Ms. Bonnie Klockenga was honored  in February with a surprise book signing reception in the Family Room.  Unbeknownst to her, a dear friend had compiled Bonnie's daily devotions and published them in a book titled, "Bonnie's Blessings".

This gathering allowed those who have been touched by her daily devotions to purchase her book and share how her daily scriptures have impacted their lives.

Feel free to purchase her daily devotion book on Amazon.  In honor of Bonnie and a ministry that is near and dear to her heart, all proceeds from the sale of this book will go to New Horizon Christian School.

We will plan to NOT meet on the following nights:

Sunday, April 28th (Worship Night @ The Rock)
Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day)
Sunday, May 26th (Memorial Day Weekend)

If you would like to submit your prayer requests or praise reports, please fill out the back side of the Contact Card located in the lobby at church or reach out to Curt Reed, one of our GCC Elders who is leading our Prayer Ministry in the interim.
Contact Curt:  [email protected]
or
1 (304) 481-6142

Prayer Requests & Praises  may be posted to the Online Newsletter,  unless marked "Confidential"

Please be in Prayer for:

Mackenzie Hahn - Health

Susan St. Peters: Recovering from Rotator Cuff Surgery.

Helen Smith asks for prayers for her family, specifically her children.  Her family is experiencing many struggles physically, emotionally and financially.

Eli Hahn: Eli is the 2 year old son of Kyle and Jordyn Hahn.  Eli was recently diagnosed with retinoblastoma which resulted in one of his eyes  being removed and chemotherapy treatment.

John Wall - John begins 7 weeks of Radiation Treatment

Siccley Session is the mother of a first grader at NHCS.  Siccley needs our prayers regarding her health.


Please rejoice with us!

Ledger Whisenand recently received a new heart after months of being listed for a transplant.

Our recent IF: Gathering was an incredible weekend for women within the church as well as women not part of GCC!   Over 50 women attended.

Trever and Evalynne Hempen are expecting a baby girl!

Grant & Emma Purcell are expecting their first baby, a baby boy, this summer!

Michael & Hannah Conlisk are expecting their first baby, a baby girl, in August of 2024!

NHCS is growing!  Many families call the office each week interested in enrollment.

Ledger Whisenand is a 5 year old in Ms. Peggy’s preschool class at New Horizon/GCC.  Ledger was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) before he was born. Basically his left ventricle had stopped growing. Ledger had to operate life with only half of a working heart. There is no cure for HLHS, just multiple surgeries at different stages of life to prolong his heart function. He had his last planned surgery, The Fontan, in April of 2022, which led to a 113 day hospital admission and multiple complications including a stroke.
June of 2023 Ledger was diagnosed with protein losing enteropathy. His Fontan was failing and on October 3rd, 2023 Ledger was admitted to start a heart transplant work up. What we originally associated with adjusting to preschool, was actually his heart becoming weaker. He was listed for a heart transplant on November 17, 2023.
Ledger has been inpatient at Cardinal Glennon for over 130 days now. We like to say we are truly just hanging out even though it’s not ideal. He is still happy, playful, silly and doesn’t complain about his circumstances. Ledger constantly displays what true patience really is. We know God has a plan and we have to continue to trust Him.  


On April 20th, Ledger received a new heart.