AWESOME TIME LAST SUNDAY...PRAYER REQUEST

Thanks to all for the Eat-in last sunday.........great time!

Prayers Blessings:
Tom Alexander.....awesome surgery and continued recovery
Joe Booth....awesome surgery and continued recovery
Jerry Schoonover....surgery went well on Monday

Prayer Request:
Kevin Smithers.....family issues
Knight Family......loss in family
Fred............Linda Booths brother
Emily........life issues

Guest Speaker....12/18....John Kennedy

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011

Praise God for your loving hearts. We have commitments / donations to cover 17 to 18 children with Agape for Christmas. Thanks as always for your loving / giving heart!

PRAYER REQUEST:
Tom Alexander....surgery Wednesday
Joe Booth....surgery Monday
Reggie Crawford.....Reggie's dad / continued testing
John and JANICE....Coworkers of Carol dealing with health issues
Fred......Linda Booths brother and procedure this week
Billy.....friend of the Pitts dealing with possible brain bleeding / cancer
Kathy Lawhon....continued prayers as she starts a new treatment

TOM ALEXANDER SURGERY DEC 7, 2011

If you would like to provide meals for Tom and Jeannie after his surgery please go to www.takethemameal.com Enter last name: Alexander Password: 1234

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!!!!!

The Second annual Christmas Pot Luck for POTS class has been scheduled. Please make plans to attend Sunday, December 11th at 9:45-10:45, during class time. Bring your favorite breakfast dish and plan on meeting a family thats new to you!

November 27, 2011

Prayer Request:
Meghan Ramsey.....health issues
Brett.....Legal issues and health
Grace Cleveland...surgery
Brandon.....away from family during holidays
Steve Young.....continued recovery
Reggie Crawford.......( Reggie's dad ) test this week
College kids traveling back to school after holidays
Prayer of thanksgiving: Cindy Griffiths.....continued good reports

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012

PRAYER REQUEST:
LEAN'S MOM......MS LAWHON.....pray for better health for thanksgiving gathering
KATHY LAWHON....continued prayers for health
GLENN FAMILY, BOBO FAMILY, AND TAYLOR FAMILY....peace during the thanksgiving time for family loss

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING:
CINDY GRIFFITHS......good news on the blood work
BLAKE BELLAMY....birth of a healthy baby boy to Brad / Amy
ELIZABETH BOOTH / CAMERON PITTS....for the hard work they have put in on the play they are both in.

SORRY FOR THE CLASS MIX UP !

Hello everyone. We want to apologize for the mix up with class this past sunday due to the family reunion going on in MPAC. We are all about our kids and this was a great weekend for them. See you all next week as we move forward with Being Coureagous Parents!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT: ORPHAN MINISTRY MEETING SUNDAY 11/20 AT 9:40 IN THE PRAYER ROOM. If you want more information on this please contact Callie Lillard at clillard@gmail.com or Sarah Musick at sbmusick@gmail.com

SPECIAL POST: NOVEMEBER 7, 2011

Sunday morning Leia Williams went forward asking for prayers. She attended the POTS class a while back. A group of individuals from the POTS class has agreed to pray for Leia and her family, and all the things they are currently dealing with, at 10pm each evening for the next few weeks. Please join us! Blessings!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2011

PRAYER REQUEST:

Caleb Roddell......teenager recovering from incident with train
Tommy Thompson.......ATV accident / recovery
Sandy Cannon......loss of mom
"The Booths".............upcoming travel

Keep praying for our Courageous parenting class. I think there are some great things being discussed. May God's riches blessings continue to rain down on our kids as we lead them toward Heaven's gates. Be sure and take them there...don't just show them the way! Blessings!

Great website to help with Teenagers!

Check out this link for tips on communicating with teenagers! Good stuff! Keep the faith! www.markgregston.com

SUNDAY OCT 30, 2011...PRAYER REQUEST

Tricia Lillard.............great news monday on test
Kathy Lawhon..........continued prayers
Tammy Shelton........surgery issues and recovery
Jackie Evans.............scan this week
Chris Ward...............diagnosed with MS, vision issues
Denise Yunkin.........loss of 12 year old daughter to cancer

Keep praying for all those in the Bent Tree Apts and FIT homes.

See you next Sunday as Stoney continues our courageous parenting series!!!!!!!!!!

COURAGEOUS PARENTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all for a great kick-off over the last few weeks to our "COURAGEOUS PARENTING" topic. Keep praying!!!! Our kids deserve it!!!!

