Sunday, September 4, 2011

Hello and we missed all that was traveling for the holiday weekend and hope that the rain didn't spoil the fun in the sun.  Yesterday, we began laying the foundation for the book that we will be covering for the next 6-8 weeks.  The title is Chasing Elephants Wrestling The Gray Areas of Life by Brent Crowe.  Although we did not actually begin the book we discussed that death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21) and that as we begin to discuss these controversial issues of Christian life we should be mindful of this.  We pray that our words will give hope and encouragement and provoke thought as we begin this book discussion.  Should be a fun beginning for the fall months and if you happen to miss, you should be able to fall right back in place with the discussion of the book.  Hope to see you there.

Announcements  Ladies will meet at Kelly's house this Thursday evening, September 8, at 6:30 for dinner, dessert and planning for the new year.  Not all will be able to attend so I hope to meet again on the first Thursday of October - might be something we will start.  We can discuss it at our meeting.

Prayer Request  Kelly & Joey:  Continue to pray for Joey's father as he hopes to gain full eye sight in his eye;  Jonathan's many road trips to Huntsville & Knoxville;  Anna Lynn's adjustment to college; the beginning and progress of Joey's new business.

Chris & Kim Snuggs:  Chris's father having neck & back pain, will see dr this week for test, traveling often with his job; Kim's parents here for the weekend but will be traveling home to Louisiana and expecting flooding on arrival back home.

John & Kim DeShazo:  Kim's cousin still recovering from the loss of triplets & pregnancy; Kim's cousin who delivered premie is doing well and baby gaining wt; Sally & Jed will start school this week.

John & Susie Trentham:  John's left ear still uncomfortable; John traveling to Atlanta mid week, pray for safe travels and strength and endurance for Susie as she is home with the 3 little ones.

Chris & Anna Pike:  Anna traveling home from Mississippi today

Jason & Rebecca:  Traveling this week to the beach - have fun and safe travels!

Colt & Katy:  Katy's co-workers 12wk infant with kidney reflux, infection and hight temps - looking at antibiotic treatment and possible surgery.


Brandon & Shayna:  Continue to pray for Brandon's new job and work schedule, also pray for Shayna has she adjust to new schedule, her work and home responsibilities.

John & Amber Chesser:  Traveling home from the beach; continue to pray for Amber, her mother and grandmother as they continue to  grieve and move forward from the death of her grandfather.


Disclaimer:  I hope I transposed everyone's name correct and prayer request correct as they were requested in SS.  Glad to be in touch again.  Design and improvements to follow soon!  

Sunday, August 28,2011

When Worship Grows Cold  -  Malachi 1 & 2


Malachi rebuked the people for their neglect of the true worship of the Lord.   In the book, Malachi gives us some instructions to check our worship temperature.  So this week  ask yourselves these questions about your worship.  Is my worship...

• out of love for God
• showing honor and respect for God
• out of sincere motives
• based on tructh

Prayer requests 2011.6.5

Ashley found skin cancer on her leg. Scheduled for surgery.

Boards coming up for her at the end of June.

Loyd with work uncertainty.

Riley gone on wrestling camp next week. Anna's sister in law due any day!!

Jon's nephew had nearly ruptured appendix. Family friend having financial and job difficulties. Amber's grandfather is deteriorating. Hard on grandmother and family.

Vacation bible school this week. Pray for children.

Carrie out of school and employed next year!!

Thomases had a great doctor's visit. Working with government bureaucracy.

John's grandfather had some skin cancer removed this week.

Armstrongs in class because middle schoolers were on mission trip. Traveling this week. Luke is asking questions about salvation.

Her grandmother is having surgery next week and travel coming up.

Lesley got tenure! Jaw surgery is this Thursday. Nervous about it.

Anna's family dealing with tornado damage still. Won't ask for help. Expecting a baby.

Lesley's sister having a baby.

Prayer requests 2011.05.22

Lesley's surgery in a couple of weeks.

Rebecca due December 21

Amber and kids traveling to AK for a visit.

Loyd found some teaching for at ITT.

Jamie's mother in the hospital with an infection. Getting better.

Brian's colleague fighting cancer.

Movers come for Hall's stuff tomorrow. Leaving Thursday.

Snuggses traveling this week.

Dailey's kids graduating! Business sold on Thursday!

Trentham's having tough nights with the baby. John in Meridian Wednesday night.

Prayer requests 2011.5.15

Dailey's: lots of stuff going in. Graduation. South Korea. Teenagers. Miss Alabama.

Jonathan's friend got hurt in a backhoe hurling accident. Josh Webb spent the night in the hospital.

Amber's uncle had kidney stone surgery. Complications from surgery causing pain.

Amber thinking about possible work opportunity as wedding planning.

Carrie's job appears to be secure. Will know for sure on June 1.

Rebecca not feeling well with pregnancy.

Chris' surgery postponed due to sinus infection.

Brian and Carrie finally moved into their house. Praise.

John has an Atlanta trip where Kim will be at home alone with kids.

Easter Egg Hunt Photos

Prayer requests on Mother's day

Chris having surgery tomorrow. Macy has a knot over her eye. Doctor to look at it.

Tyler graduating!! And studying for boards!

Stephanie and Kevin traveling and getting ready for move. Last Sunday is the 22nd.

Aaron's brothers are looking for a house.

Anna's family dealing with tornado damage and other family issues.

John is working a lot. Lots of damage from tornado keeping him busy at work.

Lesley's jaw surgery coming up. June 9.

No news on Jason's job interview. Jason and Rebecca pregnant! Due in November. Rebecca's dad having knee surgery.

Joey and Kelley have a new college graduate in a couple of weeks. Jordan going to South Korea in June.

Andrew's grandfather needs to go to the doctor.

James and Chanel: daughter having another surgery soon, but everything looks good.

Prayer requests 2011.5.1

Anna's and Lesley's extended families have lost homes/property from the storms.

Many people having problems after storms

Hall's daughter Emily is getting baptized today.

Easter Prayer Requests

Kevin traveling. Moving to KY in 4 weeks. Need to sell house.

Loyd still on the job hunt.

Anna sick with allergies.

New Chesser in town. Traveling over memorial day weekend.

Jamie and Veronica et al with bronchitis. Having a couple of job offers now that she's finished with school.

Josh's parents visiting. Brother selling house.

Kim's little one is sick. Chris has surgery on May 9. Kim traveling next week.

Miles much better after passing out last week. Praise!

Miles at Children's

Thanks for all the help today, folks. We are at children's waiting for them to read the CAT Scan. Miles is back to normal it seems. I don't think they'll want him to stay overnight.

Thanks to everyone for everything.

