• BARRY BROADWAY has been diagnosed with lymphoma, and a type of leukemia.  He fought off an infection and spent some time at Emory, but is now at home and weak.

• AMBER BUICE continues to get better from her broken left leg.  SHEILA has been suffering from Migraine headaches due to a cyst in her sinus. JOEY is suffering from kidney stones and gall stones at this time and he is taking meds that is helping him at this time.

• BRENDA COX was able to be with us Sunday, and we rejoice in that! 

• GAIL HOLBROOK is having problems with bronchitis, and electrical problems in her heart.  She will be going to a neurologist and an endocrinologist soon.

• ASHLEY HULSEY went home after spending 12 days in Cobb Hospital due to lung problems. 

• LINDA JAMES, sister of Susan Jackson, has been diagnosed with recurring cancer and is taking chemotherapy.

• ROBERT MORRIS, Ann Stroud's uncle, has colon cancer.

• GULLIAM NIXON has been sick at home with a serious leg infection in his right leg.  He cannot walk on it at this time.  He was to have some tests run Thursday, but was unable to.

• CATHY PETERS, Jeremy Peters mother, is now at a home for treatment of depression and bi-polar disorder in Knoxville, TN.  Please pray for her as she continues to get better!  

• JEREMY AND CELESTE PETERS will have another baby boy on March 31 (the C section is scheduled on that day).  Let's remember her in our prayers.

• JON AND TAMI STROUD are expecting their fourth child in March.

• CHARLES SHIPP has been sick at home this last week.

• RALPH WHEELER, nephew of Fannie Pigg, had open heart surgery at Kennestone Hospital last Wednesday.  He is still on a respirator at the time of this writing.

• ALEXUS WOOD, a 7 year old friend of Evelyn Tinney, is at Egleston Hospital being treated for cancer.  She had surgery last Monday.

• TIFFANY AND AMBER BUICE - genetic metabolic problems

• MARY CAMPBELL - leukemia

• CLYDE CARSON - Bone Cancer

• BRENDA COX - Diabetes and dialysis

• BOB DAVIS

• ROBIN DURRETT--possible thyroid cancer  ( Irene Lindsey's daughter and Cindy Hulsey's sister) 

• CODY HESTER -- leukemia (a friend of the Fincher's)  

• BRUCE LEFEVER - rehabilitating after a stroke (friend of Jerry Anderson)

• TIFFANY KING - lupus (daughter in law of Linda King)

• IRENE LINDSEY - osteoporosis and arthritis

• JOYCE MANNING - chemo for cancer (friend of Randy and Marice Allen)

• THELMA PIRTLE

• DORSEY PRINCE - congestive heart failure

• PAT SCHINALL - awaiting a liver transplant (friend of Margie Gattis)

• ABBY SMITH - brain tumor and tumor in spine that is inoperable (3 years old, friend of Michael and Nancy Walker)

• BRUCE STROUD - heart problems

• CHRIS STROUD - Douglas County Jail.  William Chris Stroud, Douglas County Jail, Annex D Bed 5 6840 West Church Street, Douglasville, GA  340134

• DC TIDWELL - congestive heart failure, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy (Tommy's father) 

• SOPHIE WALKER - spina bifida

• DORA COLE - Carestone Assisted Living Room 19

• EVELYN DANIEL continues in Presbyterian Village in rehab.

• FRANCES GOUGH - Brian Care Center Austell

• SARAH HARMON - Carestone Assisted Living room 55 (Marice Allen's mother)

• NELL HICKS - Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab Center, Powder Springs

• MOTT PRINCE - Brian Care Center, Austell

• PEARL SWEENEY - Savannah, GA

• FLORA TIDWELL - Presbyterian Village

• NATHAN KNOTTS is in the Navy.  His address is Nathan Knox, PO Box 6435 Brunswick, ME 04011.  His email is ale_neon_2000@yahoo.com.

• JOEY SHIPP is now back in Cherry Point, NC.  He email address is stnt101@yahoo.com.  He is the grandson of Charles and Glenda Shipp.

• MICHAEL SMITH'S email address is michael.smith182@us.army.mil

• KYLE HAMRICK is back in California after a tour of duty in Iraq in the Marines.  He will be deployed again to Afghanistan in May.

