Sunday, August 16, 2009

Thank you to Gail Robbins for today's lesson...
LESSON: HOW TO SAIL THROUGH LIFE - James 3:1-18
Biblical Truth: Christians who control their tongues and conduct are able to live rightly and in peace with one another.
Speak Carefully - James 3:1-2
Speak Harmlessly - James 3:3-6
Speak Consistently - James 3:7-12
Behave Wisely - James 3:13-18

PRAYER REQUESTS - James 5:13-16

Gene Tyree - complete success from arthroscopic knee surgery Monday. Please pray for quick and successful healing.

David Wycoff - his friend, who lives in Baton Rouge, has a daughter, Linda Ditta, 42-years old, that has breast cancer. Please remember Linda in your prayers.

Larry Merideth - continue to remember the Merideth family with the loss of Cindy.

Ron Dougless - Ron's mother, Betty Dougless, was diagnosed with cancer surrounding the thyroid gland on the left side of her neck. She will be starting treatment soon. Please keep Betty Dougless in your prayers.

Winnie Fuller - Winnie's friend, Chris Dilldine, suffered a stroke. Please keep Chris in your prayers.

Beth & Paul Teel - continue to pray for Sarah, their daughter, as she is seeking a new job opportunity in Tulsa.

Sue Tyree - continue to pray for strength and healing.

Jim Davis - continue to pray for successful rehab.

Sue Kimberling - continue to pray for her depression to be gone.

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


HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Bruce Betts
Wes Conley
Laura Elmore


VISITORS
Bill & Shirley Ritchey
Nanette Forrester


ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEN'S RETREAT - August 21-22 - sign up today in the Library area on ground level.

Owasso Baptist Homes for Children - Boys Cottage Work Day - Saturday, August 29th, 9:00 am - make plans to come out and help with the second work day at the White City Cottage.

THE SPRINGS! FBC will launch the new satellite church September 13. Volunteer to go door-to-door September 1-12, 6:30 pm, handing out information inviting neighbors. To sign up see Kirk Larkin.

BUNCO BASH! Thursday September 17, 6:30, Fellowship Hall - Fundraising event benefits MEND (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death). It is a ministry that started in Dallas and has grown across the country with different chapters. MEND Tulsa opened it's doors in April 2008. MEND's goal is to help families who have recently lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. Cost $10 donation. To register contact Erika Huff at 633-0668 or Michele Wilson 694-4325.

Nell Hill's Trip - September 21-22 - Beth Teel coordinating this year's trip to Nell Hill's -- Our group has received a "preferred client" invitation to tour Mary Carol Garrity's (owner of Nell Hill's) home and shop without the crowds from the "general public" -- what a special treat. Make plans to attend by contacting Beth Teel at 744-1581.

CHRISTMAS PARTY - Friday, December 11 6:30 pm - $20 per person - Purchase your tickets early to help us pay for our deposit to the caterer for our Class dinner party. See Lea Weaver or Beverly Allen to purchase your tickets.