Weekly Update - 9/30

Thank you Randy for your message this morning "The Drama of Discipleship", with the text taken from Luke 5:1-11.

During class time this morning Stephen Gerrald and Kyle Jones taught a combined adult class four new songs that we sang BEAUTIFULLY during worship.  

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Brad Francis is very ill complications from of diverticulitis.
• Mitchell Hicks is at home after having hernia surgery at Baylor/Dallas this past Friday.
• Donna McGee - Had the last radiation treatment this week and the port is OUT!
• Nancy Partin Was transferred to a Ft. Worth hospital for bypass surgery. 
• Webber Woodall is having a stress test tomorrow and will get the results on Wednesday. This will determine if he can have knee replacement. He'll also be seeing an ENT on Tuesday to get some answers about a one inch "polyp" that has shown up on the latest MRI.
• Lloyd Usry is at home after being in Alliance Hospital in Durant this week.
• Vickie Humphrey - Cancer
• Dorothy Pearce - Health.
• Carol Murphy - Health 
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Ed Bullard - Health
• Bill Jones - Health
• Barbara Dean - Health
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Laurie Vanderpool, the Stallings daughter, is recuperating at her sister's home in Dallas, after having hip replacement surgery this week.
• Former member, Paul McClain, has been in Baylor/Dallas for the last week, but is at home now. He is very weak.
• Former member, Louie Woodall, was hospitalized this past week, but is also at home now.  
• Former member, Robert Henson, is back at his daughter's home after being in the hospital this week.
• Dr. Steve Marx is in a hospital in Texarkana in serious condition.
• Bobby Salter asked that we pray for his 9 year old granddaughter, Jordan Frost. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
• Helen Short (friend of Anita Roden) is experiencing health issues.
• Paul Denney - Local architect - Health
• 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.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée will be Tater Tot Casserole.  

KEEP THE DATE:

Oct 2:  Men's Breakfast
Oct 7:  Mark the Mess Hall at Camp Deer Run

Oct 8:  Monday Movie Night - "McFarland USA"

Oct 13: Foster Parents Night Out

Oct 14: Youth Game Day

Oct 21: Faithful Readers Meet
Oct 28: Youth Dinner and Devo @ the Poore's

Oct 31: Trunk or Treat

Nov 7:  Blood Drive
Nov 9-11:  Family Retreat @ Beaver's Bend
Nov 12: Monday Movie Night - "I Can Only Imagine"

 Love you - MEAN IT!!

Update on Mitchell Hicks - 9/28

Mitchell Hicks is home from the hospital after his surgery this morning.  He's doing great!

Update on Lloyd Usry - 9/28

Lloyd Usry is home from the hospital!!!

Prayer Request - 9/26

Prayers requested for Lloyd Usry. He was admitted to Alliance Hospital in Durant yesterday evening after a Dr.'s appointment. He has not felt well for some time and had an abnormal EKG.

Prayer Request - 9/26

Prayers requested for Nancy Partin. Bill just called and said she is being transferred to a Ft. Worth hospital for bypass surgery. We will update as we have more information.

Prayer Request - 9/26

I just talked to former member Christine Henson this afternoon.  She asked for prayers for her and for Robert.
Robert's been sick the whole month of September and is now in the Texoma Medical Center in Denison.  He now has pneumonia and low sodium.  They've done a CT, but have no results on that yet.

Update on Paul McClain - 9/26

Paul is coming home TODAY!!! Thankful for answered prayers!!

Update on Louie Woodall - 9/25

Update on Louie Woodall:  Louie is feeling much better. Has a virus, similar to cold or stomach virus, but it settled around his heart. Should clear up in a few days. Meanwhile, no visitors because viruses are contagious!!!!
Marolyn also said he may get to go home tomorrow. She appreciates all the prayers and says God answers them!!!

Prayer Request 9/24

Derald Bulls sent this peayer request:  "One week from today, Lord willing, DJ will have completed the first day of a week-long series of Doctoral Qualifying exams. Your prayers for a "ready recollection," good rest, absorption of all that's being reviewed, lowered anxiety, and all that fun stuff is very appreciated. Gonna be a long week next week."

Prayer Request - 9/24

Former member, Louie Woodall was taken to the hospital yesterday evening with chest pains. He was admitted and is in room 403. They are running tests and trying to decide whether to transfer him to Baylor. He and Marolyn would so appreciate your prayers.

Weekly Update - 9/23

OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Ray and Carol Murphy on the sudden passing of her son, Gary Loggains. 

