Services for John Figgins

John Wesley Figgins, 85, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Paris Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 26, 1933 in Caruthersville, Missouri where he was raised by his parents, Glen H. Figgins and Emma Laura Figgins.  He was a graduate of Caruthersville High School and Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas.  John retired as a chemist from Ciba-Geigy Chemical Company in 1998.  

He was married on June 6, 1959 to Marie Harris Figgins in Channelview, Texas.

John was preceded in death by wife Marie Figgins as well as his parents and two brothers. 

John leaves behind two sons, Wesley Figgins and wife Susan of Mesquite and Russell Figgins and wife Robyn of Paris; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Oliver, James Bufford, Matthew Bufford, Robyn Elam, Amy Whitehouse, Katie Fonville, and Jonathan Figgins; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Bob Figgins.  

Memorial services will be held at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, 3535 Lamar Avenue in Paris, Texas on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Association and Camp Deer Run, 1227 CR 4590, Winnsboro, Texas 75494.

Our Sympathy...

John Figgins passed away this afternoon.
Our sympathy is extended to Russell and Robyn and Wesley and Susan Figgins and their families.
Services are pending.

Prayer Request - 12/27

Debra Usry sent this message... my son's mother-in-law, Phyllis Giguere, is in ICU in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She used to attend LACOC, before she moved down there. She is not doing well at all. They attempted to put her on a vent, but was not successful.

The Coming Messiah...

Thank you Lora Arnold and The Paris News for the photos from the wonderful production of "The Coming Messiah".  (It's on the front page of today's paper!)
Thank you to all of those talented adults and children who sang, read scriptures and those who brought hot chocolate, hot apple cider and cookies! 
Thank you Kristen Mayes and Maureen Spencer for all the hard work that you put in to this First Annual Christmas program.
Thank you to our members and guests who came to support this beautiful story.
I believe it was a HUGE success!!!

Weekly Update - 12/23

WELCOME TO LACOC: Ken and Kim Maxfield!
And welcome back to Jerry and Kay Langley!!!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• John Figgins fell Wednesday and broke his hip. He had surgery on Thursday.
• Sophia Johnson had a lump removed, from her breast, on Friday.
• Lilla Buchanan had her throat stretched this week. She'll have the procedure two more times.
• Claude Jones fell last week. Nothing was broken, he is bruised up and in pain.
• Donna McGee had a horrible reaction to the chemo on Monday. So chemo has been stopped. She goes back in on Jan. 4th to begin the blocker treatment.  She's ok and at home resting.
• Hugh and Jean Anthony  - Health
• Cynthia Norris - Health
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Carol Murphy - Health
• Alvin and Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Jackie Helm - Cancer
• Vicki Humphrey - Cancer
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Roy Jones - Heritage House
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health. 
• Randy Daw minister at Creekside CoC in Greenville, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Thankfully there are no other cancers in his body. 
• Cindy Housley had a cancerous kidney removed last Monday. The doctors believe they got all of the markers and no other treatments will be necessary. (She's a friend of mine from Frisco.)
• Kanyon Philips - Health (Jay and Gay Spencer's grandson)
• Billy Icenhower - Continues to be in M.D. Anderson/Houston (Ken and Shelia's son)
• Paul McClain - Is at home and continues rehab at Baylor.
• Holt Price  - Cancer (son of former member Alden Bowers Price.)
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our teachers and students.
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

CONGRATULATIONS:

• Cody Anthony signed a letter of intent to play football at Abilene Christian University.
• Vershaud Richardson also signed a letter of intent to play football at Arkansas State.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES CLASS:  Beginning in January, the ladies will be studying from a book called "Anxious For Nothing" by Max Lucado.  Books will cost $10.  You can sign up at the Welcome Center, if you're going to the class, and you can purchase a book in the office.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans ALL sizes (school age) and soft fleece blankets

PANTRY NEEDS:  Cereal and Spaghetti Sauce

SIMPLE SUPPER:  No Simple Supper this week!

