ROOM IN THE INN - MONDAY 1-26-09

Adults 4 Christ is responsible for Room In The Inn on Monday January 26th. Please mark your calendars in advance so you don't forget. What a great way for us to back up our Christian talk by assisting in a mission that we know Jesus himself would do. We are to bring meat, veggies and bread ( 32-35 people) Between 5:30PM - 6:00PM. It will be Women's Night. Another class will provide the lunches for the next day. The church will provide the deserts and drinks. We look forward to working with each of you that can fit this time into your schedule, if even for only a few minutes. Our wish is that it will be a joint class effort. We know it will be a blessing for all.

love, Joe and Brenda

PRAYER FOR PANSEY LEECH'S MOTHER

Please pray for my mother, Linda Suiter. She had a stroke on Monday- 12/22. We did not notice a change in her daily activities until Tuesday when she became unable to talk and walk. Mom is in Springfield at Northcrest Hospital and is recovering nicely at this point. She has regained her ability to communicate and walk (**PRAISE GOD**). With each step of emotions and challenges this Christmas, I am so thankful and it was truly a MERRY CHRISTMAS, because my mom is alive. Please be in prayer for her health and recovery - I do sincerely appreciate it.

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love, Pansey

ANOTHER CHRISTIAN OPPORTUNITY- NEW UPDATE

Because of a great need - we have added a little boy, Brandon Harvey - 8 yrs old, to our Christmas mission project. He is a student of Kim Lee. Brandon is in the hospital and has been for some time. Doctors are still trying to diagnose him. His Mother is having a very hard time. He has been on our prayerlist for a couple of weeks. You can either see Kim or myself regarding a donation or just bring something to class. The Lee's were not in class last week when we discussed our project and Shalon's family. You can participate in either one or both; however God leads your heart. There has already been a temendous outpouring for Shalon and her two girls. You are a great group. God is good!!

There are times you do things because it is Christmas and then there are times you do things because " its just the right thing to do."

Love, Brenda
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UPDATE - TUESDAY 12-23-08
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I finally got a picture of Brandon for everyone. This is his picture from second grade (08-09 school year) when he was in my class. He was able to come to our third grade class Christmas Party just before school got out. He is MUCH thinner now and still does not have a diagnosis. I am not sure if he will be back in school in January. We gave his mom the card with the money collected from our class and she was EXTREMELY touched. I really feel like an impact was made. She asked me the name of our church so that she could write to our class as circumstances permit.
Thank you all so much for such a generous outpouring for this precious boy and his family. Merry Christmas!

love, Kim

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS

Shannan Williams has provided a list of what we collected as a class for Shalon and her daughters Christmas:

