Prayer Request - 4/30 - 8:41pm

Jerry McFadden's Mom, Lorene Butler, is very near the end of her life (hospice said).  Prayers for a peaceful transition and for her sick body to have peace.  Prayers also for Jerry and the family.

Prayer Request Update - 4/29 - 8:18pm

UPDATE:  Barbara Dean has been admitted to PRMC/South - Room 527.

Prayer Request - 4/30 - 6:11pm

Barbara Dean is at PRMC/ER with stomach issues.

Eastern European Missions Update

Over $7,000 was contributed this morning by LACOC members for EEM!!!!  WoooHOOOO!

Elder's Communication

The Elders have made the decision that a Youth Minister will be hired for ages birth through junior high ages.  Jared will take the high school through college age group. 

Prayer Request - 4/29 - 4:30pm

Wayne Kirby just called to report on Hugh Anthony:  He is in The Heart Hospital/Plano and underwent open heart surgery.  6 by-passes and a valve replacement were needed.  After 6 1/2 hours of surgery, he is now in recovery and doing well.  He will be in ICU/Room 611.  Please pray specifically that there will be no bleeding and he will heal completely!

Prayer Request - 4/27 - 10:10am

Hugh Anthony is in PRMC/North, Room 443.  He is stabilized.  The Doctor plans to try a stint to relieve his chest pain.  If that is not sufficient, he will be transported to Dallas for open heart surgery.

Prayer Request - 4/26 - 4:15pm

Joy Barnett sent this request: "Please add James and Sue Farris from Deport to the prayer list. James is going to have open heart surgery and only has one lung. I don't have the details of when and where yet."

Prayer Requests - 4/25 - 9:44pm

5TH SUNDAY POTLUCK:  This Sunday (29th) will be our 5th Sunday Format.  Classes, worship, potluck lunch, devo and then no service on Sunday night.

• Mike Grigsby continues to be in PRMC/South with the cluster headaches.  He has been going through extensive testing today.
• Roxanne Raper will be admitted to a hospital in Dallas on Friday for further surgery on one foot and more surgery on her other. 
• Nancy Jones is recovering from her neck surgery at home and is doing better.
• Carle Usry will have a stress test and echo-cardiogram tomorrow.
• One of my friends, Carolyn Lockett's daughter-in-law (Kenya Edwards) has had cancer for a while now and has had her 2nd round of chemo for a month.  Today the doctor told her she has 3 blood clots and new lesions throughout her body.  She has two children, 9 and 11 years old.  Please keep their family on your heart.
• Paul McClain's co-worker of over 28 years, Allen Samuels, has recently been diagnosed with cancer. 
• Derald Bulls' friend, Mike Brock, suffered a severe stroke on Sunday and was flown to Medical Center of Plano, where he remains in the Critical Care Unit.  (Mike had been the choir director at Greenville High School and served in an interim position here at PJC.)  His family has seen some signs of him improving, but the doctors cannot confirm this progress.

Prayer Requests - 4/24 - 7:54pm

• Mike Grigsby has been admitted to PRMC/South - Room 502.
• Anna Bolton's nephew, Jeffrey Reed, passed away.
• Sherry Welch has an injury to her shoulder.  She had an MRI this past week and no surgery is needed as of yet.
• Linda Salas, Diane McFadden's cousin, is having health issues.  Also, her mother-in-law Lorene Butler's health is about the same.
• Brenda Coplin (works at Paris Family Practice) has leukemia.

Prayer Requests - 4/23 - 10:15pm

Jill (Usry) Ingram sent this message tonight:  "Robbie Rinky and her 13 year old daughter's house burned down today and they lost everything.  She is a single mother.  Everyone is ok.  It was an electrical fire.  Also, Lorin Walker, his dad passed away a week ago.  He just lost his mom last year.  All of his family lives out of town and he is single, no immediate family."

