Baptisms, Weddings, Installations and Words of Thanks.

Congratulations to Rudy and Britt Lopez on the baptism of their son, Zane, baptized on September 3; and to Tommy and Adair Earnshaw whose son, Tommy LaRue, was baptized on September 30.

Congratulations to James Benes and Sarah Kaiser, married at the church on September 15.

Congratulations to former intern, Tim Orlowski, installed as pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 23. Pastor Bill preached at his installation service.

Eric Preston Sell and Noriko Yoneyama of Tokyo, Japan will be married on October 21, 2007 in Izumo, Japan.  Eric has lived in Tokyo since graduating from Princeton University in 2002.  Eric and Noriko plan to have a celebration in Dallas in the spring.

In the hospital since the last newsletter: Dale Baird.

Words of Thanks
To all who have surrounded me with your prayers and your love at the time of Scott’s death, I thank you. Your many cards, notes and calls - as well as the great food - have been so warm and so comforting. The memorial at the Brougher’s following Scott’s memorial service was a special gift. I am truly blessed to be able to call all of you my friends! A special “thank you” to Pastor Bill who was there for me and my family with his support, guidance and prayers. To one and all my sincere “thank you”, and may God bless you all.

With Love,
Virginia Thompson

Friends of Christ Lutheran Church,
My sincere thanks to all of you for the prayers and cards you sent me while I was recovering from surgery. They were greatly appreciated.
Many thanks to the members of Deborah Circle who provided me with wonderful comfort food. I’m getting spoiled with all the attention!
Special thanks to Pastor Bill and Jonathan for the visits to the hospital and my home to see me. They were a great comfort to me.
I am healing well and hope to be back among you soon. I appreciate your concern and thoughtfulness so very much.

Yours in Christ,
Willie Mae Harrison