Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Prayer Need

Good Morning! I hope this finds you doing well and having a great day! I have a patient and family that needs urgent prayer. Because of privacy, I can't give names, but the Lord knows who we are praying for. There was an accident that involved a 14 year old girl and her 16 year old brother. They are exchange students from Germany. They were riding a Gator ATV yesterday when the accident occurred-he has suffered severe brain injury. She was thrown out of the vehicle but is doing better now. Their father is coming from Germany but will not be able to get here until Friday. The brother is on life-support and she will be going to see him for the first time this afternoon.

Their mother, also in Germany, has suffered a stroke and is a complete total care patient herself. She is currently not able to function on her own.

Please pray that the sister will do ok with her visit with her brother, that she will be able to understand the severity, that the father will have traveling graces, that we will know the best and most appropriate ways to help the sister understand and cope and that their host family will be able to hold it all together.

The father is refusing to believe how bad his son really is. He is bringing a Dr. from Germany with him to evaluate and explain what is going on. At this point, it looks like if he does survive, he too will be a total care dependent.

We all know that we serve an almighty God who works miracles daily. Please pray that His will be done and will be known to all those involved.

I think it is pretty amazing that he worked it out so that our lessons would be on this very topic the last couple of weeks. God is good!!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Sunday August 23, 2009

Man! What a heart-touching service we had in our Bridge Builder class. Sometimes it is not the lesson that man has planned, but the way the Lord uses His children to speak from the heart that means the most. Thank you Laura Beth for such a great message. Thank you for opening your heart and allowing the Lord to speak through and use you! We never fully understand why things happen the way they do. We just have to trust that the Lord has a plan and that His ways are perfect.



PRAYER REQUESTS:
Sylvest Family- please continue to remember Charles, Laura Beth, Jodie's children, and the rest of the Sylvest family as they continue to grieve the death of Jodie. There are/will be ongoing legal issues that will come about that the Sylvest's will have to deal with. Please pray that God will move and will lead in the direction He would have them take. Please pray that the driver, his family and friends will learn from what happened and that God can move in their lives to make a change.



Wilkins Family- grandmother of a friend of Lindsey Sanford committed suicide after a long battle with depression and mental disease. Please remember this family as they try to find a new norm and move through the grieving process. Suicide leaves loved ones with so many unanswered questions.



Amerson and Caviness Families- Friends of the Talleys. Lacie and Candice are expecting new arrivals both in March. Lacie Amerson is pregnant with their 3 child and has just found out she has placenta previa. Please remember her, Jeremy and their 2 boys as they prepare for the newest addition. Candice and Robby Caviness are excited about their 1st pregnancy...with TWINS! Please remember them as they prepare for a life change!!



Jenn's friends were involved in a car accident where they ran into a house. The female driver was killed (Wright family) and Kyle Paris (the passenger) is in UAB with head trauma. He has no recollection of what happened or even why he is in the hospital. Please remember the Wright family, Kyle and also the family of the house they hit. Kyle will have a lot to go through as his memory does begin to come back and the Wright family has sorrow as they have lost a loved one.



2 former students of Jenn's hit a teacher (former co-worker of Jenn's) who was 7 months pregnant. She and the baby were killed. Please remember in prayer this lady's family. The 2 students have been arrested. They too need our prayers as well as their families.



Joanna's friend Dan fell and was hurt pretty badly. Please pray for a speedy recovery and that he can remain comfortable during the healing process.



Crystal Hatcher's grandmother Caroline Horton was scheduled for quadruple bypass surgery this week. Please pray for her, the physicians and other medical team members she will encounter and for the family who will be caring for her as she recovers. Please pray that she will heal quickly.



Wendy Troglen is having the twins today at East. Please pray for a quick and safe delivery and recovery.



Mimi Robinson is having a heart procedure this week.



Students-those exposed to and suffering from the flu (teachers and staff as well)



From our lesson this week, go back and read Romans 7:14-the end of the chapter. I challenge you, as Laura Beth did, not to be a slave to the sin that entangles us. Set yourself apart. Know that you can only do it through the grace of God. Give Him control of your thoughts and actions. Let Him be your guiding force!



Have a beautiful week! See you Sunday!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Prayer Request

Sue LeVert is back in the hospital. A blood clot was found in both lungs yesterday. Please pray that the blood thinner shots will work and that the clots will diminish in size. Please pray that Sue will be able to stay in bed as requested and that she will heal quickly.

Thanks!!

Sunday August 16, 2009

It was good to see those who could make it this week and missed those who were unable to join us. We had a great lesson with the Pathfinders class but look forward to the Sylvest's return. Thanks Wiggins family for breakfast!

PRAYER REQUESTS:
Sylvest family- Charles' brother, Jody was laid to rest Sunday afternoon. Please continue to remember the Sylvest family as they sort through paperwork and take care of loose ends. Losing a son, father, brother and uncle is difficult. Please remember them when you pray. Pray for comfort and healing of a broken heart. Rejoice in the fact that Jody was a born again believer and they will be reunited with him one day.

Katie Frederick's friend is having a tough time in her marriage. Please pray for this couple and that Katie will find the words to say to help the situation.

Mattie Cannon- Elisha's grandmother fell and is having a tough time. Please pray for healing and restoration.

Pullen's (? spelling) family- This is the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Friday. Please be in prayer for this family as they move through the grieving process. He was Courtney Barrett's uncle.

Allison's friend's mother in Mississippi is in poor condition. Please be in prayer for her and those caring for her.

