Sunday, August 28th

Thank you Mike for the great lesson on Lamentations! Also, thank you to Terry Livingston for the beautiful solo and to Shirley Ritchey for leading our hymn this morning. And, as always, thank you to Gail Crist for the faithful accompaniment on the piano.

LESSON: RELY ON THE LORD'S LOVE - Lamentations 1:1-5:22
Biblical Truth: Because of the Lord's faithful love for His people, He sustains them in the midst of suffering.
Expressing Painful Memories - Lamentations 3:19-20
Expressing memories of painful national or personal crises to the Lord can help us come to terms with suffering.
Remembering The Lord's Faithful Love - Lamentations 3:21-26
Remembering the Lord's unchanging love gives us hope when we are suffering.
Recognizing The Lord's Purpose - Lamentations 3:27-33
Recognizing that the Lord has a purpose behind our suffering can help us rely on Him even when the suffering is a result of our sins.
Acknowledging The Lord's Power - Lamentations 3:37-39
Acknowledging the Lord's power helps us rely on Him even when we are suffering for our sins.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES...

Susan Jacobs

VISITORS
Margaret Miller
Teri Wood
Carol & David Land
Glenda & Gary Piemons
Brett Vandervort


NEW MEMBERS
Donna & Mike Morgan


CONGRATULATIONS TO...
Judy Wilson - on the birth of her granddaughter last Friday.
Beverly & Wayne Allen - on their 42nd Wedding Anniversary. Wayne announced he married the prettiest girl in Red Fork, Oklahoma 42 years ago today.


PRAYER REQUESTS - James 5:13-16
Janice Burnett - sister of Sue Wilson, continue praying for successful chemo treatments, no nausea, weight gain, and good blood levels. Also, remember Sue as she continues to be Janice's caregiver.

Tom Isaacs - step-brother of Maggie Shiroma, was diagnosed with stag 4 lung cancer in July and given 6-months. Now, it looks like he only has weeks if not days. He chose to contact hospice instead of go through treatment back in July. Please put him and Maggie's family in your prayers.

Glenda Piemons, friend of Maggie Shiroma, who visited our class Sunday with her husband Gary, is on the list for a liver transplant. Pray that she doesn't have to wait very long for a liver.


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nell Hill's Trip - Monday & Tuesday, September 19 & 20 - make plans to attend this year's annual trip to Nell Hill. Sign up with Janice Taylor and your $45 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, Sept. 11 -- but Janice needs to know ASAP if you plan on going -- contact Janice at 918-970-6990 or Robbie McCracken 918-749-6506.

Life Group Adult Five Retreat - Friday & Saturday, November 19 & 20 - plans are in the works for our Life Group to have a weekend at Camp Tulakogee -- more details later.