News
Nov 13 Announcements
Rhea (friend of Fern Baker), Justin billings (husband) & Mason Billings were in a car accident.Mason will be in a wheelchair and Rhea will
be having multiple surgeries (the extent of Justin’s injuries are unknow. Rhea’s mom, Leisha Sowheaver,passed away in the accident.
Congratulations to Michelle Bailey (grandmother) and Cheryl Shirey (great aunt) on the birth of Delilah Maeve Bailey (6 lbs 9 oz, 18.5 in long), born October 25th to Cody & Kristen Bailey.
Owen Olbright, a former preacher, passed awayNovember 3rd.
Joanne Lampkin (Denon & Tom Weaver)passed away.
J.L. May (Becky Rice) is having eye surgery Linda Bates is in the hospital in Warren after a fall and some confusion.
Roger Harris has a chronic cough
Levi Daris has stage 4 cancer and pneumonia and is in the hospital.
Paula Wilson’s trial went well, and she is feeling no pain - the next step is to have it implanted per-manently.
Eddie Calvert is in the hospital with issues from the previous hospital stay.
Ann Bolden has been battling colon cancer and has been moved to hospice.
Candace Carter is still undergoing treatments.
Winnie Roberts is in need of prayers.
Marty Baker met with a neurologist Friday - they are traveling back form Minnesota.
Jerry Lawrence has been taken him off the experimental drug - remember his family.
Judy Beard has received a diagnosis for a type of eye disease. Pray that the effects of this dis-ease are delayed as long as possible.
Benita Forrest is managing her own health issues while trying to care for others - this can be a stressful ordeal. Pray for her comfort.
Keep Lori Smith’s (Cheryl Shirley) pregnancy in your prayers that she and the baby remain healthy.
Nov 6 Announcements
Paula Wilson began her trial on November2nd - if it relieves the pain it will turn to a permanent solution.
Ann Bolden has been battling colon cancer and has been moved to hospice.
Gary Fletcher’s hernia surgery has been postponed.
Candace Carter is still undergoing treatments.
Marty Baker will meet with a neurologists at the Mayo clinic on November 11th (if not sooner), but he has received a confirmed diagnosis.
Jerry Lawrence has stage 4 lung cancer.
Sandra Higgins is awaiting to have some work on her teeth done.
Keep Lori Smith’s (Cheryl Shirley) pregnancy in your prayers that she and the baby remain healthy.
Benita Forrest is managing her own health issues while trying to care for others - this can be a stressful ordeal. Pray for her comfort.
Turner Roberts had another surgery on his hand.
It is that time of year that illness seems to be rampant .
Oct 9 Announcements
Paula Wilson has another test October 10th, but the doctor is optimistic that she will qualify for the trial which could lead to a more permanent solution.
Marty Baker is having tests to determine some health issues. Please pray for a diagnosis and plan of action.
Eddie Calvert is suffering with leukemia and is having issues with his lungs. He is currently in the hospital.
Those in Florida in the path of Hurricane Ian. This includes Brad Tolbert’s brother.
Jerry Lawrence has stage 4 lung cancer.
Sandra Higgins is awaiting to have some work on her teeth done.
Keep Lori Smith’s pregnancy in your prayers that she and the baby remain healthy.
Benita Forrest is has been diagnosed with an ulcer and pancreas issues. Pray for a plan to treat these issues.
Mignon Griffin is having issues with her kidney and liver.
Peyton Draper is recovering from foot surgery.
Steve Carter, nephew of Kelly and Anna Koonce, will be traveling to Dnipro, Ukraine Oct 4 and returning Oct 19 to help legally repurpose the Church building to a humanitarian facility for distribution of food and other donated items. All of the Church members have moved away except one widow because of the Russian invasion
Gospel Meeting in Fountain Hill, AR October 9th-13th. Jamie Rochell is speaking
The Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 22nd. Sign up Sheets will be in the foyer. See Rachel Wilson for more details.
Medical Emergency Training is available on October 23rd & 30th at Drew Memorial Hospital. This is for 7th grade to adults. Please see insert or bulletin board for more details and Ray Linder for any additional questions.
The ladies at the Palestine Church of Christ invite you to a baby girl shower honoring Bonnie & Ryan Halbert celebrating the expected arrival of their baby girl in December.. Bonnie is registered for baby Tommie on Amazon. Her chosen colors are teals and mint! October 30, 3:30 pm, Palestine Church of Christ. If anyone would like to send gifts, please get it to Anna or Sandra by Oct 29.
Sept 25 Announcements
Paula Wilson is met with doctors on Wednesday.
Jerry Lawrence has stage 4 lung cancer.
Stacy Usry broke her foot, so keep her in your prayers.
Sandra Higgins is awaiting to have some work on her teeth done.
Keep Lori Smith’s pregnancy in your prayers that she and the baby remain healthy.
