PRAY...

Update on Sandy Martin - 8/29

UPDATE:  Sandy has blockage in both right & left arteries. Right side has 90%, so that is the more concerning side. She is going back for surgery in 15 minutes & they will place a stent. If everyone could please keep the prayers coming, that would be greatly appreciated. We love you all & thank you in advance. 

Kindness...

Cleaning the church 8/28

From cooking hot dogs to painting the stairs.
From serving the hot dogs to cleaning toilets.
From loading and unloading mulch to washing toys.
From polishing the pews to washing the windows.
There were LOTS of folks, young and old, who came to the building to CLEAN, POLISH, DUST, VACUUM, ETC ETC ... it looked like a colony of ants!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped in ANY aspect tonight!!!
I'm gonna need an extra dose of Aleve tonight!!

Prayer Request 8/28

Derald Bulls aren't this request:  Please add Traci Mahar to our prayer list. She is the wife of one of my PJC coworkers. She received a disturbing diagnosis today and her husband, Eddie, asked that we pray for them and the days ahead. 

Update on Dr. Zimmerman 8/28

Dr. Zimmerman started his first round of chemotherapy today.

Please continue to pray for him.

Joseph Filkins, my co-worker Delona Swaim's fiancee, became ill over the weekend and was taken to the ER.  Nothing was found. He then went to the Mt. Pleasant ER and they transported him to UT/Tyler.
He had surgery yesterday where they found a blood clot in his leg.  They sent the clot to the pathologist and were told this morning that he has an abscess in his spine.  He is in ICU and is taking IV antibiotics.  He will have to continue those for approximately 8 weeks.  They aren't giving him a date that he will be released from the hospital yet.
Delona was in an accident, on Saturday night, with a huge wild hog and she was JUST diagnosed with diabetes last week.
Please keep this couple in your prayers as they are in this valley.

Spruce up the building - 8/28

TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!!!

There is something for EVERYONE to do!! Please come help us spruce up our building in preparation for our 150th Celebration. Your help is needed and appreciated!!!

Come for a hotdog simple supper @ 5:30PM and then take ownership in whatever area you want to work in.

Update on Dorothy White 8/27

Derald Bulls sent this update:  I heard from Bob White today and his wife, Dorothy, was discharged from the hospital earlier today and she and her two daughter have rented a van and are driving home. The neurologist asked that they not fly so they are on the road back to the Houston area.

Please pray specifically for safe travels for them!

Prayer Request - 8/27

Karen Cato asked for prayers for her friend Sandy Taylor Martin:  When I was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago they found some stuff that wasn’t normal with my heart and we are having a hard time keeping my blood pressure down. Thursday morning I’m going in for a heart cath and possibly stents. I have a phenomenal cardiologist in Galveston. He has permission to fix whatever he needs too when he’s in. If you call me or text me don’t be upset if I don’t answer. I have so much love for my Facebook family and all I ask is that you say a prayer for everything to go smoothly. Thank you all in advance. It’s been a rough year.

Presenting....

The Valley of the Caddo Museum proudly presents Pottery by Connelle Peace. Connelle was mostly self-taught until she and her husband, Richard, returned to Paris in 2000 to take care of their widowed mothers. Her first class was at Paris Junior College and she later completed seven ceramic classes at Texas A&M, Commerce. She commented, “I truly enjoy playing in the mud and experimenting with different clay bodies and glazes, especially layering glazes to see what wonderful surprises await.”

Prayer Request 8/26

Derald Bulls sent this message: Please add Dorothy and Bob White to our prayer list. Both are former educators in PISD but have been in Friendswood for many years (and both retired).

Last Tuesday Dorothy and her daughter Kelly were flying to New York City. On the way, Dorothy developed sever pain in her left arm. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital in NYC and admitted where they diagnosed her with a blood clot in her left arm. She had surgery and remains in the hospital as she had some other issues-irregular heartbeat, low potassium and magnesium on Friday but had an MRI today and is awaiting results in hopes to fly home to Houston this week. Bob called and asked specifically to pray for her strength for the flight and return home. This sweet couple have been prayer warriors for our family, specifically Laramy and Dustin with the issues they have had to deal with in the last few months.

This is a sweet couple and I’d appreciate anyone who would take time to drop them a note of encouragement as they are such an encouragement to me.

Dorothy and Bob White

410 Glenlea Drive

Friendswood, TX 77546-3801

Prayer Request 8/26

Lesa Bulls sent this message: Please add my teacher friend, Sonja Carter who is battling the return of her cancer. It’s in several different places throughout her body.