Cindy Wood's friend in Louisiana is battling breast cancer and has also been back and forth from the hospital with staph infection. Please pray for a speedy recovery and peaceful rest.

Troops and our President- as wars continue to rage and government continues to make decisions that will influence all of our lives, please be in prayer for all those involved. Remember the family members of the fighting troops who are left at home.

PRAISES:
Elisha Rogers was back in church and feeling much better!!

This week's sermon was just what a lot of us needed to hear. Great job Dr. Troglen!!

Obed's friend Kyle is back from Afghanistan but will be returning for another tour. Praise the Lord he is safe and sound but remember him in your prayers as he prepares to return to fight for our freedom. Thank you Kyle for your service!

Tria Graham- Leigh's friend who has cancer. She is doing so much better and is full of life!

1st week of school was a good one. Remember our teachers and students.

Sue LeVert- Heather's grandmother was released and is home recovering well from surgery

Please notice the weeks where no one is signed up for breakfast. If you can cover a Sunday, please email Heather at bama1fan7582@yahoo.com. Ladies, there is a Premier Jewelry Show at Laura Beth's house this Thursday night. It is come and go from 6-8 p.m. Go and Christmas shop or buy yourself something nice!!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Sylvest Arrangements

I spent some time with Charles and Laura Beth yesterday afternoon. Charles told me that visitation for Jody will be Sunday at FBC Montgomery at 2 p.m. and the funeral will follow at 3 p.m. They will be at Charles' parents house today and tomorrow.
The Sylvests are doing as well as can be expected. They are in shock and there is anger about the situation. They do covet our prayers. Laura Beth's number is 224-8303 if you would like to call.
Our class will meet with the Pathfinders Sunday School class this week. Alison, you can still bring breakfast and we will just mix it with what they bring for their class.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

URGENT Prayer Request

Please, please be much in prayer for the Sylvest family. Charles' brother was killed in a car accident this morning. As you can imagine there is a lot of shock and uncertainty. I do not have all of the details, but as I know more I will update. Please remember Charles and Laura Beth, his parents, his siblings, their spouses and children. Please be in prayer for them!!!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

One thing I forgot...

Obed did a GREAT job with breakfast this morning. We appreciate you!

If you will notice, there are some dates open for breakfast sign up. If you see a date that you can bring something, please let Heather know so you can be added! Thanks!!

Sunday August 9, 2009

What a wonderful day in the Lord we had this morning! Laura Beth did an amazing job with teaching this week, as well as last week. Charles, you may be in competition for your position as our Bridge Builder Leader. We missed those of you who could not be with us. Our class just is not the same without you. This week we were encouraged to look where God has placed us to see if we find worship where we work. Take notice this week and see if you are being used to minister to those around you.

PRAYER REQUESTS:
Mary Kate: Sylvests niece was just diagnosed this week with juvenile diabetes. Please pray for Mary Kate and the family as they make the needed changes. Also, please remember that Mary Kate's sister, Mallory, not be forgotten as concern is focused to Mary Kate. Mallory is important to the family as well and she needs to feel that way.

Sue LeVert: Heather's grandmother came through surgery beautifully and is recovering well. Surgery was more intense than expected. A portion of the colon was removed, however instead of one hernia to repair, there were eight. As of this afternoon, Sue had been up, walking and sitting in a chair with no complaints. So far, she has had little pain meds. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery and for the family members who will be caring for her during this time.

Ronny and Marsha: Family members of Laura Beth's who both recently lost their jobs. Both are in need for employment. Please pray that opportunities will arise. Please pray the God will lead others to them who can help in any way during this time.

Alison will be transitioning from a working out of the home mom to stay at home mom. Please remember her as she moves from role to role.

Scott and Kelly: Friends of Jenn and Obed Ellis who are trying to conceive a baby. They are trying IVF but she is having trouble with the meds. Please pray that they will feel God's direction and comfort during this difficult time. It is so hard to want something so badly and not be able to obtain it. Pray that God's will and direction be revealed.

Catherine and Daniel: Friends of Heather and James Talley who are also having trouble getting pregnant. Please pray for peace and comfort that only God can provide.

Wendy Troglen: Down to the last couple of weeks until the twins arrive. There is a chance they could come as early as this week. Please pray rest and comfort for Wendy and for a safe delivery for the twins.

Elisha Rogers: Has a bleeding ulcer and had to receive units of blood this week. Please pray that she will continue to heal quickly.

Wetumpka Football team, coaches and their wives: As school is starting and football games begin, please pray that the team will stay healthy and will not receive injury. Pray for the coaches, that they will remain the positive influence on and off the field that God has called them to be and pray for the coaches wives and families as the fall season will call for them to be a part a lot of the time.

Schools, Students and Teachers as they get back in the swing of things this week.

Heather: Is not supposed to drive for 6 months due to her seizure last week, please pray that all will be worked out with transportation. Also, with the increase of medication, pray that her body will respond positively.

PRAISES:
Troy is much better from his first real illness this past week.

Sue's surgery was a success.

Everyone who was able to go on the canoe trip returned safely.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Social on the 15th at the church. Look for additional email with details this week! Bring the kiddos!!

Places to serve are all around. Ask Charles for specifics! Pray and ask God where He would like to use you!! He has given you talents, don't let them be hidden!!

Please try to remember to send cards or make phone calls this week to prospects. We want others to know their presence is desired. People want to feel wanted. Let's reach out to them!!

Have a great week! Smile and tell someone how good God has been to you!! See you Sunday!