KEEP THE DATE:
Dec 24-28:  OFFICE CLOSED - NO SERVICES
Jan 1:  OFFICE CLOSED
Jan 5-11:  Haiti Mission Trip
Jan 8:  Men's Breakfast
Jan 14:  Monday Night Movie "The Shack"
Jan 18-20:  Winterfest Youth Weekend
Feb 22-23:  Ladies Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 12/21

A mutual friend of the Bulls' family and myself, Randy Daw is the minister at Creekside Church of Christ in Greenville (formerly Johnson Street COC).  He is having exploratory surgery today (through the groin) to determine the exact extent and the composition of a brain tumor that will need to be removed.  They are not expecting to be able to tell whether it is benign or malignant. It will only tell the surgeons what the exact margins are.
Prayers are appreciated.
Randy said..."Blessings upon all of you who are blessing me. Thanks and praise to our God of wonders and power"

Prayers 12/19

• John Figgins fell this morning and broke his hip. He will have surgery tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon around 4:30PM. Please keep him in your prayers!!!
• Claude Jones fell last Wednesday night, after church. Nothing was broken, he is bruised up and in pain.
• Donna McGee had a horrible reaction to the chemo on Monday. So chemo has been stopped. She goes back in on Jan. 4th to begin the blocker treatment.  She's ok and at home resting.

This Sunday Night...

Can you help???

The office has been made aware, from a reliable source, of a family with 6 children that could use some help this Christmas. They missed the deadline to sign up for the Angel Tree. (I have no information about those circumstances). If anyone would like to pitch in and help this family out, please contact James or Kim Hanley at the church.

This is the information on ages and sizes. 

• 14 y/o male 30/32 pants, large shirts, 10 shoes
• 13 y/o female M/L shirt, 9 pants 9 shoes
• 12y/o female L shirts, 7-9 pants, 8 shoes
• 10 y/o Male 10/12 shirts and pants, 7 shoes, likes pokemon
• 2 y/o male 3t/4t shirts and pant, 8 toddler shoes, likes paw patrol
• 7 month female 12 - 24 months, likes infant toys.

Thank you so much!

Weekly Update - 12/16

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Bill Jones passed away this past week and his services were held Saturday at LACOC. Please keep his son Trent and daughter Jana in your prayers.
• Elmo Snelling, father of Wayne Snelling, also passed away last week and his services were held in west Texas.
• Linda Lott, friend of Benette Russell, passed away on Friday. Her services will be at 10am on Wednesday.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Nikki Beeler - Health
• Hugh and Jean Anthony  - Health
• Donna McGee - She has another chemo treatment tomorrow. 
• Sherrie Boyd - Fell has injured her shoulder.
• Cynthia Norris - Health
• Donna Mosely - Health
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Carol Murphy - Health
• Alvin and Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Jackie Helm - Cancer
• Vicki Humphrey - Cancer
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Roy Jones - Heritage House
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health. 
• Kanyon Philips - Health (Jay and Gay Spencer's grandson)
• Billy Icenhower - Continues to be in M.D. Anderson/Houston (Ken and Shelia's son)
• Paul McClain - Is at home and continues rehab at Baylor.
• Holt Price  - Cancer (son of former member Alden Bowers Price.)
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our teachers and students.
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES CLASS:  Beginning in January, the ladies will be studying from a book called "Anxious For Nothing" by Max Lucado.  Books will cost $10.  You can sign up at the Welcome Center, if you're going to the class, and you can purchase a book in the office.

