Stay Fearless In Your Obedience ...

Numbers 10:11 - 15:41 is the scripture.

Prayer Requests:
Robert L - Brenda B's dad - having tests
Helen Y - Jane B's mom - some better
Grey T - Martha S's brother
Wanda D - Shelia L's sister
Waldrops - Glynda B's parents
Paula K - Donny's cousin soon to Mayo Clinic
Elise S - Jimmy and Bobby's cousin's dau. - surgery soon.
Our Military
Stacy J and her family
Grace and her family and her doctors for guidance and direction.
Unspoken requests

Praises:
Marsha H's mother - Mrs Dunn is turning 90!
Mr. Dreher - Diane S's dad is turning 91!
Randy H received a good report at 2 1/2 yr. ck up!

THANK YOU - These seem like simple words to let each of you know how much we appreciate your gift to us of our room in Gatlinburg! We enjoy going with those of you who also make the trip and appreciate your kindness so much! Thank You and Merry Christmas to each of you and your families!!

THE INN AT CHRISTMAS PLACE (1-888-Holy Night) Brenda has put 15 rooms on hold for the nights of Feb. 2-3 and 4. Hope you can join us this year! Rooms will be released about Jan. 1st so call now to get our reduced rate of $94 per night. This is always a fun time for us!

BIRTHDAY NIGHT in January will be changed to TUESDAY the 10th (I'm calling Munoz this week to make sure this is ok.) because of a pretty big football game on that Monday the 9th. Our teams must do pretty well because we've had to do this 3 years in a row! Brenda Self will be bringing the dessert that night.

We HELPED with $800.00 in items from the Living Trees at church this season for children in our area. We talked in class about donating around $800 with Don seeing how much was needed and Blake said it was about $1,400 and someone donated $600 and he needed $800. Isn't God good!!! We also gave $1,000 to Stacy J and her family that the Bonners had come in contact with. The Eiland family, young missionaries we'd had visit the class, received a Love Gift of $500 from us also. Thank you for your generosity to help others! We give as we have been blessed by God!

CHRISTMAS DAY there will only be one worship service at 10AM.

NEW YEAR'S DAY will be a regular schedule. We will be having breakfast that morning. Please let Barbara Tharp know if you will be bringing a dish or if you don't get her, bring it on! Come a little early if you can. We'll have milk and juices to go along with the coffee that's always in the hall. Thanks to Donny and Barbara and Brenda S who brought goodies this morning. (We won't mention that the Beasley's forgot the OJ.)

GOD LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER!

Stay On Track With God's GPS ...

Scripture from Numbers 9:1 - 10:10.


Prayer requests:

Cherie B has last surgery on the 29th, sister Kelli not well and parents have health issues too.
Jim B- friend of Don and others - cancer treatment.
Stacy J and family we'll be helping.
Mr. W- Wanda's dad's been sick
Unspoken
Ben R - Brenda S's grandson - tubes this week.
Clay G - friend of Bryants has pancreatitis.
Helen Y - Jane's mother still sick.
James H - Summers' met at VA - cancer back.
Popwell's - Summers' friends with health problems.
Jimmy S home sick.
Paula K- Donny's cousin accepted to Mayo Clinic.
Rusty D - friend of Seeleys.
Hannah R - friend of Seeleys.
Jane A - Tim's sister.
Jessica, Sage and baby Willow - she arrived safely after issues with mom - friends of Zo's.

Seek and follow God's guidance in ALL situations.

December 12th, Birthday Night at Munoz - Becky C cake.

Christmas Eve - 5:00 Service

Christmas Day - Worship Service at 10am.

New Year's Day - Regular schedule.

Gatlinburg - Feb. 2-3-4 nights .... The Inn at Christmas Place, 1-888-Holy Night. Rooms on hold under First Baptist Church Trussville.

A Christmas Prayer
Lord as I celebrate the birth of Jesus, keep me mindful that Christmas is a time for thanksgiving and prayer. I pray to You Father because You desire it and because I need it. Prayer not only changes things; it also changes me. Make me a prayerful Christian, Lord and let me turn every aspect of my life over to You.

It's a new granddaughter for the Halls!

Join with me in celebrating and giving thanks to God for little Miss Avery Leigh Hall! She was born on Saturday, Dec. 3rd to Brad and Shannon Hall. Brad is the son of Roger and Cathey and we offer them our congratulations, prayers and support as they welcome her to their family! Avery weighed 7 pounds and 12 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Thanks be to God for His blessings to our class and our families!

Stay True To Your Commitments...

Today we began our study of the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. We concentrated on the Nazirite vow and how it demonstrates the importance of keeping commitments made to the Lord. Whether our commitments are public or private we should adhere to them to glorify God and show our obedience to Him.

Numbers 1:1 thru 8:26 is the scripture for this lesson.

Prayer Requests:
Jane M's family - Step-sis passed away. Sis-in-law's brother passed away. Dau. Jamie - job and she had a wreck. Caden their 2 1/2 yr old grandson and his diabetes.
Lynn B's aunt Mary passed away.
Wanda's dad, Ed W, taken to hospital but checked out okay. Their friend Mark S had heart attack while alone in a hotel room in Gatlinburg on business. He's okay after stent put in.
Jane B's mother, Helen Y is beginning to feel better. Spent last Sun. in ER.
Abby - Request of Havicus' - hit by car but is okay. About 5 years old. Ron A their friend with brain tumor.
Cathey H - their dau-in-law, Shannon, doing well after delivering baby last night. Friends Katie and Mark expecting in Feb. and having complications.
Glen Owen - Don knows - making decisions on cancer treatment.
Donny's cousin Paula K may be going to Mayo Clinic.
Grace and all the Champions.
Lowery's friend Deidra G
Lynda McA's dad Curtis M not wanting to stay alone. Wants Lynda there all the time.
Our families, our church, our Military, unspoken requests and families and people in need.

Praises:
Roger and Cathey welcomed a new granddaughter yesterday! Avery Leigh weighed 7-12 1/2 and was 20 inches long. Parents are Brad and Shannon. She has 2 brothers waiting for her to come home!
Dave Aly, Jr. home from Guam.
Ann H's niece Lauren R is doing better
Wanda's dad, Ed, praise that nothing was found wrong when he went to hospital this week.

Ladies lunch is Thursday at The Club. Dec. 8th.
Birthday Night is Monday, the 12th at Munoz.

God is pleased when His people commit to serve HIM!

People will by anything that is "one to a customer"!

Does Your Life Speak Well of God?

We completed our study of the book of Romans today. We are to behave so that our lives speak well of God. We should also promote unity in our church to bring glory to God.

Prayer Requests:
Step sister of J Mitchell is unresponsive
Cousin of D Hicks – Paula K
J Beasley’s mom – Helen Y has been sick this past week
Friend of D Beasley – Glen O has cancers
Grace – daughter of Pastor Buddy and Lynn finished treatments and no better
Sherrie – Patient of Z Cochran
Jessica – niece of Z Cochran having baby soon; she has high blood pressure
Chris & Catherine – son and dil of Dan and Jane Z following God’s will in their lives possibly on mission field
Mike M – friend of S Rogers having cancer treatments
Stacy J – request from Bonner’s who met her waitressing at Logan’s
Lisa G – friend of E Bonham with bone cancer
Ben – grandson of B Self having ear infections
C and R Hall waiting on new grandbaby’s birth

Praises:
Gleeda A son and family -Josh, Kellie, and Gabe – new house in December and new baby in June
Beasley’s friend Wayne – cancer is smaller
Cochran’s grandson Hank is better from jaundice

Do You Strive For Peace With Others?

Scripture from Romans 14:13-23.

Prayer Requests:
Greta G - Earl's coworker - cancer
Bill W - Earl's friend and Wanda's cousin - hip repl.
Butch F - knee surgery
Castleberry fam - former RBC pastor died
Jessica, Sage and baby C - potential problems
Unspoken - many
Grace and her family
M Lee and family - many issues
Robert L - Brenda B's dad - back problem - fell
Baby Hank C - jaundice on light at home
Stacy J and Wes - families with needs
Paula K - Donny's cousin
Donny - sick
Brad and Shannon H and baby girl to come any day - Roger and Cathey - G-parents
Our Leaders, Country and Military

Praises:
Henry Louis "Hank" Cochran - was born 16th to Mike and Zo's son and DIL Drew and Katie
Pucketts safety from fire threatening their home - Alvis dau and her fam
Greta remarried former husb same week as cancer surgery
Thanksgiving - our Country, God and Savior, Freedom

We are to strive to live in peace with others.

Ladies - next luncheon is Dec. 8th at The Club - info coming soon for reservations.
Next Birthday Night is Dec. 12th - Becky C brings cake. 6:30pm at Munoz
TENTATIVE date for Gatlinburg - Feb. 2nd

Congratulations to the Cochran Family!!

Another new grandson was born into the Cochran family yesterday!! Mike and Zolinda welcomed their third grandson with the birth of Henry "Hank" Louis Cochran. Hank's parents are Drew and Katie and he has a big brother named Chase. Coming into the world at 6 pounds and 6 ounces and 20 inches all went well and everyone is fine!

We are always happy for our friends when they welcome these precious little ones and rejoice that God increases our class family!

Can You Be Counted On?

Jerry Bailey led our study in Romans 13:1-14 today while Don and Jane are traveling to attend a wedding next weekend. Even though we may not agree with everything our government does, we are to submit to its authority, which includes paying taxes and respecting government leaders, because God established it. We are also commanded to love your neighbor as yourself.

We are happy to welcome new SS members Jim and Janet Thompson!!

Prayer Requests:
Helen P, friend of Summers with broken hip
Eiland family – jobs
Steve A, recheck on eye
Grace C, daughter of Pastor Buddy, and family – pray new treatment in coming weeks will work! See Buddy's blog in right column for updates and info.
Greta- friend of Earl T- facing breast cancer surgery Tuesday week and remarrying ex today!
Unspoken
Frank W, dad of Glynda B
Lauren R, niece of Ann H – has new splint in mouth, but no better, maybe worse
Travelers
Members who need to be in SS

Praises:
New members of church and our SS class, Jim and Janet Thompson
Brenda B doing better and Doug is in Arkansas
Steve W, neighbor of Bill L – told he had cancer, but no sign of it when he went for treatments

Does Your Life Please God?

Scripture from Romans 12:1-21.


