Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Snack Signup for November

NOV 4 - KRISPY KREME DONUTS PROVIDED BY THE CHURCH

NOV 11 - HASSELLS AND GRIZZLES

NOV 18 - LANGLEYS AND BAKERS

NOV 25 - WHEELERS AND GREENS

Prayer Requests for the Week of October 28th

John and Debra are thankful for your prayers concerning the situation with their son, Kalen.  Please continue to lift their family to the Lord as they deal with Kalen negative attitude toward their family and for the negative outside influences to stop.  

Pray for Jared and Sarah as they have been approached to foster/adopt three young brothers ages 2, 3 and 4.  Pray they will have wisdom and discernment to be certain of God's plan for all their lives and also for the foster family the boys are living with now.  Also Sarah's grandfather passed away last week.  Pray for her grandma, Jean, to have peace and comfort as she grieves the loss of her husband.

Chris Walden's grandmother passed away mid October only 10 days after being diagnosed with leukemia.  Chris' grandfather had passed away just last year.  Pray for peace and comfort for all the family as they grieve her loss.

Jim and Brenda would appreciate your prayers for their daughter, Kelly, who was diagnosed with a very painful ulcer on her cornea today.  It can be a very serious situation and she'll have to be monitored daily by her eye doctor.  Pray the drops she is having to apply every hour 24 hrs a day will begin to heal the ulcer and for her pain to subside soon.  This is also her busiest time of the year as a photographer so pray for speedy healing!

Laurel and son Braydon were sick on Sunday so pray they are now feeling much better.

Pray for all our expectant moms and babies to be healthy.  Praise beyond measure that the Tomberlin twins have surpassed 33 weeks and appear to be doing really well.  They will be the first two to arrive of the many babies our group is expecting through next May.

Pray for all those in the NE that have been so adversely affected by the monster storm that devastated  much of NJ, NYC and the surrounding areas.

Pray for our country and for God's will in next week's election.


Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of October 14th

PRAISES

Krystal announced she has accepted an awesome new job, is quitting a not so awesome job and Scott will be quitting his second job with the Tulsa World.  She said all those three things equal great happiness in their family!!

Tomberlin twins are continuing to grow nicely so pray for Stacy, Justin and the babies in the weeks ahead as they await their delivery in a few weeks.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Laurel asked us to pray for Bryon who is still dealing with some illness.  Please pray he feels better really soon.

Debra and John ask for prayer in dealing with their older son Kalen.  Please pray for some difficulties that have arisen with Kalen's father which is producing difficulties with Kalen.  Pray that the Lord will give them discernment and wisdom in how to best deal with the situation.

Jake asked us to pray for Creed Deavers who is a 2 year old in Dallas Children's Hospital with double pnuemonia.  Also Jen was not feeling well on Sunday. Pray for healing for both of them.

John Folks will be traveling for 10 days to Germany.  Please pray for travel mercies, protection, and peace for Michelle while he is away.

Allison Terrill's stepmom, Bobbye, experienced some heart pounding over the weekend and was at the Heart Hospital.  She will also begin radiation treatment starting in November.  Pray for the doctor to get her heart issue under control and for her radiation to be effective

Remkes will be taking a vacation for a week beginning Friday.  Please pray for travel mercies and a relaxing, fun time for their family.

Maggie has one uncle who is dealing with spinal cancer and another uncle diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.  Please pray for healing and comfort for both of them

Tiffany will be leaving Sunday for Austin for her company's annual meeting.  She will be gone until the 28th.  Pray for her mom and Tim as they both manage care of the children while she is away.  Also pray for her to have a safe trip.

Elmores will be traveling with our daughters and their families over Fall break.   Please pray for travel safety and some good family fun while we are away.  This will be the first time everyone has gone on a trip together.  Pray it will be fun for everyone.

'You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in Your word' Psalm 119:114

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of October 7th

PRAISES FIRST!

Leesha announced on Sunday that she and Eric are expecting their first baby next May!!  Pray for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby!

Stacy got a good report at the doctor on Monday and was sent back home.  The twins continue to grow on schedule.  Pray that Stacy can continue her pregnancy for at least another couple of weeks and ideally to 36 weeks.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Pattersons asked us to continue to pray for their friend Anna.  They also asked for prayer for their neighbor's stepdad who passed away.  His funeral was Monday.

Ingrams asked for prayer concerning some behavior and sleep issues they are dealing with for Taylor.  Pray for wisdom in how to deal with her effectively in love.

Krystal G asks for wisdom in a new job situation.

Jason's granddad has been diagnosed with throat cancer.  Please pray for effective treatment and peace for everyone.

Laurel C. is dealing with some anxiety issues.  Pray her dr will be able to treat her effectively and that God will fill her with His peace.

Allison T asked for prayer for Jack on Thursday as he is having his third set of ear tubes put in.  Pray this will be the last time he has to have this done.  Also pray for Allison as she is dealing with the fatigue of early pregnancy.  

Pray for the family of Jake Haxel who is a friend of Camden and Allison T.  He went to MD Anderson yesterday to be treated with stage 3 colon cancer.  His wife is due to deliver their second baby very soon.  Pray for complete healing for Jake, peace in the meantime, and for a healthy baby to be delivered safely.  

'Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath' Psalm 116:2


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Snack Signup for October

October 7th - Dales and Pattersons

October 14th - Elmores and Grizzles

October 21st - Hassells and Creech

October 28th - Holloways and Osborns

Prayer Requests for the week of Sept 23

Praises

Tomberlin twins are now 3 lbs 7 oz and 3 lbs 4 oz and have passed the 28 week mark.  If they cooperate and stay put, Stacy will get to go home at 30 weeks to continue her bed rest there until they are born.  Praise the Lord for helping those babies to continue to grow strong and big.