 

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans ALL sizes (school age) and soft fleece blankets

PANTRY NEEDS:  Cereal and Spaghetti Sauce

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is: Fried Chicken Sandwiches

KEEP THE DATE:
Dec 21:  Help with Christians In Action luncheon
Dec 23:  The Coming Messiah Program
Dec 24-28:  OFFICE CLOSED - NO SERVICES
Jan 5-11:  Haiti Mission Trip
Jan 8:  Men's Breakfast
Jan 18-20:  Winterfest Youth Weekend
Feb 22-23:  Ladies Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Jones Services

James Bill Jones, 92, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at his home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15th at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ with Dr. John Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Bill was born June 25, 1926, in Ferris, Texas, the son of Charlie Douglass and Mary Inez McKay Jones. He graduated from Ranger High School in 1943, and entered Texas A&M College in September of 1943. The United States Army drafted him in January of 1945, and he served in the Recovered Personnel Detachment which processed Allied soldiers out of Japanese POW camps and returned German POW’s from the United States back to Germany. Upon his discharge, he married June Allen on June 27, 1947, and finished his degree at Texas A&M College on January 13, 1948. He later completed a Masters of Education degree at East Texas State University. Bill taught Veterans at Box Elder, Texas for one semester, and then he and his wife, June, moved to Silverton, Texas, and both taught for one year. They moved to Detroit, Texas, where Bill taught Vocational Agriculture for three years.
While in Detroit their son, Trent, was born in 1950, and their daughter, Jana, was born in 1952.
Next Bill and the family moved to Paris and he taught Vocational Agriculture at Central School in Sumner for three years. He then taught Vocational Agriculture ten years at East Lamar School in Pattonville and for ten years at Prairiland High School. He served six more years as a Vocational Counselor at Paris High School. After retiring, Bill enjoyed helping his son, Trent, in farming and ranching.
Bill was preceded in death by June, his wife of 63 years and siblings; Charles, George, Mack and Wanda.
Survivors include his son, Trent of Paris, his daughter, Jana Maddux & husband Dave of Frisco; five grandsons, Allen Jones & wife Kelley and their children Ryan and Emily June of Mansfield, Russell Jones of Paris, Robert Jones of Tyler, Scott Maddux & wife Tressa and their son Judah of Bedford, and Stephen Maddux of Singapore; one granddaughter, Caroline Maddux Uza & husband Chris of Richardson; one sister, Joyce Gilley of Weatherford along with several nieces & nephews and a plethora of friends. 

Snelling Services

Wayne Snelling's father, Elmo O. Snelling, 104 of Edmonson, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:30 in the afternoon on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 9th and Columbia Church of Christ with Jerry Bevill officiating. Interment will follow in Plainview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 in the afternoon on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Lemons Funeral Home.

Our Sympathy...

Our sympathy is extended to Wayne Snelling and family. His dad, Elmo, passed away Wednesday at 8pm. Service is Saturday 2:30pm at the 9th & Columbia Church of Christ in Plainview, TX. He was 104 years old.

Our Sympathy...

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Bill Jones. Bill passed away this morning. Funeral services will be held here at the church on Saturday at 2:00. Visitation will be from 1-2 before the funeral. Bright-Holland is in charge of the arrangements.

Weekly Update - 12/9

Thank you Randy for the series, from the book of Jonah, "The Reluctant Missionary", these past few weeks.

Thank you Ray Mullins for visiting LACOC today and leading or praise service!!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Hugh and Jean Anthony  - Hugh is home from the hospital.
• Jay Anthony - Was in an accident and has some pain in shoulder. 
• Donna McGee - Cancer
• Sherrie Boyd - Fell twice last week and has injured her shoulder.
• Paul Garrett - Recovering from carotid artery surgery.
• Loretta Nabors - Health
• Cynthia Norris - Health
• Donna Mosely - Health
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Carol Murphy - Health
• Alvin and Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Jackie Helm - Cancer
• Vicki Humphrey - Cancer
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Roy Jones - Heritage House
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health. 
• Kanyon Philips - Health (Jay and Gay Spencer's grandson)
• Billy Icenhower - Continues to be in M.D. Anderson/Houston (Ken and Shelia's son)
• Paul McClain - Is at home and continues rehab at Baylor.
• Holt Price  - Cancer (son of former member Alden Bowers Price.)
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our teachers and students.
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE:  "Little Boy" will be shown on Monday night at 6:45pm.  The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES CLASS:  Beginning in January, the ladies will be studying from a book called "Anxious For Nothing" by Max Lucado.  Books will cost $10.  You can sign up at the Welcome Center, if you're going to the class, and you can purchase a book in the office.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans ALL sizes (school age) and soft fleece blankets

