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!