CONGRATULATIONS:  James Ray and Kristy Rodgers and Jeff and Julie Rook are thrilled to announce the arrival of their granddaughter, Emily Elise, who was born on 9/11/18, weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces, in Minnesota.  Emily's parents are Wes and Kate (Rodgers) Smith.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Mitchell Hicks will have hernia surgery at Baylor/Dallas this Friday, the 28th.
• Donna McGee - Cancer
• Vickie Humphrey - Cancer
• Marg Norlin - Had a surgical procedure last Tuesday and is doing great!
• Dorothy Pearce - Is now at home with home health!
• Karen Cato got a good medical report this week. 
• Judy Moore - Health
• Carol Murphy - Health 
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Ruth Ann Stallings - Health
• Ed Bullard - Health
• Aileen Castlebury - Health
• Bill Jones is at his daughters' home in Dallas.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Donna McGee - Cancer
• Axton Garrett, son of Landon and Courtney, had his cardiologist appointment this week and he is NORMAL.
• Barbara Dean is at home now!
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Former member, Paul McClain, is in Baylor/Dallas and has been very ill. 
• Betsy Mills' friends, Ted and Sylvia Tongson lost their entire home to an explosion last Sunday.
• Dr. Steve Marx is in a hospital in Texarkana in serious condition.
• Bobby Salter asked that we pray for his 9 year old granddaughter, Jordan Frost. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
• Helen Short (friend of Anita Roden) is experiencing health issues.
• Paul Denney - Local architect - Health
• 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, Leston and Lareece Maggard, Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Sarah Smith, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony and Dianna Welch.

YOUNG @ HEART:  Get your imaginary passport ready and let's pretend BIG!  We are going on a cruise!  The departure date is set for THIS Saturday, September 29th.  Boarding for The Rusty Bucket, docked at 3535 Lamar Avenue, will begin at 5:30pm.  You don't want to miss this!  Adventure awaits you!  Make sure you're signed up to attend!

FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP is coming up on September 29th.  We will be having a sandwich meal from Schlotzsky's.  Cost is $6 per person.  Please SIGN UP ASAP at the Welcome Center if you plan to be here.  If you are able, you can also sign up to bring a dessert to share.  Thanks in advance!

HYGIENE FOR HAITI:  We are going to make a congregational effort to fill 1,000 bags for Haiti during the month of October.  We can do this!!!  If you have any questions, please see Kristen Mayes.

Items to include:  1 bar of Dial soap; 1 full-size toothpaste; 2 toothbrushes; 1 wash cloth; ALL IN A ZIPLOCK BAGGIE.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Laundry Detergent and Dishwashing Soap

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Lice kits; little girls underwear and jeans of ALL sizes (school age).

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée will be Cavatini.  Please sign-up on your Sunday morning attendance card, each week, or call the office no later than Tuesday morning, so we have a headcount.  A donation of $3 per plate is appreciated.

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 27:  Rwanda Benefit @ Randy and Loree's house.

Sept 29: Young At Heart "Rusty Bucket" Cruise
Sept 30:  5th Sunday Fellowship
Oct 2:  Men's Breakfast
Oct 8:  Monday Movie Night - "McFarland USA"

Oct 13: Foster Parents Night Out

Oct 21: Faithful Readers Meet

Nov 7:  Blood Drive
Nov 9-11:  Family Retreat @ Beaver's Bend
Nov 12: Monday Movie Night - "I Can Only Imagine"

 Love you - MEAN IT!!

Update on Paul McClain 9/22

Paul McClain update from Valerie:
They have Paul on steroids by IV last night through Sunday and see if that helps.  If they don't help, he'll be taken off steroids   Maybe.   He's feeling better today and has more energy. His liver and kidney numbers were about the same but the liver doc said it might be trauma to the liver after the biopsy.  Please keep praying.   It's working.

Update on Paul McClain 9/21

Paul's liver biopsy came back. They are not going to do a transplant They will  treat with meds.  His kidneys are better today. 

Prayer Request - 9/20

Mitchell Hicks will be having hernia surgery, at Baylor/Dallas, next Friday (28th).

Prayer Request - 9/19

Paul McClain is in serious condition with possible liver failure and was transported to Baylor/Dallas last night. He may be in need of a liver transplant. His spleen is enlarged and his kidneys are not functioning as they should. His condition is very serious.  Valerie, Lee, Herchell and all the family would appreciate all the prayers they can get.

Hygiene for Haiti

We are going to make a congregational effort to fill
1,000 bags for Haiti during the month of October.
We can do THIS! 
Items to include:
1 Bar of Dial Soap 
1 Full-size Toothpaste
2 Toothbrushes
1 Wash Cloth
ALL IN A ZIPLOCK BAGGIE!
If you have any questions, please see Kristen Mayes.

He didn't change His mind

Update on Axton Garrett - 9/17

Courtney Garrett just posted this news:  We want to thank everyone for the prayers!! Axton's appointment went very well. His heart is healthy and has gained 2lb since our last Dr. Visit!!!
Thank you Lord for answered prayers!

