Weekly Update - 10/25 - 10:32am

MILLION DOLLAR SUNDAY:  This next Sunday - October 31st - we will have a special contribution for the Eastern European Missions for the purchase of bibles.  There are many churches throughout the U.S. that are participating in this and they hope to raise a million dollars.

5th Sunday Format THIS Sunday after worship services!  Bring a covered dish and a little extra in case we have guests.  Sunday evening will be our TRUNK OR TREAT!

Our sympathy goes to Butch Munday and his family in the death of his Dad, E.V. Munday.  Mr. Munday was 101 years old.  Visitation is tonight at Scott's Funeral Home in Gatesville from 6-8pm.  Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am at the funeral home.

• Webber Woodall's Dad, W.L. Woodall, is in serious condition in the ICU at Red River Regional Hospital in Bonham.  He's in serious condition, his kidneys are shutting down, his white blood count is too high, fever too high and blood pressure WAY low. He has Parkinson's Disease and this is making it worse.  Please pray specifically that they can keep him pain free and that God's will be done.
• Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is improving and asks for prayers for continued improvement.
• Ed Bullard is recovering from his surgery this past week and is still in PRMC/S.
• Angela Heath has been moved to ICU with a staph infection.  (She's the young Mom with cancer.)  She's been in the hospital for 6 weeks.  The family has no insurance.
• Bryce Mills (daughter of Keith & Kacey Mills) will be having surgery on November 1st to insert a tube in her ear.  She's having lots of trouble with her hearing and they're hoping this will alleviate the problem.
• Cynthia Williams asked for prayers for her husband John, for continued patience, faith, strength and a return to his coaching duties soon.
• Malik Stevenson, is recovering from knee surgery.  (She's one of the PJC Lady Dragons.)  She is from Lexington, Kentucky and needless to say, she’s a long way from home. She hopes to be back in 6-8 weeks if rehab goes well.
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  Shi'rrell Williams, another PJC Lady Dragon, from Detroit, Michigan, had an MRI on her left knee, and will likely require surgery.
• Lisa Denman asked for continued prayers for her cousin, Julie Matthews of Crandell, that she will have healing and strength.  She's had ovarian cancer and is taking chemo treatments now.

CONGRATULATIONS to the North Lamar High School Band!  They placed 1st at the Area marching contest on Saturday.  They will be performing for the State contest on Tuesday, November 2nd.  Several youth group members are in the NLHS band.

Thank you to Annetta Thomas for the beautiful transformation that you are making to the library. We know there's lots of hard work that is going on in there!

H.A.L.O.:   We'll meet Tuesday, November 16th, at 6pm. This month's community project is the LACOC Latch Key Program.  (Ideas for this would be snacks, games, movies, etc.) Also, bring finger foods and your favorite games to play.

TRUNK OR TREAT:  Wednesday night, after classes, there will be a short meeting of everyone involved with T or T, Room 6.  T or T Is THIS Sunday night @ 7pm!  This is SO much fun for the kids and adults too! 

SIMPLE SUPPER: This week’s entree will be a special Cavatini. 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.

BENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Is FULL at this time. Thank you all for your donations!

PANTRY NEEDS: Spaghetti Pasta and/or Cereal

KEEP THE DATE:
Oct 31: 5th Sunday Format
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat
Nov 7:  Family LIFE Groups
Nov 14:  Singles Group going to Ta'Molly's for lunch (See Annetta Thomas for info)
Nov 10: Blood Drive
Nov 19-21: Family Retreat - sign-ups will begin soon.