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Love Out of the Box

Have you been in a store lately…any store? If you answered, “yes”, then you know that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Because whether you are at Wal-Mart, the dollar store, grocery store, or even the gas station – there is a red-pink, heart-flower, card-candy explosion!

I was in a card store just last week and actually found a Valentine for your pet? It was a sweet little love note to your favorite cat, dog, hamster, or bird. Really? I love my dogs, but just one small problem…they don’t read. So, love seems to be in the air this month, even for our furry friends.

God doesn’t put love “in the box”…it is more than one romantic day on the calendar. In fact, the whole of the gospel can be summed up in these two statements… Love God and love people. Jesus taught us how to love. He demonstrated it by giving all of Himself for others. And His love for the Father was evident in everything He did.

If you love God with your whole heart, it just comes naturally to love people. And we’re told to love them as we love ourselves. Think about that for a moment. How much do you love yourself? Enough to make sure all your needs are met, right? Imagine that kind of love expressed to a friend. It’s a pouring-yourself-out kind of love.

It’s interesting to note that Jesus says, “All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” He’s really saying, “What’s the point of all the other stuff if you don’t have love?” That’s a question we need to consider. What’s the point of going to church, giving financially, teaching Bible studies, or helping with Children’s ministry if you don’t truly love those you come in contact with on a daily basis? It’s time to try loving each other “out of the box”.

Father God, I want to acknowledge how much I love you with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me to love others as I love myself.

Love to you all and Happy Valentine’s,

Georgianne

Jesus replied: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” ~ Matthew 22:37-40 NIV

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Rules to Live By: The Queries from North Carolina Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice Christian Fellowship – Do you love one another as becomes the followers of Christ?

Sunday, February 6 at 9:15 AM Monthly Meeting will meet

in the Fellowship Hall. Come participate in the business of the meeting.

Breakfast refreshments will be provided.

Ministry & Counsel Conference Sponsored by NCYM Spiritual Life Commission

February 5 – 9:30 AM Cane Creek Friends Meeting

Discerning Spiritual Gifts All M&C members are encouraged to attend and

anyone else who is interested.

Evangelism Committee Will meet Sunday, February 20, at 10:00 AM

In Fellowship Hall Angie Brendle

Christian Education Committee

Will meet Tuesday, February 22, at 6:30 PM in the church library

Jean Hutchins

Yadkin Valley Quarterly Meeting Seminar Thursday nights in February – 7:00 – 9:00 PM

A program of Quaker Studies taught by faculty members of Carolina Evangelical Divinity School

Topics range from the Historical beginning of Friends to Challenges of the church in the 21st Century and includes basic beliefs and devotional writings of Friends and models of leadership in the Meeting.

February 3 – Branon February 10 – Deep Creek February 17 – Harmony Grove February 24 – Forbush

Quaker Lake Camp Register by February 21

Lots of Activities

Special Music for Worship Services – February 6th Deep Creek Quartet 13th The Children 20th Two Roses 27th The Choir Submitted by Ruby Brendle

Greeting the people – February 6th R. L. & Betty Steelman 13th Gladys Adams and Brenda Adams 20th Kate Shore 27th Ben & Ruby Brendle

Submitted by Teresa Welborn Children’s Church Assistants – February 6th Children will stay in sanctuary 13th Brian & Tracy Ray 20th Adam & Jean Hutchins Submitted by Jean Hutchins Nursery Workers for Worship –February 6th Don & Pam Steelman 13th Mark & Teresa Welborn 20th Kim Crowder and Lisa Crowder 27th Roger Holt and Audra Holt

Submitted by Don Steelman Sanctuary Flowers – February Steelman Class

This month, contact Donna Hutchins to place flowers for a special occasion.

