Prayer Request - 5/31

Dot Campbell asked for prayers for her friend, David Garrett.  He has been diagnosed with cancer.

Prayer Request - 5/30

A few weeks ago Paul Garrett asked for prayers for Terri Wade-Yeakley.  She'd been diagnosed with a brain tumor.  She's now living with her brother in the metroplex and is now taking radiation and chemo daily for 45 consecutive days, then will have a short break, then repeat the process.  
She says "I am tolerating it well so far."
Please keep Miss Terri in your prayers.

Update on Mike Grigsby - 5/30

Kathy Grigsby says that Mike is still in ICU and has started rehab.  No info yet on treatment plans, but she thinks they will be moved out of ICU tomorrow.  Please keep them both in your prayers.

Prayer Requests - 5/30

Renee Crews sent this message:  "Please keep my sister, Annette Henry, in your prayers.  She goes back to the doctor tomorrow to see if HOPEFULLY the Lasix has pulled some of the fluid off her heart.  No sure the outcome, just please continue to pray.  Thanks in advance for the prayers.  God Bless."

Linda Erwin sen this message:  Please add Brandon Carroll, husband of Veronica Carroll, former co-worker's husband.  He just had surgery for injuries from a dirt bike accident yesterday and broke his tibula and fibula behind the knee.
Also, Elaine Ballard will be having heart by-pass surgery on June 13th in Dallas.

Update on Marie Figgins

Russell Figgins called to say that Dr. Prakash had been in with his Mom and said that her type of cancer is aggressive.  He said that her numbers have showed a big change over the last few days.  They are going to keep her in the hospital, for a few days, on fluids and antibiotics to build her up.  They will then start the chemo on Friday.
Please pray for Marie and for John and the family.

Update on Marie Figgins - 5/29

Marie Figgins has been admitted to PRMC-Room 548 today.  She was dehydrated and her white blood count was high.  They are trying to get her stable so she will be able to start her chemo treatments.   

Prayer Request - 5/29

Kathy Daniels' Mom, Barbara Adams, went to the hospital with back pain last week.  Found out that she has a compression fraction on the L2 verterbrae.  Had surgery to repair it on Thursday, and she is now in PRMC/Rehab for at least a week. 

Prayer Request - 5/28

Our brother, Wendell Johnson, is a very sick young man.  He has a temp of 105 and his b/p is 210/111.  He was told that he has food poisoning, but they have sent labs off to see if there is something more.  He was in the hospital over night, but was released. 
Please keep him and Brittany in your prayers.

Update on Mike Grigsby - 5/28

Just received this message from Michelle Anderson:  Went to see Mike...Dr says mild stroke.  Mike is himself...ate lunch while we were there, talking, joking and giving the nurses a hard time!  Left arm and leg are not working right now, but Dr told him rehab is next (don't know if in McKinney or home).  Should regain use of arm and leg, but probably not complete use of foot...that would put him back to where he was before this stroke.

A reminder.....

 

Our sweet Doris McGill will be celebrating
her 90th birthday on June 13th.

Her daughter, Karen Cato, has a request....
can we FLOOD her with cards for her special day?
Her address is:

2990 Pine Mill Rd - Paris, TX 75460

Update on Mike Grigsby - 5/28

He is able to speak, but there is no movement on his left side.

Our Sympathy.....

Former member, Phyllis Giguere's father passed away this morning.  No other details are known at this time.

Prayer Request - 5/27

Jill Faires just received word that her grandmother fell and broke her hip.  She's 101.

Weekly Update - 5/27

Congratulations to Hugh and Jean Anthony on 65 years of marriage!!!

* The Denman and Baggett families are traveling to Moore, OK to help with clean-up from the tornado.  Prayers for safety while there, as well as safe travels.
* Marie Figgins - has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
* Sara Deen Goree is in PRMC with pneumonia.
* Emma McCarter (daughter of Michael and Lindsay) broke her arm in 2 places this past week.
* Charlotte Cannon has been released from PRMC, but continues rehab daily.
* Chuck Brazile - continues to be in Denton Memorial and is on dialysis.
* Kristi Anthony continues daily rehab with Pate.
* Tom Wood - Cancer

* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health

* Our Sympathy is extended to the family of Lutreccia Lane as they are grieving her passing this week.  Her funeral was held today.

