Saturday, May 21, 2011

SPOTmail!!

If you're reading this, you haven't been raptured . . . so, we'll see you in class tomorrow!


Lesson Preview

This week will be our third lesson in 1 Thessalonians.  So far, we have covered the topics of:
  • When You Started Out -- Reminding us of the joy and zeal we had at the time of our salvation experience.
  • When Others Helped You -- All of us recalled people in our past that gave of themselves to help us grow in our faith.  Our conclusion to this study was to pass it on.
This week we will look at the topic, "When Others Cared for You".  Some people care for us like a mother.  They tenderly nurture us.  They lovingly help us recover from scrapes and scratches.  Then, there are the "typical" Dad-type care-givers.  They tell us to "suck it up" with a firm slap to the back.  Their goal is to make sure we are prepared to handle the hard stuff life dishes out.  Who are some of the spiritual care-givers in your life?  How do you see yourself in the role of spiritual care-giver to your teens?  Let's talk about it Sunday.

See you then,

Don

SPOTlunch

SPOTlunch is on this week at Lion's Choice on South Lindbergh.  Get a great roast beef sandwich with your fries and indulge in a mini ice cream for dessert!  Plan on meeting us there right after class.


Snacks

This Sunday:  Luther

May 29:  Memorial Day weekend -- no class

June 5:  LaRowe


Prayer List

Jeff Bradshaw is recovering at home after a bout with pneumonia

Carolyn Amen is still hospitalized after more than a month with complications from pneumonia

Kevin Hurt's father has been hospitalized

College students returning home

Allen Decker's child custody issues

Baseball Tickets

Each year Brad Slinkard offers the SPOTclass tickets for a summertime Cardinal game at discounted rates. This year's game is on Saturday, June 18 against our cross state rival, the KC Royals.  Tickets in this section are normally $37, but they're available through Brad at just $15. That's much better than StubHub and these are a genuine bargain with no pesky prossessing or delivery fees.  And you don't even have the use the ink in your printer.  In exchange for your $$$ you actuallly get a real ticket.    It's a good Father's Day gift (as that is Father's Day "Eve").  There's (virtually) no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase for your family and friends. Tickets are in section  372 of the Left Field Pavillion (right above Big Mac Land).  Contact Brad Slinkard at 314-494-5081 or email at bs4@sbcglobal.net.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Update on Jeff Bradshaw

Jeff got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon.  He still does not have a lot of energy.  He has been cleared to return to work on Monday.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Mid-Week Update...Express Edition!!!

My apologies, but due to a computer virus I will be unable to put the lesson recap in this edition of the Mid-Week Update.  I will be back up and running pretty soon, so no worries!

SPOTlunch

The SPOTlunch for this month will be this Sunday at Lion's Choice on South Lindbergh.  Come and enjoy some fellowship and good food!

Muny Voting

..will continue this week.  Watch for the sheet in this week's SPOTfolder. 

Snacks

  • 5/22  Luther
  • 5/29  No Class  
  • 6/5   LaRowe  
Prayer Requests
 
  • Kevin's dad remains in the hospital.
  • Jeff Bradshaw is recovering from pneumonia. 
  • Carolyn Amen is still slowly improving despite a set-back last week.
  • New worship/fine arts minister...keep praying!
  • Kids/parents continue traveling home from college.
  • Allen Decker with ongoing child custody issues, as well as a silent prayer request.
   


 

Monday, May 16, 2011

Prayer Request

Jeff Bradshaw is in Missouri Baptist Hospital with pneumonia.  The doctors who are treating him say he will be there for a few days while he recovers.