Update on Wanda McFadden 8/26

Wanda McFadden has been moved to Heritage House, Room 306. 

Kiddie Kollege

Court Honors Church - 8/26

Lamar Avenue Church of Christ was recognized by the Lamar County Commissioner's Court last week for its 150th anniversary.
Pictured, front row, from left, are:
Dr. John Cannon, former Lamar Avenue Church of Christ minister; Dr. Randy Johns, current  Lamar Avenue Church of Christ preaching minister; Dr. Kyle Jones, Church Elder; and County Judge Brandon Bell.
Back row: Richard Peace, Church Elder and Commissioners Lonnie Layton, Lawrence Malone, Kevin Anderson and Ronnie Bass.
The anniversary celebration culminates September 8 with services beginning at 9 a.m. at the church, 3535 Lamar Avenue, and a catered luncheon around 12:30 p.m. at Love Civic Center.

Congratulations...

Dan Roffee is proud to announce the arrival of his second grandson Jameson Aurelius Roffee. He weighed in at 8lb 8oz and arrived last night around 10:30 p.m.

Weekly Update - 8/25

Randy's lesson today was "Six Attitudes that Make a Difference".

1.  I will be a functioning LACC member.

2.  I will be a unifying LACC member.

3.  LACC will not be about my preferences.

4.  I will pray for LACC

5.  I will lead my family to be a healthy LACC member.

6.  I will treasure LACC membership as a blessing rather than a burden. 

↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠

Additional Announcements Today:

• Aug 28th:  There will be a hot dog supper at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.  Afterwards we will have a clean up night around the church.  There are things that everyone can do.
• There is a donation box in the foyer for anyone that would like to help with purchase of food/meals for Celebration weekend.
• Sept 7:  Hamburger supper and Meet and Greet with former members coming in for the 150th Anniversary.  If you can help with meal prep/clean up please see Derald.
• Sept 7:  Desserts are needed for Meet and Greet.
• Sept 8:  9am Worship begins.
• Clint Spencer announced that there will be no trip to Haiti this year, due to the unrest in the country.  There are many other ways we will be able to help.
  

↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠  ↞↞↠↠

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Duren on their recent marriage.  Proud parents are Todd and Angie Duren.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Jean O'Neal left church after class this morning. She had became ill. 
• Cledith Ray had a heart cath this week.  There were no blockages in her heart, but there is a blockage in her carotid artery.
• Ora Henderson is in PRMC.
• Wanda McFadden is in PRMC with pneumonia.
• Bobby Castlebury is in the hospital after falling and some possible kidney/bladder problems.  He has been moved to PRMC/Room 310. 
• Glenn and Joy Barnett are both having neck/back issues. They both had appointments in Tyler last week.Glenn will be having surgery on his vertebra on October 3rd. Joy will be having injections in her neck and physical therapy.
• Karen Cato - Recovering from foot surgery.
• Diane McFadden - Health
• Bobby Salter - Continues to have knee problems, after an accident a few years ago.
• Debra Gage - Health
• Charles Richards - Health
• Leston Maggard - Health
• Jay and Kristi Anthony -  Health
• Ozella Lilly - Stillhouse
• Janelle Green - Stillhouse
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Brad Smith, Robyn Figgins' brother - health
• Kimberly Roberts, a friend of Linda Easton - health
• Debra Metzger will be having a series of brain surgeries.
• Dustin Smith, Haley Bulls-Smith's husband, is having IV antibiotics daily. 
• Cooper Bell, 7-year-old son of Jerimy and Staci Bell of Roxton, continues to recover at home, after a 4 wheeler accident. He will be continuing to see the doctors there in preparation for the skin grafts.
• Anita Kay Puckett has two brain aneurysms. She is in Medical City/Plano. 
• Larry Sprinkle, my son, will be having the dual defibrillator/pacemaker implanted on Sept 3.
• Paul McClain - Health. 
• Billy Icenhower is doing better.  
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.
• Prayers for students, teachers, and school bus drivers.

• Tanessa Cowan
• Jimmy Faulkner 
• Carl Haggard
• Jackie Helm 
• Laquita Lawrence
• Linda Nichols (Kristi Garrett's Mom)
• Karla Roffee (Dan's Mom)
• Cheryl Sowle Bilby (former member)
• Cherry Walker
• Dr. Robert Zimmerman

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to attend the Men's Breakfast on Sept 3.  David Ballard will be speaking.

LADIES NIGHT OUT:  Sept 14 at 6pm will be the next LNO!  Mark your calendars now!  More information to come. See table just under the Women's Ministry Board for class options and sign up.

WEDNESDAY LADIES BIBLE CLASSES will resume on Sept 4th at 10am.  

