Prayer Requests - Week of 8/24/2008

Beginning of school for teachers, kids, and parents

Nichols' friends who are visiting church

Carl's patient, Red, who is not a Christian and who has a lot of guilt issues because of activities when he was in the war.

David's dad underwent eye surgery for detached retina

April's Aunt Audrey following the loss of Uncle Ben

April and David's brother-in-law who has been having medical tests run

Sarah's friend who recently lost a fiancee

Ron and Robin's friend, Sonnie, who is a college student has been having some medical issues, and may have Multiple Sclerosis. She is uninsured and doesn't have much support from her parents or family.

Great Time at the Canfield's

Everyone had a great time at the Canfield's on Saturday. It was a fun filled evening where we could play like kids (for some of us, away from the kids). We were able to snack on some good appetizers and desserts before we went on to the fun stuff.

Some of us decided to check out the NFL DVD in the home theater and some others went on to the "man cave" to play pinball. Eventually, most of us ended up playing with (or watching) the Wii bowling.

Everyone had a great time.

Check out some pictures here: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565591231cUBfDF?vhost=good-times

Feature Presentation at This Saturday's Social

I hope you can make it to the Sunday School Social this weekend at the Canfield's. Last year everyone wanted to check out the home theater system, but nobody really wanted to watch a whole movie. So, we came up with some alternatives this time around. We have a Casting Crowns DVD (The Altar and the Door Live) and an NFL DVD featuring three of the top quarterbacks in the NFL: Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Tom Brady.

Details about the social are in the post below.

REMINDER: Invite Someone to the August Social

Invite Someone

Even though the socials and this blog greatly benefit us, they are also a part of the ministry of our Sunday School class and should be taken advantage of to help spread the word of Jesus Christ.

This is a great opportunity to invite someone to get to know our class (which as a result makes it easier to invite them to join us at church on Sundays).

This social is going to be a lot of fun thanks to the Canfields for being so great in letting us use their home (and toys) and also to the FBC staff for providing childcare.

Here are the Details:

August 23rd 6p.m.-9p.m.
Come and play @ the Canfields
The Canfields have a home theater as well as

a game room with pinball machines and a pool table.

Chicken strips will be provided,
but we will need appetizers and desserts.
Please let April know what you’re bringing.

Childcare will be provided so the big kids can play.
Drop off will be @ 6:00 and the kiddos need to be picked up by 9:00.
If you need childcare let April know as soon as possible.

Contact April to RSVP and for directions

April @ 554-5206 or aprilmadrid@msn.com

(Not actual pictures of the Canfield's theater and pinball machines)

Prayer Requests - Week of 8/10/2008

Praise - Gray came through his surgery well and his hearing is improved.

Please remember students and teachers as the beginning of school is approaching.

Remember Travis as he begins seminary.

Kent and Amber's neighbor Ben was involved in a 4-wheeler accident and is in therapy.

Remember Chris and Dacia as they are moving and making big decisions.

Jules said her sister Jacquelyn has gall stones and is having problems with her esophagus. Please keep her in your prayers.

April's uncle Ben passed away. Her aunt Audrey is with her daughter & son-in-law (Sandy & Johnny) and their daughters (Melissa & Jenny). Please keep them in your prayers. Thank you again for your prayers.

David's dad (Tino) went to the eye doctor and was told he has a detached retina. He had a procedure done to correct it which went well, but they still have to wait and see if it takes. The doctor said this procedure has a high success rate. Please keep him in your prayers.

Prayer Requests - Week of 8/3/2008

Chris and Dacia are preparing to move to Colorado. They also are praying about the adoption of a baby girl who is due in November. Please remember them as they go through major life changes.

April's Uncle Ben has an intestinal blockage, but is too weak for surgery right now.

David's mom is going to undergo cataract surgery and a lens implant.

Gray, Ronnie and Robin's older son, will be having his adenoids and tonsils removed on Thursday, as well as having tubes in his ears.

Justin Van Norman's grandmother (Cheryl's mom) died this past week. Please remember that family.

PRAISE - April's mom is feeling a lot better - she has been battling Epstein-Barr virus for a while now.

PRAISE - The Riggs family made it to and from Wyoming safely.

PRAISE - Shelly has finally been diagnosed (with Addison's disease) and is feeling better. Pray that the doctors will get her medications regulated appropriately.