Weekly Update - 8/27

Please continue your prayers for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and those in the path of the tornados. 
Remember the first responders who are already there and those traveling down there.  
AND ... The linemen who will be restoring power. 

Thank you John Cannon for bringing the message to us again today... The difference in looking for a speaker and a minister.
Please pray for the man AND his family who will be coming to LACOC.

WELCOME to James and Diane Prunty! They're from Mansfield and now living in Powderly.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Landon and Courtney Garrett are proud to announce the birth of their son, Axton, who was born at 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday!
Grandparents are Curtis and Kristi Garrett.  Great Grandfather is Paul Garrett.

OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Shelia Icenhower and Marlyn Barnes on the passing of their sister, Ginger Rater.  Please keep their families in your prayers.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Mike Erwin - At home, recovering from foot surgery. 
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Peggy Wright - Health
• Charles Richards - Has been transferred to rehab. (See blog post with address to send cards.) He's improving daily.
• Phyllis Waugh - Health
• Webber Woodall - Sleep study postponed until next Sunday night.
• Harley Lucy Staley - Health
• Gail Clark has some serious health issues.
• Jean King - Back issues
• Loretta Nabors - Back issues
• Mike Grigsby - Health
• William and Lucy Offutt - Health
• John Figgins - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Health
• Anita Roden - Health 
• Kristi 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.
• Jazzmayne Radtke, Dinah Border's granddaughter - High risk pregnancy. Prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby.
• Wanda Huggins has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Sandy Welch (Kristi Anthony's Mom) - Health
• Matt Welch, youngest brother of Kristi Anthony, has been told that he needs a liver transplant.
• Allyson Fasken (teacher at PISD) Cancer.
• Janet Fouse - (former member) Cancer.
• Joyce Fouse - Cancer 
• Sierra Faulkner - 3 year old with cancer. (Friend of Molly's) - Had scans this week.  She got really good reports!!!
• Jerry Savage cancer has returned and is aggressive. He is a preacher in Sulphur Springs.
• Tammy Huffman Beazley - (former member) Cancer
• Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer

SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES:  
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Harley Staley, Carol Murphy, Johnny Houser, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Sarah Smith, Sarah Dene Goree, Donna Mosley, Peggy Wright.

MEN'S BREAKFAST GROUP:  They will start meeting again on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 7AM, beginning Sept. 5th. This is a time to share a hearty breakfast and fellowship with other men in our congregation.

LADIES BIBLE CLASS:  Will resume meeting on Sept. 6th at 10am.  Guest speaker will be Sue Johnson, followed by a potluck luncheon.  Study for this semester is the life and ministry of the apostle John, facilitated by Carol James and Daisy Redding.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP:  This group will be resuming on Sept 11th at 7pm in Room 17.  This group will meet for 13 weeks.  It is open to all people in the Paris area and for both divorced and separated individuals.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Lice kits and boys clothing

PANTRY NEEDS:  Cereal and canned soup.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  The groups will resume serving on Sept. 6th.  If you would like to help on a team, one Wednesday out of each month, please see Kyle Jones. 

KEEP THE DATE:
Aug 30: End of Summer Celebration 
Sept 3:  Life Groups resume meeting
Sept 5:  Men's Breakfast will resume
Sept 6:  Ladies Bible Class will resume
Sept 6:  New Wednesday Night classes begin
Sept 6:  Simple Suppers will resume
Sept 10:  Grady King will be back with us
Sept 10:  Faithful Readers
Sept 11:  Divorce Support Group will resume meeting

Love you - MEAN IT!