New Year's Eve Party 12-31-08 8pm

Our Sunday School New Year's Eve Party is tomorrow (Dec. 31st) at the Middletons house. They live at 10013 Hidden Acres Rd. Gravette, AR.

Bring a snack and a drink.

Prayer Request - December 28th

Wingards - Kelly's Nephew (Dakota)

Bennetts - It's a BOY!

Todd Ring - A friend of mine and former employee, Matt, who helped me start my business recently returned home from Iraq. On the way home from Mississippi his wife informed him that she had been unfaithful while he was gone and was not interested in working things out. He is taking this hard as can be expected. He is struggling with coming home and not having a loving home to return to. He has moved in with his parents in Benton. Pray for him to find a job and for him to have peace as he has to file for divorce.

Emily Hand - I talked to my friend April this weekend. They’ve decided to hold off on taking the baby just yet. Her amniotic fluid levels had risen slightly so they were going to keep her in the hospital until the baby is born and monitor her. She could be in the hospital for another 5 weeks or so so I just wanted to update you all and thank you for your prayers.

Urgent: Prayer Req. for Emily Hand's pregnant friend

Please pray for my best friend April and her unborn baby. She’s 31 weeks along today and went in for a routine dr’s visit and ultrasound yesterday before they were making the trip home for Christmas. They live in Wisconsin and were traveling home to Oklahoma to see her family for Christmas. She has diabetes so they do an ultrasound every month on her. So far into her pregnancy everything has been normal. She went in for her regular appt and to get checked up before they made the trip home for the holidays and the baby was measuring only about 2 lbs. Her amniotic fluid is low and the baby only has 1 blood vessel in the umbilical cord, not 2 as normal so therefore the baby isn’t getting enough nutrients to grow. They have started her on steroids yesterday and she’ll have another round today. They’re going to measure her amniotic fluid again today or tomorrow and if it is the same or lower, they will deliver her by c-section. Please pray for them and for God’s will with the baby. I talked to her last night and I could hear the worry on her voice. She seemed fairly positive but just knowing what we’ve experience my heart aches for her. I told her to just trust in the Lord that his Will will be done no matter what and that we would all be praying for her, her husband Carl, and Baby Nathan .

Thanks
Emily Hand

Dana's MRI and biopsy

Everything looks fine. They will be monitoring her over the next 6 months. Jeff and Dana are very thankful for your prayers.

Welcome Bailey and Kennedy

The beautiful twins have safely arrived.
Bailey - 6lbs 15oz 18 1/4 in. They will be doing an ultrasound to check her kidney.
Kennedy - 5lbs 9oz 19 in

Congratulations Chris and Misty!!!

Misty is at Northwest Regional Medical Center. Room 1249.

Flynt Meals

Here is the meal sign ups for the Flynts.

Chris and Misty Flynt
14024 Noah Rd.
Gravette AR 72736

Chris - 479-220-1106
Misty - 479-220-1107

12-26 (Fri.) - Wingards and Gayduseks

12-29 (Mon.) - Jared & Athena Simpson

12-31 (Wed.) - Friddles

1-2 (Fri.) - Roughleys

1-4 (Sun.) - Hands

1-6 (Tues.) - Swarengins

1-8 (Thurs.) - Bartmiers

1-10 (Sat.) - J&D Simpson

1-12 (Mon.) - Bennetts

1-14 (Wed.) - Colleys

1-16 (Fri.) - Browns

Prayer Request - December 21st

J&A Simpson - Baby

Dana Simpson - MRI and biopsy on Monday

Bennetts - Pray for Mark's mom as this is her first Christmas since John died.

Wingards - Kelly's nephew, Dakota has been asking a lot of questions about salvation but his family doesn't attend church.

Friddles - Family friend had a baby in August (the Harpers) and one side of his heart is not fully developed. He's had 3 or 4 surgeries. They will be at children's until at least June.

Middletons - Please pray for Brian Tyler's family. His grandmother died this past week. Also, pray for our children's salvation. Max has been asking questions. Pray for safe travel for all families. Please continue to pray for Kerry's job and their rental property.

Flynts - Please pray for us as we go in Monday to have the girls. Pray they will be healthy and expecially for Bailey that we will know more about her kidney issue.

Sam Hendren - (high school senior who is a member of our church, Nicole and Crissy's brother) He has been diagnosed with a severe case of Bell's Palsey. He was life flighted yesterday to Little Rock and they believe that it is a virus that has attacked his brain. Please pray for Sam and his family and for wisdom for the doctors. Also, pray for a quick and complete healing.

Collection for Adopted Family

Our class has adopted a family in our church that is really struggling right now, financially. We began collecting money on Sunday and will be collecting money again this coming Sunday (December 21st.) If you are able to contribute to this family in need please bring it to class this Sunday. Also, please pray for this family and others that may be struggling at this time!

Prayer Request - December 14th

Murphys - Jennifer failed her glucose test and has to take the 3 hour test on Tuesday.

Hands - Derek had an MRI on his wrist this week. He may have to have surgery. Hopefully we can get it done this year if he does.
Pray for Emily as she has a decision about work to make.

Wingards - Pray for students & teachers during this week of finals; pray for the adult drama, choir, and orchestra

Rings - PRAISE! Anna's test at the hospital came out ok.

Childcare during Christmas Party

Childcare will be available during the Christmas party at the Wingards house for $5 per child. There will be 4 students from our youth department that will be taking care of the children.

The Wingards live at 195 Hailey in Centerton.

Christmas Caroling - Thursday Dec. 11th

Just a reminder that we will be going Christmas Caroling this coming Thursday. We will meet at the church at 5:45 pm. We will be meeting at the Gayduseks afterwords for Hot Chocolate, Cider, Coffee and Cookies.

Prayer Request - December 7th

Klamms - Continue to pray for Tara's family following the loss of her uncle. The oldest child has yet to be placed in a new school. There are still many more arrangements to be made.

Tidwells - Jonas has to go to the pediatric surgeon on Friday. He has a hernia.

Rings - Anna has to have a dye test done on her urinary tract at Mercy hospital Tues. 9th at 9:45am.

Middletons - Rental property. Praise that Kolt is doing well. Some of our friends are moving to Oklahoma and need prayer and guidance. Melissa brother is anxiously waiting to go to Korea for their son.

Christmas Party - December 13th - IS BACK ON

We are retracting our previous message stating the the Christmas Party for December 13th was cancelled.
We WILL be having the Christmas party at the Rings house at 6pm that night (Dec. 13th.) Their address is below. It will be $10 per couple and we are looking into having childcare available for a minimal fee at the Wingards house. I will send out more information about this later via email. We will also be doing a white elephant exchange. Each person is to bring a gift.

Todd & Jennifer Ring
750 Venice
Centerton, AR

Here is who is signed up:
Gayduseks
Flynts
Hands
Wingards
Klamms
Tidwells
Caplenas
Rings
Swarengins
Middletons
Roughleys
Bartmiers

December Breakfast Sign Up

Dec. 7th - J&D Simpson
Dec. 14th - Swarengins
Dec. 21st - Hands
Dec. 28th - Rings

Prayer Request - November 30th

Jared Simpson - FBI testing
Bennetts - Busy month with Christmas concerts, finals, etc

Prayer Request - November 23, 2008

Hands - Pray for safe travels this week w/everyone traveling for Thanksgiving. And also pray for Emily as she continues to look for a different job that would allow her to be at home more.

Klamms - Tara's uncle passed away unexpectedly this past week. He has 2 teenage children and Tara's family is hoping to have custody. Pray for Tara's mom as she is responsible for all arrangements and for the kids who are having a really tough time.

Thank You!

"Thank you" to those of you who help make the Thanksgiving Baskets for our homebound members. And a special "thank you" to those of you who delivered them and took the time to visit with them. These members were so thankful that we took the time to think of them.

THANKS EVERYONE!

Prayer Request - November 16, 2008

Caplena - Brandon's aunt, uncle, and 3 cousins are in Santa Barbara, CA and in danger from the wildfire. They may have to evacuate their home.

Swarengins/Roughleys - Traveling to NY.

Tidwells - PRAISE! Jason got a new job!

Flynts - Continue to pray for them as they prepare for the twins. Misty has a specialist appt. on Firday for Bailey's kidney which is inflated.

Colley Baby Shower - Sun., Nov 23rd

We are having a baby shower for Justus Colley on Sun., Nov 23rd from 12-2 in the Fellowship Hall. This will be the first Sunday of our new services, so we will start the shower following worship. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Cake: Tidwell

Punch: Hand/Middleton

Finger Foods: Flynts/Gayduseks

Fruit: Athena Simpson

Mints/Nuts: Wingard

*Jessica is registered at Wal-Mart and Target

Prayer Requests - 11.9.08

Gayduseks - Praise! Shelly got her business license last Friday. Pray that she will find some teachers who need someone to watch their children.

Tidwells - Pray for Laura's sister, Holly, who is divorcing from her husband. Pray for Laura's niece, Mallory, who will be shuffled between two families.

Middletons - Rental property is coming vacant this month. Pray for a good set of new renters. Also, remember Kerry's work. Melissa's parents are finishing their house, pray everything finishes and financing goes through like planned. Praise! Kolt is doing well.

Flynts - Please keep us in your prayers as we are in the final weeks before the girls come. Misty is term in 3 weeks, pray that they will stay in there until at least then. Also, pray that we will finish getting everything ready for their arrival.

Simple Recipes for Romance Weekly Idea

Jeff wanted me to post this on the blog as a challenge for our class.

The Recipe:
Make a list of at least five things you admire about your spouse, write those things in a card or letter, and then mail it to your spouse. That's right, mail it. You can mail it to work or home. Your spouse will love it and appreciate it!

