EUM Oblong

EUM Family,

Two notes in one day!!  Nikki Henry called this evening to let us all know that the Sr. High Youth bowling party that was scheduled for Saturday has been CANCELLED.  I will let you know if & when it is rescheduled.  Hope you are having a great evening.

I did start the prayer chain twice today.  Early this morning for the family of Ron Slane.  Ron passed away from cancer.  He is the cousin of Bekki Smith.  Later this morning I started the prayer chain for Wyatt Snider, who is the grandson of Carolyn & Jack Snider.  He has a throat injury and was taken to Rileys in Indianapolis.  Please pray for Wyatt is only 15 months old.  Yesterday I began the prayer chain for Ron Inboden.  He was diagnosed this week with colon cancer and his family is in need of prayer.    Please pray for all of these folks.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Here is a list of those to pray for this week:

Matthew Holt has torn his ACL and is need of surgery.

Friends of Gene & Mai WIlson

Gene WIlson – health issues

Terry Legg – cancer

Martha Holt – Praise, she was released from the doctors care this past week!!

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Last Saturday evening we held our first hopefully annual Mother/Father Banquet.  The Hide Out catered the event with Fried Chicken, Ham, potatoes, 7layer salad, green beans, corn, rolls and Strawberry dessert.  Pastor Howard led the triva program for the women and Nora Leggitt was the hostess for "Who’s Your Daddy" for the men.  Four of our EUM women won prizes for the evening.  Sandy Potter won a gift card to Kohl’s, Phyllis won a gift card for Backporch, Pam Henry won a gift card for Kohl’s and Linda Harris won one for Monical’s.  (I hope I have that straight!, I ma have Linda & Phyllis mixed up!)  Jerry Potts, Mike Bailey, Orren Leggitt & Gary Weger won the prizes for the men.  Each one received a gift card for gas at Caseys!!  Gary Weger said it might fill up their lawn mower!! ha ha  Over all it was a terrific program and evening.  I am already looking forward to next year.

EUM Family,

Is it only Thursday?  I think I have said that about everyday this week.  The good news is that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and next week will be easier.  So since I am in between grading final study guides and 8th grade graduation, I thought I would send you a little note.

Speaking of graduation…we do have some EUM youth graduating from 8th grade & High School.  Tonight is the 8th grade graduation at OES beginning at 8:00pm.  Our EUM youth will be graduating from High School tomorrow evening at 8:00pm at OHS.  So come out and support our youth. 

Good morning everyone!

I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that we will be working on the parsonage this week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday morning.  In the evenings, there will be people there working from 4-9pm, so come anywhere in that time frame that works for you.  The time for Saturday morning is 7AM-noon.

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Saturday, May 12–EUM will host it’s first combined Mother/Father Banquet at EUM at 6:00pm. This event will be catered by the Hide Out with a program to honor both Mothers and Fathers to follow.

Sunday, May 13–Happy Mother’s Day.  Baccualate Services at the First Christian Church at 7:30. 

Saturday, May 19–Sr. High Youth Bowling Party in Newton at 1pm with cost of $6 per person.

Sunday, May 20–Family Night at 6:00pm.

Sunday, May 27–Singspiration at DogWood Prairie at 6:00pm.

Sunday, June 3–Farewell carry-in dinner for Pastor Howard at 12:30. Graduation Recognition Sunday. 

Sunday, June 10–Administrative Board Meeting.  Annual Church Picnic at Sam Parr.

Wednesday, July 18–Swim Party at the Robinson City Pool from 7-9pm. 

Sunday, July 22–The Perrys will be in concert at 7:00pm

Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3–VBS

Wednesday, August 8–Swim Party at the Robinson City Pool from 7-9pm

Sunday, August 12–Ernie Couch and Revival will be in concert at 7:00pm.

The Trustees will be working at the parsonage on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9pm and on

Saturdays from 7-noon.  All help is appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Laura York following her surgery.  She is now in a rehab center in Indianapolis.  I have included her address if you would like to send her a card.

RHI (Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana)

4141 Shore Drive, Room 208

Indianapolis, IN 46254

Here is a list of those to pray for this week:

The Family of Steve Moyes

Terri Woods (Wanda Neice) – very ill

LaDonna Harris – cold & allergies

Martha Holt – Praise, she was released from the doctors care this past week!!

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Speaking of the Future, Graduation for the Oblong students is coming up.  On Thursday next week, we will have 8th Graduation at 8:00pm in the OES gym.  Then on Friday evening, the High School students will be graduating at the OHS gym at 8:00pm.  I won’t try to list our youth that will be graduating because I will miss one but come out to support them anyway. 

Don’t forget about the Mother/Father Banquet on Saturday evening at 6:00pm.  I am so excited about this joint banquet AND the fact that it will be catered.  The Hide Out will be catering event with Fried Chicken, Ham, potatoes, 7layer salad and dessert.  There may be more to the menu, that is just what I can remember.  Mom is in charge of the food and I know it will turn out great.  We will have a program for the Men and Women following the meal upstairs in the sanctuary.  There will be great prizes as well. 

EUM Family,

HELLO EUM!!  Did you think that I had forgotten about you this week?  I suppose that some of you may think that is a blessing.  Well, I haven’t forgotten you, I have just been busier than you can imagine this week and have been batteling a sore throat too.  I am feeling better and have a few minutes before my next event and wanted to drop you all a line.

Friday evening there will be a concert at Highland Avenue Baptist church in Robinson.  The Angela Lily trio will be there along with a group called Declaration.  Angela Lily is from the area and has a great sound along with her family and the group Declaration has been traveling with the famous Booth Brothers.  Now if you haven’t heard of them, call Phyllis, the Booth Brothers are one of her favorite groups.  I actually heard Declaration on the radio yesterday and I know you will be quite impressed with their sound.  So if you are free go on over and support these ministries at 7:00pm tomorrow evening.