Greg

Prayer requests 2011.4.17

Suzie having baby tomorrow.

Rachel Neal having wisdom teeth out in 2 weeks

Anna's school is going through some personnel changes.

Chad and Courtney moving to Oregon.

Lesley definitely having surgery June 9.

Pollard family's brother's wife had miscarriage.

Pike's friend having custody problems

Grace still in need of prayer.

Jason had job interview last week at Auburn.

Chris' surgery on may 9

Re: Men's Bible Study for Tuesday morning

From the men's bible study group!

Greg

Hello All,

 

Can you please add the information below to your respective SS class blogs? 

 

We will be starting a new study in our Tuesday morning men's group on Tuesday, April 26^th.  We are going to do the study called Fatal Distractions by Ed Young Jr. (http://www.lifeway.com/product/001268737/).  It is an 8 session study that looks at the Seven Deadly Sins.  We meet in the CLC room 203 at 6:00 am every Tuesday morning.  We take turns bringing in biscuits for the group.  We are usually out around 7:00 – 7:15; so everyone can get to work. If you are interested please contact Brian Sewell (492-4432 or bsewell@drummondco.com). 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Brian

Prayer requests 4.10.2011

Eight days until the big day for Susie!

Kevin Looking at various job opportunities. Praise for government not shutting down.

Emily is considering taking a break from figure skating. She's also talking about going back to public school. Getting baptized!

Brian taking some big steps forward with his memory.

Jonathan back at Sanford. Jordan still going to south Korea.

John's grandfather facing triple bypass surgery. Doesn't want it.

Kim's grandfather facing colon surgery. Doesn't want it.

Kim's firm facing financial difficulties.

Stacey's stepfather starting experimental treatment for cancer.

Veronica finishing up her last rotation. Conner crawling well.

Kim traveling at the end of the month. Chris has upcoming surgery in May.

Grace Champion still in need of prayer.

John's mother having heart problems. Likely treatable with drugs.

Prayer requests 2011.4.3

Christi starts back to work next week but is staying home next week.

Jennifer's brother got married yesterday.

Emily's figured skating coach's sister (Danielle) has tumors. Facing surgery and additional testing.

Kevin starts a new job tomorrow.

John and Suzie. Should hear about the job interview soon. Suzie really pregnant.

Ashely's brother's friend killed in car accident.

Liam not sleeping well. Reflux issues.

Riley home safe from wrestling tournament. Leaving this weekend for another wrestling tournament.

Anna having some health issues.

Lesley going for another opinion on her jaw. Son of friend in a car accident. Out of ICU, but still can't move legs.

Chris scheduling neck surgery soon.

Grace Champion still undiagnosed. Family frustrated. PET scan inconclusive.

Prayer requests 3.27.2011

Jennifer's dad had stents put in.

Emily's figure skating coach's sister may have cancer. Bagley family.

Aaron traveling a lot more. Away from home more this year.

Doug and Christy. Praise for a night away from kids. Trying to decide whether she should work next year or not.

Amber and baby doing well! He's sleeping good.

Scotty and Lesley. Facing another jaw surgery.

Michael and Meghan. 2 mo. old slept through the night. Michael back to Korea this week for tour.

Chris and Anna. Friend of family died of brain hemorrhage. Riley traveling for wrestling. Anna is working a lot. Anna's sister pregnant.

Susie ready to have baby. John's interview tomorrow. Son getting shots tomorrow.

Jed's surgery went well. Parents visiting.

Loyd looking at job opportunities.

Jason an Rebecca renovating bathroom

Josh and Melanie. Lots of hours. Company dealing with many employee deaths recently.

Colt and Katy. Back appointment with doctor tomorrow.

Joey and Kelly. Jordan definitely going to south Korea.

Grace Champion still using a walker. Still illness unexplained. Getting frustrated.

Prayer requests 3.20.2011

Hugh and Carrie. Training for a 5K.

Kim and John. Family friend died. John traveling. Jed going to ENT. May get tubes.

Jason too busy at work.

Tyler and finding out what they're having. She's got a cold.

Lesley going for MRI on jaw.

John got his interview for the new job. 28th at 8:30. 4 weeks 6 days until baby time.

Kevin and Stephanie. April 1. House on the market. Many facing job losses.

Dave and Julie. Had a great camping trip!

Joey and Kelly. Jordan going to south Korea for a year teaching English. Anna Lynn full scholarship to Auburn.

Fwd: Liam Jonathan Chesser is Here!

Liam Jonathan Chesser is Here!

Just wanted you all to know that Liam was born this morning at 9:48 am.  He was 8lbs. and 3oz. 20 and a half inches long.  We had a tough labor because every time I pushed his heart rate would drop.  They ended up having to use the vaccuum to help get him out.  Once he was here, he was having trouble breathing so I got to hold him for a second and they took him to the NICU.  They told us they would observe him for 4 hours and then decide whether he would stay or could come back to the room.  We just got a call that he will be able to come back to the room so we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our son.  I can not wait to be able to actually hold him!  Thank you so much for thinking of us and praying for us during this pregnancy.  Continue to pray that Liam will thrive and stay healthy.  We will be at St.Vincents north tower room 338 until Thursday.  We ask that you please wait until tomorrow or Thursday for visits so we can spend time with Liam this afternoon.  I will send out pictures as soon as I get a chance.  Thanks again!

 

Amber & Jon

Prayer requests 2011.3.13

Rachel and Andrew. Trying to sell their house.

Colt and Katy. Reed has a cough. Colt had a good quarter at work!

Watching clinical trial for a new drug.

Heather and Tyler. Nearing graduation. Studying for boards.

Scotty and Lesley. Her jaw acting up again.

James and Veronica. Conner sick this week. Graduation coming up.

Josh and Melanie. Trying to get through tax season.

John and Suzie. Still waiting to hear about potential job. She's really ready to have a baby!

Amber and Jon. She's due Tuesday.

Anna's sister having health issues. Anna changing jobs.

Suzie ready to have baby! Waiting to hear about job. Suzie's sister expecting. Cynthia William's father passed away.

Amber is 1 week from due date. Thinking about being induced.

Armstrongs closed on their house. Praise!

Carrie's brother is traveling.

Doug and Christie. Luke sick. Her best friend has a child with a heart murmur. Had the surgery. Recovering well. Home.

Veronica has 7 weeks left of school.

Vikki Lewis' mother has lung surgery for a mass.

Kurt Richards indefinite medical leave.

John and Kim. Might have to get tubes for Jed. Kim's mom having anemia. Her grandfather having iron infusions as well.

Stephanie and Kevin. Kevin facing job loss, but found a new job. Praise. Found someone who might buy their house. Lots of uncertainty. Her mom's surgery went well. Many soldiers losing their jobs.

