Friday, July 31, 2020

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Prayer Request - 7/28

Former member Susan King Kocian, now lives in Corpus Christi, began her treatment for pancreatic cancer yesterday. Susan grew up at Lamar Avenue, her mother's name was Geneva King.

Monday, July 27, 2020

Kyle and Monica Jones are excited to announce the birth of their new grandson Gideon King. He was born shortly before 1 a.m. today!!
Now, let's talk numbers. 7 lbs 7 oz, 17 inches, 7-27-20. 7 is going to be his lucky number.
Gideon's parents are Caleb and Mackenna King.

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Update on Loree Johns 7/26

Loree posted this update: Still stuck in Plano. They are not very communicative. Maybe surgery on gallbladder Monday?? They did the other small procedure yesterday and found I had a kinked spincture to my liver. That’s what the pain was and why I was jaundiced—bile building up. I guess I was really sick. I feel fine. No pain for almost two days now. 🤷‍♀️ ready to come home!!

Sunday Service 7/26

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Prayer Requests

3 Ways To Give

Candle Lights of Hope

Blood Drive

Praying for Students

Update on Mike Huggins 7/24

Derald Bulls sent this update on Mike Huggins, from his cousin Cindy: Just talked to the nurse MIKE IS OFF THE VENT!!! Movement on the left side and he is moving his right leg. No movement in the right arm yet. He does have a slight droop on the right side of his mouth but they don’t know if this will go away or not at this time He is trying to talk but seems to be confused but they expected him to have some confusion. He has an NG tube for now but speech therapy is coming in later to test him to see if he can swallow properly. If they are not comfortable with how he swallows, they will retest at a later time. He seems to understand what they are asking and telling him to do but is having trouble responding. The nurse says this is very good. She also said it was a massive stroke BUT he is much better than what they expected him to be due to the size of the stroke and the location of where it occurred. A MRI is scheduled for later this afternoon to tell us more. I will update with any news I get. Thank you all again for the continued prayers.

Prayer Request - 7/24

Randy posted this morning: Loree has been dealing with a gall bladder issue since Monday night. She is currently at Medical City Plano waiting to see a G/I doctor. Because of Covid, I am not able to be with her. Prayers appreciated. Communication is slow but I will do my best to keep everyone updated.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Continued Prayers...

Derald Bulls sent this update about Mike Huggins: There is right side paralysis. He is still sedated. He demonstrates ability to breathe on his own, but still has tube in, until he regains consciousness. He has involuntary movement, which is a good sign.

Ozella's 100th Celebration

A century and counting: Local woman celebrates 100th birthday
The Paris News
Photos by Klark Byrd
Article by Julia Furukawa

Perched comfortably in her wheelchair with a sash reading “100 & Fabulous” draped across her chest, Ozella Lilly waved as a train of more than 30 cars packed with friends and family cruised by. She thanked each and every one of them, a smile hidden behind her face mask.

Not many people can say they’ve been around for a century, but Lilly is one of the few, celebrating her 100th birthday on Wednesday.
“She is the sweetest lady that you will ever meet,” said Monica Oliver, activity director at Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, where Lilly lives. “She didn’t want gifts for her 100th birthday. She said ‘If you have extra money, just give it to someone who needs it.’”

Due to Covid-19, Oliver and the Stillhouse team couldn’t welcome guests into the residence for a normal celebration, but that didn’t stop community members from getting together for a parade to show their appreciation for Lilly. Oliver said she is loved inside and outside of Stillhouse.

“She’s just as sweet as she can be and the other residents love her,” Oliver said.

Lilly was born in Chattanooga, Oklahoma, and moved to Paris in 1951. She raised three children with her husband, Luther. She soon joined the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ and remains a staple in the community there to this day. Dozens of friends she met through her faith showed up to celebrate her, honking their horns and waving signs from their car windows.
For Lilly, her church didn’t just give her friends, it provided her a connection with the Lord that she said is the reason she’s been able to live such a long and full life.

“I know I wouldn’t have reached this age if I didn’t have the Lord’s help,” Lilly said.

