Prayer Request - 3/31 - 12:27pm

John Figgins has been admitted to PRMC/South for observation.

Amy Owens has been dismissed from the hospital, but little Reed has jaundice and has to stay another day.

Prayer Requests - 3/30 - 10:26pm

Wayne McFadden is still in Legends Healthcare.  Please remember the family at this time.  They continue to need men to sit with him at night.  Check with Rickey or Nelda, if you can help.

Ken & Kathy Love are still housebound and would love to have visitors.  Their health has been declining steadily over the last 3 years.  Please check with the church office for information.

Sandra Leath continues to be at Legends Healthcare and would love to have visitors.

Margaret Lough's Dad, Milburn McMillan, has been moved to a rehab facility in Belton.  His speech is improving and clearer.

Lesa Bulls' cousin, Betty Brockington, has been battling brain cancer for the last few months and is undergoing treatments at this time.  Lesa got to talk to her on the phone for the first time in quite some time!

Heather Cannon will be leaving in August to attend the AIM Program.  She received her acceptance letter last week. 

Congratulations to the North Lamar Middle School choirs!  All 3 choirs received Sweepstakes awards at the UIL contest today (Wed. 3/30).  The award is the highest honor given to Middle School choirs.  This is the first time for all 3 of the choirs to achieve this honor in the SAME year!
LACOC Youth Group was well represented:  Shawna Simpson, Ross Denman, Mackenzie Beckmon, Michaela Smith, Reily Preston, Jayla Davis and Rain Herring!  WoooHOOO!

Prayer Requests - 3/30 - 1:24pm

Gail Clark's friend, Judy Moffitt had a massive heart attack yesterday.  She is now in Dallas where she had surgery.

Becky (Edwards/Swaim) Skinner had lung surgery yesterday at Medical City/Dallas.

Prayer Requests - 3/29 - 8:33pm

Debra Usry sent this message today, regarding Ricky Woodard:  "He had surgery in Dallas today.  Ricky has lung cancer.  It had spread to his chest, so they just closed him up, going to do chemo and radiation.  Does not look good.  They need lots of prayers."  (Ricky's wife was the owner of Carole's Flower Country.)

Also, Debra's friend, Connie Crepeau, has hurt her knee. She is on crutches and in lots of pain.

Dalton Young will have another surgery on his head tomorrow.  He is the 10 year old that survived a gun shot to the head.

And...how about a smile for the night?  This is Ridge Owens with his new baby brother Reed. 

 

Prayer Request - 3/28 - 7:47pm

Please keep Dee Lyons on your heart as she is going through a difficult time right now.

Welcome Baby Boy!

Congratulations to Doug & Amy Owens!  Reed Douglas Owens was born at 6:09pm, weighing in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and 21 inches long!  Proud big brother is Ridge and even prouder grandparents are Tom & Joanne Wood!

Weekly Prayer Update - 3/27 - 10:26pm

Please keep the following in your prayers:

• Lindsay McCarter is at home recovering from her surgery this past week. 
• Lillian Taylor is having health problems.
• Robbie & Kathy Wilson, as they mourn the sudden death of their son, Ryan "Deano", this past week.
• April Good - recently been diagnosed with MS. 
• Scott Cox, who suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago, is having some movement on his right side.
• Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, is in need of prayers for strength.
• Harold & Peggy Hervey's daughter-in-law's husband, Carl Whitiker, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in his neck.  This will be the second time for Robin to have to go through cancer with a husband. 
• My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, is still in ICU recovering from quad by-pass this past Friday.  During surgery they discovered he'd had 2 heart attacks.  How blessed he is that God him to the Dr. in time.  He was running fever tonight, but the blood tests had not returned yet. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Chili Dogs!  If you were not able to sign up today, you may call the church office, by NOON on Tuesday, to sign up to eat with us. Still only $2.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Vegetables

KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 1-2: Camp Deer Run - TEEN Retreat
Apr 3: Family LIFE Groups
Apr 10: Youth Devo
Apr 10: Faithful Readers
Apr 10: Wedding Shower for Cliff Kerby and Maggie Samuel - 1:30-3pm
Apr 17: Blue Baby shower for Maeta Lee - 1:30-3pm
Apr 17:  Newcomer's Luncheon
Apr 19: H.A.L.O.
Apr 22-24: LTC/Arlington
Apr 24: LTC Celebration
Apr 28: W.I.N.G.S. Ladies Tea
May 13-14-15: Hispanic Gospel Meeting
May 25: Blood Drive
June 19-26: Mission Trip to Brazil
Sept 7: Blood Drive
Nov 9: Blood Drive

Prayer Request - 3/24 - 9:51pm

My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, will have quad-by-pass in the morning at PRMC/North.  He has 95/90/90/80 blockages.  It was first scheduled for Monday, but Dr. Salas said that it couldn't wait.  Please pray for him.  Today was his 68th birthday....I want him to have many more.
Please also keep my niece, Jamie McMillan in your prayers.  Her Dad, Jimmy Lloyd, passed away today.  Pray that God keeps her and the family safe as they travel.

Prayer Request - 3/24 - 1:20pm

Hugh Anthony had a heart cath in Tyler this morning. There is 85% blockage in the largest descending artery and smaller blockages in other areas. They did not insert any stints. Will not be doing surgery; it is too risky.  If all continues to go well, they will come home later today.

Prayer Request - 3/24 - 1:04pm

Please keep the following in your prayers:

• Amy Owen's went to the Dr. yesterday, she will be induced on Monday....unless Mr. Reed Owens decides to come earlier.
• The Buchanan's friend, Richard White, has melanoma cancer in his ear and had surgery yesterday.
• Kristi Nutt's friend, Lorna Johnson, has a tumor on her pituitary gland.
• Brittany Twitty's friend, Michael Savage, is in PRMC/S.  He has been diagnosed with Type I Diabetes.
• Caressha Hill, also a friend of Brittany's, is in labor right now, will deliver a baby girl today.

Prayer Request - 3/24 - 12:14pm

Hugh Anthony had a heart cath in Tyler this morning.  No other details are known at this time.

Need Help - 3/23 - 3:15pm

The McFadden family are still in need of men to sit with Wayne. 

Prayer Requests - 3/23 - 12:43pm

Lindsay Welch came through her surgery fine yesterday, but, she is in lots of pain and not resting well.  She remains in PRMC/South - Room 605.

Brian & Jeanette Singleton took little Joseph home from the hospital yesterday afternoon.

Margaret Lough's Dad, Milburn (Mac) McMillan, is still in need of prayers as he still continues to fall. His mind is not back 100% yet and gets worse when his blood sugar is elevated. You can send him a card:


Elizabeth Shew said her 53 year old granddaughter, Rebecca Hopkins, of Lubbock has fallen and broken her hip. We had her on our list earlier when she had broken something else and she was just getting over that.

My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, was to have a heart cath this morning, but, he has blockages in 3 of his main arteries.  They are having him stay in the hospital, as he will have open-heart surgery on Monday.  He's in PRMC/North - 4th Floor.

Helpful Reminder

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Prayer Requests - 3/22 - 12:08pm

Lindsay McCarter is out of surgery and is doing well.  She is in PRMC/South - Room 605

Little Lynnlee Exum was released from the hospital this morning and her aunt sent this message: "They are now home, but not out of the woods yet. Thank for all the prayers and concerns from all the family. And please continue to keep Lynnlee and the family in your prayers that she continues to gain strength."

Prayer Requests - 3/21 - 6:08pm

Lucy Offutt sent this message this afternoon regarding William's eyes:  "We spent the entire spring break in Dallas, since Dr Herman (at VisionQuest) decided to do both his eyes less than 48 hours of each other.  His right eye was 20/100 before surgery and at the last visit was 20/30.  His left eye was not as bad at 20/40, but was also 20/30 after surgery.  He cannot believe the colors and sharpness that he can see.  We were unable to be at church Sunday, since his eyes are not accustomed to working together with the corrected vision...He can't stand up straight without trying to fall over, especially in the mornings, but this is gradually improving.  He is exhausted and very weak due to the extra strain from all his other chronic illnesses, but the surgeries were a blessing from God."

Mindy Bulls' uncle, John Maple, a professor at OCU, had a heart attack yesterday and was transferred from Fort Smith to OU Medical Center, OKC.  No other details are known at this time.

