HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANET!!

A big Happy Birthday goes out to Janet Brewer. She turned 70 something on Wednesday. Yippee, Janet!!! Happy Birthday!!!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2009

We invite everyone from newborn and up to attend the

Warren Church of Christ's Vacation Bible School

located at 2194 Scandia Road, Warren, PA

June 15th through June 19th, 6:00-8:00 PM

This year's theme is

"AFTER THE GARDEN"!

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC 2009

This afternoon some in our congregation (27 in all) gathered up at the church building grounds for our Annual Memorial Day Picnic. Of course, once again, there was lots of food, just like always, lol, and a lot of good fellowship. Here are some highlights from the day.

2,000 YEARS

IN MEMORY OF...

William E. Brewer, 76, of 265 Butternut Court, Warren, Pa., died on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Warren Manor, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Brewer was born July 2, 1932 in Marienville, Va., the son of the late Edward and Encilee Blevens Brewer. He was employed as a thread laster. He also worked for International Mold and was employed in maintenance with G.G. Greene, from which he retired.

He was a member of the Church of Christ, was a Golden Glove boxer, enjoyed fishing, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, home maintenance and remodeling.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Lindeman Brewer, whom he married on July 26, 1959 in Manheim, Pa.; three sons, William E. Brewer Jr. and his fiance' Sue Pizer, Cochranton, Edward Brewer and his wife Sherry, Warren, and David Brewer and his fiance' Brenda Turner, Warren; two daughters, Kathie Brewer Lockett, Morgantown, W.V., and Wendy Jones and her husband Wayne, Pooler, Ga.; three brothers, Colonel J. Brewer and his wife Helen, Edgewood, Md., Roger Brewer and his wife Agnes, Colora, Md., and Larry Barker, Pa.; two sisters, Carol Siglow and her husband James, Conowingo, Md., and Shirley Evans and her husband Arthur, Bel Air, Md.; 13 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Dorman Brewer, Edward (Jimmy) Brewer, Arthur Brewer, and Marcy Brewer, in infancy; and a sister Janice Jordon.

Friends may call at the Peterson Blick Funeral Home, Inc., 1003 Penn Ave. E., Warren, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. and for one hour prior to a funeral service to be held there on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Mr. Randall F. Matheny, evangelist, Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ, 1720 Scandia Rd., Warren, PA 16365.

OUR GOAL HERE

RANDOM PHOTOS OF THE CONGREGATION

These pictures were all taken yesterday Easter Sunday before and after our worship service. I tried to get a picture of everyone, but I missed a few people who were present.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR KIDS' CLASSROOMS

I was requested a while back from a prior long time member of our congregation who moved away to post some pictures of our building and the different classrooms. In this first set of photos I wanted to show you all what our children's classes have been up to and of course I also tried to take pictures of the kids. I did miss two from our nursery class, and that was Hannah & Jordie, but I'm sure there will be plenty of pictures of those two cuties in the future.

The first two pictures are from the 3 year olds to Kindergarten class. They have started memorizing the Ten Commandments. And, folks, if you think this age is too young for children to start memorizing lists and facts, you're wrong. These kids are like little sponges. They can already sing all the books of the Bible, the 12 Apostles, the Judges, the sons of Jacob, and much more.Next are photos from the 1st through 3rd grade classroom, and as you can see, these are participation necessary classrooms loaded with drills and starting to get into some higher level Biblical concepts. The children do a fabulous job, and really do make it easy to teach them.Now, we're moving onto our five seasoned veterans' classrooms, lol, who have been memorizing and learning about God's plan for them since they were all in the nursery, all designed to equip them to be able to have an instant recall and give an account when necessary for the reason for their faith. As I said before, these kids have done a fabulous job and continue to impress and amaze our whole ocngregation with their Biblical knowledge.All I got a picture of from our two youngest Bible class students is their door, lol. Sandy Arford made all the signs for all the class doors.Our liveliest class is our 3 year olds through kindergarten class. Going around the table starting on the left is Logan, Christopher, Graham & Selvie, better known as three bunnies and a chick.This is our 1st thru 3rd grade class, and as you can see, Pam was the only teacher brave enough to get her picture taken, along with Jake, Aubrey & Kara from left to right.Below are our 4th thru 6th graders. Starting on the left going clockwise we have Collin, McKayla, Josh & John.And being the oldest student and only teenager in our group of kids is Evan, who gets the teacher all to himself.

