Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (NIV)
Velma Whitehead's son, Jimmy, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday, while on his way home from work. Jimmy's son, Lance attends church at Black Creek. Please pray for these families as they deal with this tragedy. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 @ Gardendale Chapel, Ridouts Brown Service, Dignity Memorial, 2029 Decatur Hwy., Gardendale Al. Funeral will be Saturday at 10AM.
Rubye Johnson is very weak, and the hospice nurse told Ginger today, that Aunt Rubye's time is very short-- a few hours or a few days. Please remember Ginger and the whole family, during this very difficult time.
Remember Gary Townes in your prayers as this week continues. Gary has many struggles and asked that we pray for him and encourage him as he faces each day.
April Swiney had one day surgery on Wednesday.
Jesse and Gracin Kelly have strep throat and Jesse also has a staph infection.
Sue Farr has returned home and has felt better these last few days. She will see a neurologists next week. No calls or visits, prayers and cards are much appreciated.
David Sullivan will see his doctor on Thursday about everything except his back.
Jewel Henson is feeling better, she is dealing with pulmonary hypertension which is still a serious problem.
Cheryl Erwin has not had a good week and was unable to be out on Sunday.
Luther Brown had a few weak spells on Sunday and had to leave services early. He had another rough day on Monday. Luther did not get a good report from the doctor on Tuesday. There is a series of issues that contribute to his loss of strength and passing out. Please remember Rose and Luther in your prayers.
Jeanne Weaver, Claudia's mother. She will have gall bladder surgery on Friday.
Amy Dixon is scheduled for a c-section on Monday. Please pray for the delivery of a healthy baby boy and Amy's recovery from this surgery.
Larry Weaver, Lee's father, as he will have a pacemaker placed.
B.W. Glaze has been diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer.BW will not take chemo. Please remember the Glaze family.
Pray for Jerry Johnson as he awaits results of a skin biopsy and Don Horne as he faces more surgery on his arm for skin cancer .
Darlene Jones is still having issues with her back and blood clots in her legs. Darlene had to leave services early on Sunday. Darlene will see her Dr. on Monday.Prayers please as she continues to suffer. Darlene also ask that we remember a friend of her's, Sonya Rizzo, whose cancer is spreading.
Please pray for Billy Ingle and his family as his fight with cancer continues.
Please pray for Lottie's daughter, Thomasine, who will have a breast biopsy on Thursday. Also remember Libby as she deals with different issues.
It was so good to see Paula & Roger Raines at services on Sunday. Paula is still recovering from a stroke.
Pray for Paula Galloway's, co-worker's mother,Betty Stokes, as she has a pacemaker placed.
Kynslie Barnett is a 9year old from our area who has a severe problem with the veins in her leg and has to travel to Colorado for treatment. The procedure is very painful. Please pray for this young girl and her family as they face this with her. Her address is 1594 Riverburch Dr. Hueytown,35023
Amy Johnston's neighbor, Jennie Autry, has requested prayer from the congregation. She is basically homebound and has been dealing with an infection in one of her knees for a long time. They are considering removing the knee cap.
Please remember Jennie.
Lottie's friend and co-worker, Linda Grayson, is recovering nicely from a liver transplant. Her daughter really appreciates all the prayers.
Continued prayers for Brother Dave Bradford. Hospice has been set up to assist the family at this time. Dave and Betty have been staying at their daughter's home, in Auburn.
Dave was taken to Hospice's Bethany House on Thursday (July 22) so they can try to control his intense pain. He is heavily sedated and resting better. Please pray that his suffering will soon be over.Please remember Dave, and especially Betty and the whole family.
Remember Rita Richard's mother, Elaine Atkinson and her battle with cancer. Rita is Linda Brassell's friend.
Johnny Warren is back in Hueytown at his aunt's house. Please pray for God’s Will to be done in Johnny’s physical and spiritual life.
Please pray for Aunt Craig's sister, Alice Hamner, who suffered a serious fall and her brother, Ralph, who is having health issues in Florida.
Deborah Wegent, a friend of Cheryl Robertson, has lymphoma and requests our prayers.
Please keep Phil, Cheryl, Jill and Gray in your prayers as they prepare to move to Gainesville, Florida. Their last day with us will be August 15th.
Vincente Ramirez is responding well to tx for kidney failure. Vincente and his wife, Lupe, have asked for our prayers. Their home address is 1001 Pablo Garcia Drive, Brownsville, TX 78520.
The Grigsby hearing did not go as well as was hoped. Britney will be living with her father, Jessica will remain with her mother. Please pray for these young lives and their families who love them so much.
Continue to pray for Thelma Mitchell. She is has tremendous breathing problems and the insurance company has denied coverage for the oxygen that she needs.
Please keep Sam Dabb's sister and brother-in-law in our prayers. They recently obeyed the gospel but are having some major struggles.
Cards of encouragement to Sam's brother, Bobby Lockhart, would be appreciated. He is now living on his own and working 6 days a week. He needs to know that we miss him at services. He feels that "he is not good enough to attend church" and does not want to be a "hypocite". His address is 407 Autumn Brook Terrace, Hueytown, AL 35023.