Weekly Update - 4/22 - 9:31pm

I loved Patrick's lesson this morning on the "Final Instructions" from Jesus as he was about to ascend into heaven.  In Luke 24:36 Jesus stands among them and says "Peace be with you"....or as the Preacherman said "PEACE Y'ALL".

• Butch Mills is in PRMC/South - Room 627.  He was admitted on Friday with breathing problems.
• Bethany Holland is still in some pain, after a procedure last week to have her baby turned from the breech position.  Please pray that this little boy will stay turned this way!
• Roxanne Raper will have surgery on her other foot and will be having the screws removed from the heel, from the initial surgery, next Friday (4/27) in Dallas. 
• Nancy Jones is now at home recovering, and doing well, from surgery. 
• Jillian Usry asked for prayers for herself for strength as she deals with her health and for her search to follow God.  She's will start a bible study with Mike Grigsby this week.
• Cheryl Bullard is having health issues.
• Pauline Burton, the mother of Jennie Rushin who passed away recently, is in need of our prayers and encouragement. She is taking care of the 3 children, while Ricky is working. (If you'd like to have her address to send cards, please e-mail me.)
• Brenda Coplin has cancer and is near the end of her life. (Her husbands is Ricky)
• Aubrey McNutt (JoAnn Wood's brother-in-law), has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. He also has two spots on his lungs now so no telling what their fixing to go through!!
• Diane Friar, is in PRMC/South Room 529.

CONGRATULATIONS to Richard Logan. He is the proud grandfather of a new granddaughter, Ella.  She was born last week in England. 
CONGRATULATIONS to Hamilton and Jessica Doty.  They are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Friday. Hannah Kate weighed in at 8 pounds and is 21 3/4 inches long! VERY proud grandparents are Gerald and Mary Doty.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jenna and Clinton Farrell. They are the parents of a baby son born April 11th. Luke Wyatt weighed in at 2 pounds and is 14 1/2 inches long. Allen and Nikki Beeler are the VERY proud grandparents. (He is doing very well!
CONGRATULATIONS to Herschel and Lee McClain on 50 years of marriage!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Trevor Pringle as he will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Harding University on May 5th.

New Directory Photo Sign-up: Please click on this link to go directly to the Lifetouch website. You can set up your family appointment in about 2 minutes! You pick the day and the time and then they give you very clear instructions to follow. Very simple!
Each family will receive a free directory and a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any extra photographs. We will also have "Pantry Bags" available if you choose to donate to our benevolence pantry. Those bags have an extra $5 gift certificate printed on them. No purchase or donation is required for your family to be in the directory.It is VERY important that your information is updated.  Please make sure that you make contact with one of the volunteers sitting in the foyer on Wednesday or Sunday. 

MISSION TRIPS: We have 3 of our young ladies who will be going on mission trips this summer... McKenna Jones will be going to Africa in May for 3 weeks, Paige Shaw (Danny and Mindy Bulls' daughter) will be going to Japan and Bailey Cannon will be going to Zambia in July for 2 1/2 weeks.

BLOOD DRIVE: THIS Wednesday, April 25th from 4-8pm in the Outreach Building.

SPRING FLING: Saturday April 28th at the Woodall Ranch. Sign-up at the Welcome Center to help with food. Kool-Aid and hotdogs will be provided.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches. These wonderful meals are still only $2. If you didn't sign up, this morning, and would like to join us for food and fellowship, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

BENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Now accepting summer clothing only. Please make sure your donations are clean, folded and/or placed on hangers.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned Meat

KEEP THE DATE:
April 25: Blood Drive - 4-8pm
April 28: Spring Fling at Woodall Ranch
Apr 29: Eastern European Missions Special Contribution
May 6:  Family LIFE Groups
May 8-12 and 16-19: Lifetouch Directory Pictures
May 11-13: Junior High Retreat
May 18: Senior Trip
May 20: Senior Sunday
May 23: Shepherd Clusters
June 10: Faithful Readers
June 18-21: CDR Day Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Requests - 4/20 - 5:40pm

Nelda Skinner posted that the Dr. got Bethany's baby turned and hopefully he will stay that way!  "Was very painful but didn't last long."

