WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Children’s Homes Inc. Drive (Coin Banks & School Supplies): The deadline for coinbanks and school items has been extended to September 6th. Please return filled coin banks for Children’s Homes Inc. in Paragould to the church office by the end of August. Throughout August, we are also running a school supply drive for the Children’s Home. Needed items are listed on the table in the back of the auditorium. After collecting over 200 items last year, we hope to match that success and are grateful for your continued generosity.

Back-to-School Breakfast: Thank you to the Young Professionals class for a delicious breakfast this morning. It was a beautiful morning of fellowship. May God richly bless each Backpack Buddy relationship this school year.

Men’s Golf Retreat weekend is set for September 11-13th. If you are interested, contact Adam Prestridge.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Congratulations to Braden and Chloë Quesinberry on the birth of their son, Robinson Brooks on Friday, August 21st. He is 5lbs 2oz and 18.11 inches long. Robinson is currently at Children’s Hospital. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers.

Richard Martin, brother of Debbie Clements, is now home after a quadruple bypass on Friday, August 7th. Thank you all for your prayers!

McKenzie Cole’s grandmother, Nancy, was placed on hospice last week due to kidney failure. The family left to see her. McKenzie requests prayers for the whole family during this time.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Leslie Gann, Thelma Hall, Tim Jorgensen, James Mayberry, Travis Haggard, Gary Robinson, Barbara Stafford, Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.  These friends could always use a card, phone call, or visit.

LOOKING AHEAD

September 2 - Ladies Bible Class 10am

September 2 - New Quarter Classes Begin

September 3 - Men’s Breakfast 6:30am

September 4-6 - SYG Branson

September 7 - Labor Day

September 9 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am w/ potluck to follow

September 11-13 - Men’s Golf Retreat

September 13 - Coin Bank & School Supply Pick Up 

September 16 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am

September 20 - SomersKids’ Cards & Cars 

September 20 - Elders’ Meeting

September 21-23 - Harding University Lectureships 

September 23 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am

September 25 - Ladies Chat

September 30 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am 

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for July 2026:  163 people 

YTD Contribution: $276,242.61 

YTD Budget for 2026:   $257,831  

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Children’s Homes Inc. Drive (Coin Banks & School Supplies): Please return filled coin banks for Children’s Homes Inc. in Paragould to the church office by the end of August. Throughout August, we are also running a school supply drive for the Children’s Home. Needed items are listed on the table in the back of the auditorium. After collecting over 200 items last year, we hope to match that success and are grateful for your continued generosity.

Ice Cream Social & Somers Sings Night: Get your recipes ready! Our annual Ice Cream Social, featuring an ice cream contest, and our quarterly Somers Sings night will both take place on Wednesday, August 26th. Everyone is invited to join us in the AC. If you have a song request or would like to lead a song that night, please contact Larry Curtis. 

Backpack Buddies: We are seeking 8 additional adult mentors for Backpack Buddies this year. If you would like to participate, please contact Caroline Prestridge. Everyone will receive notification of their assigned little buddy once we have enough big buddies to complete the pairings.

Back-to-School Breakfast: Join us on August 30th at 9am in the AC for a breakfast hosted by the young professionals class. Regular Bible classes are canceled. Big and little Backpack Buddies (BPBs) will meet here. Contact David Holley with questions.

Ladies Chat will meet Friday, August 28th from 10 to noon in the Fellowship Room.

Men’s Golf Retreat weekend is set for September 11-13th. If you are interested, contact Adam Prestridge.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Congratulations to Braden and Chloë Quesinberry on the birth of their son, Robinson Brooks on Friday, August 21st. He is 5lbs 2oz and 18.11 inches long. Robinson is currently at Children’s Hospital. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers.

Richard Martin, brother of Debbie Clements, underwent successful quadruple bypass on Friday, August 7th. He will be in intensive care for up to 10 days. Please continue to pray for his healing.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Leslie Gann, Thelma Hall, Tim Jorgensen, James Mayberry, Travis Haggard, Gary Robinson, Barbara Stafford, Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.  These friends could always use a card, phone call, or visit.