Liz and Brian still having a difficult time.

Grace back in the hospital. More chemo. No change in her condition.

Prayer requests 2.20.2011

Champions. Grace went in Tuesday for chemo and it made her not feel well.

Presentation tonight to the church about the next phase of the building project.

Kim's mom admitted last Sunday to hospital for chest pain. Everything checked out. Had an abnormal stress test. Heart cath. upcoming.

Praise and Kim's daughter scored a basket at Upward!

Carrie absent with the crud.

Melanie working long hours with tax season.

Jason's mom visiting.

Tyler training for half-marathon. Studying for boards.

Doug and Christy brought baby today!!

Suzie has nine weeks left. John waiting to hear about an interview for project manager. Justin is going to the dentist for the first time.

Prayer requests 2.13.2011

Joey was back today! Praise God! Pray for strength.

Brian and Liz trying to find some normalcy as things are stabilizing.

Hall's back from Disney. Traveling again this week for skating. Stephanie's mom is having shoulder surgery. Stress over logistics.

Snuggs daughter still having ear issues. Kim's dad is still trying to sell a house. Chris' dad having a promising prospect for work.

Ashley is enjoying her new job! Her brother and sister-in-law still having issues.

Jamie's dog died Tuesday.

John's dad's neck surgery went well. More complicated than expected, but a good outcome.

Amber has 4 weeks left. Having reflux this time.

Dakota with leukemia.

Lesley's SISTER is finding out what she is having. Reese is getting a new teacher.

Chanel's dad having high blood pressure. Sarah got a great report. Will likely be able to read! Possible drug trial in a few months.

Andrew and Rachel's little ones had flu and bronciolitis, etc.

Katy works at chalkville girls home. Many of them pregnant and many having troubles.

Argh! Correction

A doozy of a correction here. Thanks to Ashley for pointing it out.

Lesley's SISTER is the one who is finding out what she is having. Not Lesley.

One silly little word. Sheesh.

Prayer requests 2.6.2010

Joey and Kelly. Recovering. Going back to the doctor Monday for another CAT scan. Still in pain. Facing business decisions, too.

Boy with leukemia back in the hospital with infection. Medicine having bad side effects. In pain.

John's dad having a few vertebrae fused on Thursday. Suzie getting closer to being due. Patience and strength. Son has his first dentists appointment. John's former history teacher passed away.

Kim's daughter Avery was bleeding from her ear -- complications from ear tubes.

Rachel's daughters both sick.

James and Chanel on the way to Michigan.

Brian having a hard time. Bad week.

Amber and Jon getting close to labor.

She's finishing up the last 11 weeks of school

Reese's nasal swap came back negative for MRSA. Lesley's is finding out what she
Is having.

Upward basketball evangelism night coming up.

Loyd's job search.

Prayer requests 1.30.2011

Joey. Pray for headache relief and patience for Kelly.

Chanel and James. Her dads friend has ovarian cancer. Headed back to Michigan for Sarah.

Grace Champion showing signs of slow improvement. Having trouble with diagnosis.

Craig and Leslie sold their house. Have to be out by end of February.

Rachel showing house today.

Anna. Her job situation is change maybe. Patience.

His brother in law got a job. Praise. Heather is pregnant!!!

Prayer requests 1.23.2011

Grace Champion home from the hospital. Having tremors. Problems walking. Still haven't diagnosed the problem.

Carter (son of Anna's friend) having kidney infection.

Kim's first cousin had a miscarriage this week.

Jennifer's sister starting back to work this week.

Stephanie's mother in a walking boot for her foot. Found out she has to have shoulder surgery next month.

Chris and Anna's son recovering for joint injury. Upcoming surgery.

John going hunting this week

Jon and Amber hoping for no bed rest due to early contractions. Jon may be traveling more due to work schedule.

Chad and Courtney traveling.

Doug and Christy having a baby tomorrow!

Scotty and Lesley's son Reese testing for MRSA this week.

Prayer requests 1.16.2011

Brad at home with Logan who is sick.

Mom is in a walking boot. Something wrong with the tendon.

Brian is having chronic pain from his lupus. Having trouble with getting pain medicine right.

Amber's grandfather still needs prayers, but he's feeling better. No cancer in the bones.

Grace Champion in the hospital with swelling in the brain. Medication hasn't helped. Back in the hospital today.

Joey facing big business decisions.

Grandmother had Surgery for breast cancer. They think they got it all.

Christi's best friend had her baby several weeks early, but the doctor heard a heart murmur in the baby.

A college student was violently attacked and amazingly survived. They're looking for the guy now. In Troy Alabama.

Susie's best friend diagnosed with MS. Lots of uncertainties surrounding it. Having to work part time and facing a lot of losses.

Amber's brother traveling for an interview. Will get to spend time with grandparents. May get to visit! Uncertainty about moving.

Veronica got a job as a pharmacist. Praise!

Prayer requests -- 1.9.2011

Preschool building is open!

Colt and Katy. Hr grandfather has trouble breathing, but coming home from the hospital.

Rachel and Andrew. Her brother has job issues.

John and Kim. Flying to the game. Parents keeping the kids! Safe travels. Partner in her firm discovered lesions. In remission from cancer. (Lyons family).

Amber and Jon. Dakota Gochee -- has leukemia. She's very pregnant! Her dad's business partner has autistic son. Having trouble with it.

Carrie and Hugh. Hugh is sick. Her sister is moving to New Jersey. Pray for strong faith for her. Her school system might be laying off people.

Lesley and Scottie. Reese had surgery for a cyst. Difficult recovery.

Ashley and Brad. His dad is retiring. Relationship issues with brother and sister in law.

Loyd and Lisa. His niece had a premature baby this week, but everyone is home now!

Chris and Anna. Maggie well! Student who was shot started back to school. Riley has a wrestling tournament coming up.

John and Suzie traveling.

Greg and Jennifer. Bryan and Liz met with attorney and met a blind lawyer. Hope. His memory is getting better.

Chris and Kim. Upward basketball starting.

Joey and Kelly. Moved Jonathan to Huntsville. Jordan is dating.

Prayer requests 12.19.2010

Amber's grandfather and his health. Praise because she passed her glucose test.

Scotty and Lesley and family have had the cruuuud.

Carrie at home with Trent. Sickness going around.

James' neighbor Gracy. Having breathing problems.

Tyler's sister's husband facing potential job loss. Interviewing.

Prayer requests

Amber's grandfather. Health difficulties and the people trying to take care of him.

Amber having glucose test this week and Jon is traveling.

Ally has the flu.

Prayer requests 11.28.2010

Hometown holiday coming up!

Hugh and Carrie. Praise for traveling mercies!

