Weekly Update - 9/27

Thank you Jay Spencer for filling in for Patrick, who was out of town today.  
He asked "Why Are We Here?"
~~To worship and praise God.
~~To stir one another.
We don't live in a world that really reveres God.
We must still honor God. What matters is not of the world, but of God.
God takes sin very seriously.
We must teach God's word and live God's word.
He reminded us of John 8:2-11..."Let him without sin cast the first stone."
God has always been concerned about His people and His love of His people. 
~~Do the will of God
~~Do not be judged NOT doing God's will.
Humble yourself to the Lord....CALL UPON HIM!
Be merciful if you WANT the mercy of God.

RESPONSES:
*Ora Henderson asked for prayers for her and her son Gerald.  She is weak and he is having health difficulties.
*Robyn Figgins wants to commit her life to what Jay talked about this morning.

OUR SYMPATHY:  Please keep Diane McFadden and her family in your prayers as she mourns the loss of her husband, Jerry, who passed away suddenly Saturday evening.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Tim Keele - As he heals physically and emotionally.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - fell and fractured her shoulder.
• Grayson Gage - 
• Jimmy Faulkner - will have to have heart by-pass surgery again.
• Cheryl Bullard - Recovering at home from hip replacement.
• Joy Barnett - Recovering from knee replacement in rehab at Baylor/Plano.
• Harley and Lucy Staley - They would love visitors.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Donna Mosley - Has been in the hospital this week.  Back at Legend's now.
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Ann Huffman - please continue prayers for her sight.
• Charolette Bollman asked for prayers for her sister, Kathy Brown  She will have back surgery in Tyler on Tuesday.
• Carol McMillan (Molly's niece) - Cancer.  She is at home with hospice.
• My friend Debbie (Davis) Perkins asked that we keep her dad, Leonard Davis, in our prayers.  He is in the hospital in Dallas and is gravely ill.
• A facebook friend asked for prayers for his sister, Jessie Vaughan-Garcia, as she was just diagnosed with cervical cancer.
• Paul Garrett asked for prayers for Brighton Bond.  He's 9 months old and was born with a hole in his heart.  Brighton had surgery this week and is doing well. His parents are Justin and Elizabeth Bond.
• Peggy Jack asked that we continue to remember her son-in-law, Wally Kraft.  He has another staph infection in his knee.
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Law enforcement and first responders - their safety.
• Troops - their safety.

LIFE GROUPS:  If you are not presently in a small group and would like to be, please call the church office or see Doug Faires.  Most Life Groups normally meet twice a month in homes for a meal and fellowship.

GOSPEL MEETING:  Blossom Church of Christ would like to invite you to attend their gospel meeting beginning Sept. 27th at 6pm and Mon-Wed @7pm.  Jeff Jenkins from Lewisville will be speaking.

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a wedding shower honoring Clay Hanley and Danielle Frankland on Oct 11th from 1:30-3:30 here at the building.  Selections are at Bed, Bed and Beyond, WalMart and Carriage House.

FAMILY RETREAT:  Mark your calendars to come and participate in our annual Family Retreat.  It is always a fun time to be together with church family and get to know one another better.  More info coming SOON!  Just make plans now!

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  The next Men's Breakfast will be Tuesday, Oct 6th from 7am-8am.  It is IMPORTANT that you sign up at the Welcome Center so that food preparations can be made.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:**LACOC would like to support the Children's Advocacy Center by donating needed items for their Rainbow Room, which they use to assist children and families in abusive and crisis situations.  Watch for the needed items to be posted in the bulletin each week.  You can drop off your donation in a bin near the pantry cart located by the women's restroom.**For those interested in becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent or helping with respite care; or for those wanting to know how LACOC, through the Vision cast for us by the Elders, is planning to help orphans and foster children from Lamar County, plan to attend an informational meeting here at LACOC at 6pm on September 28th.  Pass this on to other members of the community as well.**Sirloin Stockade would like to contribute to our church.  Bring in your receipts after dining and for every dollar spent at their restaurant, they will give 5% back to the church.  Turn in your receipts at the Welcome Center

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Chili Dogs.  Please donate $3 per person.  If you didn't get the chance to sign-up this morning, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

RAINBOW ROOM (AT CASA) ITEMS:  New toddler boys clothes and baby wipes

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned green beans or corn and baby wipes

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 27-30:  Harding Bible Lectureships

Sept 28:  Informational Meeting for those interested in Fostering or Adopting

Oct 6:  Men's Breakfast

Oct 9:  Buchanan Wedding

Oct 11:  Parent Meeting (talk about kid's and families needs)

Oct 11:  Hanley/Frankland Shower

Oct 18:  Club 345 meet in J/H room - 5pm-6:15pm

Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat

Nov 1:  Hanley/Frankland Wedding

Nov 13-15:  Family Retreat

Jan 15-17:  WinterFest! (H/S only)

Love you - MEAN IT!