Our lesson today comes from Daniel Chapter 5. In the beginning of the chapter, King Belshazzar has a feast for all of his companions and friends. Under the influence of wine, Belshazzar orders that the gold and silver vessels from the temple be brought to him. He and his guests drank from them and praised their gods. At that moment a hand appeared and began to write on the wall. As the king watched he became pale and scared. The king asked for his mediums to interpret the writing, but one of his guest said he should ask for Daniel. The king offered presents to Daniel to interpret the writing. Daniel told him to keep his gifts and he would interpret the writing for him. After Daniel interpreted the dream, the king ordered he be draped with gifts. That night the king was killed and Darius of Mede received the throne.
Prayer Requests:
Continue to pray for all of our expecting moms: Kim, Keri, Veronica, Rachel and Katy. Also we were glad to have Adrianne and Kevin visit with us this morning. Adrianne too is expecting.
Christi and Henry are sick with stomach bug. Pray they will get well soon and that Luke and Doug do not get sick.
Trent Stewart is suppose to have his adenoids removed on Tuesday, but has had a fever all week. Pray he will get well and be able to have the surgery.
James and Chanel are back from Michigan. Sarah did not have to have surgery. I will email details later.
Josh - Melanie home resting from working long hours at work.
Andrew and Rachel - Andrew singing this morning.
John and Kim - They will be traveling this week Thursday through Monday and kids will stay with both of their parents. Pray for safe travels. Kim's grandfather was in hospital this week for blood transfusion and during the transfusion had a seizure. He is home now but very weak.
Chris and Kim - Chris went to a Neuro surgeon this week and had an MRI. Should get results this week and decide what to do about surgery.
Jason and Rebecca - Jason's extended family has been passing around the flu and swine flu and his brother is in the hospital with kidney stones. Pray for good health. Rebecca's dad is still looking for work.
Brian and Keri - Brian will be traveling this week with work. Pray for safe travels. Continue to pray for Keri and family.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom left this morning for PA and will meet with the doctor tomorrow. Pray for good results. Also Reese is going to ENT on Tuesday to talk about tubes.
Tyler and Heather - Tyler has to give a presentation in a few weeks to the staff of St. Vincent's hospital. Pray he can get his presentation together and do well.
Brad - Ashley and Logan are home sick with cold. Brad is still looking for a job and has a phone interview this week.
Jon and Amber - My grandfather went to the doctor on Thurs. and they are not wanting to biopsy a spot on his liver. He and my grandmother are frustrated with the new doctor and having to repeat previously done procedures. Pray they will find out what is going on soon with minimal procedures. Also. my mom and I have not spoken in a week. Just pray for this situation.
Chris and Anna - Continue to pray for Ella's family. Her father will start back to work tomorrow. Maggie is not sleeping well. Riley won the science fair at school and will compete in regional science fair this week. Chris has an interview this week.
John and Susie - Justin turned 3 yesterday. They will be traveling next weekend.
Craig and Leslie - Leslie's uncle will find out this Thursday whether or not his cancer is in remission. Pray for good results.
Joey and Kelly - Kelly has taken a job with UAB school of nursing and will be assisting students in the lab 12 hours a week.
Have a good week and we will see you Sunday!
Amber
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Prayer Requests for February 21st
Today we had Eddie with Team impact come to our class and speak. He is a professor and teaches classes on in depth bible study. He also has been involved in debates with people from other religions about bible meanings and passages. It was a pleasure to have him visit and share his knowledge with our class. This week was a special week at FBC Trussville. We were glad to have Team Impact not only at our church, but in our community as well. The group was able to visit 30 schools and expose several children to a unique experience and Jesus Christ.
In response to Team Impact, the church has asked us to pray for the following this week:
**Pray for those who have made decisions during Team Impact services to follow through and take the next step for spiritual growth.
**Pray for wisdom on our part to know how to best help these new believers.
**Pray for our church to increase its impact by helping many others know about Christ and follow Him as Savior and Lord.
Birthdays:
Jon Chesser - February 24th
Prayer Requests:
Jon and Amber - My grandfather goes to the oncologist on Thursday to decide what action to take with his cancer. Pray for a good plan and that he will begin to start feeling better.
Chad and Courtney - Amber's brother and fiancee were visiting with us today. They are in town for a wedding shower. They asked that we pray for them with the wedding coming up in April and in March, Courtney will find out where she has been placed for residency.
Brian and Keri - We were glad to have you back. Remember to keep Keri and her family in your prayers as they continue to cope with the loss of her brother.
Brad and Ashley - Ashley's mom broke her toe this weekend while visiting them here in B'ham. Pray for healing. Brad is still looking for work. Pray that God will open doors.
Chanel and James - Leaving for Michigan on the 23rd. Pray for trip and Sarah as she has had a few set backs. Pray she will continue to heal and have vision.
Craig and Leslie - Craig is traveling to Toronto for work and will not be back until Wednesday. He will be gone for Luke's birthday on Tuesday. Pray for Leslie and kids while he is gone. PRAISE! Construction should be complete this week at their house. It looks great!!!!
Anna and Chris - Emily, Anna's cousin who has leukemia, was unable to have a treatment this past week b/c she is sick. Pray she will get better and be able to have her treatment. Chris' dad has Rheumatoid Arthritis and now he has been having some symptoms similar to RA. He will be going to the doctor soon to get it checked out. Continue to pray for Chris and the ability to change schools. Also, remember baby Ella's family.
Kim and John - John is having a tough time with boss at work. Pray for this situation. Kim's friend Amanda is now off her monitor and has been cleared to give birth. Baby could come any day now. Pray for easy birth and healthy baby.
Joey and Kelly - Happy 23rd Anniversary. Anytime you would like to share the secret, we are all ears! Continue to pray for Jonathan. He is doing well so far at school but recently broke up with his girlfriend.
Have a good week and we will see you Sunday!!!!
Amber
In response to Team Impact, the church has asked us to pray for the following this week:
**Pray for those who have made decisions during Team Impact services to follow through and take the next step for spiritual growth.
**Pray for wisdom on our part to know how to best help these new believers.
**Pray for our church to increase its impact by helping many others know about Christ and follow Him as Savior and Lord.
Birthdays:
Jon Chesser - February 24th
Prayer Requests:
Jon and Amber - My grandfather goes to the oncologist on Thursday to decide what action to take with his cancer. Pray for a good plan and that he will begin to start feeling better.
Chad and Courtney - Amber's brother and fiancee were visiting with us today. They are in town for a wedding shower. They asked that we pray for them with the wedding coming up in April and in March, Courtney will find out where she has been placed for residency.
Brian and Keri - We were glad to have you back. Remember to keep Keri and her family in your prayers as they continue to cope with the loss of her brother.
Brad and Ashley - Ashley's mom broke her toe this weekend while visiting them here in B'ham. Pray for healing. Brad is still looking for work. Pray that God will open doors.
Chanel and James - Leaving for Michigan on the 23rd. Pray for trip and Sarah as she has had a few set backs. Pray she will continue to heal and have vision.
Craig and Leslie - Craig is traveling to Toronto for work and will not be back until Wednesday. He will be gone for Luke's birthday on Tuesday. Pray for Leslie and kids while he is gone. PRAISE! Construction should be complete this week at their house. It looks great!!!!
Anna and Chris - Emily, Anna's cousin who has leukemia, was unable to have a treatment this past week b/c she is sick. Pray she will get better and be able to have her treatment. Chris' dad has Rheumatoid Arthritis and now he has been having some symptoms similar to RA. He will be going to the doctor soon to get it checked out. Continue to pray for Chris and the ability to change schools. Also, remember baby Ella's family.
Kim and John - John is having a tough time with boss at work. Pray for this situation. Kim's friend Amanda is now off her monitor and has been cleared to give birth. Baby could come any day now. Pray for easy birth and healthy baby.
Joey and Kelly - Happy 23rd Anniversary. Anytime you would like to share the secret, we are all ears! Continue to pray for Jonathan. He is doing well so far at school but recently broke up with his girlfriend.
Have a good week and we will see you Sunday!!!!
Amber
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Prayer Requests for February 14th
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Our lesson today, in honor of Valentine's Day, was found from the book Song of Solomon. It is the story of Solomon and Shulammite. Solomon had 140 concubines, but was attracted to Shulammite the most. His deepest connection fell with her. The Song of Solomon chapters 1, 2, 4, and 7 are the love letters between Solomon and Shulammite. They start during their courtship and continue through the consummation of their marriage and end with the deepening of their relationship after years together. It is truly touching to see how not only during courtship, but after years of marriage their love is still very strong. Valentine's Day is one day a year that we set aside to show the significant others in our lives how much they mean to us. In reality, we should be showing this love and respect all year long and not just on this one day. In Ephesians 5:28, the bible tells us,"In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself." In this verse, God is telling the men they must first elevate their wives in their union and everything else will fall into place. In 1 Corinthians 7:3&4 the bible tells us, "The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife." In this verse God is telling the women to respect their roles in their marriage and treat them with the up most respect. As you go this week and throughout the rest of the year, celebrate your spouse and the love you share. Remember not to take them for granted, but to appreciate their ability to uphold God's command for a wife or husband in marriage.
Happy Anniversary:
Joey and Kelly - February 21st
Prayer Requests:
Please remember this week the family of baby Ella that Chris Pike has been emailing us about. She passed away this past week and I know her family is struggling with her loss. Continue to pray for them.
This Wednesday through Sunday at FBC Trussville will be Team Impact week. They will have a service every night starting at 7 pm and on Sunday morning and evening. They will be visiting 30 schools with in our community and encouraging the students to come to our services to hear about God. Please pray for our staff, the team impact members and everyone at the church who will be involved this week. Also pray for the children who will be touched by God's power through this group. For more information please visit the church website www.fbctrussville.org or call the church at 655-2403. They are still looking for volunteers.
The DeShazo's, O'Dells and Thomas' were all involved in baby dedication today. Pray for these families as they begin the amazing journey of raising children and dedicating their lives to God.
Rachel and Andrew - PRAISE! Everyone is finally feeling better and Raylee never got the stomach bug. Pray they can stay healthy and have a much better week!
Kim and Chris - Kim's sister's twins turned 1 this week and they celebrated their birthday yesterday. This is a huge praise b/c if you remember they tried for several years to have children and the twins were born premature. Congrats! Continue to pray for Kim and the pregnancy. She has been feeling really bad.