PANTRY NEEDS:  Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is:  Chicken Taco Soup

KEEP THE DATE:
Dec 10:  Movie Night "Little Boy"
Dec 21:  Help with Christians In Action luncheon
Dec 23:  The Coming Messiah Program
Dec 24-28:  OFFICE CLOSED - NO SERVICES
Jan 5-11:  Haiti Mission Trip
Jan 8:  Men's Breakfast
Jan 18-20:  Winterfest Youth Weekend
Feb 22-23:  Ladies Retreat

Love you - MEAN IT!

Start Planning NOW!!!

You Are Invited...

Share The Warmth

Congratulations!

Congratulations Coach Gene Stallings for being selected as the 2018 Paris Christmas Parade Grand Marshall and the beautiful Ruth Ann Stallings as the Grand Marshallette!!!

Prayer List - 11/29

Prayer Request Updates 11/28

• Paul Garrett's surgery went well and he was dismissed from the hospital today!!!
• Hugh Anthony continues to be in PRMC. 
• Paul McClain will be coming home from the hospital tomorrow!!! He will travel back to Baylor for therapy. 
• Billy Icenhower continues to be in the hospital in Houston. He's having dialysis every other day. Please keep him in your prayers. 

Prayer Requests - 11/27

• Paul Garrett is in PRMC about to have carotid artery surgery.
• Hugh Anthony is still in PRMC/Room 410 and doing better.

Wed Night Simple Supper 11/26

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY BY 4PM IF YOU PLAN TO EAT WEDNESDAY SIMPLE SUPPER. WE WILL BE HAVING HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES. WE NEED A COUNT.

Prayer Request 11/24

Hugh Anthony was admitted to PRMC yesterday with pneumonia.

Keep Praying...

Weekly Update - 11/18

Just as a reminder... The church office will be closed ALL this week.  No midweek classes. No Simple Supper. No Ladies Bible Class next Wednesday.  

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Phyllis Waugh's sister and Kristen Mayes aunt, Carolyn Neal, passed away this past week. She lived in Davis, OK.
• Susan George's former mother-in-law, Hazel Kelty, passed away this week also. She lived in Clarksville. 

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Donna McGee - Cancer.  She is weak and this last treatment really put her down.  She is to have another treatment this next Tuesday, if all of her numbers are good. She hasn't left her house much, but appreciates the calls, texts and cards that she has received.
• Carol Murphy recovering from knee surgery last week.
• Loretta Nabors - Health
• Pete Taylor - Recovering from back surgery
• Webber Woodall - Recovering from knee surgery.
• Alan Boyd had recovering from hip and spine surgery.
• Lee McClain is having some blood pressure issues.
• Vickie Humphrey - Cancer
• Bill Jones - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Dorothy Pearce's grandson, Carter Pearce, had surgery this morning at Children's/Plano, and had screws put in both hips. He's doing well and should heal fast because of his young age. 
• Billy Icenhower, Ken and Shelia's son -  Doctors say that it will still be another 4-6 weeks before they can do surgery. He will continue dialysis.  Sheila was able to come home for a few days and get some much needed rest!  She was to return to Houston yesterday.
• Former member, Paul McClain, is still in Baylor/Rehab. The case manager told Valerie that they could possibly go to the Twice Blessed house this Tuesday.
• Wynona Yates, Cullum Hillis' sister, has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home in Sulphur Springs.
• Holt Price (2 year old son of former member Alden Bowers-Price) - Cancer
• Please keep our troops and first responders in your prayers for safety. 
• Also keep our teachers and students in your prayers.

SHUT-INS:   Dorothy Pearce, Peggy Dotson, Bill Jones, Leston and Lareece Maggard, Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Sarah Smith, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony and Dianna Welch.

