Don't Forget!

Tonight between 6-7pm meet up at the church for some LACOC NYE fun!  Playing games, probably a volleyball game or two, lots of talking and laughing and ringing in the New Year together!

Prayer Request - 12/30 - 6:37pm

Linda Tackett sent this message today:  "Jerry's niece, Tia (Tackett) Lindsey,  passed away early this morning after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was indeed a truly strong person and loved her Lord."  No other details are known at this time.

 

Lucy Offutt sent this update from Jeremy's friend, Denise Brock about her husband:  "John came thru surgery like a champ. Doing good, still has tubes, wires and cords though. I can't tell you how much all the prayers have helped me cope. Yesterday when I had a moment to myself and log onto FB, the messages and prayers brought tears to my eyes. I am truly blessed. Thank you everyone!"

 

 

Prayer Request - 12/29 - 8pm

Lucy Offutt sent this message this afternoon:  "Jeremy just called with a request. Jeremy and April's good friend, John Brock of Austin is in emergency surgery now (8 hrs at least) to try to repair a torn aorta. He was in a car accident a few weeks ago and seemed fine until he passed out while talking to his wife Denise on Monday. They found a tear in his heart and his chest was full of blood. This was repaired and he was thought to be doing well until an MRI today revealed the torn aorta. His wife told Jeremy she doesn't think he will make it and is completely distraught. They have two young children and have asked for prayers."

Prayer Request - 12/29 - 12:20pm

Kim Hanley texted Dinah and stated that "Matt Hanley is out of surgery. Surgrey was more extensive than they thought but he is doing well."  No other details are known at this time.

Prayer Request - 12/29 - 12:15pm

Visitation for Grace Francis will be Thursday night from 6:30p-7:30p at Starrett Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10am at LACOC with burial at Meadowbrook Gardens.

My Mommy, Louise McMillan, was taken to the hospital in Commerce this morning.  Her blood sugar levels dropped really low and she showed signs of seizure/stroke....she's in the ER now, no other details are known at this time.

I sent a prayer request yesterday for Robin Meeks, who was dying of cancer.  Robin passed away late yesterday afternoon.  Please keep her family (especially the 2 teenagers) in your prayers.

DON'T FORGET:  The New Years' Eve celebration at church, starting at 6pm.  Bring your games, finger foods and be ready to have a GREAT time!

If you look to the right of this post, you'll see that we have surpassed 50,000 visitors to the Prayer Request Blog!  How amazing is that???

Prayer Request - 12/28 - 7:02pm

Carter Townes aunt posted on Facebook that  "Carter in Dallas for treatment today.  Todays labs were not so good. He will be receiving a blood transfusion. His H/H and platelets are pretty low. Also his ANC is very low...around 100. So visits now are completely over! Please continue to pray for his health. We know this is just the normal side effects of chemo, but it is still very scary. Lift him and our family up in prayers please."

Prayer Request - 12/28 - 12:36pm

Our sweet sister, Grace Francis, passed away yesterday (12/27).  Services are pending at Starrett Funeral Home.
Please keep Brad and the family in your prayers.

Prayer Request - 12/28 - 10:49am

Robyn Figgins asked that we pray for Robin Meeks.  She lives in Greenville and is dying of cancer.  She has 2 children, 18 years old and 14 years old.

Prayer Request - 12/27 - 6:59pm

Kim Hanley sent this message today regarding their son:  "Please add Matt to the prayer list. He will be having surgery in Denton on Wednesday for his Crohns Disease. No driving for 4 weeks and no work for 6 weeks but hopefully this will get his pain under better control or maybe even eliminated totally."

Prayer Request - 12/17 - 1:05pm

Rickey McFadden called today with this message: Finnis Kelley, who attends the Powderly Church of Christ, asked that we pray for his little cousin, Hunter Kelley, who is 2 years old.  Hunter has cancer in his eyes and is now blind.  He will be taken to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Tennessee this week.  They have to remove his eyes to save his life.  Please keep this little one, and his family, in your prayers.