The Key.....Set a goal to mail it by Wednesday afternoon and then wait on their response to the card or letter.

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK....

"Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8

Colley Meal Sign Up

Below is the sign up for the Colleys. Also, if you would like to see pictures of Justus you can visit their family website at http://www.klinecolley.shutterfly.com/ (password: samson).

Address: 650 Napa Ave Centerton
Jessica's Phone #: 479-200-6783

Mon., 11/10: Tidwells

Wed., 11/12: Flynts

Fri., 11/14: Langfords

Sun., 11/16: Caplenas

Tues., 11/18: Swarengins

Thurs., 11/20: Hands

Sat., 11/22: Gayduseks, Bennetts, Wingards

Mon., 11/24:

Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner Sign Ups

We are having our class Thanksgiving Party a little different this year. We are doing it progressive style, travel around to different peoples houses for different courses. Below is the sign ups for the night. Let me know if there is something that you would like to sign up for.

Appetizers (@ Wingards house):
Gayduseks
Wingards
Flynts

Main Course (@ Hands house):
Hands - Meat
Tidwells - Sweet Green Beans and Crescent Rolls
J&D Simpson - Potato Casserole
Flynts - Corn Casserole
Middletons - Stuffing/Dressing

Desserts (@ Roughleys house):
Caplenas
Hands

Drinks:
Rings
J&A Simpson

Prayer Requests - 11.2.08

Gayduseks - Praise! Shelly's in home daycare is in progress.

Rings - Difficult financial decisions

Swarengins - Pray for them as Joe will be traveling this week.

Wingards - Kelly is having severe migraines. Pray they can find out the cause and make them stop.

Bennetts - Desiree's brother-in-law's sister was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Pray for her as she goes through chemo. Her doctors are positive abou the chemo taking care of it.

Hands - Pray for them and for Emily as she continues to search out job possibilities.

Colleys - Praise! Justus is coming to do well in the hospital. They still don't know when he will get to come home, so please pray he will get to leave soon!

Justus Samuel Colley has Arrived!!

I wanted to let everyone that Luke and Jessica had Justus at 2:11 AM this morning (Oct. 31). She was 34 weeks and 6 days along, but her and baby are doing great. He weighed 5lbs 10 ozs and was 19 ins long. They are at Willow Creek.

We will have a meal signup on Sunday in class, please be in pray for them as they prepare to take him home.

Prayer Requests - 10.26.08

Gayduseks - Pray for Shelly as she has a meeting this week with the Centerton Planning Commission for approval to watch kids at home. The meeting is Tuesday night.

Tidwells - Please keep Laura's sister in your thoughts and prayers, as she is separated right now heading towards a divorce from her husband.

Bennetts - My brother-in-law's sister, Lisa, was just diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Pray for Lisa and her husband Mark as they deal with this and start Chemo this week. There is a 75-80% success rate with this cancer so pray that Lisa can be in the percentage.

Upcoming Events

I wanted to let everyone know about some events that we have coming up, so please mark your calendars.

OCTOBER:
Oct. 25th - we were supposed to go to the Corn Maze, but have decided to cancel that
Oct. 31st - Fall Fest (be sure to look at sign up sheet to see when you work)

NOVEMBER:
Nov. 2nd - Flynt Baby Shower (during class time)
Nov. 16th - Build-A-Basket Sunday (we will be building care packages for Homebound Members of church)
Nov. 22nd - Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner (Wingards, Hands, and Roughley's houses)

Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, I wanted to let you know that our class has an email address now, so please feel free to email any suggestions or prayer requests there. fbcfoundations@hotmail.com

Middletons (Snacks/Appetizers) Schedule

Mon., 10/20 - J&D Simpson

Wed., 10/22 - Roughleys

Fri., 10/24 - Rings

Sun., 10/26 - Swarengins

Tues., 10/28 - Flynts/Addingtons

Thurs., 10/30 - Hands/Bartmiers

Sat., 11/1 - Caplenas

Kolt Lee Middleton has arrived!!!

The Middletons had their baby this morning. Kolt Lee was born at 8:49AM measuring 8lbs 9ozs and was 20 ins long. Mom and baby are doing great. They are at Willow Creek.

We will have a sign up sheet on Sunday for meals, however, they will be a little different this time. Since they are having a lot of family in town right now, they told me that they were just needing appetizer type things or snack stuff that the kids can grab. I will have more information to come, just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Prayer Requests - 10.12.08

Hands - Pray for Emily's job situation. She has a possibility of a part time position. Pray that everything will work out so that she can be at home more with Jaxon.

Rings - Pray about witnessing to a young woman who has a baby and has been staying at the local women's shelter (she is a nanny for a single mom who is their neighbor).

Bennetts - Praise! Desiree's ultrasound showed that the baby is healthy. Her official due date is May 3rd.

Langfords - Pray for Craig's knee surgery on Thursday morning. Pray that he will react well to the anesthesia and that Michelle will have the patience and energy to take care of Craig and the boys the week Craig is off work. Also, pray that Michelle would be able to find someone to help her watch kids a couple hours a week.

Fall Fest - Fri., Oct 31st

Fall Fest is quickly approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to man the 2 booths that our class is responsible for that night. This is a great opportunity for us to reach out to the community, so I hope that you all can take part in this ministry. We will be doing Plinko again and helping man the Preschool Inflatables, and we will be working in 30 min shifts. Please let me know if you would like to sign up for a shift. Feel free to sign up in different shifts than your spouse if you would like to have one of your with you child while the other one works.

Inflatables:
5:30 - 6:00 PM (Setup):
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Hands
6:30 - 7:00 PM: Swarengins
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Kelly/Shelly
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Rings
8:00 - 8:30 PM (Takedown):

Plinko:
5:30 - 6:00 PM (Setup): Jeff Simpson
6:00 - 6:30 PM: J&D Simpson
6:30 - 7:00 PM: Tim/Warren
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Bennetts
7:30 - 8:00 PM:
8:00 - 8:30 PM (Takedown):

Hayride - Sat., Oct 18th

We will be having our class Hayride on Sat., Oct 18th at Jeff Simpson's farm. We will have directions this week in class, and I will be sure to post them on the blog. Here are some key things that you will need to know.

3:00 PM - Meet at Farm (we can fish, play games, etc so please come prepared)
4:00 PM - Eat and hang out around fire
6:30 PM - Leave on Hayride

There will be a charge of $10/family, so please plan to bring money this coming Sunday if possible (Oct 12th).

Here is who I have down to attend, please let me know if you would like to sign up to come:

Flynts
Wingards
Rings
Hands
Swarengins
Bennetts
Simpsons (J&D)
Roughleys
Bartmiers
Addingtons
Caplenas
Klamms

Prayer Requests - 10.5.08

Tidwells - Jonas is sick. They are not sure what he has, but he has been running a fever.

Rings - Continue to pray for the health of their business. They still need more work to come in for the winter. Things are getting better, but they still need prayers.

Bennetts - Desiree has an ultrasound Monday morning. Pray for health for her and baby. Also, pray for Mark as his schooling is getting really busy.

Thank you

We received a thank you card from The Murphys:

"Thanks to all who cleaned. What a blessing to come home to it and not have to worry."

Thanks again to those who went over to their house while they were out of town to clean.

Fireproof Movie

We received this email from Linda Bush, and thought I would leave the option open for those who might want to see this movie.

When we first found out that the $5 tickets were for Siloam Springs and only for the opening weekend, we changed plans. We announced to our class that we would go to the Rogers theater followed by dinner at Colton’s.
If your class has not put anything together, come join us. We are going to the 4:15 matinee on Saturday and then Colton’s after the movie.

Linda

Murphy Luncheon - Oct 5th

Here is the list of those that have signed up for the luncheon in honor of the Murphys on Sunday, Oct 5th. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list. The cost is $5/family, and will be held at the Gaydusek's house right behind the church after SS Class.

Gayduseks
Wingards
Bennetts
Swarengins
Rings
Middletons
Klamms
Cannadys
Weems
Simpsons (J&A)
Simpsons (J&D)
Caplenas
Flynts

Prayer Requests - 9.28.08

*Pray for Linda Bush as she gets back test results today. Will keep you updated!!!

*Praise, the Murphys are having a GIRL!!!!

Prayer Requests - 9.21.08

Wingards - Pray for Kelly's work

Rings - Continue to pray for their business. Also, pray for them as Jennifer is taking class two nights a week.

Upcoming Events

I wanted to make you all aware of what was coming in the next few months for our socials. These will also be on the calendar link that is available on the blog. Please feel free to print that out so that you have it handy. Please note, that I do update the calendar when something occurs or is going to occur in the future.

October Socials:
*Oct. 5th - Luncheon for Murphys at Gayduseks
*Hayride and Bonfire - Oct. 18th at Jeff's farm (more information to come)
*Oct 25th - Pumpkin Patch
*Fall Fest - Oct 31st - we will help man the Inflatables and have the Plinko booth (signups to come)

November Social:
*Build-A-Basket Sunday - Nov 16th (more info to come)
*Thanksgiving Progressive Dinner - Nov 22nd (Appetizers at Wingards, Dinner at Hands)

December Social:
*Christmas Caroling - Dec. 11th
*White Elephant Christmas Party - Dec. 13th

Fireproof Movie

Several of you had expressed interest in going to this movie as a class. We had thought that Oct 4th would work best, because of so many people being gone the weekend of the opening. However, the $5 tickets are only good at Siloam for that weekend. We can still go as a class on the 4th, but we would probably be paying full price. We can discuss more in class on Sunday, but I wanted to let you know that we were at least thinking about going.

