Welcome!
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July 31- August 1
I had to double check the dates, can not believe it is August already.
Pastor Donna Miller would like her phone number made available to anyone who would like or need to get in touch with her. Also please note that her number will be posted on the right sidebar at the top of the blog home page. Her number is 712-242-5774.
Birthday greetings to Robb Handy and Zane Burge on the 5th, Joan Tiemeyer on the 6th and Sandy Booker on the 7th!
Pray for our country, our leaders and our church. Also on the prayer list along with the unspoken prayer requests are Aaron and Makayla Zach, Marge Bennett, Babe McCown, the family of Marge Askew, the family of Jan's sister's son-in-law Lonnie, Judy McElroy, Kelly and Brian Johnson, Kristen Handy, Dave Handy, Jenny Rainey, and Pastor Pritchett. Let us also pray for rain for the crops.
Songs for Sunday:
Jesus Loves Even Me
Wonderful Words of Life
Trust and Obey
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I received a note from Pastor Blaine this week to share with you all.
To my church family in Percival: Just a quick note to let you know I am out of the hospital again. Everyday is a constant struggle but I have the assurance and confidence that the joy of the Lord is my strength. While I miss you greatly each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm still confident that I'll have the opportunity to see and visit with you. Until such time continue strong in the faith and realize that God is in control.Pastor Blaine
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Pastor Blaine, you too are in our thoughts and prayers and everyone here misses you as well.
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As many of you know Aaron and Makayla were married last Saturday. Mary Zach sent the following pictures and message to share with us all.
Aaron married the love of his life, Makayla, on Saturday, July 24, 2021! It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony. The message, music, and prayers focused on making Christ the center of their marriage. It was extra special because Makayla's father married them. Jan and Grace were both in the wedding party. The reception was filled with amazing food, visiting with friends and family, and dancing. One of the highlights was the father-daughter dance. Makayla and her dad started out slow dancing and then broke into some fun classics like YMCA and Cotton Eye Joe. They were beaming with joy. Aaron and I also had our special moment during the mother-son dance, but we were not nearly as entertaining.
We are blessed with a wonderful daughter-in-law and now there is another teacher named Mrs. Zach!
Congratulations again to Aaron and Makayla! May God bless, keep and guide you the rest of your lives.
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Old churches must not simply stand
as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have
invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing
their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown
Today's Sunday church share ~
Photo via Pinterest
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Percy's Tidbit
Today is not a duty, it's an honor.Today is not a challenge, it's a chance.
Today is not a race, it's a gift.
~ Mary Davis
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Have a great week everyone!
