Friday, March 31, 2017

Today in The Paris News 3/31



LACOC volunteers held a Foster Night  Out, to give foster families an evening to themselves.

FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED
Lauren Cornell... The Paris News

When children decide to step forward and report abuse, they need trustworthy adults to provide support, care and even housing while their case is processed. When a qualified relative isn’t available, though, Child Protective Services looks for a foster family, and finding one in Lamar County can be difficult.
“We have a desperate need for foster families,” said Kim Story, Foster and Adoptive Home Developer of the local Department of Family and Protective Services office.
According to statistics provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, of the 516 completed investigations, Lamar County saw 126 confirmed investigations and 199 confirmed victims in 2016. Sixty-nine children were removed from their home last year, and 86 children were in foster care. Countywide, however, there were only 16 foster homes. Additionally, 25 Lamar County children were awaiting adoption.
Sharon Eubanks, executive director of CASA for Kids, which coordinates advocates to visit children in their foster homes, explained many children feel punished for reporting abuse, because they are sometimes removed from everything they know due to a lack of nearby foster families.
“While the abuser gets to stay home during the process, the child has to move away,” Eubanks said. “It can be as traumatic as if someone they loved died. Sometimes they are picked up from school and are moved without anything except the clothes on their back, and because there is no suitable place for them here, they are sent to other cities — sometimes as far as Houston.”
Eubanks explained when children are relocated to other cities, they lose what support they had.
“They are taken out of their school, their Sunday school, separated from their friends,” she said. “The child trusts an adult, like a teacher, enough to tell them what’s happening, and they lose that person and everyone else in their life. If they get to stay here — if there is a foster family available to take them — it doesn’t feel like such a punishment. They get to stay in their own environment, keep going to their school and church, keep seeing their friends.”
The older the abused child is, however, the harder it is to place him or her in a nearby foster home, Story said. And, when there are siblings who need to be placed, they are often separated from one another.
“A lot of families will only take in children who are 0-3 years old, because they hope to eventually adopt. Everyone wants babies,” Story explained. “Finding families for children over 6 years old is really hard, and there are no families in Lamar County that will take in teenagers.”
For that reason, according to Rebecca Peevy, executive director of Children’s Advocacy Center, reporting abuse can be especially difficult for teens.
“Younger children don’t know what to expect when they report abuse, but older children, especially teenagers, have an idea about what’s going to happen,” Peevy said. “They know what’s a stake, and it makes the decision even harder. Sometimes their abusers have used it as a threat — ‘If you tell, your parents won’t believe you. You’ll be put in a foster home. You’ll have to change schools and leave your friends.’ And then, when these kids get up the courage to report the abuse, everything they were threatened with comes true.”
That threat would be quelled with the addition of more foster families in Lamar County, especially ones willing to accept older children, Peevy said.
“These kids are innocent; they didn’t ask for what’s happened to them,” she said. “Usually, they are great children, but sometimes they do have some problems from the abuse they’ve been through. If they stay in Lamar County, we can provide them with free therapy to help them deal with what they’re going through. It’s harder to do that if they are sent elsewhere.”
Fostering can be intimidating to people, the three women agreed.
“It’s hard, because you aren’t their parents,” Peevy said. “But it’s a powerful way to make a difference in the life of a child.”
“No one understands what it’s like unless they’ve been a foster parent,” said Story, who explained Child Protective Services and CASA for Kids are teaming up to create an association for support. “We want them to be able to come together and talk with others who are going through the same things.”
Additionally, CPS works with area churches to help meet needs and provide support. Currently, they are building a care portal to respond to needs.
“There’s a big faith-based initiative,” Story said. “We have a care portal online that can be activated when we have 10-15 churches signed up. For example, if we have a desperate need for beds or clothes, we can go to the portal and tell what we need, and the churches can help.”
To date, only two area churches have signed up for the portal, which cannot be activated until more churches have joined, Story said. For more information, visit careportal.org.
Story also visits with church groups and organizations who are interested in helping. During one such visit at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, a new way to help support the foster parents developed in the form of a “Foster Night Out.”
“I started talking with Kim about a year ago,” said church member Stephen Gerrald. “Several people in our church had adopted children. We felt like we needed to help those who are willing to help the kids.”
One of the ways the church group decided to help was to develop a night in partnership with CPS and CASA for Kids in which volunteers could watch the children, so the foster parents could have a night to themselves.
“It was great,” Gerrald said of a recent Foster Night Out. “We had about 18 kids, from babies to children about 12 or 14 years old, and we had 13 volunteers who had a lot of fun. The parents said they really appreciated it. Some used the evening to have a date night; others used it to clean the house.”
Two such evenings have been held so far, and Gerrald said they hope to have a Foster Night Out quarterly.
The church also has teamed up with CAC and CPS to take care of the CAC’s emergency care room where children sometimes have to stay overnight while housing is found for them, and the group has volunteers for respite care when a foster family has to leave town for a funeral or some other reason.
For others who want to help children but are not prepared to become foster parents, there are other options to make a difference, including becoming an advocate with CASA for Kids. Advocates submit to background checks and 40 hours of training, 10 of which are in the courtroom. Once trained, they sign on for a year.
Additionally, the CAC accepts donations to stock its Rainbow Room, which provides necessities for children removed from homes, such as blankets, clothes, diapers or baby formula.
For those interested in learning more about fostering, though, Peevy stressed the importance of getting more information and talking to others who have fostered.
“There’s a lot to think about,” she said.
Story said there is no specific type of person who makes a good foster parent.
“You can be married, single, widowed or divorced,” she explained. “You don’t have to meet a certain financial requirement — just have enough to meet your financial obligations plus a little extra. You do need to be in good mental and physical health, be of good moral character and have a desire to help a child in need.”
Though CPS needs as many foster families as it can get, Story said quality is more important than quantity.
“We do have a need for foster families, but I understand that not everyone is cut out to be a foster parent,” she said. “God gives us each gifts, and they all differ. We need loving, caring and supportive families who understand that children who have been abused and neglected need more than children who have had little to no trauma history.”
Story said anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and learning how the process works should attend an upcoming information meeting. The next meeting is April 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the CPS office, 1460 19th St. N.W. in Paris. Additional information is available at adoptchildren.org, where fostering requirements are listed as are children who are waiting to be adopted.

