The Don Beasley Sunday School Class

January 2012 Ladies' Luncheon

2012-01-21T16:48:00.003-06:00

Twelve ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch and lots of fellowship at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill on Wednesday, January 18. We were happy to have Lisa's daughter, Beth, join in the fun. Hope more can join us in February on Friday the 17th. Lisa will let us know the details of where later.

Changes

2012-01-21T15:44:00.002-06:00

Our prayer requests and praises from Sunday will now be emailed. We felt that with issues regarding privacy and other matters this would be best and discussed this in class on January 8th.

Stay Focused on the Goal

2012-01-08T18:24:00.004-06:00

Jimmy Summers led us in our Bible study from Numbers 32. We demonstrate that our focus is on fulfilling God's purposes when we take steps to help others know and follow God's purposes too. We also show a deep sense of spiritual obligation when we commit to fulfilling God's purposes over our wants and plans.

Prayer Requests:
Don & Jane- home from hospital on Saturday night
J Gray’s dad – having bypass surgery in Seattle this week on Monday
Campbell’s friend – Jessica died from leukemia last week
Sprayberry family – Ed died Friday from cancer after knowing he had it less than a month- friend of many from Chalkville and Carolyn H brother-in-laws brother
J Seeley – J Dullion (91 years old) in St. Vincent’s East is not doing well
G Alvis – Tim traveling this week
G Alvis – M Wilson has advanced cancer
Zobrosky’s – son Chris and wife Catherine will be in Atlanta this week for intensive week preparing for the mission field
J Mitchell – friend from Tenn. Brad N has cancer that is too far gone for surgery or treatments. He has a young daughter around 6 or 7 who lost her mother a couple of years ago. Daughter needs prayer for who will care for her
B Arnold – J Rinehart has breast cancer
B Arnold – V Lewis lung cancer has come back

Praises:
Don & Jane are home!!
Eli – grandson of Dorrs is well after having RSV

Stay Grateful for God's Care ...

2012-01-01T18:19:00.009-06:00

Scripture from Numbers 16:1 - 25:18

We thank Earl Tharp so much for stepping in for Don today! As I'm sure most of you know, Don took a fall on Wednesday and isn't able to get around well and has now developed pain with a bone or nerve in his hip. We still have much to be thankful for on this - in Earl's words: "The first day of a new week of a new month of a new year - 2012!" Thank you for all your prayers and offers of help. As long as I'm able to do for him, we are making it fine.

We are here because of people in our lives that have led us and have gone on before us. We should remember to be thankful to God for His mercy and what He has in store for us.

Earl brought out several meaningful points and thoughts this morning. Another was that instead of making resolutions that we might not follow through with he told us to rely on God's word as our resolution for 2012. Proverbs 3:6 KJV: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths."

He reminded us that when he was our Interim Pastor, Dr. Charles Carter would say that in order to make it through each day and what it brings to us we each should recite the 23rd Psalm several times a day. Another wonderful thing Earl reminded us of was our model prayer, The Lord's Prayer" and that we could recite it during the day also. Turning every second of every day over to God is what we each should remember to do when we first think we have something to handle. WE don't have to handle it GOD is with us to handle it for us.

Our prayer requests for today are:
Jessica H - friend of Wanda's -UAB ICU
Sandy G - friend of Bonners and Bryants - had heart surg.
Don - injuries from fall
Brandon S and Christine - friends of Jim S
Jane's mother driving today for first time in many weeks
Randy H - fell and also arm infection
Ed S - bro of Horne's BIL - cancers
Travelers
Williamsons of church and friend of many - health issues
Marla W - friend of Gleeda
Lola C - friend of Zo and family
Jack R - Eddie R's bro and children in divorce/custody issues
Jamie D and Jason - children of Mitchell's
Military
Grace C and her family
Our children, grandchildren and our parents

Praises:
New Year of 2012 God has given us!
Military
God is in control! He goes before us!

WITHOUT OUR HELP OR AWARENESS GOD IS ABLE TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR US!

We had a ton of delicious food today for breakfast and enjoyed the fellowship among our class friends on this, New Year's Day 2012! Don enjoyed what was sent home for him too! Thank you!!

Birthday Night CHANGED to Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 6:30 at Munoz. (Changed since there is a football game on that Monday night.)

Gatlinburg trip is Feb. 2-3-4. Rooms $94 blocked for First Baptist Church Trussville at The Inn at Christmas Place. Won't be blocked much longer. 1-888-Holy Night

Stay Fearless In Your Obedience ...

2011-12-18T18:19:00.004-06:00

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 ...

2011-12-13T18:48:00.006-06:00

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!

2011-12-05T20:35:00.003-06:00

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...

2011-12-04T19:01:00.006-06:00

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?

2011-11-27T15:30:00.002-06:00

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?

2011-11-21T07:44:00.001-06:00

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!!

2011-11-17T17:28:00.003-06:00

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?

2011-11-06T16:25:00.003-06:00

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?

2011-10-30T19:13:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2011-10-23T20:08:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2011-10-17T19:40:00.004-05:00

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!!

2011-10-11T13:27:00.003-05:00

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

2011-10-03T13:17:00.004-05:00

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...

2011-09-25T20:26:00.002-05:00

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!!

2011-09-24T16:17:00.003-05:00

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

2011-09-21T21:29:00.001-05:00

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

Good News To Hear ...

2011-09-11T18:55:00.003-05:00

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...

2011-09-04T18:45:00.006-05:00

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 ...

2011-08-28T18:41:00.003-05:00

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!!

2011-08-25T20:28:00.003-05:00

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

2011-08-21T13:57:00.005-05:00

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

2011-08-19T00:30:00.006-05:00

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 ...

2011-08-14T18:44:00.004-05:00

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 !

2011-08-08T09:26:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-08-08T08:35:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2011-07-31T20:32:00.003-05:00

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

2011-07-24T16:15:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-07-18T07:49:00.008-05:00

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

2011-07-10T17:49:00.005-05:00

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 ...

2011-07-07T20:48:00.003-05:00

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 ...

2011-07-04T20:20:00.006-05:00

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!!

2011-06-26T19:48:00.003-05:00

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 ...

2011-06-26T19:08:00.004-05:00

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!

2011-06-24T21:20:00.003-05:00

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

2011-06-20T22:31:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-06-19T21:33:00.006-05:00

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

2011-06-15T14:36:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-06-12T21:26:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-06-05T19:39:00.003-05:00

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!!!

2011-05-29T18:00:00.003-05:00

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...

2011-05-29T17:16:00.012-05:00

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

2011-05-23T09:20:00.005-05:00

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

2011-05-21T09:54:00.004-05:00

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

2011-05-21T09:34:00.002-05:00

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...

2011-05-15T22:09:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2011-05-15T21:46:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2011-05-15T21:37:00.002-05:00

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 !

2011-05-15T14:10:00.002-05:00

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

2011-05-08T11:57:00.002-05:00

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

2011-05-08T11:52:00.003-05:00

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

2011-05-08T11:48:00.002-05:00

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."

2011-05-04T09:14:00.003-05:00

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

2011-05-03T13:36:00.007-05:00

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!"

2011-04-25T16:28:00.002-05:00

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

2011-04-24T16:43:00.003-05:00

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

2011-04-17T20:38:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-04-11T07:40:00.003-05:00

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!

2011-04-05T15:52:00.002-05:00

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 ...

2011-04-04T09:32:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2011-03-28T18:03:00.011-05:00

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 ...

2011-03-21T08:38:00.008-05:00

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

2011-03-13T20:20:00.006-05:00

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.

Faith Under Fire

2011-03-06T18:38:00.003-06:00

Our class started a new unit on Confident Living in Difficult Times today. The scripture was 1 Peter 1: 1-12. When suffering comes, you have resources to draw on: truth, godly people, and God Himself. Our visitors today were Darold and Drucilla Beasley.

Prayer Requests:
Brenda B –foot surgery Wednesday
Morrison family – Joy Carr’s mother passed away Friday
Maranatha P- daughter of Tim and Gleeda has breast area being watched
Kandy Huynh – wife/mother of missionary family our class helped a few Christmases ago when they lived in our church’s missionary house. Kandy has breast cancer and the family will be coming to Birmingham for treatment from Thailand
Theresa Williamson – wife of Freddie has colon cancer
Thurman Vaughn – husband of Anna had a stroke
Rhodebeck family – co-worker of Becky C passed away
Fay Godsey – friend of Becky C and mother of friend of Don & Jane has cancer in many areas
Allan Howard – friend of Don and Jane – MG
Denise Hobbs – friend of Don and Jane may be facing surgery for pinched nerve or disc problem
Grace Champion
Lord’s Supper Service today
Travelers
Ellie Bryan – premie baby of Clint and Lauren who is Don’s co-worker
Eli H – grandson of Roger and Cathy has RSV
Jackson B – grandson of Pete and Brenda has RSV
Mac Scroggins – father of Cynthia Williams and Mike Scroggins died Friday
Don Rollins – uncle of Sheilah R in rehab
June and Leon Bailey – friend of Eddie and Sheilah and Brenda and Gerald – chemo didn’t work
Larry Russell – friend of Jerry and Glynda needs donor for transplant
Clay Gilley – friend of Brenda B needs prayer for bone marrow transplant
Ronnie Kilman – finishes treatment Thursday
Sophie Arthur – SIL of Nancy D – family in Alaska needs prayer for elderly parents
Middle East
Praises:
Elizabeth Katherine Freeman – great niece born this week in Pete and Brenda’s family
Janet Easterling

Sunday - February 27th, 2011

2011-02-28T16:44:00.003-06:00

Neither Carolyn nor I were in Sunday School yesterday and I'm posting prayer requests and praises from the Prayer List Don brought home.

Mike and Zolinda Cochran visited our class for the second Sunday in a row yesterday! If you've not already done so, please introduce yourself to them and let them know you are happy they are coming!

Pray for Dale Tyner's family. He passed away last week.
Mrs. Limbaugh, Brenda B's mother, having tests. Heart attack ruled out.
Grace Champion
Olivia P underwent heart surgery today. She's only 2 months old. Granddaughter of M&C Brown, Daughter of Devin and Pat.
Janet E - Barbara T's sister
B Hardin - Ben's friend - Hospice
Travelers
Kay N - friend of Havicus family with health issues
Our church
Our community
Our country and our world
F Jensen - Hicks friend facing surgery
Greg - dad of child in Upward - in service

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak.
Courage is also what it takes to sit down and remain silent.

Birthday night will be at Munoz on the 14th of March. Dianne Bonner to bring cake.
Ladies Lunch will be at The Three Earred Rabbit on the 18th of March. Nancy Dorr to make arrangements.

February 2011 Ladies' Luncheon

2011-02-21T20:17:00.002-06:00

Ten ladies had a delightful lunch at La Dolce Vita in Hoover on February 18. Gleeda and Marsha took home the door prizes for the day. Others who enjoyed a fun time were Jane B, Nancy, Ann, Carolyn, Jane Z, Carol, Barbara, and Sheila. We hope everyone can join the ladies on March 18 at the Three Earred Rabbit in Trussville.

God's Love Engenders Trust

2011-02-21T19:48:00.003-06:00

Jimmy Summers led our class in the lesson today from Hosea 11 while Don and Jane were enjoying a weekend with their son Mark, his wife Mary, and the Beasley's precious granddaughter Ellie. We were happy to have visitors in our class, Mike and Zolinda Cochran.

Prayer Requests:
C Gilley and family – friend of Brenda Bryant
J Murdock – member at FBCT whose wife died recently
Grace C – daughter of Pastor Buddy and Lynn
Jordyn – granddaughter of the Baileys is home from hospital, but still problems
G Craig – best friend of Glynda B mom Gloria- her son in TN was in wreck and died
R Smith – family friend of Hall’s has heart problems
R Blankenship – Rocky’s aunt needs prayers
Alyson S – daughter of Arnold’s traveling alone to TX this week
Molli M – neice of Summers recovering from knee surgery
Unspoken – many
Steve R extended family
Our country
Middle East/world
Soldiers
Our parents
Our children, grandchildren, families
Our church staff

Praises:

Gerald S got a good report at MDAnderson
Jordyn T out of hospital and doing better
Rogers’ having a new granddaughter

Sunday, February 13th

2011-02-14T09:21:00.010-06:00

Prayer and Praise lists:

We are thankful Roger H's serious blockage was found and a stent inserted before he had any other problems! Continue to pray for Roger as he has a few other things going on.

Sadie H is doing well. Request of Gleeda and daughter of a minister at North Park.

Mike C's dad is doing well at St. Martin's.

I hope those of you in the sanctuary service yesterday recognized the young man on the video as the Nick that we helped through Blake before Christmas. He will be going in the Army in June to Boot Camp. He needs our prayers as he lives the life God wants him to and stays away from the problems of his past.

Randy H's BIL, Cliff O, has been moved to Mount Royal Towers after stroke.

Little Clay's sister turned out not to be a match for bone marrow transplant he needs desperately. Pray a match is found, his treatments help and for the family who is still hurting over the loss of his uncle a few years ago to an illness. His grandmother, Teresa G, home schools him and it's hard on her watching him and praying for him to be well. It was only a few short years ago her own ill son passed away.

Our class (without using any of our funds) met the immediate needs of young Leland who was dropped off by his parents at Hillcrest Hospital. Through her future son-in-law, Sheila L will let us know of any other needs for him. Thanks to all who helped!

Gerald and Brenda go to MDA on Wednesday for tests. Brenda has a cold. Pray she gets over that for the trip.

Jordyn T, the Bailey's little granddaughter who is nearly 3 is in Children's Hospital with breathing problems.

Molli McC is having knee surgery this week. The Summer's neice.

Pat McC - Molli's dad and Summer's BIL facing neck surgery for second time after (recent) second auto accident in several years.

Jordan an Upward basketball player's mom with cancer. Jimmy S coaches him.

Grace and her family through her problems and testing and treatments.

Kay N - friend of Havicus family with serious health issues.

Laura - Dianne B's aunt having surgery and Dianne going to Pensacola to help her.

Debra P - Horne's friend having surgery this week

Many upspoken requests

Turmoil in Egypt

Check the "Continue to Remember" area to the right for many more needs we want to pray about and ask God to do His will in their lives.

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD!!! AND AREN'T WE SO VERY THANKFUL HE DID!?!?!?!?

Gatlinburg was fun and we thank Bill L for teaching those who we in class last week! Thanks, Bill! Entertaining the idea of going somewhere else next February.

Birthday Night at Munoz tonight, 14th, 6:30.

Ladies meet at 10:45 behind Lifeway on Friday for lunch at La Dolce Vita. Let Jane know so she'll have a number to give them, if you can.

We'll be at Ellie's next Sunday and Jimmy S will teach. Thanks, Jimmy!! An exciting day and one we hate to miss - Family Dedication, Deacon Ordination and Business Meeting. Y'all make plans to be there for everything!!

Here, there and yonder ...

2011-02-09T08:29:00.004-06:00

We appreciate Bill Lowery teaching Sunday School on Feb. 6th! There were about 10 couples in Gatlinburg. We'll all be back together next Sunday!

Birthday Night is this coming Monday, Valentine's Day, Feb. 14th, 6:30PM at Munoz. Wanda is to bring the cake.

Ladies Lunch is next Friday, Feb. 18th at La Dolce Vita on Hwy. 31 south of the Galleria.

Thank you to those for responding to the needs of Leland, a young boy left at Hillcrest Hospital by his parents. For now, his immediate needs were met without using money from our fund.

A Lifestyle of Meditation ...

2011-01-30T21:11:00.004-06:00

Scriptures: Psalm 1:1-3 and 119:11-16. Mark 1:35-39.

Praises:
Roger and Cathey's newest grandson to be a boy! Tiffany and Bo expecting in June and this little one will join big sister Taylen.
Bobby and Nancy expecting another grandbaby in September! Eric and Paige will welcome a little one to join Emma Kate and Hannah Grace. (This is in addition to the little one that Kelly, Scotty and Bailey will welcome in August!)
Sallye's dad, Mr. Henderson, is adjusting well to living with them.
The unconditional love that God bestows on us!

Prayer requests:
Clay G continues testing and monitoring.
Jobs
Many unspoken requests.
Check our blog for names of people we are continuing to remember.
(www.beasleyss.blogspot.com)
J Bailey - friend of Don
Jessica H - friend of Wanda
Kay N - friend of Havicus
Grace C - able to come Wed. and today.
Bill H - friend of Ben
Daniel M.
Mary Catherine B - Missionary - friend of Bonnie
B Tucker - friend of Karen B
Conflict in Egypt

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!

Gatlinburg trip is this weekend.

Birthday night is the 14th.

Ladies lunch is the 18th.

January 23rd Prayer and Praise Lists

2011-01-24T17:58:00.004-06:00

Prayer List:

Olivia Ray P - granddau. of Cindy and Mike B, dau of Devin and Pat - health issues.
Legg family in death of Bonner's friend who fell and hit head on ice.
Donnie B - Clif's brother had double lung transplant.
Grace C - dau. of Pastor Buddy and Lynn - health issues.
Clay G - friend of Pete and Brenda - very ill. See www.caringbridge.org/visit/claygilley for updates and info.
Don Roberts family and friends in his death - coworker of Steve A.
Lyndell B and Wayne B - family of Lynda McA
Clif O - BIL of Randy H
Ron K - Bailey's friend undergoing treatments
C Head - undergoing treatments DIL of R and F
Valerie B - Lynn and Dianne's gr-dau - high fever
Mary Kay K - Dorr's friend w/pancreatitis
Faye Godsey - very ill - connections to several in class.
Jobs - all those searching for jobs. Many.
Glynda B - back and rib pain.
Unspoken including Self's neighbors.
Eddie R's Uncle Clarence and Aunt Gwen - he's 96 and needs salvation.
Eddie and Sheilah's DIL Stephanie - surgery tom.
Donald Rollins - Sheilah's uncle dong better.
Church Staff
Leaders of our country
Service men and women

Praises:
Eli H is dong much better and may not have to have surgery!
Hannah Grace D is being baptized today!
Van H doing well after CyberKnife radiation this week!
Olivia Ray P does not have CF!

If there is no appointed time for prayer, soon there will be no time at all for prayer.

Ladies mark your calendars for Friday, February 18th. Lunch at La Dolce Vita.

Gatlinburg is Febraury 3-6 at The Inn at Christmas Place.

January 2011 Ladies' Luncheon

2011-01-18T21:19:00.002-06:00

Eleven ladies enjoyed a delightful luncheon at Olexa's in Mountain Brook Village today. Jane Beasley brought the cutest door prize won by Bonnie Hicks. It was a high heel shoe that is a cake cutter. After a delicious meal followed by yummy desserts we had a fun time fellowshipping around the table. We were so happy Brenda Bryant, Carol Rogers, and Bonnie were able to sneak away from work. Dianne Bonner, Gleeda Alvis, and Carolyn Horne did some shopping afterwards. Sheila Lowery, Jane Zobrosky, Nancy Dorr, and Ann Havicus headed back to Trussville afterwards and Jane Beasley left to visit a friend in UAB hospital. We hope more will join us next month on Friday, February 18, at La Dolce Vita on Highway 31 in the lot of Hobby Lobby.

A Lifestyle of Service ...

2011-01-16T18:09:00.006-06:00

Contrary to contemporary thinking the life that Jesus calls for is one based in service to others not achievement for ones self. In today's lesson we talked about that section of the road less traveled that leads us to a life of service.

