TIME TOGETHER - KAREN'S SURPRISE IS COMING

Karen and I are leaving in a little while for our week of time together and "time away" on vacation - Saturday June 2 is our 25th wedding anniversary.. She surprised me Sunday (see previous post). Now it is my turn for the next several days. I will post more later.

Jason will be here for those who call and my cell phone will be on for any emergencies.

SUNDAY SURPRISE

What a surprise! Karen pulled one on me. Next Saturday is our 25th wedding anniversary. She contacted her family and my family. They came in to our worship service today - all twenty four of them. Karen's Mom, three Brothers and their wives. My Mom, my brother, his wife and twins, and my sister. Our four children and four grandchildren. Jason and Sarah sang. My Brother, Tony, and family sang. Mom, Joyce, Tony and Myself sang - then came the surprise which totally floored me.

Karen had it set up for us to renew our wedding vows. After the praise and worship time, our grandson, Caleb, came up with a card for me. I opened to read that Karen "proposed" and, of course, I accepted. It was a reversal of roles on that matter, but since it was a surprise to me, what could I say? Our two granddaughters were flower girls. Karen's Brother, Steven, gave her away. My Brother, Tony, did the minister's part. My son Jason sang, "Wind Beneath My Wings." The atmosphere was full of laughter and a great family feeling. The church also gave us a card with $115.00. Thanks to all who made this a great surprise. We love each of you.

Hope to have pictures later. I was not prepared to take pictures and will have to borrow some.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Sister Susie Reynolds requests continued prayer. Her knee surgery went well today and now she will be in rehab for several weeks. There was no knee replacement since the doctor felt she would recover and do well without one.

Brother Stanley Reynolds will be having cataract surgery tomorrow at 10:00 am. He requests prayer.

Sister Jenny Sanders requests prayer for healing of edema in her legs.

Sister Lilly Grooms requests prayer for strength. She has a weak heart and shortness of breath.

Sister Mildred Stacey requests prayer for upcoming knee surgery and also for her husband Ralph who is having some severe anxiety attacks.

Continued prayer for VBS coming June 18-22 and for Youth Camps that begin the last weekend in May and through June and the first few days of July.

Prayer for the State Convention which convenes the last weekend in July at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Prayer for Overseer McKinley as he moderated and all the guest speakers and others who minister.

POSTS

Due to continued work on the doctorate degree and deadlines to finish the work and pastoral responsibilities, I will be posting only a couple times a week. I will post the previous few days before the post date so that I will not be spending time getting on the site every day. Thanks for understanding.

Sunday, May 20, 2007 - NEW FAMILY

Today's service was great. Thank God for the great worship time. The Praise and Worship team led the praise and worship with great fervor and skill. We are thankful for a new member on the praise team - Casey Duncan. He plays the bass and also sings solos. The service was great!


We are thankful for a new family who attended today. Roger and Brenda Christian and their son and daughter visited today.

Sister Donna met with the VBS volunteers today. VBS is scheduled for the week of June 18.

Tonight was another great time in the Lord. Testimonies, worship and the word.

FIELD DAY AT KAREN'S SCHOOL

The school where Karen teaches, Creswell Middle Arts Magnet, had their field day today. The parents, teachers and staff donate hamburgers, hotdogs and all the rest for the meal. I was invited to come eat with them. I also helped with some of the set-up.

Karen with Principal, Dr. Dorothy Gunn.
In the center is Karen's 5th grade team leader Mrs. Rhodes.
In the field with the children taking care of some business.

In the back center is Mrs. Wilson. She is on Karen's team. Her family was displaced from the Katrina hurricane. We visited in their home this past week - per invitation. The visit was great and the food was excellent.

Wednesday Evening & Prayer Requests

Tonight was prayer and study in the fellowship hall. We ordered pizza. The time together was great as we prayed and studied the topic - "My Sufferings For His Glory." It was a time of great discussion and soul searching. Thank God for a special presence of God.

MOTHER'S DAY 2007

Cindy Duncan was the newest mother present with her five day old little son, Ethan Cole. Casey and Cindy Duncan brought their little son to church for the first time today. Casey and Cindy are now coming and Casey has joined the praise team. Cindy is pictured below holding the new little gift from God. The doctors had advised that there would likely be complications with the birth and that labor would need to be induced and done by c-section. However, the baby came naturally and healthy weighing 6 lb 9 oz. Cindy is doing well too. Thank the Lord!
Karen made chocolate, peanut butter, & chocolate covered cherry flower like bouquets for the mothers today. She worked about seven hours completing them yesterday. She also told us that she prayed for each one as she made the bouquets. There were fifteen mothers and grandmothers present and about 10 out visiting with their families in other places. We love each of these precious ladies.

Jason and I also presented Karen with a flower bouquet after she gave the mother's their appreciation gift.

Aviana's Birthday Pictures

Sunday, May 6, 2006

Thank the Lord for another great Sunday. God is continuing to be present in our services in a powerful way. Several were in the altar today.

Prayer requests.

Sister Marie Moore's sister is in Paris hospital with cancer. The doctors have said she may go at any time. We prayed with her today. Keep this family in your prayers.

Sister Susie Reynolds continues to desire prayer. She is in considerable pain and is scheduled for knee replacement surgery on May 23.

Lori Rivera is in need of prayer.

Jason Gordon is in need of prayer.

Shiloh (Sister Cathey Coleman's daughter) is in need of prayer.

Delilah Mummel desires prayer.

Our Youngest Grandchild's Birthday

Aviana turned four this week (05/02/07) and will have a Birthday party tomorrow (05/05/07). She is one of our GRANDS and we love her very much! We plan to be there.