Our Weekly News and Prayers

Friends:

Good evening! I took some great pictures this afternoon at the Pumpkin Patch. I'll upload them as soon as I have a chance.

For those of you who weren't there this morning, today was an all out smash hit when it comes to jokes. People were literally rolling on the floor. I'm not kidding. I was hilarious! Just ask someone! : )

Let's start off today by saying a big thank you to Ashlee and David McCrary. Yep, that's right. They came to visit today, and they even brought snacks! Thanks, McCrarys. They are doing great in Houston, even though they recently spent 2 weeks without electricity. David likes his new job, and Rylie just turned 1! It was great to see you guys, David and Ashlee!

DON'T FORGET LUNCH NEXT WEEK!
Next Sunday, we will plan to break up a few minutes early to go eat lunch at Fuddrucker's. I hope that all of you can join us!

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Let's get to our prayers and praises. We have lots happening.

First off, let's continue our prayers for Amy and Mallory Nicholson (and Brian, if you have time to squeeze him into your prayer). Rumor has it that Amy and Mallory went home yesterday. Please pray for strength and healing for Amy and for healthy first days and weeks for Mallory. We're praying for you, Amy!

Next, let's praise God for the great decision that Ben and Nicki made this morning! They joined our church, and Nicki was baptized. We are so pleased to have you guys, Ben and Nicki! We look forward to many great weeks and months together.

Teresa Sullivan has asked that we pray for her Dad and Ben. They are driving to North Carolina to help Teresa's brother move to Waco. Please pray for their safe travel and for Teresa's brother as he begins his life here in Waco.

Nicki would like for us to continue our prayers for her friend, Jessica. Nicki hasn't seen her for several days and is a bit concerned.

Also on the Sanchez front, Severus will be baptized on November 30th. Please pray that God will be with Ben and Nicki on this important day!

We need to pray for our expectant mommies, Elizabeth Nemec and Shannon Smith. Please pray for health for the babies and for easy days for these mommies.

Steve May has asked that we pray for him as he looks for a different job. Pray that God will lead Steve to a position that will make use of his many talents.

Nicki has a friend, Samantha Holly, who will be having a baby soon, through a c-section. Please pray for Samantha and the baby.

I would like for everyone to continue their prayers for my friend Michael and his wife Jennifer. She is the one who was diagnosed with cancer about a week and a half ago. You can read their story at this link. Thank you for your prayers for strength and grace for the Allen family:

http://mjallenboys.blogspot.com/

Last but not least, Bernie Hookham's sister, Margie, is due to have her baby within the next couple of weeks. Let's pray for a smooth delivery and a healthy baby.

--------------

I think that takes care of matters for this week. Next Sunday, we will continue our Hybels Bible Study by looking at a lesson on "self-sacrifice". If you wish to read ahead, we will be looking specifically at Mark 10:35-45.

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

Wes and Dana

P.S.--From Christina Gilliam:

-----

Wes,

I know I was out of town this Sunday, but I was wondering if you could add these prayers to the list:

1. My friend/significant other is in New York so safe travels with him (lucky guy!).
2. I start midterms/finals in about a week
3. I still haven't mended my fight with my friend.
4. Prayers for guidance and a clear path to what I want to do.

That'll do it for now.

In Him.

-Christina