Back Among the Living: This Week's Update

Friends:

Okay, folks, no need to call the mortuary. I am back among the living (okay, not completely, but enough to type). Whew. I sure hope and pray that nobody else out there has to tackle this stomach bug. Bad stuff, I must say. Can you say -6 pounds in 3 days? I mean, come on. I know I can stand to drop a few, but I'm not sure this is the path of choice. My apologies, folks, if I wasn't entirely lucid on Sunday morning. Just ask Brian Nicholson. I couldn't even remember who won the Texas/OU game! Hello! I'm back, Brian!

We did, however, have a great class on Sunday, despite my somewhat feeble existence. Thanks to the Ericksons for bringing our donuts! Next week, it looks as though Steve and Jennifer May are signed up. Steve and Jennifer have been busy with lots of confirmation activities as of late. We look forward to seeing you guys next week, Steve and Jennifer!

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Let's get to it. First off, Vince E. would like for us to pray for Bill and Lisa. They are going through some particular difficult financial times. Please pray that things will get better for Bill and Lisa soon.

Jennifer Fadal would like for us to pray for Mr. Bullock. His diabetes has been causing him lots of trouble lately. He recently had to have part of his leg amputated. Please pray for recovery and strength for Mr. Bullock.

Ben would like for us to pray for his grandmother Patricia Sanchez. She just had quadruple by-pass surgery. Please pray for strength, recovery, and patience for Patricia (aka Grandma to Ben!).

Rod and Shannon have asked that we pray for Rod's son Sam. He has been having some difficulties at school lately. They also have been concerned about him being a bit withdrawn at home. Please pray that things will get better for Sam soon. Pray for Rod and Shannon as well as they find ways to help Sam.

Christina G. would like for us to pray for her friend Dwayne who has been under lots of stress lately.

Mary E. has asked that we pray for a little girl named Chloe, who is 17 months old. She lives in Wyoming. She has had lots of problems with her thumb. Please pray for recovery for Chloe.

Mary also would like for us to pray for her friend Amy, whose husband is in Iraq. He recently lost one of his fellow soldiers in battle. Pray for comfort for Amy and for safety for her husband.

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I believe that takes care of matters for this week. Next week, we will continue with our study of Perseverance with a look at the role of patience in persevering. If you'd like, take a look at Psalm 129. That chapter will be the basis of our lesson.

Have a great week, everyone. Dana and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Wes and Dana