Weekly Update - 1/13



Thank you to everyone who had a part in this morning's kick-off for The Story!  It was great to see everyone visiting and enjoying breakfast together!  (I know I'm VERY excited to get into this study!)

Next Sunday - January 30, 2013 - Chapter 1
Creation: The Beginning Of Life As We Know It

Responses: 
**Joy Barnett asked for prayers for family struggles and to get past the anger.
**Jonathan Miller is excited to be a part of this church and the chance to study to become a Christian.  Even as cold as it was this morning, he was so determined to come to church, that he rode his bike (which has no brakes)!!!!

Our Sympathy is extended to:
**Wendell and Brittany Johnson in the death of their aunt, Merline Fulbright and cousin, Chandra Craig.
**Jeff Higgins and his family in the death of his grandmother.

Prayer Requests:
**Joyce Allen is at home recovering from a heart attack and surgery for stints this past week.
**Anita Roden was at church this morning after have her THIRD surgery on her neck.  (She said she hopes the "third time is the charm".)
**Kristi Anthony - as she continues to be in Zale Lipshy Rehab. 
**Austin, Tyler and Cody Anthony - as they wait to find out the results of the Long QT testing.
**Sharon Thielman's Mom, Margie Queen, has been in a hospital in Oklahoma for the last couple of weeks.  She has Alzheimer's.  They are trying some different procedures to help her.
**Lesa Bulls sent this message: "Wesley Roach, a 7th grader at Stone Middle School, has been diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. Wesley is currently in Children's Medical and will be released to come home on Monday. Please keep this family in your prayers."
**Brian and Chasity McClain welcomed their new son Ethan Paul this week.
**Cory and Jami (Shackleford) Farrell welcomed their new son Easton Lance this week.
**My cousin, Susan Flanary-Turner, is now at home recovering from her knee replacement this week.
**My friend Kim Stribling, got a wonderful doctors report!  She is clear of cancer!

Dr. Monte Cox will be here on January 26-27 for a seminar.  There will be a Saturday session from 10am until 3pm and then on Sunday morning.

LIFE GROUPS:  Life groups will be meeting every Sunday this year.   This will allow us to learn and discuss each chapter in a smaller, more intimate setting.  The goal is for everyone to be in a life group.  Next Sunday (1/20) will be the first of these meetings to study The Story.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entree is Ham and Pinto Beans.  If you weren't able to sign up on Sunday morning and want to eat with us on Wednesday night, call the church office by Tuesday noon.

KEEP THE DATE:
Jan 13:  Faithful Readers
Jan 16:  Ladies Bible Class Resumes
Jan 18-20:  WinterFest
Jan 26-27:  Dr. Monte Cox Seminar

Love you - MEAN IT!!