Family Matters - 7/27/25

FAMILYMATTERS - -  July 27, 2025

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The wearing of face masks is optional.

Sunday Bible Classes for all ages at 9:15AM

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00AM

Wed. Devotional/Bible Study 6:30PM.

SERIES:   SALVATION

Larry’s Sermon TITLE:  Believing, Knowing, and Doing

TEXT:  Romans 10:5-13

The Laundry Room Mission

Evelyn was a retired teacher who had lived in her neighborhood for over 30 years. She believed deeply in God’s presence in everyday life—not just in Sunday services but in slow moments like folding towels or chatting over coffee. Her faith wasn’t loud, but it was firm.

Every week she went to the local laundromat, not because she didn’t own a washer, but because she knew that was where she could meet people—single moms, college students, elderly folks on fixed incomes. She'd bring snacks, a thermos of coffee, and a box of detergent with the note: “Take what you need.”

She believed that God wanted her to serve. She knew Scripture—not just in theory, but in a way that shaped her instinct to notice loneliness, encourage others, and offer dignity without preaching at people.

One Wednesday, a young man named Marcus wandered in, looking worn out. Evelyn offered him coffee and made space for conversation. He was going through a breakup and job loss. She didn’t quote Romans or offer a sermon—she listened, asked about his goals, and shared her own stories of God showing up in her valleys.

Months later, Marcus showed up at Evelyn’s church. Not because she invited him, but because he said, “Whatever you have—I want to know that kind of peace.”  Marcus obeyed the gospel because of the example of Evelyn.

Believing: Evelyn trusted that God was active in the mundane

Knowing: She understood scripture and human nature enough to respond wisely.

Doing: Her consistency was her routine—consistent kindness, presence, and action.

In Our Prayers

 Amy Rossi, Deb Nash, David Stamburski, Bob & Karen Duncan, Tracy & Brenda Hood, 

Kelly Thomas, Helen Trunick, Larry & Elsie Marra, Connie Gambrell, Darren Barton,

 Dave Wood, Fayette Phillips, Sheila Bays, Ray Lee Jr., Ed Poling, Greg Yuricek, John Clark,

George Hamilton, Eric Witter, Dawn Seifert, Kacey Kohler, Soni Lee, Marguerite Wildman, Sharlene Stewart, Debbie & Jack Rathburn, Betty Pascute, Lucas Wildman, Lee Simpson, Belinda Collier, Amber Smith, Richard Maas, Marge Ullom, Ed & Beth Stevens, Vern Martin, Eric Alfred, 

Margi Paukovich, Art Bangert.

All who are suffering in wars (Mideast and Russian/Ukraine).

The families of the Texas flooding victims and all those affected by the devastation.

Vital Signs: Week of July 20, Attendance (24/45) Offering $1636 (avg. over 29 weeks $1232)

Happy Birthday & Anniversary!

 Phyllis Flask (7/31)

Dawn Siefert (8/5), Justin Smith (8/6), Linda Seigle (8/8), Vic & Deb Rossi (A. 8/12), Betty Pascute (8/24), Roseann Kennedy (8/25), Charleigh Wildman (8/31)  

Welcome to baby Wildman

Kannon, Kruze and Kixton now have a baby sister to spoil!

Congratulations to Kris & Charleigh Wildman on the birth of baby girl Hadleigh Grace.

She was born Tuesday, July 22 and weighed in at 8lbs 12oz. And 20.4 inches long. 

Congrats also to the proud grandparents, Ron & Pam and Margi & Chuck! 

Terry Siverd will be preaching in Larry Siegle's absence on Sunday AM, August 3rd.  Larry will be participating in an eschatology seminar in Michigan next weekend.

Our next Second Sunday Picnic will be on August 10th

Make plans now to invite family and friends to join us for worship and our picnic.

Women are meeting every Wednesday at Perkins on Elm Road at 10AM.

Food Pantry

There is a box in the lobby, please help fill it.

We are collecting non-perishable food items. Cereal, Canned soup, stew, boxed scalloped potatoes, mac & cheese, canned fruit, tuna, noodles, canned vegetables, pasta, and sauce.

SERVING OUR COUNTRY 

James Mitchell will be stationed in Australia for 6 months (nephew to Clarks)

Scott McQuain, Jorge Aros Buelna, Dylan Wood, Olivia Wood Moyer.

Inspirational Quote of the Day

The Church is not an audience to be entertained; it’s an army to be empowered.   

If you have  news for the Family Matters please call Roseann  330 394-2188, or 330-240-4643  email: kbigmommak@aol.com

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