LACOC 2016 Summer Series

2016 Summer Series

Midweek Service at 6:30 p.m.

Themed Nights are taken from our Vision.
Format of the evening will be determined by each leader.

June 1:   Generations with Doug Faires
June 8:   Restore all Things with Stephen Gerrald and Clint Spencer
June 15: Everyone meet out at Lake Crook
June 22: Prayer Night
June 29: Work at Hispanic Church and visit shut-ins
July 6:    Combined service with Hispanic Church at Iglesia de Cristo
July 13:  Unity of Believers with Keith Bollman and Clint Gage
July 20:  Guest Speaker
July 27:  Ministry Talk with Doug Faires and friends
Aug 3:   Youth led worship
Aug 10:  This Is My Story  with Derald Bulls
Aug 17:  Spiritual Disciplines with Cliff Kerby
Aug 24:  Generations with Doug Faires
Aug 31:  Back to School Bash

Memorial Day 2016

Prayer Request 5/29

Judy Clark will have surgery, this Thursday, at PRMC.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Memorial Day 2016

Prayer Request 5/28

Sharon Thielman is suffering from extreme nerve pain. 

Weekly Update - 5/27

RESPONSE:  Judy Trammel – prayers for a family issue.

PRAYERS:

• Butch Mills – Breathing issues
• Autumn Taylor – Will have eye surgery on Tuesday at Children’s Medical.
• Johnny Nabors – Recovering from heart cath.
• Jessica Daniels – Biopsy was on Thursday – NO CANCER!
• Ann Huffman - Health
• Jean O’Neal – Recovering from foot surgery.
• Dianna Welch – Recovering from broken leg.
• Paul and Carol Helton - Health
• Webber Woodall - Health
• John Figgins – Cancer
• Louise Peace - Health
• Roy Jones - Health
• Kristi Anthony – Physical and mental health.
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Aaron Christ – Health (former member)
• Helen Bonham – Cancer  (friend of Anita Roden)
• Clint and Carol McMillan – She did not receive good news this week on scans/tests. Clint had a biopsy this past week, tests came back that he has skin cancer.
• Missionaries all over the world
• Troops

HELP NEEDED—If you can greet someone with a smile and lend a hand to graciously open a door or the car door for someone then YOU ARE NEEDED! We are looking for a few gentlemen to be an outside valet parker/greeter. You would only have to do this once a month on a rotating basis.

PANTRY NEEDS—We have many people that help with this on a regular basis. A big thank you to those who recently stepped in to fill up an almost empty pantry. We are still in need of a few items: jelly, soup, cereal, laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, household cleaners, plastic spoons, size 3 & 4 diapers. Thank you to all that make this ministry possible!

YOUNG AT HEART– We are planning another fun night for those 60 and older! We will serve a meal at 6PM followed by games of Dominoes, Forty Two, and Chicken Foot. You can also just come to visit and hang out! But BEWARE! There is a rumor we have some serious Chicken Foot Ladies! Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to come so we can have a head count for food preparation.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS—New Wednesday night classes will start June 1st. See calendars posted on doors and at the Welcome Center. Plan to attend!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIMPLE SUPPERS– will look slightly different throughout the summer. Our cooking teams are taking a break! Bring your own dinner and fellowship together before class.

FOR OUR GRADUATES: Containers will be in the foyer for the next three Sundays if you would like to give our seniors a graduation gift.

Our 2016 Graduates are: Mackenzie Beckmon, Averie Campbell, Ross Denman, Asia Garvin, Jacob Jones, Alissa Nutt and Neil Nutt.

 

WEDDING SHOWER—honoring Jessica Duren and her fiancé, Niles McClure, will be on June 12th, from 1:30 to 3PM. Selections at Carriage House and Bed, Bath, & Beyond.

FAITHFUL READERS—will be meet on June 12th in Rm 17 @ 3:30PM. Carol James will lead the discussion of the book The Beloved Daughter by Alana Terry. Anyone is welcome to participate.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Jelly and Cereal

RAINBOW ROOM:  Shoes for all ages and juice boxes

KEEP THE DATE:

May 29th—Senior Sunday

May 29th—5th Sunday Fellowship Meal

June 12th—Duren/McClure Wedding Shower

June 12th—Faithful Readers

June 14th—YAH —-Domino Night

June 13th—16th—Camp Deer Run Day Camp

Aug. 3rd—Blood Drive

Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session)

Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you  -  MEAN IT!!!

