Our lesson this morning was about "What is God Like?" Some of the answers given by the class were strong, awesome, forgiving, creator, gracious and all knowing. In the first part of our lesson (Romans 1:19-20) we learned "what can be known about God is evident among us. From the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen being understood through what he has made." The second part of our lesson comes from Romans 1: 21 - 25. In these verses we see that in-spite of God's grander, man has rejected him. Buddy preached this morning about how one day our world will fall away from God and even the church. It is a scary thought, but as Christians who believe in God's word we know this to be true. That is why it is important now more than ever to believe God's word and stand by its truth. We also learned about 4 distinct aspects of God.
1. God as a spirit (John 4:24) (Psalms 139: 1-12). God is omnipresent and around us always.
2. God as a person/personality (Psalms 2:4; 7:11; 35:1) (1 Peter 5:5). These verses give us examples that define God's personality.
3. God is Holy and Righteous. We discussed how the word Holy is a word only suitable for God. That Holy is a broad and undefinable word much like our God.
4. God is Love. Joey used a great example here about how he thinks of God is love like family. If you stop and think about it, the unconditional love that we experience here on earth is with our family. Friends, co-workers, classmates will come and go but the love for our family is always there and always unconditional.
So the question to ask yourself this week as we celebrate the coming of fall and the wonderful things God has given us in nature and our lives is "What is God like?". I think He is the most awesome person we could ever meet and I feel privileged to know him and have an unconditional relationship of love with Him!


Birthdays: Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Loyd Gravitt - October 27th
Chanel Thomas - October 30th (Halloween Eve Baby)
Jamie Tallent - October 31st (Halloween Baby)

Prayer Requests:

Baby Bailey O'Dell should be with us tomorrow. Rebecca is going in tonight to be induced. Pray for an easy delivery and healthy baby girl. Once settled, look for emails from Katy about doing meals. Congrats guys! Cant' wait to meet her!

Joey and Kelly - Nephew got married yesterday so pray for this couple as they embark on a new life together. Everything went well with wedding and now the re-cooperation is beginning. Continue praying for David Higginbotham as he continues chemo treatments.

Kim and John - It looks like Kim's case is going to trial tomorrow. Pray for a good trial and favorable outcome. Continue to pray for her firm partner Randy Lyons who was diagnosed with multiple myloma (Sp?). Pray for John's family as they are dealing with his grandmother's will. Pray for compromise.

James and Chanel - Their daughter is having eye problems and going to the Dr. this week to get it checked out. Pray for good news and that it is something that can be corrected by glasses and not surgery. Chanel's sister is having a biopsy this week.

Lisa and Nick - Nick's parents and sister are traveling back from California this week. Pray for safe travels. Pray for pastor David from Nick and Lisa's home church. You may have heard about the 7 year old girl who went missing on Monday and her body was found in Georgia on Wednesday. This girl is from their hometown and their old pastor is officiating her funeral. Pray for the church as well b/c they will be feeding and trying to nurture the girl's family. Pray for this family too as they have a long road of healing ahead.

Josh and Melanie - Josh's cousin had to be induced at 6 months b/c of an ecoli infection. The baby was only 2lbs. and hooked up to all kinds of machines and having medicine due to undeveloped organs. Please pray this baby will continue to develop and pull through and pray for the parents as they work through this difficult time. The family name is Anderson and the baby is Mallory.

John and Susie - Justin has been under the weather. Pray for health.

Hugh and Kerri - Trent is home with Kerri with congestion. Pray for health. Kerri's dad is home but on oxygen and continuing to recover. Pray for quick recovery and good health.

Jon and Amber - Thank you for your prayers for us recently. Jon's dad is doing well and went to the knee Dr. and cardiologists this week. He got a great report from both. Also, my grandmother found out last week that all of her tests came back negative for her heart as well. Praise the Lord!!!! Continue to keep my brother in your prayers. It is taking a toll on the family having him away in TX. We are all very close and use to having each other around. We miss him!!!

Tyler and Heather - Pray for poor Maltipoo Jackson. He has been under the weather. He is sick from mold in the yard due to excessive rain. He is on several medications so hopefully he will get better soon!!!! Also, Tyler and Heather brought their neighbor Christy with them to church this morning. It was great to have you Christy!!!!!

Christy - (Tyler and Heather's neighbor) Said she has tried to get her husband to come to church but is having a tough time. Pray the Lord will touch his heart and he will come. Maybe we can reach out to him with his interests and let him see what a great group we are!!!!

Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom is back home, but will return to Philadelphia, PA in two weeks for more chemo. Pray for healing. Baby Reese went back to see physical therapist this week and got a great report. Still doing therapy, but improving tremendously. Praise the Lord!!!

