Zambezi River trip meeting

Guys,

Here are the details for Satuday's Zambezi river trip meeting this Saturday mornng. Are you man enough?? Come check it out.

In His Service,

Brian

Inner Defilement

ABF Family,

Did you read the subject line? Go ahead read it again. Doesn't that sound like a fun topic to study and discuss? Yes it does. Read through the verses this week and ponder the topic. Allow God to reveal where you might need to change. This is not an exercise of, "how defiled am I?" but "how can I be more like Christ every day?"

Enjoy your week and may you be blessed by your time with God. I look forward to seeing everyone. Dad's, dress up nice and handsome for your daughter if you are attending the Daddy Daughter Date Night on Friday. Treat her extra special.

Brian

Praises & Prayers 2/21/09

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 02-21-09

PRAYERS:
For those who are involved in Disciple Now this weekend.
ABF- good health for all the families
Sexton- Julie has gestational diabetes and prayers are for her to be able to follow the health plan her doctor has given her.
Tate- Teaching job for Stephanie

PRAISES:
Murphy- Mikes truck was totaled by insurance company this week, he has just one more week in Wichita Falls and all the children that we hurt in the car accident will be o.k.
Lazaro- Cami is doing better, aspirating some still
Morris- Nikki was released earlier than expected from the hospital. She came home Thursday and is on a home regiment. All is going well so far.
Cruz- Praise that no injuries occurred tonight when we were involved in a car accident, on our way to church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ABF- Fri. March 6th, Team Huddle @ the Tolbert Home; Sunday March 29th, ABF Social of Kick Ball and an Easter Egg Hunt, more details TBA
Missions- Men's mission trip to S. Africa on the Zambezi River, info Mtg. next weekend
Pre School Partners- Thank you to the Wickhams for serving tonight, serving next week are Chad and Kelley Jones
Women's- Brooks GG is hosting Brunch tomorrow 2/22 at the Young's house 10-12

GROWTH GROUPS:
Brooks- Sat. 2/28 Dinner after ABF @ Chiloso
Cox-
Cruz- Fri. 2/27 7p.m.
Middleton-
Tolbert- Sunday 3/1 ABF room Devotional

Re: ABF Announcements 02-14-09

ABF Family,
Thank you for your prayers. Blake is feeling much better and so far no one else is showing any symptoms. Cami had her swallow study yesterday afternoon and I am sad to report that she is aspirating. Many of you have asked what that means. Basically her suck is stronger than her swallow so when she nurses, she aspirates (or gets the milk in her airway.) It's just like when you take a drink and it goes down the wrong way, only she dosen't cough to clear her airway she just keeps on nursing. The risk of respiratory infection (RSV,pneumonia, ets) is a concern, so for the time being we have to thicken her milk and feed her a bottle, not something we are accustomed to around here!! Poor baby dosen't understand why Mommy is holding out on her and has been quite a bit fussier, also not something we are accustomed to. To perform the swallow study, they give her barium which is not easy on the digestive system so she is not a happy camper right now. We will repeat the study in 4 weeks and pray that she can start nursing again at that time.

Thank you for your continued prayers for our family as we adjust to our new normal!!

Tony, Angela, Blake, Ethan, Chase, and Camryn

Abundant Provision

ABF Family,

I hope everyone's week is off to a good start. A big thank you to my lovely bride for sharing her awesome experience in Ghana. It was a sure reminder of how blessed we are here in the Lake Ray Hubbard community. Thank God everyday for how blessed you are and look for ways to bless others with Christ's love.

Look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday!!
Brian

The Morris Family

Hello ABF family,

I hope this President's day is treating all of you well.
Wanted to share some info I have on Nikki... ***Note from Editor*** "Due to Security Reasons Nikki's Location can not be shared via the blog. Please contact Theresa Cruz for more information.

She is scheduled to be there at least all of this week. Thomas is running back and forth, and Hudson is staying between both sets of grand parents. Sonja thought it might be nice to help him out in giving some gift cards for restaurants so he could get a bite to eat between trips. If anyone would like to give a gift card, I will be at the church on Tuesday and Thursday or you can can get in touch with Sonja to set up a time to drop them off with her. If you would like to give a gift card this weekend during ABF that would be great also, as I know even when Nikki comes home she will not want to make meals for awhile. Thanks so much for all your prayers for this family, please keep them going.
Have a great week and see you soon.
Blessings,
Theresa Cruz

Re: ABF Announcements 02-14-09

We did not make it to ABF last night because Blake wasn"t feeling well. I took him to the Urgent Care place this morning and he tested positive for the flu. Please pray that no one else gets it, especially Cami. The doctor told me again today that if she does get it, we will be in the hospital until she is over it because of her age. We are going to Medical City tomorrow to have a swallow study done as we strongly suspect she is aspirating. Please pray that she is able to continue nursing as this is her only line of defense right now.