Doug and Christy - Doug will be traveling this week for work. Pray for safe travels.
John and Susie - PRAISE! John's presentation went well this week and so did the trip to Tampa.
Jon and Amber - PRASIE! My grandfather was able to make it to his appointment on Friday and they were able to fix his heart condition by changing the dosage of medicine. He goes back to see the oncologist on February 25th. Chad and Courtney are having their first wedding shower next Sunday. They will both be traveling to B'ham this week. Pray for safe travels.
Kim and John - We were glad to have John's parents with us this morning. They were visiting for the baby dedication. Kim's eye surgery went well and she now has 20/20 vision. She also looked great even though she could not wear eye makeup!
Tyler and Heather - Pray for Tyler as he begins to make plans for a job after school. There is a possibility they may have to move, but they are not sure. Pray God will lead them in the right direction.
Josh and Melanie - Josh's brother got a job in Huntsville and will be moving from TN. His wife is expecting and will be due in May. Pray for them as they make this transition.
Lesley and Scotty - Scotty was home with Reese who was not feeling well. Lesley is afraid she may have another ear infection which means she will have to get tubes. Pray she will get to feeling better soon. Scotty's mom goes back to PA on the 20th. Pray for continued good news.
Katy and Colt - They will be traveling this week to NY for their last hoorah before the baby comes. Pray for safe travels, good weather and no delayed flights.
Craig and Leslie - Craig will be traveling this week for work. He, along with his company, is being honored as one of John Deere's best and most reliable suppliers. Also, renovation on the house is coming along. Looking good guys!
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan has had yet another good week at Samford and seems to be adjusting well. Continue to pray that God will be with him while at school. Kelly is taking a nurse refresher course at UAB and thinking about possibly going back to work. Pray for her while she is trying to juggle being a mom, wife and student. Also, Mike Hollingsworth is starting a new young married class at the church. Pray for him and the class that they may have a great group and get off to a good start.
Happy Valentine's Day and we will see you next Sunday!!
Amber
Our lesson today, in honor of Valentine's Day, was found from the book Song of Solomon. It is the story of Solomon and Shulammite. Solomon had 140 concubines, but was attracted to Shulammite the most. His deepest connection fell with her. The Song of Solomon chapters 1, 2, 4, and 7 are the love letters between Solomon and Shulammite. They start during their courtship and continue through the consummation of their marriage and end with the deepening of their relationship after years together. It is truly touching to see how not only during courtship, but after years of marriage their love is still very strong. Valentine's Day is one day a year that we set aside to show the significant others in our lives how much they mean to us. In reality, we should be showing this love and respect all year long and not just on this one day. In Ephesians 5:28, the bible tells us,"In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself." In this verse, God is telling the men they must first elevate their wives in their union and everything else will fall into place. In 1 Corinthians 7:3&4 the bible tells us, "The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife." In this verse God is telling the women to respect their roles in their marriage and treat them with the up most respect. As you go this week and throughout the rest of the year, celebrate your spouse and the love you share. Remember not to take them for granted, but to appreciate their ability to uphold God's command for a wife or husband in marriage.
Happy Anniversary:
Joey and Kelly - February 21st
Prayer Requests:
Please remember this week the family of baby Ella that Chris Pike has been emailing us about. She passed away this past week and I know her family is struggling with her loss. Continue to pray for them.
This Wednesday through Sunday at FBC Trussville will be Team Impact week. They will have a service every night starting at 7 pm and on Sunday morning and evening. They will be visiting 30 schools with in our community and encouraging the students to come to our services to hear about God. Please pray for our staff, the team impact members and everyone at the church who will be involved this week. Also pray for the children who will be touched by God's power through this group. For more information please visit the church website www.fbctrussville.org or call the church at 655-2403. They are still looking for volunteers.
The DeShazo's, O'Dells and Thomas' were all involved in baby dedication today. Pray for these families as they begin the amazing journey of raising children and dedicating their lives to God.
Rachel and Andrew - PRAISE! Everyone is finally feeling better and Raylee never got the stomach bug. Pray they can stay healthy and have a much better week!
Kim and Chris - Kim's sister's twins turned 1 this week and they celebrated their birthday yesterday. This is a huge praise b/c if you remember they tried for several years to have children and the twins were born premature. Congrats! Continue to pray for Kim and the pregnancy. She has been feeling really bad.
Doug and Christy - Doug will be traveling this week for work. Pray for safe travels.
John and Susie - PRAISE! John's presentation went well this week and so did the trip to Tampa.
Jon and Amber - PRASIE! My grandfather was able to make it to his appointment on Friday and they were able to fix his heart condition by changing the dosage of medicine. He goes back to see the oncologist on February 25th. Chad and Courtney are having their first wedding shower next Sunday. They will both be traveling to B'ham this week. Pray for safe travels.
Kim and John - We were glad to have John's parents with us this morning. They were visiting for the baby dedication. Kim's eye surgery went well and she now has 20/20 vision. She also looked great even though she could not wear eye makeup!
Tyler and Heather - Pray for Tyler as he begins to make plans for a job after school. There is a possibility they may have to move, but they are not sure. Pray God will lead them in the right direction.
Josh and Melanie - Josh's brother got a job in Huntsville and will be moving from TN. His wife is expecting and will be due in May. Pray for them as they make this transition.
Lesley and Scotty - Scotty was home with Reese who was not feeling well. Lesley is afraid she may have another ear infection which means she will have to get tubes. Pray she will get to feeling better soon. Scotty's mom goes back to PA on the 20th. Pray for continued good news.
Katy and Colt - They will be traveling this week to NY for their last hoorah before the baby comes. Pray for safe travels, good weather and no delayed flights.
Craig and Leslie - Craig will be traveling this week for work. He, along with his company, is being honored as one of John Deere's best and most reliable suppliers. Also, renovation on the house is coming along. Looking good guys!
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan has had yet another good week at Samford and seems to be adjusting well. Continue to pray that God will be with him while at school. Kelly is taking a nurse refresher course at UAB and thinking about possibly going back to work. Pray for her while she is trying to juggle being a mom, wife and student. Also, Mike Hollingsworth is starting a new young married class at the church. Pray for him and the class that they may have a great group and get off to a good start.
Happy Valentine's Day and we will see you next Sunday!!
Amber
Monday, February 8, 2010
Prayer Requests for February 7, 2010
Our lesson today comes from Daniel chapter 4. In this chapter, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream about a tall tree standing in the middle of the earth. Suddenly an observer (holy one) came and cut down the tree chopping of its branches and stripping off its leaves. All that was left was the stump. The king asked Daniel to interpret the dream. Daniel explained that the tree was Nebuchadnezzar b/c he had become great and strong. His greatness had grown high to the sky and extended to the ends of the earth. The holy one coming down to cut the tree to its stump, is the sentence placed on you by the Majesty Most High. You will be driven away from the people and forced to live with the wild animals. As for the command to leave the stump, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. Therefore separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right and show mercy to the needy. The chapter goes on to say that the king was perched high on his palace gloating about the wonderful city of Babylon that he built with his power and majestic glory. It was at this time, 12 months past the dream, that God laid down his sentence and Nebuchadnezzar was forced into the wild with the animals. It was only at this point that Nebuchadnezzar looked up to heaven and his sanity returned to him. He praised the Most High and honored and glorified Him who lives forever. James 4:6 says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." What is pride? Where does it cross the line? It is okay to be proud of things you have accomplished with the help of GOD through the talents he has given you. It is when you loose that dependency on God, that it turns to negative pride. Don't be proud of being humble. True humility come form God and is not proud. Pride becomes negative when it slips away from GOD and switches the focus to you and your accomplishments. As you got his week, make sure that your pride is based on God and what he has given you and not on yourself.
Happy Birthday:
Lisa Tharp - Today February 8th
Prayer Requests:
The Neals have been sick with the stomach bug too and Elyse had to go to Children's on Saturday for dehydration. She was suppose to come home yesterday. Pray she will get better and not have to go back to the hospital. Pray too that Raylee will not get sick as well as Andrew.
Joey and Kelly - PRAISE! Jonathan had another good week at Samford. Continue to pray for success with college and that he will do better with Math.
Brad and Ashley - PRAISE! Brad has a 2nd interview on Tuesday at 10:40am. Pray God will open doors for him to go back to work. Ashley did not get the job she interviewed for, but things at work are actually getting better. Whole family has been under the weather this past week so pray the will get healthy this week.
John and Kim - They are feeling better after having stomach bug last week. Luckily JED did not get sick so pray it stays that way. Kim is having lasik surgery on Thursday. Pray it will go well and she will heal quickly.
Colt and Katy - Colt is feeling better after stomach bug this past week. Pray Katy does not get it.
Josh and Melanie - Work is slow for Melanie. Her grandmother was suppose to come home yesterday. Continue to pray for healing.
John and Susie - John's presentation is this Tuesday with the big bosses. Sorry I thought it was last week. He will then leave on Wednesday for Tampa and come home on Friday. Pray for safe travels. Audrey has not been sleeping well due to cutting teeth. Pray she will feel better and get some rest.
Jaime and Veronica - Baby makes 5 for class!!! Congrats!!! They are due in July. Veronica only has 3 months left of school and has been having some sickness. Pray she will feel better soon.
Amanda and Brandon - Amanda is home with Mary Charles. Not quite ready to bring her to church. Brandon's boss at work is leaving and they will be appointing a new one soon. His program is considered "experimental" and hopefully the new boss will see the importance of the program and not cancel it. Pray God will take care of this situation.
Doug and Christy - Luke has a cold and Christy was home with him. Pray he will feel better soon.
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri has been under the weather since Thursday with cold and laryngitis. After a lot of prayer, Kerri has decided to go back to work full time next year. Pray that God will have a job for her starting in the fall.
Scotty and Lesley - Reese has been struggling with ear infections and may possibly have to have tubes. Antibiotics are not working. Pray she will feel better.
Jon and Amber - Please continue to pray for my grandfather. He is not doing well and is suppose to go to the cardiologist on Friday. The forecast calls for sleet and snow on and they have to drive 3 hours to Little Rock to go to the doctor. Please pray the roads will be clear so they can make their appointment. If they are unable to travel they may have to wait several weeks for another appointment.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!!!
