Hey Everybody,

This is Thursday and I hope everybody is having a great day of giving thanks and eating a lot of food. We all are indeed blest.

This Sunday's lesson is titled Debt Danger. It is part of the stewardship Series of 3lessons. I think you will enjoy this lesson. In my opinion this is a very important subject. It should provoke a good discussion.

Be careful going to Moms house and I'll see you Sunday. J L Grant

Prayer Requests

Robyn Kirkley
Rick Tabor - Cancer
Polly Spraggins - Stroke
Penney Walter's Aunt - Cancer

Hey Everybody,

It has been a beautiful week weather wise. Not so pretty with media attention on what I believe to be a good young man. It was great to see everybody last Sunday.

We will have our last lesson in Gospel Cantered Life this Sunday. Title of the lesson is Conflict. Something we all have to deal with. It's a blessing to me to see ya'll on Sunday and see you share each others burdens.

See you Sunday.

J L Grant

Hey Everyone,

We had a good time making candy bags last Sunday. I was at Point Clear on Wed. during the Fall Festival but hope everything went well. I didn't think last Sunday, but we need to chip in to Mark for the candy. We are still in The Gospel Centered Life this Sunday. Hope to see everybody then.

J L Grant

Hey Everybody

We had a sparce group last Sunday. I know the game was late and it was hot, but we can do better this Sunday.

This week mark has been in Chicago. Buddy Youngblood has the shingles. Lets keep him in our prayers.

We will do the third lesson in Gospel Centered Life this week. I have enjoyed these more than I thought I would. I appreciate your participation. Hope you're having a great week and see you Sunday.

J L Grant

Hey Everybody,

We are going to be studying The Gospel Centered Life the next 9 weeks. View the participant guide by clicking here. You can print it or I will have a few copies.

See you Sunday.

J L Grant

Prayer Concerns

Prayer Requests
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Dale and Terri - Selling Home in Illinois
Julie Clark - Awaiting results from biopsy
J.L. Grant - Awaiting results from ultrasound (liver)
Kimberly Rogers - Kidney removed on Tuesday - Cancer does not appear to have spread to other areas
Penney's Aunt Mary - Brain Tumor / Uncle's name is Randy
Susan Youngblood - traveling home from Washington D.C.
Miller Dawson - Buddy's co-worker - PTSD
Jan - Friend of Lisa Butler - Brain Cancer

Praises
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Pat Padgett's grandmother turned 95 this past week

Hey Everybody,

First, I have great news. Mark Clark's mother got word from the Doctor this week that he thinks her tumor is benign. This is fantastic.

Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 64. Seems like I should be 28. Life is quick.

The lesson this week is in Cor. It is about Christian relationships. Hope to see everybody.

J L Grant

Prayer Requests

Mark Clark's Mother
Ross Bagwell and Jeffrey Semplaski - Leaving for Seminary this Week
Pat Padgett - Parent's and Family
Penney Walters Aunt - Cancer

Joy Class,

Mark Clark called today. He asked that we keep his mother in prayer. Drs. have found she has a tumer and will do further tests this week to determine what treatment is appropriate.

J L Grant

Hey Everybody,

This heat is rough on old folks like me. Thank God for many things, but especially for air conditioning.

The lesson this Sunday is on Christian love (agape).The lesson is in 1 Cor. If more Christians practiced agape love, then churches would be much more peaceful.

Come Sunday and we will discuss it.

J L GRANT

Hey Everybody,

Hope everyone had a safe and happy fourth. I also hope you have kept cool this week. We have a lesson in 1st Cor. this week. It is on Spiritual Gifts. We all have at least one, but how do we and will we use them for Gods glory?

A good lesson. See you Sunday. J L Grant

A Note from J.L.

Hey everybody,

We will have Sunday school as usual Sunday since we have had to cancel / reschedule the lake outing. The lesson Sunday is on encouraging the leaders in our church. Look forward to seeing everybody and will let everyone know the new date for the lake outing as soon as possible.

Prayerfully
J L Grant

Prayer Requests for Sunday, June 6

Vacation Bible School is June 7-11
Amanda Butler - Foot Surgery
Lisa Butler - Traveling / Tucson, AZ
Bruce Plummer - Cancer
Brooke Walters - Wisdom teeth out on Tuesday
Penney Walters - Eye
Mark Clark - Traveling / Chicago, IL
Parents of Pat Padgett
Jessica Prescott - 28 weeks pregnant, doctors trying to delay early delivery
Skip Moore - Prostate Cancer
Jim Odom - Prostate Cancer

Prayer Requests for Sunday, May 16

Amanda Butler - Foot surgery
Bruce Plummer - Cancer
Mary Donaldson - Penney's Aunt - Brain Tumor
Ross Folmar
Jim Odom

A Note from J.L.

Hey Everybody,

I hope everybody went to see their mother last Sunday. We had a small class in Sunday School, but it was good to spend Sunday with Mark, Hal, Dede, A.J. and Tara. I hope to see everyone this Sunday before we all start to scatter for the summer.

The lesson this week is in Leviticus. The title is "Do Right When You Do Wrong". Its about restitution and forgiveness.

Hope to see you.

J L Grant

A Note from J.L.

Hey Everybody,

We are back in Auburn from New York. We had a great time. We saw 3 plays and a Yankees game. We were 1 block away when Times square was bombed. One of several stories I will bore you with.

