Friends:
Good evening, all! Hope you've had a great weekend. Things have been quite busy at the Null home, but the weekend has been great (other than the fact that a recent flu shot has made me feel less than healthy; don't believe the people who say flu shots don't make you sick).
PUMPKIN PATCH NEXT WEEK
Don't forget that Pumpkin Patch begins next Sunday at 4:00. Our class will be working the ping-pong drop game. This event is always great fun, so we look forward to seeing you there!
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
We have lots of prayers and other stuff to get to this week. First of all, Amy Nicholson is scheduled to have her baby Wednesday morning at 7:30. The word on the street, however, is that she may not make it to Wednesday. Please pray for a healthy baby and a smooth delivery for Amy. Also on the Nicholson front, both Brian and Reese have been sick this weekend. Is that bad timing for sicknesses or what?! Be sure to pray for a good week for the Nicholson family. They need all the help we can give them!
Also on the baby front, Rod and Shannon Smith announced this morning that they will be having another baby! Woohoo! Of course, this is very exciting news. This also means that our class will get down the road 9 more months in our unbroken string of pregnancies. This will push us past the 7 year mark! Way to go, Rod and Shannon! The special powder on the donut still seems to be working. Please pray for health for Shannon and the baby.
Also on the baby front, please continue your prayers for the Nemecs. Pray for health for the Nemec baby-on-the-way and for strength for Elizabeth.
On a bit less positive note, I would like for everyone to pray for my friend Michael Allen and his wife Jennifer. Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer this past weekend. She's facing additional surgeries and perhaps chemotherapy. Please pray for strength, health, and peace for Jennifer and the entire Allen family.
I also would like everyone to continue to pray for the Moore family Andrew Moore had his hand surgery last Thursday. The surgery went according to plan, but they did have to remove three fingers from his left hand. Scott Moore, Andrew's dad, tells me that Andrew has been very courageous through all of this. Please pray for a complete and speedy recovery for Andrew. Pray for strength and peace for the entire Moore family as well.
Let's continue to pray for the Coltrain family. Leslie and Khalil are still trying to sell their house. Please pray that a buyer will come along soon so that the Coltrains can spend more time together.
Also on the home-selling note, Jeff and Jennifer Fadal are still trying to sell their home. The good news is that they love their new home, but they also need to sell the old one. Pray that a buyer will come along so that the Fadals can move on to completely enjoying their new home.
Brian VanZee's parents will be traveling this week to visit. Please pray for their safe travel.
Jennifer Fadal has asked that we pray for her friend, Amy. She suffered an aneurysm recently and, as a result, is having a difficult time with her speech. Pray for health and a strong recovery for Amy.
Let's continue our prayers for the Erickson family. So far, Malia is adjusting very well, but let's continue to pray as Malia adjusts to her new life in our country.
Christina G. has three prayers that she would like for us to pray. A friend of her parents, Mr. Nutto, passed away last week. Please pray for the Nutto family and Christina's parents during this time of mourning. Many members of Christina's family also will be traveling this week. Pray for their safe travel. Finally, Christina has asked that we pray for a rocky relationship that she has been having with one of her friends. Pray that Christina and her friend will get things smoothed out soon.
Brian VanZee has asked that we pray for the Waller family. Mr. Waller, a game warden, passed away this week. He was only 45 and had two children at home. Please pray for the Waller family during this terribly difficult time.
Teresa Sullivan would like for us to pray for the family of one of the custodians at her school. The mother in the family passed away this past week in a tragic car accident. From what Teresa can tell, the husband isn't dealing with this terrible news very well. Please pray for comfort for the entire family.
Also from Teresa, she will be in Dallas for 3 days this week at a conference. Pray for her safe travel. Pray, also, for Teresa's mother-in-law, who will be looking after the kids.
Nicki Sanchez would like for us to pray for her friend, Jessica. She has been working two jobs and only getting 3 hours of sleep per night. She is an only mom who has 3 kids at home. In addition, Jessica has recently been told that she must move out of her apartment, despite the fact that she has made all of her monthly rent payments on time. It turns out her landlord has foreclosed on the apartment complex. Please pray for strength for Jessica as she deals with these very difficult problems. Pray that Jessica and her kids will have better days very soon. How's that for a reminder for some of us to be thankful for what we have?!
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I think that takes care of our prayers and praises for today. As you can see, lots of people are dealing with lots of heavy issues and problems. Thank you for your prayers for all of these fine people.
COMPASSION NEXT WEEK
Next week, we will continue our study of character with a lesson on "Compassion". If you'd like to read ahead, take a look at Luke 10:25-37.
EARLY VOTING STARTS TOMORROW!
On a rather different note, early voting for this very important election cycle begins in Texas tomorrow morning! I hope that all of you will be sure to cast a ballot. Our country desperately needs strong, wise leadership that will steer us in the right direction. Of course, we have heard a great deal about the presidential race, but let's not forget that there are many important decisions to make throughout the ballot. Let's be sure to inform ourselves and make the best decisions that we possibly can. As Bob Schieffer said at the end of the presidential debate this past week: Now go out and vote, it'll make you feel big and strong!
Have a great week, everyone. Dana and I look forward to seeing you next Sunday morning.
Wes and Dana
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Thank you Wes and everybody that has prayed for us. Wes and I were best buddies growing up and spent many great times together, including growing together at our FUMC. We reconnected after years just recently and to my surprise our pastors are brothers. I don't think that it was a coincidence that God brought my old friend back into my life. Wes has had many words of strength for me and he brought my wife to this great group to lift up in prayer. Keep doing His work and thank you.
Michael Allen
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