September 28, 2008 - Prayer Requests

• Theresa was home with a headache, pray for to feel better.
• Michael Hennessy, Christy’s brother is in the Police Academy, and should graduate in October. He fell last Monday and injured his knee. He must be cleared by a doctor to stay in the Academy. Pray for patience and God’s hand to get him where he needs to be.

September 14, 2008 - Prayer Requests

• Pray for our neighborhood and the ministry our CLC will have for the White Station Community.
• Amber Morgan asks for prayers for my grandmother. She has been in the hospital for several weeks. When one thing is better, something else is happening. Also, pray for my
  mom (Terry) and my aunt (Elizabeth) as they are her caretakers.
• Michael Hennessy, Christy Cooper’s brother is in the Police Academy, Pray for protection and freedom from distraction
• Charlie Griesbeck (a partner in Andy Cates’ firm) was diagnosed with leukemia.
• Christian student center (SOMA) renovation and funds needed- hopefully to open in October.
• Pray for the Langston family, their son Liam, he has had many set backs and infections this week. It is hard for an 11 year old to understand the long road of recovery he has ahead of
  him.
• Continue to remember the Thornton family in the loss of the nephew a couple of weeks ago.
• Kelley Derrick’s grandmother, Liddie Mae Adams is in a nursing home and is not receiving the best care. Please pray that we (Kelley and her parents) can better the situation.
• Jacob and Candace Howell’s brother and sister-in-law, Taran and Jessie Howell are going through training to be foster parents for abused children; They are expecting the first placement in the next couple of months. Please pray for their strength and faith that they may be able to be of great love and service to the child.
• Melissa’s grandfather, Ray Deming, is still in the hospital, he is not doing any better than when admitted Friday. The doctors are trying to figure out what is going on. A thanksgiving is that this time my grandmother (she suffers from dementia or early Alzheimer’s) was able to think clear enough to call an ambulance, last time she was not.

September 7, 2008 - Prayer Requests

• Pray for our neighborhood and the September 13th CLC open house
• Amber Morgan asks for prayers for my grandmother. She has been in the hospital since last Sunday for many different things. She is still there and will be there at least until the rest of the week. When one thing is better, something else is happening. Also, pray for my mom (Terry) and my aunt (Elizabeth) as they are her caretakers.
• The Coopers will be traveling this week, pray for safety and patience
• Michael Hennessy, Christy Cooper’s brother is 70% complete in the Police Academy, Pray for protection and freedom from distraction
• Charlie Griesbeck (a partner in Andy Cates’ firm) was diagnosed with leukemia about 2 weeks ago. He has completed the 1st round of chemo
• Katie and Danny in the birth of the new daughter( will happen soon and Katie will be safe)
• Jennifer Sykes husband’s grandmother is on a downward spiral and prayers for God to shower all with peace.
• A good friend of the Sykes, Xaviera, husband’s 17 y.o cousin dies last week from a kidney plant transplant complications
• The Sykes are asking for prayers for guidance about a decision for trying to have a baby.
• Prayers for the Canterbury’s, Melissa is traveling most of the week, pray for safe travel and for Colby for patience as he will be home with both girls by himself for several days.
• Christian student center (SOMA) renovation and funds needed, the need 95,000 by the end of the year
• Pray for the Langston family, their son Liam (a close friend of my nephew), fell over 30 feet from a tree on Sunday, his kidney was shattered on impact, his spleen is bleeding and many other serious internal injuries. He developed an infection in his lungs today, He is 11 years old and has long road of recovery.
• Remember the Thornton family in the loss of the nephew a couple of weeks ago.

July 27, 2008 - Prayer Requests

• Michael Hambrick- begins Marine Corp recruit training 54 hr crucible Thurs-Sat. Notice new address.


• Lisa Lockhart-dislocated shoulder


• Sharon Goforth (neighbor of Ordis and Patti) has pancreatic cancer


• Pray for Ordis’ new job


• Pray for Theresa as she transitions to her new position and for the search for a new children’ minister.


