Weekly Update - 8/31

Thank you Patrick for the message this morning of JESUS IS GREATER!

And thank you Kyle for the wonderful song service!  We may have been low in numbers, this morning, but we were strong in song!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Joe Daniels had knee surgery this week.  He will be going to rehab, hopefully tomorrow.  He's on the 4th floor at PRMC at this time.
• Judy Moore had a slight stroke this past week.
• Pete Taylor will have a heart cath this Tuesday.
• Jean King is now at home after have a procedure on Wednesday to shock her heart back into rhythm.
• Peggy Robinson's daughter-in-law, Shelly Bivens, will see a specialist in Dallas this week.  Please pray for good results.
• There was a  request for a Mrs. Wright who will have heart ablation this week.
• Continue to remember missionaries all over the world.  Especially Brent and Jill Nichols, in Brazil and the David and Laurie Vanderpool, who are in Haiti.
• Curtis Garrett asked that we pray for Titus County Constable, Cleve Johnson, who was killed on Thursday.  Click here for further information. 

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Chipotle Bowls

PANTRY NEEDS:  Peanut Butter

CLASS LINE-UP FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:

• Faith in Film - in the auditorium
• Nehemiah - Elton Weeks
• Marriage and Family - Mike Bishop (info on the Welcome Center)
• Grief Recovery Class - Patrick Cannon
• Wednesday Night For The Master - Molly Woodall

KEEP THE DATE:
Sept 1:   Office Closed

Sept 3:   New Wednesday night classes start

Sept 7:   Simple Supper Team Meeting
Sept 10: Ladies Bible Class resumes
Sept 19: Women of Faith Conference
Sept 21: Dr. Monte Cox Seminar
Sept 27: MLK Ladies Day

Love you - MEAN IT!

Mission Lazarus Tragedy

This is the family that Wayne asked us to pray for this morning.
Click here for the story!

Prayer Request - 8/30

Peggy Robinson asked that we pray for her daughter-in-law, Shelly Bivens.  She will be seeing a specialist in Dallas this week.  Pray specifically for good results.

Prayer Request - 8/30

Judy Moore (Joe's wife) had a slight stroke on Friday.  She is in PRMC.
They request NO VISITORS at this time.

Update on Joe Daniels - 8/30

Joe has been moved to the rehab floor at PRMC.  He will be there about a week.

DON'T FORGET.....THIS SUNDAY

Help Needed

Caregiver needed for Latch Key Program. 2 pm-6 pm Monday through Friday during the school year. Please contact James Hanley or the Church office if you are interested in the position.

Mary Lloyd's Service

There will be a church van taking several to the graveside service of our sister, Mary Lloyd.  The service will be in Valiant, OK.  Van will leave Lamar Avenue at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning.

Our Sympathy....

Mark Giguere, husband of former member, Phyllis Giguere and father of our daughter-in-law, Barbie Usry, passed away last night in Tyler, Texas. There will be no memorial service or funeral. Cremation is under a Sulphur Springs funeral home. Please keep them in your prayers!

Wednesday Night Update - 8/27

• There will be a memorial service for Mary Lloyd in Valiant, OK at 10am on Friday morning.  You are welcomed to stop by Bright Holland Funeral Home and sign the book.  They will also have directions to the service.
• Joe Daniels' surgery went well and he is on the 4th floor of PRMC.
• Jean King had her heart shocked back into rhythm today and is already at home.
• Maggie Kerby's grandfather, Mr. Rudd, is on dialysis in Dallas.
• Tracy Bounds is experiencing health issues.

Update on Joe Daniels - 8/27

Joe is out of surgery and doing well!

Our Sympathy - 8/27

April McClour asked for prayers for the Tate family.  Sue Tate is her son Hunter's grandmother.  She passed away this morning.

This Sunday!

Our Sympathy...

Our sweet sister, Mary Lloyd, passed away on Sunday.
Bright Holland Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Weekly Update - 8/24

Thank you to Doug Faires, Jay Spencer and Patrick Cannon for their messages to the parents, teachers and students as they start their new school year on Monday morning.

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER:
~Carol James in the loss of her Mom.
~Lareece Maggard in the loss of her sister.
~Rita Pringle in the loss of her grandmother.

