We had a wonderful Easter celebration today. Here's a video of Shelly and our children singing together.
(Yes, Isaac's Mommy was taping...thus the early close-up on him. ;) )...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Oh, my! Big activities coming up :-)
I'm totally convicted that I obviously have not been doing a good job of keeping this updated!
Here are some updates you need to know!!!
Friday night there is a Valentines dinner in the fellowship hall to benefit Pennies for Bella. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10 each. Childcare is available. If you are interested in coming, but do not have a ticket, please e-mail Sonya at caskeyfam@comcast.net. Dinners can also be taken as "take-out" if you cannot stay and eat.
Don't forget we have two services now! The first service starts at 8:45. Please park in the BACK lot if you are coming to this service.
There will be a yard sale to benefit Pennie for Bella on Saturday Feb. 28th. It will be a .50 sale, meaning EVERYTHING will be .50. Yes, everything! We are hoping to draw lots of people to the sale to bring awareness to Bella's story, and also hoping that the amazing pricing will help people be generous at the donation container. You can help in several ways. First, donations can be brought to the church whenever the doors are open. Nothing needs to be priced. Second, we need help Friday night the 27th loading up the truck to take things to the Clendenny's and also Saturday morning (early) to set up. Oh, and help at the sale itself. Third, and this one you can all do, tell EVERYONE you know about the sale.
No men's prayer meeting this Friday night because of the Valentine's dinner.
Titus Two this month will focus on how to study your Bible. All ladies are invited on Sunday afternoon, February 22nd, at 2 PM for a short but informative class on the basics of Bible study. We will go over some things like what's up with all those different versions of the Bible, online Bible study resources, how to go from reading the Bible to really digging deeper for greater understanding, and covering what dictionaries, concordances, etc. are and how you can use them. (If there is interest, we may follow up next month with a class about how to do Greek word studies.) We will also have time for fellowship and everyone is invited to bring a dessert or snack to share.
Here are some updates you need to know!!!
Friday night there is a Valentines dinner in the fellowship hall to benefit Pennies for Bella. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10 each. Childcare is available. If you are interested in coming, but do not have a ticket, please e-mail Sonya at caskeyfam@comcast.net. Dinners can also be taken as "take-out" if you cannot stay and eat.
Don't forget we have two services now! The first service starts at 8:45. Please park in the BACK lot if you are coming to this service.
There will be a yard sale to benefit Pennie for Bella on Saturday Feb. 28th. It will be a .50 sale, meaning EVERYTHING will be .50. Yes, everything! We are hoping to draw lots of people to the sale to bring awareness to Bella's story, and also hoping that the amazing pricing will help people be generous at the donation container. You can help in several ways. First, donations can be brought to the church whenever the doors are open. Nothing needs to be priced. Second, we need help Friday night the 27th loading up the truck to take things to the Clendenny's and also Saturday morning (early) to set up. Oh, and help at the sale itself. Third, and this one you can all do, tell EVERYONE you know about the sale.
No men's prayer meeting this Friday night because of the Valentine's dinner.
Titus Two this month will focus on how to study your Bible. All ladies are invited on Sunday afternoon, February 22nd, at 2 PM for a short but informative class on the basics of Bible study. We will go over some things like what's up with all those different versions of the Bible, online Bible study resources, how to go from reading the Bible to really digging deeper for greater understanding, and covering what dictionaries, concordances, etc. are and how you can use them. (If there is interest, we may follow up next month with a class about how to do Greek word studies.) We will also have time for fellowship and everyone is invited to bring a dessert or snack to share.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Christmas Sunday morning...
We had a wonderful time at church this morning, celebrating the Birth of our Savior.
Here's some video from the service...
Our toddler class singing "Joy to the World"...
Our Pre-K class singing "The First Noel"...
Our K-2 and 3-5 classes combined to sing "Jesus Is"...
Margaret closed out our service by playing "Silent Night"...thank you, Margaret!...
Here's some video from the service...
Our toddler class singing "Joy to the World"...
Our Pre-K class singing "The First Noel"...
