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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> Amber Chesser
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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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> Amber Chesser
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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

Revival website

Don't forget to go to awakeningbirmingham.com for details on this exciting upcoming event!

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

Prayer Requests for June 13th

Our lesson this week is still on Elijah and in 1 Kings 17. At this point in the bible, we have been through 7 kings. Each were ungodly in their own ways. Elijah tells Ahab that God will not let it rain until He commands it. Elijah then leaves and goes to a creek where God quenches his thirst and sends ravens to feed him for 3 years. After the three years, Elijah returns to the land. We learned from Elijah's example, as believers when bumps in the road come along, Gos always puts us in a place where he tests us before he blesses us. By taking this approach, God teaches us through our experiences. God builds our character before molding us into who He wants us to be. As believers, alot of time we pray reactively. This means we pray once something happens in our lives. God wants us to also pray proactively meaning during the good times and before things happen in our lives. Are you praying proactively? Are you allowing God to work through you during the trials in your life? Are you walking away from these situations realizing the blessing God has given you? As you go this week, think about the trails in your life and the way they have shaped your character. Thank God for the trials and the chance to learn from your experience. Don't forget to pray and thank Him even when times are good. Be proactive and not just reactive!

Happy Birthday to:

Lisa Gravitt - June 14th
Craig Armstrong - June 17th

Prayer Requests:

Joey and Kelly - Anna Lynn was at girls state last week and Kelly went to pick her up. This is a correction from me saying Kelly was at girls state. Jordan took the LSAT last week and will know her results in a few weeks.

Jaime and Veronica - Jaime's work was having layoffs this week and are unsure of who is loosing their job. He asked that we pray that he would be able to keep his job, but if he did loose it, to pray that he would find another one soon.

Greg and Jennifer - Wyatt is still struggling with his ear. Pray for healing. The "Summer of Harmony" is going well so far. Pray this continues.

John and Susie - John's mom is doing well and recovering nicely. John will be traveling alot over the next few weeks. Pray for safe travels for John and for Susie since she will be with the kids.

Rachel and Andrew - Andrew's grandfather is doing well and recovering from his pacemaker surgery. Pray he will continue to do well.

James and Chanel - They will be traveling on the 28th with both girls to Michigan. They will both be getting work on their eyes. Sarah will be having surgery and Ellen will be getting her eyes checked to make sure there are no problems or potential for problems in the future. Sarah has started moving her hands forward and is closer to crawling.

Tyler and Heather - 11 months til graduation for Tyler. He is beginning to put out feelers for jobs.

Scotty and Lesley - Reese is feeling better but still has a lingering cough. Lesley's ankle is doing better but still sore. Pray it will heal quickly. Continue to keep Scotty's dad and family in your prayers.

Josh and Melanie - Melanie's mom resigned from church and playing the piano. Pray for her as she makes this new adjustment.

Josh's parents were visiting with us today and we were glad to have them. His brother, wife and new baby are living with them in Huntsville until they get a new home. They asked that we pray for them while all being in the same home.

Hugh and Kerri - Trent turned 2 this week! Hard to believe! Kerri's dad is seeing new docs at UAB and they are starting over with tests. This may slow down his disability. Pray they will be able to diagnose his problem and that disability will continue to move forward.

John and Kim - John will be traveling to Tampa this week. Pray for safe travels. Kim's grandmother's twin is going down hill fast. At this point the family asks us to pray that she will go quickly and not suffer. Kim was set for trial today. Hope everything went well.

Chris and Kim - Chris' grandmother is in beginning stages of dementia. Pray for her and the family as they begin to deal with this situation. Chris' dad is still looking for work. Chris is suppose to go through with his block tomorrow. Pray that he will be able to go through with block and that it will work.

Brad and Ashley - PRAISE! Work went well for Brad this week. Ashley quit her job ans started with John DeShazo on Monday. Hope you have had a great week too! Pray for both of them as they adjust to new jobs.

Jon and Amber - PRAISE! Chad was able to find two jobs that he loves. One is with Habitat for Humanity working in the office and the other is teaching art two nights a week at a local community center. He will go with Courtney to Reno, NV for one month and then will start his two jobs. Continue to pray for my grandfather as they decide what steps to take in treatment for his cancer. PRAISE! Jon's tests went well so now we will move forward with my treatments.

Craig and Leslie - Libby's tooth is doing better. Pray she will not loose it.

Colt and Katy - Have welcomed their precious baby boy. He was born Monday, June 14th at 9:15am. He was 8 lbs and some ounces and 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well. I was able to pop in and see them on Wednesday after my doctor's appt. and Katy looks great. Reid is Colt Jr. He is precious. They were ready to go home and doing well.

