Monday, Sept. 6th 2010

News and Notes:  Monday, Sept. 6^th

Eastside Gospel Meeting – Our Fall meeting with Bruce Reeves is in the books. Bruce did a great job in sharing the Truth with us with conviction. We had pretty solid participation from our members and a nice group of visitors from the area. We pray all were edified. (NOTE: Bruce will begin a meeting at the Pruitt at Lobit Church of Christ in Baytown beginning this Sunday: Sept. 12^th-17^th, Mon-Fri at 7:30pm)

News Among Members:

Mickey Suttle is showing signs of improvement as he remains in the Bayside hospital in Anahuac and recovers from pneumonia. A group of Christians went to sing to him yesterday and he seemed to enjoy that. Room 109.

Tom Henry is in the Bayshore hospital in Pasadena. He suffered a stroke and is currently non-responsive.

June Paulsel will have knee replacement surgery tomorrow morning at 7:30a.m. at San Jac. in Baytown.

Johnny Partin was taken to the emergency room last night. Sadly his health continues to decline.

Christine Smith’s cousin, Debbie Fontenot, is facing complications from brain cancer at this time.

Erica Walker was able to bring her baby, Bryce Austin, to services last night. Great to see them doing well.

Sandra Brown is slowly but surely feeling better following surgery. She continues to recover at home. Also, her father is in the hospital and that has been difficult for her as well.

Claudia Sisco, Karen Stover’s mother, is still suffering from a lot of jaw pain due to a nerve in her face.

Pam Thomas was feeling well enough to be with us both services yesterday! We are thankful for that.

Elma Chilson remains in Kindred hospital in Pasadena. It has been a LONG road for her. Visit if you can.

Charles Kelly was not feeling well yesterday and could not get out for worship.

Mary Griffin was with us in worship yesterday morning. It was nice to see her smile again in worship.

Others undergoing cancer treatment should have a place in our prayers daily: Joyce Lee, Kathy Williams, Linda Bockmiller, Renate Turner, and all in our family who are hurting.

New Members: William C. Waters

Jeanette Page

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

Sept. 8^th – Tim Johnson

Sept. 15^th – Robin Merritt

Related Notes:

Labor Day gathering at Bill Murff’s home – TODAY 5 p.m. – Contact Elaine about food/chairs, etc.

Monday, Aug. 30th 2010

News and Notes:  Monday, August 30^th

Eastside Gospel Meeting – Our Fall meeting with Bruce Reeves is now ongoing! We had a tremendously uplifting set of worship services yesterday and are looking forward to encouragement through the week, as well as being challenged to greater service. We meet Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. Also Wed. 10 a.m.

News Among Members:

Blake and Erica Walker welcomed a baby boy, Bryce Austin into this world on the 25^th. All are doing well!

Sandra Brown is now home following abdominal surgery 10 days ago. She is feeling quite a lot of soreness.

Evie Sisco had an appendectomy Saturday and is doing much better this week.

Claudia Sisco, Karen Stover’s mother, is going to the neurologist today due to frequent pain in her jaw.

Pam Thomas is home recovering from abdominal surgery this past week.

Elma Chilson continues to be at Kindred Hospital in Pasadena as she is treated for infection.

Sheri Campbell was able to be with us in worship yesterday following recent surgery. It was great to see her.

Charles Kelly wants to thank everyone for prayers. Reports have been very good. No surgery or treatments are needed at this time and he will go back to the doctor in 3 months.

Mickey Suttle continues to valiantly battle brain cancer. He and Celeste were in Humble for the weekend and worshipped with the brethren there.

Damon Davenport is now receiving cancer treatments and has been feeling very poorly recently.

Mary Griffin had successful surgery and is now recovering well at home. She hopes to be with us this week.

Others undergoing cancer treatment should have a place in our prayers daily: Kathy Williams, Linda Bockmiller, Renate Turner, and all in our family who are hurting.

