Monday, November 9, 2009

November 7, 2009

What a great Lord's day we had! Thank you Obed for stepping up and teaching our class this week. We missed those who were not with us this week. We hope you will rejoin us next Sunday. It was great to see Will in worship with us!! I encourage you to continue to study the book of James. What encouragement in this book.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Our class- please pray for prospects. We need to see growth-both spiritually for those attending and in numbers.
Michael's friends and family- please pray that Michael and Katie Leigh will continue to be a positive witness and that they will see the need to be involved in a church.
Heather is still searching for a job and praying that God's will be revealed. Please pray that wisdom will come.
Laura Beth's dad is going through "mid life crisis." Please pray for her mother as she tries to be understanding and please pray that he will get it all figured out. Not seeing their Papa as often as they were once used to has been tough on Ella and Henry, please remember them as well.
Laura Beth has new jobs that she will be focusing on- keeping Clayton (please pray that he will adjust well to being in the Sylvest home) and selling Premier Jewelry (please pray that customers will come and people will be able to buy).
Charolette- Laura Beth's sister is dealing with some depression being away from family and friends since moving to Birmingham. It seems as though the stresses have become hard to deal with- please pray that she will not turn to her old habits to help deal. Pray that she will lean on Jesus.
WHS student's mother was shot and killed last week. She just a year ago lost her boyfriend in a car accident. Please pray that people will be placed in her path to help her during such a difficult time.
Cole Ellis' parents as they deal with their grief after he took his life almost 2 weeks ago. Also, please remember his girl-friend, Elizabeth Pouncy and her parents.
Obed- please pray as he intercedes and helps Winston make decisions that will affect his future. Please pray that Obed will have the wisdom needed to help this young man. Please pray also that his aunt will be cooperative.
Tanner (Jenn's nephew) as he adjusts to ADHD meds and his mom Mandy as she tries to figure out how to best handle him and his behavior. Please remember to include Jenn's mom in your prayers, that she will know when her opinion is needed and when it is not.
Sarah (our visitor this week) has a brother in Iraq and her husband is participating in a training course that can be violent. Please pray for their safe returns home. Also, remember Sarah and her family as they learn to deal with their absences.
PRAISES:
Winston made a trip to Samford University and there is a very good chance that they may offer him a football scholarship. Please pray that he would be led in the direction the Lord would have him take.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Please think of areas where you can serve within our church.
Christmas on the Coosa is just around the corner. Please think of a time when you may be able to contribute to a stand of outreach from our class, a chance to minister to our community. Think of possible ideas.