Prayers and praises

Prayers
Travel mercies for Duane
Mazzy's heart issues

Praises
End of term
Jenn and Stan have heat
Jenn turned 50

Next week class starts at 9:30

Prayers & praises, 12/12 to 12/18

PRAYERS
· Amanda H. - flu & finals
· Jill A. - flu & finals
· Choir - performance this evening
· John's parents
· Winter advisory

PRAISES
· "Christmas memories" project

This week, be in prayer about what to do with the largess that we received earlier this year. We agreed some time ago that we would retain some of the money for some act of benevolence at Christmas time. That time has come, and we should think about how best to use the money.

We will still need ideas for classes and teachers.

prayers and praises December 5, 2010

Prayers
Albritton stay well
Alanna sick
Joe sick

Praises
Brookshires visiting
Albrittons well again
Gina new job

Hudsons have snack next week

Sunday November 28

Prayers
Michael A - sick
Sandra Green
Brookshires adjustment
Bobby Datsun
Stansel cat put to sleep
Fellowship
Youversion.com - bible website try their rediscovering the Christmas season

Prayers
Alan Harrell choir performance
Julie passed pre-performance test

Christmas party 7pm bring cheap gift
3294 Lakewood Dr NW
Bring food for pantry-dry goods, diapers

Hanging of the Greens

We need volunteers to help with the hanging of the greens service. If you are attending the service you are volunteered! Please join us as we begin the Advent season!

Sunday November 21st 2010

Prayers
Dave Hudson family
Jodi sister Kelly surgery
Jodi travel mercy
White furnace replacement
Unspoken for Baileys
CHS Band
Sandra Green on hospice

Praises
Duane's mom meds ok
CHS Band in Chicago

Christmas Party
3294 Lakewood Dr NW 7pm December 3 bring food for pantry

Food for Thought

This is the quote about using your gifts I mentioned in class today:
"One aspect of serving others is listening to the call within to express your gifts - those talents you have that make you feel infinite when you are doing them.  When we express those gifts, the Holy Spirit works through us in ways we may never know directly; touching the lives, hearts and minds of others." - Joanna Bates, environmental scientist, dancer and writer

What do you do that connects you with God inside you - makes you feel infinite? Have you done it lately?

Have a blessed week,
Jenn

Weekly Snack Schedule

Here's the schedule as it stands.  The week you signed up for you are responsible for a small snack we can share, just a little nosh to get the morning going :)

SNACK SIGN-UPS
November 21 - Stansel
November 28 - White
December 5 - Food Sunday (everyone brings!)
December 12 - Hudson
December 19 - Stutzman
December 26 - Arnold
January 2 - Food Sunday
January 9 - Harrell
January 16 - Bailey
January 23 - Klohs
January 30 -Hood
If you want a week not spoken for, email Jenn  ( jenn (at) scrappersworkshop (dot) com ) or write it on the list on the bulletin board in the classroom!

Jenn and Janet

Sunday November 14, 2010 - Prayers and Praises

Prayers

Travel Mercies - Arnolds going with band to Chicago, then KC then home, Joe driving from OK to KC
Staying Home Mercies - for everyone staying home for the holiday
Julie - 2nd Interview Tuesday!
Rain - we need it
White's Kitty with amputated tail

Praises

Amanda Hudson getting all A's
Jenn found missing iPod Touch
Julie - 2nd Interview!
Museum Volunteers
Beautiful Fall Weather
Hudsons happy puppy
White's Kitty with amputated tail -not as bad as expected
6 weeks without smoking for Ed! WTG!

 Ed did a fun class today that had us all laughing! Thanks for teaching Ed!

Jenn - sitting in for John

Prayers & praises, 11/7 to 11/13

PRAYERS
· Trishia
· Ellie Wilson - healing
· Julie
· Coleman
· Kelly - surgery

PRAISES
· Nathan, auto wreck (he's okay)
· Bobby Davis
· Noah H. will be five years old
· A. J. Rice
· Ellie Wilson - healing
· Amanda - turns 17
· Julie
· Volunteers

CHANGES TO CHRISTMAS PARTY! Our Christmas party at the Rice's home will now be on December 3rd (not the 4th as originally planned) at 7:00 PM. The Rice's will provide all the requisite food, so no one else will need to bring finger-food items. Instead, it is requested that we bring an ABUNDANCE of items to the party for the church's pantry, such as non-perishable food, hygiene items and the like. And the key word is "abundance".

