August 1st Announcements

Paul did a great job of starting off the "Better Together Churchwide Spiritual Emphasis" yesterday. It was super encouraging and motivating to learn about being "the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13)! Next week we will talk about our spiritual gifts so you won't want to miss it!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Come join us next Sunday, August 8th, at Dustin and Jenna Childers' home to see where you can fulfill your spiritual gifts in our LifeGroup. 4 p.m. Kids are welcome.
2. Beginning August 31 at 9.m., the women's bible study will be teaching on Beth Moore's - Revelation. Classes will be held every Tuesday and childcare is provided. Sign up in the foyer. There is a small fee for the literature.
3. Welcome Back Sunday is August 22. If you haven't been in awhile or want to bring friends/family this is the week to get in the swing of things! Breakfast will be provided.
4. Men's bible study will kick off Wednesday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m.
5. If you attended the dinner the men cooked for the ladies, please give $10 to Drew Smith for buying all the food.
6. If you are interested in helping out in the church be sure to pick up the brochure given out in class to select where you would like to help and leave in the offering plate.
7. Sunday, August 15, will be the class for training in kid's classes.
8. Be looking for an email from Yajaira Smith on the girl's accountability group.

**Again, please see below for churchwide announcements**

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. Drew Smith's grandmother is having surgery on the 16th for an aneurysm in an artery leading to her heart. Please pray for a safe and quick surgery.
2. Kristen Jones will be traveling to Germany for 2 1/2 weeks starting Thursday so please pray for safety and Alex and Samantha while she's away.
3. Nicole Agnew's, sister-in-law's, sister-in-law has preeclampsia and will be induced Friday. Pray for a safe deliver and a healthy mom and baby.
4. PRAISE! Shannan Jones's grandfather has congestive heart failure. After going to a chiropractor he went from barely being about to breath and walk around to going to the movies! God is good!
5. Derek will be having out-patient surgery Tuesday so pray for a quick recovery.

Have a great week and hope to see everyone is church soon!