Friday, October 30, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/30 - 10:50am
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/29 - 6:15pm
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/28 - 10:05pm
Grace Frances is in Legends Rehab. She was in the hospital for quite a few days.
Keith & Kenneth Lancaster asked that we keep their family in prayer. Their 19 yr old cousin, Alexis Rae Lancaster, was found dead this past Saturday. They were told the cause of death at this time is suspicious circumstances.
Dianna Welch is having health problems and asked that we pray for her and Mark during this time.
Prayer Request Update - 10/28 - 3:43pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/27 - 6pm
Jamie Hyatt sent this message (edited) today, regarding her trip to OKC, to an eye specialist: "I thought it might be easier to update everyone at one time about my visit to the eye clinic in OKC yesterday. I had several tests done, including a sonogram on my eye. I have many things going on:
1. A very thick cataract on my right eye that they said they only see in 85 yr olds! My right eye is the one I have little vision in due to a damaged retina from birth, but if I do not remove the cataract soon, I will not have any vision left.
2. Nystagmus, which is a condition of the eye where my eyes "wonder" and it is hard for me to focus on things in front of me due to the movement of my eyes.
3. My vision to the side is much better than my vision straight ahead and that is why I turn my head to see things along with the fact that holding my head to the side helps slow the muscle movement in my eyes from the nystagmus.
After the cataract is removed (it may take 2 surgeries to get it all) they will start the surgeries to tie down the muscles in the back of my eyes to help hold my eyes in focus.
The right eye will never have normal vision, unless science has a wonderful breakthrough in the treatment, or replacement of the Retina, but at least maybe they are going to be able to help me see better than I am today!
Please keep me in your prayers as I travel back and forth to Oklahoma City and go through the surgeries.
Thanks everyone, you are all so special to me!"
Prayer Request Update - 10/27 - 12:38pm
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/24 - 8:56pm
Friday, October 23, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/23 - 10:11pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/23 - 9:07am
I received this update from Dinah today: "I don't know where the game was or how it happened...I DO KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT, God is good and I believe protected him from worse injury. I did read on Facebook that the boy he collided with was taken to Children's Med. Center few plays after their collision. No details on him."
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/22 - 9:18pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/22 - 8:15pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/22 - 7:22pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/22 - 12:29pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/22 - 8:44am
- Dana Hoog had her hip surgery, she's doing well. Will probably get to go home on Friday.
- Kimberly Daniels is having some health issues.
- Nancy Partin asked for prayers for her daughter, Carol Roman, who will be having surgery this morning in California.
- Jessica Daniels' great-grandfather, Billy Keys, started his treatment for cancer yesterday.
- A friend of Gina Barnett's, Michelle Nesbitt, is having exploratory surgery today.
- The Denman's sister-in-law, Shelia Denman (pregnant with twins) has been released from the hospital. She is at home and can do nothing!
- A friend of the Daniels', Judy Potter, has breast cancer and will be having surgery.
- Robbie Padgett lost a very close friend this week.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/20 - 942pm
Monday, October 19, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 1019 - 7:41pm
Jenifer Cooper sent this update on Destiny Maxfield, the senior from NL: "So far the news is good, so keep praying. She spent a few days at Children's and had several tests, including a 4 hour long MRI. They have not detected anymore cancer, but they still have not found the cause of her bleeding. She has a few more tests to undergo. She returned to school today.
(She had pancreatic cancer when she was 14 and had over 60% of her pancreas removed then.)"
Prayer Request Update - 10/19 - 2pm
Jerry Wilson, owner of Real Deal BBQ here in Paris, had a stroke last week. He's in PRMC/South, but will be transferred to the North campus, later this week, for re-hab.
Lisa Denman asked that we pray for their sister-in-law, Shelia Denman. She's expecting twins, around the end of Thanksgiving, but the doctors have put her in the hospital in Waco, for the duration.
DON'T FORGET: Blood Drive - Wednesday!!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/18 - 8:18pm
And thank you Richard for the beautiful song service. (I love the way you lead "Holy Holy Holy". )
PRAISE: Peggy Wright went forward this morning thanking everyone for all they've done for her during her health problems and that she can "do more for others".
PRAISE: Peggy Dotson (Dorothy Pearce's sister) asked to be identified with us.
