Prayer Request for July 18th

Our lesson this week comes from 1 Kings 21: 1-29. We were challenged to think about things that we may have waited patiently for but struggled while doing so. We were also challenged to think about situations that are hard to understand. For instance, why does a 16 year old get pregnant when a couple who is married has been trying for years. Or why God allows three year old to get cancer, or 911, or Katrina. Where is God in all of this? Several in the class mentioned that we may not see how God has worked in a tragedy, but it is there. For instance, after 911 church attendance was on a rise as well as people becoming Christians. Although, this was a tragedy and took so many lives, there were thousands of lives saved eternally by their commitment to God. As for the three year old with cancer, the child's family members may not be saved and their purpose on this earth was to bring them closer to God. In our story today, Ahab asks Naboth if he can purchase his land. After Naboth denies him the land he goes on to pout about his loss. Then Jezebel comes to see him and he shares his woes with her. Jezebel decides to plot a scheme to get the land for Ahab. She has Naboth and all of his heirs killed so Ahab can have the land. Ahab goes on to be with Jezebel and live on the land. It appears that Ahab and Jezebel had gotten away with murder. Where is God? Does He not know or care? Why did He not protect Naboth a man of God who was doing what is right? God three years later send Elijah to assure Ahab he too will have his blood licked by dogs. Ahab and Jezebel were both killed and their blood licked by dogs. What we need to take away from this is God is in control. He has an ultimate plan for each of us. Although it is easier said than done, we are to be patient and wait on God. As you go this week ask God to give you patience as you wait for His will. Try and focus your attention on how God is working in your life and not when.

Prayer Requests:

Scotty & Lesley traveling for wedding. Pray for safe travels.

Joey & Kelly with Jonathan in Huntsville for possible job interview. Pray for safety and guidance.

Andrew & Rachel - Andrew's co-workers' mother in law had a massive heart attack this week. She has had problems with her heart before and her husband has recently passed away. Pray for her and her family.

Keri & Brian - Keri started back to work this week. Pray for her transition back to work and away from the baby.

Aaron & Melissa - Aaron is traveling this week and Melissa's mom will be here to help her out. Only 24 days til the baby is due. Also, Aaron's dad is having back surgery this week. Pray for a good surgery and quick recovery.

Tyler and Heather - Tyler's grandfather is in the hospital. Pray for healing.

Brad & Ashley - Brad will be traveling all week to Chicago. Pray for safe travels and for Ashley and Logan who will be here. The Glover's next door neighbor lost her father to a heart attack this past week. Her name is Melissa Martin and her dad's last name was Tow. Pray for both families while preparing for the funeral and life without their father and husband. Ashley's two best friends are expecting. One of the friends is about to have her glucose test. Pray for good results. The other is 38 and this her first baby. Pray for safe pregnancies for both. Their names are Natalie Hodges and Amy Johnson.

Hugh & Kerri - Please pray for Kerri and her search for a public school job. She had a pre-screening interview this past week and hopes to hear something soon. Pray for patience and understanding. PRAISE! Kerri's dad was approved for disability. Continue to pray for his health and adjusting to this new lifestyle.

Jon & Amber - My grandfather went to the doctor today and should get his results later this week. Continue to pray for him. Jon's co-worker Jessica's father is very ill and in hospital. They are not sure what is wrong and he is not doing well. Pray for a recovery. PRAISE! I went to the doctor last Monday to begin our second round of fertility treatments and found out I am pregnant. They are estimating me to be 5 weeks and due March 15th. I will find out for sure next Monday. Pray for a healthy baby and healthy pregnancy.

Christi & Doug - They will be traveling to the beach this week to see their nephew. Pray for safe travels.

Chris & Kim - Chris' grandmother is still not doing well. Continue to pray for her. Also, Chris' dad is still looking for a job. The letters from school went out this week about what teacher the kids will have. Continue to pray as they begin to prepare for Ally to go to kindergarten.

