Sunday March 14, 2010

How impressed are you guys that this is being done ON Sunday??!!! Don't get used to it!! HAHA For those out for various reasons, please know you were missed. Even though we were few in number, we were great in faith (thanks Charles for the phrase!!). We joined with Pathfinders (Clint Peevy) this morning and Obed led a great lesson on immorality and how we as Christians should approach different situations/people/circumstances. We took a good long look at what God's word has to offer. What a great lesson! Thanks Obed!! Thank you Allison, Jeff and Clint for great a great breakfast!!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Kelly and Scott- Kelly has not miscarried yet. She had started to have some bleeding as our class continued this morning. The hope is that she will miscarry on her own so that she does not have to take drugs to induce the miscarriage. If she has to take the drugs, then she will have to wait 6 months before another IVF can take place. Please pray for their upset hearts as they want so badly to have a child.

Kelly and Richard- Heather's cousin in GA, 25 weeks along with twins and in the hospital until she delivers. Baby 2 is not getting sufficient blood flow through the umbilical chord. Please pray that the flow will remain the same or increase so that the babies will not have to be delivered. Please pray for Kelly as she is in the bed with only bathroom privileged and for Richard as he is by her side.

Allison and Jeff- Jeff will be leaving Tuesday for work and will be gone until July. Please pray for safety and for Allison as she will be home alone with the boys. They will only be able to see one another during visits where Allison will be traveling there (Virginia, I believe).

Anna- Laura Beth's friend who is 30 weeks pregnant with twins. She has carried them almost to term. They could deliver any time. Please pray for a safe delivery for mom and babies.

Destiny- Jenn's step-sister's daughter is still at Children's in Birmingham but is doing some better. Please continue to remember this family and sweet little girl. Please pray for comfort and for the best decisions to be made.

Hannah Rawls- 4th grader at Jenn's school was burned with hot cooking grease. She is at Children's in Birmingham. Please pray for comfort for her and for strength for her family. Burns are difficult to care for and are very painful.

Savannah in Kansas- this is a woman Jenn has learned about through the Internet. She was involved in an accident and is in the hospital in a coma. The situation seems really bad, but we know we serve an awesome God who works miracles each and every day. Please remember this family. Even though we may not know them, God does!

Caviness family- Elliot was brought to his BAMA home last night and Luke will be joining them Monday. Please pray for the family as they transition and as they learn to care for Luke and all of "his tubes" at home without the aid of the nurses. Please pray that the boys will continue to thrive and do well. What a testimony they already have at just 4 months old!! Praise God!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Spring Class Social ???Date

Women's Ministry Event- March 25-26 6pm (dinner) study begins at 7. Praise and worship led by Gigi and Joy! Cost: $12 this includes both meals.

Easter Egg Hunt- Goldstar Park April 3 10 am. Please invite friends and family. Games, food and fellowship! Please bring candy filled plastic eggs to Charles' office for the event.

Have a great week! Be a blessing to those around you! See you Sunday!!

March 7, 2010

Greetings all! For those not with us, we missed you and hope you find your way back to our class soon. I hope you were able to take the words that Charles brought to us and apply it to your walk this week. We hope to see you Sunday!

Prayer Requests:

Scott and Kelly discovered this week that their pregnancy was ectopic. Please pray for this couple as they deal with this loss and try to figure out where to go next. They need to feel the strength from the Lord.

The Rice family- Alison's sister-in-law's sister has been trying to conceive for some time. Please pray that she and her husband will be able to or that they will feel God's comfort and direction.

Caviness twins- Elliot has moved into the Ronald McDonald House with Robby and Candice. Luke is scheduled to have eye surgery at some point. Praise the Lord for His goodness and blessings He has poured out upon these babies and their parents.

Kelly and Richard Summers- Heather's cousin in Georgia; was admitted last night to the hospital because of complications with one of the twins. Kelly is 24 weeks along and it is anticipated that she will remain in the hospital until she delivers.

Prospects for our class- please pray that God will use and show us how to welcome others to our class.

Announcements:

March 25 &26- Women's Event; Loving Well- Beth Moore study to be done over the 2 nights. Dinner will be provided each night. Cost: $12 Sign up between services and sunday school times and on Wednesday night.