New Members:

William C. Waters 7410 Broken Arrow Baytown, TX 77521 281-839-8944

Jeanette Page 2215 Loch Lomond Rd. Highlands, 77562

Visitors: (*indicate new or recently revisited) (none new this week)

Jeanie Wood 27406 E. Fairway Oaks Dr. Huffman, 77336 281-324-1575 (John Brinkley’s mom)

Louis, Missy and Sam House 3625 Whatley Dr. Deer Park, 77536 (Southside members)

Pauline Sonnier (family of Donna Shoultz) 602 Fifth Gueydan, LA 70542 337-536-7050

Shannon Carter 1711 James Bowie #307 Baytown, 77520 405-887-5673

Vera Martinez 2401 Tyler Ln. Deer Park, 77536 713-882-8518 281-930-7199

Oscar and Rosa Sanchez 1011 Mabry Rd. Baytown, 77520 281-427-8123 osanchez@pasadenaisd.org

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

Sept. 1^st – Gospel Meeting

Sept. 8^th – Tim Johnson

Sept. 15^th – Robin Merritt

Related Notes:

New Class quarters begin next Sunday, Sept. 5^th

Labor Day gathering at Bill Murff’s home – Monday 5 p.m. – Contact Elaine about food/chairs, etc.

Monday, Aug. 23rd 2010

News and Notes:  Monday, August 23^rd

Eastside Gospel Meeting – Our Fall meeting with Bruce Reeves begins NEXT SUNDAY! I’ll attach a meeting flyer to this week’s N&N. Please plan to be here as often as possible. Bruce is a dedicated Bible student, debater and preacher. His work will be good for us! Sun, Aug. 19^th – Thu, Sept. 2^nd!

–btw – Monday dinner is open if you’d like to feed the preacher this coming week– Let me know soon!

Wednesday Evening Auditorium Class: Exodus 17-18 (also read I Cor. 10:1-13)

News Among Members:

Elma Chilson has been moved to the Kindred Hospital in Pasadena as she continues to heal from infection.

Sandra Brown is recovering well at UTMB following surgery last week. She is hopeful to come home this week and then (since cancer could not be removed) she will begin another round of treatments.

Sheri Campbell continues to recover following recent surgery. She certainly could use calls of support.

Charles Kelly wants to thank everyone for prayers. Reports have been very good. No surgery or treatments are needed at this time and he will go back to the doctor in 3 months.

Mickey Suttle walked through our doors Sunday morning. What a sight to see? He is still very tired and weak, but Celeste believes that is related to the medication and should improve over time.

Damon Davenport is now receiving cancer treatments and has been feeling very poorly recently.

Mary Griffin had surgery last week and is recovering at home. She is hopeful all cancer was removed.

Others undergoing cancer treatment should have a place in our prayers daily: Kathy Williams, Linda Bockmiller, Renate Turner, and all in our family who are hurting.

New Member: Jeanette Page

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

Aug. 25^th – Steven Farquhar

Sept. 1^st – Gospel Meeting

Sept. 8^th – Tim Johnson

Aug. Group Meetings: No more meetings for this month

Monday, August 16th 2010

News and Notes:  Monday, August 16^th

Eastside Gospel Meeting – Our Fall meeting with Bruce Reeves is fast approaching! Sunday, August 29^th through Thursday September 2^nd. Let’s mark that on our calendars. Bruce preached for us 3 years ago and did a great job! We are glad to have him back. Meal lists will be up soon. [Flyers will be out this week.]

Wednesday Evening Auditorium Class: Exodus 14-16 – Please read the Song of Moses. It is inspiring!

News Among Members:

Elma Chilson is back in the Patients Hospital (rm 212), now suffering from blood poisoning.

Sandra Brown will have surgery on Wednesday at UTMB in Galveston. This is a major procedure and our prayers are certainly with her as she is having a colonoscopy today in preparation for surgery.

Maurice Cornelius, relative of Geralene Paulsel, passed away last week. Service: Sat. 10am @ Navarre

Braydon Byington, Sarah and Brad’s son, was feeling a little better this weekend.

