Like I said this morning, I apologize for not posting the prayer request last week. The days just got away from me. I am back on track and posting on time this week. Our lesson this week comes from the book 1 Samuel, chapter 19, verses 1 - 22. The first part of our lesson is about disappointment. Joey posed the question to our class, "What are some disappointments in life that believers face?" The class answered: Loosing a job or having a bad job situation; Family members can be disappointing and the way they treat us; Expectations we set for ourselves can some times be disappointing if not reached. Another way to look at disappointment is that it can build character in Christians. It is more about how we respond and handle the disappointment then the actual event that becomes the disappointment. The next part of our lesson was about Pride. Joey threw out some examples of what could be prideful situations. For example, always winning or having to be first; being self centered; trying to set goals for yourself to complete; giving to charity and so on. After looking at these situations we realized it is not the situation that can be prideful, but the intentions behind the goals. We also learned that pride can be the most dangerous sin because it takes focus off God and onto ourselves. The question for the week is are you using your disappointments as a learning experience to build character? Or are your intentions God centered or Me centered? As you go this week try and put God first and while going through disappointments try and see what lesson God is bringing you.
Birthdays & Anniversaries for August:
August 4th - Craig & Leslie Armstrong
August 6th - Colt Langley
Prayer Requests:
Joey & Kelly - Continue to pray for the Higginbothams
Craig & Leslie - They are considering possibly selling their home. A couple is coming to look at it today. Pray that God will lead them in the right direction on whether to sell their home or stay.
Jon & Amber - Jon's father had knee surgery on Tuesday and is doing well. Pray for continued quick recovery. My mom left today for TX. Pray for safe travels. A co-worker of Jon's is going through divorce. Pray for this family.
Hugh & Kerri - Kerri had a job interview at Springville elementary yesterday and is waiting to hear about the job. Pray that God will open this door for her if this is where she needs to be.
Doug & Christy - Schools starts Friday for Christy. Pray for a good school year.
Brad & Ashley - Good to have Brad's parents visiting. Katie Beall, a friend of Ashley's, just had her baby and was put on bed rest because of a blood disorder. Pray she will get well soon so she can take care of her baby.
Chris & Kim - Continue to pray for Chris' grandmother who is suffering from dementia. Also, Chris' dad is still looking for work. Aubrey, age 5, is having a bone marrow transplant for blood disorder. Pray it will work and she will be healed. Recently found out that some close friends are separated and headed for divorce. This is the 3rd couple they are close to that are getting divorced. Pray that Macie will turn so Kim does not have to have a C-section.
John & Susie - John did not get job promotion that would relocate them to Monroeville.
Rebecca & Jason - Rebecca's dad has been working odd end jobs but is still looking for full time work. Pray he will find something soon.
Melanie & Josh - Continue to pray for Melanie's uncle who is battling cancer.
Katy - Katy's brother has been working in Saudia Arabia and is coming home this week. Pray for safe travels.
Greg & Jennifer - Meeting Jack's teacher today for K.
John & Kim - looking for sitter after full time sitter quit this week.
Chris & Anna - Anna has a summer cold. Pray she will get well soon because she has football camp this week. D.D. Griffin, a friend's father, is at UAB with rare blood disorder. Pray for healing.
Have a great week and we will see you Sunday!
Amber
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