Our K-2 and 3-5 classes combined to sing "Jesus Is"...
Margaret closed out our service by playing "Silent Night"...thank you, Margaret!...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Great Job, Children's Choir!!
Our Children's Choir held their first ever concert tonight. They did a wonderful job.
Thank you to everyone who came tonight...it was such a blessing to have so many come to cheer the kids on!
The "Manger Song" with speaking parts...
"Hallelujah, it came true"...
Thank you to everyone who came tonight...it was such a blessing to have so many come to cheer the kids on!
The "Manger Song" with speaking parts...
"Hallelujah, it came true"...
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sunday's announcements
This Friday, December 19th, the children's choir will be performing their Christmas concert at 7:30. There will be a reception following. Please come listen to the kids. They've worked so hard! And please bring a dessert to share for the reception. See you Friday night.
This Saturday, December 20th, at 6PM will be our annual Christmas potato party. Once again, the Wards have graciously offered their home for our party. The church provides the potatoes, and everyone attending is asked to bring their favorite topping and a dessert to share. We will also so our traditional caroling hayride through Mt. Dora. It's good fun, and you won't want to miss it :-). The address is 1554 Hilltop Drive Mt. Dora. From 441, turn onto Donnelly heading toward downtown Mt. Dora. Turn right at the light at 11th Ave. Turn right on Hilltop. Their house is about half way down on the right hand side.
This Sunday, December 22nd, will be the ladies' Titus Two Cookie Exchange. Again, Kelly Robertson has graciously offered her house. We will get together at 2 until ??? Bring you favorite Christmas cookies to share and any holiday projects you need to do like wrapping presents or addressing cards, etc. We'll eat and get our tasks done while enjoying each other's company. Directions will be available at church on Sunday OR by e-mail from Amy at amy@esanthony.com.
The youth group is hand delivering Christmas cards from CCOTL members to other CCOTL members as a fundraiser for Pennies for Bella. Instead of giving the post office your .42 per card for stamps, give a per-card donation to the youth for Bella's fund, and they will deliver the cards at church for you.
Celebrate Recovery will have their 2nd annual "Kick-Off" on January 6th. A spaghetti dinner will be available at 6 and the program starts at 7. Celebrate Recovery is for anyone with a hurt, hang-up, or habit. Come check it out on January 6th! Childcare is available.
This Saturday, December 20th, at 6PM will be our annual Christmas potato party. Once again, the Wards have graciously offered their home for our party. The church provides the potatoes, and everyone attending is asked to bring their favorite topping and a dessert to share. We will also so our traditional caroling hayride through Mt. Dora. It's good fun, and you won't want to miss it :-). The address is 1554 Hilltop Drive Mt. Dora. From 441, turn onto Donnelly heading toward downtown Mt. Dora. Turn right at the light at 11th Ave. Turn right on Hilltop. Their house is about half way down on the right hand side.
This Sunday, December 22nd, will be the ladies' Titus Two Cookie Exchange. Again, Kelly Robertson has graciously offered her house. We will get together at 2 until ??? Bring you favorite Christmas cookies to share and any holiday projects you need to do like wrapping presents or addressing cards, etc. We'll eat and get our tasks done while enjoying each other's company. Directions will be available at church on Sunday OR by e-mail from Amy at amy@esanthony.com.
The youth group is hand delivering Christmas cards from CCOTL members to other CCOTL members as a fundraiser for Pennies for Bella. Instead of giving the post office your .42 per card for stamps, give a per-card donation to the youth for Bella's fund, and they will deliver the cards at church for you.
Celebrate Recovery will have their 2nd annual "Kick-Off" on January 6th. A spaghetti dinner will be available at 6 and the program starts at 7. Celebrate Recovery is for anyone with a hurt, hang-up, or habit. Come check it out on January 6th! Childcare is available.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Bella Update
Isabella has had her transplant (around 1 today) and she, at last report, was doing fine afterward. Yea!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Bone Marrow Drive For Isabella Clendenny
Bone Marrow Drive
For Isabella Clendenny
November 22nd from 10am to noon
at St. Matthews Episcopal Church
5873 North Dean Road
Orlando, FL 32817
Would you be willing to give a quick cheek swab to see if you could save a life?
