Trunk or Treat

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Stephen Gerrald on being named the eparisextra October Patron Saint.
The following story was written by J.D. Marrs:

Some people wait until they are older in life to really start getting involved in their community. It may be because of their family life, responsibilities of being a parent and all the activities that our children are doing these days, or it may just be after they retire from the everyday bustle of a full time job. This month’s Patron Saint is one of the exceptions to that, similar to our August’s selection. He got involved in Paris and Lamar County at the ripe old age of 23. He not only plans for the future of his clients through his 9-5 job, but he is investing in the future of our community through his volunteer time.

eParisExtra selects an individual or group of individuals that show their Devotion to Works of Charity in Paris through the sharing of their heart, giving of time, or through the donation of money much like the original Patron Saint of Paris France, Genevieve. We recognize them as our “Patron Saint of Paris” Texas that month and feature a story of why they were selected.

Our October Patron Saint, Stephen L Gerrald, is originally from Nacogdoches, TX. Stephen’s education is as solid as it gets, graduating Magna cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with his minor/specialty being Finance.

In 2007, he began his Edward Jones career as a Financial Advisor and moved to Paris to assume responsibility for an existing office in January 2008. He became a limited partner with the firm in 2015 and obtained his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation in August of 2016. He is also a recruiter of financial advisors for Edward Jones. He received the regional “Ted Jones Spirit of Caring” award and a Top 25% Client Service Excellence Award for being in the top 25% nationally as an Edward Jones Financial Advisor.After moving to Paris ten years ago, Stephen immediately got involved in Lamar County. He is or has been a member of numerous groups, organizations and charities such as:

• Joined the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce in 2008 and started volunteering as an ambassador shortly thereafter.
• Graduated from the Leadership Lamar County Class of 2008-2009 and was the president of the Leadership Lamar class (2009)
• Chairman of the Leadership Lamar Board (2012-2013).
• Member of the Rotary Club of Paris United since 2009 and has held several board positions.
• Served as a two-time president on the United Way of Lamar County Board (2012-2014)
• President of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce (2015-2016)
• Awarded a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Greater Paris.
• Awarded as an Ambassador of the Year by the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce.
• President of the 100 Club of Lamar County.
• Former Board Member of Lamar County Human Resource Council or as most of us know it “Meals on Wheels”
• Former Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lamar County and is currently still a mentor.

Stephen said he has been happily married for eight years to his wife Mandy. They have two 3 year old sons , Jesse and Shepherd, who are 8 months apart. The Gerralds travelled to Ethiopia last year to adopt Shepherd. They attend Lamar Avenue Church of Christ where Stephen is on the Vision Team.

Weekly Update - 10/29

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dee Lyons asked for prayers today. Please keep her on your heart as she grieves the loss of her daughter Jadielle. Also for Dee's health. 
• Dinah Border continues to be at Wilson Jones Hospital in Sherman.  
• Butch Mills has been moved to Stillhouse Nursing and Rehab.  He is in Room C49.
• Karen Cato - 18 years ago she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's.  She is now 9 years post chemo and she is STILL IN REMISSION!!!!  WoooHOOO!!!!
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Charles Richards is at home doing Rehab. 
• Johnny Nabors - Had shoulder surgery this past Monday.
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Kimberly Daniels - Health
• Dianna Welch - Health
• Marg Norlin is recovering from foot surgery.
• Ora Henderson - Health.  Also, her daughter Ann has cancer and is in the hospital. 
• Jean and Hugh Anthony - Health
• Christine & Robert Henson - Health
• Webber Woodall - He FINALLY has a video hearing with a judge for Social Security disability on Nov. 6th.  Please pray that they will approve him!!
• Harley Lucy Staley - Health
• Gail Clark - 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.
• Jamie Hyatt (former member) didn't get to have her surgery this week.
• W. H. Bequette, father of Jill Faires, received a diagnosis of prostate cancer, as well as having to deal with heart weakness from previous cancer treatments. 
• Warren Skeen, Brenda Shackleford's Dad, is in Rehab also. 
• Please keep Billy Kee in your prayers.  He is battling cancer again. He is the great-grandfather of Alexis and Maggie Daniels.
• Jazzmayne Radtke, Dinah Border's granddaughter - High risk pregnancy. Prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby. 
• Matt Welch, youngest brother of Kristi Anthony, needs a liver transplant.
• Allyson Fasken (teacher at PISD) Cancer.
• Sierra Faulkner - 3 year old with cancer. (Friend of Molly's) 
• Jerry Savage's 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:  Johnny Bassett, Harley Staley, Carol Murphy, Johnny Houser, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Sarah Smith, Donna Mosley, Peggy Wright, Smithy and Kay Allen.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jackets for school age children.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned fruit, 1 pound bags of rice, razors, toothpaste and deodrant.

