Prayer Request Update - 5/31 - 6:42pm

PRAISE!!!  Payden Daniels was released from Children's Medical today!  He is back at home!  No results on some of the tests yet.  But, he's glad to be home and unhooked from all those wires/machines!

Prayer Requests - 5/30 - 9:42pm

Thank you Patrick for blessing us today with another of the "I AM" lessons... "I Am the Way, Truth, and the Life."  Your true life is found only in Jesus Christ.  HE is the life!

It was great to have Andrew and Amy Whitehouse with us today!  It was made EVEN better by having Andrew lead our beautiful song service! 
It is always so wonderful to see all the Veterans that we have at LACOC.  I couldn't begin to count all those that were there this morning.

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

• Payden Daniels is still in Children's Medical, hopefully will be released tomorrow (Monday). 
• Anita Roden was at church this morning.  She's recovering well from her surgery.
• Alma Aikens is having health issues. (Sister of Jackie Wilson and member at MLKCOC.)
• Tommy Clem - Health (Sarah Smith's brother)
• Ty VanMeter (friend of Mark Barnett) had a 4-wheeler accident a while back and broke his pelvis, His bone is not growing back as it should.
• Paul Vinson will be working out of town over the next few weeks.  Please keep him in your prayers for safety and travel.
• Continue to remember Maureen Spencer's family as her grandfather is still missing.

CONGRATULATIONS to Hugh & Jean Anthony.  They celebrated 62 years of marriage yesterday!
CONGRATULATIONS to the NLHS girls softball team.  Our own Jordan Jones is on the team!
CONGRATULATIONS to Zach Wicks.  He was on the PHS baseball team and made 1st team All-District!

BLOOD DRIVE REPORT:  This was the 2nd blood drive of  the year.  There were 26 who donated!  This is such a wonderful ministry...and lifesaving too!  The next blood drive will be in September!

NEWCOMER'S BANQUET:  Next Sunday - June 6th.  Those attending, please RSVP to the office ASAP!

SECRET SISTERS:  Our S.S. tea will be Sunday afternoon, June 13th at 3pm.  We'll reveal ourselves and draw names again for the next 6 months. 

LADIES RETREAT: Ladies Retreat at Jan-Kay Ranch!  Mark your calendars for July 30-31. The cost will be $65 per person, this includes 3 meals. Some scholarships are available.

 

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Stack-Ups. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on this morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday.

PANTRY NEEDS: Boxed Mac & Cheese

  

KEEP THE DATE:
June 3: Men's "42" Night
June 5: Take meal to those working for Habitat for Humanity (sign up on youth board)
June 5: Westwood Church of Christ - VBS - Ages 4-12 - details on the bulletin board
June 6: Promotion Sunday - 5th graders move into the Youth Group
June 6: Newcomer's Banquet
June 6: Boyd/Hanley Wedding Shower (1:30-3pm)
June 8: Terrific Tuesday starts today - Trip to Gainesville Zoo
June 10: Family trip to Frisco Rough Rider game. (Tickets $15/includes food & drinks.)
June 12: Alvin & Lilla Buchanan's 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration - 12noon @ Magel's
June 13: Matt Wickes & Erica Eason's Wedding Shower (1:30-3pm)
June 13: Secret Sister Tea (3-5pm)
July 30-31: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch

 

Have a safe and restful Memorial Day!

Congratulations Coach Stallings

Congratulations to Coach Gene (Bebes) Stallings who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December.
Stallings has been inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Texas A&M University Hall of Fame, Gator Bowl Hall of Fame and Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame.
What a blessing Coach has been to so many young people through out his career and what a blessing he and his family are to LACOC.

Prayer Request Update - 5/27 - 1:53pm

Paul & Valerie McClain's neighbor, John Pilkington, passed away this morning.

Prayer Requests - 5/27 - 9:15am

DON'T FORGET:  5th Sunday Format - THIS WEEK - potluck after morning worship!  Bring enough food for your family and a little more for our guests.  After a short devo, we'll be dismissed for the day!!

I talked with Kathy Daniels this morning.  Payden is hooked up to all the machines and is doing well.  They did an EKG on him yesterday afternoon and don't have any results on that yet. 

Phyllis Giguere's health is doing lots better.  She is feeling really good.  Her dad, Charles Lovell, has lung cancer, please keep their family in prayer.

Please continue to pray for Maureen Spencer and her family.  Her grandfather, Richard Parker, has not been found.

