WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES

Men’s Breakfast will be on Thursday, Jan. 8th at 6:30am. All men are invited to attend. 

Deacon Selection Deadline Extended: Due to the holidays, the elders have extended the deadline for submitting recommendations for new deacons to Sunday, January 11th. Paper forms are on the table in the auditorium. Both the man being recommended and the person making the recommendation need to sign the form before returning it to one of the elders.

Help Needed: If you are able and interested in volunteering to pressurewash the building, please speak with Jonathan Penrod.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Barbara Stafford still awaits a liver transplant, but is also in need of heart surgery.

David Clements’ brother, Larry, is scheduled for surgery in January for his renal cell carcinoma.

Joel Gray has been undergoing treatments for squamous cell carcinoma on his neck. He will follow up with scans in January.

Mary Hughes is still improving from COVID.

We extend our sympathy to Terri Sutton in the passing of her aunt, Ruth, last week.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.

LOOKING AHEAD

January 7 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am 

January  8 - Men’s Breakfast 6am

January 8 - Glenview Pantry

January 11 - Deadline for new deacon submission forms

January 11 - L2L Photography Trip #1

January 14 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am w/ potluck to follow

January 18 - L2L Parent Meeting after services

January 18 - Bible Bowl Practice 3-5pm

January 21 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am 

January 21 - L2L Puppet Practice 6:15pm

January 28 - L2L Puppet Practice 6:15pm

January 30 - Feb 1 - SYG Mid South Girls’ Conference 

January 31 - SYG Dude’s Day

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Please join us in congratulating Braden and Hannah Jarnagin in the birth of their daughter, Sophie Todd. Sophie was born on 12/19/25 at 11:52pm. She was 6lb 14oz & 19 3/4 in long. She & mama are healthy & doing great. There is a Meal Train set up on our FB page. 

Ladies Morning Bible Class will not meet again until the new year. This includes Ladies Chat.

Reminder: There will be no assembly on Wednesday, Dec. 31st. We will have a devotional in the auditorium for everyone on Tuesday, Dec. 30th. May God bless you and your family this Christmas season.

Help Needed: If you are able and interested in volunteering to pressurewash the building, please speak with Jonathan Penrod.

Men’s Breakfast in January will be held on the 8th instead of the 1st. 

Mary Daniel's Arrangements: Funeral service for Mary Daniel is Monday, December 29th @ Smith Funeral Home in LR (8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205).

Visitation @ 10:00 & Service @ 11:00. 

Somers will provide the family meal in the Fellowship Room classroom. Bring food to the church building between 9:30am - 11:00am on Monday. 

URGENT: NO NUTS! They have a family member w/severe allergies!!

KEEP IN PRAYER

We extend our sympathy to Rebecca Jorgensen and her family in the passing of her nephew, Tichard England, 48, of TN  Friday morning. Arrangements have not been finalized. Please keep the whole family in your prayers. 

Barbara Cloninger’s daughter, Susan Cloninger was scheduled to go home last week following her brain surgery. 

Barbara Stafford still awaits liver transplant, but is also in need of heart surgery.

David Clements’ brother, Larry, is scheduled for surgery in January for his renal cell carcinoma.

Gil Myatt is home from the hospital.

Joel Gray has been undergoing treatments for squamous cell carcinoma on his neck. He will follow up with scans in January.

Mary Hughes has tested positive for COVID.

Nina Haymes was scheduled to go home last week following her stay at Springhill Hospital. 

Tammy Necessary’s father is recovering from pacemaker surgery. Please pray for his recovery and peace of mind for both Chad and Tammy.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.

LOOKING AHEAD

December 24 - No Assembly

December 30 - Combined Devotional/ No Classes 

December 31 - SYG Lockin

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for November 2025: 145 people 

YTD Contribution: $405,110.07

YTD Budget for 2025:   $432,117.51
 

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Please welcome our guest speaker, Eddie Cloer, from Truth for Today. Reminder: all adult classes will meet in the auditorium today.

Sherwood Trail of Lights Outing: Join Mark Goodsell for a trip through the Sherwood Trail of Lights this Monday night! The church van will be leaving the building at 6pm. Please contact Mark Goodsell if you plan to attend.

Ladies Morning Bible Class will not meet again until the new year. This includes Ladies Chat.

Reminder: There will be no assembly on Wednesday, Dec. 24th or Wednesday, Dec. 31st. We will have a devotional in the auditorium for everyone on Tuesday, Dec. 30th. May God bless you and your family this Christmas season.

Help Needed: If you are able and interested in volunteering to pressurewash the building, please speak with Jonathan Penrod.

Men’s Breakfast in January will be held on the 8th instead of the 1st. 

KEEP IN PRAYER

We extend our sympathy to Mike Penrod in the passing of his father Friday evening at the age of 85. Arrangements have not been finalized. Mike would appreciate prayers for the entire family.

Please pray for Barbara Cloninger and her daughter, Susan Cloninger. Susan is recovering after surgery for cancer that had metastasized to her brain. She will begin radiation treatments soon.

Barbara Stafford still awaits liver transplant, but is also in need of heart surgery.

David Clements’ brother, Larry, is scheduled for surgery in January for his renal cell carcinoma.

Joel Gray has been undergoing treatments for squamous cell carcinoma on his neck. He will follow up with scans in January.

Nina Haymes was admitted to Springhill Hospital last weekend. She is stable, and they continue to work on her pain management. 

Tammy Necessary’s father is recovering from pacemaker surgery. Please pray for his recovery and peace of mind for both Chad and Tammy.

Rebecca Jorgensen requests prayers for her nephew, Richard England, who went to the ER on Friday with kidney stones and found out he needs a liver transplant. Due to other issues that’s not an option. 

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.

