This weeks lesson was titled Landmine of Fear. The lesson comes from the book of Nehemiah chapters 1 - 4. Joey started off the lesson by asking the class "What are you afraid of?" The class responded by saying loosing things that are important to us such as family members, jobs, etc. Parenting and making the right decisions in child rearing. Being accepted. Alot of the kids in our class started kindergarten this year and as parents you worry that they will make friends and fit in. Letting go of your plans and following God's plans. Uncertainty of what the future holds. Then Joey went on to explain what fear does to us. First of all, it divides our mind and distracts us from what we are suppose to be doing. Second of all it causes us to procrastinate or not follow through due to fear. Last but not least it unminds our self-confidence. In our lesson we learned that Nehemiah put his strength in God to restore the wall & the city. God uses time of fear & anxiousness to draw us closer to Him. Even when the city was restored and the trials were complete, Nehemiah was able to stay close to God and follow His plan. As you go this week think about the fear in your life? Are you letting it hold you back from the things you feel God leading you to do? Try and turn your fear over to God and focus on His will in your life.
Prayer Requests:
Today was baby dedication and Katy & Colt and Brandon & Amanda dedicated their precious angels. Congratulations on the dedication of Reid Langley & Mary Charles Beckett.
Also we had two births in our class this past week. Congratulations to Melissa & Aaron and Rachel & Andrew. They welcomed Parker Tutwiler & Emily Neal. Both babies & moms are doing well.
Amber & Jon - Continue to pray for Carolina Higginbotham as she goes through treatment for breast cancer. Pray she can keep her spirits and energy up during this process. My grandfather went to the surgeon this past week and was told that it was too risky to operate on his cancer tumors. The doctor said it was slow growing and his best bet is to just let it take its course. Pray that he will not suffer or have a lot of pain and that he and my grandmother will begin to deal with this decision.
Greg & Jennifer - Jennifer's sister had a baby that had to stay in the NICU for awhile. The baby is home now and mom & baby are doing well. Jennifer's brother got engaged this week.
Josh & Melanie - Continue to pray for the Goodman family. Melanie's grandfather is dealing with depression and her grandmother has Alzheimer's disease. Also, her uncle Wayne is battling cancer.
Hugh - Kerri is home with Trent who is under weather. Pray for healing.
Tyler & Heather - They were not here this morning because they were visiting his grandfather in Huntsville. He is not doing well and suffering from congestive heart failure. They have told the family it could be any minute now. Pray that he will go peacefully and not suffer.
Chris & Kim - Chris' grandmother has dementia and is not doing well. Chris' dad still does not have a job. Aubrey had her bone marrow transplant and is doing well. Pray she will continue to heal. Kim is set up for a C-section on Wednesday. Pray that both she and Macie will be healthy and everything will go smoothly.
Chris & Anna - Anna's allergies have been bothering her and she has been under the weather. Pray she will get relief soon. Also, Trevor Fitch, a student at Anna's school was accidentally shot last Christmas in the head and was not expected to live. He is alive and doing well and came to visit the team at football practice this week. Pray he can continue to recover.
Christy & Doug - Boy makes 3 for Doug & Christy. Continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Henry starts school this week. Pray for the transition back into school.
Jaime & Veronica - They had Connor with them and both he and Veronica looked great. Continue to pray for the Holbrook family. Jason was killed in Iraq and he was married to Veronica's cousin. His wife's name is Heather.
John - Kim has two trials coming up. Pray they come together and go smoothly.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!
Amber
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