Friday, May 23, 2008
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.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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.
Monday, May 19, 2008
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.
"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.
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.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, May 9, 2008
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.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, May 5, 2008
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.
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.
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