Weekly Prayer Requests - 12/26 - 9:00pm

Patrick, your message "Will You Allow Jesus To Reign In Your Heart" was a wonderful lesson to get us ready for a week of deciding our New Years' Resolutions!  We have to remember; "God with us...God for us...God in us".
We had so many family/visitors this morning...and the singing was beautiful!  (Thank you Richard!)  We were blessed to have Johnny and Pat Houser with us today too!

Brian McClain went forward this morning and stated that he "has to get right with God".

• Annetta Thomas' grandson, Gavin, is in the PRMC/ER at this time with breathing problems.
• Mack Ray continues to be in Baylor/Dallas. 
• Please keep the Cowan family in your prayers as Mark had the 2nd surgery this week. He will be having the 3rd surgery soon. He is going to be off of work for months and this will be very hard on the family.
• Annetta Thomas asked that we keep 2 friends in our prayers.  Virginia Clark has an open wound that will not heal.  James Clark has kidney problems that are preventing him from having heart surgery.
• Dee Lyons is continuing to have health issues.
• Peggy Robinson will be going to Dallas, on January 6th, for a second opinion on a tumor that has been found in her stomach.
• Jason McGee will have all 4 wisdom teeth removed on December 29th.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is continuing to recuperate from her stroke.
• Roy Welch continues to be in the hospital after his hip surgery last week.
• Please continue to remember those in the hospital: Grace Francis, Dot Campbell, Christine Mashburn, Mack Ray and Mark Cowan.

JANUARY 2011: Starting in January we will be starting the process of reaffirming our Elders and selecting new ones.

Lamar Avenue will be providing meal for the PJC Women's Basketball Team between Christmas and New Year's. The dates are Tuesday 12/27 - Wed 12/28 - Thursday 12/29. If you would be willing to help with the meals for approximately 12-14 ladies and 2 coaches.  If you would like more details or have questions, see Derald Bulls or Rita Pringle.

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE: Come ring in the new year with your brothers and sisters in Christ, Friday, December 31st. We'll be meeting at the building for food and fun. Bring snacks and games to share. The festivities will begin around 6p-7p and last until midnight. Come and have a great time!

 

PANTRY NEEDS: Everything!

 

SIMPLE SUPPER: This week’s entree will be Spaghetti. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on Sunday morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday. Still only $2 per plate.

 

KEEP THE DATE:
Dec 29: All Wednesday night classes will meet as usual
Dec 31: New Year's Eve Fellowship
Jan 9: Family Life Groups
Jan 9: Faithful Readers
Jan 14-16: WinterFest
Jan 23: Family Life Groups

Prayer Request - 12/26 - 8:58pm

Please keep Annetta Thomas' grandson, Gavin, in your prayers.  He's in the PRMC/ER right now with breathing problems.

Prayer Request - 12/24 - 8:47am

We've had Mike Shields on our prayer list for a couple of years.  He has cancer, was doing very good, but it's come back and his now in his liver.  He was taken to a Dallas hospital yesterday for a procedure and hopefully will be back home today.  Mike is the preacher at First Assembly of God (the church across the street from LACOC).  Please pray for him and his family.

Special Request - 12/23 - 10:36pm

Kimberly Daniels and I need help....There is a family, here in Paris, that is in GREAT need of their own Christmas miracle. Their Christmas gifts have been stolen. They just got home TODAY from a Dallas hospital with a little preemie baby boy, they also have a 10 year old son too. Their Christmas gifts were at her Mom's house, which was broken into! ALL of their Christmas! Dad works for KC and his check was only $50 this week, because of being at the hospital with the new baby & Mommy.
If you can help in any way, here's some ideas:
Baby Boy needs Preemie diapers/clothes
10 year old boy needs; Boy toys, shirt - Med/Youth, Shoes size 2, pants size 8/8 slim.
Thank you in advance for your help!

