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Fall Party - 2008

Here are a couple of pictures from our annual Fall Party. It was held at Mike and Kim Sayler's house this year. Although the weather was cool and rainy off and on, everyone had a great time! The guys had fun shooting trap. We also played volleyball. There was a variety of soups and chilis to eat, as well as lots of hot dogs roasted over the fire. The party ended with a long hay ride in the country.

Update on Bro. Weingard - written by his daughter, Heidi

Dad came through his 5 hour surgery on his arms amazingly well. The orthopedic surgeon came to talk to us and was very pleased with how things went. She was able to put his left arm back together using only one plate instead of two. She said she went through 3 drill bits putting the screws in, which made her very happy. His bones are very hard and strong. She repaired his right wrist with a metal plate. She also had to insert a pin, because the ligament was torn from his ulna. This pin should be removed in approximately 6 weeks.

Any wrapping and or casting on his left arm will be removed by Friday, at which time they will begin therapy. At that time his arm will be in a hinged splint. It was originally thought that Dad would only have 45 degree extension of his left arm, but the surgeon was able to extend it fully and therapy will be done with that goal in mind. The wrapping and casting on his right arm will be removed on Monday and therapy will begin.

The next 24 hours will be crucial as they cannot start to thin his blood again until 4:00 tomorrow morning. The surgeon was amazed at how well things went together. That was definitely an answer to prayer. The surgeon said she definitely felt the presence of God during surgery. The nurse said in regards to his brain bleed that she has never seen one stop and reverse as quickly as his did. They usually cause extensive brain damage. She agreed that it was definitely God, because there was nothing they could do to intervene. So A GREAT BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS. God is good!!!

Written by: Heidi

Urgent Prayer Request

We have a very urgent prayer request. Francis Weingard was in a serious car accident Thursday morning (October 2) and is in ICU at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. He has multiple skull fractures, a serious compound fracture in his left arm, a compound fracture in his right wrist, and 3 broken ribs. His lungs and heart are badly bruised. His left lung is also partially collapsed. His right eardrum ruptured, as well as a blood vessel behind his nose. It was determined today that he did suffer a heart attack sometime after the accident. He had been on a blood thinner prior to the accident due to his heart, and that is causing some complications now. The doctors are also concerned about infection. Please pray for Bro. Weingard and his family during this time. He is still in critical condition.
***UPDATE***
Sunday - The doctors are concerned about bleeding in the brain, and think that the artery from Bro. Weingard's heart to his brain could be damaged. There is also concern that he could have another stroke. This could, of course, cause serious complications. There is no sign of infection in the left arm, and we do praise God for that! Please continue to pray.

June 6-8th I H C

Our 2008 IHC will be held early this year. Although usually held in August, we are blessed to be able to have the Durkees and Penn View minister to us this year on June 6-8th. The services will be at 7:00PM on Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday morning at 10:30AM. Following a carry-in dinner we will have the closing service of the convention. Wish all of you could be here!

Goodbye to the Randels

 

James and Jodi Randel, who have been a part of our church for over 2 years now, are moving to Miltonvale, KS. We will miss them greatly. James helped out around the church wherever he was needed - especially in the areas of usher, and sound and light guy for our Christmas programs. Jodi was a vital part of the children's ministry, as well as being on the "Flower & Shower" Commitee. Jodi too helped out wherever she was needed. They added so much to our church. We will miss them and their 4 beautiful children. Goodbye James, Jodi, Josiah, Jeralyn, Jeshanah, and Jesherlah. Our prayers go with you. You are welcome home anytime!

2007 Christmas Program

Here are a few pictures from our 2007 Youth/Children's Christmas Program - It All Happened In The Country. The kids did a fantastic job presenting the Christmas story with a new twist. Great job, kids!

Pastor Appreciation Day

We celebrated Pastor Appreciation Day on Sunday, October 28th. After Sunday AM Worship, we had a dinner and song time in our Fellowship area. We appreciate our Pastor and his family very much. Thank you Nathan, Amy, Amanda, Nolan, Nathaniel, and Nicholas for all that you do and all that you mean to us. We love you!

Happy Birthday, Amy!!!

October 10th was Amy Bryant's birthday! After Prayer Meeting on Wednesday night, we had a SURPRISE birthday party in the church's Fellowship Area for Amy, our wonderful pastor's wife! We had a great time of fun, food and fellowship.

Showers!

Baby Shower.

Bridal Shower.

Vanessa Rhodes, who has been with our church from its beginning, is marrying a wonderful man, John Doyle on October 27, 2007. She will be the first of "our own" to marry in the church! Congratulations, John and Vanessa!

Francis and Alice Weingard's Farewell.

Francis and Alice Weingard have been with our church for the past 8 years. They have served our church family faithfully and well. God has seen fit to move them on to Allegheny Wesleyan College, but we hope they will always remember their "family" here in western Colorado. We miss you Francis and Alice!

Our Church Family.

The Pastor's Family.

Pastor Nathan and Amy Bryant, and their 4 children - Amanda, Nolan, Nathaniel, and Nicholas.

Our Church camp out at Soap Creek.

Each year, our church has a camp-out over the Fourth of July weekend at Blue Mesa. It's a fun-filled time of fellowship, food, and fishing!