Congratulations. . .

North Lamar High School senior Mackenzie Beckmon has been named Academic All-American for the National Speech and Debate Association.

“Requirements for this award are strenuous,” said Speech and Debate coach Kristi Hodgkiss.

Recipients of the award must have a 3.7 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), score a 27 or higher on the ACT or a 2000 or higher on the SAT, and have a degree of superior distinction in the NSDA (which requires 750 points).

“Winning a debate round is worth six points, so it takes a while to get there (750 points),” said Hodgkiss.  “Mackenzie holds a degree of premier distinction, with 1,021 points, which is especially impressive given that she did not start debate until she was a sophomore.”

Mackenzie is only the fourth student in North Lamar’s history to receive this prestigious award.  While at NLHS, Mackenzie has qualified for region three times in UIL.  She qualified for the Texas Forensics Association State Tournament this year, and has qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament twice.

Prayer Request 5/26

Please keep my nephew and his wife, Clint and Carol McMillan, in your prayers.
Clint had a biopsy on a spot, on his face, and the results came back positive for skin cancer.  The doctor feels certain that he can get it all with surgery, which is scheduled for June 8th.
His wife, Carol, has been fighting cancer for a couple of years.  She had another transfusion yesterday  Her colon is lighting up so they are doing colonoscopy. Not sure if cancer or something else. They go to Baylor, on June 7th, to see if she can have surgery to remove adrenal gland which has been cancerous from the beginning.  She also had an MRI today.

Update on Jessica Daniels 5/26

Jessica Daniels had a biopsy on her thyroid this morning.  They will have the results tomorrow.
UPDATE!!!!  The doctor called this afternoon and NO CANCER!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Lisa Denman, Aaron Parker Elementary physical education teacher, was named North Lamar Independent School District's Elementary Teacher of the Year. 

Prayer Request - 5/25

Kristi Taylor's youngest daughter, Autumn, will have surgery on her eye next Tuesday, May 31st, at Plano Children's Medical Center.  She ask for prayers that everything go well. 

Just Pray...

The Battle Belongs To The Lord...

Iglesia de Cristo - Open House 5/22

The Iglesia de Cristo Open House was a wonderful celebration.
The church feted us with grilled chicken, all types of tamales, beans, rice, salsa, chips, drinks and desserts.  It was a banquet fit for royalty!
Thank you to our Hispanic brothers and sisters for such a warm welcome!!!
Marcelino ... we can't wait to see what happens next!

Weekly Update - 5/23

Thank you Patrick for the message "I Am The Good Shepherd".  With the text from Psalm 23 and John 10.

• The Good Shepherd knows what's best for his sheep.
• He knows their needs.
• He will do what he can to protect them.
• The one sheep, that is lost, matters!
• He rejoices when it is found.

Let's Remember:

• While we are stubborn, HE is patient.
• While we lose direction, HE can lead us.
• While we make mistakes, HE offers forgiveness.
• While we are defenseless, HE is our protector.

SYMPATHY:

• Our condolences go out to Dinah Border on the passing of her sister, Mary Lou Green, of Pattonville. Graveside services were held Friday. Please continue to keep Dinah in your prayers.
• Also remember Gay Spencer and Bob Bowden on the passing of Gay’s cousin and Bob’s sister, Harolyn Hutchison.
• Our sympathy goes out to the family of Michael Self.  He drowned at Pay Mayse Lake on Saturday evening.  Michael was a 15 year old freshman at North Lamar High School.  He has lots of friends in our Youth Group.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Casey and Ashley (Ervin) Rogers on the birth of Judd Redding Rogers, born 5/18/16. He weighed 7.3 lbs and 19 inches long. Proud Great-Grandmother is Daisy Redding.