Have a great week and we will see you next Sunday!

Amber

Prayer Request for July 11th

Our lesson this week is about Elisha and Elijah. Our lesson comes from 1 Kings19:19-21. Elisha receives the call from God. After God summoned him, he was happy to go. He also fully committed to God's calling. As Christians we seek God's will everyday. The thing we may not realize is the everyday tasks that become so mundane for us may actually be God's will for our lives. For example, God's will for a student is to study and pass their classes. God's will for a doctor is to take care of his patients by making rounds and so on. God's will for a teacher is to do their lesson plans and come to work prepared to teach. The question you need to ask yourself this week while you are working on the computer, doing laundry, building homes, fighting a case in court and taking care of children is do you truly appreciate and out your all into God's will for you life right now? Or are you so busy seeking God's will that you do not realize your mundane tasks may be His will. Appreciate the everyday things of life and next time you are washing those dishes, thank God for the ability to follow His will.

Announcements:

The guys had their first softball game Monday night. You did very well and we were all proud to be cheering you on. Keep up the good work!

Birthdays & Anniversaries:

Rachel - July 3rd
Christi - July 6th
James - July 11th
Katy - July 2oth
Doug & Christi - July 17th
Kerri & Hugh - July 19th

Prayer Requests:

Brad & Ashley traveling to the beach. Pray for safe travels.

Keri and her family went this past weekend to clean out her brother's apartment in Auburn. Please pray for them during this difficult time. Continue to pray for Keri's grandmother who is suffering from sun downers.

Joey & Kelly - Jonathan has decided to stay home and is not going to Nashville. Also they had two boys from a mission trip staying at their house this week.

Jaime & Veronica - They have had a rough week. Everyone has been sick. They are doing better now. Only 2 weeks until Conner's arrival.

Scotty & Lesley - They will be traveling this week without Reese to a wedding in GA. Pray for safe travels and for Reese while they are away. Also pray for her mom and sister while they are taking care of Reese.

Chris & Anna- Katy and Riley are coming home this week. Pray for safe travels. Pray for the family of Alex Jerome. He was killed in a car accident.

Colt - Katy was home with Reid. Both mom and baby are doing well.

Kim & Chris - Kim's parents are in Europe. Pray for safe travels and a good trip. Continue to pray for Chris' dad with looking for a job and grandmother who is suffering from dementia.

John & Kim - Continue to pray for Kim's grandparents. Pray for the Jones family. The father had a car accident when a heart valve burst while he was driving. Pray for quick recovery.

It was great to have Melissa & Aaron Tutwiller visiting with us this morning. Melissa is expecting and due in August. Pray for healthy baby and good delivery.

Loyd - Martin lost his first tooth this week. This is a big milestone for him. Also, Lisa's parents lost a pet that they were very close to as well as their kids. Pray for healing while dealing with this loss.

Craig and Leslie - First of all, big thanks for your hard work on the spreadsheet for the class. They will be traveling this week to the beach to celebrate her parents 60th birthday. Pray for safe travels.

Jon & Amber - My grandfather goes Monday to have the tumor on his pancreas scanned and checked to make sure it has not grown. If it has maintained its size then he will proceed with surgery. Please pray that it has not grown so he can move forward. Also, pray for my grandparents to be at ease with whatever the decision may be. Jon's father's surgery was moved to the 27th. Pray he will be able to go through with the surgery this time.

Jaime & Chanel - PRAISE! Ellen's surgery went well and she is fine. Sarah had to have surgery again for the pressure in her eyes. She is doing well though. They go back the end of this month to have them rechecked. Chanel's grandmother is not doing well and they have called in hospice. Pray for her family as they prepare for her upcoming loss.

John & Susie - John will be traveling to Meridian this week for work. Pray for safe travels. Also, John should find out about the job he interviewed for this week.

Have a great week and we will see you Sunday!
Amber