SFCOG Prayer Update

Hello Church Family,

 

Kevin Brenneman, son of Dr. John and Lois Brenneman, passed away this morning and is now with Jesus. Please remember John and Lois and their whole family in your prayers.

 

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

    for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

    for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

    for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

    for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,

    for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

    for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

--Matthew 5:3-10

 

Pastor Rodney Bistline

Shippensburg First Church of God

seniorpastorbistline@shipfcog.org

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Jerry Underkoffler’s 84 year old sister, Linda Crider, in Souderton will be having aortic valve surgery early tomorrow morning. It will be the second time in her life that she has had this surgery.

 

Thank you for partnering in prayer! 

 

“And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.’” Luke 8:48

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for Heidi Coy.  She is in the Chambersburg Hospital.  I received the following email from Kathy Coy:

 

"Her protein is showing up very high. It makes it sound like she has preeclampsia or the verge of preeclampsia. They're giving her injections to develop the baby lungs just in case she has to deliver soon. They're trying to hold her off to delivery for at least two more weeks. That would make her deliver at 34 weeks. Preferably they would like 37 weeks. She is in the hospital being closely monitored if things take a change and she has to deliver.  She hopes to go home tonight but could be wishful thinking.  For now, keep her in your prayers and him. He would be a little peanut if he comes this early   Smaller than my Cayson ❤️   He weighs about 3:11 right now."

 

Thank you for partnering in prayer!

 

 "But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint".   Isaiah 40:31

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

Please be in prayer for Sally Hershey's Dad who was taken to the hospital in Ohio with heart issues and difficulty breathing.  At this point Sally's Mom is not allowed back to see him.

Ken Byers and Jordan Nell are home recovering from surgery.

Thank you for partnering in prayer!

In Caring,

Gary

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Another prayer request and additional information

Dear Family,

 

So sorry that I forgot to add this to my previous email.

 

John and Lois Brenneman shared that their son Kevin came home from the hospital on Sunday on Hospice care.   His spirits brightened being at home, but he sleeps a lot. They anticipate that he will go to be with his Lord fairly soon.  They ask for prayers for peace for him and the whole family.  Their children are now with them.

 

Margie Shoap, one of our Friends at Home, will be 94 on Friday.  You are welcome to send a birthday card to her at the following address:

 

Margie Shoap

c/o Orrstown Personal Care

3329 Orrstown Road

Orrstown, PA 17244

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Prayer for Rob Weber

Dear Family,

 

Kerri Weber is “asking for prayers from our church family for Rob tomorrow as he will be having a Shunt placement brain surgery tomorrow.  He will be in York NSICU for a few days following. Thank you!!” 

 

Thank you for partnering with us!

 

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”  Psalm 133:1

 

“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.”  Jeremiah 33:6

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Prayer Requests and Weekend to Remember Announcement (Last day for 50% discount)

Dear Family,

 

Praising God for a successful surgery for Ken Byers.  Please pray for healing and a complete recovery.

 

Please pray for healing for Terry Helm who was taken to the hospital over the weekend.

 

Today is the last day for the 50% discount for Family Life Today’s Weekend to Remember.

 

Weekend to Remember

  

 

Weekend to Remember by Family Life   6:30 PM Friday – 12:30 PM Sunday

Feb. 28 - Mar. 2          Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA   

March 14-16                Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA (Poconos 1)

March 21-23                Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA (Poconos 2)

April 25-27                  Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, VA

November 7-9 Pittsburgh Marriott North, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

November 7-9 Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD

November 21-23         Colonial Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia

November 21-23         Crowne Plaza King of Prussia, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

 

https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/

Regular price is $350 per couple.

$175 per couple when using code (lodging not included) during January 2-20,2025 

$250 per couple when using code (lodging not included)

$120 per couple for active duty military

            Use code:  ShippensburgFirstChurchofGod

 

Contact Gary and Joyce Hornbaker (717-552-6990) for more information.

