Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Prayer Request - 7/31 - 9:37pm

Dianna Welch has been sick for the last 2 weeks with this "stuff" that has been going around.  And Ryan Welch is suffering from kidney stones.  He will have lithotrypsy on Wednesday afternoon in Fort Worth.  Pray that the procedure will go well and pain will be eased.

Prayer Requests - 7/31 - 2:55pm

Keely Kennedy asked for prayers for her friend Kelsey Goodwin.  She is having many personal problems.
Marolyn Woodall's friend, Ima Jean Reynolds, has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
Faith Williams update:  "Dr said that we have a successful transplant and if things keep improving, she should be released to the outpatient apartment within the week."
Jeff Taber (my co-worker's husband) will have another major surgery on Thursday morning.  This will require 4-6 hours of surgery to re-visit the surgery site from last year, to repair facial nerve damage.

Prayer Requests - 7/31 - 10:30am

Misty Gage sent this message this morning:  "Mom (Lillian Taylor) is have a scope this morning and hopefully Dr. can cauterize the ulcer to stop the bleeding.  Mom is still in the Clarksville hospital.  Also, Dad (Pete Taylor) is having a heart cath in the morning (Wednesday) in Paris.  Please pray for my parents."

Dot Campbell's son, Jack, had his surgery and is doing well.  He is talking with them.  Dot will be home in a few days.  She said to thank everyone for their prayers.

Prayer Request - 7/31 - 7:32am

Rachel Spencer sent this message during the night, regarding Katie Bonner's twins"The babies are here and doing good so far.  Praise God!  They will be flown to Medical City/Dallas soon.  I don't know weights or anything yet.  Thanks for continued prayers."

Monday, July 30, 2012

PRAISE - 7/30 - 10:35pm

Kim Miller, baby Aubrie Jade Miller's grandmother, sent this message tonight:  "Will you please thank your church family for the continued prayers for Aubrie Jade...She will be coming HOME August 16...what a blessing she is and what a wonderful Miracle that God blessed us with!"

Prayer Requests - 7/30 - 9:25pm

Rachel Spencer just sent this message:  "My friend, Katie Bonner, is in labor at 30 weeks with twin boys.  She is at PRMC/North.  Please pray!  They are planning to CareFlight the boys to Dallas as soon as they are born."

Prayer Request - 7/30 - 8:04pm

Carol Nelson (retired teacher from Roxton and fighting cancer) daughter posted this message today:  "Mom has finally been moved over to PRMC/North-Room 505. She will stay there for a 3-4 weeks for IV antibiotics. She is still hurting pretty bad, but hopefully the antibiotics will help clear up the infection and ease the pain SOON. Thanks for all the prayers, texts, and messages. It's good to have so many friends that care so much!"

Prayer Request - 7/30 - 7:07pm

Linda Erwin sent this prayer request for her little friend, Gus Nathan Fry"He was born July 17th and weighed 9 lbs. He is the son of Micah and Jennifer Fry, grandson of Michael and Pam Fry. He spent several days in Presbyterian/Dallas/NICU because he was having seizures. He was released yesterday to go home but today was taken to Medical City Children's Hospital. This is what his Mom, Jennifer posted," So this is my understanding of where we are...Gus has a small clot in the subarachnoid layer of his right occipital lobe and a small stroke that occurred sometime soon after birth or during. This is causing irritation in his brain which is causing him to have seizures. It should clear up on its own, but until it does he needs to be on seizure meds to control them. We haven't got the right dosages/meds yet to get them under control. So we are working on that. The doctors don't think his condition is worsening, it's just not under control yet and isn't getting better as quickly as they thought. We are at Medical City and will be here a few days. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers and keep them coming!!"

