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• Coming up:

·         Congregational Nominating Committee – Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 pm  --  Please let a member of the committee know if you have any input that you would like them to consider!

·         Pressbyterian Newsletter Deadline – Deadline for the August issue of the Pressbyterian is this Sunday, July 20.

Please pray for:

• Family of Mac Walter, who joined the Church Triumphant at 4:00 am on July 16.  Visitation at Thomas Funeral Home, Thursday, 4:00-8:00 pm.  Memorial Service, Friday, 4:00 pm (at CFPC).
• Lance Poteet, who left for basic training (Air Force) on Monday, July 14. 
• Ashley Driscoll (John and Suzanne’s niece) – also preparing to enter basic training.
• Please pray for Charles Greeson (Ken’s brother), who is dealing with a serious case of small-cell cancer.  Prayers for Charles, Ken, and their extended family are very much appreciated.
• Joanne Owens (Julie Leggett’s mother) – After nerve tests last week, it has been determined that she will definitely have to have surgery on her back, which should help to alleviate her pain and prevent further deterioration and nerve damage.  The family continues to be hopeful and grateful for the care she is receiving in Dallas, Texas.
• Roy Rabb, as he is settling into his new “digs” (new address below).  Prayers for strength and motivation to use his walker and continue rehab, as well as improved overall health will be appreciated.
• Barbara Roberts is recovering well after her recent surgery, and is thankful for all of our support and prayers
• Keith Franklin (Pat Tatham’s brother) – will have his tonsils removed on July 17 due to possible cancer
• Vivian Randall – after heart catheterization in Rome, responding well to medications, further testing expected
• Linda Topping – CAT Scan last week
• Terry Whitney’s mother – health problems

JOYS AND ANSWERED PRAYERS

• Cyril Myers (Candace Nesmith’s father) continues to improve.  He is in Calhoun to visit with Candace and her family until mid-October.
• Steve Forster is now home!  Special prayers for Steve, Beverly, and the rest of the family.  They extend sincere thanks for all the prayers, cards, and well wishes during his hospital stay.
• Thank you so much to all those who helped with the painting projects recently!  The Gathering Room has been done, along with several of the classrooms!  Work continues to finish up all the classrooms before King Preschool is back in session.
• Lori Goggin (friend of Tammy Foley’s) has completed her chemotherapy and enjoying being out and about!
• Congratulations to Joanna Foley and many others of the Blue Barracudas swim team who will be going to state meet!
• James Knox (cousin of Tammy Foley) – now home and recovering from his lung surgery

FOR THOSE FACING MEDICAL CONCERNS

• Those hospitalized:  Robert Russell (Brenda’s husband, Hamilton Medical Center, kidney failure, prostate cancer), Lisa Johnson (in Erlanger, aneurysm)
• Those dealing with cancer:  Ruby Adler’s brother’s family, Laura Petty (former King Preschool teacher, liver cancer), Ron Ralston, Joe Campbell, Ronnie Miller (Plainville), Lori Goggin (colon cancer)
• Those undergoing chemotherapy:  Barb Bundy (friend of Debbie Hogshead), Kim Maffe (Beverly Welch’s niece, leukemia), mother of Danielle Carroll (friend of Connie Connell), Gerald Brown  
• Those with chronic illnesses:  George Dodson (Anne Judah’s father, Parkinson’s Disease), Rich Stanford (former interim pastor, Lou Gehrig’s disease), Emma Stanford (Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Cell Syndrome, a painful form of skin cancer), Rich Attalla (Sondra Hanna’s son, MS)
• Those recovering from strokes:  Bo Burgess’ mother, Steve Adkins
• Amy Zajac – recovering after carpal tunnel surgery
• Brian Baker, the 19-year-old son of a close college friend of Anne Judah’s, is recovering well after brain surgery June 12, in Tampa, Florida.  The surgery should end his seizures, which are the result of a serious illness that occurred in infancy. 
• Jan Schuler, previous member of the church – skin cancer
• Connie Connell’s sister, who recently had surgery
• Tom and Sandra Allen
• Drew Bell – on dialysis, awaiting kidney transplant match.
• David Smith – (Craig’s brother) back in Akron, Ohio, to be closer to his family.  Still in CCU after his recent heart attack and stroke.
• Marvin Broyles – recent heart attack
• Beverly Forster
• Debbie Smith – ongoing concerns
• Cecile Denny (a relative of Robert Baue) – fell in November, broke her neck. Totally paralyzed, not doing well at present.
• Runelle Agee (aunt of Doug and Sandy Logan)
• Those with lung problems:  Huston Evans (Cathy Harrison’s brother)

EXPECTANT PARENTS

• Darin and Julie Hardin – It’s a girl!

THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES

• Family of Alma Sparks (Ron Jackson’s aunt)

RECOVERING AT HOME

• Lemuel Knox
• Michael McCormick
• Kevin Delf (high school student of Bob Butler’s)
• Patricia Lawrence
• Julia Olsen
• Linda Topping
• Suzanne Hunt
• Earl Adcock
• Laura Lee
• Cyril Myers

HOMEBOUND AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS