Weekly Update - 3/31

THANKS to all who helped take down the wooden swings this afternoon!!!

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RESPONSE: Debra Usry asked for prayers for Lloyd and his health issues.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Jay and Kristi Anthony - Health.
• Derald Bulls - Health
• Greg Mayes - Health
• Vickie Humphrey is declining daily. Please contact Jody before visiting.
• Daisy Redding - Health
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Lloyd Usry - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Cancer
• Carl Haggard - Cancer.
• Donna McGee - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Susan George's cousin, Dianna Melton, has stage IV breast cancer. It has now spread to her ovaries and possibly kidney or bladder.
• Jessica Preston has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.  She is a beautiful Christian wife, Mommy and daughter of Joanne Wood's precious friend. 
• Former LACOC member,  Jimmy Newman is now at home. He's not at 100% yet.
• Rhonda Kittle (co-worker of mine) has been diagnosed with cancer. 
• Loren Stephens, longtime Paris educator, is also at Medical City/Plano.
• Dorothy Lyons, Dee Lyons Mom, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her second fight with cancer
• Laramy Smith, grandson of Derald and Lesa Bulls has been diagnosed with early-stage type one diabetes.
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU. 
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength up.
• Anita Roden asked that we pray for her friend, Jessie West. She's in Heritage House.
• Billy Icenhower - Surgery is tentatively set for April 9th. 
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

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MEN'S BREAKFAST will be on April 2nd at 7am.  Patrick Cannon will be the guest speaker!  Ladies are invited!!  Please sign up at the Welcome Center so that food preparations can be made.

FAITHFUL READERS will meet again on April 14th at 3:30pm in room 17.  Margaret Lough will be leading the discussion over the book "Angel Sister" by Ann H. Gabhart.  Start reading it now and join the group!

SEW 4 CHRIST will meet on April 18th at 6pm upstairs in room 20.  This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.  If you havae any interest in sewing some easy projects or even being taught to sew, please come.

SEE BULLETIN BOARD for upcoming Ladies Days in Bonham and Greenville.  You can also support Lamar County Young Lives by signing up to paint with Cathleen Padier from Uniquiely Yours Painting.  All of these have RSVP deadline dates so check it out soon!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Battered Fish Filets

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Shampoo, Deodorant, Paper Towels

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Boys shoes (any size), diaper wipes and fleece blankets

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KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 2:  Men's Breakfast - Patrick Cannon will be speaking

Apr 8: Monday Movie Night

Apr 14: Faithful Readers

Apr 18: Sew 4 Christ

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Bairdstown

Apr 29: YAH Domino Night

Sept 8:  LACOC 150 Years Celebration "Roots and Wings"

Love you - MEAN IT!

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5th Sunday Lunch 3/30

Due to an illness in the family, Burgerland has had to cancel the catering for our lunch tomorrow.
Because of the short notice, we are unable to make other plans so we will not be having our 5th Sunday Fellowship after morning services. Evening worship will be dismissed as usual for our 5th Sunday format. Please keep the Ross family from Burgerland in your prayers during this time.
For any of those that are able to help with the playground swing removal, we will meet at 1 pm.

Prayer Request 3/25

Susan George's cousin, Dianna Melton, has stage IV breast cancer. It has now spread to her ovaries and possibly kidney or bladder.
Please keep their family in your prayers.

Weekly Update - 3/24

Randy's message this morning was "Why Bother the Teacher Anymore", with the text taken from Mark 5:21-43.  

He prefaced the message with a quote by Jerry Seinfeld...“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” 

I.    Jesus Encounters Jarius (5:21-24a)

II.  The News of the Death of the Daughter (5:35-40)

III. The Daughter is Raised From the Dead (5:41-43)

Randy then had Keith get up and talk about our Grief Class, that meets each Wednesday night. He discussed how this group has helped so many people, since its' inception.  We have good grief and tears.