RESPONSES:
~Alissa Nutt asked for our prayers.  She knows she has made mistakes, but she has a beautiful, healthy son.  She said she can't change the past but is looking forward to the future.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

• Joe Daniels will have knee replacement surgery on Wednesday (8/27) at PRMC at 1pm.
• Pete Taylor will have a heart cath at PRMC on Tuesday (9/2).
• Kristi Anthony - continued physical and mental rehab.
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Carole Anderson - PRAISE for the EXCELLENT yearly test results!
• Ora Henderson is traveling to California to see family.
• John White is in Stillhouse for rehab.  
• Jean King - health
• Jay Spencer's friend, Ken Tylor - cancer treatment.
• Bettie Ashby's friend, Grady Martin - tumor on his liver. 90% chance that it's cancerous.
• Billie Flippin - health
• Maggie Kerby's grandfather, Bill Rudd - health
• Sandra Smallwood's mother-in-law fell and broke her hip in 3 places.
• Connelle Peace asked for prayers for Lisa Peace.  She was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Pray that she has a successful surgery and treatment plan.
• Missionaries - Brent and Jill Nichols in Brazil, David and Laurie VanderPool in Haiti and for Ben O'Neal (Jean's son) as he is leaving for a mission trip to Italy.

BLOOD DRIVE: Push up those sleeves and prepare to save a life! Carter Blood Care will be here this Wednesday from 4pm-8pm in the OutReach Center.  If you didn't get the chance to sign up today...come join us.  Don't forget to bring your picture ID. All types of blood are needed.

ELDER LED SERVICE:  Wayne Kerby will be speaking to us this Wednesday night.

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS:  Charlotte Grooms is continuing to accept donations of new backpacks or monetary donations for Justiss Elementary School.  New backpacks are greatly appreciated by the the students! Charlotte retired this year and yet, she continues this wonderful ministry.  Thank you!

WOMEN OF FAITH:  The conference will be held in Dallas, September 19th-20th.  Tickets are $81. These are 1st level seats and there are only 11 left.  You will be responsible for your own travel, food and hotel arrangements.  Contact Laura Cannon to purchase a ticket or if you have any questions.  903-249-3042.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Simple Supper teams are gearing up to start cooking again!  There will be a meeting to encourage all those wanting to be added to one of our teams.  Please join them for a short informal meeting immediately after morning worship service on September 7th in Room 6.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Soup with meat

KEEP THE DATE:
Aug 27:  Blood Drive
Aug 27:  Wayne Kerby will be speaking
Sept 7:  Simple Supper Team Meeting
Sept 19: Women of Faith Conference
Sept 21: Dr. Monte Cox Seminar

Love you - MEAN IT!

Thank You Lord

Dr. Kent Brantly was released from Emory University Hospital yesterday, after surviving the often fatal Ebola virus.
One of the BEST headlines I've seen says:  Ebola Patient Dr. Kent Brantly Discharged, Cured of Deadly Disease.
Many prayers have said on behalf of Dr. Brantly and those prayers were answered!

Our Sympathy

Rita Pringle's grandmother passed away yesterday.  Anyone wanting to send a card:
Mierlan Payne
P.O. Box 387
Sikeston, MO 63801

MLK Ladies Day

Services for Vivian Enloe

Lareece Maggard's sister, Vivian Enloe, service will be Thursday (8/21) at 10am at Evergreen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends after the graveside service at the home of Bloys Enloe.

Prayer Request 8/18

Derald Bulls asked that we add his friend, Imy Walters, to the prayer list. She was being admitted to PRMC today, due to dehydration and weakness. She is the wife of Bobby Walters.

OUR SYMPATHY

Lareece Maggard's sister, Vivian Enloe, passed away Sunday afternoon.  Services are pending with Fry Gibbs Funeral Home at this time.

Surgery Updates - 8/18

• Jerry Barnes surgery went well this morning.  He may get to go home tonight.
  
• Jaxon Radtke (Dinah's great-grandson) surgery also went well and he's already home!

OUR SYMPATHY

Verna Kelly, Carol James' Mom, passed away yesterday.  The funeral will be on Thursday at 2pm, with visitation one hour prior at Prater Lampton Mills Funeral Home in Hugo, Oklahoma.