Tim Zachary was cleared of any heart issues today!  So very thankful!


Prayer Requests

Jennifer is traveling to Minneapolis this week and early next week.  Please pray for travel mercies.

The Schroeders little 6 year old friend, Jhett Skaggs, is waiting on a heart transplant.  Please pray for protection while he and his family wait on a suitable donor heart.

Camden asked for prayer for her friends, Jake and Stephany.  Stephany is due with their second baby in a few weeks and they just found out that Jack has colon cancer.  
Camden also asked that we pray for her step sister, Sara Shaklee. 

Prayer has been requested for David and Piper Post recently lost their first baby at 23 weeks gestation.

Continue to keep all our pregnant mommies in your prayers for safe pregnancies and healthy babies.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of Sept 16th

Seth and Amy asked us to pray for Jhett Skaggs.  He is a 6 year old family friend who is a transplant recipient and is having some medical tests this week.  Also please pray for the family of Andrea Mayes.  She passed away this past week.

Debra's friend, Jamie, has shingles in her ear and is bedbound; can't walk or take care of her family.  Recovery could be as long as 3-6 months.  Please pray God will speed up that recovery.

Tiffany is still fighting a virus that has attacked her muscles.  She has limited movement in her hands and her neck seems to be getting worse.  Please pray for an effective treatment and that this is the accurate diagnosis!

Pattersons asked us to continue to pray for their friend, Anna.  Also the stepfather of their neighbor, Teresa, had a heart attack and is not doing well.

Cindy's grandma, who had a heart attack in the summer, had a stroke on Sunday.  No apparent damage but they are continuing to evaluate her.

Allison Terrill's step mom, Bobbye Stevens, is having her thyroid removed today (Tuesday)

Finn Langley continues to recover from complications of his tonsillectomy.

Jake's grandma is recovering from being run over accidentally by his grandpa.

Stacy will be 28 weeks on Saturday.  At that time, they will determine whether she'll go home to finish her bed rest in her own bed or if they'll keep her a little longer at St Francis.  Pray the babies continue to stay stable and content right where they are.  Also pray for wisdom for the drs to make the right decision about sending her home.

Please continue to pray for all our other expectant mommies to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
Camden, Alicia, Crystal P.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of Sept 2nd

Crystal P asked us to continue to pray for her friend Anna

Debra H asked us to pray for her cousin, Kristen, who got married on Sunday.  Please pray that her marriage will be blessed.

Janna saw the surgeon in OKC concerning her TMJ.  She is scheduled to see him again on the 20th. Please pray specifically that there will be enough tissue in her right jaw that he will be able to inject some IV fluid into that area to relieve some of her pain.  She will have to undergo a year's worth of orthodontics before the surgeon can address her TMJ issue.

Susan R is having some shoulder pain again in the shoulder that had surgery just a few months ago.  Pray she has not injured it again requiring additional surgery.

Continue to pray for all our expectant moms, Camden, Stacy, Alicia and Crystal, to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Prayer Requests for August 25

Cindy asks us to continue to pray for her cousin and his fiance, Kelly, as she recovers from health issues after giving birth to their baby.

Tiffany has been diagnosed with a virus that is causing her to ache all over and have a stiff neck.  Pray she will recover quickly.

Crystal Patterson asked us to pray for her friend Anna who is struggling.

Our guest on Sunday, Ewoma Odigie, asked us to pray for her husband, Michael, who is working in Saudi Arabia.  Pray for Michael's protection and those of the other Christians in the country as the penalty for practicing Christianity is death.

Pray for Janna and Brad as they travel to OKC tomorrow to see an oral surgeon concerning Janna's TMJ issues.  Pray for them to have wisdom and confirmation that this is the dr that should treat her and also peace about whether she should go ahead with the surgery.  Also pray for travel safety.

Continue to pray for all our expectant mothers to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of August 12

Stacy will be confined to strict bed rest in the hospital until her twins are born.  She is currently 22 weeks.  Please pray for God to keep those babies growing healthy and strong.  Pray for Stacy and Justin to have patience and peace during this most difficult time.

Cindy and Terry asked us to pray for their little Taylor as she has suddenly become afraid of the dark and night time.  Pray for her little heart to be comforted with peace and for Cindy and Terry as they help her through this stage.

The Bendures asked for prayer for their neighbors, Jim and Bettye Knight.  Bettye fell and broke her right arm in 2 places.  It's a spiral fracture and she has osteoporosis so healing could be a problem.  She is having surgery Wednesday morning.  Jim has had some health problems and with no family close by to help out, they are worried about being able to take care of each other.Pray for successful surgery and peace for both of them.

Pray for Brad and Janna as they adjust to being the new teachers in Urban Life.  Pray that the class will readily accept them and for God to do mighty things within that group.  Also pray for Janna as she prepares to see a specialist in OKC in late August concerning surgery for her TMJ.  She is facing two months of having her jaws wired shut.  Pray for peace and complete success in the surgery.

Amber's mom, Suzie, had surgery Monday to remove a melanoma from her back.

John asked us to pray for a friend's son, Kevin Keller.  He is waiting results from a biopsy related to his thyroid.  Pray for healing and peace and also that the results will be benign.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of July 22nd

Tori's Uncle Mike is recovering from a rattlesnake bite on Sunday morning.  Please continue to pray for complete recovery and no damage to his foot.

Pattersons asked for prayer for 1 year old Mia who is in OKC Children's Hospital.  She just had a tumor removed from her brain and spinal column.  Preliminary lab reports say it is benign but her parents will get definite results this week.