As cars rolled past, one of Lilly’s nine grandchildren, Cindy Jenkins, filmed off to the side. Jenkins said Lilly was the culinary expert of the family, cooking up delicious meals for everyone and giving them recipes they still use to this day. Her favorite: Lilly’s asparagus casserole.

“With her being (at Stillhouse), we definitely all miss her cooking,” Jenkins said. “We all like to make her recipes on holidays.”

Looking on at her grandmother surrounded by family, Jenkins said she cherishes memories of spending time with Lilly during her childhood summers.

“Me and one of my cousins used to come in the summers and spend a week with her, and it was kind of like camp with our grandma,” she said. “So she would take us around, and we’d go swimming and just hang out with her. It was so nice.”
Jenkins was joined by her father, Ken Lilly, who also attested to her prowess in the kitchen, and thanked her for a childhood full of fun and freedom to roam and play with friends — as long as he was always home for dinner. Even though he couldn’t hug her or hold her hand like he normally would’ve, Ken made the trip from Dallas to be there with his mother on her landmark birthday.

“I’m just here to wish her well and say ‘Keep up the good work, Mama. You’re doing good,’” Ken said, waving at Lilly.

Although she didn’t have a cake adorned with 100 candles to make a wish, Lilly said she does have one hope for this milestone of a birthday: to be reunited with

her community.

“I would wish we could get back like we were before all of this we’re having to go through right now and that we could be together,” she said. “I think that would help everybody.”

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Prayer Request 7/22

Derald Bulls asked that we please add Mike Huggins to our prayer list. Mike had a stroke this morning and was Care Flighted to Medical City/Plano.

Our Sympathy...

Local business man Tommy Whitten passed away this morning.
Please keep his wife Linda and their family in your prayers.
No other details are known at this time.

Don't forget...

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

If you believe...

Monday, July 20, 2020

Prayer Request 7/20

Please add Tommy Whitten to your prayers. He is in Texoma Medical Center. Please pray for Tommy, his wife Linda, his family, and those that are caring for him. Tommy is a wonderful Christian gentleman!

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Praise Report 7/19

Kevin and Benette Russell have both retested and received a negative result for Covid19. They can now return to normal life activities.
Thanks to all for your prayers and expressions of love for us during this time

Friday, July 17, 2020

Prayer Request 7/21

Charlie Mae Harris was admitted to the hospital Tuesday with COVID-19. Her oxygen level is still low and they're monitoring that. Prayers for a speedy recovery for her and other family members affected by covid.

Update on Cheryl Bullard

Kristi Bullard Moody posted this update around 6pm: Thanks for the prayers. The gallbladder was pretty bad. Everything went good and she just got back to the room.

Urgent Prayer Request 7/17

Cheryl Bullard was taken to the hospital last night. She is having gallbladder surgery at 11 this morning. Please pray for successful surgery and recovery!

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Prayer Request - 7/16

One of Derald Bulls' friends called him this morning and asked that we pray for his son Zeke.
He has been symptomatic for five days and was tested earlier this week and is anxious to get his report, if he is positive for COVID-19.
Please pray for this family. They live north west of Austin.

9PM Update: Zeke did test positive.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Can You Help?????

URGENT REQUEST!!!! A sweet lady is in dire need of the following size clothes for her teenage grandchildren that she was just given custody :

13 yr old girl:
15-16 junior or 14-16 women’s pants
Lg/xl shirt
8 1/2 shoe
(Maybe cute jewelry, perfume or purses)

11 yr old boy:
Xxl youth or 31/34 or 32/34 men’s jeans
Men small shirt
8 men’s shoe

Also help with school supplies is greatly appreciated.

Please call or message Susan George for information to drop off.

100th Birthday Celebration!

Please stop by the church office and sign Ozella Lily’s poster and drop off a card for her or a little something. Next week is her 100th Birthday! 🎈 We are planning a drive by birthday parade on July 22nd at 6PM at Stillhouse just to show her we LOVE her! Make plans to join the parade!! ❤️ 🚗 We will meet at NL baseball field parking lot at 5:45PM.