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.

 

 



CSM Parent Newsletter

The CSM Parent Newsletter has come out.  It can be found here.

Quick Notes

Prayer Request

 

I just received the following message from Zenobia:

 

" I have a prayer request.  I have been helping care for my dad who has Alzheimer's and I'm doing the night shift.  He was up on and off from 12a - 8:30a last night probably 25-30 times, and the same the night before.  My sister/brother in law were here before then and it took 4 of us to cover the shifts around the clock.  There is no way my mom can keep this up.  I was almost physically sick by the time the morning came and finally was able to crash for a few hours.  Pls pray that God will provide someone who is strong physically and caring/compassionate to help my mom overnight bc my friend King will not be available after Jan 30th. I need to find this person before I leave next Saturday.  I also need to find more services for my dad via a social worker, etc. so lots of stuff to do.

Thanks so much!"

 

 

 

 

CSM Parent Social

 

It was discovered this morning that the next CSM Parent Social is next Sunday.  Since this occurs during class time, we will not have any class next week.

The Mid-Week Update

Class Celebration

This Sunday class will be a tad different.  Don will have abbreviated versions of both the Advent lesson, and the regular lesson.  The rest of the class time will be spent in fellowship and Christmas celebration.  So bring a snack, drink...whatever...just be there!  Punch and coffee will be available.

Quote of the Week

"Relying on God has to start all over every day, as if nothing has yet been done." - C.S. Lewis

Snacks

• 12/23 Everyone!
• 12/30 No class
• 1/6/13 LaRowe
• 1/13 Hurt

Prayer Requests

• Pray for Lori's dad, who was put in St. Anthony's with fluid on the lung and the flu.

• Continued healing for JT and his shoulder
• Ed's surgery was yesterday.  Pray for quick healing and pain relief.
• Pam Stanfield's back is getting worse after seeing a chiropractor.  Still need to find the right doctor.
• For Christmas travel safety for all
• Don and Lori are grandparents! Little Brett and Rebecca are doing fine.
   

Prayer Request

Everybody needs to keep Ed Stanfield in their prayers as he underwent hip replacement surgery today.  I have not heard any update from the surgery, but if anyone has please contact me.

Due to a dental issue and appointment this evening, the Mid-Week Update will be moved until tomorrow morning.

The Mid-Week Update

The SPOT Christmas Party

 

...was a blast.  Lots of fun and food was had by all, especially with Don and the mannequin! Watch for our next event, Browniepalooza 2013, in early February!

 

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

"If you can't see the sun you will be impressed with a street light. If you've never felt thunder and lightning you'll be impressed with fireworks. And if you turn your back on the greatness and majesty of God you'll fall in love with a world of shadows and short-lived pleasures." -John Piper

 

 

 

SPOT Camping Trip

 

 

...will be on 6/29-6/30/2012.  This will not interfere with Breakaway for the youth.  Looks like a great location will be to visit Alley Spring again.  We can get the group campsite for just over $100 for up to 10 tents and up to 40 people (and our own restrooms!).  With the Jack's Fork River nearby there can be fishing, canoeing, hiking, and swimming.  For those who desire it, there is also either a few bed and breakfasts, or a hotel in town about 6 miles away.  We will have to get an idea of who wants to go sometime in the next 4-5 weeks, as these camping spots tend to go quickly.

 

 

 

Treats

 

• 12/16 Perry
• 12/23 Rusty
• 12/30 open

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Ed Stanfield's wife back.  She is seeing a chiropractor.
• Ed's surgery coming up on December 19th.
• Ed's daughter has a friend that wants to come to church with them.  She is not saved.
• Zenobia's dad's dementia is progressing quickly.  He is falling more often.  Pray he is protected through the changes of aging.
• Pray for Terresa's friends Sarah Clark, Cheryl Thompson, and Alicia Hutt.
• JT and Terresa's house should close in late Jan./early Feb.  Pray for and easy transition and God's timing.

The Late Mid Week Update

OK...running a tad bit behind here  :)

SPOT Christmas Party

 

 

If you haven't figured it out from the blog or the announcements in class, the SPOT class Christmas party is this Saturday 12/8 at the Robbins.  The directions were posted on the post before this one.  Please remember to bring what you would like to drink, that way everyone gets what they like!  Also a gag gift for the white elephant exchange will be needed.