Prayers, Praises, 10/24 to 10/30

PRAYERS
· Jenn - volunteer help with the wall
· The White's new kitten - accidentally frost-bitten
· Julie K. - job hunting
· Jodi - job situation
· Rain

PRAISES
· Stutzmans - 21st wedding anniversary
· Whites - 21st wedding anniversary
· Harrells - soccer
· Scout exhibit
· Kaedee W. turns 15

NEXT SUNDAY IS FIFTH SUNDAY -- BREAKFAST BETWEEN SERVICES -- "LOW-TO-NO SUNDAY SCHOOL"

Prayers, praises, announcements

PRAYERS
· Baileys - unspoken

PRAISES
· Gracie - Paula's new puppy
· The good weather

CHANGE OF DATE FOR JO'S SEND-OFF!!
· Will now be on Sunday, Oct. 24th, 4-ish

CHRISTMAS PARTY
· December 4th at Mark's home, 7:00 - bring finger-type food

Be sure to invite someone to Homebuilders...any Sunday will do!

Prayers & Praises, 10/10 to 10/16

PRAYERS
· Bailey family - unspoken
· Those suffering with cancer
· Chris A's aunt (Margaret) - cancer has returned

PRAISES
· The weather!
· Cancer survivors
· The "freebies" in life
· BCHS Band Competition

CLASS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Will be at the Rice's home on December 4th at 7:00 PM. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Mark your calendar! Directions will be posted in the classroom.

STUDENT/MILITARY MINISTRY
The college student and military personnel ministry has given us the names of three young people for whom they ask us to be in prayer, to send cards and care packages. They are: Hayeigh May. Chas Covington and Matt Park. Contact information will be posted in the classroom.

Prayers & Praises, 10/3 to 10/9

PRAYERS
· Dave Hudson family
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Baileys
· Judy Davis (Janet's sister) - shoulder surgery
· Duane's mom
· Kaedee W. - oral surgery
· Sandra Greene - cancer
· Katie Thompson - head injury

PRAISES
· Cooler weather!
· Just being home
· Nate H. has a job
· Scouting at 5ive points

NEW OFFICERS
President - Mark Rice
Secretary - John Hood
Treasurer - Caryl Bailey
Hospitality Coordinators - Jenn White and Janet Arnold

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Jo's Send-Off Party (going to Florida) will be on Saturday, Nov. 6th. Children are welcome.

Prayers & Praises, 9/26 to 10/2

PRAYERS
· Dave Hudson family
· Paula's work/family issues
· Hanes family
· Brendel's (Cheri's mother)
· Bill Bailey - work
· Carla - Kloh's neighbor
· Cleveland High School Band
· The struggles faced by Christian teenagers
· Our Sunday School class

PRAISES
· Rain!!!
· Amanda H. - growing up
· Benchmark PT ramp building
· Men's Breakfast
· White's - survived first high school dance

ANNOUCEMENTS
· Next Sunday is Food Sunday -- be sure to bring items for the Food Pantry
· We will also have class elections next Sunday - be in prayer about our choices

Prayers & praises, 9/19 to 9/25

PRAYERS
· David Hudson (Duane's brother) - family issues
· Julie K. - in Zach's class
· Alanna R. - unspoken
· Our class - elections

PRAISES
· Duane is home!
· Julie K. - working as substitute teacher
· Stansels - new screened-in porch
· Nathan H. - job interview

REMINDER: The Men's Breakfast is this Saturday at 9:00 AM (note the change in time)

Prayers, Praises 9/12 to 9/18

PRAYERS
· Regina B. - lonely
· Bill B's father is not doing well
· Men's Emmaus Walk
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Julie K. - unspoken

PRAISES
· Stan versus Steroids...Stan won!
· Evan S. - 15th birthday
· White's technical expertise
· Boy Scout exhibit at 5ive Points Museum
· Duane's last week of travel.....for a while
· New teachers at Stuart School
· Cub scout parents volunteers

Elections for class officers will be held next food Sunday. The offices are: President, Treasurer and Secretary. We may also want a "Cruise Director" to handle social functions.