In the first part of the book of Romans Paul gave a theological explanation of the plan of salvation and our relation to it. In Chapter 12 he turned from the theological to the practical to describe how we should live a Christian life. His first premise was that we should live a life pleasing to God by presenting ourselves as a living sacrifice and living under the direction of the Holy Spirit.

Living in the Spirit and loving our neighbors is a true expression of worship toward God. Those two things make us pleasing in God's sight.

Prayer requests:
Brenda B - elbow surgery Friday
Doug B - family moved to AR
Bo W - Beasley's friend, heart surgery
Wayne W - Beasley's friend
Mr. Shipp - to Afghanistan, Mr. Imn -surgery and Mr. Frye-fell - all friends and neighbors of the Seeleys
Ken M - SIL of Robersons -lost job
Travelers now and in the weeks to come
Mr. May and Lynda McA's - one yr since wife/mother passed away
Former church members with hurt feelings. We need to be concerned and let them know and show them we care.
Unspoken requests

Praises:
Gleeda's grandson - Isaac P being baptized today at North Park
Dianne B was re-baptized this week here
Brenda S had a few good days this week
Lesley C received grant from CBS42 and will purchase machine helpful in her Speech and Language classes. Rogers' daughter.

Fall Family Night is tomorrow. Come help if you can! We'll have fun as cowboys and cowgirls with genuine saddles provided by Marsha and Randy. Thanks to them and Carolyn and all for contributions and help. Be there by 4:30 if you can. We'll be there from 5-7 and then everyone who wants to will go out to eat. (As Buddy said in the worship service today - Baptists meet and eat!)

Buddy will speak on Wednesday night at 6 about their experiences since January with Grace and her health issues. With all the treatment and medications etc she's had over these months there is still no definite diagnosis. I assume she's turned 16 by now and we continue to lift her and her family to the Lord in prayer. Not the life an active teenager and her family planned. They know that God is in control.

Jerry Bailey will be teaching Sundays, the 6th and 13th. We'll be on the road from the 5th to the 15th. Pray for safe travels as we drive to Texas and Arizona. Don will work a little, we'll do a little sightseeing and meet our kids and grandkids for a wedding on 11-11-11!

Birthday Night will be on the 14th. Dessert by Carolyn. 6:30 Munoz.

Thanksgiving Dinner at church on Wed. the 16th.

Ladies will gather for lunch at P F Chang's on the 18th.

Lots going on! Pray for all the needs we are aware of as well as those we aren't. Pray for your family, your friends and include yourself as you seek to live for God each and every day!

WE ARE TO LIVE SO THAT OUR BEHAVIOR PLEASES GOD.

BE YE FISHERS OF ME. YOU CATCH 'EM, HE'LL CLEAN 'EM!

DON'T WAIT FOR 6 STRONG MEN TO TAKE YOU TO CHURCH.

To God be the Glory! Great things He has done --- and will CONTINUE to do!

It's All About God's Plan ...

Scripture is from Romans 10:1-4, 8b-18a; 11:28-32.

After discussing the Gospel for several chapters, Paul turned to our place in God's plan of Salvation. Once we have believed in our hearts and confessed with our mouths that Jesus is Lord it becomes our duty to spread the word so that others may believe and confess and find salvation in Him. Our place in God's plan is to share our witness through our actions and our words.


Prayer Requests:

Judy P - friend of Summers' - year long meds
Steve A - having spot on side of face removed Wed.
Wayne W - friend of Beasleys and others was hospitalized this week
Rush-Wallace fam - Lynn's mom passed away - Horne's good friends
Unspoken
Teresa W - biopsy soon
P Betts fam in his death
Greta G - cancer - friend of Earl's
Gwen R - fell - ankle broken
Ed W - Wanda's dad
Church
Families
Military

Praises:
Rocky's dad's eye surgery went well
Danny and Christy H - joined church
Unspoken

Welcome back visitors - Janet and Jim Thompson! They know several in the class but if you haven't met them take time to introduce yourself to them the next time you see them!

Ladies Lunch is on Nov. 18th at P F Chang's

See the email Carolyn sent out today about our class participation in Fall Family Night on Oct. 31st. You could just read excitement in that email when she told about our Cowboys and Cowgirls theme! We need anything you can bring to go with a barn theme and candy, candy and more candy! The church will replenish our supply but we need to start out with a good amount.

Ladies Lunch on Dec. 8th will be at The Club (Notice it is the 8th and not the 18th!!)

A candle lights others and consumes itself.

It's All About Certainty ...

Scripture from Romans 8:9-17, 26-32.

NEW class members today - Been with us a few months and they made it official!!!
Jon and Martha Seeley - Be sure and meet them if you haven't already. "Welcome" to the class!

Prayer Requests:

Williams family in death of baby Levi
Brady T - Bailey's grandson - burned hands and feet
Steve and Becki- both sick
Donny - here but has back problems
Many unspoken
Mr. Winslett has eye surgery Wed. - Rocky's dad
Grace C and her family
Mr. Limbaugh having tests - Brenda B's dad
Cochran's sons - all 3

Praises:

Camdyn Lea T - Bailey's newest granddaughter born 10/11
J Alvis is better - Tim's sis
L Dreher doing well - D Summers' dad
Lauren - Ann's niece better
Alys joined a church in TX
Unspoken praise
B Mills - cancer free - S Lowery's aunt
S Rogers now SS age

Ladies Lunch is Tuesday 18th at Mizu

FALL FAMILY NIGHT is Monday night, October 31st. If any of you would like to participate with the class on this night, see Carolyn Horne (or call 655-4875 or email coh516@yahoo.com). She and Marsha Henderson will be in charge of what we do that night. I assume they'll need donations of candy but they'll let us know what we can do to help!

I am weak but Thou art strong - Just a closer walk with Thee.

Wonderful addition to the Bailey family!!

God poured out another blessing on the Bailey family this morning as Jerry and Glynda welcomed a new granddaughter! Their daughter Ashley and her husband Adam Trammell are the proud parents of Camdyn Lea Trammell who weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 18 1/2 inches long. Mother and baby are doing fine and we thank God for her safe arrival. She'll be excitedly welcomed home by her brother and sister, Brady and Jordyn.

Congratulations to the Baileys and to our class on the addition of another precious little one! We thank God for each new life that is given to our member's families!

It's All About New Life

Jimmy Summers led us in our study from Romans 6:1-23 about how we are to reveal we have new life in Christ by offering ourselves completely to God as weapons for righteousness. Consider this: we have 2 choices in death - eternal life in hell or eternal life in Heaven.

Prayer Requests:
Don B - @ home with cellutitis
S Campbell – recovering at home for another month after jaw surgery
B Bryant – therapy after shoulder surgery
E Dean, friend of B Bryant - hurt back in fall
S Townsend and parents, Rita W family members having medical issues
L Reavis, neice of Ann H – headaches and neurological issues
K Davidson, neighbor of Beasley’s – hopefully coming home from hospital after golf cart injury
C Parker, Jane Z request
B Duran, Jane Z request
C Battles, Dan Z request – having arteriogram this week
D Bonner - pre-melanoma on back - surgery this week
G Champion, daughter of Pastor Buddy in hospital Friday and home Saturday night
Pastor Buddy’s mom is in St. Vincent’s – internal bleeding
Waldrops, parents of Glynda B
Levi W, infant child of FBCT members
B Dorr request – couple with triplets, 2 with CP at Children’s getting therapy for a month from Mississippi
Iranian pastor
Unspoken

Praises:
H Arthur, mother of N Dorr – returning to Hearthstone this week after 2 more therapies
L Childs, daughter of Rogers is doing very well, staph is gone
D Rush, FBCT member – returned from Afghanistan this week

It's All About Grace...

Romans 5:1-21 is the scripture for this lesson.

GRACE: Gods Riches At Christ's Expense

Prayer Requests:

Stacy C - Mike and Wanda's dau. jaw surgery
Brenda B - shoulder surgery
Matt J - Dan Z's nephew
D Gable - Jane M's mom
Little Levi W's health issues
Wayne W - Beasley's friend
Mr. W - D Cook's boss
Becki A's aunt died
Cathy McA's fam - she passed away
Mrs. Arthur - Nancy D's mom
Macon, GA fam in child's death and other boy involved.
Military personnel
Drew and Kris R - he's coming home from 2nd tour in Afghanistan
Holly E - Beasley's friend deployed England then Afghanistan
Baileys and Waldrops
Unspoken needs
Gary and Gwen H - here today him preaching and travels
Pray about our kids and their marriages and relationships
Robin T and fam
Leon B passed away - friend of Robersons and Brenda S

Praises:

Having Gary and Gwen H with us today in worship
Cochran's new grandson - George Elliott!
Other expected grandbabies!
Mark D - friend of Lynn's able to work some

The God who knows our load limit, limits our load.

10 Ladies gathered for lunch at Cocina Superior on Wed. Next lunch is 10/18. Location TBA and time may change due to Tuesday Ladies Bible Study class.

Cochran's welcome a new grandson!!

George Elliott Cochran was born on September 19th becoming the second grandson for Zo and Mike! Clay and Julie Cochran are little George's parents and everyone is doing well. He was 7 pounds 14 ounces and 20.5 inches long. If I'm remembering correctly George is named for Zo's dad.

In November Zo and Mike are expecting another grandson!

God continues to bless our class family with these new little ones and we give Him all the praise and glory for these blessings!

Sunday - September 18th

No notes from Sunday the 18th of September as Carolyn nor I were there.

Good News To Hear ...

Romans 1:18 - 3:26 is the scripture for this study in the book of Romans.


Prayer Requests:
Our nation as we remember 9-11-01 and all those affected.
Those against our nation.
Mrs. Arthur - Nancy's mom at their house now for rehab.
Mrs. Blackwell - Bonnie's mom doesn't need neck surgery!
Freddy W - church member very ill
Many unspoken including WC
Levi W - very ill baby in our church
Wayne W - to facility in Helena - Beasley's friend.
K Johnson - mini strokes, stints, high BP - friend of many.
Mrs. Lindsey - Becki's aunt in ICU in Cullman. She's 91.
Brenda S - pulled chest at ribs
Wanda A - hurt ankle
G Greenough - Kat Z's dad
Smith family - Dorr neighbors - son found dead.
Matt J - Dan Z's nephew waiting on test results
Heroes of 9-11 and all our service people
Leon & June B - he's very ill.
Becky Wester and John Batson - friends of Zo's
Zo and Mike waiting for a grandson in a week or two.
S Ozburn - friend of Bryant's, no more cancer but more surgery.
Eilands - Missionary couple
Grandparents and our children and grandchildren.