Jason and Rebecca - Pray that Jason will stay with Rebecca in the hospital (inside joke with those there this morning!) Seriously pray for healthy baby and great delivery!

Ashley and Brad - Happy to have you guys back! Brad is still looking for a job so keep him in your prayers. He was a salesman for a steel distributor so if you might have a lead, I am sure he would appreciate it!!!

For those of you not there, we missed you this morning! Have a good week and we will see you this week!!!!

Amber

Reminder****Bring candy for Trunk or Treat on Sunday

Prayer Requests:

Joey and Kelly - David Higginbotham starts chemo this week for cancer.

Kim & John - Possible trial for Kim next Monday, please pray that
trial will be settled out of court. John's grandfather is still
recovering from pneumonia and also polyps in colon, pray for healing.

Chanel & James - Chanel's sister found lump in breast and a biopsy
will be performed this week, pray for good results

Lesley & Scotty - Lesley is back to work and Reese and Mom are both
adjusting (can we guess which one is doing the best?) Scotty's mom
remains in Philadelphia recovering from the removal of the tumor from
her liver, please continue to pray for healing. Reese is doing home
PT for tight muscle, pray that Scotty and Lesley will have time to do
this. Lesley's mom also involved in PT for arthritis.

Jason & Rebecca - Due date Sunday, October 25. Will we see you this
Sunday? Continue to pray for healthy delivery, baby and mom!

Katy & Colt - Colt will be deep sea fishing this week with Katy's dad,
pray for safe travels.

Anna & Chris - Anna's parents still recovering and cleaning up from
tornado that went through property. Maggie not herself lately and to
Dr on Tuesday to see what might be problem. Concerned aboput possible diabetic issues.

Susie & John - Pray for Susie at work as she might be going through
some transitions and busier work days.

Lloyd - Good to be back at work!

Kerri & Hugh - Kerri's dad is home and on oxygen, to Dr. this week,
pray for good results and continued recovering for pneumonia and blood
clots. Kerri's grandmother recovering at nursing home following
broken hip and surgery, pray for good spirits. Also, pray for Paula
Sewell's sister, Joyce, to receive good news about results from invitro.

Kari & Shane - Shane's father to have eye surgery this week. Jonah
tubes in ears and removal of birth mark, Monday October 26. Kari's dad is having total hip replacement. Pray for Brooker family.

Kim and Chris - Kim's uncle passed away 1 week ago, please pray for
family as they begin to heal. KIm's mom has staph infection from
sinus surgery, pray that this will heal with out further
interventions. Ashley McMillican is 13 weeks pregnant, pray for a
growing, thriving baby.

Heather & Tyler - Good friend passed away this past week, pray for
family as they are healing and Heather's brother who was especially
close to friend.

Ashely & Brad Glover - Welcome to the Dailey SS class. Brad just lost
his job and living on one income. Pray for encouragement and that
Brad will quickly find a job.

Nick and Lisa - Cole and anger issues and hanging head.

Thanks and have a good week!!!!

Amber

Sorry I do not have a recap on the lesson from yesterday. I was helping teach three year olds and missed out. In our class we learned about Mary, Martha and Jesus and how Mary listened to Jesus. We also learned "A friend loves at all times." That is a lesson even adults need to be reminded of now and then.

Prayer Requests:

Please remember Yvonne Looney in your prayers this week. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and was suppose to have a lumpectomy this past Friday or today. She then has to have 7 weeks of radiation.

Also, remember Lesley Childs as she started back to work this week and all of us moms know how it is to drop your baby off at daycare and go to work that first week.

Kelly and Joey - David Higginbotham is suppose to start chemo soon. Pray for quick recovery and healing.

Kari and Shane -Shane's dad is having eye surgery this week. Jonah is having surgery on October 26th. Kari's nephew is having tubes put in this week. Both Jonah and Grace are still having earaches. Kari had an abnormal breast ultrasound and has a history of breast cancer in the family. She should know results today. Pray for good results and the reminder that God has a plan in every situation.

Anna and Chris - Anna's parents house was hit by tornado. Pray for a quick cleanup and recovery from damage. Praise! All the kids are well. Anna's great aunt passed away this week. Pray for family while dealing with this loss. Chris has had a difficult football season. Pray things will start to look up.

Katy and Colt - Colt is traveling this weekend on a fishing trip. Praise! A dispute with a neighbor has been resolved.

Loyd and Lisa - Praise!!! Loyd started work today. Pray for the boys as they transition back into Dad working and not being around as much. Also, pray that Loyd can have a good attitude with going back to work with the county.

