Prayer Request - 9/30 - 5:22pm

Lovice Preston's best friend, since first grade, Brenda Fleming, passed away today.  She found out recently that she had pancreatic cancer and it quickly spread to her liver.  Please keep her 2 boys, Craig & Chad, and the rest of her family in your prayers.  Services are pending with Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Prayer Request - 9/30 - 4:03pm

Dinah Border spoke with Phyllis Giguere this afternoon: "She sounded perkier than the last time I called, says she is feeling better but has a long way to go. She was getting wound care but we talked anyway. No one has told her how much longer she will be in the hospital. They are taking her to therapy/rehab once a day and when she is stronger she will go two times daily. Even though she sounded better, I believe she could use encouragement...calls, cards, visits.  Her phone number is 214-473-3229."

Prayer Request - 9/30 - 2:40pm

Lesa Bulls sent this message this afternoon:  "Coy Easton (Chris' Mom)  has taken a turn for the worse and is back in the hospital. They are going to put her on hospice and take her back to Brentwood. She has developed another blood clot in her arm in addition to all her other health problems. Please pray for peace and comfort for this family."

REMINDER - 9/30 - 2:23pm

FAMILY LIFE GROUPS

THIS SUNDAY

PRAISE REPORT - 9/30 - 12:18pm

Lindsay McCarter sent this message about her Mom, Dianna Welch:  "NO CANCER!  We are elated to say the least! Thanks so much for the many prayers!!  Praise the Lord for He is so GOOD!"

Prayer Requests - 9/29 - 6:39pm

Lindsay McCarter sent this update on her Mom, Dianna Welch:  "Mom is still doing great! She was up walking when I left yesterday and continues to be up and giving it her all so far today. We should have pathology report regarding the mass by tomorrow (Lord willing). Please continue to pray specifically for no infection and good path report! We serve an AMAZING God! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the prayers!"

Linda Hostetler (Perry Hanley's sister) has several medical problems, is having tests done. and wants to be on our prayer list.
 
Please put Carolyn Drake on our prayer list. Her fibromyalgia is acting up and she is no longer taking medication because none of them are working and needs prayers to make it through this without meds.

Update on Dianna Welch - 9/28 - 8:06pm

Lindsay McCarter sent this update on her Mom, Dianna Welch:  "Mom is doing great!  Got her catheter and n/g tube out.  She got a shower and ate some jello.  God is so faithful!  Keep praying specifically for no infection!"

Prayer Requests - 9/28 - 10am

Received this message from Lindsay McCarter, regarding her Mom, Dianna Welch:  "She is still pretty out of it.  She's in quite a lot of pain, but can't really get awake enough to complain much.  The night was pretty uneventful.  We praise God for that!"

Roxanne Raper will have having surgery on her foot on October 10th.  She'll be in a cast for 6 weeks and a boot for 6 weeks.  The surgery will be in the Dallas area.

Wendell Johnson, Brittany Twitty's fiancee, is at the Dr. office this morning with some health issues.

Update on Dianna Welch - 9/27 - 2 :30pm

Lindsay McCarter sent this update on her Mom, Dianna Welch:  "The second Dr. came out and said the hernia repair was done and she is in recovery, doing well!  She will be going to room 410 (Baylor/Hoblitzele Hospital).  We expect her to be in the hospital through the weekend at least.  Keep praying for healing without infection and final pathology reports in a few days.  We can't say thank you enough for all of you praying us through this journey."

Update on Dianna Welch - 9/27 - 10:30am

Lindsay McCarter just sent this update on her Mom, Dianna Welch:
"Our God is an awesome God!  The Gyno-Oncologist came in and said that the 2 masses were connected and were attached to her tailbone. Further testing is being done to rule out lymphoma, BUT, it could be nothing more than a fatty mass.  That is certainly what we are believing it is!  The general surgeon is still in there working on removing her large hernia and the nurse called and said things are going well.  Keep praying!!"

Prayer Request - 9/26 - 3:11pm

Brittany Twitty asked that we pray for her friend, Kayla Williams.  She is in Presbyterian/Plano and will be induced for labor in the morning.

Prayer Request - 9/26 - 8:52am

Bettie Pace (Mother of Susan George) passed away Saturday night.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Tuesday evening and services will be at 3 on Wednesday at Clarksville Funeral Home.

