Prayer Request - 8/30 - 8:01pm

Phyllis Giguere was moved to a regular room on 3rd floor yesterday morning. Physical Therapy has been getting her up out of bed and she is walking with their assistance up and down the halls. Will go to Baylor Rehab Institute in Frisco either Thur. or Fri. You can call her at 469-814-5332. This rings next to her bed in her room.  WoooHOOOO!  Way to go Phyllis!

Prayer Request - 8/30 - 7:56pm

UPDATE:  Jean Gibson's hip is NOT broken, but it is out of place.  They put it back in place and she will probably go back to Springlake tomorrow.

Prayer Request - 8/30 - 2:39pm

Jean Gibson is at PRMC-South ER having xrays taken of her hip. May have broken it. No other information is known at this time.

Prayer Requests - 8/30 - 8am

Lindsay McCarter posted this update on her Mom, Dianna Welch: "Thanks so much for everyone's prayers! Oncologist says that she doesn't think its ovarian cancer based on the info she has!!! Praise the Lord! There is something they are seeing on the CT scan, but they don't know what it is. More tests are being done. Keep up the prayers that they find out what it is soon! God is so good!"

Lesa Bulls' uncle, Robert Ground, passed away last night.  He was 95 1/2.  Robert is also the Dad of Betty Brockinton that we have been praying for.

Webber Woodall's uncle, Harold Grant from Cooper, passed away during the night. 

Prayer Request - 8/29 - 1:47pm

Alvin Buchanan will have surgery on Sept. 8th at PRMC-South. He expects to be in the hospital 2-3 days.

Weekly Update - 8/28 - 10:34am

• William Campbell (Stacie Wood's Dad) was released from the hospital on Saturday.  The Dr. ended up doing 2 stents.
• Phyllis Giguere doing well after her back surgery @ Baylor/Plano.  Will be going to rehab later on this week.
• Ed Bullard is at home.  Visits and phone calls are appreciated and welcomed! Pray for him and Cheryl.
• Dianna Welch has an appointment today with a gyno-oncologist in Dallas. Please pray that the mass is not cancer. She is also starting week 4 of the 2-a -day trips to the hospital for IV & oxygen therapy.
• Mike Grigsby is at home in Paris, recovering from another stroke last week.
• Betty Brockinton (Lesa Bulls' cousin) is continuing to have complications from her brain tumor.
• Lewis and Carole Anderson's son, Heath, left yesterday for a mission trip to Nepal for 13 days. Most of that time, he will be without communication.
• Webber Woodall's uncle, Harold Grant from Cooper, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. They are starting a round of tests to find what course of treatment to take. He is back at home now with hospice.
• Our sympathy goes to Judy Kay Amb and Jay Mack Harvey's families, as they mourn their deaths.  They were killed in a motorcycle vs. 18 wheeled truck on Saturday morning.
• Paul & Vickie Vinson and children iare still trying to transition their move to Midland.
• Hazel Cross (Sherry Welch's Mom) is homebound and needs prayers for strength and encouragement.
• Robert Wilson had a stroke this past week.  Please pray for complete healing.
• Dean Cummings (friend of Heath Fowler) is having health issues.  Please pray that his health be restored.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This wonderful ministry will reconvene on Wednesday, September 7th at 5:30pm in the OutReach Bldg. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!

PANTRY NEEDS:  Bath soap, Deodrant & Toothpaste
The Benevolence Ministry has been really busy lately. These are the items routinely stocked in the pantry, and can always be used: Any type of canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, spaghetti & sauce peanut butter/jelly, macaroni/cheese, hot/cold cereal, cornbread mix, 1 lb pkgs of beans/rice and crackers. Please pray that there is relief from this intense heat and drought. Check on your friends and neighbors. Drink plenty of water!! STAY COOL!!

REMEMBER THOSE IN AFRICA...please pray that they receive food!

KEEP THE DATE:
Aug 31: Wayne Kerby - Speaking in the Auditorium
Sept 5: Labor Day - OFFICE CLOSED
Sept 7: Simple Supper RESUMES!!!
Sept 7: Blood Drive
Sept 11: Blue Baby Shower for Chelsie (Shackelford) Woodard
Sept 11: Faithful Readers meet at 4pm
Sept 18: LIFE Groups
Sept 20: H.A.L.O.
Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 8/28 - 10:28pm

Debra Usry posted this update about Phyllis Giguere tonight:  "Phyllis had an awesome day today. They got her up in the chair where she "drank" her breakfast. Did well, so advanced to soft food tonight. Scheduled to go to a regular room as soon as they have an empty bed."