HELP FOR THE NEEDY:  Berkley Smith and Roselyn Spencer are collecting cans for a canned food drive at their school to help families in need.  There will be a collection box in the foyer if you would like to help.  Deadline is December 2nd.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans (all sizes) for school age children and soft fleece throw blankets.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  No Simple Supper this week.

KEEP THE DATE:
Nov 19-23:  Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday  

Dec 4: Men's Breakfast

Dec 4: Rudolph Party

Dec 9: Faithful Readers 

Dec 9:  Youth Christmas Party

Dec 10: Movie Night - "Little Boy"

Jan 5-11:  Haiti Mission Trip

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Praise Report 11/18

Dorothy Pearce's grandson, Carter Pearce,  had surgery his morning and had screws put in both hips. He's doing well and should heal fast because of his young age. Thanks and praises to God, and thanks for all the prayers that went up to Him. 

Urgent Prayer Request 11/17

Dorothy Pearce just sent this request: Please add my 12-year old grandson, Carter Pearce, to the prayer request list. He has a fractured hip and is now  being transported under sedation to Children's Medical Center in Plano for surgery by a specialist. There was no surgeon around Longview who would do the surgery on a 12-year old. Please pray for him and my son and daughter in law as they go through this. 

Congratulations Cody Anthony

Can you help?

We had a request from someone in the community this morning that maybe you can help with. If anyone has a mattress (with or without a frame--they are sleeping on air mattresses right now) that they no longer need, we have a family that is having to start over and is in need. Please let the office now and we will get them in touch with you. Thanks!

Prayer Requests - 11/15

• Just as a reminder... The church office will be closed ALL next week.  No midweek classes. No Simple Supper. No Ladies Bible Class next Wednesday.  
• This Saturday, Nov 17th, the Safety Team members and those interested in helping in this area are invited to the Maxey Gun Club Range from 10am to Noon. Please contact Dan Roffee if you need any more information.  214-784-8368.
• Donna McGee needs our prayers.  She is weak and this last treatment really put her down.  She is to have another treatment next Tuesday if all of her numbers are good. She hasn't left her house much, but appreciates the calls, texts and cards that she has received.
• Paul McClain continues "baby steps" in rehab and is getting some stronger.  On Wednesday, the case manager told Valerie that they could possibly go to the Twice Blessed house next Tuesday.
• Billy Icenhower's doctors say that it will be another 4-6 weeks before they can do surgery.  He will continue dialysis and will have fluid drained off his lungs on Friday.  Sheila was able to come home for a few days and get some much needed rest!  She will return to Houston on Saturday.  
• Webber Woodall has been released from Heritage House and is HOME!
• Wynona Yates, Cullum Hillis' sister, has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home in Sulphur Springs.

Weekly Update - 11/11

Thank you Randy for our message this morning"Real Religion", with the text taken from James 1:26-27.
He taught us about:
●WORTHY religion (verse 26)
●UNWORTHY religion (verse 27)
    ■Control for tongue.
    ■Care for the distressed
    ■Conduct yourself appropriately in culture
He asked us to use these applications, this week.
● Intentionally encourage someone through conversation.
●Help someone who is in a difficult circumstance.
●Do something "counter-culture".

Our homework for this week is to read the book Jonah.

OUR SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Mary Elizabeth Shew, a long time member of LACOC.  Her funeral service was Friday in Abilene.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Alvin Buchanan will have cataract on Monday.
• Carol Murphy had knee surgery this week.
• Loretta Nabors was dismissed from the hospital on Wednesday and is home.
• Pete Taylor - After having back surgery he had some problems but he is at home doing well.
• Webber Woodall - Continues to be in Heritage House/Room 321 for Rehab. He is scheduled to return home this Tuesday. 
• Alan Boyd had surgery last week his hip and spine.
• Donna McGee - Cancer and is taking treatments each week.
• Lee McClain is having some blood pressure issues.
• Lilla Buchanan - recovering from eye surgery for macular degeneration.
• Vickie Humphrey - Cancer
• Bill Jones - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Randy and Loree's son and daughter in law, Taylor and Katie, live in California and the wildfire has reached their neighborhood. Their home is also located about 5 miles from where the shooting happened this week.
• Claude and Mary Jones grandson and his family have also lost their home in those same fires. 
• Billy Icenhower, Ken and Shelia's son -  Serious health issues. Did not get to have surgery this week.
• Former member, Paul McClain, is back in rehab at Baylor/Dallas.  If you would like to donate to his medical expenses, you can make your check out to LACOC and put their name in the memo. 
• Susan George's former mother-in law, Hazel Kelty is nearing the end of her life.  Please pray for peace and comfort. 
• Holt Price (2 year old son of former member Alden Bowers-Price) - Cancer
• Please keep our troops and first responders in your prayers for safety. 
• Also keep our teachers and students in your prayers.