Happy Valentine's Week!!!!!
Amber
Happy Birthday:
Lisa Tharp - Today February 8th
Prayer Requests:
The Neals have been sick with the stomach bug too and Elyse had to go to Children's on Saturday for dehydration. She was suppose to come home yesterday. Pray she will get better and not have to go back to the hospital. Pray too that Raylee will not get sick as well as Andrew.
Joey and Kelly - PRAISE! Jonathan had another good week at Samford. Continue to pray for success with college and that he will do better with Math.
Brad and Ashley - PRAISE! Brad has a 2nd interview on Tuesday at 10:40am. Pray God will open doors for him to go back to work. Ashley did not get the job she interviewed for, but things at work are actually getting better. Whole family has been under the weather this past week so pray the will get healthy this week.
John and Kim - They are feeling better after having stomach bug last week. Luckily JED did not get sick so pray it stays that way. Kim is having lasik surgery on Thursday. Pray it will go well and she will heal quickly.
Colt and Katy - Colt is feeling better after stomach bug this past week. Pray Katy does not get it.
Josh and Melanie - Work is slow for Melanie. Her grandmother was suppose to come home yesterday. Continue to pray for healing.
John and Susie - John's presentation is this Tuesday with the big bosses. Sorry I thought it was last week. He will then leave on Wednesday for Tampa and come home on Friday. Pray for safe travels. Audrey has not been sleeping well due to cutting teeth. Pray she will feel better and get some rest.
Jaime and Veronica - Baby makes 5 for class!!! Congrats!!! They are due in July. Veronica only has 3 months left of school and has been having some sickness. Pray she will feel better soon.
Amanda and Brandon - Amanda is home with Mary Charles. Not quite ready to bring her to church. Brandon's boss at work is leaving and they will be appointing a new one soon. His program is considered "experimental" and hopefully the new boss will see the importance of the program and not cancel it. Pray God will take care of this situation.
Doug and Christy - Luke has a cold and Christy was home with him. Pray he will feel better soon.
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri has been under the weather since Thursday with cold and laryngitis. After a lot of prayer, Kerri has decided to go back to work full time next year. Pray that God will have a job for her starting in the fall.
Scotty and Lesley - Reese has been struggling with ear infections and may possibly have to have tubes. Antibiotics are not working. Pray she will feel better.
Jon and Amber - Please continue to pray for my grandfather. He is not doing well and is suppose to go to the cardiologist on Friday. The forecast calls for sleet and snow on and they have to drive 3 hours to Little Rock to go to the doctor. Please pray the roads will be clear so they can make their appointment. If they are unable to travel they may have to wait several weeks for another appointment.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!!!
Happy Valentine's Week!!!!!
Amber
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Prayer Requests for January 31st
Our lesson this week comes from Daniel 3. Nebuchadnezzar decides to build a 90 foot golden statue. One of the amazing things about this is Daniel had just interpreted the kings dream and he still felt compelled to build this statue. Just a few verses earlier, Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed Daniel's God as the God to worship. Now he has built the statue and expects all of the people to worship it. He would sound a horn and that was the cue for everyone to bow down to his statue. Astrologists approached the king and informed him that Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego do not serve or worship his statue. Furious, Nebuchadnezar sends for the three men and asked them to bow down to his statue. After refusing to bow down and worship his god, Nebuchadnezzar orders them to be thrown in the fire and that it be turned up and warmer than ever. The three told the king that their GOD would save them from the fire and even if he did not, he would be glorified through them and they will not serve his god. As you know, the three were thrown in the fire and after watching and seeing them survive, the king ordered them to be removed and they were untouched.
Prayer Requests:
PRAISE! David Higginbotham learned last week that he is cancer free. He will go every few months for check up scans. Congrats David!
PRAISE! Kim and Chris Snuggs are expecting their 3rd child. This makes 4 for our class. We are helping keep the church renovations alive!
PRAISE! Sarah's surgery this week went well and she is definitely showing improvement. Continue to pray for her and her family!
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan is doing well at college so far. Continue to pray for success.
Katy and Colt - Friend of Katy and Melanie's, Lindsey Striker lost her father at the age of 54. Pray for family as they try and cope with this loss.
Chris and Anna - Trevor doing well and continuing to recover. Continue to pray for Chris and his job situation. Riley has walking pneumonia. Pray for good health.
Jon and Amber - Continue to pray for my grandfather Robert Miller. He is having trouble with his heart and can not have any surgery until they get that under control. He will go to cardiologist on the 12th.
John and Kim - Kim's friend Amanda who is in pre-term labor and is having to wear a monitor and go to the doctor once a week. Pray she will be able to make it as long as possible. JED and Sally are both under the weather.
Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's grandmother has lung cancer. They do not know the details yet so please pray for healing.
John and Susie - John's brother-in-law is cancer free after several cancer treatments and through with chemo. John will be traveling this week for work and has a presentation with the bosses. Pray for safe travels and confidence with the presentation.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie's grandmother is doing better. Continue to pray for recovery.
Craig and Leslie - They are in the midst of remodeling their home. Pray for patience and no hidden problems that may cost more and prolong work.
Brad and Ashely - PRAISE! Brad had a great interview with a very promising company in Pelham. He should hear this week about a second interview. Pray that God will let this job pull through if it is the right one for Brad. Also, Ashley should hear something this week about her interview a few weeks ago.
Chris and Kim - Chris feeling a little under the weather but is hopefully better by now. Kim too is under the weather and tired from pregnancy.
Have a good week and we will see you on Sunday!!!
Amber
Prayer Requests:
PRAISE! David Higginbotham learned last week that he is cancer free. He will go every few months for check up scans. Congrats David!
PRAISE! Kim and Chris Snuggs are expecting their 3rd child. This makes 4 for our class. We are helping keep the church renovations alive!
PRAISE! Sarah's surgery this week went well and she is definitely showing improvement. Continue to pray for her and her family!
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan is doing well at college so far. Continue to pray for success.
Katy and Colt - Friend of Katy and Melanie's, Lindsey Striker lost her father at the age of 54. Pray for family as they try and cope with this loss.
Chris and Anna - Trevor doing well and continuing to recover. Continue to pray for Chris and his job situation. Riley has walking pneumonia. Pray for good health.
Jon and Amber - Continue to pray for my grandfather Robert Miller. He is having trouble with his heart and can not have any surgery until they get that under control. He will go to cardiologist on the 12th.
John and Kim - Kim's friend Amanda who is in pre-term labor and is having to wear a monitor and go to the doctor once a week. Pray she will be able to make it as long as possible. JED and Sally are both under the weather.
Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's grandmother has lung cancer. They do not know the details yet so please pray for healing.
John and Susie - John's brother-in-law is cancer free after several cancer treatments and through with chemo. John will be traveling this week for work and has a presentation with the bosses. Pray for safe travels and confidence with the presentation.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie's grandmother is doing better. Continue to pray for recovery.
Craig and Leslie - They are in the midst of remodeling their home. Pray for patience and no hidden problems that may cost more and prolong work.
Brad and Ashely - PRAISE! Brad had a great interview with a very promising company in Pelham. He should hear this week about a second interview. Pray that God will let this job pull through if it is the right one for Brad. Also, Ashley should hear something this week about her interview a few weeks ago.
Chris and Kim - Chris feeling a little under the weather but is hopefully better by now. Kim too is under the weather and tired from pregnancy.
Have a good week and we will see you on Sunday!!!
Amber
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Prayer Requests for January 24th
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
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
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Prayer Requests for January 17th
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
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
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Prayer Requests for January 10th
Our lesson today comes from Ruth chapter 4. Austin Klein is a self proclaimed atheist. He believes that it is our personal responsibility to make our own moral decisions without the help of a "god". It is up to us to make our own rules and regulations. We are to define our own moral code. Some examples of people who did this are Warren Jeffs the polygamist from Utah; Timothy McVeigh the man who bombed the building in Oklahoma and Hitler who was responsible for the death of many Jews. Boaz, who learn about in the book of Ruth has different beliefs than Mr. Klein. Boaz was an older man and well to do within his community. He was known for his character and strong faith in GOD. He was an extremely hard worker. He had the opportunity to give into temptation with Ruth, but chose to marry her in respect to both of their characters. Boaz approached the elder ahead of him in the lineage to inherit Ruth and Naomi. He asked him if he wanted to purchase the land left by their brother Elimelich. The elder agreed to buy the land thinking of himself and what he could gain from it. Boaz reminded him that if he did purchase the land that Ruth and her mother-in-law would come with it. After very little consideration, the elder chose not to purchase the land and Boaz proceeded to marry Ruth. Ruth then was able to conceive and gave birth to a son. From Boaz and Ruth a great lineage was started that eventually led to the birth of Jesus Christ. As you go this week think about Boaz and the legacy he left with his life. Look at Boaz as a person who affected the world in an amazing way. We too have the ability to touch the world and compete against the Austin Klein's of the world. Husbands, hold your wife to high esteem like Boaz did to Ruth. Sometimes we do not realize the plans God has for us because we down play the resources he has given us. Put yourself out there and let GOD work through you and the talents he has blessed you with.
Happy Birthday:
Lesley Childs - January 12th
Prayer Requests:
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri was home with Trent who is under the weather. Pray he will get well soon. Also, Hugh's dad has prostate surgery this Wednesday morning. Pray for a good surgery and quick recovery.
Tyler and Heather - Heather is under the weather with eye infection. Pray it will get well soon. Tyler starts clinicals at St. V's on Tuesday.
Rebecca and Jason - Bailey is home with Jason. Hopefully she will be able to start getting out within the next month.
Josh and Melanie - Josh too is having eye issues this morning. Pray that will get better soon. Continue to pray for Melanie's uncle and grandmother as they recover from heart attack and hip surgery.
Brad and Ashley - Continue to pray for a job for Brad. Also, they got a new puppy for Christmas and are having trouble at night. Pray the puppy will sleep so they can.
Chris and Kim - Kim was home sleeping after working all night. She will leave next Sunday for OK and be gone the whole week.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom goes back to PA for treatment and then will go back in a month for scans to make sure the chemo is working. Pray for good results.
Brandon and Amanda - Amanda was home with Mary Charles. Mom and baby doing well.