Courtney is continuing to recover from multiple infections that have wrecked her immune system.  Please pray her health and strength are restored soon.

Jake asked us to pray for the disaster relief teams out in Colorado.  Pray for their safety and travel mercies.

We have two mission teams returning back to the States on Thursday; one from Guatemala and one from Greece.  Pray these final hours they are there that they will still make an impact for Christ.  Also pray for travel safety as they return home.

Pray for donations to increase to the Food Bank and to the Caring Center as both locations are running desperately low on supplies.

Sunday Snack Signup

August Snack Signup

August 5th -  Ingrams and Remke

August 12th - Hassells and

August 19th - Bakers and Osborn

August 26th - Grizzles and Elmores

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of June 24th

Please pray fervently for Ashlee's mom, Pam.  Pray her strength will return so she can resume her chemo treatments.  Please, please pray for a miracle for Pam.

The Bakers son, Abel, has had some serious allergy issues.  Pray for Abel and his parents.
Also, one of the girls from their cottage at the Owasso Baptist Childrens Home accepted Christ while she was at Falls Creek.  Pray for her to growth strong in her walk with Him.

Please continue to pray for Rosalie Goodwin.  She is the 3 year old Owasso girl who nearly drowned June 6th.  She is still in a coma though, as of today, her vitals were stable.  That seems to change from day to day. Rosalie needs a miracle too.  Pray for her parents who have been steadfast in their faith and trust in God during this very difficult trial in their lives.

Elmores have a friend who has been evacuated in Colorado Springs due to the fires.  Please pray God will intervene and provide relief from these devastating fires.

Snack Signup for July

July 1st - Hassells and Karapetians
July 8th - Elmores and Greens
July 15th - Holloways and
July 22nd- Folks and Wheelers
July 29th - Waldens and

Monday, June 11, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of June 10th

Elmores ask for prayer for 3 year old Owassoan Rosalie Goodwin, who has been in a coma since last Wednesday due to a near drowning accident.  Her prognosis is very grim.  Please pray for Rosie and her family during this most gut wrenching time in their lives.  The parents are strong believers.  Pray for God's peace and comfort to heal their grief and for His will to be done in Rosie's little life.

Ingrams have a neighbor who was injured in a freak accident last week.  Pray for a full recovery.

Amy asked for prayer for the 12 year old brother of a friend who was raped while playing baseball at Eugene fields.  Pray for his emotional and physical recovery as well as the person responsible will be held accountable.

Janna is having some issues with TMJ and may need surgery.  The jaw bone may repair itself over time so please pray that will begin to happen.  Also she asked us to pray for Paul Hill, 'the singing bell ringer' for the Salvation Army who was recently given  9 months to live after a cancer diagnosis.

Crystal Patterson has not been feeling well.  Pray for speedy recovery for Crystal.

Goodwins have sold their house and have to be out in two weeks.  They do not have another house to move into yet.  Tori said she will look into finding an apt tomorrow.  Pray for wisdom and guidance as they make career and housing decisions.

Baby Kash Wheeler will have a barium swallow test Tuesday morning.  Pray for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Finn Langley has been struggling with allergies and is currently undergoing testing for asthma.  Please pray for relief for Finn and easier breathing.

'How kind the Lord is! How good He is! So merciful, this God of ours!'
Psalm 116:5





Thursday, May 31, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of May 27th

Tiffany asked us to pray for Kolby who is have another eye surgery on July 12th.  Please pray for success and that this will be the last need for surgery.


JR and Maegan's son, Abel, is suffering with terrible allergies and is now being referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist.  Pray for a successful treatment for little Abel.


Ashley Shannon is expecting a baby any day now.  Pray for a smooth delivery and that they will continue to attend services at FBC or another church.


The Pattersons asked us to pray for the Coopers who lost their two year old son.


Brant and Melissa Gamble, former FBC and Homebuilders members, need prayer for their precious little daughter, Ginny, who is struggling with complications of a genetic disorder that will eventually take her life.  Please pray for the Gamble family as they take this journey and treasure each day with Ginny.  Pray Ginny will not have any more seizures.


Continue to pray for Ashlee's mom, Pam, and she begins the next round of chemo.  After this round they will do another CT scan to see if the tumors have been reduced.  Continue to pray for a miracle of healing for Pam and peace for the family.  Praise that Pam was able to attend Blake and Emily's wedding this past weekend and eat cake!!


'I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy'
Psalm 116:1







Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of May 20

Justin and Crystal asked us to continue to pray for the family of Ruth Brown.  Ruth died after a sudden illness last week.  Also another friend, Roger, fell and is in ICU at St John.


Justin and Stacy will be driving to Colorado on Wednesday for a wedding over the weekend.  Please pray for travel safety.  Continue to pray for their twins to grow strong and healthy during Stacy's pregnancy.


Matt Bearden has a potential new job opportunity.  Pray for wisdom and for him to know God's will.


Debra requested prayer for their son's piano teacher, Ashley and her husband, Matt.  They have not been involved in a church and were at FBC Sunday.  Pray for Matt to be willing to continue coming with Ashley and for them to grow in a relationship with the Lord.


Cindy asked us to continue to pray for their family.  Her step grandfather, John, has a blocked artery in his neck, her Nana needs gall bladder surgery and her grandpa is still recovering from his heart attack.  Pray for her dad who is bearing the burden of these health issues with the family.


Tiffany and Tim found out yesterday that Kolby will need another eye surgery.  It has been scheduled for July 12.  Please pray this will be the last surgery he needs.