Lesa Bulls sent this message about her cousin, Betty Brockinton, tonight:  "They think Betty had a seizure last night.  She is back home.  She was dehydrated and her anti-seizure meds washed right out of her system.  Changing Drs and treatment.  Going to MD Anderson tomorrow."

Prayer Request - 8/28 - 9:43pm

Please keep Dianna Welch in your prayers.  Lindsay will be taking her to the gyno-oncologist tomorrow, in Dallas, to discuss and schedule surgery.

Birth Announcement - 8/28 - 4:52pm

Orion Tate McFadden was born this afternoon, around 3pm to Dean & Connie McFadden.  His proud grandparents are Rickey & Patti McFadden and great-grandmother is Ruth McFadden.  He weighed in at 6 lbs. and 15 oz.  Congratulations to the McFadden family!

Prayer Requests - 8/27 - 9:19pm

Kristi Bullard-Moody sent these messages tonight:

• Ed Bullard's doctor is still trying to get his blood thinner regulated.
• Cheryl Bullard's cousin, Judy Kay Keller Ambs, was killed in a motorcycle/18 wheel truck accident today.  No other details are known.  Services are pending at Bright Holland Funeral Home.
• Congratulations to Ed & Cheryl Bullard on the birth of their new great granddaughter!  Kamrie Brooke Richard was born Friday (8/26) at 5:06pm. She weighed in at 6 lbs 13 oz and 18 1/2  inches long. Both Mom (Haley) & baby are doing ok. 

Prayer Request - 8/27 - 9pm

Lesa Bulls just sent this message:  "My cousin, Betty Brockinton, was just LifeFlighted to the hospital because her face went numb."  She's at Memorial Herman Hospital/Houston.  They don't know if the brain tumor is growing or if it's another complication.

PRAISE Reports!! - 8/27 - 8:46pm

Lloyd Harrell is out of the coma and breathing on his own!!!  His mental state is fluctuating from calm to aggressive.  But he's out of that coma!!!  (This is the young man that overdosed on bath salts.)

My friend, Donna Archer, sent this message tonight:  "I wanted to let you know that I got a second opinion on my lungs yesterday and he said my lung looked good! Praise the Lord for a good report!! I will get the results of my bone marrow biopsy Tuesday, so please keep me on your prayer list. I am expecting good news then too. God is so awesome!! When he looked at my first CT scan he said I see what they were seeing, but it is gone!! Awesome!!"

Prayer Request - 8/27 - 4pm

Jean King has been in PRMC/South this week with blood pressure problems.  Trying to get her meds regulated.  Hopefully will be home tomorrow.

Prayer Requests - 8/27 - 9:52am

Wayne Kerby just called to say that Robert Wilson is doing some better.  He is still in the ER.  The ICU is full.  He's in room 15 right now.  Hopefully he'll get to go to a regular room later on today.

Wayne also stated that Mike Grigsby is out of the hospital.  He and Kathy are at home, here in Paris.

Debra Usry posted this morning that she was able to go see Phyllis Giguere and she was smiling. 

3 reasons to praise the Lord today!!!

Update on Phyllis Giguere - 8/26 - 5:30pm

Debra talked to Phyllis's surgeon about an hour ago. She is out of surgery and in recovery room. She did great. Will get to see her about 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Thank the Lord for taking care of her and guiding the hands of her doctors and nurses.

Prayer Request - 8/26 - 4:42pm

Brody Dyess' day surgery, for tubes in his ears, was successful!  He's already home!

