Prayer Request - 3/29

Julie Rodgers-Rook requested these prayers:  "Louise Mackey (my boss's Mom) is in critical condition.  She had heart valve replacement surgery and has many complications. She "died" twice on Thursday and they revived her.  She had another surgery on Thursday night. She is in bad shape."

Prayer Request - 3/29

Little Max and Mabrie Moffitt  (3 & 4 years old) were CareFlighted to Children's Medical/Dallas last night.  They got into some medicine not intended for them..  Both have both been extubated and are breathing on their own. 
Mabrie is still needing oxygen and is feeling the withdrawal symptoms a lot more.  They are having trouble keeping her calm, but the doctors keeps assuring them, this is expected. 
Max is doing very good!  He is still extremely groggy but is starting to eat and drink!  He couldn't wait to be wheeled into Mabrie's room!  He was ready to see his sister!
Scott & Christina Moffitt are the parents.  Grandparents are Don & Carla Moffitt and Lesa Tonne, former member at LACOC, is their grandmother.
Christina posted this message tonight:  "Every prayer has been heard.  Hug your babies tight and never ever take anything for granted."

Prayer Request - 3/26

Ken Love's daughter, Karen, requested prayers for her Dad.  He is very lonely since his wife, Kathy, passed away.  Karen said her Dad can't talk well, but he loves to have visitors especially those who play domino's and checkers with him.

Update on Kristi Anthony - 3/26

Posted by Jay this afternoon:  "Kristi drove (in the pasture) yesterday with her brother, Matt! That is improvement if I ever saw improvement. Prayers are being answered please continue. THANK YOU ALL and THANK OUR FATHER."

Do you have a CDL?

We are in need of a bus driver on Sunday morning. If anyone has their CDL license and would be able to help out, please contact the office. It would be only once a month on the 4th Sunday. Thanks!

Weekly Update - 3/23

Thank you Patrick for the message from Luke 29:1-10..."A Story Of Two Collectors".

Thank you Allan for the beautiful song service.

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Jimmy Faulkner's brother passed away this morning.  (No other details are known at this time.)
• Derald Bulls' friend, Mark Metcalf, passed away on Friday.  He had just come home from hospital on hospice Thursday.  His funeral will be on Tuesday.
• Also, the Bulls' friend Marcia Putnam and her family as they mourn the loss of her husband Jim.
• Continue to remember Anna Zant and her family as they mourn the loss of her brother, Joe Don Mashburn.

PRAYERS:

• Carole Anderson is at home recovering from back surgery last Thursday.
• Jessica Harris' uncle, Wayne Parker, just had triple by-pass recently. He's back in the hospital, in Texarkana, with blockage and a possible heart attack.
• Kristi Anthony, as she continues rehab and the everyday trials that she is facing.  Kristi's birthday is this Thursday (3/27) and her mother-in-law, Jean, asked if you could send a card to her.
• Derald & Lesa Bulls' neighbor is undergoing treatment, from Germany, for a "skin-eating" disease.
• Laura Janes asked for prayers for her and her health.
• Ben Wallace (Tanya Welch's Dad) recently had surgery and the incisions are infected.
• Sherry Welch's friend is in a "spiritual pit".
• Alissa Nutt - health.

 

PANTRY NEEDS:  Toothpaste

YARN DRIVE:  Kiddie Kollege is collecting yarn they will donate to make "blessings" blankets for wounded soldiers.  There is a collection box by Room 6.

5TH SUNDAY POTLUCK:  March 30th will be our 5th Sunday format.  Please make plans to stay for our potluck lunch with a short service to follow.  Please bring extra food for our guests.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Chicken Spaghetti.  Please donate at least $2 per person.  If you weren't able to sign-up this morning and want to join us, please call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

CHURCH COOKBOOK:  There are plans being made for a new church cookbook.  The ladies bulletin board has all the information that you need to submit recipes.  And guys....submit your recipes too!

KEEP THE DATE:
March 30:  5th Sunday Potluck
April 18-19:  LTC Convention
May 14:  Blood Drive
May 18:  Senior Sunday


Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Carole Anderson - 3/20

Carole is out of surgery and in recovery.  Everything went well.

