12/27/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Kevin & Christie Myers--Christie's grandmother Gail Worden, died today from complications after an extensive stroke. Kevin lost his uncle Robert Myers. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, we will post them at a later time.

Evelyn Winters--triple bypass surgery on Monday; surgery went well; she will be in ICU at Baptist for a couple of days

Ryan Fortner--former contractor for Chad Chapman; in Med from severe car accident

Sherry McClure and Ashley McEntire--pray for their family

Mason Baily--student at Harding; lost his step-father on Saturday

David & Myra Underwood--parents of Bryan; David has been diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer and has only weeks to live; please pray for Myra as she cares for him as well as Bryan and the rest of their family.

Charles Cozzens--scheduled for surgery on his leg on Jan. 20th

Kenneth Ramsey--scheduled to begin radiation on his liver on Jan. 20th

Barton Spencer--chemo is working, please pray that it continues to work to kill the cancer in his body

Linda Booth--Thankful for her family and they way they have helped during their recent struggles with car repairs and such. Pray that they will see Jesus.

Continue to Remember:

Barney and Tina Kesler--Reggie's brother in law

Sharon Cannon & Family--Susan's sister


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sunday, January 3rd--Begin Study on 10 Commandments

Friday, January 15th--Middle School Reach--Lock-in at Bartlett Rec. Drop Kids off at 10:00PM and pick up NO LATER THAN 6:00AM Saturday morning. Bring 2 liter drink and a snack to share.
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I wish you all a VERY blessed 2010.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Kim

Merry Christmas

I hope you all have a VERY Merry Christmas and I wish you all a very blessed and Happy New Year!!!

Love you all!!

Kim

Opportunity for blessing!

Ok, POT Class & LifeGroup,

I wanted to send a little update re Elizabeth Williams, the lady you blessed on Sunday with some funds, and also just gave her some love.

Elizabeth has 4 teenage kids at home right now: Tiasa, age 13, a 7^th grader who has the sweetest, bubbly disposition; Markel, age 13, an 8^th grader who is growing way too fast, also a kind kid who loves sports; Shenikquia, age 16, a sophomore who loves to read and sing, and Gancey, age 17 (who I have yet to meet—he was at a friend’s house when I went over).

Elizabeth moved to Memphis from Chicago in the summer, had a full-time job here until October—but was suddenly laid off when the company shut much of its operations down. Since then she has really struggled to gain employment, she has done (and is doing) odd jobs where she can get them—plus is actively looking for a full-time job. She is behind on some bills because of her unemployment, and especially getting behind on rent and car has been very stressful. But she is resourceful, has begun navigating all the assistance programs out there so she can try and keep her family fed, etc, all the while trying to find a “real” job as well. Yet she is literally living on the edge.

She has been homeless in the past, and has even lived out of a car before. And she is determined to not be in that position again. Her house, though bare, was clean, smelled good. Her kids were also clean, clothes are obviously regularly washed and nothing fancy. When I said bare re the house, I mean bare. No furniture to speak of, no beds, just a mattress in each room. No dressers, no bedside stands, no couch, no TV, no Playstation/Wii, no stereo, no computer… just a couple of tables in the living room with some chairs. Also, there is not one sign of Christmas, not out of choice—there is just no funds for Xmas. No tree, no decorations, no lights, no presents, no carols in the air. I did see a couple of Bibles, and a couple of items that had a religious connotation on a mantel. But no signs that Santa was coming here whatsoever.

Now I am genuinely not trying to manipulate or oversell on any of our heartstrings or emotions. Elizabeth has her past, has made mistakes, and is cautious about how forthcoming she is of her “story”. But I have now seen upfront and personal that she is a mom who loves her kids, is trying to trust God, is willing to work hard, and is petrified of being out in the streets again with nothing and no one. She has NO safety net if she loses her house or car; she has no family or real friends here. Survival totally depends on her.

So how would you like to do a little “Santa” stuff in the name of Jesus for Elizabeth and her family? Nothing huge, but God led her to us, and it just seems there are some things we could do to bless her family a little more, and encourage her as she gnaws and scratches her way out of this situation. Here’s what I am asking, and jump in only if you feel called, ok. I know some of you are already doing some other AMAZING things for some others right now—God bless you.

But what about just a few presents for the kids, and maybe a small amount of cash to spend on food, household items until her government check comes on Dec 31^st? Here are her kids sizes: Shenikquia size 9/10 pants, medium shirt, 8 ½ shoe; Taisia 7/8 pants, sm/med shirts, 7 ½ shoe; Markel 13/14 pants, XL shirt, 8 shoe; Gancey size 16 pants, shirt XXL, 10 shoe. (I am assuming these are all kids sizes??? The kids are all skinny.) Then maybe a couple of games, maybe Monopoly, Trouble, Sorry, Uno, plus some decks of cards. Maybe a few books (teen Christian fiction?) and a teen devo book. No video games, no DVDs, no CDs, no TVs, no sound systems. Maybe some $5 gift cards??? But beyond that, feel free to be creative. But this is NOT a call to overdo it, let’s keep it simple. In fact, as for the cash, no more than a $5-$10 from each family max. Elizabeth is not expecting anything, and is not wanting a handout.

If you’ll bring whatever you want, and get it to me and Jeannie, or put it in the resource room upstairs down the hall from the POT room, that would be nice. As for any cash, we’ll just leave an envelope up by the blackboard. And then we’ll make sure on Christmas Day they are blessed by whatever you folks bring.

Ok, jump on this for Sunday ONLY if you can, and only if you feel a call. But no matter what, thanks for all you’ve already done for Elizabeth and her family.

See you Sunday!

Brotherly,

Tom Alexander

Prayer Requests, Updates, and Announcements for 12/8/09

REQUESTS:

Marie Cooley--17 year old, who was in a very bad accident last week. She is in the Med with very serious injuries.

Teen Drivers--Please remember all of our teen drivers for their awareness and safety.

Taylor--Joyce Bellamy's nephew, also in a wreck last week.

Kristi Hartman--health issues; She is having a procedure on the 23rd.

Colton Kicklighter--was a passenger in an accident; has a cracked rib and messed up knee. He is scheduled for a MRI on Wednesday. Please pray for his patience while waiting on the doctors during this time.

Kevin Myers--knee surgery next week

Rachel Geller--due to problems between her mother and uncle, Rachel does not have tags for her car and can't drive it. She needs help getting to and from Harding. Please contact Linda Booth if you can help.

David & Myra Underwood--Bryan's parents; David is shut-in and Myra, who is the primary caretaker, has fallen and broken a rib. Please pray that they will hire someone to come in and help.

Sandy Massey--cousin of the Forsythe's, diagnosed with lieukemia

Lonnie & Linda Epperson--health issues and job search

Don Cooper--aortic anuerysm; heart is too weak for surgery

Debbie Faulkner--undergoing tests involving her optic nerve

Bob & Emma Patterson--mom and stepdad of Jamie Harford; Emma will be giving Bob a kidney Wednesday morning at 6:30. Please pray for both surgeries to go well.

UPDATE:

Thanks to everyone for helping with the need that was presented to the class on Sunday. Over $1,000 was raised to assist the family in need. What an awesome demonstration of the giving hearts in the POTS class. It’s easy for us to give when we know the situation and have a personal understanding about the circumstances, but when it just comes from the bottom of your heart, some call it the Holy Spirit, it is so obvious that God is working through each of you and your families. We pray that each of you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and remember that Jesus is the reason for every season.

God Bless!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Saturday, Dec. 19th--High School Reach 10:00AM-1:pm; meet in the gym to help decorate and with food for Boys & Girls Club. Bring money to eat out!

Sunday, Dec. 20th--PoT's Class Fellowship and Brunch! Bring your favorite Breakfast treat to share during our class time.

Monday, Dec. 21st--Carrolling at Kings Daughter's and Son's Home. Meet at KDS at 6:30. (I will send all details in an email reminder.)

From Linda Booth--please help if you can

During our trip to Texas over Thanksgiving, the oil pump on our car went out. This caused our engine to fail. Our car is still in Dallas, waiting for a new engine. The car will not be ready until late next week. I am driving my sister’s car, until ours is ready.

We also have a U-Haul trailer there, racking up $30 per day rental fees. We have now had it for almost 3 weeks – OUCH!! Kathryn & I planned to leave here Saturday afternoon to pick up the trailer, but our “loaner vehicle has fallen through”. I REALLY need to get that trailer back here to stop the charges. It is a 6’ X 12’ closed trailer, half full of furniture.

If anyone would be willing to take me to Dallas and return on Sunday, OR if I could borrow a vehicle to pull the U-Haul, PLEASE call me today. All of your gasoline & other expenses will be paid. I may not be able to answer my cell phone, but one of the girls should be near it all day. My cell number is 219-9959. IF for some reason we do not answer that phone, please call Joe @ 289-2832.

THANKS!
Linda Booth

12/6/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Lee Ann D.--firefighter who passed away suddenly with a heart attack leaving 3 children.

Barton Spencer--last scan was not good. he will have 2 more chemo treatments and then another scan.

Barney Kesler--seeing Dr. on Tuesday to plan treatment course

Sharon Cannon--continue to remember her and her family

John Johnson--please continue to remember him; he is having a lot of struggles right now. Satan is really attacking him!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PoT's Class Fellowship and Brunch:
Sunday, December 20th @ 9:30 during class
Bring your favorite Breakfast treat!!

Sunday, Dec. 13th--Begin new series on the 10 commandments!
--Children's Musical @ 5:00

11/29/09 Prayer Requests and Upcoming Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS:

People of Honduras--elections for new President held there today

John Johnson--Kim's brother, who came forward this morning asking for forgiveness and prayers; please also remember him, Cory and Kayla this week as Chad and I will be out of town.

Kenneth Ramsey--meeting with Dr. in Nashville on Tuesday to plan treatment for remaining tumors.

Barney Kesler--Reggie's Brother in law, waiting to hear results on remaining tumors

Sharon Cannon--Susan's sister; condition is the same

Charles Cozzens--fell and broke his other leg; please pray for complete healing for him; please pray also for Jeff and his family as they support his parents.

Our Kids--please pray for our kids to make good decisions and to be strong enough to stand up to peer pressure.

Parents--pray for us as parents and that we will not be "wimpy" parents, but that we will be strong and do what is right for our kids.

Marriages--Remember our marriages as Satan really loves to attack our families..
Congratulations to Stoney & LeAn Ramsey and Chad & Kim Chapman who are celebrating their anniversaries this week!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Saturday, Dec. 5th--Anyone is invited to go with us to give out sleeping bags to the homeless at Court Square. Leaving SVCC at 11:30.

Sunday, Dec. 6th--Jim Coleman will be speaking on "Keeping your children out of 201 Poplar"
--Middle School Bake Sale--Skip breakfast and bring money to purchase goodies from our middle school kids. They will be raising money to purchase gifts for the Boys & Girls Club kids!!
--Middle School Reach Out--kids will be leaving SV at 11:00 for lunch at McDonalds, then shopping for Boys & Girls Club kids. Pick up kids at SV at 2:30. Bring Money for lunch.

Sunday, Dec. 13th--New class begins on the 10 Commandments
--Children's Christmas Musical at 5:00PM

Events this weekend!!

Saturday, Nov. 21st--Coat and Sleeping bag distribution

We will be meeting at SV at 11:15 and leaving at 11:30 to go downtown to Court Square Park to distribute the coats, etc. We plan to return to SV at 2:30. This is open to anyone who would like to go, but please remind your teens.

Sunday, Nov. 22nd--High School Reach Up

Pizza and Praise night featuring worship leader Brishan Hatcher and speaker Kennon Vaughn
Time: 5:00
Place: MPAC
Guests: We have invited Highland and White Station teens to join us! Let your kids know that their friends are welcome. It's going to be a great night!!!

11/8/09 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Chad Chapman--lots of traveling this week; Kansas City, Omaha, then back to Memphis. Please pray for safe travels.