 

 

Quote Of The Week

 

 

"A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes... and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

 

 

 

Snacks

 

• 12/9 Meinhardt
• 12/16 OPEN
• 12/23 OPEN

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

 

• J.T.'s recovery
• Pam Stanfield's back is getting worse, and they need to find a physician to help her.
• Kevin received some good news today that he will probably not have to have surgery.

Directions to the Christmas Party

Sadly, my well designed maps did not make it into the SPOT folder as planned.  So, here are the directions from church to the Robbins.  They are mapped out here.

The CSM Parent Newsletter

...is out, and can be read here!!!

The Mid-Week Update

Well, while I sit here learning Windows 8 (and loving it!), I figured I could get this update out!

While taking a break in The Story we have resumed our study in the Psalms.  This week we looked at Psalm 23 specifically!

Quote of the Week!

 

“The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.” ― Warren W. Wiersbe

 

 

SPOT Christmas Party

 

...is coming up on Saturday, December 8th at 5PM at the Robbins' home.  Sign up in the folder to bring an appetizer or goodie, and then bring whatever you want to drink.  Also plan on bringing a gag gift (less than $10) for the white elephant gift exchange!

 

 

Snacks

 

• 12/2 Stubbs
• 12/9 Meinhardt

 

Prayer Requests

 

• Healing for JT who tore a muscle.
• Pray for this weekend's "Christmas Stories" musical.  That there is good health for the choir, orchestra, and all concerned.  Most of all, pray for the ministry to the audience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Mid-Week Update

 We had a great chapter 9 of The Story last week.  Brush up on your chapter 10 for this week!

SPOT Christmas Party

The Robbins' have graciously offered to host this year's Christmas party on 12/8/2012.  There will be a sign up sheet for food, snacks and beverages in the SPOT folder.  There will also be a white elephant gift exchange.

Quote of the Week

"Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love and the future to God's providence." - Augustine

Video Hit

Room Change

On November 25th the SPOT Class will be meeting in room 232 to accommodate a Christmas party that needs to be near the kitchen.  This will be for this one Sunday only.

Snacks

• 11/18 Stanfield
• 11/25  I marked this as a possible No Class...I was wrong, so we could use a volunteer!
• 12/2 Stubbs
• 12/9 Meinhardt

Prayer Requests

• Ed doesn't have cancer.  His tests all came back well
• Jeff Bradshaw's co-worker, Veronica Presley, was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm.  Pray for her as the doctors decide the best course of treatment.
• Karen's brother-in-law Don Muse was still in ICU as of Sunday recovering from complications of hernia surgery.
• Kevin's tests are all done, now we just wait for the next meeting with the neurologist.  This particular headache got quite bad this week and has been going on for three weeks now.

The Very Late Mid-Week Update

This week we covered lesson seven in The Story (think salmon), so read up on Chapter 8 for this Sunday!

Quote Of The Week

“It is necessary to understand that God is not going to replace suffering with glory; rather He will transform suffering into glory.” –Chuck Swindoll

CSM Parent Newsletter

The newest edition of the CSM Parent Newsletter is up and can be found here!

Snacks

• 11/4 Rusty
• 11/11 Hurt
• 11/18 Stanfield

Prayer Requests

• Lesa started her new job a week ago yesterday.
• Pray for the Chile missionary group.

The Mid-Week Update

Chapter Four has come and gone!  Chapter Five will be here Sunday!

Root Beer Float Booth

Yup.  Despite the arctic temperatures we managed to sell a few root beer floats at the Fall Festival.  We had a little fun while doing so!  Thanks to all that helped.

Snacks

• 10/14 Robbins
• 10/21 LaRowe
• 11/4 Rusty

Prayer Requests

• Bella Seitzer (sister of James' girlfriend) was involved in an accident and broke her pelvis and her femur.  She had surgery last Saturday.
• Terresa asks for prayers for Sarah, someone she works with.  Also she asks for their house to sell with God's timing.
• Janice's sister Kathryn has her first job interview since her operation.  Prayers for self confidence and God's will.

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The Mid-Week Update...

Class learned about Joseph in Chapter Three of the Story.  Look forward to Chapter Four next week!!!

Fall Festival

...is this Saturday from 4 to 7 PM.  Our class is sponsoring the Root Beer Float Booth, although I am a bit dubious about success in 53 degree weather!  Plan to stop by and see us.

Food Pantry

We still need a couple pair of helping hands for our volunteer day at the Food Pantry on October 20th. It's only for a couple of hours, and really is helpful in helping to spread Jesus' love in the community.