Weekly Update - 9/25 - 7:19pm

It was wonderful was it to see John Mark, Tara and their kids today!! Thank you John Mark for the wonderful lesson this morning and reminding us of things we need to be thankful for EVERYDAY! I loved seeing the faces of my Peruvian brothers and sisters in Christ and putting a name and their story together. We appreciate your hard work in the missionary field! He will also be speaking on Wednesday night in the auditorium. (There is still a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center for those that want to spend some time with the family.)

Today was Tanya Welch's last Sunday as our Children's Coordinator. Thank you Tanya for all the hard work and dedication that you have put into the children of LACOC!

• Dianna Welch will be admitted to Baylor/Dallas tomorrow. Her surgery is scheduled for 7:15am on Tuesday morning.
• Patsy Able (former member) is in PRMC/S - Room 713.
• Mike Crews' aunt, Liz Melton (former member), is in a Texarkana hospital on life support.
• Coy Easton (Chris Easton's Mom) is in Brentwood Terrace and is paralyzed on her right side. They did sit her up in a chair this weekend.
• Linda Easton asked that we pray for her co-worker, Kim Click. She is having neck surgery in Dallas this week.
• Debra Usry will be having eye tests in Sherman, this Thursday, to rule out age related macular degeneration.
• Phyllis Giguere has been transferred to Life Care Hospital/Plano. She is continuing to recover and show improvement from her back surgery and from the infection in her abdomen at the incision site.
• Peggy Hervey (former member) had double knee replacement, last week, and is doing well.
• On a personal note...I (Molly) saw the retinologist this week. He said that I am ahead of schedule and my retina looks great! He is going to remove the oil, that is holding the retina in place, and that will speed up the healing!
• Continue to pray for RAIN!!

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches. Please donate at least $2 per person. If you weren't able to sign-up on Sunday morning, and want to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Meat

These are the items routinely stocked in the pantry, and can always be used: Any type of canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, spaghetti and sauce peanut butter/jelly, macaroni/cheese, hot/cold cereal, cornbread mix, 1 lb pkgs of beans/rice and crackers.

KEEP THE DATE:

Oct 1-2: Youth Group to Camp Deer Run for Fall Retreat
Oct 2: Family LIFE Groups
Oct 8: Lacy Nabors/Jesse Anderson
Oct 9: Faithful Readers
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat
Nov 9: Blood Drive
Nov 15: H.A.L.O.
Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 9/23 - 10:19pm

Mark Welch sent this message tonight:  "Dianna's surgery is set for 7:15am Tuesday, September 27th at Baylor Medical Center Downtown Dallas. Please, keep praying that all goes well and the doctors can relieve her body of whatever it is they have found."

Prayer Requests - 9/23 - 10:32am

J.C. Pomroy, the "Coke Man", has been diagnosed with cancer.  He'd been having problems with his hip, thinking it was just arthritis, found that it was a huge mass.  They've also found a mass very close to his heart.  (J.C. drove a Coca-Cola truck for years.)

Kristi Bullard Moody sent this prayer request:  "Gunnor Archer, born 9/20/11, with lung problems (possible hole in one of his lungs).  He was CareFlighted on Wednesday to Medical City Children's Hospital/Dallas.  His parents are Toby and Mindy (Ausmus) Archer. 
Today, they've found that the hole has sealed itself off in his lung, but he's developed double pneumonia and his right lung is showing signs of a slight collapse.
His Mom, Mindy, has had some complications and had to come home and may not be able to go back to the hospital for a while."  Please keep this little family in your prayers.If you will click here you can read his Caring Bridge website.

Prayer Requests - 9/22 - 10:55am

Alan Boyd is having surgery today on his left arm.  They will be severing all the tendons, etc. to make his arm move like it should be. His arm will be in a sling for a while.

Debra Usry stated that Donna Moseley was taken to the Hugo hospital yesterday afternoon with chest pains.  And then later yesterday evening, she was transferred to Oklahoma City Heart Hospital for surgery.

Mike Crews' aunt, Elizabeth Melton, a former member of LACOC, is in St. Michael's Hosp in Texarkana. The family has been called in. She has double pneumonia and has bleeding in her lungs that they can't stop. 

Brittany Twitty's friend, Nancy Childress, is in PRMC/S Room 302.  She is having health issues.