Prayer Request - 3/31

Anita Roden is scheduled to have shoulder surgery at 9:00 am on Monday at PRMC. 

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Update on Maverick Morris 3/30

We are overdue for an update! Mr Mav is making tremendous strides! Weighing in at 5lbs and 19" long (yes, that's 4" longer than he was at birth) this little guy is getting so close to coming home! He has been finishing bottles like a champ and was able to get his NG tube out yesterday!! A car seat test and a hearing test has been scheduled. He had some 2 month shots this morning and he will have more tomorrow.We are getting so close to bringing this sweet little snuggle bug home!!! Thank you all so much for your prayers and support!!!! 

Prayer Request 3/29

Laura Cannon sent this message:  Please add our friend Allyson Fasken to the prayer list.  She has been diagnosed with inoperable, stage 4, pancreatic cancer.  She and her husband Murray have 2 boys.  Allyson is a dyslexia teacher for PISD.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Prayer Request 3/28

Derald Bulls sent this message tonight:
Please add Larry Rhea, Sr to the prayer list. He has stage four lung cancer. He is the son-in-law of Mary Tallant. Larry is the owner of Starnet 

Monday, March 27, 2017

Update on Janet Fouse 3/27

Royce just posted this update..."Well, the day of surgery is upon us.  We have to be at UT Health Center/MD Anderson at 8am in the morning for Janet's surgery.  They will be removing her left breast, all of the lymph nodes in her left under arm also.  After a couple of weeks, she will begin a steady schedule of chemo and then radiation for several weeks.  Please keep Janet, myself and our son Scott in your Prayers.  Scott is flying in from St Louis, MO tonight so he can be with his mom during her surgery.  I know God will be in the operating room with Janet, so I am very confident that everything is going to be okay."

The Fouse's were former members at LACOC.

Update on Butch Mills - 3/27

Butch is home. Thanks to everyone for all the prayers. Please continue to pray for a smooth transition to home after nearly 5 months away

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Weekly Update - 3/26


RESPONSE: Dee Lyons went foward this morning asking for prayers for her mental and physical health. She's going to a new doctor in Dallas and prays for a good outcome.

