Trunk or Treat

Thank you Jason & Sheridie Dyess and Kathy Daniels for a VERY successful Trunk or Treat!  Thanks also to all those who set up their vehicles to give out candy!

Don't forget. . .

Update on Webber Woodall 10/30

The neuro surgeon wants to wait 3 months and do another MRI, to see if it grows or moves.  The electro-cardiologist visit was good!

Update on Doris Wooldridge 10/30

Mary Schwartz, Doris' daughter, came through her procedure like a trooper!  They found a severe blockage in her bile duct and a stent was put in today.  They ran more tests and the results from those will come next week.  Mary just wanted everyone to know that they truly appreciate all the prayers on behalf of her mother. 

For today...

Prayer Request - 10/29

Derald Bulls sent this message:  Please add my uncle, James LeFan, to the prayer list.  His health is slowly failing and he has been put on hospice.  He's the last of the six LeFan siblings.  He will be 93 in February.  If you would like to send cards, his mailing address is:

1802 13th Street

Temple, Tx 76504

Update on Evelyn Perry - 10/29

Evelyn Perry is in PRMC/Room 362.

It's easy to find...

Update on Evelyn Perry 10/28

Carole Anderson sent a message stating that Evelyn is alert and chatty.  They've done x-rays, blood work, ekg and is waiting on results.  As of 1:25, she was still in PRMC/ER.

Update on Sarah Smith 10/28

Sarah has been dismissed from the hospital and is home now.

Prayer Request - 10/28

Evelyn Perry became ill during Ladies Class this morning.  She's headed to PRMC/ER to be checked out.

Your testimony...

Prayer Request - 10/28

Doris Wooldridge has a blockage in the bile duct/pancreas area.  She will be having a procedure done on Friday at Medical Center of Plano to determine the cause.  She is 94 years old.  Please keep her in your prayers. 

Pray 10/27

Update on Webber Woodall - 10/27

Webber will be seeing a neuro-surgeon Friday morning at 8:30 at Baylor/Dallas.  We then go to the electro cardiologist at 11:45 at the Carrell Clinic.
Next week a neuro-diagnostic team will come to our house and set up a 72 hour EEG on Webber.  He’ll have all the electrodes on his head and they will set-up video cameras, in the house, to monitor him.

Prayer Requests - 10/27

Sarah Smith has been admitted to PRMC.  Pneumonia has returned and possible problem with her spleen.  They are calling in a surgeon for a consult.

 

Choice Taylors’ mother passed away and her funeral services will be tomorrow at 10 in Madill.  Her name is Esther Colby. 

 

Trunk or Treat Instructions

There is a Plan B and a Plan C.
So, rain or shine we will have Trunk or Treat!

Weekly Update - 10/25

Will the Blind Beggar Please Stand?
Mark 10:46-52 
“Sit down and be quite!”  “Just be happy with what you have!”  “What do you know?”  “Who asked you?”  “You should be seen and not heard.”

Who is the real Blind Beggar?  Is it Bartimaeus or the disciples or the rest of the crowd?
Jesus stopped in His tracks when He heard the cries of Bartimaeus. Jesus could have pushed through the crowd to Bartimaeus’ side. Instead, He gave the crowd a command, a task, and a dignity.  He invited them to participate in what He was doing!

It’s amazing to think that the healing we need can come as a command to do the very thing we couldn’t do on our own!
Go back and see them with your Lord’s eyes! Hear them with your Savior’s ears. Speak to them with your Redeemer’s very words.
Out of that healing, would come discipleship: “Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.” V.52
“We are all beggars; that is true.”
All of us can only see, hear, speak and live on the strength of Jesus’ amazing love for us!
And for all of us, as for Bartimaeus, Jesus stands still. He listens, and with another Word He exalts even the poorest and lowliest of us:
“What do you want me to do for you?”
“Will the real blind beggar please stand up?”