Submitted by Angie Brendle Hospitality Committee

Choir Meet for practice – February 20

5:00 PM

Looking Ahead:

NCYM Mid-Year Gathering March 4-5 at Quaker Lake Theme: MARCH FOR MISSIONS Guest speakers – Bob Carter, Africa; Bevar Moodie, Jamacia

Revival – March 20 - 23 Speaker – Michael Fulp, Jr. Sunday: Senior Citizen Appreciation Day with Carry-in-Lunch Sunday Night: Starmount Show Choir will perform 7:00-7:30 Watch for additional information next month.

April – Easter Services - Plan for early morning worship same as last year.

Note: The Greetings of Love on the front page were made for you by three little girls in the Middler Sunday School Class, Kaylee Shore, Noel Hutchens, and Destiny Ray.

Love can build a bridge. Wynonna Judd

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Food for the Hungry Thank you for your donations of food,

money and paper bags. January was a very busy month. It seems that we are having more and more families coming to us for help which means we need more food and money.

Start planning now for “Souper Bowl” Sunday on February 6th. Begin saving money and

collecting cans of soup to bring to church on February 6th. Last year you brought over one hundred cans of soup and you gave $687.00. With your help, we can top that this year. Thanks for all you do to help Yadkin Christian Ministries. Susan Steelman

*****Circle #1 will meet February 14 at 7:00 PM Hostess – Brenda Adams and

Gladys Adams Devotions – Ruby Brendle Program – Shelby Shore

Quaker Young Women QYW Valentine Banquet Sunday, February 13 at 6:30 PM *Meet at The Depot at Cody Creek for dinner. Please let Jean know if you will attend by Sunday, February 6th. (You can bring your spouse or significant other.)

Pillows and Cases Our Inasmuch Ministry Team needs your help to serve our friends at Pinebrook Residential Center. Our Spring project is called “Pillows and Cases”, where we are attempting to provide much needed new bed pillows and new pillowcases for the residents of Pinebrook that have become part of our Wednesday night worship. Our new friends have very little that truly belongs to them in this world. Often, simple things that you and I might take for granted are the things that they need most. Needed: New Standard Bed Pillows New White or Light Colored Pillowcases We thank you for your help with this community outreach project. Look for our collection box outside the Pastor’s office after February 19th.

Ring…Ring…. Over the last two months, many of you have received a phone call from us using our new Phone Tree

Calling System. The Phone Tree was provided to Deep Creek Friends by the family of Ruth W. Adams in her memory. This calling system allows us to notify members and friends of Deep Creek of church news and

events, committee meeting reminders, and church closings. If you have not received a notification and wish to, please

contact the office so that you might be added or that your numbers might be checked for accuracy. If you wish to be removed from the calling notification program please contact us so that we might promptly remove your number.

We will continue to send out notifications of events for the next several weeks until we get most of the kinks worked out of our calling list, so we ask for your patience during this time.

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Children and Youth – from Corey

Special Events:

Winter Jam Winter Jam is February 5!!! Doors open at 5 and the concert starts at 6. Everyone is welcome to join the Youth as they travel to the Greensboro Coliseum. Bands include Newsboys, David Crowder Band, Kutless, Red, Newsong, and Francesica Battistelli. There will also be a special sidewalk concert outside before they open the doors.

SUPER BOWL PARTY Maybe you like the football, maybe you like the commercials, maybe you just like the halftime show. No matter why you watch the Super Bowl, come join Deep Creek Friends party it up on Super Bowl Sunday, February 6, at 6:00 PM. We will be at Bill and Donna Terrell’s house and it is promised to be a good time for all. If you want to bring something to share, great! Or just come and have a good time. Everyone is welcome.

Ski Trip The ski trip has been rescheduled!! We will hit the slopes on February 26 at Ski Beech in Beech Mountain, NC. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the Youth room. Cost is $50. We will set a time the week before to get fitted for our skis at First Flakes in Winston Salem.

Funnigan’s Family Fun Center The FOJ group will be going to Funnigan’s Family Fun Center on February 27 in place of their regularly scheduled meeting. Funnigan’s is a great family place with arcade games, jungle gyms, and even a rock wall. Please join us on the 27th for a day of family fun after worship.