Prayer Requests - 7/30 - 7:01pm


Carole Anderson sent these prayer requests today:
  • Juanita Boren - precious but very frail little 88 year old lady who has a tumor on her right jaw. Will have surgery Aug 2 followed by radiation. Really scared and lives alone - no children to care for her.
  • Betty Boren - recently had full knee replacement. Healing and doing well but fell and hurt her hip. It wasn't broken but badly bruised. Having a lot of pain at this time. Betty is diabetic and having trouble with sugars due to the pain.
  • Laura Layton - Had steel plate removed from back. Lots of adhesions and a very long, painful surgery. Rods put back in her back, healing but in a lot of pain. Also she is diabetic and sugar level over 365 and out of control. Stress of surgery & pain causing some of elevation.
  • Marvin Wroten - was riding his bicycle last Tuesday morning when a dog ran out and grabbed his back tire. Flipped Marvin and he landed on his head on pavement, knocking him out. Full concussion, left side of body "scraped & skinned bad" and after leaving ER, found out at home that his left collar bone is broken in half. The doctors said his helmet saved his life.
  • Also, prayers for our Youth Group mission team in Dallas as they work at the homeless shelter this week.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Weekly Update - 7/29 - 2:21pm

Thank you Patrick for the message this morning from John 20:19-23.

The Youth Group leaves this afternoon for their mission trip to downtown Dallas to minister to the homeless. They will be back on Friday. Pray for their safety and success.

Pam Cattabiani went forward this morning stating "I have joy in my heart for the blessings in my life and in my church family".

Joy Barnett also went forward stating that she is excited for the Youth Group and their mission trip and that "we need to OWN this mission called Paris."

Jaretta Lindsey asked for prayers for herself. "I'm starting college at Texas A&M/Commerce in the fall, for my bachelor's degree.  I have to find a dependable car to commute in.  Also my home life is stressful.  Also, I just started a new job.  I need strength.  I'm trying to become more faithful to our Lord.  I just really need prayer."



  •  Lillian Taylor remains in ETMC/Clarksville.

  •  Carl Melton was taken to PRMC this morning.  No other details are known at this time.

  •  Allen Jumper remains in PRMC/South.

  • Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, is in PRMC/South. Doctors think she is having TIA's. Please pray for Anna as her health is an issue also.

  •  Our sympathy is extended to Sandra Taylor's sister, Winnie Bishop, and her family as they mourn the loss of Winnie's husband this week.

  •  Dot Campbell's son, John, is very ill.  Friends are coming this afternoon to get Dot and take her to Mississippi to visit with him.

  • Anita Roden asked that we pray for Becky Edwards-Skinner.  She had previously had cancer in her lungs and now she has cancer in her bones.  (Her dad owned Famous Shoe Store back in the "old days".)

  •  Renee Crews asked for prayers for her and for her 2 daughters, Laci and Joni.  They were released from their jobs this week and need prayers for new jobs.

  • Please pray for my niece, Heather Gregory and her family. Her dad, Wesley Winstead, he is in Baylor/Dallas.  He's had many health problems recently. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

  • Glen Barnett asked that his co-worker Richard Terrell be added to the prayer list. He has a tumor on a kidney and is going for surgery. The Doctors say there's a 90% chance of being cancer.

  • Hugh Anthony is still doing well.

  • Faith Williams is having some complications regarding the stem cell transplant last week and remains in Baylor/Dallas-ICU.  Faith's sister-in-law posted this today:  "Faith slept better last night, her blood counts are continuing to take baby steps in the right direction, her lungs sound better and the culture was negative of infection in her lungs!"

  • John Buchanan asked for prayers for his co-worker, Kay Hayes and her son and his family.

  • Tony Nolan is in very serious condition. He has had a triple by-pass. (Son of Gary and Marilyn Nolan.)

  • Kevin Wood asked that we remember his friend, Benny Rhoades. He is battling cancer.

  • Jill Faires asked that we pray for a former Kiddie Kollege student. Five year old Jesse Troy Jr. has had a tumor removed. Please pray for his health to be restored.

  • Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Diane McFadden's Mom) is continuing to have health issues.

  • Mike Marsters has a friend that would like prayers for his job security.

