Update for April 11, 2010

Oh boy, finals aren't far away! Good luck to all of you! We're praying for your well-restedness and clarity of mind while you take exams, give presentations, and write essays -- and that you have a little fun too! :D

Please email Marie or Jennifer if you are coming to Missions Day this Saturday morning! More details are below.

Also, please mark your calendars: College Tour will be April 29-30.

The Share Campaign kicked off this past Sunday. This campaign is designed to engage the members of South Main in reaching out to the people they know and meet to share their faith and church community. During this campaign, we will discuss what it means to open ourselves up for God to work through us in the lives of those around us. Each week, we'll be studying what it means to live, learn, listen, and share as a Christian in today's world. Check out the South Main blog for encouraging articles and stories about your fellow church-goers.


Announcements:

This Saturday (April 17) is Missions Day. Bagels will be served from 8am-8:30am, and then the college class will troop to the South Main Community Garden to set up beds and planters & plant some veggies until around noon. Bring your own supplies (trowel, gloves, knee pads, etc). Last year, we had NO college students attend Missions Day, so please come out this year if you're in town! I know it's early in the morning, but we'll be making a huge difference for our community with this project, which will provide food and nourishment to our neighbors. Again, please RSVP by emailing Marie or Jennifer if you are coming!

Bring your used clothes to the Youth Building any time before Saturday; the Youth are sorting clothes for a clothing drive as their Missions Day project.

There will be no 8:30 worship service on April 25.

Susan's Rally, which supports the fight against cancer and is organized by SMBC's own Bruce Roberson, will be held April 25 at noon. The starting line is the Momentum VW/Audi dealership at 2405 Richmond, and the finish line is at the Post Oak Grill. To register, visit www.susansrally.org.

There will be a church business meeting April 25 at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

College Tour is coming to a town near (most of) you, April 29-30!

The Youth are presenting Beauty and the Beast Friday, April 30 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 1 at 2:00pm. Student tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church or at smbc.org.

David Wilcox Concert at SMBC, May 7

Manna, South Main's mission to the homeless right on our doorstep, takes place at 8:00am every Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the Manna worship service, please contact Erin Conaway.

College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck Westbrook if you are interested in going.


Prayer Requests and Praises:

Jennifer Gribble's sister was recently diagnosed with MS. Please pray for her as they explore treatment options and look at how life will now be different.

Sean and Amy's wedding was beautiful. Pray they have a safe and restful -- and fun! -- honeymoon!

Bryan Brooks is having surgery tomorrow, Friday April 16th. He needs blood donations through MD Anderson, so please donate if possible.

Marie Parks' mother had successful heart ablation on Monday, so she's out of atrial fibrillation and back in rhythm!

The mother of Rachel Rentz's friend Aleeza had a miscarriage. Please pray for her and her family.

Virginia Busby has an apartment in Nashville!

John Cate has a job!

Claire Hein has an apartment, but is looking for a job.

Update for March 14, 2010

Happy Spring Break past, present, and future to all of you! There are a LOT of announcements and prayer requests this week; sorry I have missed the past few weeks!

Announcements:

Blood Drive in Activities Building March 21st from 8am to 1pm.

Learn about the spiritual gifts God has given you and how to apply them at Discovery Weekend, March 26-27. I have taken this course and, trust me, it's fanTAStic! The retreat is from 6:30-9:30 on the 26th and from 8:45-3:00 on the 27th. The retreat is NO COST. To register, contact Martha Dethrow by March 23.

The Youth Auction will be held on March 28 at noon in the gym. If you have a good or service to donate to the auction (such as hair cuts, gift cards, photography services, baked goods, tickets, etc), contact Angie Durand, Sally Reed, or Missy Wells. All proceeds will go to the youth mission trip fund.

Missions Day is April 17, 8:30am - noon. Let us know if you have any ideas of projects we could take on, but we'll be sure to have some great assignment for our class!

Prayer during Worship Service: The Discipleship Committee is looking for volunteers to pray during worship services. To sign up, please contact Ruth Campos or Lu Alcazar.

David Wilcox Concert at SMBC, May 7

Manna, South Main's mission to the homeless right on our doorstep, takes place at 8:00am every Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the Manna worship service, please contact Erin Conaway.

College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck Westbrook if you are interested in going.

