WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Mark your calendars for a wedding shower for Anna Snyder and Austin Holley on Sunday, April 19th at the home of Allyson Penrod from 1:30-3:00 pm. They are registered at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/austinandanna2026 and

https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/austinandanna2026

If you have not turned in your leadership forms, please return those to a staff member ASAP. Additional forms are located in the back of the auditorium.

Our next SomersSings night will be this Wednesday, February 25th, at 7pm. All classes will meet in the auditorium for a time of collective praise and worship. Please make plans to attend and consider inviting a friend. If you would like to lead a song, please speak with Jonathan Penrod.

Winter Quarter Bible Class teachers, please leave your curriculum binders under the mailboxes for Caroline Prestridge. Spring Quarter teachers, you can pick up your curriculum binders there as well.

You are invited: Hazel Street church of Christ invites you to their Monday evening lectureship series during the month of March 2026. More information is located on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Camp Xapá Registration will open to all new campers at 2pm today.

The quarterly elders/deacons meeting will be held today in the AC classroom at 3pm.

KEEP IN PRAYER

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

Michael Barfield’s surgery last Friday, Feb. 20th, was more involved than anticipated and includes C2 thru C5 vertebrae. His release date from St. Vincent’s NLR Hospital is yet to be determined. Brenda and Michael thank you for all your prayers.

Caroline Prestridge’s grandmother, Gina Buckingham, was taken by ambulance back to the hospital last week where she is now recovering from RSV. This is in addition to last week’s cancer and heart failure diagnoses. Please keep Gina and all of Caroline’s family in your prayers.

Rebecca Jorgensen requests prayers for her nephew, Spencer, who is a naval pilot. He and his family expected him to return home following a 9 month deployment, but his ship was instead rerouted to the Middle East. Please pray for peace for Spencer, the family, and the nations in turmoil.

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

LOOKING AHEAD

February 22 - Deacon’s Meeting & Camp Xapa Registration Open to All

February 25 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am & L2L Puppet Practice 6:15pm

February 25 - Somers Sings 

February 27-March 1 - Christeens 

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Mark your calendars for a wedding shower for Anna Snyder and Austin Holley on Sunday, April 19th at the home of Allyson Penrod from 1:30-3:00 pm. They are registered at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/austinandanna2026 and

https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/austinandanna2026

If you have not turned in your leadership forms, please return those to a staff member ASAP. Additional forms are located in the back of the auditorium.

National Urban Ministry Conference will be held on February 19 - 21, 2026 at Levy church of Christ. This conference aims to equip churches serving urban communities and provides “practical strategies, theological insights, and networking opportunities for effective urban ministry”. If you are interested in attending, please see the additional information posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Our next SomersSings night will be at the end of the month on February 25th at 7pm. All classes will meet in the auditorium for a time of collective praise and worship. Please make plans to attend and consider inviting a friend. If you would like to lead a song, please speak with Jonathan Penrod.

You are invited: Hazel Street church of Christ invites you to their Monday evening lectureship series during the month of March 2026. More information is located on the bulletin board outside the church office.

L2L Bible Bowl Practice will meet from 3-5pm today in the Fellowship Room.

KEEP IN PRAYER  

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

Wanda Baird requests prayers for her daughter, Marie, who had another stroke in January which affected her entire right side. Marie is now completely dependent. Please keep Wanda and Marie in your prayers.

Rebecca Jorgensen requests prayers for her nephew, Spencer, who is a naval pilot. He and his family expected him to return home this week following a 9 month deployment, but his ship was instead rerouted to the Middle East. Please pray for peace for Spencer, the family, and the nations in turmoil.

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

LOOKING AHEAD

February 14 - Valentine’s Day

February 15 - L2L Bible Bowl Practice 3-5pm

February 18 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am

February 18 -  L2L Puppet Practice 6:15pm

February 21 -  L2L Photography Trip #3

February 22 - Deacon’s Meeting & Camp Xapa Registration Open to All

February 25 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am & L2L Puppet Practice 6:15pm

February 25 - Somers Sings 

February 27-March 1 - Christeens 

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Mark your calendars for a wedding shower for Anna Snyder and Austin Holley on Sunday, April 19th at the home of Allyson Penrod from 1:30-3:00 pm. They are registered at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/austinandanna2026 and

https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/austinandanna2026

If you have not turned in your leadership forms, please return those to a staff member ASAP. Additional forms are located in the back of the auditorium.

National Urban Ministry Conference will be held on February 19 - 21, 2026 at Levy church of Christ. This conference aims to equip churches serving urban communities and provides “practical strategies, theological insights, and networking opportunities for effective urban ministry”. If you are interested in attending, please see the additional information posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Our next SomersSings night will be at the end of the month on February 25th at 7pm. All classes will meet in the auditorium for a time of collective praise and worship. Please make plans to attend and consider inviting a friend.

You are invited: Hazel Street church of Christ invites you to their Monday evening lectureship series during the month of March 2026. More information is located on the bulletin board outside the church office.

KEEP IN PRAYER

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

Wanda Baird requests prayers for her daughter, Marie, who had another stroke in January which affected her entire right side. Marie is now completely dependent. Please keep Wanda and Marie in your prayers.

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

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

TIME CHANGES TODAY: 

• Out of an abundance of caution, the elders have decided that we will assemble for worship at 11am this morning and not meet for Bible classes.

• The deacon’s meeting for today will be rescheduled for a later date as well.

• Bible Bowl practice has been canceled for today.

Thank you to all the volunteers who cleared the parking lot, walking paths, and doorways. We could not meet today without your help.

Mark your calendars for a wedding shower for Anna Snyder and Austin Holley on Sunday, April 19th at the home of Allyson Penrod from 1:30-3:00 pm. They are registered at http://www.zola.com/addr/dVJP3jOeB. 

Our sister Ann Camp passed away on Wednesday, January 28th. We extend our sympathy to her daughters Meridith Smith (Steve) and Melissa Milner (Tom) and their children Chelsea Janke (Mark), Tyler Smith, and Wesley Milner and their families. 

Ann Camp’s services will be held here at Somers on Wednesday, February 4th with a visitation at 11:30am and service at 12:30pm. Her burial will take place at Rest Hills at 2:00pm.

Somers will host a meal for the family at 3:00pm. If you would like to help with the meal, please bring your food to the AC between 10:30-2pm and let Patsy Jewel know if you will help serve.

Ladies Class will not meet this coming Wednesday.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Ann Camp passed away on Wednesday, January 28th. We extend our sympathy to her daughters Meridith Smith (Steve) and Melissa Milner (Tom) and their children Chelsea Janke (Mark), Tyler Smith, and Wesley Milner and their families. 

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

Michael Barfield is home following an emergency visit to Saint Vincent. He will have follow up tests in about two weeks.

Wanda Baird requests prayers for her daughter, Marie, who had another stroke on the 23rd which affected her entire right side. Marie is now completely dependent. Please keep Wanda and Marie in your prayers.

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

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