Roxanne Raper will have surgery on her other foot and having the screws removed from the heel, from the initial surgery, next Friday (4/27) in Dallas.  Should be LOTS better in 6 weeks!

Shannon Boyd texted that "Doug Wehrman is off the BiPAP.  He is waiting to go for a cardiac cath procedure, but he is doing better than yesterday."

Prayer Request - 4/19 - 9:21pm

Shannon Boyd sent this message:  "Doug Wehrman, one of the founders of the Physical Therapy Clinic of Paris and heavily involved in the community is in PRMC/North-ICU on a BiPAP."

Prayer Requests - 4/19 - 9pm

Dinah Border posted these prayer requests and answered prayers:  

• Nancy Jones.... "Surgery went fine. She will deal with some pain for a while but is on the road to recovery. Thanks for prayers".   Continued prayers for excellent recovery and LOW pain level.
• Cheryl Bullard...was admitted to Paris hospital yesterday for very high blood pressure. Overnight meds lowered BP to normal levels. She is resting at home. Stress test is scheduled for 7am Monday. Prayers for stable BP & good stress test, please.
• My daughters, Le Andra Border Maughon & Shamane Border Whitaker departed DFW going to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for a family wedding. Prayers for safe travels for everyone!
• Also, a cousin-in-law made an unnamed prayer request. God knows whatever is going on, but I can pray without details.

Prayer Requests - 4/18 - 9:55pm

• Cheryl Bullard was admitted to the hospital tonight. 
• Nancy Jones will be having surgery in Plano on Thursday morning (4/19) and then will be in a neck brace for a while.
• Pauline Burton the mother of Jenny Rushin, who passed away recently, is in need of our prayers and encouragement.  She is taking care of the 3 children, while Ricky is working.  (If you'd like to have her address to send cards, please e-mail me.)
• Brenda Coplin has cancer and is near the end of her life.  (Her husband is Ricky)
• JoAnn Wood's brother-in-law, Aubrey McNutt, has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.
• Diane Friar, is in PRMC/South-Room 529.

Prayer Requests - 4/18 - 10:20am

• Sandra Graves (goes to Blossom Church of Christ) is in Presbyterian Hospital/Dallas.  Is having testing and possible surgery this week.
• Jim Young (goes to Blossom also) was working at their church building yesterday and collapsed.  Was taken to PRMC/South.
• Also the Blossom CoC sends money each month to a widow in Belize.  One of her daughters died of cancer and now her youngest son was kidnapped on March 22 and has not been heard from since.  Please pray for Ellie and her family.

Prayer Request - 4/18 - 7:36am

Please pray for Bethany (Skinner) Holland.  Her baby is breech and Friday she will be going to the hospital to have an ECV which is external cephalic version. The doctor is going to try and turn him externally. This is said to be a safe procedure but painful one. Please pray that it is successful and that she won't have any problems. Thanks in advance.

Prayer Request - 4/18 - 7:29am

A friend of mine from Cooper, Geraldine Jarrell, is in PRMC/S - Room 320.  Her electrolytes dropped and this was causing dizziness, blackouts, memory trouble, etc. The doctor said she might only stay a couple of days

Prayer Requests - 4/16 - 11:42am

• Carole Anderson asked for prayers for their son and daughter-in-law, Heath & Karen, as they fly to California for a ministers conference.
• Mike Crews continues to have severe pain in his knee and needs more surgery.  (Bone on bone.)  Please pray for him to be able to endure the pain.
• Janet Christ asked that we pray for their friends in Woodward, OK that suffered loss in the tornado last week.
• Kristie Nutt's friend, Carol Ward, is having heart problems.
• The Bulls' friend, Charlie Rhodes, had a stem cell treatment, and is recovering well.
• Derald & Lesa Bulls also asked for prayers that DJ and Meagan's house sells soon after it's listed as they are preparing to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia.  DJ has accepted a choral conducting position at Greater Atlanta Christian Schools.
• Greg Wilson's Mom, Martha Wilson, is having health issues.
• Bill Dalton passed away on Saturday.  Visitation will be 6-7pm tonight at Bright Holland Funeral Home and his funeral service will also be there at 10am Tuesday morning.

