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!