1.  Jesus again is willing to serve.

2. We are not responsible to raise the dead but support the grieving.

3. Two things that help:

     a. Remember the advice of author Doug Manning: hang-out, hug and hush!

     b. Read Katie Bowler's book "Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved".

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OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Bill and Nancy Partin in the passing of his brother, Nolan Partin.  This was Bill's only living brother. Please remember this family in your prayers.

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RESPONSE:  Joy Barnett went forward asking for prayers.  She is struggling without a job.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Greg Mayes has developed a blood clot in his left leg.
• Jay Anthony was released from Medical City/Plano on Friday and is at home.
• Derald Bulls was released from the hospital on Tuesday and is recovering from surgery at home.
• Vickie Humphrey is declining daily. Please contact Jody before visiting.
• Daisy Redding continues to recuperate at home from double pneumonia.
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Cancer
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• Johnny Bassett - He's back at Stillhouse.
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Lloyd Usry - Health
• Loree Johns in your prayers, as she travels this week.
• Pray for the Johns' sons, Luke and Taylor, as they are working on a documentary about  the 60th Anniversary Camp Deer Run.
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Wanda McFadden - Health
• Dorothy Hamil - Health
• Carl Haggard - Cancer.
• Donna McGee - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health.
• Jessica Preston has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.  She is a beautiful Christian wife, Mommy and daughter of Joanne Wood's precious friend. 
• Former LACOC member,  Jimmy Newman is now at home. He's not at 100% yet.
• Rhonda Kittle (co-worker of mine) has been diagnosed with cancer. 
• Loren Stephens, longtime Paris educator, had a heart episode. He is also at Medical City/Plano.
• Dorothy Lyons, Dee Lyons Mom, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her second fight with cancer
• Laramy Smith, grandson of Derald and Lesa Bulls has been diagnosed with early-stage type one diabetes.
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU. 
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength up.
• Anita Roden asked that we pray for her friend, Jessie West. She's in Heritage House.
• Billy Icenhower - Surgery is tentatively set for April 9th. If so he will go in on the 8th and get a screen in his groin in case there is a blood clot in his leg. It will be the whipple surgery.  If the pancreas can’t be saved he will remove it and he will be diabetic. In the hospital for a week. Then in two weeks will get new chemo schedule set up.
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

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MEN'S BREAKFAST will be on April 2nd at 7am.  Patrick Cannon will be the guest speaker!  Ladies are invited!!  Please sign up at the Welcome Center so that food preparations can be made.

FAITHFUL READERS will meet again on April 14th at 3:30pm in room 17.  Margaret Lough will be leading the discussion over the book "Angel Sister" by Ann H. Gabhart.  Start reading it now and join the group!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Hamburgers

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Canned Fruit, Crackers, Dish Soap and Toothbrushes

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Boys shoes (any size), diaper wipes and fleece blankets

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KEEP THE DATE:

Mar 30-31: Jr. High Retreat

Mar 31:  5th Sunday Fellowship - BurgerLand

Apr 2:  Men's Breakfast - Patrick Cannon will be speaking

Apr 8: Monday Movie Night

Apr 14: Faithful Readers

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Bairdstown

Apr 29: YAH Domino Night
 Sept 8:  LACOC 150 Years Celebration "Roots and Wings"

Love you - MEAN IT!

Praise the Lord!!!!

JAY IS COMING HOME... IT'S A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!

Updates - 3/21

• Greg Mayes will have an abdominal scan today.  He has developed a blood clot in his left leg and is taking blood thinners at this time.
• Derald Bulls is recovering at home from his surgery.
• Daisy Redding continues to recuperate at home.

Update on Jay Anthony - 3/21

Austin posted this update:  We are for sure going home tomorrow. These past five weeks have been challenging and we still have a long road ahead, but things will be much better once we are home...I know there are a ton of people who are going through similar situations and I wanted to share a couple of things. I’m not the best with this type of thing but I hope it helps someone in some way.

•Life is a bi%*#, that’s just reality. We can either let it keep us down or toughen up and deal with it.

•Family and friends are everything. Without my family and some of my close friends, I could not have made it through the tough times over the last 6 1/2 years.

• Say what you want about Paris, TX but I would never want to live anywhere else. The people in our community are amazing and I appreciate you guys so much for all you have done for my family.

•Some injuries are permanent (my mom’s) and some are temporary (my dad’s). Either way, if you know someone who is a caretaker, be sure to help them. I never truly was able to appreciate what my dad has done for my mom until something happened to him. Being a caretaker is tough and lonely at times. Erin and I have had that burden on us for the past 5 weeks and I can’t imagine doing it long term like many have to. Luckily I have two role models in my dad and our friend Spencer Wilson. They both have been caretakers for years and will continue to be. Sometimes all a caretaker needs is a great friend or someone to stop by and say hi. If you know someone in that situation, be sure to be a good friend to them.

•See you tomorrow PTX👌🏼

Update on Derald Bulls - 3/19

Derald is at HOME!!!!  Bloodwork follow-up in 2 weeks. His numbers are still high, but no other symptoms!!!

Jesus is specific...

Update on Jay Anthony 3/18

Austin posted this update: Dad’s speech has made HUGE progress this past week. We are able to have full conversations with him. He is still having a lot of trouble getting some words out but we are really happy with where he is. His walking is coming along slowly but surely and there is still no movement on the right arm. The doctor said there is still some swelling on the brain so that may be holding him back in some areas. Things are looking good overall and we are ready to get home on Friday.

Update on Billy Icenhower 3/18

Sheila just heard from Billy. Surgery is tentatively set for April 9th. If so he will go in on the 8th and get a screen in his groin in case there is a blood clot in his leg. It will be the whipple surgery.  If the pancreas can’t be saved he will remove it and he will be diabetic. In the hospital for a week. Then in two weeks will get new chemo schedule set up.

Our Sympathy...

Bill Partin's brother, Nolan Partin, passed away.
Please remember this family in your prayers.

Weekly Update - 3/17

Thank you Randy for the message this morning, from the series "Experiencing Heaven while on Earth".  The message was titled "Jesus Is Lord of Disease", with the text taken from Mark 5:24b-34.

1. Plight of the woman. (25-28)

2. Power of Jesus. (29-32)

3. Potential of Faith (33-34)

ᐤ The woman exemplifies faith.

1. "Faith comes by hearing."
2. Faith goes to Jesus.
3. Faith shows persistence.
4. Faith overcomes fear.
5. Faith is embodied in action.
6. Faith opens the door to salvation.

ᐤ Jesus exemplifies service.

1. Jesus served not only intentionally, but also spontaneously.
2. Jesus made himself available.
3. Jesus encourages after serving.

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OUR SYMPATHY is extended to the Anthony Family in the passing of their wife/Mom/Granny Jean.  She passed away last Monday and her funeral was on Friday.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Landon and Courtney Garrett and big brother Axton, on the birth of Beau Waylon!! He was born Monday (3/11) at 5:50 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds 10 ounces and 20.5 inches long.  I can guarantee that Beau's grandparents, Curtis and Kristi Garrett are thrilled!!  And so is great granddad Paul Garrett!

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Derald Bulls was admitted to Medical City/Plano on Thursday with pancreatitis. He had surgery on Friday. Lesa says that he has one more day of IV antibiotics for precaution. Will go home if bloodwork is ok.
• Vickie Humphrey is declining daily. Please contact Jody before visiting.
• Curtis Garrett has the flu.
• Greg Mayes has a blood clot in his leg. More tests upcoming.
• Daisy Redding has been released from the hospital and is HOME!
• Lilla Buchanan - She will be having a biopsy this Thursday (3/21).
• Laquita Lawrence has been diagnosed with non-aggressive breast cancer. Don says that she's eating more and getting her strength back.
• Jay Anthony continues to be in Medical City/Plano, on the Rehab floor and should be back to Paris in a couple of weeks.
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• Johnny Bassett - He's back at Stillhouse.
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Lloyd Usry - Health
• Please keep Randy and Loree Johns in your prayers, as they travel this week.
• Pray for the Johns' sons, Luke and Taylor, as they are working on a documentary about  the 60th Anniversary Camp Deer Run.
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Wanda McFadden - Health
• Dorothy Hamil - Health
• Carl Haggard - Cancer.
• Donna McGee - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health.
• Jessica Preston has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.  She is a beautiful Christian wife, Mommy and daughter of Joanne Wood's precious friend. 
• Former LACOC member,  Jimmy Newman is now at home. He's not at 100% yet.
• Gerald and Cindy Housley (friends of mine) are both experiencing health issues.
• Rhonda Kittle (co-worker of mine) has been diagnosed with cancer. 
• Loren Stephens, longtime Paris educator, had a heart episode. He is also at Medical City/Plano.
• Dorothy Lyons, Dee Lyons Mom, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her second fight with cancer
• Laramy Smith, grandson of Derald and Lesa Bulls has been diagnosed with early-stage type one diabetes.
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He had MORE surgery this week...20 trips to the O.R. with 26 surgeries.  He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU.  AND... their son Josh, a senior at Honey Grove High School, had to have his appendix removed last Saturday.
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength up.
• Anita Roden asked that we pray for her friend, Jessie West. She's in Heritage House.
• Billy Icenhower - Cancer.
• You can send card to: 7402 Betanna Drive - Houston, TX 77095
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Spaghetti

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Canned Fruit, Crackers, Dish Soap and Toothbrushes

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Boys shoes (any size), diaper wipes and fleece blankets

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 18-22: Spring Break

Mar 20: NO LADIES BIBLE CLASS (due to Spring Break)
Mar 21:  Sewing 4 Christ
Mar 30-31: Jr. High Retreat
Mar 31:  5th Sunday Fellowship - BurgerLand

Apr 2:  Men's Breakfast - Patrick Cannon will be speaking

Apr 14: Faithful Readers

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Bairdstown
Sept 8:  LACOC 150 Years Celebration "Roots and Wings"

Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Derald Bulls 3/15

Lesa sent a message at 4pm saying that Derald was back in the room and doing well.

Update on Richie Services....

From Brian Richie: "For anyone that wants to come, we are having a come-and-go celebration of life visitation service at Christian Fellowship/Paris on 271N, from 6-8pm on Friday. It will be light hearted and casual. Kids are encouraged to come with you and join us in honoring our baby girl"

Update on Derald Bulls - 3/15

Lesa sent this message:  Derald is at Medical City/Plano with acute pancreatitis.  He transferred over here Thursday morning by ambulance.  They tried to do a MRI, but he couldn't handle the slab table and holding his breath didn't work either! (They were able to get a few images.) The doctor came by to explain the procedure.  (It's similar to endoscopy.)  He will have the surgery today, around 2pm. Bile duct is stopped up where it goes to small intestine/pancreas.

Prayer Request - 3/15

Keep Derald & Lesa Bulls and the family in your prayers. Derald was taken to the hospital in Plano with pancreatitis yesterday.

Update on Daisy Redding 3/14

Daisy is HOME!!!

Update on Jay Anthony 3/14

Some good news: The doctor finally gave us a discharge date. We will be headed back to Paris next Friday, the 22nd. Dad was very excited to hear this news. He will continue outpatient therapy for the coming months at PRMC (pending insurance approval). We still have a very long way to go before things are back to normal but this is a big step!

Jean Anthony Services 3/13

Jean Anthony of Paris, Texas passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019.  She was born Nellie Jean Parker on October 30, 1930 in Hanna Oklahoma to Joe and Mary Edith (Park) Parker.