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

Prayer Requests for June 6th

Our lesson this week is about Elijah God's mountain man. Our scripture is found in 1 Kings 12:26-33. The scripture starts out by talking about all of the kings and their characteristics. Then in chapter 17 verse 1, God tells Ahab that the land will be dry with no rain until God commands it. He then told Elijah to leave and retreat to the woods and he would protect him. The lesson then went on to talk about Spiritual risks. We discussed some of the risks we have in our lives today. Some of the answers from the class were; standing up for our faith and what we believe in; our church addition in a tough economy; then Jason reminded us that God lead our church to the addition so not doing the addition and following God was the spiritual risk; people we associate ourselves with that may affect our spirituality and decisions we make; having children and guiding them on a spiritual path. Elijah was faced with a lot of risks, but knew God would guide him through and by sticking with God the RISK was eliminated. As you go this week think about the risks you face everyday. Does God shine through your risks? Are you taking a spiritual risk or just a risk? Pray that God will be with you in every decision you make whether it be risky or not.

Happy Birthday & Anniversary to:

Joey Dailey - June 7th
Amanda Beckett - June 9th
Jaime and Veronica Tallent - June 11th

Prayer Requests:

Vacation Bible School was a round up success! We had 1, 056 children attend bible school. There were 95 professions of faith and we were able to collect $2,300 for the Toboro people. This is enough to translate 90 verses of Ephesians. God truly blessed our church this week and we have a lot to be thankful for. Also, thanks to Team Impact who came back just for VBS. They were amazing and the kids were pumped all week!

Please be in prayer for the oil spill in the gulf. This is a huge disaster that is affecting our economy and the animals and wildlife. Pray they will be able to stop the leak soon and clean the oil up quickly.

Joey and Kelly - Kelly is now working 3 days a week with her new job. This is praise, but pray for Kelly as she makes this new adjustment to her schedule. Kelly was away at Girls state this Sunday. We missed you and hope you had a good time. Jordan is taking the LSAT this week. Pray she will do well. Joey is still attempting to connect with his father and other siblings. Pray this will continue to go well.

Josh and Melanie - Melanie's uncle has been sick. Pray for comfort while dealing with illness.

Greg and Jennifer - Wyatt had an ear infection last week and his ear drum ruptured. Pray for quick healing and little pain.

Brad and Ashley - Brad started work on Monday. Hope that is going well.

Kim and John - Praise! All kids are well. Kim's grandmother's twin is still not doing well. Keep her in your prayers. Pray for John's parents who are dealing with grandparents moving away.

James and Chanel - Sarah is close to crawling and Chanel has been working with her. The therapist told them they would know more about Sarah's vision once she was mobile so Chanel is anxious for her to begin moving around. Pray that Chanel will be patient and that Sarah will pick up crawling soon.

Craig and Leslie - Luke has been asking a lot about salvation. Pray that Craig and Leslie will be ready to answer his questions and the Lord will be with them and Luke. Libby hit her mouth with a toy this week and cut her gum and knocked a tooth loose. Pray she will be able to keep the tooth and will heal soon.

Jon and Amber - Continue to pray for my grandfather as he and my grandmother decide which route to take with treatments for his cancer. My mother is on her way back from AR now so pray for safe travels. PRAISE! Chad and Courtney were able to find an apartment and moved in last weekend. Alyssa went to the allergy doctor this week and her milk allergy is not getting better. Pray for her to be able to out grow this allergy in the next few years.

Chris and Kim - Chris had a block this week in his neck to see if it would help the pain. Pray this will work til he has surgery later this year. Chris' dad is still looking for work. Kim's parents now have two homes. The closed on their home in LA but still have their home from MS. Pray the home in MS will sell soon.

Lesley and Scotty - Lesley sprained her ankle this past weekend working in the yard, but she was a trooper delivering snacks at VBS this week! Pray she will heal soon. Reese had a sinus infection last week. Pray she will get better soon.

Brandon and Amanda - Brandon is training for another race. pray he will stay healthy and be able to train before the race. Pray for him to do well at the race.

Kerri and Hugh - Continue to pray for Kerri's dad. He is in the process of applying for disability. Also please remember the McMillan family who lost their son Labor Day weekend.

Katy and Colt - Can you believe it! Only one week left! Katy is hanging in there and trying to go on her own. The doctor agreed to let her go until one week after due date. Pray she will be able to go on her own and not have to be induced.

Have a great weekend and we will see you Sunday!

