Text Box: LIZARD LIPS, WINGS, GAMES January 19, 2008 On January 19th, at 5:00 p.m. a group of young adult couples and singles will be meeting at the minister’s home in Brunswick. This will be an informal gathering to get to know each other better by sharing appetizers from the Winking Lizard and playing board games. If you would like to be a part of this fun night, call the church office (440-748-2230) and you’ll get an invitation with directions. I need to know how many are coming so please call. If you are confused about the meaning of “young adult” figure late teens through Text Box: BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 1 Holly Gross 4 Roberta Balogh Sandy Gross Roger Gunther 5 Dan Gross 6 Erin Martin Mike Carpenter 7 Jen Wilson 9 James Purdy 10 Richard Blaine 12 Jo Ann Nau Betty Brown 13 Helen Literati Fran Early 14 Chris Hensley Larry & Eileen Weber Mike & Paula Krasnevich 15 Lucy Vernadakis 16 Bill Cromling Marty Belfi 18 Laura Kuhn Alberta Amos 20 Allison Cihla John Klinect 23 Carol Bokman 26 Karen Klinect Dustin Knorr 27 David Houston 28 Mary Lou Johnson 30 Hanna Susak 31 Matthew Gross Shari Wesemeyer Text Box: Thank You NECC…. “Michaelene and I would like to thank members of the congregation for all the gifts, cards, flowers, candy, cookies, and other expressions of love and friendship during the Christmas season. This is a fine congregation and we appreciate having been lead here so many years ago. We join in our prayers that 2008 will be a most joyous and productive year for each of us and for this congregation.” Paul and Michaelene Text Box: T H A N K Y O U …. Thank you to everyone who helped collect “Cans for Cody.” We are again overwhelmed by your continued support year round. This year Cody was able to take his horseback riding lessons and attend summer camp for a month. Both things bring him much joy. We are now in the process of purchasing Cody a transport stroller. It will make getting around much easier. We are forever grateful to such a wonderful church family. Cody Wilson and family Text Box: “We would like to thank Paul, Judy and the congregation for all the prayers and support you gave us during my bout with breast cancer. Your care and concern for both of us was greatly appreciated.” Dan and Diane Benton Text Box: A special thanks to the staff, Paul, Polly and Londa, for the surprise birthday gifts last week at our staff meeting. I was touched by your thoughtfulness and will cherish all the gifts forever. Bless you all, Judy