In a brief phone call to Tim Stamper Sunday he related some of Aaron’s current situation. Most are aware of the reaction to the recent chemo treatment - the swelling, whole body rash, and peeling of skin. He has needed, and still needs, daily physical strength as well as healing.
But we all need to be praying for Aaron’s spiritual and mental resiliency too. Tim said Aaron confided that he doesn’t have “an inner peace” about the upcoming bone marrow transplant, and Tim responded that they need to be praying about that. So I’m sharing what he said in order for us to redouble our prayers for Aaron’s physical, mental, and spiritual strength – and victory. It’s a tough time for the whole Stamper family, and only the powerful and consoling strength of God can sustain them.
In different ways this has been a tough time for a lot of people. Others have been battling health problems; some have lost loved ones. Numerous people are out of work or unsure of their jobs and what the future holds. Some relationships have fallen on hard times, and discouragement sometimes rises and falls like the erratic weather.
We do well to reflect on what it was like for Jesus’ disciples in the late winter of His last year on earth. Opposition had mounted against this wonderful Teacher and Healer. Official hatred had risen to the point of obvious efforts to eliminate Him, and some of the multitudes that earlier thronged around Him were turning away from His audacious and demanding claims. Things were looking bad, and worry was more than understandable.
But just a few weeks later they would have tremendous reason to rejoice when the truth of His overcoming all opposition – including death itself – became gloriously real. The Christian faith has always consisted of Good News overcoming bad, and we thrive on knowing God can and does bring good out of what may seem hopeless. Let’s all pray more, and let’s trust God to give what’s best – in His own way and time.
RDR (Dave Roberts)
Monday, March 8
Committee Dinner Meetings at 6:00pm
Hosts: Betty Jo Gouge; Kathy Eunson
Followed by the Board Meeting
at 7:30pm.
Friday, March 12th
Blood Drive...12:30-5:30pm inthe Fellowship Hall.
Walk ins welcome or call
Gwen Hunter at(423) 202-5619 for an appt.
Saturday, March 13th
SPRING FORWARD!
Set your clocks forward one hour before bed or you WILL be late for Church!
Birthday Bash
Sunday, March 21
directly after
worship service
Carry in potluck dinner,
back by popular demand!
Bring your favorite covered dish,
bread and beverage will be provided.
You will see 12 tables set up, each
representing a month of the year, find the table with your birth month, have a seat and enjoy!!
For those who are decorating a table the Fellowship Hall will be opened Saturday, March 20th from 1:00-5:00p.m.
This will also be a day to honor Sheri
Shoemaker for her service as Choir
Director at FCC. A money tree will be
available at the door for the congregation to show their appreciation!
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
*Beverly Britt will have eye surgery done this Thursday the 4th.
*Kathy Thornberry’s cousin, Sandy Meyer Heritage, is fighting Breast Cancer.
*Continue in prayer for the Stamper’s and for FCC.
*Polly Miller is now at Long Term Care Rm. 111
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Levi Gardner, Jackie Duncan, Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Lou Thornberry, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON! For updates visit: www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price, Helen Miller, Polly Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Joan Hicks
With thanks…
Dear Church Members, Thank you for all the prayers, thoughts and cards you have given to me during my illness. I want to share with you that I have completed my treatment for breast cancer. Now is the time to heal. Keep those prayers coming my way! Thank you!
In Christ, Denise Hughes Ray
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On behalf of me and my family, I wish to thank the Church Board for the honor that was bestowed on me Sunday. Though I feel unworthy, I deeply appreciate this tribute and will always cherish the memory of this day.
Jack Britt
Month of MARCH
Happy Birthday to:
Diana Gardiner-10
Billie Flowers-14
Christian Circle Salad Supper
3/25/10 at 6:00pm
Hosted by Love Circle
What is a hot topic this day and age? I’ll tell you, health care, long term care, aging or aging parents. How many of us are really prepared?
How many of us truly understand all the jargon?
The Christian Circle has deemed this a topic worthy of exploring and we’ve
invited, Jack Strickland to speak on Thursday, March 25th at 7:15pm.
to discuss these issues after the Salad Supper. We’re doing something a bit different than usual with this meeting. We’d like all Circle members to invite a friend, husband or neighbor to join us for our salad supper. For anyone who is interested in hearing our speaker on this important topic You’re welcome to join us
for the program at 7:15pm. There will be a time of Q & A after so bring a notepad and pencil!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Sunday, March 7
Speaker…......David Roberts
Sermon Title
“I Am the Good Shepherd”
Text
John 10:10-15
Prayer
Lori Alexander
Communion Meditation
Patti Hemphill
Elders
B. J. Moore
Shelton Thompson
Deacons
Jared Shoemaker;
3 Volunteers
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore; Jared
Shoemaker
Communion Preparation
Beverly Britt
Greeter
Ginger and James Matson
Nursery:
1st hour……....Janie Whitson
2nd hour……...Janie Whitson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s Jody Moore
K-1st Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th Becky Moore
6th- Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…….....….Jody Moore
1st-5th Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth 7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Stamper Address
Target House I
Room 208/Aaron Stamper
1811 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
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