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