Regular Scheduled Events: Children’s Church 2nd and 3rd Sunday mornings FOJ 2nd Sunday at 5PM DOGS 3rd Sunday at 5PM

Snacks - Beth Steelman Youth 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays at 6:30PM

Valentine’s Lunch with DOGS The DOGS are invited to a Valentine’s lunch immediately after worship on February 6. There will be fun, food, and fellowship. We will also be doing a service project. This will be in the place of the regularly scheduled DOGS meeting that day. The DOGS want to invite their Sunday School teachers Tommy Shore and Leon Robbins and their families to join us. meeting that day. The DOGS want to invite their Sunday School teachers

The Youth will be taking part in

the 30 Hour Famine this year. We will be holding a 24 hour lock-in February 18 and 19. The Youth have committed to not eat anything after lunch on Friday and fast until 6PM on Saturday. The 30 Hour Famine is an event to raise money and awareness for the starving countries in this world. The Youth will be raising money leading up to the lock-in, please see any member of the Youth to donate to this cause. All money goes to third world countries. It is estimated to take only $1 a day to feed someone in a third world nation. We will finish our 30 hour fast with a church wide “Poor Man’s Supper” in the fellowship hall at 6PM on February 19.

*If you are willing to chaperone please let Corey know.

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Congratulations Kate Shore celebrates 90 Years

Kate Shore celebrated her 90th birthday on January 9 at Sanders Ridge with a host of family members and friends. She thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing with everyone in attendance. Thanks to all who came and helped her celebrate this milestone.

Her family placed flowers in the church on Sunday morning in honor of the special day and Kate was smiling proudly. She continues to be an inspiration to all who know her.

Beulah Warden has Special birthday Beulah Warden celebrated her 84th birthday. She enjoyed all the special attention and the flowers brought to her by one of the children. Beulah, in her delightful humor, says “I’m just getting old and falling apart.”

Our girls are Cheerleaders Samantha Welborn is a Starmount High School Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleader.

Hunter Welborn is a Starmount High School Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleader.

Sneed Grandchildren receive recognition Brett Sneed and Dustin Sneed have made the “All Northwest Band”. This special recognition and opportunity is by audition only. They both attend Reynolds High School in Winston Salem and are the grandchildren of Wilma and Allen Sneed.

Mason Welborn turns 16 The holidays were extra special for Mason this year as his 16th birthday arrived. He celebrated with a combination New Year’s / Birthday Party at his house with friends and family.

Sawyer DaviS is Football Player Sawyer Davis’ Starmount Rams Middle School Football team won their conference division and the Sertoma Bowl. The team finished their season 10 – 0. Sawyer played Fullback and Linebacker, starting all 10 games.

Shannon Shore is a Starmount High School Varsity Cheerleader.

Chandler Welborn is a coach for the Starmount Junior Varsity Cheerleaders.

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Congratulations Continued Courtney SCho0l Honored Two of our members, Pam Steelman and Ashley Dezern are teachers at Courtney Elementary School. The School has been honored by the Piedmont Triad Consortium for outstanding performance as a Signature School of the Piedmont Triad. This is recognition as a school of achieving High Growth as a School of Distinction or Higher. The teachers are continuing on this same program of excellence in teaching throughout the year. We have several teachers in our congregation and appreciate their Christian example among the children at the various schools where they teach.

YOU ARE INVITED George Shugart, the person we remember as “the dry cleaning man”, who came to our doors to bring our cleaning in the 60’s and 70’s, will celebrate his 100th birthday, Sunday, February 6th at the United Methodist Church in Yadkinville. Come by from 3:00 – 4:30 and chat with him about the “Good old Days.”

