Weekly Update - 4/28

RESPONSE:  Joanne Wood went forward this morning asking for prayers for her fiancée Chris Goggan.  On Monday Chris received news that testing showed that he may have cancer. It will be June before he will know for sure.  Joanne asked for specific prayers for NO CANCER, strength for the days ahead, peace and patience during this time of waiting.

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Don Tippit passed away Saturday. His services are scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday (4/30) at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. John Cannon officiating.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Please keep Fran and the family in your prayers.
• Laquita and Don Lawrence and family on the passing of her mother, Dorothy Day.  Her funeral was Friday in Cooper.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ora Henderson is in PRMC with pneumonia.
• Joy Lowry is recovering from knee surgery.  She was able to be at church today!
• Jimmy Faulkner had the biopsy this past week.  It was found that he has fast growing small cell lung cancer.  He will start chemotherapy and radiation immediately.  The doctor said it was early detection so that was good!!!
• Lindsay McCarter broke her ankle last Monday. After meeting with the doctor it was decided that no surgery is needed. It will take 6-8 weeks for it to heal.
• Lloyd Usry will be seeing an oncologist/hematologist, in McKinney, on May 1st. Lab reports are showing the possibility of Multiple Myeloma. The ultrasound of the carotid arteries shows cysts on both sides of his thyroid.  He will be seeing his primary care Dr. and Endocrinologist in Durant May 2nd to see what they want to do about that.
• Susan George - Health
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Jay Anthony is progressing well with his speech... but we need to pray for his right arm. And pray specifically for the insurance company to understand that he continues to need physical, speech and occupational therapy.
• Kristi Anthony - Health
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Cancer. 
• Carl Haggard - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Grace McLeroy (John McGee's aunt) was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. She will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday (5/1).  Please keep her in your prayers.
• Josiah Daniel (my co-worker) fell down a flight of stairs Monday night while carrying his baby son, Watt.  Josiah was flown to Medical City/Plano and has been in ICU all week.  He's had surgery and is doing well. He was moved to a private room on Saturday and will be transferred to Baylor Scott and White Rehab for inpatient rehab.  They will be there probably a week and then maybe a little longer for daily neuro rehab. It was found that baby Watt had a fracture above his knee. He's now sporting a full leg cast.
• David Waggoner (lives in Reno) had to have his leg, above his knee, amputated on Friday, as  a result of complications from diabetes.
• Wendy May is in Baylor/Dallas.  Her husband, Dustin, is a funeral director at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home. She had to have a feeding tube. She is feeling a little better and did start eating a little. The surgeon said she may go home this next week.
• My son, Larry Sprinkle, had an echo cardiogram this week. It found that he has a weak heart, as well as the left branch bundle blockage.  They are going to schedule a angiogram and possible stent.
• Billy Icenhower - He is back in the hospital with blood pressure problems.  He is still in pain, has no appetite and is very weak from the long surgery. Doctors said this could last up to 3 weeks.
• Linda Nichols, Kristi Garrett's mom, has cancer.
• Jessie West, friend of Anita Roden, has been placed on hospice. She's at Heritage Nursing Home.
• Susan George's cousin, Dianna Melton, had breast cancer surgery and is waiting to heal before she starts her new treatments.
• 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 - Health
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU.  As of today, he's been in Medical City/Plano for 77 days. 
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength 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 Tuesday, May 7th at 7am.  Coach Stallings will be speaking.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to be there so food prep can be determined. 

FAITHFUL READERS will NOT be meeting in May.  The next meeting will be June 9th. Carol James will lead the discussion on the book "The Baggage Handler" by David Rawlings.

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

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Crackers, Laundry Detergent, Toothpaste

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Loaded Baked Potatoes

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 KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 29: Young At Heart Domino Night

May 7:  Men's Breakfast

May 8:  Blood Drive
May 12: 4 S's - Second Sunday Sandwich Supper

May 13: Monday Night Movie

June 9:  Faithful Readers

June 15: Ladies Night Out

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

Nov 9-15: Haiti Building and Medical Mission - More details later.