  • Pantry Needs: Boxed Mac and Cheese
    Other items that are routinely stocked in the benevolence food pantry and that are needed:
    Canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham, Spam, Vienna sausage
    Canned vegetables and fruit
    Spaghetti and sauce
    Peanut butter and jelly
    Macaroni and Cheese
    1 pound packages of beans or rice
    Hot and Cold cereals
    Crackers
    Cornbread mix
    Toiletries

    Clothes Closet: We are in need of children's clothing for Fall. NO MORE ADULT SUMMER CLOTHING PLEASE.

    It's that time of year again! Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of new back-packs or monetary donations for the purchase of the bags. Charlotte works at Justiss Elementary. You may deliver those to her in the church nursery.
    5th Sunday Organizational Group: Sherrie Boyd would like to get a group together that would be in charge of setting up, serving and cleaning up after our 5th Sunday potluck lunches. There are only 4 potlucks each year. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you are able to help.

    Ladies Day in Greenville
    : Plans are in the making to attend the second annual Autumn Celebration of the Timeless Woman at Johnson Street Church of Christ on Saturday, September 15th. Registration is at 9:30 and lunch will be served the program. Author and speaker, Cassandra Miller will present "God Pass Me By". (Joanne Wood will be teaching a ladies class this fall based on Cassandra's book.) There is a sign up sheet posted on the ladies bulletin board.
    Simple Supper: This weeks' entree is a Chicken Strips. Please donate at least $2 per person. If you did not get the chance to sign up Sunday morning and would like to join us for supper, please call the church office.
    Keep The Date:
    July 30-Aug 3: Youth Mission/Trip
    July 31: Terrific Tuesday
    Aug 1: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Steve Hemphill - Part 2
    Aug 5: Youth Group - Dinner & Devo 6-9pm
    Aug 6: Youth Group - Summer Youth Series in Terrell
    Aug 7: Final Terrific Tuesday for the SummerAug 8: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Derald Bulls
    Aug 12: Faithful Readers
    Aug 13: Summer Youth Series in Dangerfield
    Aug 15: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Paul Castleman/Idabel, OK
    Aug 17/18: Youth Group - DNOW with Andrew Whitehouse
    Aug 19: Youth Group Dinner & Devo 6-9pm
    Aug 22: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Tim Gibbs/Daingerfield, TX
    Aug 22: Blood Drive
    Aug 29: Wednesday Summer Series speaker John Cannon - Texarkana, TX
    Sept 15: Ladies Day/Greenville, TX
    Love you - MEAN IT!

    Friday, July 27, 2012

    Prayers for Faith - 7/27 - 9:50pm

    This was posted earlier tonight regarding about Faith Williams ... "Faith has had a rough 24+ hours.  Two chaplains came to see her today...to offer peace at a difficult time...it was evident when they left they had received more than they came with! Donnie (her husband) shared with them several incidents where God has worked miracles in so many lives! The younger Chaplain was quite taken aback, the older was enjoying himself!
    God isn't through...if there is anything that you feel God wants you to take care of, or do, please do! Let each of us be vessels of service to God. And when we come to Him in prayer, praise and thanksgiving for Faith He sees children that love Him and bring glory to His name."

    Prayer Request - 7/26 - 3:07pm

    Lillian Taylor is being taken to ETMC/Clarksville by ambulance right now.  Her blood level is low again, per her home health nurse.  Please pray specifically that her levels will rise!

    Wednesday, July 25, 2012

    Prayer Requests - 7/25 - 9:18pm

    Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, is in PRMC/South.  Doctors think she is having TIA's.  Please pray for Anna as her health is an issue also.
    Please pray for my niece, Heather Gregory and her family.  Her dad, Wesley Winstead, was CareFlighted from Sulphur Springs to Baylor tonight.  Doctors think possibly a stroke. He's had many health problems recently.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

    Tuesday, July 24, 2012

    Prayer Request - 7/24 - 9:59pm

    One of the Kiddie Kollege teachers, Catana Yarnell posted this message tonight:  "Total frustration: Due to the changes in the Medicaid program for children, the assistance with travel expense to get children to and from the doctors they need out of town has changed...DUE to those changes we can no longer carry Rhylee to Tyler for his speech or any OT services.....We can not get sensory therapy in Paris, Texas.... We do not even have a doctor here that will diagnose a child with autism. or aspergres... These all have to take place out of Lamar county.... Please keep us in your prayers BECAUSE we are right back at square one....."