Praises:
Jack R - Eddie's bro - job after 2 years without one.
Susan O - Bryant's friend no more cancer.
Mrs. Blackwell doesn't need neck surgery - Bonnie's mom
Being grandparents! We love our grandbabies!!

Birthday Night tomorrow 6:30 Munoz - Gleeda brings dessert.

Ladies - next lunch is on the 21st at Lovoy's. I'll send email.

Ladies -Daniel study begins Tuesday. See Gleeda for details or The Link.

The Bible is the only book whose author is always present when it is read.

We welcomed Tyler and Jennifer Eiland to class...

Instead of our lesson this morning we welcomed the young missionary couple, Tyler and Jennifer Eiland, who spoke to us about their life and work in the middle of Africa in an area called The Democratic Republic of Congo. They were church planters there.

Jennifer grew up in Pleasant Grove as a friend of the Baileys. She says they are somehow distantly related! Tyler grew up in Clanton and they met at Samford and gave their lives as missionaries expecting to serve in foreign lands for maybe 25 years and then retire but their plans changed when they noticed slow developmental progress with one of their young daughters named Hope. She has been diagnosed with High Functioning Autism and through programs here they see her making strides they never thought would be possible.

Please pray with them that Tyler will find a position in a church to continue God's work or he is open to work in other areas. They are currently on medical leave which the IMB extended another month for them and at that time all their income and benefits will cease.

We've been praying for them since we heard of their situation and recently made a Love Gift donation to them for which they were most thankful. They also have another young daughter that some of our ladies had in VBS. Her name is Sophia.

They welcome encouraging emails. Their addresses are: tylereiland@gmail.com and jenniferceiland@gmail.com .

Our prayer requests for today are:
Mrs. Arthur - Nancy's mom
Emma Kate - Dorrs granddaughter's been sick and other grandmother had to keep her this week so she wouldn't give anything to new baby Chloe Paige. Chloe is doing well.
Matt J - Dan Z's nephew
Mr. Waldrop - Glynda's dad
Travelers
Jane A - Tim's sis
Hubbard family - Gleeda's friend lost son and husband within 2 months.
B Blackwell - Bonnie's mom - surgery is out - to see Dr. about what she can do. (Neck is very fragile.)
Freddy W - friend of some and church member - serious health issues.
Brenda S - doing well
Jennifer and Tyler - our new missionary friends and their young daughters
Many unspoken requests.
Scott W's health and his mom lost house in fire - friends of Lynn B and co-worker
M Dudley - Lynn's friend and co-worker
Wayne W - Beasley's friend
Katie D - accident
Kay N - friend of Ann and Randy
B Jennings - Lynn's friend
Our witness to others
L Gibbons - friend of Bonhams
Davis McN - injured HT football player
Paula and Steve K - Donny's cousin and husband
L Bailey - not doing well
L Graham - Gerald's cousin
Sick class members - B Tharp and others

Praises for today:
Mrs. Alvis doing better.
A Buchanan - home from 4th duty overseas! Bonham's nephew.
Brenda S doing well. Takes each day one at a time.
S Whitworth is doing better - Lynn B's friend.

Birthday Night is the 12th. Gleeda brings the treats!

Ladies will have lunch on the 21st at Lovoy's.

STUDY - LEARN - GO AND TELL !

A dewdrop does the will of God just as much as a thunderstorm does!

Build Harmony ...

Scripture is from Genesis 13:1-7

Harmony in the Church is our goal. We can achieve this by avoiding dissension before it starts. Take the initiative and be agreeable and follow God's lead.

Do you want to be a WITNESS or a WEAKNESS?

Prayer Requests:

H Arthur - Nancy D's mom in hospital. ICU.
Jane A - Tim's sis not out of hospital yet. Knee surg.
Susan O - J Bryant's mom will have treatments.
Unspoken requests.
Pat B - Lynda M's aunt and others affected by storms.
Sandy M - Roberson's dau's MIL
Sam H - Gleeda's friend
Glynda B hurt knee and they go on trip soon.
B Blackwell - Bonnie's mom has some health issues.
Mike C - Dianne B's bro - eye area removed and not cancer!
The General that Diane S met with cancer.
Sollohub family in his death - Anniston PO
M Littleton - Rocky's friend.

Praises:

Chloe Paige Dorr - Bobby and Nancy's 5th grandbaby born this week!
Mike C - Dianne B's bro. Eye area removed was not cancer as he'd been told.
B Blackwell - Bonnie's mom - doing good in some areas.

How well is God glorified in the way you relate to people these days?

Birthday Night is the 12 of Sept. Gleeda will bring the cake.

Ladies Lunch is on Sept. 21 (notice date change) at Lovoy's.

Watch your step - Everyone else does!

A new granddaughter for the Dorrs!!

Bobby and Nancy Dorr welcomed a new granddaughter today!! Chloe Paige Dorr was born about 12:15 this afternoon and weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Chloe was born to Eric and Page and welcomed by her sisters Hannah Grace and Emma Kate. She was born at a hospital in Huntsville and everyone is doing fine! This makes 4 granddaughters and a grandson for Bobby and Nancy. Two of them coming in the last 3 weeks!

We are so happy to have another precious little one join our class family! God continues to bless our friends and we thank him for all our blessings!

Don't Criticize One Another

Jimmy Summers led our discussion today on choosing constructive attitudes and speech. The scripture came from James 4:11-12; Romans 14:1-12, 19. Our goal is Romans 4:19: "So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another." Jane and Don were enjoying a fun weekend with their grandchildren and their parents!

Prayer Requests:
D Bonner’s brother, Michael C having eye surgery Monday morning
D Bonner’s aunt in Selma, Sandra D had heart attack Sat and will have cath on Monday
P Bryant’s aunt, Marty Murphy passed away Friday. Visitation Sun 5-7, funeral Mon at 10 at Trussville Ridout’s Chapel
Pete and Brenda’s daughter-in-law’s mother, Susan O found out last week she has cancer after surgery 2 weeks ago that doctor’s thought was clear. Tests next week.
Family of Cheryl Barnett – died Wed at MD Anderson. Friend of Arnolds and their daughter
M Littleton, family friend of Winsletts in critical condition from cancer
Tim A sister, Jane, in nursing home doing rehab for 2nd time in month and going into depression
LaQuetta G, cousin of Gerald S, in advanced stage colon cancer
L McAlpin request prayer for Cathy M and family. Cathy has cancer
Dianne S friend, Dulcie R, 96 years old
Roger & Cathey H friend, Greg J, having stent put in main artery
Brenda S and Eddie R friend, Leon B has cancer. Brenda visited him and had a hard time
Grace C and family. Daughter of Pastor Buddy. Click http://www.buddychampion.org/ for more info
Jane and Don and Jane's mother as they travel home today
Unspoken – several
Paige D, daughter-in-law of Bobby and Nancy will be induced Thursday

Praises:
Dorr’s having another granddaughter Thursday, Chloe Paige
Wanda C’s mom and dad doing better and more independent
Hall’s grandson, Luke, dedicated in service today
Hall’s grandson, Nolan, baptized in service today

August Ladies' Luncheon

Lunch followed by a tour of the lovely historical Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens was enjoyed by eleven of our ladies today. This was arranged by Nancy Dorr and we thank her very much for doing it! After lunch in a large dining room that was a part of the original garage that housed one of the first motorized vehicles in town and overlooked the side gardens, we were given a guided tour of the main home. Dianne Bonner was allowed to play a pump organ that was on display and we all enjoyed listening and watching her. Arlington was home to many well-to-do families after it was constructed somewhere after 1842. The actual date is unknown. It became the property of The City of Birmingham in 1953. To read more about it click on the link
http://www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington/index.htm



We hope you ladies will plan to join us on Wednesday, September 21st when we will be going to Lovoy's in SOHO.

Find Freedom Through Forgiveness ...

Today was Better than Best Sunday and our attendance goal was 44. We didn't quite make it with 43 but we appreciate everyone of you being there!

Scriptures: Colossians 3:12-13 and Philemon 8-22

Don spoke to us today about forgiveness and the definition and how we are to do as God instructs to forgive those we feel have wronged us. In this it is usually a blessing to us. Sometimes the other person has no idea they have done anything and we hold bad feelings for them and we are the only ones suffering.

Prayer Requests:
Mike C - D Bonner's brother sees surgeon soon for eye condition
Carl C - Mike's dad
David C - Mike's brother's apt. one of 10 burned in Cahaba Heights
Cameron G - seriously injured in car wreck - Don friend's request
Wayne W - friend with serious health issues
M Murphy - Pete's aunt very ill
Jane A - Tim's sister knee problems
Mrs. Roberts - church member in hospital
Rick S - Horne's friend died after wasp sting
Rob M - One of Valleydale's ministers died of heart attack
Merle S - wife Carolyn died this week.
Tim R - Alvis' friend going to MDA
Jack R - Eddie's brother with family problems
Leon B - friend of Robersons and Brenda S
Barbara B - Bonnie's mom sees Dr. this week
Many unspoken requests
Katie D - Some improvement after golf cart accident
Joyce - S Campbell's neighbor surgery complications
Ron McE - from Pinson Bapt. cancer - friend of Cochrans and others.

Praises-
Sally - Dan's friend
Aubrey S - started school. Transplant last year.
Sallye's dad, Mr. H, singing at his church today.
Haley H in remission - young friend of Lowery's

Choose to be who Christ has made you!

Don't expect God's approval of plans on which He had not be consulted.

Ladies Lunch is this Thursday the 18th at Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens.

Gleeda made some announcements about ladies ministry happenings. Brenda Ladun is coming to speak in the spring. Gleeda will be facilitating a 13 week Beth Moore study of the book of Daniel beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13. The time is 9:30 AM and childcare will be provided by calling the church to request it. The study is finished each Tuesday by 11:30.

Dorr family welcomes 1st grandSON !

Bobby and Nancy Dorr have been blessed this week with another grandchild and their first grandSON! Eli Jackson Moates was born on Thursday to their daughter Kelly and her husband Scotty. Eli weighed 8-11 and was 20.5 inches long. He's also welcomed by his big sister Bailey who recently turned 2 years old.