RESPONSE:  Judy Trammel asked for prayers for family issues.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Butch Mills - Has been in PRMC for the last week with breathing problems.
• Johnny Nabors - Has been in the hospital this week.  He had a heart cath this week and a stent. He is at home recuperating.
• Alexis Daniels - Broke her wrist this week.
• Jessica Daniels - having thyroid issues.  The Dr is going to do a biopsy this Thursday (5/26), to rule out cancer.  If it is clean, then she will have the choice to either take it out or kill the thyroid.  The doctor will know right then, as a Pathologist will be present.
• Sherry Welch - Has an appointment on May 31st for eye exam and solution (probably surgery) for macular hole.
• Ann Huffman - Will be having shoulder surgery soon.
• Jean O'Neal - Recovering from foot surgery
• Dianna Welch - Recovering from broken leg.
• William and Lucy Offutt - Both are having health issues.
• Gail Kennedy - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Webber Woodall - Health
• John Figgins - Health
• Louise Peace - Health
• Roy Jones - Health
• Paul and Carol Helton - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Mary Musick - Health (Karen Cato's friend.)
• Karter McHam - This is a 6 yr. old girl with Downs Syndrome that will be having her 2^nd heart valve replacement.  (Granddaughter of Dottie Cato who works with James Hanley.)
• Jennifer Holm - Person struggles (Judy Clark's daughter)
• Shirley Fults - Former treasurer of Lamar County is in PRMC. 
• Helen Bonham - Health issues. (Friend of Anita Roden)
• Prayers for our nation.
• Missionaries all over the world! 

SENIOR SUNDAY—We will be honoring our 2016 graduates and their families with breakfast before class on May 29th. If you would be willing to make a donation toward food or help serve, please see Carole Anderson.

Containers are in the foyer for the next three Sundays if you would like to give our seniors a graduation gift. Our 2016 Graduates are: Mackenzie Beckmon, Averie Campbell, Ross Denman, Asia Garvin, Jacob Jones, Alissa Nutt, Neil Nutt. 

5TH SUNDAY—is NEXT WEEK, May 29th. Please make plans to stay and enjoy fellowship and devotional time together as well as a good ‘ol burger and fries from Burgerland. Sign up TODAY at the Welcome Center how many in your family plan to eat so that we have a head count for meal. Cost will be $6/per plate.

DESSERTS NEEDED– Please sign up if you are willing to make a dessert to share at our fellowship meal on May 29th. Sign up at the Welcome Center. 

WEDDING SHOWER—honoring Jessica Duren and her fiancé, Niles McClure, will be on June 12th, from 1:30 to 3PM. Selections at Carriage House and Bed, Bath, & Beyond.

YOUNG AT HEART:  On Tuesday evening, June 14th, the Y@H will be meeting together at 6pm for a meal and games afterward.  Bring your dominoes and a dessert to share.  You don't have to play dominoes to have fun!  Sign up NOW at the Welcome Center.

SIMPLE SUPPERS—will be taking a break from cooking, starting in June, however, we would still like to continue our fellowship time together. For the summer months, bring your own "brown bag" meal and join us from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. In the future, if you would like to be a part of a team to help cook, clean up, or serve meals one night a month on Wednesdays starting in September, then please see Kyle Jones.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Hot Ham and Cheese Rolls.  Please donate $3 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Cereal and spaghetti sauce....and EVERYTHING!!!!  

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Shoes for all ages and juice boxes.

KEEP THE DATE:

May 29th—Senior Sunday 

May 29th—5th Sunday Fellowship Meal 

June 12th—Duren/McClure Wedding Shower 

June 12th - Faithful Readers

June 13th—16th—Camp Deer Run Day Camp 

Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session) 

Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session) 

Love you - Mean it!

Prayer Request - 5/23

Kelsie Hargis sent this message:  "Please keep my beautiful cousin Breann Hargis and my family in your prayers. They started surgery at noon and it's a 5 hour surgery to remove her voice box due to that MEAN thing we call cancer!!!!  She went in, for what they thought was thyroid problems, and they found a knot and a cancer all around.  It's a rare form of oral cancer called Adnoid Cystic Carcinoma."
Breann is Mark Hargis' daughter.

Update on Aaron Christ - 5/23

Aaron's hemoglobin is at 8.4. They want it to be 9. Yet it is stable. He may get to go home today. They will do biopsy next month. He will need to stay on iron supplements. 

Update on Aaron Christ - 5/21

Aaron Christ, former LACOC member, had an EGD yesterday. It was a polyp in his esophagus that had an ulcer on it. No fresh bleeding. He'll get another EGD in a month so they can do a biopsy.

Prayer Request 5/21

Katen Cato sent this message:  Please pray for Mary Musick and her family. She has EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) and is in a lot of pain. She found out yesterday that her back is fractured and, she has to have another surgery on her leg. 

Our Sympathy ...