Weekly Update - 8/17

Thank you Keith Bollman for your VERY heartfelt message this morning about "Depression".  (I know that it touched many hearts!)  In fact, on facebook this afternoon, Audrey Faires posted this "Enjoyed such a beautifully presented testimony on depression.  In the wake of Robin Williams' and as someone who fights with that demon, God knew just what I needed to hear.  Thank you Keith Bollman."

Thank you Stephen Gerrald for the song choices!  I know that you said you didn't know what Keith's message was going to be about...but, God did.

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Continue to remember Karen Cato and her family as they continue to mourn the loss of her Mom, Doris McGill.  What a celebration there must be in heaven!!  
• Faye Barringer, who attended the Reno Church of Christ, passed away on Wednesday.  Her services held on Friday.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• It was wonderful to see Ruth McFadden back with us today!  
• Jerry Barnes will have surgery tomorrow.
• Jerry Raper is suffering with back pain.
• Dinah Border's great-grandson, Jaxon Radtke, is scheduled to have tubes put in his ears on Monday at 9am in Oklahoma City.  
• Carol James' mother, Verna Lee Kelly, is in her last days; not eating or drinking.
• Kristi Anthony - as she continues with physical and mental rehab.
• Lance Johnson - as he continues his battle with ALS.
• Linda Erwin asked for prayers for her friend, Marvin Ann Patterson, that the biopsy is negative from cyst removed from pancreas.
• Chris Brown's grandmother, Norma Brown, had her hip replaced this past Thursday.
• Lisa Denman asked that we continue to remember her cousin, Julie Matthews, she has cancer and the doctors have given her about 3 months to live.
• Prayers for our college students who are leaving this week as well as teachers and students going back to school next week.

TEACHER'S LUNCHEON:  This Tuesday (8/19) LACOC will celebrate the teachers from all over Lamar County with a luncheon here at the OutReach Building.  If you can help provide desserts, please let Kim Hanley know.  Also, volunteers are needed for preparation, serving and clean-up!  Thanks, in advance, for your help!

BLOOD DRIVE:  It's time to push up your sleeves and give the gift of blood.  On Wednesday night, Aug 27th, Carter BloodCare will be in the OutReach Bldg from 4pm-8pm.

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS:  Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of new backpacks or monetary donations for Justiss Elementary School.  New backpacks are greatly appreciated by the the students! Charlotte retired this year and yet, she continues this wonderful ministry.  Thank you!

WOMEN OF FAITH:  The conference will be held in Dallas, September 19th-20th.  Tickets are $81. These are 1st level seats and there are only 11 left.  You will be responsible for your own travel, food and hotel arrangements.  Contact Laura Cannon to purchase a ticket or if you have any questions.  903-249-3042.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Jelly

KEEP THE DATE:

Aug 19:  Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Aug 27:  Blood Drive

Sept 19: Women of Faith Conference

Sept 21: Seminar with Dr. Monte Cox

Prayer Request 8/15

Doug Melton's sister-in-law, Ginger Melton, has severe eye problems and will be seeing a specialist in Dallas on Monday. 

Services for Doris McGill

Doris Chaney McGill
(June 13, 1923 - August 12, 2014)

Doris Chaney McGill, age 91, died peacefully on August 12, 2014 at Pine Tree Ranch assisted living, her wonderful home for the last 4 years. A celebration of her life is set for Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Patrick Cannon officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Olton Texas on Friday, August 15, 2014. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Ramage Funeral Home and graveside services are set for 5:30 p.m. at Olton Cemetery with Rex Boyles officiating.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Tomorrow night we'll meet at the church building, at 6pm, to have a meeting about duties for the evening and then go work at the Community Garden. 
Everyone will be working at the S.W. 8th & Kaufman (old police department) off of Bonham Street.
If you have power drills, post hole diggers and shovels, please bring them.
AND... we will have food brought out again for a picnic.
Please come and join us!  There's something for EVERYONE to do!

OUR SYMPATHY....

Our precious sister, Doris McGill, passed away this morning. No other details are known at this time.
Please keep Karen and the family in your prayers!