April 3- Easter Egg Hunt at GoldStar park. This will be a community event, so please invite friends and family.

Please be on the lookout for an email about a date for our class social. The general response was that the park/picnic was the best idea.

We hope to see you Sunday!

February 28, 2009

Hello Under Construction class members and visitors! Thank you Charles for a great lesson from the word this past Sunday. For those not with us, please know you were missed. Our class just does not feel the same with out you! We hope you will be back with us next week!!

It is our prayer that the Lord has been visible to others through you so far...I know it is only Monday!! Let His light shine so brightly through you that others may see it and glorify His name! Be the witness daily that He has called you to be!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Scott and Kelly-have received good news that he levels are increasing-PRAISE THE LORD! Continue to pray that she will be able to carry the baby. Pray for stress levels to stay low and spirits to continue to be lifted!!

Caviness twins- Elliot did not get to move to the Ronald McDonald House. Both are having surgery because of their lack of gag reflex. They are having tubes placed so that their feeds go directly to their bellies in hopes that they will not aspirate. Please continue to praise God for what He has done so far in these little one's lives and for what He is yet to do! Robby and Candice are still uncertain as to the cognitive delays they will face with the boys. Please pray that if they are to receive negative news, that it be delivered in such a way that it is easier to handle. We know how great God is and the wonderful things He can do. If only we believe and trust in Him!

Susie Wingard- Candice's mom is undergoing cancer treatments. The first couple have made her sick, so please pray that God will deliver strength to her during these treatments.

Charlotte- Laura Beth's sister

Justin- Wiggins' nephew is doing better with the med increase. Please continue to remember him and his family as they continue to adjust and progress with positive behavior.

Our SS class-that we would be witness to others and that we would not be ashamed to go out, reach out to others and bring them to God's house to worship with us.

Winston- living with other Aunt and is doing better since surgery. He is undergoing PT to strengthen his leg. Please pray that his family will be willing to support him with the decision about college, especially if their is a scholarship available. Pray that they will see this as a positive for Winston.

Destiny- Jenn's step-sisters daughter. Has some delays. Please pray for wisdom and patience for the family as they care for this little one. Please pray that her life will be filled with happiness, peace and love while she is here with us. She has no muscle control which makes breathing difficult. She is in the hospital in Birmingham on the ventilator.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Please let Laura Beth know when would be a good time for you for a SS social. Please give her some ideas on what you think would be fun for the group to do.

Have a great week! Be a blessing to someone!

January 24, 2009

I was not there this past Sunday, so I do not have announcements and prayer requests other than:
Men's night tonight at Charles' house
Winston may be moving in the Ellis family
Wiggins' nephew may be moved to a home for behavior. Please be in prayer for him and those who will be in contact with him to help him heal.

If you know of others, please email me so I can get them posted!! Have a great week!!

January 17, 2009

Sorry guys, I apparently have fallen back on my blogging....I promise to do better to keep our class up to date!! Obed did a great job teaching our class! Thanks for stepping up!

Prayer Requests:
Caviness Family- this is also a huge PRAISE! The boys are doing so much better! Elliot's brain bleed has decreased and Luke's kidneys are working some on their own. God has heard the cries of his people and has answered in an amazing way!! Please continue to pray for this family.

Harris family-laid to rest a beloved mother and grandmother. Please remember them during this time of grief. This is Lacie Amerson's grandmother.

Irish Family- Art Irish was scattered. Please remember Mrs. Sharon as she transitions and adjusts to an empty house.

Laura Beth wants to come back to church-please pray the Sylvest family will be well again soon.

Scott and Kelly are still seeking guidance in what to do to have a baby of their own. Please pray as they search for answers.

Winston- possibly moving in with the Ellis'. Please pray for him and them as things come about. Please pray that Winston's aunt will realize that he needs the surgery and that it will not be too late for him to gain a scholarship to play ball at the next level.

Asia- young lady who attends church in Centreville. She and her brothers were kicked out of their home and are living with their aunt. Please pray that the appropriate people will be placed in their lives to help them as needed.