Gay Spencer's aunt and former member Bob Bowden's sister, Harolyn Hutchison, 77 of Paris, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at The Heritage House.
A graveside service has been set for Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:30 at Evergreen Cemetery with Dr. Jay Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Our Sympathy...

Dinah Border's sister, Mary Lou Green 76 of Pattonville, died at 7:46 PM, Monday, May 16, 2016 at her home. A graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, today (Friday May 20, 2016) in the pavilion at Red Hill Cemetery with Rev. John Brown and Bro. William St. John officiating.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Prayer Request - 5/20

Former member, Aaron Christ, Janet and Larry Christ's son, was taken to the hospital in Arkansas where he and his wife live, for loss of blood.  He's receiving a transfusion now! Janet asks for urgent prayers.

Update on Webber Woodall - 5/20

Webber had a 3 month check-up on Thursday with the Neurologist.  He's still having issues that are troubling to the doctor.   Another MRI is scheduled for next Thursday on his lumbar region.  We also see the migraine specialist for a check-up next Thursday.

Hispanic Church Open House THIS SUNDAY!

Update on Johnny Nabors - 5/20

Johnny should be leaving the hospital shortly!!!!
He had a heart cath yesterday afternoon.  He had a minor artery that was blocked 99% and Dr. Hasmi put in a stent.  He has a little build up on 4 more arteries...but they are only 20-30%!

Prayer Request - 5/19

Loretta posted this morning

:  

Johnny

woke me up @ 2:15am with a tightening & burning in his chest & nauseated... he hasn't had any heart issues..he had a quadruple bypass in '07 but he never has had any chest pains with that or anything like this...I got him to the ER @ everything is checking out fine but they are admitting him just to be sure...ER dr said Dr Hashmi will be in to see him.....Dear Lord I know you are in control we just have to trust you!

EMS Week!

Thank an officer!

Just SMILE!

Prayer Request - 5/16

Jessica Daniels just posted this:  "As if things weren't crazy enough, Alexis fell Saturday and we just found out her wrist is fractured. My family sure could use some prayers for this bad luck streak to leave."

Ok folks....we need specific prayers for their family!  Tell the devil to get back!  We need a good biopsy report for Jessica and quick healing for Lexi's wrist!

Weekly Update - 5/16

 



 

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Jean O'Neal - had foot surgery this week.

Dianna Welch - broken leg

William and Lucy Offutt - Both are having health issues.

Gail Kennedy - Health

Sarah Smith - Health

Webber Woodall - Health

John Figgins - Health

Louise Peace - Health

Roy Jones - Health

Paul and Carol Helton - Health

Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health

Lance Johnson - ALS

Karter McHam - This is a 6 yr. old girl with Downs Syndrome that will be having her 2^nd heart valve replacement.  (Granddaughter of Dottie Cato who works with James Hanley.)

Jennifer Holm - Person struggles (Judy Clark's daughter)

Dr. Paul Lee - Recently diagnosed with cancer. (Local Psychiatrist)

Shirley Fults - Former treasurer of Lamar County is in PRMC. 

Helen Bonham - Health issues. (Friend of Anita Roden)

Prayers for our nation.

Missionaries all over the world!

IGLESIA de CRISTO:  We will be having an Open House and Building Dedication with our Hispanic brethren on May 22nd from 5pm to 7pm. We will gather and praise God in how He has blessed this congregation. Refreshments will be served. There will be no evening service at our building. 

SENIOR SUNDAY:  We will be honoring our 2016 graduates and their families with breakfast before class on May 29th. If you would be willing to make a donation toward food or help serve, please see Carol Anderson. 

5TH SUNDAY—is coming up on May 29th. Please make plans to stay and enjoy fellowship & devotional time together as well as a good ‘ol burger and fries from Burgerland. Sign up at the Welcome Center how many in your family plan to eat so that we have a head count for meal. Cost will be $6/per plate. DESSERTS ARE NEEDED– Please sign up if you are willing to make a dessert to share at our fellowship meal on May 29th. Sign up sheet at the Welcome Center. Thank you in advance.

YOUNG AT HEART DOMINO NIGHT:  Tuesday night, June 14th at 6pm, there will be a meal and domino games!  Bring your dominoes and a dessert to share.  You don't have to play dominoes to have fun!!!

MEN’S BREAKFAST—will be taking a break for the summer months. They will resume meeting together again in September for breakfast and fellowship.