Scriptures from Matthew 25:14-26 and Mark 10:35-45

Prayer Requests:
Eli H is gaining weight on the formula and medicines he's being given. Turns 5 weeks old tomorrow. Grandson of Roger and Cathey. (Cathey insists she's doing fine but is still in a sling after shoulder surgery on Dec. 15th.)
Gerald doing well after medicines adjusted during overnight hospital stay from a seizure he had Friday afternoon/evening.
Cook family in the death of Becky's aunt.
A Miller family in his death - Hicks' friend
Cliff O - Bro-in-law of Randy H - mild stroke
5 yr. old Kiersten - out of ICU
11 yr old Clay - still problems with platelets and being watched closely. His grandmother expressed thanks to Brenda B for our prayers.
R Kilburn - Bailey's friend.
Jobs - many seeking and other contemplating changes. (Heads, Chad H, Bryant son, R. Estes, Chris Z among them.)
Kell - Z's almost 4 r old grandson - cellulites in leg
English family - Gleeda's uncle died this week.
Van has 1 CyberKnife procedure - pray this Thursday at 2PM.
Kylie ? - cancer
Cherie and Tracy B and their treatments.
Danny and Christy H and family
C Skiles - Jim's wife
Denise H - Beasley's friend
Debbie Valady - Alvis' friend

Praises -
Sandlyn is 13 and twice beat cancer. Entering Trussville Relay for Life. Collecting old cell phones, laptops, digital cameras and other small electrical devices to raise money. If you have any let Jane or L Edwards know and he'll see who we need to get them to.
Gerald says he's feeling and doing well.
Chris Z got the job he wanted.

Birthday Night is tomorrow at Munoz 6:30. Brenda S bringing cake.

Ladies lunch is Tuesday at 11:30 at Olexa's in Mtn. Brook. Let Jane know if you are coming. Meet us there or behind Lifeway at 10:45.

Gatlinburg is fast approaching - Feb. 3 - 6. Staying at The Inn at Christmas Place.

Only in Eternity will it be revealed if we have made the right use of our time.

A Lifestyle of Humility!

2011-01-09T18:13:00.003-06:00

Scriptures from Phillipians and Luke.

In seeking to follow the road less traveled that is the Christian life, we should follow Jesus' example of humility. This example was set at The Last Supper when Jesus humbled himself as a slave and washed the Disciple's feet. He then told them if He, their Lord, would do this they should treat each other in the same manner. That's our command and our goal.

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While you might be snow or ice bound this week - this is a great time to pray for those on this list as well as others!

Prayer list:
Cathey and Roger's family: Eli does have a heart murmur. Watching the hole causing digestion problems. His mother Shannon and brother Isaiah have stomach viruses. Eric's dad, Russ S was diagnosed with COPD. Eric's mother's mother died and they had to travel to Ohio.
Gerald and Brenda are back from MDA. Scans were good and only one tiny new area showed up on other side of brain. Still on meds for swelling.
Randy H's BIL, Cliff O, was in ER yesterday but stroke ruled out.
Clay G - 11 yr old friend of Bryants. Complications from flu. Being tested.
5 Yr old Kiersten - had emergency dialysis.
Lucy T - she's 5. Being watched. Surgery too dangerous. Part of brain not attached to stem.
Family of E. Scott killed in small plane crash. Family members friends of B Bryant and B Arnold.
Beasley's friend Denise may be facing back surgery.
Ron K - Bailey's friend.
Kim E - Dreher's dau. Summers' niece - mammo soon on suspicious area.
Travelers
Mike C's knees
Jane and Butch sick
Jane and Don sick
Bobby D sick
Becki, Steve and Alyson sick
Bailey M fell and had 4 stitches in forehead - Dorr's g-dau
Earl - areas removed by dermatologist
Lynda McA's family - 91 year old uncle died this week and 60 year old cousin, Clinton M and Ronald S.
Ralph and Faye's family - Ralph, Danny, Christy and Barbara, Jeremy and Faye and the 4 grandchildren affected.
Wanda's mother, E Waldrip - trouble walking even after block.
Glynda's mother, G Waldrop - shoulder therapy.
Dr. Curtis H - friend of Jerry & Joy M - illness getting worse. Remember fam. too.
G Martin - Deb A's dad with COPD in hosp in Texas
D Roberts - coworker of S Arnold - retired - many health problems found
A Miller - friend of Hicks
D Rollins - uncle of S Roberson - part of leg removed. Shane R.
Upward Basketball

Praises:
20 of the workers on the new pre school building were saved.
New Pre School Center opens today.
Gerald got a good report on the scans of treated areas.
Randy H got good reports and doesn't go back to Dr. for 6 months.
Bonnie's mother, B Blackwell, may be able to go to her own home.
Mrs. Dorr will go to her own home after bad weather subsides.
Hannah Grace D asked Jesus into her heart!
Kelly and Scott M to have baby in Aug. (Dorr's dau)
Aly's got moved to TX, Dave settled in, Deb here until May for school.

Birthday Night will be on the 17th at Munoz.

Ladies Luncheon will be on the 18th at Olexa's. Jane will send email soon.

Whatever weather comes our way this week, take precautions to be safe!

See the Community's Foundation ...

2011-01-03T09:30:00.006-06:00

I haven't forgotten to post. I'm sick and my mother has plumbing problems! Check back in a day or so!

Happy New Year!!
Jane

It's Wednesday now and I'll going to see if I can remember and post from the prayer requests and praises on Sunday. Don isn't home for me to get a synopsis of the lesson that he wants on here. Scriptures were from Ephesians 4:4-6

Prayers requested for:
Eli H.- Roger and Cathey's 3 week old grandson.
Russ S. - Roger and Cathey's son-in-law's dad.
Shannon H - R & C's DIL and Eli's mother
Cathey - to begin rehab on shoulder after surgery in Dec.
Van H.- preparing for 5 CyberKnife treatments (PRAISE - he does not need a pacemaker!!)
Ann H's uncle in South Alabama passed away. She's been to visit recently knowing that the end was near.
Selfs went to MDA yesterday for scans, test and results/consultations this week.
Kathy W - Donna O's mother is back at the facility where she's been living but now has full time sitters.
Dr. C. Hart - a friend of Jerry and Joy M has disease with constant chronic pain.
R Kilburn - friend of Bailey's still much to face in the days ahead.
Fay G - friend of B Cook cancer in other areas. Mother of Don & Jane's neighbor.
(Gallon of fluid drained from lungs recently.)
M Haffner - Aunt of Becky C - Alzheimer's and undetected heart attacks.
Kim E - dau of Stephen and Nancy D - having mammogram for spot in January.
Cherie and Tracey B - both still undergoing cancer treatments.
Donald Rollins - thankful God knows, I can't remember connection to class family.
Shane R. - son of Eddie and Sheliah.
Debbie V. - friend of Alvis. Cancer but praise localized in one area only.
Steele family- Dr. and nurse friend of Dianne B. She passed away at Christmas.
Gloria W. - mother of Glynda B. fell, tore shoulder but to undergo extensive rehab to hopefully avoid surgery.
Butch and Jane M have been sick since last week.
I've been sick since Sunday and Don's not well but having to work with others off this week. Praying my shot and pills today do wonders! Jane
Remember also Clay the 11 year old that I sent out an email regarding from Brenda B this morning.

