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!