    Monday, July 23, 2012

    Youth Group Mission Trip Request

     
    Michelle Anderson sent this message:  "I have a last minute request for the youth group mission trip next week (we leave Sunday afternoon). I came up with an idea for my creation lesson that will require lots of flash lights (with batteries). They can be super cheap, disposable is fine...as long as they work. We will leave them with the kids at the homeless shelter after we finish the lessons. If anybody can donate to this need, please bring them to me (Michelle) at church Wednesday night or Sunday morning. Please pass the word to your friends. We don't know how many kids we will see, so we need to plan for alot just in case."

    Prayer Request - 7/23 - 6pm

    Glen Barnett asked that his co-worker Richard Terrell be added to the prayer list. He has a tumor on a kidney and is going for surgery.  The Doctors say there's a 90% chance of being cancer.

    Sunday, July 22, 2012

    Weekly Update - 7/22 - 6:39pm

    Thank you Jared for the message of "Open My Eyes", from Luke 10: 25-37. He reminded us that we need to open our eyes to people who aren't just like us. 
    April McClour's friend, baby Delilah Skye's family is experiencing major financial problems. If you would like to help with a monetary gift, please talk with one of the elders.

    Happy 92nd Birthday to Ozella Lilly.
    Happy 91st Birthday to Doris Wooldridge.

    PRAISE: Bailey Cannon has returned from her 2 week medical mission trip to Zambia!
    • Allen Jumper is in PRMC-South/ICU.
    • Lillian Taylor is home from the hospital, but will still be having more tests.
    • Anna Zant is continuing to have health issues, as is her Mom, Christine Mashburn.
    • Hugh Anthony is still doing well.
    • Mark Thompson (JoAnn Parkman's son) found out this week that the brain tumor is benign and operable!
    • Faith Williams is doing well after her stem cell transplant this past Thursday.
    • Kara Garner will have an interview this week for a teaching position at one of the local schools.
    • John Buchanan asked for prayers for his co-worker, Kay Hayes and her son and his family.
    • Please continue to remember everyone that has been touched by the massacre in Colorado.
    • Tony Nolan is in very serious condition.  He has had a triple by-pass.  (Son of Gary and Marilyn Nolan.)
    • Kevin Wood asked that we remember his friend, Benny Rhoades.  He is battling cancer.
    • Jill Faires asked that we pray for a former Kiddie Kollege student. Five year old Jesse Troy Jr. has had a tumor removed. Please pray for his health to be restored.
    • Lisa Denman's cousin, Julie Matthews' ovarian cancer has returned. Pray for her spirits and her healing.
    • Mark Shetler has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Shetler's are one of the homeschool families.
    • Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Diane McFadden's Mom) is continuing to have health issues.
    • Mike Marsters has a friend that would like prayers for his job security.
    Ladies Day in Greenville: Plans are in the making to attend the second annual Autumn Celebration of the Timeless Woman at Johnson Street Church of Christ on Saturday, September 15th.   Registration is at 9:30 and lunch will be served the program. Author and speaker, Cassandra Miller will present "God Pass Me By". (Joanne Wood will be teaching a ladies class this fall based on Cassandra's book.) There is a sign up sheet posted on the ladies bulletin board.
    Simple Supper: This weeks' entree is a Salad Supper. Please donate at least $2 per person. If you did not get the chance to sign up Sunday morning and would like to join us for supper, please call the church office.
    Pantry Needs: Vegetables
    Other items that are routinely stocked in the benevolence food pantry are:
    Canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham, Spam, Vienna sausage
    Canned vegetables and fruit
    Spaghetti and sauce
    Peanut butter and jelly
    Macaroni and Cheese
    1 pound packages of beans or rice
    Hot and Cold cereals
    Crackers
    Cornbread mix
    Toiletries
    It's that time of year again! Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of new back-packs or monetary donations for the purchase of the bags. Charlotte works at Justiss Elementary.
    Keep The Date:
    July 24: Terrific Tuesday
    July 25: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Steve Hemphill - Part 1
    July 27: Rough Rider Ballgame
    July 29: 5th Sunday Pot Luck
    Aug 1: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Steve Hemphill - Part 2
    July 30-Aug 3: Youth Mission/Trip
    Aug 8: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Derald Bulls
    Aug 12: Faithful Readers
    Aug 15: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Paul Castleman/Idabel, OK
    Aug 22: Wednesday Summer Series speaker Tim Gibbs/Daingerfield, TX
    Aug 22: Blood Drive
    Aug 29: Wednesday Summer Series speaker John Cannon - Texarkana, TX
    Sept 15: Ladies Day/Greenville, TX
    Love you - MEAN IT!