Prayer Requests - 8/26 - 4:30pm

Phyllis Giguere is still in surgery, at Baylor/Plano, as of 4:30.  Debra Usry is there and has posted these updates:  "At 10:22 am or so, tje nurse called me that they had finished the part that they go through her tummy to the front of the lower spine, and had flipped her to begin on the back. Said she was doing great so far. Have not heard anything else since then. Thanks for all the prayers everyone. I hope that her friends will come visit her either while she is in the hospital or during the 2-3 weeks in rehab hospital.  At 2:40 pm, got a call again that they were putting in the rods. She is still doing great. Should not be much longer till they are finished...then an hour or so in recovery then to ICU for maybe 2 days. Thanks for all the prayers."
Patsie Abel, former member at LACOC, fell on Aug. 3.  She was admitted to the hospital this past Tuesday.  She had surgery on Wednesday at PRMC/South.  She has a broken hip and is in terrible pain.

Prayer Request - 8/26 - 3:43pm

Wayne Kerby just sent this message:  "Please add Robert Wilson to our list of sick.  I am at ER with him.  He is having a stroke.  They are giving him a clot buster medicine.  He is verbal, but is having vision loss.  They will send him to PRMC/S-ICU in a couple of hours."

Prayer Request - 8/25 - 12:05pm

Stacey Wood's Dad, William Campbell, had been in the hospital last week, here in Paris, with heart issues.  His pains started again yesterday.  He was admitted to Baylor/Plano last night after a series of tests.  They are going to do a heart cath this afternoon around 4.

Prayer Request - 8/25 - 9:58am

Kelsie Hargis sent this message:  "My friend Brittany Sharrock Frazier. (former member of LACOC) called me this morning and asked that I please pray for her mother-law Debbie Tate A brain tumor was found yesterday.  She was admitted to the hospital & they will do surgery Monday. They are asking for all the prayers they can get."

Prayer Requests - 8/24 - 9pm

Phyllis Giguere will be admitted to Baylor/Plano on Friday morning for her back surgery.  She will be there for 4-6 days and then transferred to Baylor Rehab/Frisco for an undetermined time. 

Brittany Twitty's friend, Carolyn Childress suffered a light stroke yesterday, but is at home now feeling better.

Lloyd Harrell continues to be in PRMC/South-ICU.  (He's the young man I asked for prayers for last night.)  He is still critical, not breathing on his own and the Dr's. aren't giving her any hope of the outcome.  Lloyd's Mom has sent out a message to everyone...she wants people to be aware of the dangers of bath salts and drugs (in general).  Please keep Lloyd and his family in your prayers...and pray for the youth of our country.

Zach Zant will leave tomorrow morning at 4am on his way to Houston...to audition for American Idol!
Way to go Zach!  Be careful!!!

URGENT NEED - 8/24 - 8:53pm

The Benevolence Ministry has been REALLY busy lately. (Just today, 26 families were helped!)There are so many that are loosing their jobs, the pantry is running very low and basic items are needed.  Will you take it to the store, next time you buy for your family?

I thought I would print the list again, just as a reminder, as these are the items that are routinely stocked in the pantry that can always be used.  

• Any type of canned meat
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Spaghetti & jars of sauce
• Peanut butter & Jelly
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Hot & Cold cereal
• Cornbread mix
• 1 lb pkg of beans
• 1 lb pkg of rice
• Boxes of Crackers

Prayer Requests - 8/24 - 4:28pm

• Doris McGill has been released from the hospital and is back at Pine Tree Ranch.
• Delma Gibbs' wife, Sue, is recovering from heart surgery.
• Margaret Lough is having some eye problems.  Went to Dr. today and had an "object" taken out.
• Simple Suppers start back again on September 7.  If you are interested in volunteering with this wonderful ministry, please come to the reorganization luncheon this Sunday after worship.  (Food will be provided.)  There's also a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center.
• The Benevolence Committee states that 26 families were helped today, but, our pantry is running low on everything.  Please help in any way you can! 

Prayer Request - 8/23 - 9:45pm

Martha Crockett's Dad, Glen Reeder, passed away this morning.  No other details are known at this time. 

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST - 8/23 - 8:06pm

Lloyd Harrell, a 2011 graduate of North Lamar, is in the hospital fighting for his life tonight. Please pray for Lloyd and his family also. 