Lesson this week is still in Exodus. Title is How Do You Contribute. I have enjoyed this series of lessons.

I missed everybody last Sunday being in New York. Looking forward to this Sunday.

J L Grant

See you Sunday

Hey Everybody,
I will be at church Sunday.

We cancelled our flight to London. I did not want to be on the first transatlantic through the ash cloud. They are giving us full credit back on airfare and the cruise. We will go later in the year.

Looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday. The lesson in Exodus is "Why Do We Worship'. Come lets encourage each other. I've enjoyed the discussions on sleep problems,children,parents, etc.

See you Sunday
J L Grant

Prayers and Praises for Sunday, April 18, 2010

Prayers
J.L. and Elizabeth – possibly traveling to Europe this week
Pat Padgett – Business needs
Cary’s Dad – Prostate Cancer
Gerring Family – Father passed away this week at the age of 59
Penney Walters – Begins reconstructive surgery for right eyelid this week
Brook Walters – Safety as she begins driving.

Praises
Pat’s mother had surgery this week and is doing well.
Pat attended his daughter’s prom this weekend and is thankful that God has blessed her in the decisions that she has made for her friends and her life.

Prayers and Praises for Sunday,March 28, 2010

Prayer Requests

Penny Walters - Recovering from eye surgery.
Friend of Mark Clark - Leaking aneurism
Dick Fallon - Stroke
Those who are traveling this week
East Alabama/West Georgia Will Graham Celebration

A Note from J.L.

Hey Everybody,

I am glad to be home after a fairly long absence. I really appreciate the call the other Sunday when we were in Costa Rica. It means a lot to know somebody cares. I want to thank Pat and Mark for teaching the last 3 weeks.

The trip was great and we had a good time. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone. I know its spring break but I'm still optimistic.

The lesson this week in Exodus is on "Divine Purpose ". I do believe that God has a Divine Purpose for each of us. We are not here accidentally. Hope to see you Sunday.

J L Grant

Prayers and Praises for Sunday, February 21, 2010

Prayer Requests

Penney Walters - Eye surgery scheduled for March 24th
J.L. and Elizabeth Grant - Traveling the next several weeks
Mark Clark - Traveling for about a week beginning March 4th
Earthquake survivors in Haiti

A Note from J.L.

Hey Everybody,

I sit here looking out at a winter wonderland. Hope everybody is enjoying it but be safe.

This Sunday's lesson is "WHEN YOU FEEL OVERWHELMED". If this has not occurred in your life, it will. Health issues, financial issues, family issues and others will give you the "I can't stand anymore" feeling.

Come Sunday and lets see what the Bible says.

Prayerfully,
J L GRANT

A Note from J.L.

Hey Everybody,

It has been an eventful week. A lot of people have been beside themselves with recruiting. Some are in a twit about the Super Bowl. I wish that people would be that excited about serving the Lord.

The lesson this week in Mark is "What Are Your Priorites". A very goood Question.

By the way, I talked to Dick Bagwell this week. He said they are not going to ask us to move to the room downstairs. They have gone a different direction and we will stay where we are.

Hope to see everybody Sunday.

J L Grant

A Note from J.L.

Hey everybody,

It has been an emotional week. I was a pall bearer at Orell's funeral Tuesday. I thought the service was very comforting. He was a Cristian and that makes all the difference.

I was sorry to hear Mark Burtest had passed away. He truly battled for a long time.

The lesson this week in Mark is "How to be a Sucess". Not a bad thing to know. Hope to see everyone.

Prayerfully,
J L Grant

Prayers and Praises for Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Prayer Requests
Orelle Holman Family - Orelle passed away this past week. Please pray for his family, and particularly his wife, Sylvia.
Mark Bertus - Cancer, doctors not giving much hope.
Bruce Plummer - Cancer
Country of Haiti - Earthquake survivors and families of victims
Mark Clark's mother
Fan Youngblood - Buddy Youngblood's cousin - Cancer

Praise Reports
J.L.'s son - Sold their home in Hattiesburg, MS. Closing is this Friday
Fan Youngblood - Buddy Youngblood's cousin - Cancer, but got a good report from the doctor
Robert and Penney Walters - Becoming grandparents in June

Welcome our New Members
Robert and Penney Walters - joined Parkway in December, Penney by letter and Robert by profession of faith. Robert was baptized this morning.

A note from J.L.

Hey Everbody,

It's supposed to be raining tomorrow. Just bundle up and come to church anyway. Don't be a fair weather member. The lesson tomorrow is "How to get along with others". A lesson I need as much as anyone.

One important thing to remember. Robert And Penny Walters joined Parkway in Dec. - Robert by profession of faith, Penny by letter. Please let them know how happy you are, and encourage them. See you tomorrow. J.L.

A note from J.L.

Hey Everybody

I don't believe I've ever felt cold more than this snap. Perhaps I'm getting old.

Tomorrow, Parkway is back on the regular schedule. That is 8:15 service, 9:30 Sunday School, 10:45 service.

I know it's cold but bundle up and come on. I can't wait to hear your holiday stories. A praise Chris told me - Lottie Moon doubled the 25000 goal and is currently at 52000. This is truly remarkable. See you tomorrow.