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

KEEP THE DATE:
Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat

Nov 1:  Blood Drive
Nov 4:  Clocks FALL back
Nov 7:  Men's Breakfast
Nov 10-12:  Family Retreat
Nov 12: Faithful Readers
Nov 18:  Foster Parent Night Out
Dec 10:  Annual Christmas Party

Love you - MEAN IT!! 

Update on Butch Mills - 10/27

Butch has been moved to Stillhouse Nursing and Rehab in room C49.

As a reminder....

Jadielle Ray's memorial service will be tomorrow, Saturday, at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ at 2pm.  This is Dee Lyon's daughter.

Prayer Request - 10/26

Derald Bulls sent this message:  My lifetime friend Mike Jack lives in Arlington and is fighting pancreatic cancer.  There is a golf tournament this weekend, in his honor, at Paris Golf and Country Club, for top high school student athletes.

Can you help???

We need volunteers! We only have 10 trunks signed up and need 20! Just decorate your trunk, truck bed or whatever you drive and join us. Candy is provided. We usually have around 1,000 people come through the line so please help us make this a success again this year!

Thank you!!

Washer has been found!!!
Still in need of dresser/chest of drawers. 

Can you help?

Does anyone have a washing machine and a dresser/chest of drawers that one of our church members can have??

Please contact Wayne Kerby at 903-249-3789.

Thank you in advance for your help. 

Updates....

• Charles Richards is at home doing rehab.
• Marlynn Barnes is also at home.

Update on Johnny Nabors 10/23

Loretta wrote this update:  "Johnny is in recovery, haven’t got to see him yet but Dr Temple said he did good. Said he had a “garage door” gap in this rotator cuff, but he fixed it...We will be able to see him when they move him to day surgery shortly. Dr Temple said it will probably take about a year for him to heal...☹️I’m going to pray it is much shorter than that!"

Update on Dinah Border 10/22

Dinah is still in Wilson and Jones Hospital and has been moved to the telemetry unit. When she's better she'll be moved to cardiac rehab.
She said she's still not up to visitors, but she does want you to continue praying for her! 

Update on Johnny Nabors 10/22

Johnny will have rotator cuff surgery tomorrow morning at PRMC. 

Weekly Update - 10/22

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Dee Lyons and her family on the unexpected passing of her daughter Jadielle Ray.  Her memorial service will be next Saturday, Oct 28th, at 2pm at LACOC.
• Shelle Gragg Fowler's father, Bobby Gragg, passed away on Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday in Clinton, OK. Kiesau-Lee Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
• Local businessman Gary Hilliard passed away this morning. No other details are known at this time. 

WELCOME to Darrel and Vickie Cheney!! They want to work and worship with LACOC. 