Amber

Prayer Requests for May 30th

Our lesson this week is about the Sacrifice of Christian Hedonism. For those of you who may have mixed feelings about John Piper, this is our last Sunday with him. Yeah! Our passage this week is found in 1 Corinthians 15:19 and 4:10-13 and 2 Corinthians 11:23-28. We learn that Paul concerned himself with knowing Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He did not worry about having righteousness of his own but his relationship with the Lord. There are 3 reasons why Paul focused on God. First was obedience. Scripture for obedience is Acts 19:6, Acts 14:22 and Luke 9:23-24. The second was Breaking of Self Reliance. Scripture for that is 2 Corinthians 1:8-9. The third was to Magnify the Glory of Christ. The fourth was to Endure For the Sake of the Gospel. The scripture for this is Galatians 1:24 and Hebrews 10:14. Piper went on to say that Jesus Christ was the perfect sacrifice and the only thing lacking is the physical presence spreading the gospel. In other words for it to truly be the perfect sacrifice, the people need to learn about it. The only way they will learn is for God's people to go spread the Word. As you go this week, think about your role in the perfect sacrifice. As a Christian, are you spreading the gospel? Are you telling other about the perfect sacrifice? Allow God to work in your life this week and as he does, be sure to share that He is the one in control not you. You never know, it may start a conversation that ends with the perfect sacrifice.

Happy Anniversary:

Josh and Melanie - May 20 (Belated since I did not post last week)
Kim and John - May 21 (Belated since I did not post last week)
Andrew and Rachel - May 31

Prayer Requests:

Remember the McMillan family whose son drown this weekend while on vacation. He was 4 years old.

Also remember all of the families who are traveling for the holiday and pray for safe return.

VBS is a week from today! Start praying for all of the workers, teachers and especially the many children who will be touched by God that week. For those of you working, do not forget our meeting next Sunday at 12pm. Lunch will be provided.

Kim and John - Jed and Sally are both sick. Pray they will get well soon.

Joey and Kelly - The El Salvador group was coming home today. Pray for their safe arrival. Jonathan was included with that group.

Greg and Jennifer - They are still trying to sell their home in Vernon. Pray it will sell. Jack is going to have to repeat kindergarten next year. Pray that he will adjust well and other siblings will not make a big deal of it. All 4 kids are home for the summer with Jennifer and she wants to be able to use the time to learn and teach as well as have fun together. Pray she will be able to accomplish all of these tasks.

Rachel and Andrew - PRAISE! Rachel's dad has accepted a job. He will be selling the products he use to work with. Today is their anniversary! Happy 7 Year Anniversary!!! Rachel's brother has a job but would like one in his field. He may have to leave AL to get one. Pray he can find something in his field.

John and Susie - John's mom had shoulder surgery Tuesday and is doing well. She is in alot of pain and going through therapy right now. Pray she will heal quickly and have minimal pain. Johnny Gill, who works with John, also had hip replacement surgery. Pray he too will recover quickly.

Tyler and Heather - Heather's grandmother was hospitalized for a severe kidney infection. She is home and trying to recover. Tyler's grandfather is having to move to an assisted living facility. Pray for this transition. Tyler's cousin and her mother are going to Nigeria for 6 weeks to help work in orphanages. Pray for safe travels. Tyler is starting to look for jobs for when he graduates in 11 months. They would like to stay here but realize they may have to move. Please pray that God will lead them where they need to go.

Rebecca and Jason - Bailey is trying to start crawling. Parents are excited but we assured them that movement is not always the best thing. Good Luck!

Scotty and Lesley - Continue to pray for Scotty's family as the reality of his mom's death starts to sink in. His sister is having a hard time dealing with her loss. They are also concerned about his dad because he has no family in Pensacola. Pray that God will give them peace and help them know they are not alone.

Doug and Christy - PRAISE! School is out for summer! They will be traveling this next weekend to the beach. Pray for safe travels and no oil! They will be going this week to meet the new nephew.

Jon and Amber - Pray for my mom as she travels this Wednesday to be with my grandparents. My grandfather goes Thursday to the oncologist to follow up from his visit in January where they were told the cancer was back. Pray for grandmother who is having a very hard time dealing with this and is nervous about the news they will receive this week. Also, continue to pray for Chad and Courtney. They are in route from Houston, TX to Oakland , CA. They are going very slowly and it will end up taking them 4 days to get there. Today is day 3. Pray for safe travels for them and that they will have an apartment once in Oakland. Most of you know that Jon and I have been trying for 2 and a half years to have another baby. We went through infertility but stopped once we found out that insurance would not cover it. We have decided to pray hard about where to go next. We will either go forward with the infertility and pay out of pocket or decide to have a complete family with the three of us. Please pray for us and with us as we try and make this difficult decision.