Prayer Request - 12/23 - 2:15pm

Ken & Shelia Icenhower's nephew, Cody Icenhower, has the same type of leukemia that MiKyla Pickering had (A.L.L.) and is having a really tough time right now. The message below was written by Cody last night. I just talked with Cody's aunt Tina, that works with me and she said that it looks like he will be spending Christmas in the hospital. Please say a prayer for Cody and his family....and be ever so blessed that you and your family are well!!!


"Hey everybody it's Cody. I'm still spiking a temp everyday but the Dr's say it should stop when my counts go up. I finally had an ANC of 40. If my ANC keeps going up and I don't have a fever for 24 hours I should get to go home soon. I'm hoping to be home by Christmas but if we're not me, Mom and Dad have a plan. That plan is on Christmas Eve Derek will come spend the night with us in the hospital and on Christmas morning we'll open presents with me, my mom, my dad and Derek and my Nana and Papa will be here also to celebrate Christmas morning. Either way I will have a good Christmas because I'll be with my family and that's all that matters. Thank you everybody that looks at my page and writes on my guestbook and thank you for all the prayers."

This is Cody's caring bridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/codyicenhower/journal

Prayer Request - 12/22 - 8:59am

Brittany Twitty asked that we pray for the family of Jasmine Corprew (19 years old), who passed away this morning in Dallas.  She leaves behind a baby girl and 2 sisters.  Please pray for the Embry Family as well, they helped take care of her.

Prayer Request - 12/20 - 3:29pm

Yvonne Gentry's sister, Geneva Golden, passed away.  Her services are pending at Bright-Holland. 

Weekly Update - 12/20 - 1:47pm

Thank you Jered for stepping in for Patrick yesterday and doing a beautiful job!  Thank you Kyle for the wonderful song services.

• PRAISE:  We're so happy to have Janie Russell back with us, after such a long stay in the hospital and rehab!  Janie we missed your sweet face and your precious smile!
• Mack Ray continues to be in Baylor/Dallas.  (We miss your "Amen's"!!!)
• Lillian Taylor was in the hospital this past week with blood pressure problems. 
• Please keep the Cowan family in your prayers as Mark had the 2nd surgery this week.  He will be having the 3rd surgery soon.  He is going to be off of work for months and this will be very hard on the family.
• Dee Lyons is at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville.  Please pray for strength and courage to face a difficult past.  Please remember her daughter Jadielle also.
• Peggy Robinson will be going to Dallas, on January 6th, for a second opinion on a tumor that has been found in her stomach.
• Jason McGee will have all 4 wisdom teeth removed on December 29th.
• Lesa Bulls asked that we remember Alice Kirby and her family in our prayers.  Their home burned on Friday afternoon. 
• Chris & Linda Easton's son, Kyle, is having severe back problems.  Please pray for a proper diagnosis and healing.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is some better and is in a rehab facility in Sulphur Springs. Just continue to remember her.  She had more mini-strokes on Saturday. 
• Mike Kennedy's Mom will have a colonoscopy this week in Mesquite.
• The Webb's grandson & Reggie McDowra's son, Nick McDowra, had his eyes injured last week by a burn.  His eyes are showing improvement and he will be here in Paris for Christmas!
• Michelle Gillie's Mom, Helen Caminade, had a stress test this past week that the results were not normal. 
• Bailey Gillie's friend, Shelly McCoin is having major health problems.
• Roy Welch continues to be in the hospital after his hip surgery last week.
• Annetta Thomas is suffering with a sinus infection.
• Continue to remember the husband and daughters of Sharhonda Hickson.  She passed away on Tuesday night of a heart attack. 
• Please continue to remember those in the hospital:  Grace Francis, Dot Campbell, and Christine Mashburn, Mack Ray & Mark Cowan.
• For all those who are traveling this holiday season....please be careful and have a wonderful Christmas!!

JANUARY 2011: Starting in January we will be starting the process of reaffirming our Elders and selecting new ones.

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS:  There are 100 baskets that will be delivered this Wednesday night.  If you have any questions, please give Gina a call at 580-320-5495. She is still in need of those that can help deliver the baskets on Wednesday night - December 22!