THANK YOU ... Anita Roden is having the beautiful flower arrangement, that sits behind the pulpit, updated each season in memory of her husband Paul Gene Roden.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dinah Border suffered a heart attack and had surgery this week at Wilson Jones Hospital in  Sherman.  She is on the mend!
• Ann Huffman had also been in the hospital this week.  She is at home now.
• Butch Mills is in PRMC Room 362. 
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Charles Richards continues to be in PRMC Rehab. 
• Marlynn Barnes continues to be in PRMC Rehab Room 308.
• Johnny and Loretta Nabors - Health
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Kimberly Daniels - Health
• Dianna Welch - Health
• Marg Norlin is recovering from foot surgery.
• Ora Henderson - Health.  Also, her daughter Ann has cancer and is in the hospital. 
• Jean and Hugh Anthony - Health
• Christine & Robert Henson - Health
• Webber Woodall - He FINALLY has a video hearing with a judge for Social Security disability on Nov. 6th.  Please pray that they will approve him!!
• Harley Lucy Staley - Health
• Gail Clark - 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.
• Jamie Hyatt (former member) will have thyroid cancer surgery this week.
• W. H. Bequette, father of Jill Faires, received a diagnosis of prostate cancer, as well as having to deal with heart weakness from previous cancer treatments. The doctors will develop plans for treatment in the next two weeks.
• Tyler McClour is in the Army and is being tested for asthma.  His grandparents are Glen and Joy Barnett.  Joy asked that we pray that it is not asthma.  He wants to be in the Army.
• Warren Skeen, Brenda Shackleford's Dad, is in Rehab also. 
• Please keep Billy Kee in your prayers.  He is battling cancer again. He is the great-grandfather of Alexis and Maggie Daniels.
• 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.
• Sierra Faulkner - 3 year old with cancer. (Friend of Molly's) 
• Jerry Savage's 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,

 Donna Mosley, Peggy Wright, Smithy and Kay Allen.

5th SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP:  We will be having a fellowship meal on Sunday, Oct. 29th, immediately after morning services.  The meal is Popeye's fried chicken and all the fixin's.  Cost is $5 per plate.  Please sign up today if you plan to come and also if you can bring a dessert to share.

 

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.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jackets for school age children.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned meat, Crackers, Detergent.

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

KEEP THE DATE:
Oct 21st-27th:  Mission trip to HaitiOct 29:  5th Sunday Fellowship

Oct 31:  Trunk or Treat

Nov 1:  Blood Drive
Nov 10-12:  Family Retreat
Nov 18:  Foster Parent Night Out
Dec 10:  Annual Christmas Party

Love you - MEAN IT!! 

Our Sympathy ...

Our condolences are extended to Shelle Gragg Fowler and family on the passing of her father, Bobby Gragg, this morning. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday in Clinton, OK. Kiesau-Lee Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

Services for Jadielle Ray

Moniqua Jadielle Ray 24, of Houston, formerly of Paris, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Herman Memorial Hospital-Greater Heights in Houston. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ in Paris. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Jadielle was born May 19, 1993 in Paris to Dierdre Monique Lyons and Willie James Ray, Jr. She was valedictorian of her class at Paris High School and had graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Biology from Cornell University. Jadielle was a research technician for Baylor Medical School in Houston. She was a member of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ where she had been very active in the youth program.

Survivors include her mother, Dierdre Lyons of Paris; her father, Willie Ray, Jr. of Dallas; her partner, Nathan Stewart of Houston; her brothers, Jeremy Ray and wife, Katie of Paris, Willie Ray III, and Daniel Ray, both of Dallas; sisters, Willeasha Ray, Jennaya Ray, and Jannaya Ray, all of Dallas; nephews, DeaShawn Ray and Jaxxon Ray of Paris; nieces, Kahmilla Ray of Paris and Elaynah Ray of Dallas; her grandmother, Dorothy Lyons of Odessa, Texas; and numerous extended family members

Update on Dinah Border - 10/19

Dinah's daughter Shamane sent this message this morning:  Her bp plummeted around midnight and she was very nauseous. They started the IV med back that raises her bp... Finally about 3 she was feeling better but about 4 the nausea came back, but her bp was within normal limits. They've been giving her nausea IV meds to help. She's had chest genuine heaviness with the low bp nausea. The dr came in at 630. He said she had an extra large heart attack. Not massive thank the Lord! It damaged over half of her heart. she'll be here 3-5 days. They're going to do an echocardiogram today. Continue labs."