That is all it takes to see if you are a match for someone in need of bone
marrow transplant. Isabella was recently diagnosed with a rare genetic
disorder known as Hurlers Disease and she needs a bone marrow transplant.
When a transplant is needed doctors turn to the national bone marrow
registry. Unfortunately, this list is very short, often making it hard to find a
match. Many people do not sign up because they fear that the procedure will
be painful but with new technology this is not the case. Please consider
donating. You really could save a life!!!!
For more information please send an email to bellabonemarrow@yahoo.com.
Testing Kits are being supplied by Kids Beating Cancer. Donations towards the cost
of testing are very much appreciated.
For Isabella Clendenny
November 22nd from 10am to noon
at St. Matthews Episcopal Church
5873 North Dean Road
Orlando, FL 32817
Would you be willing to give a quick cheek swab to see if you could save a life?
That is all it takes to see if you are a match for someone in need of bone
marrow transplant. Isabella was recently diagnosed with a rare genetic
disorder known as Hurlers Disease and she needs a bone marrow transplant.
When a transplant is needed doctors turn to the national bone marrow
registry. Unfortunately, this list is very short, often making it hard to find a
match. Many people do not sign up because they fear that the procedure will
be painful but with new technology this is not the case. Please consider
donating. You really could save a life!!!!
For more information please send an email to bellabonemarrow@yahoo.com.
Testing Kits are being supplied by Kids Beating Cancer. Donations towards the cost
of testing are very much appreciated.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Isabella's battery of tests
Hi saints. The following is published with permission of Charles and Elizabeth, so you can pray more specifically during their visit to Cincinnati Children's Hospital: This will help you 'tag along' with your prayers. Thanks for your prayers for this family! Doug
The following appointments are scheduled for Isabella Clendenny:
Monday, November 3, 2008
8:30am- Consult with Dr. Davies and labs, report to Hem-Onc clinic location A, 5th floor. This consult can take 1 ½- 2 hours.
**tour of BMT until after consult (approx 11:00am)
1:30pm- Xray of airway. Radiology dept location B, 1st floor.
2:30pm- ENT appointment with Dr. Cotton, report to ENT clinic location C, 2nd floor.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
**stop solid foods/milk for 6 hrs prior to ECHO
**may have clear liquids (water,apple juice, etc,.) up until 2 hrs prior to ECHO
**stop all food/drink at 2 hrs prior to ECHO
8:00am- Anesthesia consult. Report to Same Day Surgery in Location B, 3rd floor. All patients with Hurler’s have an anesthesia consult so that when they are sedated for surgical procedures or CT scans the anesthesia department is familiar with the patient’s history.
10:00am- Genetics appointment with Dr. Leslie. Report to Location C, 2nd floor.
12:15pm- ECHO with sedation, report to cardiology location C, 4th floor.
ECHO is a test, which uses high-frequency sound waves to image the heart and surrounding tissues and takes approximately 45 min.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
9:15am- Cardiology consult with Dr. Gottliebson, following EKG with visit, report to location C 4th floor.
EKG is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart on a moving strip of paper. The electrocardiogram detects and records the electrical potential of the heart during contraction. This test takes around 15-20 min.
11:00am- Aldurazyme infusion. Report to infusion center in Location A, 3rd floor.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
8:00am- CT Scan (full body) with anesthesia, report to Radiology location B, 1st floor. CT scan will begin around 9:00am. Isabella will drink some contrast prior to the scan.
NPO INSTRUCTION
Stop solid foods, formula or milk 8 hours before the test.
Stop CLEAR LIQUIDS 2 hours before the test.
CLEAR LIQUIDS include water, clear drinks (no pulp) popsicles, broth, Pedialyte, jell-o. **
We encourage all children of all age groups to drink clear liquids up to 2 hours before their scheduled arrival time.