Love you - MEAN IT!

REMINDER....

Debra Usry sent this update regarding Lloyd: One of the lab reports that came back for Lloyd leads to possibility of him having Multiple Myeloma. We are seeing Dr. Rizvi in McKinney, who is a oncologist/hematologist on May 1st. His ultrasound of the carotid arteries came back that they were clear, but it showed cysts on both sides of his thyroid. We are seeing his primary care Dr. and Endocrinologist in Durant May 2nd to see what they want to do about that. Lots of prayers please.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to PAHAA’s (Paris Area Homeschool Athletic Association) own Chandler Jones for being selected for the Sportsmanship Award given by the Paris chapter of Texas High School Basketball Officials!!  This award is only given to THREE student athletes out of ALL the teams in our area (public, private, and homeschool). Such a big honor!! 
Thank you, Chandler, for letting your character shine on the court and for setting such a great example of what PAHAA strives to instill in all of our athletes!

Prayer Requests - 4/25

CORRECTION:  Lindsay McCarter is NOT having surgery on her ankle!!!  BUT... it will take her 6-8 weeks to heal.

• Lindsay McCarter fell and broke her ankle on Monday.  She is having surgery today.
• Billy Icenhower is back in the hospital with blood pressure problems.  He is still in pain, has no appetite and is very weak from the long surgery. Doctors said this could last up to 3 weeks.
• Don't forget to sign up at the Welcome Center for the Young @ Heart event if you plan to come! April 29th at 6pm.  Deadline to sign up is this Sunday.
• We will be hosting a Breakfast Benefit for New Hope Center of Paris on Friday, April 26th at 7am.  Tickets are $10.00.  Guest speaker is author Joseph B. Vaught.  Call New Hope Center of Paris 903-783-0353 to get your tickets.  See Richard Peace or Keith Bollman if you have any questions.

Thank you...

Thank you Kim Hanley and Tanya Welch for all that you do to keep the church organized!

Thank you for making Monday Night Movies happen.
Thank you for organizing Young At Heart activities.
There are so many things we don't even know about, that y'all do... but THANK YOU!

Update on Jimmy Faulkner 4/24

Jimmy Faulkner got the results back from his biopsy test. He has a fast growing small cell lung cancer. He will start chemotherapy and radiation immediately. The doctor said it was early detection so that was good!!!

Our Sympathy...

Dorothy Day, 93, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Stillhouse Rehab and Healthcare Center in Paris, Texas.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019 at Delta Funeral Home Chapel with Noel Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper. Family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to services at Delta Funeral Home Chapel.

She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Shaffer and husband, Joe Bob; Laquieta Lawrence and husband, Don; Four grandchildren, Brandi Stager and husband, Patrick, Sunny Calvin, Lori Pickett and husband, Jim and Clint Lawrence. Maw Maw was blessed with four great-grandchildren.

Prayer Request - 4/23

Lindsay McCarter broke her leg/ankle yesterday.  She'll be seeing Dr. Temple on Thursday and will be having surgery.  

Urgent Prayers 4/22

Please pray for my friend and coworker Josiah Daniel.
His mother-in-law Denise Rhea posted this:
"He feel down a flight of stairs tonight while carrying his baby son. Watt is fine but Josiah has been air flighted to Dallas. Please pray for this family tonight."
This is Mary Tallant's grandson in law.

Congratulations!!

Today at City of Paris-Municipality, Austin And Erin Anthony we’re presented with their Texas Treasure Business Award. This award is given to businesses 50 years or older. Thank you @ Texas Furniture and Appliance for contributing to community economy in Paris and Texas since 1927

This Sunday Night...

As we anticipate our 150th year Celebration of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ in September, we will go back to our roots at the site of the Antioch Church of Christ in Biardstown, TX

We will be on April 28th at 5pm for a devotional time with Randy Johns and John Cannon.  Patrick Cannon will be back with us to lead our worship time together.

The bus will leave from the church building at 4:30 if you would like to ride.

Some seating will be available in the pavilion but we suggest bringing a lawn chair.