Prayer Requests - 8/23 - 3:54pm

Lesa Bulls sent these prayer requests, this afternoon:  Charlie Rhodes goes for stem cell treatment on Sept. 8th.  (His wife Patsy works in the Success Center at NLISD.)    Gary Barnes, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma right after Charlie was diagnosed with his cancer. He has been having severe reactions to the chemo and they had to stop in the middle of the treatment. He has had 18 blood transfusions since June. He is scheduled to have the chemo called "Red Devil" next. (His wife Sherry is a teacher @ Everett.)  Her cousin, Betty Brockington, is having a chemo treatment today.

Prayer Request - 8/22 - 1:34pm

Derald Bulls just sent this message:  "Please add Jim Davis, owner of Williams Sporting Goods, to our prayer list. Jim is in Room 818 of Medical City Hospital, Dallas undergoing surgery on his foot. He had surgery some 3 months ago but it hasn’t healed properly and now has a Staph infection. He had a procedure this morning and will have another later in the week. According to a Text I got from Susan, they debrided the wound today and will again on Wed or Friday. He also has a wound vac on right now and is in contact isolation.

Weekly Update - 8/22 - 11:03pm

THOSE RESPONDING:

• Loretta Nabors asked for prayers for strength to deal with her Mom's passing and for family issues.
• Phyllis Giguere asked for prayers for her upcoming back surgery, which is scheduled this Friday morning at Baylor/Plano.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ed Bullard is at home, with strict orders and to with feet up! Getting up only to go to bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. Visits & phone calls are appreciated and welcomed! Pray for him & Cheryl.
• Dianna Welch has an appointment on August 29th with a gyno-oncologist.  Please pray that the mass is not cancer.  She is also 1/2 way through the 2-a -day trips to the hospital for IV & oxygen therapy.
• Mike Grigsby is improving, but still in CCU in an OKC hospital.  His speech is still slurred and he's a little confused.  He is recognizing people a little.  They are still in need of people to help unload trucks and trailers for their house here in Paris.
• 11 year old Dustyn Jones went for a "back to school" eye checkup and a problem was found. He will be going to an eye specialist in Dallas.
• Lewis & Carole Anderson's son, Heath, will be leaving on the 28th for a mission trip to Nepal for 13 days.  Most of that time, he will be without communication.  Carole also asked for prayers for her cousins Pat & Curbe Goolsby, for their health and family.
• Sherry Welch's cousin, Lisa Cross, is in the hospital having tests.
• Webber Woodall's uncle, Harold Grant from Cooper, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. They are starting a round of tests to find what course of treatment to take.
• Brody Dyess, Jason & Sheridie's baby, will have tubes put in on Friday morning at PRMC.
• Jan Jenkot, a former member at LACOC, was CareFlighted to a hospital in OKC.
• Peggy Robinson's aunt, Jean Stanley-Huie, passed away this Friday morning in Dallas. (She was Jane Buster's only sister.) Her services were Sunday afternoon at 2pm at Arapaho Methodist Church in Richardson.
• Local businessman, Garland Lamb, is having health issues. He's been to Dallas for testing and awaiting the results.
• A friend of Dinah Border's, Terry Baker, has suffered another stroke.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This wonderful ministry will reconvene on Wednesday, September 7th at 5:30pm in the OutReach Bldg.  There will be a Wednesday Meals reorganization lunch, Sunday, August 28th following morning worship.  Any former team members or new folks who are interested in this ministry are encouraged to attend. The food will be provided.   VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!
 

VALET MINISTRY: What a wonderful service this is! But, they need help! If you can help with this ministry, please check with any of the men at the door on Sunday morning.

 

PANTRY NEEDS: Toiletries
The Benevolence Ministry has been really busy lately. These are the items routinely stocked in the pantry, and can always be used: Any type of canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, spaghetti & sauce peanut butter/jelly, macaroni/cheese, hot/cold cereal, cornbread mix, 1 lb pkgs of beans/rice and crackers.

 

BACKPACKS: Charlotte Grooms is collecting money or backpacks for children at Justiss Elementary again this year. Please give the items to Charlotte or place the backpacks in the nursery.

 

Please pray that there is relief from this intense heat and drought. Check on your friends and neighbors. Drink plenty of water!! STAY COOL!!

 

REMEMBER THOSE IN AFRICA...please pray that they receive food!

 

KEEP THE DATE:

Aug 24: Prayer/Scripture/Singing in the Auditorium

Aug 31: Wayne Kerby - Speaking in the Auditorium

Sept 5:  Labor Day - OFFICE CLOSED

Sept 7:  Simple Supper RESUMES!!!

