The Friday Mid-Week Update

Since it has been a bit since I have kept up with the Blog, upon signing in there was a lot of unmoderated comments and a bit of other housekeeping to take care of.  As a result, this is a little later getting out than I intended.

Class Director

As has been announced I am stepping down as class director.  Solo...someone else needs to step up! I will stay on for a few weeks as interim, but we do really need someone to accept the position.

Quote of the Week

  “What does it mean to know God so well that we trust God no matter what?” --Mark Buchanan

Snacks

• 5/26 Hurt
•  6/2 LaRowe

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Brent Bradshaw graduated from Seminary on the 17th.

The Mid-Week Update

Be ready for the next chapter in The Story this Sunday...complete with a guest teacher!

 

Quote of the Week

 

 

“Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross.  He has many who desire
His comfort, but few who desire His suffering.  All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him.  He writes; there are many who admire his miracles,  but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.” – Thomas à Kempis

 

 

A Personal Note

 

 

As I announced last week, I am stepping down as the director of the SPOT class for personal reasons.  So the class will need a new director...any volunteers? I will gladly give the new director all of the info I have, in addition to the ability to keep up this blog and email updates.  I will still coordinate the camping trip this year. I hope many will prayerfully becoming the new director.

 

 

 

Snacks

 

 

• 4/21 Zenobia
• 4/28 Stubbs
• 5/5 Stanfield

 

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

 

There were no written prayer requests this week.

The Mid-Week Update

Finally!!!  Back up and running.  Software has been re-installed, passwords recovered....and all is back up!  (Email seems to be back, as well.   I trimmed it up a bit .If I have missed you just let me know!) Sorry about all the fuss, but it all appears rearing to go now!  Be ready for Chapter 23 in The Story for our Sunday lesson.

Baseball Tickets

 

Once again this year, Brad Slinkard has baseball tickets for sale. The game is Friday June 21st against the Texas Rangers. Lance Berkman returns for his first game since leaving the Cardinals. Tickets have a face value of $41.00 but selling for $17.00 per ticket.  Contact Brad if you are interested.

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

“The measure of all love is its giving. The measure of the love of God is the cross of Christ." - J.I. Packer

 

 

Snacks

 

• 4/14  Stanfield
• 4/21  Zenobia
• 4/28  Stubbs

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Kim H. has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  Surgery is scheduled for the 18th.
• Ed has another nephew wanting to move in with him.  Pray for wisdom.

 

 





The Mid-WeekUpdate

Not a whole lot to catch up on here!  Due to the weather last week all 11:00am activities were cancelled...that included us!  This week will be Easter, so I will hope to see everyone there!

Cardinal Tickets

 

Once again Brad Slinkard has his specially priced group contacts to a Cardinals game available.  You can touch base (pun intended!) with Brad for all the details.

 

Quote of the Week

 

  "God isn't asking you to come to Christ just to attain peace of mind or become a better person. You were created to worship." -A.W. Tozer

 

 

Snacks

 

• 4/7 Bradshaw
• 4/14 Stanfield
• 47/21 Zenobia

 

Prayer Requests

 

• There were no prayer requests this week except those that were on our hearts!

The Mid-Week Update

Slightly late this week (better than last week...when I forgot :)), getting ready for out of town company for a wedding on Saturday! Big thanks to Rusty for leading us in our study last week!

 Palm Sunday is this week as we take a break from The Story for Easter!  This will be a short blog entry as not much will be happening, but be sure and remember the Holy week schedule.  There are some neat services happening for both Good Friday and a sunrise service on Easter!

Quote of the Week

 

 “We are sent into the world, like Jesus, to serve. For this is the natural expression of our love for our neighbors. We love. We go. We serve." -John Stott

 

 

 

Snacks

 

 

• 3/24  LaRowe
• 3/31  EASTER-NO CLASS
• 4/7    Bradshaw
• 4/14 Stanfield

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Jim's next door neighbor Dennis has COPD
• upcoming Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter services...and for all the guests and unsaved that will come.
• Continued prayers for Lori after the death of her father.
• Praise as it looks like they removed all of Jim's cancer on his scalp.

Lori's Dad

Lori Robbins' dad passed away this morning.  A memorial service will be held at Crosspoint Church at the intersection of I-55 and Butler Hill Rd at 2PM this Sunday. Please keep their entire family in your prayers.

The Very Short Mid-Week Update

Chapter 19 of the Story coming up on Sunday.  Until then....

SPOT Class Camping Trip

 

 

I have nailed down some info based on the discussion at our last meeting.  I will present it to anyone who is interested on Sunday right after class.  It should not take very long.