 

LADIES BIBLE CLASS—will be taking a break through the summer months. They will resume class in September.

SIMPLE SUPPERS—will be taking a break from cooking, starting in June, however, we would still like to continue our fellowship time together. For the summer months, bring your own "brown bag" meal and join us from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. In the future, if you would like to be a part of a team to help cook, clean up, or serve meals one night a month on Wednesdays starting in September, then please see Kyle Jones.
SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Chicken Spaghetti.  Please donate $3 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned fruit and spaghetti sauce....and EVERYTHING!!!!  

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Shoes for all ages and juice boxes.

KEEP THE DATE:May 19th - Kiddie Kollege Graduation at 6:30pm
May 22nd—Iglesia de Cristo Open House
May 21st - Foster Family Fun Day 
May 29th—Senior Sunday 
May 29th—5th Sunday Fellowship Meal 
June 12th—Duren/McClure Wedding Shower 
June 12th - Faithful Readers
June 13th—16th—Camp Deer Run Day Camp 
Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session) 
Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session) 

Love you - Mean it!

Just One!

Prayer Request 5/14

Jessica Daniels is having thyroid issues.  The Dr is going to do a biopsy on May 26th, to rule out cancer.  If it is clean, then she will have the choice to either take it out or kill the thyroid.  The doctor will know right then, as a Pathologist will be present.
Please keep Jessica and her family in your prayers!

Prayer Request 5/11

Jean O'Neal will have foot surgery, at 11am, in the morning (5/12) at the Surgery Center on Pine Mill.

Judy Clark's daughter, Jennifer Holm, needs our prayers.

I have a secret...

Prayer Request - 5/11

Please add Karter McHam to your prayers.  This is a 6 yr. old girl with Downs Syndrome that will be having her 2^nd heart valve replacement.  They will be doing an angiogram tomorrow to determine timing.  She is the granddaughter Dottie Cato who works with James Hanley.

Prayers Answered - 5/10

Shirley Fults (former Lamar County Treasurer) came through the brain surgery yesterday.  She does have some delayed speech issues...but the doctor thinks that with time and the removal of drain tubes, she will be back to normal.

Last Night's Storm

I was REALLY happy to see the rain stop last night.  I thought the storm from the 29th was bad, until last night's many tornado watch/warnings and thunderstorms hit!  We said lots of OUT LOUD prayers!
I jokingly told people that on the 29th, Noah came by my house...but he just honked!
We are a blessed community, no one was hurt and STUFF can be fixed! 

Weekly Update - 5/9

Here's hoping everyone had a Happy Mother's Day yesterday!  I was helping with Children's Worship and didn't get to hear Patrick's sermon...so no notes this week!
I really enjoyed hearing the songs that Mom's picked out.  Thank you Kyle!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dianna Welch - She is now at home, after being in PRMC last week.  She has a broken leg.
• Jean O'Neal - will have foot surgery this Thursday.
• William and Lucy Offutt - Both are having health issues.
• Gail Kennedy - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Webber Woodall - Health
• John Figgins - Health
• Louise Peace - Health
• Roy Jones - Health
• Paul and Carol Helton - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Dr. Paul Lee - Recently diagnosed with cancer. (Local Psychiatrist)
• Shirley Fults - Former treasurer of Lamar County is in PRMC with serious health issues. 
• Anita Roden asked that we continue to remember Helen Bonham, as she continues to have health problems.
• Prayers for our nation.
• Missionaries all over the world!

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!  We've filled many needs in the community distributing food and are in need to help restock the pantry.  If you would like to donate, we are totally out of cereal, soup of all kinds, crackers, canned meats/vegetables/fruit, peanut butter/jelly and spaghetti noodles/sauce, cornbread mix, toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo!  Any donation is appreciated!

LADIES BIBLE CLASS:  This Wednesday (5/11) will be the last ladies class for this season.  There will be a luncheon at Marolyn Woodall's house immediately following class.

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a shower honoring D'Lynn Gage and her soon to be husband, Philip Bueno, on May 15th from 1:30pm to 3pm.. Selections at Belks, Carriage House and JCPenny.