John and Amber. Amber is sore from decorations and pregnancy. Her grandfather is in pain, and the pain medication is not helping. Timing concerns as well. Guffy family dealing with death of husband.

Loyd and Lisa. General work and holiday prayer requests.

Jamie and Veronica. Sick little ones!

Doug and Christy. Traveling next weekend

Chris and Kim. Had safe travels, but a difficult trip. Chris' neck. He's trying to avoid surgery.

Greg and Jennifer. Brian got to spend Thanksgiving at home. Might be discharged soon.

Joey and Kelly. Pray for a smooth transition and orderly unrolling of the preschool building for the public. Anna Lynn having eye surgery on the 23rd.

Kim and John. Great thanksgiving!! Exhausted now. Kim's grandmother grieving a loss.

Carolina Higgenbotham in remission.

Prayer requests 11.21.2010

Kevin and Stephanie. Grayson has a tumor in his neck. Kevin has vasculitis. Thanks giving travel.

John and Susie. He is traveling with the kids, Susie is staying at home. Finding out the sex of the baby!!! Person interviewed was killed in a car accident.

Veronica and Jamie. Reagan's ear is leaking after surgeries.

Scotty and Lesley. Reese had her tear duct cleared this week. Praying that it worked. Scotty's dad coming for thanksgiving.

Chris and Anna. Travelling this week. Moody's trainer's friend's daughter had meningitis and brain tumor. Still needing treatment and having other difficulties.

Doug and Christy. Pray for patience.

Amber and Jon. John's coworker passed away. Has young children. Jason and Nichole Guffy. Amber has to go to Arkansas.

Tyler and Heather. He is at Children's on his rotations. Not easy to see sick children.

Josh and Melanie. Pray for Jamie Elliot working through busy season.

Hugh and Carrie. Potty training success!!

James and Chanel. Sarah is walking! Seeing much better!

Colt and Katy. Colt has a hard work schedule for December.

Loyd and Lisa. Traveling to Arkansas this week. Got to have a trip alone together!

John and Kim. John's family is visiting for Thanksgiving.

Greg and Jennifer. Brian doing much better. Knows he can't see. Got to meet his daughter.

Class summary 11.14.2010

6 of 10 things from the book:

Buy things for their usefulness rather than their status:
Don't believe the hype that life will be happier with a certain purchase.
Use what you buy and throw it out when it's worn out.
Leave room for extravagance using our resources wisely does not mean never splurging.
Give to you church generously
Enjoy what you have as a gift from God

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Prayer requests 11.14.2010

Greg and Jennifer. Brian is squinting and doing much better!

Loyd and Lisa. Boss back at work. Kids camping!

Josh and Melanie. Parents moving churches

Brad and Ashley. Brad has back pain. Ashley's former boss's child in ICU. Simpkin family.

John and Amber. His shoulder is getting better. Amber's grandfather is doing much better.

Carrie and Brian. Dry walling. Waters family mourning loss.

Jason and Rebecca. Little one walking.

Leslie and Scotty. Little one has sinus infection. Pray for health!

Colt and Katy. Praise for her best friend's friend recovering from surgery while pregnant.

Chris and Kim. Baby sleeping through the night! Grandmother is doing better, but still has slurred speech. His dad still looking for work.

James and Chanel. Back with a good report from the doctor.

Joey and Kelly. Uncertainty with their children growing up.

John and Susie. He has Tendinitis in his shoulder.

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Greg

Tip about baby names

One of the resources that Jennifer and I found tremendously helpful when we were picking out baby names was the Social Security website where you can go to find the most popular baby names every year for the past 150+ years. We wanted to find names that actually sounded like names, but that weren't very popular anymore, so we looked at what was popular in the 1920's and found some real gems!

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

Just a tip!

Greg

Class summary 11.7.2010

Two competing things:

1. We are made in God's image.
2. We live in a world of materialism

Solomon had experienced a lot of things and said that it was all meaningless.

The conclusion of the matter: "fear god and keep his commands"

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Prayer requests 11.7.2010

Carrie and Brian -- pray that they get into their house by Christmas

Andrew and Rachel -- baby dedication next week.

Kevin and Stephanie -- Stephanie lost her voice. Homeschooling. Trying to decide whether to start in January or next fall.

Aaron and Melissa -- just joined the church!! Baby dedication next week. She's going back to work parttime. Trying to decide whether or not to go back to work. His older brother is interviewing for a new job on Tuesday.

John and Amber -- John is back to work. Finishing up construction work. Canon Pricket (8 mo. old) passed away in the night. Need a name for the new baby!

Trentham's -- Need a baby name. They have doctors appointments this week. Aubrey knocked over a glass bowel, but not injured.

Doug and Christy -- her grandfather was in a car accident.

Chris and Anna -- Riley survived traveling to tournament. Her grandfather doing better after an accident. Complaining with a back ache. Anna might have stress fracture in her ankle.

Hugh and Keri -- his coworker had a heart attack, named Tim Hill.

Gravitt's -- got over stomach bug. He has new bosses at work. Lots of political stuff at work.

Greg and Jennifer -- Praise because he's doing much better. Still blind, but things are getting better. Hyper-sensitive hearing. Talking but not interacting much.

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Class summary on 10.24.2010

How do you find success?
How much money you make.
Careers
Neighborhood you live in.
Car you drive
Harmonious family with well behaved children
Where children go to school
How are the Children's grades?
What sports and activities do they do?
How well are the children dressed?
Having a good marriage
Knowing and understanding God
Winning at something
Competition with coworkers to see who's the best
To be respected and needed

What is your most treasured possession?
Spouse and children
Relationship with God
Home
Money
Heirlooms
Blankie
Pictures and videos

Husband and wife might not have the same priorities even though they value the same things. Thats okay, though.

What do we want out of life?
Kids to accept Christ
Quality time with family
Full life in the center of God's will

Is this world really geared toward providing the things that we want out of life?

We want all of those things. Sometimes we get so busy trying to get those hinge that we start going in the wrong direction.

Eccles. 1:2-11. Meaningless says the teacher. Utter meaningless. Everything is meaningless what does man gain from all his labor at which he toiled. Generations come and go, but the earth remains. The sun rises and the sun sets. The wind blows to the south and turns, but always returns. All streams flow into the sea, but it's never full. All things are wearisome. The eye never has enough of seeing. Theres nothing new under the sun.

Genesis 1:27. So God created man in his own image. In the image of God he created him.

Because of that we are able to have a desire and understanding for eternal things. That Will help us get off of the treadmill of materialism.

Prayer requests for 10.24.2010

Greg and Jennifer. Brian Sanders has some improvement in his brain.

John and Kim. Sleeping better now!