- Please remember Laura Janes and the whole Endsley family as they mourn the loss and celebrate the homecoming of our sweet sister, Yvonne Endsley.
- Debbie Smith and family as they also mourn the loss of our sweet brother Ken.
- Jansen & Amber Gain, and their family, in the loss of their sweet baby girl, Karlee. Tammy Benedick added this message: "Karlee was a student in the baby class at Kiddie Kollege. She was going to turn 2 next week. Visitation is Monday at Fry-Gibbs 7-8pm. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30am at Pathway Church of God. Kiddie Kollege will be cancelled on Tuesday for her services. Please also add the Kiddie Kollege teachers and students to the prayer list. This is very hard on everyone."
- Gary & Dinah Border's friend, Goldie Boaz Walraven, passed away this weekend.
- Gerald Jack continues to be in Baylor/Dallas.
- Alan Boyd is at home recovering from his surgery this week. Sherrie said that he's sore, weak and "tired of being sick". She asked for specific prayers for Alan to to good health.
- Sherrie also asked for prayers for her Mom, Lillian Taylor. She's having health problems.
- Bill & Jean King are back in Texas! Jean is at the Select Specialty Hospital in Carrollton. Bill is staying with one of their daughters.
- CONGRATULATIONS to the Peace family as they celebrate the birth of their newest grandson, Colton William Peace.
- Pat Houser will be having surgery soon.
- Kim Hanley's Dad, David Power, will have his hip replacement surgery this Tuesday (10/20).
- Laquita Lawrence's Mom, Dorothy Day, had a stent put in, at Hopkins Co. Memorial Hospital ... then was taken to Baylor/Plano and had a pacemaker and defibulator put in and was sent home. 45 minutes after arriving home, the defib went off 8 times! She was taken again to HCMH, where she'll stay for 2-3 more days and then will go to the Carriage House Rehab in Sulphur Springs for 20 days. (Miss Dorothy lives in Cooper and is a faithful member of the church.)
- Curtis & Kristi Garrett asked for prayers for Landon and his safety as he is on his final field training. And also, please pray for the 2nd degree burns that he sustained last week on his neck.
- Dee & Jaidelle Lyons have both had some health issues this week.
- Anna Zant asked for prayers for her daughter and grandchildren (Kenda, McKayla & Montana Figueroa.)
- Sherry Welch's brother, Gary Cross, has flu/pneumonia.
- Yvonne Gentry asked for prayers for A.J. Stamps from Amarillo. He is 13 yrs old and has the Swine Flu. (A.J. is a relative to the Self's and Norma Gillie.)
- There are LOTS that have sniffles or the flu. Please take good care of yourself!
DON'T FORGET: The Blood Drive is this Wednesday! 3-8:30p in the Outreach Bldg. Make sure, if you come early, that you have eaten a good meal!
NO DEBT-NO SWEAT: This seminar will be Sunday 10/25 and Monday 10/26.
Childcare will be provided.
SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree will be Salisbury Steak. If you didn't get the chance to sign up Sunday morning, please call the church office by Tuesday noon to reserve your spot!
PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Fruit
Keep The Date
Oct 21: Blood Drive – 3:30p – 8pm in the Outreach Bldg.
Oct 24: KFC Fall Festival at the Woodall Ranch - 5-7:30p
Oct 25-26: No Debt/No Sweat Seminar
Nov 1: Daylight Savings Time Ends (Clocks go back an hour)
Nov 5: Men’s “42” Night
Nov 8: Bridal shower for Joel McGee & Dori Tye.
Nov 20-22: Family Retreat
Nov 24: Midweek Service
Nov 29: 5th Sunday and Potluck
Friday, October 16, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/16 - 3:45pm
Lesa Bulls sent this message today: "Coach Alden George has diabetes and congestive heart failure. Please add him to our prayer list. He is 70 yrs. and has been a long time friend and coach of North Lamar." He is PRMC/South - Room 714.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/15 - 9:24pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/15 - 9:05pm
Derald Bulls' sent this message about his uncle: "James LeFan’s long awaited hip surgery, ….he cared for his wife, my aunt, 24/7 for over 2 years and literally was to the point he couldn’t walk without assistance…he’s in Scott and White in Temple and probably will be on the rehab unit for a time before he can go home! They evened the hips, and that may alleviate some of his knee pain. All is well for now, thanks for the prayers -- and please keep 'em coming."