* Becky Lamberson (our co-worker at First Federal) received tests back and the cancer did NOT spread. She said:  "Not sure if any therapy will be required at all now but will find out more later. Just shows how catching this early can make a huge difference on the outcome. I have been so blessed in my life but feel more so today!"

* Curtis Garrett's friend, Rusty Ross, had brain tumor surgery last week and he's out and about and doing well.

* Lisa Denman's cousin, Julie Matthews, has been told her cancer has returned for the 3rd time.

* The Anderson's cousin, Curbe Goolsby, has been accepted for medical care and has been accepted in a nursing home.  He's paralyzed on his right side and the dementia is worse.  His wife, Pat Goolsby, has had another mini-stroke.

* Derald Bulls asked for prayers for Dr. Jim Brunette for a full recovery from a stroke and heart attack.

* Ruth Ann Stallings asked that we remember David and Laurie Vanderpool as they living in Haiti.  There is some political unrest that we need to pray about.

 

* Gail Kennedy said that thankfully Tanner Trapp is safely home from Afghanistan

* Annetta Cooke's son, Anthony, arrived in Afghanistan yesterday morning.

 

Bailey Cannon will be traveling to Zambia (a country in Southern Africa) on July 4th for an 18 day medical mission trip. (More details to come later.)

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Pizza. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.
Pantry Needs: Peanut Butter and Jelly

 

KEEP THE DATE:

June 1:  Youth Group trip to the Rough Riders game.  (tickets still available)

June 2:  Promotion Sunday

June 8: VBS - KFC and College Street partnering together 9-2pm at College St.

June 9: Faithful Readers

June 11:  KFC Terrific Tuesdays begin

June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)

June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

NEXT WEEK:

LOVE YOU - MEAN IT!

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST - 5/27

Mike Grigsby had another stroke this afternoon around 2pm.  He is being CareFlighted to Dallas now.  The Dr. said it is not a brain bleed...but a stroke.

Praise and Thanks from Tom Wood

We received our marching orders last week. 
On June 5th I'll have an enhanced CT scan to check for any spread of cancer and to get an idea of what effect the treatments have had.
The doc will review the results with us on June 10th.
I continue to feel good although a little short of breath sometimes.
Joanne and I appreciate so much your prayers and encouragement and everything you all are doing for us. 
I am sure I understand a little how Paul felt when he wrote to the Philippians in 1:19-20
God Bless You,
Tom & Joanne

Update on Kristi Anthony - 5/26

Posted by Jay at 7:45pm:  "I have an urgent plea for your help. If you have a suggestion or solution please message me; if not PLEASE PRAY for a solution.
I know that Facebook is really not an avenue meant to “spill your guts” but it has been a wonderful tool for us to connect with Godly people and express our needs for Kristi and the family and be covered with the prayers of God’s faithful servants.
Today is just such an occasion. Over four months ago, as Kristi was freshly off of a feeding tube and a trach she began walking and doing so very well at it too. She was blessed with the most professional AND caring PT, Kalli, the greatest OT, Beth, and an unbelievable ST, Lindsey there at Zale Lipshy they were truly all the best in their fields. We knew that God had brought Kristi to Zale to begin her rehab and recovery process and it was overwhelmingly evident to everyone involved.
Now we are at a standstill and backing up even. Kristi has acquired a tremendous fear of walking. Many days she absolutely cannot make herself take a step no matter how hard she tries nor how much we help or encourage her. We don’t know if this is normal for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or not. We don’t know and haven’t received any answers. We do know that her current PT is frustrated and has become very negative about the situation. I know that I am Kristi’s advocate but I have talked with so many and just don’t know what to do next.
Kristi’s brother, Matt is trying so hard now to help get her over the fears as are Sandy, Austin, Tyler, Cody, and I. Kristi knows that she should be able to walk even though she forgets if she has walked or not recently. We all try to remain strong and rely on God’s timing (and He will pull Kristi through) but the process is devastatingly difficult. We are all worn out and emotionally torn up, especially Kristi.
My plea is to anyone who has expertise or experience in this type of injury or the rehabilitation process. Please give us some wisdom for what we should do. If you k now someone who has been here and would be willing to help please get us in touch with each other. You can message me or call me anytime. If you don’t have experience or know anyone then please PRAY for a solution. Kristi needs your help…PLEASE. - Jay"

Prayer Request - 5/25

Linda Erwin sent this message:  "I talked with Fran Dobbs this morning and found out that Roger Dawdy is home from the Longview hospital. His cancer is being treated with hormones and he will have an MRI on Tuesday to determine further decisions for him."