Sheri Campbell is recovering well following recent surgery.

Charles Kelly, has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. No treatment plan has been set.

Mickey Suttle was able to be with us Sunday morning. It was great to see the family out together.

Damon Davenport is now receiving cancer treatments and has been feeling very poorly recently.

Jack Newton is having tests run today (Monday).

Cindy Kirby had good test results this past week and we are thankful for that.

Mary Brown was at home sick yesterday.

Pam Thomas’ grandfather passed away last week.

New Member: Jeanette Page

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

Aug. 18^th – Gerald Gardner

Aug. 25^th – Steven Farquhar

Sept. 1^st – Gospel Meeting

Aug. Group Meetings:

Arlon Minor’s Group – TONIGHT, Aug. 16^th @ Kenneth Miller’s home

Scott Hill’s Group – Tuesday, Aug. 17^th @ Herb Lorfing’s house

Ed Aiken’s Group – Tuesday, Aug. 17^th @ Bill Murff’s house

Ricky Leon’s Group – Thursday, Aug. 19^th @ Scott Murff’s house

Fall Gospel Meeting 2010

We have a Gospel Meeting coming up with Bruce Reeves from Little Rock, AR! The meeting will start Sunday, August 29th, and run through Thursday, September 2nd.

Bruce is the minister for the Highway 65 church of Christ in Conway, AR. We had him in a meeting here a few years ago and he did a great job presenting truths from the Bible and we look forward to another uplifting meeting this year!

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

News and Notes:  Monday, August 2nd

Wednesday Night Adult Class: VBS now concluded, we will be back to our Exodus study this Wednesday. Our focus will be on chapters 10-12, as we discuss the 8^th, 9^th and 10^th plague, along with the event that lead to the Passover feast. I encourage all to come and engage in this enlightening walk through Exodus.

News Among Members:

Wanda Whitley had a successful procedure today and is hopeful to come home tomorrow!

Sheri Campbell also had successful surgery today. She too is hoping to come home tomorrow!

Charles Kelly has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It seems to be quite advanced, and they are meeting with doctors this week to determine the extent and what course of action is best for him.

Mickey Suttle has really been struggling recently. He and Celeste are staying several days in Humble with her parents, so that she can get the help needed to meet Mickey’s needs. Please pray that he will become more responsive and alert. Good news: last test showed the tumors had not grown, which gives the family hope.

Lydia and baby Brooklyn are now home! Both are doing great!

Janelle Crenshaw was able to go home this week and is doing quite a bit better.

Elma Chilson was back with us in worship yesterday morning. That was certainly great to see! She and Charles have a new address: 826 Kentucky St. Deer Park, 77536

Leslie Page passed away just a couple of days ago. He is Elaine Murff’s brother in law. His wife, Jeanette Page has been worshipping with us quite often in the past few months.

Vivian Moore is slowly improving after complications with her heart. Lamerle Burgess expressed her thanks on Sunday for the food, calls and prayers offered on behalf of her mother.

Sandra Brown continues to feel very sick and is confined to home. She has surgery scheduled for August 17^th.

Johnny Partin and his wife Vida Partin are now both staying at Remington Arms in Baytown. There are in different wings of the facility, but would both enjoy visits.

Our daily prayers continue to be with Linda Bockmiller, Mary Griffin, Kathy Williams and all of our sweet and faithful ladies having difficulties with their health.