Brian and Keri - Keri has been under the weather a little. Pray she will get better soon. Pregnancy still going well.
Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's dad is in hospital for chest and arm pains. They are running tests to see what may be going on. Pray for healing.
Kim and John - We were glad to have Mr. and Mrs. DeShazo with us this morning. Kim has a case that is set for trial this week but is going to try and have it postponed. Pray this will work out.
Amber and Jon - Jon's dad has been having some swelling in his knee and ankle on the leg he had the knee replacement. They did some blood work before Christmas about his heart and are waiting for the results. Pray for both his leg and heart condition to heal. My grandfather goes for colonoscopy this week and cancer doctor next week. Pray for good results.
John and Susie - John will now be traveling to MS for work instead of Mobile. Pray he will not have to travel as much since it is 6 hours one way.
Joey and Kelly - In honor of New Year's resolutions, they are trying the ABS diet. Pray they will be successful and Joey will stick with it :) Also, Jonathan will be going back to Samford so pray he will do well this semester.
Have a good week and we will see you next Sunday!
Amber
Happy Birthday:
Lesley Childs - January 12th
Prayer Requests:
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri was home with Trent who is under the weather. Pray he will get well soon. Also, Hugh's dad has prostate surgery this Wednesday morning. Pray for a good surgery and quick recovery.
Tyler and Heather - Heather is under the weather with eye infection. Pray it will get well soon. Tyler starts clinicals at St. V's on Tuesday.
Rebecca and Jason - Bailey is home with Jason. Hopefully she will be able to start getting out within the next month.
Josh and Melanie - Josh too is having eye issues this morning. Pray that will get better soon. Continue to pray for Melanie's uncle and grandmother as they recover from heart attack and hip surgery.
Brad and Ashley - Continue to pray for a job for Brad. Also, they got a new puppy for Christmas and are having trouble at night. Pray the puppy will sleep so they can.
Chris and Kim - Kim was home sleeping after working all night. She will leave next Sunday for OK and be gone the whole week.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom goes back to PA for treatment and then will go back in a month for scans to make sure the chemo is working. Pray for good results.
Brandon and Amanda - Amanda was home with Mary Charles. Mom and baby doing well.
Brian and Keri - Keri has been under the weather a little. Pray she will get better soon. Pregnancy still going well.
Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's dad is in hospital for chest and arm pains. They are running tests to see what may be going on. Pray for healing.
Kim and John - We were glad to have Mr. and Mrs. DeShazo with us this morning. Kim has a case that is set for trial this week but is going to try and have it postponed. Pray this will work out.
Amber and Jon - Jon's dad has been having some swelling in his knee and ankle on the leg he had the knee replacement. They did some blood work before Christmas about his heart and are waiting for the results. Pray for both his leg and heart condition to heal. My grandfather goes for colonoscopy this week and cancer doctor next week. Pray for good results.
John and Susie - John will now be traveling to MS for work instead of Mobile. Pray he will not have to travel as much since it is 6 hours one way.
Joey and Kelly - In honor of New Year's resolutions, they are trying the ABS diet. Pray they will be successful and Joey will stick with it :) Also, Jonathan will be going back to Samford so pray he will do well this semester.
Have a good week and we will see you next Sunday!
Amber
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Prayer Requests for January 3rd
Our lesson today comes from Ruth 3:1-18. In today's lesson we learn about Naomi's plan to get Ruth noticed by Boaz. Boaz was a well to do farmer with a lot of integrity in the community. Ruth had noble character and had experienced a lot of loss in her life. Naomi knew that Boaz could provide for her and give her a good life. Naomi told Ruth to go to Boaz and wait til he lie down. She was to go uncover his feet and He agreed to speak with the kinsman who was in line to marry Ruth and see if he would let Boaz marry her. The kinsman agreed and Boaz and Ruth were free to begin their relationship. The take away we get from this lesson is it is okay to be who you are. God created man and woman to be different and that is what makes a relationship so amazing. As you go this week try and embrace the differences that you and your spouse possess. Remember after all that is probably what attracted you to them in the first place.
Prayer Requests:
Joey and Kelly - PRAISE!!! David is doing well after finishing his chemo. He is looking forward to starting a new year. Pray he will continue to have good health. Also two of their children went to passion this weekend in Atlanta. Pray for safe travels home and that they would have come away from the conference with spiritual growth.
Craig and Leslie - As you may know, the Armstrongs got a new puppy for Christmas for the kids. On New Year's Eve they had to put the puppy down due to parvo. Pray for the kids b/c it is very hard for them to understand what all has happened. Pray that Craig and Leslie will find the words to help them through this loss.
Katy and Colt - They are having a baby boy! Congrats! Continue to pray for healthy pregnancy.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie's family had a rough Christmas. Her grandmother fell and broke her hip and her uncle had a heart attack all before Christmas. Please pray for them and the family. Her grandmother's name is Annabelle and her uncle's name is Garron.
Rebecca and Jason - Bailey was at home with Jason's mom. They are all doing well.
Jaime and Veronica - Veronica only has 3 days til her rotations begin. Pray everything will continue to go smoothly.
Brad and Ashley - Brad is still looking for a job. Pray for his contacts with current interviews and that God will provide the perfect job for him.
Keri and Brian - Brian's grandmother passed away this past week. Pray for his mom because she has been taking care of her for awhile and is having a hard time dealing with the loss.
Jon and Amber - My grandparents, Chad and Courtney all made it home okay. Thank you for praying for safe travels. My grandfather goes to the doctor on the 28th about his PSA levels being high. Pray for him and my grandmother and that they will get good news.
Kim and Chris - Kim goes back to OK in 2 weeks and Chris will be home alone with the girls. Pray for safe travels for Kim.
James and Chanel - Chanel's cousin has two children and they both have had health issues. The 2 and a half year old has an eye infection and the infant has been hospitalized for a UTI that has become more serious. Pray for this family and that the children will heal quickly. Also, PRAISE!!!! Sarah is showing significant signs of improvement in vision and is doing well. They travel back to Michigan in February. Continue to pray for God to work in Sarah's life.
Andrew and Rachel - It looks like the number three has hit our SS class in more ways than one. We know have our third pregnancy and it is their 3rd child. Congrats Andrew and Rachel! She is only 6 and a half weeks but at this point had a scare with Elyse. They ask that we start praying for the pregnancy now.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!!
Amber
Prayer Requests:
Joey and Kelly - PRAISE!!! David is doing well after finishing his chemo. He is looking forward to starting a new year. Pray he will continue to have good health. Also two of their children went to passion this weekend in Atlanta. Pray for safe travels home and that they would have come away from the conference with spiritual growth.
Craig and Leslie - As you may know, the Armstrongs got a new puppy for Christmas for the kids. On New Year's Eve they had to put the puppy down due to parvo. Pray for the kids b/c it is very hard for them to understand what all has happened. Pray that Craig and Leslie will find the words to help them through this loss.
Katy and Colt - They are having a baby boy! Congrats! Continue to pray for healthy pregnancy.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie's family had a rough Christmas. Her grandmother fell and broke her hip and her uncle had a heart attack all before Christmas. Please pray for them and the family. Her grandmother's name is Annabelle and her uncle's name is Garron.
Rebecca and Jason - Bailey was at home with Jason's mom. They are all doing well.
Jaime and Veronica - Veronica only has 3 days til her rotations begin. Pray everything will continue to go smoothly.
Brad and Ashley - Brad is still looking for a job. Pray for his contacts with current interviews and that God will provide the perfect job for him.
Keri and Brian - Brian's grandmother passed away this past week. Pray for his mom because she has been taking care of her for awhile and is having a hard time dealing with the loss.
Jon and Amber - My grandparents, Chad and Courtney all made it home okay. Thank you for praying for safe travels. My grandfather goes to the doctor on the 28th about his PSA levels being high. Pray for him and my grandmother and that they will get good news.
Kim and Chris - Kim goes back to OK in 2 weeks and Chris will be home alone with the girls. Pray for safe travels for Kim.
James and Chanel - Chanel's cousin has two children and they both have had health issues. The 2 and a half year old has an eye infection and the infant has been hospitalized for a UTI that has become more serious. Pray for this family and that the children will heal quickly. Also, PRAISE!!!! Sarah is showing significant signs of improvement in vision and is doing well. They travel back to Michigan in February. Continue to pray for God to work in Sarah's life.
Andrew and Rachel - It looks like the number three has hit our SS class in more ways than one. We know have our third pregnancy and it is their 3rd child. Congrats Andrew and Rachel! She is only 6 and a half weeks but at this point had a scare with Elyse. They ask that we start praying for the pregnancy now.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!!
Amber
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Prayer Requests for December 27th
Sorry I missed you guys this morning. I am feeling a little better. I do not have notes on the lesson this morning so I only have the Prayer Requests.
Prayer Requests:
Jon and Amber - Courtney (Chad's girlfriend) is coming in town tomorrow. Pray for safe travels. Amber is sick and feeling under the weather. Pray she will feel better.
Kim and Chris - Kim's dad will have to have his gall bladder removed after first of the year. Pray for a good operation and quick recovery. Chris' neck is still bothering him. Pray for him as he tries to decide about surgery after first of the year.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom leaves tomorrow for PA and will be back on New Year's Eve. Pray for safe travels and that the chemo will continue to work. Scotty and Lesley will be traveling Wednesday to Pensacola to visit Scotty's parents. Pray for safe travels.
Christy and Doug - Pray for Luke and Christy as he is having separation anxiety. Pray Christy will have patience with Luke. Christy's brother is expecting. Pray for healthy pregnancy.
Brian and Keri - Keri's aunt is expecting. Pray for healthy pregnancy.
Rebecca and Jason - Rebecca's dad is still looking for a job. Pray he will find one soon.
Katy and Colt - Colt's grandmother has Alzheimer's. Pray for her and everything that goes along with that illness. Also pray for his family as they take care of her during this illness.
Leslie and Craig - Leslie's parents were visiting today. Congrats to them on 39 years of marriage. Happy Anniversary. Also the Armstrong's have a new puppy named Camp.
Amanda and Brandon - Brandon was home with new baby Mary Charles. She is doing well as is Amanda. Brandon will travel this week to the Cotton Bowl. Amanda will be home alone two nights with the baby. Pray they will be safe as well as Brandon as he travels.
