Tuesday, August 23, 2011

August 21, 201

Prayer Requests/Praises
  • Elizabeth's stepmom, Pam, is having surgery; pray for her health and for everything to go smoothly; also for a quick recovery, she is also moving to a new apt soon
  • Josh Murphy's dad is with a group in Haiti right now; pray for their safety and for God to be glorified there
  • Kala - Praise for a good report from Titus' doc appt last week; also pray for her sister-in-law's dad who has stage 4 lung cancer, he is in ICU
  • Sewells - praise the Lord for their letter of approval!; they are officially cleared to adopt their baby girl in China.  Paula - lift up her uncle who has cancer.
  • Natalie Jackson - has unofficially accepted a new job; pray for her as she tells her boss about leaving
  • Meredith's grandmother diagnosed with a brain tumor;  may the Lord keep her in good spirits and be a blessing to those around her
  • Brooke Elam - My aunt's nephew converted to Islam to marry a girl he met overseas; pray that they would be surrounded by Christ followers and for their eyes to be open to Truth
  • Ashleigh Ray's cousin, Karen, is in rehab; she has gone through detox and is now able to call and write letters; pray for her continued recovery as she's there for 3-8 more months
  • Elam's sis-in-law found new job; praise for God providing 
  • Littles with their new baby boy, Grayson



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

August 14, 2011

Announcements
Meal sign up list for the Littles: Go to takethemameal.com username is Little and password is Grayson


Prayer Requests/Praises
  • Blakelys - Titus goes to the neurosurgeon on Friday for a check-up; pray for another year of good news
  • Ashley Little is having her baby August 16th! Pray for everything to go well and for a healthy baby and momma
  • Paula's uncle was recently diagnosed with cancer; he's only in his early 60's; pray for him, and his wife as they deal with this news 
  • Meredith - the recreational minister at Valleydale Baptist, the church she grew up in, recently had a heart attack and died; lift us his family, the Murrays
  • Registers - praise that they had a safe trip to Australia 
  • Brooke - forgot to mention this Sunday; my friend, Brittany, is being induced on Wednesday morning; may everyone be healthy





Wednesday, August 3, 2011

July 31, 2011

Announcements
  • Praise God! Brian and Laura Sewell have stepped up and will be our new teachers.  So glad to have them!
  • August 14 - everyone will be in sanctuary for church; it's high attendance Sunday, so invite people! 
  • Little's baby shower is this Saturday at the Ray's house 4-6PM
  • The Littles have scheduled a c-section for Aug. 16
  • The Murphys will be helping with the middle schoolers during Sunday school
  • Girls - Brooke Elam's parents are getting back in town later this week; She will talk to them about which dates would be better for the beach b/c it's now split even on who can go when; She will let ya'll know early next week when we'll be going
Prayer Requests/Praises
  • Johnson's house to sell 
  • Ashleigh Ray - her cousin, Karen, is on drugs and has had her 4 kids taken away from her; intervention is coming this week.  UPDATE:  Karen was receptive to the intervention and is now in California for detox and follow-through with the intervention.  They are expecting her to be there for several months.  Please continue to pray for her and her family.
  • Elam's sister, Rachel returned safely from Africa; praise God for her time there
  • Mill's - Sandy's dad is in the hospital with double pneumonia, please pray for a quick and easy recover for him.  Matt & Erin Glover (Matt is the head coach at Pinson) - Erin is 6 months pregnant and having severe pain; this is their first child.  Also, the team is practicing out in the heat for two-a-days; please pray for their health & safety.