Praise God for Clouds, Showers, and other Class Bid-ness

Good afternoon, all! Hallelujah for some cooler weather. Now where's all this rain they've been promising?!

We have lots going on, so let's get to it.

CO-ED SHOWER FOR THE ERICKSONS NEXT SUNDAY!!!

First off, the Erickson shower will take place next Sunday, the 24th, from 3-5 p.m. at the VanZee home. Jill has been working on an announcement that includes more details. I should have it to you tomorrow. Thank you for putting this important event on your calendars! Let's be sure to bless the Ericksons as they begin a very important new chapter in their lives.


OTHER PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Next up, Jennifer May has been working very hard on a steering committee that is helping with the transition as Sandy Williams steps down as children's minister. Thank you for your very important service, Jennifer! We appreciate it! Jennifer brought the following information to class this morning. There are many opportunities for us to volunteer to help with the children's ministry. Please take a look at this list and consider how you might be able to serve. Contact Jennifer at smay@hot.rr.com if you would like to volunteer.

Children's Ministry Needs:

*Sunday school teacher at 10:50 for 2 year olds
*Sunday school teacher at 10:50 for kindergarten
*2 Sunday school teachers upstairs at 10:50
*shepherd at 9:30 for 5th grade (year long commitment)
*shepherd at 9:30 and 10:50 for 3rd grade (year long commitment)
*supply coordinator for son stadium and creation station
*2 teachers for preschool midweek
*Help with Christmas Camp (Dec 6 or 13)
*Help with Christmas Eve service: food for actors, dancing angels, and 3rd grade nativity

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Please pray for safe travel for all of the following people: Hookhams (Sea World), VanZees (Dallas), Hudsons (Bastrop), and the Mays (to visit Jennifer's Mom).

On the VanZee front, they have an important trip to Dallas on Wednesday to finalize everything with Raelynn's adoption. Raelynn will officially be a VanZee by Wednesday afternoon! Please pray that God will bless the VanZee family on this very special day.

We also need to continue to pray for Raelynn's ears. She goes back to see her pediatrician again tomorrow. It looks as though Raelynn is headed for ear tube surgery. Please pray that God will be with the VanZees as they move toward this surgery.

We need to pray for the teachers and students who will begin school during the next week or two. Pray that the school year will get off to a great start. Pray, also, for all of the students who are traveling back to Baylor and Waco.

Well, it looks as though Mr. Corbin is headed back to get surgery on his other thumb, the right one this time. The right thumb appears to have the same problem that his left thumb had a few months ago. Please pray for him and for us as we prepare for the surgery. I guess the only good news is that after this surgery, he's out of thumbs!

Brian VanZee's mother had knee replacement surgery last week. Everything went well, but we need to pray for her complete and speedy recovery. She will need another surgery to replace the other knee in a few months, so please pray for that as well.

Mary Erickson has asked that we continue to pray for her friend Jen. She's the one who had the complications following her amniocentesis. She and the baby appear to be doing a bit better, but Jen is on bed rest for several months until the baby comes to full term. Please pray for health for Jen and the baby, and for patience and strength for Jen and her family.

We need to pray for little Severus Sanchez. He did great in our class this morning! He has been having some trouble with his stomach. He has trouble digesting and passing food. Please pray for better health and better days for Severus.

Jennifer May's mother turns 60 today. Please pray for a great day for her! The Mays are headed to visit her this afternoon. Benjamin and Jaret will be staying with Jennifer's mom for a few days, so Jennifer has asked us to pray for Zach on the way home. He may have trouble adjusting to life without his brothers at home!

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I think that covers our class matters for this afternoon. Us Nulls did the donuts this morning, and the Mays are in charge next week. Thanks, Mays!

As for next week, I should be able to have our lesson done by Thursday or Friday, which will give everyone more time to complete the reading. I think the Hybels studies will be good for us!

Have a great week, everyone. See you next Sunday.

Wes