Tyler and Heather - Praise/Prayer Request-Tyler's sister is engaged.
Kelly and Joey - Pray for Joey and Kelly to be consistent and follow thru with their discipline for Jonathan. Pray Jonathan will follow diet and take his meds. Also, David Higginbotham finished his chemo this week. Pray he will stay healthy and have a better new year. He is excited to have new beginnings.
Please pray for Brian and Ashley Millican. She went into premature labor at 28 weeks. This is her 8th pregnancy and the longest she has carried a baby. Please pray she will be able to carry the baby full term and have a healthy pregnancy.
I hope you all have a good week and A Happy New Year! See you next year!
Amber
Prayer Requests:
Jon and Amber - Courtney (Chad's girlfriend) is coming in town tomorrow. Pray for safe travels. Amber is sick and feeling under the weather. Pray she will feel better.
Kim and Chris - Kim's dad will have to have his gall bladder removed after first of the year. Pray for a good operation and quick recovery. Chris' neck is still bothering him. Pray for him as he tries to decide about surgery after first of the year.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom leaves tomorrow for PA and will be back on New Year's Eve. Pray for safe travels and that the chemo will continue to work. Scotty and Lesley will be traveling Wednesday to Pensacola to visit Scotty's parents. Pray for safe travels.
Christy and Doug - Pray for Luke and Christy as he is having separation anxiety. Pray Christy will have patience with Luke. Christy's brother is expecting. Pray for healthy pregnancy.
Brian and Keri - Keri's aunt is expecting. Pray for healthy pregnancy.
Rebecca and Jason - Rebecca's dad is still looking for a job. Pray he will find one soon.
Katy and Colt - Colt's grandmother has Alzheimer's. Pray for her and everything that goes along with that illness. Also pray for his family as they take care of her during this illness.
Leslie and Craig - Leslie's parents were visiting today. Congrats to them on 39 years of marriage. Happy Anniversary. Also the Armstrong's have a new puppy named Camp.
Amanda and Brandon - Brandon was home with new baby Mary Charles. She is doing well as is Amanda. Brandon will travel this week to the Cotton Bowl. Amanda will be home alone two nights with the baby. Pray they will be safe as well as Brandon as he travels.
Tyler and Heather - Praise/Prayer Request-Tyler's sister is engaged.
Kelly and Joey - Pray for Joey and Kelly to be consistent and follow thru with their discipline for Jonathan. Pray Jonathan will follow diet and take his meds. Also, David Higginbotham finished his chemo this week. Pray he will stay healthy and have a better new year. He is excited to have new beginnings.
Please pray for Brian and Ashley Millican. She went into premature labor at 28 weeks. This is her 8th pregnancy and the longest she has carried a baby. Please pray she will be able to carry the baby full term and have a healthy pregnancy.
I hope you all have a good week and A Happy New Year! See you next year!
Amber
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Joey and Kelly Make their Elf Debut!
Joey and Kelly want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in their own little way! Hope you enjoy as much as we did!
Prayer Requests for December 20th
Our lesson today was based in Ruth Chapter 1 verses 2 - 21. Today we learned about Naomi and how she dealt with struggles in her life. Naomi was married to Elimelech and they had two sons. They left Bethlehem and traveled to Moab with their sons and Ruth. Not long after they reached Moab, Elimelech died. Less than two years after loosing her husband, Naomi lost both of her sons. She began to become bitter toward God and decided to return to Bethlehem. After all of the struggles Naomi went through, God continued to bless her by giving her a family that helped start the lineage in the bible. If we stand strong in the fact that God has a plan for us and do not let life's struggles sneak up on us, we can stay away from the bitterness that Naomi experienced. Pray for our class as we have a lot of couples dealing with struggles in their lives. During this week of celebration for our Savior, do not forget to take time and thank God for the blessings he gives us and not focus on the struggles we may be facing. And remember STAY STRONG!
Birthdays:
Jason O' Dell - December 23rd
Amber Chesser - December 24th
JESUS - December 25th
Prayer Requests:
Joey and Kelly - Continue to pray for David Higginbotham as he has his last treatment this week. He starts on Monday and will only have 4 days this round. Pray he will be well enough to enjoy Christmas with his family. Also, continue to pray for Jonathan and life choices.
Craig and Leslie - Craig's co-worker had a baby this week and it was rushed to Children's with complications right after birth. The baby will be having surgery today. Pray for healing for this baby and for the parents while going through this.
Katy and Colt - Colt is feeling much better and finally over his cold. Katy is now 15 weeks and counting.
Jason - Rebecca is home with Bailey. In 1 month they will be able to start leaving the house more.
Doug and Christy - Both have been feeling under the weather. Pray they will get better before Christmas this week.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom goes back to PA on December 28-31. Continue to pray for healing.
Jon and Amber - My brother and grandparents will be traveling from TX and AR this week. Pray for safe travels. Also we will get to meet the future sister-in-law so pray for this meeting as well. Chad has set a date for April 17th to get married in CA.
Nick and Lisa - Lisa's grandmother is here from KY. Her parents will be coming up from FL this week for Christmas. Pray for safe travels.
Kim and Chris - Kim's family is coming in for Christmas. They will be having it at their home this year. Pray for safe travels.
John and Susie - John will be traveling to Mobile for work this week. They will travel Tuesday for Christmas. Pray for safe travels.
Kerri and Hugh - Hugh's dad will be having surgery on Jan. 13th for his prostate cancer. Pray for him as he prepares for surgery and is a little anxious. Also, Kerri is praying about what to do with her work situation next year. Pray for a clear decision on what is best for their family.
Kim and John - Kim's grandfather had an iron transfusion this week for his blood disorder. He will have his levels checked this week and if not better he will have to have a blood transfusion on Friday. He has not had very good luck with those so pray it will be corrected. Grandparents lost a renter at the rental property they have and are out a lot of money every month. Pray they can find a new renter soon. The Avery family are expecting a baby and they found out at 18 weeks that she has a rare disorder that could affect the baby. Pray they will not have any complications. John's family is still trying to wrap up the estate. Pray they will get this completed soon.
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and safe travels. We will see you Sunday!!
Amber
Birthdays:
Jason O' Dell - December 23rd
Amber Chesser - December 24th
JESUS - December 25th
Prayer Requests:
Joey and Kelly - Continue to pray for David Higginbotham as he has his last treatment this week. He starts on Monday and will only have 4 days this round. Pray he will be well enough to enjoy Christmas with his family. Also, continue to pray for Jonathan and life choices.
Craig and Leslie - Craig's co-worker had a baby this week and it was rushed to Children's with complications right after birth. The baby will be having surgery today. Pray for healing for this baby and for the parents while going through this.
Katy and Colt - Colt is feeling much better and finally over his cold. Katy is now 15 weeks and counting.
Jason - Rebecca is home with Bailey. In 1 month they will be able to start leaving the house more.
Doug and Christy - Both have been feeling under the weather. Pray they will get better before Christmas this week.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom goes back to PA on December 28-31. Continue to pray for healing.
Jon and Amber - My brother and grandparents will be traveling from TX and AR this week. Pray for safe travels. Also we will get to meet the future sister-in-law so pray for this meeting as well. Chad has set a date for April 17th to get married in CA.
Nick and Lisa - Lisa's grandmother is here from KY. Her parents will be coming up from FL this week for Christmas. Pray for safe travels.
Kim and Chris - Kim's family is coming in for Christmas. They will be having it at their home this year. Pray for safe travels.
John and Susie - John will be traveling to Mobile for work this week. They will travel Tuesday for Christmas. Pray for safe travels.
Kerri and Hugh - Hugh's dad will be having surgery on Jan. 13th for his prostate cancer. Pray for him as he prepares for surgery and is a little anxious. Also, Kerri is praying about what to do with her work situation next year. Pray for a clear decision on what is best for their family.
Kim and John - Kim's grandfather had an iron transfusion this week for his blood disorder. He will have his levels checked this week and if not better he will have to have a blood transfusion on Friday. He has not had very good luck with those so pray it will be corrected. Grandparents lost a renter at the rental property they have and are out a lot of money every month. Pray they can find a new renter soon. The Avery family are expecting a baby and they found out at 18 weeks that she has a rare disorder that could affect the baby. Pray they will not have any complications. John's family is still trying to wrap up the estate. Pray they will get this completed soon.
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and safe travels. We will see you Sunday!!
Amber
Monday, December 14, 2009
Prayer Requests for December 13th
Craig filled in for Joey today and talked about something we are all more than familiar with today. Unfortunately that is adultery, divorce and marriage. Due to the media attention with Tiger Woods, this is a topic that is fresh on our minds. Below are the verses he used to explain the bibles thoughts on adultery and divorce in marriage.
(1 Corinthians 7: 1-7)
1Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry.[a] 2But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 3The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. 4The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 5Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 6I say this as a concession, not as a command. 7I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
(Matthew 5: 27-30)
27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[a] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
(Proverbs 6:25)
25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty
or let her captivate you with her eyes,
26 for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread,
and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
(Matthew 19:6-10)
6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." 7 "Why then," they asked, "did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?" 8 Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." 10 The disciples said to him, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry."
(1 Corinthians 6:18)
18Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.
(1 Corinthians 7: 1-7)
1Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry.[a] 2But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 3The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. 4The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 5Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 6I say this as a concession, not as a command. 7I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
(Matthew 5: 27-30)
27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[a] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
(Proverbs 6:25)
25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty
or let her captivate you with her eyes,
26 for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread,
and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
(Matthew 19:6-10)
6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." 7 "Why then," they asked, "did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?" 8 Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." 10 The disciples said to him, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry."
(1 Corinthians 6:18)
18Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Katy & Colt - December 16th
Kari Brooker - December 19th
Prayer Requests:
Katy and Colt - Congratulations Katy! She graduated on Saturday with a Masters.
John and Susie - John's cousin passed away on Saturday. Pray for family as they begin to deal with this loss. Praise! John's mom is doing better and no longer has to use a walker.
Josh and Melanie - Pray for Melanie's grandparents and their happiness.
Tyler and Heather - Tyler finished school and will start clinicals in January at St. Vincent's.
Christy - Shannon was home sick. Continue to pray for his return to church. Christy finished school and is beginning to study for her CPA exam. Her brother is came home from Afghanistan today. Praise! Shannon got a new job and starts on the 21st.