LOOKING AHEAD

December 21 - Guest Speaker, Eddie Cloer, w/ Truth for Today

December 24 - No Assembly

December 30 - Combined Devotional/ No Classes 

December 31 - SYG Lockin

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for November 2025: 145 people 

YTD Contribution: $405,110.07

YTD Budget for 2025:   $432,117.51

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Glenview Food Boxes: TODAY is the deadline to bring food for the Glenview Food Boxes, but you can still donate toward the gift cards, which families can use for perishable items. Contribute via cash, a check to Somers, or the app (select 'Glenview'). The final doxes will be packed and distributed this week. Thank you to all you have assisted so far in this effort.

SomersKids’ Lunch with Santa and Glenview Service Project is TODAY, December 14th. Join us in the AC immediately following services for lunch and photos with Santa followed by decorating the boxes for the Glenview Elementary food distribution project. 

Correction: Ladies Morning Bible Class will meet at 10am on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for a brief lesson and to prepare gift boxes for our shut-in community with a pot-luck lunch to follow. Men are invited to lunch.

Help Needed: If you are able and interested in volunteering to pressurewash the building, please speak with Jonathan Penrod.

Men’s Breakfast in January will be held on the 8th instead of the 1st. 

KEEP IN PRAYER

Please pray for Barbara Cloninger and her daughter, Susan Cloninger. Susan is recovering after surgery on Friday morning for cancer that had metastasized to her brain. She will begin radiation treatments soon.

Barbara Stafford will return to M. D Anderson Monday. She still awaits liver transplant, but is also in need of heart surgery.

David Clements’ brother, Larry, is scheduled for surgery in January for his renal cell carcinoma.

Joel Gray has been undergoing treatments for squamous cell carcinoma on his neck. He will follow up with scans in January.

Tammy Necessary’s father had successful pacemaker surgery Tuesday. Please pray for his recovery and peace of mind for both Chad and Tammy.

Tim Jorgensen is waiting to get the results from his MRI.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.

LOOKING AHEAD

December 14 - Glenview Food Box Donation Deadline

December 14 - SomesKids’ Lunch w/Santa & Glenview Box Project

December 17 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am Gift Basket Project (potluck lunch  to follow) Men are invited to the lunch.

December 18 - Glenview Christmas Box Delivery Day

December 21 - Guest Speaker, Eddie Cloer, w/ Truth for Today

December 24 - No Assembly

December 30 - Combined Devotional/ No Classes 

December 31 - SYG Lockin

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for November 2025: 145 people 

YTD Contribution: $405,110.07

YTD Budget for 2025:   $432,117.51

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Hats and blankets for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital: The ladies of Somers completed a tremendous service project this year! They crafted 226 blankets and 675 hats (and counting) for donation. While the initial goal was the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the sheer volume of finished items allowed for a broader reach. Blankets were also shared with children's homes in Morilton and Paragould, as well as with River City Ministries. Thank you, ladies, for dedicating your time and talent to serve "the least of these." May the Father receive all the glory for this wonderful effort.

Somers Sings Date Change! To accommodate those traveling for the holidays, we will have our mid-week assembly on Tuesday night, November 25th, instead of Wednesday. This is the last week of the quarter, so we will all meet together in the auditorium for the end of the quarter Somers Sings night.

Please save the date for our annual Crazy Card Party on Saturday, December 13th at 6:00pm. This is for adults only. Get ready for a fun evening of games, food, and fellowship. More details to come!

Glenview Food Boxes: This year's Glenview Elementary food boxes are designed to address ongoing family food insecurity. Each box costs about $50 at Walmart. A list of needed items was shared last week via email and FB. Our goal is 40 boxes. Bring items to the stage before December 14th. You can also donate money for gift cards, which families can use for perishable items (milk, meat, bread). Contribute via cash, a check to Somers, or the app (select 'Glenview').

Mark your calendars! The annual SomersKids’ Lunch with Santa and Glenview Service Project is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th. Join us in the AC immediately following services for:

• Lunch and photos with Santa.

• Decorating boxes for the Glenview Elementary food distribution project.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Caroline Prestridge by December 7th so we can order the right amount of food.

Volunteer: If you are able to help with decorating the AC, serving food, or providing cookies or stickers, please contact Caroline Prestridge.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Bill White has a highly contagious bacterial infection and is being treated at home.

David Clements’ brother, Larry, is scheduled for surgery in January for his renal cell carcinoma.

Kayla Thomas was scheduled for surgery on today, Wednesday, November 19th at Baptist Springhill and expected to be in the hospital several days. Kayla and her husband, Decarlo, request prayers for a successful procedure and speedy recovery. (no new updates at this time)

Mary Daniel has received a diagnosis of inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer). The next step in her treatment is an embolization to mitigate the risk of hemorrhage from large blood vessels within the mass. She is also being evaluated for possible immunotherapy in mid-November and will consult with palliative medicine to explore additional options. Mary would appreciate telephone calls and masked in-person visits; however, please confirm her availability in advance due to her compromised immunity. Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated. 

Mary Hughes has completed 3 of 4 treatments for kidney disease with positive results so far.

Tim Jorgensen is waiting to get the results from his MRI.

Zach Douglas had nitrogen explode in his eyes at work on Wednesday, which lodged debris in both of his corneas. He was evaluated at UAMS. Doctors found that the damage was mostly on the surface of his cornea and should repair itself completely in about a week or two. Zach will have a follow up appointment in 6 weeks and can return to work on Monday.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, Ima Jean Robinson, & Sue Simmons.

LOOKING AHEAD

November 25 - Somers Sings Devotional (Tuesday)

November 26 - No Assembly 

November 27 - Thanksgiving Day

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for October 2025: 155 people 

YTD Contribution: $367,827.80

YTD Budget for 2025:   $392,834.10