Sunday, March 9, 2014

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' entrĂ©e 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!

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