PRAYER REQUEST FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011

David Griffiths....continued recovery
Charles Petrey.....continued recovery
Elizabeth Patterson......continued recovery
Kevin Myers family....travel to Florida by air, for family reunion
Anna Martin....10 year old girl, continued recovery and treatments for cancer
Jamie McNamara.....heart procedure this week
Brad / Amy Bellamy...home stretch for birth of their child
Tommy Griffiths..........birth of "GREAT" grand child
Meghan Ramsey....continued adjustment to college life and its challenges
Randy Lillard Neighbor..............marriage issues
Ashley McEntire......for her to walk down the Godly path

POTS CLASS FIT HOME.....Megan and her two children seem to be adjusting to the SVCC Fit duplex. They have what they need but the unit could use some fix it up items: curtains, pictures, etc. Megan has experience in medical billing if you know anyone in that field.

BENT TREE APARTMENT.....Tamara is another FIT resident. She has been trained and licensed as a CNA ( certified nursing assistant ) and is looking for employment.

Sunday, October 9th...A GREAT DAY IN POTS CLASS

Thanks everyone for a great time together in POTS class today. We want to be courageous parents for the Lord. Satan is working hard against each of you. Keep up the good work!

Next Sunday: October 16th...NO CLASS...combined adult class in auditorium (BOO!)

Following Sunday. October 23rd.....we will pick up where we left off on keeping our kids emotional tank full ( with the right stuff )

Prayer Request:

Sydney Thortnon...............ankle surgery

Janice Douglas............loss of mom

Tammy Shelton......auto accident a while back / continued surgeries and recovery

Jonathan Monroe Wedding

Beth Cogbill.......................Cancer

Trevor Treadway...............young man and continued health issues

Steve....(brother of Judy Jones) dealing with drug addiction and consequences. Please pray especially for his two daughters.

Prayer Request: September 25, 2011

Keep in mind that we will be continuing the Courageous Parenting class this

Sunday..........Praise God for all parents who walk with their kids to Heaven's gate!

Millie Middleton --- family and financial issues

Latisha Jackson --- girls fighting in school

Deario Rockamore's sister --- in ICU after Surgery

Toya Rockamore's friend Edith --- kidney transplant

Linda Booth's brother Fred --- legal issues are solved now family issues

POTS class FIT apartment has new resident....more info to follow

Carol Gardner's mom just turned 84...praise her

Will Gardner turned 16.....and all our driving kids

John Kennedy's son Stephen and his walk

BE SURE AND JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, SEPT 25 AT 9:45 FOR THE KICKOFF TO OUR SERIES ON BEING A COURAGEOUS PARENT.

Pots Class Pot Luck

Plan to join us for lunch following class the Sunday in the Youth Building (MPAC.) It's potluck so bring enough for your family plus a little extra. Drinks will be provided. Food can be placed in the warmers and fridge in the gym kitchen till after class.
Also, don't forget Colton will continue to share with us about his struggles with additions. Last week was so powerful. Keep him, Dewayne and Becky in your prayers. We love their family!!!

Sunday was awesome! Thanks Colton for sharing your life with the POTS class. Looking forward to a follow up Question & Answer session this Sunday.

Prayer Request

Caleb Ruedel....Friend of Zach Rogers in accident

Brittany Taylor.....healthy baby and uncomplicated delivery in the next few weeks

Marshall.....student of Toni Clymer, struggling greatly

Kathy Lawhon.....sister in law Lean Ramsey, chemo -----tuesday/wednesday

Mrs. Jenkins.............cancer

Don Jenkins.............life struggles

Trevor Treadway.......6 year old with brain tumor, bad report this last week

8/14/11 Announcements and Prayer Requests

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sunday, August 21st--Parent/Teen Meeting in the MPAC (Pots class will not meet)

REQUESTS:

Back to School week--Remember all the kids, teachers, college students, and moms & dads

Natasha's students--One who is going to court this week due to some trouble he got in over the summer; One who is undergoing testing due to damage to his liver from ADHD medication

Family of Ann Moore--as they mourn her loss

Mike--revealed that he is a secret alcoholic, please remember him and his family

Wes Gardner--Will's dad, has begun drinking again

Doctor who works with Cindy--going to Iraq for 3 months to serve the people there

Cindy Griffiths--getting a blood transfusion on Thursday

Kathy Lawhon--is getting better, her billirubin as of this morning was 13; Drs. are talking of letting her go home. Please pray that she will be able to start chemo soon.

Clothing Sale--remember all the ladies on the clothing sale who will be serving our community this week.

Pam--friend of Jan's; has begun chemo for her cancer

Jan--continued healing of her hip

Billy & Metta Johnson--as they continue to learn to cope with Metta's rehabilitation; also for their son Cody who is also struggling with drug addiction...Please pray that they will all turn to Jesus!

Robert Williams' uncle-- in the hospital very sick but says he is "ready to go" Please pray for God's will to be done.