Collette Stats--Chris Johnson's sister; had neck surgery on Monday

Charles McFall--had back surgery on Friday and can't do anything for 3 weeks.

Madison Parker--new student to Harding; at 7 years old she witnessed the murder of her parents and has been in & out of foster care since. She is now living with a distant aunt & uncle.

Hannah Stone--Senior at Harding; has a lot of family issues; brother has disease which has led to self-medicating and drug abuse; now Hannah has learned she may have the same disease and also that there is no money for her to go to college.

Roland Underwood--Cindy Griffith's dad; going to Home Hospice this week; also pray for their whole family as Cindy's uncle passed away this last week.

Kerin French--daughter of David & Lorie in Zambia; has malaria and is also in the final stages of adopting little Susan that she has been caring for over the last few years. Update: talked to Lorie on Monday and Kerin is doing better, still having some stomach issues.

Merry Doss--having a procedure on Wednesday

From Tom & Jeannie...

Hello POT Class, and other friends & family at SVC,

I wanted to let all of you know my position was terminated last Friday. This was sudden and very unexpected. Indeed, I thoroughly enjoyed what I was doing. So Jeannie and I are caught off guard.

But we are choosing to trust the Lord. What we would ask of all of you is your prayers, plus a sense of humor (Mark Hickman can't be expected to provide it all!)

Seriously, we have long "talked" the words of faith--this is one of those moments to now live them. Our times are in His hands, and we are determined to walk by faith. God is in control.

It is SO nice to have a church family like you. We will look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Be a blessing!

brotherly,

Tom A.

PS Please use this email for me from this point on, ok! :=)

talexan3@comcast.net

Powerlines

Agape's Heartlight Gala is this Saturday night!! It's going to be a great night where you get to see a glimpse into the lives of people right here in Memphis living in poverty. The 4 scenes you will see are based on actual lives right here in our city!!

Please do not miss this evening!! Tickets are still available.

http://www.agapeheartlight.com/

God can use US to change this city, but it take us all!!

11/1/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

Cody Johnson--Kim's nephew; please pray for a softened heart so that we can reach him for Jesus.


Shirley Harrison family--at her death from cancer on Friday. Please pray for her family.


Cindy Griffith's dad--in heart failure and beginning hospice care at home; please pray for peace for Cindy and the rest of her family

Kenneth Ramsey--doing well after surgery; will be going to Nashville to begin radiation on the remaining spots.

Phillip Talbert, Jr.--as he helps his dad who is having heart problems in Rogers, AR

Hilda Young--neighbor of Carolyn Jones; surgery this week for bladder cancer

Bill Dodd--Carolyn Jones' dad--fighting cancer

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Friday, Nov. 6th--Middle School Party at the Inmons; 6 - 9 (bus will leave SV at 5:30); bring $3 and a chair

Saturday, Nov. 7th--Agape's Heartlight Dinner; Agricenter; YOU need to be there!!

Sunday, Nov. 8th--Middle School Reach; leaving SV @ 11:00 for Caritas to play with the Children there. Return to SV @2:30--Updated--Kids bring $3.

Prayer Request Updates

Kenneth Ramsey--

Surgery on Kenneth Ramsey, Stoney’s dad, went well. Doc was able to remove the entire mass in the colon and said the liver looked and felt good too. Will use radiation to remove other nodules that were too numerous to get. Keep the prayers going up!

Barton Spencer--

Hi all,

I've been reminded by a few people that I haven't sent an update in a while! I was waiting for some additional news from my doctor before doing so (regarding scheduling of things) but I'll go ahead and let everyone know where things are!

My last day of radiation for post-brain-surgery is this Friday. That will amount to a total of 13 days where I went in for a radiation treatment. The actual treatment, on a really good day, only takes about 10 or 15 minutes. Sometimes I have to wait in the lobby for a while, or get X-rays, but overall it hasn't taken that long per day.

The only real side effect I think I've had is some fatigue, so I've not been at work for full 8-hour days all that often lately, but no big deal. I'm still having headaches, usually mild ones, from time to time but nothing that keeps me bedridden like they used to! I've been completely weaned off the steroid that they had me on right after surgery - so I'm not eating everything in sight any more. The ice cream is relatively safe in the freezer now.

I meet with my oncologist next week and from there we'll figure out the timing for what comes next. I will soon resume the chemotherapy that got so unexpectedly interrupted in August. This will be to treat the remaining 2 lesions that are in one of my lungs (at least I think it is one lung, I'll check). They may give me another CAT scan before doing that, we'll see.

I don't know exactly when I'll begin the chemotherapy, but I suspect it will be in a couple of weeks or so and will last into January. I'll go in for a treatment every two weeks, and every time I have a treatment I'll take a pump home with me for 46 hours. The side effects will be different, but I'll wait to describe all that once it happens, or doesn't happen, to me. Since I've already shaved my head, I won't have to endure that inevitable side effect anew.

Once I get the info/schedule figured out with my doctor, I'll let you know.

So, aside from the fatigue I'm doing pretty well. Sarah and the kids are doing well - we all have gotten our "normal" flu shots but are waiting to have a chance to get the swine flu shots. Kids are loving school and will be having several school programs coming up soon related to Thanksgiving and Christmas, etc.

Both kids will be trick-or-treating this year as dinosaurs (BIG SURPRISE!... not) - another thing for them to get excited about!

Little Sarah launches out of her bedroom at 6:30 every morning and either begins reading a book or drawing something. John calls out to us a little before or after that time, with a big smile on his face every morning, and is ready to play with his trains until breakfast time. It's very, very nice to wake up to cheery kids every morning! (I realize that won't last forever)

Anyway, more news soon. Thanks, as always, for your thoughts and prayers and emails and cards and everything!! We love you!

Barton and family

Paulette Smallwood--

Paulette has tumors in her legs and back, but they are treatable. Please pray for her and her family as they begin this journey with her.

