Thursday, December 27, 2007

Lots of sickness!

For those who were not able to be at services Wednesday night.... you were not alone! Seems that there's a cold going around that several people have caught.
Besides that, Doris was with Ann, who was admitted to ECM because of her high blood pressure and because the doctor thought the baby was stressed. They're giving Ann steroids to boost the baby's lung development in case he comes early. The baby's situation seemed better this morning, and Ann is hoping to come home tonight.
Phil's dad, Glen Keenon, was in Huntsville Hospital with congestive heart failure, but he was improving as of Wednesday night.
Jerry is having a lot of pain in his knee; he was to see the doctor today to get the results from an MRI and discuss treatment -- probably surgery.
Sure hope the sick improve and the well stay that way!
brotherly,
Steve

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

What's happening?

Hey! How's everybody doing? It's a busy time of the year! My sister Pam and her husband are coming in from Missouri on Friday, Lord willing. Sommer and Katie both have part time jobs for a few days. Actually, KT is just babysitting for a couple of days, but Sommer is working for Verizon in Decatur through a temp agency.
Does anyone know if there will be a New Year's get together this year?
Steve

Monday, December 10, 2007

Enjoyed the gathering, loved the gift.

We really enjoyed being together with everyone last night. New Georgia people are just the best! (and the food was pretty good too)
Sandi and I were really touched by the gift. A lot of love is in that quilt, and we want everyone to know how much we appreciate it and how much we love ya'll.
The video was cute; it looked like the ladies had quite a bit of fun doing the quilting.
Steve

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Wednesday's announcements

Those we mentioned for prayer in the announcements tonight included:
  • The James Adams family; James' brother-in-law Glen Ingram past away this morning.
  • Joyce Cagle had a medical test this week (I believe to check her aorta) and is to have another test on the 12th; she's having a lot of leg pain.
  • Doyce Richardson's nephew's wife (Malissa Richardson) has a malignant tumor in her eye. They are planning to do surgery.
  • Elaine P. and Caleb T. are both under the weather.

Pray without ceasing!

Steve

Monday, December 3, 2007

Just an update on Mother. She is feeling better every day. She was very tired Sunday after being up so long but really enjoyed being at Church. She misses being there and was so happy to be able to go. Thank you all for your prayers on her behalf. We really do appreciate everyone at New Georgia.

Love you all, Susan

By popular demand...

I got a couple of requests for copies of the poem I read at the end of Sunday night's sermon. Here it is:
Second Coming of Christ: 'Twas The Night Before Jesus Came
'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were laid on the shelf without care
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And Mom in her rocker with baby on lap,
was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter, I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here. With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray I knew in a moment this must be The Day!
The light of His face made me cover my head It was Jesus! returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said "It's not here" my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love He gathered to take to His Father above. With those who were ready He rose in the air While all the rest were left standing there.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late; I had waited too long and this sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only, if only I’d been ready tonight.
--- Adapted from Bethany Farms