Brad and Ashley - Ashley is sick. Pray for health. Praise! Brad got a second interview with WDJC. He will be traveling this week.
Nick and Lisa - they will be traveling this week to KY to pick her grandmother. Pray for safe travels.
Loyd - Praise! Things are going well with work.
Chris and Kim - Avery is sick. Pray for health. Kim is not feeling well too.
Jaime and Veronica - Reagan will have out patient surgery on Friday for tubes. Pray for her surgery. Jaime's mom Carolyn has had type 2 diabetes and is having problems with it. Pray for good health and management of her diabetes.
Brian and Carrie - Having a boy! Congrats!
Kim and John - Jed has ear infections. Pray for health for whole family. John will be traveling this week to Atlanta, Opelika and Huntsville. Pray for safe travels. Kim is struggling with work and being a mom. Pray for her.
Chris and Anna - Anna's cousin Troy and wife Jenni have twins who are 3 and are going through a divorce. Pray for family as they go through this tough transition. Anna's brother getting married Dec. 30th at her parent's . Praise! Riley won wrestling tournament and most outstanding wrestler. Chris finished his semester of school with a 4.0!
Craig and Leslie - Leslie's sister had interview today. Please pray that God's will be done with her getting the promotion she interviewed for.
Jon and Amber - My grandfather will meet with new oncologist in January and depending on what he says may or may not have PET scan. Please continue to pray for my grandparents and family.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!
Amber
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Prayer Requests for December 6th
Today we learned about 2 examples of strong mothers, Jochbed (Moses' mother) and the women exiled to Siberia by Stalin. After being exiled to Siberia with their children, the women came together and formed a community in order to protect their children and sustain some type of life for them. We learn about Jochbed in Exodus 2:1-4. She was 130 years old when she had Moses. He was only 3 months old when she placed him in the river and watched him drift away in order to protect him. Jochbed was a strong woman and outlived all of her children. She was one of the few who left Egypt and made it to Canaan. As a strong mother, from the moment that God blesses you with a child, you have to begin to let them go. Through all their steps to adulthood, you raise them to be godly children and begin to let them make their own decisions and go into the world armed with God's word and wisdom. Pray that God will reveal to us his plans for our children so we can mold and shape them to fulfill His plan. Trust in God to use them in ways we may not understand to direct them on the right path.
Happy Birthday Doug! December 9th
Prayer Requests:
Amanda and Brandon received an early Christmas present this past Thursday. Mary Charles finally came into the world. After a rough delivery, please pray for strength for Amanda and that Mary Charles will sleep well and stay healthy. Congratulations!
Chanel and James went on Monday to see the doctor and Chanel said that Sarah’s check-up went well. The doctor said that he does think that Sarah has some vision in her right eye. They will bring her back in 3 months for a fitting for glasses. This was encouraging because if the doctor didn’t have hope, he wouldn’t worry with glasses. They said their goal is for her to have vision enough to walk around on her own without any aide. They still say she won’t be able to read without braille or drive a car but walking around on her own will be a huge victory for them!! They will also do another surgery when they go back in 3 months as well to work on the left (bad) eye. I am not sure what they will do in this surgery. All in all, Jamie and Chanel were encouraged.
Doug's aunt passed away this past week. This is the one he asked us to pray for. She had an accident and in surgery they found cancer. Please pray for Doug and his family while dealing with this loss.
Joey and Kelly - David Higginbotham finished his 3rd cycle of chemo and has one left the week of Christmas. Pray for continued health and quick recovery from chemo. Jonathan is traveling back from Nashville. Pray for safe travels.
Scotty and Lesley - Reese has been under the weather. Pray for good health. Scotty's mom goes to PA this week for more treatments for cancer. Pray for healing and quick recovery.
Brad and Ashley - Brad has some leads for job opportunities. Pray the Lord will lead him in the right direction and that he can find a job soon. A little girl named EB from Troy has a brain tumor. Pray for their family. Marla and Troy are the parents and their last name is Johnson. She is only 3 years old. Ashley's brother and wife are expecting and newly weds. They are having a hard time. Pray for Danielle and Wesley.
Rebecca - Jason was home with Bailey. Rebecca's dad is still looking for a job. Pray he can find one quickly.
Jon and Amber - Praise! Jon's boss is being relocated to S. Carolina. Pray the new boss will be easier to work with and steer the company in the right direction. Please pray for my grandfather. He is waiting to have a PET scan, but he and my grandmother have decided he is not going to have any radiation or chemo no matter the results. He has had an amazing life and is one of the strongest Christians I know, but it is hard to hear this.
Kerri - Trent was home under the weather with Hugh. Kerri's dad's lungs are not healing as quickly as they thought and he may have to be on oxygen for a long time. Pray he will heal and hopefully not depend on the oxygen. Hugh's father is having surgery after first of year for prostate cancer.
Veronica and Jaime - Reagan goes to ENT tomorrow and may have to get tubes in her ears. PRAISE! Veronica is home from Auburn and through with classes. She will star her clinicals soon. Welcome back!
Heather and Tyler - Tyler's mom had knee replacement surgery last week. Pray for healing and a quick recovery. Tyler has finals this week and only 4 days left of school before he starts clinicals.
Brian and Carrie - Go for ultrasound Tuesday to find out what they are having.
Colt and Katy - Katy's last class is Thursday and she graduates on Saturday! Congrats!!!!
Andrew and Rachel - Andrew's family is still having issues with his sister and their situation. Pray for his parents and his sister. Also, Elise's 1st birthday is Saturday and she is sick. Pray she will be healthy for her party.
Kim and John - Kim's grandmother's sister died this week (not the twin). Pray for her grandmother who is having a difficult time with her death. The other grandmother's sister (the twin) is recovering from surgery to remove the cancer. Pray for health. Kim's voice is gone and she has been feeling bad. Pray for health.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie was traveling for work. Pray for safe return.
Craig and Leslie - Pray for Leslie's friend from college. She is trying to have her second child and had a procedure done last week. Also, we were glad to have Leslie's mom Mrs. Gordon visit with us.
I hope evryone has a good week. See you Sunday!
Amber
Monday, November 30, 2009
Prayer Requests for November 29th
Our lesson today was in 1 Kings chapters 16-19. We learned about Ahab, Elijah and Jezebel. 1 Kings chapter 16:30-34 set the stage for Ahab. The bible says that he did more evil than anyone before him. If that was not enough, he chose Jezebel as his wife and began to worship her idol Baal. In 1 Kings 17:1-24, Elijah declares famine on Ahab's land. The Lord told Elijah to leave and stay in the wilderness. After the rivers dried up he sent him to a widow that took care of him. In 1 Kings 18 God tells Elijah it is time to go present himself to Ahab. Elijah called for Ahab to come to Mount Carmel. They met there and Elijah told him to get a scarifice. They would both set up for the offering to burn without lighting a fire. Elijah said for them to call out to Baal to light their fire and Elijah would call out to God. Baal did not respond, but God started the fire for Elijah's offering. Elijah told Ahab there would be rain and after the storm, Ahab got on his chariot and headed to see Jezebel and confront her about her idol Baal. Elijah was excited to see this take place so he tucked his robe and ran infront of the chariot to Jezreel. In 1 Kings 19: 1-9 upon his arrival, Ahab tells Jezebel what Elijah had done and she threatens him. Elijah became afraid and immediately ran for his life. The Lord called out to him in disappointment and told him to eat and gain strength and travel on. Joey made a comparison of this story to the Boston Marathon. The last several miles consist of steep hills and difficult terrain. As a runner, you prepare for the last leg of the race so you are able to power through. No matter where we are in life, there are ups and downs and we know the downs are coming. If we call out to God who gives us strength and prepares us like runners for a marathon, we can pull through the last leg of the race. After all it is how we handle the tough hills of life that speaks to others about our faith and character. How do you respond? Are you prepared for the last leg of the race or are you running with fear?
Reminder:
December 5th - This Saturday at 6:30pm will be our Christmas party at Joey and Kelly's house. Bring your White Elephant gift and yourself. Hope to see you there!! By the way, I have to throw in a ROLLLLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!
Prayer Requests:
There were alot of couples out this week and traveling so please pray for safe travels home.
Also, Brandon and Amanda were not at church Sunday but she is due this week so continue to pray for her delivery and a healthy baby boy or girl.
Joey and Kelly - Continue to pray for David Higginbotham as he is wrapping up his chemo treatments. Pray for continued healing.
Jason and Rebecca - Praise! Rebecca's sister has found a job. Please continue to pray for her father who is still looking for one.
Brian and Carrie - We enjoyed having you visit our class! They are trying to sell a home in Argo while working on a home in Trussville. Please pray they can sell the home in Argo and finish the home in Trussville before May when baby #2 is due.
Jon and Amber - Chad is traveling back from CA. Pray for safe travels home. Also, my grandfather has had pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer in the past and recovered from both. He had bloodwork done last week that showed his PSA levels are high and has a possible spot on his liver and lung. He will have further tests this week. Pray for good news!
Loyd and Lisa - Loyd asked that we pray for work. He is having some issues with a manager.
James and Chanel - They will meet the therapist who will be working with them for the next several years on Friday. Pray they have a good connection with her and that things go well. Also, they are going to Michigan a week from today for Sarah's one month check-up. Pray they will receive some encouraging news.
Katy and Colt - Praise! Katy is starting to feel better and was able to enjoy Thanksgiving. Hang in there!
Chris and Kim - Kim left Sunday to go to OK for a week and Chris is a single dad. Pray he will be able to make some ponytails! JK! Pray for him as he cares for the girls this week by himself. Several of us moms know what that is like! Also, his neck is still bothering him so pray he can make the right decision about having surgery.
Leslie and Craig - Kids have been under the weather this week with a cough. Also, Leslie's brother and his wife are closing on the house across the street from them today. Pray that will go well. They are looking for a church home too so pray they can find one that fits them.
Thanks everyone and have a blessed week. We will see you on Sunday!
Amber
Reminder:
December 5th - This Saturday at 6:30pm will be our Christmas party at Joey and Kelly's house. Bring your White Elephant gift and yourself. Hope to see you there!! By the way, I have to throw in a ROLLLLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!
