He is Risen!

He is RISEN!

Because He Lives...

Prayer Requests - 3/29

Please keep the Maggard's in your prayers. Leston is in the hospital in Hugo. Hopefully will come home tomorrow!

Weekly Update 3/25

 PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Claude Jones - Has been diagnosed with cellulitis in his foot.
• Vicki Humphrey - Pancreatic cancer. 
• Butch Mills - He is on hospice, at their home. Please call before visiting.
• Cullum and Judy Hillis and granddaughter Kinnadiee have all been sick this past week.
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Kristi Taylor - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Aileen Castlebury - Health
• Charles Richards - Health
• Alexis Cowan - Cancer.
• Gail Clark - Cancer
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Dee Lyons - Health
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Paul Denney - Local businessman.  Doctors are not sure if it's a brain tumor or something else.  Biopsy was performed last week. Still do not have the pathology report on the biopsy.
• Gary Oats - Involved in a motorcycle accident on Friday.  Both legs and his back are broken.
• Mike Bishop (former member) - Health
• Jim and Mary Ann Newman - Health
• Janet Fouse (former member) - Cancer
• Allison Fasken (Paris school teacher) - Cancer
• Matt Welch (Kristi Anthony's younger brother) - Cancer
• Ezra Fitts (great grandson of Marcus & Sharon Roden) was born prematurely and has been in the NICU.  
• Please keep our students and teachers in your prayers.  
• Please keep our troops and first Responders in your prayers for safety. 

SHUT-INS:  Sarah C. Smith, Harley and Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Roy Jones, Butch Mills, Robert and Christine Henson

CAN YOU HELP?  There is a need for an adult team of two to help in Children's Worship.  We usually have 2 pre-teen/teen helpers each week, but your commitment will be for one Sunday every third month.  That's it!!  Please see Tanya Welch if you can help with this ministry.  Everything is prepared for you ahead of time.  It really isn't hard work!

LTC 2018:  If you signed up to bring a food or drink item to help out the LTC team with snacks and breakfast, please make sure it is here at the building no later than Wednesday, March 29th.  Please leave in the foyer or put in the far right refrigerator in the gym kitchen, with your item clearly marked "LTC".  If you would prefer to give money to help provide pizza for 25 people for Saturday lunch, please give donations to Kristi Lee.  Thank you in advance for your support!

RAINBOW ROOM:  Boys/Girls jackets or pants

PANTRY NEEDS: Soup with meat and toilet paper

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée is Hamburgers. $3 per person!

Don't forget to sign up each Sunday, on your attendance card in the pew, or call the church office no later than Tuesday at noon to let us know you'll be eating dinner on Wednesday night.

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 30-Apr 1:  Leadership Training for Christ Convention

Mar 30: Office Closed for Good Friday

Apr 1:   Easter Sunday

Apr 3:  Men's Breakfast

Apr 8:  Faithful Readers

Apr 17:  First Responders Breakfast

Apr 20-22:  Jr High CDR Retreat
Apr 27:  Senior Trip

Apr 29: 5th Sunday Fellowship

May 2:  Blood Drive

Aug 1:  Blood Drive

Nov 7:  Blood Drive

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Prayer Request 3/21

Claude Jones has been diagnosed with cellulitis in his foot.

Weekly Update - 3/18

Thank you John Cannon for your lesson this morning from Philippins 2:1-11..."The 7 things that Jesus had that we need."

1. Clarity in purpose.
2. Compassion in his veins.
3. Deity in his DNA... God in the flesh.
4. Humility in his heart.
5. Spirituality in service.
6. Eternity in his spirit.
7. Dignity in death.

Our Sympathy... is extended to Bill and Nancy Partin on the passing of his brother, Doug Anable, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

 PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Vicki Humphrey - Pancreatic cancer. 
• Judy Clark - Had another eye surgery this past Wednesday.  Is doing well.
• Butch Mills - He is on hospice, at their home. Please call before visiting.
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Kristi Taylor - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Marg Norlin - Health
• Aileen Castlebury - Health
• Charles Richards - Health
• Alexis Cowan - Cancer.
• Gail Clark - Cancer
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Dee Lyons - Health
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Paul Denney - Local businessman.  Doctors are not sure if it's a brain tumor or something else.  He had surgery this morning for a biopsy. Whatever it is hasn't been removed yet. We still do not have the pathology report on the biopsy.
• Ricky Harmon (Wayne Kerby's employee) has been ill for a while and passed away this morning.
• Gary Oats - Involved in a motorcycle accident on Friday.  Both legs and his back are broken.
• Mike Bishop (former member) - Health
• Jim and Mary Ann Newman - Health
• Janet Fouse (former member) - Cancer
• Allison Fasken (Paris school teacher) - Cancer
• Matt Welch (Kristi Anthony's younger brother) - Cancer
• Ezra Fitts (great grandson of Marcus & Sharon Roden) was born prematurely and has been in the NICU.  
• Please keep our students and teachers in your prayers.  
• Please keep our troops and first Responders in your prayers for safety. 

