PRAYER AND PRAISE

We have this great privilege of talking to our Heavenly Father.  He cares about our needs and wants us to ask for his help.  If you have a need you would like us to pray for, call our office at 814-662-2547 or email Pastor Joe at joe@oakdalechurch.net

Shirl Haning, prayer person of the week.

Shawn Baker, nephew of Kathy Hale-Cooper, doing better at home, no seizures.

Nohemi Beitzel, returned home safely from Nicaragua.

Bethany Bender, Creation Cares study program in New Zealand Jan. 23-May 11; healing and
         protection for her injured finger.

Alex Brenneman and his REACH team, ministry in South Asia.

Debbie Carpenter, Kathy Hale-Cooper’s sister, still struggling with severe migraine headaches.

Bill Hutson, Shirl Haning’s brother, continued severe headaches following surgery. Tests show
         no mass causing headaches; he continues with physical therapy.

Hans Christopher Kauffman, 2-year-old cousin of Amanda Yoder, Lennox-Gastat Syndrome,
         to be hospitalized for 2-3 weeks in February while trying a special diet for symptom relief.
         New seizure medication is working.

Emily Maust, Phyllis and LaVern’s daughter, on a missions trip in Europe.

Emily R. Maust, Grantsville, recovering from January 20th cancer surgery.

Katharine Miller, recovering well at home after heart valve surgery.

Craig Newman, 53, brain surgery two weeks ago, out of ICU and waiting for nursing home

          placement for follow-up care; for his mother Ruth, continued emotional strength.

Rima, 5th grader in Winston-Salem, NC, after battling leukemia for two years, has had a stroke
          resulting from bacterial meningitis; in very serious condition, loves her Lord Jesus.

Nicaragua missions trip--Tiffany Leberfinger, Phyllis Maust, Brent Mast, returned home safely.

Leah Swartzentruber, 29, lymphoma, now at Johns Hopkins for chemotherapy. Log on to
          www.caringbridge.org to follow her progress.

Amanda Yoder (Nancy’s daughter), wisdom for doctors in treating her health issues.

Jenn Yoder, Wendell & Darlene’s daughter, medical missions work in Uganda, January 17-31.

Clean-up and restoration process at the new church building, contractors doing the work--

          Service Master and Gornall Construction, both from Cumberland; the Building team,             

          construction workers and their families; volunteers; buyers of our current meeting place.

Weekly Prayer Focus

Leadership Team - Wendell Yoder, Elder

Ministry Team Leader - Debra Wagner, Childcare

College Student - Gabrielle Garlitz, Frostburg State University

Rosedale Mennonite Missions  - Josiah and Sarah, working with Berber people

Media Leader - John Hillkirk/David Hunkle, Editor/Publisher USA Today