Weekly Update - 9/6

This was Andy and Kara Garner's last Sunday with us  They will be moving to Conroe this week. Andy brought a final message to us this morning.  He spoke to us about "The Role of Adults with Children/Young People in Church".  He reminded us of all the problems that young people struggle with and more importantly what they NEED...

• Interaction
• Positive role models
• Authentic Godly examples
• Apprenticeship
• Encouragement/Appreciation/Acknowledgement
• Invitation to help serve in the congregation

Andy also issued a challenge to us.... There is always work to be done!  Roll up your sleeves and get involved!  Walk together and know God is guiding you!
We will miss you guys!  God be with you, until we meet again!

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Long time LACOC member, Jim Parker passed away this morning in Rockwall.  Fry Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of services.
• Curt Poore's grandmother, Jo Bearden, passed away last week.  Her services were last Tuesday in Ft. Worth.
• Dr. Jim Brunette, local dentist, passed away on Friday.  His services are on Monday at 4pm at Central Presbyterian Church.
• Christie Brown, husband of Cheryl Brown (PISD teacher), passed away on Friday.  Services will be Monday evening at 6pm at Starrett Funeral Home.

RESPONSE:

• Michelle Anderson went forward this morning asking for prayers as she is going through a "dry season" in her spiritual life.  She asked that we pray for spiritual renewal!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Sarah Smith was admitted to PRMC/506 on Friday with double pneumonia.  She is doing well and should be dismissed Monday.
• Webber Woodall - health
• Allan and Robyn Fain - keep them in your prayers as Allan's job was eliminated this week.
• Harley and Lucy Staley - Health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristi Anthony - Mental and physical health
• Gene Frierson (uncle of Jimmy Thielman) suffered a stroke yesterday and was CareFlighted to Plano.
• Rebecca Matthews (friend of Roxanne Raper) has Stage 4 cancer and is traveling to Seattle for experimental treatment.
• Mark Buster (Peggy Robinson's brother) has been in the hospital in McKinney this week.
• Carol McMillan (Molly's niece) continues her fight with cancer, She at home with hospice
• Those traveling this holiday weekend.
• Pray for our law enforcement officers and for their safety.
• Continue to remember those serving on the mission field. 

FIRST RESPONDERS BREAKFAST:  This Tuesday morning at 7am-11am there will be a breakfast to honor all our Police, Fire and EMT personnel in the OutReach Building.

YOU ARE INVITED:  John Buchanan and Angela Logan will be married on October 9th at 6pm, at Celebrate It!.  Please RVSP to netkeflyn@gmail.com by Sept 25th.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Chicken Spaghetti.  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.

PANTRY NEEDS:  1 pound bags of rice and canned fruit.

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 9:  Ladies' Bible Class Kick-Off
Sept 25-27:  Jr. High and High School Retreat at Camp Deer Run

Oct 9:  Buchanan Wedding

Love you - MEAN IT!