Loyd and Lisa - Thank you for the words of encouragement Loyd about infertility. We truly appreciate that! Loyd spoke in front of a group of people this week for work. He said it went great! Unspoken.

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

Amber

Prayer Requests for May 23rd

Our lesson this morning is about Marriage and Missions. Our scripture is from Ephesians 5:25 - 30. The scripture tells husbands to love their wife as Christ loved the church. He gave Himself up completely for the church. The scripture also says love your wife as you do your own body. He who loves his wife loves himself. Man shall then leave his mother and father and hold fast to his wife. God does not focus all of the attention on the husbands. He goes on to tell the wives to respect their husbands. The important thing to remember is for the relationship with husband and wife to work, they must both be right in their walk with God. Even in the strongest relationships, the devil can sneak in. Be aware and keep your relationships strong by modeling Ephesians 5:25 - 30. As you go this week, think of your relationship with your spouse. Are you modeling this scripture? If not, what can you do to change that. God has given each of us a person to travel the journey of life with. Make sure you are putting the most into the relationship God has blessed you with.

Prayer Requests:

Pray for the group from the church who is leaving this week for El Salvador. Pray they will be effective but most importantly safe.

Continue to pray for Scotty, Lesley and their family as they deal with the loss of his mother.

It was nice to have Chuck Burgin's class visiting with us this past Sunday morning.

Hugh and Kerri - Continue to pray for Kerri's dad as he is dealing with disability.

Anna and Chris - They will be traveling this week to Atlanta for a tournament for Riley. Pray for safe travels.

Brad and Ashley - Praise! Brad has a job offer and another interview this week on Monday. Congrats!

Kim and Chris - PRAISE! Chris found an office and will be moving in on June 1. Kim's mom is having some health issues with headaches and has been put on blood pressure medicine. Pray this will work and she can get some relief.

Jaime and Veronica - Veronica is back to Birmingham for good! She will begin rotations with pharmacies this week. Only nine weeks left til baby comes.

Katy and Colt - Matt and Brittany had triplets taken early because mom has Hodgkin's lymphoma and started chemo this week. Babies are doing well. Pray that God will heal her so she can be with her babies.

Jon and Amber - Continue to pray for Chad and Courtney. She graduated med school on Tuesday and they are headed to CA from TX tomorrow. My mom will be traveling next week to AR to be with my grandfather. Pray for safe travels.

Rachel and Andrew - Andrew's grandfather had surgery to repair his pacemaker and is still in hospital recovering. Pray for quick recovery.

Craig and Leslie - They will be traveling with whole family this Sunday through next week. Pray for safe travels.

Loyd and Lisa - Unspoken

Joey and Kelly - Jonathan is going to El Salvador. Pray for safety. He led worship on Sunday at a small church in Calera.

Doug and Christi - PRAISE! Last week of school before summer. Christi's brother had their baby and is doing well.

Kim and John - Both kids are sick. Pray they will get well soon. John will be traveling this week. Pray for safe travels.

Thanks and have a great week!
Amber

Prayer Requests for May 9th

This week our lesson was about Prayer as the Pursuit of Our Joy. We started out with John 14:13. Joey posed the question how do our prayers bring glory to God? By speaking to Him, Thanking Him, Bringing glory to God through answered prayers and examples of how He is working in our lives and He likes for us to acknowledge our need for Him, were a few of the answers from the class. John Piper tells us that Prayer is significant to glorify God (Psalms 50:15). John 16:24 says ask and you will receive so your joy will be full. Prayers bring joy in our lives. But what if our prayers are not answered in our eyes? Does that mean we do not receive joy? If we are praying according to scripture, we will receive joy through God's will in our lives. Notice that said God's will and not what we want or expect for our lives. He will give us the desires of our heart which according to scripture should be God centered and not "me" centered. As you go this week, think about the prayers you have had lately with God. Have they brought you joy? Were they answered the way you planned or the way God intended? God has a plan for each one of us and though we may not see it now, our faith tells us that it is the best plan for our lives. Thank God for the plan he has for you even in the peaks and the valleys.


Prayer Requests:

Joey and Kelly - Jordan is home for the summer from Auburn. Jonathan has started a new job at the church with Blake.

Tyler and Heather - PRAISE! Kevin, Tyler's brother, and his wife welcomed their second child on Tuesday. It was a healthy baby girl. The Hill family is close friends with Tyler's family and their daughter Katie was suppose to be in Maleah's wedding in August. Unfortunately she was killed in a car accident on Saturday. Please pray for this family as they cope with the loss of their 22 year old daughter.