SMBC is participating in a Buckner mission trip to Guatemala July 2-6. The group will lead a Disciple Now Weekend, complete a service project, and fellowship with students in transitional homes. The land cost ($915) includes meals, lodging, in-country transportation, insurance, interpreters, bottled water, and sightseeing. Airfare ($500-$550) can be arranged by the Buckner on-site Travel Consultant. Contact Chelsea Wade with questions or if you're interested in going.


Prayer Requests and Praises:

Sarrean's cousin as she grieves for her husband

Elizabeth as she decides which nursing school to attend

Elizabeth will be living in Peru this summer; pray for her safety and quick assimilation

Church-wide mission trip in Eagle Pass this week

Safe travel during spring break

Praise: Bill arrived safely in Australia (for those of you who don't know, he has taken a 20-month position in Australia; the rest of his family still in Houston)


Here are some additional prayers and praises from the past few weeks:

Praise: Peter and Sara's church has a permanent pastor

Virginia got a scholarship to Vanderbilt and will be heading to Nashville in August

As of Feb 28, Jessica's dad (Emily & Kyle's uncle) is having coronary problems

As of Feb 28, Zach's uncle was at MD Anderson

Update for January 17, 2010

Announcements:

• Manna, South Main's mission to the homeless right on our doorstep, takes place at 8:00am every Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the Manna worship service, please contact Erin Conaway.
  
• This month, we're taking up a special missions offering that will be distributed among several organizations, including the CBF Global Missions Offering, Texas State Missions Offering, and several local endeavors. You can make your contribution at smbc.org or in the offering plate; just designate "missions." To give specifically to the Haitian relief efforts, please designate "Haiti."
  
• January Bible Study is January 31. Dr. Todd Still of Truett Seminary will be leading four sessions about James at 8:30am (Sanctuary), 11:00am (Sanctuary), 12:45 (Fellowship Hall), and 1:45 (Fellowship Hall).
• An Interest Meeting for the All-Church Mission Trip to Eagle Pass will be held February 3, 5:30-6:30 in the Parlor (behind the Sanctuary). There is a missions activity for anyone and everyone on this trip, so be sure to check it out!
  
• Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Feb 7th at 5:00pm for our annual Chili Bowl. The Super Bowl will be playing on the big projector screen, and crockpots full of steaming chili will abound!
• The Youth Auction will be held on March 28 at noon in the gym. If you have a good or service to donate to the auction (such as hair cuts, gift cards, photography services, baked goods, tickets, etc), contact Angie Durand, Sally Reed, or Missy Wells. All proceeds will go to the youth mission trip fund.
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck Westbrook if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Bryan (former college community student) has had a recent medical scare. Please keep him in your prayers.
  
• Keep Jim's mom in your prayers as she continues to recover.
  

Update for January 17, 2010

I hope you enjoyed the little break Monday (for those of you who had the day off) and took the opportunity to give thanks for our nation's diversity and its earnest efforts -- past and present -- to end discrimination. We have a lot going on at the church, so be sure to check out the announcements and prayer requests.

Announcements:

• Manna, South Main's mission to the homeless right on our doorstep, takes place at 8:00am every Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the Manna worship service, please contact Erin Conaway.
  
• You know you want to come to the quarterly business meeting this Sunday, Jan 24th in the Fellowship Hall at noon! Lunch will be served for $7. Seriously, though, it's good to know the ins and outs of the church and to be involved in our decision-making process. So come on down!
  
• This month, we're taking up a special missions offering that will be distributed among several organizations, including the CBF Global Missions Offering, Texas State Missions Offering, and several local endeavors. You can make your contribution at smbc.org or in the offering plate; just designate "missions."
  
• January Bible Study is January 31. Dr. Todd Still of Truett Seminary will be leading four sessions about James at 8:30am (Sanctuary), 11:00am (Sanctuary), 12:45 (Fellowship Hall), and 1:45 (Fellowship Hall).
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck Westbrook if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Bryan (former college community student) has had a recent medical scare. Please keep him in your prayers.
  
• Virginia had an excellent visit at UTD! Looks like we have a winner, folks!
  
• Jennifer's 98-year-old grandmother, Iva Bell Enos, had successful partial hip surgery & already has been walking without assistance -- praise!
  
• Jim's mom has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility! Hooray!
  