OUR SYMPATHY:
  • Louise Peace, Mother of Richard Peace and Sandra Smallwood, passed away last Sunday.  Her services were held on Saturday here at the church.  Keep the family in your prayers.
  • Jackie Rook, Mother of Jeff Rook, passed away last week.  Her services were held this past Monday.  Continue to remember Jeff and Julie and their family.
  • Heath and Shelle Fowler both lost aunts this week.  Wanda Meyer and Alta Smith, both of Oklahoma.
CONGRATULATIONS:  Derald and Lesa Bulls proudly announce the birth of their newest granddaughter, Mazie Kate.  She is the daughter of Dustin and Haley (Bulls) Smith.  She weighed 5.9 lbs. and was 19 inches long.  Mazie Kate had some issues and was taken to Medical City Children's Hospital/Dallas... but, she is HOME!
  
PRAYER REQUESTS:
  • Dusty and Katie Morris' baby son, Maverick, is getting stronger everyday.  Continue to pray for him to get stronger and for his lungs.
  • Loretta Nabors - Is at home recovering from back surgery last Monday.
  • Peggy Wright - Has been in PRMC since Tuesday. She is doing well.
  • Roxanne Raper - Had a heart procedure on Friday morning. She's doing well.
  • Carole Anderson - Health
  • Joe Hayes - Health
  • Mike Grigsby - Health
  • Sherry Welch - Health
  • Joel Casey is in PRMC/Room 324.  (He will be going to Heritage House when he's dismissed from the hospital.)
  • Vicki Humphey - Health
  • Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months. Sophia has a broken ankle and will be off of it for 4 weeks.
  • Webber Woodall - Health
  • William and Lucy Offutt - Health
  • Sherrie Boyd - Is going to be getting a second opinion on her health issues.
  • Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
  • Lance Johnson - ALS
  • Troops - Keep them safe
  • Elderly - Prayers for their safety and health.
  • Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
  • Missionaries all over the world.
  • Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
  • Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
  • Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • Sierra Faulkner - 3 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
  • Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) Cancer
  • Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
  • Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
  • Kendall Hatanville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.
SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Johnny Houser, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Sarah Smith, Sarah Dene Goree, Donna Mosley, Carol Murphy.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED: 
  • We are in need of someone to lead a group for our Funeral Food Ministry.  This ministry serves grieving families during their time of loss.  Volunteers are asked to bring a dish to the church and/or help serve the meal before or after the funeral or memorial service.  This teams usually serves 2-3 times per year.  Sandra Carrell has served in this ministry faithfully for many years but is ready to turn over the "reigns" to someone new.  If you would like to help, please contact the church office.
  • Angie Duren has requested help with the organization of our Teacher's Workroom.  If you have a little extra time to do this please contact Angie.
  • Another area needing a team or couple is Children's Worship.  Everything is prepared for you to walk in and teach.  You have teen helpers and your rotation is only one Sunday every three months.  Please see Tanya Welch if you can help in this area.  Thank you in advance for serving in these areas!!
RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Trash bags and cleaners with bleach
SIMPLE SUPPER:  Chicken Cordon Bleu

PANTRY NEEDS: Macaroni and Cheese

KEEP THE DATE:
Apr 4:  Men's Breakfast
Apr 9: Faithful Readers
Apr 9: Combined Worship with Iglesia de Christo
Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas
Apr 16:  Easter
Apr 30:  5th Sunday and Celebration for the Cannon's
May 21: Senior Sunday
June 12-15:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Camp
July 16-21:  Youth Group Mission to Boles Home.
Love you - MEAN IT!

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Thank You!!!

Thank you to Linda Erwin and Charolette Bollman, and all the members of the Ladies Day planning committee, for a wonderful day of inspiration, food, fellowship and love!  There was LOTS of planning and praying, over the last year, for this one day... and it was a success!!
Thank you to men on the security team who kept us safe, the ones who took care of the food, and the set-up and take down teams!
The speaker Becky Brooks was so eloquent in her presentation. You know when you can laugh, cry, say AMEN and a big WoooHOOO ... it was a successful day!

Praise Report 3/25

Lesa Bulls just sent a text... Mazie Kate is home from the hospital!!!
Thank you Lord!!!

Friday, March 24, 2017

Update on Jay Cannon 3/24

Laura just posted this update:  3 1/2 months ago Jay was a very sick guy! Today, his doctor said he is totally normal!! Whole and healthy again!! Praise God for His Blessing of mercy and healing! We are so blessed to have had the prayers of a loving church family! Thank you for everything!

WHAT????

Jerry and Kay Langley are moving back to PARIS!
A truck will be at their house next Friday to move them here!!!!!
WoooHOOOO!

