Prayer Request - 7/30 - 2:54pm

Sarah Smith called and said that she is still feeling under the weather and to "please keep her in our prayers".  She also asked for prayers for her brother, Tommy, as he is in bad health and also for his wife, Majorie, she will have a heart cath next week.

It's a GIRL!!!! 7/30 - 10:55am

Wes & Whitney Adams are proud to announce the birth of their new baby girl!  But, more importantly Kevin & Brenda Shackleford have a new granddaughter! 
Peyten Elise was born yesterday at 12:02pm. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 ½ inches long.  Congratulations!!

Prayer Requests - 7/28 - 8:14pm

We welcome new members, Mike & Renee Crews, to LACOC!  AND we rejoice in the baptism of Renee last week.  Welcome to you both!

Jerry Tackett's niece, Tia Lindsey, has terminal cancer.  She is at PRMC/S and will be released soon with hospice.  (Tia is a former member of LACOC.)

Phyllis Giguere was not feeling well tonight.

Lesa Bulls' Mom, Mazie Brockinton, had 2 cataract surgeries recently.  One of them went well, the other eye was snipped and she is having problems with that eye.

Chelsea Bass (friend of Carly Usry) is in PRMC/S.  She has pancreatitis and will be having gallbladder surgery on Friday.

Please keep Sheila Nabors in your prayers.  She is Johnny's sister-in-law and is having family problems.

Please keep the Hilburn family in your prayers as they deal with the sudden death of Van this morning.

Also, please keep the Murfet family in your prayers, as they deal with the tragic death of Paul.

Lesa Bulls asked that we keep the Lance and Kristi Haley in your prayers as they are having to make many decisions regarding the death of his Dad, Eddie Haley.

Prayer Request - 7/27 - 9:36pm

Carle Usry sent this message tonight:  "My friend, Chelsea Bass, who will be a Senior at North Lamar, is in the hospital and with gallbladder problems. She is in PRMC/South. She will have surgery on Friday. Please pray for her."

Our sympathy goes out to the Haley family in the loss of Eddie, who passed away early this morning from the complications of cancer.  (We've had him on our prayer list for a few weeks.) 

H.A.L.O. - Thursday Night - 6pm

H.A.L.O.
(Helping Another Loving Others)
This Thursday night - 6pm - bring finger foods and an item for the food pantry.

Prayer Requests - 7/26 - 12:41pm

• Please remember our Medical Mission Group that is working Peru through this Thursday. 17 from LACOC are there with John Mark & Tara Davidson and their mission team.  Russell & Robyn Figgins have posted many facebook messages about all the good things that are going on!
• Also keep the Youth Group on the Wildnerness Trek on your prayers for safety.  They will return on Friday night.
• Dennis Malone was taken to a Tyler hospital last night.  He's having massive pain.
• Sue Munday sent this message today:  "Please add Butch's Dad, E.V. Munday, to the prayer list. He has a broken hip and surgery is scheduled sometime today (Monday). He is 101 years old. Pray also for Butch, as he has traveled to Scott and White in Temple to be with his Dad."
• Derald Bulls sent this message, that he received from her daughter today:  "Janie Russell is still in Kindred Hospital but the drs want to move her to an acute rehab facility. She still has the drain to drain the abscess and will for 3 to 4 more weeks. She will continue to have 2 antibotics for several more weeks. Mom is still very weak and is not eating enough to regain strength. She has lost 20 lbs since admitted a month ago.  She is still needing help walking. We still covet your prayers for healing if this is God's will."
• Continue to remember Karl Louis as he is dealing with prostrate cancer and treatments.
• Dinah Border's daughter, Shamane, had surgery this morning.  She had a bone replaced.
• Gina Barnett's friend, Richard Dennis, was having lower back pain, found out he has liver, lung & lymphnode cancer.
• Vickie Vinson's friend, Chris Stowler, passed away in her sleep last week.  She was only 44 years old.
• Tammy Huffman has asked for prayers for her Mom, Linda Warren, for the continued healing of her foot; her step-dad, Sam Warren, for a good report.  He's just finished with chemo & radiation; for her husband, Robert Huffman, he has a possible job opportunity coming up this week; and for her friend, Rex Adams, who is in pain.
• Sarah Smith wasn't feeling well yesterday and wasn't able to attend worship.
• Nelda Nelson (friend of Charlotte Grooms) has myloma cancer.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is having cataract surgery tomorrow (Tues 7/27).
• Continue to remember the Janes family as they are dealing with some personal issues.