Update for January 10, 2010

Hi everyone! I hope your semester is getting off to a great start!

Announcements:

• The ministry that we provided to the homeless at Peggy's Point has begun again, now with a new name: Manna. We will host a service on the north end of our campus at 8:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the service, please contact Erin Conaway.
  
• Stewardship Sunday is January 17. If you would like to commit to give to the church this year, please fill out a card.
• There will be a Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, January 17 from 8am-1pm.
  
• January Bible Study is January 31. Dr. Todd Still of Truett Seminary will be leading four sessions about James at 8:30am (Sanctuary), 11:00am (Sanctuary), 12:45 (Fellowship Hall), and 1:45 (Fellowship Hall).
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Remember our homeless, who struggle even more than usual during the winter with cold weather.
  
• Praise: Molly got engaged after Christmas
  
• We pray that Duffy's job and home searches are successful!
  
• Please continue to pray for Anna Barkley's recovery
• The surgery Marie's mom had on the 12th was aborted; she's doing well & they'll try again next month
  

Update for January 3, 2010

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and that 2010 is treating you well so far!

Announcements:

• The ministry that we provided to the homeless at Peggy's Point has begun again, now with a new name: Manna. We will host a service on the north end of our campus at 8:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the service, please contact Erin Conaway.
  
• If you would like to commit to give to the church this year, please fill out a card. Stewardship Sunday is January 18.
• January Bible Study is January 31. Dr. Todd Still of Truett Seminary will be leading four sessions about James at 8:30am (Sanctuary), 11:00am (Sanctuary), 12:45 (Fellowship Hall), and 1:45 (Fellowship Hall).
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Please continue to pray for Anna Barkley (Jim's mom) and her family; she has had some additional complications.
  
• Robyn is moving back to Houston -- we are grateful that her medical complications have stopped, and we pray that her move is safe and uneventful.
  
• Please pray for Sarrean's grandmother's health and for Sarrean's cousin, whose spouse recently passed away.
  
• Keep each other in your thoughts and prayers as you travel back to school.

Update for December 13, 2009

Only eight days until Christmas! Woohoo!!!! Remember that services are combined during Advent: there is no 8:30 service, only an 11:00 one.

Announcements:

• On Wednesday, December 23rd at 7:30pm, come one and all to the choir suite to practice for the Christmas Eve Choir.
  
• The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will begin at 5pm on December 24th. Immediately following is Cocoa and Candles, at which time we will share hot cocoa with the homeless on our streets.
  
• Share Christmas with the Homeless on Wednesday, December 23rd by serving food and hanging out with our guests in the activities building at 5pm.
  
• Bring in Christmas with the Carols, Candles, and Communion Service will be held at 11pm on December 24th.
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. At least one SMBC college student is going, so you should too! Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Jennifer's college roommate's husband, Brian (41 years old) survived a massive heart attack. Praise for his survival and prayers for recovery.
• Jackie Jean's husband George Whatley passed away; please keep Sarrean's mom's family in your prayers, especially over this holiday season.
• Virginia's mother, Janet, may need surgery. Keep her in your prayers.
• Safe travel for the Gribbles this week -- and anyone else who may be hitting the road or sky.
• Robyn is still having chronic headaches. Keep her in your prayers.
• Keep Claire's grandfather in your thoughts: he had to have emergency surgery two weeks ago, and it is expected that he will not be out of rehabilitation in time to share Christmas with his family at home.

• Peace and comfort for Jeremy Mash's family, as Jeremy's grandmother, Lura, recently passed away.
  
• Please keep Jim's moms in your prayers as she continues on her slow road to recovery from surgery.
  
• Keep each other in your thoughts and prayers as finals continue and you begin to travel for the holidays.

Update for December 6, 2009

Hey everyone! I hope exams are going well and you're keeping warm. Remember that services are combined during Advent: there is no 8:30 service, only an 11:00 one.

Announcements:

• "You Will Know Him When He Comes," the Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert, will be in the Sanctuary this Sunday, December 13. Pre-concert music starts at 5:40, and the concert begins at 6:00.
• On Wednesday, December 23rd at 7:30pm, come one and all to the choir suite to practice for the Christmas Eve Choir.
  
• The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will begin at 5pm on December 24th. Immediately following is Cocoa and Candles, at which time we will share hot cocoa with the homeless on our streets.
  
