2018 Messenger June/July Messenger Summer Edition | Page 12

Thank You In Memoriam Ruth Rankin Owen Dear Friends, Entered the Lord’s presence Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Since we came to I.P.C. in 2015, our lives changed. I had some serious surgery and couldn’t come for six months, but my husband Neill did attend church. He finished the Inquirers’ Class and I listened to the tapes. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God changed his life and mine. Through Terry, Ron, and Tim our relationship with the Lord grew and grew. “Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord.” — Revelation 14:13 The Garmer class, Tuesday night Bible study at the Mitchells, and Tuesday morning prayer breakfast also contributed to our growth. Neill’s sister and her church friends in Foley, AL (Prayer Quilt Ministry) supported I.P.C. cancer victims (Donna Parrish, Bill Hansill, and Neill), by sending prayer quilts to each of them. It is amazing how God works in ways to connect the body of Christ around the country. Thank you I.P.C. for caring for Neill through the prayer chain and care group (Stephen Jackson and family and others) as well. Families who we didn’t even know sent food and love our way. Thank you I.P.C. from the bottom of our hearts! —Neill and Kayron Stevens  Births  Congratulations to: . . . Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Reid (Laura) on the birth of their daughter, Ansley Elliott Reid, born Thursday, May 17, 2018. . . . Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Blevins (Abby) on the birth of their daughter, Gwendolyn Marguerite Blevins, born Saturday, May 26, 2018. CHANGES IN ADDRESS The following are changes in members’ address and/or telephone information. Please take note: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Richardson Magnolia Manor #138 141 Timber Trail Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Mrs. Melvis Edenfield Turners Cove 74 Hutchins Lane Savannah, GA 31410 Mrs. Sylvia Wickwire 1125 Torrence Circle Davidson, NC 28036 Birth   The Independent Presbyterian Church extends congratulations to Mrs. Kathryn Van Eck on the birth of her grandson, Efrén William Martínez-Van Eck, born Thursday, May 4, 2018, in New York, NY. The proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Martínez (Jacquelyn). maintenance committee The Maintenance Committee has passed the following motions and Session approved: • To have the 2 nd and 3 rd Floor of the Axson Building painted this summer. • The Maintenance Committee approved the resodding of the front lawn. During the time of resodding, the area will be roped off in order to prevent people from stepping on the newly installed lawn. We appreciate everyone’s patience during these projects. PAGE 12 JUNE/JULY 2018 IPC