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Puppy Size Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this, the mother told the volunteer. What is it she keeps asking for? the volunteer asked. Puppy size! replied the mother. Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what she's looking for. I know..... We have seen most of them, the mom said in frustration. Just then Danielle came walking into the office. Well, did you find one? asked her mom. No, not this time, Danielle said with sadness in her voice. Can we come back on the weekend? The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed, You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfortunately, there's always a supply, the volunteer said. Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. Don't worry, I'll find one this weekend, she said. Over the next few days, both Mom and Dad had long conversations with her. They both felt she was being too particular. It's this weekend or we're not looking

Dad finally said in frustration. any more, We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size, either, Mom added. Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran right for the section that housed the smaller dogs. Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could see the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted. Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each one. One by one she said, Sorry, but you're not the one. It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer. Mom, that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it! She screamed with joy. It's the puppy size! But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the last few weeks, Mom said. No not size... The sighs. When I held him in my arms, he sighed, she said. Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh! The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did a little of both. Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms, she said. Then, holding the puppy up close to her face, she said, Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!

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REMEMBER TO PRAY – Prayer changes things! The following information is included by request. Be specific when you pray and send notes.

This color indicates an addition or change from last month. Among those requesting prayer: Linda Baity: Wife of Berean Baptist pastor, Ron Baity. Linda has Pick’s disease. She continues to deteriorate and the Lord continues to give grace and strength during the severe stage of this disease. Address: 10028 N. NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Jason Ball: Grandson of Bobby and Katie Mathis. Jason is having physical therapy on his ankle which seems to be improving, hopefully allowing him more time before additional surgery is needed. Address: 3349 Plum Ln, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Bennie Barnes: Brother-in-law of Phyllis Barnes. Two weeks before Christmas, Bennie decided to put lights around his house (his wife had suggested he put them on the trees instead). In a little bit, she saw him fall. He broke a vertebra in his neck, some ribs, and his wrist. He went home with halo traction and a feeding tube, and is having home therapy. He will need to wear the halo, which is causing him trouble sleeping, for three to four more weeks.

Address: 4608 Oakley Rd, Northport, FL 34288

Margaret Bates: Friend of Allen Sneed. Margaret has finished chemo and is beginning the radiation process. Address: 2828 Wishon Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Nina Bates: Lives in the community. Nina has been bed-ridden since a fall in 2007. She is in the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home, Room #1. She seems to enjoy visits from friends and family; everyone is taking one day at a time. Address: 2417 Vallie Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103-5766

Chris Brooks: Son of AB Wheeler of Boonville. Chris is on dialysis and has heart troubles. Address: PO Box 565, Boonville, NC 27011

Anna Castle: Daughter of Jamie and Jamie Castle, friends of Patrick Long. Anna is three years old and had kidney failure. She remains on the kidney donor list. Address: 4220 Wilhelm Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642

Lesa Coe: Wife of Junior Coe. Lesa fell in May and injured her right knee and back – causing a lot of pain. She is doing well and will soon get her next set of shots. “I believe the Lord is helping me through this!” Her mother, Pauline Riddle, is having a difficult time and is at Elkin Health Care, Room 120, in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Address: 2532 Rockford Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Clyde Davis: Husband of Pammy Davis, friend of Robert Steelman. “After Clyde's CT scan Thursday, the doctor said the news was good! There is still some evidence of cancer but there definitely has been improvement.

Address: 6304 Hunt Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/clydedavis

Connie Doss: Friend of Vickie Warden. Connie has inoperable lung cancer. She is doing well and is having a break between types of chemo treatments. Address: 1645 Falcon Rd, East Bend, NC 27018

Lillian Dudley: Aunt of Phyllis Barnes. Lillian has a slowly closing valve and a blood deficiency. She has needed another transfusion, is just taking one day at a time and trusting God to see her through.

Address: 8107 Rich Patch Rd, Covington, VA 24426-6223

Jake Fisher: Relative of a co-worker of Cathy Shore. Jake, 27 years old, has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Address: 1076 L Bellwood Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146

Polly Fivecoate: Mother of a co-worker of Tracy Ray. Polly has Central Nervous System Lymphoma. The last MRI showed no tumor and she goes for the first of five monthly chemo treatments this weekend as a preventative measure.

