CareLine for Friday, April 8
We extend our sympathy to David and Leann Polk in the loss of David’s father, George Polk. Funeral services were held Wednesday at White Bluff Church of Christ.
We extend our sympathy to Joe Hughes and family in the loss of his wife, Barbara Hughes. Funeral services were held Tuesday here at Walnut Street. Barbara was the mother of Jan Mayberry.
Prayers have been requested for:
- Margie Albright, who is in Horizon Medical Center with an infection
- Terry Deak, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer; will have a biopsy to determine the stage
- Kerry Scruggs, who received good results from recent tests
- Mark O’Neal, who is recovering from back surgery
- Carol McCallum, who is recovering from bypass surgery
- Alex Hoffmann, (son of Kimberly Fowlkes) who will undergo tests next week
- Sympathy to the family of Al Behel, (minister of the Great Smokey Mountains Church of Christ in Pigeon Forge) who passed away yesterday in Knoxville
- Diana Bailey, (daughter of Jim & Lynette Carlucci) who is recovering from a procedure to remove kidney stones
- Kathy Richardson, (mother of Brian Richardson) who has returned home on Hospice
- Carol Spicer (aunt of Jeff Spicer and wife of Larry Spicer) who has been diagnosed with cancer
Other Announcements:
Parents of 2022 high school graduates: please begin sending photos of your senior to Shawn at sharmon@wscoc.com. (include post-graduation plans) We would also love to celebrate our college graduates! If you graduated from college in December of 2021, or will graduate this spring, please send a photo and the name of your university/technical school and degree. The deadline to provide photos is Friday, April 22.
All ladies are invited to a come-and-go bridal shower honoring Katie Williams, bride-elect of Zack Miller, on Sunday, April 10 from 1-2:30 in the Gathering Room. Katie is registered at Target, Walmart and Amazon.com. Katie is the daughter of Troy and Traci Williams. (Kim Long’s shower team)
It’s time to start thinking about camp! Leatherwood Bible Camp applications will be available at the Welcome Center this Sunday! Space is very limited so get your applications turned in quickly.
All 6th-12th graders are invited to attend Makin’ Music at FHU this Saturday, April 9. The group will leave the church parking lot at 11 AM and return around 7 PM. Tickets are $17.50 and space is limited. Contact Alan (615-202-3316) if you would like to attend.
Food for Thought is back! Join us Tuesday, April 12 (12 PM) for a delicious lunch and a devotional presented by Bryan McAlister. The menu will be baked chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans and dessert. Cost is $6 per person. RSVP to Pmassie@wscoc.com or call the church office. Today is the deadline to RSVP!
April’s Wednesday Express Meal will be held on April 13 at 6 PM. The menu will be pizza, subs, salad and dessert. ($5 per person or $15 per family) Deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 10. Sign up at the sign-up desk or with the QR code.
Make plans to participate in Walnut Street’s Day at the Cancer Auction on Thursday, April 14. Reminder that this event has moved to the Tennsco Community Center.
The Café Crafters will meet Tuesday, April 12 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Loft. This month’s craft will be jewelry making. A supply list can be found on the Walnut Street ladies’ Facebook page. Contact Amy Brown or Christine Hall for more details. Everyone is invited.
The Golden Deeds Ministry is collecting plastic hangers during the month of April. Each month this ministry collects a different item to be shared with the homeless of our community. Look for the collection bin in the Gathering Room.
Bible Readings for today:
- 2022 Bible Reading Plan: Jeremiah 7-11
His Family Devotional Text: 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:6-9
Today’s Birthdays: Jane Young, Libby Hernandez, Stetson Marlin
Today’s Anniversaries: None
Saturday’s Birthdays: Carl Buckner, Tina Littleton, Brandy Scruggs, Emory Barrett, Brian Webber
Saturday’s Anniversaries: None
Sunday’s Birthdays: Jane Petty
Sunday’s Anniversaries: None