John Pilkington (neighbor of Paul & Valerie McClain) has cancer and had only been given a short time to live.  He fell in his home this week and received major facial damage.  This is now caused more problems for him.

Tommy Clem (brother of Sarah Smith) has found that he has malignant cancer on his face.  They are working with him to find the best source of treatment.

Melissa Roberts (house-parent of Lucas Simpson) is having some health problems.

Prayer Request - 5/25 - 4:43pm

Payden Daniels is being admitted to Children's Medical/Dallas  tomorrow (5/26) for neuro-testing.  They have to monitor him for at least 3 days for 24 hours per day. He can't leave the room for more than 30 minutes, twice a day, to go to the playroom IF it is open.  Please keep Payden and Kimberly both in your prayers. (Aunt Sheridie said "Can you imagine being locked in a room with a 3 year old for 3 days & still keeping your sanity?")  Kimberly wrote this on facebook:  "Please pray for my little man..and pray that the doctors see what they need to see..to help him."

Prayer Request Update - 5/25 - 1:25pm

Last week Dessie Dunlap had gall stones removed here in Paris, the Dr. could not remove the stones from the bileduct. Her daughter took her home with her to Metroplex and we just learned that she is having surgery in Dallas now.  Please keep Miss Dessie in your prayers.

Prayer Requests - 5/24 - 3:09pm

Please keep the following in your prayers:

• Payden Daniels - had 4 seizures last night and a trip to the ER.  They're just waiting for Children's Medical to get him in around June 21st and get him tested again.
• Tommy Clem - Health (Sarah Smith's brother)
• Lillian Taylor - Health problems
• Cynthia Yates - Recovering from fall. (Charlotte Grooms' friend)
• Christine Mashburn - She is finally getting stronger. (Anna Zant's Mom)
• Kim Lane (friend of Mark Barnett) had a biopsy on a lump this past week.  Dr. said it didn't look good - but no results yet.
• Ty VanMeter (friend of Mark Barnett) had a 4-wheeler accident a while back and broke his pelvis,  His bone is not growing back as it should.
• Jill Faires' asked that we keep Audrey and the Dry Bones program in our prayers.  She asked for blessings and care - keeping them safe and healthy to work for HIM.
• Louise McMillan (my Mom) has been placed on hospice.  Her health has GREATLY deteriorated in the last couple of months and the doctor felt it necessary at this time.  We feel so blessed that we've had her for 89 years and that she has been so happy "in her mind" these last 11 years.  I know that hospice doesn't mean "the end"....it just means comfort, care and dignity.

LADIES RETREAT: There will be a Ladies Retreat at Jan-Kay Ranch! Mark your calendars for July 30-31. The cost will be $65 per person, this includes 3 meals. Some scholarships are available.


SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Cavitini. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on this morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday.

PANTRY NEEDS: Bath Soap & Toilet Tissue

DON'T FORGET:  Blood Drive is this Wednesday night (5/26).  3:30-8pm

ANOTHER DON'T FORGET:  5th Sunday Format is this Sunday (5/30).  After morning worship, we'll have a potluck lunch, short devo and then be dismissed for the day.  Bring enough food for your family and a little extra for our guests. 

KEEP THE DATE:
May 26: Blood Drive
May 30: 5th Sunday Potluck
June 3: Men's "42" Night
June 5: Take meal to those working for Habitat for Humanity (sign up on youth board)
June 5: Westwood Church of Christ - VBS - Ages 4-12 - details on the bulletin board
June 6: Promotion Sunday - 5th graders move into the Youth Group
June 6: Newcomer's Banquet
June 6: Boyd/Hanley Wedding Shower
June 8:  Terrific Tuesday starts today - Trip to Gainesville Zoo
June 10: Family trip to Frisco Rough Rider game. (Tickets $15/includes food & drinks.)
June 12: Alvin & Lilla Buchanan's 40th Wedding Anniversary  Celebration
June 13: Matt Wickes & Erica Eason's Wedding Shower
July 30-31: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch

LOVE YOU - MEAN IT!

REMINDER: 5th Sunday Format

This Sunday, May 30th, 5th Sunday Format!

After morning worship, gather together in the Outreach Bldg. to eat lunch, have a short devo, then be dismissed for the day!  Spend time with your family and have a safe Memorial Day!  (Bring enough food for your family ... and a little extra for our guests!)

Prayer Requests - 5/20 - 8:53pm

Richard Logan will have day surgery tomorrow (5/21).