Address: 638 Cornatzer Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028

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Larry Freeman: Brother of Libby Shore. Larry had several health problems during the past year. He is doing great after December gall bladder surgery. He continues to improve every day, it will just take his body a while to get used to not having the gall bladder Address: 5615 Howell School Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642

India Hall: Friend of several in the meeting. India severely injured her arm at work last year. She has finally been approved for a trial spinal stimulator to help reduce some medications.

Address: 1200 Cox Mill Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Beirne Harding: Friend of Donna Terrell. Beirne is still in remission and doing well. She is going to see the grandbaby this weekend! Address: 5436 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Harmony Grove Friends Meeting requests special prayer as they continue efforts to increase attendance.

Mark Haislip: Client at Farm Bureau. Mark has ALS. He continues having a very difficult time with this situation. Address: 9455 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023

Elizabeth Hiatt: Friend of Brian Ray. Elizabeth is recovering at home. Address: ℅ Wayne Ray, 7052 Service Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Joanne Hobson: Friend of Allen Sneed. Joanne has finished treatments for breast cancer and is awaiting results. Address: 4437 Siloam Rd, East Bend, NC 27018

Billy James: Brother of a co-worker of Anita Shore. Billy was in an accident with extensive injuries. He received a good report and can start being weaned from his ankle boot. He is walking more, but still has a long road ahead. Address: 3041 Wilcox Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Camryn Long: Daughter of Patrick and Brooke Long. Camryn has the flu and doctors are concerned that it could go to her lungs. Address: 756 Beech St, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Bobby Lee Mathis, Jr: Son of Katie Mathis. Bobby had surgery to remove his gall bladder and is recovering very well. Continue prayers for his health as he has gone through two surgeries in the last few months.

Roger Mock: Gladys Adams’ son-in-law’s brother. Roger is still in remission. His wife, Carol, has chronic vertigo, and is so sensitive to noise that she is unable to go to church. Address: 450 Beauchamp Rd, Advance, NC 27006

Shelia Newman: Sister of Charles Soots, Manager at Farm Bureau Ins, Yadkinville. She had a kidney transplant, but after several difficulties, will require another kidney. For now, she is still on the kidney transplant list. Address: 197 Holly Hill Dr, Elkin, NC 28621

Sandy Norman: Friend of Kim Crowder. Sandy is doing well at home after having a kidney removed. She is now waiting to have a heart valve replacement. Address: 1204 Bowen Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Diane Normandin: Sister of Maureen Silvernale, a nurse practitioner who works with Cathy Shore and has been to several Bible studies at church. Diane has ovarian cancer, has finished her chemo treatments and attended a cancer wellness retreat with her sister, Maureen. She also got married while she was there!

Address: 3960 Hummingbird Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Inge Parker: Friend of Angie Brendle. Inge has stage three pancreatic cancer. She has begun chemo treatments, but is staying upbeat and is still attending church. Address: 1936 Adelene Dr, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Dottie Ratledge: Cousin of Georgianne Satterfield. After several surgeries to help keep her retina attached, Dottie's retina detached again this past month and she had to have another surgery. She has recovered well but is still struggling through some of her physical limitations. Address: 2209 Bloomtown Rd, East Bend, NC 27018

Jean Reavis: Mother of Jeannie Reavis Houston. Jean had an attack of diverticulitis and had emergency surgery leaving her with a colostomy. She is home, doing well and has told the doctor that she will be having the reversal surgery before baseball season! Address: 3728 Lone Hickory Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020

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Zola Mae Rosenburg: Niece of Betty Steelman. Zola Mae went into the hospital last May with diverticulitis and had severe complications. She continues to have an extremely difficult time and may move to a nursing facility soon.

Address: Forsyth Hospital, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Bobby Russell: Friend of Wilma Sneed and pastor of Turner’s Creek Baptist. Bobby has cancer and is doing well. Address: 3216 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Francis Saylor: Georgianne Satterfield’s cousin. Francis had an aortic aneurysm repaired and is in rehabilitation. Address: 5624 E Old US 421 Hwy, East Bend, NC 27018

Gail Shepherd: Relative of a co-worker of Brenda Shore. Gail continues a difficult recovery from cancer surgery. Address: 1131 Shepherd XRD, Roaring River, NC 28669

Geoff Schimmeck: Friend of Donna Terrell. Geoff has some medical issues and is waiting on test results to find out what is going on. Address: 1428 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Shelby Shore: Shelby tripped at church and fractured her right pinky finger as she caught herself on a door facing. “They say the finger is doing well and therapy is helping with the bending. Hopefully the splint will come off Wednesday. I have greatly missed the use of the little finger and have great appreciation for its use.”