Prayer Requests - 9.14.08

Jared and Athena Simpson - Pray for their nephew, Tristian, who is having medical problems.

Hands - Pray for Emily as she goes back to work this week. Pray for strength to make it through the day and peace in dealing with people.

Swarengins - Joe will be traveling this week.

Rings - Continue to pray for them and their business. They have some difficult financial decisions to make. Also, pray for Jennifer as she is in school and Todd as he has the girls twice a week.

Murphys - Jennifer and the baby. Pray for God's hand of protection.

Tidwells - Sister's marriage in need of major prayer (Holly and Shareef)

Middletons - Melissa and baby. Pray for Melissa to have strength and patience. Pray for baby's safety. Also, Kerry is going to OKC on Thurs. to redo his lasik surgery on his eyes that was done 6 yrs ago. Pray the outcome is better than what his eye sight is now.

Wingards - Emily goes back to school this week. Pray she will get back into her routine without much resistance.

Bennetts - Praise! They are expecting! Pray that they can get through the first trimester without any problems. Because of fertility problems, they are at a slightly higher risk for miscarriage.

Flynts - Pray for Chris as he travels this week.

Watch Party Cancelled!!!

We will not be having the watch party on Saturday, as the game has been postponed until Sept 27th because of the Hurricane. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Prayer Requests - 8.7.08

Middletons - Please keep Melissa and family in your thoughts and prayers as she was put on bedrest for 3 weeks starting yesterday. Pray that the contractions will not start up again, and that she will relax during the remaining weeks.

Murphys - Please continue to remember Jennifer, as she is not feeling well and has had some trouble with previous pregnancies. Pray for a safe, healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Flynts - Chris's grandmother passed away on Sunday morning. Please be with our family, as we go through this difficult time. The funeral is on Wednesday morning, so pray for safe travels for those who are coming in for it.

AR vs TX Watch Party

Another reminder that we will be having a watch party on September 13th in the upper room at the church starting at 1:30PM. We will have the playground open outside the building for the kids to play in during the afternoon. Please let me know if there is something that you would like to sign up for:

Finger Foods:
Tidwells
Flynts
J&D Simpson

Desserts:
Flynts
Caplenas - brownies

Drinks:
Tidwells
J&D Simpson

Flag Football Challenge!

We have been challenged to a Flag Football game. Please click on the link below for a look at what is in store.

Flyer: http://www.fbccenterton.org/clientimages/28511/football.doc

Prayer Requests - 8.31.08

Gayduseks - Warren's mother had knee surgery two weeks ago, and her niece (and caregiver) has decided that she can't stay with her anymore. There have been some conflict between the two families. Please keep this situation in your thoughts and prayers.

Flynts - Please continue to pray for Chris's grandma. She is now in hospice, but doesn't seem to be any better. Please pray for the Lord's will to be done, and allow us to know that it will happen on his timing. Also, we are traveling this weekend to TX to see Chris's sister and her husband, pray for safe travels.

Middleton Baby Shower - Thurs., Sept 4th

We will be having a baby shower for Melissa on Thurs., Sept 4th from 6:30-8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Please let me know if there is something you would like to sign up for.

Cake: Bartmiers

Punch: Tidwells

Finger Foods: Rings/Gayduseks

Fruit: Langfords/Dana Simpson

Nuts/Mints: Swarengins

Prayer Requests - 8/24

Wingards - Emily's surgery is on Friday morning, pray for all of them during this time.

Rings - Praise! Their nephew, Greson Miles, brain swelling has gone down.

Caplenas - Pray for Brandon as he starts a new job (2nd shift), and pray that he finds something better to bring him back home in the evenings.

Gayduseks - Pray for Shelly as she is struggling with job and wanting to be able to stay home with Gracen.

Bennetts - Desiree's sister is scheduled to have her baby this week, she will be induced on Thurs., 8/28.

Flynts - Pray for Chris's grandma, she fell on Sunday and broke her hip. She had surgery on Monday, so please pray that she will be strong in the recovery process.

Friend Day - Aug 24th

We will be having a luncheon after Sunday School this coming Sunday to celebrate Friend Day. I need a head count as to who will be attending so that I can get enough food. It will be outside building A by the new playground. The costs is $5/person. Please send me an email (mistyflynt@hotmail.com) if you will be attending, and plan to bring your $5/person with you that day. Here is who I have signed up so far:

Tidwells
Murphys
Hands
Rings
Flynts
Simpsons (J&D)
Simpsons (J&A)
Bennetts
Wingards
Gayduseks

Prayer Requests - 8.17.08

Flynts - Misty has an appt in Joplin on Monday to meet with a specialist to check on one of the girls kidneys. Please pray for a good report and safety in travels.

Tidwells - Jason has another interview on Monday with Wal-Mart.

Hands - Continue to pray for them.

Bartmiers - School starts Monday for Nick and on the 25th for Sarah.

Rings - Pray for them and their financial situation. Pray for Jennifer as she seeks out a job.

Wingards - Emily is having her tonsils and adnoids out on Aug. 29th. Also, Tim will be the one at home for two weeks during her recovery. Pray for Tim, Emily and for Kelly that she can focus on her job as Emily is recovering at home.

The Flynt Twins are....

The Flynts are having 2 GIRLS!!!! Please continue to pray for health during this pregnancy for Misty and babies.

Upcoming Events

August:
*Friend Day - Aug 24th
We will be having a luncheon after church on the 24th to celebrate Friend Day at church after Sunday School. We will have a picnic outside of Building A by the new playground. We can eat and the kids can play. It will be $5/person, and this will cover food and drinks. There will be a sign up sheet on Sunday in class, and it would be great if you could pay your money then as well.

September:
*Watch Party - Arkansas vs Texas football game - Sat., Sept 13th
The game starts at 2:30 PM, and we plan on projecting the game on the wall in the upper room, and will have access to the playground right outside for the kids to play. We will do snacks during this time, and will pass around a sign up sheet as it gets closer.

*Marriage Conference - we mentioned doing a marriage conference at the end of September, but because of conflicting with other church activities we are postponing the conference until beginning of 2009.

Prayer Requests - 8.10.08

Swarengins - Pray for Joe as he travels this week.

Bartmiers - Nick starting school this week, and Sarah will start next week. Also, Nick's sister, Amanda, is pregnant and having some high blood pressure. Pray for a healthy pregnancy.

Tidwells - Jason is waiting to hear from Wal-Mart about the job he interviewed for. Also, pray for Laura as she starts school that she will have a good attitude.

Murphys - Jennifer's brother is not recovering well from surgery. Pray he can get back to work soon.

Bennetts - Pray for LWCS teachers and students as they start school on Thursday.

Flynts - Pray for Chris's Grandma as she is in the hospital. She is very weak right now, and really needs your prayers.

Social - Swimming

Don't forget that we will be going to the Siloam Water Park on Sat., Aug 9th at 1:00 PM.

Laden Tyler Hand Funeral

There will be a funeral on Friday., Aug 8th at 10:00 AM at the Rogers Cemetary off of New Hope. This will be a very private service open only to SS class and family. Below are some directions to the Rogers Cemetary:

Rogers Cemetary is on the corner of 8th Street and Oak. You will have to enter the cemetary from 10th Street. Once you enter you will see a Black Iron Gate, this is baby land and the funeral will be in there.

Prayer Requests - 8.3.08

Hands - Continue to remember them as they go through this difficult loss. Pray for peace and guidance from God.

Tidwells - Jason had another interview today (Monday) at Wal-Mart. Pray for God's will

Swarengins - Pray for Joe's parents as they need to sell a house and have a lot of work to do. Please pray that it sells soon.

Murphys - Pray for health during pregnancy

Wingards - Tim's buyer's, Penny Brown, husband suffered a heart attack on Friday. Pray for his health.

Bennetts - Pray for Mark as he is in his last week of summer school. Pray as he completes 3 projects and studies for his finals.

Hand Update

I wanted to let everyone that Laden Tyler Hand was born this afternoon around 12:30 PM, and passed away around 2:30 PM. Please keep the Hands in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time. They are at Willow Creek, and will probably be in there for the next few days.

Hands Update

They have gotten Emily's blood pressure to go down, so they are waiting to do the c-section for at least 24 hrs depending on her pressure staying down. They have given the baby a steroid and that is why they are trying to wait for 24 hrs. So, continue to check back and I will post updates as I get them. Right now, they just need all the prayers that we can give.

Prayer Requests - Hands

Please pray for the Hands as they are in the hospital right now, and will have a c-section done this afternoon. Please pray that as they get the baby out, the doctors and nurses will be able to take care of this baby, and that God will deliver a miracle.

August Social - Saturday, Aug 9th

We are planning a class social at the Siloam Springs Water Park on Sat., Aug 9th. Plan on meeting there around 1:00 PM, and we can swim and then grab some dinner as a group before we head home.

Prayer Requests - 7.27.08

Rings - Pray for their nephew Grayson Miles. The swelling in his brain is from the cyst. Also, pray for their business as they are still adjusting to a few changes.

Tidwells - Pray for Jason as he continues to interview for a new job. Pray for God's will.

Gayduseks - Pray for wisdom about God's will in where they are supposed to be serving.

Hands - Continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they seek God's will in the outcome of this pregnancy. Also, pray for strength, courage, etc for Derek and Emily and peace about whatever happens.

Parenting Class

On Aug 3rd, we will be starting a 6-week study on Parenting being led by Charlie Schneider. This will be a great time for us to gain some new understanding on how to become better parents. I will have a sign up sheet on Sunday going around so that we can get a head count for Dr. Schneider. If for some reason you will not be there on Sunday, but plan on being there during the study, please send me an email. Also, I know this is a 6 week committment, and several will have nursery during this time, but he will do a recap from the previous week before he starts the new lesson.