PRAISE - He's Here - 3/21 - 2:33pm

Brian & Jeanette Singleton are the proud parents of a little boy, Joseph Edward, born today at 12:39pm, weighing in at 7 pounds 12 ounces and 20 inches long.  Mother & baby are doing fine.  (Don't know about Dad yet!)  They are in PRMC/North - Room 211.

Prayer Requests - 3/21 - 10:55am

A North Lamar High School senior, Ryan "Deano" Wilson, passed away this morning.  Please keep his family in your prayers.  (His dad is Robby Wilson.)

Baby Lynlee Exum is still in PRMC/North with RSV.  She was taken off of oxygen this morning and is having a hard time breathing when she sleeps.  Her Mom is my co-worker.

Weekly Update - 3/20 - 9:05pm

Please keep the following in your prayers:
•Holland Russell had an accident with a chainsaw on Friday.  He ended up with 22 stitches.

•Wayne McFadden - Legends Healthcare/Room 401. There is a list on the Welcome Center for men who can volunteer to sit with Wayne at night. The family is so very appreciative of your willingness to help them during this time.

•Mike Grigsby, former member of LACOC, is really having a rough time after his stroke/heart attack, last month. And, Kathy will be having her 4th back surgery soon. The church is collecting funds for the Grigsby family. Check with one of the elders or the church office to give your money.

•Lindsay McCarter - Will have surgery on Tuesday (3/22).

•Lillian Welch has broken her shoulder.  (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom)

•James Sam & Kathy Cooper, live in Roxton, and both have cancer.  James Sam is not doing well at all.

•Scott Cox, Lindsay McCarter's co-workers' husband, had a stroke on Friday.  He is responsive, but has a long way to go.

•Our sympathy goes out to James Paul Miears and his family as they grieve the loss of his uncle, Jack Barnett from Deport.

•April Good, Roxanne Ferguson's daughter, has been diagnosed with MS and Lupus.

•Matt Hanley is doing lots better. They will be moving to Paris after Allison graduates from college in May.  Pray for them both as they begin job searches here in this area.

•Don Howerton, Donna McGee's uncle, will have back surgery in Plano tomorrow morning.

•Please remember the family of Gary Miller, the bassist for Vocal Union.  Click on this site and you can see a slide show, as well as an area where you can donate for his wife Debbie and their 3 children.

•Mike Kennedy became ill during church this morning.

•Leslie Keele sent this message tonight:  "My grandpa went to the ER today and was admitted to the hospital. He has the flu and pneumonia. And my grandma who just had a procedure last week had 95% blockage in her leg had a balloon done. She has been up taking care of him and not resting and her leg is all swollen up again. They are 81."

•My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, will have a heart cath this Wednesday morning.


•PRAISE:  Claudine Woods - Is at home now. (My co-worker's Mom)
•PRAISE:  Doug McAulay - Surgery was successful and he's back home in Paris!  (My co-worker's husband)

GRADUATING SENIORS: Please bring 5-7 personal photos to the church office by March 23rd.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Hamburgers! If you were not able to sign up today, you may call the church office, by NOON on Tuesday, to sign up to eat with us. Still only $2.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Vegetables

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 27: Youth Devo @ Duren's
Apr 1-2: Camp Deer Run - TEEN Retreat
Apr 10: Youth Devo
Apr 10: Faithful Readers
Apr 10: Wedding Shower for Cliff Kerby and Maggie Samuel - 1:30-3pm
Apr 17: Blue Baby shower for Maeta Lee - 1:30-3pm
Apr 19: H.A.L.O.
Apr 22-24: LTC/Arlington
Apr 24: LTC Celebration
May 13-14-15: Hispanic Gospel Meeting
May 25: Blood Drive
June 19-26: Mission Trip to Brazil
Sept 7: Blood Drive
Nov 9: Blood Drive

Prayer Request - 3/19 - 9:43pm

Jered Benedick posted on facebook, about an hour ago, that Jenna Kate had a temperature that was
 climbing over 104 with Tylenol.  They were referred to the ER. After a few tests she is asleep.
At 9:49pm:  Tammy just posted "Thank you for the prayers. We are home now. All tests came back negative so they think it is a virus. Please keep praying that she feels better soon and that nobody else gets sick!"