    Sympathy

    Our sympathy is extended to the Semple family today, as they mourn the loss of Dr. James H. Semple.  Arrangements are pending at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.

    Thursday, July 19, 2012

    PRAISE HIM!


    I have 3 wonderful stories of PRAISE and THANKSGIVING tonight!  I couldn't wait to share them with everyone!!!!
    • Faith Williams' husband Donnie wrote this message tonight:  "As most of you know, today was a HUGE day for Faith. She successfully was infused with stem cells from a 23 year old young lady from Canada. God bless this unselfish lady. This lady should have other things on her mind other than helping someone she doesn't even know in another country, but God works in mysterious ways.She still has at least 4 weeks to go, and her kids miss her badly. But I tell ya, it will be worth it all when I bring Faith over the threshold of Paris. She misses all the things that make life normal and those things involve you who are reading this. You made her life blossom and she still wants to bring those smiles to everyones face and tell you she misses you. Life is good but it's golden when you stare death in the face. Boooo death!"
    • April McClour wrote this message:  "Thank you everyone for your prayers for Delilah Skye.  Her blood tests came back negative which means the antibiotics are working!  Thank God for pulling her through another critical situation.  Keep praying for her and thanks so much to all!!"
    • Amy Owens sent this message about her uncle Aubrey McNutt:  "I wanted to update everyone on my Uncle Aubrey.  The chemo is working!! Please keep lifting him up, we appreciate all the prayers!"

    Reminder

    JUST A REMINDER.....Sunday, July 29th, will be our 5th Sunday Potluck after morning worship service.  We'll have a devo after lunch and then be dismissed for the rest of the day.
    Be sure to put it on your calendar!!

    Wednesday, July 18, 2012

    Prayer Request - 7/18 - 9:07m

    • Allen Jumper had surgery earlier this week and is in PRMC/South-Room 503.
    • Becky Kerby's Mom, Mary Cox, has had a stroke.  She was in the hospital here in Paris, but has been transferred to the Lane Frost Rehab Center in Hugo.
    • JoAnn Parkman's son, Mark Thompson, has a brain tumor.  They have determined it is benign.  He knew something was wrong when he lost hearing in one ear.
    • Joe Daniels' cousin, Johnny Daniels from Atlanta, TX, passed away on Monday.
    • Faith Williams (Liberty National Bank) is scheduled to have her stem cell transplant tomorrow at Baylor/Dallas.  Please pray for her, her family and the doctors and nurses attending to her.
    • April McClour asked that we pray for Delilah Skye.  She is one year old and has been on our prayer list before.  She is in the hospital, once again, with three infectious organisms in her blood.  The Drs just hung the last bag of antibiotics that can help her.  They say that this is the only option.

