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

L2L Parent Meeting: If your child is participating in L2L activities, please plan to attend next Sunday’s L2L parent meeting immediately after services in the Fellowship Room.

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

If you are interested in teaching adult Bible classes on Wednesday nights, please speak with Chris Vanwinkle.

If you are a children’s Bible class teacher and you have not responded to the teacher sign up email sent out last week, please respond today. See Caroline Prestridge if you have any questions.

The elders would like you to know they have met with Zach Douglas and Payton Cole, after receiving recommendations from the congregation, and would like to put both before you for consideration in serving as deacons at Somers Avenue. Please reach out to the elders in writing if there are any scriptural objections to either of these men as they need to know who has the objection in order to follow up. With no objection we will officially recognize these men on Sunday, January 25th.

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. 

KEEP IN PRAYER & PRAISE

Anita Holland thanks everyone for the prayers for her 7 year-old granddaughter, Reagan Thomas (Brad and Jenny’s Thomas’s younger daughter), who had adenoid surgery at Children’s on Thursday. She is home recovering.

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

Charles Voyles is in Cambodia until the end of the month. Please pray for his trip and safety.

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.

Stasia Vanwinkle’s mother, Thelma Hall, fell last Sunday fracturing bones above her left eye. She is home now. Please keep Thelma and the family in your prayers. 

Congratulations to Chad and Tammy Necessary in the birth of their twin granddaughters, Indi and Iris. The grandbabies and family are all home and doing well.

Tammy Necessary’s step-mom, Maragrete Mayberry, fell and has a hip fracture. She will not need surgery, but will need therapy. Please keep this family in your prayers.

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

LOOKING AHEAD

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

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for December 2025: 156 people 

YTD Contribution: $405,110.07

YTD Budget for 2025:   $432,117.51

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Deacon Selection Deadline: The deadline for submitting recommendations for new deacons is today, 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.

Ladies Morning Bible Class will have a potluck lunch this Wednesday at 11am following 10am Bible study. Men are invited to attend the lunch.

L2L Parent Meeting: If your child is participating in L2L activities, please plan to attend next Sunday’s L2L parent meeting immediately after services in the Fellowship Room.

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.

Mark Clements had back surgery on Jan. 8th, which went well. The family thanks everyone for the prayers on his behalf.

Tammy Necessary’s step-mom, Maragrete Mayberry, fell and has a hip fracture. She will not need surgery, but will need therapy. Please keep this family in your prayers.

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

LOOKING AHEAD

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

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for December 2025: 156 people 

YTD Contribution: $405,110.07

YTD Budget for 2025:   $432,117.51

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

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