Sunday September 9, 2012

Thanks to all who came to class this morning, and especially to Shawn Reed who taught the final chapter in our study on the books of 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus & Philemon. Shawn pointed out that, as followers of Christ, we are to be brotherly with one another regardless of our personal station in life. After class, we gathered at the Simmons home for burgers and dogs and pie. (Mmmm, pie.) Thanks to the Simmons family for opening up their home to the class.

We'd like to have a large group in class on Sunday September 23 for the election of new class officers. Offices to be considered are President, Treasurer, Curriculum, Social, and Support. You have two weeks to think about who you'd like to nominate for these positions.

Shawn Reed said this morning while he was teaching that the teacher winds up being the most fulfilled member of the class that week because of the extra information and insight gained while researching for that week's study. He's right. I've always learned more about the study when I was preparing for the class as the teacher. I would like for Shawn's words to serve as a recruiting poster for volunteers in future studies. It's definitely worth it.

Until we meet again, remember that we're all loved and blessed.

Stubie...


PRAYER CONCERNS 9/9/12

• Praise for Susan & Curt: Matthew no longer needs testosterone injections.
• Briscoes: Wendy's cousin has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Prayers for the whole family.
• Briscoes: Wendy's sister has breast cancer concerns. Tests being done Wednesday.
• Briscoes: Wendy's mom is in the hospital - having trouble breathing.Pray for improved health.
• Briscoes: Steve's aunt who has battled cancer for two years has had some complications lately.
• Mitchells: Prayers that their travels in the next 2 weeks will be safe; and that their family is safe while they're away.
• Mitchells: Prayers for a job for friend Cindy, who lost her job and her car broke down.
• Simmons: Praise & joy for changes in their life(s), and concern for upcoming changes. "Keep us following Christ."
• Robin's Grandma is in hospice care - she's 99. Prayers for a smooth transition to Heaven, and peace for Robin's mom.
• Shawn Reed: Praise for passing a kidney stone.
• Shawn Reed: Prayers for the family of a co-worker in New Orleans who fell down some stairs, slipped into a coma, and died recently.
• Stubie: Trumpet player in his band hospitalized with kidney stones, and guitar player has severe swelling in his foot.