Address: 2324 Shore Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Ruby Sizemore: Mother of Anita Shore. Ruby fell and broke her kneecap and is recovering at home. She continues home therapy and will return to have the hardware removed from her knee near the middle of the month. Address: 133 Melrose Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117

Susan Spaulding: Former member. Susan has been having migraines and dangerously high blood pressure. "My asthma is getting better thanks to a 'new' medicine, blood pressure is in the 'good' range and my stomach is improving with a new medicine. I still have some headaches, but the migraines are milder and less frequent and I do not have to see the neurologist as often. I am grateful to all of you for your prayers!" Address: 8250 Golf Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277

Avis Steelman: Danielle Brown’s great-aunt. Avis continues having extreme difficulty walking. Address: 3701 Old Hwy 421 W, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Etta Steelman: Danielle Brown’s grandmother. Etta fell on Friday, but she just got bruised up and is moving more slowly. Her memory continues to decline. Address: 3316 Wilcox Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Hope Swaim: Daughter of Patrick and Shannon Swaim, friends of several in the meeting. Hope was not expected to live at birth, has defied all odds and is now 3½ years old. Her life is already a miracle and evidence of answered prayers but she continues to have many needs regarding her health, growth, and development. Address: 1832 Swan Creek Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020

Mary Anne Tanner: Friend of Phyllis Barnes. Mary Anne and her husband continue to need prayer. Pray that God will give both of them His strength, love, and peace as they go through this very difficult time together. Address: 1032 Laura Ln, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Donna Terrell: Donna had several cardiac "incidents", had lots of tests and learned that thankfully there is no serious problem with her heart, but she has a condition that causes quick drops in blood pressure. It is not life threatening, but is very disruptive and without management, greatly interferes with quality of life. “I do need continued prayers.”

Address: 2333 Shore Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Perry Wall: Perry is the husband of the secretary at Farm Bureau, Jonesville. He continues to have heart problems. Address: 793 Brookfall Dairy Rd, Elkin, NC 28621

Frank Warden: Frank’s health is declining and he is now at Yadkin Nursing Center. Address: PO Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Shawn Wiley: Friend of Robert Steelman. Shawn has Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has moved back to West Virginia to be near his family. Address: PO Box 514, Harts, WV 25524-0514

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Josh Willard: Brother of Jean Hutchins. Josh has been raising his three children as a single parent since May. His parents, Mary and Arnie, are helping with the kids.

Address for Josh: 2131 Muscadine Dr Boonville, NC 27011 Address for Mary and Arnie: 1233 Muscadine Dr, Boonville, NC 27011

Nell and Bill Williams: Nell had a stroke and while recovering at Willowbrook fell and broke her hip, was nearing recovery, and broke her right leg. All is healed now, but therapy and relearning to use her legs is difficult. Bill goes to help with most meals and to encourage her. Address: 308 Westridge Dr, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Marjorie Winn: Wife of Bob Winn, Director of FDS in Ohio. Marjorie has lung cancer and continues to improve. She is enjoying a much needed break from treatments.