God is being so wonderful to bless our class family with all these new babies! We anxiously await the birth of another new granddaughter for the Dorrs in just a matter of weeks!

Show Love ...

Our series of lessons is entitled One Anothering "I'm looking out for number ONE". Today we studied Show Love.

Scriptures were from John 13:34-35 and 1 John 3:10b-12, 16-18; 4:7-13, 19.


Prayer Requests:
Horne family in the death of Van and Carolyn's sis-in-law Sandra.
Wayne W - friend of Don and Jane and others, former class member.
Kay W - sis of B Cook
Eiland family - residing in missionary house. Have several needs. (Friends of Baileys)
Jane - Tim A's sis
Unspoken
Girl injured on golf cart
Paula K - Donny's cousin
B Peters
Sally in Dan's office
L Bailey
Scott W and Mark D - friends of Lynn B
Service people and their families especially at this time ones involved with Seal helicopter incident

Praises:

Eli Jackson M - new grandson of Dorrs - parents are Scotty and Kelly
G Peace - B Tharp's bro - pain free for a time
God's Sovereignty
Freedom to Worship
Happy to have the Seeleys with us again today! Be sure to welcome them!
Christian Friends

God's love has always been the standard for behavior!

We decided to give a love gift of $1,000 to the Eiland family. Glynda B will give to them when she sees them this week. (If you'd like to make a donation toward this please place it in the basket next Sunday. Check will be give from our fund this week.)

Birthday Night is tonight, 8th, at Munoz at 6:30. Barbara T's bringing the dessert. You know it will be yummy!

BBQ is Saturday, 13th, at Donny and Bonnie's. Some of the guys will cook all day and we'll meet to eat at 6:00. Bring a dish and come on. $5 each toward the meat. Come even if you didn't sign up. You know we will have a wonderful time! Thanks Bonnie and Donny for having us - AGAIN!!

Ladies look for an email from me this week about our luncheon on the 18th at Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens.

Personal Service ...

This week we finished our series of lessons on Personal Freedom, that freedom that comes through our salvation and redemption from sin. Our lesson today focused on how this personal freedom manifests itself in our daily lives. We are to walk in the spirit of God and through His love serve our fellow Christians and others. This service is directed to the Glory of God.

Prayer Requests:
Sandra H - Carolyn and Van's sis-in-law, at home with Hospice
Wayne W - Don's best friend and friend of others, former class member - brain surgery
Williams family and unborn baby
Unspoken requests
Linda D - Cathey's cousin - surgery
Paul A - friend of Hall's daughter - seriously injured in construction accident
Nelda P - Roger's aunt - knee replacement
Ben and Sallye both dealing with Vertigo
Roy H - Sallye's dad fell
Travelers
Lesley C - Rogers' dau.
Helen A - Nancy D's mom
Kelly and Scotty to have baby boy on 8/9 and Eric and Paige will have their baby girl a few weeks after that. Bobby and Nancy's 4th and 5th grandchild.
Paula K - Donny's cousin
Our country
Leadership
Military

Praises:
Nolan S - Hall's grandson making public profession of faith today.
Hall's will welcome their 10th grandchild in Dec. when Brad and Shannon have baby girl.
Helen Arthur doing better - Nancy D's mom
Sallye's dad's townhouse now rented
Chad H starting a job with the RR
Waldrips - Wanda's parents better

We were happy to have Jon and Martha Seeley visiting again today!

We have a full month ahead. Make sure you are aware of these dates!

Better than Best - Sunday August 14th. Our goal is to have 44 in SS. Our highest recorded to date is 42. Care Group Leaders contact groups and everyone talk to other classmates . Let's make this goal of 44 a reality!

Birthday Night is Aug. 8th, Barbara brings cake. Munoz 6:30.

BBQ at the Hicks' is August 13th. Collecting $10 per couple and you bring a dish to go with the BBQ. Some of the men will cook all day and we'll gather about 6 for fun, food and fellowship.

Ladies Luncheon at Arlington is August 18th.

Personal Responsibility

Today's lesson explained how to live out the freedom you have as a believer. The scripture was from Romans 6:8-18. Becoming believers does not give us license to sin, but the freedom to choose what matters and what is truly valuable. Living free in Christ means making responsible choices and taking responsible actions. "To be joyful, content, and full of life....follow God." {Don Beasley}

We were happy to welcome visitors John and Martha Seeley today!

Prayer Requests:
Sandra H – sister-in-law of Van and Carolyn battling cancer; at home with hospice
Pam H – sister of Debbie Beasley; stage IV cancer
Lesley C – daughter of Steve and Carol; problems with staph infection after surgery
Scott W – friend of Lynn B has emphysema; young man who is a fireman
Unspoken – many
Donny and Bonnie family
Sharon G – stepmom of Sheila R; health
William O – topical treatment for squamous cell skin cancer removed from top of head; nonmelanoma
Betty M – aunt of Sheila L; cancer
Tim A and Steven – husband and sil of Gleeda; traveling in China this week
Stone family – daughter of Ann and Randy; traveling home Monday
Country and leaders
Famine in Africa –can contact Blake Kersey who is our children’s minister or World Vision to aid in relief of water and food shortage

Praises:
Parents of Glynda B were in serious wreck on interstate this week, but are ok
Hope E - autistic child of missionary family qualifies for treatments through school system since she is 3 years old

"A miracle is not the suspension of a natural law - but the operation of a higher law." written on board by Brenda Self

Monthly Birthday Night - August 8 - Munoz
Annual Barbeque - August 13 - Home of Donny and Bonnie Hicks
Monthly Ladies Luncheon - August 18 - Arlington

Personal Relationship with God ...

Enjoy real and lasting freedom through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7 and 1 John 1:5-9, 3:1-3

We had a great day with 37 in attendance in Sunday School!! (We had about 10 out who normally come so we could have easily overfilled the room! Wouldn't that be a great day?!!)

Prayer Requests:
Family of Eddie R in the death of his 96 year old uncle, Clarence, but this is a praise in that they know where he is because he was saved the week before he passed away! Many prayers had been said for him and people had been witnessing to him. Thankful for his salvation and home in Heaven!
Brenda S - We were so happy to have Brenda with us and we are keeping her in our prayers.
Lesley C- Steve and Carol's dau. We reported she was better and home with IV after hospitalization from infection after jaw surgery. However in the afternoon she developed a fever of 103 and was taken to the ER. We'll let you know more when we know.
Clay Gilley - friend of Brenda B. See his page at www.caringbridge.ord/visit/claygilley
Johnson family - Don's friend lost mother
L Dichaira - heart problems and cancer - her son is friend of Don
Sanchez family - Gerald and Brenda's MDA friends. Husband passed away. Family coming to visit Brenda tonight.
P Harmon - Debbie B's sis, cancer
Mrs. Waldrop - Glynda's mom on new med and will be checked again in a few months.
Many unspoken
William O - had cancer removed from head last week. Will have topical treatment.
Sandra H- Van and Carolyn's sis-in-law back from MDA and in hospital in Dothan. Very weak and not doing well. (She's the mother of the young man killed in car wreck a few years ago.)
Cathy McA - Lynda's ex-sis-in-law, Stage 4 lung cancer
Libby - friend of Dan Z
J and Bailey - friend of Eddie R and Selfs got to know.
Jamie D - job -Jane M's dau
Mrs. Arthur - Nancy D's mom
Donny's cousin Paula K in Texas - diagnosis and treatment
M Peoples - friend of Butch and Jane
Hope, dau of Missionary family in one of our houses. Needs funds to help with expense of Mitchell's Place. Diagnosed with Autism. 2 yrs. old.
Carroll family in death of their father. Daughters are friends of several in class. (Don, Hendersons, J&J Mitchell, Lynda McA)

Praises:
Thankful for days Lesley was able to be home. At ER on Sunday - we are awaiting update.
A wheelchair is on its way to Nicaragua this week to child Zolinda and group met when there.
Meredith - Havicus' gr-dau narrowly missed being hit by a car.
DeAndra - Lowery's dau - found job
Lauren and Reed moving home. Closing on house this week. (Z's dau and her husb.)
Ashley and baby Blair both home and doing well. Rogers' dau and gr-dau.
S Green - step-mom of Sheilah R home from Arkansas and bone marrow testing. Will not have to stay out for treatment. Will go back for tests every 3 months. Faced possibly moving out there for a year.
Praise for the salvation of Eddie R's 96 year old Uncle Clarence before he passed away this week! An answer to so many prayers and peace for the family knowing he's in Heaven. As some of the newest residents of Heaven maybe Gerald and Uncle Clarence will met and get to talk!
Praise for little Carter L - Rogers' gr-son.
Alice - Sheila L's sis has been asked by her daughter to move in with her. Wonderful praise as their relationship had not been a good one.

God's ear lies close to the believer's lips.

There are limits to man's love but not God's love!

If you have placed your faith in Christ you are free, forgiven and loved!

Mark the date of Saturday August 13th on your calendar. That's the date of our Annual Bar-B-Que. Don, Donny and Pete will cook all day with help from some of the other men and the others of us will bring a dish and gather about 6PM or 6:30 for good food and fellowship. If you can let us know before then that you will be coming and donate $5 each or $10 a couple toward the meat, the guys will know how many to buy and cook for.

Ladies Luncheon this Tuesday at Bellinis on 119 the other side of 280. Meet at LifeWay at 10:45 or meet us there at 11:30. All ladies are welcome!

Our Purpose

Jimmy Summers taught SS today while Don and Jane visited with their son and family this weekend. Jimmy led our discussion from Ephesians 2:10 and Matthew 25:35-40. Summary: continue to be faithful; keep your work shoes on and be ready in a moment to answer God's call. Quote on prayerssheet written by Diane: "Life benefits from serving others, for as it reaches out to help, it gathers something for itself - friendship."

Prayer Requests:
Brenda S and family
Wanda C mom and dad - dad is out of hospital
Mike C father
Glynda B mom and dad - test results back on Wed for mom
Nancy D mom
Brooke, surgery to remove large tumor is Tuesday
Van H sister-in-law Sandra battling cancer, waiting to hear from MDA
Gary G, daughter-in-law of Zobrosky’s father has heart problems
Sandra F, son-in-law of Zobrosky’s aunt can’t tolerate chemo or radiation
Craig B, friend of Zobrosky’s, in custody battle involving grandchildren
Emma- friend of Diane S, needs salvation
Sharon G, request of Rocky W
Lesley C, daughter of Steve and Carol
Don and Jane, traveling today from visiting son and family in Florida

Praises:
Eddie R’s 96 year old uncle Clarence accepted Christ
Gerald Self’s funeral was uplifting

Our deepest sympathy to the Self Family ...