For new Sunday School material....does anyone know if Rob Bell has created any more sessions in the "Nooma" series?

Prayers & Praises, 9/5 to 9/11

PRAYERS
· Castell family - house burned, lost everything
· Healing for Pat Smith

PRAISES
· Cooler weather
· Stansels' 23rd wedding anniversary
· Stan W. - nearly done with steroid treatments
· Kristi K. and Taylor finished "Chrysalis"
· Robert and Pat are having a vacation
· Cleveland / Bradley was good, civil

Election for new officers is next week. Pray for guidance for our class.

Prayers & Praises, 8/22 to 8/28

PRAYERS
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Julie K. - job interview
· Duane - for a break from travel
· Alanna R. has a high fever
· Bethany Flat (Jenn's friend) - car wreck

PRAISES
· Ed - going to school
· Julie K - parent's 57th wedding anniversary
· Kristi K. will be 17 years old
· Julie K. - job interview
· Bradley County beat Polk County
· Attendance today - class nearly full!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
· The church will be cleaning out the garage on Aug. 28 - scouts will need to see to their gear
· Aug. 29 will be Fifth Sunday - big breakfast downstairs, no Sunday School

Prayers & Praises, 8/15 - 8/21

PRAYERS
· Nate H. - jobs
· Duane - too much travel
· Duane - flying today
· Karen's mom - bad neighborhood
· Youth program - direction / God's will / upheaval / consistency
· Teachers and students

PRAISES
· Family visits
· Teacher visits
· Ken Swink doing well
· Economy - glimmers of hope
· Teachers and students

Prayers & Praises, 8/8 to 8/14

PRAYERS
· Rachel Johnston, whose friend, Sarah, passed away; families of both girls as well
· School is starting
· Travel mercies for Jim S's parents
· Alanna has started driving
· Tinker's face challenges with child care
· Travel mercies for Janet and Jill A.
· Bailey family - unspoken

PRAISES
· Joe & Janet - our guests today
· School is starting
· Kristi K. - testimony went well
· Technical assistance from the White family with Kristi's testimony
· Alanna has started driving
· Promotion Sunday

Mark your calendars! Larry and Jo Brand will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 22 from 2 PM to 4 PM in Founders Hall. (They request that no gifts be brought)

Prayers, Praises 8/1 to 8/7

PRAYERS
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Homebuilders - new officers
· Bill Ward - health
· Duane - travel mercies
· Bob Reaumes
· Teachers go back to work this week

PRAISES
· Band camp
· Duane - sleep study
· Amanda H. - 12 credit hours
· Alanna R. - birthday # 16
· Whites - home safe

BUSINESS MEETING NOTES
· We discussed the ministerial needs of the church as Robert is wanting to hire an associate pastor
· Elections for new officers will be held next month
· The class checking account has $658 and some change

Prayers and praises, 7/25 - 7/31

PRAISES
· Brookshires - transition is going well
· Safe return of our travelers, Amanda S. and Kristi K.
· Last night's sunset
· Julie's MRI came back clear

PRAYERS
· Brookshires - that transition will continue to go well
· Stansel family - an air conditioning unit is out
· Travel mercies for Chris A. (Jr.), the Hudsons and the Tinkers

NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD SUNDAY!!!!