Doug and Christie. Praise for Dougs coworker pregnant again with twins. Pray for no more miscarriages.

Trentham's. Her client had a baby who died.

Josh and Melanie. Her uncle had tumors on liver that have shrunk. Now on the liver transplant list! Praise that her grandparents have moved to Auburn.

Aaron and Melissa. She decided not to go back to work full time. Decisions and plan that need to be made about future.

Jason and Rebecca. Finished with birthday party for 2 year old.

Brad and Ashley. Not traveling this week. Hard to adjust to new work and tale schedule.

Scotty and Lesley. Having difficulty with her grandmother and mother's relationship. Trying to be faithful. Her jaw is much better.

Kevin and Stephanie. Emily has a cold after the flu shot. Kevin survived first MBA class. Stress at work.

Kim and Chris. Avery sick this week. Chris' dad still looking for work. Kim's dad still trying to sell his house in Mississippi. Kim goes back to work this week.

Hugh and Carrie. She loves her job! Praise.

Tyler and Heather. Tyler got a job at St. Vincent's.

Andrew and Rachel. Little one going to the nursery for the first time next week. Andrew has an opportunity for a promotion at work. She had orientation for her new job with the state.

Jon and Amber. Surgery went well. Took 45 minutes. Back to work in 10 days. Praise!!

Fwd: Operation Jon

> As I am typing this email I am overwhelmed with tears of joy. I want to thank each and everyone of you for your love, support and prayers. We are now home from the hospital and Jon is doing well. His surgery went extremely well. It was over in 45 minutes and the doctor was able to do it all with the scope. He said things looked better than they thought initially and he changed his recovery time to 8-12 weeks versus 12-15. That is a huge praise!!!! Please just pray for him now as he begins the recovery process. He will start therapy tomorrow and have to go three times a week. This is the painful part so pray he will handle it well. Thanks again for all of your prayers. They were definitely felt this morning at the hospital. I will keep you posted on his recovery.
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Fwd: Baby News!!!!

Jon's surgery will be tomorrow morning at 9:15.  Please pray for his doctor Robert Sorrell.  Also, pray that he will be able to have it all done arthroscopically for a faster recovery.  Pray for me too because I am beginning to get very emotional about him having surgery and one of us needs to stay strong.  Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers.  We truly appreciate it.  I will update everyone tomorrow after we get home and settled.  Thanks again!

 

Amber Chesser

Fwd: Baby News!!!!

From Amber!!

> Just wanted to let everyone know that we went to the doctor today and we are having a BOY! They also moved my due date to March 15th which means I am 19 weeks instead of 18. That was great news! Thank you all so much for your prayers and continued support. Please be in prayer for us this week as Jon goes Thursday morning for his shoulder surgery. He will be down and out for about 12 weeks total if everything goes as planned. Please pray that he will do okay and that he will heal quickly. Have a great week and we will talk to you soon.
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Prayer requests from 10.17.2010

Kim and John: They've got the Crud at their house. Getting settled in after the move.

Andrew and Rachel: She has opportunity for a part time job. Orientation tomorrow. Working with small children and early intervention.

Chanel and girls in Miami seeing family. Safe travels.

Colt and Katy. Niece saved. Her best friend heather is 3 months pregnant and has to start chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.

John Chesser's surgery is Wednesday 21st.

Lesley's grandmother is having her gall bladder out on Wednesday. Found out she's diabetic, too.

Anna and Chris: Cheerleading sponsor has MS. He is less able to work, so they're having money issues. Son has chronic kidney disease. Traveling next week.

One of Susie's coworkers had her thyroid removed. Lucky to have caught it because it was cancerous.

Brashley: Jennifer Anderson has MS. Starting treatment early.

Jennifer and Greg. Brian Sanders not doing well.

Fwd: Urgent Prayer Request

From Amber and Jon:

We went to see the orthopedic surgeon this morning about Jon's shoulder.  He is having surgery on October 21st, two weeks from Thursday.  The doctor is 70% sure he can do the surgery arthroscopically which is a faster recovery.  He will not know for sure until he gets in there to see how bad it really is.  Please pray that he will be able to do the surgery that way because he will have a faster recovery.  Pray too that Jon can keep from damaging it even more the next two weeks.  He will have to wear a brace with no movement for 3-4 weeks with a total recovery time of 12-14 weeks.  He will have to have extensive therapy and it wll begin the day after surgery.  So by January 20th he should be back to using his arm completely.  This is his left shoulder and he is left hand so he will have to miss one possibly two weeks of work.  Please pray too that we will all stay healthy over the next two weeks.  If he gets sick, they will have to postpone surgery and as you know we are on a time line with baby due in March.  Thanks for all the emails and kind words and a BIG thank you for all your prayers.  Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday.

 

Amber

Fwd: Urgent Prayer Request

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Thought for the day: 10.3.2010

God created us to be dependent people.

Genesis 2:18 - It is not good for man to be alone.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 - two are better than one. If one falls down, his friend can help him up.

Prov 27:17 - as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Acts 2:42 - early church devoted themselves to fellowship (among other things).

1 Thess 5:11-12 - encourage one another, build each other love. Live in peace and be patient with one another.

Eph 4:16 - God gave us roles to play in the building up of God's kingdom.

Kelly had to go and let parent's dogs out. She said, "I never covet solitude."

God uses our differences for his glory.

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Prayer requests: 10.3.2010

Colt and Katy: parents going on driving vacation. Pray for safe travel.

Jennifer and Greg: Bryan back on the ventilator.

Joey and Kelly: Joey's thumb

Amber and John: skin cancer spot on grandfather. Grandfather fell and hurt himself. 87 years old. John having MRI on shoulder.

Anna: nieces and nephews have parent issues.

Chanel's uncle had a massive heart attack.

Praise that Kerri's dad is doing well.

Jordan takes the LSAT next week.

Melanie's grandparents dealing with dementia.

Chris's grandmother is also dealing with dementia. Kim's coworker lost a child.

Lesley's jaw is doing much better!

Be well!!!!

Humblest apologies

Command> Find: Leslie --> Replace with: Lesley

Turns out that spelling is my kryptonite. Even worse is the combination of spelling and names.

Sorry, Lesley, if that is your real name.

Be well.

Psalm 125 on 9.26.2010

Topic: Insecurity

Psalm 125: Those who trust in the lord are like Mt. Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people forevermore.

Could these things be driven by insecurity?
Manipulator
Promiscuity
Jealousy
Fear
Unbelief
Anger
Cynicism
Criticism

Psalm 30
David wrote it when he had been sick.
I will exalted you, oh Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths. I called to you for help and you helped me. You brought me up from the grave. You spared me from going down to the pit. Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

V6. When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." When you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm, but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them and delivers them from all of their troubles. The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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Whether we are uncertain or joyful, God will bring us back and restore us if we put our trust in him.