Lamar Avenue will be providing meal for the PJC Women's Basketball Team between Christmas and New Year's. The dates are Tuesday 12/27 - Wed 12/28 - Thursday 12/29. If you would be willing to help with the meals for approximately 12-14 ladies and 2 coaches, please sign up at the Welcome Center in the next couple of weeks.We will be asking for meats, vegetables, breads & desserts. This is a great way to involve your family during the holidays! If you would like more details or have questions, see Derald Bulls or Rita Pringle.

NEW YEAR'S EVE:  Come ring in the new year with your brothers and sisters in Christ, Friday, December 31st.  We'll be meeting at the building for food and fun.  Bring snacks and games to share.  The festivities will begin around 6p-7p and last until midnight.  Come and have a great time!

PANTRY NEEDS: Boxes of Mac & Cheese

SIMPLE SUPPER: This week’s entree will be Enchilada Soup. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on Sunday morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday. Still only $2 per plate.

KEEP THE DATE:

Dec 22-24: Church office will be closed.

Dec 25: Louie and Marolyn Woodall are opening their home for Christmas lunch again this year.

Dec 31:  New Year's Eve Fellowship

Jan 9:  Family Life Groups

Jan 9: Faithful Readers

Jan 14-16: WinterFest

Jan 23: Family Life Groups

PRAISE - 12/17 - 4:53pm

Debra Usry said she's been back in her room, after the heart cath, since 3pm.  Everything showed up clear!  WoooHOOO!  She will be released at 6:30pm.  God is GOOD!

Christmas Basket Grocery List

Here's the list of items for the Food Drive:
1 - Laundry Basket for all items
1 - Box instant mashed potatoes
1 - Box of stuffing
1 - Package of gravy mix
1 - Can Cranberry Sauce
1 - Can of Yams
1 - Bag of sugar
1 - Package of brown & serve rolls
1 - Large package of cookies
2 - Cans of corn
2 - Cans of green beans
3 - Boxes of mac & cheese
4 - Packages of Kool-Aid
1 - 4-Roll of Toilet Paper
1 - Laundry Detergent

Prayer Request - 12/17 - 2:24pm

Michelle Anderson was involved in a car accident this morning.  One of her students rear-ended her!  (This is on her new car that she's only had about a month.)  The seat belt caught and snapped her neck...which is not a good thing for someone with scioliosis!  Please pray for her that all is well and that her car gets fixed quick!

Just got a text from Debra Usry, they are running behind on the heart cath and she hasn't even gone in yet!  I'll update later!

Prayer Requests - 12/16 - 10:56pm

Amy Owens sent this message tonight, after talking with Rebecca Cowan about her husband who had a tractor accident last week:  "We are needing prayers for Mark. He is scheduled for the second of three surgeries Friday at 2:00 (tomorrow). We are pleading for LACOC Prayer Warriors to pray for Mark to have a full recovery and the doctors that are caring for him."

Misty Ray said that Mack went to a private room about 11 this morning.  Baylor - Room 1310 - Roberts' Bldg.


If you signed up to sponsor a food basket, for the Food Drive, please bring it Sunday morning/evening. 

Prayer Requests - 12/16 - 10:25am

Debra Usry's heart cath will be tomorrow at Baylor Heart Hospital at 1pm.  Please pray that everything will be fine and she gets to come home immediately!

Mack Ray is in ICU at Baylor/Roberts Bldg. and is doing better and will hopefully be home next week.

Mark Welch's dad, Roy Welch, will have surgery today on his hip.

Sandra Carroll was in a car accident this past week.  She's still very sore and bruised....but otherwise ok.

Joanne Wood asked that we remember Ty & Stacey Prestridge and her family in the loss of her 32 year of cousin.  And also, the Carl Reed family.  Their 48 yr old son passed away.

Rebecca Cowan's husband, Mark, was in a car accident last week.  He will not be able to work for the next several months.