Update on 7 year-old Sabrina - 3/20

My friend reported this wonderful news....."In awe at the power of God and prayer! Monday morning, after a week of testing, including a cat scan and an MRI, both of which showed a large mass on her large intestine, my 7 year old great niece, Sabrina, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Tentatively scheduled for aggressive chemo for 6 months, possibly more, pending a surgical biopsy today. GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS!! The surgeon did the biopsy through a scope but the lab couldn't find anything. So he opened her up. He moved everything around, he looked at the scans again, he moved everything around again...there was nothing there!! He took pictures! He told us that 3 days earlier it wrapped all the way around her large intestine, and he couldn't explain it, but it was just gone! We can explain it, and I want to thank ALL the fantastic prayer warriors bowing their heads and lifting their voices so this darling little girl didn't have to fight this battle."

Update on Kristi Anthony - 3/20

Jay posted this update this morning:  "We would like to ask for specific prayers for Kristi today. We will be meeting with Dr. Armstrong to discuss her neuropsychological evaluation from a few weeks ago. This is an important day!
I would also like to ask for continued prayers for improvement in her memory and walking. I watched Tyler and Cody patiently talk with their mom and attempt to get her to walk for over an hour on Tuesday night. The process was very difficult and emotionally exhausting for all three. I watched unnoticed and can say that I am so proud of them all. I witnessed so much love from our boys as they tried to work through Kristi's fears and difficulties. It was so good to see their love and commitment but also it was heartbreaking. Tyler and Cody need your prayers too. This is a very difficult season for two boys who have become great young men through these trails. I pray continually that they can also receive some joy while they grow and experience things that most adults have not even had to deal with. God is in Control."

Prayer Request - 3/19

Carole Anderson will be having surgery tomorrow on her back.  It is a "day surgery" so she should be back home tomorrow night.

Prayer Request - 3/19

A friend of mine sent this prayer request...  "My niece's sweet little 7 year old, Sabrina Willard, was diagnosed with Lymphoma on Monday. They're doing a biopsy today and because of where the spot is, it will be a 2 to 5 hour surgery. The biopsy will tell us if it's Hodgkins Lymphoma which they think it's not, which is good. And if not, she'll start an aggressive therapy of 5 to 6 months chemo. If it is, I guess we'll hear those options tomorrow. Her mom Jennifer has turned it over to God, but as you know, that doesn't take away the fear, and the pain of knowing what trials are coming up for her baby girl.  I'm a faithful believer in the power of prayer, and I don't think God can ever hear too many prayers!"

Our Sympathy....

Anna Zant's brother, Joe Don Mashburn, passed away this evening at SWMC/Dallas. Funeral services are pending.

Weekly Update - 3/16

PRAYERS:

• Mary Lloyd - prayers for comfort.
• Anna Zant's brother, Joe Don Mashburn, is in ICU in a hospital in Dallas.
• Daisy Redding's Mom has cancer.
• Brent Nichols (missionary in Peru) - prayers for the healing of his arm that was broken recently.
• Heather Cannon has graduated from the AIM program.  Prayers for her and her new venture.
• Joy Barnett's grandson, Ely Speer, will be having a heart procedure soon.
• Robin Fain's friend, Debbie, is fighting cancer.
• Ora Henderson - prayers for safe travel for her daughter.
• Philip Wood (OCU graduate) and the other passengers missing on the Malaysia flight.
• Jimmy Thielman's brother, Chuck Thielman, is moving to Paris and starting his life over.
• Continued prayers for the Vanderpool's as they continue to be missionaries in Haiti.

PRAISE:

• Evelyn Perry's grandson, Perry Bolton, is now cancer FREE!
• The Stalling's granddaughter, Laurilee, is healing fine.
• Jean King, is healing well.
• Thank you Lord for the rain.
• Lila Buchanan - feeling better.
• Vision Team - Blessings on this group.