Prayer Request - 3/18 - 3:24pm

Lynlee Exum was just admitted to PRMC/N with RSV.  She is 4 months old.  Her Mom my co-worker, Courtney.

Reagan Heath, husband of Angela (who we've had on the prayer list since December and has leukemia) was in a serious car accident today and is being CareFlighted to Parkland.

Prayer Requests - 3/18 - 12:37pm

The McFadden family are in need of men to sit with Wayne.  They have someone for the first part of tonight, but no one after that.  Wayne is in Legend Healthcare.

Scott Cox has been CareFlighted to Baylor/Dallas after suffering a stroke this morning.  Scott's wife Penny teaches at Justiss Elementary.

Prayer Request - 3/18 - 9:27am

Eva Warren, has been living at Pine Tree Ranch is now in PRMC-N/Rm. 516. She's been there a while.

My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, will have a heart cath on Wednesday (3/23).

Prayer Requests - 3/17 - 10:32am

Larry & Janet Christ's friend, Lisa Tackett, passed away last week.  She was in the attic, on a ladder, retrieving photos for her daughter's Senior Sunday celebration.  She fell off the ladder and broke her neck.  Janet asks for healing for the family.
Janet also asked that we keep their son Aaron in our prayers as he is in Washington on a mission trip.

Sherry Welch's Mom, Hazel Cross, is doing better, but still needs prayers for recovery.

Prayer Requests - 3/17 - 10am

Don't forget Life Groups this Sunday!!!

Phyllis Giguere went to the Dr. yesterday in Dallas.  She will be having her spine surgery later in the year.

Jill Ingram received some bad news on her tests for Hep-C.  They are hoping that her Medicare benefits will come through soon, so that she may start treatment.

Lesa Bulls' little friend, Blace Easlon, is in PRMC/North with RSV.  He's only 4 months old and is a very sick little boy.  His parents are Josh & Rachel (Lewis) Easlon.

Lilla Buchanan's friends from Carrollton, Fred & Donna Williams, were involved in a serious car accident last week.  Their car was totalled but they sustained only minor injuries.

Doug McAulay (works at Toyota) came through his back surgery just fine!  So well in fact, he's already been released from the hospital.

Merlin & Louise Payne's granddaughter, Lindsay Jackson, is expecting her new baby on May 15.  She went in for a regular checkup...she is having complications and will have to see a specialist.

Prayer Request - 3/16 - 10:57am

Sue Munday asked that we keep the Morton family in prayer.  Patsy works at Fry Gibbs and her husband is a minister at Ramseur Baptist.  He has been diagnosed T-Cell Lymphoma.

Prayer Request - 3/15 - 8:49pm

Wayne McFadden is in Legends Healthcare at this time, just being kept comfortable.  Pray for peace and comfort.

Prayer Request - 3/15 - 8:34pm

Caron Hundley sent this message tonight:  "Please add my son, Clint Hundley, to the prayer blog. He is being deployed to Afghanistan tonight, for 12 months. This is his 2nd tour in that region."

Wayne Kerby talked with Kathy Grigsby today.  Mike is still experiencing paralysis and Kathy's doctor told her that she will have to undergo another back surgery.  The church is collecting funds for the Grigsby family.  Check with one of the elders or the church office to donate.

Prayer Requests - 3/14 - 8:17pm

Evelyn Perry's step-son, Kyle Perry, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer that lasted ten years.  Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chicota Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.


Charlotte Grooms sent this message today:  "Keep my dear friend Vickie George in prayer. Her husband died last night unexpectedly. She is the librarian at Justiss. He was 64."

