Weekly Update - 10/19

Thank you Patrick for bringing the lesson from Acts 3 this morning!  I can't imagine the man, never being able to walk, given the gift to walk again.

What a beautiful song service, that Stephen Gerald led us in!  I loved hearing that "new" old song...it was powerful!  (I noticed that it was written in 1951.)

RESPONSES:

• Ora Henderson asked for prayers for her 15 year old granddaughter, Desiree, who has been having strokes.
• Kathy Marshall asked for prayers for her sister, Judy.  She had double knee replacement and continues to be in terrible pain.
• Molly Woodall thanked the church for all their prayers for Webber this past week, for his health.

SYMPATHY:

• Our sister, Jean Gibson, passed away early this morning. No service details are known at this time.
• Wayne Brumley passed away yesterday. He was married to Sandy Carroll.  Ed and Melba Carroll's son-in-law.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Please pray for those who have been affected by the Ebola virus.  Pray also for those who are ministering to them, for their safety as well.
• Macy Bryan was injured during a cheerleading stunt on Friday and suffered a concussion.
• Sandra Leath has been very ill over the last couple of years.  It was wonderful to see her back at church this morning.
• Congratulations to Louie and Marolyn Woodall ... they became great-grandparents this week.  Twin girls were delivered in New York, each weighing 4 pounds.
• Pam Cattabiani will have surgery this week.
• Bobby Salter - recovering from leg surgery.
• Pete Taylor - is recovering from surgery this week.
• Webber Woodall - diagnosed with pleurisy.
• Donna Mosley - health
• Jeremy Offutt, son of William and Lucy, is recovering from a heart scare he had this week.
• Gene Stallings asked for prayers for the health of his friend, Larry Click.
• Peggy Wright has been experiencing some health issues.
• Lance Johnson - his fight with ALS.
• Kristie Anthony - her continuing mental/physical healing.
• Kevin Wood's Mom, Sarah Wood - health
• Jeanie Lamb - Health
• Remember all the teens and young adults that they will make good life choices and decisions.
• Please pray for our troops.  Not only are they fighting the enemy, keeping peace and keeping us safe...now they are helping with the Ebola crisis.  
• Continue prayers for our missionaries all over the world.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entree is Chicken Enchilada Soup.  Please donate at least $2 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned Vegetables

KEEP THE DATE:

Oct 26-29: Blossom COC Gospel Meeting

Oct 26:  MLK COC Homecoming Celebration

Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat

Nov 1-2:  College COC 60th Reunion

Nov 1:  Winnsboro COC Ladies Day

Nov 2:  Lewis and Carol Anderson's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Nov 14-16:  Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!