DON'T FORGET LADIES: The first H.A.L.O., Helping Another Loving Others, meeting will be this Thursday night (7/29) at 6pm in the Outreach Bldg. Bring an item for the pantry & finger foods to share! We're gonna have a great time - and help others at the same time!

SCHOOL BACKPACKS: It's time to start thinking about backpacks for the kiddos at Justiss Elementary. Charlotte Grooms stated that: "I will be glad to take cash if people had rather do that. It makes the kids feel special to get a new backpack. I watch the adds and lot of times you can get 2 for the price of one."

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Chicken & 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.

PANTRY NEEDS: Boxes of Mac & Cheese

CLOTHES CLOSET: Is in need of summer clothes…all kinds.

KEEP THE DATE:
July 23-30: Youth Trip/Wilderness Trek
July 28: Todd Duren will speak
July 29: H.A.L.O. Organizational Kick-Off Meeting @ 6pm
Aug 1: Wedding Shower for Bethany Skinner @1:30-3:30pm
Aug 1:  Ladies Bible Class Planning Meeting
Aug 4: Derald Bulls will speak
Aug 5: Men's "42" Night
Aug 6-7: Disciple NOW with Larry Nunley
Aug 7: Allison Boyd/Matt Hanley wedding
Aug 8: Faithful Readers
Aug 11:  Clint Gage will speak
Aug 22:  April McClour's "Blue" Baby Shower
Aug 25: Wayne Kerby will speak

Prayer Request Update - 7/25 - 8:28pm

Trinia Dean just sent a message that Dennis Malone is on his way to the hospital in Tyler.  His pain has gotten worse and the family requests prayers.

Lesa Bulls sent this update on North Lamar school teacher Sonja Carter:  "I am slowly recovering from last Wednesday's surgery. They removed my thyroid and some lymph glands and I came home on Thursday afternoon. The pathology on the lumps did reveal that they were cancer. I am to be scheduled for an iodine body scan to look for microscopic cancer cells. After that, I will have something called a radio iodine ablation to kill any remaining cancer cells they find or may have left. I am ready to finish all of this, but I am still really weak and not able to be up for long. Dr. says take it easy for a week or two and then still semi-easy for about a month. This was not at all how I expected my summer to go, but I am thankful it all came to a head at a time when it is less stressful to have to be down. Please pray that all cancer will be extinguished and that I will get my strength back. I will continue to trust my Lord through it all."

Prayer Request Update - 7/23 - 3:10pm

Cherry Walker has said that they are going to reschedule James' surgery for next week. His potassium was too high when they checked it today prior to doing the prostate surgery. He is in Baylor, Roberts Building, Room 1332 and her cell# is 903-782-5005. They expect to remain there until after the surgery...he will be having some more tests as well.

Prayer Requests - 7/22 - 10:43am

June Jones visitation & funeral will be tonight at the Lamar Avenue church building.  Visitation will be at 6pm and her funeral will be at 7pm.

PRAISE:  Margaret Lough sent this e-mail this morning:  "I am happy to report the result of my lab work this week. My number was 30.6...down 5.6 points from six weeks ago. I am now within the normal range again (below 35). This is the first time my number has gone down in the past 19 months. I appreciate all of your prayers so much and praise God for this blessing. I continue to feel well and pray this is an indication that I am not out of remission at this time. Please continue to remember me in your prayers in the months ahead. I will be going in monthly for a while to have my numbers checked."

James Walker will NOT have a kidney removed, as previously thought.  He will have more kidney tests and will have prostate surgery on July 26th at Baylor.

Louise Peace had her pacemaker inserted on Tuesday and is doing well.
 