Jean was a member of the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ in Paris, Texas.  She loved to oil paint and taught oil painting classes as well as helping in her husband’s many business endeavors.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years, Hugh Anthony; their children, Paula Anthony and her husband Michael Delaney of Watts, Oklahoma, Jay Anthony and his wife Kristi of  Sumner, Texas; grandchildren, Chris and Holly Anthony of Paris, Texas, Andrea and J.P. Penny of Blossom, Texas, Heather and Chad Coulter of Springfield Missouri, Holly and Mike Pushefski of Branson, Missouri, Nic Elkins of Orlando, Florida, Austin and Erin Anthony, Tyler Anthony and Cody Anthony all of Sumner, Texas; numerous great grandchildren; her sister, Betty Herbert of Eufaula, Oklahoma and sister-in-law, Lois Parker of Henrietta, Oklahoma.  She is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Brad Anthony and her brother, Jim Parker.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, 3535 Lamar Avenue, Paris, Texas.  The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the personal direction of Marcus Roden and Cheryl Parr of Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors.

Richie Services

Blaire Elizabeth Richie, infant daughter of Brian Edward and Haley Alexandria Richie of Reno, entered into rest at birth on Friday, March 8, 2019.Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16th at Red Hill Cemetery with Pastor Corey Jones officiating. There will a Celebration of Life visitation from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday at Christian Fellowship Church, 3130 N. Main St., Paris, TX 75462.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Landon and Courtney Garrett and big brother Axton, on the birth of Beau Waylon!! He was born this evening at 5:50 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds 10 ounces and 20.5 inches long.  I can guarantee that Beau's grandparents, Curtis and Kristi Garrett are thrilled!!  And so is great granddad Paul Garrett!

Update on Daisy Redding - 3/11

Daisy is still in the hospital in Sulphur Springs. Room 322. She is still struggling to breathe and is taking breathing treatments around the clock. While she appreciates all the calls and concerns, she ask that phone calls be limited due to her being out of breath. Thank you for all the prayers!!!

Our Sympathy....

Our sister Jean Anthony passed away this morning.
No other details are known at this time.
Please keep the family in your prayers.

Weekly Update - 3/10

Thank you Randy for the message this morning "Jesus is Lord over Demons", with the text taken from Mark 5:1-20. (Or, as he said John Cannon called it..."The first case of deviled ham"! 😀)

I.    The Encounter (5:1-5)

II.   The Exorcist (5:6-13)

III.  The Explanation (5:14-17)

IV.  The Exhortation (5:18-20)

1.  Jesus was willing to cross cultural barriers to serve others.

2.  Jesus does not avoid the demoniac - he reaches out to the outcasts of his society.

3.  Jesus is willing to love the unlovable.

4.  Jesus valued human life.

5.  The man sees hope in Jesus

* LACOC is seen as a place of hope.
* LACOC is seen as a place where Jesus is.

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Randy also talked to us about this celebratory year, for LACOC, as this is our 150th anniversary!
On Sunday night, April 28th, we'll have a special evening service out at Antioch Cemetery at Biardstown. This is the area where the first Lamar County Church of Christ was started.
On Sunday September 8th, we'll have our 150th celebration... "Roots and Wings".  There will be more details coming about this special Sunday.

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OUR SYMPATHY is extending to Brian and Haley Richie in the loss of their baby girl, Blaire Elizabeth, just days from her due date. She was born and passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday morning.