Announcements

Wednesday, Oct. 28th.....Summit Family BBQ Dinner in the gym at 6:00PM $5 donations

Thursday, Oct 29th...Christian concert at Hope Presbyterian in Cordova...Leeland, Brandon Heath, and Francesca Bastitelli...tickets on sale here: http://www.itickets.com/events/231180/Cordova_TN/Follow_You_Tour.html

Friday, Oct. 30th....Middle School Halloween party at the Inmons; cost is $3; costumes optional 6 - 9 PM

Saturday, Oct. 31st...High School Halloween party at the Barwicks; great prizes for best costumes!! 7 to 10PM

Saturday, Oct. 31st...Trunk N Treat at SVCC 6:00 - 7:30

Saturday, Nov. 7th....Agape's Heartlight Dinner at the Agricenter...tickets $75; it will be an evening you don't want to miss!!!

10/25/09 Prayer Requests

Joan Cox--lung cancer; she has a PET scan today and is meeting with Dr. regarding her treatment plant. You can follow her progress at the blog her daughter is writing. The blog is linked here in the top right corner of the blog "updates on Joan Cox"

Paulette Smallwood--nodules found on her brain/spine; receiving tests results on Tuesday. Also dealing with the loss of her job.

Baby Andrew Hobbs--still has serious health issues and needs our prayers

Teens--please always remember our teens and the peer pressure that they face

Roland Underwood--Cindy Griffith's dad, in heart failure

College kids--prayers for them to make wise decisions

Britni--Bonita Taylor's daughter; had a job interview last week for a job that she really wants; please pray for her to hear positive news from the interview

Brian & Sarah Billideau--missionaries in Honduras who have been over Little Hands Big Hearts; they are at the end of their two year commitment and will be leaving LHBH to a Honduran couple; Please pray for their peace in leaving and also for the Honduran couple to keep the ministry going

Kenneth Ramsey--Stoney's dad; having surgery on Wednesday

Bill Dodd--Carolyn Jones' father; cancer

Hilda Young--Carolyn Jones' neighbor; recently diagnosed with cancer

10/18 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Baby Andrew Hobbs--survived birth and open heart surgery and is doing ok. Please keep him in your prayers.

Roy Butrum--friend of the Randles, fell and received several injuries; please pray for healing

John Hite--had melanoma removed last week

Kenneth Ramsey--meets with oncologists and surgeons this week to schedule surgery

Ken & Joan Cox--both were taken to hospital last week. Ken is OK--no heart issues; however, Joan has been diagnosed with lung cancer!

Paulette Smallwood--lost her job and has a growth down her spine. She is waiting test results.

Mary Reardon--breast cancer is back

Emily--Carol's friend--doing down fast--please pray for her soul!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Coat/Sleeping bag drive for the Homeless--don't forget to bring men's and women's coats to be distributed to the homeless

HUGSR Pie Auction--if you would like to donate a pie to be donated for auction, please contact Jeannie Alexander!

Halloween-- Middle School Party at Ty & Christa Inmons; High School Party at the Barwicks!!

Prayer Request Updates

from Rhonda Bird--
Hey gals & guys. Thank u for your prayers. My test today revealed ongoing issues from stuff w/my diverticula from 5 yrs ago until now.
Very inflamed & irritated. The last 6 mths have been miserable but God has placed me w/amazing Doctors & it is ur prayers that have helped me through each day. There are not enough adequate words to describe my thanks. I luv each and every single one of you. Thanks again for ur kind thoughts & prayers.
"In All Things Give God The Glory"
Rhonda Bird

From Kenneth Ramsey (Stoney's dad)

Stoney got some real good news on his dad’s visit to doc today. Of the 13 spots on the liver that the original scan showed, on 4 are now visible . Praise God! Preliminary plans now are to surgically remove the mass in the colon ( it has grown slightly since last scan but it’s still less than half its original size)……..then do radiation. Kenneth will meet with Doc again on Oct 21 after Docs get together and finalize the next step.

Keep him in your prayers!

9/27/09 Prayer Requests

Ken Myers--Kevin's dad; diagnosed with emphazema. Also anger issues within the family over him smoking.

Charles Cozzens--Jeff's dad; surgery today to repair his hip and leg Update: Mr. Cozzens wasn't able to get the hip replacement. The Drs. found more infection. He is now on strong antibiotics to try and get rid of the infection.

Madison Ramsey--woke up with fever Sunday morning; please pray for her to get better quickly and for this not to spread to the rest of the family as they are leaving for WDW on Friday.

Chase Smith--10 year old who sprained his ankle; since they had no insurance they just put a brace on it which rubbed a blister that has now turned in to a staph infection. He is in the Little Rock Children's hospital.

Carol--87 year old friend of Cindy Griffiths'; has had weekly blood transfusions for the past 5 years, but they will not work anymore. Please pray for her health.

Rhonda Bird--having a procedure on Friday; please pray for her to have peace and comfort.

Terry Pribble--friend of Teri Johnson; husband commited suicide on Friday

Andrew Hobb and family--Andrew will be born on Wednesday and has only 50% chance of surviving.

Robin Smith Sparks--friend of Rhonda Bird; lost her mother on Friday.

Things to remember

Yard Sale and Community Carnival--THIS Friday and Saturday!!!

Yard Sale will be Friday and Saturday--Please contact Lisa Miller if you can help!! They could especially use help Wednesday evening and Thursday sorting and pricing. Also needed are plastic bags (like Walmart or Kroger bags). Lisa's email is millerd232@earthlink.net.

Carnival--Saturday--

Please check with your middle schoolers to see if they signed up to help with the bouncy toys or to wear the character costumes.

If you haven't signed up to help with the carnival, please contact Donna Davenport at the church office and I'm sure she will plug you in!! office # 372-1875 or ddavenport@sycamoreview.org

9/20/09 Prayer Requests

Requests:

Barton Spencer--had surgery yesterday

Tracy--John Billips' client; thinks she may have bone cancer

Jayne Curtis--recovering from surgery at Methodist University...room 1032

ECS families--continue to remember the ECS families involved in the car accident last week:
Fox Family--death of Meredith
Hyneman family--Rachel who lost her leg due to the accident
Miller family--Winston dealing with the grief and guilt

Charles Cozzens--has surgery scheduled for Sept. 28th for the leg and hip issues he has been dealing with for the last year.