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Jamal Booker died in a tragic vehicle accident last week.  His father, Ray Charles Booker, was one of  Derald Bull's classmates.  His services will be next Saturday.
• Jim Putnam passed away this weekend, and his wife Marcia is in the hospital chest pains.  Marcia is the director of health occupations at PJC.  Their son, Walker, is a physician and will be moving to Paris this summer.  His services are pending at Starrett Funeral Home.
• Lisa Reagan Frazier passed away this afternoon after a battle with cancer.  Her funeral arrangements are pending at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.
• Margaret Stout passed away Friday night.  Her services will be Tuesday in the chapel of Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Shampoo
YARN DRIVE:  Kiddie Kollege is collecting yarn they will donate to make "blessings" blankets for wounded soldiers.  There is a collection box by Room 6.



5TH SUNDAY POTLUCK:  March 30th will be our 5th Sunday format.  Please make plans to stay for our potluck lunch with a short service to follow.



SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Breakfast or Mexican Casserole.  Please donate at least $2 per person.  If you weren't able to sign-up this morning and want to join us, please call the church office by noon on Tuesday.



KEEP THE DATE:March 30:  5th Sunday Potluck
May 14:  Blood Drive
May 18:  Senior Sunday


Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Doris McGill - 3/17

Karen Cato sent this message about her Mom this morning:  "Doris McGill is back at Pine Tree.  She is better...not well, but better.  She enjoys having visitors.  Please remind her of who you are and if she doesn't hear or understand the first time just remind her again.  Thank you all for your continued prayers, phone calls, cards and visits.

Our Sympathy.....

Derald Bulls asked that we remember the following in our prayers, as they grieve the loss of their loved ones...
*Jamal Booker died in a tragic vehicle accident last week.  His father, Ray Charles Booker, was one of DB's classmates.  His services will be next Saturday.
*Jim Putnam passed away this weekend, and his wife Marcia is in the hospital chest pains.  Marcia is the director of health occupations at PJC.  Their son, Walker, is a physician and will be moving to Paris this summer.  His services are pending at Starrett Funeral Home.

Please also remember:
*Lisa Reagan Frazier passed away this afternoon after a battle with cancer.  Her funeral arrangements are pending at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.
*Margaret Stout passed away Friday night.  Her services will be Tuesday in the chapel of Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.

Prayers ANSWERED!

How about a little good news today?????
Evelyn Perry called the church office and reported that her grandson, PERRY BOLTON, is CANCER FREE!!!!

Help Needed

Prayer Request - 3/10

Robbie Padgett sent this message:  "Pray for Mom (Sandra Leath), they tubed her this morning, due to low oxygen levels.  They had to put a central line in, her arms are unable to be used.  She is in ICU."

Weekly Update - 3/9

Thank you Patrick for the message this morning..."What will it cost you to follow Jesus?"
The sermon was taken from Luke 14:25-33.

ELDER COMMUNICATION:  Doug Faires relayed an exciting announcement this morning, from the Elders...In the next few weeks there will be a new addition to our song service.  There will be select members, seated in the audience equipped with microphones to help in distinguishing the different singing parts of songs.

WELCOME:

• Brad, Jenny, Claire and Cora Sullivan have come home to LACOC!  Jenny is the daughter of Brad and Elda Francis. 

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Don Thompson passed away on Friday.  Our prayers are with Ethel Leme and their family.  His funeral will be Tuesday (March 11) at 11am at Starrett Funeral Home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
• Jason Ray's friend, Lynn Broadway, passed way last Tuesday and his funeral services were on Saturday.
• Seburne Medders, a friend of the Anderson's, passed away suddenly last Thursday and his funeral services were on Saturday.  Lewis, Carol and Michelle asked that you pray for his family and for his church.  He was a part of their youth group at Mesquite Church of Christ.

