Prayer Request from Joni Boon for Dawn Bodine's father, Carroll Gowens...

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From: Joni Boon <jboon@commercial-works.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Subject: Prayer Request
To: Jeff Fuson <jeff@ph-church.org>
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Jeff -
 
I have a prayer request.  My sister-in-law, Dawn Bodine, whom many of you know, received word today that her father, Carroll Gowens, has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.  Please keep him and their family in your prayers.  He will be undergoing further testing to determine the particular type and prognosis.  Thanks.
 

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Perfect Day from Beginning to End!

Phos Church had a perfect day at 4200 today. Our first official worship service this morning and the teens had their first experience to break in the new space. Checkout the mud volleyball picture below.

... And then GOD...

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Who do you know that's getting married soon? Have them get this book....

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Subject: Love Language Minute: Preparing For Marriage: Part 1
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Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

Oops!

I forgot to mention the time... see you all at the new property from 6 - 8 PM!

Thanks!
Laura

Phos Church
502-408-4731
laura@phoschurch.com
www.phoschurch.com

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TEEN SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY

To all Phos teens,

This Sunday, bring all of your friends and wear clothes that can get muddy out to our new property (at 4200 Centerfield Drive) for mud volleyball, water balloons and roasting hot dogs and s'mores! We are going to have a great party to kick off the summer AND you'll get to be the first to hear about the incredible summer we have lined up for you!

(If your folks can come hang with us and/or if you would like to bring anything to help, just let me know!)

Thanks!
Laura Cochran

P.S. Remember that this Sunday is also our first Sunday service in the new building. We're now meeting at 10:30... enjoy the extra half hour of sleep!

Phos Church
502-408-4731
laura@phoschurch.com
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New Home for Phos Church THIS Sunday June 5

We're moving to our new home base this Sunday June 5 at 10:30 .... Hope to see you here...

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Prayer for Lucas Arvin

Lucas Arvin is having his front teeth repaired this morning, along with a root canal.  Because of the extent of the work to be done he will be given anesthesia and put to sleep.  Please remember him in your prayers today.

Thanks!
Mike Arvin

502-263-8086

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Meals for Baby Owsley and his Parents!

In order to help welcome Oliver Owsley into our lives, I am looking for people to provide a meal for his parents, Nate and Leah.  I would like to get them a meal about 3 times a week for the next several weeks.  For right now, I'd like to get them a meal Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting Monday June 6 through Friday June 24.  If you would like to take them a meal, please send me an email at jackie.marrs@gmail.com or you can give me a call at
439-2708. 

Thanks so much!
~Jackie Marrs

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Oliver Wyatt Owsley has arrived!

Oliver Wyatt Owsley 6 lbs 8 oz 19 ounces and healthy as can be. Congrats Nate & Leah!

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Thanks!
Mike Arvin

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Baby Owsley is on its way!

Leah and Nate Owsley are at Suburban hospital about to deliver there newest addition. Leah's water broke at 2:00 am this morning and about 20 minutes ago Nate posted that she was being taken in for a C-section. So, needless to say it has been a very long day. Please pray for a safe arrival. I will keep you posted as I know more.
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