Weekly Update - 3/20

Thank you Patrick for the lesson this morning, with the text coming from Matthew 14:22-36.  He asked if we could even imagine seeing someone walking on the water?

We would probably be as terrified as the disciples were!

*Storms reveal how strong we are!

*There are 366 times in the Bible where we are told "DO NOT FEAR".

*When we are in the storm, Jesus prays for us!

*Jesus comes to us, just like he did for the disciples... In the middle of the lake!  And He does this, because He loves us and we are His children!

What are the those scary waters that God is trying to help you through?

WELCOME BACK... Dustin and Jennifer Blount have come back to LACOC!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ed Bullard - Has been in the hospital this week, but was back at worship this morning.
• Karen Cato - Had shoulder surgery this week. Is doing well.
• Sherry Welch - Had eye surgery this week and had great results!
• Peggy Dotson - Will be having tests in Dallas next week.
• Ann Huffman - Had a fall, but is doing ok.
• Diane McFadden - Depression 
• Wanda McFadden - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Caleb Keele - Got the 57 staples taken out of his back this past week.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Stephen and Mandy Gerald - Prayers for their travels to/from Ethiopia to bring Shepherd home!
• John Figgins - Cancer treatments
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Cissy (Hilliard) Diamond - Cancer
• Andy Johnson - Continues to be in hospital in Dallas.  She is better. (North Lamar teacher.)
• Jerry Langley - Improving daily. (Former LACOC member)
• Gordon Hyman - Recovering from heart by-pass recently. (Loretta Nabors brother)
• Brianna (Slawson) DeLay - Prayers for a healthy baby. (Harvey and Linda Slawson's daughter.)
• Please keep the families of Jeremy Harwell (39 years old) and Jessica Hollowell (31 years old) both were tragically killed in traffic accidents this week.

THANK YOU—to David Welch for filling our spot for a much needed CDL driver for those that need a ride to and from worship service every Sunday. This ministry often goes unnoticed. We need to thank David Welch, Jimmy Theilman, Harvey Slawson, James Hanley and (sub) Shane Welch for their service in this area.

LTC—If you signed up to help provide breakfast and lunch for LTC families while they are at the convention, please bring your items to the church office no later than Thursday, March 24th. Please mark cold items w/LTC and put in the refrigerator. Thank you to all those that helped!

LTC DRESS REHEARSAL—Our LTC kids have been working hard for several weeks preparing for the Leadership Training for Christ convention this weekend in Dallas. This Wednesday, March 23rd, they are excited to show the congregation a preview of what they have been doing. Please plan to be here @ 6:30PM and support our kids as they showcase their talents for Christ.   ALL CLASSES TO MEET IN THE AUDITORIUM !  

THOMAZUEA, HAITI—There is a need in Haiti for certain supplies and we have the opportunity to help! Please pick up a list at the Welcome Center of things needed. Boxes are in the foyer for your donated items. Please do so no later than April 20th. Thank you in advance for helping with this need.

MOVIE NIGHT—We will be showing the movie War Room on Sunday, April 24th. Prayer is a powerful weapon and this is an inspiring movie full of faith, hope, and love. Bring your family and a friend and join us. Appropriate for all ages.

LADIES DAY—Please join us for a great day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM to 1:30PM. Laurie Vanderpool, Co-founder of Live Beyond, will be our guest speaker. She is the daughter of Gene & Ruth Ann Stallings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the Bulletin Board or RSVP to the office no later than April 15th.

WIN A DOOR PRIZE—If you love to decorate or want to join with a friend who does, then please sign up (at the Bulletin Board) to decorate a table for our upcoming Ladies Day. You choose the "theme" for your table and bring all that is needed to create a centerpiece. White table cloths, plates, and utensils will be provided. This is a competition…...so may the BEST table WIN!!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Hamburgers .  Please donate $3/per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Instant Oatmeal and Boxed Cereal

RAINBOW ROOM NEEDS:  Teen girl clothes and teen girl and boy shoes

KEEP THE DATE:
March 23:  LTC Dress Rehearsal

March 25-26:  LTC Convention in Dallas 
March 27: Easter Sunday 

April 3:  Zach Wickes/JoAnn Rutherford Wedding Shower

April 5:  Men's Breakfast

April 5:  Eastern European Mission Event

April 17:  Visitor Luncheon

April 17: Spencer Jones/Ariana Weissenmayer Wedding Shower

April 23: Ladies Day (Speaker Laurie Vanderpool)

April 24:  Movie Night - "War Room"

May 1: MacKenna Jones/Caleb King Wedding Shower

May 13-15: Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run
May 15:  D'LynnGage/Bueno Wedding Shower
June 12:  Jessica Duren/Niles McClure Wedding Shower
Aug. 9-13:  Pictorial Directory (First Session) 
Aug. 25-27th:  Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - MEAN IT!