Josh and Melanie - Josh's brother's wife is due any minute and he is having to travel back and forth between work and home. Pray for a healthy baby and safe delivery with dad there. Brother's name is David.

Jason and Rebecca - PRAISE! Rebecca's dad got a job.

Katy and Colt - Counting down the days til little man arrives. Continue to pray for the pregnancy and a safe delivery with a healthy baby.

Rachel and Andrew - Continue to pray for their pregnancy. Rachel's parents are trying to figure out their job situation after both lost their jobs. Continue to pray for them. Rachel and Andrew and family will be traveling this week for mini family vacation. Pray for safe travels.

Chris and Kim - Chris' dad is still looking for work. His mom is also looking for work. PRAISE! Kim was part of the fund raising crop this weekend and they raised $800 for Save a Life and TEAM. Kim has been having headaches during pregnancy. Pray they will ease up so she will feel better.

Greg and Jennifer - Congrats to Greg who graduated with PhD this week. Jennifer's dad had his wallet stolen at graduation and was unable to fly home without license. Hopefully they got that situation figured out.

Craig and Leslie - The new puppy is doing well. Please pray for Leslie's sister who lost her baby this week at 8 weeks. She will be having a DNC this week.

Hugh and Kerri - Kerri's dad filed for disability this week and is struggling with that decision. Pray for him and Kerri's mom because they are going through a little depression right now.

Chris and Anna - They will be traveling this week to MS. Katie is saying the 23rd Psalm in front of Anna's mom's church. A student of Anna's lost his brother Zack in a car accident this week. Pray for that family.

Kim and John - PRAISE! Kim's grandfather is doing well. He is getting motivated to do more and his blood levels are up.

Jon and Amber - PRAISE! The hardwoods are in and fixed and Jon and I did not kill each other! My grandfather goes to the oncologist the first of June for follow up. Continue to pray for Chad and Courtney as they farm their way through New Zealand. PRAISE! I am finally feeling better!

Brad and Ashley - Brad had a round two interview this past week and hopes to hear something this week. Brad and Ashley started a diet this week and Ashley has already lost 7 lbs. It was good to have Brad's parents visiting with us. They asked that we pray for Brad's half sister who lost her mom this week.

Have a great week and we will see you in two weeks!!!

Amber

Prayer Requests for May 2, 2010

Sorry I missed you guys this week. Thank you all for your prayers. I am feeling better. Still not 100% but hope to be there soon. Since I was not there I do not have a recap on the lesson but stay tuned for this week's recap.

Prayer Requests:

Jon - Amber home recovering from strep and severe sinus infection. Continue to pray for Chad and Courtney as they are still on their honeymoon in New Zealand. Amber's mom had a kidney stone this week and is trying to recover. Pray for her to feel better.

Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's father will not have a job after August. Both her mom and dad will be looking for jobs. They have some possibilities but are waiting to hear back.

Chanel and James - Chanel's sister is moving to Florida in two weeks. Pray that Chanel will be supportive of her sisters move.

Katy and Colt - They are doing well. Continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy.

Kim and Chris - Chris' dad is still looking for work. Pray for a healthy pregnancy. Lindsey, a five year old girl, is being treated for brain tumor and her prognosis is one and a half years. Pray for a miracle.

Scotty and Lesley - Continue to pray for Scotty's mom and she is working with Hospice now. Reese has become mobile and mom and dad are trying to adjust.

Brad and Ashley - Brad still looking for a job. Welcome to Ashley's parents who were visiting with us today.

Chris and Anna - The 2 year old who was run over in her driveway and killed a few weeks ago was a childhood friend of Chris' daughter. Pray for this family as they are having a really hard time. Anna was traveling again to MS to pick up the girls. PRAISE! Chris got a job at Moody High School which is only minutes from his home. Pray he is able to build good relationships at the new school.

Doug and Christy - Ross, a fifth grader at Auburn, was hit with a line drive in the chest that caused him to go into cardiac arrest. He is at Children's hospital. Pray he will be able to recover quickly.

Susie and John - John's mom is waiting on results from MRI on her shoulder. There is a possibility that she may have to have surgery. Pray for good results.

Brian and Keri - Baby makes four tomorrow! Keri will be induced in the morning. Pray for good delivery and healthy baby.

Craig and Leslie - family was traveling today to get new puppy. Pray for a healthy dog and adjustment it will bring to family.

Continue to pray for expectant moms - Keri, Katy, Kim , Veronica and Rachel.

Also, Mary Charles, Amanda and Brandon's daughter has been sick with cold and then bronchitis. Pray she will get better soon.

Have a great week and I will see you Sunday!

Amber