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CONGRATULATIONS:  Debra and Lloyd Usry on the arrival of 2 great granddaughters, Addilyn Dawn Simpson on Feb 21st and Celia Jade Jones on Feb 27th.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Daisy Redding was admitted to the hospital in Sulphur Springs yesterday with double pneumonia.  
• Laquita Lawrence has been diagnosed with non-aggressive breast cancer.
• Jay Anthony continues to be in Medical City/Plano, on the Rehab floor and should be back to Paris in a couple of weeks.
• Sherrie Boyd - Is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - Health
• Jean Anthony has been moved to Stillhouse/Room 74.
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Johnny Bassett - His 71st Birthday is Monday, March 11.  He'd love to have cards and visits!!
  He is back at Stillhouse!
• Lucy Staley has been released from the hospital and is HOME!
• Lilla Buchanan - On Mar. 21 she will be having a biopsy.
• Lloyd Usry - Health
• Please keep Loree Johns in your prayers, as she travels for her job. 
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Wanda McFadden - Health
• Dorothy Hamil - Health
• Vicki Humphrey - Cancer.
• Carl Haggard - Cancer.
• Donna McGee - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health.
• Jessica Preston has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.  She is a beautiful Christian wife, Mommy and daughter of my precious friend. (Joanne Wood)
• Former LACOC member,  Jimmy Newman is in Medical City/Plano.
• Gerald and Cindy Housley (friends of mine) are both experiencing health issues.
• Rhonda Kittle (co-worker of mine) has been diagnosed with cancer. 
• Loren Stephens, longtime Paris educator, had a heart episode. He us also at Medical City/Plano.
• Dorothy Lyons, Dee Lyons Mom, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her second fight with cancer
• Laramy Smith, grandson of Derald and Lesa Bulls has been diagnosed with early-stage type one diabetes.
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He had MORE surgery this week...18 trips to the O.R. with 25 surgeries.  He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU. 
• Jay Spencer's mother, Lucille Spencer, has been having heart issues. She's going to be in rehab to get her strength back. 
• The Pruett family, who lost their son Hayden back in August to cancer, are asking for our prayers. The dad, Marty has been moved to Kindred Rehab in Dallas. Their daughter Michaela will be having back surgery.
• Anita Roden asked that we pray for her friend, Jessie West. She's in Heritage House.
• Billy Icenhower - Cancer.
• You can send card to: 7402 Betanna Drive - Houston, TX 77095
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

5th SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP:  On March 31st, immediately following worship service, BurgerLand will be catering our lunch.  Cost is $7 per plate for burger, fries and tea.  Sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to eat.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Chicken and Tots Casserole

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Canned Fruit, Crackers, Dish Soap and Toothbrushes

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans (ALL sizes - school age)

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 11:  Movie Night - Hidden FiguresMar 18-22: Spring Break
Mar 30-31: Jr. High Retreat
Mar 31:  5th Sunday Fellowship - BurgerLand

Apr 2:  Men's Breakfast

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Biardstown
Sept 8:  LACOC 150 Years Celebration "Roots and Wings"

Love you - MEAN IT!

Spring Forward TONIGHT!!

URGENT PRAYERS NEEDED 3t9

Daisy Redding is in the hospital in Sulphur Springs with double pneumonia. Her neighbor, Jean Thurman, took her there last night.

Johnny Bassett

Corrected Info:  Johnny Bassett’s 71st Birthday is Monday, March 11.  He'd love to have cards and visits!!
He is back at Stillhouse!

Urgent Prayer Request - 3/7

Joanne Wood sent this prayer request:  Jessica Preston has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.  She is a beautiful Christian wife, Mommy and daughter of my precious friend.

Update on Jay Anthony - 3/7

Austin posted this update this morning:  As I said earlier in the week, dad is ready to get home. He wants to be in Paris and told me yesterday to load him up and take him home. This would be great because the complete lack of sleep and constant driving back and forth from Paris to Plano to handle things has definitely caught up to Erin and I (and mom’s amazing caretaker Catherine who has yet to take a day off). The doctor said we could take him to rehab in Paris, BUT we feel in dad’s best interest, he should remain at Medical City Plano. The therapists/nurses have been amazing and he is progressing quicker than we had originally thought. Today, the rehab doctor told us that we may be in Plano for two more weeks but after that, we should be able to take dad home and do in-home therapy.