Ms. Chandler--job issues

Principal who was killed--please remember her family as well as the young man who killed her and his family

What it's all about!!

Brayden...Elizabeth...Stephen...Phillip...Will...Sara...Brynn...Chandler...Shea...Bailey...Casey...Lindsey...Sarah...Zachary...Christian...Marcus...Christian...Payton...Andrew...Will...Hanna...Ethan...Molly...Todd...Camerin...Katie...Trey...Dee...Abbie...Derek...Quan...Caleb...Austin...Cory...Rachel...Cody...Austin...Kayla...Rachel...Amy...Ashtyn...Drew...Abby...Logan...Kathryn...Derek...Tyler...Elizabeth...David...Tyler...Audrey...Tyler...Madison...Marissa...Emili...Meghan...Serena...Natane...McLane...Stephen...Elijah...Melanie...Cody...Kaylen...Andrew...Chase...Camille...Jonathan...Kristen...Allie...Trevor...Sean...Hannah...Alexa...Macy...Sophie

Teachers:

Natasha...Brenda...Linda...Terri...Toni...LaTisha

8/7/11 Prayer Requests & Announcements

REQUESTS:

Teachers & Students--returning to school

Kathy Lawhon--battling pancreatic cancer, presently in the hospital due to billirubin being too high. Stents were placed into her liver ducts and she is in a lot of pain, but the stents are working!

Patricia Carlson--in hospice

Family of Faye and Jim--friends of the Booths, in the death of Faye

John Caufield's mom--possible fractured foot

Dana Gaston--loss of her mom

Edith Clark--mom is really sick

Melinda Calahan--loss of her brother

Betty Ward--broken arm

Terri--friend of Carol's; no longer sober, please pray for her to get back to a life of sobriety

FIT Home--for someone in our class to take the lead on taking care of this unit with the class' help

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

August 21st--Parent/Teen Meeting in the MPAC (no Pots class)

Escozul Cancer treatment from Andy

Each Sunday I have someone new ask me about the Escozul treatment (from Cuba). I thought I would pass along a website to you.

I am not in any way saying that this is something that works. But, as I have said before - it seemed to work for the lady I knew in Nicaragua.

http://www.escozul-cancer.com/en/escozul-questions.html

Andy

Teen Survival in a Sex-Crazed Culture

http://www.heartlightministries.org/blogs/markgregston/2011/07/29/teen-sexual-promiscuity/

Today’s sexually-charged culture not only invites kids to inappropriate sexual activity and experimentation, it sets up an expectation of it. Those who are abstaining, even at a very young age, are now the exception rather than the rule.

The constant bombardment of sexual images and suggestive innuendo in our culture takes a toll on our kids, but it also takes a toll on parents as well. We want the best for our children, but it’s getting harder and harder to keep them within boundaries that will lead to a safe, happy and well-adjusted future marriage and adulthood. So, short of keeping them locked in their room until they are 18, maybe it is time we begin talking about it.

I understand that most of us would rather not discuss this topic; it can be uncomfortable for both parent and child. But the culture is shouting inappropriate messages to them all day long, everyday, so they need to hear the other side of the story, again and again. That’s why I’d like to encourage you to have frank, candid and meaningful discussions (yes, that’s plural) with your teen about what is right and wrong when it comes to their body and sexuality.

We have more than fifty teenagers living with us at Heartlight at any time. As we talk in group sessions I’m amazed by the pressure they have been feeling to give in to promiscuity among their peers. The pleasure, lure of relationship, need to fit in, or the false promise of a badge of maturity have been traditional lures. But for the most part, promiscuity has become less sinister or emotional than that. Kids today think of sex as something as natural to do — even at their age and out of wedlock — as breathing, exercising or eating ice cream. The kids I’m talking about are not the “bad crowd”; they are great teens, mostly from good Christian homes who were raised in the Church. Yet they seem to compartmentalize morality between what’s appropriate at home or church and what’s okay to do with their friends. So let me give you some practical steps to help protect your teen from promiscuity.

Start early. By the time the problem presents itself to you, it’s almost too late to solve it. You may think you still have a few years left before you need to bring up the subject with your child, but you don’t. As young as seven or eight they have friends or classmates who are thinking and talking about sex—or even experimenting with it. So it isn’t too early to start this process when they enter middle school; in fact if you wait until they are in junior high or high school, it’s almost too late.

Start by talking about what is appropriate and what isn’t. Make it clear to them where they should draw the line. Help them to understand that they are in control of their own body and should never be pressured to give up any of that control. And give them license to report to you or other authorities anyone pressuring them to inappropriate behavior, without being shamed for it. Most of all, make it very clear that you will never condemn them for discussing it with you. It is crucial that they not fear talking with you about the changes in their body, their desires, and what their friends are saying or asking them to do.