Rachel Spencer's mom, Vicki Guess, will have a procedure done on Friday to put stints in her renal arteries.

Lisa Denman's cousin, Julie Matthews, is taking chem for ovarian cancer.  And her aunt, Charlotte Adams, had surgery on her hip after a fall and is still having vertigo.

Nick McDowra, who had the burns to his face and eyes last week, is doing better.  His vision is not completely back yet.  He is the son of Reggie McDowra and grandson of Melvin & Becky Webb.

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This Christmas...
Let's give a little Jesus, a thoughtful word or deed - an act of generosity for someone who's in need.
Let's give a little Jesus, to everyone we meet - the sales clerk or the server, the person on the street.
Let's give a little Jesus, that's what really counts - not what's spent or bought, for whom, in what amounts.
Let's give a little Jesus, to everyone, large or small - For Jesus, Messiah, is the Greatest Gift of All!

Acts 20:35  In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, "it is more blessed to give than to receive."

Prayer Request - 12/15 - 1:30pm

Mark Welch's dad, Roy Welch, is in PRMC/South and will be having hip surgery today. 

Prayer Requests - 12/14 - 11:17pm

Mack Ray had 5 by-passes today.  He's in Baylor/ICU and doing well.

Glen Barnett will undergo eye surgery in the morning.

A sweet friend of mine, Lacey Hines, has undergone a series of tests today over the last couple of days.  They've told her it looks like MS.  Please pray for this young mother.  (Evan is 5 and Aileena is 4 months old.)

There was an awful wreck on Hwy 82 East tonight involving an 18 wheeler and 2-3 vehicles.  Please pray for everyone involved.

Prayer Request - 12/14 - 3:10pm

Glen Barnett will have eye surgery tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

Weekly Update - 12/13 - 4:40pm

Thank you Patrick for the very moving message yesterday morning about Mary and her news of carrying the baby Jesus.  It was from Luke 1:26-38.  Mary was so troubled, she needed the reassurance that God can do anything, and that God doesn't want us to worry.  I thought Patrick was talking JUST to me when he was preaching this morning....come to find out, there are LOTS who thought he was talking JUST to them!  There are so many that are troubled, grieving, sick, etc.  We need to be ever so thankful that God DOES take care of us.
Those little ones were so precious, yesterday morning, up there with Keith singing "Away In A Manger"!  Our kids have so much energy and love in their heart!

PRAISE:  It was wonderful to see Landon Garrett at church yesterday morning!  Glad he is getting to be with us for the holidays!

• Continue to remember Gary & Dinah Border as they grieve the loss of Miss Johnnie last week.
• Mack Ray had his heart by-pass surgery today.
• Debra Usry will have a heart cath this Friday (12/17) in Dallas.  Pray that this will go well as it is the next step towards her having her surgery this next year.
• Please continue to pray for me (Molly) that I will not be so anxious about the upcoming surgery on my eye.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is some better.  Just continue to remember her.
• Annetta Thomas' son, Sgt. Billy Thomas, is over in Iraq.  Please pray for safety for him, his group, his wife and kids (Gavin & Jacob).
• Kristie Nutt's friend, Lorna Vorrhies, needs our prayers.  She is disabled and is trying to get disability.
• Please continue to remember those in the hospital:  Ed Bullard, Grace Francis, Dot Campbell, Hazel Cross and Christine Mashburn.

JANUARY 2011: Starting in January we will be starting the process of reaffirming our Elders and selecting new ones.


GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The topic "Making it Through The Holidays" has been discussed on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm in the Elders Conference Room. This Wednesday night will be the last week.  Invite anyone that you think might benefit from this group. Dr. Mike Bishop & Patrick Cannon will facilitate.

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS: Gina Chilcoat, has once again, agreed to head up the Holiday Food Basket drive during December. There are forms on a table in the foyer. Think of someone you know that could benefit from a Christmas Basket and fill out the form for them. Once the form is complete, put in the box next to the forms. BUT...this Wednesday will be the last day to get those in!!! If you have any questions, please give Gina a call at 580-320-5495.  She is still in need of those that can help deliver the baskets on Wednesday night - December 22!