Address: 4609 St Rt. 45, Leetonia, OH 44431

Leslie Winslow: Former Deep Creek pastor. Leslie had a mild heart attack last Wednesday. After a catheterization with one stint, he is improving nicely. He is staying with family now and will return home soon. Address: 624 Eastwood Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203

Johnny Wiseman: He is at the Mountain View Correctional Institution. Johnny continues a carpentry class; his current project is a cabinet. Spruce Pine has seen a LOT of SNOW this winter and it has been very, very cold. He continues to enjoy Yokefellow's services and local churches occasionally have services which are very uplifting. Mail is a highlight, so drop him a note or card if you have a moment to let him know you are thinking of him and praying for him. He greatly appreciates the prayers and encouragement he receives from family and friends. Address: Johnny Wiseman #0978320, c/o Mountain View Corr Inst, 545 Amity Park Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Alice Wishon: Alice had an extremely serious reaction to medication that affected her nervous system. She continues improving but slowly. She is having therapy twice a week. Address: 2929 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Helen Wooten: Helen is staying with her daughter and welcomes cards and notes from her church family. Address: 4103 Quinn Dr, Evans, Georgia 30809

These Friends Passed Away: Terry Crater: Brother of Diane Flippin who lives in the community. Terry died in mid January. Address for Diane: 3509 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Margaret Harper: Mother of Kenneth Harper. Margaret died Jan 10. She turned 90 on Jan 3. Address: Clemmons Village II, 6441 Holder Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012

Clay Hobson: Brother-in-law of Lois Brendle. Clay died at the age of 86 leaving a large family. Address: 2633 Snider Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Denny Hobson: Friend of several in the meeting. Denny was killed in an accident last week. Address for wife, Barbara: 4009 Holly Spring Rd, East Bend, NC 27018

Norma Jean Luellen: Wife of former pastor of Pilot View Friends, Don Luellen. Norma Jean was 81 and died January 8. She had also served as a missionary to Greece and England. Address for Don: 519 Petty Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving: Keep praying Ben Brendle: Ben had a bad infection that is now improving. Address: 2845 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Leah Rose Caudle: Daughter of a friend of Jennifer Pipes. Leah Rose weighed only 1 pound 14 ounces at birth in August. She finally weighs over five pounds and is going home. She still has a long was to go but her parents are “tickled to death.” Address: 7500 Windsor Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020

Shannon Ford: Friend of Brian and Tracy Ray. Shannon was diagnosed with cervical cancer and surgery was successful to remove all the cancer. She is doing well. Address: 311 Spring Water Dr, Boonville, NC 27011

Kate Shore: Kate is doing much better after having some mini strokes a while back. Address: 1428 Nebo Rd, Boonville, NC 27011

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Allen Sneed: Allen went for a check-up and an 8mm spot was found on his spine which caused concern. Tests proved it to not be cancer but just arthritis. – What a blessing to have arthritis. Address: 2511 Rockford Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Todd Wallace: Friend of Brian Ray. Todd had pneumonia and is now at home doing well. 3335 Farm Land Ln, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Beulah Warden: Beulah has some general health problems, including swelling in her feet and legs. She continues to improve and says “I’m still here!” Address: 1836 Sugartown Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Additional Shut-ins in Our Membership: Blanche Adams: Universal Health Care/King, 115 White Rd, King, NC 27021 Laura Bullin: Ruby Brendle’s sister. 613 Hwy 67 E, Boonville, NC 27011 Betty Casstevens: Willowbrook Healthcare Center, 333 E Lee St, Yadkinville, NC 27055 Roy Steelman: Yadkin Nursing Center, PO Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055 Nell Vestal: Willowbrook Healthcare Center, 333 E Lee St, Yadkinville, NC 27055 Frank Warden: Yadkin Nursing Center, PO Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055

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Youth Sunday School Visit at Willowbrook Nursing Center

Youth, Taylor Jones, Shannon Shore, Julie Brendle, Jake Shore, Corey York, Hunter Curtis, Lyndsey Crowder, Vickie Warden, Taylor Brendle, Alli Jones, Ashlyn Steelman, Lisa Crowder, Rindi Hemric and Audra Holt visited Deep Creek members, Nell & Bill Williams at Willowbrook on 5th Sunday. Everyone enjoyed the Sunday School time singing and sharing a devotional time of scripture, prayer and small gift with Nell and Bill. Since Sunday, Bill tells of how much they enjoyed it and continues to express appreciation – saying those kids really sang well and ought to all be in the choir.

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