Repeat the message, over and over. Back in our day, our parents gave us “The Talk” once. I told my daughter not too long ago (she was planning “The Talk” with my granddaughter) that our culture requires far more than just one talk. I told her to plan on having that talk every week for the next ten years! Equipping your child to swim against the tide of sexual permissiveness is going to require ongoing interaction and instruction. Of course it would be easier to do it once and be done with it, but that approach won’t cut it today. Talk regularly about the appropriate boundaries when it comes to their body.

Look for opportunities to engage. When your daughter wants to wear something that’s not quite appropriate or your son wants to watch a movie or television program with an unhealthy message, don’t just shut them down and tell them “No” or “That’s wrong.” Set everything else aside and have a candid conversation (without lecturing or being patronizing) about why certain things are right and others aren’t. “Let’s talk” sends a very different message–one that this issue is very important. Start by asking questions to lead them to think through the issue and arrive at the right conclusion—this form of question asking is far more effective than simply telling them.

Hold the line. Boundaries like curfews and ensuring that your girl is not left alone with a hormone-raging boy are crucial, but you need to plan for the day when they will be challenged. It’s possible that sometime in the history of the world there was one teenager who accepted his parents’ boundaries without question or challenge, but I’ve never met him or her yet! They’re going to push against the restrictions due to their innate desire to connect and fit in with their peers or to be close to someone of the opposite sex. And as difficult as it is, you must hold the line. Maintain those boundaries. Don’t give in. Yes, this means there will probably be some rather heated discussions and consequences for times when they step over the line. You may even have the dreaded “I hate you” line thrown in your face. But don’t give in…keep the rules in place anyhow. You’ll likely learn later on that your teen was actually relieved to have such boundaries.

Eliminate overnighters and unsupervised times at a friend’s house. It used to be that slumber parties and visiting a friend’s house after school was mostly innocent and fun. Today, it is where kids experiment. I can’t tell you how many kids I’ve talked to who said they first started down the path of promiscuity, same-sex relationships, addiction to pornography, or substance abuse at a friend’s house either after school or overnight. And this includes friends from good Christian homes. As individual curiosity increases with the cultural exposure, and with some parents supervising their kids less, experimentation becomes prevalent, especially in the middle school years. So, a word to the wise.

Communicate your expectations. Sometimes parents ask, “Is it reasonable to expect my child to remain pure in this culture?” My answer is, “Yes…but it takes a lot of work to realize.” Expectations alone aren’t enough to help your teen do right, you need to communicate those expectations to them and explain why and how they can and should be different from the culture. The time you spend talking to your teen about these expectations is a wonderful investment in their purity and future happiness.

There is no question that your teen will struggle with the allure of sex. Just plan on it. You simply cannot keep them away from the drumbeat of a hyper-sexualized culture. If they do go too far (and you actually learn about it, which is rare), the important thing is to not explode and turn your back on them. Rather, help them return to doing right without condemning them. Reinforce boundaries and eliminate the possibilities for it to happen again. Make sure they know you will continue to love them no matter what. Nothing can keep a kid from doing wrong more than not wanting to disappoint his or her parents; but if it does happen, never use disappointment or withdrawal of relationship as your disciplinary tactic. If anything, your relationship needs to be strengthened at this time.

We talked about this issue in-depth on our radio program last weekend called “Boundaries and Sexuality.” To listen online look for the program dated July 23, 2011 at http://www.parentingtodaysteens.org.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder and director of Heartlight, a therapeutic boarding school located in East Texas. Call 903-668-2173 . Visit http://www.heartlightministries.org, or to read other articles by Mark, visit http://www.markgregston.com.

Announcements for the week of 8/1/11

Mission Review Sunday--Next Sunday, 8/7, is our Mission Review day. Please remind your kids to wear their mission tshirt that they received yesterday.

If your child participated in the Panama trip, MS Mission Memphis, MUM Daycare, or Memphis Workcamp and did not get a shirt, let me know.

"The Rebelution"--Teen Conference being held in Kansas THIS weekend. Please contact Reggie or Susan Crawford if you would like to attend. They will be leaving Friday and returning very late on Saturday night. For more details on the conference, click here: http://www.therebelution.com/

7/31/11 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Andy's older brother & family--they are in Honduras on a mission trip. Please pray for Andy's brother to have his eyes and heart opened to missions.

Kathy Lawhon--pancreatic cancer; current prayer requests...that her old medical records are located so that she can get the most effective chemo treatments and for the chemo to begin this week! And, of course, for the cancer to be gone!!

Tricia Lillard--for "hot spots" found in her chest area in her most recent scan. Since spots are too small to biopsy, she will be having another scan in 1 month. Please pray for a clean scan!