Praises:

Welcome 2011!! May we each one strive to be what God wants us to be and live according to His will and purpose!
Mrs. Dorr is at Bobby and Nancy's for a while. Came from rehab to their house.
Van doesn't have to have a pacemaker!!! So thankful that they weren't rushed into anything while he was in the hospital. One person from a doctor's office led them to believe he would have to have one that very day he approached them about a breathing problem.
Lyndell B - aunt of Lynda McA is able to hear sounds following a Cochlear implant a few weeks ago!
Curtis M. - Lynda's dad has done well since his cataract surgeries and was even able to drive to her home for Christmas from his home in Winfield.
Debbie V's cancer is localized.
Alice Livingston - Sheila L's sister had had some things go well for her and she's been on her job at UAB for 8 months!
So happy to have praises to share as well as all our prayer needs!!

SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS ... ENTER HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING!

Dedication and tour of our new Preschool Building are tonight at 6PM.

Birthday Night will be January 17th since the Auburn-Oregon game is on the regular night. Munoz 6:30. Cake either brought by Wanda, Brenda S or Jane B.

Ladies Luncheon will be at Olexa's in Mountain Brook Village on Tuesday, January 18th.

There was no Sunday School on the 26th ...

2010-12-27T14:25:00.003-06:00

Sunday, December 26th, there was one morning Worship Service at 10AM in the Sanctuary and no Sunday School or other services.

We pray that each of you had a very Merry Christmas enjoying time with your family and friends!

Due to our beautiful snow on Christmas Day and that night, Mark, Mary and Ellie weren't able to leave as early on Sunday morning as they'd planned so we were here with them eating breakfast and watching the roads. Sorry we missed the service and those of you who were able to be there.

Happy New Year!! Hope to see you all this coming Sunday, January 2, 2011!

Glory to God in the Highest, Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man...

2010-12-19T18:32:00.011-06:00

Our class time was special this morning even though the actual lesson time was cut short because of the other delightful things that went on!

We thank all of you who brought the delicious goodies this morning. What a wonderful surprise and our time of fellowship meant a lot to us. How very thoughtful of you to give us our nights in Gatlinburg at The Inn at Christmas Place. Thank you so much for being so kind to us! We love every one of you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

For his time this morning Don read the Christmas story to us from Luke 2 in the King James version of the Bible. He pointed out to us that taking the shepherds as examples it is our privilege to go and tell the wonderful message of Jesus' birth.

It always comes to my mind the short phrase I've heard to sum up the story: Come and see, Go and tell! This should be our motto for every day of our life!

I only have a few of the prayer requests in my notebook from my notes to begin the list on the board for this morning. I won't list those because I wouldn't be able to list all we had on the board and it wouldn't be fair to list some and not others. Please remember your classmates and their friends and families in your prayers. There were all kinds of needs as well as praises. None more important than the others.

Your generosity to help families in need with Christmas for their children and other necessities was overwhelming. As far as we know, any children or grandchildren within our class who needed help were helped. As well, we donated money to a young man in our church to be administered by Blake Kersey. He is recently off drugs and a new Christian preparing to enter the service. Today we also agreed to help a young mother of 4 who is struggling with many other situations including lack of heat in her home. In your prayers, please also include those people.

Due to the big Auburn - Oregon game on January 10th, it was decided to move our Birthday Night to January 17th, the following Monday.

Merry Christmas to each of you and remember there is no Sunday School on December 26th, but one Worship Service in the sanctuary at 10am. I understand that all ages Kindergarten and above will be in the sanctuary.

GO and DO - Show Care for People ...

2010-12-13T17:39:00.004-06:00

Scripture is from Luke 10:29-32

Doing for others should be a top priority in the lives of each and everyone of us. Our class demonstrates a willingness to help any time we hear of a need. We are thankful for friends who are willing to share from that which they have been blessed with by God.

Praises:
Hicks' to have grandson. Mandy and Gabe expecting Charlie!
Emma H - newborn - is at home! Dennis and Ann's granddaughter
T Cluck - good report
Roger and Cathey H welcomed new grandson, Elijah, this afternoon!

Prayer Requests:
Cathey H - shoulder surgery Wed.
Van H - scans soon to prepare for CyberKnife procedure
Ron K - friend of Bailey's
Mrs. Dorr in PT at East Glen
Mr. Dreher - doing well at home
Shane R - Addison's disease - son of Eddie and Sheilah
Carrie A - Nancy D's cousin 4th cancer battle
Gerald S - pray for swelling to reduce
Nick - Blake told us about and we are helping - new Christian
Joann D - blood disease - Mother of Dennis H
Joel R - TIAs
Reed E and Chris Z - job wisdom - Son and SIL of Dan and Jane Z
Kate H - young with AVM/GammaKnife
Dawn P and Debbie B - friends of Gleeda and Tim
Mrs. Wyatt - Donna O's mother
Donna - asthma
Dusty H - Donny's nephew
Shannon, Brad, Isaiah and Elijah Hall

DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!

Remember Birthday Night - tonight - December 13th at 6:30 at Munoz. Becky Cook is bringing the cake.

Friday, December 17th, is the luncheon for the ladies at The Chocolate Biscuit. Let me know if you can come, if possible by Wednesday, but if that isn't possible come on and meet us there at 11:30am and join in the fun!

New grandson for the Halls!

2010-12-13T17:32:00.003-06:00

Roger and Cathey Hall are the proud grandparents of a new grandson! Today at 2:02pm Elijah Hall was born to their son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Shannon. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Everyone is doing fine and Elijah joins his older brother, Isaiah, who will soon be 2 years old.

Thanks to God for this precious addition to our class family!!

Value What God Values ...

2010-12-05T17:18:00.006-06:00

Scripture from Isaiah 61.

You are an agent of change. Align your values with God's to change the world for the better.

Praises:
Jennifer A. has a new job lined up for when hers ends this month!
Baby Beasley coming in May is a BOY!!
Mr. and Mrs. Aly doing well. Dave able to see them more now that he's in Texas.
Dave A has nice things to say about the spirit of our class and our church. He'll miss us and we'll miss him and then Deb when she leaves after her schooling is completed in May.