Jack Strickland (friend of Debra Usry's) was injured in a motorcycle accident a couple of weeks ago and is in PRMC/South.  He will be having surgery soon.

Peggy Hervey, former LACOC member, is recovering well from her double knee replacement.

CONGRATULATIONS to Brittany Twitty on her engagement to Wendell Johnson.  They will be getting married on February 11th at LACOC!

CONGRATULATIONS to Chelsie (Shackleford) and Chance Woodard on the birth of their new baby boy, Legend Lynn Woodard.  He was born Monday morning, Sept 19.  Proud grandparents are Kevin & Brenda Shackleford.

CONGRATULATIONS to John Mark and Tara Davidson...they are expecting a baby!!!

Prayer Request - 9/21 - 1pm

Bad news/Good News Update on Dianna Welch:  The bad news is that there are 2 masses.  They NOT related to female "parts".  They don't know where they are, but they know that they need to come out ASAP (within 1-2 weeks).  The Dr. does think it's probably cancer, but won't know until surgery.
The GOOD news is the PET scan show that the masses have not grown and that the cancer doesn't show to be anywhere else!!!  PRAISE THE LORD!
Surgery is being scheduled.  There is concern that, since it is a major surgery, there are risks with her diabetes and infection, etc.  But the Dr. also said that it's her only option!
Please keep praying for her upcoming surgery....specific prayers for NO cancer and NO infection!

Prayer Request - 9/20 - 10:54am

Dianna Welch will be in Dallas tomorrow morning at 9am for PET scan results.  Please keep her and Mark in your prayers as they travel and as they talk with the doctors!

The Davidson's Are Coming To Visit!

There is a sign-up sheet with blanks on the Welcome Center for you to visit with the John Mark & Tara Davidson, while they are here from Peru!

Sunday, Sept. 25th
Lunch
Tuesday, Sept. 27th
Dinner

John Mark is also available to meet for breakfast and/or lunch on these days:
Monday, Sept. 26th
Wednesday, Sept. 28th
Thursday, Sept. 29th
Friday, Sept. 30th

Prayer Request - 9/19 - 1:51pm

Lib Henderson (former member) passed away on Saturday, Sept 17th. Services will be this Sunday, Sept. 25th at 2pm at the Bagwell Church of Christ. He and wife Sharon have lived in Splendora, Texas for the past several years.  If you would like to make a memorial donation in his name, click on this link:  Compassionate Care Hospice  You must type in his full name:  Lilburn Henderson

Update on Peggy Hervey - 9/19 - 1pm

Peggy Hervey's double knee replacement went well, she is in recovery right now and they expect to have her on her feet this afternoon and she will go home on Thursday or Friday.  She's at Presbyterian Hospital/Dallas.

Prayer Requests - 9/19 - 10:55am

• Debra Usry will be having eye tests in Sherman on Sept 29th to rule out age related macular degeneration. 
• Phyllis Giguere has been transferred to Life Care Hospital/Plano. She is continuing to recover and show improvement from her back surgery and from the infection in her abdomen at the incision site.
• My co-worker, Dianna McAulay, is at the Dr. today to find out more results on blood work.  She is feeling some better.
• Peggy Hervey (former member) is having double knee replacement today in Dallas.
• Beverly Fortner (friend of Lisa Denman) has Lupus and is going through a very difficult time episode with it now.
• Dinah Border asked that we keep Emmi Scott (a friend of her granddaughter) in our prayers.  She was injured while playing volleyball over the weekend and had surgery on Sunday morning.
• Lovice Preston's friend, Brenda Fleming, needs prayers for strength and healing.
• Kristie Lee's friend, Emily Jones, is hoping to have surgery for seizures she's been experiencing.
• Tammy Braudaway (former member) continues to be in PRMC/North/ICU.
• Remember all the college age students who are away from home.That they make wise decisions and keep God first.

Continue to pray for RAIN and for all the firemen who have been battling the wildfires!

