Dee's News September-October 2012

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“For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord.”
Samuel 1:27-28, KJV

Jaxon Daniel Schwartz was born to Daniel and Renae Schwartz on Friday, June 29, 2012. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long.  Jaxon is the first child born to Daniel and Renae. What a blessing he is to them! Congratulations, Daniel and Renae!	Matthew Mose Slabaugh was born on Monday, July 2, 2012 to Mose and Katrina Slabaugh. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 inches long. His parents chose his name (Matthew) because it means “gift from God” and baby Matthew is certainly a blessed gift. Congratulations Mose and Katrina!	Andre` David Keim was born to Perry and Maryann Keim on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He weighed 10 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long.  His big sister, Angela, is happy to have her baby brother here. Congratulations Perry, Maryann and Angela!

Alvin Keim passed away Saturday June 30, 2012. He was born in Ashland County, Ohio, October 2, 1986. He was the son of Arie Schlabach Keim and the late Joe Keim.

Alvin was a self-employed construction worker, and a member of the Huntington Baptist Church. He enjoyed Nascar and was a member of the Wellington Eagles Club.

Surviving are his mother, nine sisters and seven brothers: Anna, Clara, Susan, Albert, Katie, John, Rachel, Ella, Mary, Andrew, Sarah, Leroy, Amanda, William, Vernon, and Joe, Junior; four brothers-in-law; and ten nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a special friend, Krystle Fayak.

He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Susan Keim; and maternal grandparents, Andy and Anna Schlabach.

Alvin was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Let’s keep these soldiers in our prayers!

Ryan James Borntreger, Afghanistan

Aden Keim, Fort Gordon, GA

Jason Keegan, Saudi Arabia

*To add a name to the list, please contact Dee*

Please remember to pray for Aden Keim, of Round Rock, Texas. Aden contracted a flesh earing bacteria after a surgical procedure. Because of the quick spreading destruction of the bacteria, Aden has been hospitalized and has under-gone numerous treatments and surgeries to repair the damage to his body.

Aden is slowly recovering, but will not be able to work for quite some time. For this reason, a fund has been established to help his family pay for medical and living costs. If you would like to contribute, copy and paste this link to your web browser:

http://www.donationsforadenkeim.com/

Cards and encouraging notes may be sent to Aden at:

Aden Keim
502 Dove Creek Drive
Round Rock, TX 78664

Mary Troyer hosted a baby shower at her home for Katrina Slabaugh on July 15, 2012. Matthew was born to Mose and Katrina on July 2, so the new mom was happy to bring along her baby boy for all the guests to enjoy!  Everyone was treated to great food and fellowship as Katrina opened the gifts brought for baby Matthew.  What fun to celebrate a newborn life with good friends!

Verna Wengerd celebrated earning her GED on Tuesday, June 19. Her husband, David, along with special friends, were in the audience to cheer her as she received her degree. The event was held at the Knox County Career Center. Congratulations, Verna, for a job well done!

Marvin Schlabach and Jonas Raber were baptized at Bethel Baptist Church in Savannah, Ohio on Sunday, July1, 2012. Pastor John Bouquet baptized both young men after they professed their faith in Christ. Congratulations, Marvin and Jonas! Our prayers are with both of you.

To all you singles living in the Mansfield and surrounding areas, please note: Leonard and Mary Dolce of Mansfield are doing a youth activity at their house on September 8 at 5pm. Please come and bring a friend. Former Amish and non-Amish are welcome to join us.

We have lots of great things planned for September 8 and beyond. Here are just few things we will be doing in the coming months:

• Fun nights--playing games, eating and spending time around the bonfire.
• We might also take a day and go canoeing, visit nursing homes, help people clean or fix up their house and yard.
• At times, we plan on throwing some worship and testimonies in.
• Other times we might put on a contest to see who can eat the most HOT chicken wings.
• Someone said we need to do a treasure hunt where people get in cars and go do funny things all over town.

Who knows what else could happen. One thing is for sure, you don't want to miss the first activity night at Leonard and Mary Dolce’s house on September 8 at 5pm. For more information, please call Bea Kennedy at (419) 962-1515 or Leonard Dolce at (419) 566-1620.

Starting Monday, September 10, we will start holding GED classes for the former Amish in the Ashland and surrounding areas. For more information, please call Bea Kennedy at (419) 962-1515 or Doug Plice at (419) 869-7569. This will be a great opportunity for you to further your education and prepare for the future.