• Share Christmas with the Homeless on Wednesday, December 23rd by serving food and hanging out with our guests in the activities building at 5pm.
  
• Bring in Christmas with the Carols, Candles, and Communion Service will be held at 11pm on December 24th.
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. At least one SMBC college student is going, so you should too! Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Robyn is still having chronic headaches. Keep her in your prayers.
  
• Keep Claire's grandfather in your thoughts: he had to have emergency surgery last week, and it is expected that he will not be out of rehabilitation in time to share Christmas with his family at home.
• Peace and comfort for Jeremy's family, as his grandmother, Lura, recently passed away.
  
• Please keep Jim's moms in your prayers as she continues on her slow road to recovery from surgery.
  
• Keep each other in your thoughts and prayers as finals continue and you begin to travel for the holidays.
  
• Praise for the snow in Houston on Friday :D
  

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Update for November 29, 2009

Hey everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are feeling good about the end of the semester. Over the next month, keep checking the College Community blog for Christmas-y announcements, words of wisdom, and devotionals! Keep in mind that services are combined during Advent: there is no 8:30 service, only an 11:00 one.

Announcements:

• Peter Steigerwald is giving a piano recital on Saturday, December 5 at 3:00pm at Martindale Baptist Church (103 Main Street, Martindale, TX 78655).
• Grant Williams is performing in a Houston Tidelanders Christmas concert on Saturday, December 5 at 2:30 and 7:30. Visit http://www.houstontidelanders.org/ for more details or to purchase tickets.
• Youth Wrapping Fundraiser: If you need to get some presents wrapped but don't have the time, bring your gifts to the Youth Center on Saturday, December 5. They will be wrapped and ready for pickup the next morning, for a charge of $1 to $3 each (depending on size and shape). All proceeds will be used to send our youth to camp, mission trips, and other activities.
• Cookies and Carols: Help spread the joy of Christmas by joining the church in caroling for nursing homes and homebound members. We will meet on December 6 at 12:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
• This December, several of South Main's own are going to spend a Buckner Christmas in Peru, during which they will visit orphanages and distribute Christmas gifts and humanitarian aid. If you would like to contribute to the gifts, please bring them to Chelsea Wade's box in the 3rd floor church office, or you can bring them to Sunday school, and we'll take care of them. Examples of items needed include coloring books, plastic jewelry, bubbles, board games, Christmas CDs in Spanish, journals, Children's Tylenol (including chewable), vitamins for children and adults in large bottles, children's cold medicine, antiperspirant, antibiotic cream and band-aids, and diapers.
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. At least one SMBC college student is going, so you should too! Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Keep Claire's grandfather in your thoughts: he had to have emergency surgery last week, and it is expected that he will not be out of rehabilitation in time to share Christmas with his family at home.
• Peace and comfort for Jeremy and his family, as his grandmother, Lura, recently passed away.
  
• Please keep Jim's moms in your prayers as she continues to recover from surgery.
  
• Keep each other in your thoughts and prayers as finals approach.
• A high school friend of Marie's passed away last week; please keep her family in your thoughts.

Update for November 22, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This coming Sunday, the 29th, is the first Sunday of Advent! Over the next month, keep checking the blog for Christmas-y announcements, words of wisdom, and devotionals! Keep in mind that services are combined during Advent: there is no 8:30 service, only an 11:00 one.

Announcements:

• Wednesday on Tuesday: If you are involved in Wednesday night activities at church, remember that Wednesday night activities are being held TONIGHT so your Thanksgiving Eve is free to spend with your family.
  
• Grant Williams is performing in a Houston Tidelanders Christmas concert on Saturday, December 5 at 2:30 and 7:30. Visit http://www.houstontidelanders.org/ for more details or to purchase tickets.
• Youth Wrapping Fundraiser: If you need to get some presents wrapped but don't have the time, bring your gifts to the Youth Center on Saturday, December 5. They will be wrapped and ready for pickup the next morning, for a charge of $1 to $3 each (depending on size and shape). All proceeds will be used to send our youth to camp, mission trips, and other activities.
  