Prayers & praises, 7/11 - 7-7/17

Prayers:
•Ken Swink- heart attack
•Amanda S. -Australia
•Wright family
•Kathy S's stepfather
•Aqua tigers swim team- money
•Chris's Aunt: cancer


Praises
•Ken Swink-recovering well
•Mark's Eye surgery
•Dr. Littrell- guest pastor
•Duane's dad
•Kristi K- home safe from Ecuador
•Birthdays

Prayers, Praises & business notes

PRAYERS
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Brookshires
· Kristi K. on mission trip to Ecuador
· Art camp at the museum
· Whites and Stansels have new teenagers
· Amanda S. is in Australia

PRAISES
· Mark R's birthday
· Kristi K. on mission trip to Ecuador
· Whites and Stansels have new teenagers
· Amanda S. is in Australia

NOTES FROM THE BUSINESS MEETING
· Of the $500 that will be donated from the class treasury, it was decided that $250 would be donated to the food bank, and we will wait to see if a need arises in the near future for the other $250. Other suggestions for the remaining $250 are: the choir, the memorial garden and the pastor's discretionary find.
· It was decided that when our class has Food Sunday, then all the families participating should bring an addition food item (or items) for the food bank.

Brookshire Info

For anyone who wants to contact the Brookshires in their new home:
Address:
12 Sun Pond Lane
New Milford, CT 06776

home phone: 860-799-7830

Prayers & Praises, 6/27 - 7/3

PRAYERS
· Amanda S. - travel mercies
· Jenn - job concerns
· Gina's Aunt Kaye - ovarian cancer
· Alanna R. in Florida

PRAISES
· Brookshire party
· Good growing season
· Stan's mother - 73rd birthday
· Alanna R. in Florida

NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD SUNDAY!!

Prayers & Praises, 6/20 to 6/26

PRAYERS
· Test results, Evan S.
· Amanda S., leaves for Australia Saturday
· Mark, cataract surgery Monday (tomorrow)
· Alanna R. flying to FL

PRAISES
· Guest, Amy
· New kitty at the "White House"
· Bailey family is "re-united"
· Zach K. is on the All-Star team
· Kloh's 24th wedding anniversary
· Fathers, on the day dedicated to them

BROOKSHIRE SEND-OFF PARTY
What: Food & fellowship with the Brookshires
When: June 26, 5:30 PM
Where: Anderson Hall, Wesley UMC
Who: Homebuilders and their families
How: Jenn White will procure pulled BBQ meat & buns (thank you, Jenn!); the rest of us are to bring side items and drinks. There is no sign-up list as it should all work out. The funds for the meat will come out of the class account.Why: To let the Brookshires know how blessed we are to have known them, and to ask God's providence for them as they enter a new chapter in the life of their family.

Prayers & Praises, 6/13 to 6/19

PRAYERS
· John's mom
· Kendrick T. - poison ivy
· Boy Scout Troop #44
· Amanda & Christy S. - Australian trip

PRAISES
· Family fun
· Kendrick T. (the younger) - scout camp
· Youth mission went well
· Alan H. has a birthday this week
· Rice wedding anniversary

BROOKSHIRE SEND-OFF PARTY
What: Food & fellowship with the Brookshires
When: June 26, 5:30 PM
Where: Anderson Hall, Wesley UMC
Who: Homebuilders and their families
How: Jenn White will procure pulled BBQ meat & buns (thank you, Jenn!); the rest of us are to bring side items and drinks. There is no sign-up list as it should all work out. The funds for the meat will come out of the class account.
Why: To let the Brookshires know how blessed we are to have known them, and to ask God's providence for them as they enter a new chapter in the life of their family.

No food sunday...& prayer request

TWO ANNOUCEMENTS

1.) Since the church-wide, fifth Sunday breakast was moved to this upcoming Sunday, June 6th, we will have to cancel our traditional "food Sunday." Regular classes will resume on June 13.

2.) The class has received an anonymous donation in the amount of $1,000. This amount is more than what the class expends in a number of years. For the class to simply keep this overabundance raises moral issues. As a class, we should pray for God's guidance as we decide how to be worthy stewards of this gift.

Prayers & Praises, 5/16 to 5/22

PRAISES
· Jenn - reached milestone on mural at Stuart school
· Kaydee, Alanna & Amanda received recognition at honors banquet
· Jim's mother - no surgery needed at this time
· Graduations
· Joey - cast should be coming off soon

PRAYERS
· Stephanie and the Rice family
· Buckner family
· Paula - patients
· Jim's mother - continued healing
· Christy S. - job opportunity
· Travel mercies for all of our students
· Last week of school
· Kristi K.

