1. Gretchen De Jaynes

2. Ivy Syfert

3.Mike Snowden, Aaron Snowden 5.Debbie Kempher 7.Pam Wisslead 8.Bambi Moore 10.Ray Bunch 11.Phil Driskell 12.Jon Mc Sperritt 13. Heath Syfert, Chad Fugate 14. Betty Lesch er 15.Ryan Cramer 16.Alan Whitman, Graclyn Ray 17.DeNeisha Calvert, Marilyn Ward 18.Ryan Driskell 19.Coledin Calvert

21.Matthew Whitman 23.Dean Moore, Marilyn

Hatch 25.Phil Butler 26.Ryan Barrett

27.Marion Shugart Alissa Hardy, Monte

Mason, Hailey James 30.Austin Lindell 31.Ben Ridgway

Anniversaries ! .Dale/Marybeth Syfert 2.Greg/Anna James 5.Dick/Pat Hainline Tommy/Kelly Hamilton Charles/Mary Hensely 12.Darb/Amber Calvert 14.Phil/Helen Driskell Matt/Karla Sullivan 20.Dave/Tresa Hunt 21.Warren/Mailyn Hatch 31.Derek/Nicole Allensworth

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August Birt~day's/ Anniversaries

Deacons 5. Garek Mason, Tom Ralston

Glade Mason,Alex Ruebush 12. Ryan Cramer, Drue Calvert

Joe Driskell, Jerry Thrapp 19 Glade Mason, Jake Hunt

Garek Mason, Alex Ruebush 26. Joe Driskell, Tom Ralston

Jerry Thrapp, Jeff Johnson

Elders 5. Dave Hunt/Monte Mason 12. Randy Killip/Alan Driskell 19.Greg James/ Dave Hunt 26. Monte Mason/ Alan Driskell

Greeters 5. Dave/Tresa Hunt 12. Neal/Marilyn Moore 19. Katie H./Becky C. 26. Ed/Millie Hunt

Music 5.Jean Dqugherty 12,26 I worship 19, Anna James

Nursery 5. AJ Thrapp 12.Jan Shoemaker 19. Becky Cramer 26. Laura Twaddle

Worship Leaders 5. Mary Killip 12.Dave Hunt 19.Pat Hainline 26.Anna James

Overhead 5. Drue Calvert 12.Garek Mason 19.Monte Mason 26. Dave Hunt

Elders Meeting 8/1 @7pm Board Meeting 8/8@7pm

Communion 5, 12 Amy Ruebush

19,26, Paula Snowden

Coffee/Donuts@ 9am 26-Dave/Tresa Hunt

Men's s fellowship @ Burnside Christian Church@ 6:30 pm

Please Remember in Prayer: David Whitten, Will Eidens,, Josiah Boyd, Ben Fairchild, , Henry Knowles, Roger DeWitt, Rafe Leenerts, Gene Icenogle, Connie Wolbrink, Jeff Kurtz, Keaton Fugate, Dorothy Thompson, Larry Mason, Calvin Moore, Linda Hughes, Joyce Crimm, Cheryl Norman, Kaylee (niece of Roxanne,) Donna Purdy, Brent Johnson. Nursing Home: Opal Heierle, Clidean Blythe, Carl Shipman, Mary Sandstorm

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Christian Church, our "volunteers" "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." Heb 6: IO

Volunteers are special people, especially those who volunteer for church activities, events, being a handy man, meals, teaching and during the worship service. I have noticed lately that there are many people taking their time and energy and volunteering around the church the jobs that are needed, but also for the service of Christ which will have eternal rewards. ''Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer."

I apologize and I know I will forget some who volunteers at the First Christian Church. These people deserve a reward in heaven or just a simple "Thank-You" Just as Jim Oliver said in his sermon '"lt's great to be a part of the Family of God."