CT Scan is a computerized scan of the body. The scan takes multiple frames of pictures of area’s such as the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis or sinus or any specific area of the body. The machine takes "slice-like" pictures of the body part being scanned. The child will lie on a table that moves through the middle of a "donut-hole" in the CT machine. Nothing will hurt or touch the child during the scan.
1:00pm- Pulmonary consult with Dr. Wood, report to location C 5th floor.
Monday, November 10, 2008
8:45am- GFR test in Radiology Location B, 1st floor.
GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) is a test that helps a doctor determine how well the kidneys are working. The GFR is divided into 2 parts. The first part involves an injection into a vein and a scan of the kidneys. After the scan a measurement will be done on the computer which is a number that compares the amount of kidney function in the right and left kidneys. The 2nd part of the GFR test involves 4 blood draws, which can be taken from a central line. This test takes about 4 hours in total. No caffeine prior to the GFR test.
The following appointments are scheduled for Isabella Clendenny:
Monday, November 3, 2008
8:30am- Consult with Dr. Davies and labs, report to Hem-Onc clinic location A, 5th floor. This consult can take 1 ½- 2 hours.
**tour of BMT until after consult (approx 11:00am)
1:30pm- Xray of airway. Radiology dept location B, 1st floor.
2:30pm- ENT appointment with Dr. Cotton, report to ENT clinic location C, 2nd floor.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
**stop solid foods/milk for 6 hrs prior to ECHO
**may have clear liquids (water,apple juice, etc,.) up until 2 hrs prior to ECHO
**stop all food/drink at 2 hrs prior to ECHO
8:00am- Anesthesia consult. Report to Same Day Surgery in Location B, 3rd floor. All patients with Hurler’s have an anesthesia consult so that when they are sedated for surgical procedures or CT scans the anesthesia department is familiar with the patient’s history.
10:00am- Genetics appointment with Dr. Leslie. Report to Location C, 2nd floor.
12:15pm- ECHO with sedation, report to cardiology location C, 4th floor.
ECHO is a test, which uses high-frequency sound waves to image the heart and surrounding tissues and takes approximately 45 min.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
9:15am- Cardiology consult with Dr. Gottliebson, following EKG with visit, report to location C 4th floor.
EKG is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart on a moving strip of paper. The electrocardiogram detects and records the electrical potential of the heart during contraction. This test takes around 15-20 min.
11:00am- Aldurazyme infusion. Report to infusion center in Location A, 3rd floor.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
8:00am- CT Scan (full body) with anesthesia, report to Radiology location B, 1st floor. CT scan will begin around 9:00am. Isabella will drink some contrast prior to the scan.
NPO INSTRUCTION
Stop solid foods, formula or milk 8 hours before the test.
Stop CLEAR LIQUIDS 2 hours before the test.
CLEAR LIQUIDS include water, clear drinks (no pulp) popsicles, broth, Pedialyte, jell-o. **
We encourage all children of all age groups to drink clear liquids up to 2 hours before their scheduled arrival time.
CT Scan is a computerized scan of the body. The scan takes multiple frames of pictures of area’s such as the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis or sinus or any specific area of the body. The machine takes "slice-like" pictures of the body part being scanned. The child will lie on a table that moves through the middle of a "donut-hole" in the CT machine. Nothing will hurt or touch the child during the scan.
1:00pm- Pulmonary consult with Dr. Wood, report to location C 5th floor.
Monday, November 10, 2008
8:45am- GFR test in Radiology Location B, 1st floor.
GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) is a test that helps a doctor determine how well the kidneys are working. The GFR is divided into 2 parts. The first part involves an injection into a vein and a scan of the kidneys. After the scan a measurement will be done on the computer which is a number that compares the amount of kidney function in the right and left kidneys. The 2nd part of the GFR test involves 4 blood draws, which can be taken from a central line. This test takes about 4 hours in total. No caffeine prior to the GFR test.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Family Memory Verse/Student of the Word
This week’s Family Memory Verse is John 4:14
"Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life."
Student of the Word?
If you want to really get the most out of next week’s lesson, read John 4.
