S.S.

Hey Team,

 

In his mega-selling, life-defining book, Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says that ministry is our service to believers and missions is our service to unbelievers.  He further maintains, and provides Biblical support for the proposition, that all of us as Christians should be involved in both ministry and missions.  Are we?  We're going to talk about that some this Sunday. 

 

Tonight at prayer meeting we are going to hear a report about a missions effort in the shadows of our church.  Heath and Paige Wilson, who work with the youth at New Work, are going to be with us to share about their recent experiences when their youth spent the night and did other things at Challenge House I and Challenge House II (on Bryan St. just a short walk from our church).  Hope you can come and hear them.  Perhaps it will give us some ideas about what we can do.

 

Press on.

 

Andrew

Praises

I have another praise to add. Randy & Penny Sigler celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary on August 1st.

 

Hope to see everyone at Sunday School.  

 

Prayer Requests for August 24th 2008

Prayer Requests

• Marlene's daughter-upcoming results of in vitro process
• Evan Campbell & Clay Evans-involved in very bad auto accident
• Wendy Duvall,principal at HMS, diagnosed with leukemia
• Macy Young-recovering from brain surgery after being diagnosed with Moyamoya disease
• Friend of David Stooksbury diagnosed with testicular cancer
• Jerry Downey, friend of the Newton's, kidneys have failed on dialysis
• Connor Gates-recovering from surgery do to an insect bite
• Heath & Paige Wilson-coming to speak about Challenge House and the opportunities there
• Amanda Tubbs-starting school in Lexington
• Robert Tubbs-should know something soon regarding youth minister position

Praises

• Robert & Kathy Tubbs-celebrating 29th Wedding Anniversary this week
• All of our Sunday School teachers that are willing to give their time to teach us each week

Remember to teach someone about Jesus, not just tell them about Jesus!

 

S.S.

Hey Team,

 

Here are a few thoughts for this week:

 

Congratulations Mike and Joelette  -- As far as we know, having received no reports to the contrary, the Woolfolks successfully made it to and through Tuesday, marking the 30th anniversary of their wedding.  I believe they have been doing this marrage thing longer than anybody else in our class.  Congratulations!

 

Song of Solomon Study  -- Our 11-week Song of Solomon study on "love, sex, romance and marriage" will begin on Sunday, September 7.  Please plan to attend and don't hesitate to invite others.  I believe this will be a meaningful experience for our class and more importantly, for our families.

 

Prospects/Visitors  --  Let's be sure to think about prospects for our class and our church.  This could include those who are not Christians, as well as those who are do not have a church home.  Let's also try to be especially sensitive to those who are attending who may not know a lot of people (or anybody).  We should be intentional about greeting them and doing everything we can to make them feel welcome, loved and accepted.

 

See you soon.

 

Press on.

 

Andrew

Prayer Requests for 8-17-08

Prayer Requests

• Roy White having surgery on 9-9-08 in Madisonville
• Bettye Ferrell having knee replacement surgery 9-16-08 at Centennial
• Tammy Buckingham's mom-possible heart attack
• Wanda Belcher family in the death of her father Jack Yandell
• Teacher for Mission Friends
• Leader for Children's Church
• Sam Brown's friend-4 year old daughter diagnosed with cancer
• Robert Tubbs in his ministry decision
• Remember the pastor search committee
• Our church in the upcoming decisions and for our leadership
• Matthew Gresham as he prepares to enter the US Navy
• Caleb Gresham-possible heat stroke
• Ray & Nancy's nephew recovering from drug addiction
• College students returning back to school
• School system with all of the leadership changes
• Remember to pray for our new pastor

Praises

• Sherry Gresham's dad has gone 1 year alcohol free
• Mike & Jolette Woolfolk will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on Tuesday 8-19-08

 

Talk to someone about Jesus this week.