Pam Baskins, Ashlee's mom, continues in the fight of her life against this pancreatic cancer.  Pray specifically for Pam this week as she may need to have fluid drained from her stomach again.  Pray for the Pam and the rest of the family not only physically but emotionally.  Pray for a miracle for Pam.


'O Lord God of Heaven's Armies, hear my prayer.  Listen O God of Jacob'
Psalm 84:8

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of May 13th


Praises

Krystal's cousin, Bret, is recovering well from his 4 wheeler accident and is now at home

Adam's sister, Kayley, had a healthy baby boy (Mason) on Friday

Justin and Stacy announced they are expecting twins in December

Camden and Matt are expecting their third child


Prayer Requests

Continue to pray for Cindy's grandpa as he recovers from a heart attack and pneumonia.  Also pray for Cindy's dad who is dealing the stress right now.

Justin and Crystal, who were our guests on Sunday, asked us to pray for Ruth Brown who was in the hospital.  I saw on the church prayer list today that Ruth has actually passed away.  Please pray for Ruth's family and friends.

David asked us to pray for a coworker and his wife, the Swearingens,  who lost a baby  last  week.  She was 37 weeks along and fell at church.  She delivered a stillborn baby shortly thereafter.  This was their first child. 
Amy asked us to pray for friend's child, Levi, who is seeing a specialist about developmental delays.

Continue to pray for Ashlee's mom, Pam, as she continues to battle with pancreatic cancer.  Pam received treatment this week for a blood clot in her leg. Pray the clot will continue to dissolve and she'll be able to go home soon.

Continue to pray for Omar and Nikki as they are separated and struggling in their marriage.

'Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me'
Psalm 66:20


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of April 29


  • Cindy's grandpa is back in the hospital with pneumonia.  Please pray for a quick recovery.
  • Please continue to pray for Leesha's grandmother who is in the final stages of life
  • Please pray for Janna who is struggling with allergies and needs her voice back
  • Krystal's cousin, Brett, had surgery to put a pin in his arm.  While he was pinned under the 4 wheeler for over an hour on Saturday, the bar on the back was compressing a major artery to his kidneys and his left kidney is not responding as they had hoped.  Please pray for divine healing of this artery and that full circulation will be restored and there will not be any other complications.  
  • Allison Terrill's, stepmom Bobbye, has been having some stroke like symptoms and the doctor is not sure what is going on.  Please pray for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.






Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of April 29th

Both of Cindy's grandparents suffered heart attacks over the weekend but are now recovering. Please pray for complete healing and praise the Lord for His protection for sending a good Samaritan to help her grandpa who was driving when he became ill! Derek's boss, Ron, had surgery to remove stomach cancer last Friday. Pray for a full recovery. John and Michelle asked us to please pray for Evelyn. She was diagnosed with a potentially serious eye condition. Pray the doctors will find effective treatment to help her. Please pray for the Stocksen family. Our son in law, Jared, learned late Monday night that his family's farm in Medford, OK took a direct hit from a tornado and was destroyed. Praising God no one was hurt. Please pray for the family as they clean up the mess and begin to rebuild in the months ahead. His dad farms and though most of his equipment is still there, it is badly damaged. He may not be able to harvest any wheat crop that is left. Tiffany's brother has been out of work for over 3 years and is going for an interview on Wednesday. Please pray he gets a job offer! Continue to pray for Omar and Nikki in the struggles they are having in their marriage. Pray they can find childcare for their 3 year old, Faith, on Tues, Wed, and Thurs through the summer. Continue to pray for a miracle for Ashlee's mom, Pam Baskins.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of April 22

Jared and Sarah are beginning the process of fostering/adopting a child.  They ask that God's will be served in their home.

Krystal hasn't been feeling well.  Dr thought it might be dropping blood sugar but that turned out negative.  She has an appointment on Friday. Please pray for some definite answers and effective treatment.

The Vogts have been dealing with alot of loss in their family in the last month.  Leesha's grandfather died a few weeks ago, Eric's grandfather and FBC member, Claude Hale, died a week ago and now Leesha's grandmother has only been given a few days to live as she is in the final days of a terminal illness.  Please pray for this family to feel the comfort of the Lord and for His strength these next few days and weeks.  Also Eric's cousin had their baby last Saturday, 2 months early.  Please pray for protection for this precious young life that God will sustain him and the parents will feel His presence.

Omar asked us to please pray for direction and wisdom for he and Nikki as they are struggling in their marriage and have separated.

JR and Maegan need to find a trustworthy, reliable general manager for their storage business in Tahlequah.  Pray God will direct them to exactly the right person.

Jacki Hall had successful heart valve replacement surgery on Monday but will be in the hospital till the end of the week.  Pray for complete healing and recovery.  Pray especially that her pain will be lessened and that she will gain her appetite back.

Ashlee's mom, Pam, began her second round of chemo this week.  Please continue to pray for a miracle of healing for Pam from the cancer that has invaded her pancreas and liver.  Pray for no side effects from the chemo and that Dr. Cole will have wisdom as to how to treat her most effectively.  Continue to pray for the entire family as they adjust to this new situation.

'The Lord is righteous in all His ways and faithful in all He does' Psalm 145:17

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of April 15th

Ingrams - This is Cindy's last week of school. Pray she finishes strong and can enjoy the summer off. Also Logan is dealing with very serious allergy issues despite being on several medications. Pray for him to feel better and for the doctors to find a more suitable treatment plan.

Jacki Hall, FBC member and friend of the Ingrams, will under open heart surgery next Monday to replace her aortic valve. Pray for successful surgery and speedy recovery. Jacki will also undergo a double mastectomy in June.

John and Michelle will be in New York all week. Please pray for safety and a fun relaxing time.

