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Odds and Ends . . .
THANK YOU, THANK YOU...
These two little words, even when said
repeatedly, do not begin to capture our
appreciation for the love and support
extended to Eric and our family over the last nine years. Yes, believe it or not, it was August 2002 when Eric was diagnosed with the brain tumor, and we all began this journey together.
We want to say a special 'thank you' to those who made it possible for Eric to continue to call on people in the hospital and nursing homes after he was no longer able to drive. Thank you to Clarie for scheduling and organizing the following wonderful people: Mike Brodwater, Wray Wilson, George Hamilton, Cindy Mitchell, Al Riendeau, Richard Cook, Diana Bumpus, Carol Krahenbuhl, Jeanne Morss, Owen Bratvold, Darlene Lenz, Carol MacLean, Chris Green, and any others whose names we failed to list. Thanks, also, to George Periman, who faithfully picked up Eric for Saturday morning Men’s Group for so long.
The generosity of all of you who supported Eric and our family by allowing Eric to remain on staff as Visitation Pastor at Trinity Lutheran is
appreciated beyond measure. Thanks to each of
you, Eric was able to continue in his vocation, the ministry for which he feels so strongly called, until his retirement at the end of 2011.
We also thank those of you who have
supported us steadfastly with prayer over the years. Certainly we could not have done this without that! Others of you have supported us in a myriad of other ways; truly a loving church family that is especially appreciated since our birth families are so far away.
We appreciate your continued prayer support for Eric’s comfort and peace, for strength and peace and energy for Caleb, Joshua, and MaryBeth, as we face what the doctors have said are likely the final six months.
Pastor Eric and MaryBeth Ranum
The Coeur d’Alene Homes Auxiliary Trading Post
is open for business on Fridays. Call Mary Olson, 664-3841, or Shirley Belstad, 664-2965, to make arrangements for dropping off donations or having them picked up. Located at 12th Street and Sherman in Coeur d’Alene. All proceeds go toward helping the residents of Coeur d’Alene Homes.
NOW’s a good time to join Women’s Bible Study or Men’s Bible Study! Learn More about Faith Formation at Trinity Lutheran.
And you can find it by going to http://www.trinitylutheran-cda.org/ and then clicking on the facebook link at the bottom of the page.
has begun with some great pictures. Do not get left out! Please bring a photo of yourself or your family, with your names on the back to identify yourselves, and you will find yourself in the TLC gallery on the bulletin board in the atrium. If you are interested in helping to organize the Family Photo Tree please contact Andrea at office@trinitylutheran-cda.org or call 664-5743.
You Can Be a Contributing Reporter to this newsletter!
We will publish notices
of upcoming church and community events,
meetings, personal notices you’d like to share, information that is appropriate and pertinent
to readers of this newsletter. Contributions are heartily welcomed! Please email to the church at office@trinitylutheran-cda.org — or directly to the editor at clarie@icehouse.net — or leave in the Trinity office. Deadline for entries is the 15th of the month — but that’s a soft deadline!
Compassion Fund
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
TLC Women request the following items to include in the kits they assemble for LWR: hand towels, nail clippers, tooth brushes, combs and pre-folded cloth diapers. Thank you! |