Our Sympathy....

Greg Wilson's Mom, Margaret Marie Wilson, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013.  Her funeral service was today in Wolfe City.

 

 

Prayer Request - 5/23

Larry Ballard's brother, Dewayne Ballard, is in ICU following open heart surgery.  He is having some complications.

Prayer Requests - 5/23-

• Sara Deen Goree was admitted to PRMC yesterday afternoon with pneumonia.
• Local businessman, Bruce Hood, has been sent home with hospice.
• Roger Dawdy (brother-in-law of Fran Dobbs) is in a Sherman hospital with cancer.
• The Stallings asked that we keep their "kids" the VanderPools in our prayers.  They are living in Haiti now and there is some political unrest that is brewing now.

Prayer Request - 5/23

Marie Figgins went for a liver biopsy this week and the tests came back positive for cancer.  They'll be meeting with the doctors for decisions on treatment.
Please keep her in prayer!

Update - Kristi Anthony - 5/22

Posted by Jay at 9:50pm:  "I remember during the time when Kristi was in a coma that all of you prayed for SPECIFIC requests and I haven't been good about asking you recently to pray for her specific needs. A very strong Christian was talking with me today about Kristi's current situation and she said that we needed to pray specifically for "the renewing of Kristi's mind".
I realized that this is exactly what Kristi needs right now. She is struggling so much with trying to walk and this vital element of her recovery has digressed since she has been at Pate. We were blessed with the very best therapists at Zale Liphsy and Kristi made tremendous strides there. Now, mostly due to her memory problems she doesn't feel up to participating in PT many days. Her ST and OT still continue to progress forward but she needs prayers for her PT.
Please pray that her PT and Tech's will become creative in their methods and that they will gain great PATIENCE with Kristi. This seems to be a real issue right now as her PT has said that she is "worn out" after working with Kristi. All of you who know Kristi know that she is a very accommodating and selfless person. Her lack of desire to participate is due to her traumatic brain injury and NOT her personality but she is also struggling with a tremendous amount of fatigue. She has 12 hour days of intensive therapy and commuting.
Kristi needs your SPECIFIC prayers for God to renew her mind and for a loving, caring, patient attitude from her Physical Therapists. It's difficult on these professionals as they are used to faster progess from most patients, but Kristi's injury is a TBI which requires more time. God will heal her completely and He is in Control. I can understand why her therapists are tired, it's an exhausting process and we all need STRENGTH daily. No one is expected to be super human, we need God's help...we all do. - Jay"

It's a BOY!

Proud Grandpa, Joe Hayes, announces the arrival of his grandson, Gavin Joe Hayes, on May 21st.  He weighed in at 8 pounds and 10 ounces.  VERY excited parents are Daniel and Brooke Hays.

FYI....

The news sources are reporting that Moore doesn't need THINGS .... donate money to the Red Cross or give blood!!!

Prayers......

Prayer Request - 5/21

Chuck Brazile continues to be in ICU at Denton Regional Hospital.  Only 10% of 1 kidney is functioning.  He is on dialysis and will be for the next few months.  The main concern right now is blood flow to that kidney.  They are running tests but do not have any results yet.  The Dr. did say that there was nothing life threatening at this time.

Our Sympathy.....

Dr. David Lane's Mom, Lutreccia Lane, passed away this morning.  No other details are known at this time.  Please remember her MLK Church family also.

Our Sympathy...

Alvin Buchanan's brother, Darrell, passed away this morning from injuries sustained in a car accident last week.  They will be traveling to Leakey, TX for the funeral.  Please keep this family in prayers for comfort and for safety in their travels.

2013 Senior Sunday and Kindergarten Grads

Jared giving his charge to the Seniors.

 

(left to right) Jessica Jones, Selena Johnson, Greg Janes,
Bailey Gillie, Ian Dukleth, Felix Cobb, Jonathan Cannon
and Austin Anthony

 

(left to right) Kelsey McLaughlin, Megan McMillan,
Kaylynn Pringle, Ryan Terrell, Kelci Welch
and Brice Winter.