    Sunday, July 15, 2012

    Iva Lee Kennemer 1916-2012

    We said our final goodbyes to my sweet little aunt, Iva Lee Kennemer, on Friday morning.  Cleve Fendley honored her in such a wonderful service.
    If you knew her, you knew just how much she loved everyone of you. 
    She was a school teacher for 33 years, a Sunday School teacher for 36 years and a Latch Key assistant for many years. She loved children.
    Her family stated that memorials be made to the charity of one’s choice.
    I believe that her desire would be that donations be made to the children of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ ... the Latch Key program, or to Kiddie Kollege.  That way Iva Lee could continue to touch the lives of children for many years to come.

    Weekly Update - 7/15 - 8:57pm

    Neil Nutt was baptized this morning, by his Papa (Mike Marsters).  Neil is the son of Kristi Nutt.
    • It was great to see Hugh Anthony at church today! Lots of prayers answered. 
    • Lillian Taylor has had a rough time with health issues this week.
    • Jill Faires asked that we pray for a former Kiddie Kollege student.  Five year old Jesse Troy Jr. has had a tumor removed.  Please pray for his health to be restored.
    • Lisa Denman's niece, Emily Wall, is in need of prayers, for her to make better choices for her life.
    • Also, Lisa's cousin, Julie Matthews' ovarian cancer has returned.  Pray for her spirits and her healing.
    • Mark Shetler has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.  The Shetler's are one of the homeschool families.
    • Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Diane McFadden's Mom) had a doctor's visit in Tyler this week.
    • The Miears family friend, Patty Berry's Mom passed away today.  Prayers for their travels from Colorado to Houston.
    Continue to pray for Bailey Cannon as she is on a medical mission trip in Zambia.

    Ladies Day in Greenville: Plans are in the making to attend the second annual Autumn Celebration of the Timeless Woman at Johnson Street Church of Christ on Saturday, September 15th. Registration is at 9:30 and lunch will be served the program. Author and speaker, Cassandra Miller will present "God Pass Me By". (Joanne Wood will be teaching a ladies class this fall based on Cassandra's book.) There is a sign up sheet posted on the ladies bulletin board.
    Simple Supper: This weeks' entree is Hamburgers. Please donate at least $2 per person. If you did not get the chance to sign up Sunday morning and would like to join us for supper, please call the church office.
     
    Pantry Needs:  EVERYTHING!
     
    It's that time of year again!  Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of back-packs or monetary donations for the purchase of the bags.  Charlotte works at Justiss Elementary.
     
    H.A.L.O.....this Tuesday night (7/17) at 6pm.  Bring your favorite finger food and any craft project you are working on.  The community project for this month is school supplies.
    Keep The Date:
    July 17: Terrific Tuesday goes on a trip to the Dallas World Aquarium
    July 17: H.A.L.O.
    July 17-18: Youth/30 Hours
    July 18: Mike Crews
    July 22:  Youth Led Evening Service
    July 22:  Fellowship after evening service
    July 25: Steve Hemphill - Part 1
    July 27:  Rough Rider Ballgame
    July 29:  5th Sunday Pot Luck
    Aug 1: Steve Hemphill - Part 2
    July 30-Aug 3: Youth Mission/Trip
    Aug 8: Derald Bulls
    Aug 12:  Faithful Readers
    Aug 15: Paul Castleman/Idabel, OK
    Aug 22: Tim Gibbs/Daingerfield, TX
    Sept 15: Ladies Day/Greenville, TX
     
    Love you - MEAN IT!

    Thursday, July 12, 2012

    Kennemer service

    Iva Lee Kennemer's service will be at 10am at Starrett Funeral Home on Friday morning, with Cleve Fendley officiating. 
    Thanks to all who visited Iva Lee, prayed for her and loved her!

    Prayer Request - 7/12 - 11:32pm

    Lillian Taylor was taken, this afternoon, by ambulance to ETMC/Clarksville for dehydration.

    Prayer Requests - 7/12 - 8:39am

    Bailey Cannon is in Zambia with a medical mission team, which will be there for 2 weeks.  On Tuesday night, one of the Drs. on the trip received a message that her daughter had been in a serious motorcycle accident.  The Mom is on her way back to the States now.  Please pray for this family and that the daughter will pull through.