CAN YOU HELP?  We will be hosting a Foster Family Appreciation/Fun Day at our building on Saturday, 5/21 from 10am-2pm.. Most of the planning will be done by CPS, but they need help running the different activities that are planned, and we can help with set up and clean up. They are planning to have things like bounce houses, ball pits, face painting, carnival games, etc.We need to go ahead and get a count of how many people will be able to help, and CPS requires that anyone over the age of 14 will need to fill out a volunteer application and have a background check completed. (Our younger kids are welcome to come help as long as we monitor them). If you are interested in helping that day, volunteer forms will be available in the church office for you to fill out. We need the paperwork turned in by 5/10 so there will be time to get the background checks completed before the event. We hope to have a good turnout to show love and appreciation to these families that are helping kids in need. Please let Rachel Spencer know if you are planning to be there.

IGLESIA de CRISTO:  We will be having an Open House and Building Dedication with our Hispanic brethren on May 22nd from 5pm to 7pm. We will gather and praise God in how He has blessed this congregation. Refreshments will be served. There will be no evening service at our building. 

SENIOR SUNDAY:  We will be honoring our 2016 graduates and their families with breakfast before class on May 29th. If you would be willing to make a donation toward food or help serve, please see Carol Anderson. 

5th SUNDAY:  Will be Sunday, May 29th.  Please make plans to stay and enjoy fellowship and devotional time.  We're going to have hamburgers from Burgerland!  Sign up at the Welcome Center as to how many in your family plan to eat, so we have a head count for the meal.  Cost will be $6/per plate.  There will also be a sign-up sheet for anyone willing to make a dessert to share.  
SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Pulled Pork Sandwiches.  Please donate $3 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned fruit and crackers....and EVERYTHING!!!!  

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Shoes for teenagers and juice boxes.

KEEP THE DATE:
May 13th-15th—Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run 
May 15th—Gage/Bueno Wedding Shower 
May 19th - Kiddie Kollege Graduation at 6:30pmMay 22nd—Iglesia de Cristo Open House 
May 29th—Senior Sunday 
May 29th—5th Sunday Fellowship Meal 
June 12th—Duren/McClure Wedding Shower 
June 12th - Faithful Readers
June 13th—16th—Camp Deer Run Day Camp 
Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session) 
Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session) 

Love you - Mean it!

It is well...

Prayer Request - 5/9

Our former Treasurer for Lamar County, Shirley Fults, is in need of prayers.  Her daughter just posted this information.
"Please start praying as hard as you can. My mom has bleeding on her brain and in just a few minutes will be under goingbrain surgery at Paris Regional Medical Center. If all goes well she will be in ICU for several days. She is now leaving for surgery. Please pray for her. We are taking care of her as much as possible. This is very serious according to all doctors at this point. I will keep you all posted when she comes out of surgery. Prayer at this point is all we can do!!"

Congratulations 2016 Graduates!

Prayer Request 5/8

I received this message from Lucy Offutt thismorning:  Please put William and me on the prayer list.  He is very weak and sleeps most of the day now.  The last couple of weeks he has been so weak and short of breath he can barely get around, inside the house.  My degenerative joint disease is to the point that I am in constant pain, and I am no longer able to work.  I have a few more days this week and I will then use what energies I have left to try to take care of William.  Please pray for our health and financial isssues.

You are invited...

Thank you teachers!

Update on Dianna Welch 5/5

Dianna was released from the hospital today.  BUT... she has a broken leg.
Please continue to keep her in your prayers!

Update on Rickey McFadden 5/5

Rickey's surgery seems to be a success.  He's back at home now.

Prayer Requests 5/4

• Jean O'Neal will be having foot surgery next week.
• Dr. Paul Lee has been diagnosed with cancer.

Prayer Request 5/4

Dianna Welch is in PRMC/Room 521.
She passed out late last night and they got her to the ER.  They've discovered UTI and low sodium and potassium.
Please keep her and her family in your prayers!

We only need 1 pint!

Blood Drive is Wednesday night!

Starts at 4pm until 8pm!

We only need 1 pint....only 1!

One unit saves 3 lives

We rise ...

Weekly Update - 5/1

"I am the Light of the world" was the message that Patrick brought us from John 8:12-30, this morning.  It's the second installment, in the seven part series, of the "The 7 I Am Statements of Jesus"."
*Jesus came so we don't have to live in the dark.
*When no one else will stand with you, Jesus will.
*Jesus calls into the darkness of your life, and asks you to follow Him.
*He speaks of a whole hearted life long discipleship, not just an an acquaintance.