LOOKING AHEAD

August 26 - Somers Sings and Ice Cream Social

August 28 - Ladies Chat

August 30 - Back-To-School Breakfast 

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for July 2026:  163 people 

YTD Contribution: $276,242.61 

YTD Budget for 2026:   $257,831  

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Children’s Homes Inc. Drive (Coin Banks & School Supplies): We are collecting coin banks for the Children’s Homes Inc. in Paragould, so please continue filling them up. All banks should be brought back to the church office by August's end. Running concurrently through the entire month of August, we are also sponsoring a school supply drive to benefit the Children’s Home. You can find a detailed list specifying the needed items placed on the table located at the back of the auditorium. With your incredible support last year, our congregation collected more than 200 items, and we hope to match that success once again. We are truly grateful for the church's ongoing generosity.

Ice Cream Social & Somers Sings Night: Get your recipes ready! Our annual Ice Cream Social, featuring an ice cream contest, and our quarterly Somers Sings night will both take place on Wednesday, August 26th. Everyone is invited to join us in the AC. If you have a song request or would like to lead a song that night, please contact Larry Curtis. 

Backpack Buddies: We need 26 more adult backpack buddies. Please reach out to Caroline Prestridge if you are interested in being an adult backpack buddy this year. Additionally, please email to confirm your child's involvement if they are new to Somers, have never participated, or are non-members attending with you. Your communication helps greatly.

Back-to-School Breakfast: Join us on August 30th at 9am in the AC for a breakfast hosted by the young professionals class. Regular Bible classes are canceled. Big and little Backpack Buddies (BPBs) will meet here. Contact David Holley with questions.

Men’s Golf Retreat weekend is set for September 11-13th. If you are interested, contact Adam Prestridge.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Leslie Gann (husband of Lynda Gann) is home from the hospital. 

Thelma Hall, mother of Stasia Vanwinkle, completed PT and OT at the hospital following her recent fall. Please continue to pray for her healing.

Richard Martin, brother of Debbie Clements, underwent successful quadruple bypass on Friday, August 7th. He will be in intensive care for up to 10 days. Please continue to pray for his healing.

We extend our sympathy to Braden Zini’s on the passing of his grandfather. Please keep this family in your prayers.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Tim Jorgensen, James Mayberry, Travis Haggard, Gary Robinson, Barbara Stafford, Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.  These friends could always use a card, phone call, or visit.

LOOKING AHEAD

August 19 - SomerTime

August 26 - Somers Sings and Ice Cream Social

August 28 - Ladies Chat

August 30 - Back-To-School Breakfast

Sunday Morning Average Attendance for July 2026:  163 people 

YTD Contribution: $276,242.61 

YTD Budget for 2026:   $257,831  

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Graduation Sunday: The entire congregation is invited to our annual graduation recognition and potluck lunch in the AC after service today, Sunday, August 9th, 2026 in honor of Callie Ashberry. Callie graduated from Central Arkansas Christian School in May of this year and plans to attend Harding University this fall.

Children’s Homes Inc. Drive (Coin Banks & School Supplies): We are collecting coin banks for the Children’s Homes Inc. in Paragould, so please continue filling them up. All banks should be brought back to the church office by August's end. Running concurrently through the entire month of August, we are also sponsoring a school supply drive to benefit the Children’s Home. You can find a detailed list specifying the needed items placed on the table located at the back of the auditorium. With your incredible support last year, our congregation collected more than 200 items, and we hope to match that success once again. We are truly grateful for the church's ongoing generosity.

Ice Cream Social & Somers Sings Night: Get your recipes ready! Our annual Ice Cream Social, featuring an ice cream contest, and our quarterly Somers Sings night will both take place on Wednesday, August 26th. Everyone is invited to join us in the AC. Stay tuned for more details.

Backpack Buddies: We have 45 K-12th grade kids at Somers needing a big Backpack Buddy this year. Please reach out to Caroline Prestridge if you are interested in being an adult backpack buddy this year.

Additionally, please email to confirm your child's involvement if they are new to Somers, have never participated, or are non-members attending with you. Your communication helps greatly.

Back-to-School Breakfast: Join us on August 30th at 9am in the AC for a breakfast hosted by the young professionals class. Regular Bible classes are canceled. Big and little Backpack Buddies (BPBs) will meet here. Contact David Holley with questions.