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Fajitas. Still only $2. If you weren't able to sign-up on Sunday morning, and want to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

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

KEEP THE DATE:
Sept 20: H.A.L.O.
Sept 25: KFC Parent Meeting @ 6pm/KFC Room
Oct 1-2: Youth Group to Camp Deer Run for Fall Retreat
Oct 9:  Faithful Readers
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat
Nov 9: Blood Drive
Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request Updates - 9/14 - 8:19pm

• Robert Wilson was dismissed from the hospital today.  He's doing much better but his left eye is blurry and not moving correctly with the right eye.  He will followup with the Dr.
• Phyllis Giguere's surgery was postponed until tomorrow morning.
• Alvin Buchanan is doing better.
• Debra Usry's step-sister, Julie Kay Smith, had back surgery on Monday and came home today.  Also, Julie Kay's daughter-in-law, Tricia Smith, will have surgery in Sherman on 9/26.
• Dinah Border's husband, Gary, is in declining health.  And...have you heard?  Dinah is retiring from the church office on Oct. 14th!    Thank you for your hard work for all these years.
• There are 9 families, from the Garden Apartment fires, that are still displaced.  Operation Second Chance (which is located at Models of the Maker) is trying to help these families.  If you would like to help you can get in touch with Marsha Dragger at M.O.M.

PRAISE - 9/14 - 3:11pm

PRAISE!  My co-worker, Dianna McAulay, got good news/bad news today.  The good news....NO CANCER and her CT Scan was good!  The bad news...she has a blood disorder called ITP.  She started taking platelet treatments today.    Thank you all for the prayers!

Coy Easton (Chris Easton's Mom) has been moved to Brentwood Nursing Home.  There is no change in her health situation.

Prayer Requests - 9/13 - 10:56pm

CONGRATULATIONS to Mike & Shana Crews on the birth of their new granddaughter, Emma Lynn.  She weighed in at 8 pounds and 20 1/2 inches long.  Her Mommy is Laci James.

Debra Usry talked to Phyllis Giguere a few minutes ago got this update:  "She is still in Baylor/Plano. She is doing better now. The infection was her stomach area where she had lost weight several years ago. Her back surgeon called in a plastic surgeon. The plastic surgeon is taking her to surgery tomorrow to clean out the wound, then several days later he's going to take her back to surgery and give her a medically necessary tummy tuck!! She is so excited.  Phyllis is going to be a whole new woman.  She is basically pain free in her back now...is walking (a little wobbly) but that is due to weakness and staying in the bed so long. But she is walking with PT all around the nursing station and down the hallway."

Prayer Requests - 9/13 - 9:17am

Dianna Welch is at the hospital now finishing up her LAST treatment!  It's been 6 weeks.....84 treatments!  So glad it's over for you Miss Dianna!  They now are waiting for the Dr. in Dallas to decide when surgery will be for the ovarian masses.

They didn't keep little Preston McClour in the hospital on Sunday night.  He was dehydrated and they sent him home.  I got a message from April this morning that he is sick again!

Prayer Request - 9/13 - 9:08am

Please pray for my co-worker, Dianna McAulay.  She is having some serious health issues.

Prayer Request - 9/11 - 9:52pm

Jerry & April McClour have taken baby Preston to the ER tonight.  Their whole family has been sick all weekend.

Weekly Update - 9/11 - 2:32pm

• Mike Grigsby went forward this morning with a beautiful testimony of thanks and proof of the power of prayer from Kathy and him.
• Phyllis Giguere continues to be in Baylor/Plano.  She is continuing to recover and show improvement from her back surgery and from the infection in her abdomen at the incision site.
• Alvin Buchanan is recovering from surgery this past Thursday.  Pray for healing and recovery.
• Tammy Broadway continues to be in PRMC/North/ICU. 
• Renee Crews' daughter, Laci James, will be induced on Wednesday morning.  Please pray for Laci and her new baby.  Also, Mike Crew's step-grandfather, Dan Gose, passed away this morning.  He lived in the Maxey community.
• A house "Dad" from Boles Home died suddenly yesterday.  No other details are known at this time.
• Heath Anderson is safely back home from his mission trip to Napal!  (Carole said he is totally exhausted and slightly dehydrated.)
• Tyler Graham, Dinah Border's friend, will be coming home for some R&R from Afghanistan in October.
• Patrick & Kari Ann know of a family that is in need of beds, dressers and bedding.  If you can help with this need, or if you'd rather make a monetary donation, please contact either of them. 
• Remember all the college students who are away from home.
• Continue to  pray for RAIN and for all the firemen who have been battling the wildfires!