Anita Roden had back surgery last Friday (5/14), she's already back home and doing well.

Dessie Dunlap's gallbladder surgery went well yesterday, but she's going to have to go to Dallas for more surgery.

Dorothy Davis' friends and family visitation will be Friday night from 6-7pm.  Her funeral service will be on Saturday afternoon @ 2pm in the Fry-Gibbs chapel.   Burial will be in Hugo. 

Toby Lucido and his wife lost their baby this week.

Sarah Smith's brother, Tommy Clem, is continuing to have health issues.

Our sympathy goes to Rhadonna Robinson and her children in the loss of the kids dad, Johnny Robinson. 

There will be a benefit this Saturday (5/22) at 6:30pm for Vanessa Hilburn Bills.  (She's been on our prayer list since last August when she was injured in a car accident.)  This is to raise funds for Vanessa's medical bills and on-going rehabilitation.  (You can contact Sharon Thielman for information.)

Prayer Request - 5/18 - 10:10pm

Dorothy Davis, passed away today at Legend Healthcare. A funeral service is set for 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 22, 2010 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Patrick Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM, Friday evening at the funeral home. 
Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Delbert Davis of Paris; two sons, Garry Davis and wife, Karla of Paris and Brent Davis and wife, Shannon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;

Prayer Requests - 5/18 - 9:34pm

Lexi Daniels had tubes inserted into her ears yesterday morning.  All went well.  Hopefully she'll be feeling lots better soon!

Jill Faires’ uncle, Luther Cammack, passed away Sunday morning. Services are in Abilene on Thursday, with full military burial in Fayetteville, AR on Friday.

Ed Bullard has been having some back pain.   He's been staying in bed recovering.

Please continue to keep Payden Daniels in your prayers.  They can't get into Children's Medical for his testing for a few weeks and his continuing to have seizures.

I hope everyone is having a good week!
Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Requests - 5/16 - 7:52pm

What an inspiring worship service this morning...SENIOR SUNDAY!  It's amazing to think that these "kids" are about to embark on the world.  Good luck to our 2010 graduating Seniors...Stephanie Janes - Jason McGee - Kasandra Miller - Adam Skidmore - Zachary Wickes - Zach Zant! 

Lonnie Kennedy passed away today.  Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

•  Lexi Daniels, Josh & Jessica's baby daughter, will have tubes inserted into her ears tomorrow morning.
• Dessie Dunlap will have gallbladder surgery this Wednesday (5/19) at PRMC.
• Dennis Malone, Jeremy's dad, has cancer and is really weak at this time.
• Janet Christ is having back problems.
• Alan  Boyd spent the night in the ER with stomach pains, turned out to be a virus.
• Wesley Parker, next door neighbor of Jerry & Diane McFadden, is in PRMC/North/ICU.  He had a massive heart attack on Friday. 
• Jerry McFadden's nephew, Darren Ausmus, has had heart by-pass complications.
• MiKyla Pickering will be going to Houston tomorrow and will start chemo on Tuesday morning at M.D. Anderson.
• Doug Faires' friend, Linda Loftice, has had severe, chronic back pain over the past several years.
• Mandy Bulls' great-aunt, Mattie Adams, is in the hospital in critical condition.
• Jerry & April McClour asked for prayers for Cheyann Phillips.
• Jenifer Cooper asked for prayer for Brittney & Bailey White.  Their little baby, Alivia Shay White, was stillborn this morning.  Arrangements are pending at Starrett Funeral Home.
• Kristi Callihan's grandmother, Maureen Richardson, passed away yesterday.  Services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is continuing to have health issues.
• Louise Peace is having health issues also.
• Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, is doing better. PRAISE!
• Gary Border's Mom, Johnnie Borders, is back at the Sterling House.  PRAISE!

LADIES RETREAT: There will be a Ladies Retreat at Jan-Kay Ranch! Mark your calendars for July 30-31. The cost will be $65 per person, this includes 3 meals. Some scholarships are available.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Tamales. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on this morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday.
 