Jean and Jack Baughn appreciate and need our prayers, as Jack's health continues to slip.
Deidra Brewer at the the nursing home in Fairfield ... 38664 Grasseli Rd .. (786-2005). She is still not feeling well and asks that we continue to remember her in our prayers. She misses being at services.
Please continue to remember our sisters Aileen Spruiell and Paula Galloway and Laura Jean Phillips in the recent loss of their spouses.
Please continue to pray for all involved in the Bonner trial. The young woman was given a 20 year sentence + 365 days for DWI. She will be eligible for probation in 6 to 8 years. Please pray that she will use this time to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Please pray for improvement in the health problems of Lottie's oldest brother, Jesse Hyche.
Pam Winfield is in Cottage Hill Nursing Home, room 26A, 700 1st Ave, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. The nurse's phone is 744-4089. Pam is doing well and appreciates the cards and visits.
Please keep our recent high school graduates, Meredith Wood, Ashley Dixon, and Kayla Wallace in your prayers as they begin a new phase in their lives. Also Kolby Taylor as he will be going to UNA in August.
Gayle Gober, principal at HHS, asked for continued prayer for her son and his fellow marines, that have returned from Afghanistan. Several young men did not make it home and some came back with severe injuries.
Owen Calvert, the preacher at Fairfield Highlands, is fighting cancer and is confined to bed.
Ongoing Illness
Regina Nichols' mother, Helen Bloodsworth, is at Self Nursing Home, Room 102A. Please remember her.
Lee Dunn
Beulah Henslee
Rubye Johnson
J.C. Williams
Jan Dyle's mother, Odessa Wyatt
Elmus Ward
Jack and Jean Baughn
Pam Winfield
Deidra Brewer
Rose and Luther Brown
Velma Whitehead is at Jefco Rehab and HealthCenter, 200 Pinehill Road, #2611, Ketona, AL35271
Barney and Lillian Keith
Cancer Fighters
Rubye Johnson
Dave Bradford (uncle of Chip Wood and Brad Marshall)
B.W. Glaze
Dawn Brown has gone on an intravenous maintenance drug every three weeks for an indefinite period. Perry and Dawn thank you for your prayers and expressions of concern.
Donna Brown (wife of Wes Brown)
Celine Cannon (friend of Lottie Smith)
Sandlyn Fultz (member at Edwards Lake Road congregation)
Richard Gilmer (a friend of Johnny Smalley who is taking treatments for colon cancer)
John Hester (cousin of Jill McKeever) was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Billy Ingle (friend of Jeff Whisenhunt)
Beverley Key (friend of Claudia Smalley) has received good reports from the last two PET scans.
Tommy Mosley (cousin of Ginger Kelley)
David Nelson (cousin of Evan Nelson, Christy Finneran Nelson's husband) has a rare form of lymphoma.
Joy Northcutt, the wife of Coach Clarence Northcutt
Becky Trigg has been diagnosed with liver and lung cancer. Her address is: 616 10th Court, South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Expectant Mothers
Please pray for the expectant mothers of our congregation:
Michele Maddocks (Canada)
Amy Dixon (baby due in August)
Ashley Johnson (baby is due in August)
Spiritual Struggles
Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who continue to have spiritual struggles. This is a partial list:
Barry Bailey
Lisa Biles
Scott Biles
Eric Birtley
Jonathan Birtley
Shannon Comer Burgett
John Buttram
Jake Erwin
Mac Horne
Joel Johnson
Donelle Langley
Rodney Langley
Bebo Odom
Al Phillips
Chris Rosser
Jay Rowe
Faye Walters
Wayne Walters
Logan Reed
Individual and Church Activities Schedule
Remember:
- Servant of the month is Mark Hatfield, Chilicothe Ohio.
- New teaching quarter started - Sunday June 27
Ladies Bible Class -
-Bible Study @ Bessener High Rise Thursday @ 6PM
- Mark your calendars for Saturday Aug. 14, 6PM. :
A FISH FRY - at Sylvan Springs Community Center - to say goodbye to Phil, Cheryl, Jill and Gray.
- 3 extra class periods have been added to the new Summer quarter that begins on June 27th. July 25, Aug 22 and Sept 26 we will have classes at 11am and 5pm. On July 28, Aug 25 and Sept 29 (Wednesdays) we will have congregational singing.
Our gospel meeting with Russ Bowman was held last week. If you would like to thank Russ and say 'Amen' , cell# 409-673-0245, home-409-755-6264, 164 Windsor Circle, Lumberton, Tx. 77657
Pray for the Robertson family as they make plans to move to Gainesville, Florida. Their last day with us will be August 15th. They will be working with the Glenn Springs congregation and the opportunities presented by the college students at the University of Florida. Continue to pray for our efforts to find the best man for the work at Hueytown. Take advantage of the time to study with Phil if you had planned or intended to do so.
Nikki Mickens is attending the Auburn Church of Christ. A call, note or visit from you or your children when in Auburn may be helpful to reconnect with Nikki and be a positive spiritual influence to her. Her address is 435 Duncan Drive, Dunn Hall Room 303, Auburn, AL 36849 and her cell # is 205-937-5045.
