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!!

Peayer Request 11/4

Please add Loretta Nabors to your prayers. She was admitted to the hospital last night and is still in there waiting on Dr Singh to come look at her my toe & hopefully drain it again.
She says ... "They did do x-rays and said there's no bone infection. The IV antibiotics are working, my WBC is coming down.   I'm pretty sure with my history of staph/MRSA that he will keep me another night & continue the antibiotics to be on the safe side."

Prayers!!! 11/3

Urgent prayer request...Paul McClain’s heart went into afib and he is back at the Hospital. (Also His kidneys  are still not functioning)

Are you a medical provider?

With the medical emergency we experienced during morning worship last week we identified the need to have all of our medical personnel more organized. We need to know who is trained, ready, and able to help if and when something like that happens again...Anyone who is a nurse, EMT, paramedic, or other medical provider is asked to meet very briefly with Jay Cannon following morning worship Sunday. We will just identify who’s who and show everyone where all of our emergency medical supplies are kept. Please plan to stay around a bit for this meeting Sunday! And thanks for being willing to yours your gift and skills whenever necessary!

Update on Paul McClain - 11/2

Paul McClain is in rehab in Dallas and will continue there until the 21st of this month.
Please keep him and the family in your prayers, as he continues to heal.