Apr 25 2011

Doug Johnson

Class,
Talked to Doug and he would like the class to know so prayers can be lifted. The doctors now have determined he has multiple pulmonary emboli. He had blood clots a number of years ago in his leg that resulted from a fracture and the doctors now say they think they are back in that area and could be the source of those showing up in the lungs. He may go home Saturday or if not then it will be Monday or Tuesday. They are trying to get some injection treatments approved by his insurance and that could keep him in the hospital Monday. Thanks Tammy for summarizing and getting this info out to the class.

On Friday, Doug Johnson had to leave work early due to an arterial fib. Luckily the doctor questioned things and did a CT-scan and thought he had two pulmonary emboli in his lungs. If they had moved into the blood stream this would have caused a stroke or heart attack. After further testing they determined he has multiple pulmonary emboli. Doug had blood clots a number of years ago in his leg that resulted from a fracture and the doctors now say they think they are back in that area and could be the source of those showing up in the lungs. Doug should only be in the hospital a few days but please keep Doug and his family in your prayers. Also praise God that he went to the hospital when he did and the doctors were able to diagnose his condition quickly.

Apr 25 2011

Bob Lucas

Bob had his post op appointment for the fistula yesterday morning. We thought it was healing well, because he had not had much symptoms. The doctor saw a questionable spot which he thought might mean the fistula was back, so he scheduled him for the surgery center this morning to go in and have a better look and maybe put the drain in again if the fistula was back. Results are that the flap area where he sealed off the fistula appear healing or healed?? And this spot was further back and appeared to be a superficial abscess area. He opened it and cleaned it out and stitched it open to heal. He thinks again he is ok, no fistula!

Bob has still been having the back pain pretty bad, especially late afternoon and evening, still unsure how he is going to proceed with that. He has a chance for a 3 week job starting May 2nd and we really need him to be able to do this job, and be able to manage the pain or be pain free enough. He did just talk with the neurosurgeons assistant and asked her about physical therapy and they are going to get him an order for that. He only has a week before he will be leaving for the job on May 1st.

Bob had several endoscopies 2 or 3 years ago for his esophagus where they had to stretch his esophagus opening and clear out some scar tissue. He has had symptoms with that again in the last 4 to 6 months and has an endoscopy scheduled tomorrow morning to have treatment on his esophagus.

Thanks.

Belva

Apr 13 2011

Wheeler Mission service day

Dear All,
Here are the instructions for getting to Wheeler Mission’s Lighthouse Center (tall grey building) located at 520 E Market St just east of the NE corner of Market and East Street. Bring a hat and appropriate clothing as described in the attachment. Thanks for volunteering to serve! See you Saturday, April 16 at 9:15 AM at Wheeler’s Lighthouse Mission.

CHURCH AT THE CROSSING GUIDELINES FOR SERVING AT WHEELER MISSION’S LIGHTHOUSE CENTER
We will be serving the lunch meal on the third Saturday of each month for the calendar
year. The Lighthouse Center (tall grey building) is located at 520 East Market Street …
just east of the N.E. corner of Market and East streets.
Parking is available as follows:
8 spaces (see signs) at the north end of the red brick building east of the Lighthouse
Spaces next to Lighthouse only in the west lot .
Along the curbs on Market Street
1. Arrive at 9:15 a.m.
2. Dress according to Wheeler’S Food Service regulations:
• No short-shorts, halter tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops/shirts, or
open-toed shoes
• Clothing may get greasy or stained
• Wear ball caps, small hats, or PROVIDED hairnets
• PROVIDED name tags are to be worn
• PROVIDED aprons are available if you choose
• PROVIDED plastic gloves are to be worn when handling
food, silverware, trays, and glasses/cups
3. WEAR A SMILE! Pass Jesus’ love for you on to the guests we serve!
PEOPLE MATTER MOST TO GOD!
THERE IS NO MORE IMPORTANT WORK THAN TO COOPERATE WITH GOD!
If you have questions call Howard Etherington: cell # (317) 403-5336

Blessings,
Ken Hatch

Apr 4 2011

Is this the first ever portrait of Jesus?

The image is eerily familiar: a bearded young man with flowing curly hair. After lying for nearly 2,000 years hidden in a cave in the Holy Land, the fine detail is difficult to determine. But in a certain light it is not difficult to interpret the marks around the figure’s brow as a crown of thorns.

The extraordinary picture of one of the recently discovered hoard of up to 70 lead codices – booklets – found in a cave in the hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee is one reason Bible historians are clamouring to get their hands on the ancient artefacts.
If genuine, this could be the first-ever portrait of Jesus Christ, possibly even created in the lifetime of those who knew him.