Weekly Prayer Requests - 3/13 - 7:41pm

Please keep the following in your prayers:

• Our sympathy goes to Jean Anthony and her family, in the loss of her brother, Jim Parker, who lived in Oklahoma.
• Wayne McFadden - PRMC/S.  There is a list on the Welcome Center for men who can volunteer to sit with Wayne at night.  The family is so very appreciative of your willingness to help them t with this.
• Phillip Nabors - PRMC/S (Johnny's brother)
• Mike Grigsby, former member of LACOC, is really having a rough time after his stroke/heart attack, last month.  The church is collecting funds for the Grigsby family.  Check with one of the elders or the church office to give your money.
• Mac McMillan - Margaret Lough's Dad - Has several health issues.  Is in the hospital now, facing tough decisions.
• Lindsay McCarter - having surgery next week.
• Evelyn Perry - Health
• Mark Cowan - Health
• Roosevelt Twitty - Health (Brittany's uncle)
• Claudine Woods - Baylor/Dallas - heart problems.  (My co-worker's Mom)
• Doug McAulay - Will have back surgery on Tues (My co-worker's husband)
• Gary Miller, bass singer with Vocal Union, suffered a massive heart attack and passed away on Friday.
• PRAISE:  Mike & Linda Erwin are proud to announce the birth of their newest grandson.  Beau Chambliss was born on 3/10 and weighed 7 lbs. and 3 oz. 

GRADUATING SENIORS: Please bring 5-7 personal photos to the church office by March 23rd.


MISSION TRIP TO BRAZIL: If you are interested in going on this trip, or have questions regarding this trip, you can contact Clint Spencer at jclintspencer@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Irish Stew! If you were not able to sign up today, you may call the church office, by NOON on Tuesday, to sign up to eat with us. Still only $2.

BLOOD DRIVE - WEDNESDAY - MARCH 16, 2011

LACOC Outreach Bldg. - 3:30pm - 8pm

Sign-up sheet in the foyer this week

BENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Is in need of children's clothing & men's jeans, shirts and shoes!

PANTRY NEEDS: Boxes of Mac & Cheese

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 15: H.A.L.O.
Mar 16: Blood Drive
Mar 20:  LIFE GROUPS
Mar 20: Wedding Shower for Trevor Pringle and Brittany Young - 1:30-3pm
Apr 2-3: Camp Deer Run - TEEN Retreat
Apr 10: Youth Devo
Apr 10:  Wedding Shower for Cliff Kerby and Maggie Samuel - 1:30-3pm
Apr 17:  Blue Baby shower for Maeta Lee - 1:30-3pm
Apr 22-24: LTC/Arlington
Apr 24: LTC Celebration
May 13-14-15: Hispanic Gospel Meeting
May 25: Blood Drive
June 19-26: Mission Trip to Brazil
Sept 7: Blood Drive
Nov 9: Blood Drive

Prayer Requests - 3/12 - 8:10pm

Wayne McFadden is still about the same.  When I talked to Rickey today, he wanted to make sure all the men, who've been sitting up with his Dad, know how much they appreciate you all!  You've all made it so much easier on the family.

Leslie Keele's grandmother, Nelda Lloyd, will have an angiogram on Monday.  She has 80% blockage in one leg and 70% in the other.

April Good (Roxanne Ferguson's daughter) woke up this morning and couldn't walk.  She is back in the hospital again.  (She was diagnosed earlier in the week with MS and Lupus.)

Prayer Requests - 3/11 - 10:27am

Kristi Garrett's grandmother, Doris Pridemore, passed away early Thursday morning.  Family night will be tonight at 6:30-8pm at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be Saturday morning at 11am at the Pyles Cemetery.

My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, came through his stress test this morning just fine.  But, when he was sitting down afterwards, his arm went numb.  They are getting him an appointment with Dr. Hashmi for next week.

Prayer Requests - 3/11 - 9:13am

• I talked with Rickey McFadden this morning.  His bronchitis is better....doesn't SOUND good, but he says he is better.  He said that Wayne is still at PRMC/South and there's no change this morning.
• Last week, I told you about April Good (Roxanne Ferguson's daughter) who had gone blind.  They've been doing tests on her for the last week.  They are now treating her for Multiple Sclerosis.  She has small spots on her brain.  They are doing a spinal tap on Monday.She also tested positive for Lupus.  She will take I.V. steroids for 3 days, which should help the vision.
• My co-worker's Mom, Claudine Woods, will be taken to Dallas for heart surgery. It's much more severe than they thought and Dr. Salas wants her there.  She is also a diabetic and when they took her blood sugar it wouldn't even read...it just said "CRITICAL".
• Another co-worker's brother-in-law is in the last stages of cancer. It's in his brain now. They've called the family in to say their goodbyes. He'll be put into a coma this afternoon and then they just wait.  While they were at the hospital in Denton yesterday, her sister who has been having to wear a portable heart monitor, called in....they told her to get to an ER immediately! The family was on the 4th floor with Jim and then down in the ER with Carol. They referred her to a cardiologist and released her.