Hope Greenwood--Praises for a good report on her eye.

Tucker Maxwell-- safety in his upcoming motorcross races

Dr. Regina in Washington--friend of Avis; now cancer free prayers that she remains that!

Kiffany--going through a lot right now; not willing to accept a place in FIT homes. (more info in email)

Jared Taylor--returning this week from travels abroad; please pray for his safety as he in on free travel right now.

Mary Jenkins--fighting cancer

"Little P"--foster baby of the Lillards will be adopted into her forever home this week.

Karen Shaw--continued healing from her recent surgery and for her to have patience as she is getting somewhat stir-crazy.

Marie Marlin & sisters--moving Mrs. Bobbitt into a full care facility today. Pray that they have peace that this is the right decision for their mother.

SV FIT Home--Please be in prayer over whether our class needs to be the liason for this unit.

7/10/11 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Tyler Hickman--returning home from a mission trip in the Dominican Republic

Grace--Cindy's aunt; she is in terrible pain and unable to eat due to the blood loss, she should be getting blood this week.

Todd Chambers--will return from Boy Scout camp on Tuesday, this has been a tough trip and he has had trouble keeping food down. Terri will also return from her mom's on Tuesday.

Karen Shaw--presently in surgery for reconstruction after her breast cancer. Please remember her, her surgeons & nurses, and Terry & the girls as they wait for news. She is at Methodist University downtown.

Carol & Will Gardner--in Costa Rica on a mission trip

Christian, Peyton, & Hanna Pearce--will be meeting their biological sisters this evening. They recently found out that they were adopted by a family from Germantown CoC!!

Booth family--everyone will be back home this week after 5 weeks of being away from each other at different camps.

Casey Reese--friend of the Booths, who will be living with them for a time after leaving her home due to domestic violence. Please remember her and the Booths as they minister to her.

Kenny & Ronny Bird--as they deal with the divorce of their mom and dad

Alexander--Toya's friend who has sickle cell disease; having complications from a recent transfusion. His mom, Keisha, is not handling it well.

Toya--will be traveling over the next few weeks for training for her new job. Pray for her and Deario and the kids while she has to be away. Also, Deario will be 40 on Thursday!!!

Cheryl Wiland--diagnosed with leukemia

Somerville, SC CoC youth group--on Agape mission trip throughout the state.

John & Cara Sisk--moving to Cookville, TN for a new job for Cara. Please pray also for John to find a job there.

Todd Collier--former member, found a mass in his abdominal area and will be having surgery to remove. It is not believed to be cancerous.

PRAISES!

Casey Randle--got a job with the Apple Store!

16 precious souls were baptized into Christ this past week and yesterday:
Josh and Anna Grace Hinkle
Austin & Kayley Eaton
Khadijah Mason
Lauren Martin
Christian Troxel
Caroline Bowers
Bailey Petrey
Clay Caskey
Gabby Sharpe
Katie Putt
Tekia Lillard
Camryn Pitts
Haley McCommon
Andrew Nuthak

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MS Mission Memphis begins next Sunday, July 17th

Edited to add....

Kaycee Long was also baptized into Christ yesterday!!! Congratulations to she and Kip!!!

5/1/11 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Flooding--People who have been or are being displaced due to flooding for their safety and comfort.

Billy Johnson--Kim's brother, was taken to VA emergency room last night from an injury to his arm. They removed an inch long piece of wire from his arm and he is home now!

Kent Stoneking--friend of the Shearer's, was in a motorcycle accident; please pray for his recovery

Benita Taylor--recovering from surgery

Ken Myers--Kevin's dad, diagnosed with Alzhiemers

Kiffany & baby--for the remainder of her pregnancy to go well and the baby to be healthy

Brad B.--Linda Booth's dad, In the hospital in Dallas with sepsis

Peyton Peirce--surgery on his foot went well, pray for recovery

Gina--Ann's daughter, having a hard time with the flooding; also experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions

Brandon--Dawn's nephew, in prison in NV and dealing with depression

Wilma Lillard--Randy's mom, turning 93 next week!!

Toya & Deario--going on their honeymoon this week!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Booth on achieving the Gold Award in Girl Scouts!!

4/10/11 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Jayden Wise--granddaughter of Chuck & Susan Brinson; in LeBonhuer, this is the latest post from her mom on facebook...

PRAISE JESUS!!!! Jayden's platelets were up to 92000 this morning from being down to 29000 yesterday! She's smiling and playing! There is even talk about us heading home tomorrow and getting treatments as an out patient! She might have to get another blood transfusion in the morning but other than that her catheter in her neck will be taken out! Continue praying!!!