PANTRY NEEDS: Pinto Beans (canned or 1 pound/pkgs dry )

KEEP THE DATE:
May 23: Faithful Readers Review ("Her Mother's Hope" by Francine Rivers)
May 23: Summer Interns will be here (Krista Smith & Jimmie Harper)
May 26: Blood Drive
June 3: Men's "42" Night
June 5:  Take meal to those working for Habitat for Humanity
June 6: Newcomer's Banquet
June 6: Boyd/Hanley Wedding Shower
June 10:  Family trip to Frisco Rough Rider game. (Tickets $15/includes food & drinks.)
June 13: Matt Wickes & fiancee' Wedding Shower
July 30-31: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch

Prayer Reequest - 5/15 - 4pm

Tammy Huffman has asked for prayers for her Aunt Betty Elliott.  She is in the ER at this time waiting for a Dr. to perform a heart cath.

Prayer Request - 5/15 - 2:45pm

Jeremy Malone's Dad, Dennis Malone, has cancer and is really weak at this time..  He had to have a unit of blood on Friday because his white and red blood cell counts were too low.

Prayer Requests - 5/14 - 7:10pm

Wesley Parker, next door neighbor of Jerry & Diane McFadden, is in PRMC/North/ICU with a massive heart attack.

MiKyla Pickering was taken to Children's Hospital last night with a high fever.  On Monday she goes to MD Anderson & starts chemo Tuesday. Her Mom says, "It's not the trial we wanted her to participate in but it's the only option available. Keep her in your prayers. She is getting really weak & is having to take pain medicine for joint pain."

Edythe McIntosh - Service Information

Edythe McIntosh's family visitation will be this Sunday at Fry-Gibbs from 1:00-1:45pm and a graveside service will be held at Meadowbrook Cemetery at 2:00pm.

Prayer Request - 5/13 - 9:13am

Edythe McIntosh, former long time member of Lamar Avenue, passed away yesterday in Mesquite. Her services are pending at Fry-Gibbs and may be on Sunday.

Prayer Requests - 5/12 - 10pm

Lexi Daniels, Josh & Jessica's baby daughter, will have tubes inserted into her ears on Monday morning.
Dessie Dunlap will have gallbladder surgery next Wednesday (5/19) at PRMC.
Jean McCuin, Dinah Border's friend, has been battling cancer for months now.  She's going to try treatments elsewhere.
Beverly Cope, Kimberly Daniels' friend, is cancer FREE!

Prayer Request - 5/12 - 9:40am

This is a prayer request from Rebecca Cowan, regarding her dad  "My 93 year old dad has gone down very quickly. Last night he was put in acute hospice--probably only 24-48 hours left. Comfort measures only...The girls headed down to TX this morning to catch up on some things and will come back up, looks like in a few days.They should be at church tomorrow night. I have stayed up here for my mom. We could use some prayers for the family these last few days. Even when you know its coming, it's still a shock. My dad has been a lifelong Christian, so we know he's going to a better place. He told my mom, when he was still lucid, he'll be waiting for her at the gates."  This is also Tanessa & Jessica's grandfather.

Prayer Request - 5/12 - 8:30am

Peggy Jack sent this prayer request:  "Please pray for Larry Martin of Garland, TX. Larry is my nephew, is 52 years old and is having brain surgery tomorrow, May 12 at 12:30noon at Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas."

Margaret Lough sent this PRAISE report:  "Thought I'd let you know my CT scan came back with nothing new on it. Whooohooo! I am feeling much relieved. I'm going to have lab work done monthly for a while to watch my CA125 numbers. Hopefully my numbers will continue to stay within the normal range. (Perhaps 'normal' for me is going to be the upper end of the normal range. ") Doctor was happy and so am I. Thanks for all your prayers while I fretted. Now isn't that a nice southern term?!"

Prayer Request Update - 5/11 - 5:50pm

Maurine Spencer sent this message this evening.  "Please send out a prayer request as soon as possible for us. They have found my Papaw's (Richard Parker) truck empty in Brownwood, TX (south of Abilene). It's been there for at least a week. My Nanny, my mom and her siblings are all on their way out there right now. Prayers that Papaw is found safe very soon. Prayers for strength during the search. Prayers for peace whatever the outcome, knowing that God is in control."

Prayer Request - 5/10 - 7pm

Please keep Payden Daniels on your heart.  He's going to be having more tests in the next week.  Little Payden has really had a rough 3 years...and no matter what the doctors put him through, he keeps that sweet smile and precious attitude.

Prayer Request Update - 5/9 - 8:25pm

Thank you Patrick for the wonderful Mother's Day message today, "A Mother's Commitment".  The Bible has so many wonderful stories and life applications...it's full of real people, real fears and real problems...just like our lives.  

There were so many visitors today....Did you see all the Mom's that stood up this morning? 

And, wasn't the singing beautiful?  Thanks Keith for all the beautiful songs you selected.