FOR IN JESUS

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In Him

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, RANDY M.!

On April 3rd, Randy Matheny will be turning...ahem...a number certainly over the age of 40 years old, lol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RANDY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WARREN!

Warren Benson celebrates a birthday on April 2nd.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WARREN!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

A VERY HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GOES OUT TO
WARREN & SARAH BENSON

WHO WERE MARRIED ON MARCH 27TH!!

TEACHERS' APPRECIATION DAY AND BIBLE BOWL

Everyone please plan ahead to stay after morning worship on April 19th for a pot-luck meal to show appreciation for our Bible class teachers and the excellent work that they do on behalf of our congregation, and for our children and the great job they have done in progressing in their classes! We plan to have our 2nd Annual Bible Bowl for our young people after the meal.

LADIES' CLASS PLANNING MEETING

The ladies held their planning meeting Tuesday night for our ladies' bible class and we had a great turnout. There were 11 in attendance which is double what we normally have for our monthly classes. There are a lot of exciting things happening for the congregation and Pam's lesson before all the "planning" took place focused on being thankful for what the Lord has done and is doing for the Church here at Warren. We've had three baptisms this month, and several families expressing their desire to place membership here at Warren. Pam also spoke about the unity of purpose we have here at Warren in our desire to be obedient to God's word, how we have all come together in striving to do His will, and that in all that we do our goal is to glorify Him. It was a very good night, an encouraging night, with a call to celebrate and to attempt to let others not only hear about the joy we have in Christ, but to see it in our lives. There was of course, as always, lots of good food and some great fellowship. We stayed together longer than we intended, but I think all of the ladies left uplifted and ready and excited to get to work for the coming year.

MARCH KIDS' DEVOTIONAL AND GET-TOGETHER

This month's kids' get-together took place today at 5 PM at the home of Roger and Jackie Sherwood. After everyone arrived, the kids sat themselves down at the two picnic tables outside and since planting season is soon upon us, they started planting the seed. And as you probably already guessed, Randy taught the kids a lesson on the Parable of the Sower. Each child was given one clay pot, a small baggie of potting soil, a plastic spoon, and a pack of seeds. It was also explained to them that from one little seed, if fed and watered and nurtured, a beautiful much larger flower would grow, much like themselves. Afterwards there was enormous amounts of food to eat, which we did eagerly, and then young and old alike just "played." Those in attendance were, in no particular order, Randy M., Evan, Collin, John, Michael, Randy H., Vickie, Kara, Graham, Scott, Cathy, Aubrey, Selvie, Hannah, Jordie, Chris, Amanda, McKayla, Christopher, Sandy, Joann, Paul, Leyna, Logan, Roger and Jackie. 26 in all, what a great turnout!!

These first two are pictures taken before everyone arrived today.Some of the kids playing frisbee outside while waiting for others to arrive. Roger, Scott & son Jordie, and Paul staying warm by the fire.

Joann and the boys filling their pots. Randy overseeing some of the planting.

Selvie, Christopher and KaraSelvie and Christopher

McKayla walking to get the frisbee.Okay, these two (Roger and Chris) look up to something.Michael, Evan and CollinMcKayla, Logan and SelvieAubrey and CollinThe hensLogan and GrahamChristopherLogan's tent and playroom before all the kids started playing in itAnd after...lol

Jordie taking matters into his own hands.Hannah and the dollhouse.