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. 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. 

 

Ladies Morning Bible Class will meet at 10am this Wednesday with a potluck lunch afterward. Men are invited to join for the lunch.

 

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

 

SomersKids’ Cards & Cars (September 20): All SomersKids and their families are invited to join us in the AC following services on September 20th for a potluck lunch. Afterwards, children can enjoy free play time in the parking lot (weather permitting), followed by writing encouragement cards to our sick and homebound church members. Families are asked to bring a dish or two to share, along with bikes, trikes, or other ride-on toys. Please be sure to bring helmets.

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 due to kidney failure. The family has gone to see her. McKenzie requests prayers for the whole family during this time.

 

Barry Crain remains in Springhill Hospital. No news on how his esophageal surgery went this past weekend. Prayers are appreciated.

 

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 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 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 August 2026:  171.6 people