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!!