Sept 7: Blood Drive

Sept 11:  Faithful Readers meet at 4pm

Sept 20: H.A.L.O.

Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

 

 

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 8/21 - 10:17pm

School starts tomorrow morning (Monday)!
Watch for the school zones and stay off the cellphone.
Pray for the students and teachers!

Volunteers Needed - 8/21 - 8:57pm

Wayne Kerby just called.  He, Lewis & Carole Anderson are on their way back to Paris from Okemah with 2-27 ft. trucks, 1-15 ft. trailer, 1-16 ft. trailer and the back of Wayne's truck filled with Mike & Kathy Grigsby's furniture and other household items.  They are in dire need of volunteers to come help unload tomorrow afternoon, after 5pm, at their home in Paris.  310 25th NE - corner of 25th & Pine Bluff - east side of the street - green house.  All help will be greatly appreciated!

Prayer Requests - 8/20 - 3:13pm

Brody Dyess (Jason & Sheridie's baby) will have tubes put in on Friday morning at PRMC.

Jan Jenkot, former member at LACOC, has been CareFlighted to a hospital in OKC.

Randall Rejcek, a friend from the church we attended in Richardson, passed away today.  He was only 31 years old and had complications from a kidney transplant.

Prayer Request - 8/19 - 9:48am

Peggy Robinson's aunt, Jean Stanley-Huie, passed away early this morning in Dallas.  (She was Jane Buster's only sister.)  Her services will be Sunday afternoon at 2pm at Arapaho Methodist Church in Richardson.

Prayer Requests - 8/19 - 9:26am

Mike Grigsby suffered another stroke last night.  He and Kathy were in Okemah, preparing to move to Paris.  He was CareFlighted to Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa.  At this time, he doesn't know anyone and can't speak.
Mike & Kathy's house is almost ready for them to move in to.  (Lots of our church family have been working hard on it!)  Now...it comes to clean-up.  If you can help with this, inside and out cleaning, please contact Wayne Kerby at 903-249-3789.

Prayer Requests - 8/18 - 9:59pm

One of my little friends, 11 year old Dustyn Jones.  He went for a "back to school" eye checkup and a problem was found.  He will be going to an eye specialist in Dallas.

Webber Woodall's uncle, Harold Grant from Cooper, has been diagnosed with liver cancer.  They are starting a round of tests to find what course of treatment to take.

Praise Report!!!! - 8/18 - 7:29pm

Kristi Bullard-Moody just posted this update on her Dad, Ed Bullard:  "My dad was sent home today, with some strict orders, he will be homebound with feet up! Getting up only to go to bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. Visits & phone calls will keep him from going too crazy... he can't even go outside! Pray for him & my mom! Thanks in advance."

Prayer Requests - 8/17 - 8:16pm

Ed Bullard continues to be in PRMC/North with blood clots in both legs and lungs.  They are thinking that, with the meds they are giving him, the clots will dissolve and he will be able to go home on Friday.

Phyllis Giguere's back surgery has been moved to next Friday, August 26th, at Baylor/Plano.

Local businessman, Garland Lamb, is having health issues.  He's been to Dallas for testing and awaiting the results.

Prayer Request - 8/16 - 10:11pm

Dianna Welch test results today, is being referred to a gyno-oncologist at Baylor/Dallas to make plans for surgery.  Please pray that the mass is benign and for complete healing.

Weekly Update - 8/14 - 7:38pm

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING ON YOUR PRAYERS:

• Loretta Nabors and her family as they mourn the loss of her Mom, Dorothy Hyman.  Her service is tomorrow morning (Monday), at 10am at Bright Holland Funeral Home chapel.
• Ed Bullard - PRMC/North - Room 441.  Blood clot in his lungs.
• Dudley Zant - PRMC/North - Room 312.  Stroke. (Zack's grandfather)
• Dianna Welch - as she continues her twice daily IV and oxygen therapy....AND, she will find out this week if she will need surgery on the mass on her ovary.
• Mike and Kathy Grigsby and their health concerns.  Mike was released from the hospital yesterday. 
• Jared Baggett's grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer this weeks and Kristi's grandmother is loosing blood internally.
• Dr. Jim Semple was diagnosed with cancer this week.  (Friend of the Bulls'.)
• Betty Brockington and her on-going cancer treatments.  (Lesa Bulls' cousin.)
• Heath Anderson and his team, as they prepare to go to Nepal this month.
• Adam Snyder is a Ranger and will be going back to Afghanistan. (Laura Cannon's step-brother)
• Remember the teachers as they start their school year tomorrow morning. 
• Over 3 million in Africa are starving.  Please pray for help for these people.
• Continue to pray for the war in Afghanistan, and our troops over there.