Prayer requests:
Mr. Dreher - home now - dad of Diane S and Stephen. Pray for good test results.
Mrs. Dorr is now at East Glen for rehab after hip replacement.
Cathey H is having her shoulder surgery on the 15th.
Van H is doing well. Still facing Cyber Knife procedure and possibly a Pacemaker.
Dave A. Jr. going to or has already arrived in Guam.
Ron K - friend of Bailey's - had surgery and we'll continue to pray for him.
N. Dreher's cousin with 5 sons has cancer.
Gerald - head cut being treated and he's doing well.
Ellie B's sick. Thankfully not pneumonia.
Aly's big move is around the 18th but Deb staying till school's out in May.
Deana H - Bailey's dau sick but going on 3 day school trip with her dau.
Kay N - friend of Havicus'
Emma H - newborn grand-dau of Ann and Dennis - born early in Vanderbilt Hosp.
A family in Hamilton Diane S met with family member dying.
Randy G - health issues
J Callahan family in his death
Dijon H - man Bonner's met in their neighborhood and told we'd be praying for him.
Pianist needed for local nursing home for Sunday services there.
M Howard - Hall's dau-in-law's dad
Brad and Shannon H and baby due anytime now.
T Cluck - friend of Hall's (we prayed for her husband a long time until he passed away.
T Morgan - co-worker of L Bonner - hospitalized - the family we've been buying clothes and gift cards for her grandchildren who's mother died.

We realize the strength of the anchor when we feel the stress of the storm.

Monday, December 13th is Birthday Night. Wanda brings the dessert this month.

Ladies Luncheon is on Friday the 17th - location TBA.

For Christmas those who wish to do so are individually buying items from the Angel Trees and we are accepting donations for confidential help as Don sees a need. (Discussed further in class.)

Old CELL PHONES ... bring them to be taken apart and parts recycled and sold to make money for Telephone Calling Cards for our Soldiers. Jane is collecting. A friend of hers doing this through an Elks Lodge.

Life Worth Sharing ...

2010-11-28T19:13:00.003-06:00

Scriptures from Romans 1:14-17; 9:1-3; 10:1,14-15; 15:17-20.

Praises today:
Carol and Steve R to welcome a new grandbaby in July! Ashley and Jason L will add #3 to their family of 2 little boys!
Jimmy L - Dan Z's friend doing well.
Alice L had some good things happen in her life recently. Shelia's sister.

Prayers requested for:
Van H is doing well and sees the Dr. tomorrow
Mr. Dreher, Stephen and Diane's dad, doing PT at home after knee replacement
Cathy H has shoulder surgery on the 15th
All those needing jobs are in our prayers
Becky and David's dau, Jill, granted divorce this week.
Ronnie K - Bailey's friend having surgery Wed.
George M - in class down hall several problems
Unspoken requests
Nancy D doing some better
Allen M - Ann's uncle
Travelers
Kay W sees Dr. at UAB soon. Becky C's sis
Sandy F - friend of Z's w/ALS
Lynn G - home with 3 mo to 1 yr. recovery ahead
Country/World/Leaders/Citizens/Soldiers

You can show people how to connect to Jesus!

December 13th is Birthday Night and Wanda brings the dessert.

December 17th - Friday - is the Ladies Luncheon.

Life Together ...

2010-11-21T17:21:00.006-06:00

After Peter's sermon at Penecost when 3,000 people were added to the church the writer of Acts gives us the example of how a church is to operate. They spent their time in teaching the word, fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayer. These four things are the basis of our argument for why we should be involved in a Christian fellowship. We can only experience these things in the fellowship of other Christians and by doing them we learn to love God and love our fellow man and thus fulfil the two great commandments in Jesus' teaching. The first step in this process is regular attendance and involvement.

Scriptures from Acts 2:41-47 and Hebrews 10:23-25.

Churches change lives. You can be a part of this amazing process!

Praises:
Roger and Cathey Hall are expecting their 9th grandbaby!! Tiffany and Bo Morrison's baby is due in June. It will be welcomed by big sister, Taylen.
Jim Layton - Dan Z's friend is doing well!

Prayer Requests:
Van recovering from his surgery and facing Cyber Knife treatment. Carolyn is sick with a cold she got while at the hospital this week. Pray also for their brothers and sisters and their spouses. Charles, Carolyn's brother, is having heart cath tomorrow. Another had surgery this week and others are on the mend from recent illnesses, etc.
Lee Dreher - recovering from knee replacement surgery. Dad of Stephen, Diane S and Daphne McC.
Jamie D - Jane M's dau.
Niki - Bill T's girlfriend
Ann H's uncle
Coers and Giardina familes in deaths last weekend - Tharp and Beasley friends
Christy H. - to begin treatment soon. Ralph and Faye's DIL
Mr. Winslett
Mr. May and Lindell B. - surgeries - Lynda McA's dad and aunt
Cathey H - shoulder surgery in Dec.
Mack H - dad of Christy Hall
Leon and June B - Roberson's friends befriended also by Selfs re: MDA
Gerald - cellulitis
Jill Cook Rutledge - situations
Kay W - Becky C's sis coming to Dr. at UAB soon.
Jessica Crowder - friend of Tharps
N Dorr's been sick all week.
Many unspoken requests
Many connected to our class family needing jobs.
Travelers
Soldiers, Country, Leaders, citizens

December 5th is the last Sunday we will be taking up clothes and gift cards for the Morgan family. Thank you for your response so far. Lynn B is appreciative of our help for his co-worker and her family.

Ladies Luncheon will be on Friday, Dec. 17th. Mark you calendar now. More info to follow. Four of us enjoyed lunch at Oscar's at The Birmingham Museum of Art this week.

Monday, December 13th will be Birthday Night at Munoz at 6:30. Wanda will bring dessert.

If you don't have one already, ask me for a sheet of info for our Gatlinburg trip on the weekend of Feb. 3rd. We'll stay at the beautiful Inn at Christmas Place!

Pray about our Christmas Project this week and ask God if you are the one He's calling to be in charge.

Life in the Light of Eternity ...

2010-11-14T18:35:00.004-06:00

Scriptures from Luke 12:13-21 and Philippians 1:21-26

LIFE GOAL: Greed makes you miss what's truly important.

