New Hope Updates

Several of our members are in need of prayer.  The following are some updates and prayer requests from Bill Rogers and Ron Knight.

Rita sent an update earlier today regarding Bill Rogers:

Please pray for Bill Rogers this afternoon as he returns to Plaza Medical Center for treatment of a blood clot in his leg.  Following the procedure, he will come back to Regency Hospital (6801 Oakmont Blvd.) for rehab.   Bill and Jenny are getting most anxious for him to be home...let’s surround them with our prayers for healing!

 

And later Rita added:

Just a quick update...Bill’s surgery went well, and he will be released from Plaza Medical Center later this evening to return to Regency. 

Jenny sends “thanks” for all of your prayers and support!
 

Here is an update on Ron Knight (from Paula):

Monday we received confirmation that Ron has Chronic myeloid leukemia.  He is taking a target drug rather than chemo therapy.  Our next appointment is with the Retina specialist in the morning to check on his vision.  This is the doctor who alerted us as to what was wrong with Ron and got things moving forward. Then to oncologist on the 15th. At this visit we will learn how well the meds are working and discuss the steps to become a recipient on the bone marrow transplant list. This is the only cure.  The good news is Ron has three siblings. At this point we do not know when he will be able to be in crowds or return to work because of his compromised immune system.  Thank you for the calls and prayers!

 

Other news:

Kathy Fowler has visited our class for three Sundays in a row, so is now an official member of the New Hope Class!

It's a GIRL for John and Casey Nader!  Adalyn Rose will arrive in mid-June, making James and Kay the grandparents of 6 precious babies.

 

Jan-Kay Ranch registration/deposit is due by February 17.  Please let Emily know if you are planning to go on the retreat (or if you need more information about Jan-Kay Ranch).  The deposit is $20/person.  Dates for the event are September 27 - 29.

 

Please email biographical information to Ellen by the end of the month.  Write a short paragraph about yourself.  Ellen would like to compile a short album of introduction regarding members of our class.

 

The Art of Marriage Seminar is coming to Arborlawn UMC February 22 - 23.  This seminar brings a fresh approach to a video event by weaving together a variety of elements that help the principles come to life through engaging stories, real-life testimonies, humourous vignettes, and more.  The cost is $35/couple (includes two manuals).  Contact Nancy or Jerry Bristow for more information.  Register online at arborlawnumc.org/artofmarriage.

 

James' lesson on Sunday included discussion of Jesus' conversation of what the kingdom of God might be, Luke 13. 

 

Have a blessed week!