• Cookies and Carols: Help spread the joy of Christmas by joining the church in caroling for nursing homes and homebound members. We will meet on December 6 at 12:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
  
• This December, several of South Main's own are going to spend a Buckner Christmas in Peru, during which they will visit orphanages and distribute Christmas gifts and humanitarian aid. If you would like to contribute to the gifts, please bring them to Chelsea Wade's box in the 3rd floor church office, or you can bring them to Sunday school, and we'll take care of them. Examples of items needed include:
• coloring books
• plastic jewelry
• bubbles
• board games
• Christmas CDs in Spanish
• journals
• Children's Tylenol (including chewable)
  
• vitamins for children and adults in large bottles
• Children's cold medicine
• antiperspirant
• antibiotic cream and band-aids
• diapers
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. At least one SMBC college student is going, so you should too! Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Praise: Jim's mom is doing much better
  
• ...but Jim's horse is now ill
  
• Robyn has been having chronic headaches
• Safety for all those traveling this week
  
• Keep each other in your thoughts and prayers as finals approach.

May your Thanksgiving be full of family, good food, and lots of sleep!

Update for November 15, 2009

We had a great turnout at the Fall Festival! Check out the photos on Facebook! As usual, the ever popular College-run Sausage-on-a-Stick booth ran out of its 400 servings about 2 hours into the festival. Epic win!

Currently, dozens of South Mainers are in Peru. Keep them in your prayers and read up on all their adventures on the Missions blog.

Announcements:

• Blood Drive, November 22, 8am-12pm, Fellowship Hall
  
• This December, several of South Main's own are going to spend a Buckner Christmas in Peru, during which they will visit orphanages and distribute Christmas gifts and humanitarian aid. If you would like to contribute to the gifts, please bring them to Chelsea Wade's box in the 3rd floor church office, or you can bring them to Sunday school, and we'll take care of them. Examples of items needed include:
• coloring books
• plastic jewelry
• bubbles
• board games
• Christmas CDs in Spanish
• journals
• Children's Tylenol (including chewable)
  
• vitamins for children and adults in large bottles
• Children's cold medicine
• antiperspirant
• antibiotic cream and band-aids
• diapers
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. At least one SMBC college student is going, so you should too! Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Mel had a rough week of student teaching; keep her in your prayers!
  
• Pray for Elizabeth as she applies to nursing school this fall.
• Continue to keep Jim's mom in your prayers. She had surgery on Oct 27.
• Virginia is nearly done with applications - praise!
  
• Keep each other in your thoughts and prayers as finals approach.

Update for November 8, 2009

The end of the semester is just ahead! I hope everyone's staying afloat with tests and assignments -- but just remember, you're almost done!

If you're in town, please come (and bring a friend) to the FREE FALL FESTIVAL this Sunday at noon in the SMBC front lawn. We need your help serving at the ever-popular college class booth: Sausage on a Stick! Please help out. I can vouch that it'll be lots of fun!

Announcements:

• Just to reiterate, Fall Festival (and the infamous college class Sausage on a Stick... yum!), November 15, noon, front lawn
• Catch Up Double Up Sunday is November 15. If you have fallen behind on your giving, this is the week to catch up. If you're in a position to give more than you planned, even the smallest gift could make an enormous difference.
  
• Discovery Weekend: what are your spiritual gifts? Find out on November 20, 6:30pm. Contact mdethrow@comcast.net to sign up.
• Blood Drive, November 22, 8am-12pm, Fellowship Hall
  
• This December, several of South Main's own are going to spend a Buckner Christmas in Peru, during which they will visit orphanages and distribute Christmas gifts and humanitarian aid. If you would like to contribute to the gifts, please bring them to Chelsea Wade's box in the 3rd floor church office, or you can bring them to Sunday school, and we'll take care of them. Examples of items needed include:
• coloring books
• plastic jewelry
• bubbles
• board games
• Christmas CDs in Spanish
• journals
• Children's Tylenol (including chewable)
  
• vitamins for children and adults in large bottles
• Children's cold medicine
• antiperspirant
• antibiotic cream and band-aids
• diapers
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. At least one SMBC college student is going, so you should too! Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Pray for Elizabeth as she applies to nursing school this fall.
• Continue to keep Jim's mom in your prayers. She had surgery on Oct 27.
• Pray for Virginia as she applies to graduate school this fall.
• Keep each other in your thoughts as finals approach.
• Praise: Kathryn gave birth to healthy, happy baby William (9lbs, 13oz) on 11/6!