Weekly events
Youth Group, Tonight, October 26st at 7 PM- All youth from 7th grade through high school are invited to attend youth group. They will be meeting in the sanctuary. See Jim Edwards, our youth leader, for more information.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, Tuesday, October 28th at 5:45am- Proverbs 27:17 tells us “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” All men are invited to meet each Tuesday morning for breakfast & fellowship.
Celebrate Recovery, Tuesday October 28th at 7 PM- Anyone with a hurt, a hang-up, or a habit is invited to attend Celebrate Recovery. Dinner is available at 6 PM for $3. Limited childcare is available.
Midweek Service, Thursday evening, October 30th at 7 PM- Pastor Doug will continue his teaching from John. Nursery is available for children 5 and under. Elementary aged children are invited to join our children’s choir which practices during church on Thursday evenings. **The middle schoolers WILL NOT meet this Thursday. Normally though, all middle-schoolers are invited to join our robotics class, which combines learning to build robots with lessons from scripture.**
Tomorrow's announcements TODAY!
Baptism Today!
Everyone is encouraged to join us after the service (about 11:45) at the YMCA. Come out and support those who will be baptized in obedience to Jesus, painting a picture of the death of the old man, and their new life in Him! The baptisms should last about 10- 15 minutes total.
Fall Fellowship night THIS Friday, October 31st
Come out to the Dashtaki’s house for an alternative fun night with activities, games, candy, smores (provided by CCOTL), hot chocolate, fellowship, music, hayrides, and a bonfire. Please no scary costumes or masks. Long pants/sleeves & closed shoes are recommended. Mosquito repellent is a good idea. Please bring 1 bag of candy per child & chairs/blankets. (If you would like to bring a snack to share, we recommend a non sugar snack-there will be plenty of sugar there already!)
Children's Ministry Work Day SATURDAY, NOV 1
Anyone who can come and help with preparing and organizing classroom materials for the next Sunday school quarter is welcome. Come for the whole time (10 AM-3PM), or just drop in for a while. Lunch will be served. We also have a special need for someone to hang the rest of our curtain wires in the classrooms.
Daylight Saving time ends next Sunday. Don’t forget to “fall back”!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tomorrow Night
Don't forget the children's choir will be singing and signing tomorrow night. If you have a child in the choir, please be sure to arrive by 6:30. If not, be there by 7 to enjoy our special music!
Pray for Baby Tinsley
Robin called on her way to the hospital to say the mother of the baby they are adopting went into labor this afternoon. Please pray for the mom, the baby, and for the Tinsleys!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Motorcycle update
The motorcycle ride to Deleon Springs has been postponed until November 8th. See the post below for the details, that should remain the same. Just the date has changed.
Friday, October 3, 2008
TItus Two TONIGHT
Titus Two's triumphant return is tonight...
All ladies are invited to come work on unfinished projects tonight at 7 PM :-).
See you there!
All ladies are invited to come work on unfinished projects tonight at 7 PM :-).
See you there!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Family Memory Verse
John 21:25
And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.
If you want to get the most out of next week's study, be a student of the Word, and read John Chapter 2.
And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.
If you want to get the most out of next week's study, be a student of the Word, and read John Chapter 2.
This Week's Announcements 9/28/08
Weekly Events:
Men's Fellowship Breakfast this Tuesday at 5:45 AM. All men are invited to attend.Celebrate Recovery this Tuesday at 7 PM. Dinner available for $3 adult/$1 child from 6-6:30.
Midweek Service - Since this is the first Thursday of the month, it is our Agape feast and prayer service. The feast starts at 6 PM. Please bring a dish to share. The prayer service follows at 7 PM and includes communion. We'd love to see everyone there.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Middle school students WILL have class next Sunday.
- Supper Club sign-up was meant to end today. If you really want to sign up, but haven't yet, please call the church cell phone (321) 662-6113, and Lisa will get your information to Walter and Adrienne.