 PRAYERS:

• Laura Janes asked for prayers for her kids, Stephanie and Greg.  Prayers for protection at Texas Tech and to seek the Lord in all they do.
• Jerry McFadden is suffering with back pain.
• Jean King fell last week and broke her hip.  She is recovering from surgery.
• Doris McGill - continued health issues.
• Mary Lloyd - nearing the end of her life.
• Keith Bollman's niece, Charlotte Fuch (lives in Seattle, WA) has 2 masses on her thyroid.  They are continuing tests.  Please pray that the tests come back good.
• Troy Ashby's Mom, Polly Ashby, has pancreatic cancer.
• Linda Erwin's friend, Gary Moreland, fell from a ladder and has 3 breaks in his elbow.  Prayers for his pain to be relieved.
• My cousin, Linda Flanary, is in PRMC with an intestinal bug.
• My niece, Carol McMillan, has lung cancer and is undergoing chemo and radiation.
• Trinia Dean asked that we pray for her friend, Jane Sloan Ferris.  She is having abnormal stress test. She is continuing testing.
• Please pray for the Toppings family in Reno.  They lost their home and all belongings in a house fire this weekend. 

SUMMER INTERN:  It was announced this morning that Austin Anthony will be our Summer intern.  Austin is a freshman at Harding University and is majoring in Bible.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Soup

YARN DRIVE:  Kiddie Kollege is collecting yarn they will donate to make "blessings" blankets for wounded soldiers.  There is a collection box by Room 6.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is BBQ Sloppy Joes.  Please donate at least $2 per person.  If you weren't able to sign-up this morning and want to join us, please call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a wedding shower for Haley Bulls', this next Sunday (3/16) from 1:30-3:30 in the foyer.  Her selections are at Spangler's, Belk, Wal-Mart, Dillard's and Target.  Also, please bring a recipe to share with Haley.

WEDDING:  Landon Garrett and Courtney Wilcox will be getting married this Saturday (3/15) at 5pm at the Dunmon Ranch.

KEEP THE DATE:Mar 12:  Ladies Bible class is cancelled for this week.
Mar 15:  Wilcox-Garrett wedding
Mar 16:  Haley Bulls' wedding shower
May 18:  Senior Sunday

Love you - MEAN IT!

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST - 3/6

Don Thompson is in the PRMC/ICU at this time in serious condition.  He has been on dialysis at home, for some time now.  But, there is an infection that has taken over his body, which means he can't be on dialysis.  His blood pressure has gotten dangerously low.
Specific prayers for finding the infection and getting dialysis started again.

Mid-Week Update - 3/5

• Carole Anderson's co-worker, Tom, lost a kidney to cancer 2 years ago, now has cancer in lymph nodes outside lungs.  Treating with drugs by mouth and removed all they could.
• Our sympathy goes to the family of Lynn Broadway, who passed away yesterday.
• Lesa Bulls' friend, Marla George, beginning cancer treatment.
• Troy Ashby's Mom, Polly Ashby, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  They have put in a stent for drainage.
•  (Rusty Abram's friend) injured severely when a snow boarder hit him from behind.  He has broken ribs and a broken clavicle, possible punctured lung.  He is in extreme pain and has a hard time breathing.
• Renee' Elmore (principal at Justiss Elementary) grandmother passed away in Duncan, OK.

There will be NO Ladies Bible Class on
Wednesday, March 12th.

Don't forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour on
Saturday night!

 

KUDOS TO KIM

Thank you to Kim Hanley for the newly updated LACOC website!  Everything is right there on one page and a click away.
I have added links to this blog for you to go visit the new page.  You may either click on the picture of the church building on the right or you may scroll down further and see "YOU CAN CLICK ON A SITE TO READ THEIR STORY".
AND....also on the website, you can click on RESOURCES at the top and go to a page to see the pictorial directory! 
Thank you Kim for the VERY hard work!  It looks GREAT!

Update on Kristi Anthony - 3/5

Kristi Anthony is undergoing tests, right now, which will take most of the day. This neuropsychological evaluation is very important and is the second one and it will be compared to the baseline test from last summer to give them an idea of her actual progress and the direction for therapies and treatments. Please pray hard for Kristi. A big thank you to everyone for your faithful prayers. Thank you Father and please heal Kristi!

Update on Jean King - 3/5

Jean King had hip surgery yesterday and it went well.  She will be in the hospital through the weekend and then transferred to a rehab for a few days.