Lamar Avenue will be providing meal for the PJC Women's Basketball Team between Christmas and New Year's.  The dates are Tuesday 12/27 - Wed 12/28 - Thursday 12/29.  If you would be willing to help with the meals for approximately 12-14 ladies and 2 coaches, please sign up at the Welcome Center in the next couple of weeks.We will be asking for meats, vegetables, breads & desserts.  This is a great way to involve your family during the holidays!  If you would like more details or have questions, see Derald Bulls or Rita Pringle.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Meat

SIMPLE SUPPER: This week’s entree will be Baked Ham.  If you didn't get the chance to sign up on Sunday morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday. Still only $2 per plate.

KEEP THE DATE:
Dec 19:  Family LIFE Groups
Dec 22-24:  Church office will be closed.
Dec 25:  Louie & Marolyn Woodall are opening their home for Christmas lunch again this year.
Jan 9: Faithful Readers
Jan 14-16: WinterFest

Prayer Request - 12/10 - 12:13pm

Mack Ray will have by-pass surgery on Monday in Dallas.  Please keep him, Nelda and the family in your prayers.

Prayer Requests - 12/9 - 8:54pm

Kimberly Daniels is in PRMC/S with kidney stones and possibly gout.  They will be doing more tests on her tomorrow.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Reggie McDowra's son & Melvin & Becky Webb's grandson, Nick McDowra, is in the Army, stationed at Ft. Hood. At 2:30 pm today, Nick was burned on his face an eyes with hot hydrolic oil.  The Doctors said he might loose his eyesight. Please pray that God will heal him, and return him to excellent health and eyesight.

Please keep me in your prayers also!  I was told today that I will have surgery on my ONE good eye in January.  This has been a fear of mine all of my life and I am terrified.  So...I need my prayer warriors to specifically pray that they can fix my good eye and that I come out of this with my vision...and maybe even better vision.

Prayer Requests - 12/9 - 12:11

Jill Faires' biopsy came back benign!  Thank you LORD!

Annetta Allen-Thomas has applied for a teaching job at Clarksville Elementary.  Please pray for her and this job.

Prayer Requests - 12/9 - 9:30am

Dinah Border's mother-in-law, Johnnie Borders', family visitation will be Friday (12/10) from 6-8pm at Bright Holland Funeral Home.  The funeral will be Saturday (12/11) at 2pm. 

Linda Erwin's co-worker, Judy Mason, goes today for a compression mammogram in Dallas.  This test will confirm or deny what the doctor that read her first report saw.

Angie Ross posted this message about her Mom, Dorothy Snodgrass, who has cancer and is back in the ICU at Baylor: "We found out mom had pneumonia which doesn't sound too bad but when you don't have any immune system and what few white cells you do have are infected with leukemia it is a pretty big deal and it is a miracle she is able to talk to me today."

My friend, Regina Glossup Meadows', surgery is set for next Tues the 14th. She says: "Please pray the cancer has not spread and the surgery gets it all! Thank you to my prayer warriors !!!"

Leslie Keele's aunt, Kay Shaw, is nearing the end of her life.  They are keeping her comfortable.

Congratulations Coach!

 On Tuesday night, Gene Stallings was officially inducted as a member of the 2010 College Football Hall of Fame in New York.  He was a former coach of Texas A&M and University of Alabama football teams.  Coach Stallings won more than 70 percent of his games in seven seasons as Alabama's head football coach, and he led the Crimson Tide to the 1992 National Championship.
Congratulations Coach...from your LACOC family!

Prayer Requests - 12/7 - 918am

Dinah Border's mother-in-law, Johnnie Border, passed away this morning. Services pending with Bright-Holland.

Annetta Thomas' son, Sgt. Billy Thomas, has been deployed to Iraq.  Please pray not only for him, for his wife and 2 little children.

