Weekly Update - 9/10

Thanks to Grady King for bringing the message to us today from I Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 5:23-28. He reminded us that Jesus IS coming and we have to be ready!!   He re-order Tim McGraw's song... Live like HE'S coming!!!

Nick Murillo is working on a special project for our new preacher. If you call 903-517-2078, you can leave a prayer, a message, or a blessing, and Nick will get these messages compiled for him and his family.
There is also a prayer journal, in the church library, for the preacher and his family.
Also, please keep the search team in your prayers as they continue to the process.

BAPTIZED:  Mackinzie Adams and James Phillips

OUR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION this morning, for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in South Texas, totaled $12,963!!!  
The elders have chosen 3 Churches of Christ to send these funds to: West Houston, Impact and Memorial. 
Thank you to all who contributed to this today!!! 
AND... The children of Live Beyond in Haiti have raised $1,000 for the victims!!! 

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Marg Norlin will be having foot surgery in Dallas on Monday.
• Ora Henderson had a heart attack this past week and had a stent inserted. She continues  to be in PRMC. 
• Gavin Baggett had his appendix removed at Children Health Hospital in Dallas on Thursday.  He is doing fine. He is the son of Jared and Kristi Baggett.
• Jean King had her back surgery this past week and is doing well. 
• Jean Anthony was in the hospital earlier this week.  She is now at home.
• Keith Bollman is seeing a back specialist in Tyler and going through testing. 
• Greg Mayes is having issues with his hip. 
• Christine Henson fell and broke her arm. Robert is down in his back. 
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Peggy Wright - Health
• Charles Richards - Has been transferred to rehab. He's improving daily.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Harley Lucy Staley - Health
• Gail Clark has some serious health issues.
• Loretta Nabors - Back issues
• 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.
• Jim Bo Thompson (friend of Joy Barnett) Health
• Jazzmayne Radtke, Dinah Border's granddaughter - High risk pregnancy. Prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby.  (They have relocated from Florida to Telephone, TX to be with her Dad during this hurricane.)
• 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
• Please continue your prayers for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Katia.Remember the first responders who are already there and those traveling down there.  AND ... The linemen who will be restoring power. 

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, Smith and Kay Allen. 

YOUNG AT HEART:  Get ready for the County Fair!!!  SIGN UP NOW at the Welcome Center so we can make plans accordingly.  We are looking forward to a fun evening with this group!  Save the date...Sept 30th at 5:30pm-8pm.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Lice kits and boys clothing

PANTRY NEEDS:  Instant potatoes and diapers-size 3 and up

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This week's entree is Chicken Spaghetti.  Be sure to sign-up on attendance card. As a reminder, the cost is $3 per plate. 

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 11:  Divorce Support Group will resume meeting

Sept 17-20: Abilene Christian University - Summit Lectureship

Sept 30: Young @Heart County Fair

Love you - MEAN IT!!