 

(left to right) Roslyn Spencer, Avery Spencer, Payden Daniels,
Gavin Baggett, Addison Bulls, Emma McCarter
and Berkley Smith. 

 

 

 

Weekly Update - 5/20

Responses: 
* Brittany Twitty-Johnson - loss of her uncle, Roosevelt Twitty and her cousin, Roland Williams.  ~~Mr. Twitty's funeral will be Wed. morning at 11am at LACOC.
* Jessica Duren - loss of her friend, Megan Weissenmayer.

Welcome:
* Stephan and Mandy Gerrald.  They've been visiting with us for a while and want to be a member of the LACOC family. 

* Chuck Brazile - is in Denton Memorial after having kidney failure on Friday.
* Butch Mills was back at church yesterday morning.
* Charlotte Cannon has been released from PRMC, but continues rehab daily.
* Charles Richards is recovering from having stent placement on Friday and it was great to see him at church yesterday.
* Kristi Anthony continues daily rehab with Pate.
* Ed Bullard - health
* Rickey McFadden - recovering from back surgery.
* Lucy Offutt sent these 2 requests....."Please pray for healing for my friend Kay Zachary Miller as she has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will undergo surgery early Monday morning.
Please continue to pray for William. He will undergo the first of two planned cardiac procedures on May 30th at Carrell Clinic in Dallas. This is the least dangerous of the two. We do not have a date yet for the cardiac catheterization and ablation of the areas in his heart that are causing his arrhythmias and the drastic blood pressure problems. This should be done at Presbyterian in the near future."

* Tom Wood - Cancer

* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

* John and Marie Figgins - Health.  Marie has broken her toe.

* Anna Zant - Health

* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer

* Mike Marsters - Health

* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health

* Dr. David Lane's Mom, Lutreccia Lane, has cancer and is in bad health.

* Becky Lamberson (our co-worker at First Federal) had breast cancer surgery last week and is home doing well.

* David Nelson (Charlotte Grooms' brother) - Cancer

* Curtis Garrett's friend, Rusty Ross, had brain tumor surgery on Thursday and is already home, doing well.

* Paul Garrett's friend, Terri Yeakley - brain tumor.

* Ruth Ann Stallings asked that we remember David and Laurie Vanderpool as they are moving to Haiti.

 

Bailey Cannon will be traveling to Zambia (a country in Southern Africa) on July 4th for an 18 day medical mission trip. (More details to come later.)

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Chicken Spaghetti. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

Pantry Needs: Soup with meat

 

KEEP THE DATE:

May 23: Kiddie Kollege Graduation - 6:30pm

June 8: VBS - KFC and College Street partnering together 9-2pm at College St.

June 9: Faithful Readers

June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)

June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

NEXT WEEK:

 

 

Love you - MEAN IT!

 

Prayer Request - 5/17

Lisa Bulls sent this message:  "Prayers for our friend, Charlie Rhodes.  He has kidney stones and Dr. says he could be septic.  Trying for a stent this afternoon for relief."

Update on Charles Richards - 5/17

Charles Richards has been released from the hospital and is doing well.

Prayer Request - 5/17

Drew Banks, son of Mike and Debbie's, is in ICU in a Springfield, MO hospital with a serious infection.  No other details are known at this time.

Angie Duren sent this message at 9:38pm:  "Drew has been moved out of ICU."

PRAISE REPORT - 5/17

Ian Mark Whitehouse
has been released from the hospital!

Prayer Request - 5/17

Dinah Border just sent this message:  "Chuck Brazile is being taken into surgery at Denton Memorial.  His brothers are on the way there now. The one kidney that was working is shutting down.  I will send more info when know more."

Prayer Request - 5/17

• Elvis Bond, 2 week old baby of local couple Brandon and Kara Bond, was having problems breathing and they took him to the hospital and then he was CareFlighted him to Children's/Dallas.  He has a hole in his heart and only one valve. They are moving him to cardiology ICU this morning.  They said he is the sickest one they have.  The cardiologist will come in and determine if surgery will even help.  He can't have surgery until his organs are stronger.  They are also doing an MRI to determine if he has any brain damage from going without oxygen.
• Update on Rusty Ross (probation officer that had brain surgery yesterday):  "Good news from Dallas ...Doctor came in this morning and he is doing better than expected. Swelling is low and there is no bleeding. He is communicating well and talking .... he has already asked for some coffee this morning. God is so good.  Thank you to all of our friends and family for all the thoughts and prayers. Praying for a smooth recovery." 
• My co-worker Becky Lamberson (had breast cancer surgery on Wednesday) is doing GREAT!
• Alvin Buchanan's brother, Darell, continues to be in critical condition and is on a ventilator. (He and his wife were involved in a car accident on Monday.)  Darell's wife, Myra, is improving and should be released from the hospital next week. 

