Young people

I just wanted to get on my "soap box" for a minute and say how blessed I think we are at New Georgia to have such wonderful young people. Some of us recently got together, and it made me think about how great it is to be associated with these young christians. I also feel greatful that my girls have such fine examples to look up to. Kids deperately need christian role models they can relate to. I hope one day that my girls will be added to the list of christian young people. Okay, I'll get off my soap box now.

---Christy

Hello everyone! Just wanted to post the birthday list for April. Again, if I miss anyone I apologize.

April
9 Ruthie V.
9 Tonya S.
16 Gloria P.
20 Ashley P.
24 Dustin P.
27 Donna R.
27 Cecelia G.

Mary Faye's surgery

Malissa called and said that Mary Faye's surgery went well. She's staying in the Athens Hospital overnight, but she seems to be doing fine.
Steve

Fields Family

Hi everyone! We will be traveling next weekend (4/3-4/5). Keith's nephew is getting married Saturday in IL. Please pray for safe travels. Thanks!

To everyone...we have a new email address: tdjbjohnson@yahoo.com. Please note for future reference. I'll try to keep a better watch on my email and on the blog so I can get your announcements for the bulletin. Sorry I missed service this evening, this head cold has got me down...TimJ

Geral

Tonya heard from Michelle (Geral's niece) tonight, concerning Geral's visit with the doctor in Huntsville today. His foot that has been giving him so much trouble is infected and they have admitted him to Huntsville Hospital. They are going to put him on antibiotics and are giving him something strong for the pain, morphine I think she said. They will run more tests and possibly will do surgery at some point. Also Geral's brother, Verlon (Michelle's father) has cancer and is in the hospital. The family is staying with him and asked Tonya if we could all help keep an eye on Geral, as things are critical with Verlon. Please remember to pray for Geral and for his brother's family.

Hello!

Wow! A lot of blogging has been going on since I checked in! I just thought I would let everyone know that Dustin, Titus, and I are not able to be at services tonight due to illness. Titus just can't seem to shake his breathing problems and Dustin has now caught the cold that is going around. I would appreciate it if everyone would pray for Titus. He continues to take his breathing treatments, but they don't seem to calm his wheezing very much. I'm hoping he just needs a little time to recover. Hope everyone has a good week!
Ashley

Willie T.

Just wanted to say I went to see Willie T. today. It was her birthday. She was having a good day and was very thankful for the visit. She almost teared up when she thanked us for coming. Visiting her made me realize again how much a little visit or card can do to cheer an ailing brother or sister. I'm afraid I don't do enough in this area, but every time I do send a card or visit I can't help but feel like I'm the one that's been encouraged. My girls also love to make cards or "go visitin' ". I think it's very good for them, too. Anyway, Willie T. is still very weak, but seemed in pretty good spirits. She said she really missed coming to church and seeing everyone. Donald was also at home. He was using a cane to walk today, which is better than he had been. Susan said the doctor told Don he will be out of work at least four weeks.

Epidemic proportions

There's so much sickness right now it is really mind-boggling...or is that mind-BLOGgling?

• Anyway, here are some that I remember who are suffering with upper respiratory, virus, flu or bronchial problems. Katie, Curtis, Titus, Janice E., Janis W., Avery, Cara, the R. Gautneys, Mary Faye and others I'm sure.

Also...

• Evelyn is in ECM with breathing problems.
• Elaine is to have 9 weeks of chemo -- treatments three weeks apart.
• Alvin P. made it through back/spine surgery, but the doctors expect his recovery to be very painful and lengthy.
• Tim's cousin is in very bad shape with heart problems at Crestwood.

Pray without ceasing!

Made it through Winter Storm '09

Well the snow this morning was more than I expected. Hated that we had to postpone services, but the roads were pretty treacherous early on. If the choice was between staying at home all day OR risk having a wreck trying to go to church, I think I might rather risk having a wreck! Simply postponing services for a few hours seems like a much better alternative.In addition to those we've mentioned on the blog recently as being sick or having health issues, let's also be sure to remember...

• Mary Faye is having gallbladder surgery Tuesday.
• JoAnn is in ECM with what may be some serious problems.
  

Age of Accountability

I just had a question for some of you out there that have already been throught this. Julie has been asking to be baptized, but we have put her off and banked the discussion for now. After some thought, I've wondered if that is a wise a decision. I truly think she understands "obedience" but maybe not "accountablity". I have read different opinions on this, and I am still a little unsure. I don't want her to make a life commitment without knowing what she's doing, but I also don't want to discourage her from serving the Lord. I debated about putting this on the Blogspot, but I figure it may be of some benefit to others with children. Thanks!