Directions:  Turn off the South Loop 286 to the left onto CR1497.  Go south for 6 miles. CR1497 turns to the left at sign directing to Biardstown.  Go 2.4 miles (east) you will see a Antioch Cemetery sign, turn left.  The cemetery will be on your right.

Weekly Update - 4/21

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Jimmy Faulkner will have a biopsy on Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant.
• Lloyd Usry will be seeing an oncologist/hematologist doctor in McKinney soon. He will be tested to see if he has Multiple Myeloma, following a very high protein level in his blood. He also starts Physical Therapy on Monday here in Paris.
• Susan George has been diagnosed with MS. She had testing on Thursday and will have results this week.
• Joy Lowrey - Health
• Johnny Nabors - Health
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Jay Anthony is progressing well with his speech... but we need to pray for his right arm. And pray specifically for the insurance company to understand that he continues to need physical, speech and occupational therapy.
• Kristi Anthony - Health
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Cancer. 
• Carl Haggard - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Leyton Michelle Pool is in PRMC. She's the 1 yr old great granddaughter of Lloyd and Debra Usry. Also, Debra's sister, Julie Smith has to go back for more biopsies on her left lung. 
• Wendy May is in Baylor in serious condition.  Her husband, Dustin, is a funeral director at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home.
• My son, Larry Sprinkle, will have a echo cardiogram on Tuesday and will have results on Friday with the cardiologist.
• The Bulls' son-in-law, Dustin Smith, had a cardiac cath last week and all was clear!!!
• Billy Icenhower - He is continuing to recover from his surgery. Ken said, this morning, that he has a long road ahead, but he's in good spirits .
• Danny Smith (cousin of Chris and Linda Easton) had surgery for abdominal aneurysm this past Monday.  He is home and doing well.
• Linda Nichols, Kristi Garrett's mom, has cancer.
• Jessie West, friend of Anita Roden, has been placed on hospice. She's at Heritage Nursing Home.
• Jerron Jumper, son of former members Allen and Florece Jumper, suffered a massive heart attack. His friend Trent Jones said that he needs all our prayers.
• Susan George's cousin, Dianna Melton, had breast cancer surgery and is waiting to heal before she starts her new treatments.
• 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 - Health
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU.  As of today, he's been in Medical City/Plano for 77 days. 
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength up.
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders

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

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Canned Soup, Paper Towels

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

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KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 26: Breakfast Benefit for New Hope

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Biardstown

Apr 29: Young At Heart Domino Night

May 2:  Men's Breakfast

May 8:  Blood Drive
May 12: 4 S's - Second Sunday Sandwich Supper

June 15: Ladies Night Out

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


Love you - MEAN IT!

See you tomorrow...

Update on Lloyd Usry 4/20

Lloyd Usry will be seeing an oncologist/hematologist doctor in McKinney soon. He will be tested to see if he has Multiple Myeloma, following a very high protein level in his blood. He also starts Physical Therapy on Monday here in Paris.

Prayer Request 4/19

Debra Usry sent these two requests: 
Our 1 yr old great granddaughter Leyton Michelle Pool is in PRMC. Dehydration, throwing up and no wet diaper yesterday and half of today. No fever or pain. She is Shawna’s youngest.
Also, my sister, Julie Smith has to go back for more biopsies on her left lung. I am taking her to Dallas on Tuesday.

Our Sympathy ...

Please keep the family of Brad Pierce in your prayers. He passed away suddenly this evening.
Brad was the manager of the Sonic on Lamar.
Pray for his wife Debbie, their family and his Sonic family. 

Prayer Request 4/18

John Gentry's niece, Sheila Cavender Lindsay, had a mini stroke today. She's a graduate from Prairiland High school. 

Update on Billy Icenhower - 4/17

Update on Billy Icenhower... He is cancer free!
Lots of prayers answered!
Thank you Lord!!!

Update on Jimmy Faulkner 4/15

Marie Faulkner posted that Jimmy is scheduled for a biopsy in Mt. Pleasant, on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Thanks for all of your prayers!

