CHURCH NEWS March 18 , 2007

Manfisher Ministry meal being served today at 1:30 pm.

Session Retreat – this Saturday (March 24th) at the church, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Deacon Easter Baskets – The deacons will again be providing baskets of food for some in our church family who would be encouraged by that help.  The deacons depend upon your special donations to cover the cost of certificates for meat and groceries.  A basket is on the cookie table in the fellowship hall for your gifts.

Wenatchee Apollo Club (Brought to you by the Omak Chapter of PEO) –  On Saturday evening, March 24th, 2007, at 7:30 pm, the Omak/Okanogan community will have the opportunity of hearing the Wenatchee Apollo Club in concert here in our church.  The tickets are $10 and can be picked up at Rawson’s and The Mustard Seed.

One of our Centennial Celebrations will be Wedding Vow Renewals.  If you were married in our church and would like to renew your vows or know of a couple who were married here and they would like to renew their vows contact Carol Miller, 422-0256, if interested.  The renewal of vows date is Sunday, June 17th following the worship service.
The Presbyterian Women of Okanogan invite the women of the valley to their March 27th luncheon at noon at the Okanogan Presbyterian Church.  Dawn Hellyer and friend will share their work at Manfisher Ministries.  All are welcome.
Our first Sunday of the month potluck is next Sunday, April 1st, following the Worship Service.
                        A-M   bring a dessert
                        N-Z   bring a salad
Main dishes are always welcome, though one main dish is provided by Body Life, for which we receive donations. 

NAIM is holding a small seminar here on Sat. the 24th.  Some attendees may need housing Friday night.  If you are interested in helping with housing, contact Will or Cindy, 826-2432.
One Great Hour of Sharing is a special offering received each year to help people help themselves both in the United States and overseas.  Our church will receive the offering for One Great Hour of Sharing on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.  Special offering envelopes are provided in the pews.

Bless you and thank you! – From the Ingram’s -   The Valentine Banquet provided (after expenses for food) $440 for Josiah’s Mission Trip to New York.

A big “THANK YOU” from Bryan Werner and his parents for all the prayers, concerns and cards during his surgery and recovery.  He is healing quite quickly.

Thank you!  Our churches contribution to the food bank (dry goods) was 243 pounds last week.

Food Bank: Giving Once = Giving Twice