Teacher's Luncheon

Prayer Request - 8/7

Marla George (we've had her on the prayer list for a long time)  had a double mastectomy recently and has now developed an infection around 1 of the implants.  She is in Zale Lipshy Hospital/Dallas.  She's been on antibiotics for 3 days and it's just gotten worse.  Her mother, Mary Miller, lives across the street from Mary Jones, and would appreciate your prayers too!

Favorite Song Of All

Doug Faires recited the words to a song last week and many of you have asked for the words.  Here is the song and the lyrics.  (Click on the title to watch the video.)

"Favorite Song Of All"

He loves to hear the wind sing

as it whistles through the pines and mountain leaves

And He love to hear the raindrops

as they splash to the ground in a magic melody

He smiles in sweet approval

as the waves crash through the rocks in harmony

And creation joins in unity

to sing to Him majestic symphonies

But His favorite song of all

Is the song of the redeemed

When lost sinners now made clean

Lift their voices loud and strong

When those purchased by His blood

Lift to Him a song of love

There's nothin' more He'd rather hear

Nor so pleasin' to His ear

As His favorite song of all

And He loves to hear the angels

as they sing, "Holy, holy is the Lamb"

Heaven's choirs in harmony

lift up praises to the Great I Am

But He lifts His hands for silence

when the weakest saved by grace begins to sing

And a million angels listen

as a newborn soul sings, "I've been redeemed!"

'Cause His favorite song of all

Is the song of the redeemed

When lost sinners now made clean

Lift their voices loud and strong

When those purchased by His blood

Lift to Him a song of love

There's nothin' more He'd rather hear

Nor so pleasin' to His ear

As His favorite song of all

It's not just melodies and harmonies

That catches His attention

It's not just clever lines and phrases

That causes Him to stop and listen

But when anyone set free,

Washed and bought by Calvary begins to sing

That's His favorite song of all

Is the song of the redeemed

When lost sinners now made clean

Lift their voices loud and strong

When those purchased by His blood

Lift to Him a song of love

There's nothin' more He'd rather hear

Nor so pleasin' to His ear

As His favorite song of all

Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb

Hallelujah, hallelujah 

Weekly Update - 8/3

Thank you Austin Anthony for stepping in for Patrick today!  He spoke to us about this past week that the youth group spent in Dallas at a homeless shelter.  His text was taken from Matthew 25:34-40.  "...whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

OUR SYMPATHY to Cherry Walker and Barbara Fambro in the loss of their brother, Gerald McDowra, this morning.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Katie Keele (Tim and Leslie's daughter) will have surgery on Wednesday morning at 7am to remove a tumor on her knee.
• Lloyd Usry will have a heart cath on Friday.
• Doris McGill is in PRMC and will have a swallow test in the morning.
• Anna Zant is home from the hospital.  She has an appointment in Sherman tomorrow to learn the results about a spot on her liver.  She is feeling better.
• William Offutt was back with us this morning.  He is doing much better.
• Jessie Denton (96 year old aunt of the Roden's) was burned, on her upper body, 2 weeks ago, while cooking breakfast.  She is now in the Parkland Burn Center. 
• Dr. Kent Brantly, the American doctor with Ebola, arrived yesterday in Atlanta at Emory University Hospital to receive treatment.  News reports today stated that he is some better.  Continue prayers for Kent, his family, the doctors and nurses who are tending to him.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Soup with meat

BACKPACKS 4 KIDS:  Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of new backpacks or monetary donations for Justiss Elementary School.  New backpacks are greatly appreciated by the students there.

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON:  We will be honoring the teachers of our community with a luncheon on Tuesday, August 19th as they prepare for the new school year.  If you can help provide a dessert, please sign the list located at the visitors center.  This event gets bigger every year, so we are preparing for 400 teachers and staff this year. See James or Kim Hanley if you would like to help prepare, serve or clean up.  Thanks for your help!

BLOOD DRIVE:  Help save a life on August 27th!  Carter BloodCare will be in the OutReach center from 4-8pm.

KEEP THE DATE:
Aug 6:  Elder led service - Kyle Jones will speak
Aug 10: Faithful Readers
Aug 19: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Aug 27: Blood Drive
Sept 21: Seminar with Dr. Monte Cox from Harding University

Love you - MEAN IT!