Update on Jay Anthony 3/6

Austin posted this update last night: Dad has made significant progress these past few days. He is able to have very small conversations. The speech therapist is very confident that dad’s memory is completely in tact, which is the best news we have heard yet. However, he is having trouble getting out what he’s trying to say. For example, he called me “Tyler” three times tonight even though he was thinking “Austin”. This is making him very upset but the doctor says this is normal with a stroke. They are all very optimistic that dad will eventually have close to, if not a full recovery. Hopefully we can get back to Paris soon!

I do...

Weekly Update - 3/3

Randy's message this morning "NOW IS THE TIME", with the text from Mark 1:14-15, was a great segue to the panel of our Haiti Medical Mission Team who gave an update on their trip in January.

Chancey Stevens, Clay Friddle, Kristen Mayes and Greg Mayes each told about what they saw and what they did during the trip.  The main message? You do not have to have a specific field of training to go to Haiti.  Everyone can help do SOMETHING!

PRAYER REQUESTS: 

• Jay Anthony continues to be in Medical City/Plano hospital. He's currently on the Rehab floor and should be back to Paris in a month.
• Sherrie Boyd - Had rotator cuff surgery on Thursday.
• Ruth Ann Stallings - Was in PRMC last week with the flu. She is home now recovering.
• Jean Anthony has been moved to Stillhouse/Room 74.
• Pete Taylor - Health
• Johnny Bassett - Is scheduled to come back to Paris soon.
• Lucy Staley fell last week and is in PRMC/Rehab.  Is hoping to be home next Friday.
• Lilla Buchanan - On Feb 21 she will be having a biopsy.
• Lloyd Usry - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Health
• Please keep Loree Johns in your prayers, as she travels for her job. 
• Ora Henderson - Health
• Wanda McFadden - Health
• Dorothy Hamil - Health
• Vicki Humphrey - Cancer.
• Carl Haggard - Cancer. He has started 4 weeks of chemo. 
• Donna McGee - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health.
• Former LACOC member,  Jimmy Newman is in Medical City/Plano and hopefully comes home this weekend or first of next week.
• Gerald and Cindy Housley (friends of mine) are both experiencing health issues.
• Rhonda Kittle (co-worker of mine) has been diagnosed with cancer.  She started treatments this week.
• Loren Stephens, longtime Paris educator, had a heart episode last week. He us also at Medical City/Plano.
• Dorothy Lyons, Dee Lyons Mom, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her second fight with cancer
• Laramy Smith, grandson of Derald and Lesa Bulls has been diagnosed with early-stage type one diabetes.
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He's had 16 trips to the O.R. with 23 surgeries.  He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU. 
• Jay Spencer's mother, Lucille Spencer, has been having heart issues. She's going to be in rehab to get her strength back. 
• The Pruett family, who lost their son Hayden back in August to cancer, are asking for our prayers. The dad, Marty had a brain bleed on February 9th and continues to be in a Tyler hospital. Their daughter Michaela will be having back surgery.
• Anita Roden asked that we pray for her friend, Jessie West. She's in Heritage House.
• Billy Icenhower - Cancer.
• You can send card to: 7402 Betanna Drive - Houston, TX 77095
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Pancakes and Sausage!

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Canned Fruit, Crackers, Dish Soap and Toothbrushes

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Jeans (ALL sizes - school age)

KEEP THE DATE:
Mar 5:    Men's Breakfast - Kyle Jones will be speaking

Mar 6:    Young Women's Bible Study - Wednesday mornings
Mar 9:     Ladies Brunch at Daisy Redding's home - sign up at Welcome Center.

Mar 10:  Daylight Savings Time

Mar 10:  Faithful Readers

Mar 11:  Movie Night - Hidden FiguresMar 18-22: Spring Break
Mar 30-31: Jr. High Retreat
Mar 31:  5th Sunday Fellowship - BurgerLand

Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Jimmy Newman 3/1

Jimmy is still in the hospital, in Plano, undergoing tests to find out what caused the blood clot. He is doing well and did not suffer any paralysis due to the stroke. Doctors hope to release him this weekend or early next week.