Update on Peggy Wright - 3/24

Peggy is doing better today.  Once she is dismissed from the floor, she will then go to physical therapy, for a while.

Our Prayers and Sympathy

After participating in a track meet here in Paris, yesterday, the Mount Pleasant boys track team bus was side-swiped by an 18-wheeler, in Talco.  The bus rolled a few times.
The coach driving the bus, 2 other coaches and 18 students were taken to hospitals in Tyler, Pittsburgh, Mount Pleasant and Sulphur Springs.  1 student was taken to Parkland/Dallas
Directly behind the bus, was the girls track coach.  The truck hit that car and killed Coach Angelica Beard, as well as the driver of the 18-wheeler.  
Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

Prayer Request - 3/24

Roxanne Raper is having a procedure done at Baylor Heart Hospital/Plano this morning.
Her daughter Gina just texted me and said she's already out and is doing well.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Updaye on Maxie Kate Smith - 3/23

Lesa Bulls posted this update on their granddaughter, Mazie Kate... 
She's unhooked from all her tubes, except for feeding and shes moved to big girl bed!

Updated at 7:10pm.... Moved to pedi floor so Mom & Dad can sleep in the room with me. Feeding & sleeping like a champ!

Prayer Request - 3/23

One of my friends uncle, Bobby Anderson, was in PRMC/ICU for over a month, after having a heart attack.  He couldn't swallow or walk.  They transferred him to a hospital in Sherman and he's now WALKING and is able to SWALLOW!!!
God is good....ALL THE TIME!

Prayer Request - 3/23

Peggy Wright was taken to PRMC on Tuesday in serious condition and was non-responsive.
I talked to Roxanne this morning and she said her eyes are open, she's talking to them, and seems like she's on the upside now.  Hopefully will go back to Colonial Lodge today or tomorrow.
She's in room 502.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Update on Loretta Nabors

Loretta was released from the hospital today and is now home resting.
Karen McMillan has started a "Take Them A Meal" site, if you'd like to help with meals.
You can click HERE to sign up.
Recipient Last Name: Nabors  
Password: Nabors

Hey Ladies!!!!

I've had more than one person tell me they knew nothing about Ladies Day.
If you are wanting to come, please call Kim at the office to let her know.


Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Congratulations... 3/21

Congratulations to our own Lora Arnold!!
She won 2nd place in sports photography, at the Northeast Texas 2017 Better Newspaper Award Ceremony.
Lora is a staff photographer with The Paris News.
Her winning photo was of Jalon Pipkins, a Paris Wildcat football player, titled "Oh My!".  He was reaching behind his back to make a touchdown catch in the playoffs.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Update on Carole Anderson 3/20

Carole posted this message..."Just want to let everyone know that my hospital stay was short, I am home, and all is well.
NO heart issues, all is great.  Basically pain from arthritis and a pulled muscle is the root of my problems and caused my BP to skyrocket out of control.  Thanks for all your calls, your prayers and concern.  We love you all and please know... God is good...all the time."

Please VOTE for Corey!!!

LACOC has ANOTHER athlete in The Paris News ATHLETE OF THE WEEK.... COREY ALLEN!

If you click on this link, you can go directly to the voting page!!!
Corey is a Senior at Paris High School.

Our Sympathy...

Our condolences to the Peace family. Our sister, Louise Peace, passed away on Sunday. Louise is the mother of Richard Peace and Sandra Smallwood. Please keep those, who will be traveling, in your prayers.