- All ladies are invited to attend our Titus Two unfinished project night THIS FRIDAY at 7 PM. Please think about skills you might be able to teach for Titus Two OR skills you want to learn. Also, if you don't have a project to work on, you can bring a board game to play or Lisa Teel will have plenty of Sunday School curriculum for the next quarter that needs cutting, pasting, assembling, or organizing, and she'd love your help. OH, and don't forget to bring a dessert to share...yum!
- We have a new motorcycle ministry and they are planning their second ride- a trip to DeLeon Springs to eat at the pancake restaurant located in the old mill at the Spring. I believe the date for the ride is Oct. 11th, but they'd like an RSVP by October 5th. You can either RSVP by adding your name to the sign up sheet OR by e-mailing ccotlmm@gmail.com. Less adventurous car riders are welcome to join the group at the Springs, but should also RSVP.
- We will be holding another baptism very soon. If you or a member of your family are interested in being baptized, e-mail Pastor Doug at dougteel@ccotl.org.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Update on Isabella
Hello Saints, here's the latest on how to pray for little Isabella Clendenny-
1. She's been admitted to Arnold Palmer, Orlando, and tomorrow, Thursday will have a shunt placed to relieve the pressure upon her brain. This requires cranial surgery, which obviously is serious, but Charles knows a few people at work who say that this usually goes off without complications. pray for skill for the surgeons, successful relief for Isabella, and peace in the midst, for Mom and Dad.
2. There is some question as to whether insurance will pay for an extended stay at Jackson Memorial, in Miami. Charles and Elizebeth had a GREAT visit there yesterday, and this is where they want Isabella. The Specialist there is one of the very best. The assistants at Jackson think they can work through the insurance company, which is how we should pray. C and E will be going to a hospital in St. Pete, as a backup, but their hearts desire is that Jackson Memorial would be covered by their insurance. please agree with them on this as well.
Thank you, saints, we all love this family, and will continue to bring our petitions to the One who loves them even more.
In His firm grip,
Doug
1. She's been admitted to Arnold Palmer, Orlando, and tomorrow, Thursday will have a shunt placed to relieve the pressure upon her brain. This requires cranial surgery, which obviously is serious, but Charles knows a few people at work who say that this usually goes off without complications. pray for skill for the surgeons, successful relief for Isabella, and peace in the midst, for Mom and Dad.
2. There is some question as to whether insurance will pay for an extended stay at Jackson Memorial, in Miami. Charles and Elizebeth had a GREAT visit there yesterday, and this is where they want Isabella. The Specialist there is one of the very best. The assistants at Jackson think they can work through the insurance company, which is how we should pray. C and E will be going to a hospital in St. Pete, as a backup, but their hearts desire is that Jackson Memorial would be covered by their insurance. please agree with them on this as well.
Thank you, saints, we all love this family, and will continue to bring our petitions to the One who loves them even more.
In His firm grip,
Doug
Friday, August 29, 2008
A call to prayer...
Charles sent Doug the following email with permission to forward and post on this blog.
Charles writes...
Elizabeth and I found out yesterday afternoon that Isabella has Hurler Disorder. Hurler disorder is a rare genetic syndrome classified as a storage disorder. There is no cure and most children die due to organ failure by age 10.
We had an appointment this morning with Isabella's geneticist and were told about a relatively new treatment called cord blood transplant. When Hurler is identified before age 2 the stem cells from the umbilical cord of a healthy child can be transplanted and in many cases prevent Hurler from doing further damage to the brain and most organs. Time is critical as this does not correct the damage already done.
The nearest place that performs this procedure is in Miami. The three of us will be travelling to Miami on Monday to meet with the specialist to get the process started.
Our family needs prayer. Please pray for Elizabeth and I to wait on the Lord for what He has planned for us in this. Please pray for strength and trust in Jesus. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and compassion for the insurance company. And of course, please pray for healing for Isabella.
Some information on Hurler also called MPS1:
http://www.mps1disease.com/patient/stories/mps_pt_overview.asp
charles
....Please lift up this precious family in your prayers. Let us beseech our Lord for healing for Isabella and abiding comfort and peace for Charles and Elizabeth.
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