 

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

 

"You cannot believe everything you read on the internet"- Abraham Lincoln

 

 

Snacks

 

• 3/10 Stubbs
• 3/17 Hurts
• 3/24 LaRowe

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Zenobia says they have hired three new caretakers for her dad, starting this week and next.  They had a team meeting, and she felt good about the selection.  Thank God for her sister who helps her.
• Pray for Ed's wife.  Her back is not getting better.  Also, pray for wisdom when buying her new hearing aids.
• Kevin had his shoulder procedure on Tuesday.  It's rather painful, but hopefully will alleviate the need for surgery.
• Pray for the growth and stability of Concord. 
• Continued prayers for Lori and Don and their family as they deal with Lori's dad's hospice.

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The Mid-Week Update

This Sunday should be an exciting one.  In addition to being the day after the youth Trivia Night, it will also be Browniepalooza 2013.  It may very well be too much to handle.

 

Browniepalooza 2013

 

...is this Sunday, March 3rd.  Bring along your favorite brownies to share (they can be box or from scratch!).  Milk will be provided.

 

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

“Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all." - D.L. Moody

 

 

 

Snacks

 

 

• 3/3 BROWNIEPALOOZA 2013
• 3/10 Stubbs
• 3/17 Hurts
• 3/24 LaRowe

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Janice Meinhardt has a sinus infection and pink eye
• Ed Stanfield's wife, Pam, is in pain all the time due to back issues
• Lori Robbins ask for prayers for wisdom in dealing with her dad's hospitalization and hospice care decisions this week
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Bake Sale

Just found out that there IS a bake sale at the trivia night this Saturday.  You can bring baked goods all the way prior to the event.  Yum!

The Late Mid-Week Update

Finally got my computer back up to full speed. Emails have all been transferred (lots of typing:)).  The lesson to be learned here is NEVER, EVER play with your startups! Anywho....many thanks to Phil for stepping into the "Don" chair for this weeks lesson.

Quote of the Week

 

“Prayer can never be in excess.” -Spurgeon

 

 

 

Browniepalooza

 

...will be here soon!  Making it's 2013 appearance on 3/3, it is brownie heaven.  The concept is simple.  Make your favorite recipe of brownie (box or scratch) , then bring a few to share with the class!  That's it!  Please do plan to make a note if your brownie contains nuts or not, for those of us who avoid them.  Milk will be provided.

 

 

Camping Trip Meeting

 

The short meeting that was cancelled last week regarding this years excursion will be held this week after class.  It will be short!  We will be looking at the date, and the options for locations we have so that I can investigate further.

 

 

Snacks

 

• 2/24 Perry
• 3/3 BROWNIEPALOOZA 
• 3/10 Stubbs
• 3/17 Hurt

 

Prayer Requests

 

• 4 possible caretakers have been found for Zenobia's dad in Houston.  Pray God guides in which is best for him and her mom.
• Kevin partially tore his rotator cuff.  Looks like a new injection therapy is going to be tried before surgery will be considered.  He was however, taken off of insulin this week!
• Jeff  Bradshaw's brother is still recovering from his stroke, but is back to work part time and is doing well.
• Pam Stanfield's back is getting worse.  Disc problems are forcing the use of a walker, which isn't helping a lot.
• Continued prayers for Lori's dad, who was in ICU in critical condition.

Prayer Request

Lori Robbins' dad is in the ICU at St. Anthony's and is in critical condition.

The Mid-Week Update

We continued this week with our lesson from The Story, and learned a bit about warning signs!  The Story continues Sunday.
 
 
 
 

Camping Trip Meeting

 

 

After class Sunday there will be a brief meeting to discuss camping trip options for this years trip!   We will be discussing location, dates, and how to handle deposits (if any!).

 

 

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

 

“The Holy Scriptures were not given to us to be enclosed in books, but that we should engrave them upon our hearts" --St. John Chrysostom

 

 

Browniepalooza 2013

 

Returns back by popular demand on March 3rd!  Everyone bring their favorite brownies to class to share.   Milk is provided.

 

 

 

 

Snacks

 

 

• 2/17 Meinhardts
• 2/24 Perry
• 3/3 Browniepalooza!!!

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

 

• Mary Jane passed a big test last week.  She is less moody now :)
• Jeff's brother had a stroke.  He is doing well with little damage.  Please pray that he will make the proper adjustments to his lifestyle.
• Continuing prayers for the Guatemala team.

The Howards

Just received this from Terresa Howard:

Please pray the bank and title co will work things out over a single piece of paper the title co wants and the bank doesn't want to supply. This could delay us a couple weeks and we have things organized and deposits made for Thursday. As it stands we will load the truck on Thursday evening starting between 5 and 6 unless my husband can get here any earlier. will finish on Friday morning and stop at the bank to sign papers and then head out .  Any help will be greatly appreciated and prayers for the title bank situation are a must. you guys have been a great encouragement to me thank you

The Mid-Week Update!!!