Helen Louise Peace, 97, of the Faught Community died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ with Patrick Cannon and Richard Peace officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until service time prior to the service at the church. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Peace was born October 27, 1919, on the Blossom prairie, Lamar County, a daughter of Hiram Lee and Minnie Bell Parks Wright. She attended Blossom High School and Paris Junior College. She married James P. “Bud” Peace on September 17, 1943, in Paris.
Mrs. Peace was a faithful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was the quintessential homemaker. She prepared 3 meals every day, made clothing for the family oftentimes from printed flour sacks, planted and harvested a large vegetable garden, canning and preserving the produce. She loved to pick up, crack, and pick out pecans from a special tree known as “Mother’s Tree” on the Peace Ranch. She was well known for her pecan pies.
She was a long time member of the Women’s Home Demonstration Club of Lamar County. After rearing her children, she worked as a seamstress with her sister-in-law Aileen Peace at the Collegiate Shoppe. She also volunteered with the Paris Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, logging over 6500 hours. She a faithful Christian and the oldest member of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ.
She was an avid 42, domino, and scrabble player in her younger adult life and later a very competitive chicken foot player. She worked every crossword puzzle she could get her hands on and loved to collect and read mystery novels.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, her parents, a brother and four sisters and their spouses, a sister-in-law and four brothers-in-law and their spouses. She was the last of her family’s generation. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Joe D. Smallwood and a grandson, Pete Renfro.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Peace and wife Connelle, Joel Peace and wife Linda, and a daughter, Sandra Smallwood, all of the Faught Community. She was Mimi to her seven grandchildren, Kelley Peace (Lisa), David Peace (Renee), Michael Peace (Shanna), Mark Peace, Julie Norris, Amber Shed (Staton), and Tara Conlin; 14 great grandchildren, Austin Peace, Krista Peace, Colton Peace, Zander Peace, Kallie Peace, Rachel Peace, Jonathan Peace, Mallory Miller, Lindy Norris, Oren Shed, Parker Shed, Evan Shed, Kyra Conlin, and Kaitlyn Conlin; three great great grandchildren, Joel Miller, Nate Miller, and Ben Flournoyd, as well as several nieces and nephews.
All who knew Mrs. Peace referred to her as a sweet, considerate lady. Even as she faded from this life, her attitude made her a joy to care for. The family expresses its appreciation to her loving caregivers, Julie Norris, Challene Kee, and On-Call Home Health providers and hospice.
Pallbearers are her grandsons. Honorary pall bearers are Brad Francis and Phil Wilson, who faithfully served her the Lord’s Supper on Sunday mornings at her home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Providence Cemetery Association, c/o Paul Darnell, 501 CR 42400, Paris, Texas 75462; the New Hope Center, 400 SW 4th Street, Paris, Texas 75460; or the Red River Valley Veteran’s Memorial, 1025 South Collegiate Drive, Paris, Texas 75460.

Update on Mazie Kate Smith - 3/20

Lesa Bulls sent this update:  Mazie Kate is at 21% oxygen, clear chest x-ray and 2 poopy diapers!
Haley has been released from the hospital!  PRAISE THE LORD!

Update on Loretta Nabors 3/20

Loretta is in Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler having back surgery today.

UPDATE AT 10AM:  Johnny says that the first half of the surgery is complete and now they begin the last half. Please continue praying for her.

UPDATE AT NOON:  Loretta surgery is COMPLETE!!!! Doctor says all is well, just gonna be a little sore.  PRAYERS ANSWERED!

Sunday, March 19, 2017

SHE'S HERE!

 Congratulations to Dustin and Haley Smith on the arrival of their daughter Mazie Kate.
She was born Friday, at PRMC, and weighed in at 5.9 pounds.
She was sent to Medical City Children's for 1-3 weeks to take care of
Ecstatic big brother is Laramy.
Extremely proud grandparents are Derald and Lesa Bulls.
UPDATE:  Mazie Kate is doing better this afternoon...she had a little set back last night. She had to be intubated and put on a ventilator and have a small chest tube placed because of a pneumothorax, but she has responded well to being on it last night and today and her little body hasn't had to work so hard  and her lungs have been able to rest. They have been able to turn the vent down where she is still doing most of the work on her own now that they fixed the pneumothorax--they are just watching it very carefully. They hope to have her off the vent and back to cpap in the next couple of days but are just taking it a day at a time.
(She is 3 doors down from Maverick at Medical City!)

Weekly Update - 3/19


WELCOME to our newest member Marg Norman. She moved to Paris from Houston.

OUR SYMPATHY:
  • Matt Denman's mom, Alice Denman, passed away this past Sunday.  Her services were on Wednesday. 
  • Tanya Welch's grand-dad, Lennis McCollum, passed away on Wednesday.  His services were on Friday in Midland.
  • Robbie Padgett's mom, Sandra Leath, passed away early Thursday morning.  Her memorial service was the afternoon.
     