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  Please continue to remember Maurine Spencer's family as they are continuing to search for her Papaw, Richard Parker.  He's been missing since Satureday, April 24.  Please click on this link for the info.
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  It was great to see Loretta Nabors at church this morning.  She is feeling good after gallbladder surgery this past Monday.  She fell on her way into church this morning, but said she was ok.
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  Jimmy Evans, Leslie Keele's Dad, got good results on his tests this week.  They've been really concerned about him and this is definitely a PRAISE!
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  Tim Tabangcora is a co-worker of Mindy Bulls.  He has cancer and it's spread.  It's in his pancreas and now in his liver.
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  Phyllis Giguere was released from the hospital this afternoon.  She's at home at this time.
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  J.T. Bryan, Loyd Usry & Charlotte Cannon's uncle, passed away this morning.  Fry-Gibbs is in charge of services.  No details are known at this time.
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  Joe & Jamilyn (Garrett) Campbell's new baby girl, Addison, is continuing to need our prayers.
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  MiKyla Pickering (NL student with leukemia) is at Disney World with her family, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Keep this family in prayer during this tough time.
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  PRAISE:  Jonathan Pringle graduated from Harding University this weekend!

SENIOR SUNDAY will be May 16. This years' 2010 Seniors are: Stephanie Janes - Jason McGee - Kasandra Miller - Adam Skidmore - Zachary Wickes - Zach Zant

LADIES RETREAT: There will be a Ladies Retreat at Jan-Kay Ranch! Mark your calendars for July 30-31. The cost will be $65 per person, this includes 3 meals. Some scholarships are available.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Fajita Chicken Salad. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on this morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Fruit

KEEP THE DATE:
May 14: Senior Trip
May 16: Senior Sunday
May 16: Family LIFE Groups
May 23: Faithful Readers Review ("Her Mother's Hope" by Francine Rivers)
May 23: Summer Interns will be here (Krista Smith & Jimmie Harper)
May 26: Blood Drive
June 3:  Men's "42" Night
June 6:  Newcomer's Banquet
June 6: Boyd/Hanley Wedding Shower
June 13:  Matt Wickes & fiancee' Wedding Shower
July 30-31: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch

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A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. ~Sophia Loren

A mother understands what a child does not say. ~Author Unknown

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont

Prayer Requests - 5/5 - 9:45pm

The National Day of Prayer....on the Plaza on Thursday from 11:30-12:30. 

Kimberly Daniels was in the ER this afternoon with kidney stones.  After a scan they've also discovered she has a mass on her ovaries.  Her son, Payden, will be having some neurological testing tomorrow.

Elizabeth Shew's surgery went well last week.  She's at home doing great!

Leslie Keele's Dad, Jimmy Evans, will be having some tests tomorrow.  Please keep their family in prayer.

Prayer Request - 5/5 - 10:50am

Alan Boyd will have surgery, on his left foot, tomorrow morning (5/6) in Tyler.  They will cut a nerve to hopefully stop the pain he is experiencing.

Phyllis Giguere is still in PRMC- Room 526.  They are running more tests on her today.

Prayer Request - 5/4 - 8:16am

Phyllis Giguere was admitted to PRMC/South early this morning.  She is in Room 526.

Prayer Requests - 5/3 - 2pm

Thank you Patrick for the great message yesterday morning..."I Am The Good Shepherd".
Next Sunday Patrick will bring us a special Mother's Day message.  (The "I AM" series will resume on May 23.)
Can you believe that it's been 11 years that the Cannon family has been here?  We sincerely hope there will be MANY more years to come! 
Thanks also to Kyle for the beautiful song service!  You chose songs that we haven't sang in a while.

Please keep the following in prayer this week:

• Audrie Faires went forward yesterday morning asking for prayers of safety and that God would use her in her new job as a counselor at Dry Bones in Colorado.  She said "I don't want to explain Jesus, I want to be Jesus."
• Ora Henderson also went forward asking for prayers for her family and their health and well-being.
• Loretta Nabors had gallbladder surgery this morning.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, has been admitted to the hospital in Winnsboro.
• Derald Bulls will be having tests run this week.
• Please continue to remember Maureen Spencer's family.  There has still be no siting of her Papaw.  He's now been without his diabetes meds and blood pressure meds.
• Continue prayers for Landon Garrett's fine motor skills to come back.  Prayers of thanksgiving for the progress he's made so far.
• Joe & Jamilyn (Garrett) Campbell are the proud parents of a new baby daughter, Addison Joel Campbell.  She was born today (a month early). She weighed 8 pounds.  Grandfather is Paul Garrett and very proud Uncle and Aunt Curtis & Kristi Garrett
• Mark Barnett's little 9yr old friend, Ty VanMeter, is still having problems with the hip he broke about 2 yrs ago.  The bone isn't growing correctly and is fragile.
• Continue to remember Don Carroll as he's doing better but is still weak.  Keep praying for healing.  (Please also remember Lisa's Mom, the enduring nurse.)
• Matt Denman's uncle was killed in a car accident on Friday.  He was 62.  Keep his wife, Charlene and their family in your prayers.
• Jill Faires' uncle, Luke Cammack, is near the end of his life.  Please pray that his family has peace and understanding.
• Cynthia Williams asked for prayers for the Smith family as they are having marital problems.
• Norma Boren (John Williams Mom) lost her husband of 19 years this past week.  Please keep her in your prayers.
• Karen Cato asked that we remember 2 of her friends that have cancer.  Patty McNeal and Joy Blaylock.
• Please keep Leslie Keele's friend, Hillary Holder and her family, in your prayers.  Her dad was a policeman in Abilene and was killed in an accident on Friday.
• Valerie McClain & Donna McGee's co-worker, Phyllis King's husband, Bill King had surgery last week for cancer.
• MiKyla Pickering - please click on the link to read the latest update.
• Betsy Townsend family - health issues.
• Logan Lane 19 yrs old was in a terrible motorcycle wreck Friday night, he hit a huge black hog. He was thrown about 100 yards down the highway without a helmet, He was taken to Parkland/Dallas. From his eyebrowns up he has very little skin or hair left, he almost lost his nose and he had big chunks gone from his face and broke his wrist. They did plastic surgery on him Saturday, reattached his nose and he woke up very little vision in his left eye, the doctors said he may or may not get his vision back. So please pray for him and his family, he has a long rode of recovery ahead of him. Logan is the son of Mike and Kara Lane, Mike works for LMS and Kara is a teacher at North Lamar.
• There will be 2 Boles Home girls moving to Paris to attend PJC in the fall.  What a wonderful chance this will be for us to reach out to these girls and help in the transition.
• Janet Christ asks that we remember all those who are out of work, and pray for our economy.

SENIOR SUNDAY will be May 16. This years' 2010 Seniors are: Stephanie Janes - Jason McGee - Kasandra Miller - Adam Skidmore - Zachary Wickes - Zach Zant

KIDDIE KOLLEGE ENROLLMENT: Is still on-going for the Fall Semester. See Tammy Benedick if you have any questions.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Spaghetti. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on this morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday.

PANTRY NEEDS: Pasta and spaghetti sauce

There will be a Medical Mission trip to Peru in July. Mackenna and Spencer Jones want to go and are trying to raise money by doing odd jobs for their portion of the trip. Call their Mom - Monica at 903-783-9442. What a wonderful opportunity this is, not only for the kids to get to go to Peru, but for you to get some help around your place!

LADIES RETREAT: There's a Ladies Retreat, in the planning stages, for Jan-Kay Ranch! Mark your calendars for July 30-31. I'll get back to you with more details as they become available.


KEEP THE DATE:
May 6: Men's "42" Night
May 7-8-9: Hispanic Gospel Meeting
May 14: Senior Trip
May 16: Senior Sunday
May 23: Faithful Readers Review ("Her Mother's Hope" by Francine Rivers)
May 23: Summer Interns will be here (Krista Smith & Jimmie Harper)
May 26: Blood Drive
June 6:  Boyd/Hanley Wedding Shower
July 30-31: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch

Prayer Requests - 5/1 - 9:50pm

Dinah Border's friend, Betsy Townsend, has 2 sons: Greg Townsend (in his 60's) has one detached retina and other eye retina is detaching. He s in VA hosp.  Betsy's other son Terry Townsend (50's) has cancer. He is able to work. Both sons live with Betsy, who isn't in the best of health anymore.

Also, Dinah said that Logan Lane, 19-20 yrs old young man, hit a hog around midnight last night near his home in the Direct area. He was on his motorcycle. Was transported by ambulance to Parkland.  Last I heard, he IS expected to recover.

Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, is now at home with physical therapy & home health.

LIFE Groups meet tomorrow....be sure to check with your group leader.