It is with very saddened hearts that we offer our deepest sympathy to Brenda Self and the entire family on Gerald's passing. We are sad for ourselves but we know that Heaven gained a wonderful soul when Gerald entered those beautiful gates on Tuesday morning, July 5, 2011 at 8:18AM. Gerald's presence among us physically will be missed but he will be forever in our minds and our hearts.

Witnessing our men joined together with hands and hearts to carry Gerald's casket to his grave was a beautiful sight to behold.

We are all committed to being there for Brenda and she is and will always be a very important part of our class, our lives and our hearts!

Let us continue praying for not only Brenda but for their son Allen, their daughter Jessica and her husband Marc and precious little Ben.

In her true fashion of always thinking of others and doing for them in the name of the Lord, Brenda has asked that the Memorial Donation that the class would make in Gerald's name be kept in our Class Fund for us to use to help someone when we are aware of a need. We thank you, Brenda, for that kind gesture.

Personal Rights ...

Scripture is from Philippians 3:17-21 and II Peter 2:10b-19.

The series of lessons we began yesterday is entitled Freedom - Make it Personal.

Prayer Requests:
Gerald and Brenda - Today (Monday) he's declining more and more. Planning ahead, Brenda would like all men of the class to serve as Pallbearers. She can think of nothing sweeter than his Sunday School friends accompanying Gerald to his grave as he's gone to his eternal home.
Ed Waldrip - Wanda's dad in St. V-E
Helen Arthur - N Dorr's mom - not doing well but still at Hearthstone.
Ed Palmer - B Tharp's cousin in rehab at Golden Living Center here in Trussville.
Lesley Childs - Rogers dau. had infection after jaw surgery.
Blair Lybrand - Rogers new granddaughter hopefully to be released from hospital in a day or so.
Rosemary Lawson - sweet church friend and dear friend of Hicks' - stroke - St. V-E
Unspoken
Mike Hobbs - friend of Beasleys
FBC Fultondale - Sign reads "Damaged but not Destroyed". Surrounded homes destroyed.
Mandy- Hicks dau. having back pain. To see Dr. this week.
Shirley Brown - Bonnie's sister
Mary Scholl - L Bonner's aunt
Kelly Dorr Moates will have her baby boy on Aug. 9th
Pray for our country to return to God!
Our service men and women - now and in the past.

Praises:
We welcome Roy and Lisa Long as new SS class members!! Many of us already known them but if you don't, please introduce yourself to them and get to know them.
Ashley Lybrand is home from the hospital and we pray little Blair is released in a day or so. They are Steve and Carol's daughter and new granddaughter.
Cochrans have joined the church through a class we offer and they are expecting a second grandson! Two new ones coming and they already have one.
We have quite a list of expected grandbabies and are praying for all the families!
We pray for our Country, it's leadership and for our service people!
Many exciting things have and are happening connected with Zolinda's recent mission trip to Nicaragua! A wheelchair for the little boy is soon to be on it's way flown free by Southwest!
More than the one requested laptop has been provided and they'll soon make their way over.
A young man there almost ready for college might have the opportunity for an international program through Troy State because of a connection with Zo's niece who does or did attend there. Bowls have been provided so children won't have to share with one not being able to eat until another has finished meal. So many wonderful things Zo shared and I probably forgot something. Please continue to pray for the work there!

We we blessed to be able to go outside after our worship service for the dedication of the new flags that were placed near the fountain in front of the new Preschool Building. The donation from our class helped make this possible. There is now an American Flag and a Christian Flag which will be flown proudly there. There were church members there in uniforms of different branches of the service as well as other members who'd proudly served our country. I was not close and may have missed others but I was able to see Mr. Lee Dreher proudly standing there saluting! Mr. Dreher is a very sweet man and is the father of our own Diane Summers. We are thankful for the service to our country by those past, present and future. God Bless America!

Declare independence from your own self-indulgence and pledge allegiance to your Saviour!

Birthday night will be at Munoz on Monday, July 11th and Jane Z will bring cake. 6:30

Ladies Luncheon in July will be at Bellini's and we have changed the date to TUESDAY, the 19th at 11:30. They were not able to accommodate us on Monday. Jane will send an email next week about this.

Please be in SS next Sunday to support Jimmy Summers as he will be teaching while we are in Florida visiting Mark, Mary, Ellie and Grayson. We ask for your prayers as we travel.

It's a new granddaughter in the Rogers family!!

Steve and Carol Rogers welcomed a new granddaughter on Friday, the 24th, when their daughter, Ashley, and her husband, Jason Lybrand, became the parents of a baby girl they have named Blair! The family also includes Blair's brothers Carter and Parker.

Another precious addition to our class family!

Please keep them in your prayers as Blair was born about 2 weeks early when Ashley developed BP issues. Blair was put in the NICU on oxygen. Grandmother Rogers says they should be fine and we are very thankful for that. God Bless this family!

Determine to Be Generous ...

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, II Corinthians 8:3-4, 1 John 3:16-18

Today we completed our series of lessons on putting possessions in perspective. We looked at our reasons for being generous. Our generosity is a result of God's love and grace toward us. Our charitable actions are the best expression of God's love in our life and the true fulfillment of the command Love thy neighbor as thyself.

Prayer Requests:

Gerald and Brenda - He's having seizures, admitted to Princeton Hospital this afternoon. Requests no visitors as slightest thing (sound, light) triggers seizure.Drs. hope to be able to control the seizures.
Ashley L - BP issues and baby girl Blair in NICU with oxygen issues. Steve and Carol's daughter and granddaughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldrip - Wanda's parents.
Many unspoken requests.
Sandra Horne - Carolyn and Van's sister-in-law in clinical trial through MDA.
Cliff Odom - Randy H's bro-in-law out of hospital and in rehab.
Curtis May - Lynda McA's dad had tests
Helen Arthur - N Dorr's mother
Brooke W had healthy baby and she (Brooke) will have surgery. Friend of Carolyn
Kimberly H had baby this week also. 9 lbs. Friend of Carolyn
J Isenhower in hospital this week. Neighbor of Dan and Jane Z
Ed Palmer - B Tharp's cousin she cares for is in the hospital.
B Tharp's great nieces - Asthma
Needs Zo brought to us for Nicaragua - child's wheelchair and used Laptop.
Family if Jim Isbell who died this week. Co-worker of Bonnie's. He was in the office at 1pm and passed away before 3pm.
Sanders girls from Shoal Creek Valley were on TV this week in Matters of Faith. They are the ones who lost their parents who were friends of Ann and Randy.

Praises:

Happy to have Roy and Lisa Long visiting in our class this morning!
Carol and Steve R welcomed a new granddaughter this week! Blair Lybrand was born to Ashley and Jason and welcomed by brothers Carter and Parker. Blair was born 2 weeks early and Ashley is having BP issues and Blair in NICU on oxygen. Keep them in your prayers.
Eve and Joel Gray welcomed a new grandson this week! John Robert Joel Gray, IV. "Buck" was born to Sonny and Jenny and welcomed by sisters Elizabeth and Natalie.
Sonia, friend of Jane Z's doing well after many years of drug addiction. Knows we have been praying for her.
Bonnie's brother, Robert Blackwell, survived terrible auto accident this week!
Joy and Jerry Mitchell welcomed a new daughter-in-law into their family last night when their son Stephen married Charlee Cathleen Canning here at our church!

Ann has reported to us that the total spent to feed 200+ at Shoal Creek Valley on June 11th was $633.50. Thank you again, Ann, for your leadership in this endeavor!

We thank Ben for the monthly calendars he provides for us each month! That's a lot of birthdays and anniversaries for him to keep up and he's done a great job for I couldn't tell you how many years! Thank you Ben!!

Birthday Night will be on Monday July 11th and Jane Z will bring dessert.

Ladies Luncheon will be on Monday June 18th and Shelia L will tell us where.

Zo told us this morning that there is a need in the location she went to in Nicaragua for a child's wheelchair and for a used laptop. She mentioned that a group going back on a mission trip in July would be able to take the laptop but I don't know how the wheelchair would get there. Please let her know if you know of the availability of either. Don brought up that the class could help out on this.

The wages of sin have never been reduced.

Love expresses its self in concrete actions.

Your mission field is the next unsaved person you meet.

There are two times to keep your mouth shut. When you are swimming and when you are angry.

Gray family welcomes new grandson!

Eve and Joel Gray welcomed their 5th grandchild on Thursday! John Robert Joel Gray, IV who will be called "Buck" was born to the Gray's son Sonny and his wife Jenny. Buck was welcomed by his sisters Elizabeth and Natalie. He weighed in at 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. God bless this family and this little one!

June 2011 Ladies' Luncheon

Six ladies from the class enjoyed a delightful lunch at The Pita Stop in Cahaba Heights on Friday, June 17. The food was delicious and the fellowship was fun! This was the 18th different place we have eaten since beginning the monthly luncheon in January, 2010. We hope you can join us Monday, July 18!

Cultivate Contentment ...

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:6-12

In Paul's first letter to Timothy he discussed Godliness and Contentment as great gain. By Godliness he meant leading a life that honored God and keeping His commandments. By Contentment he meant being satisfied with what God provides for us and not giving in to the temptation of greed. Contentment is an affirmation of our faith in God's ability and desire to provide for us.

Prayer Requests:
Gerald and Brenda - Love short visits.
S Green - Sheilah R's step mom - Bone Marrow Biopsy this week.
L Green - her dad - during these times and he's been ill recently.
Unspoken - many
Fred K - friend of Don's with cancer.
C Odom - Randy H's BIL - health problems
N Sanchez - MDA friend of Self's there with Hospice - not strong enough to go home.
Mike and Wanda's parents.
Jay and Rebecca Y - Gleeda's family
S Horne - Van's SIL - Cancer. Went on their own to MDA. In trial study.
Alice L - S Lowery's sis.

Praise:
Zo's mission trip was wonderful. She'll share soon.
Jane D - Ann H's sister doing well.
Dads and their influence on us.