Sew 4 Christ...

Just wait...

Romans 8:28 New International Version (NIV)  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.

Weekly Update - 4/14

Thank you Randy and Jared for the message this morning, continuing the series of Think Orange!

They read the text from Deuteronomy 6:4-7:

⁴ Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. ⁵ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. ⁶ These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. ⁷ Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Within this text are three "calls" that we are to teach our children:

1.  Call to listen

2.  Call to love

3.  Call to impress

They also discussed the 3000/40 principle, that is discussed in the book "Think Orange". It is based on the observation that a typical child spends 3,000 hours per year with their parents and only 40 hours per year in church-related activities.  

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CONGRATULATIONS:  Our sweet sister Joanne Wood and Chris Goggan will be getting married in May!!!  He's not taking JoAnn away from us... they'll be living here!!

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Jimmy Faulkner has an appointment Monday with a lung specialist in Mt. Pleasant.
• Johnny Nabors - Got a diagnosis of pleurisy and is home! 
• Susan George has been diagnosed with MS. She will be having an EEG and EMG this Thursday, they will then discuss what line of treatment to start. She's KNOWN for 7 years that something was wrong, so she's relieved that there's finally a diagnosis.
• Lilla Buchanan had a biopsy and is now going to have some scans.
• Jay Anthony is progressing well with his speech... but we need to pray for his right arm
• Kristi Anthony - Health
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Lloyd Usry - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Cancer - She felt well enough to be at worship this morning!!
• Carl Haggard - Cancer.
• Donna McGee - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• My son, Larry Sprinkle, went to the ER early last Monday morning with chest pains.  He was told he has a left bundle branch block, congestive heart failure, a moderately enlarged heart and that it looked like he'd had a slight heart attack within the past 6 months.  He saw a cardiologist on Thursday. He said that the ER doctor was accurate on everything... EXCEPT he doesn't think he'd had a heart attack. Over the next two weeks he's having many more tests run and will follow up with the cardiologist in a couple of  weeks.
• The Bulls' son-in-law, Dustin Smith, is having a cardiac cath Tuesday morning at PRMC. 
• Billy Icenhower - Surgery was this past Tuesday. Tumor, spleen, pancreas, lymph nodes were all removed.  Lots of recovery now. Prognosis is GOOD!!!
• Chris and Linda Easton ask for prayers for their cousin Danny Smith. He is having surgery for abdominal aneurysm at UTSW Monday 4/15.
• Linda Nichols, Kristi Garrett's mom, has cancer.
• Former member, Marolyn Woodall, is experiencing health issues.
• Luke Chipman, friend of Teresa Allen, was diagnosed with Myocarditis.  He will be on  antibiotics for a few days and should be on the road to recovery.
• Jessie West, friend of Anita Roden, has been placed on hospice. She's at Heritage Nursing Home.
• Jerron Jumper, son of former members Allen and Florece Jumper, suffered a massive heart attack. His friend Trent Jones said that he needs all our prayers.
• Susan George's cousin, Dianna Melton, had breast cancer surgery and is waiting to heal before she starts her new treatments.
• 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 - Health
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU.  As of today, he's been in Medical City/Plano for 70 days.  He had his 36th surgery this week.
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength 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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Thank you to our security teams, greeters, sound booth and projection room operators, nursery workers, children's worship workers, teachers, AND ... The Simple Supper teams on Wednesday nights.

We appreciate your hard work, your willingness to serve and your servant attitude!
You are all such an integral part of each Sunday morning and Wednesday night!

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SEW 4 CHRIST will meet on Thursday, April 16th, upstairs in room 20.  This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.  If you have any interest in sewing some easy projects or even being taught to sew, please come.

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

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Deodorant, Paper Towels

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Chicken Alfredo

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KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 18: Sew 4 Christ

Apr 26: Breakfast Benefit for New Hope

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Biardstown

Apr 29: Young At Heart Domino Night

May 8:  Blood Drive
May 12: 4 S's - Second Sunday Sandwich Supper

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


Love you - MEAN IT!