SHUT-INS:   Dorothy Pearce, Peggy Dotson, Bill Jones, Leston and Lareece Maggard, Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Sarah Smith, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony and Dianna Welch.

HELP FOR THE NEEDY:  Berkley Smith and Roselyn Spencer are collecting cans for a canned food drive at their school to help families in need.  There will be a collection box in the foyer if you would like to help.  Deadline is December 2nd.

SALVATION ARMY: They are needing volunteers to ring bells at various locations on November 16th. If you are interested in doing this, please contact Mr. Higdon at 903-784-7548.

CHRISTIANS IN ACTION will be serving the homeless of Paris with a Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 20. They've asked LACOC to bring items for the WARMING STATION.  

Please donate hats, blankets,  scarves, gloves and socks by next Sunday. Place them in the foyer and they'll be delivered.

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PANTRY NEEDS:  Laundry Detergent and dishwashing soap

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans (all sizes) for school age children and soft fleece throw blankets.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entree is FRITO PIE.

KEEP THE DATE:
Nov 12: Monday Movie Night - "I Can Only Imagine"
Nov 15: Sew 4 Christ will meet

Nov 18:  Youth Dinner and Devo

Nov 21-23:  Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday  

Dec 4:  Rudolph Party

Dec 9:  Youth Christmas Party

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Thank you!

Update on California fires 11/10

UPDATE: Please keep praying for Randy and Loree's son and daughter-in-law Taylor and Katie Johns...This is their street. They live at the base of that mountain. So doesn’t look hopeful. Taylor is flying home now and will try to find Katie. She is safe with friends but no one has talked to her since yesterday after lunch. No cell service. Last known to be on Zuma beach with evacuees.

Also, Claude and Mary Jones' grandson.... they haven’t heard from their grandson today. The fire was going up Corral Canyon toward their house. Don’t know if they still have a house.

Pray for everyone in the area.

URGENT Prayer Request - 11/9

Please pray for Randy & Loree's son and daughter in law, Taylor and Katie. The fire in California has reached the edge of their neighborhood. Katie has evacuated and is safe. Taylor is currently out of the state and is not able to be with her at this time. Their home is also located about 5 miles from where the shooting happened yesterday.

Encourage...

Prayer Request - 11/8

Misty Gage sent me this update on her dad, Pete Taylor: After a very difficult 9 days of recovery following an intense back surgery, Dad has finally turned the corner and is improving both physically and mentally. We are staying with him 24/7 until he is able to be independent again. Please pray for his continued improvement. God is good and faithful!

Update on Loretta Nabors 11/7

She is at HOME!  She does want to thank everyone for the calls, texts and visits, while she was in the hospital.

Update on Paul McClain - 11/7

As of yesterday Paul was still on the Cardiac floor at Baylor. Room 1325. They were able to get his heart back in rhythm. He was hopeful of moving back to the rehab floor soon.

AMEN!!

Update on Loretta Nabors - 11/6

Loretta just posted this update:  Dr Singh came by and the toe is looking better. My white count is coming down and I’m feeling better. Will be here another day and if everything is still going good I will go home tomorrow. Singh wanted me to get one more day of IV antibiotics as well as he wanted to see what the cultures show, as of now the cultures have not grown anything.

