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Sunday, September 7, 2008

It's a Busy Life: Update on Block Party, China, Heroes, and Prayers!

Friends:

Well, it looks as though the Cowboys have things in hand, so let's get down to business. First off, let's say a big welcome to Matt and Kristin Dobogai! They were guests in our class this morning. Rumor has it that they are neighbors to the Nicholsons, but let's be sure not to hold that against them. : ) Great to have you guys, Dobogais! (That rhymes, by the way. : ) ) We hope you guys will come back and see us again next Sunday. Good donuts and bad jokes are guaranteed every week.

BLOCK PARTY THIS WEDNESDAY!

Don't forget about this big event. Thanks to all of you who signed up to help with manning the Big Bull, our assigned activity. Here's the line-up. We still have a few slots open, so let me know if you want to sign up. I'll be the guy in the Cowboy hat hanging on for my dear life.

5:30-6:00
1. Wes Null
2. _________

6:00-6:30
1. Ramsdells
2. __________

6:30-7:00
1. Nulls
2. Hookhams

7:00-7:30
1. Hudsons
2. VanZees

7:30-8:00
1. Wes Null
2. __________

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PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Let's continue to pray for Vince and Mary! They have arrived safely in Nanning. They will get Malia at 3:00 p.m. China time on Monday, which is about 2:00 a.m. tonight our time (okay, for those who don't want to do the math, that means about 8 hours from now). Let's be sure to pray for a great first encounter with Malia! Mary has been posting lots of updates. Way to go, Mary! Take a look. Click on “Travel Logs” on the left about 2/3 of the way down the menu.

http://www.journeytomalia.com/

Next, we need to keep up our prayers for our expectant mommies: Amy N. and Elizabeth N. Pray for continued strength and good days for these ladies and their babies.

Rod and Shannon Smith are in Arizona this weekend. Pray for an enjoyable visit and a safe trip home.

Amy Nicholson has been having some trouble with numbness in her hands. It's more than likely related to the baby. Please pray for better days and as little pain as possible for Amy.

Bernie Hookham would like for us to pray for her sister Margie. She is expecting a baby and has come down with gestational diabetes. Please pray for a strong pregnancy and good health for Margie and baby.

Us Nulls have a praise for Mr. Corbin's surgery. Everything went great and he is on his way to recovery.

Christina G. has asked that we pray for her parents. They have a long trip planned this week. Pray for safety and success with their trip.

Ben Sullivan would like for us to pray for one of his co-workers who was hurt in an oil rig accident this past week. Pray for his strength as he recovers from the injury.

Also with the Sullivans, Teresa asked that we pray for her brother, Brian. He is the one who is going through a divorce. He has recently decided to move back from Canada to Texas. Pray for good decision-making for Brian and for God's will in his life.

Last but certainly not least, Cathy Schneider will be going in for some back injections this week. Pray that everything will go well and that the injections will do exactly what they are designed to do.

That reminds me of something. Let's say a big praise for all of the members of our class who have been teaching our children in Sunday School during the past few months! As we all know, this is a very important ministry. I know that the Schneiders have been doing this for the past several months. Way to go, Cathy and Trey! We have missed you guys, but we know how important teaching the kids is as well! And way to go everyone else who has done this!

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I believe that covers matters for today, everyone. Let's be sure to do everything we can to get our Fall off to a great start. Steve R. and the rest of the ministry team have worked very hard on the Heroes series. Let's thank them for their work by showing strong attendance during the Sundays ahead!

I will have our lesson for next week posted by Friday evening. For those of you who want to read ahead, here are the selections from Proverbs that we will take a look at next Sunday:

Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 19:19
Proverbs 22:24-25
Proverbs 29:22

Have a great week, everyone. Dana and I look forward to seeing you at the Block Party and then next Sunday morning!

Wes





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