Prayer Request - 9/17

Betsy Mills asked that we pray for Sylvia and Ted Tongson.  Their home was destroyed by an explosion Sunday morning.  Specifically, they need prayers for no rain until they are allowed to recover anything that may have survived the blast.  Thankfully, they were out of town and no one was hurt, but their home is a total loss.

Prayer Request - 9/17

Dr. Steve Marx, a friend of David and Nancy Breedlove, has been taken to the hospital in Texarkana. He is very critical but in stable condition at this time. Your prayers are deeply appreciated.Dr. Marx preaches at Bagwell and has gone on many mission trips to Mexico and Cameroon.

Weekly Update - 9/16

RESPONSE:  Vickie Humphrey wanted to share a PRAISE and continue the prayers.
The biggest tumor is GONE!! Her pancreas looks NORMAL!!!
There are some smaller spots and she's started another round of chemo.

OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Joyce Basinger and family, in the passing of her sister-in-law Jackie Smithson.
CONGRATULATIONS:  Caleb and Mackenna (Jones) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Lydia Nicole!!!  She was born this morning at 6:04am and weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces and is 20 inches long!  Proud grandparents are Kyle and Monica Jones and great grandparents are Roy and Nancy Jones!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Donna McGee's latest scan shows that the cancer margins are clear. She will have a type of port inserted this week and will start radiation twice a day for 10 treatments then she'll start chemo.
• Marg Norlin - Will be having surgery on Tuesday.
• Dorothy Pearce - Is now in a rehab facility in Tyler.
• Karen Cato will be having oral surgery on Tuesday.  She also had another CAT scan last week. She's been cancer free for 10 years, and we continue prayers for NO CANCER!
• Carol Murphy - Health 
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Ruth Ann Stallings - Health
• Ed Bullard - Health
• Aileen Castlebury is at home now!
• Bill Jones is at his daughters home in Dallas.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Donna McGee - Cancer
• Axton Garrett, son of Landon and Courtney, has a heart murmur. He is going to see a cardiologist this week.
• Barbara Dean is at home now!
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Nolan Anderson, grandson of Johnny and Loretta Nabors, had surgery on both of his eyes operated on this week.  He is doing great!
• Cheyenne Phillips, granddaughter of Joy Barnett, is experiencing some emotional issues and needs our prayers.
• Bobby Salter asked that we pray for his 9 year old granddaughter, Jordan Frost. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
• Helen Short (friend of Anita Roden) is experiencing health issues.
• Paul Denney - Local architect - Health
• Please keep our troops and first responders in your prayers for safety. 
• Also keep our teachers and students in your prayers.

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

LADIES BIBLE CLASS:  The theme for the class this fall is Full of His Joy. Carol James, Daisy Redding, Kristen Mayes and Loree Johns will be bringing biblical lessons on how the "joy of the Lord is our strength." (Nehemiah 8:10)  Come join us! Childcare is provided.

YOUNG @ HEART:  Get your imaginary passport ready and let's pretend BIG!  We are going on a cruise!  The departure date is set for Saturday, September 29th.  Boarding for The Rusty Bucket, docked at 3535 Lamar Avenue, will begin at 5:30pm.  You don't want to miss this!  Adventure awaits you!

FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP is coming up on September 29th.  We will be having a sandwich meal from Schlotzsky's.  Cost is $6 per person.  Please SIGN UP ASAP at the Welcome Center if you plan to be here.  If you are able, you can also sign up to bring a dessert to share.  Thanks in advance!

HYGIENE FOR HAITI:  We are going to make a congregational effort to fill 1,000 bags for Haiti during the month of October.  We can do this!!!  If you have any questions, please see Kristen Mayes.

Items to include:  1 bar of Dial soap; 1 full-size toothpaste; 2 toothbrushes; 1 wash cloth; ALL IN A ZIPLOCK BAGGIE.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée will be Mexican Stack-Up.  Please sign-up on your Sunday morning attendance card, each week, or call the office no later than Tuesday morning, so we have a headcount.  A donation of $3 per plate is appreciated.

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 20:  A Time to Sew  

Sept 22-23:  Jr. High CDR Retreat

Sept 29: Young At Heart "Rusty Bucket" Cruise
Sept 30:  5th Sunday Fellowship
Oct 2:  Men's Breakfast
Oct 8:  Monday Movie Night - "McFarland USA"
Oct 13: Foster Parents Night Out
Nov 7:  Blood Drive
Nov 9-11:  Family Retreat @ Beaver's Bend
Nov 12: Monday Movie Night - "I Can Only Imagine"

 Love you - MEAN IT!!

Prayer Request 9/15

Linda Erwin asks that we add a friend of ours, Artie Clark from Honey Grove, to our prayer list.  He has been diagnosed with AML leukemia.

Our Sympathy...