Thank you so much!!

Angela and Tony

Re: ABF Announcements- prayer request

Nikki was admitted into the hospital last night. She is 13 weeks today. They are going to keep her a week and then re-evaluate what they need to do. She will be seeing various specialists and see what more they can do. She is getting fluids and meds. Please pray that she gets better and can keep things down.

Pray!

Sonja

Praises & Prayers 2/14/09

ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 02-14-09

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

PRAYER'S:
Murphy- Mike's illness and car accident injury
Thomas- Natalie is considering going on a mission trip to Russia to work in an orphanage with Shoes for orphan Souls
Cox- Sonja's grandmother passed away
Hale- Melissa is not feeling well with allergies and Bobby's back is hurting
Chastain- Chris has the flu
Morris- Nikki is still not doing well. She is losing weight, next step is being put in the hospital

PRAISE'S:
Furguson's- Blake is feeling much better and Randy and Angela did not get sick
Cox- Brent's parents moving to Rockwall from Lubbock.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ABF: ABF Huddle on 3/6 @ the Tolberts, Kickety Kick Ball 3/29
Preschool Partners: Thank you to John and Jerusha Elliot for serving tonight, serving next week the 21st is Bob and Mita Wickham

GROWTH GROUPS:
Brooks-
Cox- Thurs. Feb. 19th, 6:30p.m.
Cruz- Friday Feb. 27th, 7:00p.m.
Middleton- Sunday Feb. 15th, 5:30 Johnny Carinos
Tolbert- Sunday March 1, Devotional ABF Room 5:30

VISITORS WELCOMED:
Wes and Dawn Sanders (972) 961-0435

Paralyzing Unbelief and Out of Africa

ABF,   How is everyone on Monday morning?  We Young's are much better, Mommy is home!  Dee arrived safe yesterday but very much under the weather.  She experienced awesome things in Africa.  God moved and healed in a mighty way!!!    Thanks you to John for a great lesson Saturday night.  Thank you for painting such a good picture of what we have read in Mark so far.  I will continue our journey this week but it will be a little abbreviated.  I have asked my lovely bride to share with us about her trip!!  So study the word this week and look forward to hearing about how God moved during Dee's trip to Ghana.   Have an extremely blessed week.   Brian

Praises & Prayers 2/7/09

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 02-07-09   A special thank you to the Middleton GG for the yummy snacks tonight.  New families of the month...The Gatton's and The Sledge's.  Check out the ABF board to learn more about these wonderful family's.   PRAYER'S: Furguson's- Randy and Angela took Blake to Care Now tonight and he has the Flu. Please keep him and all of them in your prayers. Murphy- Mike was in a car accident yesterday driving home from Wichita Falls, there were several kids injured in the accident and prayers are for them to be o.k. and heal quickly, Mike also asks for prayers for his family, all of whom have the flu. Elliott- John has strep and the flu Tate- Stephanie is in search of a teaching job for next year and prayers would be that she finds the right one. Brooks- Prayer for Barry's dad (knee surgery) no load bearing for eight weeks, also pray for his mother who is taking care of him; also pray for the Brooks GG as they all met last night and are hoping to not get sick.  Morris- Niki is still not feeling great but was able to keep some things down last week, continue to keep her in your prayers. Young- Dee is on her way home from Ghana, and is sick.  She is running fever and has chills.   PRAISE'S: Stolman- Leah's grandfather is out of the hospital and doing better Murphy- Mike was not hurt worse than he was Tate- Collyn and Bradly are both healthy once again   ANNOUNCEMENTS: ABF- Possible ABF Huddle to be held at the end of the month, stay tuned for details Men's- Man Church this Wed. 2/11/09 6p.m. burgers, 7p.m. church Mission- Dee on medical mission to Ghana, food of the month club...Canned Meats and Canned Vegetables Pre School Partner's- Thank you to the Stolman's for serving this week.  Serving next week 2/14 are the Elliott's Women's- Sun. 2/22 10a.m.-Noon, watch e-mail for details   GROWTH GROUPS: Brooks- Sat. 2/21, dinner after ABF Cox- Thur. 2/19, 6:30p.m. Cruz- Fri. 2/13, 7:00p.m. Middleton- Tolbert-