Phyllis Giguere's parents, are both experiencing bad health.

Tammy Huffman asks for prayers.  She has applied for the job as Lamar County Tax Assessor and will be interviewing soon.

Tammy also asked for prayers for her son, Kacy Cole.  He's had an interview and hopefully will have a job soon.

Landon Garrett has been released by the physicians to return to his platoon!  WoooHOOOO!  Praise God!

Prayer Request - 12/6 - 7:11pm

Leslie Keele sent this message tonight:  "Will you put my great aunt on the prayer list?  Her name is Kay Shaw. Hospice has been called in. She is suffering."

Prayer Request - 12/6 - 12:27pm

Doug Faires sent this message today:  "Please add Jill to the prayer list.  She had a follow-up mammogram this morning and the doctor wants to take a biopsy on Wednesday.  He talked mostly about calcification, but wants to be sure of everything/anything."

Prayer Request - 12/5 - 5:36pm

Sherry Welch's Mother, Hazel Cross, fell on Saturday morning and has a fracture in her vertebra and will be taken to Tyler tomorrow and surgery on Tuesday or Wednesday.  They are managing her pain at this time.  When she first got to the hospital they gave her too much pain med and her lungs shut down. They got the crash cart in and pumped her back to life.  Sherry said:  "Mother's fierce independence has enabled her to live this long and now she may have lost that very independence that she has prized so highly."

Prayer Requests - 12/3 - 3:28pm

Florice Jumper had gallbladder surgery today. She is in PRMC-South, #427, but may get to go home this evening. She's feeling really good.

Margaret Lough sent this message today:  "I went to see Dot Campbell.  She is able to get in and out of bed and walk with the aid of her walker. She's still in quite a bit of pain getting up and down. She'll be in the hospital for quite a while yet but is receiving excellent care."

Prayer Requests - 12/2 - 10:16pm

Kimberly Daniels' friend, Stefany Ellis, was transferred to a hospital in Dallas today after her blood pressure became seriously high.  She was 33 weeks pregnant.  The Dr. decided that they needed to go ahead and take the baby.  Cayden Blane Ellis was born tonight and weighs a whopping 2 pounds 14 ounces.  But, he is a real fighter!  He's not even on oxygen.
James Ray Rodgers wife, Christy, had surgery today in Dallas for colon cancer.  Hopefully she will be home on Sunday.
Carter Townes, 3 year old who has leukemia, is in REMISSION!  (His aunt posted this message on facebook tonight!)

Prayer Requests - 12/1 - 10:11pm

• PRAISE:  Dianna Welch got a good report on her foot today and continue the prayers for her continued recovery.
• PRAISE:  Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is recovering from her stroke...but also continue the prayers!
• Tammy Benedick is still not feeling well.  She will be going to Dallas for more testing.
• Debra Usry will have a heart cath in Dallas on December 17th.  She also asked that we remember her granddaughter Carly as she is having some health issues and it's affecting her school work.
• Tom & Joanne Wood asked for prayers for their son, Matt Wood, for his safety and strength.  He's in the Army and will be going to Afghanistan. 
• Dee Lyons asks for God's guidance and the will to move in accordance with that guidance.  She also asked for prayers for Jadielle as she is feeling overwhelmed by school and college preparations.
• Valerie McClain's friend, Becky Huggins' Mom passed away last Thursday and her father is in ICU.  She is a co-worker of Valerie's at Parker Elementary.
• Kimberly Daniels' friend, Stephanie, has been admitted to PRMC/North.  She is pregnant and her blood pressure is alarmingly high.
• Lesa Bulls' friend, Rachel Easlon, has gestational diabetes.  She is due in a month, and they are afraid that she will have to go on insulin shots.
• Jillian Usry's former roommate, Courtney Kline, died this week in Alabama.  Please keep her family in prayer.
• We've had Judy Mason on our prayer list in this past year for breast cancer.  She's had more tests run and they've found something else.  She goes next week to Dallas to see her Dr.