Continue to pray for Ashlee's mom, Pam, as she fights the battle of her life against this cancer. Pray that our Great Physician will perform a miracle of healing in her life!

Eric Vogt's grandfather, Claude Hale, passed away as the result of a stroke. Also Leesha lost her grandfather about three weeks ago and her grandmother, who is dealing with ALS, has only been given a matter of days to live. Pray for this family as they deal with the loss of those they love so dearly.

'Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you; casting all your cares on Him because He cares for you.' I Peter 5:6,7

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

April Snack Sign Up

April 1st - Bakers and Remkes

April 8th - Goodwins and Elmores

April 15th - Hassells and Grizzles

April 22nd - Terrills and

April 29th - Folks and

Prayer Requests for the Week of April 8

Cindy asked us to pray for Logan who has pink eye in both eyes. Pray he will be able to go to school this week so Cindy can concentrate on some school work she needs to finish.

The Bendures friend's 18 month old son, Justice, is recovering from a tick bit and high fever. Please pray the antibiotics work to clear up the problem.

Matt Bearden asked us to pray for his sister, Beck's mental and physicial health. Also Con injured is foot so please pray it heals quickly.

Brad Remke's sister, Gina, is dealing with major issues between her and her in-laws. This is causing strife in her marriage and is affecting her children. Please pray that everyone involved will have their hearts softened and have a desire to resolve the issues and hurt that may have occurred.

John Hassell's father, Don, will ge the results of a CT scan this week on swollen lymph nodes. Please pray for positive results.

Pam Baskins, Ashlee's mom, began her chemo treatment this week. Please pray for renewed strength, that this chemo will begin to shrink the tumors and that her diabetes can be controlled. Pray for encouragement and that all fear will subside as they keep their focus on Him, the Great Physician!

'I call to the Lord who is worthy of praise' Psalm 18:3

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of April 1st

The Grizzles friend, Nathan, is ill and needs to find good medical care in spite of his insurance not being very good. Pray that Nathan can have his current medical issues taken care of properly this week!
Logan Grizzle had his tonsils and adenoids removed today and is now recovering at home. Pray for a quick recovery and his problems with sleep apnea will not occur again.
Scott is seeking to replace his current second job of delivering newspapers with something different. Please pray God will open doors and provide for new employment.

Jacki Hall, friend of the Ingrams and FBC church member, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It has also been determined that she will have to have heart surgery first before the breast cancer can be addressed. Pray for wisdom for Jacki's doctors, peace for the family and success in her surgery.

Omar has asked us to pray for his family.

Adam's sister, Kayley, is 32 weeks pregnant. The baby is measuring 4 weeks smaller than that so the doctors are very concerned about the baby. Pray for Kayley and her precious baby.

Bendures have asked us to pray for their friends, Kris and Charlotte. One of their 18 month old twins is running a high temp and has a swollen ear lobe. They found a tick on it a couple of days ago. Pray the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose and treat the cause effectively.
Also Janna has invited her boss to church. Pray he and his family find the right place to worship and serve.

Ashlee's mom, Pam, will be staying with Ashlee's grandparents (Pam's parents) in Owasso for the forseeable future. Pam was able to go to church for the service last Sunday. She will begin aggressive chemo treatment right after Easter. Please pray Pam will continue to regain some of her strength and can enjoy her family, especially Eli, before these chemo treatments begin.

'For in the day of trouble, He will keep me safe in His dwelling'
Psalm 27:5

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of March 18th

Pray for Jared and Sarah as they have applied to be foster/adopt parents through Indian welfare They have been praying about this for over a year and are praying for strength to cope with the possibility of an emotionally disabled child(ren). Pray for God to make clear His plan for their lives pray also for Riley who is dealing with allergy induced asthma

Andrea asked that we pray for her sister, Amy, and her family. Pray for a new job opportunity for
Amy and for them to be able to get their son into immediate counseling. Pray they will get the right counselor to address his needs.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of March 11th

Praises
Jason's friend, Wade, has been released from the hospital!

Prayer Requests

Jacki Hall, friend of the Ingrams and FBC church member, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Please pray for effective treatment and restored health for Jacki. Pray for Jacki and her husband Jim to feel God's peace and presence during this difficult time.

JR asked us to pray for Amanda, one of the girls at the Baptist Children's Home, who is sick with the flu.

Jason asked us to continue to pray for his grandma as she recovers from a severe stroke last week.

John and Michelle have asked us to pray for John's niece, Doni, who had severe abdominal pain last night and was in the ER. Her CT scan was clear and they have not determined the source of her pain. Also Michelle's nephew, Jake, is awaiting an appt with the neurologist to hopefully discover the cause of his seizure last week.

'Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God and we are the sheep of His pasture.'
Psalm 95: 6,7

Monday, March 5, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of March 4th

Praises


Baby Luke is feeling much better from his cold.

The Terrills have a huge praise and a prayer request. Allison is expecting again and a sonogram last week measured the baby at 6 weeks while she is certain she is 8 weeks along. After blood tests over two days they finally got great news today that her hormone levels have doubled so though they don't know why the baby is measuring smaller, they are praising God for good blood levels. She will have another sonogram tomorrow. Pray for continued good news on their precious baby's growth.


Prayer Requests




The Wheelers little girls, Ivey and Emery, have both been really sick with very high fevers. Please pray for the fevers to break and that they will be feeling better very soon.




Nikki is still not feeling well. Please pray for her good again soon.




Tori Goodwin has asked us to pray for her brother, Lee. He has made some unwise lifestyle choices that have caused he and others much pain in the past. He is not a believer and has never wanted anything to do with the Lord or hear any type of witnessing. Recently, Tori and many members of her family have felt a strong calling to pray fervently for Lee. They have been praying for him to listen to the conviction of the Lord. He has been willing and wanting them to pray for him during recent crisises in his life. Please pray that Lee will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and will surrender his life to Jesus.