OUR SYMPATHY:  Please keep Robbie White in your prayers as she mourns the loss of her husband John.  His funeral services are Monday afternoon at 2pm at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home 

WELCOME:  Tracy Gage and Ray and Carol Murphy asked to be identified with LACOC!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Alexis Cowan - Thyroid cancer.  
• Choice Taylor - Was having a lung procedure on Thursday and his lung collapsed.  He's at home now. 
• Daisy Redding -Health
• Webber Woodall - Neurologist feels that the tumor is benign, but wants a neuro-surgeon to verify that.
• Cheryl Bullard - Health
• Butch Mills - Health
• Grayson Gage - Is feeling lots better.
• Tim Keele - Will be having shoulder surgery soon.
• Jimmy Faulkner - Health
• Robert Wilson - back pain
• Harley and Lucy Staley - Health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Ann Huffman - please continue prayers for her sight.
• Roy Bolton - former member was in the hospital this week with fluid building up around his heart.
• Lesa Bulls' aunt, Sandra Fritche, had shoulder surgery this week.
• Patty Hudson - cancerous tumor in her stomach.
• Tom Jackson, grandfather of Katie Shields-Fonville's husband, has internal bleeding.  They ask for prayers for this to stop.
• Gerald Henderson, Ora Henderson's son, is doing much better.
• Carol McMillan (Molly's niece) - Cancer.  She is at home with hospice.
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Law enforcement and first responders - their safety.
• Troops - their safety.

UNITY OF BELIEVERS:  On Sunday morning, Nov 8th, we will have a combined church service with the Hispanic and MLK Churches of Christ at Paris Junior High auditorium.  More details to come.

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.  If you can't come for the weekend then just come up for the day on Saturday.  It is a wonderful time to get away and be with church family. More info coming SOON!  Just make plans now!

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a wedding shower for Shawna Simpson-Poole on Sunday November 8th at the building.  1:30-3:30pm.  Selections are at Walmart.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Pizza.  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 clothes and lice treatment kits

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned vegetables and canned fruit

KEEP THE DATE:

Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat

Nov 1:  Hanley/Frankland Wedding
Nov 8: Unity of Believers combined church service

Nov 8:  Shawna Simpson-Poole wedding shower

Nov 13-15:  Family Retreat

Nov 18: Blood Drive

Jan 15-17:  WinterFest! (H/S only)

Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Choice Taylor 10/24

Choice Taylor was released from PRMC on Friday.

Our Sympathy. . .

John White passed away this evening.  Please keep Robbie and the family in your prayers.
Fry Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Prayer Request - 10/23

Lesa Bulls sent this message about her friends husband: Mac Basden is in the hospital due to an intestinal blockage. Will do another CT scan this morning and if it shows blockage, he will undergo surgery. Please have Mac and his wife Debbie in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you!

Update on Choice Taylor. 10/22

Choice Taylor was having a lung procedure today. His lung collapsed and he was taken to ICU.  He was to be moved to room 568 later today.  Please keep him and Sandra in your prayers

Update on Webber Woodall

Webber Woodall went to the doctor today to discuss the results of the MRI.  The doctor thinks it is a benign intra-ventricular tumor.  He does want him to see a neuro-surgeon soon, just to make sure.  Thank you for the prayers!

Update on Roy Bolton 10/22

Roy Bolton only stayed in the hospital one day.  They were able to drain the fluid from around his heart.  He is back with his sweetheart, Anna, at assisted living.

Prayer Request - 10/22

My friend Chance Hudson sent this message about his wife: "We just found out Patty has a cancerous tumor in her stomach. We need all the prayers we can get."

God knows!

Update on Webber Woodall - 10/21

Webber Woodall goes back to the neurologist tomorrow (Thursday 10/22) regarding what direction will be taken for the tumor.  Please continue to pray for him.

Update on Jimmy Faulkner - 10/21

Jimmy Faulkner had some tests run yesterday in Dallas, but he does not know any results yet.  He will see the doctor again about mid-November.  He asks for continued prayers.

What do I need to do?

You are invited...

Trust...

Be thankful...

God's timing...

Prayer Request - 10/19

Former member, Roy Bolton, has been taken to the hospital.  He has fluid building up and is having a hard time breathing.  No other info is known at this time.  Please keep he and Anna in your prayers.

Prayer Request - 10/19

Lesa Bulls sent this message:  "My aunt Sandra Fritchie is having shoulder replacement surgery this morning."

Lead me . . .

Weekly Update - 10/18

Thank you Patrick for the message today of "There's A Stirring".