Our Sympathy...

Long time LACOC member Mary Elizabeth Shew, 94 of Paris, passed away November 3, 2018.
A funeral service has been set for Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas with Mike Watson officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 at Elmwood Funeral Home.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Hill, Billie Dunn, Kandy Barnett and husband David, Lisa Preston and husband John Preston, Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. 

If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Association.

Online condolences may be sent to the Shew family at www.fry-gibbs.com

Prayer Request - 11/5

LeAndra Border-Maughon sent this prayer request for her friend, Melissa Partridge-Mastin:

"Finally... the news I have been expecting.  After more than four years, countless doctor appointments, tests, medications and surgeries, UT Southwestern has officially decided I am not a candidate for a kidney transplant.  Guess I will just go home and wait to die."

Please pray for this young lady and for God to work a miracle in her life. 

NEXT Monday Night...

Weekly Update - 11/4

Randy concluded his sermon series today on the study of Discipleship.
Today he used the text from Luke 19:1-10 where Jesus used an unlikely disciple... Zacchaeus.

RESPONSES:

• Felicia Williams wanted to thank those who helped with the medical emergency last week, with her daughter Danielle.
• Neal Nutt asked for prayers for the family of a friend who died this week.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Loretta Nabors was admitted to PRMC last night.  She has an infection in her foot.
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Webber Woodall - Continues to be in Heritage House/Room 321 for Rehab.
• Alan Boyd had surgery last week his hip and spine.
• Donna McGee - Cancer and is taking treatments each week.
• Lee McClain is having some blood pressure issues.
• Lilla Buchanan - recovering from eye surgery for macular degeneration.
• Cynthia Hutson - Health.
• Vickie Humphrey - Cancer
• Carol Murphy - Health 
• Bill Jones - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Jaymie Spencer-Phillips son, Kanyon,  had surgery this past week on his legs, ankles and feet trying to straighten them.  He will be in the hospital for a while to get his pain under control and then home OFF his feet for about 6 weeks.
• Billy Icenhower, Ken and Shelia's son -  The Dr. thinks he may be able to address the tumor on November 6th.  He is having dialysis every day and has a drain for his liver.
• Former member, Paul McClain, admitted back into Baylor yesterday with a-fib. His kidneys are still not working. If you would like to donate to his medical expenses, you can make your check out to LACOC and put their name in the memo. 
• Tony Clark (local Santa) - Health
• Tim Reynolds, (his wife is Sarah Smith's caregiver) on life support due to a possible stroke.
• Holt Price (2 year old son of former member Alden Bowers-Price) - Cancer
• Please keep our troops and first responders in your prayers for safety. 
• Also keep our teachers and students in your prayers.

SHUT-INS:   Dorothy Pearce, Peggy Dotson, Bill Jones, Leston and Lareece Maggard, Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Sarah Smith, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony and Dianna Welch.

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  Guest speaker for this month will be Robert Russell.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to come.

FAITHFUL READERS:  You will meet again this month on November 11th at 3:30pm in Room 17. Ruth Ann Stallings will lead the discussion on the book, "Waves of Mercy" by Lynn Austin.  This group meets every 2nd Sunday of the month and anyone is welcome to participate.

HELP FOR THE NEEDY:  Berkley Smith and Roselyn Spencer are collecting cans for a canned food drive at their school to help families in need.  There will be a collection box in the foyer if you would like to help.  Deadline is December 2nd.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Laundry Detergent and dishwashing soap

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans (all sizes) for school age children and soft fleece throw blankets.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entree is MEATLOAF.

KEEP THE DATE:

Nov 6:  Men's Breakfast

Nov 7:  Blood Drive

Nov 9-11:  Family Retreat @ Beaver's Bend

Nov 11:  Faithful Readers

Nov 12: Monday Movie Night - "I Can Only Imagine"

Nov 15: Sew 4 Christ will meet

Nov 21-23:  Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday  

Dec 4:  Rudolph Party

Dec 9:  Youth Christmas Party

Love you - MEAN IT!!