Benita Forrest is dealing with various health issues and had a procedure Wednesday.
Gary Wright had his last cancer treatment - pray that it was effective and the results of the treatment are positive.
LADIES CLASS-Class will start Wednesday, September 28th at 10 am.
Gospel Meeting at the Cullendale Church of Christ in Camden, AR on September 25th & 26. The speaker is Adam Miller of Plain Dealing, LA.
The Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 22nd. Sign up Sheets will be in the foyer. See Rachel Wilson for more details.
Best Choice labels are still being collected. Place the UPC labels from Best Choice products in the box in room 134. The proceeds go to the Paragould Children’s Home.
Sept 18 Announcements
Jimmy Smith passed away Tuesday, September
13th. Remember Carolyn Ashcraft and
family during this difficult time.
Francis Jordan (Pam Beard’s cousin)
passed away. Remember the family during this
time.
Brent Weaver (member at the Bono
Church of Christ) passed away due to a farming
accident. Remember the family and Bono
Church of Christ during this time.
Paula Wilson is meeting with the doctor on
September 21st.
Haley Gray’s new baby’s health has improved
and was able to go home!
Stacy Usry broke her foot.
Sandra Higgins is awaiting to have some
work on her teeth done.
Keep Lori Smith’s pregnancy in your prayers
that she and the baby remain healthy.
Benita Forrest is dealing with various health
issues.
Gary Wright had his last cancer treatment -
pray that it was effective and the results of the
treatment are positive.
The amount given in support of Max
Koonce’s efforts to provide treatments for
malaria was $, 1,694.00. Thank you for your
generosity.
LADIES CLASS-Ladies interested in Ladies
Class, please meet for lunch at the Coffee
Cakes (Market Place II) on Wednesday, September
21st at 11:15 am. Class will start the
following Wednesday, September 28th at 10
am.
Gospel Meeting at the Cullendale Church of
Christ in Camden, AR on September 25th &
26. The speaker is Adam Miller of Plain Dealing,
LA.
Best Choice labels are still being collected.
Place the UPC labels from Best
Choice products in the box in room 134.
The proceeds go
Sept 11 Announcements
Judy Beard’s surgery went well – please pray for healing and comfort
Gail Chance (Lyndell Baker’s niece) is battling cancer.
Paula Wilson is meeting with the doctor on September 21st.
Haley Gray’s new baby is battling SVT and was taking to Children’s Hospital.
Stacy Usry has been cancer free for four
years!
Jimmy Smith has been moved to El Dorado
for rehab.
Sandra Higgins is awaiting to have some
work on her teeth done.
Opal Crow has been moved to hospice..
Keep Lori Smith’s pregnancy in your prayers that she and the baby remain healthy.
Larry Pasley has been released from the hospital
Benita Forrest is dealing with various health issues.
LADIES CLASS-Ladies interested in Ladies Class, please meet for lunch at the Coffee Cakes (Market Place II) on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:15 am. Class will start the following Wednesday, September 28th at 10am.
September 9-11 - Gospel Meeting at Rison
Church of Christ at 7 p.m. The speaker is Rob-
ert Dodson of Fort Worth, TX.
September 12-15 - Gospel Meeting at 7 p.m. at the West Central Church of Christ in Warren, AR. The speaker is Ben Foster of Garland, TX.
September 13th - The will be a “Kitchen Shower” at 6pm. The items needed to restock the kitchen have been listed on Amazon. You may scan the QR code below or find the link to the list out in the foyer along
with a sign-up list to bring a food item. For questions, please see Karli Walker or Pam Beard.
Aug 28 Announcements
A Birthday Celebration for Ione Easterling is on September 3rd, at 2:00 pm at the building. No gifts please
A Birthday Celebration for Lindell Baker is on September 3rd, at 6:00 pm at the building. Dinner is provided. Gifts are not necessary.
Small Groups will begin September 18th.
Sign up sheets are on the table in the foyer -please sign the sheet as soon as you can if you would like to be included in a small group.
September 4-7 - Gospel Meeting at Southside Church of Christ in Greenville, MS. Henry & Tylor Ard are the speakers.
September 9-11 - Gospel Meeting at Rison Church of Christ at 7 p.m. The speaker is Robert Dodson of Fort Worth, TX.
September 13th - The will be a “Kitchen Shower” at 6pm. The items needed to restock the kitchen have been listed on Amazon. You may scan the QR code or find the link to the list out in the foyer alongwith a sign-up list to bring a food item. For questions, please see Karli Walker or Pam Beard.
September 12-15 - Gospel Meeting at 7 p.m. at the West Central Church of Christ in Warren.
Judy Beard’s surgery went well – please pray for healing.
Gail Chance (Lyndell Baker’s niece) is battling cancer.
Paula Wilson is meeting with the doctor on September 21st.
