Weekly Update - 4/7

For the next six weeks, Randy and Jared will be "co-preaching" a series on "The Church and the Family".  

Today they gave us a preview of what's to come, with the text from Matthew 5:13-16 and Deuteronomy 6:1-2.

Randy also talked about the book "Think Orange" by Reggie Joiner. This book will be prefaced throughout this series. It takes a "look at what would happen if the church and families combined their efforts to create a revolutionary strategy to affect the lives of children".
If you click here, you can order the book.

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Thank you Stephen Gerrald for the beautiful songs today... especially when you added the children for two songs.  Thank you to all those who excitedly joined him!!

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OUR SYMPATHY:

• Vicki Humphrey passed away on Thursday evening. Her memorial service is set for Monday afternoon at 1pm at LACOC. Please keep her husband, Jody, and her Mom, Sandra, and her sisters, Tracy, Pam and D'Aun in your prayers.
• Local educator, Loren Stephens, passed away last week.  His funeral was yesterday.
• Rusty Ross also passed away last week.  His memorial service was also yesterday. He's the father of Cam Ross, owner of BurgerLand.
• Todd Welch Jr., 25 years old, passed away yesterday. (His parents are Todd and Jody Welch.)  He'd had a brain tumor removed, when he was 18 years old, and on March 2nd, it resurfaced and was more aggressive and inoperable.

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RESPONSE:  Donna Mosley went forward this morning, asking for prayers for health issues that she's having.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Johnny Nabors - He was admitted to PRMC early this morning with chest pains. Will be having more tests tomorrow and see a cardiologist also.
• Jimmy Faulkner has been having problems with his throat. A tumor has been found on his lung and is pressing on his vocal chords.
• Jean O'Neal - Health
• Jay and Kristi Anthony - Health.
• Derald Bulls - Health
• Greg Mayes - 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
• Billy Icenhower - Surgery is set for this Tuesday, April 9th. Praise the Lord that is well enough to have this procedure.
• Former member, Marolyn Woodall, is experiencing health issues.
• Luke Chipman, friend of Teresa Allen, has been admitted to Baylor Heart Hospital with a cardiac issue.  Luke just graduated from college.
• 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, 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 - Health
• 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.
• 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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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!

2nd SUNDAY SANDWICH SUPPER:  As promised, Doug Faires, is organizing our Sandwich Supper again immediately following evening service on April 14th.  Bring a sandwich from home or run and pick something up and join us in the foyer for fellowship.

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 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, Shampoo, Deodorant, Paper Towels

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 8: Monday Movie Night
Apr 13: Ladies Brunch

Apr 14: Faithful Readers

Apr 14: 2nd Sunday Sandwich Supper

Apr 18: Sew 4 Christ

Apr 28: Special PM service at Antioch Cemetery, Biardstown

Apr 29: YAH Domino Night

May 8:  Blood Drive

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

Love you - MEAN IT!