CareLine for Friday, April 22

We extend our sympathy to Brian Richardson and family in the loss of his mother, Kathy Richardson. Visitation will be held today from 11 AM until the time of the funeral at 2 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

We extend our sympathy to Jeff Spicer and family in the loss of his aunt, Carol Spicer, who passed away Wednesday.  She was the wife of Larry Spicer.  Visitation will be held today from 5-8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM at Fairview Church of Christ.

We extend our sympathy to Jason Bishop in the loss of his grandmother, Polly Bishop.  A graveside service was held at McElhiney Cemetery.

We wish to congratulate Barry & Christie Piland on the birth of their grandson, Bret Hayes Piland, who was born Sunday. Proud parents are Matt & Lacey Piland and proud great grandparents are Jimmy & Sara Cagle.

Congratulations to Ridge Southerland, who was baptized Sunday. Ridge is the son of Ken and Christie Southerland and grandson of Jean Southerland.

Congratulations to Ava Lastovka, who was baptized Monday. Ava is the daughter of Chad & Maria Lastovka and the granddaughter of Dale and Martha Duke.

Prayers have been requested for:

Other Announcements: 

The White Bluff Church of Christ Spring Sing will take place Sunday, April 24 at 6 PM. In support of our brethren at White Bluff, we will not have our regular evening service at the Walnut Street building. Instead, our shepherds are requesting that we all worship with the White Bluff congregation for Spring Sing at 6 PM.

All ladies are invited to a come-and-go bridal shower honoring Savannah Richardson, bride-elect of Will Harmon (son of Robby & Shawn Harmon), on Sunday, April 24 from 1-2:30 PM in the Gathering Room.  Savannah is registered at Target, Moss and Embers, Pottery Barn, and Williams Sonoma. Hosted by Andrea Beaubien’s shower team.

There will be a security team orientation for new members (or any current members interested in participating) on Sunday, April 24 at 5 PM in the chapel.

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:  

His Family Devotional Text:  Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more,  1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Today’s Birthdays:  Andrew Cherry, Will Duke, Samuel Wills, Debbie Barrett

Today’s Anniversaries: None

Saturday’s Birthdays: Ray Mayo, Debra Mitchell

Saturday’s Anniversaries: None

Sunday’s Birthdays: None

Sunday’s Anniversaries: Kirk and Amanda Davidson