May 10, 2010 Happy Mother's Day!

Praises
Mothers
Happy Birthday Kathy
Mother's Day Luncheon on Sat.

Prayers
Stephanie
Hudsons - unspoken
Edna- Albritton's renter
Jim's mom - Broken arm
Perry Glenn - Heart attack

Our class picnic is next Sunday at Chilhowee
Duane will go up early to secure our space, everyone else can follow after church
park entrance fee is $3 per car
Class will provide meat and buns, for the rest
we passed around a signup sheet today.
Here's your reminder!
Albritton: Paper Plates, Pineapple Coconut Pie
Harrell: Ketchup & Mustard, Baked Beans
Hood: Plastic Utensils, Mayonnaise
Klohs: Napkins, side dish
Tinker: Chips
Stutzman: Chips
White: Potato Salad
Stansels: Pasta Salad
Jo Rice: surprise dessert
Hudsons: Ice, Peanut Butter Pie

If you're coming and are not on the list, bring something to share!
Hope to see you all there :)

Jenn (in for John who's teaching this month).

Prayers & Praises, 4/25 to 5/2

PRAISES
· Rain
· Men's Breakfast
· Kendrick T. is back to work
· Jenn's wall at Stuart School
· Full class! Brookshires were here!!
· TCAPS are over

PRAYERS
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Stephanie
· Tornado victims
· Joey B.
· CMS musical

NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD SUNDAY! YEAH!!

Prayers & Praises, 4/18 to 4/24

PRAYERS
· Hudsons - unspoken
· Travel mercies: Klohs family, Trish A., and Stephanie's sister
· Youth - "Hands for the Homeless"
· Teachers & students during TCAP week
· Kendrick T. - unspoken
· Paula H. - continued healing

PRAISES
· The nice weather
· Paula's surgery went well
· Our visitors
· Re-opening of highway 64
· Ladies' Emmaus walk
· The upcoming men's ministry breakfast

Paula has been able to find 15 copies of the book that we will be using for our next Sunday school session. Thank you, Paula!!!

Don't forget about the class picnic that we have planned at Chillhowie on May 16!

Prayers & Praises, 4/11 to 4/17

PRAISES
· The Easter resurrection
· Joey B. came through his surgery well
· Visitors - Doug and Linda
· Stephanie and Alanna having a "girl day" together
· Edith (Stan's mom) is back in NY

PRAYERS
· Sammy W. is in the Technology Student Association (TSA) competition
· Tabitha - miscarriage
· Joey B. has a long, painful recovery ahead
· Jo R. have trouble with rotator cuff
· Edith (Stan's mom) - knee surgery
· Tim - passed away suddenly; mourned by many students & co-workers as well as family

Prayers & Praises, 4/4 to 4/10

PRAYERS
· Stephanie
· Paula - unspoken
· Joey B. - broken lower leg
· Tinkers

PRAISES
· Easter - He is risen!
· Memorial garden
· Caryl's mom & dad here
· Julie K. has a teaching job
· Wedding anniversaries - Hood's 17th and Tinkers 13th
· Rebekah's birthday - "39" and holding

OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST
· We voted on a class picnic on May 16 at Chillhowie park. We'll begin eating at 1:30. More details to follow. Rain date, May 23.
· In about three weeks, we will begin a lesson from the book, "Experiencing the Word in Your Life" (Thomas Nelson publishers, 1994). A sign-up sheet was circulated for those who are willing to teach certain chapters from the book; slots are still available.
· The balance in our checking account is too low to use class funds for our "Experiencing the Word" book, so each family will need to buy their own. We'll be checking with some book stores to see if they can made a good deal for us.