Michelle's nephew, Jake, suffered a severe seizure. Please pray for the doctors to be able to figure out what caused it and that they will be able to effectively treat him to prevent him from having another one.




Zach is suffering from a bad rash on his arms and face which may be poison ivy. Pray the current meds he is taking will ease the itching and it will clear quickly.




Rachel Smith's dad, Don, received a potential diagnosis of a brain tumor rather than the stroke he was first diagnosed with. The dr told Rachel's mom that sometimes a brain tumor is a result of cancer elsewhere in the body. Don will be having a CT of his chest, abdomen and groin on March 8th; the family should have the results by the 14th. There will be no brain surgery if there is cancer elsewhere in the body. If the CT scan comes back negative, then brain surgery will be cancelled. Please pray for peace and strength for Rachel's mom, Judy as well as for Don and Rachel as they await the diagnosis and treatment plan.


Jim is traveling all week and contracted food poisoning yesterday. Please pray he will feel better soon!


'Be joyful always; praying continually and give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'. I Thessalonians 5:16





Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of Feb 26th

Baby Luke Walden has a cold. Please pray he recovers quickly.

Brad Remke's dad had knee replacement surgery on Monday. Please pray for him not to have any complications and for his recovery to go quickly.

Jason's friend, Wade, is recovering from having his legs crushed inside a machine at work. Pray for Wade and his family during this time for him to regain use of his legs and is able to walk again

Andrea's friend, Joel Fortner, passed away. Pray for God's peace and comfort for his family.

John Folks friend, John Buck, is awaiting test results related to an earlier serious illness. Please pray his tests will come back clear and he will be totally healed.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Snack Signup for March

March 4th - Wheelers and Dales

March 11th - Hassells and Folks

March 18th - Elmores and Osborns

March 25th - Langley and Greens

Prayer Reuests and Praises for the week of Feb 19th

PRAISES
Adam had an MRI last week and it was clear. Praise to our mighty God for this good report! Continue to pray that God will completely heal Adam of this cancer and it will not return!

PRAYER REQUESTS


Nikki has been battling an upper respiratory infection for three weeks now. Please pray this latest round of antibiotics will work and she will feel better soon.


Please continue to pray for Andrea's friend, Joel, who suffered an aneurysm a little over a week ago. His prognosis is not good and a CT scan he had on Monday showed severe brain damage. Pray for Joel and his family to feel the peace and comfort of our precious God.


Jason friend, Wade, continues to recover from a near fatal workplace accident. His legs were rushed but he can feel his feet and has been given a 50% chance of not losing his legs. Please pray for a miraculous recovery for Wade. Also pray for co worker Steve who accidentally push a button that caused the machine to crush Wade's legs. Jason said Wade only had about 1.5 seconds to get his body out of the way or he would have been killed.


Pray for Rachel's dad as he continues to recover from a stroke. Also pray for his relationship with the Lord and that his family would be assured of his salvation.



'Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry for help come to you'


Psalm 102:1, 17

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Prayer Requests and Praises for the week of Feb 5th

PRAISES

John Hassell's 79 year old dad accepted Christ this past week!! What a joyful day for him and his family!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Tim is working nights at Walmart for another 6 months. They have also begun remodeling their living room.

A friend of the Grizzles is going through a very hard time right now. Chad had custody of his two daughters who were outside playing. He went inside for a brief moment and one of the girls ran into the street and was hit and killed by a car. His ex wife is now trying to get custody of the other daughter and wants him to be charged with neglect. Please pray for this family.

Pray for Gene, John Folks co worker, is traveling back from Germany today after suffering a seizure while there on business last week. Pray for a safe trip home and for Gene's continued recovery.

Cindy's cousin, Craig, has made some poor life decisions but has been working hard to get his life back on track. He recently learned that his girlfriend is pregnant. Cindy and Terry aren't sure what happened but Terry got a text from him that he was on his way to jail. No one has been able to contact him since. Please pray for Craig that he can get this straightened out and will be able to provide a secure settled home life for this baby before it s born.

Please pray for Danny Hillenburg, Terry's uncle. Danny will have surgery tomorrow to place a stimulator on his spinal cord to relieve pain he has had for years after he was bucked off a horse. Please pray for success and relief for his pain.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Prayer Requests for the week of January 29th

Pray for John's protection while he is in Germany on business this week. Pray for Michelle and the kids to be protected as well and for the week to go by quickly for them. They are not used to him being away.

Allison said baby Jack has RSV. Please pray for a quick recovery with no complications as well as stamina for Allison and Steven as they care for him.

Omar asked us to pray for Nikki and their two younger children, Faith and Corwin who are home sick. Pray for healing and for protection for the rest of the family to stay well.

Cindy had a praise that her uncle, who has been estranged from the family was in church on Sunday. Pray for healing with his relationship with his family and also for his relationship with the Lord.

Pray for Brenda who will be traveling to Texas on Friday to spend a few days with her friend who has just gone through a divorce after 36 years of marriage. Pray for travel safety and for words of comfort and encouragement from the Lord to her friend, Deb.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Prayer Requests and Praises for the Week of Jan 22nd

Praises

Justin has been blessed exceedingly, abundantly by God who has allowed him to already reach 80% of his yearly sales goal for his company during the month of January. Justin gives all praise and glory to God for his provision.

