Prayer Requests ~ 9/28/08

- Doug Wall - Having trouble with his back
- CJ Case - Tanya's cousin, possibly being adopted by his grandparents
- Betty Allen - Recovering from surgery
- The Cobb's house in Baton Rouge is scheduled to close on October 9
- Tyler Avery - As he continues to seek God's will regarding his job
- The Kelly's - Job concerns
- Stephen - Friend of John and Veronica
- Carol Barham - Chris' aunt, very slow recovery
- Patricia - Friend of Bill and Kimberly
- Tyler - Friend of Bill and Kimberly
- Jeff and Dawn Underwood
- Our country and the upcoming election

Prayer Requests ~ 9/21/08

- CJ Case – Tanya’s cousin, possibly being adopted by his grandparents
- Betty Allen – Recovering from surgery
- The Cobb’s house in Baton Rouge is scheduled to close this week
- Tyler Brown – Headaches
- Tonya Ekstrom – Jennifer’s sister. Going thru difficulties related to the
sale of a business
- Tyler Avery – As he continues to seek God’s will regarding his job
- Carol Barham – Chris’ aunt, very slow recovery
- Lawrence Williams – Young football player who suffered a spinal injury
- Patricia – Friend of Bill and Kimberly
- Tyler – Friend of Bill and Kimberly
- Mike Brown
- Jeff and Dawn Underwood
- The Clarkes
- Steve and Stacey Martin
- Gary – Kendall’s friend
- David Parks – Kendall’s friend
- Our country and the upcoming election

Prayer Requests ~ 9/14/08

- Those recovering from Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Gustav
- Tyler Brown – Headaches
- Tonya Ekstrom – Jennifer’s sister. Going thru difficulties related to the
sale of a business
- Tyler Avery – As he continues to seek God’s will regarding his job
- Carol Barham – Chris’ aunt, very slow recovery
- Lawrence Williams – Young football player who suffered a spinal injury
- Patricia – Friend of Bill and Kimberly
- Tyler – Friend of Bill and Kimberly
- Mike Brown
- Jeff and Dawn Underwood
- The Clarkes
- Steve and Stacey Martin
- Gary – Kendall’s friend
- Our country and the upcoming election

Prayer Requests ~ 9/7/08

- Those in the path of Hurricane Ike and those recovering from Hurricane Gustav
- Tonya Ekstrom - Jennifer's sister.  Going thru difficulties related to the
sale of a business
- Tyler - As he continues to seek God's will regarding his job
- Carol Barham - Chris' aunt, very slow recovery
- Lawrence Williams - Young football player who suffered a spinal injury
- Heather and her family as they visit with her grandmother
- Jeff and Dawn Underwood
- The Clarkes
- Steve and Stacey Martin
- Gary - Kendall's friend
- Our country and the upcoming election

Sunday School News ~ August 31

I hope you had a great Labor Day Holiday. What a blessing that our area didn’t have any significant damage from Hurricane Gustav. I hope none of you had family members or friends who experienced serious damage from the storm. Everyone we know on the coast made it thru in relatively good shape.

Prayer Requests
- Claudia, Mike and the kids – As Claudia is home continuing to recover from surgery.
- Tonya Ekstrom – Jennifer’s sister. Going thru difficulties related to the sale of a business.
- Those who experienced hardships and loss as a result of Hurricane Gustav.
- Tyler – As he continues to seek God’s will regarding his job.
- Carol Barham – Chris’ aunt, very slow recovery.
- Gary – Kendall’s friend.

Announcements
- Due to the shelter remaining open in the CAC, no Wednesday night dinner will be served on 9/3. All other Wednesday night activities will go on as scheduled.
- Fun Night for Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5. Friday night, 9/12, from 6:30-8:30PM
at JumpZone. Meal will not be provided. Sign-up by 9/10. Contact Teresa Dickens
in the church office for more information.
- Breakthru Women’s Retreat. Friday and Saturday, 9/19 and 9/20 at Timber
Creek Camp in Morton. Cost is $45. Sign-up by 9/3. Contact Teresa Dickens in
the church office for more information.
- RA Day at Mississippi College – Saturday, September 20. RA’s will leave the church at 2PM. Cost is $6 per person. Contact Regina Powell to sign-up at 601-856-6026. Sign-up deadline is September 17.

Something to think about…….by Priscilla Shirer

BECOMING MORE CHRISTLIKE THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES
The silversmith watches the metal, prepared to take it out at just the right moment. Too much heat will damage the precious work. God is the divine silversmith. When we are burdened, broken, and in need, God reminds us we are not alone. He watches over us and He knows when enough is enough.