Prayer requests 9.26.2010

Joey with a sawed thumb. Jonathan traveling. Jordan taking LSAT in November. Randall Bracket. Truck driver. Broken chin from chain strike on truck.

Greg and Jennifer. Bryan Sanders still critically ill. On dialysis now. Financial matters too.

John and Amber. Amber much better, and her grandparents back from Vegas safely. Grandfather doing some better. Haven't heard from her brother in a really long time.

Trentham's. Stressful time at work. Got to golf.

Chris and Anna. Won his game. Her brother hurt his back. Adolescent attitude problems on football team. Anna is having knee surgery. Daughter might have worse allergies than they thought.

Hugh and Carrie. Job going great. Kids.

Scotty and Leslie - Cortisone shot in jaw

Odells. Vacation coming up

Colt and Katy. Her brother going back to Saudi Arabia for work.

John and Kim. Moved in. No injuries. Kim has to organize now. Closing went well.

Snuggs. Got a few hours of sleep. Woot.

Deleted These by accident

Dailey Class Pics

The class holding really, really still

Class summary 9.19.2010

Review:
Psalm 120: about being far away from home.
Psalm 121: praise that help comes from God as they travel on the way to Jerusalem
Psalm 122: rejoicing about being at the temple
Psalm 123: gods sovereignty

Psalm 124:
God is for us:
Things that can swallow us alive: stress, worry, physical health, parenting, loss of loved ones, war between nations, loss of jobs, trouble in the Ives of our children, little insignificant things taking up all the time.
"Even though well say things and sing things to the contrary, we might live our lives as if we believe in our hearts that God at best tolerates us and how lucky we are for that. We are convinced that god created man with high hopes, but had them dashed and now he tolerates us because he's stuck with us."
Jesus hung on the cross for us even though he knew all of our days.
Eph 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers of wickedness.
Provides perspective in our struggles. It's not a battle against the creditors or the employees or bosses or children, but against spiritual powers of evil. The devil uses every hard time to break into our lives and pull of from God.
Eph 1:4 just as he chose us to be holy and blameless before him in love.
Do these words apply to us? They do, but. It's hard to think about that since we have so many flaws. We are righteous because he made us so.
Psalm 124: if the lord has not been on our side, when men attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive. The flood would have engulfed us. The waters would have swept us way. Praise the lord who has not let us be torn by their teeth. The snare has been broken and we have escaped.
Amen. Thanks Joey!

Prayer requests: 9.19.2010

Joey and Kelly: daughter won Ms. Alabama preliminary. Jonathan traveling.

Jennifer and Greg: Sold house. Bryan Sanders critically Ill.

Kim and Chris: Both sleep deprived. Chris' dad had interview, but hasn't heard anything. Chris' friend's sister sick.

Doug and Christy: Son has ear infection

Brad and Ashley: Ashley's grandmother has bad arthritis in her hips. She's 88. Brad's folks half through with driving vacation. Haven't killed each other.

John and Susie: John's dad recovering from surgery. Susie is pregnant and sick.

Carrie and Hugh: Carrie inherited a load of teaching stuff from the previous teacher. New class going great!

Chris and Anna: Lost the football game. Maggie has her sleep study tonight. Wade Cotton's dad has stage 4 lung cancer.

James and Chanel: her parents losing their jobs. Little ones fighting.

John and Amber. Much better week. Her parents traveling to Vegas. John going to the doctor about his shoulder (multiple softball injuries). Prayer for no surgery.

Tyler and heather: Tyler on a new rotation. 7 months left.

Softball team still has a few chances to win!


-God bless!

Location:Charleston Way,Trussville,United States

Prayer requests: September 12

Here are the prayer requests from class this week! I'm not as fastidious as Amber, but here we go!

Joey and Kelly: Jonathan traveling. 4 hours in car with in-laws. Jordan in Ms. Alabama preliminary. Pray for Joey.

Colt and Katy: Katy back to work for the first week. Missed meeting Steve Carrell

James and Chanel: Her mother has job uncertainty. Sarah doing great

Brad and Ashley - Brad's parents on 2-week driving vacation. Mary Wade had cyst on heart removed. It was big but benign.

Stephanie and Kevin- Emily won 2 gold medals and a silver in figure skating

Scotty and Leslie: She has was having jaw problems. Jaw was locked. Still not all right.

Josh and Melanie: Her uncle needs comfort and healing.

Kim and John. He's travelling. Beach wedding on Saturday. Moving into a new house a week from Thursday.

Trentham's: His mom and dads church is looking for a new pastor. His dad is having surgery Wednesday. She's pregnant!! Due in April.

Chris and Anna: He has a headcold. Neighbor's daughter is addict. Checked into rehab. Daughter Maggie having a sleep study.

John and Amber: Amber sick all the time. Kids sick. Minor meltdown this week. 13 weeks. Ambers friend is getting married and has had a string of troubles.

Hugh and Carrie: She got a job as a 4th grade teacher. Starting in the middle of the year. Many thanks for planning social.


-God bless!

Location:Anniston Ave,Trussville,United States

Prayer Requests for August 22nd

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

Prayer Requests for August 15th

Joey & Kelly were with Jonathan this Sunday and Greg taught the lesson for Joey. Since I was not there I do not have a break down of the lesson but I heard Greg did a great job. I will be back this Sunday and will be posting the lesson next week.

Prayer Requests:

Andrew & Rachel - Elyse slept in her big bed for the first time Sunday night. Pray for a smooth transition since they had their baby this week. Congrats on the arrival of Emily!!! Andrew's grandmother is moving to assisted living and she is not wanting to move. Pray this will be an easy transition and she will understand the need to move there.

James & Chanel - Trip to Michigan went well but Ellen broke her arm while they were there. Pray for healing.

Jason & Rebecca - Rebecca's best friend lost her father this past week. Pray for this family as they deal with the loss of a loved one.

Tyler & Heather - Tyler's grandmother was celebrating her 80th Birthday on Sunday. Happy Birthday!

Scotty & Lesley - Praise! Reese had a great first week at school and is adjusting well.

Ashley & Brad - Praise! Logan survived first week of kindergarten.

Kim & Chris - Allie is having a hard time adjusting to school, church etc. Pray for Macie to flip. She is scheduled for a C-Section in 10 days. Chris' dad has had several interviews over the past two weeks. Pray one comes through.

Kim & John - Kim is still looking for childcare on Mondays. Pray she can find some soon. She will be helping teach every other Sunday the 2 year olds.

