Good afternoon! Great to see everyone this morning. It looks as though everyone is gearing up for the fall semester. Much less traveling for a while, I suspect!
Steve and Jennifer May brought our donuts this morning. Thanks, folks! Next week, Matt and Beth Ramsdell are in charge. We appreciate you doing this for us, Matt and Beth! Matt, why don't you whip us up a breakfast casserole of some sort?! : )
Hey, how about this news: We had Salley and Chris back with us this morning! Great to have you guys, Salley and Chris! I know how difficult life has been without the weekly jokes. I'm glad I didn't disappoint you this morning! : )
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
As usual, we have quite a few prayers and praises, so let's get to it.
Of course, let's pray for all of the students, teachers, and parents as we begin the school year. Pray for a smooth start to the year. I believe most districts in this area begin either tomorrow, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
On the Salley and Chris front, Jordan broke her arm about a week ago in a four-wheeler accident. She's going to be just fine, but may need a cast. She has a check-up tomorrow. Pray that Jordan will heal quickly and start school off successfully. She broke her right arm (and she's right-handed), so things may be difficult for a while.
Vince E. would like for us to keep praying for his friends Cole and Iva. They recently had some bad news from the Oklahoma Supreme Court regarding custody of the two little boys they have been working to adopt for some time. Pray for patience and understanding for Cole and Iva and good decision-making for everyone involved. Most of all, pray for the best situation possible for the two little boys.
Brian VanZee would like for us to pray for his Uncle Warren and Aunt Fonda. They were involved in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. Both of them broke ribs and withstood other injuries. Warren has been released, but Fonda remains in ICU. Pray for complete and speedy recovery for both of them. They were both wearing their helmets, otherwise the situation could have been much worse.
Brian also has asked us to pray for Jill, Breeley, and Raelynn. Brian leaves for a conference next weekend and will be gone for several days. Pray for Jill as she gets the girls ready for school every morning. We're here for you, Jill!
Nicki and Ben have some news this week. Nicki's secret chef venture begins on Thursday. Pray that she will get off to a great start (and we know she will since she's such a great cook!). Also, Ben interviews for a job tomorrow that would give him a promotion. Pray that the interview will go well.
How about Alexis Hookham! She turns four this week. Can you believe it?! Man, Jeff sure has lost a lot of hair in those four years! Pray that Alexis will have a great birthday celebration.
Bernie Hookham has asked us to keep up our prayers for Tommy Rogers and her family. The situation looks quite difficult for Tommy. She is not expected to improve. Please pray for comfort, compassion, and peace for the entire Rogers family.
We need to keep up our prayers for Matt and Beth Ramsdell. Pray that their little baby-on-the-way will grow stronger and healthier each day. Let's pray for easy days for Beth as well.
Jennifer Fadal would like for us to keep Braden in our prayers. He begins first grade tomorrow and is a bit stressed out. Pray that Braden will get off to a good start. He'll do great, Jennifer! Relax!
Jennifer May begins graduate school tomorrow, along with her regular job of teaching little people in China Spring! Pray that everything will go well with Jennifer's classes. Jennifer, let me know if I can do anything to help you! You will do great.
Vince E. begins his gig on Friday night as the play-by-play radio announcer for China Spring High School football. Pray that everything will go well for Vince. I think he'll be on FM 92.9 beginning about 7:00 p.m. You'll do great, Vince!
On that score, Steve May will be announcing Mexia football beginning about that same time on FM 104.9 (I think that's right), so let's pray that everything will go great for Steve as well!
Last but certainly not least, Christina G. has asked that we pray for her as she begins her graduate work at the Univ of North Texas. Pray that her classes will get off to a good start. You'll do great, Christina!
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I think that covers our prayers and praises for this week. I received confirmation this morning that we are in charge of the obstacle course (the big blow up one) at the upcoming Block Party. Should be great fun!
I recently ran across another Bible study series that I think might be good for us. Unlike what we've been using recently, these are specific to individual books. Take a look and let me know what you think!
I hope all of you have a terrific week. We look forward to seeing you again next Sunday!
Wes
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