Prayer Request - 3/10 - 10:09pm

Rene Crews sent this message tonight:  "My boss contacted me earlier this evening and told me that one of our RN Case Managers had a stroke this evening..she was at Quitman ETMC around 7:00 and was going to be Careflighted out..not sure what hospital but she did not know where she was; what day it was; anyone in the room or anthing..does not sound too good...she is my co-worker and her name is Rene' Bledsoe."

Prayer Request - 3/10 - 12:08pm

Dinah Border sent this message:  "This morning I talked to Ruth McFadden and text messaged w/Rickey.  Wayne probably will be leaving the hospital with hospice. The n/g tube and IV are going to be removed. Not sure if he will go back to Brentwood or where.  Rickey is still sick w/bronchitis and hasn't been to hospital since Tues. morning.  Prayers for the whole family."

Mid-Week Prayer Update - 3/10 - 10:37

Please keep the following in your prayers:

• PRAISE: Margaret Lough's friend, Leroy Goodson, who has lung cancer, is responding WELL to treatments!
• Lindsay Welch will be having surgery Tuesday, March 22.
• Mike Grigsby is not doing well.  He's rehabbing at home
• Brittany Twitty's uncle, Roosevelt Twitty, has had surgery on his feet and legs recently and is not doing well.  He is also on dialysis 2 times a week. 
• Kevan & Sarah Bennett had a baby girl, Emree, on Tuesday. She's being taken to Children's Medical Center/Dallas today.  Her eyes are swelling and they don't know why.
• Callie Nixon, who works at Guaranty Bank, has a respiratory infection and passed out at work on Tuesday.  When she passed out she hit her knee, shoulder and face.  She is doing much better, but is pretty "banged" up.
• Derald Bulls sent this message:  Jack Butler, volunteer softball assistant at PJC, has leukemia and will begin chemo today.  He will have 3-4 rounds, three weeks apart.  Jack lost his wife AND daughter over the last 18 months.  He's a very quiet man, but has made such an impact on the lives of many of the PJC girls, they are taking the news of his illness very hard. 
• Hilliard Family in the death of their Mom, Leon.  Her services will be Friday at 2pm at the Fry Gibbs Funeral Home Chapel.
• My sister, Martha Holmes, had foot surgery this week.  This makes 4th surgery she's had on
• My brother-in-law, Roy Gregory, will have a stress test tomorrow.  He's been having chest/arm pain.  EKG came back SAME as 18 years ago.

Prayer Request - 3/10 - 9:27am

My co-worker's Mom, Claudine Woods, is in PRMC/S.  She was called just a few minutes ago, her Mom was having another heart attack.  Please keep her in your prayers.  Mrs. Woods is a member of the church in Hugo.

Prayer Requests - 3/9 - 1:08pm

Johnny Nabors' brother, Phillip Nabors has been admitted to PRMC/South - Room 304 with congestive heart failure and damage to his kidneys.  The specialist says that the kidney damage is not to the "dialysis stage" yet.

Rickey McFadden has bronchitis and will not be preparing Simple Supper for us tonight. 

And our trusty Dinah has stepped in will prepare ham and beans as planned.

Prayer Request - 3/9 - 10:13am

I talked to Rickey this morning.  He said that his dad, Wayne McFadden, is doing about the same.  He is still in PRMC/South - Room 305.

Leon Rodgers Hilliard passed away yesterday afternoon.  Services are pending at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.  (She is the mother of Gary, David, Don & Sissy.)

Prayer Request - 3/8 - 12:50pm

Lareece Maggard's brother, Bobby Brackeen of Texarkana, passed away yesterday. 

