Update on Bob Leitner

Gina Hofen
Please pass this on to our prayer partners:

Thank you for the phone call. We had three doctors' appointments today, so it has been busy. I had the day off so I could accompany Bob just in case the doc had to give us bad news.

Thank you for your continued prayers. We all need them. We pray for all of you as well.

Praise for prayers! Today we got the news that there are no visible signs of cancer. Bob's spleen is still enlarged and they will do another Catscan in 4-6 weeks and make a decision whether to take out his spleen or not. He also has two nodules (two centimeters in size) on his lungs, but they've been there awhile with no change. The wait has been hellacious. I pray God will continue to show us His will for He has spared Bob for awhile. It's so great to know that God is in control! We're at peace with whatever happens.

We love our awesome church family so much. There are no words to tell you all.

Love in Christ,

Bob & Connie Leitner

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Just a short note to praise God with Bob and Connie and to thank everyone for your prayers for them. The report is very good. We will wait on the Lord for continued improvement and for the Lord to reveal His will for them both in these days and rest in Him and enjoy each day.

~ Joe Walsh

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Women's Council & Women's Ministries at Arcade

Dear AL Ladies:

As one of your representatives to Women's Council (Gayla is the other one), I attended the WC meeting tonite for the first time. Following are some things you may want to know regarding Women's Ministries at Arcade.

Your Board consists of the following members: Dixie Weyel, Director; Sheila Davison, Micki Moore, Sheila Newell, Alice Moss, Louise Hunt, Rachel Jackson, Cindy Nelson, Rissa Scott and Kari Bondar.

Women's Ministries is very active and is open to suggestions, comments, snide remarks, etc. There are several newer younger women on the board, so it looks like the older members are looking to step down at some point when the younger ones have things well in hand.

If you want to know what Women's Ministries is doing, brochure of some of the activities is available at the WM table in the narthex every Sunday. Of interest to you may be some of the following:

LADIES TGIF EVENING

An evening of games (Bunko), food and fun and fellowship. Open to ladies of all ages. Every other month starting:

Februrary 17th

6-9pm

Fellowship Hall

Cost $5.00 (covers games, prizes and ice cream)

Bring an appetizer to share (Mexican)

Women A.L.I.V.E.

A newly former ministry with the mission of helping women develop mutually encouraging relationships and strengthen one another in their faith walk. Meets weekly.

Contact Rissa Scott at 383-2213.

Crop and Craft

Enjoy a relaxing day of scrapbooking and crafting. Bring your own supplies and something to share for lunch.. Scheduled 3-4 times a year on Saturdays from 9am-5pm. Cost is $5.

Contact Rachel Jackson at 366-1050.

Life Tool Classes

Special events, workshops and field trips are designed for women to learn crafts, home skills and grow spiritually. Everything from learning to be organized, knitting or scrapbooking, to learning how to worship and pray.

Contact Cindy Nelson at 484-7774

Women's Bible Study Classes Tuesdays 9am and 7pm Spring sem starts late Feb.

Led by Dixie Weyel -- 783-3517

Topics: 9:00 am Classes Patriarchs 11 weeks

or

Breaking Free 11 weeks

or

When God Speaks 7 weeks

7:00 pm Class Living Beyond Yourself 10 weeks

Feb - 11th - Women's Ministry: "Heart Talk" with Pam Brubaker / Valentines Dinner Benefit

Later! Gina Hofen
GHofen@aol.com

Abundant Life Ladies:

I forgot to mention that the next Snack N Chat (formerly Mug n Muffin) is coming up on:

February 11th

9-11 am

200 Building or Fellowship Hall

If you don't already have your tickets, I'm not sure if you can get any at this point. If you want to go, call Louise Hunt at 631-7362.