Blessings at Shoal Creek

Once again to those of you who were at Sunday School Sunday and also to those of you who weren't - we thank you all for the hard work in preparing for and serving at Shoal Creek Valley. We had 26 members helping on Saturday and fed over 200. Ann, we all appreciate you taking charge and pulling everything and everyone together! We've heard only positive comments and that is a day we will all remember.

In the picture with Brenda and Pete and her parents is her cousin. Her husband is the Fire Chief and was in that damaged truck. He was caught in the tornado and thrown into the lake but got out and swam to safety.

Notice True Treasure ...

Scripture today was from Matthew 6:19-34

Today we looked at the nature of true treasure. Treasure that is not transient or corruptible. Jesus' admonition to store up treasures in Heaven shows us the proper attitude toward true riches. Salvation, character and service are some of the treasures we should seek.

Prayer Requests:
Gerald and Brenda - Love visits but please make them very short. Son, Allen, coming back next weekend. Jessica comes M-W-F. Has hospital bed now.
Tim A was in hospital Friday night with chest pains and released, no heart attack. Went back to hospital Sat. night with hives medicines wouldn't help. Was at church today.
Zo and her mission trip to Nicaragua. Mike told us today her mother donated money to build a house there ($1,000) and others of Zo's family were on the trip to help with the construction. The home is in memory of Zo's dad.
Tornado victims.
Unspoken requests.
VBS kids and salvations.
Sharon Green - Sheliah R's step-mom.
Lesley C - Rogers' dau had surgery.
Mr. Waldrip - Wanda's dad surgery tomorrow.
Dusty H - Donny's nephew

Praises:
VBS lunch Bonnie and Donny served to some including RA kids.
Lunch at Shoal Creek Valley class served yesterday.
Today is 10 year anniversary of Don's heart attack. Thankful he's with us!
Lee Green - Sheliah R's dad
Lesley C obtained tenure this year.

Birthday Night is tomorrow night.

Ladies Lunch is Friday.

Make sure what you are living for is truly worth dying for.

Defer to the Owner ...

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Today we began a series of lessons concerning our attitudes toward possessions. Once we realize that we are only temporary residents of this earth and God owns everything throughout Eternity, our perspective becomes a Biblical one. We are stewards of the things that God intrusts to us and our responsibility is to give Him glory and praise through the use of our possessions.

Prayer requests:
Gerald and Brenda
Unspoken
Zo's friend and their son and the mission trip she's going on. The VBS they will do, special ed teachers she hopes to be able to work with, her voice to return before they leave. Others on the trip and those they minister to. We took up a love gift toward the supplies they now will take for VBS.
Our church's VBS this week. Bonnie will deliver the meal she is preparing one day. She doesn't have to serve the meal.
Number to feed from Restoration Academy decreased to 20-25.
Donna's family in loss of her dear aunt Jane and Don have known for years.
Sharon Green - Sheilah R's step-mother
Wayne Williams - good friend of Don and Jane. Former class member.
Sandra Horne - Van's sis-in-law - treatment and complications.
Johnny Payne - friend of Roger's
Alice Livingston and Karyn Williams in need of job.

Praise that the Bailey's will welcome a granddaughter and
Cochrans will welcome a grandson!!

This coming Saturday, June 11th, we will feed people at Shoal Creek Valley. Ann has worked hard on organizing this and we appreciate all in the class who've stepped up to help. We need all who can to come on Saturday. Contact Ann H with any questions.

Birthday night will be June 13th at 6:30 at Munoz. Dessert by Brenda Bryant.

Ladies Luncheon on Friday, June 17th. Place TBA

Hall family welcomes 9th grandchild!!!

With the arrival of Steven Luke Morrison on May 24th, 2011, Roger and Cathey Hall's number of grandchildren increased to NINE!! We rejoice with them as they welcome this 8 pound 20 and 1/2 inch bundle of joy who was born to their daughter Tiffany and her husband Bo.

Another little one we are happy to have join our class family! Thanks to God for all our blessings!!

Invest in Others...

Our lesson today was entitled "Invest in Others". Because of the time spent on discussion of plans for June 11th when we will be feeding a hot meal to approximately 250 people in the tornado devastated area of Shoal Creek Valley, we did not have time for the lesson. Don did mention that our undertaking of this project is this lesson put into action!

Scriptures for the lesson are found in:
Acts 9:26-27; 11:19-26 and 15:36-41

Prayer list for today:
Gerald and Brenda together with family this weekend. Allen in town.
Tiffany, Bo and baby Luke - new grandson of Cathey and Roger.
Zo's mission trip to Nicaragua June 12-17 (Bring school supplies next Sunday.)
Unspoken
Christy - request from Don and Jane. She has 2nd type of cancer. Mother died of cancers a few months ago.
VBS children and workers
Amber and Joshua - Ben and Sallye's kids planning wedding.
Lee Green - Sheilah R's dad
Tina Jones - friend of Sheilah's
Owen Drake - friend of Rocky and Eddie R
Mr. and Mrs. Waldrip and Mr. Campbell - Mike and Wanda's parents
Mrs. McNeal - mother of Wanda's friend Sue
J Farris - friend of Campbell's - rare cancer on leg
L Blakeney - former coworker of B Bryant - cancer
Doug McKay - friend of Ben's
Soldiers past and present and all they've done for us.

Praises:
Halls have 9th grandchild - Steven Luke Morrison was born to Tiffany and Bo on the 24th.
Shelia L received a good pathology report.
N Dreher's family in Oklahoma safe after storms.
Jan - friend of Havicus family received double transplants and doing well.

Bonnie offered to handle lunch during VBS week for 50 children from the Restoration Academy who are being brought by bus to our VBS. We'd been asked this week if our class would be interested in doing this. We "passed the basket" and received more than enough to cover this. Let Bonnie know if you would be able to help her with this. She didn't ask for help but I'm sure it would be appreciated. We don't know specifics yet on date, time, location etc. THANK YOU BONNIE!!

Ann Havicus is working hard on all the preparation for June 11th when we feed the approximately 250 people in the Shoal Creek Valley area. THANK YOU ANN and committee!!!! We've made donations to several people of money and also donated much in the way of supplies, clothes, etc.to tornado victims. THANKS TO THE BAILEYS who headed up the donation effort. THANKS to all those who helped and are still helping. Many are needed on June 11th at the Community Center in the Shoal Creek Valley. Let Ann know if you can help if you haven't already talked with her.

If you were not in the worship service this morning, you missed a wonderful blessing with the singing of 3 young ladies who were formerly with the singers we've heard from the University of Mobile. They go by the name STORY and truly blessed our hearts!

If you trust God in the dark, he'll change your midnight into music.

GOD BLESS AMERICA ... LAND OF THE FREE ...BUT NOT WITHOUT COST ... HOME OF THE BRAVE!

Pursue God's Agenda ... May 22, 2011

Scriptures for this lesson are:
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Galatians 1:6-10
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Prayer List:
Gerald and Brenda to MDA tonight
Tiffany and Bo have baby by Tuesday - Hall's dau.
Unspoken requests
Zolinda goes to Nicaragua on 6/12
Storm victims
Mrs. Emma Bell - Donna's aunt - fell (she's 95)
Mr. Waldrip and Mr. Campbell - Mike and Wanda's dads
Mrs. Waldrip - Wanda's mother
Mary Scholl - Lynn B's aunt
Mike Parker - friend of Mike and Wanda
Chris Cline - friend of Don's
Lee Green - Sheilah R's dad

Praise:
Lynn's Aunt Mary's cancer contained.
Joy Carr shared with us in worship service that she will welcome another grandchild around Christmas Day. Christy and her husband are expecting!


Only as we go God's way can we know God's will.

We will be collecting school supplies for Zolinda to take on her mission trip through Sunday, June 5th. List below here on post for Sunday May 15th.

Bible School teacher's snacks - we'll be donating things but not on a designated day. Take to the church anytime that week.

Ann Havicus is in charge of us preparing a hot meal for some of the storm victims. She'll tell us more as it is planned. Will need many to help!!

We'll donate again this year to go in with another class to feed pizza one day to World Changers participants.

We had a great crowd in SS today!! So good to see all of you and missed those who were not with us!

Some people take a stand for Christ and never move again!

Next Birthday Night will be June 13th with goodies by Brenda Bryant.

Ladies Luncheon in June will be on Friday the 17th. Place TBA.

Don Beasley SS Class Members

By request I have put the SS members with names as a blog post. If you would like a different picture for the blog, please email me the picture you want to use and I will change it. Thanks!

May 2011 Ladies' Luncheon

Six ladies met at Thai Emerald Wednesday, May 18, for our monthly lunch. This was the first lunch Jane Beasley has missed, and we missed Jane! The favorite dish of the day was the Chicken Lemon Twist. We hope more will be able to join us in June.

Hot Meal for some tornado victims...

Ann Havicus has volunteered to be in charge of our project to prepare a hot meal for some of the tornado victims. She has a team of ladies who've also agreed to help her. Be watching and listening for information on when this will be and what each of us can do to help. Many of us will need to be involved with a project of this size. This will be a blessing to each of us as well as those we minister to.

Walk with God ...

Scriptures are: Ezra 7:la, 6-10, 25-28 and 9:4-6 and 10:10-12.

We all are called to be leaders in Christ's work. All of us have the responsibility to lead others to Christ by our example. In our study today Ezra's integrity led him to a position of leadership that was based on his decision to do 3 things. He determined in his heart to study God's law, obey it's commands and teach it to others. We can develop that same character by studying the scripture, obeying the commands of Jesus and leading others to Him by our lifestyle.

Prayer requests:
Gerald soon to begin new treatment
Smith family in loss of baby
Lena B - B Bryant friend
Mr. Waldrip Mr. Campbell and Mike and Wanda
Unspoken
L Green - Sheliah R's dad
C Roberson and his salvation - Eddie's uncle
Tiffany and Bo will have baby boy on or before 24th - Hall's dau.
Brad and Shannon and baby due in Dec. - Hall's son.
Zo's mission trip to Nicaragua in June ** see separate post about how we can help her with school supplies.
Our project and leaders to feed hot meal to some tornado victims. ** see separate post
Mandy and Charlie and Hicks family.