VALET MINISTRY: What a wonderful service this is!  But, they need help! If you can help with this ministry, please check with any of the men at the door on Sunday morning.


PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned Meat
The Benevolence Ministry has been really busy lately.  These are the items routinely stocked in the pantry, and can always be used:  Any type of canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, spaghetti & sauce peanut butter/jelly, macaroni/cheese, hot/cold cereal, cornbread mix, 1 lb pkgs of beans/rice and crackers.

BACKPACKS:  Charlotte Grooms is collecting money or backpacks for children at Justiss Elementary again this year.  Please give the items to Charlotte or place the backpacks in the nursery.

Please pray that there is relief from this intense heat and drought. Check on your friends and neighbors. Drink plenty of water!! STAY COOL!!

KEEP THE DATE:
Aug 16:  Appreciation Luncheon for Teachers/Staff of all local schools.  11-1pm in Outreach Bldg.
Aug 17: Derald Bulls - Speaking in the Auditorium
Aug 24: Prayer/Scripture/Singing in the Auditorium
Aug 31: Wayne Kerby - Speaking in the Auditorium
Sept 7: Blood Drive
Sept 20: H.A.L.O.
Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

LOVE YOU - MEAN IT!!!!

Congratulations - 8/13 - 8:02pm

Congratulations to our own Jennifer Ray!!!!
Paris ISD Teacher Jennifer Ray has been honored as the Region VIII Elementary Teacher of the Year.  She will represent  Region VIII as its nominee for Texas Education Agency Teacher of the Year.
Click on this link to read more!



Prayer Request - 8/13 - 4:05pm

Kristi (Bullard) Moody sent this message:  "Drs did determine that he (Ed Bullard) did have a blood clot, will be treating with blood thinners & in the hospital for at least 5 days. He says he feels a little bit better."  He's in PRMC/North - Room 441.

Funeral Services - 8/13 - 1:36pm

Services for Loretta Nabors' Mom, Dorothy Hyman, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Turner Cemetery at Fulbright. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

PRAISE - 8/13 - 12:25pm

Matt Hanley sent this message:  "I just wanted to tell all the family at LACOC how much we appreciated the cards, visits, thoughts, and prayers of everyone while I was in the hospital. Hopefully we won't have to worry with anything like that again soon, but if so, then I know the Lord with take care of me and that my church family will be there to support me. Psalm 41:3"

Prayer Request - 8/12 - 11:23pm

Please keep Zach Zant's grandfather, Dudley Zant, in your prayers.  He is in PRMC North with possible stroke.

Prayer Request - 8/12 - 10:52PM

Our sympathy goes out to Loretta, Johnny & Lacy Nabors and the Hyman family.  Loretta's Mom, Dorothy Hyman, passed away tonight around 10pm.  No other details are known at this time.

Prayer Requests - 8/12 - 2:38pm

Ed Bullard has been admitted to PRMC/North - Room 441. 

Loretta Nabors' Mom, Dorothy Hyman, has now been confined to bed and has been placed on hospice.  Please keep Loretta and her family in your prayers during this time.

PRAISE Report - 8/11 - 9:23pm

Thank you Lord for the answered prayers of cooler temperatures and for the rain that some received!

And on a personal note....speaking of answered prayers!  I got a good report at the Retinologist today! The Dr. said my eye is "beautiful"!  The gas bubble is gone and the implant is right where it needs to be! The pressure on BOTH eyes is perfect! The headaches I've been experiencing, is my eye saying "hey look at that", WAY too much...they'll get better.  It's still fuzzy...but that's normal.  BUT....I am seeing colors, which I've never seen before!  He told me AGAIN to be patient...it could take up to a YEAR for it to completely heal. That's so hard to hear...but the end result will be good!  WoooHOOOO!!!!