Prayer Requests - 7.20.08

Bennetts - Continue to pray for Desiree's brother-in-law, Matt, as he is healing from his ACL surgery.

Flynts - Remember Misty this week, as she has her stitches removed on Thursday. Pray that the wound has healed well.

Prayer Requests - 7.13.08

Flynts - Misty is having the spot removed from her face this week. Please pray for quick healing and peace during the surgery.

Rings - Pray for Todd's grandmother, Bernice. She has blockage in her leg and is still having problems with blood pressure and recovering from her stroke. Also, pray for their nephew, Greyson Miles. They found swelling on his brain in his last MRI. Pray that his cyst is not growing.

Middletons - Pray for VBS this week. Also, Melissa's health as she enters her 3rd trimester. Pray also as they watch Melissa's nephew, Cole, this week as his parents are on vacation. Pray for their safety in travel and for Cole as he is away from them.

Bartmiers - Football season is starting up, so Nick is going to be very busy, Sarah will be managing Ava and Kaeden...pray for rest!!!

Swarengin - Joe starts his new job on Monday. Also, pray for their family that will be traveling over the next few days.

Wingards - Pray for Tim's sister, Tiffany.

Bennetts - Desiree's brother-in-law, Matt, had surgery on his ACL in June. The healing is taking a little longer than expected. Pray also, as Matt is a carpenter and he has not been able to work for the past month. So, please keep their finances in your prayers as well.

Murphys - Jennifer's sister-in-law has been in the hospital with an infection.

Hands - pray for them as they go through the remainder of this pregnancy.

Bartmiers Meals

Here is the list of people who have signed up to take a meal over to the Bartmiers. Here is their information: 1305 S. Gentry Blvd in Gentry and Sarah's number is 479-233-0700.

Mon., July 7th - Murphys

Wed., July 9th - Klamms

Fri., July 11th - Wingards/Gayduseks

Sun., July 13th - Rings

Tues., July 15th - Addingtons

Thurs., July 17th - Flynts/Hands

Sat., July 19th - Swarengins

Mon., July 21st - Caplenas/Tidwells

Prayer Requests - 7.6.08

Hands - Pray for them as they head to LR this week for another doctors appt and ultrasound. Also, pray for Emily as Derek is out of town this week Mon-Wed.

Murphys - Praise! Jennifer's brother came through surgery and they think they got all the cancer.

Jones - Praise! They are the proud aunt and uncle of a healthy baby girl!

Kaeden Dean Bartmier has arrived!!!

Kaeden arrived this morning (July 3rd) at 12:22 AM. He weighed 7lbs 5 ozs and was 20 ins long. Mom and baby are both doing well. They are at Mercy in Rogers in Rm 534. We will start a sign up sheet soon for meals for the Bartmiers.

Jaci Johnston Wedding Shower

We will be throwing Jaci a wedding shower on July 5th from 1-3 in the Fellowship Hall. Please let me know what you will be able to bring. I am not sure where she is registered, but I will try to find out.

Cake
Punch
Finger Foods
Fruit
Nuts/Mints: Dana

FourthFest - July 4th

I wanted to remind everyone that we will be doing a class tailgate for the 4th at the church. Food will start around 6:00 PM, and the rest of the festivities will start around 7:30 PM. Please let me know if you plan on attending. The cost is $10/family and I need to get a head count, so if you could let me know that would be great.

Here is who I have so far:

Swarengins
Rings
Hands
Flynts
Wingards
Gayduseks
Murphys
Caplenas
Middletons (maybe)

Prayer Requests - 6.29.08

Middletons - Pray for Melissa's brother as they wait for their baby from Korea. Also, remember Melissa's parents while they live with her sister.

Rings - Pray for them as they transition into two children. Pray for Anna, especially that she will adjust well.

Hands - Pray for them and the baby as they go through the remainder of the pregnancy.

Bartmiers - Pray for them as they go in on Tuesday (July 2nd) to be induced, starting at 9:00 AM.

Langfords - Praise! They are expecting a baby due beginning on January.

Addington Meals

The Addingtons live in Gentry at 470 N Robin Rd. Please let me know if you need directions.

Thurs., June 26th: Tidwells

Sat., June 28th: Gayduseks

Mon., June 30th: Roughleys

Wed., July 2nd: Dana and Jeff Simpson

Sun., July 6th: Swarengins

Tues., July 8th: Langfords

2 New Arrivals for our Class

I wanted to let everyone know that the Addingtons and Rings both had their babies today.

Rings: Lexi Layne was born at 1:53 PM today (Monday), weighing 7lbs 2 ozs and 18" long. Jennifer and Lexi are both doing great. She is at NW Medical Center in Room 1243. Again we are starting meals for them on this Wed., please let me know when you would like to take them some a meal.

Addingtons: Brady Dane Addington was born at 10:57 AM today (Monday), weighing 8lbs 14ozs and 21 3/4 long. Amber and Brady are both doing well. She is at Willow Creek Hospital in Room 20. We will be starting meals for them this Thursday, so please let me know when you would like to take them a meal.

Rings Meals

We are starting meals on Wednesday, June 25th for the Rings. Please send me an email and let me know what day you would like to take meals to them.

Wed., June 25th: Flynts

Fri., June 27th: Roughleys

Sun., June 29th: Swarengins

Tues., July 1st: Tidwells

Thurs., July 3rd: Dana and Jeff Simpson

Sat., July 5th: Hands

Mon., July 7th: Caplenas

Wed., July 9th: Browns

FourthFest - Friday, July 4th

Again we will be joining together at the FourthFest celebration to enjoy some fellowship time together. We are planning on doing things very similar to last year. We are asking that each family put in $10 to help cover the costs of the food, drinks, etc. Please plan to bring this money to church/class on Sunday morning (June 29th) so that we can do the shopping the following week. The past few years have been very good for our class, and for us to show the community our love. Please plan to attend.

Prayer Requests - 6.22.08

Hands - Please continue to remember them and their baby, as the baby is very sick. They go back to LR in a month for another ultrasound and hopefully they can run some more test at that time.

Bartmiers - Pray for a safe delivery for Kaeden and Sarah coming up on July 2nd if not before then.

Rings - Pray for them as they go in tomorrow morning (Monday) to induce Jennifer. Pray that everything will go smoothly.

Hands Prayer Request

Please keep the Hands in your thoughts and prayers as they go through the remaining weeks of this pregnancy. They had an ultrasound in LR today, and had some hard news given to them. They have to go back in a month to do some more testing on the baby. There will be more information to come, but I just wanted to make sure everyone knew that there is a BIG need of prayers for this family.

Ring Baby Update

I got a call from Jennifer yesterday (Tuesday) saying that they are going to induce her on Monday, June 23rd if she does not come before then. She is having to lay down a lot so that she does not have contractions and deliver the baby before then. They will be going in at 5:00 AM on Monday to Northwest in Bentonville. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for Lexi's arrival. We will soon after the arrival start meals, so be prepared.

Bartmier Shower Reminder

Just a reminder that we will honor Sarah and Nick and their new baby boy on Sunday, June 22nd during Sunday School. Please come prepared to celebrate with them. We will have a time of fellowship together before the lesson for them to open the gifts.

Prayer Requests - 6.15.08

Flynts - Please remember both of Chris's sisters, as they are both due this week. He will be leaving on Tuesday to go to Dallas to be with his youngest sister as she will be induced on Wednesday. Praise, we are expecting twins in December. Please pray for us as we start to prepare now for this major adjustment.

Rings - Pray for their business. Ask God to come along side them, as they raise their prices significantly. Pray God will show them his favor on those clients.

Middletons - Praise, they are expect a boy! Also, remember Melissa's brother as they wait for their baby from S. Korea.

Swarengins - Pray for Joe's travels over the next few weeks back and forth from here to Baltimore.

Prayer Requests - 6.8.08

Rings - Praise! Jennifer's brother-in-law has finally become willing to find a church to attend. Please continue to pray for their business.

Simpsons - Jared's FBI application is submitted.

Jones - Pray for Thomas's career

Murphys - Jennifer's brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer and will have surgery in 2 weeks.

Jonas is Home!!!!

The Tidwells got to bring baby Jonas home yesterday (Wednesday)! He is doing much better, and all they were waiting on was him to eat at least an ounce at every feeding. So, now that they are home, we are starting the meals for them. Here is the list, please let me know if there is a date you would like to sign up for.

Thurs., June 5th: Roughleys

Sat., June 7th: Bartmiers

Mon., June 9th: Bennetts/Wingards

Wed., June 11th: Browns

Fri., June 13th: Flynts/Hands

Sun., June 15th: Rings

Tues., June 17th: Simpsons

Thurs., June 19th: Langfords

Ring Baby Shower

We will be having Jennifer Ring's Baby Shower on Tuesday, June 10th from 6-8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please let me know if there is something that you would like to bring. You can email me at: mistyflynt@hotmail.com

Cake: Laura Tidwell
Punch: Sarah Bartmier
Finger Foods: Makayla Brown, Shelly Gaydusek
Fruit: Misty Flynt
Mints/Nuts: Emily Hand

The Rings are having a little girl, Lexi Layne and are registered at Wal-Mart.

June Social - Camping

We are still planning on going camping in June for our monthly social. There will be more information to come, but here is a start so that you can mark your calendars.

Date: June 20 & 21st
Where: Roaring River in MO (about 30 mins away)

We will head out there on Friday afternoon/night and cookout that night. We will have some games, and of course SMORES. Then on Sat., we can hike on trails, play in the River, and just hang out. We will head home on Sat afternoon/night so that we can be back for church on Sunday.

