Sunday, March 15, 2009

Thank you Paul for today's lesson...

LESSON: ACT ON REVEALED TRUTH - Isaiah 7:1-23:18
Biblical Truth: In all situations, the Lord's people are to act on His revealed truth.
Life Impact: To help you act on the Lord's truth as you confront life's challenges.
Check for misplaced focus -- Isaiah 7:1-2
Check for misplaced confidence -- Isaiah 7:3-9
Check for missing integrity -- Isaiah 7:10-12
Check for misplaced faith -- Isaiah 7:13-14, 16



We all sang belated Happy Birthday wishes to those with birthdays last week...

Bob Jackson and Rhona Whitaker

Judy Wilson

Those celebrating birthdays this week and not in class today are...

Jerry Martin

Joe Moore

Dan Robertson

VISITORS

John Dalton

Connie Pearson

Ashton Echols

PRAYER REQUESTS

PRAISE REPORT - Judy Wilson reports son has contract job that may work into regular employment.

Howard Cunningham - prayer pager 918-635-8037 has been given to Gerald Wright who had medical procedure March 4. He will need the pager for approximately three weeks. Please pray for a good outcome.

Sue Wetmore - father, Jim Coody, has cancerous tumor in stomach and will have surgery Wednesday, March 18, to remove it. He lives in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Pray for successful surgery and recovery.

Susan Jacobs - Samantha Grimes, Jerry's great-niece age 4, facing possible surgery for seizures. Pray for peace and guidance as they consider brain surgery in late March.

Winnie Fuller - her sister, Patricia, is ill and not expected to live. Remember Patricia and family in prayer during this difficult time.

Susan Patterson - 1) Brent Isaacs, Jerry & Joyce Isaacs' son, in NE India on a mission trip. Pray for safety for the group of 8, also that they will have access to food that won't upset stomachs;

2) Larry Patterson, Lin's brother, asked to participate in a stem cell research study in Houston (he lives in Miami, FL). Pray for correct decision and, if he participates, for logistics to be worked out;

3) Faith Ray has pneumonia; and

4) Bruce Betts will be in Chile for two weeks this month. Pray for business success and safety.

Tony Bacher - pray for Tony's sister, Margaret Miller, and their family following the death of Margaret's son (Tony & Linda's nephew), Ryan.

Laura Elmore - her uncle, Bud, lives in Virginia and has cancer.

Jackie Hall - sister still in hospital following surgery.

Ron Ryel - pray for Donna's friend, Sandra Finley, who is going through chemotherapy.

Linda Ree - pray for Eddie Davidson, an old school chum, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Carol Morehead - housemother for the boys at the Owasso Baptist Homes for Children, Carol, has been experiencing severe headaches for some time and reports from her recent MRI and CT scan were good. Carol will see neurologist later this month. Pray that this situation will be resolved, and she can continue her ministry to the boys.

Bob LaBass - sister, Barbara LaBass, home and getting her appetite and strength back from recent surgery.

Carol & David Wycoff - son, Peter, is returned to Iraq - pray for Peter's safety.

Ron Dougless - friend, Mallary Branch, in diabetic coma.

Lyle Johnson - for sister, Kathy Hamlin, in ICU with lung problems.

Mark Gallagher - his dad has been moved to a nursing home and is not eating. Continue to pray for complete healing.

Jim Batson - his old friend, Al Jones, who recently went through a very difficult cancer surgery, was told that they didn't get it all and is now facing some more equally difficult surgery.

Continue to pray for all the men and women serving in the armed forces and those in law enforcement.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bring your items next Sunday for Peter Wycoff's care package - Peter has been deployed to Iraq. Favorite items to bring for the package include: Pringles, salsa, peanuts, sunflower seeds, popcorn, individual serving of mac/cheese, chili (anything with a tab top lid -- Peter has access to microwave), Gatorade (individual packages to mix in water bottles), cheese crackers,. NO SWEETS as Peter does not eat sweets. If you have questions, contact Luther or Vicki Teague.

Ladies Retreat - April 3rd & 4th - at the Embassy Suites. Make plans to hear author and relationship expert Leslie Vernick. Tickets are $65 and are on sale starting today. For more information, contact Amy Clingan at 576-6737.

Crossover Dinner - April 5th & April 26th - our class will provide and serve dinner for approximately 60 members of the Crossover Ministry. Lea Weaver is coordinating the April 5th dinner and Loretta Shideler is coordinating the 26th dinner. Please contact Coleta at 527-8455 to help out. Cash donations will be taken next Sunday to pay for the cost of the dinners.

Larry Dalton - April 16th - in Fellowship Hall.

A Gold Medal Night for Aim High Academy - Friday, April 24th, 6:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 North Greenwood. A wonderful evening is planned, with dinner from Just Catering by Orr, musical entertainment by Jason Eskridge of Nashville, Tennessee, performances by Aim High Academy gymnasts, and live and silent auctions. For more information or reservations, contact Marilyn Sullivan at 496-8799.

DaySpring Villa Golf Tournament - make plans to play in the Friday, May 1st All Fore! Faith Golf Tournament. Tee times at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Page Belcher golf Course, $60 per person by April 13th and $70 per person after April 13th. To register call DaySpring Villa at 245-4075.

Owasso Baptist Homes for Children Golf Tournament - June 8 at Bailey Ranch. Make plans to play in this fundraiser--all proceeds stay with the Home. Questions, contact Janice Turner.

Men's Ministry Spring Golf Retreat - April 24-25 - will play three different courses over the two-day event. Friday at Cimarron National Golf Course in Guthrie and Saturday at Rose Creek Golf Course in Edmond. Registration deadline is April 12 - contact Larry Merideth at 594-5073 or email larry.merideth@tulsafbc.org.

"Newcomers" Group - Norma Dowell and Louis Richardson are getting all new members of our class to meet and have dinner. Contact Norma and Louis to join in the fun.

Adult V Men's White River Trout Fishing Trip - May 14-16th - Guys--get your team together to participate in this Spring trip (similar to the Fall trip last year). Contact Tom Willey at 298-1562 or his cell 406-5807 for all the details.