North Canton Announcements:

1. Service Times:

·      November 23rd – 10:30AM (Potluck afterwards)

·      November 30th – 10:30AM

Current Prayer Requests:

2.     Richard Walters: Your prayers are requested by Richard and Janice Walters. Richard has been retaining water and is in pain. They’ve been keeping his legs up because otherwise he is having trouble breathing. He’s developed some sores now on his legs. Please pray for God’s intervention, comfort and mercy for the Walters.

3.     Linda Ritter: Linda would like to thank you for your continued prayers as she receives advice and treatment from her doctors. She’s currently scheduled to have surgery on the 29th of this month to remove the cancer. They are very optimistic that they caught the cancer early, and told her she has a good prognosis. She’s had a lot of appointments though so she’s pretty weary but overall feeling good.

Recent Prayer Requests:

4.     Ursula Rodgers: Ursula has been having issues with her right arm. It started a couple of weeks before the feast and during the feast she was anointed. The pain travels down from her shoulder into her arm, and now into her fingers. As the pain has continued, and intensified, she’s had some testing done (this past Friday) and is awaiting results from the X-rays and tests. Being right-handed, this has now begun to inhibit some of her normal activities (besides the pain). Please pray for her relief and healing.

5.     Staci Shawgo: Bonnie Anderson is asking for prayers for her daughter Staci Shawgo.

Staci has lupus which is attacking her hands and finger tips right now and causing her fingers to be infected. Her nails are curling, turning black and falling off with bleeding and pain. Please prayer for her, knowing God can heal her. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

6.     Prayer Request Update - Becky Giesler
From Steve Myers, MMS: 
Becky had surgery yesterday morning, and the surgeon was able to perform a "total gross resection," meaning they successfully removed 100% of the visible tumor. This outcome is far better than anticipated. However, because glioblastoma is considered an aggressive, terminal cancer, there are still microscopic cancer cells that couldn't be removed. We’ve been told that any remaining cancer may grow 75% faster than before the surgery. 

Despite this, Becky’s progress has been incredible. She’s doing much better today—she’s in good spirits, although still tiring easily. She’s gaining strength quickly and even walked down the hall without a walker with the physical therapist’s support. There’s a chance she may be released tomorrow afternoon. 

We remain hopeful that with God’s mercy and intervention, she will beat the odds. Please continue to pray for her strength and healing as she has a long road ahead. So far, things are looking very promising, though there are no guarantees yet. 

We are so grateful to God and for the visible answers to prayer. We also want to thank everyone who has been praying fervently for Becky and ask for your continued prayers and support.

Becky & Matt Giesler 
3544 CR 82 
Elmore, Ohio 43416

Local Announcements:

1. Feast Photos on a Thumb Drive: After Sabbath Services on November 23rd, during the Thanksgiving potluck, David Hershberger will be setting up a screen to display our feast pictures. If you have pictures that you would like to have added to this slideshow, please bring them to Mr. Hershberger at services on a thumb drive. This is the most efficient way for him to add them. Thank you for adding to this fun display!
2. God’s Creation Calendar & Card Fundraiser: Please see the attached document if you are interested in one of the Scriptural calendars or card sets that our Cleveland brethren annually order from God’s Creation Youth Group Promotions. This year the funds earned will go toward hosting the Women’s Weekend in the Cleveland area next year. The card sets (12 pack) and calendar price this year are $9.00.

3.     Thanksgiving Potluck: This Sabbath, November 23rd will be our Thanksgiving potluck. The turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, noodles and bread will be provided. Please feel free to bring your favorite Thanksgiving sides (veggies/salad) and dessert.

4.     Sabbath School: Sabbath School this month will also be on the 23rd.

5.     Teen Club: Hello Teen club! Our next Teen Club activity will be a sleep-over game-night at the Bouchette Household in Wadsworth, OH! This will be on November 23rd after services. Please contact the Bouchettes for more info.

6.     Grace Disman Memorial: Lena VanAusdle has sent us a link to the memorial for her mother, Grace Disman, which will take place this Sunday, November 30th, at 3:00PM Central Time: https://birdsongcremations.mykeeper.com/event/821d7e10-a22e-11ef-a2e9-02bc1bfc93f1?host=GraceDisman

7.     Wheeling Winter Social: The Wheeling, West Virginia congregation would like to invite you to attend our Annual Winter Social. We look forward to seeing you all for Sabbath services followed by an evening of fun, food, and fellowship.

The activity will be held on January 4th at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center: 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge OH, 43725

Sabbath services will start at 2:30, and after services, a pizza dinner, (some gluten free pizza will be available), snacks, and water will be provided. Feel free to bring your own drinks if you would like more than water. Following sunset, the activities begin! We have 3 bounce house activities for the kids to burn off all their energy, and board games and fellowship for the adults to relax.

Cost: It’s all FREE!!! – Although there will be no cost to attend the activity, we will need a count of everyone who will be attending so we can plan for enough food for everyone. We are asking that if you are planning to attend, or if you have any questions, please call Brent Feiock at 740-310-6486, or Kris Feiock at 740-310-9168 ASAP.

8.     Lewistown Lock-in: On the weekend of December 7th and 8th, the Lewistown, PA congregation will hold its annual lock-in weekend. Sabbath services will be held at the Beaver Fair Building (785 Snyder Ave, Beaver Springs, PA 17812). There will be a brunch from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM followed by Sabbath services at 1:00 PM.  After Sabbath Services (and a brief break) there will either be a Youth Bible study or games for the young people, followed by a hot buffet-style meal.

The Lock-in activities will be at Middlecreek Area Community Center (MACC - 67 Elm St, Beaver Springs, PA 17812) starting at approximately 6:00 PM. The MACC has a snack room, basketball court, volleyball court, racquetball, fitness center, rock climbing wall, and a game room (ping pong, billiards) available. There will be organized volleyball and basketball games as well as tables for board games and cards (bring your own games).

Snacks will be available all night, and a hot breakfast will be served early Sunday morning before 8AM when the lock-in ends. There are several areas available for sleeping at the MACC and at the fair building so bring a sleeping bag (especially drivers). We want everyone to enjoy the activity, but we also want everyone to return home safely. Anyone driving home Sunday needs to sleep Saturday night or stay at one of the local families houses Sunday afternoon to get sleep before driving.

Cost for the lock-in weekend is $20.00 per person, or $40.00 per family. If you plan on attending, please contact Renita Brummett (Phone: 1-570-837-0134 – Email: renita@ethanjacobscott.com). Payments can be made after the sabbath at the gym.

Bible Trivia:

1.  What is the name and age of the oldest person mentioned in the Bible? (Hint: Genesis 5)

2.  How many days were Daniel and his friends given to test their food choices? (Hint: Daniel 1)

3.  Which two animals did David say he defended his flock from? (Hint: 1 Sam 17)