There will be a potluck salad luncheon at 11am on this date. Both classes will join together for the meal.

9/8 DON'T BE LATE: Beginning Sunday, Sept 8th, Worship will be at 9am and classes will be at 10:30am.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Taking a break for the Summer!

KEEP THE DATE:

Aug 28:  Churchwide Service Project

Sept 1:    Promotion Sunday

Sept 3:    Men's Breakfast

Sept 4:    Ladies Bible Class resumes
Sept 7:    Meet/Greet guests who will be coming in for 150 Year Celebration on Sunday

Sept 8:    LACOC 150 Year Celebration

Sept 8:    9am Worship/10:30am Class begins

Sept 15:  Faithful Readers

Sept 15:  Life Groups begin

Sept 28:  Young @ Heart Event

Love you - MEAN IT!

Roots & Wings

Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, 3535 Lamar Avenue, culminates its 150th-anniversary celebration, “Roots & Wings” on the weekend of Sept. 7-8. The festivities culminate on Sunday, Sept. 8 with a worship service in the church auditorium at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School Classes taught by former members and ministers of Lamar Avenue.

Dr. Randy Johns, preaching minister at Lamar Avenue, will bring Sunday morning’s message during Worship Service, “You Will Be My Witness” (Acts 1:1-11).

Johns served Lamar Avenue from 1985-92 as the Church’s youth minister and returned to Paris in 2018.

“We certainly welcome our community to join in this milestone of this great historical Church,” said Dr. Kyle Jones, Church Elder.

The day of celebration is open to the community.

Following the Worship Service and Sunday School Classes, members and guests will assemble for a catered luncheon at Love Civic Center begin between 12-12:30 p.m. Following the luncheon, several former ministers will reminisce on their time at the Church interspersed with a proclamation, music by Won Heart, Rock Solid, Kids for Christ and an award-winning Leadership Training for Christ quintet.

The congregation began the celebration in April with an evening service in the Biardstown community at the site of the old Antioch Church of Christ, the location of the first Church of Christ in Lamar County and one of the oldest churches in the early days of Texas statehood. James M. Biard was the first minister for the Paris congregation known as Lamar Avenue Church of Christ.

The purpose of going back to Antioch in Biardstown is to remember this first congregation in Lamar County and contributions it made and the influence it has had in Paris, Northeast Texas and beyond.

Scheduled to teach Sunday School Classes include Dr. Jeff Christian, who served 1999-2002 and is now the preaching minister at the Bearing Drive Church of Christ, Houston, TX; Keith Kilmer, whose late father, Dean Kilmer, served Lamar Avenue from 1988-1998 and Keith is the pulpit minister at the Robinson Avenue Church of Christ, Springdale, AR. The father and son team of Dr. John Cannon (1977-88) now retired and living in Paris, and his son, Patrick Cannon (2003-17), now the preaching minister at Walnut Church of Christ in Texarkana will team-teach a class providing three options.

Jones noted the Sunday School and Worship Service time has “flip-flopped” effective September 8 with Worship assembly beginning at 9 a.m. and Sunday School to follow.

“Few churches can boast this lengthy service in one community and we are grateful for the ministers, leaders and church members who have stood firm for the cause of Christ,” Jones said.

Reservation for the catered luncheon provided by Lamar Avenue may be made by calling 903-785-0387 or by email, lacoc@suddenlinkmail.com.

Deadline is Monday, Aug. 26. There is no charge for the meal.

Prayer Request - 8/22

Glenn and Joy Barnett are both having neck/back issues.
They both had appointments in Tyler last week.
Glenn will be having surgery on his vertebra on October 3rd.
Joy will be having injections in her neck and physical therapy.

Prayer Request 8/21

Wanda McFadden has been taken to PRMC with pneumonia.

Praise Report - 8/21

Cledith Ray had a heart cath this week and she had NO blockages!!!

Prayer Request - 8/21

Bailey Gillie Cravens posted this prayer request:  I’m asking for as many prayers as I can get! This has been a rough season for me and my family. This summer has been hard to say the least! From losing my granny and dealing with that to preparing for my second brain surgery.. I’m exhausted! Y’all pray that this surgery goes smoothly and it works out this time!
Bailey is the daughter of Lowell and Michelle Gillie.

Work Day

Psalms 46:10

Reminder...

Upcoming Celebration...

Weekly Update - 8/18

If anyone would like to help the Anderson-Bulls Life Group in preparation for the hamburger supper for our out of town guests and our members, please contact Derald Bulls.

REMINDER:
Worship services will start at 9am on
SUNDAY, September 8th.
9/8 don't be late!!!

