CareLine for Monday, July 27
We extend our sympathy to Graham Acree in the loss of his wife, Linda Acree. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12-2 PM until the time of service at 2 PM at Taylor Funeral Home. She was the mother of Bertram Acree, Marilyn Acree Sensing, and Amy Acree Stanfield. Please continue to pray for Graham as he remains hospitalized.
We wish to congratulate Tracy Hinton on the birth of her grandson, Brady Hayes Segars, who was born Thursday, July 23. Proud parents are Tyler and Miriya Segars and proud great grandparents are Randy & Suzanne Hinton.
We wish to congratulate Sam & Freda Blackwell on the birth of their twin grandsons Silas & Simon Blackwell, born on Thursday, July 23.
Prayers have been requested for:
• Pat Berry, who will undergo hip surgery today at Horizon
• Ronald Horsley, (brother of Mark Horsley) who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 and pneumonia; he is currently in a hospital in KY
• David Richardson, (father for Brian Richardson) who is scheduled for bladder cancer surgery this week
• Carla Plunkett, who is awaiting results from an MRI on her back
NHC: Odell Harris (mother of Pamela Massie), Wayne Turbeville
Other Announcements:
Additional Sunday Worship Opportunity – Beginning this coming Sunday morning, August 2, there will be a 7:00 a.m. worship assembly for people with underlying health concerns. Masks will be required during this assembly, and social distancing practices must be maintained. This assembly will be limited only to those who fall into the high-risk category for Covid-19.
This week the Walnut Street family is providing lunch for the Fire Department and EMS as an expression of appreciation. This week please be in prayer for the safety of first responders and thankfulness for the security they provide. Please use you contacts on social media to be #WSCOCthankful365 for the Fire Depts. and EMS.
All kindergarten through 2nd graders are invited to enjoy a play day in the Loft on today from 10 to noon. A snack will be provided.
Join us for a come-and-go bridal shower honoring Stephanie Wright, bride-elect of Jay Peeler, on Sunday, August 9 from1-2:30 PM. Stephanie is registered at Target and Wal-Mart.
The 2020 start to a new school year will be unique in its launch. We will begin collecting liquid hand soap, hand sanitizer, and empty spray bottle (new). Look for the collection bins in the Gathering Room, or drop your items at the church office.
Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in August? If so, please call/email the office to provide you child’s full name and email your child’s photo to pmassie@wscoc.com by Wednesday, July 29th, as we are preparing for this year’s Kindergarten Recognition Night.
The Golden Deeds ministry is collecting pens or pencils during the month of August. Look for the collection bin in the Gathering Room.
“Bible Stories” is a digital resource for your family. You can access it at WSCOC.com under the media link or on the church Facebook page.
If you would like to contact the counseling center regarding an online appointment with Bud Lambert, please call 615-975-2395.
During these days, many of our people are relying on technology, some more than usual. If you need tech support with your tablet, smartphone, laptop, or smart-TV, please email us your question at: askwalnutstreet@wscoc.com. We will do our best to respond personally to your question and help offer support in some way.
Reading for today: 1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1-2 (His Life Devotional Book page 176)
Today’s Birthdays: Luther Byrd (92), Hardeman Ragan, Mike Yates, Cierra Smith, Barbara Marlin
Today’s Anniversaries: Tim & LeAnn Petty