Snacks

• 10/7 Bradshaw
• 10/14 Rusty
• 10/21 LaRowe

Prayer Requests

• Terresa ask for prayer for JT who is traveling home this weekend, and also her testimony at work (Cheryl and Sarah).
• Prayers for the family of 4 year-old Alan in Texas.  He has pelvic cancer and only two weeks to live.    

  

CSM Newsletter

In case you didn't get it, the latest CSM Parents Newsletter can be found here!!

The Mid-Week Update

Last week we covered chapter 2 of the Story. This week we will be on chapter 3. By the way, wasn't that painting during the service awesome?

Service Opportunities

Please consider helping in one of our outreach events this next month.  Just a few hours to show Christ's love through helping others.  Those dates are:

• October 6th-Root Beer Float Booth at the fall festival.
• October 20th-A quick two hours or so helping at the Food Pantry.

New!!!

Our blog can now be read in a more simple format on your mobile device!!!  Just use the usual link. Cool!!!

Quote of the Week

"My faith rests not upon what I am, or shall be, or feel, or know, but in what Christ is, in what He has done, and in what He is now doing for me." - Spurgeon

Another Date...

...to keep in mind is Sunday, October 21rst for the CSM Parent Social during our usual class time.  As most of the parents in the class will be at the meeting, and Don will not be at the helm,  class will not meet that Sunday.  You can get your Story fix (!) during the service.  You can also get the reading guide at Concord's website here! 

Snacks

• 9/30 Hurt
• 10/7 Bradshaw
• 10/14 Rusty (White Castles!!!...probably not!)
• 10/21 LaRowe

Prayer Requests

• Prayer of praise and thanksgiving from Terresa,,her back pain is almost completely gone!  God's Humor!!!
• Ed asks for prayers to help him with wisdom on which doctor to use for his right hip replacement.  He also hurt his knee, and lost movement in that left knee...so he needs to see his ortho.
• Prayers of healing for Kevin (me) as I am finding out that I am continuing to lose lung function.  But also praise that my doctor put me on a pain patch that is really helping out with the leftover pain from shingles!
• J.T. Howard is living in Tennessee, and being away from his family
• Terresa is going to be a grandma!!!

Leave It To Squirrley

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THe Mid-Week Update

We had a great lesson this past Sunday, diving deeper into the story of creation.  Read up on Chapter Two of The Story for Sunday!

Consider Volunteering

 

...for either of our two service events:

1. The Food Pantry on October 20th from roughly 9-noon.  This is a great opportunity to share Christ's love!
2. The Holy Cow Root Beer Float Booth on October 6th at the Fall Festival!  Times available are anywhere from 3 PM to 8 PM.  This is always a good time!

 

Quote of the Week

 

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” - C.S. Lewis

 

 

 

Snacks

• 9/23 Meinhardt
• 9/30 Hurt
• 10/7 Bradshaw
• 10/14 Rusty (this probably means White Castles!)

 

Prayer Requests

• Theresa wants prayer for a friend, Sarah.

The Mid-Week Update..

Our lesson this week was more fun Bible quizzes to prepare us for the studt of The Story.  Speaking of the Story, this week begins the first chapter.  So be sure and have the first chapter read by Sunday!

 

 

Food Pantry

 

We sure could use a few volunteers...even if they are from other classes...for this service event.  We will be working the Food Panty on Saturday, Oct. 20th from around 9:15 AM  to 11:30 AM or so.  Please consider helping for just these few hours and serve the needy.

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

"I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, He can work through anyone." -Francis of Assisi 

 

 

 

Root Beer Float Booth

 

 

Once again the Fall Festival is upon us.  It will be happening on Oct. 6th.  As usual, we will be hosting the Root Beer Float Booth.  Since the money raised by the Festival and Car Show is being donated to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home, we have been asked to cover our own expenses.  In this way we can best minister with the booth!  We also need volunteers in the booth (We may have some help from some of the youth!).  A sign up sheet and donation envelope will be in the weekly SPOT folder.

 

 

CSM Parent Social

 

 

There will be a CSM Parent Social on Oct. 21rst in the Rafters during our normal class time.  It will be a great time to share and communicate!  Since Don won't be there that Sunday as well, there will be no class that day.  As a result, the sermon that Sunday will be of even more importance!

 

 

Snacks

• 9/16 Stanfield
• 9/23 Meinhardt
• 9/30 Hurt

 

Prayer Requests

 

 

• I ask that you keep me in your prayers as I am still recovering from shingles, and am still having difficulty from my recent bladder infection.