Christie Myers--having an ultrasound for lumps on her thyroid and has also been diagnosed as marginally diabetic

Ann Smith's family--Hope, Dylan, and Peyton; all are doing well, please pray that they have continued good health and are injury free

Rick & Benita Taylor--are traveling to Hot Springs this week; also finding out the sex of their first grandchild; Please pray for a safe and healthy baby for their daughter, Brittany. Also, Benita will be having surgery in a couple of weeks.

Teens--going through prom season and all the pressures that go with it.

Austin & Allie Billops--both got jobs at GameTime in Arlington!! Stop by and let Allie serve you and Austin cook for you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Guest Ministry is in need of volunteers!!! Please consider being a part of this ministry in greeting our guests!!

Sunday, April 17th--Combined classes! PoTs class will NOT meet!
--Blood drive from 9:00-11:00

KimyalBible10minute

this is the most precious video I have ever seen!! I pray that my craving for God's word will be this strong!!

3/6/11 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Kelly Carlen--friend of Sandra Billop's, had a stroke, please pray for her healing

Hope Greenwood--had gall bladder surgery at St. Francis Bartlett and is now recovering well; please pray also that radiation has shrunk the tumor that was in her eye.

Pete Walker--Shane's dad, having cataract surgery on his left eye this week, to be followed with surgery on his right eye in about 6 weeks.

Kathy Gilmer--diagnosed with breast cancer; surgery is scheduled for March 21st with chemo and radiation to follow

Trevor Forsythe--now 16, please pray for his safety in driving

Serena Walls and cheer team--traveling to Orlando this week

Spring Break--please pray for all who will be traveling

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Fiesta Tickets--get your tickets for our Panama lunch on March 27th. Adult tickets, $6; child tickets (10 & under), $3

2/27/11 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Michael--son-in-law of Ann Smith, lost his grandmother last week and had to put his grandfather in hospice this week.

Hope--Ann's daughter, has been sick with sinus & ear infections, plus kidney stones. She is also still recovering from treatments to her eye for cancer.

Stephanie Smith--surgery yesterday went well. Please pray for her recovery and healing.

McKelvy and White families--in the loss of their sister and daughter, Donna White. Donna died Sunday afternoon. Her visitation is tonight in Dickson, TN and the funeral tomorrow morning at 10:00.

Holt Family--Michelle Holt's dad died this week after complications from being hit by a car coming out of Walmart.

Grace Cleveland--Cindy G.'s aunt, diagnosed with leukemia along with her other health issues.

David Griffiths--recovering from surgery to repair his collar bone.

Toya Rockamore's family--as they grieve the loss of her Aunt Jean last week.

Brandon--Dawn's nephew; has been sentenced to serve time in Nevada State Prison. Please pray that he will find healing to turn his life around.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sunday, March 6th--

All Teen Reach Night Pizza & Praise! 5:00-7:00 in the MPAC. Cost: $2, girls bring desserts, guys bring 2 liter drink. Steven Maxwell will lead worship. Steven works with Memphis Urban Ministries and will be our worship leaser at camp this summer!

Panama Mission Team Meeting--11:00-11:30 in the MPAC. Bring your passport if you have it.

Additional Prayer Requests from Cindy Griffiths

1. David--surgery is tomorrow at 830 at Methodist University. Prayers for no complications, quick recovery. Also, he will be using the homebound teachers for the next three weeks until he can go back to school.

2. Me-I am getting blood transfusion(2 units) on Thursday. I am still hopeful that eventually my insurance will approve the new iron preparation so that I can try it. If it gets approved, I will have to go to hospital for first dose because of the anaphylaxis I had to the last iron infusion. I am so tired of being tired and I would very much like to at least try the iron again; I wouldn't have to get so anemic to be treated.

3. My aunt, Grace Cleveland; we have prayed for her many times before. She told me on Friday that she has been diagnosed with leukemia.

4. My friend--Rush Clifford, a dear friend of many years has just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Pray for healing and for his wife, Gwen

2/20/11 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Stephanie Smith--will have surgery to remove part of her colon and lymph nodes on Monday, February 28th. (former member and Susan Crawford's sister)

Denise Henson--has reconstructive surgery last week ans is still recovering. They have been asking for no visitors, but not sure about now. Please call to check before visiting.

Jan Jones--recovering nicely from hip replacement surgery. Very thankful for prayers, food, etc.

Elizabeth Booth--having some health related issues as well as other issues not specified.

Meghan Ramsey--dealing with migraines

Tom & Jeannie Alexander and the Barton Spencer family--working through grief of losing Barton.

Jim & Stacey Hinkle--as they transition from Arlington to Binghampton, and live with friends for a time while waiting for their house to be ready

Prayer requests and announcements...

REQUESTS:

Barton Spencer family--please remember Barton's wife and children and Tom & Jeannie as they prepare to say goodbye to Barton this week!