Praises:

LeAn Ramsey--Praise God she does not have the cancer gene!!! Please remember that she still has reconstructive surgeries coming up.

Continue to remember:

Chad Chapman, Jr--Army; he is having some issues with his knee that is making running difficult but he is overall doing really well.

T. J. Hannah--graduated from Basic last week and started Airborne school this week.

Kenneth Ramsey--has another scan on Monday

Have a blessed week!

MUM needs Tutors

MUM (Memphis Urban Ministry), the organization that Drew and Charli interned for this summer, is needing some tutors once a week. They have tutors come on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-5:00. They are having a tutor training session this Thursday, Sept. 17th at 4:00 and it goes for one hour. The training session will be held at the Downtown Church of Christ building where the kids helped at this summer on their mission trips. I am going to the training session this Thursday, Sept. 17th, and I plan to try to tutor on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00. I thought you might could get the word out to our Bible class and maybe to Ginger and any others you can think of that might be able to help. They just need volunteers who can help these kids (elementary age) with their homework an hour and a half each week on either Tuesday or Thursday. Check your email for more information.

Jeannie Alexander

Arlington's got Talented Teachers

Arlington Cheer Fundraiser, featuring none other than our very own Jeff Cozzens and also the very talented Ed Riddick.

When: Saturday, September 26th
Where: Arlington High School Theater
Cost: $5 (See Cathy Randle for tickets or they will be available a the door)

Announcements and Opportunities

Wednesday, September 16th--Aroma class will continue Sunday's discussion of "Faith & Poverty"

Friday, September 18th--Remind your teens about 5th quarters!! 9:30 - 11:00PM, Cost is $3

Saturday, September 19th--High School Reach Out--Pizza at Court Square! Cost is $5. Leave SV at 4:00PM and return at 8:00PM. We will be sharing a pizza dinner with the Homeless at Court Square and then to Mud Island for some ultimate frisbee!! REMIND YOUR TEENS!!

Sunday, September 20th--Back to our regular class schedule and study of Luke!
6:00PM--Vocal Union in concert at SV!!

Prayer Requests for the week of 9/13/09

Requests:

Please remember Carol's friends:

Please add two very special people to your list for me:

1. Cindi Carey (I work with her husband, Dennie, and he’s having a hard time with this). Cindi has 3 tumors in her bladder and is having surgery next week. Dennie asks for all the prayers we can pray.

2. Pat Finan (my boss) has basal cell carcinoma. This is a reoccurrence from last year and this time they are going to have to take a large chunk from his nose area. This goes very close to the brain and eye ducts so several surgeons involved. Then the next day he will have to have plastic surgery to rebuild that portion of his face. He meets with surgeons next week and then it will be scheduled. I have the best boss in the world, so please pray that this will go smoothly.

Update on Emily:

The trip went well, it was very emotional and heart wrenching, but so glad I went. Something said has impacted her. I can tell by things she says in email. So please continue to pray for her soul.

Thank yall so much!!!

Carol Garnder

Lisa Hickman's dad--Lisa's dad is now home and doing well.

Meghan and LeAn Ramsey--both have injuries to their legs/ankles

Continue to Remember:

Chad Chapman, Jr.--Army

TJ Hannah--Army (Hannahs will be traveling this week to TJs graduation.)

Kenneth Ramsey

Barton Spencer

Shockley Family

Lisa Hickman's dad

Please pray for Lisa's dad. He fell this morning and is now at the ER in Jackson!!

I'll update when I know more!

Update: Lisa's dad was admitted in the hospital. They know he has pneumonia, but no stroke. They are still running tests.

Announcments for the week

Wednesday, September 9th--Remind your teens that B.Y.O.B begins on Wednesday. They should have their daily Bible reading schedule.

We also still have Kid's Club dinner on Wednesday nights if your kids would like to help out. We start setting up for dinner around 5:30.

Sunday, September, 13th--Combined Sunday School class in the auditorium on "Faith and Poverty"

9/6/09 Prayer Requests

Teens--peer pressure and their daily battles

Barton Spencer--cancer has spread to his brain; he is having it removed on the 21st and will have radiation to kill any remaining cancer cells, then resume the chemo on his lungs

Taylor Tornabene--Arlington High student doing well after he had cyst removed from his brain. Please continue to pray for his complete healing.

Bonnie Grumme--Ellendale Elementary principal; has bacterial menengits and also battling depression--very ill

Judy Marston Family--Judy's husband just had triple by-pass surgery

Teri Johnson and family--in the sudden death of Teri's Uncle Bud; also remember Landa Owens who is Bud's daughter that suffered a massive heart attack. She does not know that her father has died. Also, remember Teri's mom who is having a hard time with all of this.

David Ward--bypass surgery on Friday; please pray for healing

Continue to remember:

LeAn Ramsey--not feeling well today, possible flu; also having problems with her knee--she will have test results back on Tuesday.

Chad Chapman, Jr.--Army Basic Training

TJ Hannah--Army Basic Training

Kenneth Ramsey--cancer treatments

David Shockley

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Shockley family tonight as David has gone home to be with Jesus. Please remember July, Phillip and Christie and pray for God's comfort and peace over them.

Book Recommendations

For 10 - 14 year olds:

Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle by: Steve Arterburn
Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman's Battle by: Shannon Ethridge

For 15 - 18 year olds:

Every Young Man's Battle by: Steve Arterburn
Every Young Woman's Battle by: Shannon Ethridge

For Adults:

Every Man's Battle by: Steve Arterburn
Every Woman's Battle by: Shannon Ethridge

Announcements and Opportunities

Wednesday, August 26th-- Summit 7:00

Sunday, August 30th--
Parents with kids 1st - 12th grades meet in the gym for a special project at 9:30
Parents and Teens meet in MPAC following for our semi-annual Parent/Teen meeting--Don't miss this meeting if you want to know whats going on with your teens this fall and Winter!!