I will be passing around a sign up sheet next Sunday to see a head count so we know how many sites we will need. I will be able to give a estimated cost at this time as well. Hopefully everyone will plan on attending, it should be a great time.

Bartmier Baby Shower

We will be celebrating the upcoming arrival of Kaeden Dean Bartmier during the Sunday School hour on June 22nd. Since we have already thrown Sarah a shower with Ava, we have decided just to honor them during class time. Please come prepared this day to share with the Bartmiers, and celebrate Kaeden's arrival. She is due on July 4th!

Prayer Requests - 6.1.08

Wingards - Please remember Tim's family.

Bennetts - Desiree's brother-in-law, Matt, is having surgery on his ACL Monday. Pray that he will fully recover.

Tidwells - Pray that Jonas will soon get to come home. Also, please continue to pray for Laura and her blood pressure that it stays down.

Middletons - Melissa's brother and wife as they wait to hear abou their child from Korea. Also, remember Melissa's parents house. Lastly, for finances after Kerry's accident and their baby coming.

Rings - Pray for them as they make difficult business decisions.

Flynts - Misty had a spot removed on Wednesday last week, and it came back as severe dysplastic. It was not melanoma, but they are treating it as if it is. She has to go back in to have some more skin removed, and for a more indepth survey of her other moles. Please keep her in your prayers as she goes through this process the next few weeks.

Jonas Anthony Tidwell has arrived!

I wanted to let everyone that Jonas arrived yesterday (Thursday, May 22nd) at 6:24 PM. He weighed 5lbs 14ozs and a little under 20ins long. Mom and baby are good, still recovering. Jonas is getting a little oxygen and is still being monitored. Continue to pray for them as they are recovering in the hospital. They are still in Room 535 at Mercy right now, but will be moved eventually. I will let everyone know when we will start meals.

Tidwell Update

I wanted to let everyone that they are planning on inducing Laura today at some point. Please keep them in your prayers, and I will let everyone know when Jonas arrives. Again, they are at Mercy.

Tidwell Update

I wanted to let everyone know that Laura is in the hospital right now. They were going to do an ultrasound today to get her exact dates, and determine what to do from there. They may be able to come home tomorrow, but they may also want to keep her. Right now she is in Room 535 at Mercy. I will let everyone know any updated information that I get from them.

Thank You from Murphys

We received a thank you letter from the Murphys:

"Thank you so much for all the love and encouragement you have shown us especially during the ordination. We are lucky to be friends with so many great people and are thankful you are our "family." Thanks also for the Starbucks giftcard." The Murphys.

Prayer Requests - 5.18.08

Tidwells - Please continue to keep Jason and Laura in your prayers as they near the end of her pregnancy.

Bennetts - Carter Threlkeld is coming to lead a workshop/concert with the orchestra. Pray that all will go well, and they will be blessed.

Wingards - Pray for Tim's family

Hands - Pray for Derek as he starts his new job as Rubbermaid this week.

Pray for those traveling over Memorial Day weekend, that everyone will have safe travels and a great weekend.

Prayer Requests - 5.11.08

Tylers - Please keep them in your prayers as Bryleigh has been sick and in the hospital with pneumonia and an UTI. Her heartrate spiked, and she has been on oxygen. Also, pray for Brian's grandma, as she is helping watch the girls while they work. And lastly, pray that they will be able to sell their house quickly.

Rings - Praise! In the midst of the bad economic conditions, their business is growing and doing well.

Tidwells - Pray for Laura and her blood pressure. Pray that she can focus on the miracle that is coming.

Caplenas - Pray for Candice as she deals with school stuff, and the potential of her having to change grades that she teaches. She should find out today (Tuesday) if she does for sure have to change.

Linda Bush Praise!

Linda had some tests run last week, and got the results this week that she is cancer free. What an amazing thing God has done. All of our prayers were definitely answered. Continue to pray for her, as she still has 3 chemo treatments left. But take some time to give her a hug and tell her how you feel when you see her next.

Summer Lessons

Jeff was wanting to use the summer as a chance to invite some guest speakers to visit our class and teach on different topics. He has asked Dr. Schneider to come and speak on Christian Parenting. If you could think of other topics that you would like discussed (Crown Ministries, Financial Peace, etc) and let either Misty or Jeff know that would be great.

Hitting the Wall

Jeff thought this would be good for everyone to read:

Hitting The Wall
For most of my adult life, my primary sport was basketball; but I finally had to go into retirement due to accumulating nagging injuries. Although I was never a serious runner I did some running to stay in shape. Then a few years ago, after watching my father go through two knee replacements I decided to become a walker! Still, the competitive nature in me needed a challenge, so I determined that I would walk a marathon—besides how much training could it take to "just walk" a marathon? It didn't take me long to figure out that walking twenty-six miles would take a lot of work and some focused training.
One dynamic you always hear about with marathons is "hitting the wall". Even walking a marathon at a brisk pace you are likely to reach a place where you believe you cannot go on, so I prepared myself for this possibility. The day came and I got off to a good start. My goal was six hours (about a 14 minute mile). I reached the halfway point at three hours—I was on pace until mile twenty-one . . . when I hit the wall. My legs got tight and I was aching all over. I felt light-headed and my body said “stop” (or at least slow down)! Fortunately, I had already decided that this prospect would not defeat me; so I turned up my walkman, put my head down and pressed on. By mile twenty-four, I began to get my second wind and knew I was going to finish. Amazingly, I even did a little running during the last mile to try and hit my time which I missed by a few minutes. In the end, I learned what the marathon is all about—finishing.
This is what business and life and faith are about as well—finishing—and perseverance is what we need to accomplish that goal. Let’s be clear that you and I are going to hit the wall, perhaps many times. Your "wall" may be a wounded partnership or a broken relationship. It may be a promising new venture that now has you fighting for your professional life. You may find yourself nose to nose with the “wall” of a financial crisis that threatens your solvency. Your “wall” could be a job that you hate, yet find yourself with no other option. "Hitting the wall" may sound like a trite running analogy until you encounter the very real phenomenon of feeling like you cannot take another step . . . when you must answer the question of whether you will quit, give up, settle—or push on through to the finish.
Perseverance is the pre-determined decision never to quit what is begun until the purpose has been fulfilled. It is the will required to press on even when the circumstances are working against you. Perseverance is an attribute of God, thus a character quality worthy of pursuit and cultivation. In one of the most encouraging verses in the Bible—Philippians 1:6—God's perseverance is highlighted: "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus." Regardless of our weak and fragile faith and despite our spiritual ups and downs, God is a marathoner—He will finish what He started in us! This is an amazing promise from God and it shines a bright light on His character, especially in a day when the trend of the culture is to quit when it is expedient and to get out when things get rough (e.g. a job, a project, a contract, a partnership, a marriage, or even a church). Take heart if you have hit the wall today and consider that “you need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." (Hebrews 10:36) You are not alone, so press on!
Serving Him with you in the marketplace,
David Atchison
Lord, change my perspective when I hit the wall in life. Help me to see the pathway and follow the lead of Jesus who hit the ultimate wall and didn’t give up, ”who for the joy set before Him endured the cross” (Hebrews 12:1). Teach me to rely on Your adequacy and Your sufficiency in all circumstances. Grant me the faith to finish what I start and to complete the mission You have called me to.

"God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them."
C.S. Lewis
Reflections on a Higher Call is a ministry of Disciple's Call and Retail Christian Network. Its purpose is to inspire and equip men and women in the marketplace to a higher standard of professional excellence and personal integrity through a growing faith in Jesus Christ.

Tulsa Zoo - May 17th

May 17th Social: Tulsa Zoo

*We will leave from the church at 10:00 AM, and eat a picnic lunch outside the zoo when we arrive. Then we will spend the rest of the time inside.

*Adults: $8. 00

*3-11: $4.00

*2 & under: Free

I need to get a head count, so please let me know between now and Sunday if you are going to be able to make the trip.

Prayer Requests - 5.4.08

Flynts - Please pray for Misty's family, as her uncle passed away today (Monday). This is very hard for her family right now, as they are all very close. Pray for his kids and wife, as they deal with this loss.

Misty Flynt and Kerry Middleton - We lost a co-worker this past weekend. Please pray for this man's family and friends, and all of his co-workers as we all deal with this tragic loss.

Bennetts - Pray for Mark and other LWCS teachers who are taking the middle school to New Life Ranch Monday-Wednesday.

Tidwells - Pray for Laura and that her Blood Pressure will stay down, and that they keep their sanity.

Middletons - Praise for healing! They are leaving for Mexico next week, pray for the kids as they are gone.

Hands - Emily's grandfather is having surgery on his kidneys on Friday. Praise! Derek starts at Rubbermaid on May 19th.

Pizza Social on Sunday - May 4th

I need to know a head count of those that are planning on coming to the pizza social on Sunday after church. Once I get the head count, I will know more of what every family will pay for the pizza. We will start eating when everyone gets their kids and gets done singing in the 2nd service. Below is the sign ups for the sides:

Salad:
Bennetts
Hands
Flynts

Desserts:
Tidwells
Caplenas
Rings
Jones
Roughleys

Drinks:
Langfords
Murphys
Gayduseks
Simpsons
Roughleys

Prayer Requests - 4.27.08

Wingards - Please remember Tim's family.

Bennetts - Remember their busy schedules right now. Mark has finals in a couple of weeks.

Tidwells - Keep Laura in your thoughts, and pray that her blood pressure will stay low.

Caplenas - Their cousin Brittney and her mom - She is getting a divorce and her mom in in the mental health.

Rings - Brock and Courtney Bertrand, their friends from Heber Springs, Courtney lost her mother suddenly on Sat. Pray for their family.