What does light means for us?
*Light brings attention to our need. (Verse 1-9)
*Light brings hope. (Verse 11)
*Light brings direction. (Verse 11)

Is HE the light of your world?

RESPONSE:  Margie Champion went forward this morning and wants to study with Patrick and Keith to become a Christian! We met Margie when she started attending the Grief Class on Wednesday nights.  She has been attending on Sunday mornings for a while.

SYMPATHY:  Continue to remember Mike Bishop and his family, after the sudden passing of his Mom, Mary Bishop, this week.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ruth Ann Stallings - Health
• Gail Kennedy - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Noretta Nabors - Spinal issuess
• Sherry Marsters - Fell and broke her nose.
• Donna Mosley - Will be having tests this week.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• John Figgins - Health
• Louise Peace - Health
• Roy Jones - Health
• Paul and Carol Helton - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Haley Bulls-Smith - Health.  (Daughter of the Bulls'.)
• Rickey McFadden - Will be having the third surgery on his shoulder, this Wednesday, at the Carroll Clinic in Dallas.
• Anita Roden asked that we continue to remember Helen Bonham, as she continues to have health problems.
• Challenge Key - Health
• Charlotte Grooms asked for prayers for her brother Dub Nelson, he is back in rehab, slowly healing.  And praise for Larry and Nelda Nelson. They are on their way to healing.
• Molly's friends, Jason and Ericka Vickers' unborn baby has a neural tube defect.
• Prayers for our nation.
• Missionaries all over the world!

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!  We've filled many needs in the community distributing food and are in need to help restock the pantry.  If you would like to donate, we are totally out of cereal, soup of all kinds, crackers, canned meats/vegetables/fruit, peanut butter/jelly and spaghetti noodles/sauce, cornbread mix, toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo!  Any donations are appreciated!

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  This Tuesday morning at 7am to 8am.  If you plan to attend, please sign up at the Welcome Center or call the church office, so they will have plenty of food cooked.  This is a great time for men to fellowship with one another while eating a wonderful meal together.  Invite your friends/family to join you.

BLOOD DRIVE:  If you are able to give blood, then please sign up or show up for our Blood Drive, this Wednesday, May 4th.  You never know whose life you might save!

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a shower honoring D'Lynn Gage and her soon to be husband, Philip Bueno, on May 15th from 1:30pm to 3pm.. Selections Belks, Carriage House and JCPenny.

CAN YOU HELP?  We will be hosting a Foster Family Appreciation/Fun Day at our building on Saturday, 5/21 from 10am-2pm.. Most of the planning will be done by CPS, but they need help running the different activities that are planned, and we can help with set up and clean up. They are planning to have things like bounce houses, ball pits, face painting, carnival games, etc.We need to go ahead and get a count of how many people will be able to help, and CPS requires that anyone over the age of 14 will need to fill out a volunteer application and have a background check completed. (Our younger kids are welcome to come help as long as we monitor them). If you are interested in helping that day, volunteer forms will be available in the church office for you to fill out. We need the paperwork turned in by 5/10 so there will be time to get the background checks completed before the event.

We hope to have a good turnout to show love and appreciation to these families that are helping kids in need. Please let Rachel Spencer know if you are planning to be there.

IGLESIA de CRISTO:  We will be having an Open House and Building Dedication with our Hispanic brethren on May 22nd from 5PM to 7PM. We will gather and praise God in how He has blessed this congregation. Refreshments will be served. There will be no evening service at our building.

SENIOR SUNDAY:  We will be honoring our 2016 graduates and their families with breakfast before class on May 29th. If you would be willing to make a donation toward food or help serve, please see Carol Anderson.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is CHICKEN POT PIE.  Please donate $3 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  EVERYTHING!!!! 

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Shoes for teenagers and juice boxes.

KEEP THE DATE:
May 3rd—Men’s Breakfast
May 4th—Blood Drive
May 13th-15th—Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run
May 15th—Gage/Bueno Wedding Shower
May 22nd—Iglesia de Cristo Open House
May 29th—Senior Sunday
May 29th—5th Sunday Fellowship Meal
June 12th—Duren/McClure Wedding Shower
June 12th - Faithful Readers
June 13th—16th—Camp Deer Run Day Camp
Aug. 9th—13th—Pictorial Directory (First Session)
Aug. 25th—27th—Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - Mean it!