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

Aug. 4^th – Brian Broussard

Aug. 11^th – Eric Kegley

Aug. 18^th – Gerald Gardner

Aug. Group Meetings:

Ed Aiken’s Group – Tuesday, Aug. 17^th @ Bill Murff’s house

Ricky Leon’s Group – Thursday, Aug. 19^th @ Scott Murff’s house

Also, our Fall Gospel Meeting is coming up!!! – w/ Bruce Reeves, Aug. 29^th – Sept. 2nd

Monday, July 19th 2010

News and Notes:  Monday, July 19^th

Eastside VBS – July 26^th-29^th – Our VBS is exactly one week away. We will be having classes for all ages, as well as some great preachers for the auditorium class. I will be mentioning this in a sermon this coming Sunday, but I visited a church recently who had as many people at morning VBS as their ordinary Sunday a.m. numbers! Isn’t that inspiring? We’ll have some at work, but let’s fill those spaces in with visitors and a great showing from our members. These teachers and preachers are working hard to prepare… let’s work hard to support them!

News Among Members:

Mickey Suttle had a tough weekend. He suffered a seizure on Thursday night and it has really slowed him down. They want to thank everyone for prayers, food, visits and assistance. Their needs are continual, so our continued support means everything to them.

Janelle Crenshaw is having surgery today. Details are not yet available. But we will update on Wednesday.

Doris Samples went to the hospital Sunday morning with abdominal pains. She will see a doctor this week.

Mary Griffin was out of town this weekend, but will be going in to decide on treatment options Wednesday.

Rolly Leavins is at home suffering from Shingles. That is certainly painful. We pray for his health to improve.

Vivian Moore, mother of Lamerle Burgess, has been released from the hospital and moved to the rehab center located (I am pretty sure) on James Bowie and Alexander Dr.

Sandra Brown has been feeling very poorly and is not often able to meet with us in worship. She has surgery scheduled for August 17^th. We pray it will relieve her pain and help her get past the cancer she is battling.

Johnny Partin and his wife Vida Partin are now both staying at Remington Arms in Baytown. There are in different wings of the facility, but would both enjoy visits.

Our daily prayers continue to be with Linda Bockmiller, Mary Griffin, Francis Ferguson, and all of our sweet and faithful ladies having difficulties with their health.

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

July 21^st – Randy Hogue

July 28^th – Brian Broussard

Aug. 4^th — ???

July Group Meetings:

Arlon Minor’s Group – TONIGHT, 7pm @ Shirley Davenport’s home

Ronnie Hill’s Group – Tuesday, 20^th, 7pm @ Montoya’s home

Scott Hill’s Group – Thursday, 22^nd, 7pm @ Emerson’s home

Tuesday, July 6th

News and Notes:  Tuesday, July 6^th

News Among Members:

Mickey Suttle continues to battle brain cancer; but has been feeling pretty good these past few days. He and Celeste were in Humble with her parents this weekend and Mickey was able to worship both services!

Elma Chilson is now in the Cornerstone Hospital in Clearlake, room 703; 281-332-3322. She has had several setbacks and challenges lately and would certainly be encouraged by calls and visits.

Paula Spurgeon’s husband, Harold, had successful surgery last week to remove a mass from his arm. He is recovering well at home.

Sandra Brown has been confined to her home in recent days. She has had a hard road in her fight against cancer. She doesn’t have a car, so is home when not at the doctor. Our visits would certainly be good for her.

Bill Murff continues to make good progress in his recovery. Plans are for him to come home tomorrow! Of course, he will continue dialysis treatment on M/W/F… but it will be great for him to be home.

Johnny Partin and his wife Vida Partin are now both staying at Remington Arms in Baytown. There are in different wings of the facility, but would both enjoy visits.

Our daily prayers continue to be with Linda Bockmiller, Mary Griffin, Francis Ferguson, and all of our sweet and faithful ladies having difficulties with their health.

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

July 7^th – Randy Hogue

July 14^th – Bill Pahos

July 21^st – Ken Miller

July Group Meetings: Ed Aiken’s Group – Monday, July 12th, 7pm @ Mike Ferguson’s home

Monday, June 28th 2010

News and Notes:   Monday, June 28^th

News Among Members:

Mickey Suttle is now at home as he pursues alternative medicine treatments. For those unaware, he is battling cancerous brain tumors. It was unbelievably uplifting to see him at BOTH services yesterday. Certainly an incredible example to all our members. If you would like to help the family, please email me or call Sommer.

