THANKYOUS

Mary Kurzawa, sister in law to Esther Baricza would like to thank the congregation for their thoughts, cards, prayers, good wishes during her recent battle with cancer.  She has now tested cancer free.  She has also just recently earned her RN license.  Thanks again.

Pastor Joe, I wanted to thank you for coming to visit me in the hospital.  It was a pleasure and I enjoyed your company!  I know you come a long way and it’s important to me that you knew I appreciated it!  Maybe someday you’ll see me in one of your pews!  Sincerely Cindy Watt (Wayne and Rose’s youngest daughter)

Thank you for your support of Lifelink and all of its programs.  Because of your generosity, you made a major impact on the lives of children who are learning in Head Start or safe in Foster Care; the lives of seniors and physically challenged adults who are living affordably and independently; and the lives of the families who are getting the help they need to stay united.  On behalf of the thousands who rely on us, thank you!  The Reverend Timothy C Rhodes, President and CEO

Dear friends, you were our mother’s church family and you extended your love and support to all of us in our family.  We thank each and every one of you for the many many cards and calls and visits.  Your prayers and thoughts accompanied us and helped to “carry” us through the difficult days of mother’s illness.  We are grateful for our Christian fellowship.  The Katsis daughters Karen, Theda and Linda and families.

Pastor Mills, We wish to express how wonderful of a job  you did for us.  Florence Richards and thank you for your time and for being there for us.  The service was perfect for my dad  He was a great man.  Thank you Peg & John and thank your for the beautiful service and for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Todd, Jen, Shawn, Jake, James and Samantha

The Trustees would like to thank, Pamm Zomchek, Sharon Ross, Esther Baricza and Melanie Navarro for their help with the office, during Sue Becerra’s time off.  Betty Koenig

Dear Sassy Stitchers, I just received two more bags of beautifully knitted baby items from you.  Thank you so much for continuing to care about those mothers and babies in Aunt Martha’s Parents Too Soon program.  Though I don’t see the mothers open the layettes, the program director has repeatedly reported how thrilled the mothers are to have these items.  Sincerely, Ellen Kaplan

Dear Mary, Howie & family, What a lovely surprise when I opened the box with the beautiful prayer shawl!  I was so touched, it brought tears to my eyes.  Thank you, thank you!!  Our weather has turned cooler and I have been enjoying it each evening—I feel so special with its softness and warmth draped around my shoulders and arms.  Your “Sassy Stitchers” are doing a beautiful job—This is such a wonderful service to others.  I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness, and covet your continued prayers.  Love you all Aunt Irene

To the wonderful people at Westchester Community Church, thank you for your generous gift of yarn dogs, you are all angels in our corner.  With love, the children and teens the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation serves.

Thank you so much for your generous gift of $143 to Neighbors in Need  in 2008!  Two thirds of your NIN offering goes to support Justice and Witness Ministries and one third to support the Council of American Indian Ministry.  Alice Harper-Jones, Justice and Witness Ministries Board Member, Representing the Illinois Conference