PRAYER REQUESTS:
  • Dusty and Katie Morris' baby son, Maverick, is getting stronger everyday.  Continue to pray for him to get stronger and for his lungs.
  • Loretta Nabors - Will have back surgery in Tyler on Monday morning.
  • Carole Anderson is in PRMC with blood pressure issues. Please no visitors at this time. 
  • Joe Hayes - Had surgery on Friday in Texarkana and is home recuperating.
  • Mike Grigsby - Has been released from the hospital.  He is receiving I.V. antibiotics twice daily.
  • Sherry Welch - Health
  • Sue Johnson - Health
  • Rhonda Brown - Health.
  • Lila Buchanan - Health.
  • Joel Casey is in PRMC/Room 324.  (He will be going to Heritage House when he's dismissed from the hospital.)
  • Vicki Humphey - Health
  • Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months. Sophia has a broken ankle and will be off of it for 4 weeks.
  • Webber Woodall - Health
  • William and Lucy Offutt - Both of them are in bad health
  • Sherrie Boyd - Is going to be getting a second opinion on her health issues.
  • Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
  • Lance Johnson - ALS
  • Troops - Keep them safe
  • Elderly - Prayers for their safety and health.
  • Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
  • Missionaries all over the world.
  • Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
  • Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
  • Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
  • Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
  • Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
  • Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
  • Kendall Hatanville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.
SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Johnny Houser, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Sarah Smith, Sarah Dene Goree, Donna Mosley, Carol Murphy.

LACOC LADIES DAY:  Be sure to mark your calendar for NEXT Saturday, March 25th, for our Ladies Day.  Becky Brooks, our special guest speaker, will be talking to us on the subject of "Esther... For Such A Time As This.". 
ALSO....if you have signed up to be a table decorator, for Ladies Day, please meet in the outreach area on Friday, March 24th, at 7pm with all your items to get creative!  White table clothes will be provided.  Thank you to all for helping this way!


RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Trash bags and cleaners with bleach


SIMPLE SUPPER:  Taco Soup

PANTRY NEEDS:
 Cornbread Mix and Canned Meat

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day
Mar 24-26:  Junior High Retreat
Apr 4:  Men's Breakfast
Apr 9: Faithful Readers
Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas
Apr 16:  Easter
Apr 30:  5th Sunday and Celebration for the Cannon's
May 21: Senior Sunday
June 12-15:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Sunday 3/19

Hope everyone has a good night of rest, we've got a busy Sunday!

9am:  Sunday school
10am: Worship
1:30pm: Shower for Dusty & Katie Morris' little boy, Maverick.
4pm: Memorial Service for Sandra Leath at LACOC.
5pm: Life Groups meet.

Services for Mrs.Rook

Funeral arrangements for Jackie White Rook, Jeff Rook's Mom, are going to be Sunday, March 19th, visitation at Max Slayton Funeral Home, 642 N. Rockwall Avenue, in Terrell, Texas 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Funeral services at Max Slayton Funeral Home, 642 N. Rockwall Avenue, in Terrell on Monday March 20th at 11:00 am, then graveside services Monday afternoon at 4:00 pm at Red Hill Cemetery off of FM 906 in Powderly, Texas.

Friday, March 17, 2017

Our Sympathy...

Jeff Rook's Mom, Jackie Rook, passed away this morning at 6am.
Jackie grew up in Paris and has lots of family here, but she has lived in Terrell for many years.
No other details are known at this time.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Update on Maverick Morris 3/16

Y'all look at this face!!
This is the face of a 43 day old survivor.
This is the face of a pooper!
We've prayed hard for this little fighter, and he's showing the world that prayer, love and the great God we serve is showing us how miracles are made!
Don't forget about the shower honoring Maverick (and his Daddy and Mommy) is this Sunday at 1:30! 

Sandra Leath Services....

Sandra Leath's memorial service will be at Lamar Avenue on Sunday afternoon at 4pm.

Our Sympathy ....

Sandra Leath passed away around midnight this morning. Robbie, her daughter, posted this sweet message...
"My mom just past away. She has finished her journey and on to her big adventure with Jesus! Love you all for your kindness."

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Prayer Request - 3/15

Robbie Padgett sent a message this morning that her Mom, Sandra Leath, was put on a vent this morning at 5:45am.  She also said that she is close to cardiac arrest.
 

Our Sympathy...

Tanya Welch's granddad, Lennis McCullum, passed away peacefully early this morning.  (Today is his 90th birthday!  What a way to celebrate!!)
Keep the family in your prayers as they grieve their loss and travel to Midland. There will be a graveside service on Friday afternoon. Ellis Funeral Home in Midland is in charge of arrangements.

Our Sympathy ...

Matt Denman's mom, Alice Denman, passed away this morning.
There will be a graveside only at Union Grove Cemetery in Reno @ 2:00PM on Wednesday.
No visitation is scheduled at this time.
Please keep Matt, Lisa, Molly and Ross in your prayers.