Elma Chilson continues to struggle in recovery from her initial surgery, subsequent fall and head injury and recent infection. She will either be in the Paramount rehab facility in Pasadena or Bayshore hospital. If you want to visit this week, you may need to call ahead and find out where they have her.

Larry Whitley will be having a Heart Cath. Tuesday morning at San. Jac in Baytown. It is possible that a stint surgery could follow. Also, his good wife, Wanda has been feeling poorly in recent days.

Paula Spurgeon’s husband, Harold, will have surgery on Wednesday at M.D. Anderson to have a tumor removed from his left arm. Doctors are hopeful it will not be cancerous and he can return home that day.

Sandra Brown is struggling to get better, as she undergoes cancer treatment and deals with other problems as well. She was unable to be with us in worship yesterday and certainly could use our encouragement.

Donna Shoultz was with us last evening. It is great to see her starting to feel better.

Bill Murff has been in the rehabilitation center on James Bowie drive for quite a while; and he is hoping to come home soon. Doc said today it will be one more week. It has been great to see him improving so much.

Let’s please remember to pray for and take opportunities to serve Linda Bockmiller, Mary Griffin, and others battling difficult diseases.

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

June 30^th – Tim Johnson

July 7^th – Randy Hogue

June Group Meetings:

Ed Aiken’s Group – TONIGHT, Monday, June 28th, 7pm@ Mark Walker’s Home

Arlon Minor’s Group – TONIGHT, Monday, 28^th, 7pm @ Davenport’s Home

Monday, June 13th 2010

News and Notes:   Monday, June 13^th

What a tremendous day of worship we had today! It felt so good to be back from a fulfilling gospel meeting, only to gather with our local family! All of our camp kids and parents were back home safely as well. It was a faith-building day. Our prayers are with the two who came forward today: Brian Broussard and Josie Valdez. Their humble hearts are great examples for us all. And, identifying where we need to do better is the largest step of all; so we pray they will know, love, serve and trust God more fully than every this week!

News Among Members:

Mickey Suttle is currently in the St. Luke’s hospital at the medical center in Houston. He has been diagnosed with several masses in his head. One in particular is of greater concern and a biopsy is scheduled for Thursday. He has been feeling poorly for weeks and we pray the doctors can help him feel better. (It is certainly worth mentioning that Celeste texted me a moment ago and said he is feeling good. So that’s positive news).

Our dear brother, Bob Paulsel, was remembered in a funeral service on Saturday morning. His 91 years of kindness and love leave heart warming and faith-building marks upon many, and we will miss him greatly.

Elma Chilson is in the Paramount Rehab center in Pasadena. She now has to recover from both her knee and head injury. She would love visits; and we are praying for her to get to go home very soon.

Sandra Brown is in the hospital at Galveston suffering from kidney problems and swollen legs. She has been in a lot of pain recently, and will stay there until there are large improvements to her condition.

Donna Shoultz has been home sick for the past two weeks with an upper respiratory infection. We know she would be with us if she could, and pray she will get stronger this coming week.

Sharon Peach was with us Sunday morning. It was really wonderful seeing her! She is feeling stronger and hoping to get out more and gather with us more often.

Shaylee, Shane Samples’ sister, died this past week following her car accident a few weeks ago.

Bill Murff continues to recover at the Triumph rehabilitation center in Baytown (1700 James Bowie Dr.) He has been moved to a room on the first floor. He has made even more positive progress in the last few days.

Special Service NOTE: Wednesday night Invitation assignments:

June 16^th – Eric Kegley

June 23^rd – Tim Johnson

June 30^th – Steven Farquhar

June Group Meetings: Please don’t forget to pick up a new (June-Oct) list in the foyer rack.

Ricky Leon’s Group – Friday, 25^th, 7pm@ Ricky Leon’s home

Ed Aiken’s Group – Monday, 28^th, 7pm @ Mark Walker’s home

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