Correction of the Charlie Usry Prayer Request: He is not looking for another job...there are no problems with his job here in Paris. He is helping out at the Discount W&T in Sulphur Springs. Please pray as he travels back and forth.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/14 - 8:31pm
Dianna Welch went to ER this morning with trouble breathing. She is now at home resting.
Alan Boyd is still at East Texas Medical Center/Tyler with abdominal problems (possible hernia). They will be doing a scope tomorrow.
Jean King now has pneumonia and a staph infection.
Lexie Chancellor-Barnett is having some health issues.
Pvt. Landon Garrett (in basic training at Ft. Benning, GA) will leave Friday morning for a 7 day final field training. He has 2nd degree burns on his neck from an accident during a simulated live fire drill.
Debra Usry asked that we pray for her son, Charlie Usry, as he is making decisions regarding his job situation.
Sharon Thielman asked that we pray for her friend, Vannessa Bills. She was injured in a car accident on August 1st and is in a nursing center in Dallas. (Her boyfriend was killed in this same accident.) She will have a skin graft on November 1st. They are hoping she will be able to walk in a year.
There are so many with health issues at this time....please stay well!
Love you - MEAN IT!
Prayer Request Update - 10/14 - 3:30pm
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/13 - 7:49pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/13 - 12:32pm
Monday, October 12, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/12 - 9:51pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/12 - 7:26pm
Brody Kace Dyess was born this afternoon at 1:48pm, weighing in a whopping 8 lbs. 12 oz. and is 21 inches long. Proud parents are Jason & Sheridie Dyess...even prouder big brother is Gibson.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/11 - 9:51pm
Thanks Patrick for reminding us about the mysteries of the bible. But, as humans, it's so hard to NOT worry...but we aren't privvy to the future...God will take care of it, we just have to trust him.
During Patrick's lesson tonight, he told a story about Colt McCoy (quarterback of the Texas Longhorns football team). The Christian Chronicle did a story on Colt this month - you can read it by clicking here. Colt is the type of young man that our kids can look up to.
PRAISE: Kenneth Lancaster was baptized tonight! Let's encourage Kenneth as he begins his new birth in Christ!
WELCOME: Vickie Schuping and her family have moved to Paris from Lubbock and want to be a part of LACOC! Welcome Shuping family!
Please keep the Endsley/Janes family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of sweet Yvonne. Her services will be tomorrow (Monday) afternoon at 2pm at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home chapel.
- Jason and Sheridie Dyess will welcome their new baby boy tomorrow (Monday). Please pray that all goes well and Brody will be healthy!
- Belinda, Ken & Shelia Icenhower's daughter, is battling cancer.
- June Preston - at home with hospice.
- John Welch Jr. as he is battling cancer.
- Leah Dennison is in Baylor/Dallas recovering from a car wreck and the surgery afterwards. She has a damaged liver, pancreas and colon.
- Susan Hicks, from Bonham (friend of Charlotte Grooms) has cancer of the bone and has broken ribs.
- Erma Fowler (Heath's Mom) is having health issues and will be undergoing tests.
- Louie King (Janet Christ's uncle) has colon cancer.
- Joseph Bomar (Renee Peace's Dad) will be having surgery on both shoulders for the 2nd time.
- Kimberly Daniels ask that we keep little Payden in our prayers, that he continues to have improved health.
NO DEBT-NO SWEAT: This seminar will be Sunday 10/25 and Monday 10/26. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. There is no cost, but they do need a count of those that will attend so there will be plenty of books available.
SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree will be Beans & Cornbread. If you didn't get the chance to sign up Sunday morning, please call the church office by Tuesday noon to reserve your spot!PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Meats
Nov 1: Daylight Savings Time Ends (Clocks go back an hour)
Nov 5: Men’s “42” Night
Nov 20-22: Family Retreat
Nov 24: Midweek Service
Nov 29: 5th Sunday and Potluck
Friday, October 9, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/9 - 12:21pm
Visitation: Sunday 4:00-6:00 @ Fry-Gibbs
Funeral: Monday 2:00 at Fry-Gibbs Chapel
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
Prayer Request Update - 10/9 - 9:44am
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/8 - 7pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/8 - 2:25pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/8 - 2:13pm
Prayer Request Update - 10/8 - 12noon
Prayer Request Update - 10/8 - 9:50am
Please keep Joel McGee in your prayers. He went to the doctor yesterday and tested positive for Type A Flu. John said the doctor thinks it may be swine flu.
