CareLine for Friday, July 31, 2020
We extend our sympathy to Graham Acree in the loss of his wife, Linda Acree. Funeral services were held yesterday 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 extend our sympathy to Mark Horsley in the loss of his brother, Ronald Horsley, who passed away Monday. Funeral arrangements are not known at this time. Prayers are requested for Ronald’s wife, Wanda, who has tested positive for Covid-19.
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:
• Emory Marlin, who is recovering from surgery; hopes to return home today
• Donnie Choate, who is recovering from stent surgery; has returned home
• Pat Berry, who has moved to rehab room #1
• Carla Plunkett, who is awaiting results from an MRI on her back
• Rocky Lewis, Dennis and Lisa Lewis, (sons and daughter-in-law of LuElla Lewis) who have all tested positive for Covid.
• Kristy Sullivan, (daughter of Glenda Sullivan, employee at Walnut Street’s child care center) who is in Vanderbilt’s trauma unit following a car accident
• David Richardson, (father for Brian Richardson) who is scheduled for bladder cancer surgery this week
NHC: Odell Harris (mother of Pamela Massie), Wayne Turbeville
Other Announcements:
Please make note of this additional Sunday Worship Opportunity – Beginning this Sunday morning, August 2, there will be a 7:00 AM worship assembly for those 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 show gratitude for the security they provide. Please use your contacts on social media to be #WSCOCthankful365 for the Fire Departments and EMS services.
There will be a devotional Sunday evening in the Loft for 6th-12th grades.
The college/young adult group will have a devotional and dinner Sunday evening (outdoors) at the home of Robby and Shawn Harmon. Devotional speaker will be Archie Marowa.
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.
Join us for the annual Mother-Daughter banquet to be held August 10 at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $14 for adults and $10 for those 7-11 years old. (children under 6 are free). Call the church office to sign up no later than noon on August 6. Please note that pictures will be taken between 5:15 and 5:45 PM.
Walnut Street’s food pantry is currently in need of peanut butter, canned carrots, and cereal. As always, thank you for your generosity.
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: Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’” Luke 15:25-32 (His Life Devotional Book page 180)
Today’s Birthdays: Sarah Roberts, Jeff Spicer, Mark Kinzer, Millie Denton
Today’s Anniversaries:
Saturday’s Birthdays: Larry Overton, Ted Barber, Beverly Barber, Tim Petty, Steven Frick
Saturday’s Anniversaries: Eric and Carolyn Hickerson
Sunday’s Birthdays: Tom Yates, Jennifer Davis, Josh Hill
Sunday’s Anniversaries: Gary and Kathy Holland, Brian and Meghan Richardson