Jamie Womack, a 7th grader at Prairiland was accidently shot in the face last week.  He's doing better and has been released from the hospital.  (His grandparents that have raised him and his brothers are Danny & Donna Womack.)

Randi Haggard asked us to pray for a lady over in Hugo.  She's a sister to one of Randi's friends.)  This lady was stabbed 75 times on Tuesday night! 

Former Paris Police Chief, Karl Louis, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  Please keep him on your prayers.

Curtis Garret sent this update from his co-worker regarding her granddaughter.  (The picture on the left is of the little girl.  I think it's always good to see the person that you are praying for!  And, what a precious one it is.)  "Nevaya has started her chemo treatments. They are for 5 days at a time. She will have 2 weeks off and then 6 cycles of chemo and during that they will start radiation. This will take 14 months. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and everything you’ve done for my granddaughter, Nevaya.  Thanks a lot."

Prayer Request - 7/21 - 3:22pm

Please keep the Janes family in your prayers.

Prayer Request - 7/21 - 2pm

Jerry Smith (Robyn Figgins & Cari Johnson's Dad) has been in surgery for the last 6 hours at PRMC/South.  Robyn just texted me and said "doctor says everything went well".

Prayer Request - 7/21 - 9am

Doug Cato's Dad, Melvin E. Cato, passed away yesterday.  There will have a graveside memorial service at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in his honor Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 10am. The family will be at the home of Mr. Cato following the Memorial Services.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations be made to the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial at the Love Civic Center, 1125 Bonham Street, Paris, Texas 75460 or call 903-784-6964.
Please keep Doug and family in your thoughts and prayers.

June Jones - 7/20 - 9:30am

Our sister, June Jones, passed away last night.  Please keep Bill, Trent and the family in your prayers. Bright-Holland Funeral Home.  Is in charge of services.
Family Visitation is Thursday night (7/22) at 6pm in the foyer at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, followed by the funeral at 7pm in the auditorium at LACOC.

Weekly Update - 7/18 - 9:11pm

What a great day at Lamar Avenue!  There were LOTS of visitors here for Friends & Family Day.  Over 200 had lunch after worship and the foyer was FULL of those watching the illusionist, Todd McKinney.  It was a great success!  Thanks to Kyle Jones and his group for the wonderful lunch!  Thanks also to Tanya Welch for coordinating the fun time the kids (and adults) had with Todd.

Patrick continued his 5th lesson in the series "His Story/My Story".  He reminded us of the story of the Prodigal Son and how God always welcomes us home!  Thanks Patrick for your wonderful messages each Sunday!

WELCOME:  To Charles, Leslie, Katie & Bud Wampler.  They've been attending with us for a while now, and have decided to make LACOC & Paris their home.  Charles is out of the country quite a bit, but Leslie will be here with us.  Their son Bud is a recent graduate of M.I.T. and will leave soon to work overseas also.  Their daughter Katie is continuing her education at Texas Tech.

• Please remember our Medical Mission Group that will be traveling to Peru this Thursday.  17 from LACOC will be in Lima, Peru with John Mark & Tara Davidson and their mission team.
• June Jones has been in PRMC/South ICU with pneumonia since Thursday.  She is in serious condition.
• Gina Barnett had gallbladder surgery on Friday.  She is thankful that she is feeling better.
• Continue to remember Dennis Malone, he has cancer and is experiencing lots of pain.
• James Walker is having serious health issues and will be having a kidney removed soon.
• Louise Peace will have a pacemaker inserted on Tuesday (7/20).
• Danny Bulls asked that we keep the family of Coleman Wood in our thoughts and prayers.  Coleman passed away yesterday at the age of 35, leaving a wife and son.
• Wesley Parker, a friend of Jerry & Diane McFadden, is continuing to have issues with his heart.  But, he is feeling much better.
• Linda Loftice, wife of Doug Faires' co-worker, will be having procedures on her back soon.
• Jerry Smith, Father of Robyn Figgins and Cari Johnson, will be having surgery this Wednesday.

DON'T FORGET LADIES: The first H.A.L.O. (Helping Another Loving Others, meeting will be this Thursday night (7/22) at 6pm in the Outreach Bldg. Bring an item for the pantry & finger foods to share! We're gonna have a great time - and help others at the same time!