BAPTISMS:  

• Kenzie Dickson, daughter of Kyle and Sherry Dickson, was baptized on Saturday by her grandfather, Dalias Dickson.
• Debra Atchley, formerly of Paris, was baptized last Wednesday evening, by Richard Peace, following classes. Sandra Smallwood and Debbie Jones were both influential in her decision.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Johnny and Loretta Nabors are the proud grandparents of a beautiful new granddaughter, Emmaelynn Rose. She was born on Friday afternoon, weighing in at 6 pounds 8 ounces and 20 inches long.  Her parents are Jesse and Lacy Anderson and brother Nolan.

OUR SYMPATHY:  Joy Lowery's brother James Davis passed away on Friday.

PRAYER REQUESTS

• Karen Cato had foot surgery on Thursday.  She is at home recovering.
• Bobby Castlebury is in the hospital after falling and some possible kidney/bladder problems.  He has been moved to PRMC/Room 310. He said he will start rehab in the morning. He also said he should be here for 8 to 10 days.
• Cherry Walker - She has been diagnosed with pancreatic and lung cancer.  She will begin chemo soon.
• Diane McFadden - Health
• Bobby Salter - Continues to have knee problems, after an accident a few years ago.
• Debra Gage - Health
• Charles Richards - Health
• Leston Maggard - Health
• Jay and Kristi Anthony -  Health
• Ozella Lilly - Stillhouse
• Janelle Green - Stillhouse
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Kimberly Roberts, a friend of Linda Easton, is having health issues.
• Debra Metzger will be having a series of brain surgeries.
• Dustin Smith, Haley Bulls-Smith's husband, is having IV antibiotics daily. 
• Cooper Bell, 7-year-old son of Jerimy and Staci Bell of Roxton, who has been in Medical City/Dallas for 3 weeks, was released from the hospital today. He will be continuing to see the doctors there in preparation for the skin grafts.
• Anita Kay Puckett has two brain aneurysms. She is in Medical City/Plano. Doctors are to observe her for 10 days before trying an operation.
• Darlene Tye (Dory McGee's Mom) - Health
• Phillip Cato - Health
• Larry Sprinkle, my son, will be having the dual defibrillator/pacemaker implanted on Sept 3.
• Paul McClain - Health. 
• Billy Icenhower is doing better.  
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders.
• Prayers for students, teachers, and school bus drivers.

• Tanessa Cowan
• Jimmy Faulkner has been diagnosed with small cell Lung cancer. He's been through chemo and radiation. The treatments reduced it some. This type of cancer is very aggressive, Jimmy is not doing well at this time.
• Chris Goggan
• Carl Haggard
• Jackie Helm 
• Laquita Lawrence
• Linda Nichols (Kristi Garrett's Mom)
• Karla Roffee (Dan's Mom)
• Cheryl Sowle Bilby (former member)
• Dr. Robert Zimmerman has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Continues to be in UTSW.
  

LADIES NIGHT OUT:  Sept 14 at 6pm will be the next LNO!  Mark your calendars now!  More information to come.

WEDNESDAY LADIES BIBLE CLASSES will resume on Sept 4th at 10am.  Two classes will be offered. One is a textual study of Romans 8 taught by Carol James.  This class will last for one hour. The second class will be studying The Good and Beautiful Life taught by Loree Johns, Rebecca Cowan, Maurine Spencer and Robyn Figgins.  It is more of a discussion class that will last 2 hours.  Babysitting is provided.

PARENT MEETING:  All 7th graders and their parents are invited to a meeting at Clint and Rachel Spencer's house from 3pm-5pm on Aug 25th.  The address is 2300 Wildwood Lane, Paris.

EMBRACE THE CHANGE: Beginning Sunday, Sept 8th, Worship will be at 9am and classes will be at 10:30am.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Soup with meat - Canned Fruit - Spaghetti noodles - Laundry soap

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Diapers (Size 2 and 4), Diaper Wipes, Lice Kits

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Taking a break for the Summer!

KEEP THE DATE:

Aug 25:  Singers meet

Aug 28:  Churchwide Service Project

Sept 1:    Promotion Sunday

Sept 3:    Men's Breakfast

Sept 4:    Ladies Bible Class resumes
Sept 7:    Meet/Greet guests who will be coming in for 150 Year Celebration on Sunday

Sept 8:    LACOC 150 Year Celebration

Sept 8:    9am Worship/10:30am Class begins

Sept 14:  Ladies Night Out

Sept 15:  Life Groups begin

Sept 28:  Young @ Heart Event

Love you - MEAN IT!