Sunday, December 9, 2012

Weekly Update - 12/9

Responses:  Megan McMillan went forward this morning stating that "I'm not where I want to be with God.  Please keep my family in your prayers."
  • Kristi Anthony is in Zale Lipshy for rehab.  Austin posted earlier today:  "Mom did a little physical therapy this morning, she is getting stronger and more alert every day. Hopefully she will be home for Christmas." 
    Jay also posted:  "
    Please remember that Austin, Tyler, and Cody's testing is in process. I would ask God for another miracle in that NONE of our three boys have Long QT Syndrome."
  • Anita Roden continues to be in the Medical Center Hospital in Tyler after surgery on her neck this week.
  • Roxanne Raper will have surgery this Tuesday here in Paris.
  • Richard Peace is recovering from surgery at home.
  • Cleve Fendley is recovering at home from a fall.  He has a chipped vertebrae.
  • Allen Jumper is still in PRMC, recovering from a fall.
  • Sara Deen Goree is still in PRMC on the 3rd floor.
  • Derald Bulls is still having massive pain in his knee.
  • Dianna Welch is recovering at home from knee surgery.
  • Payden Daniels (Kimberly's son) has been in isolation at home for the last couple of weeks.  Hopefully the last round of lab work will show that he is  well.
  • Hugh and Jean Anthony are at home with health issues.
  • Jaymie (Spencer) Phillips suffered a heart attack a week ago.  She's had a heart cath and is now at home on 6-8 weeks bed rest.  Jay and Gay are there with her.
  • Donna McGee asked for prayers for her Mom, Jeanie Lamb.  She has lung cancer and will start radiation this week.
  • Kathy Marshall asked for prayers for the Gorley family, as they are grieving the sudden loss of Kenneth this week.
  • Kathy also asked that we pray for Mindy Miller as she deals with diabetes and depression.
  • Carole Anderson asked for prayers for her cousin Curbe Goolsby.  He was moved from a rehab center to a nursing home.  He has had no improvement since his stroke.  Also remember his wife Pat Goolsby as she adjusts to caring for  Curbe now.
  • Jimmy Thielman asks that we pray for peace for his family from emotional stress over legal issues.
  • Chris Brown asked for prayers for John Sherwood as he battles leukemia.
  • Mike Bishop asked for prayers for Liz Gentry, from Austin, as she recovers from a mastectomy.
  • Charla Bishop asked for prayers for their daughter, Lindsey.  She has passed her employment test, will now be moving and looking for a new church home.

Don't forget...if you plan on attending the Holiday Party "HeeHaw Revival" at Aiken Elementary next Sunday night, December 16th at 5pm, you need to sign up at the Welcome Center.  There will be a catered dinner.  The cost is $6 per person.  Also, there is a need for desserts. 
If you have a song, a reading or other talent you'd like to share, please see Patrick or Kyle.  There will be a limited numberf acts in this year's program.

Christmas Baskets:  If you know a family in need of a Christmas basket, please fill out  a form at the Welcome Center.  Deadline for nominations is THIS Friday, December 14.  You may place them in the Christmas box in the foyer or return them to Lindsay or Michael McCarter.
Any person, family, life group, etc. that would like to fill a basket, please sign-up on the "Christmas Basket Volunteers" form, also at the Welcome Center.
Baskets will be delivered on Thursday, December 20th.
If you would like to donate money for a basket or if you have any other questions or concerns, please contact Lindsay McCarter at lindsaymccarter@gmail.com or call/text 903-517-7567.
Christmas in the Camp:  Sponsored by The Cowboy Church will be Dec. 13-16 at the Old Bible Camp.  It will begin each night at 6:30pm.  You will enjoy a narrated horse-drawn carriage ride through a live re-enactment of the night of Jesus birth.

Pantry Needs:  Cereal and canned vegetables

Ladies Ornament Exchange:  Monday - December 17th at 6:30pm.  Bring a wrapped $7-10 ornament to swap and your favorite finger food to share.
 
 
This weeks' entree is Hot Homemade Tamales!  If you didn't sign up this morning to eat and would like to join us, call the church office by Tuesday noon.




Keep The Date:
Dec 16: Life Groups
Dec 16: Holiday Party at Aiken Elementary
Dec 17: Ladies Ornament Exchange
Dec 24-26: Christmas Holiday - Office Closed
Dec 30: Special Contribution for Hurricane Sandy
Dec 30: 5th Sunday Pot Luck
Jan 6:  Blue Baby Shower for Brian and Chasity McClain
Jan 13:  Faithful Readers

Love you - MEAN IT!

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