Middle School Reach Out--Following Bible Class, middle schoolers will leave for their 1st Reach event:
Lunch at Cici's on Highland
Agape FIT home--for cleaning, stocking pantry, etc to get the home ready for a new family to move in.!!
Cost: $10 ($5 for lunch; $5 for stocking pantry)
Pick up your teens at 2:30

Clothing Donation--Cindy Giffiths is taking donations of dresses for ladies who need them for job interviews.

Celebrate Recovery--is looking for families or friends to help serve dinner on Tuesday nights for the Celebrate Recovery meetings. Please contact Kim Chapman for more information. kimc33@comcast.net or 336-2492

8/23/09 Prayer Requests

James DeWire--brother of Linda Sheer; has an interview this week after being out of work for 8 months. Please pray that it goes well.

Miranda Moss--student of Brenda South; broke both bones in her arm at school on Friday. Please pray that she will heal with no surgery needed. Also remember her parents, Noella and Kevin Moss, who are newly separated that they will be able to repair their marriage.

Taylor Tornabene--student at Arlington High School; has a blood clot in his head. Please pray for his doctors and family as they make decisions as to when to do surgery to remove the clot.

Cooper Johnson--6 week old great-nephew of Kim Chapman; has a virus but is doing much better

Bill Browder Family--Mrs. Browder fell asleep with something on the stove and due to a gas leak, the house blew up. She is now in the hospital with bad burns.

Grace--Aunt of Cindy Griffiths; can't walk due to severe back pain; please pray for her to find relief

Rhonda Bird--has some follow-up tests on Tuesday, Sept. 8th. Please pray for good results.

Bill Dodd--father of Carolyn Jones; has cancer throughout his body and is in a lot of pain. Please pray for healing and for his pain to be relieved

David Shockley--Doctors have given him 1-2 months; he has some good days and some bad; please pray for him to not be in pain and for his family as they minister to him.

Allen--friend of John Billops; getting divorced after 39 years of marriage

David Alan Parsons--nephew of Michelle Taylor; still waiting for results of his tests for his difficulty swallowing and growth in his throat.

Donna Parrish--diagnosed with breast cancer

Friends of Toni Clymer--marriage is in trouble; they are trying to work it out. Please pray they will seek help to save thier marriage.

Continue to remember:

LeAn Ramsey
Tom Alexander
Chad Chapman, Jr.

Note from Mark

Hello everyone! I know that last week's class was very rushed and I want to apologize for that, but the time spent with the teens was great! It gave us a few things to talk about with our kids. Please have patience with our class over the next 3 weeks and then we will be back to full steam ahead.

I truly believe our class has really grown together over the last few years and I know that God is opening doors for us daily.....to help others meet our Lord! Keep those eyes open and seize every opportunity to tell anyone about the "JOY" that's in your heart!

God Bless

8/16/09 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Kevin Myers--prayers for his shoulder to heal quickly

Barton Spencer--pray for his cancer scan to go well on the 19th

Kenneth Ramsey--pray for good results from his recent scan for his cancer

Charles McFall--herniated disc in his back...facing possible surgery

David Alan Parsons--(Michelle's nephew) has a growth in is throat and having trouble swallowing.

Hayden Anderson--keep him in our prayers for making good decisions

Linda Booth--having some health issues and is not sure what is going on. Please pray for answers and for her to feel better.

THANKSGIVING:

Kenny Bird--got good results on his knee; goes back to football practice today!

Luke Marlin--made it fine to his camp in MT; continue to keep him in your prayers for a good time there and safe travels coming home.

Continue to remember:

LeAn Ramsey
Chad Chapman, Jr--starts basic on Thursday
Tom Alexander

Happy 29th Anniversary to Tom & Jeannie!!!

Upcoming classes from Mark, Tom & Stoney

Hello everyone! Our PoTs class has really become a neat thing. We look forward each week to our time together and don't want to do anything to slow the momentum down that we feel has really picked up steam over the last year. But we also know that our kids are very important and our ultimate goal is to help them see Jesus today. As you know, we are going to meet with the teens for the next few weeks. We will be meeting in our regular class room for the first 30-45 minutes and then leaving as a group and going over to the new building for a devotional with the teens. Jim will be conducting this time with the teens. If you don't have teens, please continue to be a part of the devotion with the teens. I, for one, (Mark) am living proof that aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends can be a great influence in a child's life, especially when the parents aren't really active in church. I have listed below the topcs that Jim will be discussing each week. Make plans to attend and keep this time in your daily prayers.



Aug. 16 - Myth of the Perfect Family



Aug. 23 - Living up to Expectations



Aug. 30 - Parent/Teen Meeting about upcoming year



Sept. 1 - Friend or Foe?



Thanks and see you Sunday,



Mark, Stoney & Tom

Announcements for this week

Sunday, August 16th--We will begin our class with our teens. Meet in PoTs classroom...

Children's Clothing sale--if you signed up to bring snacks for the clothing sale, please bring them this week.

8/9/2009 Prayer Requests

Keidra Mogonye--unmarried daughter became pregnant and then had miscarriage, really struggling with all the emotions that go with all of this.

Hannah Grace Wyatt--doing very well

Brian Ball Family--Bartlett firefighter who was killed last week; please remember his wife and two small children as well as his fellow firefighter family

Friend of Toni Clymer--has early stage of cervical cancer; also just found out she is pregnant so no treatments can be done for the cancer...please pray that the cancer does not grow and that the baby will be healthy

Marlin Family--going through a lot; Marie is going to live with her mother while decisions are being made for her permanent care; Luke is going to Brain cancer survivor camp in Montana. He will be traveling alone and leaves Wed. morning. Please pray for his safety and for peace for Joey and Marie.

Kenneth Ramsey--Stoney's dad, has another scan scheduled for this week.

William, Susan's friend--having surgery on his hand to remove spot.

