Praises & Prayers 6/14/08

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 06-14-08

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!

Prayers:

Wickham- Bob's father passed away Tuesday, please continue to pray for his family during their time of loss

Greer- Pray for Inmate Newman and Inmate Nelson

Hale- McKenzie has been running fever all week

Martinson- Pray for Jennifer, her children and her ex husband, Cindy will be going to her home Tuesday June 17th, see will be leaving Rockwall at 4p.m. and at Jennifer's by 4:30p.m. ****Note from editor****Please contact Cindy's Cell for instructions to Jennifer's Home. This has been edited for security reasons due to the accessibility of this site to the internet. Anyone willing to help unpack and organize would be appreciated

Murphy- Mike continues to have issues with swelling in his ear. He is also having a scan on Monday to diagnose the pain in his ribs. Also, Jesse has strep throat and James has been sick with a flu-like illness.

VBS- Pray for the children's hearts to be touched by God

Praise:

Lazaro- Congratulations to Tony and Angela Lazaro who are expecting their fourth child in Jan. Pray for health and wellness for Angela and Baby. Angela has not been feeling well lately, pray morning sickness does not last long and her energy and strength return soon.

Announcements:

ABF Social- Sunday July 13th 12p.m. Harry Myers Spray Park (sign up in class as to what you would like to bring; lunch will be at 12:30p.m.)

Missions- Sunday June 22nd, Arlington Trip to church. Meet at 9:15 a.m. in the back parking lot of church. Lunch will be served so Pam needs to know who will be attending no later than tomorrow, Sunday June 15th.

Men's Ministry- Sunday June 22nd, mowing for Mrs. Farmer. Sunday June 29th, 1:45p.m. Whirly Ball/Lazer Tag in Plano

Growth Groups:

Brooks- Dinner after ABF June 28th

Cox-Thursday June 19th, 6:30 @ Cox's for game night

Cruz- Monday June 23rd, 6:30 p.m. Chuck E Cheese in Rockwall

(Visitors and kids welcomed.)

Greer- Friday June 20th 7p.m. PF Chang's-Tollway

Middleton- Friday June 22nd, 7p.m. @ Middleton's

Tolberts- Friday June 20th, @ Hale's for pool party

Mini Growth Group Socials:

Tolberts/Cruz/Non Growth Group Members- Sunday June 29th, 9-11a.m. @ Harry Myers Spray Park. Bring breakfast, swim suits, lawn chairs or blankets

Greer/Middleton- Saturday June 28th after ABF @ Joe Willy's

Prayer Request followup

Hey guys, I talked to Shana a little bit ago. They have sent Mike to an ENT to have him checked there. So he is not at the hospital anymore. Shana said that they were not sure what was going on. They tried to drain the ear by making a few cuts. So he has a few stitches and a compression cast on the ear. He will go back to the ENT next Friday. Thank you for all the prayers and e-mails. I know the Murphy's appreciate it. Jenn

Prayer Request

Hi guys! I just got a call from Shana Murphy about Mike. She is taking him to the hospital in Rowlett today. He is still having trouble with his ear and other things have come up. Please be in prayer for Mike and Shana as they go through this ordeal. Also please pray for their kids. James and Jessie have been sick with a fever and stomach trouble. Please pray for recovery of the whole family.

I will update you on what they find out as I hear from them. Thanks Jenn Tolbert

Collection for the Wickhams

Please continue to keep Bob, Mita and their family in your prayers during this time. The vistitation service for Bob's dad is tonight and a graveside service tomorrow. To show our love and support for them, we will be taking up a collection Sat night during ABF. Bob's dad did not want flowers, but rather donations to their home church. We will be sending a donation in his father's name and will also give them a tree to plant in honor of him. Thanks so much for all you do!!!

Stacie

Final details on Arlington Church (A Life)

Good Afternoon, I have the final details on this trip. It will be so neat. I hope you can join us. We will meet at Lakepointe at 9am to caravan. Since our church has services and it is crowded, let's meet in the back parking lot (we will be there in a white Impala). The service starts at 10:30 am. I will have directions to the church that morning in case we get separated. After the service they will provide a lunch for us, which I have been told is delicious. This will give us a chance to worship with and meet the people there. It is an immigrant church, so most members are there straight from Africa. The Gomez ABF will also be there. Jeff, our contact person, said to dress business casual. I will be emailing him on Sunday a head count of exactly how many are going so they know how much food to prepare. I will get a count Saturday night in class, but if you aren't going to be in class and want to go, please email me (pamela_gatton@sbcglobal.net) by Saturday and let me know how many are going. You can also just reply to all to this email. I would like to encourage you to really try to go. It is going to be such an exciting experience. When our church gets ready to send mission teams to Africa, those teams go and visit this church, so it should be very authentic. Thanks! Pam Gatton