Joyce Basinger's sister in law, Jackie Smithson, that we've been praying for, passed away this morning.
Please keep Joyce's brother Pat and their family in your prayers.
No details are known at this time. 

Update on Webber Woodall 9/13

I had to have Webber at Dr. Hashmi's office this morning for a check-up and to get an approval for his knee surgery. Since he's had by-pass, he will have to have an Echocardiogram this afternoon and a stress test in a couple of weeks. Please keep him in your prayers.

Prayer Requests 9/12

• Marge Norlin will be having surgery on Tuesday.
• Webber Woodall was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's AND he will be having total knee replacement soon.
• Peggy Dotson is still having health issues.
• Nolan Anderson, grandson of Johnny & Loretta Nabors, had surgery on both eyes this week. He's doing great!!

Update on Dorothy Pearce - 9/12

Dorothy Pearce's surgery went well on Monday. She will be in Tyler for at least another 7-10 day for rehab. Keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery!

Grace...

TONIGHT - 9/10

Monday Movie Night has moved to the second Monday of each month now, due to a scheduling conflict with the building.  Hope to see you tonight!!!

Update on Aileen Castleberry 9/10

Aileen Castleberry is now HOME!!! She is doing well and will have home health come for therapy. She wanted me to relay that her and Bobby were so very appreciative for the meals brought last time she had surgery but that they were managing just fine this time. Her friends Barbara and Cherry are taking good care of them and checking on them. Aileen said they would love to have visits (please call first) but no meals were needed. She and Bobby are looking forward to being back at church as soon as she is able.

Introducing....

Caleb and Mackenna (Jones) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Lydia!!!  She was born this morning at 6:04am and weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces and is 20 inches long!
Proud grandparents are Kyle and Monica Jones and great grandparents are Roy and Nancy Jones!

Weekly Update 9/9

 

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Bobby Salter asked that we pray for his 9 year old granddaughter, Jordan Frost. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. 
• Dorothy Pearce - Will have surgery tomorrow in Tyler at UT/Tyler.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - Health
• Aileen Castlebury is in rehab at PRMC.
• Bill Jones is at his daughters home in Dallas.
• Donna McGee - Cancer
• Axton Garrett, son of Landon and Courtney, has a heart murmur. He is going to see a cardiologist. Hoping it is something that will go away as he grows!
• Vickie Humprey - Cancer
• Barbara Dean is at Heritage House for rehab.
• Herschel McClain - Health 
• Daisy Redding - Recovering from knee surgery.
• Jean Anthony - Health
• Jackie Helm - Lung cancer
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Cheyenne Phillips, granddaughter of Joy Barnett, is experiencing some emotional issues and needs our prayers.
• Earl Farmer - Health
• Jackie Smithson, Joyce Basinger's sister-in-law, has had pneumonia for 2 months.  She's back in the hospital, in Waco, in critical condition. 
• Ann Levy, cousin of Terry Maxwell, has lung cancer.
• Cooper Gibson (local 7 year old) is at home now, after being in the hospital since May. (Great nephew of Judy Gibson.)
• Diane Maroschia is a friend of Judy Gibson's.  She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. 
• Helen Short (friend of Anita Roden) is experiencing health issues.
• Paul Denney - Local architect - Health
• Please keep our troops and first responders in your prayers for safety. 
• Also keep our teachers and students in your prayers.

SHUT-INS:   Leston and Lareece Maggard, Lucy Staley, Peggy Wright, Sarah Smith, Roy Jones, Kristi Anthony.

YOUNG @ HEART:  Get your imaginary passport ready and let's pretend BIG!  We are going on a cruise!  The departure date is set for Saturday, September 29th.  Boarding for The Rusty Bucket, docked at 3535 Lamar Avenue, will begin at 5:30pm.  You don't want to miss this!  Adventure awaits you!

HAITI TRIP: Clint Spencer is planning a trip to Haiti on January 4th. We'll have more details later.

RAINBOW ROOM: Lice kits, little girls underwear and jeans ALL sizes (school age).

PANTRY NEEDS: Thank you for your response to fill our pantry!!!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks entrée will be Chicken Spaghetti.  Please sign-up on your Sunday morning attendance card, each week, or call the office no later than Tuesday morning, so we have a headcount.  A donation of $3 per plate is appreciated.

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 10: Monday Movie Night

Sept 12: Ladies Bible Class begins 

Sept 16: Baby Boy Shower for Andy and Kara Garner

Sept 16: Life Groups resume

Sept 20:  A Time to Sew  

Sept 22-23:  Jr. High CDR Retreat

Sept 29: Young At Heart "Rusty Bucket" Cruise
Oct 2:  Men's Breakfast
Nov 7:  Blood Drive
Nov 9-11:  Family Retreat @ Beaver's Bend

 Love you - MEAN IT!!