Jon & Amber - Amber coming home from the beach today. Pray for safe travels.

Kerri & Hugh - Kerri is still trying to adjust to a 5 day a week work schedule. Pray for fast adjustment.

John & Susie - John will be traveling to MS this week with work. Pray for safe travels.

Anna & Chris - Praise! Kids are doing well their first week back to school.

Greg & Jennifer - Kids have been sick. Jennifer was home with them.

Keri & Brian - Pray for Brian's parents as they travel to NYC this week. Keri & Brian's anniversary was Monday. Happy Anniversary! Brian's grandmother fell and hit her face and had 29 stitches. She is pretty beat up. Pray for healing and safety.

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

Amber

Men's Softball Team

From Sunday School Pics

Men's Softball Team

The guys in our class have started a softball team. They play in a league on Monday nights. If you would like to come cheer them on, they play at the old Trussville middle school field across from the high school football stadium. The schedule is listed below along with a great picture of the team.

August 16th @ 8:30pm

August 23rd @ 6:30pm

September 13th @ 6:30pm

September 20th @ 7:30pm

Hope to see you there!!!

Prayer Requests for August 8th

Our lesson this week Comes from Genesis 37. We learned about Jealousy. Joey asked us, what ways we see jealousy in our lives. The class responded with at work and trying to advance; with children competing for mom and dad's attention; animals adjusting to new babies in the house; time; keeping up with the Jones'; time management. Our lesson is about Joseph and his brothers. Joseph's father always favored him over his brothers so a lot of jealousy began to grow between the brothers and Joseph's relationship with his father. Kelly mentioned that Joseph was a catalyst to their jealousy. He rubbed things in their face and made a point to comment on his father's love for him. So what are some signs of jealousy that we need to look for? First is comparison. Joseph's brothers were comparing the attention Joseph was getting from their father to the attention they were getting. Next is competition. The brothers began to compete with Joseph for their father's attention. Next is fear or insecurity. The brothers were insecure in their own relationships so they became fearful of Joseph. The last is strife and descention. Because of the way the brothers were feeling, they chose to cause tension and distress among the family. As believers, we all have highs and lows in life but at different times. One believer may be having a great high in their life while their friend may be having an extreme low. The devil uses jealousy to get us to take our eyes off God and onto the circumstances we are facing in life. As you go this week, really focus on your life and whether your eyes are focused on God or on the life things that bring you down. Pray that God will help you keep focused on the eternal aspects of life with Him verses the low aspects of life on earth.

Prayer Requests:

Josh & Melanie - Continue to pray for Melanie's uncle Wayne Goodman who is suffering from cancer.

Greg & Jennifer - PRAISE! The finally got their AC fixed this past week and is cooling correctly.

Jason & Rebecca - There are some changes at Jason's work that could lead to possible lay offs. Pray for this situation.

Keri & Brian - They are still working on house and trying to get it done. Pray for it to move along so they can move in.

John & Kim - John's mom is coming to visit this week. Kim's grandmother's twin passed away last week. Pray for her grandmother as she deals with this loss. Both Kim and John are under stress at work.

Jon & Amber - School starts this week and could not come any sooner. It has been a long summer! Jon's dad is continuing to do well from knee replacement surgery. I will be traveling this week to the beach with girl friends. Pray for safe travels.

John & Susie - John will be traveling to Gulfport this week for work. Pray for safe travels. Susie's sister finally moved out on her own but is not in the best part of town. Pray for safety.

Brad - Ashley & Logan are visiting with Ashley's parents. Logan starts Kindergarten this week. Brad is beginning to travel with work this week. He will be gone an average of 2-3 days a week. Pray for the adjustment for Ashley and Logan.

Scotty & Lesley - Reese turned 1 last week! Lesley started work on Monday and Reese goes back to school for the first time since last year. Pray for good transition.

Christy & Doug - Having issues with Henry and behavior. Pray for an easy transition for the kids while Christy starts back to work this week. Christy met her new class on Sunday. Pray for her group of kids and that they will have a great year!

Hugh & Kerri - Kerri started back to work at North Park on Monday. She will be working 5 days a week. Pray for her and the kids as they make this new transition.

Chris & Anna - Mr.Griffin, that Anna asked us to pray for last week, passed away on Saturday. Pray for this family as they deal with the loss. Kathy Blakey, a friend of Anna's, father has cancer and she is the only family around to help out. She also works full time. Pray for her while trying to work and give her father the best care she can. Katie starts Kindergarten this week and Riley starts 7th grade. Pray for mom while dealing with both transitions.

Jaime & Veronica - Please pray for the Holbrook family. Jason was killed in Iraq. Veronica's cousin was married to him. Connor and Veronica are continuing to do well.

Joey and Kelly - Continue to pray for the Higginbothams as Carolina begins her chemo treatments. Their nephew's cousin was on his way to FL to get married and he and his fiancee were involved in a head on collision. They are both alive and ta UAB but in serious condition. Please pray for healing and for both families. There names are Brad & Renee. Jordan is back at Auburn and Anna Lynn is started school Wednesday. Pray that Jonathan will follow God's will in his life.

Craig & Leslie - Leslie was not sick this past Sunday. They have decided to teach 8th grade Sunday School and were observing this past Sunday. Please pray they will be able to touch this kids and be a good influence and role model to them. They begin teaching full time this Sunday!

Have a great week. See you in two weeks!

Amber

Prayer Requests for August 1st

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

Prayer Requests for July 25th

Prayer Request:

Jon & Amber - Jessica Bundy, a co-worker of Jon's, father is ill. Pray for healing. Jon's dad has knee surgery on Tuesday. Pray for good surgery and quick recovery. We have our first ultrasound on Monday. Chad is starting a new job on Monday. My grandfather is having his scan on Monday.

Joey & Kelly - Jonathan took the job in Huntsville leading worship and working with middle school students. The Higginbothams and Kelly's nephew.

Anna & Chris - Chris' brother and mom are not getting along. Pray for this situation. They will be traveling to MS this week to visit family. Pray for cooler weather because football starts next week.

John & Kim - John is traveling to KY this week for work. Pray for safe travels. Kim's grandfather having trouble with blood and was in hospital last week.

Brad & Ashley - Brad's job is going well. Logan is traveling to grandparents this week. Pray for a good time and safety.

Hugh - Kerri is home with Trent who has a fever.

John & Susie - John interviewed for another position at work that will relocate them to Monroeville. Pray for God's will to lead them in the right direction.

Jaime & Veronica - Connor doing well and so is Veronica. They came home on Thursday.

Tyler - Tyler's grandfather was moved to assisted living this week. Tyler interviewed last week for a job and was offered a position. It is still early so he is waiting to see what may happen.

