S.S.

Hey Team,

 

Looking forward to going full speed with our study, "If you want to walk on water, you've got to get out of the boat."  I hope you can join us this Sunday and through the end of November for this study.

 

Remember that Alpha Alternative's "Walk for Life" is scheduled for November 7.  If you can't walk, but still want to contribute or sponsor someone, contact Noel Robinson, or the Alpha office.

 

November is our month to work the nursery during the worship service.  Since this November has five Sundays, we may need some of you to do double (triple) duty.  Please pray about your service in this area.  I will be contacting many of you to ask you to serve.

 

Have a great rest of the week.  Hope to see you Sunday.

 

Press on.

 

Andrew

Prayer Request

Please see the prayer request from Marlene Blakeman below.

 

Press on.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Marlene Blakeman <MarleneBlakeman@jsmc.org>
To: Andrew Self <andrewcself@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed, October 14, 2009 5:07:26 PM
Subject: Re: S.S.

Andrew, Please put me in your prayers.  I have to have a lumbar mylogram this Friday.  They will be putting contrast media in my spinal fluid to look at the bones and nerves.  I will be having the procedure at Centennial in Nashville.

S.S.

Hey Team,

 

Thanks for your participation in our study of Philemon.  I thought it was an especially good study with a lot of practical applications to our lives and how we relate to others.

 

We are now going to begin a study entitled, "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've to Get Out of the Boat," based on John Ortberg's book by the same name.  This Sunday we are going to study the text, Matthew 14:25-32, and see a very brief introductory DVD.  In subsequent weeks, we will have a DVD presentation followed by discussion.  It promises to be an interesting study.  I hope you can join us.

 

Look forward to seeing you Sunday, if not sooner.

 

Press on.

 

Andrew

Fw: Prayer Requests

 

Prayer Requests for October 11, 2009

• Lisa Pinson's dad-having surgery on Tuesday
• Friend of Karen Morris-spot on her liver
• Lane Ann Miller-cancer in liver and lymph nodes
• Kyle Smithson-lost finger in ATV accident
• Tim Workman's dad-diagnosed with leukemia, no treatment initially

Praises

• Barbara Meador's birthday
• Mark Gary's birthday
• Kahle Morris' birthday on the 15th
• Eva's birthday on the 16th
• Audrey Stewart's birthday on the 16th

Prayer Request

Hey Team,

 

Many of you know Lisa Pinson's father, Bill Quarles.  He has been a very faithful member of our church for many years, and over the years I would rank him at the top of the list when it comes to visiting others and caring for members of our congregation.  Although at age 97 he has slowed down some, he still is in better overall physical condition than most of the rest of us.

 

Mr. Quarles has been diagnosed with some form of cancer in his chest area.  He is scheduled for surgery Tuesday morning, October 13.  Please be in prayer for the Quarles and Pinson families regarding this matter.

 

Andrew

 

 

Fw: Prayer request

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Woodland Place <woodlandplace@yahoo.com>
To: andrewcself@yahoo.com
Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 9:36:47 AM
Subject: Prayer request

Andrew,   Jack and his friend Kyle Smithson were in an accident on Wednesday night.  Jack has only scratches and a mild concussion.  Kyle is in Jewish Hospital.  There was severe damage to two of the fingers of his left hand.  The doctors were able to save a portion of the ring finger but had to amputate the pinkie, there was too much damage to the bone and knuckle to save it.  They are very lucky to be alive. The dune buggy had a rollover cage and they were buckled in. That probably saved their lives since the cart rolled multiple times.    The main concern now is for Kyle's hand to remain free from infection.  He will remain in Louisville for 3-5 days.  If all goes well, Kyle will over time have several surgeries to reconstruct and cosmetically repair the hand. Time will tell.   Would you please be in prayer for Kyle and for his extended family, (John, Shahri and Mallory). Also, for the kids that were at the cookout and the adults that were in charge, that arrived at the scene and were able to provide help and comfort.    Thanks so much.  Lacy

Follow-up to Prayer Request from Sam Brown

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Sam Brown <SamBrown@jsmc.org>
To: Andrew Self <andrewcself@yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 9:44:34 AM
Subject: Julia Stampp

Andrew,

 

Over a year ago and a couple of times since then I requested prayers from our class for Julia Stampp.  Julia, you may recall, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just before she turned 4 years old.  She underwent chemo for a year which ended about a month ago.  Julia is now 5.  This morning her father Tim called me at around 7am to tell me that her latest scans came back clear.  They will be removing her chemo port which has been in for over a year.  They will monitor her every three months for a period of time and will go to every six months if everything remains clear.  Tim stated the recurrence rate of this cancer is about 49% so let's pray that Julia is in that 51% group.  Julia had dropped to the 5^th percentile in terms of her weight but is already back to the 25^th percentile since ceasing chemo treatments.

 

Anyway, this is such a blessing and such great news.  I had asked Tim early on if he was ok with me sharing Julia's condition with my Sunday school class and asking for their prayers so he knows that people here in Hoptown have been praying for Julia and her family.  He asked me to give his thanks to my class so if you would pass this on to the class I would appreciate it.

 

Thanks to everyone who has prayed for Julia, and please continue to pray that she will be in that 51% non-recurrence group.

 

Take care,  Sam

 

Samuel L. Brown

Vice President - Financial Services

Jennie Stuart Medical Center

Re: Update on Lane Ann Miller

Thank you for update and all you do as busy as you are Andrew.

Please let the family know their strength helps all of us as much...

Randy

On 10/7/09, Andrew Self <andrewcself@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Friends,
>
> Lane Ann had surgery on her colon yesterday to remove the tumor(s).
> Unfortunately, as they suspected, the cancer has spread to the liver and the
> lymph nodes.  They will meet with the oncologist in the next several days to
> explore treatment options.  Tim is a very pragmatic person and he clearly
> understands the magnitude and implications of the diagnosis.
>
> As you know, Tim and Lane Ann's life is a testimony to their great faith in
> our Lord.  Their faith and love and devotion to Him remains strong and
> steadfast, even in the midst of this terrible storm.  I spoke with Tim this
> morning and he told me that late last night the Lord gave him Psalm 30:1-3
> which says:
>
> I will extol Thee, O Lord, for Thou has lifted me up and hast not let my
> enemies rejoice over me.  O Lord my God, I cried to Thee for help, and Thou
> didst heal me.  O Lord, Thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol; Thou hast
> kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
>
> Tim does not subscribe to "name it and claim it" theology.  However, he does
> know and believe that God is able to do what He wills.  Above all, they want
> the name of Jesus to be lifted up and praised through every experience of
> their lives -- in whatever way He chooses.  Please join me in praying with
> them and for them.
>
> Press on.
>
> Andrew
>
>
>

--
Sent from my mobile device

Update on Lane Ann Miller

Friends,

 

Lane Ann had surgery on her colon yesterday to remove the tumor(s).  Unfortunately, as they suspected, the cancer has spread to the liver and the lymph nodes.  They will meet with the oncologist in the next several days to explore treatment options.  Tim is a very pragmatic person and he clearly understands the magnitude and implications of the diagnosis. 

 

As you know, Tim and Lane Ann's life is a testimony to their great faith in our Lord.  Their faith and love and devotion to Him remains strong and steadfast, even in the midst of this terrible storm.  I spoke with Tim this morning and he told me that late last night the Lord gave him Psalm 30:1-3 which says:

 

I will extol Thee, O Lord, for Thou has lifted me up and hast not let my enemies rejoice over me.  O Lord my God, I cried to Thee for help, and Thou didst heal me.  O Lord, Thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol; Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. 

 

Tim does not subscribe to "name it and claim it" theology.  However, he does know and believe that God is able to do what He wills.  Above all, they want the name of Jesus to be lifted up and praised through every experience of their lives -- in whatever way He chooses.  Please join me in praying with them and for them.

 

Press on.

 

Andrew

Prayer Request - Lane Ann

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Andrew Self <andrewcself@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Subject: Fw: Prayer Request

Lane Ann's surgery will be tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6. Sorry for the confusion in the earlier email.

Andrew

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Andrew Self <andrewcself@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, October 5, 2009 7:21:30 PM
Subject: Prayer Request

Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that we share a prayer request for and on behalf of our good friends, Tim and Lane Ann Miller. Many of you know that Tim and Lane Ann are former members of our church and our S.S. class. Lane Ann continues to teach Bible classes at HCA, and Tim is presently serving in an interim pastorate. Of course, this is in addition to their primary calling to make disciples which they do very effectively through their ministry, DTN (Disciple the Nations).

Tim called tonight to tell us that Lane Ann has cancer. She has been experiencing abdominal pain for some time, and they just found a tumor in her colon. Of greater concern, however, is that the cancer has spread outside the colon and into the liver. Lane Ann is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow (Friday) at St. Thomas in Nashville. The surgery will involve the colon only, and then they will discuss treatment options depending upon how the surgery goes.

Please join me in praying for Lane Ann, Tim, and their four children. May our God grant them peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Press on.

Andrew