Re: ABF Announcements 01-31-09

ABF Family - Please pray for Mike Murphy.  He was in a 3-vehicle accident on the way home from Wichita Falls.  The two other vehicles each had 3 teenagers.  Four of the kids were hospitalized in total with two needing to be medi-flighted out from the accident scene.  One of the teenage drivers was cited at the scene for failure to yield to Mike's truck.  Mike is in pain in several areas of his body as well.  Shana picked him up from the accident scene because his truck is not drivable after the accident.  They are almost home to Rockwall.  He is going to go to the hospital tonight after they get home to get checked out for any injuries. Please pray for healing for all involved and injured.  Mike is really concerned for the kids that were injured.  Pray for comfort, wisdom, guidance, and patience as everyone begins down a path to healing and restoration.

Liberating Faith

ABF Family,   Sorry for the delay in this.  No excuses just got side tracked and did not get to it.  I hope your week is off to a great start.  Me and the girls are rolling along and they even said they are having fun with Dad. Dee is doing quite well in Ghana and saw over 300 patients the first day.  Please pray for sleep.  She has not gotten much rest since she left last week.   So on to the lesson for this week.  We continue a discussion of faith. Faith is built by putting what you read in His word and believing it when struggles come into life.  Read this weeks "Liberating Faith."  See where you might need to practice your faith this week.    Be Blessed this week,   Brian

Re: Prayer request - Brian and Stephanie Tate

Thank you all so much for your prayers for Collyn. She is doing much better today. She had the flu test, strep test, an IV for fluids and a shot (none of which she enjoyed)! And after all of that, the dr. said she just has a bad virus. Brad was sent home from school today sick. He is doing pretty good and doesn't seem to be a severe as Collyn. Please continue to pray for our family's health. Thank you again!!!

We love our ABF!
The Taters

RE: Prayer request - Brian and Stephanie Tate

Just want everyone to know that the Tates went home yesterday evening without the need for an overnight stay at the hospital. They still do not really know what is affecting Collyn. A few more intensive tests were run yesterday, but it could be a couple of days before the results are known. Please continue to remember them in your prayers. Thanks.

John

Prayer request - Brian and Stephanie Tate

Good morning, class. Please pray for Brian, Stephanie and Collyn Tate. Collyn has been showing flu-like symptoms. They took her to the doctor this morning and the tests showed that she does not have the flu. However, they are not sure what is wrong at this time. Collyn has been given an IV, but it has not really helped. The doctor is sending them to the emergency room for further evaluation and testing. Brian is bringing Brad and Sydney to our house so they don't have to hang out at the hospital. Please pray for calm and peace for Brian and Stephanie, wisdom for the medical personnel, and healing for Collyn. We'll pass along updates as we receive them.

John T.

Praises & Prayers 1/31/09

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENT 01-31-09

PRAYER'S:
Young- Dee is in Ghana for a medical mission project, keep her and her group in your prayers, as well as Brian and the girls who are here at home
Morris- Nikki is very ill from pregnancy, she will be 11 weeks tomorrow and has home health care coming in now to help. She is not able to keep anything down including liquids. The med's they have been giving her are still not working. She also has a cyst and is asking for prayer's for that to go away.
Jones- Levi has pneumonia and is slowly starting to recover, but it has been a long road, pray he will be healed soon and restored to strength.
Murphy- Shana and Leanne are starting to get what Jessie and James had last weekend and are praying that they won't get it as bad.
Stolman- Leah's grandfather is ill
Moran- Dan and Angela left yesterday for London, keep them in your thoughts and prayers that this move will go smoothly and that their family will enjoy this new experience together.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ABF:
MEN'S: Man Church
MISSION'S: Dee has gone to Ghana, We can make a difference Campaign, details at Home Pointe if your interested
PRESCHOOL PARTNERS: Thanks to Raymond Jennings for serving tonight, serving next week are the Stolman's...Thank you.
WOMEN'S: Brooks gg to host something in Feb. stay tuned for details, meals for the Lazaro's, www.mysignup.com/lazaro

GROWTH GROUPS:
Brooks-
Cox- Feb. 5th, 6:30p.m.
Cruz- Feb. 13th 7p.m.
Middleton-
Tolbert- Feb. 13th, Restaurant TBA, March 1st Devotional 5:30 ABF Room