“God dwells in a state of perpetual enthusiasm. He is delighted with all that is good and lovingly concerned about all that is wrong. He pursues His labors always in a fullness of holy zeal. No wonder the Spirit came at Pentecost as a sound of a rushing mighty wind and sat in tongues of fire on every forehead. ... Whatever else happened at Pentecost, one thing that cannot be missed by the most casual observer was the sudden up surging of moral enthusiasm. Those first disciples burned with a steady, inward fire. They were enthusiastic to the point of complete abandon.”  A.W. Tozer

Luke 24:32

2 Kings 10:15-17

“Is your heart right, as my heart is with yours?”
Jehu needed someone who was just as passionate about God as Baal worshipers were passionate about Baal.

Could it be that God may just be using us as his children to be salt and light to influence those around us to come and seek His face??

Jehu is asking us, “Is your heart right?”

Jeremiah 35:1-11 

Can you imagine your family keeping your instruction 250 years after you’ve gone on to be with the Lord?  Jonadab’s family learned to be faithful to God even during perilous times.

Jeremiah 35:18-19. 

SYMPATHY:  
Doug Cato's sister, Dawn's 10 week old granddaughter, Cadun Jax Stephens, passed away last Sunday.  Her funeral service was held this afternoon.  Cody and Ashley Stephens are her parents.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Daisy Redding was in Dallas on Friday to have her heart put back in rhythm.  They'd already put her IV in and did an EKG...only to find out that her heart had put itself back into rhythm.
• Webber Woodall - Neurologist has found a tumor in his brain.  Won't know anything else until the next doctor appointment this Thursday.
• Cheryl Bullard - Health
• Butch Mills - Health
• Grayson Gage - Has been in the hospital, here in Paris and at Children's/Dallas, this week.  He had a bad reaction to the meds he's been taking for his shoulder. He'll be seeing an pediatric orthopedic surgeon.
• Tim Keele - As he heals physically and emotionally.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - shoulder is still giving her problems.
• Jimmy Faulkner - will have to have heart by-pass surgery again.  They meet with a surgeon in Dallas on Oct 20th for evaluation and date of surgery.
• Robert Wilson - back pain
• Harley and Lucy Staley - Health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Ann Huffman - please continue prayers for her sight.
• Tom Jackson, grandfather of Katie Shields-Fonville's husband, has internal bleeding.  They ask for prayers for this to stop.
• Gerald Henderson, Ora Henderson's son, is doing much better.
• Carol McMillan (Molly's niece) - Cancer.  She is at home with hospice.
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Law enforcement and first responders - their safety.
• Troops - their safety.

FAMILY RETREAT:  We are looking for someone to coordinate our Annual Family Retreat.  Please be in prayer about this and let the church office know if you can help in this area.
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.  If you can't come for the weekend then just come up for the day on Saturday.  It is a wonderful time to get away and be with church family. More info coming SOON!  Just make plans now!

TRUNK OR TREAT:  There is still a need for 6 trunks for TorT...please sign up at the welcome center, or if you have any questions talk with Kathy Daniels and Sheridie Dyess.  LACOC provides the candy.

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a wedding shower for Shawna Simpson-Poole on Sunday November 8th at the building.  1:30-3:30pm.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Taco Soup.  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 clothes and lice treatment kits

PANTRY NEEDS:  Spaghetti sauce and canned fruit

KEEP THE DATE:

Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat

Nov 1:  Hanley/Frankland Wedding

Nov 8:  Shawna Simpson-Poole wedding shower

Nov 13-15:  Family Retreat

Nov 18: Blood Drive

Jan 15-17:  WinterFest! (H/S only)

Love you - MEAN IT!

Even when it's tough...

Update on Grayson Gage 10/16

Grayson Gage was released from the Children's Hospital tonight and is now at home resting.   The doctors at Children's have put them in touch with other specialists who will be able to help him from this point forward. 

Update on Daisy Redding 10/16

Daisy Redding went to Dallas today to have her heart shocked back into rhythm. They had an IV in and we're doing an EKG to check the status and discovered that her heart had corrected the problem on its own. She's now at home resting!
Ain't God good?

Prayer Request - 10/16

Katie Shields-Fonville asked that we pray for her husband's grandfather, Tom Jackson, on our prayer lists.   He was just sent home from the hospital.  He is bleeding internally and there is nothing more they can do.  The family is asking for prayers for bleeding to stop.

Update on Grayson Gage 10/16

Misty Gage has sent this update and request:  We were transferred to Children's in Dallas late last night.  Grayson is having the same symptoms as before...body numbness and tingling, trouble speaking, sudden eye and tongue movements, etc.  He had an EEG this morning and will get those results later today.  Please pray for quick answers for him and the doctors treating him.  