Jaime & Chanel - Chanel's grandmother passed away last week. Pray for her father who is having a hard time. They leave Thursday for Michigan and Sarah will have her 10th surgery. Charlotte works for Jaime and her husband had to have open heart surgery. Pray for a quick recovery.

Colt - Work is very short handed and Colt is having to work more hours. Pray for relief and new hired help soon.

Josh & Melanie - Melanie's uncle Wayne Goodman dealing with cancer and treatments.

Have a great week!
Amber

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

Prayer Requests for June 27th

Sorry I missed Sunday School this morning. I had much rather been there then at home dealing with Alyssa's pink eye. Since I was not there, there is no lesson this week. We will be gone next Sunday so the prayer request will not be posted until the end of the week. Have a great 4th of July!

Prayer Requests:

Leslie and Craig - The kids will be with their grandparents this week. Pray for safe travels and a relaxed week for mom and dad.

Jon and Amber - Alyssa has pink eye for the second time this week. Please pray we can get rid of it since we are leaving for AR this week. Pray for safe travels. We will leave Wednesday and come home next Tuesday. Jon's dad is having knee replacement on Tuesday morning. Pray for good surgery and quick recovery.

Kerri and Hugh - Spencer has croup and Trent has trouble with his ear. Pray they will get well soon. Kerri is still looking for a job. Pray that something will come available soon.

Chris and Anna - Chris is no longer with Moody HS and is now working at Pelham HS. Riley got his new braces this week. Anna traveling with Riley this week and Chris will be with the girls all week.

John and Susie - John will be traveling this week to MS with work. Pray for safe travels. Also, John is interviewing for a job within his company. Pray for the interview to go well and doors to open if this is God's plan.

Brian and Keri - Still adjusting to having a new baby. Keri starts back to work on July 12th. Pray for her as she prepares to return to work.

Tyler and Heather - Tyler's mom is still struggling after having knee replacement. Pray she will heal soon.

Veronica and Jaime - Jaime is traveling this week for work. Pray for safe travels. Veronica started a new rotation with school.

Colt - Trying to get through new baby adjustments. Baby and Katy doing well.

Josh and Melanie - Melanie's uncle is going to try a new treatment for his cancer. Pray for good results. His name is Wayne Goodman.

Chanel and James - Sarah and Ellen are having their surgeries tomorrow. The whole family left this morning for Michigan. Sarah's surgery is at 10:30 and Ellen's is at 12:30. The hard part is they will not be able to eat after midnight and that will be hard with two small girls. Pray for good news and safety while traveling.

Brad and Ashley - Brad work; Brad pulled hamstring playing ball this week. Pray for quick recovery.

Chris and Kim - Chris' grandmother is still struggling with dementia. Pray for her and family while dealing with this. They will be traveling on vacation this week Tuesday through Saturday. Chris' dad is still looking for a job. Pray he can find one soon.

Have a great week and 4th of July. We will see you in two weeks.

Amber

Prayer Requests for June 20th

Our lesson this week is continuing with Elijah. He had 4 tests he had to face. The first test was the test of a new place. Once again God commanded Elijah to go to Zarephath, meet a woman and stay in the town. The second test was the test of first impressions. The woman that God told Elijah to meet was a Gentile woman who was widowed. This was a double blow because she was poor and a Gentile. Being a widow she was poor and being a Gentile was a big deal for a Hebrew man. The third test was the test of a hopeless situation. Elijah had to sit and watch the widow prepare dinner for him while her and her son knew they would soon die from starvation. Elijah asked her to have faith that God would provide for them and Elijah. The widow believed. The fourth test was the test of obedient faith. The widow did whatever Elijah asked of her and in return God provided for all of them. It is amazing to sit back and watch Elijah and his strong will and faithfulness. Not only Elijah, but all of the people God placed around him were faithful and did as they were told. Do we always do as God leads us? Or do we do more of what we want to do and ignore the direction of God? Is it easier to disobey God's direction if we feel uncomfortable with his command? As you go this week stop and think about where God is leading you. Are you going? Willingly? Do not be afraid for the Lord will watch over you. Follow His lead and you are sure to be blessed.

Upcoming Events:

June 29th Prayer and Pampers for Veronica at Armstrong's home.
August 14th - FBC Trussville Golf Tournament

Happy Birthday to:

John DeShazo - June 26th

Prayer Requests:

Please pray for the Marsh family. Lisa Marsh was a two year old teacher at North Park. She came to work last week with chest pains and went to the hospital. She crashed while waiting for a test and was unable to be revived. She has a 16 year old son who goes to Springville. Please pray for the family and North Park staff as they deal with the loss of this mother and friend.

Joey and Kelly - All of the kids are home and Joey and Kelly are trying to adjust to a full house. Jonathan left today for a mission trip to Mobile with the 6th graders. Pray for safe travels and that God would work through them.

Katy and Colt - Katy was home catching up on sleep, but Colt said they are doing well. He made sure to let us know his plumbing is working just fine. Reid is doing well and absolutely precious. I got a sneak peek at the hospital and he looks just like Colt.

Kim and John - Kim has another case set for trial in a few weeks but will have a partner from Montgomery will be helping her. Continue to pray for grandmother's twin.

Tyler and Heather - Last week and this week are very busy for Tyler at school. Pray he will get everything done and in on time.

Scotty and Lesley - Lesley has an ear infection. Pray it will heal quickly so she can hear.

Brian and Keri - Keri's grandmother had surgery recently. Pray for her to recover quickly. Also, pray for her mother who is caring for grandmother. The remodeling of home in Trussville is going well.

Anna and Chris - Riley getting braces on Wed. Maggie is having issues sleeping but they are unable to see sleep specialist until September. Pray she will sleep better so Anna can get rest too.

Loyd - Boys are sick with fever virus but getting better. Lisa is also not feeling well. Pray they will all get better soon.

Jon and Amber - My mom is still having trouble with her ear and has now found out she has a disease that causes her to retain water in her inner ear. She has to watch her salt intake to help with he water retention. Pray this will work and that she can get some relief. Continue to pray for the people in the gulf. Jon's brother Steve and wife Rachel said they are closing places left and right and several people are loosing their jobs.

Brad and Ashley - Pray for Brad and work this week. Ashley's grandparents were hit by a storm and major storm damage. Pray they will get things put back together. Also, pray for their safety because they are older and living on their own.

Greg and Jennifer - Daisy is sleeping in her big girl bed now. Pray that she will stay in bed and the transition will stay successful.

Jaime and Veronica - PRAISE! Jaime was able to keep his job. Please pray for the co-workers and their families that lost their jobs. Only 5 weeks til Conner is due. Pray for healthy pregnancy, delivery and baby.

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