Praises:
James Lucas V. welcomed on April 28th to Candace and Vlady and family (Joy C g-mother)
Benjamin Graham R. welcomed by Donna and William and family (Julee and Rob parents)
Grayson Howard B. welcomed by Jane and Don and family (Mark and Mary parents and Ellie is big sister.)
Drew and Katie C expecting in November - son of Zolinda and Mike


Send Jesus a Friend Request. He's on FAITHbook.

Ladies Luncheon is this Wednesday, the 18th at Thai Emerald. Let Jane know if you are coming as soon as you can.

Zolinda is going to Nicaragua ...

Zolinda Cochran is going to Nicaragua on a Mission Trip and we can help with items she is taking! She hopes to take a suitcase loaded with school supplies. We can help by donating some of these items. We talked today about collecting as many things as we can over the next two weeks. Her deadline is actually June 5th.

Help out children in Nicaragua by bringing some of these items:
Pencils and Pens
Pencil sharpeners
Short rulers
Small notepads
Stickers
Index cards
Flash cards - ABCs and Numbers - in Spanish

I know that Zolinda will appreciate what we do to help!

Congratulations to Deb Aly !

The class sends congratulations to Deb Aly upon her graduation from UAB on May 7th, 2011! Deb made the committment to complete her studies that she began here even though David's job took him to Texas last December.

Deb will be moving on May 28th to join David and we wish all the best for them in the future!

Taking the Lead

Jimmy Summers led us in our study from Joshua 1 about overcoming our fears when God gives us the opportunity to lead. We learned that God will ALWAYS be there with us every step of the way when he calls us to spiritual leadership.

Before the lesson, several in the class reported on ways we served this week financially, spiritually, and by volunteering. Bill L said Sherry, mother of 13 who lost her husband, told him she was thankful for the body of Christ who was so evident this week. Ann H had a thank you note from the person who delivered clothes provided for 3 sisters who lost their parents. Jane M read a thank you note from a church in Pratt City that was provided supplies and clothes.

Prayer Requests:
From Rocky W: dad’s blood pressure still high
From Lynn B: Aunt Mary has cancer on kidney
From Butch M: Patsy S having trouble from knee replacement
From Wanda C: father, Ed Waldrip, is in Trinity Hospital with pneumonia
From Diane S: 21 year old from Clay area taken off life support after wreck this week
From Brenda S: pray for appointment with Dr. Harvey in B’ham to administer new drug for Gerald
From Bobby D: cousin Jeff H in-laws family in Pleasant Grove suffered loss of house and one family member that was in a wheelchair is in burn unit after tornado
From Wanda C: friend Jessica with leukemia needs match for bone marrow transplant
From Zolinda C: son Clay and wife Jessica had damage to home in Cahaba Heights from storms and expecting baby
From Dianne B: friend Joe has leukemia and his wife Billie
From Zolinda C: going to Nicaragua in June on mission trip with Pinson Baptist Church – she is in charge of taking school supplies
Tornado Victims and Families
US Military

Praises:
Birth of grandson Grayson to Jane and Don
Birth of grandson Ben to Donna and William
Rocky’s dad, JB, is better
All Mothers

New Grandson born into the Beasley Family

Don and Jane became proud grandparents of a new grandson, Grayson Howard Beasley, born Saturday, May 7 at 5:40AM in Jacksonville, Florida. Mark and Mary are his parents and Grayson joins big sister, Ellie. Grayson weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and is 20.5 inches long. We are so thankful to have Grayson join our SS family

New Grandson arrives for William and Donna Owen

Donna and William are proud grandparents of “Big Ben” also known as Benjamin Graham Rodgers, born Saturday, May 7, at around 12:00 Noon at Brookwood Hospital weighing in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Ben's parents are Rob and Julee Rodgers. We welcome this new addition to our SS family!

"Small things done with great love can change the world."

Approximately 28 class members gathered in the church parking lot on Monday night, May 2nd, with donations for the Pleasant Grove area. Both the Baileys and Bonners are long time residents of that area. Jerry and Glynda spearheaded this effort with connections through the First Baptist Church of Pleasant Grove. We filled Jerry's truck, Dianne's car and Butch's huge pick-up! A lady who saw us there stopped and gave us things including a case of large bottles of Gatorade. A car stopped and a little girl gave Glynda a plastic Easter egg with her money she wanted to donate.This devastation has touched so many. We thank those of you who came and those who sent donations. We held hands and Jerry voiced a prayer for those affected by the tornadoes and ones who do what they can to assist them. "Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2. Our class verse in motion on that asphalt as we gathered to share, Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

Sunday - May 1st, 2011

I'm posting this with notes from the SS prayer list. Carolyn nor I were in SS.

We thank Jimmy Summers for teaching. He will also be teaching this coming Sunday. Pray for him especially because it is Mother's Day and his mother passed away and was just buried this past Saturday. I know he will be proud to be teaching that day and know she is watching down on him from her new home in Heaven. If you remember last year Don taught on Mother's Day with that afternoon being the visitation for his mother who had passed away on the Thursday night before. Both these are men of God who serve Him and honored their mothers during their lives and stood in service to HIM even in their time of sadness.

Prayer List:
Summers and Dorr families in the death of Mrs. Mary Summers, Jimmy's mother and Bobby's aunt.
Victims of the storms and tornadoes on April 27th. Randy and Ann H lost friends, the Baileys and Bonners and Hendersons and Jerry and Joy Mitchell did as well. Some names are Sanders, Lee, Traweek. Don's co-worker one of many who lost homes.
Responders to help in the tornado aftermath.
J&J Mitchell also had friend pass away - M. Porter.
Gerald will begin a new treatment.
Tim is traveling as well as Jane and others.
Rocky's dad.
Mrs. Leopard - friend of Bonhams
Beasley grandson should be coming this week, keep Mary and Mark in your prayers. We also have a few others due this month to class member families. Pray for them also.
Caden M - grandson of Butch and Jane
Candace Carr V was to have had her baby boy last week but we haven't heard since the email from Joy that she was flying out to be there in time for the C-section.
Unspoken requests.

Praises:
Sunday was Earl's birthday.
Those safe in the storm.
Carol R's aunt
Gerald had a good report at MDA. Was only there a few days instead of anticipated 3 weeks. To have new kind of treatment.

The class took up a love gift to help some affected by the tornadoes and will collect again on Sunday, May 8th. Please come prepared if you wish to do so and weren't in SS on the 1st. Money was given to Ann H for her friends who were killed leaving 3 daughters in the hospital. Don was also given a donation for a co-worker who lost his home. Talked about helping Randy and Marsha's friends find a home. Father killed leaving wife and 13 children. We will continue to help in any way we can where we see a need.

There were about 28 of us who met in the parking lot at the church on Monday night with donations for Pleasant Grove. Jerry and Glynda spearheaded this and may have help taking it out from the Bonners and possibly others. Thank you to all who came and those who donated but couldn't come to see Jerry's truck full, Dianne B's car full of clothing and purses etc and the huge pick-up that Butch M came in as well loaded with as much as it could hold. A lady we didn't know stopped to give us items also including a case of large bottles of Gatorade and a little girl was brought by and handed Glynda B a plastic Easter egg full of money that she wanted to donate. Tears of joy were shared and a prayer of thankfulness for God's mercy and love to both the giver and recipient and prayer for strength in the days to come was voiced by Jerry as we all joined hands. We truly acted upon our class verse "Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2

May 9th is the next Birthday Night at Munoz at 6:30, goodies by Glynda B.

May 18th is the Ladies Luncheon at Thai Emerald on 280 near 119.

One advantage of traveling the straight and narrow path is that few people are trying to pass you!

"I have seen the risen Lord!"

Prayer Requests:
Mrs. Summers – Jimmy’s mother
Family of Johnny Stewart (wife is Jody) who died this past week
Brenda and Gerald – leave for MD Anderson on Monday for up to 3 weeks
Unspoken
Charles Fouts – killed in lawn mower accident in Ashville – by Ann Havicus
Tim Alvis – traveling to China this week
Mary – Jane & Don’s dil final days of pregnancy
Jane B – traveling back and forth
Jessica Harden – request from Wanda C for friend with leukemia who is going to MD Anderson this week
Ron Brown – request by Zolinda C for nail lady’s husband who has cancer
Donny Kirkland – very appreciative of help from class
Jamie – daughter of Jane M job situation
Grace C – going to Mayo clinic soon
J.B. – father of Rocky needs salvation

Praise:
Steven – Gleeda’s sil returned from China this week
Jayne – Zolinda’s mom is home
Resurrection of our Lord and Savior

April 2011 Ladies' Luncheon

We enjoyed a lovely, festive Mexican lunch at Chuy's at the Summit on Monday, April 18. Some of us shopped before lunch and many left to spend the afternoon shopping. Hope more of you can join us in May on the 18th when we will go to Thai Emerald at the corner of Hwy 280 and 119. More details to come.

Receive Comfort - Give Comfort

Scripture is II Corinthians 1:1-11

This lesson went along perfectly with our class verse from Galatians 6:2:
"Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ."

You can minister to those who grieve because God has comforted you. Being a true friend to another in time of grief is not always easy. Knowing the right thing to say at the time can be hard but God will give you the words to say.

Prayer requests:

Gerald and Brenda to back to MDA on the 25th.
Unspoken
Mary and Mark - baby due in 2 1/2 weeks. Jane going Thursday.
Mrs. Zbinden - rehab and health
Clay Gilley and Maelee - April 30th 10-4pm, Moody City Hall. Blood Drive and Test for Bone Marrow Donors
Fowlers - friends of Dan Z
Jamie D - Jane and Butch's daughter - job
Jason C - home from Afghanistan - friend of Bonhams
Adam B - Bonham's nephew back in Afghanistan
Steven P - Alvis' SIL home from China next week
Kirklands - Family Earl knows - He has health problems. Was self employed. 3 children. We are giving a Love Gift. Earl will get it to them.

Praises:
Donna and William's son married last night. Kevin F. and Ashley
Dorrs having a grandson in Aug. and granddaughter in Sept.
Abby and Chris W welcomed baby girl this week after long wait
Brenda B was able to be here today. 3 more weeks in cast. Back to work tom.
Dan and Jane A's dau and SIL will be moving back here.
Brenda S praise for little things that are big blessings.
Jerry B - praise for dau's circumstance that could have ended badly but did not.

As Christians, it is our responsibility to be faithful.

Jimmy S will be teaching for a few weeks in case our grandson comes so there will be no last minute call to him. We appreciate Jimmy stepping up lead the class.