Our Sympathy....

Please keep Doug Cato's family in your prayers.  His sister Dawn's 10 week old granddaughter passed away Sunday.  Little Cadun Jax Stephens funeral service will be this Sunday (10/18) at 2pm at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home chapel.
Cadun's parents are Cody and Ashley Stephens.

Update on the Fields Family

Kristi Moody just called with an update on a prayer request that she had for the Fields Family. They are from Valliant and were involved involved in an auto accident.

Katie was taken off life support and has passed away.  The little boy, Canyon, who was presumed okay, is now needing prayers.  It has been discovered that he has spinal injuries.  Mom has a broken her arm.
Please keep this family lifted up in prayer!

Update on Webber Woodall 10/15

The MRI shows that Webber Woodall has a tumor on the brain. Going for a MRI with contrast now.  Just waiting for insurance approval.  Don't know any additional information at this point.  He will return to the doctor next Thursday.

Update on Grayson Gage - 10/15

Grayson Gage is going to be released from the hospital this morning.  The reactions he was having were all caused by the muscle relaxers for his shoulder. His doctor is referring him to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.

Update on Grayson Gage - 10/14

Grayson Gage was in the ER today.  He fell asleep in class and they could not wake him up.  Was unable to move his arms and legs.  They believe it was due to his meds.  They put him on iv’s and he had started moving his feet, sent him home.

They are back at the ER for the 2nd time today.  Grayson now feels numbing in his arms and legs and falls in and out of responsiveness. 

Prayer Request Update - 10/14

On September 29th I asked you to pray for Otis Knight Jr and Jennifer Wooten that the devil would get out of their lives.  They have 3 little boys.
This morning the couple was arrested with the youngest of the boys with them.  (Thankfully the twins were in school.)
They are now in jail.  Will probably lose custody of their boys.  Lose their apartment.
This is what drugs will do to your life.
Please pray that this is a wake-up call for them and that they will get the help they need.

Prayer Request - 10/14

Jenifer Cooper posted this prayer request:  Please join our family in praying for this precious little girl, Lola Hope Duncan. She was diagnosed with leukemia yesterday. She just turned 3 a few days ago. She comes from a precious family that is relying on our mighty God to get them through this.

Prayer Request - 10/14

Kristi Bullard-Moody sent this prayer request: "For he Fields family in Valliant, OK. They were hit yesterday morning by a rock truck. The mother suffered a broken arm. Little boy is ok. But the little girl Katie is in critical condition in Dallas. She has an open skull fracture with brain swelling, liver and facial lacerations plus multiple other injured. She is on life support at this time."

HE listens...

Goodnight sweet friends!

Weekly Update - 10/11

Thank you Patrick for the lesson this morning on "The Power of Blessing" with the text taken from 2 Samuel 6:9-11 .... How do we experience divine blessing in our home?  Deuteronomy 6:4-9

1. CHOOSE TO MAKE YOUR HOME HIS HOME... Joshua 24:11-15 and Genesis 35:2-5. 
2. WELCOME HIS PRESENCE TO YOUR HOME... 2 Samuel 6:9-11 For 3 months the most awesome symbol of God’s presence was seated in Obed-Edoms home.  A box measuring 4’ x 2.5’ x 2.5’ was the focal point of his home.

Every day for 3 months they were aware that God was living with them.

Inside the ark of the covenant were three items ...

The two stone tablets of the law given to Moses - God’s Word in our homes
A jar of manna from Israel’s wilderness wanderings - God’s provision in our homes
Aarons budding staff - God ordained leadership in our homes

Pay close attention to the progression of "blessing" in this chapter:

2 Samuel 6:11 - - "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months. And the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and all his household."

2 Samuel 6:18  - "And when David had finished offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts."

2 Samuel 6:20 - "Then David returned to bless his household."

"We are blessed to be a blessing.” 

What was the truth that Obed-Edom knew that caused God to bless his household?
It seems to be this: he was not uncomfortable in the presence of God.

SYMPATHY:  

• Please keep Sandra Smallwood and her family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of her husband Joe Smallwood.  Graveside services will be tomorrow (10/12) morning at 10am at Providence Cemetery.
• Maggie Kerby's grandfather passed away.
• Continue to keep the Hudgens' family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their husband/Dad/son, Kevin.  He was a local volunteer fireman and father to twin 10 year old boys. 