 

 

Update on Kristi Anthony - 5/16

Jay posted this at 12:45pm:  "6 months ago today...that's when this terrible event happened to Kristi. We've been so blessed by God and loving people. Thank you all. 
I have a request for special prayers for Kristi, Austin, Tyler, and Cody. They are hurting more than many know. They all need your prayers for relief from this pain. I could use some too. Thank you and we do know that God is in Control. - Jay"

Prayer Request - 5/15

Rene Crews sent this message tonight regarding her sister Annette:  "Got a call from my sister this afternoon, after her doctor's appointment, and he told her that all 4 of her heart chambers are damaged. He said he could not do any type of surgery on her right now because her heart could not with stand it...he gave her a Lasix pill on Monday to start taking to start pulling some of the fluid off of her heart and today he gave her a higher dose to hopefully help pull the fluid off quicker.... sure hope it does... she is very scared as all of us are... please keep her and our family in your prayers... thanks and God bless"

Update on Rickey McFadden - 5/15

Rickey McFadden is out of surgery at 3:30pm and doing well.

Prayer Request - 5/15

Charles Richards is in PRMC/Room 469.  He had heart blockage and had 1 stent put in.  Should go home tomorrow.

Prayer Requests - 5/15

• Dee Lyons asked for prayers for health and financial issues.
• Floyd Embry will be having knee replacement surgery on Tuesday (5/21) at PRMC.

Our Sympathy.....

Megan Weissenmayer has passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident last night. 
One of her sweet friends posted this at 12pm:  "God healed Megan today and took her home.. now she is with him and no longer hurting. Paul tells us that when we leave this earth we are present with the Lord. And that is EXACTLY where my friend Megan is today."
2 Corinthians 5:6 Therefore we are always full of courage, and we know that as long as we are alive here on earth we are absent from the Lord – 7 for we live by faith, not by sight. 8 Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord..

A special request.....

Our sweet Doris McGill will be celebrating
her 90th birthday on June 13th.

Her daughter, Karen Cato, has a request....
can we FLOOD her with cards for her special day?
Her address is:

2990 Pine Mill Rd - Paris, TX 75460

Prayer Request - 5/15

One of the girls in the accident last night, Megan Weissenmayer, was CareFlighted to Parkland and is in serious condition.  Megan is a Junior at North Lamar and is a friend of Jessica Duren.

Update on Ian Mark Whitehouse - 5/14

Robyn (Nana) Figgins sent this update on Ian Mark Whitehouse:  "They are weaning him off the oxygen, which will take a couple of days.  He did test positive for Downs, but his heart and lungs are good!  (Yeah!)  If everything goes okay, with weaning off oxygen, he may be able to go home on Thursday.  Dad and Mom (Andrew and Amy) are tired and ready for baby Ian to be home.
I will add, he is the sweetest baby and has won the hearts of all the nurses in the NICU.  Rumors of late night parties with the nurses."

Prayer Request - 5/14

One of my friends asked for prayers for 2 girls, who were in a car accident tonight, out at Lamar Point.  "They are on their way to Dallas & need everyone's thoughts & prayers even if you don't know them. Thank you Jesus for your healing!!"

Prayer Requests - 5/14

Rickey McFadden's surgery was postponed until tomorrow at Presbyterian/Dallas.

My co-worker, Becky Lamberson, will have surgery tomorrow at Baylor/Dallas.

Prayer Request - 5/14

Crystal Offutt posted this message:  Korey Hodges, my fiancee, just went into a seizure earlier and we are at the ER. Prayers are appreciated.
Crystal updated about Korey at 10pm:  They JUST got out of a 5 hour trip to the ER.  Blood work and other tests done.  Doctor decided he needs to see a neurologist.  He possibly could have Syncope.  (This is a sudden temporary loss of consciousness, followed by a fall from a standing or sitting position.)

