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