Do you know how the silversmith knows the refining process is complete? He must be able to clearly see his reflection in the molten metal. We sometimes find ourselves in a place we believe is too difficult. The intense heat seems to be too much to bear, but God is paying close attention. His work will be done when He can see His reflection in us.

I hope the rest of your week is fantastic. If you haven’t responded to Heather’s email from last week regarding your contact information, please do so as soon as possible as she is attempting to get the list finalized this week. Take care and I look forward to seeing you Sunday!!

Class Update ~ 8/24/08

Prayer Requests
- Claudia, Mike and the kids - As Claudia is home recovering from surgery
- Regan, Kimberly, and Bill - As Regan started school this week (and is away from mom)
- Jack, Bryce, and Grayson - They've all been a little under the weather
- Carol Barham - Chris' aunt, very slow recovery
- Gary - Kendall's friend

Announcements
-  Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no age level activities Sunday night,
8/31.  Church will begin at 6PM.
-  The church offices will be closed Monday, 9/1, for Labor Day
-  Fun Night for Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5.  Friday night, 9/12,
from 6:30-8:30PM at JumpZone.  Meal will not be provided.
Sign-up by 9/10.  Contact Teresa Dickens in the church office for more information.
-  Breakthru Women's Retreat.  Friday and Saturday, 9/19 and 9/20
 at Timber Creek Camp in Morton.  Cost is $45.  Sign-up by 9/3.
Contact Teresa Dickens in the church office for more information.

Something to think about.......by Priscilla Shirer
As Christians, we have built-in meters to gauge our behavior.
The Holy Spirit works in us, urging us to check our actions against what we know is right.
When we get off track, we may experience guilt or even suffer consequences.
But when our lives align with God's plan, we find peace.

In Exodus 33:13-15 Moses requested, "Lord, teach me your ways."
Then he said, "Please, Lord, don't make us go without You."
God's response to Moses:  "My presence will go with you.
I will give you rest."  Peace results from God's presence in our lives.
Peace brings rest, tranquility, assuredness, security, and safety.
When we experience the lack of quiet rest, we need to ask if our hearts
may be sensing the absence of God's presence or approval.

Take care and I hope the rest of your week goes well.
I look forward to seeing you Sunday.
Kendall

Announcements & Stuff

What a great Sunday at our church. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. Thanks to everyone that helped out with the breakfast, and welcome to those who joined us this week!

There is a special kick-off to children’s choir, Mission Friends, GA’s and RA’s party this Wednesday, August 13th, starting at 6:00 in the grassy area between the CAC and the children’s center. They will have inflatables and snow cones for the children. Usually a nice fun, but extremely hot night for everyone!…dinner will also be served as usual starting at 4:45.

Children’s choir starts this Sunday, August 17th,  at 6:00.

Something to think about…

Many believers have become satisfied with a mediocre Christian existence that sits on the sidelines while those we consider more spiritual have a relationship with God. This shouldn’t satisfy us. God wants us to hear His voice, understand and obey.

Could our inability to hear God have less to do with His desire to speak and more to do with our lack of preparedness to hear? The Lord speaks clearly, but those most likely to hear are those who have correctly positioned themselves. While we are waiting on God to do His part, He could be waiting on us to do ours!

Priscilla Shirer

Announcements ~ 7/27/08

Back to School, Back to Church, Back to Life!! – Sunday August 10

• SUNDAY SCHOOL
  • Breakfast starting at 9AM
  • High Attendance Sunday – Please be there as we drive for perfect attendance
  • Make plans now for what you want to bring for breakfast and WHO YOU WILL INVITE
• BBQ LUNCH
  • After the 10:30 service
  • $5 per person / $20 max per family
  • Tickets are going fast so get yours this Sunday

CAC Closed July 28 thru August 9

The gym floor will be refinished and there will be NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS on July 30 or August 6. Walking track and exercise equipment will be available on August 4.

Volunteers Needed

To run video camera on Sundays. Contact Glenn Holder in the church office for more information.

Prayer Requests ~ 7/27/08

• Tanya – Continuing to recover from gallbladder surgery
• Tyler – Dealing with some difficult issues at work
• Billy – He is out of town this week, pray for Jennifer and the kids as well
• Chris – As he begins to study for tests he will be taking next week
• Brent and Catherine Cobb – They have a home that needs to sell
• Carol Barham – Chris’ aunt, still very sick
• Nettie and RC Brown – Friends of Tanya – RC has cancer
• Haley McFarland – Child with brain tumor
• Gary – Friend of Kendall’s
• Jeff and Dawn Underwood – Friends of Kim
• Our country and the upcoming elections
• The Search Committee’s that have been formed and our new Staff Members and their families (wherever they are right now):
  • Children’s Minister
  • CAC Director