Prayer Request - 5/13

Alvin Buchanan's brother and wife were involved in a car accident earlier today.  His brother was taken to a San Antonio hospital by CareFlight and is in critical condition.  His sister-in-law was taken to a hospital in Kerrville.  No other info known at this time.

SENIOR SUNDAY

 

This Sunday morning (5/19) we will honor our

2013 graduates:

 

Austin Anthony

Jonathan Cannon

Edith Chavez

Felix Cobb

Mason Dickson

Ian Dukleth

Bailey Gillie

Greg Janes

Selena Johnson

Jessica Jones

Kelsey McLaughlin

Megan McMillan

Kaylynn Pringle

Ryan Terrell

Kelci Welch

Brice Winter

 

 

 

JOB OPENINGS.....

Michelle Anderson sent this message this morning:  North Lamar Middle School has 3 custodial positions open.  If interested, call 903-737-2041.

Update on Kristi Anthony - 5/13

Posted by Austin tonight:  "People always say "In God's time", well God told us He will heal our Mom but time is man made. Whether He heals her tomorrow or in 10 years it is the same to Him. He did create night and day, but to God there is no time. That's almost impossible to grasp but it's the truth. So just because He doesn't do something in our time doesn't mean He won't do it. -Austin"

Prayer Request - 5/13

Rickey McFadden will be having back surgery at Presbyterian/Dallas on Tuesday morning.

Prayer Request - 5/13

Rene Crews just sent this message:  "I need urgent prayer request for my sister Annette Henry...she has SEVERE Congestive Heart Failure and will be going to her Cardiologist in Fort Worth this Wednesday.she lives in Hico, Texas and she is very scared...thanks again for the prayers..God Bless..."

Update on Butch Mills - 5/13

Kristi Lee sent this message regarding her Dad, Butch Mills:  "Last week he developed a problem with his blood pressure going really low. Kendra put him in the hospital overnight to try to get it raised. Then Sunday morning he started to have problems again! We took him to the ER and they kept him for about an hour and a half. They let him go and he's supposed to be contacting a specialist this morning to see if he can get in and figure out what's wrong with him!!!!! 
Thanks for the prayers and please continue them that hopefully they can figure out what's wrong with him and get him better!!!"!

Weekly Update - 5/12

What a wonderful day at LACOC!  It was so good to see some many visitors and families together!

* Kathy Cooper (Rusty's Mom) responded this morning, asking to be a part of the LACOC family and forgiveness for things that she has done and asked for our prayers.
* Butch Mills was taken to PRMC/ER this morning.
* Charlotte Cannon continues to be in PRMC for rehab.
* Kristi Anthony was back with us, for the first time in 6 months.  She continues daily rehab with Pate.
* Ed Bullard was back us today after being released from rehab this past week.
* Rickey McFadden - is scheduled for back surgery on Tuesday at Presbyterian/Dallas.

* Tom Wood - Cancer

* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

* John and Marie Figgins - Health

* Anna Zant - Health

* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer

* Mike Marsters - Health

* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health

* Becky Lamberson (our co-worker at First Federal) will have cancer surgery on Wednesday.

* David Nelson (Charlotte Grooms' brother) will start chemo again in 2 weeks, his lung cancer has gotten larger.

* Richard McFadden (Jerry and Diane McFadden's nephew) was in a serious car accident.

* Curtis Garrett's friend, Rusty Ross, has a brain tumor.

* Paul Garrett's friend, Terri Yeakley, also has a brain tumor.

* Jean O'Neal's friend, Donna Faris, has an upcoming surgery.

* Jean O'Neal's granddaughter, Elsa O'Neal, who has a tumor.

* Ruth Ann Stallings asked that we remember David and Laurie Vanderpool as they are moving to Haiti.

 

Our sympathy is extended to:

  ~The family and friends of Mary Harrell as they mourn her death. She worked at Justiss Elementary.
  ~ Bill King and his family as they mourn the loss of his cousin Francis Lee.

 

McKenna Jones is in Tanzinia (a country in East Africa) for another week. She is part of a mission team with Oklahoma Christian.

Bailey Cannon will be traveling to Zambia (a country in Southern Africa) on July 4th for an 18 day medical mission trip. (More details to come later.)

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Arby's sandwiches. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

 

Pantry Needs: Soup with meat

 

KEEP THE DATE:

May 15: Blood Drive

May 19: Senior Sunday

May 19: 50th Anniversary celebration for Roy & Sandy Keith

May 19: Faithful Readers (meet at 3pm)

May 23: Kiddie Kollege Graduation - 6:30pm

June 8: VBS - KFC and College Street partnering together 9-2pm at College St.