Prayers & praises, 3/28 to 4/3

PRAISES
· Men's breakfast
· Kaedee W. - "Barbie" project
· Amy at Hudson's
· Amanda H. is 23 tomorrow
· Jim S.'s Science Olympiad Team
· Steve Morgan, Scott Hicks
· Mark is working
· Nate H. is ten
· Kendrick T. won clover bowl

PRAYERS
· Paula - unspoken
· Jenn - Stuart school wall project
· Travel mercies: Duane, Stan and Stan's mother
· Stan's mom - house deal
· Amy at Hudson's
· Stephanie
· Lindsay T. - surgery

Prayers & Praises, 3/21 to 3/27

PRAISES
· Weather
· Joey B's 15th birthday
· Confirmation retreat
· Troop #44 canoe trip
· Michael A's dental surgery
· We're here

PRAYERS
· Paula H. - unspoken
· Rice family
· Government leaders
· Jim S's science olympiad team
· Trish A's back

Be sure to check the classroom to see if you have any food storage containers that are eagerly waiting to be reunited with you.

Prayers & Praises, 3/14 to 3/20

PRAISES
· Stan - done with travelling for a while
· Confirmation class
· Spring break

PRAYERS
· Stephanie
· Duane - travel mercies
· Confirmation retreat
· Jenn - uncoming projects
· Hudson - unspoken decisions
· Paula - unspoken
· Spring break
· Tinkers

Prayers & Praises, 3/7 to 3/13

PRAISES
· Weather
· Amanda H. - boyfriend
· Men's ministry
· Hope Lodge

PRAYERS
· Paula - unspoken
· Travel mercies
· Tricia - ear ache
· Men's ministry
· Stephanie

Some highlights of the business meeting
· We are expected to finish with "Intentional Choices" by April
· The class voted in favor of doing "Experiencing God's Word" once "Int. Choices" is done.
· We will need plans for the summer. Begin thinking of some "one-hit-wonders".
· We will have a picnic at Chillhowie in the spring...date TBD.

Prayers & Praises, 2/21 to 2/27

PRAYERS
· Haiti
· Stan W. - travel mercies (he's in Anaheim)
· Mrs. Swink (Tricia's grandmother)
· Stephanie & the Rice family
· Paula - health management

PRAISES
· The nice weather
· "Lock-In" for the youth went well
· Harrell's garage can now be used for its intended purpose

Prayers & praises, 2/14 to 2/20

PRAYERS
· Scouting program
· Jenn
· The sick (Duane)
· Amanda H.
· The Rices

PRAISES
· Jenn was with us today
· Scouting program
· Jenn's family & friends

Prayers & Praises, 2/8 to 2/13

PRAYERS
· Chrysalis
· Kristi Klohs
· Kendrick's father
· Steve Grubb
· Rice family
· Kendrick unemployed
· Jenn - healing

PRAISES
· Chrysalis
· Friends during sad times
· Kristi Klohs
· Jenn - surgery went well

In the business meeting, we discussed ideas about lessons for Sunday school, and some were
· Using the church-issued Sunday school plans
· Study on the thinking of John Wesley
· "Daniel" by Beth Moore

Still looking for input on Sunday school ideas

Prayers & Praises, 1/26/10

PRAYERS
· Chris Albritton's mother passed away suddenly
· Travel mercies for Duane
· Kristi K.
· Steven S.
· Men's ministry
· Joyce Rice

PRAISES
· Resurrection weekend
· Julie working for Tina at Ressurection

Albritton's address:
112 English Oaks Drive
Cleveland, TN 37323

Prayers & Praises, Jan.17 - 23

PRAISES
· Resurrection
· Rain
· Guests: Kathy & Ruth
· Julie K. has wheels again
· Chris' sermon today
· "Scrapping for a Cure" was a success
· Wednesday night Bible study

PRAYERS
· Resurrection
· Health in the White family
· Julie's mom - sick

Still collecting personal & hygiene items for those in the VA hospital.

Prayers & Praises, 10-16 JAN 2010

PRAYERS
· Rices - travel mercies
· Stephanie - health
· Youth - Resurrection
· Julie - Dr. visit, release from restrictions
· Bailey family - unspoken

PRAISES
· The Hudsons are back home
· Carol Lombard (guest)

SERVICE PROJECT FOR VET'S ADMIN. HOSP: We'll be collecting hygiene and personal items such as spray-on deoderant, denture supplies, t-shirts, pre-paid phone cards (with no expiration) and other items NLT 31 JAN 2010.