Blood Drive

Kudos to Melissa Featherstone for organizing the blood drive. We had 39 people who tried to give blood, 24 people who did give blood and 11 of those 24 were first time givers. The blood center told us that they had never had that many first time givers at a church in Pensacola. Blessings and Smiles, Care Minister, Miriam

Please Help If You Can

We are in need of a twin bed for a friend of the church, contact Miriam

We are in need of canned meats, macaroni and cheese, and canned fruits for the food pantry.

Common, everyday things sometimes take on special meanings. A handshake becomes significant when it brings two enemies together as friends. A kiss symbolizes love and commitment. A letter becomes a treasure when it is the last one from a loved one. A smile is electric, give one a way.

Carmon is at James and Wade's home and can be visited after one in the afternoon. Please call Miriam and get the number so you can call before you go. Wade told me that Carmon would enjoy fresh flowers.

Warehouse Cleaning and Straightening

It is really great to be in our new building. The love I felt and saw in the church on Sunday was awesome.

The Care Team will be putting together the gift shop for the sanctuary. We will be putting together a one stop shopping area in the warehouse,to include food, toiletries, and clothes for people in need. Hopefully we can accomplish this within the next two weeks.

We have had many donations recently that have to be moved like furniture and household items. We will announce for volunteers to help move items within a few days.

We will be announcing a yard sale soon and we will be accepting items.

Our blessings are many, smile at someone today and give them a blessing. Your Care Minister and Care Team, Miriam

Praises for Our Lord

Joey Bishop came through his surgery well and his shoulder has been repaired. He will be recovering at home for about 3 weeks.

My sister Joan and I have been sharing with each other since she arrived on Tuesday.

The food pantry is in need of meats, canned goods, and macaroni/cheese.

There is about a dozen loaves of rye bread in the freezer in the warehouse if you are in need.

Many blessings and smiles, Miriam

Caring for Others

Joey Bishop will be having surgery tomorrow,July 18,2007 please pray for his healing.

Cathy Raidy needed a new recliner and Cathy Cason filled that need.

Yvette went home from the emergency room last Sunday with follow-up appointments concerning her heart.

I heard the new sound system in the church today and I cried.

Our God is an awesome God, Blessings and Smiles, Care Minister, Miriam

Caring for Our Pets

The Pet Care Ministry is in need of 3lb or 5lb bags of cat and dog food. When you see Cleo or Dusty Joe, please thank them as they do an awesome job for the Care Ministry Team. If it weren't for our volunteer ministers we would not be able to complete the many care requests, for that I say thank you and give praises. Blessings and Smiles, Care Minister, Miriam

Thanks for Caring

I returned from Phoenix with a bit of bronchitis and waited too long to go to the doctor, thusly I spent almost 3 days in bed last week. Thank you very much for all the caring phone calls. As I write this blog many members of the congregation are in need of prayer and healing.

Tina Destafano's Mother passed. Please put Tina and Shawn along with the family in your prayers.
Cathy Raidy has heard disturbing news from her doctor and needs prayers for healing.
Karin Anderson's Mom needs prayer for healing as she is in the hospital.
Carmon has to have another brain operation and needs prayer to help with that decision.

The Care Minister and Care team are only a phone call a way, don't hesitate if you are in need. Blessings and Smiles, Care Ministry Team