A Big Week, Lots of Prayers, and Other News

Friends:

Good evening, folks. Hope you've had a good Sunday. Ours has been full of grocery shopping, Dora the Explorer, and even some gingerbread cookies (yep, that's right; Dana has been on fire as a chef today!).

Thanks to the Hookhams for bringing our donuts this morning. We appreciate it, Jeff and Bernie! It turns out we have an open spot for next Sunday. Any takers?

Let's get to this week's news and prayers:

Praise God for a great Malia baptism this morning! Let's say a big praise for how well Malia is doing. She has adjusted to our country better than I ever imagined. If we had a better lookin' pastor, she probably would have let him hold her this morning, but Steve has other virtues that we know, love, and admire. (That's a joke, Steve! Well, kinda . . .) Way to go, Vince and Mary. I think I speak for all of us when I say how proud and happy we were to see your family up there this morning.

Christina G. has several prayers that she would like us to keep in mind this week. She has a friend named Duane who has been having some troubles at school. Pray that things will turn around for him. Several members of her family, including her and her boyfriend, will be traveling this week. Pray for their safe travel and an enjoyable Christmas. Finally, Christina brought a praise that she had a great first semester at Baylor. Praise God for her hard work! Keep up the great work, Christina!

We need to continue our prayers for Shawn Buhner and his mom. Shawn and Shelley have some difficult decisions to make this week. Please ask God to give Shawn and Shelley the courage they need to get things moving in the right direction for Shawn's mom. We're praying for you guys, Shawn and Shelley. Hang in there!

Ben and Nicki Sanchez will be traveling this week to spend some time with Nicki's family. Ask God to be with them while they travel and, especially, with Ben as he meets some new members of Nicki's family!

Also on the Nicki front, Nicki asked us to pray for everyone who has been impacted by the Caylee Anthony story out of Florida. This is a very sad and tragic situation. Pray that justice will be done and that everything will be resolved soon.

I'd like for everyone to continue to pray for Steve May as he and Jennifer look for just the right position for Steve. Pray that God will give them the patience they need during this time of waiting. I believe the Mays are traveling this weekend for a Christmas get-together with family. Pray for their safe travel as well.

Ben Sullivan broke his finger last week at work. Pray that Ben will recover completely and that he will be free from pain as soon as possible.

Finally, let's be sure to pray for everyone who will be traveling this week. Pray for safety and for memorable times with family.

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Dana and I hope that all of you have a safe, enjoyable, and sacred Christmas. We leave on Christmas Day for a trip to New Mexico to see family. I've written Steve May to see if he would be willing to teach the class next Sunday. If not, beware, I'll be contacting another one of you real soon! Dana and I will be back by Wednesday the 31st, so we'll be home in time for Sunday, Jan 4th.

May the Christmas message fill your hearts with joy, your minds with hope, and your future with happiness.

Merry Christmas!

Wes and Dana