Ray Leonard is in the hospital in Little Rock.
Jimmy Smith is still at St. Vincents hospital.
Opal Crow has been diagnosed with Cancer.
Matt Wilson is awaiting test results for a sciatic nerve.
Gary Crook Has requested prayers for some health issues.
Benita Forrest is dealing with various health issues.
Allie Cooper has cancer in her lung.
Anne Pruitt had COVID and is recovering.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOVE Ministry Involvement Sheets are in the foyer. please fill one out and return to Leah Bryant.
Aug 14 Announcements
Terry Boykin went to the ER and was trans-
ported to St. Vincents.
Jimmy Smith has been moved to St. Vin-
cents.
Turner Roberts had surgery on hand and
the doctors hope this will show improvement.
Ricky Naron received positive news on his
scan - the tumor has not grown!
Paul Caldwell passed away - Remember his
family.
Andria Hall (H.S. friend of Kristine Bryant)
fell, broke a bone, and went septic. She is not
doing well.
Benita Forrest is in need of prayers for her
health.
Bill Payne (friend of Kelly Koonce) is hav-
ing heart valve problems.
Tammy Baker (niece of Lindell Baker) is
having a heart valve replaced.
Ray Leonard is having stomach pain.
Matt Wilson is having sciatic nerve issues.
Candace Carter has tested positive for
COVID.
The Elders’ Message Box is located in the
Library. The elders are looking for sugges-
tions, concerns, or it can use used for exhor-
tation.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
August 14th - Youth Picture for the
Billie’s Football Program All school age
children are encouraged to meet at the
Billie’s football field to take the picture.
Wear blue and white to show your support.
September 4-7 - Gospel Meeting at
Southside Church of Christ in Greenville,
MS. Henry & Tylor Ard are the speakers,
and they will have a singing Sept. 3 at 4 p.m.
September 9-11 - Gospel Meeting at Rison
Church of Christ at 7 p.m. The speaker is
Robert Dodson of Fort Worth, TX.
September 13th - The will be a “Kitchen
Shower” at 6pm. The items needed to restock
the kitchen have been listed on Amazon. You
may scan the QR code below or find the link
to the list out in the foyer along with a sign-
up list to bring a food item. For questions,
please see Karli Walker or Pam Beard.
July 31 Announcements
Prayers are requested for the family of Tish Thomas in the loss of her great-nephew, Charles. He was killed in a crop dusting accident.
Winne Roberts had an MRI which ruled out a stroke, but doctors believe it may
show dementia. Keep her in your prayers.
Ray Leonard had tests in Little Rock this past week—prayers for good results.
Parker Simmons had a 4-wheeler accident. There were no broken bones, but bruises and soreness.
Sandra Higgins saw the doctor about her knee and will see the dentist about her
tooth in August.
Paula Wilson Will see Dr. Brad Thomas (Neurosurgeon) on August 10th.
Candice Carter is at home, but has to continue to go to hospital - Please pray for
her healing and comfort.
Rena Doshier (Sandra Baker’s sister-in-law) will have surgery. Please keep her and those tending to her in your prayers.
Tom Baker received great news concerning his lymphoma - the doctors said they
considered him in remission. Be sure to remember to thank God in your prayers
for this encouraging news!
Carolyn Cook’s health has improved. Another reason to thank God!
The Elders’ Message Box is located in the Library—more details to come.
All the Youth are invited to join in the group photo that will be in the Billie Football Program this year. The photo will take place at the Monticello Football Field on August 4th, at 7:30 p.m.
Best Choice labels are still being collected. Place the UPC labels from Best Choice products in the box in room 134. The proceeds go to the Paragould Children’s Home.
July 17 Announcements
Remember Dagan Danley in your pray-
ers. He came forward asking for prayers
struggles with doubt.
Larry Fisackerly will have surgery to
remove melanoma.
Sandra Higgins is in need of prayers for
problems she is having with her knee and
foot (she stepped on a nail).
Kelly Koonce fell and separated his
shoulder. He will be going to physical
therapy
Pray for Jacque Davidson, Brooke
Thompson, and Mandy Tolbert as they
deal with Covid.
Carolyn Cook is in the hospital in Pine
Bluff Thursday morning with blood clots
in her lungs .
Pray for Joel Thompson, who is in the
hospital.
Candice Carter is starting a new round
of chemo treatments. Please pray that the
treatments are effective and for strength.
Continue to remember the youth that are
away at camp—that they will be safe, en-
joy their time, and grow spiritually.
All women are invited to attend a meet-
ing about the LOVE Ministry on Sun-
day, July 24th at 3:30 p.m. in the Fel-
lowship Hall.
VBS IS COMING!
