Weekly Update - 9/24

Thank you first of all to Greg Mayes for giving the church the information regarding the Search Committee. He explained the different sub-committees and introduced us to each member. 
Continue to be in prayer for all these folks and for the man who will be our new minister.

I have posted a link to the survey on this blog, a couple of times, but how about one more time??  Just click here. Please go fill it out. They need our input. 

Thank you also to Grady King for taking time away from your wife to come and speak to us. We appreciate your lessons. 

OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Ora Henderson in the sudden passing of her son Gerald Henderson, this past week.  Gerald's funeral service was on Saturday.  His friendly greeting, big smile and handshake will be missed.

 PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Pete Taylor is still in the hospital in Tyler at this time.
• Kimberly Daniels - Health
• Marg Norlin is recovering from foot surgery.
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Jean King is recovering from back surgery.
• Jean and Hugh Anthony - Health
• Christine Henson fell and broke her arm. Robert is down in his back. 
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Charles Richards - Was released to come home. He's having P.T. in the home.
• 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.
• Sammy Morrow, friend of Gene Stallings, is very ill at this time. 
• 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. 
• 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) 
• 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, Katia and Maria. Remember the first responders who are already there and those traveling down there.  AND ... The linemen who will be restoring power. 
• Also, please remember those affected by the earthquakes in Mexico.

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, Smithy and Kay Allen.

LADIES:  If you are interested in going to a Ladies Night on Thursday, Oct 5th at 6:30pm in Greenville, at the Creekside Church of Christ, please let the office know, no later than Sunday, Oct 1st.  Joan Graves, who some of you remember, will be leading singing.  There will be a salad dinner following.  Also let the office know if you need a ride.  Van will leave the church at 5pm and return around 9pm. 

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR INFO:  Please help us communicate with YOU better.  If you have any changes in your address, phone number or email addresses, please let the office know.  There is a sheet on the Welcome Center.

LEAVE A MESSAGE:  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, or if you have any questions.

YOUNG AT HEART:  Get ready for the County Fair!!!  SIGN UP NOW at the Welcome Center so we can make plans accordingly.  There is also a sign up sheet for our Blue Ribbon PIE table.  So if you would like to bake a pie to share then please sign up!  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:  Cornbread Mix, Spaghetti Sauce, Laundry Detergent

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

KEEP THE DATE:
Sept 30: Young at Heart County Fair
Oct 3:  Men's Breakfast
Oct 3:  Ladies Night at Creekside Church in Greenville
Oct 8:  Faithful Readers
Oct 29:  5th Sunday Fellowship

Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat
Nov 10-12:  Family Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!!