Amy had asked us back in December to pray for her friends who were told their baby boy due this week would be born with some very serious heart defects and would need surgery in order to survive. Baby Jay was born yesterday and upon a thorough examination was found to have a perfectly formed heart with no defects whatsoever! Baby Jay had been covered in prayer since the initial diagnosis was made in December. Praise to our God who is still in the miracle business!!

Prayer Requests

Terry asked us to pray for Danny Hillenburg as he deals with some health issues.

John asked us to pray for he and his family as he will be traveling on business beginning on Saturday and returning on the following weekend.

Rachel Smith's dad, Don, had a stroke on Sunday and is being evaluated at St. Francis. Please pray for a full recovery for Don and for his family to have peace during his treatment.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. THIS SUNDAY:
January 22
A) Regular Morning Schedule First Glance Class, Session 2, at 9:45 a.m.
FBC Annual Meeting & Lunch at Noon

Regular Evening Schedule

Winter Bible Study for Adult at 6:00 p.m.

B) The 2012 Offering Envelopes are now in!
Members’ boxes will be placed in their LIFE Group class this Sunday
morning, January 22. If you do not find your envelopes there, please check the
tables set up in the Detroit Entrance. If they are not there, please contact
Jamie Carson, 918-594-5079, in the Finance Office.

C) We need "Pray-ers" for First Baptist's Global
Missions. If you are interested in praying for FBC's missions teams,
their work and the people among whom they are serving (especially while teams
are on location), then contact Loretta Shideler at 918-260-5226 or email: lshideler@cox.net,

D) An update on our Leading the Way Capital Campaign. As of the end of December,
we have given $3,933,967 towards our pledges totaling $4,065,949.
We are only $131,982 from reaching our total campaign goal.

2. THIS WEEK: January 22 through January 28
A) The Pastor’s First Glance Class concludes this Sunday morning, January 22. If you have recently joined or have been visiting FBC Tulsa and would like to take a closer look at our fellowship of believers, please make your reservation for the January sessions by calling Deron Spoo ’s office, 918-594-5019, to make a reservation. The class will meet in the Church
Parlor at 9:45 a.m. and will be led by our Lead Pastor, Deron Spoo.

B) FBC’s Annual Business Meeting will be held this Sunday, January 22, at Noon. There will be a chili pie meal served for $4.00 per person. No prior reservations are needed and you need not participate in the meal in order to attend the meeting. The meeting should conclude around
1:00 p.m.

C) Our Winter Bible Study continues this Sunday evening, January 22, at 6:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. The study, Turnaround Lives, is based on I & II Peter and is being led by Charlie Curran, pastor of the First Christian Church in Owasso. If we all ended up where we started, what would ourlives look like? For most of us, it would not be a very pretty picture. So we are thankful to God for His work of grace in our lives. We will focus on the themes of Peter’s later ministry as he writes to Christians in the 1st Century. Those themes give us hope that no matter where we are
spiritually, we too can have Turnaround Lives. The study will conclude on Sunday night, January 29.

D) Our Student Ministry Outreach Night, “Movie & Popcorn Night”, will be held on Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

E) A new book study for Adults has started on Wednesday nights. Sanctuary of the
Soul, by Richard J. Foster, will be taught by both Deron Spoo and Eric Costanzo for the next couple of months. Adults will meet in the Commons Area (Kaffe Bona) at 6:00 p.m.

F) Ladies, the following three Women's Bible & Book Studies are now being
offered. Prices vary from $9 to $15 and scholarships are available. Childcare
is provided for the Wednesday studies by contacting Cindy Seay at 918-594-5028
for reservations. Please contact the leader listed for each study for
additional information. Take this time to meet new friends and to grow from
these wonderful studies.
i)
A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David by Beth Moore.
This study will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CenterCross Church
. This eleven-week course is being led by Susan Jacobs
(jsjacobs53@msn.com).
ii)
James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore. This study will meet on Wednesday mornings,
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in Room 410 North. The seven-week study is being led by
Jill Willey (jilwilley@aol.com).
iii)
Always True: God's Promises When Life is Hard by James MacDonald. This study will meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in Room 410 North. This seven-week study is being
led by Pam Rader (pkrader@tulsaconnect.com).

G) There is still time to attend The Perspectives Mission Course every Wednesday evening, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. For additional information, please contact Mark Magers at 918-261-0781 or email him at mmagers@semgroupcorp.com.

H) The Menu for Wednesday night, January 25, at Kaffe Bona – The Americano Sandwich, Ham, or Turkey with your choice of bread, includes fruit or chips, and water or tea all for $5.25.

3. THIS SEASON:
A) The Student Potato Bar, for all members, is coming up on Sunday, February 5. Tickets for the Potato Bar are $10 a person ($5 for children under 12) with proceeds going to fund the students’ Seattle Mission Trip during the upcoming Spring Break. The cost includes a loaded baked potato, salad, dessert and drink. Tickets may be purchased in the Detroit Entrance. The luncheon will
be served at both 11:00 and 12:00 on the 5th. Help support our students!

B) The Father & Daughter Banquet is coming up on Thursday, February 9. This special event is for all girls, Kindergarten through Grade 6, and their fathers. It is will held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at a cost of $15 for two people and $8 for each additional person before January 31 ($9 per person after that). Please call the Children’s Ministry Office, 918-594-5028, to reserve tickets or for more information.

C) Date Night & A Movie! On Friday evening, February 10, we will be showing the inspiriting movie Courageous. There will be no charge for the movie and there will be free popcorn and soft drinks. This is the fourth film produced and released by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany , Georgia . It has premiered in more than 1,100 theaters across the US and Canada . The movie
shocked Hollywood by debuting as the #4 movie for the weekend, pulling in nearly double the per screen average than the other films in the Tope 5. It stayed on the Top 10 for 4 weeks, while appearing on less than 1/3 of the theater screens of the other major films at the box office. Mark February 10 on your calendar and join us!