Prayer Requests - 8/10 - 9:07pm

Matt Hanley was released from the hospital this afternoon.

Amy Owens sent this message:  "Just wanted to ask for prayers, Doug's grandmother passed away. Family is having a hard time.  Please pray....they are looking to God for comfort and peace."


Loretta Nabors' Mom, Dorothy Hyman, will be starting hospice.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

Margaret Lough has a friend from Mineola, Micky Holmes, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.  Please pray for Micky and his family.
The corporate decision has been made to completely close the Sara Lee/Paris plant.  Please keep these workers in your prayers.  This affects so many families.  Keep them all on your hearts and prayers.

Roosevelt Twitty, Brittany's uncle, was in the ER almost all day yesterday with blood pressure problems.  He is better and was sent home.  Also, Brittany's boyfriend, Wendell Johnson, has been health issues over the last couple of months and he will be going back to the Dr. for a follow-up visit tomorrow. 

Phyllis Giguere's back surgery has been rescheduled for September.

On a personal note....I go back to the retinologist tomorrow for my 2 week post surgery checkup.

LACOC will be hosting a 4th Annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon for all the teachers, paraprofessionals and staff from each of the schools next Tuesday (August 16th) from 11am-1pm in the Outreach Bldg.  There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center for desserts.  This is a wonderful ministry that the ladies host each year.  Please sign up as soon as possible....WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

PRAISE REPORT!!! 8/9 - 8:44pm

PRAISE....Ed Bullard was sent home from ER.  Blood pressure was up too high.  They are adjusting meds.

Prayer Requests - 8/9 - 8:28pm

Ed Bullard has been taken to the ER again.  Please pray for the whole Bullard family!

Allison Hanley took Matt to the ER at PRMC/South.  He had another blockage.  His intestines were very inflamed so nothing could pass and he started throwing up. He was admitted to room 624 and they put an NG tube put in so they could pump his stomach.  But, tonight he is doing much better!  NG tube is gone and hopefully he will be able to eat in the morning!  If all goes well he might be released tomorrow evening!!!

Prayer Request - 8/8 - 2:38pm

Please pray these specific prayers for Dianna Welch....pray that the infection in her foot will heal...pray that she continues to have the strength to go through the twice a day IV and oxygen therapies that she is having to endure daily...please pray that the huge mass that has been found on one of her ovaries is NOT cancer and will contain itself in one place and go no further...and pray that when she goes tomorrow to find out the results of her heart tests, that all is well.

Weekly Update - 8/7 - 8:37pm

• Our sympathy goes out to Misty Ray and her family as they mourn the sudden loss of her uncle, Steve Miller.  He was the owner of Miller's Oil Lube and a preacher at the Assembly of God church in Cooper.  Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of service.  No other details are known at this time.
• We also mourn the loss of former member, Sam Smith.  His visitation will be Monday night at Starrett Funeral Home, from 6pm-7:30pm and his funeral service will be Tuesday morning at 10am in Mt. Pleasant at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
• It was so sad to hear the announcement this morning, that the the Vinson's are leaving us!!!  Paul, Vickie, Grant and Laney have been such a bright spot to LACOC!  God bless your sweet family and know that anywhere you go, they will LOVE you!
• WELCOME!!!!!  Our new Youth and Family Minister, Jared Baggett, his wife Kristi, twin daughters Drew and Shai and little son Gavin!  WoooHOOOO!!!!  We are so glad y'all are here!
• PRAISE:  My friend, Donna Archer, got test results back today....NO CANCER!!!!!!
• Mike Grigsby continues to recover from a series of mini-strokes at PRMC/South - Room 508.  Mike is in good spirits and appreciates visits.  Also, Wayne Kerby is heading up an effort to help get Mike and Kathy's house ready for them to move into.  If you can help with this, please contact Wayne.
• Dianna Welch has completed the first week of her six week treatments.  Twice a day she has to go to PRMC to receive IV treatments and spend time in oxygen therapy.
• Lewis and Carole Anderson's son, Heath, will be heading to Nepal on August 28th for a mission trip.  Please keep his health and safety on your heart.
• Kenda Zant Felker is at home from the hospital recovering from the effects of her MS.
• Kanyon Phillips (Spencer's grandson) continues to be in Children's Medical Center/Dallas.
• Please continue to remember those who have lost their young sons these past 2 weeks; Elijah Friessen, Wade Whitmer and Dylan Ballard.  On a personal note....I attended the service for Dylan yesterday afternoon and heard Mike Fortenberry give some wonderful advice that we ALL can use.  1) Slow down, you're going to fast. 2) Don't drink...if you do drink, don't drive and 3) Know the Lord.  The overall theme....Hug your friends and family...tell them you love them.
• Keep our troops on your hearts!  The loss of so many yesterday is heartbreaking!
• Please remember the African countries that are suffering from famine and drought. 