John and Susie - John will be traveling to Mobile this week. Pray for safe travels.

Christy and Doug - Continue to pray for Doug's co-worker who lost the baby.

Jason and Rebecca - Sister will be out of a job next month. Pray she will be able to find another one soon. Can you believe it? Only two weeks left!!!! Pray for healthy pregnancy and good delivery!

Kim and John - John's cousin Blake is recovering from a benign brain tumor. He will start radiation soon. John's grandfather is in the hospital with pneumonia. His sister and brother-in-law are planning to buy the grandfather's house to help out. Pray they will be able to go through with the purchase of the house and that the grandfather will recover from pneumonia.

Hugh and Kerri- Trent is sick and home with Kerri. Pray he will get better soon. Kerri's dad was moved to a room this weekend and is doing better. He will continue to stay in the hospital through this week. His 77 year old mother fell this week and broke her hip and had surgery yesterday. They are both in the same hospital. Pray they will all recover and be able to go at least a few weeks without anyone sick or hurt!

Craig and Leslie - Luke is sick with fever. Craig will be traveling this week with work.

Jon and Amber - My grandmother had her tests on Thrusday and will hear the results this week. Pray they are able to find out what is wrong and treat it properly. My parents are on their way home today. Pray for safe travels. Jon's dad is continuing to recover and will go back to the knee doctor this week and cardiologist next week. Pray for good reports with both. The Chesser family is finally starting to feel better! Pray we can stay that way!!!!

I hope everyone has a blessed week and we will see you Sunday!!

Amber

Prayer Requests for October 4th

Yesterday we learned about relationships with two examples: John 4:6-15 and the book of Philemon; Yes it does exist, it is between Titus and Hebrews. It is important that we make a commitment to our relationships whether it be a marriage, friendship or family member and uphold that commitment. The woman at the well had a hard time with commitment (hence her five marriages). When Jesus spoke to her she was able to see the importance of commitment by giving her life to Christ. In Philemon, Paul was writing to Philemon and asking him to accept Onesimus back as a believer in Christ after he had stole from him. Philemon honored Paul's request and made a commitment to mend his relationship with Onesimus. This week reflect on the relationships in your life and see if there may be a commitment that needs work.

Birthdays for the week of October 4th - 10th:

Anna Lynn - October 6th
Susie Trentham - October 8th
Leslie Armstrong - October 10th

Important Prayer Request:

Please be in prayer for Kerri Stewart's dad as he is in ICU right now with pneumonia and a low heart rate. He is unresponsive and not doing well. Please pray for healing and for Kerri and her family.

Prayer Requests:

Joey and Kelly - Anna Lynn's Birthday is Tuesday (17). Happy Birthday!!!!; David Higginbotham had surgery and everything went well. He is now looking at possible chemo treatments. Continue to pray for health and a quick recovery.

Loyd and Lisa - Praise!!!! Loyd will get to start work a week from today.

Amber and Jon - Jon's dad is doing much better and went back to therapy on Friday. They are regulating everything with medicine. Thanks again for all your prayers. I have been sick all week and it is lingering. Pray that I can overcome this and get back to my old self. My parents are traveling tomorrow to Arkansas. My grandmother is having some tests run on her heart on Thursday and they are going to be with her. Pray for safe travels for them and for good tests results for my grandmother. My uncle has the flu and due to all of the coughing got a hernia in his stomach. They are going to have to operate on him probably next week. He too is in Arkansas. Pray that he can get well enough to have the surgery.

Lisa and Nick - Lisa's grandmother is doing well from her eye surgeries and everyone is back home and settled.

Christy and Doug - Doug's co-worker lost a baby at 31 weeks this past week. Pray for her and her husband as they try and cope with this loss. Doug and Christy are still unpacking and trying to get settled in their new home.

Brandon and Amanda - They will be traveling the next several weeks.

Jason and Rebecca - Only 3 weeks left!!!!

John and Kim - They have re-listed their house this week with a new agent. Pray they will be able to sell their home this go round. Jed is sleeping 7 hours at a time so that is a huge praise!!!

Rachel and Andrew - Raylee's bathroom issues are better thanks to some great medicine. Andrew's parents are having to raise his sister's son temporarily while she is away. Pray for this situation and for his parents, his siter Tina and her son Patrick.

Tyler and Heather - 19 months til graduation for Tyler. Only 9 weeks of class and then clinicals will start. Has a test on Tuesday.

Jaime and Veronica - Regan has the flu. Pray for quick recovery and that Veronica does not get it too!!!

I hope everyone has a great week and we will see you next Sunday!!!!

Amber