Lodging Cost: This is on your own.  

 

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”  Deuteronomy 31:6

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

SFCOG services cancelled for 1/19

Hello Church Family,

Given the uncertainty of when the winter storm will begin on Sunday morning, we have decided to cancel all services. The Director of Public Safety for Cumberland County has issued a warning that travel may be difficult and it is recommended that people stay indoors during the storm. We want to ensure everyone's safety so we have made this advance decision.

I pray you will take some time in the word, perhaps reflecting on James 4 & 5 and the applied wisdom of scripture. Take time to rest, check in on your family and friends and neighbors, and spend some time in prayer. 

"Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise."

‭‭-James‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬

Blessings,

Pastor Rodney 

Prayer Requests and Invitation

Dear Family,

 

Please join us in praying for the following:

 

Vicky Baker is walking through a health concern.

 

Glenda Bistline is dealing with swelling and pain in her leg.

 

Kevin Breneman, son of John and Lois, is battling cancer.

 

Wayne Brubaker is dealing with issues with his eyes.

 

Ken Byers is scheduled for surgery at the Chambersburg Hospital on Monday, January 20.

 

Jim Dick is recovering from intensive foot surgery.

 

Denny Fleagle is continuing to battle health challenges.

 

Marlene Everett, one of our Friends at Home as been moved to Orrstown Personal Care.

 

Bonnie Frey is recovering from carpal tunnel surgery.

 

Bill Jones was informed he has cancer and will need additional chemo.  He is to have a biopsy next week.

Lisa Murphy is recovering from pneumonia.

 

Jordan Nell is scheduled for surgery on Thursday, January 23.

 

Margie Shoap is scheduled to return to Orrstown Personal Care today following rehab at SpiriTrust Lutheran.

 

Jerry Swope is battling ALS.

 

Anna Wiser is one of our Friends at Home and her health is declining.

 

Thank you for partnering with us in the caring ministry of prayer!

 

“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.”  Isaiah 58:8

 

Invitation

If you would be interested in being involved in ministering care to those in our congregation through visitation, calls, cards, providing transportation, or in other ways, you are invited to a planning meeting on Tuesday, January 28^th at 6:30 in Room 110.  We will discuss ways we can best join together in caring for those in our family.  If you have suggestions or questions, please connect with me.

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

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Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please pray for healing for:

 

Lisa Murphy is in the hospital with pneumonia.   She is not feeling well enough today for visits or phone calls.

 

^“Is anyone among you in trouble?  Let them pray.  Is anyone happy?  Let them sing songs of praise.  Is anyone among you sick?  Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.   And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.  If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.   Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”  James 5:13-16

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Howard Bly has asked if we would pray for his friend’s, Tom Duffalo, daughter, Deidra.   Diedra has been in the hospital for almost two weeks after suffering a burst aneurysm.  She is in her fifties and has a family.  She is not responding well to any treatments.  The family is very much in need of prayer.  They are at a crossroads of what to do.

 

Thank you for partnering in prayer!

 

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.”  Matthew 4:23

 

He is able!

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please be in prayer!

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for …

 

Bill Shirley and his family as the grieve the passing of his brother who lived in New Hampshire.

 

 

Praise God that …

 

Jacob Byers is now home from the hospital.

 

there were no blockages found during Tim Wright’s cauterization.

 

 

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer!

 

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”  1 John 5:14

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Rejoicing and a Prayer Request

Dear Family,

 

We are rejoicing in the birth of Jacob Franklin Byers on January 1, 2025.  Shayna and Phil Byers are the excited parents, and James, Nicole, and Seraphina have a little brother.   Sam and Kristin Byers are the happy grandparents and Ken and Nancy Byers are the happy great-grandparents.

 

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.”  Psalm 127:3

 

Please pray for healing and protection for Tim Wright who is in the hospital and is to have a heart cauterization this afternoon.

 

“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”  Jeremiah 17:14

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421