Ed & Cheryl Bullard's grandson, Trent Bullard, has been confirmed with the H1N1 virus.
Peggy Robinson's brother-in-law, Sonny Daughtrey, had open-heart surgery yesterday (10/7). He had 3 arteries that were 95% blocked. He was in surgery for over 8 hours and the Dr. told the family it was one of the worst cases he had seen. They also found a spot on his lung that is being sent for a biopsy. He is in ICU at PRMC-S.
Norm Davis will be having cataract surgery soon. His wife Patsy told Debra Usry that the Dr. says it looks like he's also had a heart attack.
Annetta Cooke's nephew, Dustin Anderson, will be deploying to Iraq within the next couple of weeks.
Lesa Bulls sent this update on Kenneth McDonald: "He is resting comfortably on his new air bed in ICU....still on the ventilator. He has been diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome....a complication from his lung infection. The recovery will be slow and he will be supported with oxygen for some time while his lungs heal. He has also been diagnosed with diabetes. Keeping his blood sugar under control has been a challenge. First it was too high, yesterday...too low. Diabetes also slows the healing process."
John Urbano has been moved to PRMC/North - 3rd Floor for rehab. He had taken a turn for the worse...and then gotten better! He is VERY happy to be back in Paris.
Dinah Borders' friend, Shirley Jones, is in PRMC/S with many health problems.
Amber Ryser Bridal Shower (Glen & Maeda Lee's sister-in-law). This will be Sunday, October 18th from 1:30-3:00pm at the building. Amber has made no selections made but she loves to cook and loves recipes and cookbooks. (If you have any questions, contact Debra Gage.)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/5 - 12:44p
- Bill & Jean King as they are continue to recover from a serious car accident in Savannah, Georgia. Click on this link for their Caring Bridge blog.
- June Preston - at home with hospice.
- Gerald Jack - congestive heart failure
- John Welch Jr. as he is battling cancer.
- Payden Daniels is continuing to have seizures. Kimberly was to take him to see Dr. today.
- Sonny Daughtery (brother-in-law of Peggy Robinson) had a heart cath this morning. He has 3 arteries that are almost 100% blocked. Dr. Hashmi said he didn’t know how he was walking around.
- MiKyla Pickering (North Lamar student) is having complications with her leukemia and is in Children’s Medical/Dallas at this time. Click on this link for her Caring Bridge blog.
- Kanyon Phillips (Spencer’s grandson) is continuing to be at his “eating camp” in a Dallas hospital. Click on this link for his blog.
- Goldie Boaz Walraven (Dinah Border’s friend) is recovering from her lung surgery last week in Scott & White Hospital.
- Emmitt Williams (John’s nephew) begins his 2nd round of chemo on Tuesday.
- Jeanne Caldwell (friend of Christ’s) has 2 children with swine flu and another child with health issues.
- Curry Scott (friend of Mark & Gena Barnett) was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.
- Mergie Farr (also a friend of the Barnett’s) is a 72 yr old woman that was trampled by a steer this week. She broke her shoulder, left hand and most of her ribs.
- Judy Mason (friend of Linda Erwin) has breast cancer and in some lymph nodes. She will be having more surgery and chemo & radiation.
SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree will be Chicken Casserole. If you didn't get the chance to sign up Sunday morning, please call the church office by Tuesday noon to reserve your spot!
PANTRY NEEDS: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta
Keep The Date
Oct 21: Blood Drive – 3:30p – 8pm in the Outreach Bldg.
Oct 25-26: No Debt/No Sweat Seminar
Nov 5: Men’s “42” Night
Nov 20-22: Family Retreat
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/3 - 12:33am
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Prayer Request Update - 10/1 - 1:35pm
Please pray for all those that have the flu. It's really bad this year and SO many are sick.