Prayer Request - 3/7 - 6:27pm

Doug McAulay (works at Toyota of Paris) was visiting in Tyler and started having extreme back pain.  After doctors appointments and tests, it's been determined that he will have surgery next Tuesday.  They are still in Tyler, as he can't travel.

Weekly Update - 3/7 - 1:39pm

Daylight Saving Time Begins

This Sunday, March 13th

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:

• Wayne McFadden:  Continues to be in PRMC/S in serious condition.
• Matt Hanley: Recovering at home after being in the hospital for many days.
• Carter Kuhlengel:  NL teachers' son who has had pneumonia/staph is coming home from hospital today.
• John W. Allen:  Pancreatic cancer (Jenifer Cooper's friend)
• Henry Rhea: Colon cancer (Rusty Cooper's friend)
• Bruce Woodall:  While working in Burma (Louie & Marolyn Woodall's son)
• Dalene Nabors:  Studying and contemplating baptism
• Hazel Cross:  Broken hip (Sherry Welch's Mom)
• David Nelson:  Waiting for a PET scan (Charlotte Grooms' brother)

GRADUATING SENIORS:  Please bring 5-7 personal photos to the church office by March 23rd.

MISSION TRIP TO BRAZIL: If you are interested in going on this trip, or have questions regarding this trip, you can contact Clint Spencer at jclintspencer@gmail.com


WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Ham & Beans! If you were not able to sign up today, you may call the church office, by NOON on Tuesday, to sign up to eat with us. Still only $2.

BLOOD DRIVE - WEDNESDAY - MARCH 16, 2011

LACOC Outreach Bldg.

3:30pm - 8pm

Sign-up sheet in the foyer this weekBENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Is in need of children's clothing & men's jeans, shirts and shoes!

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned Meat

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 13: Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mar 13: Faithful Readers @ 4pm
Mar 15: H.A.L.O.
Mar 16: Blood Drive
Mar 20: Wedding Shower for Trevor Pringle and Brittany Young - 1:30-3pm
Apr 2-3: Camp Deer Run - TEEN Retreat
Apr 10: Youth Devo
Apr 22-24: LTC/Arlington
Apr 24: LTC Celebration
May 13-14-15: Hispanic Gospel Meeting
May 25: Blood Drive
June 19-26: Mission Trip to Brazil
Sept 7: Blood Drive
Nov 9: Blood Drive

PRAISE - 3/4 - 9:10pm

PRAISE:  Allison Boyd-Hanley just posted on facebook that Matt held down dinner tonight and the doctor is letting him go home!

Prayer Request - 3/4 - 2:54pm

I received a text from Rickey McFadden about Wayne that said:  "Dr. said there's nothing else to do, although he is more alert, but less responsive."

Dustin & Norma Edelhauser's little boy, Kaleb, was born this past December 1st.  They found a heart mumur and flew him to Children's/Dallas.  He has a heart defect called Truncus Arteriosus.  He has RSV and is now going to have open heart surgery.  Please keep this little family in your prayers.   There is an account set up for the family at Bank of America. 

Prayer Request - 3/4 - 10:08am

Wayne McFadden's white cell count is at 21,000 this morning.  They don't know what is causing the increase in white cells.  Rickey said he will let us know more when the Dr. comes in later on.

Prayer Request - 3/3 - 7:32pm

On a personal note:  I had a very important office visit with the Retinologist today.  I have good/bad news.  VERY good news is that there are NO leaks in either eye!  Bad news, is that it doesn't look like the retina is repairable.  He'll check it again after I have the cataract on my "good" eye removed.  God is good and has blessed me.

Prayer Request - 3/3 - 7:08pm

I just received a text from Rickey McFadden about his Dad, Wayne:  "Lungs are filling up, white blood count high."

Prayer Request-3/4 - 2:58pm

Wayne McFadden is being re-admitted to PRMC-South. No other details are known at this time.

Prayer Request - 3/3 - 12:16pm

I just received this text from Allison Hanley regarding Matt:  "Scans came back better than yesterday.  They are going to slowly allow him to start eating.  Later in the day, if has held his food down, then they will remove the NG tube.  Going to be kept one more night.  If blood work looks OK in the morning, then he will hopefully be released.  Thanks to everyone for all the prayers and support.  We love you!!"