*Tom Ralston-putting out the flags, opening the church, making coffee, and locking up. * All the members of the church board. (Greg James chairman) *Mary Killip, Drue Calvert, Becky Cramer, Alex Ruebush, Greg James,Neil Welsh- pulpit comm *Randy Killip, Monte Mason, Dave Hunt, Alan Driskell, Greg James-Elders *Peggy Calvert-getting coffee/donut volunteers (thanks to all who donate) *Drue Calvert, Monte Mason, Mary Killip, Tresa Hunt, Paula Snowden, Pat Hainline-teachers * All the deacons and the deaconesses. *Patsy Butterfield takes care of the deaconesses *Worship leaders, song leaders, overhead computer, greeters, nursery, every Sunday. * Janet Whitman & Tresa Hunt who take care of the funeral meals. ( and those who help) * Anna James & Jean Dougherty who play the piano/organ at church. *Pat Hainline, Garek Mason, Jim/Sheny Meriwether, Jeny/Kris/AJ Thrapp-cooking at camp. *Mary Killip chairman of the yard sale, Christmas sale and Project Santa. *Randy Killip - for helping those in need through the benevolent fund. *Pat Hainline, Tresa Hunt for delivering food sacks on Thurs. * Jeny Thrapp for helping a unknown woman get to the hospital for surgery in Springfield. * Joe Driskell who does a lot of up keep jobs that are asked of him at the church. * fon Meriwether, my husband, who has to do a lot of things that I ask of him. * Joe Driskell, Jim Meriwether, Monte Mason, Glade Mason who had a part in the new ramp. *Dave Hunt who programs the sign outside the church. *Marilyn Moore & Tresa Hunt who do extra cleaning and trimming bushes. * Alan Driskell who mows yards for people who are unable. *To all those who serve on the committees. * Jean Dougherty who takes pictures and is the historian. *Roxanne Mason who leads woman's Bible Study *Randy/Mary Killip who host small groups. *Thanks to all those who are faithfully in church each Sunday to worship God. *Thanks to those who I have forgot, your job is important! I just want to say to all of our volunteers, thanks for stepping up, sharing in the responsibilities of the church, caring for others, your willingness, dedication and for seeing the vision that we all are working for the glory of God. Sheny

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© Among the Flock© * Janel & Justin Ensinger of Cannon City, Co. Are parents of a baby girl (7-6-18). Louisa Helen 9 lb, 9 oz. She will be welcomed home by big brother Ian 6, & Sam 2. Grandparents are Ray & Cathie Bunch & Gr.grandmother Jean Bunch. *Wayne/Peggy Calvert and all the family got together and went to 1N for several days to celebrate their 50th anniversary which was in April. 111ey experience at bear at their door. *Dave/fresa Hunt, Kevin/Danielle Hunt & Jake, Kara & kids spent some time at the Grand Canyon and surrounding area. *Becky Cramer &Kimberly Harrison spent several days in the Ozarks. Becky attended the 90th

birthday of her uncle in Iowa on 7/22/18. All of family will be going on a vacation later. *Mary went on vacation with Kassie, Scott and kids to CO. on 7/13/18. * Jim/Sherry Meriwether spent a week cat sitting for Scott/Stephanie. *Joe Driskell & Tina Pursell took Tina's grand daughter back to NY. *Mike/Liz, Quinn & Miles Oblinger have been here visiting Steve/ Amy Ruebush and family. *Scott/Stephanie Raimer went to NC for the World's Horse Shoe convention. Scott received a 4th

place in his class. While in Asheville, they were in a car accident. All was fine except the car. *Stephanie Raimer had surgery/bone graft on her finger 7/24 in Hannibal. *Donna Purdy had a knee replacement on 7 /16. * Jerry Thrapp was in the hospital in Quincy. He was having neck and back pain. *Wendi Driskell Applequest had a brain bleed and was taken to Iowa City. The surgery went fine and she is doing great and able to go back to work. *Mike Sno'\1/den & Paula S_qowdeq.went to Estes Park, later visited with their son Aaron & wife. *Meg Welsh announced that their son -in-law has returned from Afghanistan after being gone frQ~ his family (their daughter Md children) for a year. *Cindy Soule had a knee replacement. *Joann Moore had a brain bleed and was in Springfield hospital to determine the cause. Sympathy ... *Larry James; 64, of Blandinsville, passed away suddenly at his home on June 25. Larry served in the US Army, worked at Cooper Industries and Western. Larry was very active in the church. He served as a deacon, SS teacher, as well as a volunteer. He had been a member since 2005. *John Farris, 73, of Blandinsville, passed away at his home June 25. John lived in Cameron for many years before moving to Blandinsville in 2006. Surviving is his wife Marietta. *David Wilson, 76, of Blandinsville, passed away on July 3, at the Elms. David had served in the US Army. Worked for United Feed for years before his retirement, and mowed the cemeteries for several years. He loved to golf, watching NASCAR and going to car shows. He is survived by his daughter Beth Carson (Tyler) grand kids, Lauren & Reid. *Rosalie James, 87, of La Harpe, passed away July 4, at McDonough Dist. Rosalie was a member of the Christian church since 1998. She was a very fun and loving person and loved giving hugs to everyone. *Paul Lescher, 75, of Blandinsville, passed away on July 7, at the Elm's after a battle with cancer. Paul was a life long resident and farmer of Blandinsville. He worked for IDOT for 30 years before retiring in 2002. Member of the Christian Church since 1961. *Dr. Jeanne_Jte Thomas, 66, passed away suddenly at her home in Geneseo, July 16. She traveled the world, aoing research from ice floes in Antarctic, taught at WIU and offered classes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. She is survived by her husband Rael Slavensky and her children. She was the daughter of the late Keith/Barbara Thomas. She had been a member of the church.