Hands - Praise! Derek got a new job, but is waiting for the final paper work. He is waiting on the offer letter but it looks like everything will work out. Continue to pray for Emily's grandfather w/kidney problems.

Roughleys - Continue to pray for Ryan as he deals with his kidney stone issues.

Tidwell Baby Shower - 4.29.08

We will be having Laura's Baby Shower on Tues., April 29th at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Cake: Emily/Misty

Punch: Jennifer Ring

Veggies: Dana

Finger Food: Desiree

Fruit: Crissy/Sarah B

Mints/Nuts: Kelly

Please let me know if there is something that you would like to sign up for.

Prayer Requests - 4.20.08

Gayduseks - Please pray for Shelly's parents as they are moving. Pray that they will find a new place to live and quickly.

Tidwells - Please pray for Laura as she comes close to the end of her pregnancy. Pray that her blood pressure will stay managable and she will not have to be put on bed rest.

Roughleys - Pray for Ryan as he goes in on Wed for surgery for his kidney stones.

Wingards - Pray for Tim's family as they are going through some rough times.

Hands - Praise! They are expecting, due in October. Also, Emily's grandpa is having surgery on May 7th on his kidney. Derek is still looking for a new job, he has had a few interviews. Now it is just a wait and see game.

Flynts - Pray for us as we travel this week to TX to see Chris's sister and her husband.

Prayer Requests - Middletons

Please remember Kerry and family, as he goes in Friday (4/18) for surgery on his collar bone. This is a one day surgery, so he will home that afternoon/night. Pray that he will recover quickly, and that he will not have as much pain.

Upcoming Monthly Socials

I wanted to give everyone a look at what we have planned for our monthly socials from now to Sept. We will have more information on some of them as we get closer to the date, but I wanted to keep everyone in the loop.

May 4th Luncheon:
*We will have our montly luncheon together after Sunday School at the church. If it is nice outside we will go outside on the playground for the kids to play. If not we will be inside in the youth room. We will be ordering pizza that day, and will let you know how much it is in the coming weeks.

May 17th Social: Tulsa Zoo
*We will leave from the church at 10:00 AM, and eat a picnic lunch outside the zoo when we arrive. Then we will spend the rest of the time inside.
*Adults: $8. 00
*3-11: $4.00
*2 & under: Free

June Social: Camping/Hiking/Boating
*We are looking at places that we can go to spend the weekend camping, boating, and hiking as our monthly fellowship. We will have more information in the coming weeks.

July Social: Fellowship at Jeff Simpsons Farm

August Social: Siloam Water Park

Prayer Requests - 4.13.08

Bennetts: Continue to pray for Mark's mom as she goes through the grieving process.

Hands: Continue to pray for Derek as he searches for a new job. Also, remember Emily's grandpa who is having kidney problems.

Flynts: Pray for us as we travel to Memphis this week, and for Chris as he prepares for 2 presentations.

April Social - Naturals Game 4.12.08

We are going to a Naturals game this coming Saturday, April 12th at 7:00 PM. I need a headcound ASAP, so that I can get the number to my contact to get group rates. The tickets are $5/person kids 3 and under are free. Please send me an email if you are wanting to attend the game, and I will put you on the list. We will have the seats in the lawn, so make sure you bring your lawn chairs. I also wanted to let you know that you will not be able to bring food into the ballpark, so make sure you are prepared to eat there, or we can always meet somewhere before the game to eat dinner. They also have a great play area for kids, so it shoudl be a fun time for all. Parking is $3/car. Here is who I have so far:

Flynts - 3
Hands - 3
Wolffs - 4
Rings - 3
Addingtons - 3
Bartmiers - 3
Klamms - 2
Robertsons - 2
Wingard/Gaydusek - 2
Roughleys - 4

Update on Kerry Middleton

Derek talked to Melissa around 11:00 AM this morning, and they are getting ready to fly back to Oklahoma with plans to be back in Arkansas tomorrow. His memory has started coming back and they think all is well with his head. No driving for a few weeks though. He will have to go to an orthopedic surgeon once they get back to determine the injuries to his shoulder.

Prayer Requests - 4.6.08

Middletons - Please remember Kerry and his family as they continue to deal with his short term memory loss. He will get some more tests run tomorrow (Monday), and if they get a good report, they will get released. Once released, they will fly back to OK, and then drive back to AR. This is going to be a long recovery process for Kerry, so please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Hands - Pray for Derek as he searches for a new job. Also, Emily's grandpa has been undergoing some procedures. His right kidney is not functioning. It may have to be removed. Lastly, their daycare provider isn't recovering from his surgery as well as expected. He's since completely lost all vision in 1 eye, and it is deteriorating in the other. Please keep all of these in your thoughts and prayers.

Rings - Praise! Their former client decided to settle out of court, a big relief to not have to go to court.

Browns - Pray for comfort for Makayla's sisters friend, Barbara whos mother passed away this morning. Barbara became a believer about 6 years ago, but Makayla is not sure about the rest of the family.

Tidwells - Praise! They had an ultrasound this week and the baby is measuring where he should be.

Prayer Request - Middletons

Please pray for the Middletons, as Kerry was in a snowboarding accident in Winter Park this afternoon. He broke his collarbone and has a head injury. They were not sure the extent of the head injury when I spoke to Melissa, but he is headed to Denver to the hospital to have tests run. Depending on the report, Melissa will then decide to head out there or not. Melissa did head to OK with the kids to meet up with family. Please keep them in your prayers, and as I get more information I will pass it along.

Lokomotion Social - 3.29.08

A group of us ended up attending the social at Lokomation on Saturday. We had a great time, even though it was a dreary day outside. Here is a group picture after a game of mini golf. There was some major competition on the golf course, go-carts, and of course laser tag. We had a great fellowship there, and then had dinner at Chick-Fil-A.

Prayer Requests - 3.30.08

Pray for the Youth Ministry as they search for a new youth minister, and deal with all activities in the absence of one.

Hands: Pray for Derek as he searches for a new job.

Rings: Pray for them as they have a court date April 7th to collect money from former client. Continue to pray for all the pregnancies in the class.

Middletons: Pray for Kerry as he is gone this week to Colorado. Pray for Melissa and kids for peace and "sanity" while he is gone.

Bennetts: Pray for their family this week as they say goodbye to their father/father-in-law. Pray especially for Ima Lee (Mark's mother).

Wingards: Pray for Kris's recovery from his back surgery. Also, pray for Erin to have a safe trip home this weekend.

Prayer Request - Bennetts

I just wanted to let you know that John Riggins, Mark Bennett's father, passed away this morning due to a heart attack. As far as I know they are all at the Springdale hospital. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Here is all the funeral and visitation information:
The visitation will be on Sunday at Sisco Funeral home in Springdale from 2-4. The funeral will be at Sisco also on Monday at 10:00 AM.

Prayer Request - Wingards

Yesterday, Kelly's hometown, Booneville, AR, suffered a great loss. The Cargill factory there caught on fire. The factory is a total loss for the town. Not only was there a fire, but one of the amomnia tanks blew up sending a cloud of gas across several miles. Her younger sister, Erin, lives only a 100 yards from this plant. She, thank goodness, was on her way to North Carolina to be with Kris who is finally having his back surgery, or else it could have been very bad as she would not have been able to leave her house. She will be gone for two weeks and is concerned about her house and pets. No one is allowed over there yet, but Kelly's parents will be the ones to have to call Erin and give her the news as to whether or not she will be allowed to come back to her house. Kelly's uncle, who is a firefighter, told her parents that it is a very real possibility that Erin's house and a few more in the area may be condemned due to the gas. Not that Erin is materialistic, but all of her and Kris's belongings, including memories and keepsakes are in that house. Please pray for her and Kris and that their house is okay. Pray for all of the families in Booneville who are now without work. Kelly had many friends and family members who have lost their jobs. This was the last large employer in Booneville. The town is in shock.

March Socials

The Easter Egg Hunt that was mentioned last week has been cancelled because of lack of people going to be there.

Lokomotion: Sat., March 29th at 2:00 PM
We will meet there, play for a while, and then go eat dinner together for whoever is interested.

Prayer Requests - 3.16.08

Flynts: Misty is leaving on Friday for NC to visit a friend who is about to have a baby. Please pray for her friend, as she nears her due date. Also, please remember Chris and Carter during this time, as she will be gone for a week.

Jones: Thomas' sister-in-law was taken to the ER on Sat. night with hives. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.


Readers: Brent's mom seems withdrawn from them. She won't come to church or celebrate Easter with them. Pray for her salvation, and for peace in their family.

Pray for all those that will be traveling over Spring Break and Easter.

Goodbye Tylers!

This is from our luncheon that we had for the Tylers. As you can see we have a massive class, and still growing! We are going to miss you Brian and Carey! Please keep in touch. I know it is kind of small, but you get the idea...there are a lot of us.

Easter Egg Hunt - 3.22.08

We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt at Ryan and Crissy Roughley's house on Sat., Mar 22nd from 10-12 PM. Everyone will need to bring one dozen eggs (for each child hunting) to hide for the kids. Below is a sign up of some things to bring to their house to snack on.

Finger Foods



Desserts
Hands


Drinks
Murphys
Flynts

Prayer Requests - 3.9.08

Murphys - Sandy Hodges (David's sisters mother-in-law) just diagnosed with Alzeheimers. There are many decisions that they have to make.

Hands - Pray for Derek as he starts to seek a new job.

Tylers - Pray for Briley, as she has been running a fever. Also, pray for them as they move on Tuesday.

Streckers - Employee search

Carpenters - Pray for them as they make God center of our relationship and home.

Wingards - Please pray for Tim's family.

Prayer Requests - 3.2.08

Wingards - Please remember Tim's parents and little sister's marriages. Pray that God can bring unity.