VBS will be a one day event on Satur-
day, July 30th. The theme is Marooned:
Steady Faith in Shifting Sand. To read
more about it visit Prom-
iseVBS.com/2019 Volunteers are need-
ed! A sign-up sheet is in the foyer. See
Chris Bryant if you have any questions.
Please continue to remember in prayer
all who are traveling in the Summer
months.
Best Choice labels are still being col-
lected. Place the UPC labels from Best
Choice products in the box in room 134.
The proceeds go to the Paragould Chil-
dren’s Home.
July 10 Announcements
Pray for Jacque Davidson, Brooke Thompson, and Mandy Tolbert as they deal with Covid.
Carolyn Cook was taken to the hospital in Pine Bluff Thursday morning with a heart issue.
Pray for Joel Thompson, who is in the hospital.
Candice Carter is starting a new round of chemo treatments. Please pray that the treatments are effective and for strength.
Continue to remember the youth that are away at camp—that they will be safe, enjoy their time, and grow spiritually.
Tonight will be Singing Night followed by the Birthday/Anniversary Fellowship. As part of the fellowship, we will have a pounding/housewarming for the Walkers as part of the Birthday/Anniversary Fellowship. There is a list of needed/wanted items in the foyer. Let’s welcome the Walkers to their new home! If you have any questions see Sandra Baker or Pam Beard.
All women are invited to attend a meeting about the LOVE Ministry on Sunday, July 24th at 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
VBS IS COMING!
VBS will be a one day event on Saturday, July 30th. The theme is Marooned: Steady Faith in Shifting Sand. To read more about it visit PromiseVBS.com/2019 Volunteers are needed! A sign-up sheet is in the foyer. See Chris Bryant if you have any questions.
Please continue to remember in prayer all who are traveling in the Summer months.
Best Choice labels are still being collected. Place the UPC labels from Best Choice products in the box in room 134. The proceeds go to the Paragould Children’s Home.
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“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!
.” - Psalm 34:1-3
June 19 Announcements
Happy Father’s Day!
Ray Leonard who is awaiting test results.
Let’s continue to pray for the Walker family as they prepare to join us here.
We will be feeding the Walker family several nights as they transition to Monticello. Please sign-up on the sheet in the foyer. If you have questions, please see Sara Newton or Jill Curtis.
Tom Baker had back surgery which went well and will resume chemo treatments.
Joy Herring Burt passed away last week. She was a cousin to Marty Baker, Cheryl Shirey, Michelle Bailey, and Anna Koonce.
Joseph Friend had his oral surgery and is doing well.
We rejoice with the Gordon family as Elam Gordon (Fran Calvert’s granddaughter) was baptized Friday, June 10th.
Gary Light is in UAMS dealing with health issues.
Pray for Gean Harris who had surgery this past Tuesday.
Robbie Pettigrew was admitted to UAMS with a blockage in his bowel. They were able to remove it without surgery.
The Fellowship Hall has been reserved June 20-22 for the purposes of being used as a polling place for the runoff election.
The Change for Children fundraiser for Paragould Children’s Home is here again. If you would like to participate, there are cans available in the foyer. The deadline to return the cans will be in late August.
If you have borrowed the following Truth for Today commentaries from the church library, please return them: 1st Half of Acts, 1st and 2nd Peter.
The Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Class will not be meeting during the Summer. It will start back up in the Fall.
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Psalm 103:13: "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him."
Malachi 4:6: "He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers."
June 12 Announcements
Next Sunday will be Father’s Day.
Let’s continue to pray for the Walker family as they prepare to join us here.
Pray for those connected to the tragic wreck in Dermott this passed week, resulting in five fatalities and five injuries.
Joseph Friend as he undergoes oral surgery this week.
Crystal Grimes, who had back surgery last week.
Kathy King, who had knee replacement surgery.
The family of David Wilkins, who passed away last Monday.
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The following is a corrected prayer request from the last bulletin. The correction is underlined:
Opal Crow has stage 4 lung cancer. He is a former superintendent at Tillar Schools and has been a member of the Dumas congregation for 25 years.
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Tonight will be our Second Sunday Singing followed by the Birthday/Anniversary Fellowship.
The next Men’s Breakfast will be on Saturday, June 18th at 6AM in the Fellowship Hall.
The Change for Children fundraiser for Paragould Children’s Home is here again. If you would like to participate, there are cans available in the foyer. The deadline to return the cans will be in late August.
The Cullendale church of Christ in Camden is having a “Gospel Singing” on Friday, June 17 from 7-9PM. A flyer for the event has been posted on the bulletin board in the hall.
If you have borrowed the following Truth for Today commentaries from the church library, please return them: 1st Half of Acts, 1st and 2nd Peter.
The Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Class will not be meeting during the Summer. It will start back up in the Fall.
Please take time to thank all those that volunteer their time to teach Bible classes.
The Fellowship Hall has been reserved June 20-22 for the purposes of being used as a polling place for the runoff election.