Hope Greenwood--will being having the laser disc removed from her eye tomorrow; please pray that the radiation has taken away the melanoma from her eye and that she will not have any damage to her eye

Winterfest--please remember all the adults and teens heading to Gatlinburg on Friday for Winterfest and returning on Sunday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Friday, February 18th--All teens should be at SV by 6:30 to check in for Winterfest!! Information can be found here: http://sycamoreview.org/assets/1147/winterfest_participant_information_sheet9.pdf

Sunday, Feb. 20th--Blood Drive 12-4PM; Dan Shappard can be called for appointments (377-8053), but walk-ins are welcome!!

Teens and adults returning from Winterfest about 6:00PM!

Arrangements for Barton...

Below are the details for Barton's (Jeannie Alexander's brother) funeral...

Visitation is Tuesday night at:

Moore Funeral Home

805 Hardy Street

Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Funeral is Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM at:

1st Presbyterian Church

4901 Hardy Street

Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Please continue to remember the family in your prayers!

"It is well with my soul..."

Barton went to be with the Lord, around 8:45am. We are sad to say goodbye, but will celebrate a life well lived, & the faith he exemplified. Thank you all for your love & prayers. I will send out an email later. We sang "It is well with my soul" as he quit breathing, & tho it didn't stop our tears, those comforting words are what we will hang onto. Love, Tom A

Barton Spencer Update

Jeannie’s younger brother, Barton, is apparently going to lose his battle with cancer. We were called this morning by his wife that Barton is now starting to have more trouble breathing due to the congestion the cancer is causing in his lungs, and is starting to drift off to sleep more and more. She was told that he could even die within the next week, it has so rapidly started to overwhelm his system.

So Jeannie and I are headed to Hattiesburg tonight for the weekend, and we will determine on Sunday re when returning. Please lift Barton and Sarah and the kids up in prayer, as well as Jeannie’s family. This was one really GOOD guy, and we are determined to trust the Lord and glorify Him even when our hearts are so sad. It is what Barton would want, it is who he is, and it is who we will try to be as well.

grace & peace,

Tom A.

2/6/11 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Barton Spencer--continued prayers for his years to be long with his family

Jan Jones--hip replacement surgery on Thursday.

Toya & Deairio--wedding this weekend at SV!

Tom Alexander--continued healing for his back and eye.

Hope Greenwood--had radiation disc placed in her eye on Tues. and it will be removed next week. Please pray that it removes all cancer from her eye.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

February is BOYS & GIRLS CLUB month at SV!!

Sunday, Feb. 13th--Our own Gladys Robinson, Club director and Tom Wong, Chairman of SV Branch Board will be speaking in both services. All parents and kids of our club have been invited to join us for worship.

Our class will be hosting a reception during class time to greet our guests and form relationships with the people who regularly visit our facilities!! Please make plans to be here to support our B & G Club!!

If you are interested in ways to support our club, please see me!!! There are opportunities for everyone!

1/30/11 Prayer Request and Annoucements

REQUESTS:

Mark Taylor--recovering at home after being sick last week.

Jayne Curtis--recovering at home after hernia surgery last week.

Hope Greenwood--seeing oncologist today to be sure cancer has not spread in her body. Will be having radiation disc placed in her eye on Feb. 8th

Tom Alexander--continued healing for his back and eye

Ken Cox--taken to Baptist yesterday for possible heart attack; stint was put in his heart and he is now in recovery

Tricia Lillard--Thanksgiving that her scan was clear and showed no signs of cancer in her body. Continue to remember her and prayer against any further cancer.

Ms. Lynahand (sp?)--teacher at Arlington Middle, who was involved in a severe auto accident

Kiffany--difficulties with her pregnancy

Barlowe Family--family whose son was injured in his involvement with the pipe bombs found in Lakeland.

Jarod Taylor--injured his hand at work; please pray for healing

Barton Spencer--pray for healing from the cancer in his body

Tina Koestler--tests this week due to some health issues she has been having

Jean Swolensky family--in the sudden, unexpected death of her son, Keith.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday, Feb. 2nd--Simple Suppers! Please come for dinner at 6:00 in the gym followed by a panel of speakers on the good things going on with our youth in Memphis. Classes will be held for 5th grade and down.

February is Boys & Girls Club Month at SVCC!! Be on the look out for opportunities to serve and build relationships with this great organization!!

February 13th--Gladys Robinson & Tom Wong will be speaking at both services. Parents of the Boys & Girls Club will be our special guests that day. There will be a reception for them during class time in the new foyer.

1/23/11 Prayer Requests

REQUESTS:

Tricia Lillard--post chemo/surgery scan tomorrow at 11:00. Please pray that this scan shows NO CANCER!!!! Remember all the Lillard family as they await the results.

