Weekly Update - 8/30 - 10:17pm

Don't forget that Wednesday night the Carter Blood Center will be here for our blood drive.  They will start at 3:30pm and continue till 8pm.

• WELCOME:  Greg and Lori Campbell and their 2 girls.
• WELCOME:  Mark and Rebecca Cowan and their 3 girls.
• Kristie Nutt will have surgery this Thursday.
• Continue to remember all those in our church family that have lost loved ones recently.
• Jenifer Cooper asked that we pray for her friend, Kerri Posey.  She is 32 yrs old and has colon cancer.
• April McClour was taken to the hospital today...that little baby boy is getting anxious and wanting to come...just not time yet.  April also asked for prayers for Chuck Fuller, he's in bad health.
• Anna Zant's Mom, Christine Mashburn, continues to be in PRMC.
• Claude and Mary Jones asked for prayers for their friend, Roger "Cotton" Anderson.  He has a severe infection in back where he had back surgery.  He had surgery on Friday to have a plate and screws removed and was to have more surgery this week. 
• Karl Louis, former Police Chief for Paris, will have surgery for his cancer on Sept 14.
• Please continue to keep Gary Border on your hearts.  His health is still not good.  Pray for Dinah also as she takes care of him.
• My Mom, Louise McMillan, has pneumonia again.
• Larry Christ asked for prayers for all Sara Lee former employees as they are in need of jobs.
• Paul Vinson's brother, David Vinson, is having stress tests performed this week.

Brent and Jill Nichols will be here September 4-19. That's THIS WEEK!  WoooHOOO!  They want to make sure they get to visit with everyone while they are here. Rachel Spencer has put a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center for those that would like to have them for a meal at lunch or dinner. If the time is taken up, maybe 2-3 families could all meet together with them!

SIMPLE SUPPER: This week’s entree will be Pancakes. If you didn't get the chance to sign up on Sunday morning, you still have the chance to come and eat with us by calling the church office by noon on Tuesday. Still only $2.

PANTRY NEEDS: Dry Cereal

KEEP THE DATE:

Sept 1: Blood Drive
Sept 2: Men's "42" Night
Sept 8: Ladies Bible Class starts - Carol James will be teaching - Salad Luncheon after class
Sept 8: New Adult classes begin
Sept 8:  Wednesday Meal will benefit the Hurricane Alex Relief Fund
Sept 12:  Pot Luck w/Nichols
Sept 12: Faithful Readers with Annette Smith
Sept 18-19: Youth Group Fall Retreat at Camp Deer Run
Sept 19:  Family LIFE Groups
Sept 21: H.A.L.O. 6pm (This month bring pantry item and package of Charm's Blow Pops)

DON'T FORGET!!!

5th Sunday Format is TOMORROW!
After morning worship, we'll meet in the Outreach Bldg for a potluck lunch, have a short devo and then be dismissed for the day!
Please remember to bring extra for our guests!

Prayer Request Update - 8/27 - 1:50pm

Maurieace "Pete" Robbins, grandfather of co-worker of ours, passed away around noon today.  Please keep their family in prayer.
Family visitation, for Pete, will be from 2-4pm at Bright Holland Funeral Home and funeral services will also be held at B/H on Monday at 10am.

Prayer Request Update - 8/26 - 10:56am

DON'T FORGET:  5th Sunday Format - THIS SUNDAY!  After morning worship, we'll meet in the Outreach Bldg. for a potluck lunch, a short devo, then be dismissed for the day!  Be sure to bring a little extra for our guests! 

Payden Daniels has been having seizures again.  He's had 6 since last Friday!  They are doing blood tests to see if maybe medication needs to be changed.  He started Pre-K this week and loves school!  Please specifically pray that these seizures will stop and he can enjoy school!

Our brother Wayne Tolbert has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  He's been going for treatments EVERYDAY for the last 6 weeks, he finishes these up on Friday.  He'll get to rest for 2-4 weeks then see the Dr. for further testing/treatments/surgery.  Please keep Wayne & Myra in your prayers during this time.

Randi Haggard has been having back problems and has a Dr. appointment on Monday (8/30).  She's having problems getting any relief at all right now.

Margaret Lough sent this message this morning:  "God continues to bless me...I broke out in tears when I received my CA-125 test results today. My number dropped dramatically from last month's reading, which had finally dropped back into the normal range after 19 months of going up, up, up. I was happy last month...I am ecstatic today. I appreciate all of the prayers you have sent up on my behalf.  I praise God from whom all blessings flow! He has been exceedingly, abundantly gracious to me."  (WoooHOOOOO!  God Bless You Margaret!)

Debra Usry has been hired by PJC to teach a Continuing Education course on Beginning Geneology.  WoooHOOO - Way to go Debra!


Garyon Sims & Tiffany Dozier lost everything in a fire, at the duplex they rent, this past Tuesday afternoon.  Tiffany has a little boy Denver (4 yrs old), that will start Pre-K on Sept. 7th.  If you would like to donate furniture, clothes or money (which will go towards the deposit/rent on a new place) please contact me at 903-669-4382 and I will get things picked up and get delivered to them.  They are in need of ALL household items, clothing, just basically ANYTHING.  Listed below are sizes:

Garyon:  Size 36 pants - XL shirts - size 10 shoes

Tiffany:  Size 18 pants - XL shirts - size 8 shoes

Denver - Size 5-6 clothes, size 12 shoes

The Benevolence Clothes Closet is VERY low on everything...especially children's clothing and shoes right now.

Service Information for Dennis Malone

Dennis Malone's funeral service information:

Service:  Friday - August 27

Time:  2pm

Place:  LACOC

Burial: Meadowbrook Cemetary

No formal visitation is planned.

Prayer Request Update - 8/24 - 1:55pm

Paul Gene Roden is having some issues with his blood sugar.  He is in PRMC/South, Room 627. He will see Dr. Stewart tomorrow. Anita said he is feeling good today...and hopefully will go home tomorrow after a test is run.

Prayer Request - 8/24 - 12:07pm

Matthew Stipland is having surgery today to remove more of the tumor.  The pathology report told the Dr. it was NOT cancer.    Please pray for Matthew and the doctors and nurses that are attending to him.