    Thank you to Dr. David Lee Lane for his wonderful lesson last night of "Pain to Praise".  What a great night it was and how blessed we were to have our brothers and sisters from the MLK Church be with us!

    Tuesday, July 10, 2012

    Prayer Request - 7/10 - 10:26pm

    Derald & Lesa Bulls' daughter-in-law, Meghan, had an interview this afternoon, for a teacher's assistant job, at the same school that D.J. will be teaching at in Norcross, GA.  BIG prayers please!

    Prayer Request - 7/10 - 9:29am

    My sweet little aunt, Iva Lee Kennemer, passed away this morning around 6am.  Starrett Funeral Home will be in charge of her services. 

    Sunday, July 8, 2012

    Weekly Update - 7/8 - 2:10pm

    Thank you Patrick for the message about "Running the Christian Race" (from 1 Cor. 9). 
    ~Winners are contenders.  There is a huge difference between contenders and pretenders. 
    A changed life and a home in heaven are our prizes!
    ~Winners are always in training!  Keep studying the Bible...live the life that God wants you to live.

    New Member:  Justin McFadden was one of our graduates that will be going off to college in the fall, however, he would like to be considered a part of this church!
     
    Responses:  April McClour went forward this morning asking for prayers for their family.  Jerry's work tools were stolen from his vehicle this past week. These are for his job. If you have any extra tools, that you don't need, I'm sure Jerry would love to have them.
    • Hugh Anthony welcomes visits at his home while he is recuperating. Please give him a call to make sure its a good time, then drop on by!  We have lots of shut-ins who would love visits...many in nursing homes too.  Take time to go visit or call.
    • Kevin and Stacey Wood's friend, 7 year old Shanee Adams (daughter of Steve and Shannon Adams) is having sinus surgery tomorrow (7/9) in Dallas.  Please pray for her and her family for a successful surgery and easy recovery.
    • Jenifer Cooper asked for prayers for her friends, the Gooding family, as they mourn the death of Kent this week.  Give them strength and peace.
    • Mike Marsters asked for prayers that he finds the right job for himself.
    • Renee Crews asked for prayers for Mike's uncle, Gary Melton.  He is having heart complications.  He's at home now, but still needs prayers.
    • Anna Zant is continuing to have health issues.
    Ladies Day in Greenville:  Plans are in the making to attend the second annual Autumn Celebration of the Timeless Woman at Johnson Street Church of Christ on Saturday, September 15th. Registration is at 9:30 and lunch will be served the program. Author and speaker, Cassandra Miller will present "God Pass Me By". (Joanne Wood will be teaching a ladies class this fall based on Cassandra's book.) There is a sign up sheet posted on the ladies bulletin board.
     
    KFC Parents: There are a few t-shirts left. If you'd like to purchase one, contact either Laura  Cannon or Matt Duren.
    Simple Supper: This weeks' entree is Jambalaya Casserole. Please donate at least $2 per person. If you did not get the chance to sign up Sunday morning and would like to join us for supper, please call the church office.
    Pantry Needs: Canned Meat
    Keep The Date:
    July 10: Terrific Tuesday
    July 11: Dr. David Lane/Dallas, TX
    July 17: H.A.L.O.
    July 17-18: Youth/30 Hours
    July 18: Mike Crews
    July 25: Steve Hemphill - Part 1
    Aug 1: Steve Hemphill - Part 2
    July 30-Aug 3: Youth Mission/Trip
    Aug 8: Derald Bulls
    Aug 15: Paul Castleman/Idabel, OK
    Aug 22: Tim Gibbs/Daingerfield, TX
    Sept 15: Ladies Day/Greenville, TX
     

    Friday, July 6, 2012

    Urgent Need - 7/6 - 11:52am

    One of my co-workers is in need of help.  She and her husband became parents to their 6 month old TWIN grandsons this week.  They need everything.  Diapers (size 5).  Clothes (size 18 months).  Lotion.  Soap.  Wipes.  Anything you can think of. 
    This couple attends MLK Church of Christ and I know they will appreciate any help at all.
    Call me at work 903-737-5482 or on my cellphone after 5pm at 903-669-4382.
    Thank you in advance!