Prayer Requests:
There were alot of couples out this week and traveling so please pray for safe travels home.
Also, Brandon and Amanda were not at church Sunday but she is due this week so continue to pray for her delivery and a healthy baby boy or girl.
Joey and Kelly - Continue to pray for David Higginbotham as he is wrapping up his chemo treatments. Pray for continued healing.
Jason and Rebecca - Praise! Rebecca's sister has found a job. Please continue to pray for her father who is still looking for one.
Brian and Carrie - We enjoyed having you visit our class! They are trying to sell a home in Argo while working on a home in Trussville. Please pray they can sell the home in Argo and finish the home in Trussville before May when baby #2 is due.
Jon and Amber - Chad is traveling back from CA. Pray for safe travels home. Also, my grandfather has had pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer in the past and recovered from both. He had bloodwork done last week that showed his PSA levels are high and has a possible spot on his liver and lung. He will have further tests this week. Pray for good news!
Loyd and Lisa - Loyd asked that we pray for work. He is having some issues with a manager.
James and Chanel - They will meet the therapist who will be working with them for the next several years on Friday. Pray they have a good connection with her and that things go well. Also, they are going to Michigan a week from today for Sarah's one month check-up. Pray they will receive some encouraging news.
Katy and Colt - Praise! Katy is starting to feel better and was able to enjoy Thanksgiving. Hang in there!
Chris and Kim - Kim left Sunday to go to OK for a week and Chris is a single dad. Pray he will be able to make some ponytails! JK! Pray for him as he cares for the girls this week by himself. Several of us moms know what that is like! Also, his neck is still bothering him so pray he can make the right decision about having surgery.
Leslie and Craig - Kids have been under the weather this week with a cough. Also, Leslie's brother and his wife are closing on the house across the street from them today. Pray that will go well. They are looking for a church home too so pray they can find one that fits them.
Thanks everyone and have a blessed week. We will see you on Sunday!
Amber
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Prayer Requests for November 22nd
Our Lesson today was about effective prayer. We discussed 2 Godly men who prayed and influenced God's actions. The first was Abraham. In Genesis 18: 16 - 33 we learned about Abraham and his nephew Lot and their journey in the wilderness. They realized they had several people traveling with them and decided to split. Abraham told Lot he could choose which way he went and Abraham would go the opposite way. Being a little selfish, Lot chose the land he thought was more fertile. We later learned that this is where Sodom and Gomorrah were located. God told Abraham that he was going to destroy the land for all of the wicked it was producing. Abraham realized that meant he would destroy Lot. Abraham began to bargain with God and ask him to save Lot b/c he was the good in the evil land. God destroyed the land and spared Lot and his two daughters. By Abraham praying for them, they were saved from God's destruction. The second was Moses. In Numbers 14:2-22 we learned Moses' story. All the Israelites complained about Moses and Aaron. They told them they wished they had died in Egypt or the wilderness instead of the Lord bringing them to die by the sword. They decided to appoint a leader and go back to Egypt. Moses and Aaron pleaded with them to stay and said that God would bring them to a land flowing with milk and honey. Moses prayed to God and asked him to spare the people. He told God that the people will think that since He could not bring them to the land he promised, He just slaughtered them. God granted Moses the request of sparing their lives but told him they would never inherit the land he promised. Through the examples of both of these men we see how staying faithful in prayer can lead to effective prayers. Remember, sometimes the answer to our prayers may not be our answer but God always has a plan and who knows it may be greater than what we ever imagined!
****Don't forget this week to take time and thank God for all the blessings in your life. After all Thanksgiving is to reflect on the things we are thankful for!!!
Happy Birthday:
Josh Shores - November 23rd
Prayer Requests:
Craig and Leslie were traveling back from Montgomery today. Pray for safe travels.
Brad Glover had an interview with WDJC this week and should hear something soon. Pray for this to work out if that is God's plan for him.
Joey and Kelly - All 3 kids are home for Thanksgiving and they are adjusting to having a house full of kids and their laundry! Jonathan met with his professor this week and was able to drop his class. Continue to pray for David Higginbotham who is still having chemo treatments.
Brandon and Amanda - Will it be Mary Charles or Tate? Only two weeks til we find out. Amanda is doing well. Baby looks good so now it is a waiting game.
Doug and Christy - Henry has an ear infection that is not clearing up. Pray it will heal and he can sleep at night. Doug's aunt was in a car accident and had to have surgery as a result. While in surgery they found cancer. Pray for his family as they begin to deal with her illness.
Christy - Alex is doing better but has a sinus infection. Pray for good health. Christy's mom has a hole in her ear drum and needs surgery. She is hoping to put it off til March. Pray for comfort for her til the surgery.
Rebecca - Jason was at home with Bailey. We missed you guys. Her sister and dad are still looking for work. Pray they will be able to find jobs soon.
Melanie and Josh - Continue to pray for Melanie's dad as he struggles with situations at work.
Kim and Chris - Kim will be traveling this coming Sunday for work to Tulsa, OK and will leave Chris and the girls here for 7 days. Pray for safe travels for Kim and for Chris as he will be a single dad for a week. Also, Chris has a bulging disc in his neck and after failed attempts to help the pain, he is looking at surgery. He hopes to do it after the first of the year. Pray for his decision with surgery.
Loyd - They will be traveling Saturday to TN for the day for Thanksgiving. Pray for safe travels. Praise! Work for Loyd is going well.
John and Susie - Susie's co-worker is still waiting to see if she will keep her job. Susie is still doing two jobs and under a lot of stress. Pray for some relief for her. They will be traveling for Thanksgiving as well. Pray for safe travels.
Chris and Anna - They will be traveling to MS this week for Thanksgiving. Chris' asst. coach and his fiancee found out she has ovarian cancer. Pray for healing. She is only 24 years old. Also, Dustin, Anna's brother is in his last 3 weeks of police academy. Pray for strength to finish.
Veronica and Jaime - Veronica has 4 months left of school and then she will start her rotations with Pharmacist. She will be able to come home for that. Regan doing well.
Amber and Jon - We will be traveling this week for Thanksgiving to Gatlinburg, TN. Please pray for my brother Chad as he goes to California to meet his possible in-laws and extended family. He is nervous so pray he will be himself. Also, pray for Mrs. McClaran who lost her husband last week and my friend Robin who lost her mom this summer. With the holidays coming up it is hard for anyone who has lost loved ones.
Tyler and Heather - Heather was feeling under the weather :( Heather's dad has 2 herniated discs in his neck. He will see the doctor in a few weeks to decide what to do next. PRAISE! Only 2 weeks left of classes for Tyler and then he will start clinicals.
Autumn and Ryan - This is Chanel's sister and brother-in-law. We were so glad you could visit. Their baby is still having complications from having RSV as a newborn. Pray for healing.
Chanel and James - Sarah's left retina has not attached yet. Pray for attachment. The right eye's retina has attached but they are still not clear on the range of her vision. Pray for continued healing b/c after all God has a plan! Their neighbor Jim had to have surgery. Pray for healing. A friend of the family's daughter was born prematurely and has had no complications so far. She went to the doctor and they told her mother that her head is not growing properly. Pray for this to be corrected.
Katy and Colt - Brace yourselves......WE ARE PREGNANT! Congrats! Guys! Just when we thought the baby bug had taken a break! They are due in June. Pray for Katy b/c she has been feeling a little sick. Hopefully she will be past that soon.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you in two weeks!!!
Amber
****Don't forget this week to take time and thank God for all the blessings in your life. After all Thanksgiving is to reflect on the things we are thankful for!!!
Happy Birthday:
Josh Shores - November 23rd
Prayer Requests:
Craig and Leslie were traveling back from Montgomery today. Pray for safe travels.
Brad Glover had an interview with WDJC this week and should hear something soon. Pray for this to work out if that is God's plan for him.
Joey and Kelly - All 3 kids are home for Thanksgiving and they are adjusting to having a house full of kids and their laundry! Jonathan met with his professor this week and was able to drop his class. Continue to pray for David Higginbotham who is still having chemo treatments.
Brandon and Amanda - Will it be Mary Charles or Tate? Only two weeks til we find out. Amanda is doing well. Baby looks good so now it is a waiting game.
Doug and Christy - Henry has an ear infection that is not clearing up. Pray it will heal and he can sleep at night. Doug's aunt was in a car accident and had to have surgery as a result. While in surgery they found cancer. Pray for his family as they begin to deal with her illness.
Christy - Alex is doing better but has a sinus infection. Pray for good health. Christy's mom has a hole in her ear drum and needs surgery. She is hoping to put it off til March. Pray for comfort for her til the surgery.
Rebecca - Jason was at home with Bailey. We missed you guys. Her sister and dad are still looking for work. Pray they will be able to find jobs soon.
Melanie and Josh - Continue to pray for Melanie's dad as he struggles with situations at work.
Kim and Chris - Kim will be traveling this coming Sunday for work to Tulsa, OK and will leave Chris and the girls here for 7 days. Pray for safe travels for Kim and for Chris as he will be a single dad for a week. Also, Chris has a bulging disc in his neck and after failed attempts to help the pain, he is looking at surgery. He hopes to do it after the first of the year. Pray for his decision with surgery.
Loyd - They will be traveling Saturday to TN for the day for Thanksgiving. Pray for safe travels. Praise! Work for Loyd is going well.
John and Susie - Susie's co-worker is still waiting to see if she will keep her job. Susie is still doing two jobs and under a lot of stress. Pray for some relief for her. They will be traveling for Thanksgiving as well. Pray for safe travels.
Chris and Anna - They will be traveling to MS this week for Thanksgiving. Chris' asst. coach and his fiancee found out she has ovarian cancer. Pray for healing. She is only 24 years old. Also, Dustin, Anna's brother is in his last 3 weeks of police academy. Pray for strength to finish.
Veronica and Jaime - Veronica has 4 months left of school and then she will start her rotations with Pharmacist. She will be able to come home for that. Regan doing well.
Amber and Jon - We will be traveling this week for Thanksgiving to Gatlinburg, TN. Please pray for my brother Chad as he goes to California to meet his possible in-laws and extended family. He is nervous so pray he will be himself. Also, pray for Mrs. McClaran who lost her husband last week and my friend Robin who lost her mom this summer. With the holidays coming up it is hard for anyone who has lost loved ones.