LADIES RETREAT: Will be NEXT weekend (July 23-24) at Jan-Kay Ranch. It's still not too late to go. It's only $55 and includes 3 meals. If you've never been on a Ladies Retreat...you don't know what you are missing! LOTS OF FUN!

SCHOOL BACKPACKS:  It's time to start thinking about backpacks for the kiddos at Justiss Elementary. Charlotte Grooms stated that: "I will be glad to take cash if people had rather do that. It makes the kids feel special to get a new backpack. I watch the adds and lot of times you can get 2 for the price of one."

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Hoagie Sandwiches. 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.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Meats

CLOTHES CLOSET: Is in need of summer clothes…all kinds.

KEEP THE DATE:

July 21: Keith Bollman will speak
July 22: H.A.L.O. Organizational Kick-Off Meeting @ 6pm
July 23-24: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch
July 23-31: Youth Trip/Wilderness Trek
July 28: Clint Gage will speak
Aug 1: Wedding Shower for Bethany Skinner @1:30-3:30pm
Aug 4: Derald Bulls will speak
Aug 5: Men's "42" Night
Aug 6-7: Disciple NOW with Larry Nunley
Aug 7:  Allison Boyd/Matt Hanley wedding
Aug 8:  Faithful Readers
Aug 25: Wayne Kerby will speak

Prayer Request - 7/17 - 2:36pm

A friends' Mom, Shirley Walker, has just been diagnosed with Leukemia.  "My mom is in need of your prayers. She has been dignosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.  She is in Baylor (Dallas). We are waiting on bone marrow biopsy as to how it is to be treated. So, I'm asking if you can please lift her up in your prayers?"

Prayer Requests - 7/16 - 1:50pm

I've added a new link to the blog list to the right...this is for Cody Icenhower.  (Cody is the nephew of a lady I work with and the great-nephew of Ken & Shelia Icenhower.)  Cody was diagnosed with A.L.L. on May 14th.  His aunt Tina sent this message:  "He is 12 years old and is on the second stage of chemo which they tell them that will make him feel real bad. He is doing good after 1st month of treatment.  It put him in remission, but has a long road of chemo to go." Please go on his CaringBridge site and leave a message for him. 

Charlotte Grooms sent an e-mail yesterday stating that it's time to start thinking about backpacks for the kiddos at Justiss Elementary.  Charlotte stated that:  "I will be glad to take cash if people had rather do that. It makes the kids feel special to get a new backpack. I watch the adds and lot of times you can get 2 for the price of one. Wal-greens is good at this kind of special." 

Prayer Requests - 7/15 - 1:18pm

FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY:  This Sunday is 5th Sunday Format ... even though it's not 5th Sunday!  After morning worship, we'll have a catered meal.  (Bring desserts.)  After lunch and a devo, Todd McKinney, an illusionist for kids, will be here for an afternoon program.  Everyone is welcome to stay.  There will be no evening service.