Men’s Golf Retreat weekend is set for September 11-13th. If you are interested, contact Adam Prestridge.

KEEP IN PRAYER

Leslie Gann (husband of Lynda Gann) suffered a stroke and remains in the hospital. 

Thelma Hall, mother of Stasia Vanwinkle, completed PT and OT at the hospital following her recent fall. Please continue to pray for her healing.

Richard Martin, brother of Debbie Clements, underwent successful quadruple bypass on Friday, August 7th. He will be in intensive care for up to 10 days. Please continue to pray for his healing.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Tim Jorgensen, James Mayberry, Travis Haggard, Gary Robinson, Barbara Stafford, Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.  These friends could always use a card, phone call, or visit.

LOOKING AHEAD

August 9 - Graduation Potluck

August 12 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am w/ potluck to follow

August 12 - SomerTime

August 19 - SomerTime

August 26 - Somers Sings and Ice Cream Social

August 28 - Ladies Chat

August 30 - Back-To-School Breakfast 

WEEKLY NEWS & NOTES

Mabelvale’s Annual Singing Night: You are invited to a night of singing at Mabelvale Church of Christ on Saturday, August 8th at 6pm with refreshments to follow. Contact Mark Goodsell if you are interested in attending.

Graduation Sunday: The entire congregation is invited to our annual graduation recognition and potluck lunch in the AC after service on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 in honor of Callie Ashberry. Callie graduated from Central Arkansas Christian School in May of this year and plans to attend Harding University this fall.

Children’s Homes Inc. Drive (Coin Banks & School Supplies): We are collecting coin banks for the Children’s Homes Inc. in Paragould, so please continue filling them up. All banks should be brought back to the church office by August's end. Running concurrently through the entire month of August, we are also sponsoring a school supply drive to benefit the Children’s Home. You can find a detailed list specifying the needed items placed on the table located at the back of the auditorium. With your incredible support last year, our congregation collected more than 200 items, and we hope to match that success once again. We are truly grateful for the church's ongoing generosity.

Ice Cream Social & Somers Sings Night: Get your recipes ready! Our annual Ice Cream Social, featuring an ice cream contest, and our quarterly Somers Sings night will both take place on Wednesday, August 26th. Everyone is invited to join us in the AC. Stay tuned for more details.

Backpack Buddies: We have 45 K-12th grade kids at Somers needing a big Backpack Buddy this year. Please reach out to Caroline Prestridge if you are interested in being an adult backpack buddy this year.

Additionally, please email to confirm your child's involvement if they are new to Somers, have never participated, or are non-members attending with you. Your communication helps greatly.

Back-to-School Breakfast: Join us on August 30th at 9am in the AC for a breakfast hosted by the young professionals class. Regular Bible classes are canceled. Big and little Backpack Buddies (BPBs) will meet here. Contact Caroline Prestridge or David Holley with questions.

Teachers Needed: The following positions are needed for the fall quarter. Please contact Caroline Prestridge if you are willing to serve.

• Wednesdays: 2-3 year old class teacher  

• Sundays: 4 year old - Kindergarten class teacher 

KEEP IN PRAYER

Leslie Gann (husband of Lynda Gann) suffered a stroke and remains in the hospital. 

Stasia Vanwinkle requests prayers for her mother, Thelma Hall, who fell at home. She is at LR Baptist with a fractured L1.

Please pray for those with continued health problems including: Tim Jorgensen, James Mayberry, Travis Haggard, Gary Robinson, Barbara Stafford, Lovell Davis, Gail Jenkins, Joel Gray, Gil & Sue Myatt, & Sue Simmons.  These friends could always use a card, phone call, or visit.

LOOKING AHEAD

August 5 - SomerTime

August 6 - Men’s Breakfast 6:30am

August 7 - SYG Fun Friday

August 9 - Graduation Potluck

August 9 - Elders Meeting

August 12 - Ladies Morning Bible Class 10am w/ potluck to follow

August 12 - SomerTime

August 19 - SomerTime

August 26 - Somers Sings and Ice Cream Social

August 28 - Ladies Chat

August 30 - Back-To-School Breakfast