Well...after a great lesson (as usual) from Don, many of us gathered at the Hurt homestead to watch the Super Bowl.  We had a great time of fellowship, fun, and general yelling at the TV.  Next week it is back to the Story, as this will put us back in line with the rest of the church!
 

 

Upcoming Important Dates!

 

•  2/17 Camping trip meeting-after class for those interested in the trip this year!  We will be discussing location, dates, and how to handle deposits. 

 

•   3/3 Browniepalooza 2013.-  Back by popular demand!.  Everyone bring their favorite     brownies to class to share.   Milk is provided.

 

Quote of the Week

 

“The chief reason why people do not know God is not because he hides from them, but because they hide from him.” -John Stott

 

 

CSM Parent Newsletter

 

...was recently emailed out.  If you missed it you can read it here!  Don't forget the part about the upcoming Trivia Night!

 

 

A Sad Farewell...

 

...to Terresa as she will no longer be in our class any longer due to their upcoming move.  Her insight and God-given light will be missed by all of us who were blessed to have her in our class.

 

 

...and a Happy Welcome Back!!

 

...to Ed Stanfield, who has returned to us after his recent hip replacement surgery.  Good to have you back with us, Ed!

 

Snacks

 

• 2/10 Phillips
• 2/17 Meinhardts
• 2/24 Perry
• 3/3 BROWNIEPALOOZA 2013

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Jim has procedures on 3/13 and 3/25 to remove skin cancer.
• Zenobia's dad-continue to pray God protects him.
• Lori's dad came home from hospital with hospice.  Please pray for the Robbins family as they adjust, and for wisdom for the care givers.
• Doug's buddy, Will, is going to be a teen dad.
• Pray for the Thellmans
• For the Howards as they are moving 2/15 and they still need to find a rental house and to finalize last minute stuff.
• JT goes to the doctor tomorrow.  Pray he'll be released to return to work.

Mid-Week Update Express Edition

Upcoming Dates

 

• 2/3 Super Bowl Party at the Hurts-starts around 4:30.  Bring a dish.  We will supply generic 2 liters of soda..if you need anything other than that please bring it for yourself!   

•   2/17 Camping trip meeting-after class for those interested in the trip this year 

•   3/3 Browniepalooza 2013.-  Yup, back by popular demand!.  Everyone brings their favorite     brownies to class to share.   Milk is provided.

 

 

Quote Of The Week

 

 

"All creation is meant to be a finger pointing us to ultimate glory, the only glory that can satisfy the human heart, the glory of God." -Paul Tripp

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

Praise/Thanksgiving -- From the Phillips': Christina likes school in Abilene.  Marie had a good first week of student teaching.  

Health -- Rusty's co-worker Bob Dichiara is being treated for Stage 3 pancreatic cancer.

 

Others -- Marie Phillips' boyfriend Steven came to visit on Friday (1/18) for the weekend.  On Saturday morning, his father died suddenly.  Marie and Steven drove to South Bend, Indiana.  Please pray for him and his family. 

 

 



The Mid-Week Update

Many thanks tour guest teacher Lanny for his help in leading the class last week.  This week it is back to The Story!  Many things to pass along, but I will try and keep them brief!

Quote of the Week

 

"Leaving anything cherished behind is profoundly hard. But Jesus is always worth it." -Sam Allberry

 

 

Some Video Fun

 

Here is the beginning of a new video series that looks to be of interest.  The guy on the video is my cousin Doug.

 

 

 

Upcoming Dates

 

•   2/3 Super Bowl Party at the Hurts-starts around 4:30.  Bring a dish.  We will supply generic 2 liters of soda..if you need anything other than that please bring it for yourself! 

 

•   2/17 Camping trip meeting-after class for those interested in the trip this year

 

•   3/3 Browniepalooza 2013.  Yup.  Everyone brings their favorite brownies to class to share.   Milk is provided.

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Jim is going to a dermatologist this month for several places on his scalp.  Possibly cancer.
• Doug Spitz-Neuropathy and Guillain-Barre syndrome.  Please pray for him and the family as he is not supposed to be left alone.
• Lori's dad is still battling lung issues in the hospital.
• Bob DiChiara (friend and colleague of Rusty's) just diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer.
• The Howards have a closing date of 2/28.  They move out 2/24.
• JT is still in physical therapy and is seeing a specialist this week.
• Terresa still waiting for hire date in TN at Wal-Mart Pharmacy.

 

 



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