LIFE GROUPS:  This ministry starts back up NEXT Sunday-Sept 18! 

 

BLOOD DRIVE UPDATE:  The 25 individuals who came donated 22 credits to our account!  Thank you to all who donated!  Next blood drive is in November!!

 

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entree is Grilled Chicken Salad. Still only $2. If you weren't able to sign-up on Sunday morning, and want to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

 

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned Vegetables
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 and sauce peanut butter/jelly, macaroni/cheese, hot/cold cereal, cornbread mix, 1 lb pkgs of beans/rice and crackers.

 

KEEP THE DATE:
Sept 14: Ladies Bible Class resumes
Sept 14: Parent Meeting after church in the youth room'
Sept 18: Wedding Shower for Lacy Nabors and Jesse Anderson 1:30pm
Sept 18: LIFE Groups resume
Sept 18:  Change Cans for Arms of Hope - DUE TODAY!
Sept 20: H.A.L.O.
Sept 15: KFC Parent Meeting
Oct 1-2: Youth Group to Camp Deer Run for Fall Retreat
Nov 9:  Blood Drive
Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

URGENT REQUEST - 9/10 - 8:33pm

Patrick & Kari Ann Cannon know a family who are in urgent need of beds, dressers, pillows, sheets & blankets (new or used).  Please contact either of them if you can help with any of these items or if you would like to make a donation towards these items.  Please be in prayer for this family.

Prayer Requests - 9/10 - 11:21am

Wayne Kerby just called with an update on Tammy Broadway.  She was better yesterday, had her eyes open, etc.  But now, she has taken a turn for the worse.  She continues to be in PRMC/North.  And her Dad, Bob Broadway, is now in the ER with heart issues.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

Prayer Request Update - 9/9/11 - 3:46pm

Wayne Kerby has stated that they are moving Mrs. Easton to PRMC/S to do a procedure, and then will move her back to PRMC/N-4th floor.

Prayer Request Update - 9/9/11 - 3:38pm

Mike Butler (my co-worker's husband) is still in PRMC/N.  He has seen Dr. Hashmi and will have a stress test in the morning.  (Problem with scheduling today.)  His wife, Lisa, said he is not in pain, just feels "something".  Please pray for good results.

Prayer Request - 9/9/11 - 2:24pm

Lesa Bulls sent this message:  "Please send out an emergency prayer request for Coy Easton. (Coy is our Chris Easton's Mom and also the mother of Michelle Jenkins, Lesa's co-worker at Bailey.)  She has had a massive stroke and is in ICU on North campus. She is unable to talk and the drs say the left side of her brain is severely damaged, and she is unable to swallow as well. They are going to put in a feeding tube. She has numerous other health issues as well. They are doing a swallow test on her too." 
My co-worker's Mom, Sandra Oyler, has a collapsed lung.  She was Baylor/Dallas yesterday for testing and will see a pulmonary specialist this next week.  And, my co-workers aunt, Mary Pomroy, fell in the middle of the night and broke her wrist and injured her leg.  She is in PRMC/South.

Prayer Request - 9/9/11 - 12:35pm

Mark Welch sent this message today regarding Dianna's Dr. appointment yesterday in Dallas: "We went to a surgeon at Baylor Hospital in Dallas yesterday. He is collaborating with a Gynecological Oncologist surgeon then they will decide on what the best plan of attack will be on the masses on Dianna's ovary. They have no way of knowing for sure if the tumors are benign or malignant until they actually remove them and study them. We hope they will do a complete hysterectomy at the same time they remove the tumors. They also will try to repair a very large surgical hernia that she has had since her surgeries following the tornado 29 years ago. We will probably know when the surgery will be within the next two weeks. We are very anxious about all of this and ask for your continued prayers. Also, Lindsay (McCarter)  had a large kidney stone blasted this morning and everything went well and she can pass the smaller fragments easily. She has been in a great deal of pain for a couple of weeks now, but we hope this procedure will take care of her problem."

Prayer Request - 9/9 - 9am

My co-worker's husband, Mike Butler, was admitted for overnight observation after suffering from chest pains yesterday afternoon.

Lesa Bulls sent this message regarding Charlie Rhoades:  "Hit a snag. Found a spot on or in his right lung. Have a CAT scan now. If it is nothing we will go ahead and put in port. If it is something the doctors will decide what to do or not to do next. He is upset. Please pray God's will and protection over Charlie. Thanks for the prayers."

