THANK YOUS

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

Bob and First Christian Church, Thank you so much with your help and prayers for Orin "Bud" Fultz. I know he and Lenora enjoyed their time with your church. In Our Prayers, Lenora, Don & Lana Ingle, Cherie & family, Chad & family

Dear Rev. Dailey, Thank you for the beautiful service at Mother's funeral and the times you spent with her. We appreciated the folks when they came to our home to give her communion. She always looked forward to the third Sunday. There is a CD at Chase Bank from Mother for the First Christian Church. Please contact Pamela at the bank at your earliest convenience. God Bless You, Family of Lois Chase, Mike & Dolly Sowder

Thank you for all the visits and prayers. The service was great. Also, thank the Church for the lovely meal. Nancy Sowder, Daughter-in-law of Lois Chase

Dear Church Family, Thanks for the help provided for me to go to camp this summer. - Jacob Rumsey

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the opportunity to go to church camp. I really enjoyed the activities and getting to meet new people. It was spiritually fulfilling. - Sincerely, Portia Baker

Josh (Foster) has returned to Camp Pendleton. He was part of the first group to return from deployment. We would like to thank everyone for keeping Josh and all of his comrades in their thoughts and prayers. His enlistment is up by the first week of September so he will be home soon. - Mike and Nancy

Thanks to all of you for your prayers, cards, and encouragement during my recent surgery. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Dailey and Dr. Steve Schultz for their visits. I'm home now and improving every day. - Bob Hall

Dear Friends at First Christian Church, We wish to thank each one of you for the visits, the many cards and all the many, many prayers. It is good to worship at First Christian Church among all our friends. Again, thank you. Message printed on card: "It's nice to know that there are special people, folks who share their thoughtfulness and grace. They're generous and kind, and because of them we find our world to be a warmer, brighter place." - Gordon Ragsdale and family

Thanks to Beverly Wray for washing the acolyte robes. - the Worship Committee

We want to thank our First Christian Church family for the wonderful and much appreciated care packages we received during our time at college. Thanks! - Samantha & Rachel Duncan
Thank you for the care package! As usual, the cookie was delicious and more than enough to share with Josten, my roommate. We both enjoyed it and have plans to send my new Super Diver parachuting out her bedroom window this week. I love all the toys you have sent me!
I pray that all of you are doing well and that I see each of you this summer. In Christian Love, Stephanie Waltz

Dear Pastor Dailey, Thank you and those who helped with Kayla's baptism. It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Terry Bremmer, and the congregation of Harrodsburg United Methodist Church

Thank you for allowing the Historic Preservation Committee to hold their first murder mystery dinner in your fellowship hall. It was a wonderful location for the event and everyone had a great time - several commented on what a beautiful facility it is. You were gracious and generous to work with and Joyce and Steve and Rev. Dailey went out of their way to accommodate us. We sincerely appreciate it.
We have two more murder mysteries planned and may be calling you again!
Teena Ligman, Historic Preservation Committee
Bedford Revitalization, Inc.

This is a letter of appreciation for all the help and the cards that were given during the time of my illness, A special thank you to Bonnie Duncan, Marilyn Olson and Carolyn Tumey for staying with my daughter so my husband could shop, and also come to the hospital. Thank you. - Pat Oakley

Dearest Bob, Leila and all of Our Very Dear Church Friends: I cannot begin to tell you how much your outpouring of love has meant to Pete and me. Your prayers, phone calls, cards and e-mails have given us both strength and hope in what seemed, at times, to be a hopeless situation. After a quadruple by-pass and an implant of a defibrillator/pacemaker, Pete developed an air pocket in his chest cavity along with a hugely swollen arm. The doctors ruled out blood clots and/or a blocked vein from the defibrillator leads, the air dissipated and Pete was released yesterday to a nursing home in Harlingen. And so, I am happy to say, we feel we have the worst behind us and are on the road to recovery. Only if you have been here, will you know how very much your love and support is appreciated. Thank you so very much. With our love, Pete and Freida Fish

Dear Bedford Lions Club Project Supporter: We would like to thank you again for your support of our ongoing Used Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids Collection Project. Thanks to the collection boxes located at various locations around town, we have now collected 40,450 pairs of eyeglasses and 618 hearing aids. These will be repaired and distributed at no cost by the Lions Club Collection Center (glasses) and the Lions Club Loaner Program (hearing aids) to many people in need. This project was started December 15, 1979, and will continue as long as eyeglasses and hearing aids are being collected at the boxes. We could not have had this successful project without your support and cooperation. – James C. Fisher, Sight Conservation Chm.

Thank you for allowing us to use your facility for our assembly meeting luncheon. I heard many comments about how this sharing of space exhibits a true ecumenical spirit in the Bedford community. Blessings, Mark McDaniel, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church

Dear Friends at First Christian Church, I want to thank you for all your prayers, cards, and the Elders bringing me Communion. And, too, the delicious Valentine cookie. My grandchildren were here, so they enjoyed the cookie. Thanks again. – Fondly, Dorothy Roberts

Thank you for the “Cookie-Gram.” I really enjoyed it. – Lois Chase

Dear First Christian Church Members, Thank you for the care package I received during finals week! It’s such a joy to be reminded that I’m both loved and thought of while I’m at school. As always, it was delicious, fun, and quite enjoyable for me (and my roommate!) to devour. I’m thankful for all of you!
In His Love, Stephanie Waltz

Thank you to everyone who provided gifts and food items for the Adopt-a-Family program. – Marsha Ochs and CWF

Thank you to all who helped with the Beans and Cornbread Dinner held on January 11. The profit was $255.00 and it was placed in the Youth Ministry Council Fund. -- Leila

Thank you for the finals care package. I really appreciate and enjoy getting them. Thank you! – Andrew Foster

Thank you for all your support this year. Without it we would not have been able to accomplish some of our goals this year. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of families in Lawrence County. – Jym Littrell, Executive Director, Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity

Thank you to all the ladies in the Church that provided the meal for our Family after the funeral of our Mother, Jean Corps, and to Bob for the meaningful service. It was wonderful to be able to share with our family & friends in the Church that she loved so much. As usual the food was delicious, and your thoughtfulness will be long remembered.
In Christian Love,
Becky & Jack Meadows & family
Larry & Kelly Corps & family
Robin Corps

I wish to thank all my Church Family for all the cards and well wishes during my surgery and recovery. I also want to thank Rev. Dailey for all his visits. Warren and I really enjoyed the Christmas Carolers who paid us a visit.
In Christian Love, Janet Smith