Prayer requests:
Van H has surgery in the morning.
Mr. Dreher has knee replacement tomorrow. Diane S. and Stephen's dad.
Lynda McA's dad has cataract surgery this week - Curtis M.
Gerald and Brenda are now home and he's doing well.
Lucy T - 4 yr old with brain aneurysm (Don's cousin's gr-dau)
Donnie's home not feeling well.
Lynn G is still in ICU after triple by-pass this week.
Unspoken - many
John C - Indiana friend of J & D, in his life's last hours here on earth.
Christy H - DIL of Ralph and Fay - sees dr. this week re: treatment after surgery
Cherie B - continues treatment
Tracy B - Cherie and Randy's DIL
George M - friend down the SS hall - burned hand and leg
Job searches for many connected to our class
Morgan family - Lynn B's coworker we are helping clothe grandchildren who lost mother.
Mike R - K Alvis' dad surgery this week
Ronnie K - friend of Bailey's with situation similar to J's (knot in neck)
Glynda B - her health and family responsibilities.
Ginger J - friend of Rita's
Rita - BP problems
Rocky - Drill today - soon to retire
N Dorr - back problems and cold/sinus
Bill H -friend of Ben's and church member
Mike C - good report after ER visit and hosp stay this week.
A young mom expecting twins - one not expected to live
Sallye - back problems
Cathey H - still having shoulder problems. more tests this week.
Jessica H. - friend of Wanda's - Leukemia
Expectant parents - many grandbabies coming

Praises:

Mandy (Hicks) and Gabe Satterfield - married Friday night!
Joshua P - bringing girl home for holidays!
H Winstead able to be out and about.
Lynn B friend - Mrs. Shadix - is at home now.
Gerald and Brenda are home from MDA. No side effects this time.
Earl's friend - Carole G. doing some better - still serious.
Mike C - fine after tests in hosp this week after ER visit
God's comforting peace.
Quite a few of us expecting new grandbabies in the coming months!

Thanksgiving is a formal public expression of our thanks to God.

Remember we are collecting clothes (both new and gently used) for the 5 children whose mother recently died. Lynn B works with their grandmother. Also accepting gift cards to stores where children's clothes may be purchased. Deadline - First Sunday in December. This is not our Christmas project but we want to help these people. Refer to an email I sent for ages and sizes or call and I can forward it to you again.

Ladies Luncheon this Thursday. Let Jane know if you are coming.

We need someone to volunteer to be in charge of our Christmas project! Please pray about being the one to come forward to be in charge of this this year. You will be blessed beyond measure!

Call now for your reservations at The Inn at Christmas Place for the nights of Feb. 3-4-and 5. Rooms blocked under First Baptist Church Trussville. Booking code 471-1071. 1-888-465-9644

WHY the Christian Live IS BETTER ...

2010-11-09T16:22:00.004-06:00

Scriptures from John 14:15-18, 27-31a; 15:11-16

Prayer requests:

Gerald returns to MDA on Wed. for additional gamma knife procedure.
Van has surgery on 15th
Earl's friend, Carole G.
Patrick - Mary B's brother
Carla P. and Lucy T. - Don's cousins
Mr. Dreher - knee repl. surgery ?Nov. 15?
Jobs - Jennifer A, Danny H, Chad H, Deandra G, Gabe S, S. Mitchell?, and others
June and Leon B - Roberson's friends
Shelia's family members - Greg, Jimmy and her Aunt Bettye
Many unspoken requests
Vera P - Barbara's relative
Sue Ann W - William's friend
Ron K - Bailey's friend
Bill H
Cherie B.
Jennifer B - Sallye and Ben's dau.
Jim B- friend of Don's
Brenda B's family in death of cousin.
J McCraw

Praises:
Unspoken praise from the Rogers
Self's new grandson - Benjamin Luke Rosner
Emma Kate Dorr dedicated today
Steve A's eye area to be watched for 6 month, nothing to be done now.

Birthday Night - tomorrow night at Munoz 6:30, Carolyn brings dessert.

Ladies Luncheon will be on the 18th at Oscar's in the BMOA

Gatlinburg reservation info will be coming soon from B Bryant. Nights of Feb. 3,4&5
The Inn at Christmas Place.

Email will be sent regarding help we are providing to the Morgan family at death of their daughter. Lynn B works with mother of lady who died. She left 5 children under age of 7. We are making a donation to help with the funeral expenses and for clothes for the children.

Making Sense of Faith

2010-10-31T14:36:00.003-05:00

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

2010-10-24T15:54:00.003-05:00

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

2010-10-17T17:15:00.003-05:00

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 ...

2010-10-10T18:52:00.004-05:00

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 ...

2010-10-03T18:00:00.004-05:00

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.

God is Personal and Present ...

2010-09-26T18:49:00.003-05:00

Scriptures:
Deuteronomy 8:2-5
Psalm 139:7-10
Philippians 2:5-11

Prayer requests from today:
Gerald and Brenda at MDA
Leonard B - facing dialysis
Laker family - man killed in Afghanistan
Johnson family - man killed in wreck
Fay G - high fever cancer spread
Families in weekend tragedies
Isaiah H - surgery tomorrow
Rain
Shadix family
Larry R
Harry B
Lt. Col. Hubbard to Afghanistan
Stabbing victim's family
Mrs. May Lynda McA's mom
Several friends of friends
Unspoken requests
Jennifer M - friend of Mike and Wanda
Aimee's dad - request of Dianne B
Rusty R
Jake W - 2yr old with cochlear implants Jane and Don met
Mitchell's situations
Dave A on his move to TX (Deb here thru spring.)
Pete and Brenda will have new grandbaby soon
Gerald and Brenda will have new grandson soon

Praises:

Butch's MRI results
Isaiah H's test result
Class and Alys
Bonham's leasing business
Randy H's good levels
Rain

You can choose HOPE because God has stepped into history.

(You will notice that due to privacy concerns, we are putting less identifying info on the blog.)

The Case for God's Love

2010-09-19T17:38:00.003-05:00

Jane and Carolyn were both out of town and missed SS today. Jimmy Summers taught the lesson from Job 40:1-9; Romans 8:18-21, 28-30. Rather than try to explain suffering, show compassion in the midst of it. Let your practical help show what God's love is all about.

Prayer Requests:
Gerald and Brenda - travel to Houston for his gamma knife surgery
Jennifer M- friend of Campbell’s has breast cancer
Isaiah H – grandson of Hall’s has immune problems
Stephanie R – DIL of Roberson’s has had several hospital visits
Steven P- SIL of Alvis’ will travel to China
Paul of Paul’s Hot Dogs having surgery after fall
Paul B – Ace Hardware having brain surgery
R Hazel – friend of Bailey’s has broken hip
Butch M – waiting on results from tests
Sandra H - SIL of Horne's starts 12 treatments in 12 weeks for cancer
Unspoken – many
Zobrosky’s daughter and husband in Boston need a church home
Parents – aging
Children and grandchildren

Praises:
J Cato – BIL of Jane M
D Aly’s mom doing better
E English – Gleeda A mom better, but still needs prayer
Rita – sister of Carolyn had lumpectomy and lymph node removal and all clear. She meets with oncologist for radiation plan this week

The Case for God's Existence

2010-09-12T19:01:00.003-05:00

Jimmy Summers led our discussion today while Don and Jane are taking a week off to relax at the beach. We did not cover all of the scripture today and will continue next Sunday with Jimmy leading again. The scriptures we studied today came from Psalm 19:1-6 and Hebrews 1:1-2.