Grand Jury will start soon in regards to the young man who was driving the truck in the accident which took Jodie's life. Please pray for the Sylvest family as they prepare themselves, please remember Simeon (the driver) and his family. Pray for the truth to be revealed.

PRAISE:
The boy from Eclectic was being flown home from Haiti after being there on a mission trip during the earthquake.

December

Hello all! I hope this finds you doing well and having a great week so far! I just realized last week's stuff was not on here, so I am adding what I can remember...if I leave anything out, please excuse me- it was not done on purpose!!

Prayer Requests:
Allison's brother's wife is expecting new baby. Please pray for a quick and safe delivery.

Scott and Kelly are still facing problems getting pregnant and want a baby so badly. Please pray that their hearts will be comforted and that God's will be revealed. Please pray those who are close to them will know the right thing to say at the right time.

Lindsey's sister Haley is not a believer. Please pray that she will come to know God's saving grace. Please remember Lindsey as she tries to witness to her sister. Pray that God will give her the words she needs to make a difference in her sister's life.

Remember the man who hit the Sylvest family home one year ago. Please pray for his heart's conviction if he is not a believer and that he too will come to know the love of Jesus.

Remember the families who will be traveling. Please pray for traveling graces.

The Caviness family. Luke is not doing well. He is having more bad days than good. Elliot is gaining weight and his infection seems to be improving. Please pray for peace and comfort for Candice and Robby!

Winston's surgery is tomorrow (15th). Please pray for him, his aunt and those who will be caring for him before, during and after surgery.


Announcements:
We will check in to serving hot chocolate at the Live Nativity Friday night. More details to come.

Class Christmas Party- Thursday night 6:30 at the Sylvest home. Bring a $5 gift for Dirty Santa. We will have Smokin' S BBQ.

Christmas program Sunday night at 6. Come for a blessing through music!

I hope you all have enjoyed the messages through our time together on the Purpose of Christmas. See you Sunday!

November 29, 2009

Thanks Lindsey for a wonderful lesson this week! It was great to see our attendance up this week. For those not with us, we missed you and hope to see you Sunday!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Caviness boys, Elliot and Luke. Were born at 24 weeks gestation in Georgia. Parents are Robby and Candice from Wetumpka. Got news today that Luke has had a setback and is now on a more aggressive vent. Elliot is off the vent and is only having to use the nasal cannula (this is great progress). Please remember Candice and Robby as they make very serious decisions regarding their new precious little ones. Candice and Robby were able to get a room at the Ronald McDonald House just minutes from the hospital.

Sylvest as they were traveling home from the mountains (they made it home safe and sound!).

Kelly and Scott- friends of Jenn and Obed- just had their 6th attempt at IUI fail. Now, they are facing more decisions. Please pray that they will seek God's will in this situation. Please pray for Kelly, her nerves and her frustration. Pray for Scott as he tries to handle all of this and be supportive for Kelly.

Will's roommate Chase has had a lot of Morman influence. Please pray that he followed through with his plans to become involved in a church once he returned home. Please pray that God will lead Christians to Chase's path to witness to him and possibly lead him to Christ.

Lindsey's friend from HS who is now uncertain of his beliefs in the "whole God thing." Please pray that he will remember who it is that he came to know and trust so many years ago and that others will be Godly influences in his life.

Evelyn-Heather's great aunt-is 82, fell and had to have hip replacement. She came through surgery well and is doing much better. Please pray for a speedy recovery.

Winston Hunt-Obed's student. He needs the knee surgery. Please pray that his aunt will keep Winston's best interest at heart and that he will get the treatment and opportunities that he needs and deserves. Also remember to pray for positive adult influence in Winston's life. Pray that they will demonstrate the love of Christ through their interactions with him.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Christmas on the Coosa- our booth. Please think of a time that you can sign up to man the booth and hand out hot chocolate.

Soap- our class has been assigned soap to bring to distribute to needy families. Please bring this to SS.

Social- we discussed doing dinner out on a weeknight. Please be thinking of a night that would be good for you so we can get this on the calendar soon.

Have a blessed week! See you Sunday!