Our lesson today is from Daniel Chapter 2. We learned about King Nebuchadnezzar having a dream and not understanding what it meant. He summoned all of the diviner-priests, mediums and sorcerers and asked them to interpret his dream. The catch was he did not tell him the dream. They were to come to him and tell him the dream and interpretation without any knowledge of his experience. If they were unable to do so, he would put them to death. The king's commander went out searching for Daniel and his friends and told them what the king wanted. Daniel confused asked why the king wanted them dead and the commander told him what happened at the palace. Daniel then approached his friends and said we have to figure out what the king dreamed and interpret it to save our lives. That night, the Lord revealed the dream to Daniel in a vision. When he awoke the next morning he told his friends that he knew what the king had dreamed. Daniel then went to the commander and told him not to kill anyone because he knew the dream. He asked to be taken to the king so he could give him the interpretation.
Prayer Requests:
Keri and Brian have visited our class several times in the past few months and on Wednesday she lost her 28 year old brother suddenly. They think he had a tumor that caused a bleed in his brain. Please pray for Keri and her family as they try and make sense of this sudden loss and begin to deal with their grief.
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan starts school at Samford tomorrow. Pray that he will adjust and make new friends and have a better overall experience this semester.
Brad and Ashley - Brad is still looking for a job and Ashley hopes to hear about her interview this week. Ashley's friend Natalie, who we prayed for this week, ended up having a miscarriage on Friday after everything was thought to be okay on Thursday. Pray for her and her husband Ken as they try and over come this situation. Heather Kent, a friend of Ashley's, has been having headaches for awhile and tried several different therapies to try and relieve the pain. She is now at Princeton and suppose to have exploratory surgery this week. Pray they can find the problem and she will be healed.
Kerri and Hugh - Hugh's dad is continuing to do well from prostate surgery and should go back to work in three weeks. PRAISE! All children are healthy.
Chris and Anna - Glad to see you back during a very hectic schedule. Trevor, the teen who was shot in the face in December, is doing well. After 30 days he is already in a room and undergoing therapy. Pray for continued improvement. The little girl that Chris asked us to pray for with pneumonia is doing well. They say the 3 year old is recovering nicely. Pray for Chris and work. He has been under stress with an assistant coach at school. One of Anna's friends has a son Zaden in Children's dealing with a viral infection. Pray for healing.
Kim and Chris - Chris is on day eight of having the girls while Kim is in OK for work. I must pay him kudos b/c he was on time and both he and the girls were dressed and ready to go. Kim travels home in the morning so pray for safe travels. Upward is going well.
Melanie and Josh - Melanie's grandmother is continuing to recover from hip replacement and struggling with depression. Pray for her depression and that she will heal quickly. Melanie's office flooded this week and they have been moved to the 2nd floor. Keep in mind this is during tax season. Pray they can get back to their regular office soon.
Katy and Colt - Baby Wick is doing well from open heart this past week. The doctors have told his parents they have a long road ahead. Pray for continued healing for Wick and strength for his parents.
Scotty and Lesley - Lesley has been having issues with her lupus lately. Pray she will get back to normal and not have as much pain. PRAISE! Reese is now eating solids. Lesley was worried after repeated attempts that she may not transition easy, but this week she finally started eating them.
John and Susie - John will be traveling to MS this week for a few days. Pray for the transition at work for John. They are still trying to get settled in to changes. Amber, a co-worker of Susie's lost her uncle this week. He committed suicide. Pray for this family as they deal with this loss.
Jon and Amber - Jon was home with Alyssa who had pink eye, rosiola (sp?)and a stomach bug all in three days. Pray for health for her as it is wearing thin on her and mom. Please continue to pray for Jon and his job situation. At a time where so many people do not have a job he is extremely thankful for his but it would make things easier if the situation with his boss would get better. Pray for strength and wisdom for Jon. My grandfather went this week for a colonoscopy and is having to go back in two weeks b/c they did not tell him to come off blood thinners. He will go Thursday to see the oncologist. Pray for him and my grandmother and that he will receive good news on Thursday. A lady named Jennifer who works at Moody City Hall lost her husband this week. He committed suicide. They have two small children. Pray for this family.
Jason and Rebecca - Bailey was in the nursery for the first time today. Pray for health! Also, Rebecca's grandfather had another seizure and they think it may be due to his meds. Pray they can get that worked out and that he will not have anymore seizures. Rebecca's dad is still looking for a job.
Rachel and Andrew - Patrick, Andrew's nephew, met his father this week and is excited about getting to live with him. DHR is involved and hopefully everything will work out to where he can live with his dad soon. Pray for this situation and that Patrick will transition easily to his new home.
Kim and John - Kim's friend from college went into labor this week at 32 weeks and is in the hospital. She hopes to go home this week but will be on bed rest until baby is born. Pray that she will carry baby full term and everything will go smoothly from here on out. Her name is Amanda Shubert.
Doug and Christy - They are finally feeling better and for the first time in awhile the whole family is well.
Have a great week and we will see you next Sunday!!!!
Amber
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