Bennetts - Desiree's sister's family went to Mexico with a group from their church to work in a children's home called Children's Haven International. They will be doing service work and working with people in the Colonias (area where people live under tarps, etc).

Rings - Continue to pray for all the pregnancies in the class. How blessed has our class been with healthy babies and pregnancies.

Tylers - Pray for them as they move back to TX, that they find a good church. And for Carey as she starts her new job. Also, please pray that Brian finds a good job, that they find good childcare, and that there house here sells quickly. Lastly, Brian's grandma has started chemo and it is going well.

Hands - Please continue to pray for their daycare provider. He came through the surgery alright, but will be in the hospital for the next few days.

Robertsons - Tim's grandpa did last Monday. Pray for Tim's mom and her brother while they are settling everything.

Murphys - Pray for time management when have to work more with hospital move.

Flynts - Please pray for them, as Misty has started back working at Newell Rubbermaid part-time. Pray that everything will go well with her new job, and with Carter as he is at childcare.

Prayer Requests - Browns

Mike's brother and sister-in-law lost their baby. They went into the doctor on Wednesday and could not find a heartbeat and they delivered the baby today. Please pray for them as they go through this tough time.

Tyler's Going Away Luncheon - Texas Style

We are planning a going away luncheon for the Tylers next Sunday, 3/2 after Sunday School (10:30 AM) in the Youth Room. Below is a sign up list, please let me know what you are willing and able to bring. We will be able to put things in the kitchen during church and class in case you need it. It will be a great time, and good to be able to send the Tylers off with some great fellowship.

Chili:
Murphys
Gayduseks
Flynts
Wingards
Simpsons
Tidwells

Sides:
Chips/Crackers
Caplenas - Fritos
Langfords - Crackers
Roughleys - Chips

Cheese/Sour Cream
Middletons - cheese & mustard
Langfords - Sour Cream
Flynts - Cheese

Dessert
Hands
Browns
Rings
Roughleys
Bartmiers

Prayer Requests - 2.24.08

Readers - Salvation of their families

Jones - Health of a friend

Robertsons - Please keep praying for Tim's grandpa's health.

Murphys - pray for the stress that is mounting with the hospital move. Also, for her sister, Lisa, with her mother-in-law who is living with them with health problems.

Bartmiers - Continue to pray for Ava as she can't be around kids under 2 for at least 2 weeks.

Ava is Home!!!

I wanted to update everyone, Ava got to come home last night (Friday) from the hospital. However, they still need your prayers, as Ava can not be around children under 2 for at least 2 weeks. Pray that Nick and Sarah will be able to find someone to watch her during this time who does not have small children.

Prayer Request

Hands - Our daycare provider is a husband and wife and the husband is having a 6-8 hour surgery next Thursday to remove a non cancerous brain tumor. It has come on very quickly so they're needing to have it removed. They're a little worried because they're both older so a 6-8 hour surgery is difficult for them

Prayer Requests

Bartmiers - Please pray for Ava Bartmier, as she was admitted today into the hospital for pneumonia and RSV. Please keep Nick and Sarah in your thoughts and prayers as well.

Middletons - Praise! They are expecting another baby due in October. Pray for health during the pregnancy.

Tylers - Brian's grandma is going through a second chemo treatment. Also, they are moving back to Texas next month (March). Pray they find a good church, and sell their house here. Also, continue to remember Catelyn as she is potty training.

Wolffs - Sarah's grandmother was diagnosed with sarcoma. She goes to the dermatologist 2/18 to get referral to oncologist.

Robertsons - Tim's grandpa has pneumonia. he is going home from hospital next week, but is still really weak. Also, remember their car issues.

Gayduseks - Warren's mother is having surgery related to her breast cancer this week. Pray that the doctors will get all of the cancer this time. Also, Shelly's parents are going through a tough time in their marriage.

Tidwells - Pray that they find someone to watch the baby in August

Browns - Please remember Mike's brother and sister-in-law and their pregnancy. They just found out the baby has down syndrome. They ask for prayer to be good witnesses through this situation. Also, Makayla's former student from Lamar, Eric Eldridge, 16, died last week in a 4-wheeler accident. Please pray for his family.

Bennetts - Pray for Jim and Kay and the rest of the Ukraine team. The flu bug is strong there - pray for health. Also, pray for them as they travel home beginning on Thursday.

Team Linda - Race for the Cure

It is my honor to ask you (AND ANYONE YOU WANT TO ASK) to join me in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on April 19 as we walk (or run) on team LINDA BUSH! Not only is this for a great cause raising money for breast cancer research and treatment, but guess what? April 19 is Linda's BIRTHDAY and she would be honored to spend it with each of you!

To register for the walk on team LINDA BUSH you can go to http://race.komenozark.org/goto/bush and sign-up on-line or you can contact me to fill out a form. With your registration you will receive a long sleeve t-shirt and bib for that day's race. In addition there will be an option for an inexpensive Team Linda Bush t-shirt...I will send you that information as I get it.

Like I said, the race will be on April 19. It will be held this year at the new Arvest Ballpark in Springdale beginning at 8 o'clock a.m. Closer to race time I will establish a meeting place and time for the morning of the race!

EVERYONE is invited to register to walk or run and Linda will be honored to see each of you!

Registration on-line must be completed by March 14 and those who choose to fill out a paper form must have them into me along with money no later than March 13.  

SO, LET'S MAKE THIS LINDA'S BIGGEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER AND JOIN TOGETHER TO WALK IN HER HONOR. Go to http://race.komenozark.org/goto/bush and click on Join Linda Bush ! 

I know Linda is excited and Cooper already has people lined up to run with him!

Please forward this note on to ALL that you can! We want to have a BIG birthday party on the 19th of April!

Blessings to each of you!

Pamela Nickel        

The Ring Baby is.....

The Rings found out today (Monday) that they are going to have a GIRL!!!!! How exciting! Congrats! It looks like she will be the coolest girl on the boys team that we are creating with the babies due in June/July.

March Social

We wanted to give you all a heads up on a social that we are planning for March. We are going to go to Lokomotion in Springdale on Mar. 29th. We will meet there around 2:00 PM and then go somewhere to have dinner together. We are going to try and get group rates, so we will have more information as time gets closer.

Gayduseks Dinner Schedule

Mon., Feb 11: Murphys/Rings

Tues., Feb 12: Middletons

Wed., Feb 13: Robertsons

Fri., Feb 15: Wingards/Bennetts

Sun., Feb 17: Cannadays

Tues., Feb 19: Hands/Flynts

Thurs., Feb 21: Klamms

Sat., Feb 23: Tylers

Mon., Feb 25: Simpsons

Prayer Requests - 2.10.08

Murphys: Please pray for Stacey Tucker, a friend, of theirs going through a divorce and please remember their kids as they go through this.

Tylers: They are trying to potty train Catelyn. Also, Briley was running a fever all last week, pray that she stays well. Lastly, Brian's grandma had tests run but haven't gotten the results.

Bennetts: Jim and Kay Daniel and the rest of the Ukraine team, as well as, all of our other mission teams out and about.

Streckers: Pray for the clinic, they are looking for a new employee. Also, they have a family member going through divorce/custody battle.

Rings: Continue to pray for Don, Jennifer's dad. Pray for his healing and that God will move in his life. Continue to pray for their business as Spring time approaches.

Caplenas: Please remember them, they have all been sick except for Candice. Pray that she will stay well, and be able to get the others well soon.

Baby Gracen Gaydusek is here!!!

We have a baby!!! Born at 12:15pm today, February 8. He was 8 lbs 7 ounces and 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well.

We will have a meal sign up on Sunday in class.

Prayer Request

Jennifer Ring's dad is in the ICU right now. He had routine hernia surgery yesterday and the surgeon accidentally hit a major artery by his kidney and he's bleeding internally. They don't want to operate right now because it's too risky. They are hoping the bleeding will stop but he's lost a third of his blood volume into the cavity where his kidney is. It's a wait and see game with his vitals and they are all so scared. They also found diabetes and have his legs wrapped to try to prevent clots in them. Please, please pray for them in this time.

Baby Bartmier is........

Nick and Sarah found out yesterday that they are having a BABY BOY in July. This is huge for Sarah's family, as they have not had a boy born in their family in a VERY LONG TIME!!! Congrats to the Bartmiers!!!

Prayer Request

Please remember Edan Langford as he will be going in on Thurs., Feb. 7th to have tubes put in his ears. Pray that this will help solve the ear infection problems that they have been having for several months.

Valentines Dinner

Just a reminder that I need to turn in a head count to Bentonville Butcher and Deli, so please let me know if you are going to be attending our dinner and have not done so already. A quick breakdown:

$14/couple
$5/kid (childcare)

Feb. 14th 6:00-7:30

Lastly, please bring your money on Sunday, Feb. 10th if at all possible.

Prayer Requests - 2.3.08

Our main prayer requests for this week were to remember those that are on mission trips, and those that are about to leave. Please pray for Jim and Kay Daniel as they take a group to the Ukraine, and as they leave their kids during this time. Also, please remember Mark Bennett as he will be leading worship (choir and orchestra) over the next 2 weeks, plus doing all of his normal jobs. We know he will do a great job, but keep him and of course Desiree in your thoughts and prayers.

Supplier Sale - Baby Products

I have heard that a Supplier will be having a sale on Fri., Feb. 1st from 8-9 AM. They are located at Westpark Business Complex, Ste 16 (right behind Newell Rubbermaid) at the corner of Hwy 102 and "I" St. They will have cribs, strollers, toys, etc. CASH ONLY PLEASE!

