Good Evening!, Wisdom for Tomorrow . . .

Friends:

Well, my goal was to get this to you earlier, but, alas, with Commencement, cutting the grass, a Yearbook Party at Raegan's school, and bath time, it's been a full day!

When visiting the book store this evening, I found some good Bible studies by Bill Hybels. I'd like for us to start one on Wisdom that is based on the book of Proverbs. I've seen quite a few Bible studies that I don't particularly like, but this one seems to take the right approach, at least as far as I am concerned.

You can find our lesson for tomorrow at the bottom right in the "Lesson Links" box. See "Wisdom of Proverbs Week 1". Also, if you have time, please take a look at Proverbs 2:1-15 for tomorrow. For the most ambitious out there, try to answer a few of the questions that I have included in the lesson. We'll discuss them tomorrow.

Dana and I look forward to seeing you in the morning!

Wes

Six Flags Pics, Prayers, News, and Lots of Other Stuff

For those of you who were wondering, this is what Six Flags looks like in 107 degree weather. I'm the guy behind the camera holding the multiple gallons of water and other essential medical supplies. Not for the faint of heart! Nevertheless, we had a great time. Hurricane Harbor, the next day, was even a bit better for our little ones, and not to mention a bit cooler!

The third pic is for Steve May, of course.

This morning, we were pleased to welcome Rod and Shannon Smith as guests to our class. We enjoyed having you, Rod and Shannon! I hope you will come back and see us again next week.

We also need to thank the Nicholsons, who are now proud owners of a minivan, for bringing our snacks today. Thanks for coming through Nicholsons. You guys look great in the minivan! Brian claims to be having a mid-life crisis over the matter, but he looks fine to me. Brian, Jeff Hookham has been through several of these crises, so, if you need help, see him.

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

As usual, we have numerous prayers and praises this week. First off, Jill VanZee is traveling once again this weekend. From what I hear, Jill's grandmother passed away this week. VanZees, you guys can't catch a break! Please pray for Jill as she travels and for Jill's family during this time of mourning. We also need to continue to pray for Raelynn and her ear infections. Hang in there, VanZees!

Let's continue to pray for our expectant mommies: Mary E., Amy N., and Elizabeth N.

I know that several people from our class are traveling this week, but the only ones I know about for sure are the Hudsons. Please pray for everyone who is traveling.

Vince has asked that we pray for his friends Cole and Iva and their son Trey. Trey will be having brain surgery soon. Pray that everything will be successful and that Trey will recover quickly and completely.

Ben Sullivan is headed back to work tomorrow. Pray for his safe travel and for his safety at work.

Teresa would like for us to pray for her brother, Brian. He is going through a divorce. Please pray for better days and good decision-making for Brian.

Mary E. has asked that we pray for her friend, Jen. Jen had an amniocentesis that didn't go very well. She is now on bed rest at 16 weeks of pregancy. Please pray for health for Jen and the baby.

Mary also would like for us to pray for Tara Hodges and everything surrounding that situation. Please pray that the truth will come out and that God will be with Tara and the young man who is involved.

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I believe that covers our prayers, praises, and news for today. I am currently looking for a new book for our class, which I hope to beigin next week. I welcome any suggestions!

Dana and I look forward to seeing you next Sunday. Have a great week.

Wes

What do Wikipedia and the Future of the Church have in Common?

Good afternoon, all! I have uploaded our lesson for tomorow (see "Lesson Links" at the bottom right). Anyone heard of Wikipedia? I've put together some points that Tony Jones makes about the relationship between Wikipedia and the future of the church. I think he makes some very interesting comparisons. If you have time, take a look at these selected verses before tomorrow:

Trust and The Story of the Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32.

Mutual Accountability and Christ’s message to his disciples: Matthew 10:1-42.

Connectivity and the Last Supper: John 13:1-30.

Dana and I look forward to seeing you in the morning. We've missed seeing lots of you this summer!

Wes

Another Traveler!, Prayer Request from Christina Gilliam

Wes,

I am out of town this weekend and will be out of town the following weekend as well. If you could just pray for safe travels for me and my family. Also, my dad is going to be fly fishing in the ocean on Sunday (tomorrow or today when ever you get this) so if you could pray for him, my mom and my aunt while they are out in the ocean doing son.

Thanks.

Christina A. Gilliam

More Travels, Prayers, and Even Some Rain?

Friends:

Good evening, all! Greetings from the Hyatt Place Hotel about 250 yards from Judge Roy Scream and the entrance to the one and only Six Flags Over Texas. Yep, that's right. Us Nulls decided to see what it's like to experience Six Flags in 109 degree weather. I'm taking a case of bottled water with me tomorrow, which I plan to sell for $2.50. That's about a buck cheaper than the Six Flags folks charge. Get your water! Bottled water! Get your bottled water right here!

Now, back to business. Thanks to the Buhners, we had some grub this morning during class. Appreciate it Buhners! You guys are stealth-like! Next week, Brian Nicholson will be serving waffles, eggs, and bacon. Thanks, Brian!

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

As usual in the summer, lots of people are traveling this time of year. Please pray for the following travelers (these are the ones I know about):

Goolsbys
Ramsdells
VanZees
Jeff Hookham (he's headed to Minnesota to spread some Hookham wisdom)
Us Nulls

We also need to continue our prayers for our expectant mommies and daddies (in the projected order of arrival):

Ericksons (they leave one month from today!!!!)
Nicholsons (due on election day, a big day for all of us!)
Nemecs (well, Elizabeth is due a long time from now)

Thank you for praying for health for these babies and their mommies.

Last but not least, I have a praise for Ms. Dana. Her teeth are at last feeling a bit better. Praise God that Dana is back to her usual self!

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I think that's all for now, everyone. Have a great week, and we'll see you next Sunday, if, that is, we survive the Shockwave in 109 degree heat!

Wes

P.S.--My radar tells me that there is currently a cloud over Waco, perhaps even with some rain. Say it ain't so?!

Umpires and Christians for Tomorrow

Friends:

I've uploaded our lesson for tomorrow, which involves four pieces of Scripture. You can find the link under "Umpires and Christians as Artists" at the bottom right of our blog in the Lesson Links section (the baseball reference is, of course, for our baseball fans!). If you have a chance, take a look at the four stories that I've included under Section III (Daniel, Genesis, Luke, and Judges).

See you in the morning!

Wes

Update on Raelynn

Good news below!

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Dana and Wes,

Raelynn did very well Tues night and Wed morning. Her fever broke and she was able to keep pedialyte down which really helped her because they never did get an IV started. Anyway they ran some more tests on her Wed morning and the labs came back really good and since she didn't have a fever and she was able to drink both pedialyte and formula and keep them down they let us go home with her. She's had 3 antibiotic shots and is now on an oral antibiotic but she has really made a big come back and is once again acting like herself. Thank you to you and everyone else who prayed for her because she has made a very impressive recovery, even our Dr. was very impressed with the speed at which she recovered. It must have been God's hand at work! Thanks and we will see you all later.

Brian and Jill