•  Carmen Whiteman's funeral service will be held at Fry-Gibbs chapel at 11am on Friday morning (7/16).  Visitation will follow the service.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetary.  Please continue to keep her son Butch and the family in your prayers.
• Continue to remember Jim & Paige Parker as they are continuing to grieve the loss of Dolores this past week.
• James Walker is having serious health issues and will be having a kidney removed soon.
• Louise Peace will have a pacemaker inserted on Tuesday (7/20).
• Carole Anderson asked for prayers for her granddaughter, Grace.  She is traveling this week with a choir group and won't return until Saturday.
• Keely Kennedy asked for prayers for her dad, Mike Kennedy.  He's having tests on a blocked artery in his leg.
• Curtis Garrett sent this message about 4 yr old Nevaya Ferguson:  "They did surgery yesterday and removed a tumor the size of a softball. They Don't have any results of the diagnosis as of yet. Please keep praying."
• Eddie Haley has cancer and his family asks for prayers.
• Lesa Bulls sent this update from Sonja Carter:  "I visited with a surgeon at Baylor in Plano yesterday. My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21. They will remove thyroid and lymph glands. I will spend the night and come home on Thursday. After the surgery, a plan will be made as to further treatment depending on what they find out about the 3 growths on my thyroid gland. The biopsies were inconclusive, but suspicious. My Dr. thinks it is cancer. My prayer is that it isn't. Either way, I will trust in the Lord to bring me through all that lies ahead. The Lord has given me great peace about all this, but I don't look forward to the surgery or whatever treatment may be necessary. I would appreciate your prayers so much. Our God is an Awesome God!!!!"
• PRAISE: Ed Bullard does NOT have an anuersym!
• Jill Faires is working at a camp in Oklahoma this week.  Please pray for success with the camp and safety on the trip home.
• Derald Bulls asked for prayers for Dorothy Callaway, former McCuistion volunteer, is 93 yrs old.  She had a pain management procedure yesterday at PRMC/S.
• Gina Barnett asked for prayers for Traci House, that she will be able to make it to term with her second set of twins.
• Tanya Welch's step-dad, Jim DeNoon, just found out that he is in Stage 1 of Parkinson's Disease.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is continuing to have health problems.
• Charlotte Grooms sister-in-law, Nelda Nelson, is having health issues.

DON'T FORGET LADIES:  The first H.A.L.O. (Helping Another Loving Others) meeting will be next Thursday night (7/22) at 6pm in the Outreach Bldg.  Bring an item for the pantry & finger foods to share!  We're gonna have a great time - and help others at the same time!

LADIES RETREAT:  Will be NEXT weekend (July 23-24) at Jan-Kay Ranch.  It's still not too late to go.  It's only $55 and includes 3 meals.  If you've never been on a Ladies Retreat...you don't know what you are missing!  LOTS OF FUN!

 

PANTRY NEEDS:  Peanut Butter

CLOTHES CLOSET: Is in need of summer clothes…all kinds.

KEEP THE DATE:
July 17: Shannon Boyd & Kristin Briscoe's wedding
July 18: KFC Family & Friend Day - Illusionist, Todd McKinney...Lunch & 5th Sunday format
July 21: Keith Bollman will speak
July 22: H.A.L.O. Organizational Kick-Off Meeting @ 6pm
July 23-24: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch
July 23-31: Youth Trip/Wilderness Trek
July 28: Clint Gage will speak
Aug 1:  Wedding Shower for Bethany Skinner @1:30-3:30pm
Aug 4: Derald Bulls will speak
Aug 5: Men's "42" Night
Aug 6-7:  Disciple NOW with Larry Nunley
Aug 11: Todd Duren will speak
Aug 18: Louie Woodall will speak
Aug 25: Wayne Kerby will speak

Prayer Requests - 7/14 - 9:05pm

Curtis Garrett sent this message today:  "This is a little girl whose grandmother works here at the Police Department in the records department.  4 year old Nevaya has been diagnosed as having a cancer named Neuroblastoma. There is a tumor on one of her adrenal glands that has grown to the size of a ‘fist’. There are some indications that the tumor may have already spread to her back and into her legs. Nevaya was complaining of back pain when she was first taken to the doctora few weeks ago. That doctor stated she had an inflammation in her hip. She’s been losing weight and running fever which brought her back to the doctor.
More tests are being done today at Children’s Hospital in Dallas to find the extent of the spread of the disease. Veronica said that the doctors will start the first round of
chemotherapy sometime today with Nevaya being in the hospital for a minimum of three weeks.
Please keep Nevaya, Keith, Kathryn and Veronica in your thoughts and prayers as they move forward with the treatment."

Barbara Dean sent this message today:  "Please add Dennis Malone on the prayer list. He has started a new chemo med. and is in a great deal of pain. He's the father of Jeremy Malone."  Dennis is also a new brother in Christ and needs our encouragement!

Carmen Whiteman's funeral service will be 11am, Friday morning at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with visitation afterwards.

Prayer Reqeust Update - 7/12 - 8:31pm

Gary Border's Mom, Johnnie Border, is steadly declining. Dinah says that she will be on hospice if she leaves the hospital and goes back to Brentwood Terrace. She is still in PRMC/South - Room 623.

