Thursday, March 26, 2009

Prayer Needs

HELLO, EVERYONE!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING NEEDS OF OUR CHURCH BODY....

THE FOLLOWING ARE FAMILY MEMBERS OF FREIDA LANE:

1 - BOB STEDMAN--IS HAVING OPEN HEART SURGERY TODAY--PLEASE PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY AND FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE SURGERY;

2- ROBBIE DANIELS--HAS A LARGE MASS ON HER LEG AND SHE IS WAITING ON THE BIOPSY REPORT---PLEASE PRAY FOR A GOOD REPORT FOR HER;

DANNY BENFORD....DANNY HAS COMPLETED HIS FIRST ROUND OF CHEMO AND IS RESTING AT HOME; PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HIS BLOOD LEVELS TO REMAIN HIGH, HIS BONE MARROW TO COME TO THE PROPER LEVEL AND FOR HIS BLOOD PRESSURE TO REMAIN STABLE; AS ALWAYS, PRAY FOR HE AND JEAN FOR PEACE AND STRENGTH;

SHIRLEY GRAVITTE...IS CONTINUING TO TAKE THE RADIATION TREATMENTS AS A PREVENTATIVE FOR ANY REOCCURRING BREAST CANCER; PRAY FOR HER STRENGTH AS SHE CONTINUES TO WORK; SHIRLEY ALSO HAS AN UNSPOKEN REQUEST FOR HER FAMILY;

THE BOST FAMILY....LET'S ALL REMEMBER TO KEEP LARRY AND CANDEE BRANDAU AND JERRY AND DEBE MILLIGAN AND FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS, IN THE LOSS OF THEIR MOTHER, MRS. JANIE BOST;

PRAY FOR THE MINISTRIES OF OUR CHURCH; FOR OUR PASTORS AND STAFF;

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

LOVE AND BLESSINGS,

GAYLE

Monday, March 16, 2009

Upward Soccer Evaluations

Upward Soccer Evaluations will be taking place this week.
March 16th, 17th, & 19th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
If your child is signed up to play soccer please make plans to attend evaluations!
We are looking forward to a GREAT season!

Upward Awards Night Celebration

Last Monday we celebrated the 2008-2009 Upward Basketball season with a huge celebration in the Family Life Center. Ball handler Tonya Crevier was there to display her skills and present the gospel to the children and their parents. We had a wonderful time congratulating the teams on a wonderful season. Here are a few pictures from the night.




Saturday, March 14, 2009

Urgent Prayer Request

DEAR PRAYER WARRIORS....

WE HAVE TWO URGENT NEEDS THIS MORNING....

CAROL LANE......DAUGHTER IN LAW OF FREDA LANE IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL IN ICU AND THE DOCTORS HAVE TOLD THE FAMILY SHE MAY NOT HAVE LONG TO LIVE; CAROL HAS SEVERAL BLEEDING ULCERS, HER LIVER IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND SHE HAS OTHER PROBLEMS AS WELL; PLEASE PRAY FOR A MIRACLE FOR THE LANE FAMILY;

DON VEAL......DON IS STILL AT HOME FOR NOW, BUT THE DOCTORS HAVE SAID IF HIS OXYGEN LEVEL DOES NOT IMPROVE HE WILL HAVE TO BE HOSPITALIZED; PLEASE PRAY FOR HIS OXYGEN LEVEL TO BE WHERE IT SHOULD BE AND FOR HIS STRENGTH. PRAY FOR GE NELLE AND FAMILY AS THEY TAKE CARE OF DON.

CONTINUING PRAYER NEEDS....

DANNY BENFORD....WILL BEGIN ANOTHER ROUND OF CHEMO ON MONDAY, THE 16TH. HE WILL BE DOING THIS AS AN OUTPATIENT. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIS STRENGTH, AS WELL AS JEANS. THEY WILL GO TO THE HOSPITAL EVERY MORNING NEXT WEEK FOR CHEMO (5 DAYS). PRAY FOR THIS CHEMO TO WORK IN DANNY'S FAVOR AND NOT AGAINST HIM;

PRAY FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST WORLDWIDE; PRAY FOR THE NEEDS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY, OUR PASTORS;

THANK THE LORD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER---WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE HAVE TO BRING OUR NEEDS TO AND KNOW HE HEARS US!

LOVE AND BLESSINGS,

GAYLE

Friday, March 6, 2009

Upward Schedule for Mar. 7th

This Saturday is the last day for Upward basketball games. We hope all of you will make plans to cheer on our children during their last game of the season.

Prospect Gym/Court A:
9:00am - Lady Cardinals v. Lady Pandas
10:15am - Eagles v. Bears
11:30am - Wolves v. Lions

Prospect Gym/Court B:
9:00am - Jaguars v. Cougars
10:15am - Elephants v. Titans

Prospect Gym:
12:45pm - Lakers v. Celtics
2:00pm - Hawks v. Cavaliers
3:15pm - Heat v. Pistons
4:30pm - Spurs v. Mavericks

Zion Gym:
9:30am - Lady Tarheels v. Lady Bulldogs
10:45am - Lady Yellow Jackets v. Lady Wildcats
12:00pm - Hoosiers v. Bulldogs
1:15pm - Tarheels v. Wildcats
2:30pm - Yellow Jackets v. Tigers
3:45pm - Miracle v. Liberty
5:00pm - Starzz v. Shock

ALSO...
Don't forget to make plans to attend
UPWARD AWARDS NIGHT
7:00 pm
Family Life Center

Prayer Request

DEAR PRAYER FRIENDS,

WE HAVE AN URGENT PRAYER NEED THIS MORNING....FREIDA LANE'S DAUGHTER IN LAW, CAROL LANE, IS IN DEKALB MEDICAL CENTER ICU. SHE WAS TAKEN THERE THIS MORNING WITH INTERNAL BLEEDING, LIVER ISSUES, --NOT SURE WHAT IS GOING ON. PRAY FOR WISDOM FOR DOCTORS AND FOR PEACE AND COMFORT FOR THE FAMILY AS THEY WAIT ON THE LORD'S HEALING;

DANNY BENFORD WILL BEGIN ANOTHER ROUND OF CHEMO ON MARCH 15TH;

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS.

LOVE AND BLESSINGS,

GAYLE

Monday, March 2, 2009

Scouting for Food

This month we will be joining with our Pack 747 to collect food to help replenish the food bank at Solid Rock Bapist Church. You can help as a Sunday School Class or as an individual by bringing your canned goods through the month of March. The Scouts will prepare boxes to collect our goods and this will be a great blessing to so many in these difficult times. Let's support our Pack 747 and reach out to those in need.

Discovery 101

Discovery 101
Sunday Mornings
March 8, 15, 22, & 29
9:50 a.m.
Room 32 off the Fellowship Hall