Prayer Request - 3/3 - 10:30am

DON'T FORGET....This Sunday is the Elder Selection/Reaffirmation Service.
DON'T FORGET - Part 2:  This Sunday is also LIFE GROUP meetings!
Please keep the following in your prayers:

• Wayne McFadden as he is still in such serious condition.
• Matt Hanley is still in Denton Regional Medical Center awaiting another xray this morning.  The obstruction is now gone and they will be deciding the next phase of treatment.
• Dinah Border is having lots of problems with her arthritis. 
• Carter Kuhlengel, is better this morning. He's the 3 yr old son of a NLISD teacher. He has been taken off the Bi-Pap oxygen.  He's still not able to have food, but can have suckers.  His Mom says thank you ALL for the prayers.  He isn't out of the woods yet, and still has another week in the hospital.
• Emily House-Leach is 5 months pregnant.  She has asthma really bad and has concerns for her health.
• Debra Usry went to the Dr. for her post operative check-up and had her staples removed.   She is doing well and is able to drive.  Also, her daughter Jillian went for testing in Oklahoma for her Hep-C.  They referred her back to Paris.  Jill has moved back in with Debra and Lloyd.
• Debra was thrilled to report last night that her grandson, Lucas Simpson, has been selected as the "Boles Home Student of the 6 weeks"!  Way to go Lucas!!!
• April Good-Ferguson had been having problems with one of her eyes.  When she woke up yesterday morning, she had NO vision!  She is Roxanne Ferguson's (College Street) daughter.
• Dinah Border's friend, Tyler Graham, has been deployed to Afghanistan.  He is in the Marines.
• Heather Cannon has been accepted into the AIM program.  She will leave in August.
• Brittany Twitty's friend, Qualyn Perkins, is in the National Guard and just returned from Iraq.  He has a 1 year old baby daughter that is an Albino.  She is having problems with her eyes.

Prayer Request - 3/2 - 1pm

I just received this message from Kim regarding Matt Hanley:  "Obstruction is lessening, but will have at least one more day in the hospital.  Dr. doesn't think more surgery will be necessary at this point.  Another x-ray tomorrow."

Prayer Request - 3/2 - 12:11pm

One of my co-workers little 5 year old niece, Erika Nicholson, has a Pseudotumor, sometimes called a "fake tumor", in her brain.  This is a very rare disease, especially in children.   It is caused by high pressure within the skull caused by the buildup or poor absorption of spinal fluid.

Prayer Request - 3/1 - 9:54pm

Marcelino Rodriguez' sister-in-law, Victoria Rodriguez, from Everman Texas, has Lupus and was in the hospital, for over a week with high fever.  She is at home now, doing better.  She's a member of the church in Everman.

Prayer Request - 3/1 - 7:17pm

Just heard from Kim Hanley, she said that the Dr. has not come in tonight to see Matt, and that they will do another scan in the morning to determine treatment.

Prayer Requests - 3/1 - 2:26pm

Wayne McFadden is being moved to Brentwood Terrace - Room 214 this afternoon.  They have removed the I.V., but left the N/G tube.  Rickey stated that it is now "wait and see".  They are in need of men to sit with Wayne.

Matt Hanley has been admitted to Denton Regional Medical Center with a blockage.

Prayer Request - 3/1 - 10:36am

I had asked for prayers for my co-worker's husband, Jeff Taber, a month ago.  (Jeff works at Paris Ford.)  I wanted to give y'all an update on him.
He had the weight put in his eyelid and can blink now, but the bottom portion of his eye droops and it doesn't close all the way down.
He goes back tomorrow for a follow-up with the plastic surgeon. They will talk about the bottom portion of his eye and see what they possibly need to do further to make it close all the way.
On March 23, they go for a meeting/check-up with the Dr. who will take the tumor out and the Dr. that will reconstruct the nerves. ALSO...the Drs. will discuss with them about the CAT scan to see if the tumor has grown and hopefully schedule the next surgery at this time.
She said thank you all for your concern and prayers.

Prayer Request - 3/1 - 8:27am

James & Kim Hanley are on their way to Denton this morning.  Matt is not doing well.  Please pray for him and for their safety traveling there.