Updated 3/10/2010
Claudia Smalley
You can contact Claudia at cwsmalley@gmail.com
Servant of the Month
John and Michelle Maddocks
1262 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON M9B 3N3
jfmaddocks 1 @mac.comin
Congregational Memory Verse for March
"Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth or rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matt. 6:20-21
Brandy Dotson had a baby girl on Sunday, March 7 at UAB West. The baby was born five weeks early and she weighed 4 pounds and 2 ounces. Brandy is in Room 418 at UAB West. She had a good night Tuesday night and got plenty of rest. She has been up walking around and some of the swelling is starting to go down. Brandy is still dangerously ill with high blood pressure and does not need any visitors. NO VISITORS! She will probably stay in the hospital until Friday. The baby girl continues to gain strength daily at BMC-Princeton NICU, and she needs our continued prayers. Please pray for Brandy that the medication that the doctors give her will bring her high blood pressure down.
Paula Raines, Roger's wife, had a massive stroke last night and is in critical condition at Druid City Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Paula is In ICU Room 310. She also has kidney failure. Please pray for Roger and Paula and their family.
Wilna Trigg passed away Wednesday, March 3 at her daughter Becky's home. Sister Trigg's funeral service was in Jasper on Friday, March 5. Please pray for the family. Becky Trigg's address is 616 10th Court, South, Birmingham, AL 35205.
Misty Stringfellow's friend and co-worker, Pam McMickens, lost her husband Les. He had a heart attack onThursday, March 4. Pam has a son Colton who is a senior in hich school. Please pray that Pam and Colton find peace during this time.
Linda Grayson, a former co-worker of Lottie Smith, found out recently that she is in need of a liver transplant. Her address is 220 Closhire Drive, Birmingham, AL 35214. All prayers and cards would be appreciated.
Pam Winfield is refusing to take her medicines and is currently in Trinity Medical Center where she will continue for another two weeks of treatments. Pam and her sister Cheryl Bell need our prayers.
Janice James had successful cataract surgery at the Eye Foundation Hospital on Tuesday, March 2. She had a good follow-up visit with her eye doctor on Wednesday, March 3.
Charles Main had successful shoulder surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital on Tuesday, March 2. He started physical therapy on Wednesday, March 3.
Meredith Wood had complete reconstructive nose surgery at BMC - Princeton on Monday, March 1. At her doctor's visit on Thursday, March 4, the doctor took the inside splints out of her nose but kept the outside splints on. Meredith will visit the doctor again on Thursday, March 11.
Norma Armstrong is now back at home and is regaining her strength after her surgery.
Jack and Jean Baughn's struggles continue on a day to day basis.
Rose and Luther Brown have had a much better week. Luther went back to the doctor on Monday, March 8.
Denise Casey was fitted with a walking shoe on Monday, March 8 as the healing of her foot is almost complete. Denise was able to be at the worship service on Sunday, March 7.
Lee Dunn is some better this week.
Beulah Henslee fell at home this week. She is badly bruised but does not think that she broke any bones. Janice Bradley will take sister Henslee to the doctor on Thursday, March 11.
Thelma Mitchell has had a better week. She was able to be at the worship service on Sunday, March 7.
Jack and Laura Jean Phillips continue to struggle on a day to day basis.
Glenn Spruiell's health issues continue. He and Aileen need our prayers.
Elmus Ward continues to suffer with his back and leg problems. Magdalene Ward fell last week and her shoulder and leg are badly bruised and her ribs are very sore.
J. C. Williams has been at the worship services the past two Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. It is so good that he has been able to get out again.
Phil Robertson's grandmother, Helen Robertson, is critically ill in Longview, Texas. Phil drove to Texas on Wednesday, March 10 to see his grandmother. Please pray for sister Robertson and for Phil to have a safe trip home from Texas.
Jan Dyle's mother, Odessa Wyatt, fell on Sunday, March 7 and fractured her pelvis on the other side from where she had fractured it a month ago. Mrs. Wyatt is in St. Vincent's Hospital, South Tower, Room S-515. Her phone number is 212-6515. She also has pneumonia. The doctor plans to send sister Wyatt to Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, March 11.
Yvonne Elmore's father, Sammy Moore, is back at the nursing home in Fayette. He is still in serious condition.
Sam Dabbs' sister Charla Milner and her husband Josh were baptized Friday, February 26. We rejoice with Sam and Melanie over the baptism of Sam's sister and brother-in-law.
Their address is 323 Lee Road 213, Apt. A-1, Phenix City, AL 36867. Their phone # is (706) 888-0844. Their email address is cjoshuamilner@yahoo.com.
Please pray for Sam Dabbs' brother Bobby Lockhart that he will be willing to make the changes needed in his life.
Please continue to remember PHYLLIS L. WRIGHT who made confession of wrong on Wednesday night, February 24. She met with the elders Wednesday night, March 3 and expressed a desire to place membership with the congregation. Phyllis and her husband Greg live at 2085 Cherry Avenue, Hueytown, AL 35023. Phyllis's cell phone # is 662-346-9369. Her e-mail address is phyllislwright@att.net. Phyllis wants to work and worship with us. Several of our members know her husband Greg who is from the Oak Grove community and is currently serving in the Merchant Marine. Phyllis asked for our prayers that Greg will study God's Word and be led by the Truth to obey the Gospel. Let us all be prayerful about that process and be an encouragement to Phyllis.
Jeff Bynum, a co-worker of Tommy Galloway, has suffered two strokes in the last two weeks. The second stroke caused some nerve damage. Jeff is 43 years old. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
Velma Whitehead continues to do very well and has a very positive attitude. If you need a little encouragement call 841-4442. You can visit her at Jeffco Rehab and Health Center, 200 Pinehill Road, # 2611, Ketona, AL 35217.
Please remember Barney and Lillian Keith as they continue with health struggles.
Cancer Fighters
Dave Bradford (uncle of Chip Wood and Brad Marshall)
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)
Melinda Goggins (cousin of Brian, Lee, and Michael Kelley and Greg Odom)
John Hester (cousin of Jill McKeever) was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Billy Ingle (friend of Jeff Whisenhunt) is taking treatments at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
You can follow Billy's progress or post a message at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/billyingle.
Beverley Key (friend of Claudia Smalley) has received good reports from the last two PET scans.
Tommy Mosley (cousin of Ginger Kelley)
Joy Northcutt, the wife of Coach Clarence Northcutt, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She had surgery on Monday, Nov. 16. Her chemo treatments should begin soon. Many in the congregation know this family and Joy's family called and asked that we include her in our prayers.
Please continue to remember in prayer Jenny Rollins, Apt. 415 Bessemer High Rise, 1500 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35023 as her chemo continues.
Expectant Mothers
Melanie Dabbs
Ashley Johnson
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
Logan Reed
Jay Rowe
Faye Walters
Wayne Walters
Ongoing Illness
Regina Nichols' mother, Helen Bloodsworth, is at Self Nursing Home, Room 102A. Please remember her.
Other Prayer Requests
Pray for the Robertson family as they make plans to move to Gainesville, Florida sometime in 2010 to work 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.
Remember Chris Rosser and his struggles to find his way back to God.
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.