GOODBYE:  Our sister Etheleme Thompson and her son are moving to Ada to be close to her daughter

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Wayne Kerby received excellent news about his tests this week.
• Butch Mills - has been in the hospital this week.
• Grayson Gage - his shoulder is dislocated again and they can't put it back in place until the muscle is relaxed.
• Tim Keele - As he heals physically and emotionally.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - fell and fractured her shoulder. Still in quiet a bit of pain.
• Jimmy Faulkner - will have to have heart by-pass surgery again.  They meet with a surgeon in Dallas on Oct 20th for evaluation and date of surgery.
• Robert Wilson has been wearing a heart monitor for the last 3-4 months and is now having back problems because of this.
• Harley and Lucy Staley - Lucy states that Harley seems to be getting stronger. They would love visitors.
• Webber Woodall - Will get results from MRI/MRA this week.
• Jean O'Neal - back problems
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Ann Huffman - please continue prayers for her sight.
• Carol McMillan (Molly's niece) - Cancer.  She is at home with hospice.
• Patty Kyle (friend of Teresa Allen) has been diagnosed with cancer again.
• Ben Wallace (Tanya Welch's Dad) is experiencing health issues.
• 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.

FAMILY RETREAT:  We are looking for someone to coordinate our Annual Family Retreat.  Please be in prayer about this and let the church office know if you can help in this area.
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.  If you can't come for the weekend then just come up for the day on Saturday.  It is a wonderful time to get away and be with church family. More info coming SOON!  Just make plans now!

TRUNK OR TREAT:  Thank you to Kathy Daniels and Sheridie Dyess for taking on the Trunk or Treat event this year.  There is still a need for folks to volunteer their trunks for giving out candy...just sign up at the Welcome Center.  LACOC provides the candy.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Poppyseed Chicken.  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 clothes and lice treatment kits

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned fruit, soup with meat and shampoo

KEEP THE DATE:

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

Nov 18: Blood Drive

Jan 15-17:  WinterFest! (H/S only)

Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Grayson Gage - 10/9

Misty Gage sent this message this morning:  Grayson's shoulder has been dislocated since Sunday night and it will not go back in place, no matter what.  We've been told that it will not go back in place until his muscles relax, so as you can imagine he's in a tremendous amount of pain all the time.  He's now in a brace that is supposed to help, but of course it's uncomfortable.  He's having anxiety now because he's in so much pain and doesn't feel like he's ever going to get better.  Please pray for him and Clint and I because we all are frustrated and feel helpless. 

Our Sympathy...

Sandra Smallwood's husband Joe passed away suddenly on Thursday evening.
Please keep the Smallwood and Peace families in your prayers!

Joe Dalton Smallwood
Born: March 01, 1947
Died: October 08, 2015

Joe Dalton Smallwood 68, of the Faught Community, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home. A graveside service is set for 10:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2015 at Providence Cemetery with Patrick Cannon officiating. The family will be at the home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Joe was born March 1, 1947 in Lamar County to Jim and Helen Latham Smallwood. He graduated from Powderly High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married Sandra Jean Peace on June 6, 1969 at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ. Mr. Smallwood was a gifted carpenter.
Mr. Smallwood is survived by his wife, Sandra Smallwood of Faught; two daughters, Amber Shed and husband, Staton of Cedar Park, Texas and Tara Conlin and David Parker of Paris; his mother, Helen Smallwood of Paris; five grandchildren, Oren, Parker and Evan Shed, and Kyra and Kaitlyn Conlin; five siblings, S.C. “PeeWee” Smallwood and wife, Jennifer of Paris, Shirley Darnell of Paris, Nancy Freeman and husband, Buddy of Panama, Bobby Smallwood and wife, Shirley, and Jimmy Smallwood and wife, Donna, all of Paris; and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Larry Smallwood.

We all need this today!

Just be still.....

Prayer Requests 10/7

• Butch Mills remains in PRMC/Rm 521.
• Maggie Daniels' cast was removed yesterday. Her sister Lexi twisted her ankle yesterday.  It doesn't seem to be broken, but she's in a lot of pain. 
• Ruth Ann Stallings shoulder is still giving her loss of pain.
• Please keep Kenzie Reese in your prayers. (Her daddy is the administrator at Still house Rehab.) Kenzie is only 2 years old and has been fighting cancer. Today she was taken into surgery. The doctors opened her up had to close her back up. 

