WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

The budget committee is still receiving budget requests for the 2026 calendar year. Please submit all requests by today, Sunday, November 16th to either Adam Prestridge, Duane Quesinberry, or Steve Mosley.

Hats and blankets for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital are due today, Sunday, November 16th. Please put items in a labeled bag with the following information: your name, number of items and “ACH”. Bags can be given to Linetta McDonald.

Ladies, we will have a “Friendsmas” celebration on Friday, November 21st here at the building. All ladies of every age are encouraged to attend. We’ll have food, a gift exchange, and games. More details to follow. 

Judy Huckeba plans to start up the Care Basket Program again in 2026. This ministry focuses on sending cheer and encouragement to the sick and homebound in the congregation through cards and small gift boxes full of items like notepads and pens, small candies, travel size toiletries, and snacks. If you would like to donate some of these items, please give them to Judy or bring them to the Ladies Friendsmas Celebration on Friday, November 21st.  

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').

KEEP IN PRAYER

Ima Jean Robinson is home following treatments last week at Springhill Hospital.

Kayla Thomas will have surgery on Wednesday, November 19th at Baptist Springhill and will be in the hospital several days. Kayla and her husband, Decarlo, request prayers for a successful procedure and speedy recovery.

Mary Daniel has received a diagnosis of inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer). A procedure performed this week was successful. 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 will begin treatment for kidney disease soon, which will include weekly infusions for 4 weeks.

Tim Jorgensen had an MRI on Wednesday and is waiting to get the results.

Many of our teens and adult chaperones are on their way home from the Get Lost Retreat. Please pray from their safe travels and growing faith.

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

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for October 2025: 155 people 

YTD Contribution: $367,827.80

YTD Budget for 2025:   $392,834.10

LOOKING AHEAD

November 14-16 - SYG Get Lost Retreat

November 19 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am 

November 19 - SYG Friendsgiving

November 21 - Friendsmas Celebration for All Ladies 6pm

November 25 - Somers Sings Devotional (Tuesday)

November 26 - No Assembly 

November 27 - Thanksgiving Day

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

New Elder Recommendations: The elders would like to thank the congregation for looking within and providing the names of Larry Curtis and John Pickle to be considered as additional elders for Somers.  The elders have talked with both and would like to recommend them to the congregation to become elders.  If anyone has any scriptural objection to either of these men, please provide that in writing to the elders with your name and explanation for your scriptural objection as soon as possible and before November 14th to allow time to gather any required information.  This may be sent to the elders@somersavenue.org email address.  The intent is to install both as elders on Sunday, November 16th, if no scriptural objections are found.  Thank you for your help in this process.  

The budget committee is now receiving budget requests for the 2026 calendar year. Please submit all requests by Sunday, November 16th to either Adam Prestridge, Duane Quesinberry, or Steve Mosley.

Hats and blankets for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital are due Sunday, November 16th. Please put items in a labeled bag with the following information: your name, number of items and “ACH”. Bags can be given to Linetta McDonald.

Calling all Bible Class teachers and helpers. We still need a few more Bible class teacher substitutes to sign up with Caroline Prestridge TODAY! Thank you.

Ladies, we will have a “Friendsmas” celebration on Friday, November 21st here at the building. All ladies of every age are encouraged to attend. We’ll have food, a gift exchange, and games. More details to follow. 

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!

KEEP IN PRAYER & PRAISE

Praise: Rylon Kelly commited his life to Christ and was baptized last Sunday morning. Welcome to the Somers family, Rylon!

Ima Jean Robinson is at Springhill Hospital. They are trying to determine the cause of some internal bleeding. She is stable and resting and will be there at least 48 hours.

Mary Daniel has received a diagnosis of inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer). A procedure performed this week was successful. 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 will begin treatment for kidney disease soon, which will include weekly infusions for 4 weeks.

Tim Jorgensen had a CT scan that showed some abnormalities. He has an MRI scheduled for Nov. 12th. Please pray for Tim.

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 11 - Happy Veterans Day!

November 12 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am (potluck lunch  to follow - men invited to lunch)

November 14-16 - SYG Get Lost Retreat

November 19 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am 

November 19 - SYG Friendsgiving

November 21 - Friendsmas Celebration for All Ladies 6pm

November 25 - Somers Sings Devotional (Tuesday)

November 26 - No Assembly 

November 27 - Thanksgiving Day

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for October 2025: 149 people 

Baptisms in October: 3

YTD Contribution: $367,827.80

YTD Budget for 2025: $392,834.10

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

There is a baby girl shower for Braden and Hannah Jarnagin TODAY from 1:30-3:00 in the Fellowship Room. Please see Allyson Penrod if you would like to help. They are registered here: https://my.babylist.com/hannah-jarnagin 

Our annual Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-off will be on Saturday, Nov. 1st this year. This is a fun evening activity for all ages. Be sure to invite a friend, so they can learn what it is like to spend time in fellowship with Christians. There is a sharable graphic located on the Somers App and the Somers Facebook Exchange page. Please, sign up to help using the Sign Up Genius link or click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8A723A1FEC52-59663475-trunk 

Use the graphic below to invite a friend:

Additional Elders: The elders have asked the church to actively and prayerfully consider additional men to serve the Somers congregation as elders. There are elder recommendation forms available on the back table in the auditorium. Forms are due today, Sunday, October 26.  Below are 2 scripture references and 4 links to recent sermons where Sean expounded on the historical pattern for elders and church leadership that might be helpful to some as you consider who might serve as elder at Somers.

Scriptures in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1

Peculiar_October 31, 2021

Why Do We?_February 11, 2024

An Honorable Position_October 5, 2025

KEEP IN PRAYER & PRAISE

Praise: Jasper Price was baptized Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at the building. Praise God! Welcome to the Somers Family, Jasper!

Ima Jean Robinson fell and fractured her shoulder. Surgery isn’t an option, so she is healing in a sling. She is still dealing with a lot of pain.

We extend our sympathy to Marsha Ellis in the death of her husband, Joe Ellis, who passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending at this time. Please keep Marsha and the family in your prayers.

Mary Daniel has been released from UAMS but she is still very sick. She will receive daily in-home care for an extended period of time.

Mary Hughes will begin treatment for kidney disease soon, which will include weekly transfusions for 4 weeks.

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

October 26 - Jaragin Baby Shower

October 29 -Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am

October 31 - Ladies Chat 10am

Nov. 1 - Trunk or Treat/ Chili Cook-off 

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for September 2025: 160 people 

(In August) YTD Contribution:  $288,024.84 

YTD Budget for 2025:   $313,000.07