The Boyd's & The Hanley's Invite You....

Prayer Requests - 7/12 - 1:15pm

Our sweet sister, Carmen Whiteman, passed away this morning. Please keep her family in your prayers at this time.  Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of her services.  No other details are known at this time.

Bennett Russell called to let us know that Janie Russell has been moved to another hospital.  She appreciates cards, calls & visits.  Her new address is:

Janie Russell

c/o Kindred Care - Room 318B

1000 North Cooper

Arlington, TX 76071

Dolores Parker - 7/9 - 1:45pm

Our sweet sister, Dolores Parker, passed away early this morning.  Please keep Jim &Paige in your prayers at this time.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:30p-4:30p at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10am at the F/G Chapel with burial at Evergreen Cemetary.

Prayer Request - 7/8 - 9:21pm

Please pray for Eddie Haley.  He is having serious health issues.

Prayer Requests - 7/8 - 1:09pm

James Walker is scheduled to have a kidney removed (hopefully laparoscopically) at Baylor/Dallas Friday, July 23rd. James is experiencing tremendous hip pain. He had a bone scan done here yesterday (Wednesday). He also has prostate problems. Please keep James and Cherry in prayer.

Clay & Maureen Spencer's baby girl officially has a name,,,Mallory Gayle Spencer.  They will hopefully be going home from the hospital tomorrow (Friday).

H.A.L.O. (Helping Another Loving Others) 

This is a new ladies ministry!

What:  Organizational Kickoff/Meeting
Purpose: To help us get to know one another better, help others, and give glory to God.

Where: Outreach, Thursday, July 22 @ 6:00pm.

Bring fingerfoods, a pantry item, and games.

We will have prayer and devotional time as well as eat and have a good time.

Congratulations to The Clay Spencer Family!

Clay & Maureen Spencer are the proud parents of another baby girl!  Jaymie Spencer-Phillips posted this message:  "She arrived at 8:39 am weighing 7 lb. 9 oz. and was 20 in. long. She has a little fuzzy head of hair and a pretty little face. She was wide awake and enjoying her new world.  Maurine is feeling great after what ended up being a quick delivery. Clay says from the time they pulled in the parking lot to the time she was born was MAYBE 15 min.!!!! The nurses had to "catch" the baby and the Dr. showed up soon after. No name yet, but they are working on it. I'll post as soon as a name is announced!  Praise GOD for a healthy baby and a healthy Mommy!"

Prayer Request Update - 7/6 - 10:11pm

Mike Shields (the minister at Paris First Assembly of God) posted this message tonight:  "...thankful for your prayers. The treatment was not without its problems, from the beginning. That extended the treatment time, and it's been a very long day. The port malfunctioned at first, and that's crucial. Then, it had to be interruped two times to administer other meds--antinausea and benadryl. I'm better this evening, but still want your prayers."

Prayer Requests - 7/6 - 9:45pm

Lesa Bulls sent this message tonight:  "Please add Sonja Carter (NL teacher and wife of Steve Carter (carpenter) to our prayer list. She has 3 tumors on her thyroid and the dr. is pretty sure they are cancerous. She is having surgery this week."

Please remember former Roxton school teacher, Carol Nelson, to your lists.  Carol has battled cancer for the last 15 years.  She just found out a couple of weeks ago that it's come back.  She arrived at M.D. Anderson in Houston today, ready to battle it again.

Prayer Requests - 7/6 - 4:25pm

Margaret sent this message this afternoon: "Jim Parker called a little bit ago to let us know that Dolores is in ICU on the South campus. Jim was pretty shook up."

Brandon Allen was admitted to PRMC/S yesterday the same symptoms that he had last week.  (This is from that Prayer Request.....Jerry & Joyce Allen's grandson, has been admitted to a hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC with bacterial meningitis. This type is HIGHLY contagioius and there is a major concern for his wife and baby.)  He was released today.  They are working to get appointments for him in Dallas.