Hannah family--traveling next week to see TJ in Ft. Benning, GA

Lee Brown--going into the hospital on Thursday for open heart surgery

David French--back in the US and will be traveling across the US to raise support for Zambia Missions

Greg Hubbard's 4 year old twin daughter--has a benign tumor on her eye. Not sure right now how this will affect her sight long term.

Schools--Please remember all the students, teachers, administrators and all going back to school.

Continue to remember:
LeAn Ramsey
Chad Chapman, Jr (Army)
Tom Alexander

Praises:

Caleb Hickman--on his baptism and decision to follow Jesus

Kenny Bird--good news from his knee injury...no damage to ACL, he just needs to stay off of it and keep it iced til swelling goes down.

Announcements for Sunday, August 9th

Sunday, August 9th is Mission: Memphis Sunday.

Please remind your teens to wear their Mission: Memphis or their Work Camp t-shirts. All teens are going to sit together down front to the left of the stage.

We will have guests from all of the Ministries that we worked with this summer and a very special time at the Lord's Table!

Mission review will continue in 9:36 for anyone who would like to be a part of that.

PoT's Class

Continue study of Luke 19.

8/2/09 Prayer Requests

David Shockley--Continue to remember David and his family while they talk to the Drs. to make decisions on his next treatments.

Tom Alexander--remember Tom as he is recovering from surgery on his foot. He will be off his foot for 6 to 8 weeks.

LeAn Ramsey--Good report-no more treatments from her breast cancer. She will be having genetic testing in the next few weeks to determine if she has the cancer gene. Please pray for these test to be negative and also keep her in mind as she goes thru her reconstructive surgery.

Brian Ball Family--please remember this family at this time of his tragic death. Remember all of his family and fellow firefighters.

4 year old daughter of Gred Hubbard--having eyesight problems; pray for them to be able to correct this.

David Shockley--PLEASE PRAY

Hi all,

Per a message from Phillip Shockley, the scheduled surgery for David Shockley took an unfortunate turn. They had hoped to remove about half of his stomach to get rid of all the cancer that was left. Unfortunately, when they started the surgery, they found hundreds of small tumors unexpectedly so they closed him back up and he will have to now follow up with his oncologist on a new plan of action. Phillip asked that we "please, please, please pray for his dad". Let's all make this a priority-when we get up, when we lay down, all during our day, let's lift David up in prayer.

In the Lord,

Tom A.

Taylor family

Please remember the Rick Taylor family as Rick's cousin was in an accident in which his cousin's wife was killed.

7/26/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Tyler Taylor--Keep him in your prayers as he returns from Africa on Friday.

Charles Cozzens (Jeff's Dad)--is back at the hospital for tests Today and hopefully to get his 3rd hip replacement.

LeAn Ramsey--sees the oncologist on Friday. Please pray that no further treatments will be necessary.

Donna (Michael's sister)--lost a child to cancer two years ago and is very angry with God. Please pray for her to find comfort and peace.

Sarah Jenkins--traveling this week in Mass. for Choral Festival.

Chad Chapman, Jr.--keep him in your prayers while he is in the Army basic training.

Becky & Chris Bowers--Becky lost her job this week, pray for them to trust God in everything.

Kinsey Alexander--Kinsey is traveling through Italy, London and Ireland this week and will be alone at times. Please pray for her safety.


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sunday, August 2nd--Continue study in Luke 18

Sunday, August 2nd--"Tropical View" Ice Cream and Banana Pudding dinner. Please bring sandwiches and cookies to share and don't forget your homemade icecream and your best banana pudding recipe!

7/19/09 Prayer Requests

Chad Chapman, Jr--please continue to remember him. We received a letter from him and he is doing well.

Cathy Randle--sprained foot and ankle

Greg N. (visiting from WA)--please remember his wife and children while they are on a mission trip in Oregon.

Mike (friend of Susan Hannah)--doing well after his accident, but having to start over and get back on his feet

Rudeen Watson family--friend of Booth family, passed away from cancer; leaves 6 children

Charles (uncle of the Walkers)--late stages of liver cancer

Emily (Carol's friend)--has decided to stop all treatments; Please pray for her salvation!!!

Marlin Family--in the death of Marie's dad and also as decisions are made for her mom.

Roberts Family--as they deal with the death of Tim.

7/12/09 Prayer Requests

****Marie Marlin & family***--Marie's dad, James Bobbit, passed away this morning as the result of a head injury from a fall. Please pray for God's comfort over this family!!Funeral arrangements: Visitation Thursday evening 6 - 9 at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar; Funeral Friday, 1PM at Forest Hill Church of Christ.

****Tim Roberts Family***--please remember Tim's family as he died suddenly this morning of an apparent heart attack. Please remember Jennifer Boring as Tim was her brother. Celebration Memorial: Thursday evening at 7PM at Grace Crossing in Collierville.

Kayla Chapman--doing very well from her fall last Friday.

Cooper Johnson--My great-nephew is doing really well. Should be able to come home very soon.

Chad Chapman, Jr--left Tuesday for the Army. Please keep him in your prayers.

Freeman Force--recovering from vocal cord surgery

Patrick Faulkner--14 year old, diagnosed with Chrone's disease.

Tommy Griffiths--in Mexico, returning on Friday

Bonnie Grumme--retired principal from Ellendale, in ICU with bacterial meningitus

LeAn Ramsey--continue to remember LeAn as she recovers from her surgery

Kenneth Ramsey--got a very good report from his scans; cancer spots have all decreased. Please continue to pray for his healing.

David Shockley--got a good report from his recent tests. Drs. say the stomach cancer is "greatly reduced" He will be having surgery soon.

Scott Podleski--Carol's friend, update from Carol: He is doing much better. He will have an angiogram on Thursday to implant a radioactive bead into his liver. If all goes well, he will have the full procedure.

Kim Chapman--everything went very well with giving notice at my job. My bosses are both very supportive and are even looking at ways for me to work from home!

Jim Hinkle & family--as they are traveling for the next couple of weeks on vacation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday, July 15th-- Stories behind the cardboard testimonies in Aroma
Sunday, July 19th--Continue our study in Luke

Have a blessed week!!

