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!