Announcements

I just wanted to send out a couple of reminders:

Super Bowl Party:
The food signup is on a previous post, so please check this out to see what you are supposed to bring. Also, please remember that it is $2/person (kids 2 and under are free). We have the Centerton Community Center from 3-10 PM, so come whenever you want too.

Valentines Day:
We are going to have a banquet on Feb. 14th from 6-7:30 in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a guest speaker and singer. It will be $14 a couple for the food, and $5/kid for childcare. We are getting our meal from the Bentonville Butcher and Deli. We will have Poppy Seed Chicken, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Salad and a Roll. We will also have Cheesecake for dessert, so you can see that we are having a great meal.

I need a head count of those who are coming, and those who will be bringing their children so that I can secure food and workers. Also, the childcare must be paid of head of time to me. We hope that everyone plans on attending, this is going to be a great time of fellowship with your spouse and our class.

Prayer Requests - 1.27.08

Hands: Jaxon is going to stay with Derek's parents for part of the week. Pray that everything goes well.

Browns: Pray for direction for next year for their family - concerning care for Lydia.

Tylers: Brian's grandma is going for tests to find out if the cancer is back or not. Also, Carey has a project install at work, pray that it goes well.

Klamms: They are hopefully closing on their house on Wed.

Clarks: Jonathan's mother is still waiting on her tests results.

Gayduseks: Please remember Shelly and Warren as they get closer and closer to the due date.

Murphys: Jennifer's friend in Dallas has a daughter, Kars, that has been running a fever for 2 mths, and they can't figure out what the problem is. Please remember this family, and pray that they determine the cause of the fever soon.

Prayer Request

Jennifer Ring knows of a girl who is contemplating abortion at 10 weeks pregnant--Her name is Jessica, 19 yrs old, single. Father of baby wants her to get abortion and is going to pay for it. She is scared, has no way to support the child and is not ready to be a mother. Jennifer's friends Mike & Kelly are in their 40's and can't have children and would love to adopt this baby. Jessica knows about this and is considering letting them pay for her prenantal care and adopt the baby. Jessica has 1 more week before the abortion cannot be performed. Pray that she will not go through with it and will let Mike & Kelly adopt and give the baby the life it deserves.

Baby Tidwell Revealed

Jason and Laura are going to have a.........BOY!!!!!! Yah! She said everything looked good in the ultrasound, and their boy was moving all over the place. Congrats to the Tidwells!

Bible Studies - Mon Night & Tues Morning

David and Jennifer Murphy are going to be starting a bible study (one for guys and one for ladies) on Monday nights, starting Feb 18th. If you are interested in the 6 week study on 2 Thessalonians, you can contact David or Jennifer or call the church. (Childcare is provided for those who register)

There is also another Bible Study offered on Tues mornings, starting Feb 5th. This class is taught by Karen Heilman, and will be on the book of Hebrews. Please call the church office or email Karen at dkheilman@cox.net and childcare is provided for this class as well.

Super Bowl Party Food Sign Ups

Finger Foods:
Wolffs
Bennetts
Tidwells - Chicken Strips
Readers - Pigs in Blankets
Flynts: Wings
Hands - Sausage Balls

Vege/Fruit/Cheese Trays:
Simpsons - Veg & Cheese
Langfords - Fruit Tray
Bartmiers - Fruit

Chips/Dip:
Rings
Wingards
Murphys
Gayduseks - layered dip

Desserts:
Caplenas
Flynts
Hands
Bartmiers - cookies

Drinks:
Tylers
Tidwells
Hands
Klamms

Please let me know if there is something that you would like to sign up for.

Valentines Day Dinner - 2.14.08

Please mark your calendars for a great night of fellowship on Feb. 14th. We will have a dinner in the fellowship hall at the church. We are working on childcare right now, as well as, the menu. We also have some guests speakers from Eagle Family Ministries, Steve Tucker and another associate Kim will lead us in a great time. We are thinking that it will be $10/family for the meal, and $5/kid for childcare, but will have more information on this as it gets closer.

Prayer Requests - 1.20.08

Tylers: Please keep Brian's grandma in your prayers as she waits to find out the test results. Also, Carey went back to work and Briley is doing really good at daycare and Catelyn loves to help them with her.

Wingards: Their friend, Angie Roy, lost her grandmother a week ago, so please remember her family. Also, continue to remember Kelly's family as they continue to deal with her grandmas death.

Rings: Jennifer's aunt died, and Jennifer's dad and her had not talked in about 5 years. Please pray that he will have peace about how their relationship ended.

Jones: Please remember Vicki Thomas - she is having pains in her left arm.

Please remember Kaye Clark as she is having test in St. Louis, possible ALS.

Gayduseks: Shelly's older brother's apartment burned down Friday night. He and some other people lost everything, but the clothes they had on. These families will need strength during this time.

Langfords: Please remember the whole family as, Kalel and Craig both have the throwing up stuff. Craig is feeling better, but now is running a fever. Pray for both of them to get over this without Edan and I getting it. Also pray for me as I care for both of them and Edan and that I would perservere. Edan will go to the ENT on Feb. 4th to see about tubes. Hopefully we will not have to go back to see the doctor about his ears before then.

Prayer Requests - 1.13.08

Wingards: Tim and Kelly are on their way to Ft. Smith right now to see Kelly's grandma, who is on her death bed. They are hoping to get there before they take her off of life support. Please pray for Kelly's family as they go through this tough time.

Please remember the Bush family, Linda starts chemo on Monday.

Jones: Pray that Vicki Petree's surgery goes well and that there will be a quick recovery.

Murphys: Please keep Abby in your prayers, she has a fever that has not broken in a few days.

Hands: Praise! Jaxon's surgery went well, and he is already feeling much better.

Tylers: Pray for Carey as she goes back to work this week.

Rings: Continue to pray for their business as they try to recover from losing their largest client. Also, pray for guidance as they seek legal action.

Tidwells: Please pray for Laura as she is searching for a new job (almost any field besides teaching will do). Please pray for something that she can start in August.

Wingards: Tim's co-worker hd a stroke and is lost. Pray for a moment that time can witness to him. Also, Kelly's brother-in-law, Kris, is home until Jan 20th, and then he heads to NC for his major back surgery.

Bennetts: Praise! Lindsey has been coming to school everyday. Pray that she stays in remission.

Rushing Arrival

David and Courtney Rushing had their baby boy, John Riley, on Jan 5. Please join me in congratulating them.

Linda Bush Information

Since Linda Bush is such an impact for our class, we thought it might be nice to send her something from our kids. It can be anything you want it to be, but something that she can look at and be encouraged. So, I am starting a sign up of days where she will receive something each day from each of us. Please let me know what day you would like to take. You can drop it off at the church, she doesn't work all the time, but she stops by periodically. I know everyone's schedules are hectic, but this can be very encouraging for her. Here is what I have so far:

Mon., 1/7: Tylers
Tues., 1/8: Flynts
Mon., 1/14: Caplenas
Wed., 1/16: Rings
Thurs., 1/17: Middletons
Fri., 1/18: Wingards
Tues., 1/22: Hands
Fri., 1/25: Tidwells

I will add more as I get them from you, please send me an email with your choice of dates.

Also, we thought we might do a collage of pictures of our kids, and have it framed for her. If you would like to contribute a picture of your kid(s) please send them to me over email.

Super Bowl Party - Feb 3rd

We have reserved the Centerton Community Center (on Main St) for our annual Super Bowl Party. We have the room from 3-10 PM. It will be $2/person, 2 yrs and under are free. We will have more information about food, etc as the time gets closer.

Shelly Gaydusek Baby Shower

When: Thurs., Jan 17th
Time: 6-8 PM
Where: Upper Room

Cake: Bennetts/Wingards
Punch: Dana Simpson
Finger Foods: Jennifer Ring, Misty Flynt, Jones, Klamm, Robertson
Fruit: Laura Tidwell (games too)
Mints/Nuts: Emily Hand

Prayer Requests - 1.6.08

Please continue to pray for Linda Bush, as she has appts and starts chemo this week. She is in stage 4 cancer, and really needs our thoughts and prayers.

Robertsons: Beth is not feeling well.

Jones: Pray for Pat and Amanda Donahue

Hands: Jaxon is having tubes put in his ears on Thurs morning. Pray that these will work, and stop all the ear infections.

Middletons: Praise! Melissa got baptized in the 2nd service yesterday. Also, please remember Kerry's job as it transitions with new co-workers. Also, pray for Kerry's parents house as it comes to completion.

Tylers: Brian's grandma is done with chemo an dis going to have more tests to see if it is totally gone. Also, Brian applied for a new job. Lastly, Carey's little sister is due in the middle of Feb., please be thinking of her.

Wingards: Kelly's brother-in-law, Kris, is back stateside awaiting more tests prior to major back surgery.

Linda Bush Update & Prayer Request

Linda Bush has received her test results and has been diagnosed with breast cancer. (She was totally shocked). She will have several more tests early next week, then will begin chemo, probably next week. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Prayer Requests - 12.30.07

Hands: Jaxon has an appt with the ENT on Thursday, Jan 3rd. Pray that they will do tubes. If so, he’ll have surgery within a week or so.

Readers: Salvation for our families. Kendra’s Uncle Mickey is dying of COPD. Pray for God’s strength for he and his wife, Thelma.

Streckers: Salvation of ext family members. Currently witnessing to a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Looking for a new employee at the clinic.

Tidwells: Laura wants a new (different) job after this school year is over. (to begin in August.) Linda Bush and family.

Gayduseks: Shelly needs sleep. Pay for Shelly’s parents.

Jones: Salvation of Valarie’s family and our friends. Pray for Vicki Petree. She has been in a lot of pain. Her gall bladder will be removed this week.