Our lessons this week comes from the book of Daniel Chapter 1. Daniel and three others were to be trained for three years to be able to serve in the king's court. He required them to be young, healthy and good looking. Daniel wanted to eat different food than what the king was offering. He asked the official to allow him and the others to eat vegetables and drink water. He told the official to examine his diet and the others who were eating the kings food and see which were better fit for the job. At the end of 10 days Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah proved to look healthier. At the end of their training the king asked to review all of the men and none were as good as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. He granted them permission to serve in his court and found them to be better than any others who may have served.
Happy Birthday:
Melanie Shores - 20th
Prayer Requests:
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom goes back to PA this week. She is having a hard time with chemo and reactions. Please pray for healing and continued success with chemo treatments.
John and Susie - Audrey has ear infections. Pray for healing.
Jon and Amber - Jon's work situation is not getting any better. Pray for Jon to have patience and make the best of his situation. My grandfather goes tomorrow to have his colonoscopy. Pray for good results. Pray for Chad and Courtney as they continue to plan their April wedding.
Katy and Colt - Marry Anne (co-worker of Katy's) and her husband had a baby in December and he has having to have open heart surgery this week. Pray for a good surgery and quick recovery. The baby's name is Wick.
James and Chanel - Sarah is teething and Ellen is having a great time with the terrible twos. Pray for patience for mom and dad. Their next door neighbors have a child with disabilities and the family is looking to purchase a 12 passenger van to help transport their child. They are going through a lot so please pray for this family. They are the Poole's. PRAISE!!! Sarah's sight is continuing to improve and she is passing milestones left and right. Their therapist said she may not have to come as often as first thought. It has been amazing to see how God has worked with this couple and Sarah and they are just starting their testimony. They go back to Michigan in February.
Andrew and Rachel - Andrew's parents have been caring for his adoptive sister's child for awhile and it has been a struggle. They recently found out that the boy's father is interested in taking care of him. Pray for this to work out and for Andrew's sister to cooperate. PRAISE! First ultrasound went well.
Kerri and Hugh - Hugh was home with Spencer. He has strep throat. Pray he will get well before school on Tuesday. Hugh's dad did well with prostate surgery this week. He will be off a month from work. The surgery showed no sign of the cancer spreading and he will not have to have chemo treatments. Pray he will continue to heal. Also, please pray about Kerri's work situation. She is still trying to decide whether or not to go back to public school this next year or stay with preschool.
John and Kim - JED has not been sleeping well due to teething. Pray he will sleep better this week. Kim's partner at her firm who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma is doing well. He recently went to AR and they said his cancer seems to be remaining the same and not spreading. Pray for continued management of his cancer and healing.
Brad and Ashley - Brad continues to look for job. EB Johnson was mentioned in our class when Ashley's mom came to visit a few months ago. She was the little girl from Troy who had a brain tumor and was transferred to Children's before Thanksgiving. She had to have surgery and they were not able to remove all of the tumor because of its location. She went this past week to a follow up appointment in Troy and the scans showed no sign of the tumor. This is a huge praise to this girl and her family. Thank you for your prayers. Ashley was contacted this past week by a recruiter and had an interview. She is hoping to change jobs b/c of her current job situation. Pray if this is where she should be, God would open those doors.
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan starts school a week from today . He will be working and going to school. Pray he will succeed this semester in juggling both.
Chris and Kim - Kim is in OK this week and Chris has the girls by himself. One of Chris' clients' co-workers died of cancer this week. Pray for her family. Steve Armstrong (member of FBCT) lost his father this past week. Pray for this family in dealing with this loss.
Doug and Christy - They have both been fighting illness the past several weeks. Pray for health and that the boys will stay healthy.
Tyler and Heather - Clinicals are proving to be a challenge for Tyler. Pray for rest and strength to keep up with the hectic schedule.
Have a great week and we will see you Sunday!!!
Amber
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