Making Sense of Faith

The scripture for today's lesson was from Romans 4:1-3, 23-25; 10:9-13; Hebrews 12:1-2. The lesson helped us see how to move from knowledge to biblical faith. Faith involves both believing and acting.

Prayer Requests:
B Mitchell- skin cancer tests
J Bedford (Clint’s aunt)- Don’s friend
J Bailey- friend of Beasley’s with cancer
P McNeely – brother of Mary (dil of Beasley’s) had an accident
L McAlpin – mother died last week
L Bailey – Roberson’s friend at MD Anderson
Self’s – leaving for MD Anderson on Monday, Nov 1 and returning Thur – also awaiting arrival of grandson, Ben, soon
W Owen – health issues
D Owen – mother having many health issues
A Mathews – 88 year old uncle of A Havicus has lung cancer
B Bryant – friend with ovarian cancer died last week
Ives family – friend of Bryant’s with 2 grandkids with CF
T Shaddix- friend of Bonner’s at MD Anderson
Coworker of L Bonner had death in family and left behind 5 kids seven and under
S Arnold – seeing eye specialist Monday
D Head – son of Head’s job was lost when company shut down
Christy – dil of Head’s had major surgery
R & F Head
H Winstead – friend of Tharp’s has health issues
J Patton – friend of Tharp’s
Carol G – friends of Tharp’s with heart problems
D Aly – living in Texas away from Deb and has had pneumonia
Election on Tuesday
Travelers

Praises!
K Nichols – friend of Havicus' does not have cancer
Mark & Mary – new baby for sister Ellie and grandbaby for Beasley’s due in May
Tharp’s anniversary
B Ray – friend of Zobrosky’s
Great fellowship at Hick’s Saturday night

JESUS the One and Only

Jimmy Summers led our SS lesson today while Don and Jane enjoyed a few days of relaxation at the beach. The scripture was from John 3:16-18, John 14:6-11, and 1 Timothy 2:3-6. Jimmy brought out several thoughts to help us defend the biblical truth that Jesus is God and is the only way to God.

Prayer Requests:
Barley P- 13 year old child with brain tumor met by Wanda and Stacey- MRI this week
M Harbison- breast cancer is stage 4 – friend of Wanda C
Unspoken
K Wear- Sister of Becky C with ALS
S Reeder- member at FBCT with breast cancer
Owen family- William’s brother funeral was last week
W Owen- stress test last week shows he needs an arteriogram Thursday
D Owen- mother, Mrs. Wyatt, not doing well with urinary tract infection and 2 compressed disks in back
S Arnold- will see a retina specialist at Eye Foundation on Nov. 1
D Duggan- friend of Gleeda and former member of FBCT has stomach cancer
J Hinkle family- friend of Winslett’s who passed away
Ava- great neice of Lowery’s with OCD and sensory problems
A Smith- kindergarten child who went here is very ill
Beasley’s son and dil having another baby and Mary has been sick
S A Scarborough- sister of S Rogers in hospital with heart problems and having a nuclear stress test
Election- Nov. 2
Our church
Families
Travelers

Praises!
Gerald Self
L Bailey
C Rogers’ mom doing well after gall bladder surgery
Beasley Grandbaby- Ellie will be a big sister due May 5!

Sunday - October 17th

Prayer Requests:

Owen family - loss of William's brother and other sadness this week.
Kevin F - wreck
Donna's mother, Mrs. Wyatt, out of hospital - prayer and praise
Gerald and Brenda S - medicine regulated - prayer and praise
Bonnie C - Wanda's sis had neck surgery Thursday
Unspoken requests - many
Jennifer - Wanda's friend better - prayer and praise
Hayward W - Tharp's neighbor - friend of others
Steve A - eye area recheck tom.
Joanne P - health issues
Sammie B - Carol R's mom - surgery this wk.
Seals family in death of husband
Harold Rice - friend of Selfs
Vickie Leavering's family
Military
Election
Nation's leaders

Praises:

Jackson Robert Bryant - P & B's new grandson -
9-11 22" red hair! Everyone doing well!
Gerald S and his medication adjustment/addition
Friend of Lynda McA's out of ICU in rehab - prayer and praise


Please let us know if you plan to attend the Bar-B-Que on Oct. 30th at the Hicks. Don and Pete need to know how much meat to buy a few days before that. We'll take up $10.00 per couple toward cost of meat and we'll each bring a dish to go with that.

Sunday - October 10th ...

Carolyn and I both are out of town so there won't be a post from this morning's class.

(I'm updating this Monday.)

We appreciate Bill Lowery stepping in to lead the class Sunday morning. William Owen was to teach but his family was called to the hospital for his brother, Frank, as they were preparing to come to church. Please be praying for Frank and for William and their family. Frank is now on a ventilator and his body is shutting down. We've prayed for him for a long time and let's continue to do so now as only God knows how long he will be here with his earthly family.

Remember Birthday Night tonight. (Monday the 11th)

Jane

Sin is a Big Deal ...

In today's society where people set their own standards and practice situational ethics it is important for Christians to realize that sin is real and that there are consequences involved. In it's broadest sense sin can be defined as rebellion against God. In making the case for Jesus, as the Saviour of the world, we must first establish the reality of sin as the basis for our need for salvation. "All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God."

Jesus is our one and only way to Salvation.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, 16-19, 24 and Romans 5:12-14.

Prayer Requests:
Hayward W - friend of many
Gerald and Brenda - doing well
Kay W - Becky's C's sister
Jobs
Tracy B and Cherie B - both cancer/treatment
Dailey family - death of Marilyn's cousin
Jerome P - friend of Don
Friends
Ava, age 5, gr-niece of Lowerys
Leon and June B - friends of Robersons
Imo - Lynda McA's friend
Fay Godsey
Lee Ann (P)
Jane B (not Beasley)
Peggy W - Bailey's neighbor
Harold R - surgery Fri. - Self's friend
Randy F, Rev. Ron S, Billingsley family all from Meadowbrook Bapt - friends of N. Dreher and her BIL Jim Reed
Lew Price - friend of Beasleys - passed away this morning
Bill Hardin - friend of Ben's and church member

Praises:
Dianne Bonner retired!
Alvis' SIL home from China
Jay - Gleeda's BIL
Tracy B - thankful cancer not in spinal fluid.

You can make the case for Jesus based on the fact that sin messes up life.

If your neighbors had to depend on you to find out about salvation, how much would they know?

William Owen will be teaching next Sunday on October 10th and Jimmy Summers will teach on October 24. Jane and Don will be out of town on these dates. We are thankful for these men stepping in to teach the class!

Birthday Night is next Monday, Oct. 11th at 6:30 at Munoz. Eve Gray or Brenda Bryant will be bringing the dessert.

Ladies' Luncheon will be Friday, October 15th at 11:30 at Bella at Lee Branch. Jane will send out an email this week since she will be out of town until the 12th.

Annual Bar-B-Q will be October 30th at Donny and Bonnie's. We've started collecting $10 per couple toward the meat so we'll know how many for the guys to cook for.

We are still collecting old eye glasses for the Birmingham Baptist Association to give out to the needy with food baskets at Thanksgiving.