Weekly Update - 5/1

"I am the Light of the world" was the message that Patrick brought us from John 8:12-30, this morning.  It's the second installment, in the seven part series, of the "The 7 I Am Statements of Jesus"."
*Jesus came so we don't have to live in the dark.
*When no one else will stand with you, Jesus will.
*Jesus calls into the darkness of your life, and asks you to follow Him.
*He speaks of a whole hearted life long discipleship, not just an an acquaintance.

What does light means for us?
*Light brings attention to our need. (Verse 1-9)
*Light brings hope. (Verse 11)
*Light brings direction. (Verse 11)

Is HE the light of your world?

RESPONSE:  Margie Champion went forward this morning and wants to study with Patrick and Keith to become a Christian! We met Margie when she started attending the Grief Class on Wednesday nights.  She has been attending on Sunday mornings for a while.

SYMPATHY:  Continue to remember Mike Bishop and his family, after the sudden passing of his Mom, Mary Bishop, this week.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ruth Ann Stallings - Health
• Gail Kennedy - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Noretta Nabors - Spinal issuess
• Sherry Marsters - Fell and broke her nose.
• Donna Mosley - Will be having tests this week.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• John Figgins - Health
• Louise Peace - Health
• Roy Jones - Health
• Paul and Carol Helton - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Haley Bulls-Smith - Health.  (Daughter of the Bulls'.)
• Rickey McFadden - Will be having the third surgery on his shoulder, this Wednesday, at the Carroll Clinic in Dallas.
• Anita Roden asked that we continue to remember Helen Bonham, as she continues to have health problems.
• Challenge Key - Health
• Charlotte Grooms asked for prayers for her brother Dub Nelson, he is back in rehab, slowly healing.  And praise for Larry and Nelda Nelson. They are on their way to healing.
• Molly's friends, Jason and Ericka Vickers' unborn baby has a neural tube defect.
• Prayers for our nation.
• Missionaries all over the world!

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!  We've filled many needs in the community distributing food and are in need to help restock the pantry.  If you would like to donate, we are totally out of cereal, soup of all kinds, crackers, canned meats/vegetables/fruit, peanut butter/jelly and spaghetti noodles/sauce, cornbread mix, toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo!  Any donations are appreciated!

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  This Tuesday morning at 7am to 8am.  If you plan to attend, please sign up at the Welcome Center or call the church office, so they will have plenty of food cooked.  This is a great time for men to fellowship with one another while eating a wonderful meal together.  Invite your friends/family to join you.

BLOOD DRIVE:  If you are able to give blood, then please sign up or show up for our Blood Drive, this Wednesday, May 4th.  You never know whose life you might save!

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a shower honoring D'Lynn Gage and her soon to be husband, Philip Bueno, on May 15th from 1:30pm to 3pm.. Selections Belks, Carriage House and JCPenny.

CAN YOU HELP?  We will be hosting a Foster Family Appreciation/Fun Day at our building on Saturday, 5/21 from 10am-2pm.. Most of the planning will be done by CPS, but they need help running the different activities that are planned, and we can help with set up and clean up. They are planning to have things like bounce houses, ball pits, face painting, carnival games, etc.We need to go ahead and get a count of how many people will be able to help, and CPS requires that anyone over the age of 14 will need to fill out a volunteer application and have a background check completed. (Our younger kids are welcome to come help as long as we monitor them). If you are interested in helping that day, volunteer forms will be available in the church office for you to fill out. We need the paperwork turned in by 5/10 so there will be time to get the background checks completed before the event.

We hope to have a good turnout to show love and appreciation to these families that are helping kids in need. Please let Rachel Spencer know if you are planning to be there.

IGLESIA de CRISTO:  We will be having an Open House and Building Dedication with our Hispanic brethren on May 22nd from 5PM to 7PM. We will gather and praise God in how He has blessed this congregation. Refreshments will be served. There will be no evening service at our building.

SENIOR SUNDAY:  We will be honoring our 2016 graduates and their families with breakfast before class on May 29th. If you would be willing to make a donation toward food or help serve, please see Carol Anderson.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is CHICKEN POT PIE.  Please donate $3 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  EVERYTHING!!!! 

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Shoes for teenagers and juice boxes.

KEEP THE DATE:
May 3rd—Men’s Breakfast
May 4th—Blood Drive
May 13th-15th—Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run
May 15th—Gage/Bueno Wedding Shower
May 22nd—Iglesia de Cristo Open House
May 29th—Senior Sunday
May 29th—5th Sunday Fellowship Meal
June 12th—Duren/McClure Wedding Shower
June 12th - Faithful Readers
June 13th—16th—Camp Deer Run Day Camp
Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session)
Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - Mean it!