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Weekly Update - 3/12

Thank you Patrick for the very uplifting message about JOY!!
Thank you Kyle for all the songs about JOY, and for bringing all the kids up to sing!!!

SIX WAYS TO EXPERIENCE JOY:
1. Recognize God is joyful!
2. Rehearse God's attributes in worship.
3. Reaffirm your commitment to others.
4. Reignite your passion for evangelism.
5. Release your problems to the Lord.
6. Remain close to joy!

RESPONSE:  Loretta Nabors asked for prayers for her upcoming back surgery in

PRAYER REQUESTS:
  • Dusty and Katie Morris' baby son, Maverick, is getting stronger everyday.  Continue to pray for him to get stronger and for his lungs.
  • Sandra Leath - Broke her knee on Wednesday and had surgery on Thursday.  She is still in PRMC.
  • Mike Grigsby - Admitted to PRMC/ICU with an infection, on Friday afternoon.
  • Sherry Welch - Fell this week and "possibly" fractured her foot and sprained her wrist.
  • Sue Johnson - Health
  • Rhonda Brown - Health.
  • Lila Buchanan - Health.
  • Joel Casey is in PRMC/Room 462.
  • Vicki Humphey - Health
  • Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months. Sophia has a broken ankle and will be off of it for 4 weeks.
  • Webber Woodall - Health
  • William and Lucy Offutt - Both of them are in bad health
  • Sherrie Boyd - Health
  • Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
  • Lance Johnson - ALS
  • Troops - Keep them safe
  • Elderly - Prayers for their safety and health.
  • Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
  • Missionaries all over the world.
  • Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
  • Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
  • Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • Lennis McCollum, Tanya Welch's grandfather is in serious condition. 
  • Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
  • Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
  • Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
  • Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
  • Kendall Hatanville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.
SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Louise Peace, Sarah Smith, Sarah Dene Goree, Donna Mosley, Carol Murphy.

BABY SHOWER:  Please join us Sunday, March 19th from 1:30pm to 3pm, at LACOC for Katie Morris and baby Maverick.  Selections are at Target, WalMart, Amazon and Paris Baby.  Wouldn't it be great if Maverick were home and able to join us on this day?????

LACOC LADIES DAY:  Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, March 25th, for our Ladies Day.  Becky Brooks, our special guest speaker, will be talking to us on the subject of "Esther... For Such A Time As This.".  Be sure to RSVP on the bulletin board by March 15th.

KIDS ACTIVITY BAGS:  Have you noticed the BLUE ACTIVITY BAGS hanging on the coat rack in the foyer???  (Amber Ryser and Kathy Daniels came up with this great idea and donation of the bags.)  These are for any child that needs something to "do" during worship, to help stop the "fidgets".  They only ask that you return the bags to the rack after services each week.  THANK YOU LADIES FOR THIS WONDERFUL IDEA!!

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Trash bags and cleaners with bleach
SIMPLE SUPPER:  Chili Dogs

PANTRY NEEDS:
 Spaghetti Sauce, Peanut Butter and Canned Fruit

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 13:  Life Group Leaders Wives Meet
Mar 19:  Katie Morris baby shower
Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day
Mar 24-26:  Junior High Retreat
Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas
Apr 16:  Easter
Apr 30:  5th Sunday and Celebration for the Cannon's
May 21: Senior Sunday
June 12-15:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Update on Ross Floyd 3/11

Kathy Roden-Floyd posted an update on her step- son Ross today:  Trip outside today was short as temp had dropped and wind had picked up bigtime!  This is Day 95 in paradise!  It's pizza night!  Well, it's pizza night practically every weekend night because thats when the choices get really limited at the smorgasbord downstairs, but there's pizza till 2am!i

Friday, March 10, 2017

Prayer Request Update 3/10

We've been praying for Kendall Hatanville for a long time now.  His Mom, Cindy Hatanville, posted an update on him today... it's so good to see he's doing well!  He is still in UT Southwestern/Dallas.
"Today we went out to the Garden. It was cool, but oh, so nice. The first time in 82 days that Kendall had been outside. I have realized through this that I have taken so much for granted. I thank God everyday for being able to breath, walk, talk, eat, all those things that God enables us to do everyday that Kendall has lost. BUT, God is getting him back in shape. Thank you all for everything and especially your prayers. Love to all."

Prayer Request - 3/10

Mike Grigsby has been admitted to PRMC/ICU with an infection.