Prayer Requests - 9/7 - 8:41pm

*Dianna Welch will be in Dallas tomorrow, to see a different doctor.  Hopefully they will get to the botttom of what is going on with her.
*Robert Wilson has been moved to PRMC/North - Room 312.  He's doing well and may get ot go home next Wednesday.
*Phyllis Giguere continues at Baylor/Plano.  Doing better, should go back to Rehab in Frisco in 5-6 days.  She would love to hear from you, you may call her at 469-814-5333.
*Ed Bullard went home today.
*Mike Grigsby was at services tonight!
*Lesa Bulls gave these updates: 
   ~Charlie Rhoades starts his stem cell therapy this week.
   ~Jim Davis has started hyperbaric chamber treatments.
   ~Dr. Jim Semple starts his chemo treatments tomorrow.

It was SO good to see everyone together again for Simple Suppers!  Thank you to the preparation team for the GREAT meal!
Lots of good ice cream and smiling faces after services!  Thanks to those who brought freezers!
I don't know a final total, but THANKS to all of those that donated blood!  Thank you for your gift of life!Please continue to pray for rain AND for the firemen fighting fires ALL over Texas!

Love you - MEAN IT!

Look what I caught tonight.....

Prayer Request - 9/7 - 3:31pm

Sue Munday sent this message today:  "Please add Ray Helton to the prayer list. He received chemical burns and is being transferred to Parkland. He is a member at Powderly Church of Christ. His sister, Shannon Calloway is a co-worker to Butch at the college."

Prayer Requests - 9/6 - 10:13pm

Update on Phyllis Giguere:  The cultures on her infection came back and she had already been put on the correct antibiotic. She was out of surgery at about 8:45 to 9pm, last night. She had a wound vac in her abdomen. She will be there in the hospital at least 5 to 7 days more. BUT since the wound vac can be portable, they can go back to working on her PT/OT!

Mike Grigsby is at home!  They will be performing more tests in the days to come.

Frank McHam (co-worker's Dad) had a stent procedure on Friday....was released from the hospital on Saturday...and back at work TODAY!  God is SO good!

PRAISE God for the cooler temps...but we need to continue to PRAY FOR RAIN!  There are so many people here in Lamar County and ALL over Texas that have lost their homes and many acres of hay and other crops.

Prayer Request - 9/5 - 7:56pm

A bedside procedure was performed on Phyllis Giguere this afternoon and it didn't work.  (On the infection in her abdomen.)  She's been taken down to surgery now.  (Baylor/Plano.)

Prayer Requests - 9/4 - 3:52pm

This Wednesday night is the start of:

1. FALL CLASSES - Check the choices on the handout on the Welcome Center.
2. THE RE-START OF SIMPLE SUPPERS - Supper will start at 5:15pm - $2 each.
3. ICE CREAM SOCIAL - after classes (Bring your favorite freezer of ice cream!!
4. BLOOD DRIVE - Must have your ID and have had a good meal.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:  William and Barbara Campbell and Thomas and Dianna Ridge.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Alan Boyd will have surgery on September 20th on his shoulder and elbow.  (This is similar to the surgery that was done on his foot.)  They will completely rework these and he should have 85% use!
• Alvin Buchanan will have surgery this week, here in Paris.
• Ed Bullard was readmitted to PRMC/S - Room 509.  Having problems with his blood thinners.
• Phyllis Giguere was readmitted to Baylor/Plano yesterday with an infection in the site where the Dr. made incision in her abdomen.
• Dianna Welch has 1 week left on the 2-a -day trips to the hospital for IV and oxygen therapy. BUT, follow-up tests show that infection may be in her other foot.  Prayers that other tests show otherwise.  She will be having more tests and 2nd opinion about masses in abdomen.
• Mike Grigsby is in PRMC/S - Room 312.  He is conscious and can communicate by writing.  He's still seeing double.
• Jean Gibson is recovering back at Springlake after suffering a hip socket out of place.
• Ralph Poteet passed away suddenly this morning at his home here in Paris.  He is the husband of our co-worker, Kim, at First Federal.  Bright Holland Funeral Home is in charge of services.
• Relatives of Tammy Broadway were at church this morning and asked that we prayer for her.  She is in PRMC/CCU with a staph infection.  Please pray that the Drs. have the wisdom and knowledge and that she have healing and the family has peace.
• Richard Logan asked for prayers for his daughter, Sarah Shaffer.  That she has a safe pregnancy.
• Lewis and Carole Anderson's son, Heath, is on a mission trip to Nepal for 13 days. They've had no communication since this past Thursday.  He will be home on Sept. 9th.  Please remember him in your prayers for a safe return! 
• PRAISE:  Laura Cannon's dad, David Kelly, had tests done this week on his prostate cancer.  His PSA levels were DOWN!!!!
• Jimmy Thielman states that his son, Jordan, is considering joining the Navy.  Be with him as he makes these important decisions.
• Kristie Nutt asked for prayers for her friend, Emily Jones.  She is having lots of seizures and hopes to have surgery soon.
• Remember the countries of Lybia and Syria.  For Peace.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This wonderful ministry begins THIS week!  Entree is Tator-Tot Casserole.  Still only $2.  If you weren't able to sign-up on Sunday morning, and want to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

