Room 137.  Please call Candy White with any questions at (303) 639-5560.

FOOD & CLOTHING BANK: Will be again on Monday morning, March 26, from 10 - 11:30 AM and again on Thursday evening, March 29, from 6:30 - 8 PM. Volunteers are welcome! Last Monday we served 66 clients.

COLORADO CHRISTIAN SERVICES: Please remember to purchase your King Sooper's and Safeway grocery store gift certificates. A CCS volunteer will be available in the Southwest lobby to assist you following each service on Sunday morning as well as before Bible class.  Please use the search engine www.goodsearch.com. With every use of this search engine, which is powered by Yahoo, 1¢ will be donated to CCS.

DENVER'S 2007 WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE:  September 21st & 22nd at the Pepsi Center. Cost is $65.00. DEADLINE for sign up is June 1st, don't miss out!  Please call Kathy Orsborn ASAP at home (303) 987-1590 or on her cell at (303) 895-1634 or call Candy White ASAP at (303) 639-5560.
FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED!

MAKING MEMORIES
Every year the Pepperdine Bible Lectures provide opportunities for special times of fellowship to rekindle old friendships and create new ones. It is truly a spiritual feast with stirring lectures, challenging classes, musical and drama programs, conversations and coffee breaks and finish their evenings with coffee, AWP pie, and friends. Make your plans now! Please visit us at www.pepperdine.edu/biblelectures 

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

IMPORTANT LINKS

Littleton's Youth Website ** Colorado Christian Services ** Mountain States Children's Home

New Beginnings Marriage Seminar ** Dynamic Marriage Class ** Financial Peace University

Church Calendar ** Hurricane Relief Information ** Send a Prayer Request

COMING THIS WEEK