Weekly Update - 4/15 - 3:45pm

June Robinson, Peggy Robinson's mother-in-law, passed away on Thursday. Her services will be Monday at 10am at Grayson Bible Baptist Church (Sherman) and burial will be at 2pm at Mt. Vernon Cemetery (Maxey community).

Lorene Butler, Jerry McFadden's Mom, is still very ill.

New Directory Photo Sign-up: Please click on this link to go directly to the Lifetouch website. You can set up your family appointment in about 2 minutes! You pick the day and the time and then they give you very clear instructions to follow. Very simple!
Each family will receive a free directory and a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any extra photographs. We will also have "Pantry Bags" available if you choose to donate to our benevolence pantry. Those bags have an extra $5 gift certificate printed on them. No purchase or donation is required for your family to be in the directory.

Herschell and Mary Lee McClain's 50th Anniversary Celebration will be next Saturday, April 21st from 2-4 pm in the Outreach Building.  Cards or memory pages in lieu of gifts please.

MISSION TRIPS: We have 3 of our young ladies who will be going on mission trips this summer... McKenna Jones will be going to Africa in May for 3 weeks, Paige Shaw (Danny and Mindy Bulls' daughter) will be going to Japan and Bailey Cannon will be going to Zambia in July for 2 1/2 weeks.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Salisbury Steak.

BLOOD DRIVE:  Wednesday, April 25th from 4-8pm in the Outreach Building.

SPRING FLING:  Saturday April 28th at the Woodall Ranch.  Sign-up at the Welcome Center to help with food.  Kool-Aid and hotdogs will be provided.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Chicken and Dressing. These wonderful meals are still only $2. If you didn't sign up, this morning, and would like to join us for food and fellowship, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

BENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Now accepting summer clothing only. Please make sure your donations are clean, folded and/or placed on hangers.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Crackers and cornbread

KEEP THE DATE:
Apr 20-22: High School Retreat
April 21:  50th Anniversary Celebration for the McClain's
April 25:  Blood Drive - 4-8pm
April 28:  Spring Fling at Woodall Ranch
Apr 29: Eastern European Missions Special Contribution
May 8-12 and 17-19: Lifetouch Directory Pictures
May 11-13: Junior High Retreat
May 18: Senior Trip
May 20: Senior Sunday
May 23: Shepherd Clusters
June 10:  Faithful Readers
June 18-21: CDR Day Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 4/15 - 3:23pm

Renee Crews sent this message:  "Need prayers please for my co-worker Myca Whitten...she has been going to the doctor regarding health issues with her thyroid.  She has a tumor on her thyroid and was confirmed on Friday...she is going to another doctor May 18th to do biopsy and to determine how this is going to be treated.  Please please keep her in prayer."

Prayer Request - 4/13 - 11:05pm

June Robinson, Peggy Robinson's mother-in-law, passed away on Thursday.  Her services will be Monday at 10am at Grayson Bible Baptist Church (Sherman) and burial will be at 2pm at Mt. Vernon Cemetary (Maxey community).

Prayer Request - 4/11 - 3:22pm

Tonja Basinger Murray, daughter of Floyd Embry and sister of Yulon Basinger and Greg Basinger, passed away last Wednesday, April 4th.  Her funeral service was held last Saturday  in Goldthwaite.

