Archive for March, 2010

From last night’s business meeting discussion the following items were discussed and action is to take place.

[1] The new parking lot was discussed and everyone was in favor of the plan at the discussion meeting. The entire lot will be repaved and sink holes filled. 4 extra light poles will be installed and new landscaping done. This will be voted on this Sunday by the rest of the congregation on a ballot to be collected during some part of the service.

[2]A plan to remodel the children’s area and bring it up to date.

[3] There was a discussion on  upgrading the youth area as well and solutions are being sought by the youth council. These solutions are to be given to the EC and then acted on with monies allotted from the business meeting of March 28th.

There is a long range plan the EC has been working on. The above is phase 1

Phase 2 is for the years 2012-14 which includes a plan for the property as well as other things.

The youth council representatives at the meeting last night agreed to review the project 3 and  plan and provide recommendations for any additions.

As far as the 4+ acres we purchased in 2004  there has been no building on that land because of the high cost of construction, inflated real-estate values, and paying off of our present building. The old house was burned and destroyed because it was not safe and falling apart. Last year it was decided by the council to not pursue a pavilion because there is a brand new one across the street in the county park that we can use anytime we want. We did use it on two occasions for a picnic. In 2008 we had a financial crisis and we put all improvements on hold.

This is our current report for you

As far as searching for a new youth pastor, the church is still going through resumes and has had  several interviews by phone and in person. Please keep us in prayer as we serve in this area.

Phil Bosley went home to be with the Lord.  Please lift up in prayer, visit, send cards and offer meals to the Bosley family; Rose, Tina, Mark and many others.

Brenda Vellines had a stroke Sunday morning and is just now regaining some movement in her right side.  There is still no movement in her leg.  Please lift the Vellines family in your prayers.  Brenda is in Northwest Hospital.

We are so excited to tell you that baby Savannah will be coming home today!  Thank you for your prayers, support, meals and visits to Alan and Kelly.  Lets continue to support this family.

Today is the 4^th day without water in the Reisterstown, Owings Mills, Glyndon area. There seems to be the opinion among some media and county folk that this may be a 2 week ordeal. I have canceled tomorrows Wednesday night meal and if the water is not on tomorrow I will cancel Wednesday night services. My reason is that the spot-a-pots do not have lights in them. Be sure, we will have Sunday services.

In the Hospital

Vickie Dowling

Savannah Keiffer

Sue Ropach is now home from the hospital but is still not able to receive phone calls due to still having trouble breathing.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Phil Bosley is now home also and hospice is there.  Please surround Rose with not only your prayers but physical support; phone calls, cards, visits and meals.

Thank you for being such a loving family and praying and contacting Susan Ropach while she is in the hospital.  At this time, because Sue is having problems breathing, please refrain from calling the hospital.  Sue wanted us to thank you for all of your love.  We will update the blog when Sue is feeling well enough to receive more phone calls.

Susan Ropach (formally Gawlick) has been admitted to NW Hospital for testing.

Dean Vellines father passed away.  Here are the details.

Thursday, March 4th – Viewing, 3 – 7 p.m.
William C. Browns Funeral Home
1206 North Ave., Baltimore

Friday, March 5th
Wake – 9:00 a.m.

Funeral – 10:00 a.m.
St. Peter Clavers Catholic Church
1546 North Freemont Ave., Baltimore