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!

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.

2 Weeks Worth

Sorry for not getting these posted last week. There are 2 weeks worth of announcements and prayer requests listed. PLEASE email me if you would like to sign up for breakfast bama1fan7582@yahoo.com. Hope you all have had a great week so far. There is a lot of sickness going around! Enjoy the cool weather we have been blessed with!! See you Sunday!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Sanfords closing on their house-Will will be leaving for training- Lindsey will be home alone for 6 weeks. Please pray for safety and for Lindsey's peace of mind trying to get the house in order.

Katie Leigh is in school- please pray that she will be able to study and do well through the rest of the semester.

Kim Slaughter had a hysterectomy-please pray that she will continue to recover well

Laura Beth's grandmother passed out 2 weeks ago. Please pray that her health will improve so that she will not be so dependent on Laura Beth's mother. Please pray for those who are helping care for her.

Antonio Harrison's wife has health problems and the children are having a difficult time. Their son may be placed in special education classes. Please pray that this family will be able to make the best decisions for one another.

Shelby LeVert-Heather's mom had a biopsy of her cervix done-PRAISE: results were negative!

Barbara Dial- friend of Talley's has lesions in her colon causing bile to leak into her system. She is scheduled for surgery, so please pray for her, her family and for the physicians.

Mary Talley- James and Heather's sister-in-law, just lost her brother in California to cancer now sister in Detroit is in a coma. They will bury her brother on the 7th. Please be in prayer for Mary and Joey as they travel for the funeral and as they wait for answers about her sister, DeeDee.

Scott and Kelly- Kelly had surgery, however they found other problems, please be much in prayer for this family as they deal with infertility.

Jenn's sister and nephew, Tanner- Tanner is having some trouble transitioning to school. Please pray that he will be handled in such a way that he will respond positively.

Heather will be having an MRI in Montgomery on Friday. Please pray that all will be ok and whatever is found, we will be at peace with.

Michael is doing his 2nd round of jury duty this week- please pray for his endurance this week.

Danny Nelson was in the hospital but praise the Lord was with us Sunday and looked great. Test results came back ok, but he was placed on some meds so hopefully he will not have any more trouble. Please be in prayer for him as he recovers and adjusts to the meds.

Henry is sick with a stomach virus...please pray for him and the fam as they take care of him. Pray that he will keep an appetite and thirst.

WHEW....A ton of prayer needs! We need to be on our knees a lot this week!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Adopt a teacher...be thinking of who within our church family we could sponsor by purchasing items for their classrooms.

DT classes are full in swing, if you are not plugged in, see Charles! We can always use extra help with Tiny Tones!! They are full of energy!!

Women's Ministry- Dinner on Canvas October 8th! Make plans to attend. Catered dinner and a night of art for just $25. This will be the last week to sign up! See Heather

Panties and Underpants for WES. Please bring sizes 6-8.

Looking for a place to serve within our class/church? Consider the following: Co-leader/teacher for our class for when the Sylvests are out; Care group leaders- we need 2; Outreach on Wednesday nights- see the table in the fellowship hall to send a card or make a phone call

One thing that Laura Beth said 2 weeks ago that has stuck with me was

"Break free from tradition by breaking open the word of God."

Have a beautiful week!

Sunday September 13, 2009

We had a great Sunday School class with the Pathfinders group. Thank you Laura Beth for preparing during the week and bringing a great message. I have really thought about what we discussed in class and the people that I find myself with. My prayer this week is that God will take me out of my comfort zone and place me with those who need Him the most, those who need to trust His saving power so I can be a witness to them. I encourage you to build relationships with those around you, those you work with and let them see Christ in you! We did have some empty seats and missed those who were not with us. Please come back and join us this Sunday for fellowship and worship! We miss you when you are not with us!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Ellis' friends Scott and Kelly- Kelly will be having surgery this Friday. This is something that Kelly has feared, so this is a HUGE deal for her especially. Please be in prayer that all will turn out well and that she will recover quickly. Pray for Scott as he cares for her and for the physicians who will be caring for her.

Sylvest family, especially Mrs. Pat (Charles' mom) as they continue to sort through and find a new norm without Jodie. Please remember his children and Laura Beth and Charles as they step in help out with his daughter Hannah. She has latched on to them and wants to be with them as much as possible. Pray that they will adjust well to having a teenager around more often.

Frankie LeVert- Heather's dad was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. This is an eye disease where the vessels in his retinas are narrowing. It could cause complete blindness. He will undergo more testing to determine how quickly it is affecting his vision.

Shelby LeVert- Heather's mom had a procedure done yesterday and a biopsy was taken from her uterus (or ovary). The Dr. told her once the results came back, they would discuss options. Please pray that this biopsy comes back negative and that all will be well.

Sherri Nowell's nephew has been very ill, but is on the way to recovery. Praise the Lord for that! Please pray that he will continue to feel well and will be able to return to school quickly. He has already missed 2 weeks.

There were many mentioned who are fighting cancer. Please pray for these and their families. God knows who they are!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Panties and Underpants for Wetumpka Elementary. Please bring sizes 6-8.

October 8- Ladies Night Out: Dinner on Canvas! Catered dinner and art- $25 Sign up before and after Sunday School through the first week of October. Bring family and friends!! Men will be at Coaches Corner for wings and fellowship!

We will pass around breakfast sign up this coming Sunday!

Have a beautiful week!