Weekly Update - 7/5 - 8:19pm

Thank you Patrick for the wonderful message of "Helping Others Find Freedom" yesterday morning and reminding us that EVERYDAY of our lives, we celebrate the freedom we have in Jesus! 
Also, thank you Patrick, for representing LACOC in the parade on Saturday morning.  It's such a wonderful feeling to see the Ministers United!

Thank you  Mark for the beautiful song service!

PRAISE:  Jerry & April McClour were baptized yesterday morning!

• Please remember Betty House's family in your prayers.  There will be a private burial Tuesday morning and then at 11:30am, there will be a Celebration of Life in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
• Greg Beckmon has walking pneumonia.
• Louise Peace will have a pacemaker inserted on July 20.
• James Walker is in serious health at this time and will be having a kidney removed.
• Rachel Spencer's friend, Joann Ludwig from Grapevine, was in a terrible wreck and broke lots of bones and will be in the hospital & rehab for months.
• Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, is in Rehab at PRMC/North.
• I received this message from Linda Erwin last night:  "Please add Mike and I to the prayer list as we travel. We have had a safe trip and haven't seen any accidents. I pray that it continue that way and those traveling can enjoy time away from home, safely. I will get to see my family which we don't see very often. It is always a blessing to get to do that."

CONGRATULATIONS:  Chandler Jones won a Gold Medal in Tumbling at the Junior Olympics National Championships at Virginia Beach, VA this past week.  She also received a Silver Medal on the Trampoline.  This was in the 10 year old division.  WoooHOOOO Chandler - WAY TO GO!

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree will be Chicken Casserole.  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.

 

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal

 

CLOTHES CLOSET: Is in need of summer clothes…all kinds.

 

KEEP THE DATE:
July 6:  Youth Group Lunch & Bible Study - Noon till 2pm
7: Paul Vinson will speak

July 11: Daniel Hayes & Rachel Melton's Wedding Shower

July 11: Faithful Readers meets at 4pm

July 14: Elton Weeks will speak

July 15: Youth Trip/Speed Zone

July 17: Shannon Boyd & Kristin Briscoe's wedding

July 18: KFC Family & Friend Day - Illusionist, Todd McKinney...Lunch & 5th Sunday format

July 21: Keith Bollman will speak

July 23-24: Ladies Retreat @ Jan-Kay Ranch

July 23-31: Youth Trip/Wilderness Trek

July 28: Clint Gage will speak

Aug 4:   Derald Bulls will speak

Aug 5:   Men's "42" night

Aug 11: Todd Duren will speak

Aug 18: Louie Woodall will speak

Aug 25: Wayne Kerby will speak

Betty House - 7/2 - 2:53pm

Our Sister, Betty House, passed away this morning at 10:30 a.m. at her home at Pine Tree Ranch Assisted Living on Pine Mill Road in Paris. The family will receive friends at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home Monday Night from 6 to 8 pm. The family will have a private burial service Tuesday morning with a Memorial Service and a Celebration of her life to follow at 11:30 am at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home. 

Please keep Dick and the children in your prayers.

Prayer Request Update - 7/1 - 2pm

Dennis Malone was baptized yesterday afternoon.  (Dennis is the father of Jeremy Malone.) 

Kristi Garrett is in Alaska with Landon at this time.  Landon has a service dog now and is continuing his therapy and training.  God has been so good in his healing of Landon...continue the prayers that his right side will heal completely.

Riedie Faires was at church last night and feeling MUCH better.

Ed Bullard was also at church last night too. 

I talked with Robbie Padgett about her Mom, Sandra Leath, last night.  Sandra is at Dubois on the North Campus receiving physical therapy.  She should be there about 10 days.

We had such a good time at the Ice Cream Social last night.  Thanks to all those who prepared the delicious treats for us and for those who served.  Here's a few images of last night.

Connelle, Rene, Zander, Chloe, Shane & Ridge enjoying the ice cream.

Naomi, Ozella, Barbara & Jean

Jill working behind the scenes.

Patrick & Doug...obviously having a good time!

Richard got JUST what he wanted.

Dinah & Kyle are dishing it out.

We also celebrated Greg Wilson's birthday. Robyn made him a cake and we all sang to him.