Update on Dinah Border - 10/18

LeAndra just called to say that Dinah is out of surgery and doing well. 
She is doing well and is now in Cardiac ICU.  She did have an artery blocked and they put in 2 stents.  They are keeping her overnight...possibly come home tomorrow.

Our Sympathy ...

Dierdre Lyons daughter, Jadielle Ray passed away unexpectedly this morning.   Please keep Dee and Jeremy in your prayers. No other details are known at this time.
Funeral arrangements are pending.

URGENT Prayer Request - 10/18

Dinah Border's daughter just called to say she's taken Dinah to Wilson Jones Hospital in Sherman.
They just took her into the cath lab.  LeAndra will update as soon as any info is known.

Prayer Request - 10/18

2:31PM:  Ann has already been dismissed from the hospital. 

Ann Huffman has been admitted to PRMC/Room 354.  She's having tests run, due to heart issues.

ALERT!!!

Ladies...the parking lot is being worked on so please be aware when you arrive tomorrow. It is possible you may need to park near the outreach and enter through those doors. Please pass the word to any class members that may not see this message.

Trunk or Treat!

Weekly Update 10/16

Thanks to Grady King for bringing the message yesterday morning from the book of Mark.
The subject was Good News...A Way to Live!  He had 3 questions for us:
1. Who is Jesus?  Mark 1:14 - 8:21
2. Do you really see Jesus clearly?  Mark 8:22 - 10:52
3. Will you go to the cross?  Mark 11:1 - 16:8



SYMPATHY:
Continue to remember Harley Staley and his family in the loss of his brother Bill Staley.  His service was last Wednesday.
Also continue to remember Robert Fulbright and his family in the loss of his brother Charles Fulbright.  His service was held last Saturday.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Gavin Baggett made it through his first full week of school for this year.  He has been a sick little boy. He is the son of Jared and Kristi. 
• Aubrie McCarter got sick at the end of worship yesterday morning.  Hopefully she is better today.  She is the daughter of Michael and Lindsay McCarter.
• Butch Mills is in PRMC Room 362. 
• Gene Stallings - Health
• Charles Richards continues to be in PRMC Rehab. 
• Marlynn Barnes continues to be in PRMC Rehab Room 308.
• Johnny and Loretta Nabors - Health
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Kimberly Daniels - Health
• Dianna Welch - Health
• Marg Norlin is recovering from foot surgery.
• Ora Henderson - Health.  Also, her daughter Ann has cancer and is in the hospital. 
• Jean and Hugh Anthony - Health
• Christine & Robert Henson - Health
• Webber Woodall - He FINALLY has a video hearing with a judge for Social Security disability on Nov. 6th.  Please pray that they will approve him!!
• Harley Lucy Staley - Health
• Gail Clark - 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.
• W. H. Bequette, father of Jill Faires, received a diagnosis of prostate cancer, as well as having to deal with heart weakness from previous cancer treatments. The doctors will develop plans for treatment in the next two weeks.
• Tyler McClour is in the Army and is being tested for asthma.  His grandparents are Glen and Joy Barnett.  Joy asked that we pray that it is not asthma.  He wants to be in the Army.
• Warren Skeen, Brenda Shackleford's Dad, is in Rehab also. 
• Please keep Billy Kee in your prayers.  He is battling cancer again. He is the great-grandfather of Alexis and Maggie Daniels.
• 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.
• Sierra Faulkner - 3 year old with cancer. (Friend of Molly's) 
• Jerry Savage's 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,

 Donna Mosley, Peggy Wright, Smithy and Kay Allen.

 

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.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jackets for school age children.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Canned fruit, Canned Soup, Toothbrushes and Toothpaste.

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

KEEP THE DATE:
Oct 21st-27th:  Mission trip to Haiti
Oct 29:  5th Sunday Fellowship

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

Love you - MEAN IT!!