• ISHMAEL GORDON is back in Pearl Harbor after serving a tour of duty in the Persian Gulf.

• AMANDA KNIGHTEN (formerly Amanda Wall) is in the Air Force.

• PRAY FOR RAIN; PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST JOBS; PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY; PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY; PRAY THAT THE CHURCH REALIZE HER RESPONSIBLITIES AND PREACH TO THE WORLD; PRAY THAT EACH OF US BE KINDER, HONEST AND VICTORS IN THE DAILY FIGHTS THAT WE FACE!  PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! 

• Ladies Bible Class is every Tuesday at 10:30 am in the dining hall of the building.  All ladies are invited to participate.

• JON STROUD needs volunteers for Youth Devotionals through 2009.  If you are interested in hosting a Youth Devotional, please see Jon.  Thanks!

• JON STROUD also needs teachers for Wednesday night classes - if you can help please see him.

• On March 8 Kenny Holton from Raintree Village will be here at the 6:00 PM service to update us on the Raintree Village Children's Home and our efforts with them.  Please make plans to attend.

• On the first and third Saturday of each month Eric will be going to "Luke's Place" and passing out literature and encouraging Bible studies.  If you want to participate, please be here each Saturday morning at 8:30 AM.

RAINTREE VILLAGE CHILDREN'S HOME FOOD TRUCK WILL BE HERE MARCH 9, 2009!  They need the following items:  Sugar; cake mixes/frostings; shortening; salad dressings; mayo; aluminum foil; furniture polish; dishwashing/dishwasher detergent; bathroom cleaners; fabric softener sheets; air fresheners; feminine products; bleach; microwave popcorn; cream of chicken soup; chicken broth; body wash; cooking oil; body lotion/baby lotion; new bath towels. They desperately need  canned fruit drinks; paper towels/toilet tissue; new bath towels and cold medicines. 

III John 4 says, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth."  This verse shares the sentiment of all Christian parents.  What better way to teach your children to walk in truth than to share in ministry together!  Foster parenting with Georgia AGAPE is a great way to accomplish that very thing.  The first weekend in April we will begin Foster Parent Training classes at Georgia AGAPE.  We hope that you will consider joining.  Please call the AGAPE office for more information.  770-452-9995.  

• February 28 Ladies Day at Douglasville Church of Christ.  Theme will be "My Sister's Keeper" and Debbie Kea will be speaking.  Time begins at 9:00 AM

• MARCH 1 - Beginning March 1 and going for 12 weeks TOMMY will be teaching the FISHERS OF MEN TRAINING CLASS.  The time of the class will be each Sunday evening @ 7:45 PM.  Here is your opportunity to grow and be trained in how to win souls to the Lord.

• March 14 - Piedmont Road Youth Rally!  Time begins at 9:00 AM

March 1 I Kings 3 Solomon asked for wisdom

March 8 I Kings 4 Extend of Solomon's wisdom

March 15 I kings 5-6 Lumber and stones for the temple; Solomon built the temple

March 22 I Kings 7 Solomon builds his house and furnished God's house

March 29 I Kings 8 The ark brought to God's house; Solomon's prayer dedicating the temple

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

March - Tommy Tidwell

March 1 Rob Stroud

March 8 Jon Stroud

March 15 Joe Satterfield

March 22 Eric Johnson

March 28 Allen Jones

March 1 Michael Walker

March 8 Chris Tidwell

March 15 Rob Stroud

March 22 Jon Stroud

March 29 Michael Walker

1 Larry King

2  Alan Jones

3  George Awuley

4  Fred Campbell

5  Scott Tessereau

6  Dominic Commisso

7  Tristen Anderson

8  Ronnie Dorsey

March 1 and 8 Gulliam and Linda Nixon

March 15 and 22 Marie Fincher and Willa Freeman

March 28 Susan Barnett and LaRheasa Tidwell

March Lexann Johnson and Celeste Peters

March Jennifer Mills and Tristen Anderson

Sunday AM Bible Study 88

Sunday AM Worship 133

Sunday PM Worship 70

Wednesday Bible Study 2/25

Budget 4500.00

Contribution 3257.00

Difference -1243.00

YTD Difference -4148.00

Child Care 67