June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)

June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

 

NEXT WEEK: 

 

 

Love you - MEAN IT!

 

Prayer Requests - 5/8

• Ed Bullard is scheduled to come home from rehab on Friday afternoon.
• Charlotte Cannon has been moved to PRMC/316 for rehab.

Update on Kristi Anthony - 5/8

Posted by Jay this morning:  "Even though Kristi is an outpatient now (and we are so happy that she is home at night) she continues to need your prayers for God's complete healing. This adjustment has been good for her but it is very difficult too. Her day is comprised of 3 hours traveling in a van and 8 hours of intensive therapy. She begins each day before 6 am and gets home around 6 pm. 
Each day Austin wakes early and takes his Mom around 6:30 to meet the van. He has been so faithful, protective, and caring for his Mom. Please pray for Austin's strength. It is wearing on him and I can see how tired and stressed that he has become. Sandy is helping care for the boys and the house not to mention her tireless care for Kristi. Austin, Tyler, and Cody continue to have to deal with medication and diet while we wait on Kristi's test results. The stress of the unknown is tiresome. Please pray for GOOD and RAPID test results.
We begin each day and end each day thanking God for ALL that HE has already done for Kristi and our family (and live praying without ceasing) . We know that His end result will be Kristi's healing for His glorification! We are praising Him in this storm but I assure you that it is a STORM. We are just humans that err daily and we know that He is perfecting His work in Kristi's life even though we get in the way so often.
Our request is for prayers for Kristi's short term memory, her strength and lack of fear in learning to walk, strength and endurance for Austin, good health and test results for Austin, Tyler, and Cody, strength and health for Sandy, and a Christ-like spirit for us all, especially me. I know that you all are faithful to pray for us without fail and that is what comforts me in asking you for so much. God is in Control - Jay"

Prayers for Ian Whitehouse - 5/7

Posted by Andrew Whitehouse earlier today:  "I'm asking all of you that will to please be praying for our baby Ian. He spent all night in NICU with breathing problems and will stay in there today. He is also being tested for Downs Syndrome, which they think he may have. We will love our little boy just the way God made him, we just want him to start breathing better. Please say a prayer for him today if you will."

50th Anniversary

Prayer Requests - 5/7

Lynn Lowrey sent this message today:  "My cousin Frankie Guilliams Hawkins is dying of pancreatic cancer.  She probably has less than a week. She only found out about this the first of April. It has been a hard blow to all of the family. I would appreciate prayers for her and the family. She is my first cousin and we consider each other as brother and sister since I do not have any brothers or sisters.:

IT'S A BOY!!!

 

Andrew and Amy (Shields) Whitehouse are proud to announce the arrival of
Ian Mark Whitehouse!
He was born at 3:48 this afternoon.  Ian weighed in at 8lbs 4ozs and has blonde hair!!!
VERY proud grandparents are Russell and Robyn Figgins and Mark and Marianne Whitehouse.

Weekly Update - 5/6

WHAT A BLESSING!!!!  LACOC's special contribution for West, Texas was OVER $10,000!  What a blessing this will be for that little community! 

* Kristi Anthony - continuing her rehab with Pate, Monday through Friday. Please pray for the family as she gets used to being at home.
* Ed Bullard is in rehab
* Don Thompson - PRMC - taking dialysis
* Rickey McFadden - is scheduled for back surgery on May 14 at Presbyterian/Dallas.
* Tom Wood - finished with treatments - will have more tests run in 2 weeks.
* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
* John and Marie Figgins - Health
* Anna Zant - Health
* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer
* Lareece Maggard - she was at worship this morning and is feeling better.
* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health
* Becky Lamberson (our co-worker at First Federal) Will have cancer surgery next week.
* Mike Nelson had open heart surgery and he is doing well. David Nelson is still battling cancer. (Charlotte Grooms' brothers.)
* Becky Edwards-Skinner (friend of Anita Roden) is taking treatments for cancer.
* Lance Noble (PJC soccer coach) - his father was murdered on Saturday in Mesquite.
* Jordan and Nathan Wilhelm - Tanya Welch asked for prayers for a long and happy marriage with lots of adventure.
* Shane Welch - Tanya asked for prayers for him as he travels for his work.