SHUT-INS:  Sarah C. Smith, Harley and Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Roy Jones, Butch Mills, Robert and Christine Henson

LTC 2018:  If you signed up to bring a food or drink item to help out the LTC team with snacks and breakfast, please make sure it is here at the building no later than Wednesday, March 29th.  Please leave in the foyer or put in the far right refrigerator in the gym kitchen, with your item clearly marked "LTC".  If you would prefer to give money to help provide pizza for 25 people for Saturday lunch, please give donations to Kristi Lee.  Thank you in advance for your support!

RAINBOW ROOM:  Boys/Girls jackets or pants - Size 3T-10/12.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Cereal - Soup with meat

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée is Ham and Mashed Potatoes . $3 per person!

Don't forget to sign up each Sunday, on your attendance card in the pew, or call the church office no later than Tuesday at noon to let us know you'll be eating dinner on Wednesday night.

KEEP THE DATE:

Mar 24:  Foster Parent Night Out

Mar 30-Apr 1:  Leadership Training for Christ Convention

Mar 30: Office Closed for Good Friday

Apr 1:   Easter Sunday

Apr 29: 5th Sunday Fellowship

May 2:  Blood Drive

Aug 1:  Blood Drive

Nov 7:  Blood Drive

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Prayer Request 3/17

Please pray for local architect and musician Paul Denney.
He is in Medical City/Plano.
They have surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning 7:30 a.m.

A Reminder...

I never want to try it!

It's the truth!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Dinah Border... She's a great-grandmother again!!!  Jett James Radtke was born this morning, weighing in at 6 pound and 14 ounces.  He was born at 9:30 a.m.! He is perfect & we couldn’t be happier to have him here with us finally! Thanks to all that have checked on us, your support means so much!!  Dinah's granddaughter Jazzmayne is Jett's mommy and LeAndra Maughon is his grandmother.

Weekly Update - 3/11

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Vicki Humphrey - Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Started treatment on Friday.
• Charlotte Grooms - Had her LAST radiation treatment on Thursday!!!
• Alexis Cowan - Recovering from thyroid cancer.
• Butch Mills - He is on hospice, at their home. Please call before visiting.
• Loretta Nabors - Health
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Marg Norlin - Health
• Aileen Castlebury - Health
• Charles Richards - Health
• Gail Clark - Cancer
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Dee Lyons - Health
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Mike Bishop (former member) - Was released from rehab on Saturday!
• Sherrie Boyd asked that we pray for Noah Hildreth. Newborn who has been in Children's Medical this week.  His parents are Tim and Ashley Hildreth.  His grandmother is Sherrie's friend, Cindy Meredith."
• Jim and Mary Ann Newman - Health
• Larry Young (Cledith Ray's brother) Health
• Billy Ray - (Joe Ray's brother) Health
• Jimmy Wilson (friend of Joy Barnett) - Cancer
• Janet Fouse (former member) - Cancer
• Allison Fasken (Paris school teacher) - Cancer
• Matt Welch (Kristi Anthony's younger brother) - Cancer
• Ezra Fitts (great grandson of Marcus & Sharon Roden) was born prematurely and has been in the NICU.  
• Hayden Pruitt (friend of Kimberlyn Lee).  He has been diagnosed with Adrenocortical Carcinoma.  There is a huge tumor on his adrenal gland and TWO tumors on his liver. 
• Two of Dinah Border's granddaughters are experiencing serious health conditions. 
• Please keep our students and teachers in your prayers.  
• Please keep our troops and first Responders in your prayers for safety. 

SHUT-INS:  Sarah C. Smith, Harley and Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Roy Jones, Butch Mills, Robert and Christine Henson

WEDDING SHOWERS:  Shai Harris and fiancé Slade Morris will have their shower on March 18.  Their selections are at Target and Dillard's.  Shai is the daughter of Jared and Kristi Baggett. 

RAINBOW ROOM:  Boys/Girls jackets or pants - Size 3T-10/12.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Cereal - Soup with meat - Laundry Detergent

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée is Poppyseed Chicken. $3 per person!

KEEP THE DATE:

Mar 18:  Shai Harris Wedding Shower
Mar 24:  Foster Parent Night Out

Mar 30-Apr 1:  Leadership Training for Christ Convention

Mar 30: Office Closed for Good Friday

Apr 1:   Easter Sunday

May 2:  Blood Drive

Aug 1:  Blood Drive

Nov 7:  Blood Drive

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Don't forget...