Tyler and Heather - Heather was feeling under the weather :( Heather's dad has 2 herniated discs in his neck. He will see the doctor in a few weeks to decide what to do next. PRAISE! Only 2 weeks left of classes for Tyler and then he will start clinicals.
Autumn and Ryan - This is Chanel's sister and brother-in-law. We were so glad you could visit. Their baby is still having complications from having RSV as a newborn. Pray for healing.
Chanel and James - Sarah's left retina has not attached yet. Pray for attachment. The right eye's retina has attached but they are still not clear on the range of her vision. Pray for continued healing b/c after all God has a plan! Their neighbor Jim had to have surgery. Pray for healing. A friend of the family's daughter was born prematurely and has had no complications so far. She went to the doctor and they told her mother that her head is not growing properly. Pray for this to be corrected.
Katy and Colt - Brace yourselves......WE ARE PREGNANT! Congrats! Guys! Just when we thought the baby bug had taken a break! They are due in June. Pray for Katy b/c she has been feeling a little sick. Hopefully she will be past that soon.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you in two weeks!!!
Amber
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Prayer Requests For November 15th
This week we had John DeShazo teaching because Joey was helping with the ground breaking ceremony. We learned about why Jesus came to earth as a man. The first question was "What is the role of a mediator?" The class answered that it is someone who leads two parties to an agreement without being emotionally involved. Our first passage was 1 Timothy 2:5-6. From this passage we learned that Jesus intercedes on our behalf. Jesus is the way we reach God. To try and live life without sin is to try and live a life pleasing to God. Our second passage was Phillipians 2:5-9. In this passage we learned that Jesus volunteered to come to earth as man so he could die for our sins. For other passages of reference look at Hebrews 2:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 . We can earn righteousness from God through Jesus. Three take aways from the experience on the cross: 1. Depth of man's sin; 2. Love of God. He was able to sacrifice his own son for imperfect people, 3. Salvation. The only way to have salvation is through Jesus who died on the cross. Thank you John for a great lesson!
Prayer Requests:
Praise! The ground breaking for the second phase of construction went off without a hitch. Thanks to the help of some cute little guys in hard hats and carrying shovels. Pray for this process as we begin this huge undertaking. Be praying for our church family and their commitment to this building fund. Also, be praying for the companies and workers who are involved.
Craig and Leslie are traveling back today from Chicago. Pray for safe travels.
Andrew & Rachel - Rachel's brother is getting married next weekend. Both of their girls are in the wedding so pray for health. Also, pray that Elise (2 year old) can make it down the aisle. Pray as family travels for the wedding in Cullman.
James and Chanel - Thanks to everyone who helped them with the love offering and words of encouragement. Words can not begin to express the thanks they have for our class. Sarah is recovering from surgeries and doing well. They will only know how well the surgeries went by how she checks out in the future. It is kind of a waiting game right now. Her light perception has improved tremendously. Please pray for James and Chanel that they will have patience, understanding and faith through this waiting period. Also, pray that Sarah's eyes will continue to heal and for her sight to improve. She had a post op. appointment in B'ham yesterday morning. James asked us to pray for good news. Please email us and let us know how that went!
Amanda and Brandon - Amanda is hanging in there with only 3 weeks to go, but her doctor thinks she will go sooner. She started work part time yesterday and is having trouble relaxing and not staying busy. Pray she will be able to let work go and take care of herself and baby. Continue to pray for swelling.
Melanie and Josh - Pray for Terry Price, Melanie's dad, as he is stressed about his job situation. Baby Mallory is still in hospital but continuing to improve.
Katy and Colt - Kim Mitchell, works with Katy, lost her job this week after thinking she was getting a promotion. Pray she will be able to find another job quickly since her salary really helped the family.
Jon and Amber - Pray for my parents' neighbor who lost her husband on their anniversary in a car accident this week. Her last name is McClaran.
John and Susie - John's mom's surgery went well. She goes for a follow-up this week. pray for a child of a case Susie is working on. He was born without bile ducts and may need a transplant. Also, co-worker who has premature baby may loose her job. Pray for this family.
Ashley and Brad - Brad was traveling back from a fishing trip. Hope you had fun and made it home safely. A few weeks ago when Ashley's mom visited she asked us to pray for Benton Maddox. He was in the hospital in Troy with H1N1 and had been for awhile. He was moved to Children's in B'ham and found out he had salmonella poisoning. After a 12 day hospital stay he was released this week and is doing better. Also, Ashley's great uncle passed away last week. He was in his 90s. Brad had a job interview with WDJC last week and will possibly be called back this week. Pray for this situation and that Brad will know if this is where he is suppose to be.
Lisa and Nick - Praise! Cole celebrated his 1st Birthday this past week. Happy Birthday Cole!!!
Chris and Kim - Kim's parents are still trying to sell their house in MS so they can buy one in LA. Pray they will be able to sell their home soon. Chris' grandmother celebrated her 85th birthday on Sunday!
Scotty and Lesley - Reese goes back to see the Physical Therapist on Wed. for a follow-up. Scotty's mom came back from PA Wednesday. The tumor in her eye is doing well but she will continue chemo next month for existing cancer. Pray for healing.
Hugh and Kerri - Hugh's dad will have surgery after the first of the year for prostate cancer and they think they will be able to remove all of it. Kerri's dad is doing better but still using oxygen. Pray he will continue to heal.
Chris and Anna - Anna and kids were traveling back from MS. Hope you made it home okay and everyone is doing well. Chris is trying to move to a new school. Pray that the perfect spot will open up and he will be able to move before next school year.
Kelly and Joey - Praise! Kelly was able to celebrate her B'day with all of her children. Continue to pray for David Higginbotham as he continues his chemo treatments. Pray that Jonathan will be able to open up to new friendships. He is working through some difficult times in his life. Pray that Joey and Kelly can support him without interfering. He has a meeting with a professor this week. Pray that goes well.
John and Kim - Kim's grandmother's twin sister had to have a partial lung removal. The biopsy showed cancer. They are not sure if it has spread to other lung. Her name is Edna Crump. Prasie! John's grandmother's estate was settled this weekend.
Hope everyone has a good week and we will see you on Sunday!
Amber
Prayer Requests:
Praise! The ground breaking for the second phase of construction went off without a hitch. Thanks to the help of some cute little guys in hard hats and carrying shovels. Pray for this process as we begin this huge undertaking. Be praying for our church family and their commitment to this building fund. Also, be praying for the companies and workers who are involved.
Craig and Leslie are traveling back today from Chicago. Pray for safe travels.
Andrew & Rachel - Rachel's brother is getting married next weekend. Both of their girls are in the wedding so pray for health. Also, pray that Elise (2 year old) can make it down the aisle. Pray as family travels for the wedding in Cullman.
James and Chanel - Thanks to everyone who helped them with the love offering and words of encouragement. Words can not begin to express the thanks they have for our class. Sarah is recovering from surgeries and doing well. They will only know how well the surgeries went by how she checks out in the future. It is kind of a waiting game right now. Her light perception has improved tremendously. Please pray for James and Chanel that they will have patience, understanding and faith through this waiting period. Also, pray that Sarah's eyes will continue to heal and for her sight to improve. She had a post op. appointment in B'ham yesterday morning. James asked us to pray for good news. Please email us and let us know how that went!
Amanda and Brandon - Amanda is hanging in there with only 3 weeks to go, but her doctor thinks she will go sooner. She started work part time yesterday and is having trouble relaxing and not staying busy. Pray she will be able to let work go and take care of herself and baby. Continue to pray for swelling.
Melanie and Josh - Pray for Terry Price, Melanie's dad, as he is stressed about his job situation. Baby Mallory is still in hospital but continuing to improve.
Katy and Colt - Kim Mitchell, works with Katy, lost her job this week after thinking she was getting a promotion. Pray she will be able to find another job quickly since her salary really helped the family.
Jon and Amber - Pray for my parents' neighbor who lost her husband on their anniversary in a car accident this week. Her last name is McClaran.
John and Susie - John's mom's surgery went well. She goes for a follow-up this week. pray for a child of a case Susie is working on. He was born without bile ducts and may need a transplant. Also, co-worker who has premature baby may loose her job. Pray for this family.
Ashley and Brad - Brad was traveling back from a fishing trip. Hope you had fun and made it home safely. A few weeks ago when Ashley's mom visited she asked us to pray for Benton Maddox. He was in the hospital in Troy with H1N1 and had been for awhile. He was moved to Children's in B'ham and found out he had salmonella poisoning. After a 12 day hospital stay he was released this week and is doing better. Also, Ashley's great uncle passed away last week. He was in his 90s. Brad had a job interview with WDJC last week and will possibly be called back this week. Pray for this situation and that Brad will know if this is where he is suppose to be.
Lisa and Nick - Praise! Cole celebrated his 1st Birthday this past week. Happy Birthday Cole!!!
Chris and Kim - Kim's parents are still trying to sell their house in MS so they can buy one in LA. Pray they will be able to sell their home soon. Chris' grandmother celebrated her 85th birthday on Sunday!
Scotty and Lesley - Reese goes back to see the Physical Therapist on Wed. for a follow-up. Scotty's mom came back from PA Wednesday. The tumor in her eye is doing well but she will continue chemo next month for existing cancer. Pray for healing.
Hugh and Kerri - Hugh's dad will have surgery after the first of the year for prostate cancer and they think they will be able to remove all of it. Kerri's dad is doing better but still using oxygen. Pray he will continue to heal.
Chris and Anna - Anna and kids were traveling back from MS. Hope you made it home okay and everyone is doing well. Chris is trying to move to a new school. Pray that the perfect spot will open up and he will be able to move before next school year.
Kelly and Joey - Praise! Kelly was able to celebrate her B'day with all of her children. Continue to pray for David Higginbotham as he continues his chemo treatments. Pray that Jonathan will be able to open up to new friendships. He is working through some difficult times in his life. Pray that Joey and Kelly can support him without interfering. He has a meeting with a professor this week. Pray that goes well.
John and Kim - Kim's grandmother's twin sister had to have a partial lung removal. The biopsy showed cancer. They are not sure if it has spread to other lung. Her name is Edna Crump. Prasie! John's grandmother's estate was settled this weekend.
Hope everyone has a good week and we will see you on Sunday!
Amber
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