Can you help? 3/10

Gerald Henderson is moving this weekend and needs help!  If you can help call Ms. Ora or Gerald at 903-785-1003.

Precious Memories...


Naomi and Johnny Bassett were singing hymns together at Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Thursday afternoon. A group of volunteers often go to visit with Stillhouse’s residents.

This photo is on the front page of The Paris News today.  (Thank you Lora Arnold for this precious photo!!!!!)

Update on Sandra Leath 3/9

Robbie sent a message that said her Mom is out of surgery and doing well.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Prayer Request 3/8

Robbie Padgett just posted this message regarding her Mom, Sandra Leath:  "Mom broke her right leg, in 5 pieces, above the knee. Pray for a safe surgery tomorrow.
She fell at home. No room yet, still in ER for now. She is resting ok."

Prayer Request - 3/8

Tanya Welch just sent this update:  My grandad, Lennis McCollum, was sent to my aunt's house yesterday and placed on hospice.  Prayers that his last days or weeks here on this earth be pain free and filled with moments of awareness that loved ones are near.  He is on the last leg of his journey home!

Monday, March 6, 2017

Update on Maverick Morris 3/6

Today Dusty and Katie Morris' baby boy Maverick graduated to a crib, and wore his first pair of pants!! 3 days of eating and pooping regular in the books, and many more to come. 
Grow Mav, grow!
#4lbs4oz

Please VOTE for Kaitlyn!

LACOC has ANOTHER athlete in The Paris News ATHLETE OF THE WEEK.... Kaitlyn McCarter!
If you click Kaitlyn McCarter you can go directly to the voting page!!!
Vote for Kaitlyn ... and vote OFTEN!

Weekly Update - 3/5

THIS IS GOING TO BE A TOUGH ONE.... Patrick announced yesterday that he and his family will be moving to Texarkana at the end of this school year.  There will be more details to come, but for now just pray for them and for LACOC during this transition period.

PRAYER REQUESTS:
  • Dusty and Katie Morris' baby son, Maverick, is getting stronger everyday.  Continue to pray for him to get stronger and for his lungs.
  • Sue Johnson - Is at home recovering from surgery this past week.  Good news is...NO CANCER!
  • Rhonda Brown - Was released from hospital to recover at home.
  • Lila Buchanan - Health.
  • Johnny Houser - Has been released
  • Roy Jones - He has been moved to Heritage.
  • Jay Cannon - Health
  • Joel Casey is in PRMC/Room 462.
  • Vicki Humphey - She is at home recovering from pancreatitis and pneumonia....but NOW she has the shingles!!!!  Continue to pray for Jody also.
  • Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months. Sophia has a broken ankle and will be off of it for 4 weeks.
  • Webber Woodall - Health
  • William and Lucy Offutt - Both of them are in bad health
  • Sherrie Boyd - Health
  • Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
  • Lance Johnson - ALS
  • Troops - Keep them safe
  • Elderly - Prayers for their safety and health.
  • Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
  • Missionaries all over the world.
  • Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
  • Lennis McCollum, Tanya Welch's grandfather, is in the hospital in Midlan
  • Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
  • Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
  • Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
  • Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
  • Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
  • Kendall Hattenville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.
SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Louise Peace, Sarah Smith, Sarah Dene Goree, Donna Mosley, Carol Murphy.

BABY SHOWER:  Please join us Sunday, March 19th from 1:30pm to 3pm, at LACOC for Katie Morris and baby Maverick.  Selections are at Target, WalMart, Amazon and Paris Baby.  Wouldn't it be great if Maverick were home and able to join us on this day?????

LACOC LADIES DAY:  Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, March 25th, for our Ladies Day.  Becky Brooks, our special guest speaker, will be talking to us on the subject of "Esther... For Such A Time As This.".  Be sure to RSVP on the bulletin board by March 15th.
They are in need of more ladies to sign up to decorate tables. 

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Trash bags and cleaners with bleach

SIMPLE SUPPER:
  Chicken Casserole

PANTRY NEEDS:
 Soup with meat, cornbread mix and crackers.

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 7:   Men's Breakfast at 7am
Mar 12:  Daylight Savings Time Change (move clocks FORWARD an hour)
Mar 12:  Faithful Readers
Mar 19:  Katie Morris baby shower
Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day
Mar 24-26:  Junior High Retreat
Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas
Apr 16:  Easter
May 21: Senior Sunday
June 12-15:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!