    Thursday, July 5, 2012

    Prayer Request - 7/5 - 7:54pm

    Derald Bulls asked that we keep R.P. Woodby in our prayers.  He is in the hospital in Dallas with heat exhaustion and complications. 

    As a reminder...everyone please be careful, out in this heat.  Hydrate...Hydrate...HYDRATE!

    Prayer Requests - 7/5 - 7:15pm

    Jason & Sheridie Dyess' good friend, Kent Gooding, passed away yesterday morning.  Kent was a very talented musician, who had performed all over the United States.  Please keep his family in your prayers.
    Please click here for his funeral information.

    Tuesday, July 3, 2012

    Prayer Request - 7/3 - 10:51pm

    Please pray for the McClour family...all of Jerry's work tools have been stolen.  If you have extras, you know he would appreciate it.

    Monday, July 2, 2012

    Prayer Requests - 7/2 - 9:46pm

    Amy Owens sent this message today:  "Please keep Kathy and Aubrey McNutt (my uncle) on the prayer list. He has Bladder Cancer and taking chemo right now and has two more rounds, they will then remove bladder. The doctors are not very positive but we know God is in control. Please pray for peace and comfort, they are really needing our prayers."

    Faith Williams (works at Liberty National Bank) had a pretty good weekend. She had several severe panic attacks on Saturday night, and her cancer cell count is beginning to increase again. Dr. says that it is normal for it to increase some as the chemo wears off. They will begin doing 5 days of the strongest chemo this week, and then plan to proceed with the stem cell transplant next week.

    Sunday, July 1, 2012

    Weekly Update - 7/1 -- 10:21pm

    Allen Jumper is at home now.
    Valerie McClain is recovering from knee surgery.
    Hugh Anthony continues to recover at home.  He would love visits.
    Anna Zant continues to have health issues.
    Carole Anderson asked for prayers for family members Curbe and Pat Goolsby. Praise for Curbe being able to walk again and prayers for continued improvement. Prayers for Pat as she struggles with her health.
    Paul McClain asked that we keep our military and their families in our prayers.
     
    Bailey Cannon will be leaving this week for a medical mission trip to Zambia.  Please pray for a safe journey and safety for a successful endeavor.

    Pantry Needs:
      Peanut Butter & Jelly
    Keep THE DATE:
    July 2: Summer Youth Series
    July 3: Terrific Tuesday (Trip to Woodall Ranch)
    July 4: Classes will not meet - Church office closed
    July 8: Faithful Readers
    July 11: Dr. David Lane from Masalies Avenue in Dallas
    July 17: H.A.L.O. meets at 6pm
    July 17: Youth/30 Hours
    July 18: Mike Crews
    July 25: Steve Hemphill
    July 30-Aug 3: Youth Mission Trip (grades 7-12)
    Aug 1:  Steve Hemphill
    Aug 8:  Derald Bulls
    Aug 15: Paul Castleman
    Aug 22: Tim Gibbs
    Aug 29:  John Cannon
    Love you - MEAN IT!

    Prayer Requests - 7/1 - 2:53pm

    Sheridie Dyess sent these 2 requests:
    • A good friend of our, Kent Gooding, is very ill and in ICU at ETMC in Tyler. He was sick with pancreatitis and then went into cardiac arrest while being transported to Tyler from Gilmer. His kidneys are not working at this time and he is on a ventilator. He is only 33 years old and is married with a three year old little girl.
      Another friend of ours, Wendi Hudgens is scheduled for open-heart surgery on July 16th. Her heart has a hole in it and is allowing blood clots to go to her brain causing her to have mini-strokes. She is 36 years old & is married with twin 7 year old boys.