7/5/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

LeAn Ramsey--please pray for her continued healing and recovery.

Kenneth Ramsey--please pray for good results on his scan tomorrow.

Fisher & Thompson families-- friends of the Hannahs, in the loss of Tammy

Dale Dubois--friend of the Hannah's, 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands

Rachel Hannah--health issues and TJ is in basic training

Tommy Griffiths--leaving for Mexico this week for 2 weeks. Please pray for his safety and for Cindy and the boys while he is gone.

Chad Chapman, Jr.--leaving for Basic Training for the Army on the 14th. Please pray also for Chad to have peace with this. He is very worried about Chad, Jr.

Middle School Mission Trip--Mission:Memphis for our middle schoolers begins Thursday. Please pray for all working with our kids and for their lives to be touched.

PRAISE: William Thomas was baptized last week!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday, July 8th--Stories behind the Cardboard testimonies in Aroma
Thursday, July 9th--Mission:Memphis (Middle School) begins
Sunday, July 12th--Continue study of Luke

Prayer Request Updates

LeAn Ramsey--doing really well after her surgery. Please continue to remember her for complete healing and for her to have no pain. As of Thursday, LeAn is home and doing well!

Vickie Bell and Melanie Beatty family--in Melanie's death this week. Visitation is Thursday evening at Memphis Funeral Home on Germantown from 5 - 8 PM. Funeral is Friday morning at 10:00 AM at Bartlett Woods Church of Christ.

6/22/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

LeAn Ramsey--LeAn is out of surgery and resting well! She says she met with a very large train. Please pray for her pain to be eased. The cancer was contained and they got it! Praise God!!

Camp--Please remember everyone traveling to camp this year. Pray for all the campers and staff next week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Food for the Ramsey family--please contact Kim Fussell. Her number is 373-9910.

Wednesday, June 24th--Family dinner at SVCC 6:15 with table discussions to follow. Cost is FREE!

Sunday, June 28th--Continue Study in Luke.

Sunday, June 28th--Camp begins!

6/14/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

Jeannie's father--moved into an assisted living facility. Please pray for him to adjust to being there.

Debra Pound--continue to remember her as she continues to deal with losing David.

Ms. Strickland--(Susan's mom) as she is back home and with Sharon. Please remember her as her blood pressure has been very high. Also, continue to remember Sharon and her family.

Charles Cozzens--has one more surgery coming up in about a month. Please pray that he will be back on his feet soon.

Mark Hickman--having a nerve block on Wednesday

Lisa's grandmother--fell and has a broken hip

LeAn Ramsey--surgery on Monday, June 22nd

Kenneth Ramsey--begins second round of chemo this week

Friend of Ramseys--has had history of leukemia; had another scare this spring but this week was declared cancer free

Tyler Taylor--spending the summer in Africa; now in Togo with the Emersons


Ken Bird--Continue to remember Ken and Rhonda and their family

High School Mission Trip--continue to remember our kids and Mission:Memphis. from what I have heard from Cory, it is going really well.

David Humphreys--brother of Carol Gardner--surgery today in Chattanooga for gall bladder

Lang Sellers--step-brother of Carol Gardner--surgery today in Olive Branch for colon surgery

David Shockley--continue to pray for him to handle the chemo and that the chemo is doing it's job against the cancer

Joe Godley and family--in the death of Joe's father, Haygood Godley.

6/7/09 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

LeAn Ramsey--Breast cancer has returned--very early stage. LeAn will be having a double masectomy. Please pray for her recovery as well as Stoney and the girls.Update--LeAn will have surgery on Monday, June 22nd.

Kenneth Ramsey--Stoney's dad, please continue to remember him as he is continuing his cancer treatments

Jill Schwartz--friend of Cindy, her 3 year old granddaughter is having open heart surgery today.

Mark Hickman--herniated disc in his back; will be seeing a nuerologist this week

Tracy Pruitt--lost her husband (age 38) to a heart attack; has two children ages 15 & 12 (friend on Dawn Wells)

Marie Marlin's mother--had surgery to remove gall bladder and is recovering.

David Shockley--now home from the hospital; please pray for him to be able to better handle the chemo and that the chemo is doing it's job!!

Mission:Memphis--remember our high schoolers as they begin their mission trip next Sunday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Joe & Linda Booth need help getting furniture from Abilene, TX to here. If you are going to be in that area and could help them, please contact Joe or Linda at booth@abilene.com or 372-5564.

Wednesday, June 10th--
Please remember that all of the youth are meeting at Tim & Tammie Hacker's home from 6:30-8:30 PM. Boys bring side dishes and a 2 liter drink. Girls bring desserts and a 2 liter drink. The Hackers live at 7784 Memphis-Arlington Road (near intersection of Hwy 70 and Memphis-Arlington.

5/24/09 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Lisa French--in the death of her friend, Jennifer, in an automobile accident. Please also remember Jennifer's family.

Stay-at-home-parents--as summer begins and kids are out of school...please pray also for those who will be traveling throughout the summer

Joe & Roger House--pray for their families as they have lost several family members in the last few months.

Ty Smith--on his class trip

Helen Lambert--pancreatic cancer--not as bad as first suspected

Sharon Cannon and family

Kenneth Ramsey--Stoney's Dad, colorectal cancer and some spots on his liver. He will begin chemo in Wednesday in Jackson for 18 weeks.

Pat Reed--Executive at FedEx who lost his 17 year old son in an automobile accident this past weekend.

THANKSGIVING:

William Markhart-- job is working out as planned; will begin in July!!


OPPPORTUNITIES:

Wednesday, May 27---Summitt 7:00Pm

Sunday, May 31--continue study of Luke!



Memphis Urban Ministry Day Camp Sponsorships:

Sponsor a child for one week: $55
Sponsor a child for the summer: $385


If you would like to sponsor a child for day camp this summer, you can do so by sending a check to Memphis Urban Ministry, 5565 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134.

or

You can donate online by clicking here:

www.memphisurbanministry.com/summerdaycamp

(There is also a place to click if you would like to volunteer with the camp.)

Have a blessed week!!