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:  Peanut Butter and Jelly
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 and sauce peanut butter/jelly, macaroni/cheese, hot/cold cereal, cornbread mix, 1 lb pkgs of beans/rice and crackers.

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 5: Labor Day - OFFICE CLOSED

Sept 7: Simple Supper RESUMES!!!

Sept 7: Blood Drive

Sept 11: Grandparents Day

Sept 11: Blue Baby Shower for Chelsie Woodard - 1:30pm

Sept 11: Faithful Readers meet at 4pm

Sept 14: Ladies Bible Class resumes

Sept 14: Parent Meeting after church in the youth room

Sept 18: Wedding Shower for Lacy Nabors and Jesse Anderson 1:30pm

Sept 18: LIFE Groups resume

Sept 20: H.A.L.O.

Oct 1-2: Youth Group to Camp Deer Run for Fall Retreat

Nov 18-20: Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Requests - 9/3 - 9:11pm

Ed Bullard was not feeling well and is at the PRMC/S - ER tonight.

Mike Grigsby is conscious and is able to communicate by writing.

Prayer Requests - 9/3 - 3:42pm

Phyllis Giguere has been taken back to Baylor Hospital/Plano with an infection in her abdomen where they went in for the back surgery last week.

Mike Grigsby is in PRMC-S Room 312.  The hospital has received records from Tulsa.  EEG shows some abnormalities.  Will do CT, MRI and spinal tap to rule out infection in brain stem and spinal cord.  The episode on Thursday night was a grand mal seizure. Mike is not speaking, but Kathy thinks he knows she is with him.

Please continue to pray for rain and cooler temperatures!

Prayer Request - 9/2 - 6:05pm

My friend, Donna Archer posted this update about her tests:  "I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and have to start treatments immediately. So I will be starting chemo on Tuesday.  But I am so blessed because they usually don't find this until you are in renal failure. God is so good and takes such good care of his children.  Please keep praying for me."

There was a fatal one-car collision, in Paris today.  No names were known.  Please keep their families in your prayers.

Prayer Request - 9/2 - 8:45am

Wayne Kerby messaged me this morning, stating that Mike Grigsby had another episode last night.  They were in the ER until 2am.  He is in PRMC/South - ICU.

PRAISE:  Lesa Bulls' cousin, Betty Brockington, had an MRI this week.  There is NO new growth and an area which looks to be smaller.  She will continue chemo every 2 weeks and another MRI in a month. 

Mr. McHam, owns the TV repair shop, was taken to the hospital this morning with chest pains.  His daughter is a co-worker at First Federal.

Prayer Requests - 9/1 - 1:11pm

• Phyllis Giguere has moved to a rehab for 2-3 weeks.  She's been up walking around!
  Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation - 2990 Legacy - Room 120 - Frisco, TX 75034
• Cade Mahan, the 12 year old burn survivor, has started back to school.  He still has a blood clot in his thigh that is requiring blood thinners.  Many more surgeries are still planned for this young man.   He is a neighbor of Dinah Border.
• Kay Landers, the school nurse at Chisum, (friend of Linda Erwin's) has been diagnosed with breast cancer.  She will have surgery next week.

Please continue to pray for rain and cooler temperatures!

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