Barton Spencer--please remember Barton & His family as they deal with his cancer. Please ask God to simply heal him and give him many more years here to be with his family.

Hope Greenwood--diagnosed with melanoma in her eye; is seeing oncologist tomorrow

Jackie Evans--return of cancer

Michael Guymon--20 year old friend of Jared Taylor who was diagnosed with lymphoma

Grace--Cindy's aunt, having to have regular blood transfusions due to her lupus

Seaver--friend of Cindy, struggling with depression and finding his place after traumatic brain injury

Sr. Chief Prasek--safe return from Afghanistan; please also remember their daughters who will be dealing with the upcoming divorce of their parents

Ruby Medley--mother of Marilyn Crawford; has congestive heart failure and not doing well.

Aunt Jean--Toya's aunt who has been in the hospital for the past 9 months will be moved to rehab this week!!

Alicia Johnson--Chris & Teri's daughter in law; feeling bitter and dealing with female issues.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Joe & Linda Booth need a place for Elizabeth to stay on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Elizabeth is homeschooled and I know would be a big help to anyone!!

Saturday, Jan. 29th--MidSouth Girl's Conference...Food and door prize items are still needed. Please contact Jennifer Boring if you can help. 372-1874

Sunday, Jan. 30th--

PoTs Class--Begin study of 1st Peter!! Don't forget to read this week!!

Night of Praise--Sunday night at 5:30 led by Kip Long!e

1/16/11 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Jim Coleman--Jim goes into the hospital in the morning to have his kidney transplant. Please remember Jim & Liz and Jim's cousin who is donating the kidney. The surgery is scheduled to begin at 7:30 at Methodist Central.

Tricia Lillard--chemo treatments are all over. She has a scan scheduled for Jan. 24th to see where we stand. Please pray for NO MORE CANCER!!!

Senior Chief David Prasek--safe return from Afghanistan with in the next few weeks. Prayers also for his daughters dealing with Navy life and upcoming divorce of their parents.

Hope Greenwood--daughter of Ann Smith, She has lost sight in her right eye and can only see shapes and colors. Seeing the opthomologist today.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Friday, Jan. 21st--HS Guys only Reach Night--Dinner downtown, Grizzlies Game, and Tenth Avenue North Concert...only $25! See Jim for tickets.

Saturday, Jan. 29th--MidSouth Girls Conference at SVCC!!

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, a couple of my favorite quotes:

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." ~ Martin Luther King Jr

"It's okay to talk about the new Jerusalem, but we must also talk about the new Atlanta, the new Philadelphia, the new Memphis." -Dr. King

1/2/11 Prayer Requests and Announcements

REQUESTS:

Karen Shaw--having her PET scan today! Please pray for clear results and NO CANCER!!! She gets the results tomorrow.

Mille Middleton--recovering at home for two more procedures that had to be done this past week following her back surgery.

Cathy Cooper--needs to have back surgery to remove something growing on her spine. Surgery will be risky.

Barton Spencer--leaves today for MD Anderson for CAT scan, MRI, and other tests to check the progress of the trial drug he has been on. Please pray that the drug is having a positive effect on his cancer!

Tom Alexander--saw eye specialist yesterday. Pray that any issues can be resolved so that his back surgery can be scheduled.

Toni Clymer's stepmother--has a spot on her lung; please pray that this is pneumonia and that her cancer has not returned. Also, she is dealing with the loss of her son.

Tricia Lillard--will have her final chemo treatment on Monday, 1/10. Then she will have scans to determine the results. Please pray that all cancer is GONE.....forever!!!

Joyce Bellamy--dealing with problems with discs in her neck and back that cause a lot of pain. Please pray that she will be able to manage the pain as this heals.

Carol Gardner--had tests run yesterday; please pray for good results.

Verlon & Juanita Harp--sudden death of their son, Tony, in Illinois.

Chad Chapman & crew--safe travels as they left today for Ohio and will be gone most of January.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sunday, Jan. 9th--Parent/Teen Meeting in MPAC at 9:36...NO POTS CLASS!
Panama trip meeting following!

Friday, Jan. 14th--MS Lock In at Bartlett Rec. Cost is $20. See LeAn Ramsey of Cathy Randle for more information.

Friday, Jan. 21--High School Reach (GUYS ONLY)--Dinner downtown, Grizzlies Game AND Tenth Ave North Concert. Only $25

Sunday, Jan. 23rd--Deadline for Panama Application. Download application here:

http://sycamoreview.org/assets/1147/panama_mission_trip_packet.pdf

Saturday, Jan. 29th--MidSouth Girls Conference, Cost is $15. Deadline for application is Jan. 11th.