$350.00 Walmart Gift Card

Tip It GameMold 'n Play Soap w/1 refill

Pet Parade Beads

2 boxes of 64 crayons

2 coloring books

2 fuzzy posters

2 boxes candy canes

Snowflake ornament kit

High School Musical Twister

2 bags gummy savers

2 gingerbread men

1 Sand Scenes

1 Arty Facts Drawing Set

1 Caress Bath Set

2 pairs of gloves

1 Bubble Beads Kit

1 Friendship Bracelet Kit

2 Pink & Purple Hoodies

2 Santa Hats

2 Super Doodle Desk Sets

2 Goodie Bags that have candy, colored pencils, sketchbook, markers and glue sticks

2 Box of 2 pets of the Littlest Pet Shops

1 Backpack of 10 pets of the Littlest Pet Shops

CLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY

This wonderful time of year was made better Friday night with our spectacular Class Christmas Party hosted by the Steakley's. If you weren't in the Christmas Spirit before you arrived your mood was quickly changed when you walked into that wonderland filled with the aroma of hickory smoked foods and such beautiful decorations. Brenda's personal touch and hard work was apparent at every turn. Joe got home from the airport to get the party started right on time. The food was so delicious that it was enjoyed probably a little more than we normally would or should have. I refuse to talk about the desserts out of fear that I might incriminate myself. I will only admit that the variety was almost limtless and the supply was sufficient for a group several times our size. Our sugar high and Kenny Morrow helped maintain our lifted spirits during the Gift Exchange. Kenny's crew of several stand ins (Kevin and Rick - to name just 2) were always prepared to step in when he got tired or was at a loss for words. The only down side to the party was when security had to escort "Debbie Roach and that crazy little basket?" to her car out of fear for her safety. I think in the future that gift should be banned from parties for the age group of 30 to 60 year olds, apparently they aren't mature enough yet to deal with it's hypnotic attraction. In Debbie's best interest I suggest 2 options : #1 let her keep it and we perform an excorcism on her or #2 we should sign a petition forcing her to give it to someone more age and wisdom appropriate like a qualified member of the Senior's Class.

The Christian fellowship and love felt last night was a fitting and honorable way to celebrate and praise the birth of our Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ.

Words can not express the thanks we owe Joe and Brenda, but words can well describe other feelings - WE LOVE YOU BOTH!

ADULTS 4 CHRIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

CLASS MEMBER GEORGE WILLIAMS

PRAYER REQUEST
George did not receive a good report from the doctor today. He is scheduled for a 2nd surgery on his eye on Monday, Dec. 15, at Saint Thomas Hospital. The doctor is going to laser and re-attach an apparent small tear and is going to have to do laser and some type of silicone. Please pray for George as this is disappointing news for us. He will not be able to work or do anything else for another month or so and he is not used to just sitting around. However, we know God is in control and everything will work out.
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Love and blessings, Julie Williams

CHRISTMAS MISSION PROJECT

It was suggested that our class assist a family this year with their Christmas.
What a Great Undertaking! Shannan Williams had the perfect family
for us. A single Mother with 2 young girls, ages 6 & 8. The Mother's name is Shalon Alvis (work photo to right) and her daughters are Ashton - (8 yrs.-size 7/8) and Rylie (6yrs. - size 6/7). The sizes are in little girls clothes. Both girls love the colors pink and purple. They like arts and crafts, decorating their rooms, drawing and coloring. They also like "The Littest Petshop", if it doesn't sound familar you can go to http://www.hasbro.com/littlestpetshop/
- just like we had too. We can donate money toward a Kroger Gift Card and/or other items for the family, purchase another Gift Card on your own, or purchase a gift from the information above. If your feeling frisky and are so inclined feel free to do all the above.
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IMPORTANT - DEADLINE - In order to have time to purchase the Kroger Card, gifts, and other items and prepare it to be delivered to the Family - everything needs to be turned in to Shannan Williams by Sunday December 14th. Not much time, but what a great cause and what a great Mission for our Class and for us individually.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT
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...LOVE, THE STEAKLEYS

SPECIAL REQUEST

Please remember Debbie in your prayers. She is having neck surgery next Thursday, December 4 at Hendersonville Hospital . She’s having a bone fusion and plating of 3 vertebrae in the upper part of her neck. She’s been suffering from this condition for many years, and after exhausting all other treatment remedies, surgery is her next step to find relief.

Thanks for your prayers.

David E. Harbison
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NEW UPDATE: FRIDAY 12/5/08
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Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for praying for Debbie yesterday (Thursday). We are home following a successful surgery. The surgeon told me that the compression of the nerves was worse than indicated on the x-ray studies, and she should experience tremendous relief from her pain and discomfort once she fully recovers. There is some stiffness from the stretching of her neck, but that too will improve with time. Please continue to lift her up during her recovery.

David

GRACE 2008 DIRECTORY

So you will always know where to find it. The 2008 Directory has been added to the "Member Information " section on the main page of our website. Remember you have to log into that section with a password, so this information is protected just like all of our own information. After logging in you will see this directory on the left of the page. Just double click on the Book and all the information will open up.