Prayer Requests:
Jennifer M –34 year old friend of Campbell’s will have surgery this week for breast cancer
Paul B – Ace Hardware owner having another brain surgery
Elizabeth W – Rocky’s mom healing after surgery using a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for 3 months
Roger N- friend of Roger Hall with stage 4 cancer
Teresa S – young mom in our church with breast cancer
Rita N – sister of Carolyn H having lumpectomy Friday in Knoxville
Sandra H – SIL of Horne’s with cancer is home
Melissa B – daughter of Horne’s had a macular hemorrhage in right eye
Leslie C – daughter of Roger’s having severe jaw problems and pain
Mauline S – mother of Becki A still recovering
Roy C – Mike’s father in assisted living
Gerald S – husband of Brenda going to Houston week after next for gamma knife surgery
Elaine E – mother of Gleeda
Deb H- friend of Rita W had an sea-doo accident
9/11 victims and their families from 9 years ago
Unspoken - many

Praises:
Melissa B – eye is showing improvement and blood work was okay
Noah – Magic Moments child friend of Campbell’s left for Disney World today
Prayers that have been answered

The Case for Hope ...

2010-09-05T19:29:00.008-05:00

Apologetics is the process of defending our faith to those who question it and to those who seek to know more about Jesus. Our study this quarter will equip us to do this. The first lesson gave us instructions on how to make our case when we are questioned or challenged about our beliefs. The basic process of our testimony is to tell others what our life was before we met Jesus, how we came to know Him and how He had changed our lives. This is simple but a very important process that equips us to witness to others and defend our faith.

Scriptures are Acts 21:40 thru 22:10 and 1st Peter 3:15-17.

Prayer Requests:
Mrs. Sloan, Becki's mom
Cherie B - should begin treatment soon.
Fay G - cancer levels increased
Bill H - church member friend of Ben's
Unspoken - several
Jill Cook R. - trying times
Self to MDA 21st
Rita N - Carolyn's sis
Sandra H - Van and Carolyn's SIL
Melissa B - Van and Carolyn's Dau.
Friend of Dan Z's has son with problems
Lynda McA asked for prayers in her life transitions
Aubrey S - little friend of several
Jamie D - dau of Jane M
Kirksey family - Aly's friends

Praises:
Dustin - 10 yr old friend of Campbell's was baptized
Gabe A's adoption finalized
Addison Grey came into the world on Thursday - Bonnie and Donny's new Granddaughter
Sydney Megan was born on 8/26 - Eddie and Sheilah's newest granddaughter
Glad to have Mallory M with us today. Granddaughter of Earl and Barbara
Mrs. Aly's eyes much better
Don S - friend of Butch's doing well

Let people see that you live your Faith naturally!

The lesser of two evils is still evil!

In the next few weeks, bring all your old unused eye glasses for us to take to the Birmingham Baptist Association to be given to the needy with Food Baskets at Thanksgiving. Barbara T or Jane will collect them.

Birthday Night is Sept. 13th at Munoz. Shelia L will bring dessert.

Ladies' Luncheon is Sept. 22nd at DoDiYo's in Homewood's SOHO. Let Jane know if you'll be meeting to carpool or meeting there.

Annual Bar-B-Que - October 30th at Bonnie and Donny's. We'll soon be collecting $10 per couple for meat and everyone is asked to bring something to go with it. Some of the guys will cook all day and the rest of us will go at 6 to enjoy the fruits of their labor! It's always wonderful and we have a great time of fellowship!

SS Social at the Bailey's Lake Home Video

2010-08-17T20:17:00.000-05:00

Thank you Bill Lowery for providing the video!

REFLECTIONS from Jerry Bailey...

2008-09-07T16:36:00.003-05:00

I mentioned in class this morning that Jerry could write an inspirational book after his ordeal these last months with cancer and his positive attitude throughout it. This prompted him to share the following:

If I may be so bold as to offer some revelations I have gleaned during my journey with cancer. For many years I have often questioned myself as to what was the real "joys" in my life. Knowing that we are all of the same generation and probably grew up much the same, I'm sure most of our responses would be similar. Our "joy" is in our families and their happiness and safety, in our accomplishments in life, in seeing our teams excel and have many victories, sometimes in a great or special meal, in the accomplishments of our kids and grandkids, in our friends who help hold you up when you are down, in our Sunday school class and our church, and going back a few years when we could not just watch a ball game but play in the game and wish this "joy" would never end. These are all great and wonderful "joys" in our lives, but as you might notice they are all self-fulfilling and only temporary. Age takes care of a lot of the "joys" we once loved and they have become faded memories. As I have grown older I have often said that I really look forward to a good meal because at my age that is one of the few "joys" I have left. Now I was being a little humorous, but a little serious to, and of course very selfish and shallow. In John 15:11 Jesus said "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." I know that we all know that the foundation of "joy" in our lives is the power of the Holy Spirit in our life, but somehow over time, even though we are faithful, we tend to lose focus of the meaning of "joy" and redefine it as "what makes us happy." Paul taught us in Galatians 5:22-23, that "the fruit of the Spirit is love, "joy", peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." As you can see none of these are about what's good for "us", but what indeed will fulfill our lives and give true glory to God the Father in Heaven. Also, as we try to apply these fruits of the Spirit in our lives we never have to be concerned about sin, because there is no law against these fruits, only true "joy". We all have a journey of life and some will go through trials that others may never have to endure, but its our life, its our path that God has ordained us to travel, and we must stay focused and remember that its not about "us", it's about God and His Kingdom and what we can do on our journey to allow God to be glorified and in return He will allow our "joy" to be full. We have all heard the old saying that "what don't break you will make you." The way James 1:2-3 puts it is "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience (endurance)." I know I have shared that not being able to eat is awful and driving me nuts, but it really doesn't bother me anymore. God has allowed me to step back and see the big picture (of life) and while it is good to be able to enjoy a good meal, it is nothing to compare with the true "joy" He has given us in knowing love of family and friends, in being able to touch a heart and embrace the spirit of someone in need and realizing maybe you have helped to make a difference in their lives. My dear friends I cannot praise God enough for your caring and love as you have exemplified the "fruits of the Spirit" to me and Glynda. Forgive me for taking up so much of your valuable time. I will close with a great verse from 1Peter 4:12-13, "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy." Please let us all remember that whatever the path our journey of life may take us, stay focused on the glory of God and the "joy" of life will be yours. God Bless you all, Jerry

Thank you Jerry for sharing these words with us. We will all continue to keep you and Glynda in our daily prayers. We are thankful God sent you to be a part of us !