Remember all of our soon-to-be Seniors...that they make good decisions and keep God in front focus.

Please continue to remember those who were injured or killed in the explosion in West, Texas. 

McKenna Jones is in Tanzinia (a country in East Africa) for another 2 weeks. She is part of a mission team with Oklahoma Christian. 

Bailey Cannon will be traveling to Zambia (a country in Southern Africa) on July 4th for an 18 day medical mission trip. (More details to come later.)

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Poppy Seed Chicken. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

Pantry Needs: Diapers...New Born and 4/5

KEEP THE DATE:
May 8:  Life Group Leaders - meet in Auditorium at 7:45pm
May 12: Faithful Readers
May 15: Blood Drive
May 19: Senior Sunday
May 23: Kiddie Kollege Graduation - 6:30pm
June 8: VBS - KFC and College Street partnering together 9-2pm at College St.
June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)
June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

 

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 5/5

This is Aubrie Jade Miller, she is 1 year old and had a heart transplant right after her birth last year.) 
She and her Mom (April) are headed to Children's Medical/Dallas on a helicopter right now.  She became dehydrated and needs to be at C.M. with her doctors.  They have more tests that will preformed in the morning.

Reminder......

PINK baby shower for Megan McMillan
Sunday afternoon at 2pm at LACOC!

Registered at WalMart, Paris Baby and Itsy Bitsy Spider.

Update on Kristi Anthony - 5/2

Posted by Jay this morning:  2 Cor 12:8-10 "...So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffered for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong." AND 2 Cor 10:15 "Nor do we boast and claim credit for the work someone else has done."
"The devil loves it when we challenge the integrity of God's ways, plans, or purpose. When we demand a way the seems better for us we are removing the blessing that God has in store for us. We are foolish to tell God to do it another way. What right does the clay have to question the potter? 
Furthermore, what right do we have to take credit for something that God has done? What about taking credit for something virtuous or spiritual that is evident in our life? That would be foolishness because that virtue or spiritual "fruit" is OF God and not ourselves.
I only know this because I spent most of my life trying to be strong and do things my way. Believe me when I say this ended very badly for me and others. Through this I have had to trust God alone because it was way bigger than my ability to control or even understand. He has been faithful and He has received the glory. He alone is GOOD.
I am weak, Kristi is weak, our boys are weak, and Sandy is weak BUT He is strong! God is in Control and I thank him for sending one of you each day to be His messenger in our life. - Jay"

Food for the Anthony's

Angie Duren posted this info:  "Several of you have contacted me about preparing a meal for the Anthony's. We will be getting a signup sheet going up at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ this week. If you would like to do this, please go by the church or you may call 903-785-0387 and let them know. There are 5 to feed including 3 very big, strong, hungry boys so you might want to get together in 2's or 3's. The days they need meals are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. There is also a map at the church on how to get to their house. Thank you in advance!.....Oh, and most importantly, NO CAFFIENE OR CHOCOLATE!!!!!"

Baby Shower

You are invited to a baby shower for
Megan McMillan
this Sunday, May 5th, at 2pm at LACOC.
She is registered at WalMart, Paris Baby
and Itsy Bitsy Spider.

Prayer Requests - 5/1

• Ed Bullard continues his rehab at PRMC/N/#326.  He may even get to go home late next week!
• Charlotte Cannon is recovering from her knee surgery yesterday.  (PRMC/N/408)  Her blood pressure was a little low this afternoon.
• Don Thompson is at DuBois/S/6th floor. 
• Debra Usry asked for prayers for her grandkids dentist Dr. Robert Stringfellow in Sulphur Springs as he is taking chemo treatments at this time.
• Debra's friend, Martha Evans, has been ill for the last few days.

Prayer Request - 5/1

Ashley Ervin-Rogers (former member) is expecting a baby that is due in July.  Today they found out that she has a blood clot in her groin.  It has not gone down her leg.  Drs. have already been in contact with a high-risk Dr. in Dallas.  She is to be home on bedrest with her leg elevated.  She has to have 2 blood thinner shots a day, starting today, until the baby is born.

Our Sympathy....

Please keep Craig Skidmore and his family in your prayers, as they mourn the loss of his Mom, Louise Skidmore.  Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home will be in charge of services.  No other details are known at this time.