Prayer Requests - 4/9 - 9:05pm

My friend, Susan McCracken, arrived at her office (in Plano) this morning, walked in the front door and started having a "tingling" feeling all over and chest pains.  She asked the security guard to call 911 and took a baby aspirin.  They've run tests all day and going to do a nuclear stress test in the morning. 
God was really watching out for her...got her off of the road and where she needed to be!

My great-nephew, Talon, is in Kindergarten.  A little boy in his class was killed this weekend, in a car accident.  My sweet Talon is really upset about his friend.  Please keep him and his classmates in your prayers.

Prayer Request - 4/9 - 6pm

Hans Warffemius, grandfather of Glenn Lee, passed away April 4th, in Washington, D.C.  The Lee's will be traveling to D.C. this week for the funeral.  Please pray for the family and safe travel for everyone.

Weekly Update - 4/8 - 10:29pm

Thank you Patrick for the very inspiring lesson this morning "The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes"!  The text was taken from Matthew 28:1-10.

Jacob Rodgers was baptized this morning!  He is the son of James Ray Rodgers and Julie Rodgers.  Jacob we are so happy for you and your decision to be baptized.  You have many new brothers and sisters that will be there for you at any time. 

The only prayer request that I received this morning was for Lorene Butler.  She is Jerry McFadden's mother.  They were taking her to the ER for another possible blood clot.

New Directory Photo Sign-up: Please click on this link to go directly to the Lifetouch website. You can set up your family appointment in about 2 minutes! You pick the day and the time and then they give you very clear instructions to follow. Very simple!
Each family will receive a free directory and a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any extra photographs.  We will also have "Pantry Bags" available if you choose to donate to our benevolence pantry.  Those bags have an extra $5 gift certificate printed on them.  No purchase or donation is required for your family to be in the directory.
MISSION TRIPS: We have 3 of our young ladies who will be going on mission trips this summer... McKenna Jones will be going to Africa in May for 3 weeks, Paige Shaw (Danny and Mindy Bulls' daughter) will be going to Japan and Bailey Cannon will be going to Zambia in July for 2 1/2 weeks.
SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Salisbury Steak. These wonderful meals are still only $2. If you didn't sign up, this morning, and would like to join us for food and fellowship, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

BENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Now accepting summer clothing only. Please make sure your donations are clean, folded and/or placed on hangers.

PANTRY NEEDS:  1 pound packages of rice/beans

KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 11:  LTC Celebration @ 6:30pm

Apr 14:  Elysha Wilson & Jared Mark Stevens wedding

Apr 15:  Life Groups

Apr 15:  Youth Group - "Ultimate Sunday" - meet in church yard 3-5pm

Apr 20-22: High School Retreat
Apr 25: Blood Drive - 4-8pm
Apr 29: Eastern European Missions Special Contribution
May 8-12 and 17-19: Lifetouch Directory Pictures
May 11-13: Junior High Retreat
May 18: Senior Trip
May 20: Senior Sunday
May 23: Shepherd Clusters
June 18-21: CDR Day Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

HAVE YOU????

Have you invited someone to come to church with you tomorrow morning? 
Call them now.
It could be all they are waiting for.
Just that phone call from you.

Prayer Request - 4/7 - 5:42pm

Lucy Staley has one brother, Bill Williams, in Sulphur Springs who has been CareFlighted to Plano with 99% blockage in an artery for bypass surgery. It is cosmplicated by diabetes and respiratory issues. Bill and wife Janey are members of the church.

Prayer Requests - 4/4 - 8:56pm

• Caleb Keele has been really sick this week.  He's had tests run and even ended up in the ER last night.  Leslie seemed to think he was a little better today.
• Marley Walters will have a CT scan tomorrow and then surgery next week.
• Phillip Nabors (Johnny's brother) is having problems with his lungs. He will have a CT scan on April 19. 

There will be a SURPRISE 90th birthday party for Charlene Holmes on April 20th at Springlake Assisted living, from 2-4pm.

