The ladies of the Henning Church of God met on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the church fellowship hall for their regular monthly meeting. President Carole Spencer presided and Kim Brookman led in prayer.
Dyan Hefner presented the devotion, “Six Little Stories With Lots of Meanings,” First, the villagers decided to pray for rain and only one boy came with an umbrella. This is faith. Second, babies laugh when thrown in the air because they know they will be caught. This is trust. Third, every night, we go to bed with no guarantee of life in the morning, but we still set our alarms. This is hope. Fourth, we plan things for tomorrow and have no knowledge of the future. This is confidence. Fifth, we see what is happening in the world, but still get married and have children. This is love. Sixth, an old man turns 80 years old, but his shirt says, “I’m not 80-year-old, I’m sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.” This is attitude. She also shared about the fall colors of leaves. Are we drawn to them? Do people gravitate to us? Are we warm and inviting? Red leaves stick out and are extraordinary. A passion for Christ will be reflected. (Matthew 5:6) Orange leaves remind us of pumpkins and fall. They reflect warmth, thoughtfulness and sincerity. (Ephesians 4:32) Yellow leaves show happiness, joy, and cheerfulness. Joy in the heart like the fruits of the spirit.(Galatians 5:22-23) Purple leaves are striking and show royalty in Christ. They also show that we are heirs of God. (Romans 8:16) Brown leaves are needed so the vibrant colors can be seen. They symbolize stability and anchors. (Colossians 2:6-7) Don’t let Christ be hidden. What are your colors? We all go through things, but how we handle them is what counts. We should show mercy and grace to all people.
Kim Brookman presented the missionary education report about the Norberto, Nancy, Marcos, Nicole, Anahi and Dominick Kurrle family in Paraguay, South America. Norberto’s parents and grandparents were missionaries. Paraguay is in the heart of South America and is one of the least evangelized mainly because it was under a 35 year dictatorship which ended in 1989. Norberto attended college in Anderson, Indiana, along with his first wife, Julie. They were instrumental in establishing a Christian radio station in Paraguay. She and their son were killed in a car accident in 2012. He married Nancy in 2015. He also takes care of his ailing parents. Norberto serves as a professor in several Bible schools and provides leadership to pastors. The Church of God in Paraguay is experiencing great growth. During the pandemic, they held regular prayer meetings at 5 a.m. and had up to ten countries praying at one time. Norberto is also helping to continue a school started by his missionary mother and her friend in 1980. They also started a program to raise money to send pastors on vacation and give small loans to church members. This past spring, Norberto also had the opportunity to meet and forgive the man who killed his family in the car accident in 2012. This past summer, the family came to the states for the first time in three years.
Jamie Harvey gave the treasurer’s report and Pauline Perkins read last month’s minutes.
Carole Spencer read a letter to the editor found in the WVDN from Ed Norman from Ronceverte, thanking our group for encouragement and being uplifted by our monthly meetings. Our group would like to thank Mr. Norman for encouraging us with his kind words.
Carole reminded the group about apple butter, which was made on Nov. 11, serving the Ruritans on Nov. 17, and the Christmas celebration on Dec. 6. We are to bring food boxes for the food pantry, Christ’s birthday offering, and blessing cup. The group voted to donate money to Tara Hefner who is going on a missionary trip to Africa in January to help finish up her P.A. degree in women’s health. Everything she takes to Africa must be left to be used in the medical facility.
The next meeting will be held Dec. 6, and Marty Burns dismissed in prayer.
Attending were Alice Coff, Angie Scott, Barb Seldomridge, Carole Spencer, Cindy Fleshman, Donna Scott, Dyan Hefner, Jamie Harvey, Kim Brookman, Marty Burns, Pauline Perkins, Patty Hefner, Peggy Seldomridge, and Sue Hunt.