A reminder...

THIS SUNDAY!!!

Update on Mike Bishop - 3/8

Lindsey Bishop posted this update:  "A great day. Recovering with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and therapy for the soul. A visit from some great friends from Paris. Memories & stories shared, tears, & laughter. To all of our Family/Friends from Paris,Tx thank you for all the calls, prayers, and your generosity. Love to all.
Hope to see you soon! Dad will be going home from rehab on SUNDAY!

Prayer Request - 3/5

Sherrie Boyd sent this message:  "Noah Hildreth was born on Thursday, went home Saturday and then had to be flown to Children's Medical this morning.  His parents are Tim and Ashley Hildreth.  His grandmother is my friend, Cindy Meredith."

Weekly Update 3/4

Thank you John Cannon for bringing our message from Psalm 90...
Lessons from my 70 years:
1. Life is brief.
2. Life is full of surprises.
3. Life is best lived one day at a time.
4. Life is lived only once.  No do-overs.
5. Life's supreme purpose is to "fear God and keep his commandments.
6. Life should be lived with eternity in mind.
7. Life has become yours, as a gift from God. (Psalm 139:13-16)

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Vicki Humphrey - Diagnosed this week with advanced pancreatic cancer.
• Lance Johnson - Had some complications from surgery this week.  He will have another surgery in 2 weeks. 
• Charlotte Grooms - Cancer. Taking radiation treatments.
• Alexis Cowan - Recovering from thyroid cancer surgery this week.  Is healing well.
• Butch Mills - He is on hospice, at their home. Please call before visiting.
• Loretta Nabors - Health
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Marg Norlin - Health
• Aileen Castlebury - Health
• Charles Richards - Health
• Gail Clark - Cancer
• Webber Woodall - Health. He has 3 doctors appointments this week. 
• Dee Lyons - Health
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Mike Bishop (former member) - Has been moved from the hospital to cardiac rehab as he is recovering from heart surgery. 
• Anna Bolton (former member) - Her sister Thelma McDougal passed away this week.  Her services will be tomorrow in Corsicana. 
• Michelle Anderson asked for prayers for the family of the band director of the Sulphur Springs High School band.  He passed away suddenly this morning. 
• Jim and Mary Ann Newman - Health
• Larry Young (Cledith Ray's brother) Health
• Billy Ray - (Joe Ray's brother) Health
• Jimmy Wilson (friend of Joy Barnett) - Cancer
• Janet Fouse (former member) - Cancer
• Allison Fasken (Paris school teacher) - Cancer
• Matt Welch (Kristi Anthony's younger brother) - Cancer
• Ezra Fitts (great grandson of Marcus & Sharon Roden) was born prematurely and has been in the NICU.  
• Hayden Pruitt (friend of Kimberlyn Lee).  He has been diagnosed with Adrenocortical Carcinoma.  There is a huge tumor on his adrenal gland and TWO tumors on his liver. 
• Two of Dinah Border's granddaughters are experiencing serious health conditions. 
• Please keep our students and teachers in your prayers.  
• Please keep our troops and first Responders in your prayers for safety. 

SHUT-INS:  Harley and Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Roy Jones, Butch Mills, Robert and Christine Henson

WEDDING SHOWERS:  There are two upcoming wedding couples, that we need to shower with blessings.  Both showers will begin at 1:30pm at the building.
~~Dan Beeler and fiancé Ryley Bennett, will have their shower on March 11.  Their selections are at Williams Sonoma and Bed Bath & Beyond.  Dan is the son of Allen and Nikki Beeler.
~~Shai Harris and fiancé Slade Morris will have their shower on March 18.  Their selections are at Target and Dillard's.  Shai is the daughter of Jared and Kristi Baggett. 

RAINBOW ROOM:  Boys/Girls jackets or pants - Size 3T-10/12.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Grape Jelly - Soup with meat - Laundry Detergent

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée is Meatloaf. $3 per person!

KEEP THE DATE:

Mar 6: Men's Breakfast
Mar 11:  Turn clocks forward one hour

Mar 11:  Dan Beeler Wedding Shower

Mar 11:  Faithful Readers

Mar 18:  Shai Harris Wedding Shower
Mar 24:  Night out for Foster Parents

Mar 30-Apr 1:  Leadership Training for Christ Convention

May 2:  Blood Drive

Aug 1:  Blood Drive

Nov 7:  Blood Drive

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Prayer Request - 3/1

Please keep Butch Mills in your prayers.  He is on hospice at this time, at their home. 
They welcome visitors, but Betsy asks that you call first.