CHURCH-WIDE
Upcoming Sermon: MADE TO GROW: LORD OF THE SABBATH—MATTHEW 12:1-14
Duncanville: Prestonwood Pregnancy Center – Southwest
Ongoing Ministries: Men’s Ministry and Deacons
Our World: God’s Word for all People
School of the Week: Fairmeadows Elementary School
Journey Group: Young Families/Young Married
Missionary Families: Joseph & Lindsey Courage and Pat & Tena Walkinshaw
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
8/23 Committee Meetings—FH Conf Room— 2:30pm Properties, 4pm Missions, 5:30pm Personnel, 7pm Finance
8/23 Spanish Service Team Mtg—Parlor—12:45pm
8/23 Singles Planning Meeting—Parlor—11:30pm
8/26 DFBC Equip Fall Session Begins—Fellowship Hall—Dinner @5:15pm
8/30 Quarterly Business Meeting—Fellowship Hall—4pm
North American Mission Board
Jordan & Jessamy Adams
Church Planter | The Chapel
Lafayette, Indiana
Pray for revival to break out on college campuses across America, for God to provide everything needed to serve all who are meeting Jesus here, and for leaders, staff, buildings, and committed families to support the unique movement of the gospel at Purdue University.
SENIOR ADULTS
8/19 Jo Ann Starkey (A2) Watchman implant procedure on 9/3 at Methodist Central. Overnight stay. Also, having arthritis issues with her feet and callouses on the bottoms of her feet.
8/19 Linda Klager (Truthseekers) Medications prescribed for knee pain. Pinched nerve in back will require a shot that will be given 9/28.
8/17 Donna Fuller (60s+) Hip replacement surgery scheduled for September 21.
8/17 Debbie Easley (60s+) Vince having eye surgery on Thursday, 8/20.
8/17 Paula Cannon (60s+) Friend Carol, just released from a mental hospital and can no longer care for her mother. Prayers for the neuropathy in her foot.
8/17 Rowdy Wildman (60s+) Daughter, Tierinie, has asked to come to church with him (PRAISE).
8/17 Edye Brookshire (A2) Nephew not doing well; several life-threatening issues.
8/17 Char Shingledecker (A2) PRAISE—A-fib issues have gotten much better.
8/16 Kayla Fry (Sharing) Back home again after another short stay in the hospital. Doing much better with diet restrictions.
8/12 Mark Dunn (Sharing) Surgical procedure scheduled for 8/19.
8/11 Debbie Easley (60s+) PRAISE—Breast biopsy came back benign.
8/9 Pat Barber (Sharing) Stress test and CAT scan yielded good results, however still having stomach issues. Stepdaughter, Ashley is dealing with fluid on her heart and in need of mental therapy.
8/3 Linnell Rickaway (A2) Has developed Alopecia.
8/3 Valarie Willette (A2) PRAISE—Son, Drew starts new job this week. Sister, Connie is facing a heart procedure which had to be postponed due to high platelet counts.
8/3 Sherry Sanders (60s+) Beginning to show signs of improvement. Physical therapy is working on transition her to a cane.
8/2 Moffatts (Sharing) Niece & Nephew and their families live in Washington where there are terrible fires breaking out.
7/27 Ruth Kauffman (A2) PRAISE James's therapy is giving him much needed results.
7/26 Richard Gutierrez (60s+) Uncle David going through a recurrence of brain tumors.
7/19 Dottie Nay (A2) Down to 80 pounds and is suffering with extreme arthritic pain.
7/19 Martha Glenn (A2) Daughter, Deborah had stroke on Sunday, 7/12. Affected her left hand and leg.
7/15 Ron Hooker (Sharing) Orthopedic appt on 8/5 for 2nd opinion on why knee not straightening & getting stronger.
7/13 Richard Cannon (60s+) Sister, Carolyn, health is failing and has been committed to a mental hospital. Pray for wisdom and improvement.
7/5 Debbie Dunn (Sharing) Cousin, Rob, cancer survivor has recently been diagnosed with a malignant tumor on spine. Beginning chemo, radiation, and surgery.
MEDIAN ADULTS
- 8/4 Melinda Saavedra (TEA) Colleague, Austin Samson, who lives in Nigeria has been called to active military service in his country. Prayers for safety.
INTERGENERATIONAL CLASSES
1. 8/11 Grace Cox (Nassar) Broken elbow is beginning to heal, however still quite painful. She will begin PT soon.
2. 7/29 Harley Smith (Nassar) Daughter, Jade (infant) admitted to Children’s Hospital for possible severe narrowing of her stomach. Surgery possible.
3. 7/17 Dena Hussey (Nassar) Daughter, Brittany having migraines that are interfering with work. Waiting on Neurologist appt
SPANISH ADULTS
1. 7/13 Miguel & Catalina Cosio Lost their home in a fire last week.
2. 5/1 Mamfy Martinez—Recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
STUDENTS | CHILDREN
1. 8/18 Dallas Baptist University Prayers for new school year, buildings, new Chancelor, staff and the impact all make for God’s Kingdom.
FORMER MEMBERS | OTHER
1. 8/19 Roxanne Witherspoon Prayers for family and our relationships. MK Coker, stage 4 cancer.
FAMILY SYMPATHIES
Family of Jeff Lancaster
Passed away Monday, August 17
Services Pending
Jessica Mota
Passing of her Grandfather in Brasil
August 18
LONG-TERM PRAYER NEEDS
1. Kay Putney—Grandson deployed—all service men/women deployed.
2. Gavin Milner—Deployed to boot camp and artillery school (US Army)
3. Jan Brady—Mom’s health issues
4. Gilbert Davis (Former Music Minister) Parkinsons is becoming more active.
5. Steven Alexander—Pray for the Lord to draw him back to his parents.
6. Lauren Parker—Battling schizophrenia. Pray for healing.
7. Mike Vaughn—Suffering from severe depression.
8. Rick Evans-Muslim, Mazen. Prayers for him to come to know the Lord.
9. Deborah Bone (Former) Bone cancer has metastasized to her organs.
10. Mary Norsworthy (A2) Debilitation and pain from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
11. JoAnn Starkey (A2) Declining health and has become homebound.
12. Shirley Kattner Mobility and several health issues.
LONG-TERM CARE
Please remember these who are in long-term care facilities: Barbara Hamm, Carol Higginbotham, Bill Harris, RD & Dema Harris, Joyce Johnson, Sue McMillen, Kay Oliverio, John & Jane Snapp.