• Pray for the Mays as they are moving this week, and for Spencer’s appointment with the surgeon next week.


• Pray for the cousin of Laura Culwell.


• Wes had his wisdom teeth removed this week in Alabama.

July 13, 2008 - Prayer Requests

• Friends of Colby and Melissa from Chattanooga, Jimmy, Tanya and Samantha Parker will be moving to Portland TN. Jimmy and Samantha will move to be there for the start of school but Tanya will not be able to move till the end of August due to job obligations. Pray for them as they move (they have been in Chattanooga for 12 years) and for the transitions they are going through.
• Pray for the group at FIT for Lightshine this week.
• Pray for Sherah’s brother Paul, he is dealing with some difficult life/relational situations.
• Amanda is having her wisdom teeth removed today (Thursday)
• Danny came back home this weekend
• Janet Cagle’s aunt’s family with the death of her aunt.
• Remember Shana’s friend who is pregnant
• Remember the Simpson family with the death they have experienced
• Pray for Clay Culwell as he is in school and the demands it places on his time.
• Michael Hennessey was able to continue with training for the police department
• Pray for the people who went to Ghana, help them to take the experiences they had there and take it to the people here in Memphis.

Class Project at FIT

WHEN: Saturday, August 2nd

WHERE: FIT Property (parking lot at corner of Jackson and Springdale)

WHAT TIME: Yard work/Children’s Bible activity 4:30-6:30
Picnic style dinner 6:30-7:30

WHAT TO DO: We will be cleaning out flower beds and planting perennials at 14 FIT units. There will be children’s activities that will be going on during this time. We will then all get back together to eat around 6:30 and pack up by 7:30.

WHAT TO BRING: For those doing yard work (versus helping out with the kids), bring work gloves and a yard tool of your choice for clearing out the beds and planting new flowers.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: I need for a couple people to organize a few children’s games/Bible activities for Cornerstone and FIT children. This doesn’t have to be anything elaborate but just something to keep them occupied for a little while. There is a play area at the FIT property so balls or outdoor games are definitely appropriate. We will be outside the entire time.

COST: For $25 per family, you can have a fun filled evening with family and friends while getting to meet some very special families at FIT. The $25 will cover all the food your family can eat, as well as for the 10 FIT families, and the plants that we will be planting.

RSVP: Let me know how many will be attending from your family by Sunday, July 27th. Also, please let me know if you can coordinate activities for the kids.

QUESTIONS: Feel free to e-mail or call Kelly Cates on her cell at 229.4837

June 29, 2008 - Prayer Requests

• Terri, Kevin, Lindsey H, Brittany, Lindsey C, and many others will be traveling home from Ghana this week. Pray for safety, good health and that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus at the VOH
• Continue to remember the Campbell family during their family losses.
• Continue to pray for Michael Hambrick- he is doing well at Marine Corp basic training.
• The Reese's ask that the class please pray fervently for God’s blessings on our mission survey trip to Angola. Our team that will be with us includes 6 other adults and a 2-year-old. Katie will return June 29, and will be seven months pregnant by then. I will stay two weeks longer to teach a course on ethics at Mapepe Bible College in Zambia.
• The Smith family is traveling to Denver; this is the first flight for the kids, pray for low stress and safe travel.
• My (Rebekah Smith) parents Edward and Martha Roland, have a court date to recover lost income from my father’s last job, my brother, David Roland is their lawyer. My brother-in-law, Len Causey, will be receiving a medical discharge from the army; his MRI revealed that surgery could not be performed. My sister, Bethany Parlier is selling her house and moving. Prayer of thanksgiving for them please.
• Michael Hennessy, Christy’s brother is in the Memphis Police Academy, he has injured his shoulder. If he does not get doctors clearance by Monday he will be out of the academy.
• Michael McConnell’s sister and brother-in-law are moving back in together.
• Pray the opening of the community center and the lives it will impact.