Ladies Lunch is at Chuys tomorrow at 11:30am. Thanks to Shelia for arranging.

Birthday Night will be May 9th and Glynda B will bring goodies.

Recognize God's Presence ...

Scriptures from Psalm 31, Verses 7-10, 14-16 and 21-24.

Don continues leading us in lessons on navigating through grief. Those of us who have God in our lives and can feel His presence are able to find peace where the lost struggle. He makes our burdens easier as He lifts our cares and soothes our aching hearts.

Praises:
Roger received a good report on some tests this week!
Charlie Satterfield was born into the Hicks family! Bonnie and Donny welcomed this grandson who was born to their daughter Mandy and her husband, Gabe, on Tuesday!
Kay Nichols, friend of Randy and Ann was able to come home from the hospital.
Unspoken praise this week!

Prayer requests:
Gerald and Brenda go to MDA on the 25th for 2-3 weeks as Gerald has 10-12 radiation treatments.
Kevin C - found lumps in stomach. Previously had cancer. Testing to be done. Son-In-Law of Kim friend of several of our ladies.
Several unspoken prayer requests today.
Kirkland man - friend of Earl's - lung problems, sight problems from medication, unable to work. Pray about us helping this family.
Mrs. Zbinden - Zo's mom in rehab after knee surgery.
Kay W - Becky C's sis with ALS
Sarah C - Zo's sis, infected cut, may have MRSA
Jay and Kim with newborn with problems - friend of Mitchell's son
Ed and family - wife in hospital 2 months, daughter died, other problems. A class member met and talked with him. (I'm thinking it was Ann H but not sure who made request.)
Our country
Our Military
Our church
Our class family ... between now and September we are expecting 9 grandbabies!!!

Birthday Night is tonight (Monday 11th) at Munoz at 6:30. Dianne B is bringing a green cake (and NO it is not old and molded)!

Ladies Luncheon next Monday, 18th, Chuys at The Summit. Shelia L making reservations for us.

New grandson born into the Hicks family!

When little Charlie Satterfield was welcomed into the world this morning there were two excited and blessed grandparents among our class friends! We are happy for Bonnie and Donny Hicks as they welcome this new grandson into their family! Charlie was 8-13 and 20 1/2 inches long and his parents are Mandy and Gabe Satterfield. Mandy is the daughter of Donny and Bonnie.

I know you all join me as we are blessed to have this new member of our SS family!!
We thank God for this blessing!

Balance Grief with Hope ...

Yesterday we began a series on Navigating the Maze of Grief. Don had told us last week that he would like participation as we go through these lessons. Grief is handled very differently by people. It is a very personal thing to each one of us as we deal with the loss of someone or something special to us.

This week's lesson was Balance Grief with Hope and the scriptures were from John 11. Verses 20-27, 32-36 and 43-44.

Prayer requests:
Gerald and Brenda - Gerald is facing 10-12 days of radiation at MDA in Houston the end of April. Medications adjusted last week and testing and consultations done.
Mrs. Sloan - Becki A's mother fell. May be sore but no visible signs of injury.
Donny and Bonnie will become grandparents to Charlie on Tuesday when Mandy gives birth. Pray for all to go well in delivery.
Mrs. Zbinden is having knee replacement today. Zolinda's mother.
Mr. Winslett came through surgery well to remove pressure on his eye. Drs are working to delay effects of Glaucoma on his vision.
Wayne Williams - lifelong friend of Don's in hospital for removal of brain tumor. Will be receiving radiation and chemo.
Nix/Cottingham family. Jim's mother passed away. Friend of Don.
Derieux family in death of husband/father. Friend of Carolyn.
Wideman family. Husband/father passed away unexpectedly. Friend of several in class. Brother of S Philpot who also lost an uncle this week.
Hardin family - Husband/father and friend of several and church member. Passed away.
Ashton - preemie in hospital with problems needs our prayers.
Kay Nichols still in hospital - Havicus friend and neighbor.
Russ S - friend of Halls.
Pucketts - Alvis' SIL traveling out of country.
M Dudley - friend of L Bonner - cancer curgery
Wanda having tests this week.
D Kirkland - Earl's friend ill and lost job.
Darren R - teenages injured in auto accident. Improving.
F Head was in hospital this week after medicine reaction.
J Fowler - Dan Z friend.
Hunter P - preemie about 6 weeks old. Needs our prayers.
Many unspoken requests.

BLOOD DRIVE and opportunity to be tested for match as a BONE MARROW Donor at Moody City Hall, April 30th, 10am-4pm. To benefit Clay Gilley and a young girl. Clay is friend of B Bryant's we've been praying for.

Praises:
Joshua P is engaged. Son of Ben and Sallye.
Selfs thankful for treatment plan being arranged at MDA for end of April.
Shelia R's uncle Don R came home from hospital for first time since Oct.
Aubrey Steen, child in Wee Center here, doing better.
Wanda received good report from tests last week.

Joy is the by product of obedience.

Sin never comes wrapped as sin. We have to stay on our toes!

Birthday Night will be at Munoz 6:30PM on Monday, April 11. D Bonner brings cake.

Ladies will have lunch at Chuy's at The Summit on April 18th at 11:30. Shelia L making reservations for us.

Live Now ...

Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:1-2, 7-19

Praises:
Baileys to welcome 5th grandchild in October! Parents Ashley and Adam T.
Donna and William O will welcome a daughter-in-law soon when Kevin F marries Ashley B
Cochrans joined the class today! Be sure and welcome them if you haven't already.
Bonnie's mother, Mrs. Blackwell, is now back at her own home.
Mr. May, Lynda McA's dad has been able to stay at home alone a little for the first time since her mother's death last October.
B Bryant still recouperating from foot surgery. Back home after week with her parents while Pete out of town on business. Sees Dr. tom. 3/29.

Prayer Requests:
Gerald and Brenda have both been under the weather. They go to MDA today (3/28) for Gerald to be checked and possibly treated with Gamma Knife. Pray - Pray -Pray !!
Ashton, grandson of the Mayor of Margaret, born pre-mature and having breathing problems. Jim and Diane S met granddad and told him we'd be praying.
J. B. Winslett, Rocky's dad has eye surgery this week. 3/30
Roger H waiting for some test results.
Russ S - friend of Roger and Cathey having colon surgery.
K Wear - sis of Becky C has ALS
J Zbinden - mom of Zo C has knee replacement on 4/4
Mandy and Gabe S - dau and SIL of Donny and Bonnie - Baby Charlie due soon! Will come 4/4 if not before.
L Russell - friend of Baileys
Lesley C - dau of Steve and Carol R may be having jaw surgery soon. Pray about a Dr.
K Nichols - friend of Randy and Ann H - cancer and has been hospitalized.
June Wiggins - friend of Becki A and others
Dennis Reid - injured Trussville Police Officer out of hospital. Suspect caught.
Grace C
Unspoken - many
Clay Gilley - April 30th is date for those interested in donating blood or being tested as possible Bone Marrow donor for Clay or a little girl named MaeLee from Pell City who also has Aplastic Anemia. This will be at the Moody City Hall from 10-4. For more info check Clay's Caringbridge site on right side of this blog.
Quite a few grandbabies due among our group over the coming months! Pray for them and their expectant parents!

Birthday Night is the 11th of April

Ladies Luncheon is the 18th of April

Do Rightly Among Unbelievers ...

Scriptures are 1 Peter 2:11-12 and 3:1-12

Praises today:
Mike and Zolinda C expecting a grandbaby in September!
Donna and William's grandbaby coming in May is a boy!
Ellie Bryan got to go home. (Friend of Don's, due 4/8 born 2/21)

Prayer Requests:
Lauren (Z) and Reed E - pray for as well as family during this time.
Gerald and Brenda not feeling well with sicknesses. Will go to MDA Monday the 28th.
Rocky's dad has eye surgery on the 30th
Havicus' brother-in-law's family members.
Brenda B recovering from foot surgery
Larry E's brother Ronnie. Complications from surgery.
P Bailey, wife of T - friend of Campbells
Mrs. Waldrip - Wanda's mother
Sandra H - Van's sis-in-law
Military
Unspoken
Travelers
Japan and all those affected. J Standridge there for Spring Practice and Joy and son scheduled to go. Trip still in question. Joy is neice of Marsha and Randy H.

You can treat people rightly no matter what conflicts arise.

Next Birthday night is April 11th. D Bonner brings goodies.

Next Ladies' Luncheon is April 18th, Monday. Location is Chuey's at The Summit. Shelia L is making the arrangements.

Sunday, March 13th

I enjoyed being back in Sunday School this morning after being out for 3 weeks. I got to meet some visitors who have been there more than I have lately! Nice to meet you Zolinda and Mike and I hope you come back!

Praises today were:
Cherie B is all finished with her chemo and radiation treatments. She's been back to work for a little while.
Donnie B, Clif's brother, is doing well after a lung transplant several months ago.
Denise H, Beasley's friend, doesn't need back surgery now after all.
We voted to donate to the fund for an American Flag and a Christian Flag to be erected near the new fountain our front of the church.
Larry and Lynn Gilbreath are doing well.
Beasleys have friends in Hawaii and Japan who were all safe this week. It's a high school friend in Japan who is a Southern Baptist Missionary.

Prayer requests:
Brenda B had her foot surgery on Wednesday and it was a little more extensive than she thought it was going to be. Having a little trouble getting around much yet.
Jenna R - gr-dau of Cook's
Patsy S - friend of Mitchell's
Clay G - needs bone marrow transplant
Several unspoken requests. 2 from Cathey H for friends with cancer
Godsey-Gooch family in Fay's death this week.
Several co-workers of Becky C have serious health issues.
Travelers
Earthquake and Tsunami victims
Rocky W's dad, J.B., vision problems and will have surgery end of month.
Grace C - health
Nan A - cancer, friend of Brenda S
Leon B - sister passed away
Bob D - friend of Carolyn's in bad health
Alan B, Clif's brother, fell, problems with foot.
Jemma - baby dau of Jay and Kim D, born 6 weeks early having problems. Friends of Mitchells.
Jane M - had toe surgery this week.

Have courage to let go of the things not worth sticking to.

Birthday Night tomorrow night at 6:30 at Munoz. Jane's bringing coconut cakes.

Ladies Luncheon is Friday at 11:30 at The Three Earred Rabbit. Please let Jane know if you are coming if you haven't already.