Weekly Update -10/8

Thank you John Cannon for bringing the message of "Meaningful Worship" today. He said this will be his last Sunday morning until the end of the year. He will continue the series on Sunday nights. 

OUR SYMPATHY 

• Sarah Dene Goree, longtime member of Lamar Avenue, passed away on Friday, Oct 6, at Heritage House.  Her services are 
• Chloie Miears' sister, Amanda Alice Ingram Crisp 82, of Paris, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at her home. Her services were held on Saturday.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Gavin Baggett will be at Children's on Tuesday for more testing. He is the son of Jared and Kristi. 
• Butch Mills is in PRMC Room 362. 
• Dianna Welch has been very ill this week.
• Gene Stallings suffered a heart attack last weekend. He was dismissed on Friday and was with us today!! 
• Sarah Smith was dismissed from the hospital and was also with us today!
• Pete Taylor was dismissed from Rehab on Saturday! 
• Charles Richards continues to be in PRMC Rehab. 
• Marlynn Barnes continues to be in PRMC Rehab Room 308.
• Johnny and Loretta Nabors are both having health issues.  Loretta's back and Johnny's shoulder.  Johnny said on Wednesday night that he was waiting for them to give him a date for surgery.
• Kimberly Daniels - 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 Henson fell and broke her arm. Robert is down in his back. 
• Webber Woodall - Health
• 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.
• Warren Skene, 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.
• Ethan Espy was shot in a hunting accident, the bullet lodged in his shoulder.  He underwent surgery on Wednesday and is ALREADY HOME!!! He is a friend of Cannon Poore and Braydon Brown.
• Ashley Clement, Donna McGee's niece, is experiencing heart issues and may need a pacemaker. 
• 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'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
• Please continue your prayers for the victims of all hurricanes. Remember the first responders who are already there and those traveling down there.  AND ... The linemen who will be restoring power. 
• Please remember those affected by the earthquakes in Mexico.
• Please remember all the families of those that were murdered last Sunday night in Las Vegas.

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 BREAKFAST:  On Wednesday, Oct 11th, the Wednesday Night Men's Class will be cooking a big breakfast for the ladies at 8AM.  Anyone is welcome!  Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you are able to come, so they know how to prepare.  Ladies Bible Class will follow beginning at 9:30AM.

VISITOR LUNCHEON:  Sunday, Oct 15th, immediately following morning services, there will be a luncheon for all visitors, new members, widows and widowers!  Please join us!!

TRUNK OR TREAT!!!!  Can you believe it's time again????  It's always a night of fun and excitement!  There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center if you can host a car that night.  Dress up and decorate your car or truck.  All candy will be provided for you to hand out!!!

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, Laundry Detergent

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

KEEP THE DATE:
Oct 11:  Ladies Breakfast

Oct 15:  Visitor Luncheon
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!!