Our Sympathy....

Mike Grigsby asked that we pray for his friends' family, Kevin Hudgens.  He was killed in a tragic accident while cutting down a tree at his home.  Kevin was 39, the only child of Boyd and Debbie Hudgens,  and married to his high school sweetheart Wendy.  They had twin 9 year old sons, Wes and Clay.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Starrett Funeral Home.

This is the TRUTH!

Prayer Request 10/6

Derald Bulls sent this message:  Please add Laura Hunt and her husband, Tom, to the prayer blog. Laura has several health issues on-going and has been in and out of the Dallas hospitals recently.

You are welcome...

Worship...

Take note...

Update on Butch Mills 10/6

Butch Mills was admitted to PRMC/Room 521 for a couple of days.

Urgent Prayer Request 10/5

Butch Mills is on his way to the ER with breathing problems.

Save the date....

November 18th will be our next opportunity to donate blood!

Are we this brave?

Weekly Update - 10/4

Thank you Doug Faires for stepping in for Patrick today and  speaking to us about "Who is our Enemy?".
There are evil, bad and unholy forces working against us everyday and we need to be there for each other to help fight those evil forces.
1. Who is our enemy?  THE DEVIL!
2. Who is NOT our enemy?  God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
3. Don't become friends with the world.
4. Don't become attached to your blessings.
He also reminded us of the old dramatic series "Hill Street Blues" where the watch commander would always remind his guys "Hey, let's be careful out there!".  And it's good words for us to remember too.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Tim Keele - As he heals physically and emotionally.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - fell and fractured her shoulder.
• Jimmy Faulkner - will have to have heart by-pass surgery again.  They meet with a surgeon in Dallas on Oct 20th for evaluation and date of surgery.
• Cheryl Bullard - Recovering at home from hip replacement.
• Joy Barnett - Recovering at home from knee replacement.
• Harley and Lucy Staley - They would love visitors.
• Webber Woodall - Will get results from MRI/MRA this week.
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Ann Huffman - please continue prayers for her sight.
• Former member Ashley Ervin-Rogers just found out that she is expecting a new baby!  She has a blood disease that caused many complications last time.  They have already started giving her shots in preparation for the baby.  (VERY excited grandparents are Terry and Gina Ervin.)
• Carol McMillan (Molly's niece) - Cancer.  She is at home with hospice.
• Patty Kyle (friend of Teresa Allen) has been diagnosed with cancer again.
• Ben Wallace (Tanya Welch's Dad) is experiencing health issues.
• 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.

NEW ADDRESS:  Mike and Charla Bishop's new address is:
215 Kissimmee Drive - Arlington, TX 76002
NEW GRANDBABY:  Former members Mike and Charla Bishop are the proud grandparents of their first granddaughter, Riley Beth Francis Healy.  She was born on Sept. 22.  Mommy Cheryl and Miss Riley are doing fine.

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.  Patrick Cannon will be speaking.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
**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.

PARENT MEETING:  Jared reported today that the meeting which had been scheduled for next Sunday, the 11th.  Be watching for the new date.

TRUNK OR TREAT:  Thank you to Kathy Daniels and Sheridie Dyess for taking on the Trunk or Treat event this year.  There is still a need for folks to volunteer their trunks for candy.  LACOC provides the candy and you just set up your vehicle and pass out candy.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Loaded Baked Potatoes.  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 lice treatment kits

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned fruit, soup with meat and shampoo

KEEP THE DATE:

Oct 6:  Men's Breakfast

Oct 9:  Buchanan Wedding

Oct 11:  Hanley/Frankland Shower

Oct 11:  Faithful Readers

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!

Never Ending....

Prayer Request - 10/2

Debra Usry posted this prayer request:  "Please keep my older cousin, Martha Davis Wiggins, who lives in Garland in your prayers. She has carotid artery blockages on both sides and is not doing well. She is presently at home and I am not sure if they are going to do the procedure to try to clear the blockages out or not."

Update on Joy Barnett - 10/2

Joy Barnett sent this message:  "I am coming home this afternoon. Thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards and calls. Now the real work begins."