D) PROTOS & Momentum start on Sunday, February 12, with five courses:
i) Momentum:
Building the Kingdom Debt Free – a course about financial responsibility.
ii) Love & Respect – a course for married couples at any age.
iii) The Tangible Kingdom – a course about what it means to missionally.
iv) Becoming a Love and Logic Parent – a course about successful parenting.
v) Honor Begins at Home: Courageous – acourse about God’s best plan for your family.

E) Students’ Focus Weekend 2012 will be February 17-19.
This is an annual weekend event, held locally, designed especially for 7th through 12th Graders. Contact the Student Ministry Office, 918-594-5049, for additional information.

F) DivorceCare Ministry is meeting every Wednesday evening, at 6:30 p.m., in Room 609 South. Richard Quarles leads this ministry which helps individuals: 1) start healing today’ 2) realize they do not have to go through this alone; and 3) be a part of a support group with focus. As one participant shared, “I had no support until DivorceCare; without it I would still be home crying.”

G) Mission
Action Project for January! We will be providing needed items for our Caring Center . Please bring NEW socks and underwear in various sizes for men, women and children. These donated items may be placed in the collection bins located near the Security Guard’s desk in the Detroit Entrance or in the foyer of the South Education Building .

4. CHURCH CALENDAR:
January & February
22 First Glance Class #2

FBC’s Annual Business Meeting & Lunch at Noon
Winter Bible Study for Adults #3 at 6 pm
26 First Steps Donuts for Dads
27 Students’ Outreach Night
29
Winter Bible Study for Adults #4 at 6 pm

February
1
GriefShare begins
Stephen Ministry Group Supervision
5 Communion Service AM
Students’ Mission Trip Potato Bar Fund Raiser

No PM Activities
CrossOver Super Bowl Party
9 Children’s Father & Daughter Banquet
10 Date Night & a Movie – Courageous
12 First Glance Class #1
Evangelism Committee Meeting
Mission Committee Meeting

PROTOS & Momentum
#1–ends 4/29
15 Encore begins
16 Finance Committee Meeting
17-19 Students’ Focus Weekend at FBC Jenks
College Volunteers
Help with Focus Weekend
19 First Glance Class
#2
College Lunch
VIP Orientation/Lunch
WMU Council Meeting
20 Deacons’ Meeting
Men’s Basketball League ends
25 Upward Basketball Games end

Monday, January 16, 2012

Prayer Requests for the Week of Jan 15th

Cindy and Terry asked us to please keep the Crawford family in our prayers. Donnie Ray was killed by his grandfather in a domestic dispute and then the grandfather was subsequently killed as well. Pray for God's unexplainable peace and comfort for this grieving family as they cope with this tragedy.

Debra and John asked us to pray for Debra's cousin, Anna. Anna had been living with them and going to school in Okmulgee. She wrecked her car and has now decided to live on campus to be able to continue school but she still has no job, no car and no money. Pray for wisdom and for God to open doors of opportunity for her.

Todd and Susan's daughter, Avery, is sick with a high fever. Pray she will be fever free and feel much better soon.

Omar asked us to pray for a coworker and friend, Gary and his wife. They lost a baby that was due in a couple of weeks who was born by c-section. Pray they will cling to the Lord for comfort and that Gary's wife will heal without complications for her surgery. Also Nikki asked us to pray for her sister, Alicia, who wrecked her car right after it had been repaired.

Jason asked us to pray for the family of a coworker, Dina, who was found dead in her home this morning. Please pray for God's comfort for the Cole family.

There just seemed to be so much sorrow in this week's requests. Thank you for faithfully lifting these needs to the Father often this week. This verse in Psalm 147 seemed so appropriate.

'He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds'
Psalm 147:3

Snack Signup for February

February 5th - Ingrams and Schwabes

February 12th - Dales and Grizzles

February 19th - Tomberlins and Folks

Febraury 26th - Waldens and Hassells

Friday, January 13, 2012

RESOLUTIONS WORTH KEEPING

As we prepare for this Sunday and continue our discussion on "Resolutions Worth Keeping," consider the "hard statements" from Jesus found in the following blog entry:

http://fbctulsayfif.blogspot.com/

Monday, January 2, 2012

Snacks for January

January 8th - Remkes/Wheelers

January 15th - Langleys/Osborns

January 22nd - Zacharys/Dolans

January 29th - Elmores/Bakers

Prayer Requests for the Week of Jan 1st

Cindy asked us to pray for Logan who has a nasty cough that may be bronchitis and also that Taylor has now decided to potty train:) Pray that Logan will heal quickly and Taylor will be successful in this milestone event! Also Cindy's friend, Tara, delivered her baby 18 weeks early and the baby only lived a couple of hours. Please pray for comfort and peace for that family.

Amber's friend, Julie, is battling aggressive breast cancer that has now metastasized in her brain and spine. She may possibly be a candidate for a clinical trial but at this point they are praying for a miracle of healing.
Also Amber's cousin's father in law, Tracy, was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. He is already in a wheelchair and the drs say it is progressing rapidly. Tracy is only in his 50's and will soon move in with Amber's cousin and his family to be able to care for him. Pray for everyone involved and for God's will for Tracy's life.

Continue to pray for Michelle as she will have another CT scan on Thursday. She has some good days and some days of real dizziness. Pray for a conclusive diagnosis and peace for her as she recovers from her head injury.

Jim and Brenda will be traveling to the Cotton Bowl on Friday. Please pray for travel safety.

'Hear O Lord my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer'
Psalm 17:1