VALET MINISTRY:  What a wonderful service this is!  But, they need help!  If you can help with this ministry, please check with any of the men at the door on Sunday morning. 

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned Vegetables

Please pray that there is relief from this intense heat and drought. Check on your friends and neighbors. Drink plenty of water!! STAY COOL!!

KEEP THE DATE:

Aug 9:   Youth Group - TAG TEAM TUESDAY 12-3pm

Aug 10:  Clay Spencer - Speaking in the Auditorium

Aug 14:  Faithful Readers discussing "Unlocked" by Karen Kingsbury

Aug 17:  Derald Bulls - Speaking in the Auditorium
Aug 24:  Prayer/Scripture/Singing in the Auditorium
Aug 31:  Wayne Kerby - Speaking in the Auditorium
Sept 7:   Blood Drive

Sept 20: H.A.L.O.

Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

LOVE YOU - MEAN IT!!!!

Prayer Requests - 8/6 - 12:53am

I just received a note from a friend asking for prayer for our friend, Donna Archer.  They found a mass behind her heart, in lung. They are giving her blood right now and are going to a biopsy.

Prayer Requests - 8/6 - 12:44am

Mike Grigsby is still in PRMC/South, and tonight he suffered one of the "cluster" headaches.   Kathy had gone home, to Okemeh, and called Wayne Kerby to go check on him.  The staff thought he'd had another stroke, but CT scan didn't prove that.

Please pray that there is relief from this intense heat and drought.  Check on your friends and neighbors.  Drink plenty of water!!  STAY COOL!!

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 8/4 - 10:39pm

Elda Rodriguez's father, Vincente Flores Guajarvo, passed away last evening in Monterrey, Mexico.  Elda was able to see her father while they were in Mexico recently...she probably will not be able to return for the funeral.

Weekly Update - 8/1 - 10:12pm

• Please keep Ronnie and Vicki Ballard in your prayers.  Their son, Dylan, passed away tonight, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident 10 days ago.  No other details are known at this time.
• Dianna Welch went forward yesterday morning, the infection she's been battling in her foot has gone into her bones.  She is now facing 6 weeks of IV antibiotics and 8 weeks of oxygen therapy.  Please pray for strength for her body.  She has to go to the hospital, twice a day for 2 hours of IV and 2 hours of oxygen therapy.
• Ed Bullard has been readmitted to PRMC/South - Room 509 with dehydration.
• Kenda Zant Felker continues to be in St. Paul's Hospital/Dallas.  Her MS has gotten worse.
• Mike Grigsby is in PRMC/South, recovering from another stroke.
• Little Kanyon Philllips is doing some better, but will be in Children's Hospital/Dallas at least 2 weeks or as long as a month.  (The Spencer's grandson.)
• Kimberly Daniels will be taking Payden to Scottish Rite Hospital this week for tests.
• Cade Mahan has an infected ear with bleeding.  May have to have surgery.  He is the 12 yr old friend of the Border's, who was burned in the Spring.
• Kristi Nutt's friend, Sylvia, is 4 months pregnant.  She is worried about the baby's health.
• Jerry McFadden's cousin, Ann Green, has lung cancer.
• Tanya Welch's grandfather, L.R. McCollum, is having health problems.
• Lesa Bulls' cousin, Betty Brockington, has completed her 2nd round of chemo.  Also, Lesa asked for prayers for Robert Ground, he is having kidney issues.
• Heather Cannon leaves this week going to Lubbock to join the AIM program.