SICK AND IN NEED OF PRAYERS

SANDY BRUNDIGE, Tommy's sister, has ankle surgery scheduled for May 22.  They will replace the bones in her ankle injured in an automobile accident about 25 years ago with plastic. 

TIFFANY BUICE has been taken to the gastroenterologist to see about acid reflux that is making her sick every day.  Sheila had a doctor's appointment with her ENT to see about her sinuses again.  Amber is still having numerous ear infections.  The girls will be taken to Washington DC to have tests run in the next couple of weeks.

CLYDE CARSON, former member here at South Cobb, has bone cancer and has been given 3 to 6 months to live.  We need to pray for Clyde, Joan and Jeff at this time in their lives.   He is getting blood transfusions that is helping him at this time.

TOMMY GRIFFIN, Sheila Buice's uncle and former member at South Cobb, has had multiple strokes.  Tests are being run, and at this time he is unable to work.

ASHLEY HULSEY went to Emory Hospital doctors and they have found she has chronic bronchitis, and will have to be on some form of antibiotic for the rest of her life.  She is supposed to go back to the doctors June 11.

GULLIAM NIXON is in rehabilitation at Cobb Hospital recuperating from an amputated foot and breathing problems.     

MELBA SHINHOLSTER is having trouble with sciatica and some neck problems.

JACKIE STUBBLEFIELD will have surgery on her lower back sometime in June. They are still considering neck surgery as well, but putting that off till a later date.

DELMA TIDWELL had surgery to remove skin cancer from his face Wednesday, and will have more surgery to remove more cancer next Wednesday.

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS

·         TIFFANY AND AMBER BUICE - genetic metabolic problems

·         MARY CAMPBELL - leukemia, she has been going to the doctor with platelet issues. All is well.

·         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) 

·         GAIL HOLBROOK - ongoing lung and heart problems

·         LINDA JAMES, cancer (Susan Jackson's sister)

·         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, and has a tumor that is inoperable (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 is now in a rehabilitation center in Bainbridge, GA.  Any cards and encouragements would be very welcome to him.  His address is William Christopher Stroud. 698453 C/O B.P.S.A.T.C.F Dorm Bunk 37 P.O. Box 1010 Bainbridge, GA 39818

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

·         SOPHIE WALKER - spina bifida

IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING

·         DORA COLE - Carestone Assisted Living Room 19

·         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

IN THE MILITARY

·         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.

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

SOUTH COBB NEWS

·         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!

·         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 9:00 AM. 

·         VERNA HITE has had an address change.  Her street name has changed to Nichols Street.

·         MAY 31 Fellowship Meal after morning service, and 2:30PM afternoon service.  This meal will honor our Graduating Seniors from High School, as well as those who graduated recently from college.   

·         CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING SENIORS!  This year they include DAVID FRAZIER (McEachern High School); JOSH SHIPP (Chapel Hill High School) and RYAN STOWE (Dominion Christian High School).  MARGARET WATSON graduated with degree in Medical Administrative Assistant from Everestt University, and ERIC JOHNSON graduated with a MBA degree from Keller University (a division of DeVry University).  JENNIFER SMITH graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College in Construction Engineering Technology on May 3.  (If there is anyone else, please let Tommy know, and please forgive me for missing some before now!).

·         JACKIE EZELL graduated from Central Michigan University Graduate School with a Master's of Science Degree in Health Services Administration.  Also, she was promoted from Major to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on May 15^th at 1:30 at the US Army Reserve Command Center at Ft. McPherson, GA.  Sadly, due to Ft. McPherson's closing, she has been assigned to FT Bragg in Fayetteville, NC, and will be leaving May 26^th.  The rest of the Ezell family will be moving to Fayetteville at the end of July.  Continue to remember them in your prayers.

·         We are putting together bags for the battered women's shelter in Marietta.  Slips will be passed out with items they need.  If you are unable to shop to get these needed items money donations will be appreciated as some personal items will need to be purchased.  Please give all money to Ann Stroud - this will be an ongoing project and we appreciate all of the assistance you can provide.

·         CAMP INAGEHI Camp is around the corner.  Mark your calendars for June 28-July 3. Junior Day Camp is also available, July 13-17 from 9AM--4 PM.  Register NOW at www.campinagehi.org.

·         In connection with camp, Julie Maupin is again in charge of feeding all of the children and visitors the first day of camp.  We will be providing Supper for the Campers on Sunday Night June 28 th.  Please bring Canned Drinks, Water, Little Debbie Snack Cakes , and Individually packaged Chips. Please give any donations to Julie Maupin or Darlene Pirtle.   We thank Julie and Darlene for this great work they do for us each year!

·         HOMECOMING will be held in August 30^th  Please make plans to invite all former members .

SUMMER SERIES 2009

JUNE 3                  DEFINING MARRIAGE                                                    BRUCE STROUD (SOUTH COBB)

JUNE 10                CREATION AND THE AGE OF THE EARTH                MIKE UNDERWOOD (CHESTNUT DR)

JUNE 17                ABORTION                                                                          PATRICK GRAY (VILLA RICA)

JUNE 24                MENTAL HEALTH AND THE BIBLE                              ERIC JOHNSON (SOUTH COBB)

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