Prayer Request - 4/2 - 7:32pm

Pamela Denton, cousin of Paul Gene & Marcus Roden, passed away today.  Click on this link for information on her services.

Lesa Bulls sent this message today:  "Please pray for Mary Felty.  She's in ICU with a collapsed lung and very low blood pressure.  She is Tommy Felty's Mom."

Weekly Update - 4/1 - 10:07pm

Next Sunday is Easter.  Don't forget to invite someone to church with you.  What a wonderful opportunity to ask a co-worker, neighbor or a relative!

I can't imagine being in the Ukraine just yesterday and in Paris, Texas this morning!  Thank you Richard & Denise Baggett for coming and talking to us about the "Million Dollar Sunday for Eastern European Missions" that is coming up on April 29th.  The pictures of those precious little children with their new bibles just melted my heart! 
So....be prepared!  Sunday, April 29th, and bring extra to donate for the special offering for bibles!!

• Paul McClain had surgery this past Thursday on his bicep and he was already at church this morning.
• Allen Jumper was at church this morning for the first time in quite a while!  So good to see him!  But, we need to remember Miss Florice.  She is not doing well at all.
• Danielle Weatherford is in a hospital in Dallas in serious condition!
• We said a sad goodbye to our sweet Phyllis Giguere today.  She's moving to Sulphur Springs. 
• Ethan Hall (grandson of Paul Gene & Anita Roden) asked for prayers for family members, Pam & Jessie Denton. 
• Mark Arnold (Lora's Dad) has broken his collar bone.
• Jeannie Lamb's doctor has found a spot on her lung.  She's to meet with specialists this week.
• Melvin & Becky Webb's son Mark needs continued encouragement.  You may send those cards to him at: 125 Brown Avenue - Paris, TX 75460.
• Please remember our Kiddie Kollege teachers this week.  One of their little students Mom, Jenny Rushin, passed away this week, after giving birth to a new baby.
• Scott and Candy Ellis asked for prayers for Scott as he lost his job,
• Mike Kennedy's niece, Stephanie, has just been diagnosed with Lupus.

New Directory Photo Signup:  Please click on this link to go directly to the Lifetouch website.  You can set up your family appointment in about 2 minutes!  You pick the day and the time and then they give you very clear instructions to follow.  Very simple!


Praying for students in Lamar County: There is a group of individuals, here in Lamar County, that are concerned for the teenagers. They have gotten together and are praying for the students. No contact is required. Just prayers.  If you didn't pick yours up this morning, check with the church office. (I picked up my student card this morning....and there's even a picture of him!)
MISSION TRIPS: We have 3 of our young ladies who will be going on mission trips this summer... McKenna Jones will be going to Africa in May for 3 weeks, Paige Shaw (Danny and Mindy Bulls' daughter) will be going to Japan and Bailey Cannon will be going to Zambia in July for 2 1/2 weeks.

SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks' entree is Fried Chicken. These wonderful meals are still only $2. If you didn't sign up, this morning, and would like to join us for food and fellowship, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

BENEVOLENCE CLOTHES CLOSET: Now accepting summer clothing only. Please make sure your donations are clean, folded and/or placed on hangers.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned vegetables

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? 
LTC IS THIS WEEKEND!!!

Journey of Faith - April 6-7:

Last Meeting will be April 4th, right after church. Should only last 5-10 minutes in Room 6.
Food Sign-up: Please sign up at the Welcome Center or bulletin board if you can help with food for LTC.
KEEP THE DATE:
Apr 6-7: LTC
Apr 8: Faithful Readers
Apr 20-22: High School Retreat
Apr 25: Blood Drive
Apr 29: Eastern European Missions Special Contribution
May 8-12 and 17-19: Lifetouch Directory Pictures
May 11-13: Junior High Retreat
May 18: Senior Trip
May 20: Senior Sunday
May 23: Shepherd Clusters
June 18-21: CDR Day Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!