THANK YOUS

Thank you very much for the care package. It is nice to have something to take your mind off finals and it does an amazing job. Thanks! -- Andrew Foster

Dear 1st Christian Church Members: Thanks so much for the cards, visits, flowers, family meal, and especially your prayers and words of sympathy and encouragement during Mom's recent illness and passing. Your support has been extremely uplifting and appreciated by our family. Sincerely, Connie (Manning) Pierce and Walter Manning

Enclosed with a memorial gift for Janice Tomey for the music fund was this note: We would also like to thank you for your hospitality of the wonderful luncheon served to us after the funeral. It was greatly appreciated. In Christian Love, Roger & Leona Schlaak

Many thanks to these musical friends who shared their talents in the Worship Service during the month of June: George Sorrells III - voice, Bob Bunch - Qchord, Jacob Rumsey - violin, and Guy Rumsey - piano, and Nicholas Joyner - violin. Mary Ruth Yates

Dear Church Family, We wish to thank you for all the love and support you have shown us during most of our 50 years of married life. It was wonderful to have you share in our anniversary cake and also thank you for all the cards, phone calls, and flowers that we continue to receive from you. Much love, Barbara & George

To My Church Family, I just wanted to thank everyone for supporting me and thinking of me. The cards and money are much appreciated and will be used wisely…hopefully on a car! Taylor Reynolds

Dear Church Members, Thank you all for the cards, flowers, visits, and prayers from everyone. They have been very uplifting to my mother, Dottie Manning, and are appreciated very much. Sincerely, Connie Pierce (Dottie's daughter)

Thank you to Joyce for being so patient with all of my calls and questions! Tri Kappa really appreciates the kindness of First Christian Church in letting us use your facilities for our Victorian Tea. Thanks so much! - Linda Wright

Dear First Christian Church Members, Thank you for the box of goodies I received last week! You always pick out such wonderful things to send, and it's so comforting to know I'm thought of at home. It's hard to believe that this is my last semester at Purdue. I've been so blessed by all of you my whole time here! In Christ's Love, Stephanie Waltz

Thank you for the care package. I really appreciate it. I hope all is well with you guys. My life is pretty busy, but I'm doing okay. - Danny Lee

Red Rose Sisters, Your kindness and sympathy are more deeply appreciated than any words or thanks can ever express. Thank you very much for thinking of us with the beautiful rose. - The Dorothy Roberts family Thank you to everyone at 1st Christian for all your love, support and prayers for our family during our time of loss. - The Dorothy Roberts family (Bruce, Cindy, and Jen)

I cannot thank you enough for all the kindness you showed me while I was needing help - all the gifts, food, and calls. You were always near when I needed friend. How would we get along without friends? God bless you all. - Ruby Wallheiser

Dear First Christian Church Family, The kindness and love that you showered on our family during the difficult time of our mother's death will never be forgotten. Thank you cannot adequately express our thanks but we want you to know how much we love and appreciate all you did for us. Thank you for each and every concerned card, note, phone call, and visit; for all the beautiful flowers; the loving memorials given in mother's honor; and the abundant, delicious food. Your expressions of love are a blessing to our whole family. Lovingly, Barbara & George Sorrells and Family

Dear Church Family, I want to thank you for the beautiful "Jay" bird! How did you know I collected birds? Also, thank you for the elders bringing communion and a good chat. It seems my legs don't do much before noon. I want you to know how much I miss everyone. I know I am getting old when I meet the little ones I had in Little Church and they are now parents. Oh, what a joy I had with them all. I have good memories. Fondly, Dorothy Roberts

May the Lord bless you all! Your kindness and service to our family was touching and healing. Thanks to Pastor Bob, the choir, bell choir, and to the ladies who prepared the wonderful luncheon for us. You all truly demonstrated the love of Jesus as you ministered to us at a very painful and difficult time. Love in Jesus, Lynne Scherschel

May this note express in some small way how much your kindness is truly appreciated. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Denny Kirk

The following note and a contribution was received from the Strengthening Singles Group: We very much appreciate your allowing us to use your church facilities for our meetings and dinners. - Strengthening Singles

First Christian Church, Thank you so much for thinking of John. The gift of the Red Bird and the Communion and prayers every month mean so much. God Bless, John and Julie Spicer

To Friends at First Christian Church, I want to thank the ministers and congregation for their prayers, cards, and concerns while recuperating from surgery. In addition, I received a lovely bouquet of flowers from the Red Rose Circle. Thank you. - In Christian Love, Virginia Lewis

Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts for myself and my family this past week. I am feeling stronger every day and hope to see everyone soon. Thanks again. Susan Maxwell-Lewis

Thank you for remembering us through cards and prayers during Merian's surgeries and recuperation. - Merian and Wanda Jones

Thanks to all the women for the food. It was great! Thanks for the cards and gifts. Love you all! - Brent & Branson Goodman, Kathy McGlothlin

Your kindness and sympathy are more deeply appreciated than any words of thanks can ever express. Thank you for the comforting words, wonderful lunch after the funeral, and many acts of kindness towards our loved one, Frances E. Clark. - The Family

A great big thank you goes to the Membership Committee for a wonderful picnic. There was excellent food provided by everyone. The little children enjoyed crafts and games in the lower level of the Lodge. The others participated in table games inside the lodge and played cornhole and croquet outdoors. Everyone left with smiling faces.

Dear Church Family, Thank you for being near this last year as I have needed help. I know I can always call on you. I enjoy your visits when you bring communion and I enjoy getting church news. Thank you for the cards and calls for my 101st birthday. I cannot thank you enough. Ruby Wallheiser

Dear First Christian Church, Thank you so much for the beautiful framed plaque with comforting words. Dad would have loved knowing that the church which gave his family their Christian foundation in life surrounded him with love and compassion in death. We have been blessed knowing that as Christians we will meet again. Thank You Always, The David W. Elliott Family

Thank you to everyone for your birthday cards sent to me recently. I really appreciate hearing from each of you. Leo and I want to thank everyone for your prayers, cards and phone calls. It helps greatly. - Pearl & Leo Jenkins

Thank You to everyone who donated food items, gave monetary donations and helped to prepare the meals and clean-up! Thank You! Marsha Ochs

Dear Pastor:
Today is the anniversary of the death of my mother, Lois Boling. She was a member of your church for many decades and brought up her three sons in the faith, I being the youngest. I have fond memories of Sunday mornings at First Christian Church, being baptized at about age 8, and attending Vacation Bible School.
I left Bedford in 1967 to join the Navy and after serving 25 years settled in Jacksonville, FL. Today is both sad and happy, sad that it is the anniversary of my mother's death and happy in knowing she is with the Lord. She and my father, Harrell, are both interred at Green Hill Cemetery.
To honor the memory of my mother please accept the enclosed check. Add it to your general fund our use it as you deem appropriate. May God bless you, Michael J. Boling